JP3509673B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a gaming machine represented by, for example, a pachinko gaming machine, a coin gaming machine, a slot machine or the like. More specifically, the present invention relates to a gaming machine including a variable display device capable of updating and displaying a plurality of types of identification information.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In this type of gaming machine, a game which includes a variable display device capable of updating and displaying (variable display) a plurality of types of identification information such as symbols is added to a generally known game machine. There was an opportunity. Such a gaming machine is advantageous to the player, for example, when the display result is derived and displayed after the variable display device starts changing, and the display result becomes a predetermined specific display mode (for example, 777). It was configured to be controlled by a state (for example, a big hit state).

In such a gaming machine, a display including a display control microcomputer for controlling the display state of the variable display device from the game control means including a game control microcomputer for controlling the game state of the game machine. A display control command for instructing the display control contents of the variable display device is given to the control means. The variable display control means controls the display state of the variable display device according to the received display control command. In addition, in this type of gaming machine, in order to entertain the player, the variable display device diversifies the variable display mode, such as performing some sort of advance notice display.

[0004]

However, in this conventional game machine, management of display control such as determination of display contents in variable display is left to the game control means side. Therefore, as the variable display mode in the variable display device is diversified, it is necessary to more finely instruct the display content.
There is a problem that the control load on the effect display control surface of the game control means is increased, and the processing time that the game control means can spend for other game control is significantly limited. If the control load on the game control means increases in this way, there is a risk that the control of the game state may be adversely affected.

The present invention has been conceived in view of the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to reduce the control load on the game control means side and increase the time for the game control means to perform the original game control. It is to provide a gaming machine that becomes.

[0006]

According to the present invention, it is possible to update and display a plurality of types of identification information in order, and the display result of the update display of the identification information is a derivation table.
A gaming machine including a variable display device to be shown, which can be controlled in an advantageous state for a player on condition that the display result of the update display of the identification information is a predetermined specific display mode, A game control means for controlling the progress of the game,
And a display control means for performing display control of the variable display device, wherein the game control means controls the variation time of the identification information and
The display results of the updated display of the identification information are
As a display control command that is determined based on the extracted value of the counter, and the display control unit controls the display of the variable display device, the change time of the identification information and the display result of the update display of the identification information are the specified values. While transmitting the variable time command indicating whether or not the display mode is displayed and the display result command indicating the display result of the update display of the identification information to the display control means when starting the update display of the identification information, When the variation time of the identification information notified to the display control unit by the variation time command has elapsed, a confirmation time command indicating that it is the confirmation time of the identification information is displayed separately from the variation time command. To the display control means between the game control means and the display control means. The information may be transmitted, the display system
The control means is the display control command from the game control means.
When the display control signal transmitted in synchronization with the transmission of
First, interrupt processing is performed and the display control command is received.
In addition, the display control means may display the display result of the update display of the identification information in both the variation time command and the display result command of the received display control command.
When it is an indication that becomes a specific display mode, when the update display of the display results of the identification information and whether or not the predictive display of warning to become the particular display mode, performs the predictive display one is to determine uniquely the image mode to be used for the predictive display from among a plurality of types of image mode
Between the variable time command and the display result command
Both display results of the update display of the identification information are the specific
When it indicates that the display mode is not displayed,
The image mode is displayed before the display result of the identification information is displayed.
It includes an advance notice execution determining means for independently determining whether or not to display, the advance notice execution determining means has an extracting means for extracting a specific display mode advance notice random number from a random counter, and the display controlling means is further provided. the extraction values for a particular display mode announcement random number by pre-Symbol extracting means, further the identification information
A specific table data for the time display mode the new display of the display results showing the relationship between the image mode to be used when it comes to the specific display manner, before Symbol extraction by extracting means of the particular display mode announcement random number Table of values and update display of the identification information
The image when the result is not the specific display mode
Table data for a non-specific display mode indicating the relationship with the presence or absence of display of the mode, and the advance notice execution determining means, both the variation time command and the display result command of the identification information The display result of the update display is the specified
When it is an indication that become display mode, the using table data for use at a particular display mode, from said specific display mode announcement random number, and whether or not the predictive display, the predictive display Used for the notice display when performing
While determining the image aspect , the variable time command and the previous
Both the display result command and update display of the identification information
Indicates that the display result of is not in the specific display mode
When used, the table for the non-specific display mode
The random number for the specific display mode
Et al., To determine whether to display the image mode, the display
The control means indicates by the received variable time command.
Of the update display of the identification information according to the fluctuation time
The change pattern of the update display of the identification information including the speed as a component.
The turn pattern is determined and the variable pattern is determined.
To display the identification information in order
The display control means for controlling the display of the variable display device,
Before deriving and displaying the display result of the update display of the identification information
At the stage of,
Performs replacement display control that replaces and displays the identification information of
Determine the replacement timing based on the variable time command
And at the replacement timing,
Update table of the identification information indicated by the display result command
The identification information of the replacement destination is determined according to the display result shown in
The display control means causes the variable display device to display the display result of the update display of the identification information indicated by the display result command when the confirmation time command is received, and the display control means. Is the fluctuation
Set the monitoring timer to monitor the time and
Received the fixed time command before the time out
If it is not possible, an error screen will be displayed on the variable display device.
And wherein the Rukoto shown.

[0007] The present invention described in claim 2, wherein the identification be capable of updating display a plurality of types of identification information in order
It includes a variable display device that derives and displays the display result of the update display of the different information, and is in an advantageous state for the player on the condition that the display result of the update display of the identification information is a predetermined specific display mode. A controllable gaming machine including a game control means for controlling the progress of a game and a display control means for controlling the display of the variable display device, wherein the game control means controls the variation time of the identification information and Update of the identification information
Random counter extraction for each new display result
A change time of the identification information and an update of the identification information are determined as a display control command for the display control means to control the display of the variable display device based on the value.
The display control means when starting the update display of the identification information, the variable time command indicating whether the display state of the display is in the reach display mode and the display result command indicating the display result of the update display of the identification information. And a confirmation time command indicating that it is the confirmation time of the identification information when the fluctuation time of the identification information notified to the display control unit by the fluctuation time command elapses. Separately transmitted to the display control means, between the game control means and the display control means,
Information can be transmitted only in one direction from the game control means to the display control means, and the display control means is capable of transmitting the information.
In synchronization with the transmission of the display control command from the technique control means
When receiving the transmitted display control signal, interrupt processing is performed.
Carried receives the display control command, also, the display control means, both the variation time command of the display control command received and the display result command is the
The display state of the update display of the identification information becomes the reach display mode.
Indicating that the display state of the update display of the identification information becomes a reach display mode, whether or not to give a notice display and a plurality of types of notice display. while uniquely determines the image <br/> embodiment using the predictive display from among the image aspect, said variable time command
Both the display result command and the update table of the identification information
It also indicates that the display state shown in the figure does not reach the reach display mode.
When the image mode is changed to the reach display mode,
Whether to display before it is confirmed and displayed that there is no
Including the advance notice execution determining means to determine itself, the advance notice executing determiner has an extracting means for extracting a reach advance announcement random number from a random counter, and the display control means,
An extraction value of the Reach announcement random number by pre-Symbol extractor,
The display state of the update display of the identification information is in the reach display mode.
And table data for time reach showing the relationship between the image mode to be used when it comes, before Symbol extraction value of the Reach announcement random number by the extraction means, updating the display of the display form of the identification information
Table of the image mode when the mode is not the reach display mode
Table data for other than the reach time showing the relationship with the presence / absence of the indication, and the advance notice execution determining means is configured such that both the variation time command and the display result command are the identification information.
The display state of the update display of the information becomes the reach display mode.
When it illustrates, table data for use at the reach
Using data, from said reach announcement random number, and whether or not the predictive display, while determining the image mode to be used for the warning display when performing the predictive display, when the variation
Between the display command and the display result command
Display status of information update display does not reach reach mode
Is used to indicate that the
From the reach random number
It is determined whether or not the image display mode is displayed , and the display control
The stage is the variable indicated by the received variable time command.
The change speed of the update display of the identification information
Variation pattern of update display of the identification information included as a configuration
And use the determined fluctuation pattern.
And the variable display for sequentially updating and displaying the identification information.
The display is controlled by the display control means.
Prior to deriving and displaying the display result of another information update display
Therefore, regardless of the order of updating and display, the replacement destination is identified.
Replace with information and display it Replace with display control
Timing is determined based on the variable time command
At the same time as the replacement timing,
Table of update display of the identification information indicated by the result command
The decision to determine the replacement destination identification information in accordance with the result
The display control means indicates the display result command when the confirmation time command is received.
Update display of the display results of the identification information is displayed on the variable display device, said display control means, the fluctuation time
Set a monitoring timer for monitoring, and set the monitoring timer to
I can't receive the fixed time command before I time out
When bought, characterized that you display the error screen on the variable display device.

[0008]

[0009] The present invention described in claim 3, also claim 1
In addition to the configuration of the invention described in (2) , the display control means performs the advance notice display by a background image which is a portion excluding the identification information displayed on the variable display device.

[0010]

[0011]

[0012]

[0013]

[0014]

The present invention according to claim 4 is based on claim 1.
In addition to the configuration of the invention described in any one of 3 above, the game control means permits the output of the display control command from the game control means to the display control means, and the game control means from the display control means. It is characterized by including an irreversible output means for blocking the input of a signal to the.

The present invention according to claim 5 is from claim 1 to
In addition to the configuration of the invention described in any one of 4 above, the display control means allows the display control command to be input from the game control means to the display control means, and the display control means allows the game control means to be input. And an irreversible input means for preventing the output of the signal to the .

[0017]

[0018]

According to the present invention as set forth in claim 1, the following operations are performed. You can update and display multiple types of identification information in order .
It is possible to derive the display result of the update display of the identification information
It is possible to control in a state advantageous to the player on the condition that the display result of the update display of the identification information of the variable display device to be displayed becomes a predetermined specific display mode. The progress of the game is controlled by the operation of the game control means. The display control means controls the display of the variable display device. Change of identification information by further function of game control means
The running time and the display result of the update display of the identification information are
As a display control command determined based on the extracted value of the random counter and used by the display control means to control the display of the variable display device, the variation time of the identification information and the display result of the update display of the identification information are displayed in a specific display mode. A variable time command indicating whether or not and a display result command indicating the display result of the update display of the identification information are transmitted to the display control means when starting the update display of the identification information, and the display control is performed by the variable time command. When the variation time of the identification information notified to the means elapses, a confirmation time command indicating that it is the confirmation time of the identification information is transmitted to the display control means separately from the variation time command. Between the game control means and the display control means, information can be transmitted from the game control means to the display control means only in one direction. For the function of display control means
More, synchronized with the transmission of the display control command from the game control means
When the display control signal sent by the
And a display control command is received. Also,
By the function of the notice execution determining means included in the display control means, both the variable time command and the display result command of the received display control command are displayed and displayed as the update display of the identification information.
When the fruit indicates that it will be in a specific display mode
In addition, whether or not to perform a notice display for notifying that the display result of the update display of the identification information will be a specific display mode, and when performing the notice display, an image mode used for the notice display from a plurality of types of image modes. Is determined independently, but when it fluctuates
Both the display command and the display result command update the identification information.
Indicates that the display result of the new display does not have a specific display mode.
When the display result of the identification information is
Before it is displayed, whether or not to display it is independently determined . Foresight
The notification execution determining means uses a random counter to display a specific display state.
It has extraction means to extract random numbers for advance notice and also displays
The control means is a random number for announcing a specific display mode by the extraction means.
The extracted value of and the display result of the update display of the identification information
The special features that show the relationship with the image aspect used
Table data for a fixed display mode and the extraction means
Specific display mode Extracted value of random number for announcement and update of identification information
Image when the display result of the display does not have a specific display mode
At the time of non-specific display mode showing the relationship with the presence or absence of mode display
And table data for. Due to the further function of the advance notice execution determining means, the display result of the update display of the identification information is specified for both the variable time command and the display result command.
When it is an indication that becomes the display mode, by using the table data for use at a particular display mode, the particular display mode announcement random number, and whether or not to perform predictive display, when performing the predictive display While the image mode used for the notice display of is changed, both the variable time command and the display result command are determined.
The display result of the update display of the identification information is in a specific display mode.
Non-specific display state when it indicates that the
Using the table data for special occasions, notice of a specific display mode
Whether or not to display the image mode is determined from the use random number .
Due to the function of the display control means, the received variable time command
Update table of identification information according to the fluctuation time indicated by
Update display of identification information that includes the indicated fluctuating speed as a configuration
Fluctuation patterns are determined, and the determined fluctuations
The pattern is used to display the identification information in order.
The display control of the variable display device is performed. Display control means
The identification information is updated and displayed by the function of the determining means included in
Is displayed and updated before the display results of
Regardless of the order in which they are displayed, the identification information of the replacement destination is replaced and displayed.
Replacement timing at which the replacement display control shown is performed
Is determined based on the variable time command and the difference
Displayed by the display result command at the replacement timing
The replacement destination corresponding to the display result of the updated display of the identification information
Identification information is determined. By the function of the display control means,
When the confirmation time command is received, the display result of the update display of the identification information indicated by the display result command is displayed on the variable display device. Changes due to the function of display control means
A watch timer is set to monitor the time, and the watch timer
Command can be received before the time-out
If not, an error screen is displayed on the variable display.
It

According to the second aspect of the present invention, it operates as follows. To update display a plurality of types of identification information in order
It is possible to display the display result of the update display of the identification information.
It is possible to control in a state advantageous to the player on condition that the display result of the update display of the identification information of the variable display device to be derived and displayed has a predetermined specific display mode. The progress of the game is controlled by the operation of the game control means. The display control means controls the display of the variable display device. By the further function of the game control means, identification information
Change time and the display result of the update display of identification information
Re is determined based on the extracted value of the random counter, as a display control command for display control means perform display control of the variable display device, time-varying and identification information of identification information
Display control means when the variable time command indicating whether the display state of the update display of the information is in the reach display mode and the display result command indicating the display result of the update display of the identification information start the update display of the identification information. When the variation time of the identification information notified to the display control means by the variation time command has elapsed, the confirmation time command indicating the confirmation time of the identification information is displayed separately from the variation time command. Sent to the means. Between the game control means and the display control means, information can be transmitted from the game control means to the display control means only in one direction. Operation of display control means
To send display control commands from the game control means
When the display control signal transmitted in synchronization is received,
An interrupt process is performed and a display control command is received.
Further, due to the function of the notice execution determining means included in the display control means, both the variation time command and the display result command of the received display control commands are displayed in the update display of the identification information.
That the display state indicates that the reach display mode is set.
To come, and whether or not to perform predictive display to notice that the update display of the display status of the identification information becomes reach display mode, the image mode to be used for predictive display from among a plurality of types of image mode when performing predictive display Is determined independently, but changes
Both the time command and the display result command
Check that the display state of the update display does not reach the reach display mode.
When it is shown, the image mode becomes the reach display mode.
Whether or not to display before it is confirmed and displayed
It is decided independently . Random cow
Has a means for extracting a reach announcement random number from the
Further, the display control means is for the reach announcement by the extraction means.
The display value of the random number extracted value and the update display of the identification information
H shows the relationship with the image mode used when displaying
Table data for reach and reach by extraction means
H. The display value of the extracted random number for notice and the update display of the identification information
Of the image mode when the state does not reach the reach mode
Table data for other than reach, showing the relationship with presence / absence
And have. Both the variable time command and the display result command are recognized by the further function of the notice execution determining means.
The display state of the update display of the separate information may be the reach display mode.
When shows a door, table data for the time of reach
Using data, image used from Reach announcement random number, and whether or not to perform predictive display, the warning display when performing predictive display
While the image mode is determined , the variable time command and the display result are displayed.
Both the result command and the update status of the identification information display
When it indicates that the reach display mode is not set
In addition, using table data for other than reach,
Whether or not to display the image mode is decided from the random number for advance notice.
It Due to the function of the display control means, the received variable time frame
The identification information according to the fluctuation time indicated by the command
The update of the identification information including the fluctuation speed of the display as a configuration
As the fluctuation pattern is determined,
The turn is used and the identification information is updated and displayed in order.
Display control of the variable display device is performed. For display control means
By the function of the included decision means, the update display of the identification information
It is updated and displayed before the display result is derived and displayed.
Displayed by replacing the identification information of the replacement destination regardless of the order
The replacement timing for the replacement display control is
Replacement based on variable time command
Display result command
Corresponding to the display result of the updated display of the identification information
The identification information is determined . By the function of the display control means, when the confirmation time command is received, the display result of the update display of the identification information indicated by the display result command is displayed on the variable display device. When there is a change due to the function of the display control means
The monitoring timer for monitoring the
Cannot receive the fixed time command before it times out
If so, an error screen is displayed on the variable display device.

[0020]

According to the present invention described in claim 3 , in addition to the operation of the invention described in claim 1 or 2 , it operates as follows. Due to the function of the display control means, the advance notice is displayed by the background image which is the part excluding the identification information displayed on the variable display device.

[0022]

[0023]

[0024]

[0025]

[0026]

According to the present invention described in claim 4 , in addition to the operation of the invention described in any one of claims 1 to 3 , the following operation is performed. By the operation of the irreversible output means included in the game control means, the output of the display control command from the game control means to the display control means is permitted, and the input of the signal from the display control means to the game control means is blocked.

According to the present invention described in claim 5 , in addition to the operation of the invention described in any one of claims 1 to 4 , it operates as follows. By the function of the irreversible input means included in the display control means, the input of the display control command from the game control means to the display control means is permitted, and the output of the signal from the display control means to the game control means is blocked .

[0029]

[0030]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Next, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. In the present embodiment,
Although a pachinko gaming machine will be described as an example of the gaming machine, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be a coin gaming machine, a slot machine, or the like, for example. Any gaming machine that includes a display device is eligible.

First Embodiment First, the overall structure of a pachinko gaming machine, which is an example of a gaming machine, will be described. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 seen from the front, FIG. 2 is an overall rear view showing the internal structure of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and FIG. 3 is a back view of the gaming board of the pachinko gaming machine 1 seen from the back. It is a figure.

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is
It has a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape. On the lower surface of the glass door frame 2, there is a hit ball supply tray 3. Below the hitting ball supply tray 3, a surplus ball receiving tray 4 for storing prize balls overflowing from the hitting ball feeder tray 3 and a hitting ball operation handle (operation knob) 5 for firing the hit ball are provided. A game board 6 is detachably attached to the rear of the glass door frame 2. Further, a game area 7 is provided on the front surface of the game board 6.

In the vicinity of the center of the game area 7, a variable display section 9 composed of a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) for variably displaying (update display) symbols (special symbols) as identification information of a plurality of types, and a plurality of types. 7-segment LED (Light Emitti
A variable display device 8 including a variable display 10 formed of an ng diode) is provided. In this embodiment, the variable display portion 9 is provided with an image display area including three symbol display areas of “left”, “middle”, and “right”, and the left symbol, the medium symbol, and the right symbol are provided. Various information including the three special symbols are displayed in the display area as an image. On the side of the variable display device 8, a passage gate 11 for guiding a hit ball is provided. The hit ball that has passed through the passage gate 11 is guided to the start winning port 14 via the ball outlet 13. In the passage between the passage gate 11 and the ball outlet 13, there is a gate switch 12 for detecting a ball hitting the passage gate 11. The winning balls that have entered the starting winning opening 14 are guided to the back surface of the game board 6 and detected by the winning opening switch 17. A variable winning ball device 15 that opens and closes is provided below the starting winning opening 14. The variable winning ball device 15 is opened by the solenoid 16.

At the bottom of the variable winning ball device 15, a specific game state (big hit state) as a state advantageous to the player.
An opening / closing plate 20 that is opened by a solenoid 21 is provided. In this embodiment, the opening / closing plate 2
0 is a means to open and close the special winning opening. The special winning area is divided into a specific winning area (V zone) and a normal winning area. Among the winning balls guided from the opening / closing plate 20 to the back of the game board 6, the winning balls that have entered the specific winning area are counted as V. It is detected by the switch 22. In addition, winning balls from the opening / closing plate 20 are detected by the count switch 23. At the lower part of the variable display device 8, a start winning prize memory indicator 18 having four display units for displaying the number of stored winning prize balls which are the winning prize balls that have entered the starting prize hole 14 is provided. In this example, the number of starting winning prizes is stored with an upper limit of four, and every time there is a starting winning prize, the starting winning prize memory indicator 18 is turned on by one display unit.
Increase by one. Then, each time the variable display of the variable display unit 9 is started, the number of the display units that are turned on is reduced by one.

The game board 6 is provided with a plurality of winning openings 19, 24. Around the left and right of the game area 7, decoration lamps 25 that blink during the game are provided, and at the bottom,
There is an outlet 26 for collecting hit balls that have not won. In addition, two speakers 27 that emit a sound effect are provided on the upper left and right sides outside the game area 7. On the outer periphery of the game area 7, a game effect LED 28a and a game effect lamp 2
8b and 28c are provided. And in this example,
A prize ball lamp 51 that lights up when paying out a prize ball is provided near one speaker 27, and a ball break lamp 52 that lights up when a supply ball runs out is provided near the other speaker 27. Further, in FIG. 1, a pachinko game table 1
There is also shown a card unit 50 which is installed adjacent to and which enables a ball lending by inserting a prepaid card as a recording medium. The card unit 50 is provided with a card insertion / ejection port 155 through which a prepaid card is inserted and ejected.

The hit balls launched from the hit ball launching device pass through the hit ball rail and enter the game area 7, and thereafter, the game area 7
Come down. When a hit ball passes through the passage gate 11 and is detected by the gate switch 12, the number displayed on the variable display 10 is continuously changed. Further, when the ball hits the start winning opening 14 and is detected by the start opening switch 17, if the variation of the symbol can be started, the symbol (special symbol) displayed on the variable display section 9 varies by scrolling ( Variable display). If it is not in a state where the variation of the symbol can be started, the start winning memory is incremented by 1. The start winning award memory will be described later in detail. The fluctuation of the symbol in the variable display portion 9 is stopped when a certain time has elapsed. If the combination of symbols at the time of stop is a combination of big hit symbols, it shifts to a big hit game state (specific game state). That is, in the jackpot gaming state, the opening and closing plate 20, until a certain time has elapsed,
Alternatively, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of hit balls are opened until winning. When a ball is hit in the specific winning area and detected by the V count switch 22 while the opening / closing plate 20 is open, the continuation right is generated and the opening / closing plate 20 is opened again. The generation of this continuation right is allowed a predetermined number of times (15 rounds).

When the combination of the symbols in the variable display portion 9 at the time of stop is the combination of the big hit symbols (probability variation big hit symbol) accompanied by the probability variation, the probability of the next big hit is controlled to be high. In other words, a probability variation state (also referred to as a high probability state) is a special game state that is advantageous to a player different from the specific game state. Such probability variation may be abbreviated as “probability variation”.

When the stop symbol on the variable display 10 is a predetermined symbol (hit symbol), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a predetermined time. Furthermore, in the probability variation state, the probability that the stop symbol on the variable display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased, and the opening time and the number of times of opening the variable winning ball device 15 are increased.

Next, the outline of the game operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be briefly described. First, if the player inserts a prepaid card into the card insertion / ejection slot 155 provided in the card unit 50 and performs a ball lending operation, the card balance recorded in the prepaid card is reduced by a predetermined amount and the reduction is made. Pachinko balls corresponding to the amount are dispensed into the hitting ball supply tray 3. In this state, the player rotates the hit ball operation handle (operation knob) 5 to hit the pachinko balls in the hit ball supply tray 3 one by one into the game area 7. If a pachinko ball that has been driven into the game area 7 passes through the passage gate 11 and is detected by the gate switch 12, the variable display 10 performs a variable display operation, and the display result is specific identification information determined in advance. When it becomes (for example, 7), the variable winning ball device 15 forming the starting winning port 14 is opened for a predetermined time, and the first state is advantageous for the player.

On the other hand, when a pachinko ball is won in the starting winning opening 14, the variable display portion 9 of the variable display device 8 performs a variable display operation, and the display result is a predetermined specific display mode (for example, 777 etc.). When it becomes a big hit pattern consisting of a combination of specific identification information), a specific game state (big hit state) occurs, the opening and closing plate 20 of the variable winning ball device 19 is opened, and the first advantageous for the player. It becomes a state. This first state ends when a predetermined period (for example, 30 seconds) elapses or when a predetermined number of hit balls (for example, 10) is won, whichever comes first, whichever comes first, and is disadvantageous to the player. It will be in the second state. When a ball hitting the inside of the variable winning ball device 19 in the first state wins the specific winning area (V zone) and is detected by the V count switch 22, the first state of the time is finished. After that, the opening / closing plate 20 is opened again to be in the first state. The repeat continuation control in the state 1 can be executed up to 15 times.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, as described above,
The special symbol is variably displayed (variably displayed) on the variable display portion 9 of the variable display device 8, and then the display result of the special symbol is derived on the variable display portion 9. During such a variable display operation, a reach display mode (reach state, reach operation in the reach state) may occur.

Here, the reach display mode refers to a specific display mode (hit display) even when the display control progresses after the variable display device is variably started to reach the stage before the display result is derived and displayed. In order to make the player think that it is a display mode that does not deviate from the display condition of (aspect) and the display result of the variable display device is not yet derived and displayed, and the winning display mode is easily displayed. Refers to the display state of. Then, for example, the reach display mode includes a variable display device having a plurality of variable display portions whose display states can be changed (updated display), and a display result of the variable display device is a predetermined display mode ( A part of the plurality of variable display parts in the gaming machine in which the gaming state is a specific gaming state advantageous to the player on condition that it is a winning display mode (or in the case of a specific displaying mode). Is a condition in which the display mode of the variable display unit that has already been derived and displayed (including a temporary stop in a display state in which the shaking motion is not updated) is the specific display mode when is not yet derivatized and displayed. It also refers to a display mode that satisfies. Further, the reach display mode is a display state at the time when the display control of the variable display device progresses and the display result reaches a stage before the derived display, and before the display result is derived and displayed. A display mode in which at least a part of the display results of the plurality of variable display sections that are derived and displayed satisfy the condition of the specific display mode (for example, left,
Right symbol is temporarily stopped and middle symbol is low speed fluctuation, left symbol is stopped and middle, right symbol is synchronous and low speed fluctuation, etc.), but the combination of the specific display modes is complete. The reach display mode includes a state in which the variable display is performed by the plurality of variable display units while maintaining the above state. Further, in some reach display modes, when it appears, a big hit is more likely to occur than in the normal reach display mode. Such a specific reach display mode is called super reach, and a normal reach display mode is called reach or normal reach.

