JP4249082B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine represented by, for example, a pachinko gaming machine, a coin gaming machine, or a slot machine. More specifically, the variable display means capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable, and the start condition is satisfied after a predetermined start condition is satisfied, thereby displaying the variable display of the identification information on the change display means. And a variable display control means for deriving and displaying a display result after being performed, and controlling the display result of the variable display means to a specific gaming state advantageous for the player based on a predetermined specific display result. It relates to a gaming machine.

  This type of gaming machine is generally known, for example, the start condition of the fluctuation display means is established after the start condition is established, for example, a ball hit into the game area enters the start area. As a result, a plurality of types of identification information are variably displayed on the variable display device, and then the display result is derived and displayed, and the display result becomes a predetermined specific display result (for example, the identification information of the eyelet). Based on this, there is a gaming machine that is controlled to a specific gaming state (for example, a big hit state) that is advantageous to the player.

In this type of gaming machine, when the identification information derived and displayed as the display result becomes the predetermined identification information, or the extracted value (random number) from the predetermined numerical information updating means (for example, a counter) is previously stored. Fluctuation display time of the fluctuation display means when a special condition is satisfied, such as when it reaches a predetermined value, or when the reach state is displayed after the reach state is displayed in a predetermined manner by the fluctuation display means Configured to generate a special gaming state in which the probability that the display result of the variable display means becomes a specific display result is improved, and the special gaming state is terminated when a predetermined termination condition is satisfied. (For example, refer to Patent Document 1).
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 9-47549

  In this conventional gaming machine, the occurrence probability of becoming a specific gaming state is improved by the occurrence of a probability variation state in which the occurrence probability of the above-mentioned specific display result is improved, and a gaming state in which a large profit can be obtained for a player It becomes. As a result, for the player, when the probability variation state ends is of great concern.

  Therefore, it is conceivable to perform a specific effect relating to the end of the probability variation state and to control the game so as to further enhance the interest of the game.

  However, when trying to perform this specific effect in a conventional gaming machine, the specific effect can be executed only when the probability variation state ends by the variation display of the present variation display means. There is an inconvenience that a specific effect cannot be executed from the stage of the fluctuation display several times before the fluctuation display where the probability fluctuation state ends.

  This is because in the conventional gaming machine, it is determined whether or not the end condition of the probability variation state is satisfied at the start of the variation display where the probability variation state ends.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of the actual situation, and the purpose thereof is to enable a specific performance to be performed from an early stage, and a player for the remaining variable display after the specific performance is executed. It is to provide a gaming machine that can increase interest and improve interest.