The hit display mode as the above-mentioned specific display mode is a display mode defined as a hit in the game. In addition to the above-described big-hit display mode, the following medium-hit display mode is also provided. It is also a display mode including a display mode for small hits. Here, in addition to the big hit control, medium hit,
In a gaming machine in which small hits are controlled, for example, when a predetermined big hit display mode results in a display, the maximum winning opening of the variable winning ball device for a maximum of 16 rounds is opened and predetermined. When the display mode of the medium hit (the display mode different from the display mode of the big hit and the small hit) is the display result, the big winning opening of the variable winning ball device for a maximum of one round is opened, and the predetermined small hit. Display mode (display mode different from big and medium hit display mode)
When the result is displayed, the big winning opening of the variable winning ball device is opened for 10 seconds. For example, the degree of advantage for the player increases in the order of small hit, medium hit, and big hit.

Further, in this way, when the winning display mode including the big hit, the middle hit, and the small hit is displayed as the display result of the variable display device (or on the condition that it is displayed).
The content of the game control performed is not limited to the opening of the variable winning ball device (big winning opening) as described above. For example, when the winning display mode is displayed as the display result of the variable display device (or on condition that it is displayed), an advantageous state for the player is to open the variable winning ball device other than the special winning opening. (Enlargement), in addition to the opening of the variable winning ball device, or separately from that opening,
The number of valid starting prizes may be increased (increased more than in a state other than win), the number of prize balls may be increased (increased than in a state other than win), or the like. Furthermore, the player is not limited to one that is advantageous for the player. For example, it is possible to perform game control in which a card (recording medium) that certifies that the player has won is issued, alone or in combination.

Further, as the relationship between the hit display mode as described above and the game control carried out corresponding thereto, the following is also included. First, on the condition that the winning display mode is set, the one in which the game control corresponding to the winning display mode is performed (the one in which the specific gaming state occurs) is included as the relationship between the winning display mode and the game control. As an example, for example, when the winning display mode is set, the special winning opening (variable winning ball device) is first opened, and the ball that has entered the special winning opening wins the special winning area. What is controlled is included in (specific game state). Also,
When the hit display mode is entered, the one in which the game control corresponding to the hit display mode is performed (the one in which the specific game state occurs) is included as the relationship between the hit display mode and the game control. As an example, for example, in the winning display mode, it is directly controlled to the big hit state (specific game state), and the prize is given to another starting opening that is not involved in the start of the variable display of the variable display device. Accordingly, even if the special winning opening (variable winning ball device) is opened and the ball that has entered the special winning opening wins the specific winning area, the big hit state (specific gaming state) is included.

In this embodiment, the gaming machine capable of controlling the gaming state according to the big hit when the big hit display mode is shown, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention is a small hit display mode and a medium hit display mode. It is applicable to a gaming machine having various hit display modes such as a big hit display mode, and when the hit display mode is achieved, the game control is performed according to the hit, or the hit display mode is adopted. The present invention can be applied to a gaming machine having various control formats such as a gaming machine in which gaming control is performed according to a winning condition.

Next, the structure of the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. A mechanism plate 36 is provided on the back side of the game board 6 of the pachinko gaming machine 1. A ball tank 38 is provided above the mechanism plate 36, and the pachinko balls are supplied to the ball tank 38 from above with the pachinko game machine 1 installed on the game machine installation island. The pachinko balls in the ball tank 38 are supplied to the ball payout device through the guide gutter 39.

On the mechanism plate 36, a variable display control unit 29 for controlling the variable display section 9 via the relay board 30, a game control board (main board covered with a board case 32 and equipped with a game control microcomputer, etc.). ) 31, a relay board 33 for relaying signals between the variable display control unit 29 and the game control board 31, and a prize ball board 37 on which a payout control microcomputer for performing payout control of pachinko balls is mounted. is set up. Further, the mechanical plate 36
A ball hitting launcher 34 for launching a hit ball into the game area 7 using the rotational force of the motor, and a lamp control board 35 for sending a signal to the speaker 27 and the game effect lamps / LEDs 28a, 28b, 28c are installed. Has been done.

FIG. 3 is a rear view of the game board 6 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as seen from the back side. On the back surface of the game board 6, as shown in FIG. 3, a prize ball collecting cover 40 that guides the prize balls that have won the prize holes and the prize ball device along a predetermined prize path.
Is provided. The winning balls guided by the winning ball collecting cover 40 are supplied to a winning ball processing device (not shown) that processes one winning ball. The winning ball processing device is provided with a winning ball detection switch 99 (see FIG. 4), and the detection signal of the winning ball detection switch 99 is sent to the game control board 31. In the game control board 31, a prize ball signal for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls based on the detection signal, the detection signal of the starting opening switch 17, the detection signal of the V count switch 22, and the detection signal of the count switch 23. Output to the prize ball substrate 37. On the prize ball substrate 37, a ball payout device (not shown) is controlled based on the outputted prize ball signal to perform control for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls.

Specifically, for example, 15 prize balls are paid out for each winning ball that wins through the opening / closing plate 20, and one winning ball is won for the starting winning port 14. For example, 6 prize balls are paid out for each ball, and with respect to the prize balls that have won through the other winning opening 24 and the prize ball device, for example, 10 prize balls are paid out for each prize ball.

In order to control the payout of such three kinds of prize balls, the game control board 31 performs a control operation as follows. If the detection signal from the winning ball detection switch 99 is input, it is determined whether or not there is a detection signal from the starting opening switch 17 before the input, and if there is, the game control board 31 tells the prize ball board 37 to " The prize ball number signal for instructing the payout of the prize ball number of "6" is output. On the other hand, when there is a detection signal from the winning ball detection switch 99, if there is a detection signal from the V count switch 22 or the count switch 23 before that, the game control board 31 is a prize ball of "15". Number of prize balls Number signal is the prize ball substrate 3
Output to 7. Furthermore, in the case where there is a detection signal from the winning ball detection switch 99, if the detection signal has not been input from any of the starting opening switch 17, the V switch 22 and the count switch 23 before that,
The game control board 31 outputs a prize ball number signal to the prize ball board 37 for paying out the number of prize balls of "10".

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the game control board 31. In FIG. 4, the prize ball board 37, the lamp control board 35, the voice control board 70,
A firing control board 91 and a display control board 80 are also shown. On the game control board 31, a basic circuit 35 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program, a gate switch 12, a starting opening switch 17, a V count switch 22,
A switch circuit 58 for giving signals from the count switch 23 and the winning ball detection switch 99 to the basic circuit 53;
A solenoid circuit 59 that drives a solenoid 16 that opens and closes the variable winning ball device 15 and a solenoid 21 that opens and closes the opening and closing plate 20 in accordance with a command from the basic circuit 53, turns on and off the start memory indicator 18, and lights a 7-segment LED. The lamp / LED circuit 60 for driving the variable display 10 and the decoration lamp 25 according to FIG.

Further, in accordance with the data given from the basic circuit 53, big hit information indicating occurrence of big hit, effective starting information indicating the number of starting winning prize balls used for starting image display on the variable display section 9, and probability variation. An information output circuit 64 for outputting the probability variation information indicating that to a host computer such as a hall management computer is included.

The basic circuit 53 is a ROM (Read Only Memo) for storing programs for game control (game control) and the like.
ry) 54, RAM used as work memory (Rand
om Access Memory) 55, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) that performs control operation according to a control program
56 and an I / O (Input / Output) port 57.
The ROM 54 and the RAM 55 may be built in the CPU 56 in some cases. The basic circuit 53 periodically (for example, every 2 msec) repeatedly executes the game control program stored in the ROM 54 from the beginning according to the timer interrupt. Such a timer interrupt is provided in the basic circuit 53.

Further, on the game control board 31, an initial reset circuit 65 for resetting the basic circuit 53 when the power is turned on, and an I / O port 57 by decoding an address signal given from the basic circuit 53. I /
An address decode circuit 67 for outputting a signal for selecting the O port is provided.

In addition, from the ball payout device 97 to the game control board 3
Although there is also switch information input to No. 1, they are omitted in FIG.

A hitting ball launching device for elastically launching (striking by hitting) a ball is driven by a drive motor 94 controlled by a circuit on the launch control board 91. And the drive motor 9
The driving force of 4 is adjusted according to the operation amount of the operation knob 5. That is, the circuit on the firing control board 91 controls the ball to be fired at a speed according to the operation amount of the operation knob 5.

A display control command is transmitted from the basic circuit 53 of the game control board 31 to the display control board 80 as command information for instructing display control of the variable display device 8 (in particular, the variable display section 9). The display control board 80 performs display control according to the received display control command.
In addition, a voice control command as command information for instructing voice control is transmitted from the basic circuit 53 in the game control substrate 31 to the voice control substrate 70. The voice control board 70 performs voice control according to the received voice control command. In addition, the basic circuit 53 in the game control board 31
From the lamp control board 35, a lamp control command as command information for instructing control of various lamps / LEDs is transmitted. The lamp control board 35 controls various lamps and LEDs according to the received lamp control command.

FIG. 5 shows the circuit configuration in the display control board 80, which is an example of realizing the variable display section 9 and the output buffer circuit (output driver) 6 of the game control board 31.
3 is a block diagram shown together with FIG. Display control CPU 1
Reference numeral 01 includes an arithmetic unit (not shown) that performs arithmetic processing, a control unit (not shown) that performs control processing, and a storage unit (not shown) that stores information, and is stored in the control data ROM 102. Operates according to the programmed program. The display control CPU 101 is the game control board 3
From 1 through the input buffer circuit 105a in the input buffer circuit 105, an INT signal as a display control signal for performing an interrupt and a display control command as a command for instructing display control contents are received. C for display control
If the INT signal is input, PU 101 enters an interrupt operation state and takes in a display control command. The output buffer 63 of the game control board 31 is a circuit that inputs a signal from the output port of the basic circuit 53 and outputs the signal from the game control board 31 to the outside, but in one direction (from the game control board 31 to the display control board 80). Signal only in the direction toward).

Then, the display control CPU 101 controls the display of the image displayed on the CRT 82 in accordance with the fetched display control command. Specifically, the command corresponding to the display control command is VDP (Video Display Processor).
) 103. The VDP 103 is the character RO
Read the required data from M86. And VDP10
3 generates image data to be displayed on the CRT 82 according to the read data, and the image data is VRAM.
(Video Random Access Memory) 87. The image data in the VRAM 87 is R (red), G
(Green) and B (blue) signals (RGB signals) are converted to D /
The A conversion circuit 104 converts the digital signal into an analog signal and outputs it to the CRT 82.

FIG. 5 also shows a reset circuit 83 for resetting the VDP 103, an oscillating circuit 85 for giving an operating clock to the VDP 103, and a character ROM 86 for storing frequently used image data. . The frequently used image data stored in the character ROM 86 is, for example, a person, an animal, or an image including characters, figures, symbols, or the like displayed on the CRT 82.

The input buffer 105a in the input buffer circuit 105 can pass (transmit) signals only in the direction from the game control board 31 to the display control board 80. Therefore, there is no room for a signal to be transmitted from the display control board 80 side to the game control board 31 side by the input buffer 105a. Further, the output buffer 63 provided on the game control board 31 can pass (transmit) a signal only in the direction from the game control board 31 to the display control board 80, as described above. Therefore, there is no room for signals to be transmitted from the outside such as the display control board 80 side to the game control board 31 side by the output buffer 63. Therefore, even if the circuit in the display control board 80 is tampered with, the output buffer 63 does not transmit the signal output by the tampering to the game control board 31 side. In this way, the output buffer 63 and the input buffer 105
By the function of a, the game control board 31 and the display control board 80
Information is transmitted between the game control board 31 (especially the basic circuit 53) to the display control board 80 (especially the display control CPU).
Since it is performed based on one-way communication of information to 101), the illegal control operation of the basic circuit 53 in the game control board 31 by the input of illegal data from the display control board 80 side to the game control board 31 side is performed as much as possible. Can be prevented. The output side of the game control board 31 and the display control board 80
By providing a buffer on each of the input sides of the, it is possible to make unidirectional signal transmission (transmission) communication more reliable.

FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of the signal transmission portion of the voice control command in the game control board 31 and the voice control board 70. In this embodiment, a voice control command for instructing the voice output of the speaker 27 provided outside the game area 7 according to the progress of the game is output from the game control board 31 to the voice control board 70.

As shown in FIG. 6, the voice control command is
It is output from the output port (output port E) 575 of the I / O port unit 57 in the basic circuit 53. In the voice control board 70, each signal from the game control board 31 is input to the voice control CPU 701 via the input buffer circuit 705. If the voice control CPU 701 does not include an I / O port, the input buffer circuit 705
And an audio control CPU 701 are provided with an I / O port. Then, for example, the voice synthesis circuit 702 using a digital signal processor is a voice control CPU.
A sound or a sound effect according to the instruction of 701 is generated and output to the volume switching circuit 703. The volume switching circuit 703 sets the output level of the voice control CPU 701 to a level according to the set volume and outputs the output level to the volume amplification circuit 704.
The volume amplifier circuit 704 outputs the amplified audio signal to the speaker 2
Output to 7.

A general-purpose C is used as the input buffer circuit 705.
MOS-IC (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconduc
74HC244 which is a tor-Integrated Circuit) is used. A low level (GND (GROUND) level) is always given to the enable terminal of the 74HC244.
Therefore, the output level of each buffer is fixed to the input level, that is, the signal level from the game control board 31. Therefore, the game control board 31 from the voice control board 70 side
There is no room for the signal to reach your side. Therefore, even if the circuit in the voice control board 70 is tampered with, the signal output by the tampering is not transmitted to the game control board 31 side.

On the game control board 31, an output buffer circuit 71 is provided outside the output port 575. As the output buffer circuit 71, for example, 74HC244 which is a general-purpose CMOS-IC is used. 7
4HC244 enable terminal is always at low level (G
ND level) is given. According to such a configuration, it is possible to more surely eliminate the signal line that may possibly give a signal to the game control board 31 from the outside.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing various random counters used for generating random numerical values (random numbers) used for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1. In FIG. 7, as an example of the random counter, R1, R2-
Random counters for generating random numbers 1, R2-2, R2-3, R3, R4, and R5 are shown, respectively.

R1 is a random counter used to determine (determine) whether or not to generate a big hit state (or may be a big hit judging random number itself).
Therefore, every timer interrupt described later (specifically 0.002
Every second), the addition is updated one by one, the addition is updated from 0, the addition is updated up to the upper limit 249, and then the addition is updated from 0 again.

R2-1, R2-2, and R2-3 are used to predetermine the left, middle, and right out-of-range symbols stopped and displayed by the variable display unit 9 in the case of out-of-range (when a big hit does not occur). It is a random counter used (or it may indicate a random symbol for determining a symbol itself).

R2-1 is for determining the left symbol, and is added again from 0, and when the upper limit of 11 is added, it becomes 0 again.
Is added from. It should be noted that R2-1 is incremented by 1 each time the timer interrupts (every 0.002 seconds) and each time the interrupt processing surplus time elapses. Here, the interrupt processing surplus time is a surplus time until the next timer interrupt is generated after the interrupt routine of FIG. 9 described later is executed once, and this surplus time is used. The addition process is executed in an endless loop according to step S4 of FIG.

R2-2 is for determining a medium symbol, and is added again from 0, and when the upper limit of 11 is added, 0 is again given.
Is added from. Note that R2-2 is incremented by 1 for each carry of R2-1.

R2-3 is for determining the right symbol, and is added from 0, and the upper limit of 11 is added, and then 0 is added again.
Is added from. It should be noted that R2-3 is incremented by 1 for each carry of R2-2.

R3 is a random counter (or the big hit symbol determining random number itself may be used) for determining the stop symbol at the time of pre-determining the big hit (left, middle, and right are the same stop symbol). , 1 is added and updated for each timer interrupt (specifically, every 0.002 seconds), 0 is added and updated, and the upper limit of 11 is added and updated, and then 0 is added and updated again.

R4 is a random counter (or a random number for reach determination itself) that is used to determine whether or not the reach state is displayed in the variable display at the time of predetermination of the deviation, and a timer interrupt. Every (0.0
(Every 02 seconds), and 1 is added for each interrupt processing remainder time, the addition is updated from 0, and the addition is updated up to 1530 which is the upper limit thereof, and then the addition is updated from 0 again.

R5 is a random counter (or a random number for determining the reach type itself) used for determining the type of the reach (reach display mode) in the reach state, and is set at every timer interrupt (0. Every 0.002 seconds) and every time the interrupt processing remainder time is incremented by 1, the addition is updated from 0, the upper limit of 18 is added and updated, and then the addition is updated from 0 again. In the case of this embodiment, three types of reach (reach 1 to reach 3) having different fluctuation times (time from the start of the fluctuation of the symbol to the final display of the stopped symbol) are provided and selectively executed. .

In the random counter shown above, data is extracted at random timing (for example, when a start winning is generated) in accordance with the establishment of the extraction condition defined for each counter. As a result, the data extracted from each random counter becomes a random value (random number value).

FIG. 8 is a table showing data showing the relationship between the value of the random counter R5 for determining the reach type and the type of the selected reach in the form of a table for each of the hit / miss states.

In FIG. 8, when the hit / miss state is a big hit (hit in the figure), -2 frames are lost, -1.
It is classified into six states, that is, if there is a frame deviation, if there is a +1 frame deviation, if there is a +2 frame deviation, and if there is a large deviation. Here, -2 to +2 frame deviation is a kind of display result of deviation, and indicates how many frames the stop symbol of the middle symbol is shifted from the reach symbol (the symbol in which the left symbol and the right symbol match). It is a thing. The number of symbols in this case is the number of symbols, and one symbol of the symbol difference between the reach symbol and the middle symbol (difference in symbol number on the symbol arrangement described later) is represented as one symbol. Then, the symbol number of the reach symbol is regarded as the reference value "0", the direction in which the number decreases from the symbol number which is the reference value is represented by "-", and the direction in which the number increases is represented by "+". . Therefore, for example, “+2 frame deviating” means a deviating state in which the stop symbol of the medium symbol is deviated by +2 frame from the reach symbol. Further, the large deviation means a deviation state in which the stop symbol of the medium symbol is displaced from the reach symbol by more than ± 2 frames (± 3 frames or more).

With reference to FIG. 8, the types of reach that can be selected and the numerical value range of R5 for which each reach is selected are shown for each of the hit to large deviation states. The reach type is selected and determined in a different distribution mode for each winning / missing state, and the reach type corresponding to the value of R5 extracted at a predetermined timing is determined as the reach type to be displayed. For example, in the case of a big hit and a deviation of ± 1, all of reach 1 to reach 3 may occur. On the other hand, in the case of ± 2 frame deviation and large deviation, reach 1 and reach 2 may occur. FIG. 8 shows the range of R5 corresponding to each type of reach corresponding to each state. For example, in the case of a big hit, reach 1 is selected when the value of R5 is 0 to 2, reach 2 is selected when the value of R5 is 3 to 7, and reach 3 is selected when the value of R5 is 8 to 18. To be done. In this way, in the case of a big hit, the types of reach are set to be easily selected in the order of reach 3, reach 2, and reach 1. On the other hand, in the case where the reach is lost, on the contrary, the types of reach are set to be easily selected in the order of reach 1, reach 2, and reach 3. For this reason, when the reach 3 is displayed, the player's expectation for the occurrence of a big hit can be increased, and the player can be entertained by the display, and the fun of the variable display can be improved.

Next, the control executed by the CPU 56 of the basic circuit 53 will be described. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a main process and an interrupt process executed by the basic circuit 53. In FIG. 9, a flowchart of the main program is shown in (a), and a flowchart of the interrupt processing program is shown in (b).

Referring to FIG. 9A, in the main process, first, in step S (hereinafter referred to as S) 1, a process of setting the clock monitor control register to clock monitor enable is performed. This is a preparation for the initialization process. Next, in S2, a stack set process for setting the designated address of the stack pointer is performed. Specifically, the process of setting 00FFH to the stack pointer is performed. Next, in S3, system check processing is performed. This system check process is a process for initialization, and it is determined whether the RAM 55 of the basic circuit 53 includes an error, and if the error is included, the RAM 55 is initialized. Processing. Further, in the system check process, a timer interrupt time (for example, 0.002 seconds) that specifies the timing for executing the interrupt process described later is set to C.
Processing for setting the PU 56 is performed. As a result, timing for designating the execution timing of the first interrupt process after resetting due to power-on or the like is started.

Next, the display random number updating process for previously determining the symbols to be stopped by the variable display portion 9 is performed in S4.
Performed by. In step S4, the random number for display is repeatedly updated by an infinite loop. In particular,
R2-1, R4, R of the random counters described above
The addition process is performed for 6. When the interrupt process described later is activated, the repeated execution of the infinite loop of S4 is temporarily stopped at the executing position of the program configuring the process of S4, and when the interrupt process ends. Execution resumes from the position of the suspended program.

Next, referring to FIG. 9 (b), in the interrupt process, the time value of the timer for the timer interrupt managed by the CPU 56 is the set value (timer interrupt time set in S2:
Specifically, the execution is started every 0.002 seconds.

In the interrupt processing routine shown in FIG. 9B,
First, in S5, a process of setting display control data is performed. This display control data is data of a display control command as command data for controlling the display of the variable display section 9 of the variable display device 8. The detailed contents of this display control command will be described later.

Next, the control advances to S6, where the display control data (command data) set in S5 is transmitted to the display control board 80.

Next, in S7, processing for transmitting predetermined command data for voice generation and LED lighting control to the lamp control board 35 and the voice control board 70 is performed, and the jackpot information and start are sent to the hall management computer. Data output processing for transmitting data such as information and probability variation information is performed. These output data are set by S9. Next, the process proceeds to S8, and a process for operating a lamp timer for controlling lighting or blinking of various lamps and LEDs is performed. Next, in S9, predetermined command data for voice generation and LED lighting control for transmission to the lamp control board 35 and the voice control board 70 is set, and at the same time jackpot information for transmission to the hall management computer and start. Processing for setting information, probability variation information, etc. is performed.

Next, in S10, various abnormality diagnosis processing is performed by the self-diagnosis function provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and error processing is performed to issue an alarm if necessary according to the result. . Next, the process proceeds to S11, and a process of updating various determination random numbers used for game control, that is, a random counter is performed. S
In 11, specifically R1, R4, and R5
Is incremented (1 is added).

Next, in S12, special symbol process processing is performed. The special symbol process process is a process in which the corresponding process is selected and executed according to the special symbol process flag for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 in a predetermined order according to the gaming state. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated during each process according to the game state. Further, the process proceeds to S13, and the normal symbol process process is performed. In the normal symbol process process, the corresponding process is selected and executed according to the normal symbol process flag for controlling the variable display 10 in a predetermined order. Then, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated during each process according to the game state.

Next, the control advances to S14, where the gate switch 12, the starting port switch 17, the count switch 23, V
A switch process is performed by inputting the states of the count switch 22 and the like, and determining whether or not there has been a prize for each winning port or variable winning ball device. Next, in S15, the speaker 2
Audio processing is performed from 7 to generate a predetermined sound.

Next, in S16, the process of updating the display random number is performed. The display random number is specifically a process for adding and updating the symbol determination R2-1 and R3 by "1". Next, in S17, when a hit ball is won, a prize ball signal processing is performed to output a prize ball number signal to the prize ball substrate 37 to issue a prize ball payout control command. The prize ball substrate 37 receives the prize ball number signal,
The ball payout device 97 is controlled to pay out the number of prize balls specified by the prize ball number signal.

Next, in S18, a timer interrupt time setting process is performed. In S18, the process of setting the timer interrupt time (for example, 0.002 seconds) as described above is executed in the same manner as in S3. After S18, this interrupt processing ends. As a result, the timer interrupt time is set by S18 at the end of this interrupt processing, and the time measurement for defining the execution timing of the next interrupt processing is started. Therefore, each time the interrupt processing is completed, the time for the timer interrupt is measured, and thereafter, the interrupt processing is executed each time the timer interrupt time elapses. When this interrupt processing is completed, the execution of the program of the main processing described above is resumed from the position where it was temporarily stopped.

FIG. 10 is a flow chart showing an outline for performing the big hit control of the pachinko gaming machine 1. First, the count number of the random counter R1 that counts in the range of 0 to 249 is extracted.

In a normal time, which is not a high probability time, it is predetermined that a big hit will be generated when the extracted value is "3", data is extracted from R3, and based on the extracted value,
The jackpot pattern displayed on the variable display portion 9 is determined. On the other hand, when the extracted value of R1 is other than “3”, the deviation is predetermined, data is extracted from R2-1, R2-2, and R2-3, and displayed on the variable display unit 9 based on the extracted value. The edge pattern is determined. Here, in the case where the determined outlying pattern happens to be a doublet pattern, R2
"1" is added to the extracted value of -2 to forcibly deviate and display control is performed.

On the other hand, in the case of a high probability, it is determined that the big hit state is generated when the extracted value of R1 is 3, 7, 79, 103, 107. On the other hand, when the extracted value of Random 1 is other than 3,7,79,103,107 at high probability, the deviation is predetermined.

Next, a method of determining the symbols variably displayed on the variable display portion 9 based on the winning of the starting winning opening 14 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 11 and 12. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a process executed by the basic circuit 53 to determine that the hit ball has won the starting winning opening 14.

First, in S41, it is determined whether or not there is a hit ball at the starting winning port 14. If the hitting ball does not enter the starting winning opening 14, the result in S41 is N.
The judgment of O is made and this routine ends. On the other hand, if the ball hits the starting winning opening 14 and the detection signal is input from the starting opening switch 17, a YES determination is made in S41 and the processing proceeds to S42 where the number of starting winnings stored is "4". Whether or not it is determined. When the number of memory for winning a prize for winning is already the upper limit "4", further memory cannot be stored, and the routine is finished as it is. On the other hand, if the start winning award memory is not "4", there is still room to store it, and therefore the process proceeds to S43, in which the number of starting winning award memory is incremented by "1" and updated.