Specific examples of means for solving the problems and their effects

(1) A first variation display unit and a second variation display unit (for example, special symbol displays 8, 9 and a decoration variation display unit 8k) capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information (for example, symbols) each identifiable. 9k, the normal symbol display 12) and a predetermined first start condition (for example, winning a game ball to the first start winning opening 14 and the second starting winning opening 16), the first start condition ( For example, when the hold storage counter of FIG. 6B is subtracted to become “1” and the start order of the fluctuation display comes to be established, the fluctuation display of the identification information is performed on the first fluctuation display section . Thereafter, the display result is derived and displayed, and after the predetermined second start condition is satisfied, the second start condition is satisfied, thereby causing the second variable display section to display the variation of the identification information, and then displaying the display result. The first variation table is derived and displayed. Variable display and the second variable display portion of the variable display at the same time in parallel can be controlled to execute a variable display control means radical 113 (e.g., the basic circuit 53, the display control board 80) and wherein the first Control to a specific gaming state (for example, big hit state) advantageous to the player based on the display result of the variable display unit or the second variation display unit being a predetermined specific display result (for example, winning symbol) Gaming machines (eg, pachinko gaming machines, coin gaming machines, slot machines, etc.)
When predetermined special conditions (for example, the display results of “5” and “7” by the special symbol indicators 8 and 9 and the display result of odd numbers by the decoration variation display portions 8k and 9k) are satisfied. The probability variation control means for controlling the probability that the display result of the first variation display unit and the second variation display unit is the specific display result to a probability variation state improved from the normal gaming state different from the specific gaming state. (For example, S101, S109, S230 to S233),
End lottery numerical information updating means for updating the first end lottery numerical information and the second end lottery numerical information (for example, random counter R5) used for drawing whether or not to end the probability variation state. For example, S12, S24)
When the first start condition is satisfied , the first end lottery numerical information is extracted , and when the second start condition is satisfied, the second end lottery numerical information is extracted. Means (eg, S202);
Upon establishment of the first start condition, among the extracted first ends lottery numerical information by the termination lottery numerical information extraction means, not yet the first starting condition is satisfied the first start condition When the second start condition is satisfied, a plurality of the first end lottery numerical information corresponding to 1 is stored in the first variation display section so that the extraction order can be specified corresponding to the first start condition. In addition, among the second end lottery numerical information extracted by the end lottery numerical information extracting means, the second end lottery corresponding to the second start condition for which the second start condition is not yet established. numerical information, the the second variable display unit, the second ends lottery numerical information storage means for identifiable to store a plurality of extracted sequence corresponding to the starting condition (for example, S200～S203, FIG 6 (b) The first pending buffer),
The first end lottery numerical information or the second end lottery numerical information stored in the end lottery numerical information storage means has a predetermined value (for example, “27 End determination means (for example, S206, S207) for determining whether or not
On the condition that the end determination means determines that the specific value is reached (for example, on the condition that YES is determined in S207), the probability fluctuation state end control means (which ends the probability fluctuation state) ( For example, S212, S96 to S100)
The first variable display portion the first ends lottery numerical information stored in the numerical data storage unit for the finished lottery for, based on the fact that before there is first finished lottery numerical information Kitoku value (e.g., the S206 of checking the result S207 based on the fact that it is determined that there is a termination determination value 27 to the first random number storage area R5), the establishment previous first starting condition corresponding to the first ends lottery numerical information (When it is determined YES in S207 before the first special symbol variation process of S303 is performed after the start of variation based on the hold storage, is the first variation display unit executed with a specific effect?) Specific production determining means (for example, S213 to S215) for determining whether or not,
When it is determined that the specific effect is to be executed by the specific effect determining means, the specific effect executing means for executing the specific effect (for example, a notice notification effect regarding the end of the probability change) in the first variation display unit ( For example, S221, S222, S220a, S53b, S54, S901 to S903, S850 to S857) ,
The second variation display unit different from the first variation display unit on which the specific effect is executed on condition that the first determination lottery numerical information is determined to be the specific value by the end determination unit. In the variation period setting means (for example, S213 to S215, S221, S243) for setting the variation period from the start of the variation display of the identification information until the display result is derived and displayed in a period shorter than the normal variation period , e Bei the S244, S246) and,
The probability variation state end control means, when the end determination means determines that the first end lottery numerical information is the specific value, the first fluctuation display corresponding to the first end lottery numerical information. When the display result of the variation display in the section is derived and displayed, the probability variation state is terminated (for example, S212, S96 to S98, S100) .

  According to such a configuration, a specific effect relating to the end of the probability fluctuation state is performed from an early stage before the start condition corresponding to the established start condition is established, and the player's interest in the remaining fluctuation display thereafter is displayed. You can improve and enhance your interest in games.

  (2) The specific effect executing means executes the specific effect over a plurality of variable displays (for example, in the random number storage area of R5 corresponding to the value of the holding storage counter in FIG. 6B). 27 "exists, YES is determined in S207, the value of K and the first end notice command are transmitted in S54, and the notice notification effect regarding the end of the probable change is started. Is repeated by S851 to S853 until “1” is subtracted by “1” and becomes “0”).

  According to such a configuration, the specific effect relating to the end of the probability variation state is repeated a plurality of times until the start condition corresponding to the start condition established from the stage before the start condition corresponding to the established start condition is established. Since a specific effect is continuously executed in the variable display, the interest of the game can be further improved.

(3) the specific effect determination unit, the first ends lottery numerical information stored in the finished lottery numerical information storage means for said first variable display unit, the first ends lottery numerical information before Kitoku value When there is no (for example, when it is determined that there is no end determination value 27 in the first random number storage area R5 by the check result S207 of S206), a dummy for determining whether or not to execute the specific effect is determined. Including specific production determining means (for example, S218 to S220),
The specific effect executing means executes the specific effect even when it is determined by the dummy specific effect determining means that the specific effect is to be executed (for example, when YES is determined in S220). (For example, S220a, S221, S222, S53b, S54, S901 to S903, S850 to S857).

  According to such a configuration, even when the probability variation state does not end, there is a case where a specific effect related to the end of the probability variation state is performed, so the probability variation state ends when the specific effect is executed. The player can be interested in whether or not to play, and the interest in the game can be further enhanced.