Next, in S44, a big hit determination random number (R
A process of extracting the value of 1) and storing it in a random value storage area corresponding to the number of stored winning awards is performed. RA of basic circuit 53
M55 is provided with four random number storage areas (also referred to as special symbol determination banks) corresponding to the number of starting winning prizes to be stored, and the big hit determining random numbers extracted according to the starting winnings. This S4 is stored in a random value storage area (special symbol determination bank) corresponding to the number of starting prizes.
4 is processed. The four random value storage areas described above are, in detail, four random value storage areas 0 to 3.
It refers to two storage areas, in order from random value storage area 0,
The big hit determination random number (R1) is stored.

FIG. 12 is a flow chart showing a process executed by the basic circuit 53 for determining the stop symbol when the variable display section 9 is variably displayed.

With reference to FIG. 12, the CPU 56 confirms the value of the number of stored winning awards in the special symbol process process of S12 described above (S50). If the number of memory of winning a prize for starting is not 0, the value of R1 stored in the random value storage area (area 0) corresponding to the number of memory of starting award winning = 1 is read (S51), and the value of the number of memory for starting winning a prize is set. Decrease by 1 and shift the value in each random value storage area (S52).
That is, the value of R1 stored in the random number value storage area corresponding to the number of starting winning prizes stored = n (n = 2, 3, 4) is
Stored in the random number value storage area corresponding to the number of memory for winning winning winnings = n-1.

Then, the CPU 56 reads out the value read out in S51, that is, the extracted big hit determination random number (R
Based on the value of 1), it is determined (determined) whether to make a big hit or a big hit by the processing described with reference to FIG. 10 described above (S53).

When it is judged (determined) as a big hit, the CPU
56 extracts the value of the big hit symbol determination random number (R3),
Based on the value, the planned stop symbol for big hit is determined. Here, if the limiter is operating, it is pre-stored in order to select only symbols (non-probability variation symbols) that do not include a combination of symbols (probability variation symbols) that cause probability variation according to the value of the big hit symbol determination random number (R3). By using the data of the non-probability variation symbol table (R1 and the table data in which the non-probability variation symbol is associated), the big hit stop symbol at the time of non-probability variation corresponding from the extracted value of the big hit symbol determination random number (R3) It is determined (S54, S56). Here, the limiter is for limiting the continuous occurrence of a big hit by the probability variation pattern, that is, the continuous high probability state. For example, the limiter is activated when the high-probability state continues four times in a row. Therefore,
In the limiter operating state, the planned stop symbol is determined using the non-probable variation symbol table. On the other hand, if the limiter is not in operation, the jackpot stop symbol is determined using the data of the table including all symbols (S54, S55).

Further, the CPU 56 extracts the reach type determining random number (R5) and determines the type of the reach (reach display mode) based on the extracted value, as described above.
This is because the reach (reach display mode) is always performed when a big hit occurs.

On the other hand, if it is determined in S53 that there is a deviation, the CPU 56 determines the reach determination random number (R
The value of 4) is extracted, and based on the extracted value, it is determined whether to reach or not (S58). For example, when the extracted value of the reach determination random number (R4) is any of "105 to 1530", it is determined not to reach. On the other hand, if the extracted value is any one of "0 to 104", it is determined to reach. When it is determined to reach, the CPU 56 determines the reach symbol as follows.

In this embodiment, when the reach is determined when the deviation is determined, the scheduled stop symbols of the left and right symbols are determined according to the value of R2-1 (S59). As a result, the left and right symbols are matched and the reach symbol is set. Then, the scheduled stop symbol of the medium symbol is determined according to the value of R2-2 (S60). That is, when the reach state is set at the time of disengagement, one of the symbols corresponding to the values of 0 to 11 of R2-1 and R2-2 is determined as the scheduled stop symbol. Here, when the determined middle symbol happens to coincide with the left and right symbols, the symbol corresponding to the value obtained by adding 1 to the extracted value of R2-2 is determined as the scheduled stop symbol of the middle symbol. As a result, the combination of stop symbols in the case of reach at the time of falling off is not a combination of big hit symbols.

Further, the CPU 56 extracts the random number for reach type determination (R5) and determines the type of reach as described above based on the extracted value.

On the other hand, when it is determined in S58 that the reach is not performed, the CPU 56 determines that the R2-1.
The scheduled stop symbols in the left and right are determined according to the respective values of R2-3 (S61). As will be described later, in the case of this embodiment, in the high probability state, a variation pattern with a reduced variation time is also used as a variation pattern at the time of disconnection. Therefore, in the high-probability state, the CPU 56 uses, for example, a predetermined random number (a value extracted by a predetermined random counter) or the like to determine whether to use the normal variation pattern or the shortened variation pattern. decide.

As described above, it is determined whether the display mode of the variation of the symbols based on the starting winning is the big hit, the reach mode, or the off state, and the left, middle, and right stop symbols of the respective symbols are determined. The combination is determined.

The reach types determined in S57 are divided into three types based on the length of the variable display period (variable display period). As will be described later in detail, in this embodiment, as the type of reach, 19.
Either 5 second reach 1, 24.5 second reach 2, or 29.5 second reach 3 is used. Therefore,
When the type of reach is determined in S57, the variable display period is automatically determined.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a subroutine program of the special symbol process processing shown in S12. This special symbol process process is controlled so that any of the 10 types of processes of S300 to S309 is executed according to the value of the special symbol process flag. In S300 to S309, the following processing is executed.

Special symbol fluctuation waiting process (S300): Wait for the start winning opening 14 (in this embodiment, the winning opening of the variable winning ball device 15) to hit the ball and turn on the starting opening switch 17. When the start opening switch 17 is turned on, if the number of memory for winning winning prizes is not full, the number of memory for winning winning prizes is set to "1".
Random numbers for jackpot determination are extracted as well as addition and updating. That is, the processing shown in FIG. 11 is executed.

Special symbol determination processing (S301): When the variable display of special symbols can be started, the number of memory for winning start prizes is confirmed. If the number of stored winning prizes for winning is not 0, it is determined whether to be a big hit or not according to the value of the extracted random number for big hit determination. That is, the processes corresponding to S50 to S53 shown in FIG. 12 are executed.

Stop symbol setting process (S302): The stop symbols of the left and right middle symbols are determined. That is, the processes corresponding to S54 to S56 and S59 to S61 shown in FIG. 12 are executed.

Reach operation setting process (S303): It is determined whether or not the reach display is performed according to the result of determination of whether or not it is a big hit and the value of the random number for the reach determination, and when the reach display is performed, the reach type is determined. The type of reach is determined according to the value of the random number for use. That is, S shown in FIG.
The processing corresponding to 58, S57, etc. is executed.

All symbol variation start processing (S304): The variable display portion 9 is controlled so that all symbols are varied. At this time, by the display control data output process of S5 described above, the change time (including the type of change such as the type of reach) as a display control command to the display control board 80.
The variable time command for instructing, and the left, middle, and right three stop symbol commands for instructing the right and left middle planned stop symbols (final stop symbol), respectively, are transmitted.

All symbol stop waiting process (S305): When a predetermined time elapses, all symbols displayed on the variable display portion 9 are controlled to be stopped. In addition, until the timing of stopping all symbols, it is controlled so that the left and right symbols are stopped at a predetermined timing.

Big hit display processing (S306): When the stop symbol is a combination of big hit symbols, control is performed so that a display control command for big hit display is transmitted to the display control board 80, and an internal state (process flag) Is updated so as to shift to step S307. If not, the internal state is updated to shift to step S309. The combination of the big hit symbols is a combination in which the left and right middle symbols are arranged. Further, the display control CPU 101 of the game control board 80, according to the data of the display control command,
The big display is displayed on the variable display section 9. The jackpot display is provided to inform the player of the occurrence of the jackpot.

Special winning opening opening processing (S307): Control for opening the special winning opening is started. Specifically, the counter and the flag are initialized, and the solenoid 21 is driven to open the special winning opening.

Processing for opening the special winning opening (S308): Control for transmitting display control command data for round display of the special winning opening to the display control board 80, processing for confirming establishment of the closing condition for the special winning opening, and the like. When the closing condition for the special winning opening is satisfied, the internal state is updated so as to shift to S307 unless the ending condition for the big hit gaming state is satisfied. If the end condition of the jackpot gaming state is satisfied, the internal state is S30.
Update to move to 9.

Big hit end processing (S309): Display for notifying the player that the big hit game state has ended. When this display ends, the internal flag and the like are returned to the initial state, and the internal state is updated to shift to S300.

As described above, when a hitting ball is won in the starting winning opening 14, the basic circuit 53 determines, in the special symbol process process of step S11 (see FIG. 9), whether it is a big hit or a big hit, and stops. The symbols are determined, the variable display period is determined, and the display control command and the INT signal corresponding to the determination are output to the display control board 80. The display control CPU 101 on the display control board 80 side
The display control of the variable display section 9 is performed according to the display control command from the game control board 31.

FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the left and right middle symbols used in this embodiment. As shown in FIG. 14, in this embodiment, the types of symbols that are variably displayed as the left and right special symbols are the same in the left and right,
1 from "one" to "ten", "geta", and "rice ball"
It is two patterns. In these symbols, symbol numbers from 1 to 12 are set in order from "one" to "rice ball". The types of these symbols are displayed in the order of the symbol numbers at the time of variable display, and the symbol with the symbol number 12 (rice ball)
When is displayed, the symbol (1) of symbol number 1 is then displayed. And, the left and right middle pattern, for example, "one",
If you stop at "3", "5", "7", "9", or "Geta", you will get a high probability. That is, a symbol that is in such a high probability state is a probability variation symbol.

FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a background screen (image) displayed as a background of a special symbol on the variable display section 9 used in this embodiment. In this example,
(A) Dojo (also called a room), (B) flash, (C)
Aura and (D) smoke backgrounds are used. The display shown in FIG. 15E is an example of a demonstration screen displayed when the game machine is not playing. Here, the background is a display screen of a portion of the image displayed in the image display area of the variable display unit 9, which is mainly a back screen for the symbols, excluding the image of the special symbol.

16 and 17 are explanatory views showing examples of characters displayed on the variable display section 9 used in this embodiment. Here, the character means an image displayed on the variable display device 4 representing a human, an animal, an object, or the like. In this example, (A) character A, (B)
A plurality of different types of characters, character B and (C) character C, are used. The character A
Is also used as a character for reach notice (reach notice display). Here, the reach notice means to notify that the reach may occur before the reach occurs. In this embodiment, there are a plurality of reach notice modes. For example, when the character A's eyes are displayed so as to shine (reach notice 1) or when the character A gives a notice (reach notice 2), the reach notice is displayed. Has been done. Further, the character A is also used as a character for establishing a reach, and when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the display control in which the foot of the character A is displayed as if to kick the right symbol and the left and right symbols stop with the same symbol is performed. Done.

Furthermore, during the reach operation, the characters A,
B and C are displayed to give a big hit announcement (big hit announcement display) by blowing. Here, the big hit announcement means to notify that a big hit may occur before the big hit occurs. In this embodiment, there are a plurality of jackpot notification modes (jackpots 1 and 2). Big hit notice 1
However, the jackpot announcement 2 is not used by itself, but is displayed when a predetermined time has elapsed after the jackpot announcement 1 was displayed.

In this embodiment, two modes are used for each of the reach announcement and the big hit announcement, but more types may be used. Further, in this embodiment, the announcement is given by the blowing of the character, but the announcement may be performed in any manner as long as it is recognizable to the player. For example, the advance notice may be a motion of a character different from a normal character or a variation mode of a symbol different from a normal character. Further, the notice used when there is a high possibility that a jackpot will occur in the probability variation pattern may be a probability variation jackpot notice.
Further, the notice may be divided into a notice with a high probability of a big hit and a notice with a low probability of a big hit, and the notice with the lower probability may be defined as a reach notice.

Now, the relationship between the background and the character described above will be described. As described above, the background and the character may be different images, or the background may include the character. Further, in the case of the background, it is mainly the back screen for the design, and means the display image of the portion excluding the design, but in the case of the character, it is not limited to what is drawn in the background, and it is before the design (Meaning overlapping) may be displayed.

It is desirable that the character used here is an animation (moving image) of a person or the like who is moving. In other words, movements such as movements of the limbs, running, and jumps visually appeal. Further, for the same reason, it is desirable to use such an object even if the object has an operation such as movement.

CP for display control in the display control board 80
When the U101 receives the display control command from the game control board 31, the U101 performs display control of moving and displaying a background or a character predetermined in each variation type specified by the display control command on the screen. Although the background and the character are switched at a predetermined timing, the display control CPU 101 also independently controls them.

18 to 21 are explanatory diagrams showing examples of display control commands transmitted from the game control board 31 used in this embodiment to the display control board 80. In this example, one display control command is 2 bytes (CMD
1, CMD2).

FIG. 18 is an explanatory view showing a variation display time command and a variation time command capable of specifying the variation type in the variation display of the special symbol, and an all symbol stop command for instructing stop (fixed display) of all symbols. .

Referring to FIG. 18, data C of the first byte
The value “80H” of MD1 specifies that the data is a variable time command or all symbol stop command data.
Then, the display content of the variation type is designated by the value of the data CMD2 in the second byte in the case of the variation time command,
In the case of the all symbol variation stop command, it is specified that all symbol variation stops. The second byte data is "00H"
The data of "16H" is a variable time command, and the data of the second byte is "17H" is an all symbol stop command.

As the display contents designated by the second byte data of the variable time command, the variable time of the special symbol and its variation type are designated. For example, the specified fluctuation time is 7.8S, 6.9S, 19.5S, 2
Either 4.5S or 29.5S is designated.

When the variation time is 7.8 S, the normal variation type is specified. In the case of the variation time of 6.9 S, the variation type of all symbol variations performed at the time of the probability variation is designated.

When the variation time is 19.5 S, the variation type of reach 1 is designated. In the case of reach 1, the variation types of "-2 frame deviation", "-1 frame deviation", "hit", "+1 frame deviation", "+2 frame deviation", and "large deviation" are selectively designated. . When the variation time is 24.5 S, the variation type of reach 2 is designated. In the case of reach 2, the variation types of "-2 frame deviation", "-1 frame deviation", "hit", "+1 frame deviation", "+2 frame deviation", and "large deviation" are selectively designated. . Variable time 2
In the case of 9.5S, the variation type of reach 3 is designated.
In the case of reach 3, "-1 frame out", "hit",
The variation type of “+1 frame deviation” is selectively designated.

Control data ROM on the side of the display control board 80
In 102, display control data for displaying the variation time and variation type designated by each variation time command are stored, and display control is performed according to the variation time and variation type designated by the variation time command.

FIG. 19 is a diagram showing, in a tabular form, a left stop symbol command as a display control command for instructing a stop symbol relating to the left symbol. As shown in FIG. 19, 12 types of left stop symbols (“one” to “rice ball”) can be designated by a display control command composed of 2-byte data CMD1 and CMD2. In addition, in those designations,
The value of the data CMD1 of the first byte is “8B (H)” and the value of the data CMD2 of the second byte is “00
It can take a value within the range of (H) "to" 0B (H) ".

FIG. 20 is a diagram showing, in a tabular form, a middle stop symbol command as a display control command for designating a stop symbol relating to a middle symbol. As shown in FIG. 20, 12 kinds of medium stop symbols (“one” to “rice ball”) can be designated by a display control command composed of 2-byte data CMD1 and CMD2. In addition, in those designations,
The value of the data CMD1 of the first byte is “8C (H)” and the value of the data CMD2 of the second byte is “00
It can take a value within the range of (H) "to" 0B (H) ".

FIG. 21 is a diagram showing, in a tabular form, a right stop symbol command as a display control command for designating a stop symbol relating to the right symbol. As shown in FIG. 21, 12 kinds of right stop symbols (“one” to “rice ball”) can be designated by a display control command composed of 2-byte data CMD1 and CMD2. In addition, in those designations,
The value of the data CMD1 of the first byte is “8D (H)” and the value of the data CMD2 of the second byte is “00
It can take a value within the range of (H) "to" 0B (H) ".

When the variable time is designated by the command, the variable time itself may be designated as the command instead of the data number of the CMD2. For example, when the fluctuation time is 10 seconds, it is possible to set “0AH” that specifies the time as CMD2. That is, the display control board 80 (the display control CPU 101) may determine the content of the variation within the variation time by using a command that only understands the variation time, or one variation per one variation time. You may make it correspond to each content.

FIG. 22 is an explanatory diagram showing display control commands transmitted from the game control board 31 to the display control board 80. As shown in FIG. 22, in this embodiment, the display control command is sent from the game control board 31 to the display control board 8 via the eight signal lines for the display control signals CD0 to CD7.
Sent to 0. Further, between the game control board 31 and the display control board 80, in order to supply a signal line for the INT signal, + 5V and + 12V supply lines to be the power source of the display control board 80, and a ground level (GND). The signal line of is also wired.

FIG. 23 is a timing chart showing an example of the transmission timing of the display control command given from the game control board 31 to the display control board 80. In this example, 2 bytes (CMD1, C
As shown in the figure, the display control data of MD2) is sent out in 2 bytes within 2 ms which is the generation interval of the timer interrupt of the basic circuit 53 (shown as a regular interrupt signal defining the timer interrupt timing in the figure). . Then, IN is synchronized with the output of the first byte of the display control command.
The T signal is output. IN for display control CPU 101
Since an interrupt occurs when the T signal rises, C for display control
The PU 101 can take in the data of each display control command by the interrupt processing program.

Hereinafter, an example of a pattern variation pattern will be described with reference to FIGS. 24 to 29.

FIG. 24 is an explanatory diagram showing the display patterns that make up each variation pattern. FIG. 25 is a timing chart showing an example of a variation pattern of symbols at the time of out of reach. In addition, FIGS. 26 to 29 are timing charts showing an example of a variation pattern of symbols when the variation type is reach (including both reach in the case of a big hit and in the case of not hitting a big hit).

With reference to FIG. 24, as the display patterns, types a to h as shown in the table are determined and used in combination in each variation pattern. This Figure 2
In 4, there is a "frame feed fluctuation", but this is a variable display in which the frames of the display image of the special symbol are sent frame by frame (the operation of temporarily stopping after sending one frame is repeated). Also, although there is "one frame reversal", the reversal in this case means that the frames are sent in the reverse order of the normal sending order. Further, the forward change means that the special symbol changes in the normal scroll direction (forward direction), and the reverse change means that the special symbol changes in the opposite direction to the normal scroll direction.

Next, with reference to FIG. 25, a variation pattern of the symbols at the time of non-reaching and deviating will be described.

Prior to the description of the variation pattern, the transmission timing of the display control command will be described with reference to FIG. In the case of this embodiment, the display control command is
It is transmitted to the timing related to the start of variation of the special symbol and the timing related to the determination of the stop symbol of the special symbol. When the fluctuation starts, the fluctuation pattern command (for example, 8000H in the case of FIG. 25A) and the left,
The middle and right stop symbol commands are transmitted sequentially. CPU for display control based on the command transmitted in this way
The variable display control is performed by the variable pattern 101 as described below. In such a variable display control, the CP for display control is used at the stage when the fluctuation starts
Since U101 has already recognized the variable time and the planned stop symbol based on the command, display control is performed so that the scheduled stop symbol can be confirmed and displayed when such a variable time elapses. Then, the display control CPU 101 receives the all-symbol stop command sent when the fluctuation time specified by the command has elapsed, and performs control to confirm and display the scheduled stop symbol in response to the reception.

Next, with reference to FIG. 25, the variation pattern of the symbols at the time of the non-reaching deviation will be concretely described. As shown in FIG. 25A, "left" in the variable display section 9
In the symbol display area, first, the symbol is changed according to the pattern a. As shown in FIG. 24, the pattern a is a pattern in which the changing speed gradually increases, and the symbols are scrolled in the order of “1” to “10”, “geta”, and “rice ball”. After that, the pattern b is changed at a constant speed, and after the symbol replacement control is performed so that the symbol three symbols before the stopped symbol is displayed,
Three patterns are changed according to the pattern c. In the pattern b, as in the case of the pattern a, "1" to "1"
The symbols are scrolled in the order of "0", "geta", and "rice ball". As shown in FIG. 24, the pattern c is a pattern that gradually stops and then stops.

Further, in the "right" symbol display area of the variable display portion 9, the symbol is changed according to the pattern a. Then, after a constant speed change, after the symbol replacement control is performed so that the symbol before the three symbols of the stop symbol is displayed, the variation of the three symbols is performed according to the pattern c. Also in the "medium" symbol display area, first, the pattern a is changed. Then, after a constant speed change, after the symbol replacement control is performed so that the symbol 3 symbols before the stop symbol is displayed, the symbol is changed according to the pattern c.

The display control CP of the display control board 80
U101 repeatedly changes the left and right symbols in the positive direction (forward direction) and the reverse direction of the changing direction until the middle symbol is determined.
That is, the display control CPU 101 controls the display of the left and right symbols in a so-called swing fluctuation state. The swing fluctuation means that the display symbol is displayed vertically without being updated to another symbol. Further, the swing fluctuation is performed until the final stop symbol (fixed symbol) is displayed. When the display control CPU 101 receives the all-symbol stop command from the game control board 31, the swing fluctuation state of the left and right symbols is ended and the left and right middle symbols are controlled to a fixed state in which they do not move. In addition, the middle symbol may also be shaken after the change due to the pattern c, and then may be in the finalized state. Further, the fluctuation of the swing may be changed to the left and right instead of the upper and lower directions.

While the design is changing, the display control CPU
Reference numeral 101 controls the display so that the "dojo" (see FIG. 15) is displayed as a background, and displays the character A (see FIG. 16) on the screen so that the character A can be appropriately moved. Do. Specifically, the display control CPU 101 notifies the VDP 103 of the background and characters to be displayed. Then, the VDP 103
Create image data of the specified background. Also, VDP
103 creates image data of the instructed character and combines it with the background image to create a combined image. Furthermore, V
The DP 103 synthesizes the image data of the right and left middle symbols with the synthesized image. The VDP 103 also performs display control such that the character moves and display control such that the symbol changes. That is, the shape and display position of the character are changed according to a predetermined motion pattern. Further, the symbol display position is changed according to the changing speed notified from the display control CPU 101.

The display control CPU 101 controls the display of the symbol before the three symbols of the stop symbol at a predetermined timing so that the variation of the symbol stops at the designated stop symbol in the symbol display areas in the left and right. Do. At the start of variation, the display control command (variation time command and stop symbol command) notifies the stop symbols in the left and right, and since the variation pattern including the variation time at the time of deviation is predetermined, the display control CPU 101, Based on the variable time command, the switching timing from the pattern a to the pattern b and the switching timing to the pattern c (replacement timing of the symbol) are determined, and the symbol 3 symbols before the symbol to be replaced is scheduled stop symbol (final stop symbol) It is calculated back from. And based on these decisions,
The display control CPU 101 performs display control including replacement of symbols. The replacement symbol determined by the display control CPU 101 is notified to the VDP 103, and the VDP 103 is notified.
Displays the symbol notified of replacement, regardless of the symbol displayed at that time.

Here, the control contents of the symbol replacement described above will be described more specifically, for example, as follows. For certain symbols among the left, middle, and right symbols, if the final symbol in the previous variable display is "1", for example, in patterns a and b, "1", "2",
The symbols change according to the display order of the symbols described above, such as "3". Then, at the time of switching to the pattern c, for example, although it is the order of displaying the symbol "3", if the final stop symbol is the symbol "9", "3" may be displayed. Instead, it is replaced and displayed with the symbol "6".

FIG. 25B is a timing chart showing an example of a variation pattern at the time of deviation from the probability variation state. In this variation pattern, as shown in the figure,
After the left and right middle symbols are changed according to the pattern a, the pattern b, and the pattern c, the left and right middle symbols stop at the same time. Even when this variation pattern is used, the display control CPU 101 controls the display so that the "dojo" (see FIG. 15) is displayed as the background and displays the character A (see FIG. 16) on the screen. The display control is performed so that the character A is appropriately moved.

In other words, in this embodiment, when the display control CPU 101 receives a display control command designating "out" from the game control means, that is, the CPU 56 of the game control board 31, FIG. ) Or (B) is used to variably display the left and right middle symbols, the character A is caused to appear, and the background image of the “dojo” is used.

FIG. 26 shows an example of the variation pattern displayed when the game control board 31 notifies 19.5 seconds of reach 1 as the variation time. Display control CPU 101
When it receives a command in which reach 19.5 second variation is specified, it independently determines which one of the plurality of variation patterns prepared as the 19.5 second reach 1 variation pattern is to be used. decide. In FIG. 26, three patterns (A) to (C) are illustrated as a plurality of variation patterns.

In the variation pattern shown in FIG. 26 (A), after the left and right symbols are stopped, the middle symbol of the pattern d is varied. In addition, the display control CPU 101 causes the left and right symbols to swing in a stopped state of the left and right symbols during the middle symbol change. In the pattern d, the fluctuation speed gradually decreases,
After that, it is a pattern that changes at a constant speed. Then, the reach operation is started, and pattern b and pattern c are entered.
According to the change of the medium pattern. C for display control
When the PU 101 receives the all symbol stop command from the game control board 31, it ends the swing fluctuation state of the left and right symbols,
The display is controlled so that the left and right middle symbols do not move.

Further, the display control CPU 101 performs symbol replacement (symbol skipping control) before the start of the reach operation so that the symbol is determined by the stopped symbol notified from the game control board 31. Since the variation pattern is predetermined, the display control CPU 101 can recognize the switching timing from the pattern d to the pattern b and the switching timing from the pattern b to the pattern c, and the three symbols to be replaced. You can also decide the pattern. The type of the background and the character does not change while the middle symbol changes.

In the variation pattern shown in FIG. 26 (B), the middle symbol of the pattern d is varied after the left and right symbols are stopped. Then, the reach operation is started, and the middle symbols are changed according to the patterns a and c. When the display control CPU 101 receives the all symbol stop command from the game control board 31, it terminates the swing fluctuation state of the left and right symbols and controls the display to a fixed state in which the left and right middle symbols do not move. Further, the display control CPU 101 performs symbol replacement (symbol skipping control) before the reach operation is started so that the symbol is determined by the stopped symbol notified from the game control board 31. In the case of the variation pattern shown in FIG. 26B, the CPU 1 for display control when the right symbol is stopped
01 controls the display so that the character A kicks the right symbol (see FIG. 16). Therefore, the player feels as if the reach was established by the character A kicking the right pattern.

In the variation pattern shown in FIG. 26C, the middle symbol of the pattern d is varied after the left and right symbols are stopped. Then, the reach operation is started, and the pattern b,
The variation of the middle symbol is performed according to the patterns c and h. The pattern h is
It is a pattern in which 0.9 symbols reversely change and 0.9 symbols change in order. When the display control CPU 101 receives the all symbol stop command from the game control board 31, it ends the swing fluctuation state of the left and right symbols, and controls the display to a fixed state in which the left and right middle symbols do not move.

Further, the display control CPU 101 replaces the symbols before the start of the reach operation so that the symbols are determined by the stopped symbols notified by the command from the game control board 31. In the case of the variation pattern shown in FIG. 26C, when the right symbol stops, the display control CPU 1
01 switches the background image to “aura” (see FIG. 15) and changes the character appearing on the screen to character B.
(See FIG. 17).

As described above, in the case of this embodiment, the display control CPU 101 is the CPU 5 of the game control board 31.
26A to FIG. 26A, when the display control command designating that reach 1 having a fluctuation time of 19.5 seconds is received from FIG.
It is determined which of the fluctuation patterns shown in (C) is used to variably display the left and right middle symbols.

When it is decided to use the variation pattern of (A) or (B), when the left and right symbols stop and the reach state is reached, the background screens of the character A and the "dojo" are continuously used. To be decided. When it is decided to use the variation pattern of (C), when it reaches the reach state, it is decided to switch the character and the background screen to the background screens of the character B and the "aura".

The display control CP is used even in the variation patterns with the variation time of 19.5 seconds shown in FIGS.
U101 swings the left and right symbols up and down until the middle symbol is determined. Further, the symbol replacement control of the middle symbol is executed at the timing when the right symbol stops. In this case, the symbol replacement timing is determined by the display control CPU 101 based on the variation pattern determined according to the variation time specified by the variation time command (for example, the switching timing from the pattern b to the pattern d). Further, the display control CPU 101, the middle stop symbol (fixed symbol of the medium symbol) notified by the stop symbol command from the game control board 31 at the start of variation, and the reach variation period (for example, pattern d, pattern b in FIG. 26). Depending on the number of changes in the pattern in the variation time of the pattern and c), a replacement symbol (for example, a replacement symbol for the middle symbol) is determined (for example, the number of changes in the symbol in the reach variation period is back-calculated from the determined symbol and the replacement symbol is replaced). To decide).

Further, when the display control CPU 101 has decided to give the advance notice, the VDP 103 is displayed so that the character A is displayed on the variable display section 9 in the form of the advance notice 1 or the advance notice 2. If it is decided to control and give a big hit notice, the character displayed at that time is displayed on the variable display portion 9 in the manner of big hit notice 1 or big hit notice 2 during the reach operation. Control the VDP 103. The mode of the big hit notice 2 is a development of the big hit notice 1. Further, when the display control CPU 101 receives the display control command, it determines independently whether to give the reach notice and the big hit notice, and when giving the notice, the form of the notice, which will be described later in detail.

FIG. 27 shows an example of the fluctuation pattern displayed when the game control board 31 notifies the reach 2 of 24.5 seconds as the fluctuation time. Display control CPU 101
Receives a command specifying the 24.5-second fluctuation pattern of reach 2 and determines which of the plural fluctuation patterns prepared as the fluctuation pattern of reach 24.5 seconds to use. To decide. In FIG. 27, three patterns (A) to (C) are illustrated as a plurality of variation patterns.

In the variation pattern shown in FIG. 27 (A), after the left and right symbols are stopped, the middle symbol of the pattern d is varied. In addition, the display control CPU 101 causes the left and right symbols to swing in a stopped state of the left and right symbols during the middle symbol change. Then, the reach operation is started, and the pattern b,
The change of the middle symbol is performed according to the patterns c and f. The pattern f is a high-speed fluctuation, and a pause period is set before the fluctuation due to the pattern f is started. When the display control CPU 101 receives the all symbol stop command from the game control board 31, it ends the swing fluctuation state of the left and right symbols, and controls the display to a fixed state in which the left and right middle symbols do not move.

Further, the display control CPU 101 replaces the symbols before the start of the reach operation so that the symbols are determined by the stopped symbols notified by the command from the game control board 31. That is, the symbol replacement control of the middle symbol is executed at the timing when the right symbol stops. In this case, the symbol replacement timing is determined by the display control CPU 101 based on the variation pattern determined according to the variation time specified by the variation time command (for example, the switching timing from the pattern b to the pattern d). Further, the display control CPU 101, the middle stop symbol (fixed symbol of the middle symbol) notified by the stop symbol command from the game control board 31 at the start of variation, and the reach variation period (for example, pattern d, pattern b in FIG. 27). Depending on the number of changes in the pattern in the variation time of the pattern and c), a replacement symbol (for example, a replacement symbol for the middle symbol) is determined (for example, the number of changes in the symbol in the reach variation period is back-calculated from the determined symbol and the replacement symbol is replaced). To decide).

When the variation pattern shown in FIG. 27A is executed, the display control CPU 101 recognizes in advance that the pattern f is a pattern that varies at high speed.
Then, the display control CPU 101 takes the fluctuation speed and the fluctuation period of the pattern f into consideration, and calculates the temporary stop symbol by calculating backward from the final stop symbol notified by the left, middle, and right stop symbol commands. The symbol is used as a pause symbol when re-changing, and is used for controlling re-fluctuation. And in this case,
The display control CPU 101 replaces the middle symbol before the start of the reach operation so that the temporary stop symbol matches the final stop symbol notified by the command from the game control board 31.

In the variation pattern shown in FIG. 27A, when the right symbol stops, the display control CPU 101
Switches the background image to "flash" (see FIG. 15). Further, when the right symbol is stopped, the display control CPU 101 performs control to display the character A so that the right symbol is kicked (see FIG. 16).

In the variation pattern shown in FIG. 27 (B), after the left and right symbols are stopped, the middle symbol of the pattern d is varied. Then, the reach operation is started, and the middle symbols are changed according to the patterns b, c, and h. When the display control CPU 101 receives the all symbol stop command from the game control board 31,
The swing fluctuation state of the left and right symbols is ended, and display control is performed in a fixed state in which the left and right middle symbols do not move. Also, a display control CPU
101 replaces the symbol before the start of the reach operation so that the symbol is determined by the stopped symbol notified from the game control board 31. In the case of the variation pattern shown in FIG. 27B, when the right symbol stops, the display control CPU
101 switches the background image to "flash" (see FIG. 15).

In the variation pattern shown in FIG. 27 (C), the middle symbol of the pattern d is varied after the left and right symbols are stopped. Then, the reach operation is started, and the middle symbols are changed according to the patterns b and c. When the display control CPU 101 receives the all symbol stop command from the game control board 31, it terminates the swing fluctuation state of the left and right symbols and controls the display to a fixed state in which the left and right middle symbols do not move. Further, the display control CPU 101 performs symbol replacement (symbol skipping control) before the start of the reach operation so that the symbol is determined by the stopped symbol notified by the command from the game control board 31. In the case of the variation pattern shown in FIG. 27C, when the right symbol stops, the display control CPU 101 switches the background image to “aura” (see FIG. 15) and changes the character appearing on the screen to the character B (FIG. 17).

As described above, in the case of this embodiment, the display control CPU 101 is the CPU 5 of the game control board 31.
27A to FIG. 27A, when the display control command designating the reach 2 having the variation time of 24.5 seconds is received from FIG.
It is determined which of the fluctuation patterns shown in (C) is used to variably display the left and right middle symbols.

When it is decided to use the variation pattern of (A) or (B), it is decided to switch the background screen to "flash" when the left and right symbols are stopped and the reach state is reached. When it is decided to use the variation pattern of (C), it is decided to switch the background screen to "aura" when the reach state is reached.

Note that the display control CP is also used in the variation patterns of 24.5 seconds in the variation time shown in FIGS. 27 (A) to (C).
U101 swings the left and right symbols up and down until the middle symbol is determined. Further, the symbol skipping control of the middle symbol is executed at the timing when the right symbol stops.

Further, when the display control CPU 101 has decided to give the advance notice, the VDP 103 is displayed so that the character A is displayed on the variable display section 9 in the form of the advance notice 1 or the advance notice 2. If it is decided to control and give a big hit notice, the character displayed at that time is displayed on the variable display portion 9 in the manner of big hit notice 1 or big hit notice 2 during the reach operation. Control the VDP 103.

28 and 29 are game control boards 31.
An example of the variation pattern displayed when the reach time of 29.5 seconds is notified as the variation time from is shown. When the display control CPU 101 is notified of the variation pattern of reach 3 of 29.5 seconds, the display control CPU 101 determines which one of the variation patterns prepared as the variation pattern of reach 3 of 29.5 seconds is used. Make your own decision. 28 and 29, (A) to (C) show a plurality of variation patterns.
3 patterns are illustrated. The variation patterns (C1) and (C2) are examples showing different aspects of one variation pattern. Therefore, hereinafter, FIG. 29 (C1)
29 shows the variation patterns illustrated in (C2) and FIG.
It may be called the variation pattern shown in (C).

In the variation pattern shown in FIG. 28 (A), after the left and right symbols are stopped, the middle symbol of the pattern d is varied. The display control CPU 101 causes the left and right symbols to swing while the middle symbol changes. Then, the reach operation is started, and after the fluctuations due to the pattern b and the pattern c, the middle symbol is changed according to the pattern f with a pause period. In addition, the display control CPU 10
1 performs the symbol replacement before the start of the reach operation so that the symbol is fixed by the stop symbol notified from the game control board 31 by the left, middle and right stop symbol commands. In addition,
In the variation pattern shown in FIG. 28A, when the right symbol stops, the display control CPU 101 switches the background image to “flash” (see FIG. 15).

Further, in the variation pattern shown in FIG. 28A, when the middle symbol changes at high speed in the pattern f, the left and right symbols also similarly change at high speed. Therefore, when the final stop symbol notified by the left, middle and right stop symbol commands is a combination of big hit symbols, the pause symbol at the time of temporary stop also has a different kind of symbol, but it is also a combination of big hit symbols. Is. Therefore, when the jackpot pattern becomes a pause time, and then the left, middle, and right symbols are changed again by the high-speed fluctuation in the pattern f, the player feels that the jackpot pattern is generated at the time of a pause, and again after the fluctuation. The jackpot pattern is provided to reinvigorate the interest. In this way, the control for confirming and displaying the stopped symbol after the symbol is started to be varied again after the pause period is referred to as re-variation control (also referred to as change control). In addition, the pause pattern is C for display control
PU 101 is a symbol that is uniquely determined by back-calculating from the stopped symbol. Since the fluctuation speed and the fluctuation period of the pattern f are predetermined, the display control CPU 101 is notified by the left, middle, and right stop symbol commands in consideration of the fluctuation speed and the fluctuation period of the pattern f. The temporary stop symbol is calculated back from the final stop symbol, and the obtained symbol is used as the temporary change symbol at the time of re-fluctuation for controlling the re-variation as described above.

In the variation pattern shown in FIG. 28 (B), the middle symbol of the pattern d is varied after the left and right symbols are stopped. The display control CPU 101 causes the left and right symbols to swing while the middle symbol changes. Then, the reach operation is started, and after the fluctuations due to the pattern b and the pattern h, the middle symbols are changed according to the pattern f with a pause period. In addition, the display control CPU 10
1 replaces the symbols before the start of the reach operation so that the symbols are fixed by the stopped symbols notified by the command from the game control board 31. In the variation pattern shown in FIG. 28 (B), when the right symbol stops, the display control CPU 101 switches the background image to “aura” (see FIG. 15) and changes the character appearing on the screen to the character B ( (See FIG. 17). Furthermore, FIG.
In the variation pattern shown in (B), when the middle symbol changes at high speed in the pattern f, the left and right symbols also change at high speed.

Further, in the variation pattern shown in FIG. 29 (C), after the left and right symbols are stopped, the middle symbol is varied according to the pattern d. After that, the middle symbols are changed according to the pattern g. The pattern g is
This is a frame advance pattern. Also, the display control CPU 1
01 replaces the symbol before the start of the reach operation so that the symbol is fixed by the stopped symbol notified by the command from the game control board 31. In the variation pattern shown in FIG. 29C, when the right symbol stops, the display control CPU 101 changes the background image to “smoke” (see FIG. 15).
And the character appearing on the screen is changed to the character C (see FIG. 17).

Variation time 2 shown in FIGS. 28 and 29
Even for a variation pattern of 9.5 seconds, the display control CPU 101
, Shake the left and right symbols up and down until the middle symbol is determined. Further, the symbol skipping control of the middle symbol is executed at the timing when the right symbol stops.

In the variation pattern including the frame advance shown in FIG. 29C, it is assumed that the left and right display symbols are arranged at the start of the reach operation regardless of whether or not a big hit is made. Then, the stop symbol of the left and right middle symbols is transmitted from the game control substrate 31 to the display control substrate 80 at the start of variation, so the stop symbol and the symbol at the start of the reach operation (the left and right middle symbols are aligned) The number of frames when sending is determined.

For example, in the example shown in FIG. 29 (C1), the fixed symbol is "seven" (left symbol), "eight" (middle symbol),
This is an example of the case where the +1 frame of "seven" (the right pattern) is out of alignment. The pattern at the start of the reach operation is "seven", "seven",
Since it is "seven", it is necessary to change 13 symbols when the frame is advanced. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 29 (C2), the confirmed symbol is "seven" (left symbol), "six" (middle symbol),
This is an example in the case where the "seven" (right pattern) -is out of frame. The design at the start of the reach operation is "7", "7", "7"
Therefore, it is necessary to change 11 symbols when the frame is advanced. In addition, although not shown, if the confirmed symbol is a big hit of "7" (left symbol), "7" (middle symbol), "7" (right symbol), the symbol at the start of the reach operation From "7", "7", and "7", it is necessary to change 12 symbols when the frame is advanced.

In this case, if the frame advance period is always kept constant, the fluctuation time deviates from 29.5 seconds. In order not to shift the fluctuation time, it is conceivable to change the fluctuation speed of the frame feeding in accordance with the number of feeding frames. However, it is unnatural to perform such display control. That is, the player feels distrust. Therefore, in the case of this embodiment, when the display control CPU 101 decides to use the variation pattern shown in FIG. 29C, the variation speed at the time of frame advance variation is always constant. Adjust the timing for starting the reach operation.

That is, when the number of feed frames is small, for example, the period of pattern b is relatively lengthened to relatively delay the start timing of the reach operation, and when the number of feed frames is large, the period of pattern b is relatively made. By shortening the timing, the reach operation start timing is relatively advanced. By performing such a display control, it is possible to keep the entire fluctuation time at 29.5 seconds and also keep the fluctuation speed at the time of frame advance fluctuation constant. In addition, in this example, by adjusting the length of the period of the pattern b,
Although the example of adjusting the reach operation start timing has been described, the reach operation start timing may be adjusted by adjusting the length of the period of other patterns.

As described above, in the case of this embodiment, the display control CPU 101 is the CPU 5 of the game control board 31.
28A, the display control command designating the reach 3 having the variation time of 29.5 seconds is received from FIG.
It is determined which of the variation patterns shown in (B) and FIG. 29 (C) is used to variably display the left and right middle symbols.

When it is decided to use the variation pattern of (A), it is decided to switch the background screen to "flash" when the left and right symbols are stopped and the reach state is reached. Further, when it is decided to use the variation pattern of (B), it is decided to switch the background screen to the "aura" when the left and right symbols are stopped and the reach state is reached. When it is decided to use the variation pattern of (C), it is decided to switch the background screen to "smoke" when the reach state is reached.

The game control and display control for realizing the above-described display example will be described below.

FIG. 30 is a flow chart showing the all symbol variation start process (S304) in the special symbol process process shown in FIG. When the variable time and the stop symbol are determined in the stop symbol setting process of S302 and the reach operation setting process of S303, transmission control of the display control command for instructing them is performed, but in the all symbol variation start waiting process. First, it waits for the completion of command transmission (S304a). The information of command transmission completion is notified from the display control data output process (S6) shown in FIG.

In the case of this embodiment, the CPU 56 sends any one of the fluctuation time commands shown in FIG. 18 to the display control board 80 when starting the fluctuation of the symbol. Further, subsequently, the left, right, and middle stop symbol commands (see FIGS. 19 to 21) indicating the left and right middle symbols that have already been determined are sent to the display control board 80. Therefore, S304
In the step of waiting for the completion of the command transmission of a, it is confirmed whether or not the transmission of all the commands is completed. The CPU 56 may send the variable time command after sending the left, right and middle stop symbol commands.

As the display control command, a command capable of specifying whether or not to give a notice such as a big hit notice and a reach notice is sent, and based on the contents of the command, the display control board 80 side It may be determined whether or not to give such a notice. Information that can specify whether or not to give such a notice may be included in the variable time command (a command that can specify a change time with a notice and a command that can specify a change time without a notice are defined. However, the command may be different from the variable time command.

When transmission of the display control command is completed, C
The PU 56 starts a fluctuation time timer for measuring the fluctuation time notified to the display control board 80 by a command (S304b). Then, the special symbol process flag is updated so as to shift to the all symbol stop waiting process of S305 (S304c).

FIG. 31 is a flow chart showing the all symbol stop waiting process (S305) in the special symbol process process shown in FIG. In this process, the CPU determines whether the variable time has expired by the variable time timer.
56 confirms (S305a). When the time is up,
The all symbol stop command for instructing all symbol stop is set (S305b). Then, the display control command data transmission request flag is set (S305c), and the special symbol process flag is updated so as to shift to the big hit display process of S306 (S305d). The display control command data transmission request flag is referred to in the display control data setting process (S5) described above with reference to FIG.

As described above, in the special symbol process processing, the CPU 56 sends the information capable of specifying the variation time at the start of the variation and the information capable of identifying the stop symbol to the display control board 80, and the variation time timer. When the time is up, that is, when the instructed variation time ends, the information for instructing to stop all the symbols is sent to the display control board 80. During that time, the CPU 56 does not send the display control command to the display control board 80. Therefore, C of the game control board 31
The load required for display control on the PU 56 is greatly reduced.

FIG. 32 shows a display control data setting process (see FIG. 9).
5 is a flowchart showing S5) shown in FIG. In the display control data setting process, the CPU 56 first confirms whether or not the data transmission flag is set (S411). Here, the data transmission flag is a flag that is set to indicate that the display control command is being transmitted in the display control data output process described later. If the data sending flag is not set,
Display control command data transmission request flag is set (O
It is confirmed whether or not N) has been done (S412). Here, the display control command data transmission request flag is a flag that is set in the special symbol process flag to indicate that it is requested to transmit the display control command. If the display control command data transmission request flag is set, that flag is reset (S41).
3). Further, the data of the display control command to be sent is set in the output data storage area (S414), the port output request flag is set (S416), and this processing ends.

Next, the display control data output process of S6 described above will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing the display control data output process.

First, in S211, it is determined whether or not the above-mentioned port output request flag is set.
If it is determined in S211 that the port output request flag is not set, this display control data output process ends. As a result, if there is no display control command data to be output, no processing relating to command data output is performed. On the other hand, if it is determined in S211 that the port output request flag is set, the process proceeds to S212, and the process of resetting the port output request flag is performed.

Next, proceeding to S213, a process of outputting the first byte of the data stored in the output data storage area from the output buffer circuit 63 for display control command data output is performed. The data of the first byte is output for a predetermined period. As a result, the first byte of the display control command data stored in the output data storage area is transmitted to the display control board 80.
Next, in S214, a process of adding and updating the port output counter by "1" is performed. Here, the port output counter is a counter for counting the number of bytes of the output data for one display control command data, and counts with "0" as an initial value. Next, S2
The process proceeds to step 15 and waits for a predetermined ON timing (timing to become the active state) of the INT signal to go to the ON state (active state, that is, low level). This allows
The INT signal for taking in the data of the first byte becomes active (low level). Next, proceeding to S216, processing is performed to set the data transmission flag to the ON (set) state. This indicates that the display control command data is being transmitted.

Next, in S217, it is judged whether or not the value of the above-mentioned port output counter is "2". That is, since the value of the port output counter is "1" while the first byte of the display control command data is being output, it is determined here whether the first byte is being output. When it is determined in S217 that the value of the port output counter is “2”, S2, which will be described later, is performed.
Proceed to 18. On the other hand, if it is determined in S217 that the value of the port output counter is not “2”, the first byte is being output, and the process proceeds to S221 to display control signal INT.
The process for turning off the display control signal INT is performed after the elapse of the predetermined OFF timing.

Next, in S222, the second byte of the data stored in the output data storage area is output from the output buffer circuit 63 for display control command data output. As a result, the remaining second byte of the display control command data stored in the output data storage area is transmitted to the display control board 80.
The data of the second byte is output for a predetermined period. Next, proceeding to S223, a process of adding and updating the port output counter by "1" is performed. This allows
When the data of the second byte is output, the port output counter becomes "2".

Next, in S224, the INT signal is turned on after waiting for a predetermined ON timing of the INT signal. As a result, the INT signal for taking in the data of the second byte becomes active (low level). Then, it returns to S217. S224
If the process proceeds from S217 to S217, the port output counter is "2", so the process proceeds from S217 to S218.

At S218, a process for clearing the port output counter is performed. Next, in S219,
A process of turning off the INT signal is performed after waiting for a predetermined OFF timing of the INT signal.
After that, the process proceeds to S220, and after the output of the second byte of the display control command data is stopped, the data transmission flag is turned off. As a result, the output processing of one display control command data is completed, and the next display control command data can be output.

In such display command output processing, although not shown, the timing at which each step is executed is managed according to a predetermined time schedule. As a result, as for the display control command data, as shown in FIG. 23, 2-byte data is output in 2 ms.

As described above, in the display control data output process, the data stored in the output command data storage area is sequentially output byte by byte in response to the port output request, so that the data of the display control command is output. Output.

Next, the operation of the display control CPU 101 will be described. FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing the main processing of the display control CPU 101. In the main processing, the display control CPU 101 first initializes the RAM, the I / O port, the VDP 103, etc. (S701). Then, the display is controlled so that the demonstration screen appears on the variable display unit 9 (S702). After that, the display random number updating process (the updating process of the random counter for generating the display random number) is repeatedly executed (S703).

FIG. 35 is an explanatory diagram showing the display random numbers handled by the display control CPU 101. As shown in FIG. 33,
In this embodiment, as the display random number updated in S703, the reach display mode determination random number (RS1), the reach preview random number (RS2), and the jackpot preview random number (R
S3) is included. The reach display mode determination random numbers are shown in FIG. 26 to FIG. 26 for each reach specified by the display control command.
It is for determining the variation pattern as shown in FIG. 29, is repeatedly updated in the numerical range of 0 to 29, and is extracted when a predetermined extraction condition is satisfied. The reach announcement random number is for determining whether or not to give the reach announcement, is repeatedly updated in the numerical range of 0 to 7, and is extracted when a predetermined extraction condition is satisfied. The big hit announcement random number is for determining whether or not to give the big hit announcement, is repeatedly updated in a numerical range of 0 to 2, and is extracted when a predetermined extraction condition is satisfied.

FIG. 36 shows the relationship between the extracted reach display mode determination random number and the reach display mode (variation pattern) (FIG. 36A), and the relationship between the extracted reach preview random number and the reach preview (FIG. 36A). 36 (B)) is an explanatory diagram showing the relationship between the extracted jackpot notification random numbers and the jackpot notification (FIG. 36 (C)).

In FIG. 36 (A), A, B and C correspond to (A), (B) and (C) in FIGS. 26 to 29. That is, if the value of the extracted random number for reach display mode determination is the value shown in the upper row, the display control CPU
101 decides to change the symbol in the change pattern (reach display mode) shown in the lower part. For example,
2 by the display control command received from the game control board 31
The case of a big hit is notified by the variation in the reach 3 of 9.5 seconds, and the value of the extracted reach display mode determination random number is 2
When it is 1, it is decided to perform the variation in the variation pattern shown in FIG. In this case, the judgment as to whether or not to make a big hit may be made on the basis of either the variable time command or the left, middle, or right stop symbol command.

Further, with reference to FIG. 36B, the display control CPU 101 extracts a reach announcement random number based on the received display control command, and gives the reach announcement 1 based on the extracted value. It is determined by a lottery whether to reach the advance notice 2 or not to reach the advance notice.
When the display control command instructs to reach, if the extracted value is 0 to 3 in the lottery, it is decided not to give the reach notice, and if the extracted value is 4 or 5. For example, it is decided to give the reach notice in the form of reach notice 1, and if the extracted value is 6 or 7, it is decided to give the reach notice in the form of reach notice 2. Such a determination is made by using data called a reach time table that shows the relationship between the reach value and the extracted value at the reach time as shown in the figure. On the other hand, when the display control command instructs not to reach (when the reach is not performed), it is determined that the reach announcement is not given if the extracted value is 0 to 6 in the lottery. If the extracted value is 7, it is decided to give the reach announcement in the form of the reach announcement 1. Such a determination is performed using data called a non-reach time table showing the relationship between the extracted value and the reach advance notice mode other than the reach time as shown in the figure.

Further, with reference to FIG. 36C, the display control CPU 101 extracts a big hit announcement random number based on the received display control command, and based on the extracted value,
The jackpot notice 1 is given, the jackpot notice 2 is given, or the jackpot notice is not given by a lottery. In the lottery, when the display control command instructs to make a big hit, if the extracted value is 0, it is determined that the big hit announcement is not displayed, and if the extracted value is 2, a big hit announcement 1 mode Determines that the big hit announcement is displayed, and if the extracted value is 3, it is decided that the big hit announcement is displayed in the form of big hit announcement 2. Such a decision
This is performed using data called a big hit time table that shows the relationship between the extracted value and the big hit advance notice mode as shown in the figure. On the other hand, in the lottery, when it is instructed not to make a big hit by the display control command (when the big hit is lost), if the extracted value is 0 or 1, it is decided not to make a big hit advance notice display. If the extracted value is 2, it is determined that the big hit announcement is displayed in the form of big hit announcement 1. Such a determination is made using data called a loss time table that shows the relationship between the extracted value and the big hit advance notice mode as shown in the figure.