(4) When the first start condition is satisfied (for example, when the number of reserved memories is determined not to be “0” by S52 and the variable display based on the reserved memory is started), the specific effect determining unit is established. the determined whether there is first finished lottery numerical information of the specific value of the finished lottery numerical information storage means a plurality of said termination lottery numerical information stored in the (e.g., S213~S215, S218~ S220).

  According to such a configuration, whether or not there is numerical information for end lottery having a predetermined specific value among the plurality of end lottery numerical information stored in the numerical information storage unit for end lottery when the start condition is satisfied. Therefore, it is possible to determine whether or not to execute a specific effect based on the latest information at the start of fluctuation.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Here, a bullet ball game machine as a pachinko game machine is shown as an example of a game machine, but the present invention is not limited to a ball ball game machine, and for example, an image type game machine, a coin game machine, and a slot machine The variable display means capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified by each of the identification information and the fluctuation display means when the start condition is satisfied after the predetermined start condition is satisfied. And a variable display control means for deriving and displaying the display result after the variable display is performed, and a specification that is advantageous to the player based on the fact that the display result of the variable display means is a predetermined specific display result. Any gaming machine may be used as long as it is controlled in the gaming state.

  First, an overall configuration of a bullet ball gaming machine 1 which is an example of a gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of the ball game machine 1 as seen from the front.

  The bullet ball gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame (not shown) formed in a vertically long rectangular shape and a game frame attached to the inside of the outer frame so as to be openable and closable. Further, the bullet ball gaming machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape provided in the game frame so as to be opened and closed. The game frame includes a front frame (not shown) that can be opened and closed with respect to the outer frame, a mechanism plate (not shown) to which mechanism parts and the like are attached, and various parts (games to be described later) attached to them. And the board 6).

  As shown in FIG. 1, the ball game machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape. On the lower surface of the glass door frame 2, there is a hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3. Under the hitting ball supply tray 3, an extra ball receiving tray 4 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hitting ball supply tray 3 and a hitting operation handle (operation knob) 5 for firing the hitting ball are provided. A game board 6 is detachably attached to the back surface of the glass door frame 2. The game board 6 is a structure including a plate-like body constituting the game board 6 and various components attached to the plate-like body. In addition, a game area 7 is formed on the front surface of the game board 6 in which a game ball that has been struck can flow down.

  In the game area 7, a display result is derived by performing a variable display of a plurality of types of identification information, each of which can be identified based on the establishment of a predetermined start condition (for example, a hitting ball enters the first start winning opening 14). Based on the first special symbol display 8 to be displayed and the establishment of a predetermined start condition (for example, a hitting ball enters the second start winning opening 16), a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified are displayed in a variable manner. A second special symbol display 9 for deriving and displaying the display result is arranged at an interval. Below the first special symbol display 8, a first decoration variation display section 8k corresponding to the first special symbol display 8 is provided, and below the second special symbol display 9, the second special symbol is displayed. A second decoration variation display portion 9k corresponding to the display 9 is provided.

  A plurality of types of identification information (for example, a first special symbol display 8 and a first decorative special symbol 8a) that can each be identified based on the establishment of a predetermined starting condition (for example, a hitting ball enters the first starting winning opening 14). -8c) are subjected to variation display (also referred to as variable display or update display) by the first decoration variation display unit 8k, and then the display result is derived and displayed. Also, a plurality of types of identification information (for example, the second special symbol display 9 and the second decoration special, each of which can be identified based on the establishment of a predetermined starting condition (for example, the hit ball wins the second starting winning opening 16). The symbols 9a to 9c) are variably displayed by the second decoration variation display portion 9k, and then the display results are derived and displayed. In the present embodiment, the first special symbol indicator 8 and the second special symbol indicator 9 are each constituted by LEDs. The first decoration variation display unit 8k and the second decoration variation display unit 9k are each configured by a liquid crystal display (LCD), and display control of identification information is performed in three display areas of left, middle, and right. These special symbols that are variably displayed in the three display areas of the left, middle, and right are called a left symbol, a middle symbol, and a right symbol. When the display result of the first special symbol display 8 is a specific display result in which a big hit is generated, the display result of the first decoration variation display unit 8k is also controlled to be a specific display result in which a big hit is generated. When the display result of the special symbol display 9 is a specific display result that generates a jackpot, the display result of the second decoration variation display unit 9k is also controlled to be a specific display result that generates a jackpot, and both display results It is controlled so that the consistency of is maintained.