Here, the notice display is, for example, a big hit notice display (big hit notice form) or a reach notice display (reach notice display form), but the notice display may be a small hit notice or a middle hit notice. Further, it may be a display for giving a notice such as a sudden change jackpot notice or a super reach notice. Further, the notice display may be one that always reaches the reach as long as the reach notice is given as in the reach notice 2 described above, and includes a notice that a fake (false) notice is given when the reach is not reached like the reach 1 described above. . The reach announcement is made based on whether or not to reach, and the big hit announcement is made based on whether or not to make a big hit.

Specifically, whether or not to give a reach notice is basically based on whether or not to reach. In other words, whether or not to give a reach notice is determined according to whether or not it is specified by the display control command that the reach display mode (including both reach and jackpot reach) is specified. Even when the reach display mode is specified by the command (when the reach is set), the reach notice may not be given at a fixed rate, and the reach display mode may not be issued by the command. Even if it is specified by (reach is not made), the reach notice may be given at a constant rate.

Whether or not to give a big hit announcement is basically based on whether or not to give a big hit. Specifically, it is determined according to whether or not the big hit display mode is specified by the display control command. Even if it is specified by the command that it will be a big hit display mode (when it is a big hit),
It is possible not to give a big jackpot announcement at a fixed rate, even if it is specified by the command that the big hit display mode will not be displayed (when it is not a big hit),
You may make a big hit announcement at a fixed rate. These notice conditions are variable time command and left,
The determination may be made by referring to both the middle and right stop symbol commands.

In this example, it is determined whether or not to give a reach announcement based on whether or not to reach, and whether or not to give a big hit announcement based on whether or not to make a big hit. Although shown, the notice may include a notice including both reach and big hit. Different cases are divided into cases of big hits and cases of non-reach, and further divided into cases of reach and non-reach in the case of non-judgment, and a plurality of predetermined notices including both reach notice and big hit notice are given. You may do it. In other words, whether or not to give a predetermined notice may be determined based on both judgments as to whether to reach and whether to make a big hit.

In this embodiment, actual fluctuation control and the like are performed by timer interrupt processing. The timer interrupt occurs, for example, every 2 ms. FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing the timer interrupt processing. As shown in FIG. 37, in the timer interrupt process, the display control CPU 101
Display control process processing is executed (S701). In the display control process processing, display control is performed according to the value of the display control process flag.

The display control command from the game control board 31 is received by the display control CPU 101 by the IRQ2 interrupt. FIG. 38 shows the IRQ of the display control CPU 101.
It is a flow chart which shows 2 interruption processing. In the IRQ2 interrupt process, the display control CPU 101 first confirms whether or not the data receiving flag is set (S601). If not set, this interrupt is an interrupt by sending the first byte of the display control data in the display control command data. Therefore, the pointer is cleared (S602) and the data receiving flag is set (S603). Then, the process proceeds to S604. Here, the pointer indicates what byte of the display control command data storage area in the RAM built in the display control CPU 101 the received data should be stored in.

When the data receiving flag is set and the INT signal is turned off (S604), the display control CPU 101 inputs data from the input port and is indicated by the pointer in the display control command data storage area. The input data is stored in the address (S6
05).

Then, the display control CPU 101 increments the pointer value by 1 (S606). When the value of the pointer becomes 2 (S607), the reception of the display control command data composed of 2 bytes is completed, so the data reception completion flag is set and the data reception flag is set. Is reset (S608, S
609). Through the above processing, the display control board 80 receives the 2-byte display control data CMD1 and CMD2.

FIG. 39 is a display control process process (step S711) in the timer interrupt process shown in FIG.
It is a flowchart showing. In the display control process processing, S720, S are performed according to the value of the display control process flag.
Any one of 750, S780, S810, S840, and S870 is performed. In each process,
The following processing is executed.

Display control command reception waiting processing (S72
In 0), it is confirmed by the IRQ2 interrupt process whether the variable time command is received. Reach operation setting process (S
750), in the case of displaying the reach state, as shown in FIG.
It is determined which one of the fluctuation patterns shown in FIG. 29 is to be used. In the reach operation setting process,
Further, it decides whether or not to give each of the reach notice and the big hit notice, and when it is decided to give the notice, the kind of the notice is decided. In the all symbol variation start process (S780), control is performed so that variation of the left middle right symbol is started. In the symbol fluctuation process (S810), each fluctuation state (fluctuation speed, character,
The switching timing of (background) is controlled, and the end of the fluctuation time is monitored. Also, stop control of the left and right symbols is performed. In the all symbol stop waiting process (S840), when the all symbol stop command is received at the end of the variable time, the variation of the symbols is stopped, and the control for displaying the final stopped symbol (determined symbol) is performed. In the big hit display process (S870), after the end of the variable display control time, the probability variation big hit display or the normal big hit display is controlled.

FIG. 40 is a flow chart showing the display control command reception waiting process (S720). In the display control command reception waiting process, the display control CPU 101
First, it confirms whether or not the command non-reception timer has timed out (S721). Here, the command non-reception timer times out when the display control command indicating the fluctuation of the symbol is not received from the game control board 31 for a predetermined period or longer. When the command non-reception timer times out, the display control CPU 101 controls to display a demonstration screen on the variable display unit 9 (S722).

If the command non-reception timer has not timed out, the display control CPU 101 confirms whether or not a display control command (specifically, a fluctuation time command) capable of specifying the fluctuation time is received (S723). . In the buffer that has received the variable time command, the value of the display control process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the reach operation setting process (S750) (S724).

At this stage, the display control commands transmitted from the game control board 31 to the display control board 80 are the variable time command and the left, middle and right stop symbol commands.
They are stored in the display control data storage area described above (see S605 in FIG. 38). In addition, hereinafter, the stop symbol specified by the stop symbol command is referred to as a temporary stop symbol.

FIG. 41 shows the reach operation setting process (S75).
It is a flowchart which shows 0). In the reach operation setting process, the display control CPU 101 first determines whether or not to give a reach advance notice by the reach advance notice determination process (see FIG. 42) (S751). Then, based on the received variable time command, it is determined whether or not the variable display instructed by the command is out of reach. Specifically, the case where the command of the normal deviation shown in FIG. 18 or the all-variable symbol variation at the time of probability change corresponds to the deviation of S752.

If it is out of alignment, it is confirmed whether or not the left and right temporary stop symbols are different (S753).
If they match, the right stop symbol is shifted by one symbol (S754). Then, the temporary stop symbol on the left middle right is stored (stored) in a predetermined storage area (S755). Further, the monitoring timer is set to 7.9 seconds as a timeout time (S756). Here, the monitoring timer is a timer for monitoring the fluctuation time. Set here 7.
The value of 9 seconds is a value in which a margin is given to the fluctuation time of 7.8 seconds at the time of deviation. When the all symbol stop command cannot be received before the monitoring timer times out,
Predetermined processing is performed.

[0226] In S752, if it is not out,
That is, if any of 8002H to 8016 shown in FIG. 18 is received, it is confirmed whether the left and right temporary stop symbols are the same (S757). If the temporary stop symbols are different, the right temporary stop symbol is made the same as the left temporary stop symbol (S758). Then, the left-middle-right temporary stop symbol is stored in a predetermined area (S759). Further, the display control CPU 101 sets a value obtained by adding 0.1 seconds to the fluctuation time specified by the fluctuation time command in the monitoring timer (S
760). Then, the reach display mode determination process (see FIG. 43) determines the variation pattern (display mode) at the time of reach (S761). Then, through the jackpot announcement determination process (see FIG. 44), it is determined whether or not to give a jackpot announcement (S762).

As described above, in this embodiment, when the display control CPU 101 starts the variable display (variable display), it receives the variation type such as reach specified by the received variation time command and receives the variation type. Left, middle, right The design specified by the stop design command is inconsistent (for example, even though the variable time command specifies reach, the stop design by the left, middle, right stop design command satisfies the reach condition. If not), the temporary stop design is corrected. Therefore, even if an error occurs in the left middle right temporary stop design specified by the stop design command for some reason, the error is corrected. The error is, for example, a case where a noise occurs on the signal cable from the game control board 31 to the display control board 80 and a bit error occurs in the command. As a result, it is possible to prevent the display of a definite symbol that contradicts the deviation / reach determined by the game control board 31 side.

Furthermore, the command received from the game control board 31 is changed when the fluctuation time is made different with and without re-changing, and the fluctuation pattern for re-changing is decided by the definite pattern. Instructing that there is a change again,
When the stop symbol received from the game control board 31 is not the probability variation symbol, the display control CPU 101 may correct the symbol to be confirmed and displayed to the probability variation symbol. For example, "7" as a stop symbol from the game control board 31,
If you receive a command indicating "six" or "seven",
Correct to "seven", "seven", and "seven".

After S756 or S762 described above, the display control CPU 101 selects a process corresponding to the variation pattern selected from the process tables stored in the control data ROM 102 in plural types to realize the plurality of variation patterns. It is determined to use the table (S763). In each process table, each variation state (variation speed, variation period at that speed, etc.) in the variation pattern is set. Then, the display control CPU 10
1, the value of the display control process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the all symbol variation start process (S780) (S764).

FIG. 42 is a flow chart showing the reach notice determination processing of S751 described above. In the reach announcement process, first, it is confirmed whether or not the reach announcement lottery conditions are satisfied (S751a). Here, the reach notice lottery condition is that the variation content commanded by the display control command corresponds to a hit or a reach within ± 2 frames or a normal variation, and is confirmed based on the variation time command.

If the reach advance notice lottery conditions are not satisfied, this reach advance notice determination processing ends. On the other hand, if the reach announcement lottery condition is satisfied, the reach announcement random number is extracted (S751b). Then, based on the received variable time command, it is confirmed whether the reach or non-reach (normally off) is performed (S751).
c). In the case of reach, a reach advance notice mode (including no reach advance notice) corresponding to the extracted value in S751b is determined using the reach time table (reach time table data shown in FIG. 36B). Is done (S751
e). On the other hand, in the case of other than reach, the reach notice mode corresponding to the extracted value in S751b (without reach notice) using the table for other than reach time (table data other than reach time shown in FIG. 36B) is used. (Including) is determined (S751d).

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 42, in the process of deciding whether or not to give the advance notice, first, it is judged that the advance notice lottery condition is established, and the advance notice lottery condition is established. Only when it did, it showed the case where the random number for reach announcement was extracted and it was decided whether to give the reach announcement based on the value. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the reach announcement random number is always extracted and the reach announcement is given based on the value when the variable display is performed without determining whether the reach announcement lottery condition is satisfied as in S751a described above. It may be determined whether or not. Specifically, S751a may be excluded in the reach announcement determination process of FIG. That is, the presence / absence of execution of the first-stage reach advance notice may be distributed by the display control command performed based on whether or not the reach advance notice lottery conditions are satisfied.

Next, as a result of the determination in S751e or S751d, it is confirmed whether or not the reach warning is given (S
751f). If the reach announcement is not given, the reach announcement determination process ends as it is. On the other hand, when the reach announcement is given, the reach announcement start time determining timer is started (S751g), and thereafter the reach announcement determining process ends. Here, the reach announcement start time determination timer is a timer that determines the time from the start of the variation of the symbol to the occurrence of the reach announcement.

FIG. 43 is a flow chart showing the reach display mode determination processing of S761 described above. In the reach display mode determination processing, the display control CPU 101 first extracts a reach display mode determination random number (S761).
a). Then, the reach display mode corresponding to the extracted value is determined using the table shown in FIG. 35 (S761).
b). Then, the reach display mode determination process ends.

FIG. 44 is a flow chart showing the jackpot advance notice determination processing of S762 mentioned above. In the jackpot announcement process, first, it is confirmed whether or not the jackpot announcement lottery conditions are satisfied (S762a). Here, the big hit advance notice lottery condition is that the variation content commanded by the display control command corresponds to the reach within ± 2 frames or more, and is confirmed based on the variation time command.

If the jackpot announcement lottery conditions are not established, this jackpot announcement determination process ends. On the other hand, if the jackpot announcement lottery conditions are satisfied, a jackpot announcement random number is extracted (S762b). Then, based on the received variable time command, it is confirmed whether the big hit or the big hit is lost (S762c). When making a big hit, a big hit announcement mode (including no big hit announcement) corresponding to the extracted value by S762b is used by using the big hit table (table data for big hit shown in FIG. 36C). It is determined (S762e). On the other hand, in the case of the deviation, the deviation table (the deviation table data shown in FIG. 36C) is used to execute S76.
The jackpot notification mode (including no jackpot notification) corresponding to the extracted value of 2b is determined (S762d).

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 44, in the process of deciding whether or not to give a jackpot announcement, first, it is judged that the jackpot announcement lottery conditions are established, and the jackpot announcement lottery conditions are given. Only when the above is established, a big hit announcement random number is extracted, and based on that value, it is decided whether or not to give a big hit announcement. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and without making a determination as to whether or not the jackpot preliminary announcement lottery condition as in S762a described above is established, a random number for jackpot preliminary announcement is always extracted and a big jackpot announcement is made based on the value when variable display is performed. It may be determined whether or not. Specifically, S762a may be excluded in the jackpot notification determination process of FIG. In other words, whether or not the first-stage jackpot announcement is executed by the display control command, which is performed based on whether or not the jackpot announcement lottery condition is satisfied, may or may not be distributed.

Next, as a result of the determination in S762e or S762d, it is confirmed whether or not to give a big hit announcement (S).
762f). When the big hit announcement is not given, this big hit announcement determination process ends as it is. On the other hand, when a big hit announcement is given, a big hit announcement start time determination timer is started (S762g), and then this big hit announcement determination process ends. Here, the big hit announcement start time determination timer is a big hit announcement 1 from the start of fluctuation of the symbol.
It is a timer that determines the time until the display of the mode is started.

FIG. 45 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of the process table. In the process table corresponding to each variation pattern, the variation speed, the variation time at that speed, the switching timing of the background and the character, etc. are set in time series. Also, a process timer value for determining the fluctuation period at a certain speed is set. Further, each process table is composed of a plurality of 3-byte unit process data.

For example, in the process table corresponding to the variation pattern shown in FIG. 27 (A), the first process data (3 bytes) is such that the middle left and right symbols are varied at a low speed and the next display state is switched. A process timer value indicating the time until the timing is set. This is because the first fluctuation is the fluctuation (acceleration) due to the pattern a, and the low speed fluctuation should be started first.

Next, changing the left symbol at medium speed,
A process timer value indicating the time until the next display state switching timing is set. Next, the right symbol is changed at a medium speed, and the process timer value indicating the time until the next display state switching timing is set.
Further, the middle symbol is changed at a medium speed, and the process timer value indicating the time until the next display state switching timing is set. After that, how to switch the display state and the process timer value indicating the time until the next display state switching timing are sequentially set.

The display state switching timing is a timing at which the changing speed of any one of the left and right middle symbols is switched, but further includes the timing of switching the background and the character and the timing at which the symbols should be replaced.

Therefore, the display control CPU 101 can know that some display state must be changed by the time-up of the process timer. Then, the display state to be changed can be known from the set value of the third byte of the next process data in the process table.

For example, in the variation pattern including frame advance as shown in FIG. 27C, each period constituting the variation pattern is variable according to the number of advance frames. Therefore, each process table corresponding to the number of frames to be sent is prepared. When the display control CPU 101 starts changing,
When it is decided to use the variation pattern including the frame advance as shown in 7 (C), the number of the advance frames is calculated from the temporary stop symbol. Then, in S763 described above, it is determined to use the process table according to the number of feed frames. If each process table corresponding to the number of frames to be sent is prepared, the process timer value set in the process table and the setting value of the 3rd byte are set even if each period forming the fluctuation pattern is variable. The variable display control can be easily performed from and.

FIG. 46 is a process of starting all symbol variations (S78).
It is a flowchart which shows 0). In the all symbol variation start process, the display control CPU 101 starts the timer with the process timer value set at the beginning of the process table determined to be used (S78).
1). Further, based on the data indicating the changing state set in the 3rd byte, the symbol changing control and the background and character display control are started (S782). Then, the value of the display control process flag is processed during symbol fluctuation (S810).
To a value corresponding to (S783).

FIG. 47 is a flow chart showing the symbol changing process (S810). In the process of changing symbols,
The display control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the reach warning start time determination timer has timed out (S81).
1). If the time-out has occurred, VDP1
03 is controlled (S812). Further, it is confirmed whether or not the jackpot notification start time determination timer has timed out (S813). If you have timed out, big hit notice 1
The VDP 103 is controlled so that the display according to the above mode is performed (S814).

Then, if it is decided that the notice by the big jackpot notice 2 will be given (S815), the timer for determining the big jackpot notice 2 start time is started (S81).
6). In this embodiment, the big hit notice 2 is a development of the big hit notice 1. Therefore, the big hit notice 2 gives a predetermined time after the big hit notice 1 is announced (the big hit notice 2 start time determination timer). Until the timeout).

Further, the display control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the jackpot notification 2 start time determination timer has timed out (S817). If it has timed out, VDP should be displayed in the manner of jackpot notice 2
Control 103 (S818).

Next, the display control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the process timer has timed out (S8).
19). If the process timer times out,
The pointer indicating the data in the process table is incremented by 3 (S820). Then, it is confirmed whether or not the data in the area pointed by the pointer is the end code (S821). If it is not the end code, 3 of the process data pointed to by the pointer
Based on the data indicating the variation state set in the byte, the symbol variation control, the background and character display control are changed (S822), and the timer is set to the process timer value set in the first and second bytes. It is started (S823).

[0250] In S821, if it is an end code, the value of the display control process flag is set to the all symbol stop waiting process (S84).
The value is changed to a value corresponding to (0) (S824), and this symbol changing process ends.

FIG. 48 is an all symbol stop waiting process (S84).
It is a flowchart which shows 0). In the all symbol stop waiting process, the display control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the all symbol stop command is received (S841). If the all symbol stop command has been received, the control is performed to stop the symbols with the stored temporary stop symbols and display the confirmed symbols (S842). Then, in order to monitor the time until the reception of the next display control command, the command non-reception timer is started (S843).

On the other hand, when the all symbol stop command is not received, it is confirmed whether or not the monitoring timer has timed out (S845). If a time-out occurs, it is determined that some abnormality has occurred, and the variable display unit 9
The control for displaying the error screen is performed (S846), and this all symbol stop waiting process ends.

After performing the processing of S843, the display control CPU 101 sets the value of the display control process flag to a value corresponding to the big hit display processing (S870) (S84).
4). After that, this all symbol stop waiting processing ends.

FIG. 49 is a flow chart showing the big hit display process (S870). In the jackpot display process,
The display control CPU 101 can determine whether or not the probability variation big hit is based on the confirmed symbol. If it is a probability big hit, the display control CPU 101 performs display control to display an image indicating “probability big hit” on the variable display section 9 (S872). Specifically, the VDP 103 is notified of a display instruction of an image indicating “probable variation big hit”. Then,
The VDP 103 creates image data for the instructed display. If it is not the probability variation big hit, CPU 101 for display control
Performs display control for displaying an image showing "big hit" on the variable display section 9 (S873).

After that, in the big hit display process, the display control of the variable display section 9 is performed according to the display control command in the big hit game state sent from the game control board 31. For example, the number of rounds (the number of times continuous control is repeated) is displayed. When a display control command indicating the end of the big hit game is received from the game control board 31 (S
874), and sets the value of the display control process flag to a value corresponding to the display control command waiting process (S720) (S8).
75), the jackpot display process ends.

The main peculiar effects obtained by this embodiment will be listed below. As described above, in this embodiment, the CP of the basic circuit 53 in the game control board 31
U56 gives a variation time command that can specify the variation time of the symbol and a stop symbol command that can identify the determination mode of the symbol from the game control board 31 to the display control board 80, and the display control CPU 101 of the display control board 80. Controls the background, the display of characters, the notice display, and the like. In other words, by sending the variable time command and the stop symbol command, the display control board 80 side can considerably determine the decision items regarding the display control, and the game control board 31 side instructs the display control board 80 side in detail. There is no need to do it. Therefore, even if the display content becomes complicated, the number of display control commands sent from the game control board 31 to the display control board 80 for one variable display is reduced.

Then, at the time when the variable time ends, an all symbol stop command indicating all symbol stops is given from the game control board 31 to the display control board 80, and the stop symbol is determined according to the command. Therefore, the symbols displayed in a variable manner are surely fixed at the timing managed by the basic circuit 53.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 25, etc., a variation time command and a stop symbol command are transmitted from the game control board 31 at a time associated with the start of symbol variation, and then in the display control board 80. The display control CPU 101 independently performs fluctuation pattern determination control, symbol replacement control, and the like. Therefore, the variable display unit 9
A large part of the display control regarding the display control board 80 is executed. In such a case, the game control board 31 side cannot recognize the variation pattern of a specific symbol, so if no measures are taken, the variation that deviates from the variation time determined on the game control board 31 side is variable. It may be performed on the display unit 9. However, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 25 and the like, the game control board 31
The side is configured to transmit an all symbol stop command to the display control board 80 side when the determined fluctuation time ends. Therefore, based on the all-symbol stop command, the symbols can be definitely displayed at the end of the variation time determined by the game control board 31 side. In addition, S in FIG.
As indicated by 846, when the all symbol stop command cannot be received at the correct timing, the error display is performed, so that the player, the clerk, or the like can immediately recognize that the command communication is abnormal. .

Further, as shown in FIG. 43, in the display control CPU 101, when the reach display is performed based on the display control command received from the game control board 31, the variation pattern (display mode) at the time of the reach is displayed. The display is controlled according to the determination. Therefore, the basic circuit 53 side does not have to perform a process for determining a specific variation pattern at the time of reach, and therefore C of the basic circuit 53 is
It is possible to reduce the processing load related to display control in the PU 56.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 25 to 29,
Since the display mode of the character is determined according to the variation pattern, in the display control CPU 101, based on the display control command received from the game control board 31, whether or not to display the character on the variable display unit 9 during the variation of the symbol. In addition to determining, the type of the character is also determined when displaying. Therefore, the basic circuit 5
Since the display control of the character performed by the display control CPU 101 does not have to be performed on the third side, C of the basic circuit 53 is used.
It is possible to reduce the processing load related to display control in the PU 56.

In addition, FIG. 42 (in particular, S751c to S75
As shown in 1e), the display control CPU 101 determines whether or not to give a reach advance notice and gives a reach advance notice based on a predetermined command of the display control commands received from the game control board 31. In such a case, the advance notice form of reach is determined. Therefore, the basic circuit 5
On the third side, it is not necessary to perform the display control regarding the display of the reach announcement performed by the display control CPU 101, so that the processing load regarding the display control in the CPU 56 of the basic circuit 53 can be reduced. In addition, since it is determined whether or not the reach warning display is performed according to the variable time command, which is a command that can specify the variable variation time of the symbol, which is closely related to the variable display content of the symbol, it is determined according to the variable display content. Reach notice can be given. When the reach announcement is given in this way, it is possible to give the player an expectation for the occurrence of the reach and improve the interest of the game.

FIG. 44 (particularly S762c to S76)
As shown in 2e), in the display control CPU 101, based on the display control command received from the game control board 31, it is determined whether or not to give a big hit announcement, and when a big hit announcement is given, a big hit announcement mode is decided. do.
Therefore, on the side of the basic circuit 53, the display control CPU 10
Since it is not necessary to perform the display control related to the display of the big hit notice performed in step 1, it is possible to reduce the processing load related to the display control in the CPU 56 of the basic circuit 53. In addition, it is determined whether or not to give a jackpot advance notice display according to a variation time command, which is a command that can specify a variable variation time of the symbol that is closely related to the variable display content of the symbol. You can give a big hit notice. When the big hit announcement is given in this way, it is possible to make the player have an expectation for the big hit occurrence, and to improve the enjoyment of the game.

Further, FIG. 16, FIG. 17 and FIG. 26 to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 9, since the above-mentioned reach announcement and jackpot announcement are made by the character,
The interplay between the announcement and the character improves the interestingness of the display, and the interest of the game can be improved. Further, by displaying a notice using a character peculiar to the effect, the player's attention can be drawn and the player can be impressively notified that the notice is given.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 26 to 29,
Since the display mode of the background image is determined according to the variation pattern, the display control CPU 101 determines the display content of the background image according to the display control command received from the game control board 31. Therefore, on the side of the basic circuit 53, it is not necessary to perform the display control regarding the display of the background image performed by the display control CPU 101 regarding the display of the background image, so that the processing load regarding the display control in the CPU 56 of the basic circuit 53 can be reduced. it can.

Further, the display control CPU 101 operates as shown in FIG.
As described in (A), the pause symbol during re-variation control is back-calculated from the final stop symbol to be independently determined, so that the display control CPU 101 side determines the pause symbol during re-variation. On the circuit 53 side, since it is not necessary to perform the process for determining the temporary stop symbol (the symbol before the re-variation is started) at the time of the re-variation, it is possible to reduce the processing load regarding the display control in the CPU 56 of the basic circuit 53. .

In addition, the display control CPU 101 has the same configuration as in FIG.
As described above, when the symbols are replaced, the symbol of the replacement destination is independently determined. As described above, since the display control CPU 101 determines the symbol of the replacement destination during the symbol replacement control, the basic circuit 53 On the side, since it is not necessary to perform the process for determining the symbol of the replacement destination during the symbol replacement control, it is possible to reduce the processing load related to the display control in the CPU 56 of the basic circuit 53.