  The special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display 8 and the first decorative special symbols 8a to 8c are collectively referred to as a first special symbol, and the special symbols displayed on the second special symbol display 9 and the first special symbols. The two decorative special symbols 9a to 9c are collectively referred to as a second special symbol.

  In the ball game machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the following processing is performed in the timer interrupt processing that is periodically executed, whereby the first special symbol display 8, the first decoration variation display unit 8k, and The display results of the respective variable displays of the second special symbol display 9 and the second decoration change display unit 9k are determined. The processes necessary to be executed in order to determine the display results of the first special symbol display 8, the first decoration variation display unit 8k, the second special symbol display 9, and the second decoration variation display unit 9k are common. A specific update process, a first special symbol display 8, and a first extraction condition determination process, a first extraction process, and a first display result determination process, which are processes dedicated to the first decoration variation display unit 8k. Then, processes including a second extraction condition determination process, a second extraction process, and a second display result determination process, which are processes dedicated to the second special symbol display 9 and the second decoration variation display unit 9k, are executed.

  The ball game machine 1 then displays the first special symbol display when the first display result determination process and the second display result determination process determine that the display result of the first special symbol display 8 is a big hit. After the specific display result is displayed on the device 8 and the first decoration variation display portion 8k, the game 8 has a function of controlling to a big hit game state as a specific game state advantageous to the player. In addition, the ball game machine 1 is determined to win the display results of the second special symbol display 9 and the second decoration variation display unit 9k by the first display result determination process and the second display result determination process. In some cases, after the specific display result is displayed on the second special symbol display 9 and the second decoration variation display unit 9k, it has a function of controlling to a big hit gaming state as a specific gaming state advantageous to the player.

  In this embodiment, the specific game state generated when the specific display result is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 8 and the first decoration variation display unit 8k, the second special symbol display unit 9, and the second special symbol display unit 9 The specific game state generated when the specific display result is derived and displayed on the two-decoration variation display portion 9k is the same (for example, the number of big hits, the number of winnings and payouts, etc.), but one specific game You may comprise so that a state may become more advantageous compared with the other specific game state.

  Further, in this embodiment, the identification information is displayed by two display units including the first special symbol display 8, the first decoration variation display unit 8k, the second special symbol display 9, and the second decoration variation display unit 9k. Although it is configured to perform variable display, the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of display units may be provided, and a configuration for performing variable display of identification information on a plurality of display units (any natural number of 2 to ∞) may be used. Good.

  Next, the types of symbols displayed as the first special symbols 8, 8a, 8b, 8c and the second special symbols 9, 9a, 9b, 9c will be described. Since both special symbols 8, 8a, 8b, 8c, 9, 9a, 9b, 9c both display the same type of symbols, the first special symbols 8, 8a, 8b, 8c will be described as representatives. The description of the second special symbols 9, 9a, 9b, 9c will not be repeated.

  (I) The 1st special symbol display 8 displays the symbol which consists of 10 types of numbers of 0-9. The 1st decoration fluctuation display part 8k displays the symbol which consists of 10 types of numbers 0-9 as each decoration special symbol 8a, 8b, 8c.

  (Ii) When an odd number is derived and displayed as a display result by the first special symbol display 8, a specific display result is obtained and a big hit state occurs. When an odd number is derived and displayed as a display result by the first special symbol display 8, a gaze is derived and displayed as a display result on the first decoration variation display portion 8k.

  (Iii) When “7” is derived and displayed as a display result by the first special symbol display 8, a display result of the probability variation symbol is obtained, and not only the big hit state occurs but also the probability of occurrence of the big hit state after the big hit state ends. However, the probability change state is improved as compared with the normal game state. Note that the normal game state is a game state different from the special game state (probability change state) and the specific game state (big hit game state). When “7” is derived and displayed as a display result by the first special symbol display 8, the display result is that either “5”, “7” or “9” is displayed on the first decoration variation display portion 8k. Is derived and displayed.