Further, the display control CPU 101 has the same configuration as in FIG.
When replacing the symbol shown in the variation pattern, the replacement timing and the symbol of the replacement destination are based on the variation time and variation pattern identified by the variation time command, and the final stop symbol identified by the stop symbol command. As described above, the display control CPU 101 determines the replacement timing and the replacement destination symbol during the symbol replacement control. In other words, such symbol replacement control is performed by the display control CPU.
Each change pattern as shown in FIGS. 25 to 29, which is determined according to the change time specified by the change time command received by 101, becomes a replacement condition, and based on that,
The CPU 101 for display control is control for determining the replacement timing and the symbol of the replacement destination during the replacement control. In this way, when the symbol replacement control is performed, the replacement timing and the symbol of the replacement destination are determined by the display control C.
Since it is performed on the side of the PU 101, the basic circuit 53 side does not need to perform the process for determining the replacement timing and the symbol of the replacement destination during the symbol replacement control. The processing load can be reduced.

Further, as shown in FIG. 36, there are a plurality of types of notice modes with different jackpot probabilities, and when a notice is given, the notice mode selected from the plurality of types of notice modes is used. To be Therefore, by providing a plurality of types of notice modes, such as when the notice mode that tends to be a big hit is displayed, it is possible to increase the player's expectation. Not only can it be done, but the interest in the game can be improved.

Further, as shown in FIG. 36, there are a plurality of types of advance notice modes with different liability to reach, and the advance notice mode selected from the plurality of types of advance notice modes is used for advance notice. To be Therefore, by providing a plurality of types of notice modes, such as a player's expectation can be raised when a notice mode that tends to reach is displayed, it is possible to improve the interestingness of the display by the reach notice. Not only can it be done, but the interest in the game can be improved.

Further, as shown in FIG. 25 to FIG. 29 and the like, when a symbol which has not been decided is displayed, it is displayed by a swinging motion. Since the player is swinging instead of standing still, the player can easily recognize that the symbol is not fixed.

As described with reference to FIG. 5, information can be transmitted only in one direction from the game control board 31 side to the display control board 80 side between the game control board 31 and the display control board 80. Therefore, it is possible to prevent an unauthorized control operation from being performed by an unauthorized signal being input from the display control board 80 side to the game control board 31 side.

As described with reference to FIG. 5, the game control board 31 is the game control board 31 of the game control board 31.
Since the output buffer circuit (output driver) 63 as an irreversible output means for transmitting information from the display control board 80 to the display control board 80 is included in one direction, the operation of the output buffer circuit 63 causes the game control board 31 and the display control board. Using the communication part with 80, it is possible to prevent the illegal control operation from being input to the game control board 31 by the game control board 31 itself.

As described with reference to FIG. 5, the display control board 80 is changed from the display control board 80 to the game control board 3
Input buffer circuit 105 (input buffer 105) as an irreversible input means for transmitting information only in one direction.
Since a) is included, the communication buffer between the game control board 31 and the display control board 80 is used by the function of the input buffer circuit 105, and an illegal signal is input to the game control board 31 to cause an illegal control operation. This can be prevented on the display control board 80 side.

Then, C of the basic circuit 53 as described above is used.
As a result of being able to reduce the processing load related to display control in the PU 56, it is possible to increase the time that the CPU 56 can spend for the original game control.

Also, as shown in FIG. 40, the timer is monitored for the condition that the symbols are variably displayed for a predetermined period of time or longer, and the demonstration screen is displayed when a time-out occurs. Therefore, the basic circuit 53 side of the game control board 31 is displayed. Therefore, it is not necessary to monitor whether or not the condition that the symbols are variably displayed is not satisfied for a predetermined period or longer. Therefore, this can reduce the processing load related to display control in the CPU 56 of the basic circuit 53.

Further, as shown in FIG. 42, since the decision as to whether or not to give the advance notice is made by a lottery using a random counter, the lottery decision as to whether or not to give the advance notice is made on the display control CPU 101 side. You can make it your own. As a result, the processing load on the display control of the CPU 56 of the basic circuit 53 can be further reduced.

Further, as shown in FIG. 44, since the decision as to whether or not to give a big hit announcement is made by a lottery using a random counter, the lottery decision as to whether or not to give a big hit announcement is made on the display control CPU 101 side. You can make it your own. As a result, the processing load on the display control of the CPU 56 of the basic circuit 53 can be further reduced.

In this embodiment, by appropriately combining the configurations for obtaining the various effects described above, it is possible to obtain more specific effects by the combination of the configurations.

In the above-described embodiment, the game control board 31 allows the display control board 80 to specify the variation time (variation time information indicated by the variation time command).
As an example, an example has been shown in which information indicating the entire one variation period is transmitted. However, one fluctuation period is divided into multiple sections,
The pattern information in each section may be transmitted to the display control board 80 at the start of each section. In that case,
The display control CPU 101 may select a plurality of variation patterns in the period from the pattern information received for each period.

FIG. 50 is an explanatory diagram showing an example in which one symbol variation is divided into a plurality of sections. For example, as shown in FIG. 50, one symbol variation is divided into a variation A portion, a variation B portion, and a variation C portion. Then, the basic circuit 53 of the game control board 31, when starting the variation of the special symbol, first, to the display control board 80, the display control command of the pattern of the variation A portion and the temporary stop symbol is transmitted. Further, at a predetermined timing, the display control command of the final stop symbol (fixed stop symbol) and the display control command including the patterns of the fluctuation B portion and the fluctuation C portion are transmitted. Therefore, the display control CPU 101 can specify the variation period from the display control command that specifies the variation A section, the variation B section, and the variation C section (variation B section and variation C section). Also, a display control CPU
Upon receiving the display control command designating the variation A section, the variation B section, and the variation C section, 101 performs the variation speed switching control in each pattern and the display control of the background and the character.

FIG. 51 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the relationship between the display control command and the variation mode. The example shown in FIG. 51 is
This is an example in which a plurality of fluctuation patterns are prepared corresponding to one fluctuation section, and the display control CPU 101 is configured to select the fluctuation pattern. In FIG. 51, A11,
A12, B10 to B14, C11, and C12 represent display control commands, respectively. Commands B10-B14 are
It is a command that indicates different varying times. The commands C11 and C12 are commands indicating different fluctuation times.

For example, in the case of reach, the basic circuit 53 of the game control board 31 always sends the command A11 before the start of fluctuation, but at the start of the fluctuation B section, the basic circuit 53 starts the commands B11-B11. Either B14 is transmitted. Upon receiving the command B13, the display control CPU 101 selects one of the two types of variation patterns and performs display control for realizing the variation pattern. When the command B14 is received, the same selection process is performed. Further, when the command C11 is received, one of the two types of fluctuation patterns is selected and display control for realizing the fluctuation pattern is performed.

With such processing, in the example shown in FIG. 51, six types of variation patterns (A) to (F) can be realized in the case of reach. Regarding the variation patterns (A) to (C), the basic circuit 53
At the end of the variation B portion, a command indicating all symbol stop is transmitted to the display control board 80. Also, the variation pattern (D)
Regarding (F), the basic circuit 53 sends a command indicating all symbol stop to the display control board 80 at the end of the variation C section.

Thus, even if one symbol variation is divided into a plurality of sections, the basic circuit 53 transmits the display control command including the pattern of the variation A portion and the temporary stop symbol, and then the variation B. It suffices to send a display control command for only the pattern of the copy section and the variable C section and the final stop pattern. Therefore, similarly to the case of transmitting the display control command as described above, it is possible to reduce the processing load relating to the display control in the CPU 56 of the basic circuit 53.

Further, a plurality of fluctuation patterns may be prepared corresponding to one fluctuation section, and the display control CPU 101 may be configured to select a fluctuation pattern as appropriate. By doing so, the CPU 56 of the basic circuit 53 need only manage a small number of types of fluctuation time, and the C of the basic circuit 53 can be controlled.
It is possible to reduce the processing load related to display control in the PU 56.

Second Embodiment Next, a second embodiment will be described. In the above-described first embodiment, an example in which a character is used to give a reach announcement and a jackpot announcement is explained, but in the second embodiment, an example is given in which a background is used to give a reach announcement and a jackpot announcement. In the second embodiment, parts different from the first embodiment will be mainly described.

FIG. 52 is a timing chart showing an example of a variation pattern of symbols when the variation type according to the second embodiment is reach (including both reach in case of big hit and in case of not big hit). This FIG. 52 corresponds to FIG. 26B of the first embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 52, the big hit announcement is given earlier than the reach announcement. Note that the big hit announcement may be given later than the reach announcement, as in the case of the first embodiment.

If it is decided to give the big hit notice 1, the first background color for notice that the background color is different from the normal (other than the notice) background color at the display timing of the big hit notice 1 The background color is changed to 1 when the big hit is announced. When it is decided to give the big hit notice 2, the big hit notice background color, which is the second background color for notice different from the normal background color at the display timing of the big hit notice 2. Is changed to 2. Here, the big hit announcement background color 1 and the big hit announcement background color 2 are set to different colors, so that the player can easily recognize the switching from the big hit announcement 1 to the big hit announcement 2. You can

When it is decided to give the reach advance notice 1, at the reach advance notice display timing when the reach advance notice is the third advance notice background color different from the normal background color, the background color is different. The background color is changed to 1. If it is decided to perform the reach notice 2, the reach notice background color that is the fourth background color for notice different from the normal background color at the display timing of the reach notice 2 is displayed. Is changed to 2. Here, the background color 1 at the time of notice of reach and the background color 2 at the time of notice of reach are set to different colors, which allows the player to recognize the switching. In addition, background color 1 and 2 at reach notice
Each of these is set to a color different from the background colors 1 and 2 at the time of big hit announcement, which allows the player to easily distinguish and recognize the reach announcement and the big hit announcement.

The reach announcement and the jackpot announcement described above can be executed by changing the display processing relating to the reach announcement and the jackpot announcement in the first embodiment from the character notice display to the background notice display. .

In this way, if the reach notice and the big hit notice are made by changing the background display mode, the notice display using the background image different from the special symbol is made,
It is possible to draw the player's attention, to notify the player impressively that the notice has been given, and to improve the interest of the game.

Third Embodiment Next, a third embodiment will be described. By the way, in the case of reach 1, the variation time command of the above-described first embodiment is one type of variation time 19.5S whether it hits or deviates. This means that if you turn the inside out, it will all be different depending on how many frame deviations the symbols that start to change at low speed will be. In other words, the player can understand the final stop symbol by what is the first symbol when the speed changes slowly. In order to prevent this, in the first embodiment, for example, by adjusting the length of the fluctuation pattern b, which is a fluctuation at a constant speed, and adjusting the fluctuation time until the reach operation is started, what is the first symbol? I try not to understand the final stop pattern. But even if you do that,
Due to the length of the fluctuation pattern b, the player may recognize the final stop symbol. In order to prevent such a final stop symbol from being known to the player, the variation time may be changed for each symbol and the variation time command may be increased. Although such a method may be used, if the control is performed in the following direction, the number of commands will not be increased so much.

The commands of the third embodiment will be described as an example of a control method for preventing the player from finding the final stop symbol without increasing the number of commands.
In the third embodiment, parts different from the first embodiment will be mainly described.

FIG. 53 is an explanatory view showing the variable time command and the all symbol stop command according to the third embodiment.
FIG. 53 corresponds to FIG. 18 of the first embodiment. The variation time command shown in FIG. 53 is different from the variation time command shown in FIG. 18 in that there are a plurality of variation time commands with different variation times for one reach. Also, one variable display type does not correspond to one variable time command (8002H in FIG. 18), but two or three variable display types correspond. In particular,
Each variation time command of 8002H to 8014H is a command that specifies a plurality of variation display types. For example, in the case of 8004H as an example, in the command of the fluctuation time of 19.5 seconds, the fluctuation display of the big hit of reach 1 and the fluctuation display of -1 frame deviation of reach 1 are included. Then, the display control CPU 101 recognizes the symbol difference designated by the variable time command including a plurality of variable display types, based on the stop symbol specified by the received stop symbol command. As a result, the basic circuit 53
It is possible to cause the display control CPU 101 to recognize a symbol difference that is not specified in detail by the variable time command based on the stop symbol command.

Here, when the variable time command is set, as described above, commands of different variable time are provided for all types of the number of deviations of the reach frame (there is a maximum of 6 frame difference), and all commands are provided. It is possible to specify the fluctuation time differently and specify it in detail. However, in that way, it is possible to prevent the player from recognizing whether to be a big hit or a big hit based on the symbol of the beginning of the fluctuation time length or low speed fluctuation, but the number of commands increases. The problem arises.

On the other hand, as in the third embodiment, 2
If the three or three variable display types are collectively specified in one command, the above-mentioned problem can be avoided. However, the variation types to be combined may be off by one frame. In other words, it is better to put together those with a small number of offset frames. By doing so, it is possible to specify a plurality of variable display types with one variable time command, without increasing the number of commands so much, and based on the symbol of the beginning of the fluctuation time length or low speed fluctuation. It is possible to make it difficult to notice during the variable display whether or not is a big hit.

Fourth Embodiment Next, a fourth embodiment will be described. In the above-described first embodiment, for display control from the start of variable display to the symbol determination, a total of five display control commands of a variable time command, left, middle, right stop symbol command, all symbol stop commands. An example of transmitting from the game control board 31 to the display control board 80 has been shown.

On the other hand, in the fourth embodiment, for display control from the start of variable display to the symbol determination,
An example of transmitting three display control commands of the variable time command, the hit / miss command, and the all symbol stop command from the game control board 31 to the display control board 80 will be described. here,
The hit / miss command is a command that can specify whether the confirmed display symbol is a combination of probability variation big hit symbols, a combination of non-determination variation big hit symbols, or a combination of defects. In this way, when the hit-off command is used without using the left, center, and right stop symbol commands, the display control CPU 101, depending on the hit-miss type indicated by the received display control command, Performs the process of independently determining the fixed symbol. Therefore, the basic circuit 5
The CPU 56 side of 3 does not execute the process of determining the stop symbol.

In the fourth embodiment, parts different from the first embodiment will be mainly described. FIG. 54 is a view showing various random counters used for game control according to the fourth embodiment. This FIG. 54 corresponds to FIG. 7 of the first embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 54, FIG. 54 differs from FIG. 7 in that random counters for outlier symbol determination and big hit symbol determination are not provided, and random counters for probability variation determination (R6). Is added. This is because the stop design (determined design) is determined by the display control CPU 101 side, so the basic circuit 53
This is because the side does not need to determine the stop symbol. Further, the random counter (R6) for probability variation determination is provided, because the symbol determining function is moved to the display control CPU 101 side, the basic circuit 53 side cannot know the confirmed symbol, which causes trouble in game control. Therefore, the basic circuit 53 side decides whether the variation is probable or indeterminate, and recognizes the probable or nonprobable state.

Random counter (R6) for determining probability change
Is added and updated by 1 at each timer interrupt (specifically, every 0.002 seconds), added and updated from 0 to 1 and again from 0.

FIG. 55 is a table showing data representing the relationship between the value of the random counter R5 for determining the type of reach and the type of reach selected according to the fourth embodiment in the form of a hit or miss state.

In FIG. 55, the non-hit state is
It is divided into two states, that is, a case of a big hit and a case of a big hit, and a type of reach that can be selected and a numerical range of R5 in which each reach is selected are associated with each state of a big hit and a big hit. It is shown. The type of reach is selected and determined in different distribution modes depending on the hit / miss state, and the type of reach corresponding to the value of R5 extracted at a predetermined timing is determined as the type of reach to be displayed. For example, in the case of a big hit, reach 1 is selected when the value of R5 is 0 to 1, and the value of R5 is 3 to 7
In the case of, reach 2 is selected, and in the case of 8 to 18, reach 3 is selected. In this way, in the case of a big hit, the types of reach are set to be easily selected in the order of reach 3, reach 2, and reach 1. On the other hand, in the case where the reach is lost, on the contrary, the types of reach are set to be easily selected in the order of reach 1, reach 2, and reach 3. For this reason,
When the reach 3 is displayed, the player's expectation for a big hit can be enhanced, and the player can be entertained by the display, and the fun of the variable display can be improved.

FIG. 56 is executed by the basic circuit 53 in order to determine the hitting, the presence / absence of the reach, the type of the reach, and the presence / absence of the probability variation in the variable display of the variable display section 9 according to the fourth embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows a process. This FIG. 56 is a process corresponding to FIG. 12 of the first embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 56, CPU 56 performs the processes of S50 to S53 similarly to the process of FIG. 12 described above. When it is determined (determined) as a big hit in S53, the CPU 56 extracts the value of the probability variation determination random number (R6) if the limiter is not in operation (N in S54), and the probability is calculated according to the extracted value. It is determined whether the variable state is set (S62). Specifically, the extracted value is "0"
When the extracted value is "1", it is determined not to be in the probability varying state.
Then, it progresses to S63. On the other hand, if the limiter is operating, the CPU 56 proceeds directly to S63. That is,
This is because when the limiter is operating, non-probability variation is selected without performing a lottery.

If it is determined (determined) as a deviation in S53 described above, the CPU 56 extracts the value of the reach determination random number (R4) as in the case of FIG. 12, and based on the extracted value, Whether to reach or not is determined (S5
8). If it is determined in S58 to reach,
Proceed to S63.

As described above, the process proceeds to S63 in the case where the reach is made by the loss or the big hit, but here, C
PU56 extracts the random number for reach type determination (R5),
Based on the extracted value, the type of reach is determined by the processing described with reference to FIG. 55.

As described above, in the basic circuit 53, it is determined whether to hit the jackpot, the probability variation state, the reach state, and which reach type.

FIG. 57 is a flow chart showing a subroutine program of special symbol process processing according to the fourth embodiment. This FIG. 57 corresponds to FIG. 13 of the first embodiment. This special symbol process processing, S300-S30 according to the value of the process flag for the special symbol
2a and S303 to S309 are controlled to be executed. In S300 to S309, the following processing is executed.

The content of the special symbol process process shown in FIG. 57 is different from that shown in FIG. 13, the stop symbol setting process described above is not provided, and instead,
The probability variation determination process (S302a) is provided. This probability change determination process (S302a) is performed by the process shown in FIG.
6 including S54 and S62, extracting a random number for probability variation determination,
Based on the extracted value, it is determined whether or not the probability variation state is set.

Also, in this case, special symbol determination processing (S3
01) is a process corresponding to S50 to S53 shown in FIG. 56, and the reach operation setting process (S303) is a process corresponding to S58, S63 shown in FIG.

In the case of this embodiment, when a hitting ball is won in the starting winning opening 14, the basic circuit 53 determines, in the above-mentioned special symbol process processing, whether to make a big hit or a big hit, whether or not to make a positive change. The display control command and IN according to the decision.
The T signal is output to the display control board 80. The display control CPU 80 on the display control board 80 side controls the display of the variable display section 9 in response to a display control command from the game control board 31. In this case, the stop symbol after the change is determined by the display control CPU 101.

Next, the display control commands provided in the fourth embodiment will be described. 58 and 59 are explanatory diagrams showing examples of display control commands used in this embodiment. In this example, as in the case of the first embodiment, one display control command has 2 bytes (CMD1, C
MD2).

FIG. 58 is an explanatory diagram showing a variable time command and an all symbol stop command. Referring to FIG. 58,
The value "80H" of the data CMD1 of the first byte specifies that the data is a variable time command or all symbol stop command data. And the data CM of the 2nd byte
By the value of D2, the display contents of the variation type are designated in the case of the variable time command, and the fact that all the symbol variation stops are designated in the case of the all symbol variation stop command. The data of the second byte data "00H" to "07H" is a variable time command, and the data of the second byte data "08H" is an all symbol stop command.

As the display contents designated by the second byte data of the variable time command, the variable time of the special symbol and its variation type are designated. For example, the specified fluctuation time is 7.8S, 6.9S, 19.5S, 2
Either 4.5S or 29.5S is designated.

When the variation time is 7.8 S, the normal variation type is specified. In the case of the variation time of 6.9 S, the variation type of all symbol variations performed at the time of the probability variation is designated.

When the variation time is 19.5 S, it is the variation type of reach 1 when the big hit is predetermined, or the variation type of reach 1 when the outfall is predetermined. It is specified selectively. When the variation time is 24.5 S, it is selectively the variation type of reach 2 when the big hit is predetermined or the variation type of reach 2 when the outfall is predetermined. It is specified. When the variation time is 29.5S, it is selectively the variation type of the reach 3 when the big hit is predetermined or the variation type of the reach 3 when the outfall is predetermined. It is specified. In the case of this embodiment, the stop symbol is C for display control.
The CPU of the basic circuit 53 is determined by the PU 101 side.
On the 56 side, the frame difference in the case of reach is not designated. Therefore, the number of variable time commands can be reduced.

As shown in FIG. 18 or 53, the commands may be divided according to the frame difference in the case of reach. Furthermore, the length of the fluctuation time may differ depending on the frame difference.

Control data ROM on the side of the display control board 80
In 102, display control data for displaying the variation time and variation type designated by each variation time command are stored, and display control is performed according to the variation time and variation type designated by the variation time command.

FIG. 59 is a view showing the above-mentioned hit / loss command in a table format. As shown in FIG. 59, a display control command composed of 2-byte data CMD1 and CMD2 can specify any one of the probability variation big hit, the non-determination variation big hit, and the outlier. In these designations, the value of the first byte of data CMD1 is “8B
(H) ”, and the value of the second byte of data CMD2 can take a value within the range of“ 00 (H) ”to“ 02 (H) ”.

Next, a transmission mode of the display control command according to the fourth embodiment will be described. Here, the transmission mode of the display control command will be described using the timing chart of the variable display in the case of reach 1.

FIG. 60 is a timing chart showing an example of a variation pattern of symbols when the variation type according to the fourth embodiment is reach (including both reach in case of big hit and in case of not big hit). This FIG. 60 corresponds to FIG. 26 of the first embodiment.

With reference to FIG. 60, in the case of the fourth embodiment, the display control command is transmitted to the timing related to the start of variation of the special symbol and the timing related to the determination of the stop symbol of the special symbol. . At the start of fluctuation, the fluctuation pattern command described above (for example, in the case of FIG. 60, 8002H or 8003H of the commands of FIG. 58).
And the hit / miss command are sequentially transmitted. Based on the command thus transmitted, the display control CPU 1
By 01, the variable display control is performed in the same variation pattern as that shown in FIG. 26 as shown in FIG.

In such fluctuating display control, the display control CPU 101 has already recognized the fluctuating time and the hitting deviation (including the probable variation and the non-probable variation) based on the command at the stage of the start of the variation, According to the content of the detachment command, a process of determining a scheduled stop symbol (fixed symbol) is performed. Then, display control is performed so that the scheduled stop symbol can be confirmed and displayed when the recognized fluctuation time has elapsed. Then, the display control CPU 101 receives the all symbol stop command sent when the fluctuation time specified by the fluctuation time command has elapsed, and performs control to confirm and display the planned stop symbol in response to the reception.

Next, a display control CP according to the fourth embodiment.
The operation of U101 will be described. FIG. 61 is an explanatory diagram showing display random numbers handled by the display control CPU 101 according to the fourth embodiment. As shown in FIG. 61, in this embodiment, as the display random number updated in S703 of FIG. 34 described above, the reach display mode determination random number (RS1), the reach notification random number (RS2), and the jackpot notification are given. Random number (R
In addition to S3), left out symbol determination random number (RS4), middle out symbol determination random number (RS5), right out symbol determination random number (RS6), probability variation big hit symbol determination random number (RS
7), and random numbers for non-probability variation big hit symbol determination (RS8)
including.

Left out symbol design random number (RS4), middle out symbol determination random number (RS5), and right out symbol determination random number (RS6), when the deviation is specified by the hit command, the out symbol Used to determine The left out symbol determination random number (RS4) is for left symbol determination at the time of out, and is added from 0 again when 0 is added up to 11 which is the upper limit thereof.
The inside symbol determination random number (RS5) is for determining the inside symbol when the symbol is out, and is added from 0, which is the upper limit thereof.
When 0 is added, 0 is added again. The right-handed symbol determination random number (RS6) is for right-hand symbol determination at the time of being lost, and is added from 0 again when 0 is added and 11 which is the upper limit thereof is added. Similar to the case of R2-1 to R2-3 described above, the relationship between the extracted value and the symbol is defined for each of RS4 to RS6, and similarly,
The design is determined from the extracted value. The RS4 to RS6 counters may be updated by using an infinite loop as in the case of R2-1 to R2-3.

Random number (RS6) for the probability variation big hit symbol determination,
When the probability variation big hit is specified by the hit loss command, the probability variation big hit pattern (“one”, “three”, “five”,
"7", "9", or "geta" is used to determine the left, middle, and right symbols that have stopped together. 0
Is added and updated to 0, which is the upper limit thereof, and then 0 is added and updated again. In this case, the data of the probability variation big hit symbol table in which the values of 0 to 5 are associated with "one" to "geta" in a one-to-one correspondence are the control data ROMs.
It is stored in 102, using the probability variation big hit symbol table, the symbol corresponding to the extracted value is determined as the probability variation big hit symbol determination.

Random number for non-probability variation big hit symbol determination (RS7)
When the probability variation big hit is specified by the hit loss command, the non-probability variation big hit pattern (“two”, “four”, “six”,
"Hachi", "Ten", or "rice ball" is used to determine the left, middle, and right symbols, which are all stopped symbols.) It is added and updated from 0 to 5 which is the upper limit. After that, the addition is updated from 0 again. In this case, the data of the non-probability variation big hit symbol table in which the values of 0 to 5 are associated with "two" to "rice ball" in a one-to-one correspondence are stored in the control data ROM 102, and the non-probability variation big hit symbol is stored. Using the use table, the symbol corresponding to the extracted value is determined as the uncertain variation big hit symbol determination.

FIG. 62 is a flowchart showing the reach operation setting process (the display control process process (step S750) shown in FIG. 39) according to the fourth embodiment.
In the case of the fourth embodiment, in the display control process processing,
The contents of the reach operation setting process are different from those in the first embodiment. This FIG. 62 is a process corresponding to the process of FIG. 41 of the first embodiment. Here, the same step numbers are given to the same portions in FIG. 62, and the description thereof will not be repeated.

The reach operation setting process shown in FIG. 62 differs from that shown in FIG. 41 in the following points. The symbol determination process (S750a) is added before the reach announcement determination process (S751). In this embodiment, the symbol is determined on the display control CPU 101 side in FIG. 41, which is necessary to correct the symbol S757. , S758, S75
3, S754 is not provided.

In the reach operation setting process of FIG. 62,
First, a symbol determination process for determining a stopped symbol (S75
0a) is executed. Thereby, the stop symbol is determined at this stage. Details of the symbol determination process will be described later with reference to FIG. 63. After the symbol determination process (S750a), the process proceeds to the reach announcement determination process (S751) described above.
In the case of this reach operation setting process, since the symbol is not corrected, if it is determined to be out of alignment as described above in S752, the symbol determined by the symbol determination process (S750a) is left as it is in the middle right temporary stop symbol. Memorize as.
On the other hand, even when it is determined in S752 that it is not the above-mentioned deviation, the symbol determined in the symbol determination process (S750a) is stored as it is as the left-middle-right temporary stop symbol.

Next, the contents of the symbol determining process (S750a) in the reach operation setting process of FIG. 62 will be described in detail. FIG. 63 is a flowchart showing the symbol determination processing according to the fourth embodiment.

In the symbol determination process, first, it is confirmed whether or not the big hit is specified by the hit / miss command (S7501). If it is a big hit, whether or not the big hit is a probability variation big hit is confirmed based on the hit / miss command (S7502). If it is a probability variation big hit, random number for the probability variation big hit symbol determination (RS
7) is extracted, and the probability variation jackpot symbol corresponding to the extracted value is determined using the probability variation jackpot symbol table described above (S7504). On the other hand, if it is an uncertain variation jackpot,
The random number (RS8) for determining the non-certain variation jackpot symbol described above is extracted, and using the table for the non-certain variation jackpot symbol described above,
An uncertain variation big hit symbol corresponding to the extracted value is determined (S7).
503). When the probability variation big hit symbol or the non-determination variation big hit symbol is decided, this symbol decision processing ends.

When it is confirmed in S7501 that the jackpot is not a big hit, it is confirmed whether the reach is specified by the variable time command (S7).
505). In the case of reach, the above-mentioned left-off symbol determination random number (RS4) is extracted, and the left and right symbols are determined to be the same symbol according to the extracted value (S750).
7). As a result, the left and right symbols are aligned, and the reach is displayed. Then, the above-described out-of-center symbol determination random number (RS5) is extracted, the medium symbol is determined according to the extracted value (S7508), and then this symbol determination process is ended. In this case, if the right and left middle patterns happen to be aligned,
The middle symbol is changed to another symbol. On the other hand, the above-mentioned S75
If it is confirmed not to reach by 05, the above-mentioned left out symbol design random number (RS4), middle out symbol design random number (RS5), right out symbol design random number (RS
Each of 6) is extracted, and the left, middle, and right symbols are determined according to the extracted values (S7506). In this case, if the left and right middle symbols are accidentally aligned, the middle symbol is changed to another symbol. After that, the symbol determination process ends.

As described above, in the case of the fourth embodiment, the display control CPU 101 determines the stop symbol (determined symbol) based on the variation time command and the hit / miss command. And the determined stop design is
In the fourth embodiment, instead of the stop symbol determined by the stop symbol command in the first embodiment, it is used for various display controls.

Further, the symbol replacement control described with reference to FIG. 25 and the like in the first embodiment is the display control C of the fourth embodiment.
When the PU 101 performs this, the following control is performed. . In the case of the fourth embodiment, the variation pattern including the variation time is determined based on the variation time command, and the left, middle, and right stop symbols are determined so as to match the manner of the loss of hit specified by the hit loss command. To be For this reason,
The left, middle, and right stop symbols thus determined are used as fixed symbols in the symbol replacement control. For example, taking the replacement control of the variation patterns shown in FIG. 26 as an example, the display control CPU 101 responds to the variation time specified by the variation time command, for example, a pattern b corresponding to the symbol replacement timing. A variation pattern that can specify the timing of switching from the pattern to the pattern d is determined. Along with this, the display control CPU 101
Is a stop symbol determined so as to match the aspect of the win / loss specified by the win / loss command, and a reach variation period defined by a variation pattern determined according to the variation time (for example, pattern d in FIG. 26, pattern b, and the variation time of the pattern c), depending on the number of changes in the symbol, a replacement symbol (for example, a replacement symbol for the middle symbol) is determined (for example, the number of changes in the symbol in the reach variation period is calculated backward from the fixed symbol). Determine the replacement pattern). Further, in other words, such symbol replacement control is determined according to the fluctuation time specified by the fluctuation time command received by the display control CPU 101 in FIG.
29. Each change pattern as shown in FIG. 29 becomes a replacement condition, and based on this, the display control CPU 101 determines replacement timing and symbols to be replaced during replacement control.

Further, when the re-variation as described with reference to FIG. 28A or the like in the first embodiment is performed, the display control CPU 101 of the fourth embodiment specifies the hit / miss command as described above. The temporary stop symbol is independently determined by back-calculating from the stop symbol determined so as to suit the mode of hitting. For example, in the case of the variation as shown in FIG. 28A, since the variation speed and the variation period of the pattern f are predetermined, in the case of the fourth embodiment, the display control CP is used.
U101 considers the fluctuation speed and the fluctuation period of the pattern f, and obtains a temporary stop symbol by back calculation from the scheduled stop symbol determined by the display control CPU 101, and uses the obtained symbol as the temporary stop symbol at the time of re-variation. It is used to control such re-variation.

Further, in the case of the fourth embodiment, since the frame difference from the reach symbol at the time of deviation is not specified by the display control command, the reach notice lottery condition is set by using the frame difference as in the first embodiment. Cannot be set. Therefore, in the case of the fourth embodiment, for example, when a reach time command (reach 1 (big hit, miss), reach 3 (big hit, miss), or normal deviation is received, a reach warning is issued. It is assumed that the lottery conditions are met. Also,
In the case of the fourth embodiment, as in the case of the first embodiment, it is specified by the variable time command whether or not the reach is to be made.
Then, whether to reach or not reach is confirmed based on the variable time command.

Further, in the case of the fourth embodiment, since the frame difference from the reach symbol at the time of deviation is not specified by the display control command, the jackpot advance notice lottery condition is used by using the frame difference as in the first embodiment. Cannot be set. Therefore, in the case of the fourth embodiment, for example, when a variation time command of either reach 1 (big hit, miss) or reach 3 (big hit, miss) is received, the big hit advance notice lottery condition is satisfied. I will. Further, in the case of the fourth embodiment, as in the case of the first embodiment, whether or not to make a big hit is specified by the change time command. Based on, it is confirmed whether it is a big hit or a big hit.

In the case of this fourth embodiment, the first
As in the case of the embodiment, the reach announcement random number is always extracted and the reach announcement is made based on the value when the variable display is performed without determining whether the reach announcement lottery condition is established as in S751a described above. It may be determined whether or not to perform it. Further, without making a determination as to whether or not the jackpot preview lottery condition as in S762a described above is established, the jackpot preview random number is always extracted and displayed when the variable display is performed. It may be possible to determine whether or not to give a big hit announcement based on the value.

According to the fourth embodiment as described above, in addition to being able to obtain the same effects as in the case of the above-described first embodiment, the display transmitted from the game control board 31 from the start to the end of the change The number of control commands can be made smaller (3) than in the case of the first embodiment (5). As a result, on the side of the basic circuit 53, it is possible to reduce the processing for outputting the command.
It is possible to reduce the processing load related to display control in the third CPU 56. Further, since the stop symbols are determined on the side of the display control CPU 101, the basic circuit 53
On the side, since it is not necessary to perform the process of determining the stop symbol performed on the side of the display control CPU 101, it is possible to reduce the processing load relating to the display control on the CPU 56 of the basic circuit 53.

Modifications and characteristic points of the above-described embodiment will be listed below. (1) In the above-described second embodiment, an example in which the big hit announcement and the reach announcement are given by changing the color of the background image is shown as an example of the big hit announcement and the reach announcement using the background image. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and such a notice may be given by switching the type of the background image. For example, the advance notice may be given by temporarily displaying another image such as a flash light while the "dojo" is being displayed. When you give a notice by switching the type of such background image,
Similar to the case of giving a notice by the color of the background image, the switching mode is changed so that the type of each reach notice and the type of each jackpot notice can be identified. In addition, for such a notice, a notice background image (for example, a jackpot notice 1 background image, a jackpot notice 2 background image, a reach notice 1 background image, a reach notice 2 background image) is provided at the time of notice. In, by switching the background image to the background image for notice,
A notice display may be displayed.

(2) In the above-described first to fourth embodiments, a command capable of specifying the fluctuation time and the fluctuation type such as reach is used as the fluctuation time command. May use a command specifying only the variable time.

(3) In the above-described first to fourth embodiments, a fluctuation start command for instructing only the fluctuation start to the display control board 80 side may be added as the above-mentioned display control command. The fluctuation start command is output at the fluctuation start time of the symbol.

(4) In the above-described first to fourth embodiments, an example is shown in which one of the character and the background image is used to give a notice such as a reach notice and a big hit notice. However, the present invention is not limited to this. You may make it give a notice using both background images.

(5) In the above-described first to fourth embodiments, an example is shown in which a notice such as a reach notice and a jackpot notice is given using a character and a background image, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a special symbol special It may be performed by (special) variation. Special fluctuations in this case include reverse rotation of the symbol when the symbol is rotated (for example, reverse rotation to normal forward rotation), switching of the scroll direction of the symbol (for example, switching from forward scroll to backward scroll). ), And various changes such as a slip display (a design is displayed in a manner such that the design seems to have slipped past the normally stopped position).

(6) In the above-described embodiment,
The example in which the variable display device 8 is composed of a CRT is shown. However, the variable display device 8 is not limited to this, and may be, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) or an FED (Field Emission D).
isplay), PDP (Plasma Display Panel), dot matrix, LED, electroluminescence, fluorescent display tube, and other image display devices. Further, the variable display device 8 is not limited to the image type display device as described above, but is a rotating drum type, a so-called belt type or leaf type in which the display state is changed by a belt with a plurality of symbols circulating. It may be configured by a mechanical display device such as a so-called disc type in which the display state is changed by rotating a rotating disk provided with a plurality of symbols.
When such a mechanical display device is used as a variable display device, the reach announcement and the big hit announcement may be made by the special (special) variation of the special symbol as described above.

(7) In this embodiment, the variable display portion 9 of the variable display device 8 corresponds to a variable display device capable of updating and displaying a plurality of types of identification information (designs). The update display in this case is not limited to the scroll display of symbols in the image display device as described above, the switching display of symbols, etc., but the rotation display of the drum in the mechanical display device described above (the design drawn on the drum). (Variable display) and other types of variable display (variable display). In other words, the update display is meant to include variable display of any display format as long as the display is such that one piece of identification information is updated to another piece of identification information.

(8) In the above-described first to fourth embodiments, the display control CPU 101 does not involve the basic circuit 53 when the reach notice and the big hit notice are given.
An example was shown in which only the side independently decided whether to give a reach notice and a jackpot notice respectively. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the basic circuit 53 may be involved in a part of such advance notice determination. Specifically, a part of the above-mentioned notice (for example, big notice 1 and reach notice 1) is determined by the basic circuit 53 side, and the remaining notice (for example, big notice 2 and reach notice 2) is used for display control. CP
Performed by the U101 side. In that case, the variable display command of the same content is divided into two types, one for advance notice (command sent when it is decided to give a notice) and one for non-notice (command sent when it is decided not to give a notice). A CP for display control provided when a command for advance notice is received.
When the U101 side judges that there is a notice and displays a notice and receives a non-notice command, the display control CPU 1
The 01 side may judge that there is no advance notice. That is, when there are a plurality of types of notice display, C of the basic circuit 53
The PU 56 and the display control CPU 101 may share the work to determine the advance notice. In this way, the basic circuit 5
When the 3 side and the display control CPU 101 side share the notification decision, the basic circuit 53 side can recognize the presence or absence of some of the notifications. One or both of a voice for controlling to output and a lamp, or both can be used for the advance notice. In that case, one or both of the voice and the lamp will give the advance notice.
It can be executed in addition to the advance notice display by the variable display section 9.

(9) In the above-described first embodiment, the determination as to whether or not the reach advance notice is executed at 751c in FIG. 42 is executed based on the variable time command. I showed an example. It should be noted that such a determination can be made by using another command. That is, such a decision is
You may make it judge based on the left, center, and right stop design command. In this way, whether or not to reach reach is determined according to the stop symbol command, which is a command that can specify the matter closely related to the variable display content of the symbol of the stop symbol, so depending on the variable display content. Reach notice can be given. Further, in the above-described first embodiment, an example is shown in FIG. 44 at 762c in which it is determined based on the variable time command whether the jackpot is the jackpot or the jackpot, which is performed to determine whether or not to execute the jackpot notification. It was It should be noted that such a determination can be made by using another command. That is, such a determination may be made based on the left, middle, and right stop symbol commands. In this way, whether or not to give a big hit advance notice is determined according to the stop symbol command, which is a command that can specify the matter closely related to the variable display content of the symbol of the stop symbol, so depending on the variable display content. You can give a big jackpot notice. In addition, these judgments are
It may be performed by referring to both the variable time command and the left, middle, and right stop symbol commands.

(10) In the above-described fourth embodiment, in 751c of FIG. 42, the determination as to whether or not to execute the reach warning is performed based on the variable time command. I showed an example. It should be noted that such a determination can be made by using another command. That is, such a determination may be made based on the hit / miss command. In that case, the command indicating the loss is divided into a loss command with reach and a loss command without reach, and by checking the type of the command, whether the loss is reach or non-reach The determination may be made. In this way, whether or not to reach reach is determined according to the hit-off command, which is a command that can specify a matter that is closely related to the variable display content of the symbol called hit-off, so it is determined according to the variable display content. Reach notice can be given. Also,
In the above-described fourth embodiment, an example is shown in 762c of FIG. 44 in which it is determined based on the variable time command whether the jackpot is the jackpot or the jackpot, which is performed to determine whether or not to execute the jackpot notification. It should be noted that such a determination can be made by using another command. That is, such a determination may be made based on the hit / miss command. By doing this, it is determined whether or not to give a big hit notice according to the hit loss command, which is a command that can specify a matter that is closely related to the variable display content of the symbol called hit loss. You can give a big jackpot notice. Further, these determinations may be performed by referring to both the variation time command and the hit / loss command.

(11) In the above-described embodiments, the notice of reach and the notice of jackpot are shown as the notice. However, the notice is not limited to this, and may include other notices such as predetermined small hits other than big hits, predetermined medium hits, etc., probability variation reach announcements, probability variation big hits announcements, and the like.

(12) In the above-described embodiment, an example has been shown in which the left and right symbols are oscillated and fluctuated by the time the final symbol is determined, and the device is placed on standby without being confirmed. Not only when the design is moved up and down, the design may be moved left and right, the design may be rotated counterclockwise or counterclockwise, and the design may be enlarged or reduced, and You may make it stand by by other display modes, such as expanding and contracting a design.
That is, any display control may be performed so that the symbols are displayed in a manner different from that at the time of confirmation by the manner in which the symbols are not updated.

(13) In the above-described first embodiment, in S757, S758, S753, and S754 of FIG. 41, types of fluctuation such as normal deviation, reach, etc. specified by the received fluctuation time command, and left and middle received. 、 When the design specified by the right stop design command is inconsistent, the variable time command is prioritized over the stop design command, and an example of correcting the temporary stop design by the stop design command is shown. However, the processing is not limited to this, and the processing for such correction may not be performed. By doing so, it is not necessary to perform the command comparison target and the symbol correction process, and therefore the control process can be simplified.

(14) Although it has been described that the above-described second and third embodiments are applied to the first embodiment,
The second and third embodiments are also applicable to the fourth embodiment.

(15) In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the variation mode (variation pattern shown in FIG. 26, etc.) in the case of reach display is determined on the display control CPU 101 side using random numbers is shown. It was However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the basic circuit 53 side may determine the variation mode in the case of reach display. In that case,
The variation pattern of reach is specified by the variation time command, and the CP for display control is based on the variation time command.
The U101 side may recognize the variation pattern at the reach display. By doing so, the display control CPU
The 101 side does not require a random counter, table data, etc. for determining the reach variation pattern.

(16) In the above-mentioned embodiment, the probability variation state is shown as an example of the special game state, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the special game state includes the probability variation state as follows. They may be used alone or in combination. Ordinary symbol variation starts until the display result is derived and displayed The variation time is shortened to shorten the control time. The gaming state, the ordinary symbol hit probability improvement control is performed to improve the probability of occurrence of hits. Gaming state, the gaming state in which variation time reduction control is performed to shorten the variation time from the start of variation of the special symbol until the display result is derived and displayed, the pair of left and right movables provided at the starting winning opening 14 A game state in which opening number increase control is performed to increase the opening number of one piece (electric tulip),
A game state in which opening time extension control is performed to extend the opening time of the movable piece.

(17) The execution timing of the reach announcement and the jackpot announcement shown in the above-described embodiments are examples, and the present invention is not limited to the above. That is, the execution timing of the reach announcement may be one that is performed before the reach, and the execution timing of the jackpot announcement may be the one that is performed before the jackpot.

(18) In this embodiment, the display control means (display control board 80) is provided with the reach announcement determination processing shown in FIG. 42, the jackpot announcement determination processing shown in FIG. Preliminary execution determination means for deciding whether or not to perform a preliminary notification that the display state of the variable display device is in a predetermined display mode is configured according to the received variable time command. A lottery means (S751b to S75 shown in FIG. 42) for determining whether or not to display a notice (including a big hit notice and a reach notice) as a means by lottery (lottery using a random counter)
751e, S762b to S762e shown in FIG.
Etc.) are included. Further, a plurality of types of the notice display are provided, and the lottery means selectively determines the type of the notice display in the lottery (lottery using a random counter) (S751d, S751e, FIG. 42).
(See S762d and S762e in FIG. 44). Then, such a lottery means randomly determines a lottery result of whether or not to display the advance notice (see FIGS. 35 and 36). Further, such a lottery is performed by extracting the value of a predetermined numerical value updating means (random counter) and using the extracted value based on a predetermined relation between the extracted value and the lottery result.

(19) In this embodiment, the display control included in the display control means and received by the reach announcement determination processing shown in FIG. 42, the jackpot announcement determination processing shown in FIG. 44, and the like. An advance notice (for example, reach advance notice, for example, reach advance notice, that the display state of the variable display device becomes a predetermined display form (eg, reach display form, big hit display form) according to a predetermined command of commands. A notice execution determining means for deciding whether or not to give a big hit notice is configured. Here, it is announced that the display state of the variable display device will be in a predetermined display mode (eg, reach display mode, jackpot display mode) according to a predetermined command of the received display control commands. The predetermined command when deciding whether or not to give a notice display (for example, reach notice, jackpot notice) is a command (variation time command) capable of specifying the variation time of identification information (design) and the identification. It may be either one of a command (left, middle, right stop symbol command or hit / miss command) capable of specifying the definite form of the information, or both of these commands. Further, the predetermined command may be a command other than a command capable of specifying the variation time of the identification information and a command capable of specifying the confirmation mode of the identification information.

(20) In this embodiment, at least a fluctuation time command (variation time command) capable of specifying the fluctuation time of the identification information and a confirmation mode command (left, middle) capable of specifying the confirmation mode of the identification information. , A right stop symbol command or a hit / miss command), and a display control command (display control command) for controlling the display of the variable display device can be sent to the display control means. The definite mode command in this case may include a command including only two types, that is, the hit and the off.
Also, the confirmation mode command is, for example, whether or not it is a big hit symbol that causes a special game state such as a probability change hit, a non-probability change hit, or a loss, or a period setting of the special game state (for example, the number of fluctuations of 150 times). Only a big hit pattern in which the variable time shortening control of the variable display unit is performed, and a big hit pattern in which the variable time shortening control of the variable display unit is performed only for the number of fluctuations of 50 times may be a command to understand. Further, the confirmation mode command may be a command capable of specifying the design of what to look for for the big hit design.

(21) In the above-described embodiment, re-variation control (also referred to as re-update control) for temporarily re-changing the temporary jackpot symbol (specific display mode) with reference to FIG. 28 and the like. I explained. In this re-variation control, it is desirable to provide at least the following plural types of variation patterns (variation modes with different variation times) at the time of re-variation. One variation pattern in that case is a non-probability variation big hit symbol (a specific display mode that does not generate a special game state. In this case, it means a probability variation state as a special game state) and is a temporary stop symbol (in a mode not updated) It is a pattern in which the final stop symbol after the re-fluctuation (decision mode) is made into a probability variation big hit symbol (a specific display mode that causes a special game state). Another variation pattern is a pattern in which the non-probability variable big hit symbol (a specific display mode that does not cause a special game state) is a temporary stop symbol, and the final stop symbol after re-variation is the non-probability variable jackpot symbol. That is, at least two variable time commands having different fluctuation times of re-variation are set, and when one of the variable time commands is received by the display control means (display control CPU 101), the non-probability variable big hit symbol is changed to a probability variation big hit symbol. When the display control means controls the display to change again and again, when the display control means receives another change command, it changes again from the non-certain variation big hit symbol to the non-certain variation big hit symbol. Specifically, special symbols "1" to "12" are provided, odd-numbered symbols are probability variation jackpot symbols, and even-numbered symbols are non-determined variation jackpot symbols, the following control is performed. . If the final stop symbol is a non-probable variation big hit symbol, the number of predetermined even symbols is back calculated from the final stop symbol according to the display order of the symbols (for example, symbol number) to determine the non-probability variation jackpot symbol temporary stop symbol, After the temporary stop symbol is displayed, the symbols are changed again for the predetermined even number of symbols to finally stop the uncertain variation big hit symbol. On the other hand, if the final stop symbol is a probability variation big hit symbol, the number of predetermined odd symbols is back-calculated from the final stop symbol in accordance with the symbol display order (for example, symbol number) to determine the non-probability variation jackpot symbol temporary stop symbol. , After the display of the temporary stop symbol, the symbol is again changed by the predetermined odd number of symbols to finally stop the probability variation big hit symbol. In such a case, the number of changes in the pattern (the number of updates) in the change pattern at the time of re-change
Is not limited to 2 types, 5 frames, 6 frames, 11 frames, 12
You may provide two or more types like a top. That is, at least two types of re-variation patterns may be provided. As described above, if plural kinds of fluctuation patterns (fluctuation time commands) having different fluctuation times at the time of re-changing are provided, the final stop symbol is based on the type of symbol at the time of temporary suspension (display in a mode not updated). You can prevent the player from seeing it.

(22) Further, in the above-mentioned re-variation control (also referred to as change control), the temporary stop symbol is a non-probable variation big hit symbol (a specific display mode that does not cause a special game state).
However, if the probability variation big hit symbol (a specific display mode that causes a special game state) is the final stop symbol, the temporary stop symbol may be the probability variation jackpot symbol.
In such a case, for example, when the variation pattern (variation mode) of the re-variation is designated by the variation time command as described above, the types of the positive and negative changes between the temporary stop symbol and the final stop symbol are determined. A command that specifies to be different, and a probability change between the pause design and the final stop design,
Prepare a command to specify that the types of non-probable variation match. Then, when the command for designating that the temporary stop symbol and the final stop symbol are matched is received, in the display control CPU 101 (display control means), the symbol designated by the stop symbol command is a non-probable variation big hit symbol. And the temporary stop symbol is made a non-probability variation big hit symbol, and if the symbol designated by the stop symbol command is a probability variation jackpot symbol, the temporary stop symbol is controlled to be a probability variation jackpot symbol. In this way, when the fluctuation pattern of the re-fluctuation is specified by the fluctuation time command, one variation time command that matches the types of the positive change and the non-probable change of the temporary stop symbol and the final stop symbol with two types of re-variation It can be shared by patterns and the number of commands can be reduced.

(23) In the above-described embodiment, re-variation control (also referred to as re-update control) for temporarily re-changing the temporary jackpot symbol (specific display mode) with reference to FIG. 28 and the like. I explained. In the case of performing such a re-variation control to make a big hit, the display control CPU 101 (display control means) temporarily considers the variation pattern (variation time) at the time of re-variation and back calculates from the final stop symbol. The stop symbol may be determined, or the pause symbol may be randomly determined using a random counter or the like updated at a predetermined timing as follows. For example, if it is pre-determined that the probability variation jackpot (probability variation jackpot symbol is specified as the final stop symbol by a stop symbol command, etc.), the counter value from a predetermined temporary stop symbol determination random counter Extracted, the extracted value and the probability variation big hit symbol (specific display mode that does not generate a special game state), the non-probability variation big hit symbol (specific display mode that generates a special game state) is associated with a data table (for example, , When the counter value is repeatedly counted from 0 to 9, it is an uncertain variation pattern in the case of 0 to 5, and 6 to
In the case of 9, a table in which a corresponding relationship such as a probability variation symbol is defined) is used, and it is determined whether the pause symbol is the probability variation big hit symbol or the non-certain variation bonus hit symbol based on the extracted value. On the other hand, if it is decided in advance to make a non-probable variation jackpot, in order not to discourage the player, do not make the pause symbol a probable variation jackpot design, but always make a non-probability variation jackpot design. decide. In this way, when it is determined whether the temporary stop symbol is the probability variation big hit symbol or the non-determination variation big hit symbol, a specific symbol is randomly determined. That is, when the probability variation big hit symbol is used, the display control CPU 101 randomly determines the probability variation big hit symbol using the random counter and the probability variation jackpot symbol table similar to the random number for probability variation jackpot symbol determination as shown in the fourth embodiment. To decide. On the other hand, when making a non-probable variation big hit symbol, the display control CPU 101 uses the fourth
Using the same random counter and random table for non-certain variation big hit symbol as the random number for non-certain variation big hit symbol determination as shown in the embodiment, the non-certain variation big hit symbol is randomly determined. In this way, when the temporary stop symbol is randomly determined by the display control CPU 101, the predetermined final stop symbol can be confirmed and displayed after the re-fluctuation so that the symbol currently displayed during the re-fluctuation can be displayed. Replacement is performed (for example, at the timing when there are 10 more variations remaining in the variation pattern of re-variation, the changing symbol is replaced with the symbol 10 frames before the final stop symbol, etc.). Therefore, it is preferable to perform high-speed fluctuation such as scrolling the symbol at high speed in the re-variation in the case where the pause symbol is randomly determined. In this way, not only when determining a specific symbol after deciding whether to use the probability variation big hit symbol or the non-determination variation jackpot design, but when the final stop symbol is the probability variation jackpot design, the counter value is the probability variation jackpot. Corresponding to both the symbol and non-probability variation jackpot design, if the final stop symbol is a non-probability variation jackpot design, using a random symbol for temporary determination symbol associated with the counter value only the non-probability variation jackpot design, The type of the big hit symbol may be determined directly from the extracted value of one random counter (eg, a random symbol for temporary stop symbol determination). By doing this, the temporary stop symbol (temporary jackpot symbol) can be made random, and the determination of the symbol is performed by the display control means. Therefore, while improving the game playability, the processing load of the game control means is reduced. You can do it.

(24) In the above-described embodiment, an example is shown in which the temporary stop design and the final stop design are different when the re-variation control is performed. When performing this re-variation control, the pause symbol may be controlled so that the final stop symbol is always different, or the pause symbol and the final stop symbol may be different, and the pause symbol The control may be performed so that the final stop symbol and the final stop symbol may match.

(25) In the above-described embodiment, as the symbol replacement display mode in the symbol replacement control, "1", "2", "3", etc. are updated and displayed according to a certain update rule. An example is shown in which a symbol that does not conform to the law is replaced with a symbol (for example, a symbol that is a predetermined number of symbols before the final stop symbol). However, the symbol replacement display mode may be another mode as described below. For example, "1", "2", "3" ... The symbols that are updated and displayed according to certain update rules are replaced with final stop symbols, for example, "10", and the symbols are fixedly displayed as they are. Aspects may be used. Further, for example, after replacing the symbol which is updated and displayed according to a certain update rule such as "1", "2", "3" ... With "10" other than the final stop symbol, the symbol is changed to "10". It is also possible to use a symbol replacement display mode in which the symbol is fixedly displayed by replacing the final stop symbol with, for example, “5”. In addition, the symbol update mode at the stage before the replacement in the symbol replacement display control as described above has a general meaning of numbers such as "1", "2", "3" ... Not limited to the order of "1",
There are certain rules such as "5", "9", "1", "5", "9", etc., but even if they are updated in a random order from the general order of numbers. Good.

(26) In the above-described embodiment, all symbol stop commands are transmitted at the time of finalizing all symbols (at the time of final stop), and the display control CPU 101 immediately receives all symbol stop commands. An example of performing the control for finalizing the symbol (final stop) has been shown. However, not limited to this, the all symbol stop command is transmitted a predetermined time before the time of finalizing all symbols (at the time of final stop), and the display control CPU 1
When 01 receives the all symbol stop command, control may be performed to finalize all symbols (final stop) after a predetermined time has elapsed from the time of reception.

(27) The embodiments disclosed this time are to be considered as illustrative in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is shown not by the above description but by the claims, and is intended to include meanings equivalent to the claims and all modifications within the scope.

( 28 ) A variable display device (variable display device 8, variable display device) capable of update display (variable display) of a plurality of types of identification information (symbols) by the pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. 1 and the like.
More specifically, a gaming machine including a variable display section 9) is configured. The game control board 31 shown in FIG. 4 and the like constitutes a game control means for controlling the progress of the game. The display control board 80 shown in FIG. 4 constitutes display control means for controlling the display of the variable display device. As shown in FIG. 25 to FIG. 29, FIG. 60, etc., the game control means is a display control command for performing display control of the variable display device, and at least a change time capable of specifying the change time of the identification information. A command (fluctuation time command) and a definite mode command (left, middle, right stop pattern command or hit / miss command) capable of specifying the definite mode of the identification information can be sent to the display control means, and the identification information It is possible to send a fixed time command (all symbol stop command) capable of specifying the fixed time to the display control means separately from the variable time command. According to the reach announcement determination processing shown in FIG. 42, the jackpot announcement determination processing shown in FIG. 44, etc., the display state of the variable display device included in the display control means is displayed according to the received variation time command. A notice execution determining means for deciding whether or not to perform a notice display (for example, reach notice, jackpot notice) for notifying that a predetermined display form (eg, reach display form, jackpot display form) is configured.

( 29 ) A variable display device (variable display device 8, variable display device) capable of update display (variable display) of a plurality of types of identification information (symbols) by the pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. 1 and the like.
More specifically, it has a variable display section 9), and is advantageous to the player on condition that the display result of the variable display device is a predetermined specific display mode (combination of big hit symbols). A gaming machine that can be controlled (big hit state) is configured. The game control board 31 shown in FIG. 4 and the like constitutes a game control means for controlling the progress of the game. The display control board 80 shown in FIG. 4 constitutes display control means for controlling the display of the variable display device. As shown in FIG. 25 to FIG. 29, FIG. 60, etc., the game control means is a display control command for performing display control of the variable display device, and at least a change time capable of specifying the change time of the identification information. A command (fluctuation time command) and a definite mode command (left, middle, right stop pattern command or hit / miss command) capable of specifying the definite mode of the identification information can be sent to the display control means, and the identification information It is possible to send a fixed time command (all symbol stop command) capable of specifying the fixed time to the display control means separately from the variable time command. According to the reach announcement determination processing shown in FIG. 42, the jackpot announcement determination processing shown in FIG. 44, etc., the display state of the variable display device included in the display control means is displayed according to the received variation time command. A notice execution determining means for deciding whether or not to perform a notice display (for example, reach notice, jackpot notice) for notifying that a predetermined display form (eg, reach display form, jackpot display form) is configured.

( 30 ) As shown in FIGS. 16 and 17, the advance notice display is performed by an image character on the display screen.

( 31 ) As shown in FIG. 52, the advance notice display is performed by a background image which is a portion excluding the identification information.

( 32 ) As shown in FIG. 36, the advance notice execution determining means, when determining the advance notice display,
The notice mode to be displayed is selected from a plurality of types of notice modes that are different from each other in the likelihood of becoming the predetermined display mode after the notice display.

( 33 ) As shown in FIGS. 16 and 36, the predetermined mode includes a reach display mode.

( 34 ) As shown in FIGS. 16, 17, and 36, the predetermined display mode includes a predetermined hit display mode (big hit display mode).

( 35 ) As shown in FIGS. 25 to 29, etc., the display control means displays (shakes) the identification information in a mode different from that at the time of confirmation by the mode in which the identification information is not updated. It is possible to control.

( 36 ) As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5,
Between the game control means and the display control means, information can be transmitted only in one direction from the game control means to the display control means.

( 37 ) The output buffer circuit 63 shown in FIG. 5 includes an irreversible output included in the game control means and for transmitting information from the game control means to the display control means only in one direction. Means are configured.

( 38 ) By the input buffer circuit 105 (in particular, the input buffer circuit 105a) shown in FIG.
An irreversible input means for transmitting information in only one direction from the game control means to the display control means is included in the display control means.

( 39 ) S751b-shown in FIG.
S751e, S762b to S762e shown in FIG.
As described above, a lottery means included in the advance notice execution determining means and determining whether or not to perform the advance notice display by a lottery (a lottery using a random counter) is configured.

[0382]

[Effect of a concrete example of means for solving the problem]
With respect to, the following effects can be obtained. In the display control means, the display result of the update display of the identification information for both the variable time command and the display result command received from the game control means is specified by the notice execution determination means.
When it is an indication that become示態like, using the table data for use at a particular display mode, the particular display mode announcement random number, and whether or not to perform an advance notice, when performing the predictive display The image mode used for the notice display is determined
On the other hand, both the variable time command and the display result command
If the display result of the update display of the identification information is in a specific display mode,
When it is a non-specific display mode when it indicates that there is no
Using the table data for
From the number, it is determined whether or not to display the image mode . Therefore, on the game control means side, it is not necessary to perform the control regarding the advance notice display performed by the display control means, so that the processing load regarding the display control in the game control means can be reduced. Further, in the display control means,
Depending on the function, the display result of the updated display of the identification information is derived and displayed.
Before the update, regardless of the order in which updates are displayed,
Replacement display system that displays by replacing the identification information of the replacement destination
The replacement timing is controlled by the variable time command.
It is decided based on the
Update table of the identification information indicated by the display result command
The identification information of the replacement destination is determined according to the display result of
It Therefore, on the game control means side, the display control means
The identification information of the replacement destination in the replacement display is determined.
Since it does not have to be touched, display control in the game control means
It is possible to further reduce the processing load involved. As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine in which it is possible to increase the time for the game control means to perform the original game control. In addition, it is determined whether or not to give advance notice display according to the variable time command, which is a command that can specify the variable time of the identification information, which is closely related to the variable display content of the identification information. You can give a notice. Further, since the confirmation time command indicating that it is the confirmation time of the identification information is given from the game control means to the display control means separately from the variable time command, the confirmation time command ensures that the timing is managed by the game control means. The identification information can be confirmed. Furthermore, between the game control means and the display control means, since information can be transmitted only in one direction from the game control means to the display control means, an illegal signal is input from the display control means to the game control means. It is possible to prevent an unauthorized control operation from being performed. In addition, a monitoring tool for monitoring the fluctuation time
You can receive the confirmation time command before Imma times out
Error message is displayed on the variable display.
Therefore, the player may be notified that an error has occurred in the command communication.
And staff can immediately recognize it.

With respect to claim 2, the following effects can be obtained. In the display control means, both the variable time command and the display result command received from the game control means are updated and displayed by the notice execution determination means.
Indicates that the display state of is in the reach display mode.
The Rutoki, and whether or not to perform predictive display to notice that the update display of the display status of the identification information becomes reach display mode,
When performing the notice display, the image mode used for the notice display is uniquely determined from among a plurality of types of image modes ,
Both the variable time command and the display result command
The display state of the updated information display does not reach the reach display mode.
And the image display mode is the reach display mode.
Whether to display before it is confirmed that it will not be displayed
Is decided independently . Therefore, on the game control means side, it is not necessary to perform the control regarding the advance notice display performed by the display control means, so that the processing load regarding the display control in the game control means can be reduced. Furthermore, display system
In the control means, by the function of the determination means, the identification information
At the stage before the display result of update display is derived and displayed,
Regardless of the new display order, the replacement destination identification information
Replacement display that performs replacement display control
When the imming is determined based on the variable time command,
At the replacement timing, the display result command
Corresponding to the display result of the update display of the identification information shown more
Identification information of the replacement destination is determined. Therefore, game control
On the means side, in the replacement display performed by the display control means
Since it is not necessary to determine the identification information of the replacement destination,
The processing load on display control in the technique control means is further reduced.
The layers can be reduced. As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine in which it is possible to increase the time for the game control means to perform the original game control. In addition, it is determined whether or not to give advance notice display according to the variable time command, which is a command that can specify the variable time of the identification information, which is closely related to the variable display content of the identification information. You can give a notice. Further, since the confirmation time command indicating that it is the confirmation time of the identification information is given from the game control means to the display control means separately from the variable time command, the confirmation time command ensures that the timing is managed by the game control means. The identification information can be confirmed. Furthermore, between the game control means and the display control means, since information can be transmitted only in one direction from the game control means to the display control means, an illegal signal is input from the display control means to the game control means. It is possible to prevent an unauthorized control operation from being performed. Also,
The monitoring timer for monitoring the fluctuation time has timed out.
Variable when the confirmation time command cannot be received before
Since an error screen is displayed on the display device, the command
Immediately confirming that an error has occurred in the
Can be perceived.

[0384]

With respect to claim 3 , the following effect can be obtained in addition to the effect according to claim 1 or 2 . By the operation of the display control means, the advance notice display is performed by the background image that is the portion excluding the identification information displayed on the variable display device. Therefore, by performing the advance notice display using the background image different from the identification information, the player Can be drawn, the player can be informed that the notice is given, and the interest of the game can be improved.

[0386]

[0387]

[0388]

[0389]

With respect to the fourth aspect , the following effect can be obtained in addition to the effect according to any one of the first to third aspects. By the operation of the irreversible output means included in the game control means, the output of the display control command from the game control means to the display control means is allowed, and the input of the signal from the display control means to the game control means is blocked, By utilizing the communication part between the game control means and the display control means, it is possible to prevent the game control means itself from inputting an illegal signal to the game control means and performing an illegal control operation.

According to the fifth aspect , the following effect can be obtained in addition to the effect according to any one of the first to fourth aspects. By the operation of the irreversible input means included in the display control means, the input of the display control command from the game control means to the display control means is allowed, and the output of the signal from the display control means to the game control means is blocked, By using the communication part between the game control means and the display control means, it is possible to prevent the display control means from being operated by an illegal signal input to the game control means .

[0390]

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine as viewed from the front.

FIG. 2 is an overall rear view showing the internal structure of the pachinko gaming machine.

FIG. 3 is a rear view of the gaming board of the pachinko gaming machine as viewed from the back side.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an example of a circuit configuration in the game control board.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration in a display control board together with an output buffer circuit of a CRT and a game control board, which is one implementation example of a variable display section.

FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of a signal transmission portion of a voice control command in the game control board and a voice control board.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing various random counters used for controlling a pachinko gaming machine.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing, in a tabular form, data indicating the relationship between the value of a random counter R5 for determining the reach type and the type of reach selected, according to the state of hitting or losing.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a main process and an interrupt process executed by a basic circuit.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an outline for performing a big hit control of a pachinko gaming machine.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a process executed by a basic circuit for determining that a hit ball has won a starting winning opening.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a process for determining a variable design stop symbol of the variable display section.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a subroutine program of special symbol process processing.

FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of left and right middle symbols.

FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a background screen (image) displayed as a background of a special symbol on the variable display section.

FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a character displayed on the variable display section.

FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a character displayed on the variable display section.

FIG. 18 is a variation time command capable of specifying a variation display time and a variation pattern in a variation display of special symbols,
It is an explanatory view showing an all-symbol stop command for instructing stop (determined display) of all symbols.

FIG. 19 is a diagram showing a left stop symbol command as a display control command instructing a stop symbol relating to the left symbol in a table format.

FIG. 20 is a diagram showing, in a tabular form, a middle stop symbol command as a display control command for designating a stop symbol relating to a middle symbol.

FIG. 21 is a diagram showing a right stop symbol command as a display control command for designating a stop symbol relating to the right symbol in a table format.

FIG. 22 is an explanatory diagram showing a display control command transmitted from the game control board to the display control board.

FIG. 23 is a timing chart showing an example of the timing of sending a display control command given from the game control board to the display control board.

FIG. 24 is an explanatory diagram showing display patterns forming each variation pattern.

FIG. 25 is a timing chart showing an example of a variation pattern of a symbol at the time of non-reach and off.

FIG. 26: Reach 1 as variation time from the game control board
9 is a timing chart showing an example of a variation pattern displayed when 19.5 seconds of is notified.

FIG. 27: Reach 2 as variation time from the game control board
2 is a timing chart showing an example of a variation pattern displayed when 24.5 seconds of is notified.

FIG. 28: Reach 3 from the game control board as a variable time
9 is a timing chart showing an example of a variation pattern displayed when 29.5 seconds of is notified.

FIG. 29: Reach 3 from the game control board as a variable time
9 is a timing chart showing an example of a variation pattern displayed when 29.5 seconds of is notified.

It is the flowchart which shows the all design fluctuation start processing in the special design process processing.

FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing an all symbol stop waiting process in the special symbol process process.

FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing a display control data setting process.

FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing a display control data output process.

FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing main processing of the display control CPU.

FIG. 35 is an explanatory diagram showing display random numbers handled by the display control CPU.

FIG. 36 shows the relationship between the extracted reach display mode determination random number and the reach display mode, the relationship between the extracted reach preview random number and the reach preview, and the relationship between the extracted jackpot notification random number and the jackpot notification. FIG.

FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing a timer interrupt process.

FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing IRQ2 interrupt processing of the display control CPU.

FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing a display control process process in the timer interrupt process.

FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing a display control command reception waiting process.

FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing a reach operation setting process.

FIG. 42 is a flowchart showing a reach announcement determination process.

FIG. 43 is a flowchart showing a reach display mode determination process.

FIG. 44 is a flowchart showing a jackpot notification determination process.

FIG. 45 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a process table.

FIG. 46 is a flowchart showing an all symbol variation start process.

FIG. 47 is a flowchart showing a process during symbol fluctuation.

FIG. 48 is a flowchart showing an all symbol stop waiting process.

FIG. 49 is a flowchart showing a big hit display process.

FIG. 50 is an explanatory diagram showing an example in which one symbol variation is divided into a plurality of sections.

FIG. 51 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a relationship between a display control command and a variation mode.

FIG. 52 is a timing chart showing an example of a pattern variation pattern when the variation type is reach according to the second embodiment.

FIG. 53 is a variable time command according to the third embodiment,
It is an explanatory view showing an all symbol stop command.

FIG. 54 is a view showing various random counters used for game control according to the fourth embodiment.

FIG. 55 is a diagram showing, in a tabular form, data showing the relationship between the value of the random counter R5 for determining the type of reach and the type of reach that is selected according to the fourth embodiment, for each state of hit / miss.

FIG. 56 is a schematic diagram showing a variation of the variable display unit 9 according to the fourth embodiment, which is a hit, a presence or absence of reach, a type of reach,
9 is a flowchart showing a process executed by a basic circuit 53 for determining whether or not there is a probability change.

FIG. 57 is a flowchart showing a subroutine program of special symbol process processing according to the fourth embodiment.

FIG. 58 is an explanatory diagram showing a variable time command and an all symbol stop command.

FIG. 59 is a diagram showing a hit / miss command in a table format.

FIG. 60 is a timing chart showing an example of a variation pattern of symbols when the variation type is reach in the fourth embodiment.

FIG. 61 is an explanatory diagram showing display random numbers handled by the display control CPU according to the fourth embodiment.

FIG. 62 is a flowchart showing a reach operation setting process according to the fourth embodiment.

FIG. 63 is a flowchart showing a symbol determination process according to the fourth embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 is a pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine), 8 is a variable display device (variable display device), 9 is a variable display unit (variable display device), 31
Is a game control board (game control means), 53 is a basic circuit (game control means), 56 is a CPU (game control means), 80 is a display control board (display control means), 101 is a display control C.
PU (display control means, advance notice execution determination means), 63 is an output buffer circuit (irreversible output means), 105 is an input buffer circuit (irreversible input means), and 105a is an input buffer circuit (irreversible input means).

─────────────────────────────────────────────────── --- Continuation of front page (56) References JP-A-6-210058 (JP, A) JP-A-9-56896 (JP, A) JP-A-11-319236 (JP, A) JP-A-7- 51448 (JP, A) JP 10-272230 (JP, A) JP 11-47368 (JP, B1) JP 8-98925 (JP, B1) JP 2896369 (JP, B1) JP 2896370 (JP , B1) (58) Fields investigated (Int.Cl. ⁷ , DB name) A63F 7/02

Claims (5)

(57) [Claims] 1. A plurality of types of identification information are updated and displayed in order .
It is possible to display the update display of the identification information.
A gaming machine including a variable display device for deriving and displaying results, which can be controlled in an advantageous state for a player on condition that the display result of the update display of the identification information is a predetermined specific display mode. There is a game control means for controlling the progress of the game, and a display control means for performing display control of the variable display device, wherein the game control means is the variation time of the identification information and the identification information.
The display result of the update display of the different information and the random
As a display control command for the display control means to control the display of the variable display device based on the extracted value of the input information. While transmitting the variable time command indicating whether or not the display mode and the display result command indicating the display result of the update display of the identification information to the display control means when starting the update display of the identification information, When the variation time of the identification information notified to the display control unit by the variation time command has elapsed, a confirmation time command indicating that it is the determination time of the identification information is displayed separately from the variation time command. Information transmitted to the means between the game control means and the display control means in only one direction from the game control means to the display control means. Can be transmitted, the display control means, the display control means from the game control means.
The display control signal transmitted in synchronization with the transmission of the command
When received, interrupt processing is performed and the display control
The display control means receives both the variation time command and the display result command of the received display control command.
Is the display result of the update display of the identification information is the specific display
The identification information
Whether or not to perform a notice display for notifying that the display result of the update display will be the particular display form, and when performing the notice display, an image form used for the notice display from a plurality of types of image forms. The above-mentioned fluctuations are determined independently
Both the time command and the display result command
The display result of the update display of the different information becomes the specific display mode.
When it indicates that there is no
Whether or not to display before the display result of the identification information is displayed
The include announcement execution determining means for independently determining the announcement execution determining means includes extracting means for extracting a specific display mode announcement random number from the random counter, further wherein the display control unit, before Symbol extractor The extracted value of the random number for previewing the specific display mode and the display result of the update display of the identification information are
And table data for use at a particular display mode showing the relationship between the image mode to be used when it comes to the display mode of the said extraction values for a particular display mode announcement random number by pre-Symbol extracting means, updating of the identification information The display result of the display is the specified
Table data for a non-specific display mode indicating the relationship between the presence / absence of the display of the image mode when the display mode is not displayed. Both the display result command and the update display command of the identification information are displayed.
It indicates that the display result will be the specific display mode.
In some case, the table data for use at the particular display mode
Using said from a specific display mode announcement random number, and whether or not the predictive display, while determining the image mode to be used for the warning display when performing the predictive display, the
Both the variable time command and the display result command are
The display result of the update display of the identification information is the specific display mode.
When the non-specific
Using the table data for the display mode, the specific table
Whether or not to display the image mode from the random number for advance notice
And the display control means sets the received variable time command to
The update table of the identification information according to the variation time shown by
Update display of the identification information including the indicated fluctuating speed as a configuration
The change pattern of the
The identification information is sequentially updated and displayed using the motion pattern .
Display control of the variable display device, and the display control means displays the update display of the identification information.
The order in which the results are updated and displayed before the results are displayed
The difference displayed by replacing the identification information of the replacement destination regardless of
The replacement timing for the replacement display control is the fluctuation time.
Based on the command, the replacement tie
Displayed by the display result command
The replacement according to the display result of the update display of the identification information
The display control means includes a determination means for determining destination identification information, and the display control means displays the display result of the update display of the identification information indicated by the display result command on the variable display device when the confirmation time command is received. is displayed, the display control means, superintendent for monitoring the variation time
The visual timer and before the monitoring timer times out
If the confirmation time command is not received,
An amusement machine characterized by displaying an error screen on a variable display device . 2. A plurality of types of identification information are updated and displayed in order .
It is possible to display the update display of the identification information.
A gaming machine including a variable display device for deriving and displaying results, which can be controlled in an advantageous state for a player on condition that the display result of the update display of the identification information is a predetermined specific display mode. There is a game control means for controlling the progress of the game, and a display control means for performing display control of the variable display device, wherein the game control means is the variation time of the identification information and the identification information.
The display result of the update display of the different information and the random
As a display control command for the display control means to control the display of the variable display device based on the extracted value of the identification information.
A variable time command indicating whether the display state of the update display of the information is a reach display mode and a display result command indicating the display result of the update display of the identification information, when starting the update display of the identification information. While transmitting to the display control means, when the variation time of the identification information notified to the display control means by the variation time command elapses, the confirmation time command indicating the confirmation time of the identification information is changed. send to separate the display control unit and the time commands, between the game control means and said display control means is capable of transmitting information in one direction only from the game control means to said display control means, said The display control means is the display control means from the game control means.
The display control signal transmitted in synchronization with the transmission of the command
When received, interrupt processing is performed and the display control
The display control means receives both the variation time command and the display result command of the received display control command.
Indicates that the display state of the update display of the identification information is the reach display mode.
When it indicates that the identification information is
Whether or not to perform a notice display for notifying that the display state of the new display will be the reach display form, and when performing the notice display, uniquely determines the image form used for the notice display from a plurality of types of image forms On the other hand, the variable time frame
Both the command and the display result command
Check that the display state of the update display does not reach the reach display mode.
When it is shown, the image mode is changed to the reach display mode.
Whether to display before it is confirmed that it will not be displayed
Or a includes announcement execution determination means for uniquely determined, the announcement execution determining means includes extracting means for extracting reach announcement random number from the random counter, further wherein the display control unit, wherein by pre-Symbol extractor Extracted value of reach announcement random number ,
The display state of the update display of the identification information is in the reach display mode.
And table data for time reach showing the relationship between the image mode to be used when it comes, the extraction value of the Reach announcement random number by pre-Symbol extractor,
The display state of the update display of the identification information is in the reach display mode.
Has become not said table data for non-time reach showing the relationship between the presence or absence of the display of the image mode when the said announcement execution determination means, both the display result command to the variation time command before Symbol Update of identification information
This is to show that the display state becomes the reach display mode.
Occasionally, using the table data for the time of the leech, from the reach announcement random number, and whether or not the predictive display, used for the warning display when performing the predictive display
While determining the image aspect , the variable time command and the previous
Both the display result command and update display of the identification information
That indicates that the display state of is not the reach display mode
Table data for other than the reach
Use the reach announcement random number to display the image mode.
The display control means determines whether to display the received variable time command.
The update table of the identification information according to the variation time shown by
Update display of the identification information including the indicated fluctuating speed as a configuration
The change pattern of the
The identification information is sequentially updated and displayed using the motion pattern.
Display control of the variable display device, and the display control means displays the update display of the identification information.
The order in which the results are updated and displayed before the results are displayed
The difference displayed by replacing the identification information of the replacement destination regardless of
The replacement timing for the replacement display control is the fluctuation time.
Based on the command, the replacement tie
Displayed by the display result command
The replacement according to the display result of the update display of the identification information
The display control means includes a determination means for determining destination identification information, and the display result of the update display of the identification information indicated by the display result command when the confirmation time command is received is displayed on the variable display device. is displayed, the display control means, superintendent for monitoring the variation time
The visual timer and before the monitoring timer times out
If the confirmation time command is not received,
An amusement machine characterized by displaying an error screen on a variable display device . Wherein said display control means is characterized in that the background image as a portion excluding the identification information displayed on the variable display device performs the predictive display, according to claim 1 or
Or the gaming machine described in 2 . 4. The game control means allows the output of the display control command from the game control means to the display control means, and prevents the input of a signal from the display control means to the game control means. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3 , further comprising a sex output means. 5. The irreversible means for allowing the display control means to input the display control command from the game control means to the display control means and to prevent the output of a signal from the display control means to the game control means. The game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4 , further comprising a sex input means.