  (Iv) When “5” is derived and displayed as a display result by the first special symbol display 8, a display result of a probabilistic variable symbol and a short time symbol is obtained, and not only a big hit state occurs but also a big hit state as will be described later. After the end of, the probability change state with an increased probability of occurrence of the big hit state is obtained, and the time reduction control is performed for the remaining number of time reductions after the probability change state ends. The time reduction control, which will be described in detail later, shortens the display time of the first special symbol display 8, the second special symbol display 9, and a normal symbol display 12, which will be described later, from the normal display result. Is a control for deriving and displaying. This time-shortening control can reduce the number of reserved memories, which will be described later, and the start winnings that have occurred beyond the upper limit (for example, “4”) will be invalidated. The game state is advantageous for the player in that the result is derived and displayed, and the winning display result can be derived and displayed at an early stage. When “5” is derived and displayed as a display result by the first special symbol display 8, either “1” or “3” is derived and displayed as a display result on the first decoration variation display portion 8k. The

  (V) When “3” is derived and displayed as a display result by the first special symbol display 8, not only a big hit state occurs but also the above-mentioned time-shortening control is performed. When “3” is derived and displayed by the first special symbol display 8 as a display result, a “0” gaze is derived and displayed on the first decoration variation display portion 8 k. Among the specific display results, a display result in which the above-described probability variation state occurs is referred to as a “special display result”, and a display result in which the probability variation state does not occur is referred to as a “non-special display result”.

  (Vi) When “1” or “9” is derived and displayed as a display result by the first special symbol display 8, only the big hit state occurs, and the probability variation state and the time-saving control do not occur. When “1” or “9” is derived and displayed as a display result by the first special symbol display 8, an even number of eyes are derived and displayed as a display result on the first decoration variation display portion 8k.

  If the special display result is derived and displayed in any one of the first and second two systems of the fluctuation display sections 8, 8k, 9, 9k and is in a certain variation state, both of the fluctuation display sections 8, 8k and 9, 9k. Is controlled so as to improve the probability of a specific display result. In addition, when the probability variation state occurs, the time-shortening control is executed in which the fluctuation display time of the first special symbol display 8, the second special symbol display 9, and the normal symbol display 12 is shortened. If the display result in which the time reduction control is executed is derived and displayed in any one of the first and second two systems of the fluctuation display sections 8, 8k, 9, 9k, both the fluctuation display sections 8, 8k and 9, The time reduction control in which the variable display time of 9k and the normal symbol display 12 is shortened is executed within a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times).

  In the lower part of the first special symbol display 8, numerical data (for example, big hits) extracted from the numerical data updating means by the extracting means when the starting condition is established (the hit ball wins the first starting winning opening 14). Extraction means (step S (hereinafter simply referred to as “S”) 312 is stored in a first hold storage buffer (for example, RAM 55 mounted on the main board 31) as a hold storage means that stores the extraction order of determination random numbers and the like in an identifiable manner. ) Is provided with a first special symbol reserved memory display area 10 for displaying the number of stored numeric data (the number of reserved memories) stored in the numeric data (a function for storing the jackpot determination random number, etc.) It has been. The data stored in this way is also referred to as first start winning storage data.

  The first special symbol reserved memory display area 10 is divided into four display areas, and a valid start winning prize (in this embodiment, when the number of numerical data stored in the first reserved memory buffer is less than 4 is hit The display color is changed every time the first start winning opening 14 is received), and the display area where the display color is changed is reduced by 1 each time the first special symbols 8, 8a to 8c are started to be displayed. .

  In the lower part of the second special symbol display 9, numerical data (for example, big hit) extracted from the numerical data updating means by the extracting means when the starting condition is established (the hit ball wins the second starting winning opening 16). Second hold storage buffer (for example, a random number for jackpot determination or the like extracted by the extraction means by the RAM 55 mounted on the main board 31) as a hold storage means for storing the extraction order of determination random numbers or the like in an identifiable manner. ) Is stored in the second special symbol reserved storage display area 11 for displaying the number of stored numerical data (number of reserved storage) in an identifiable manner. The data stored in this way is also referred to as second start winning storage data.

  The numerical data stored in the first reserved storage buffer starts the variable display of the first special symbols 8, 8a to 8c when the start condition of the variable display of the first special symbols 8, 8a to 8c is satisfied. The numerical data stored in the second reserved storage buffer for the second special symbol 9, 9a-9c when the variable display start condition for the second special symbol 9, 9a-9c is satisfied. Since it is a start condition for starting the fluctuation display, it is also called a hold fluctuation display.

  Further, in this embodiment, the first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer still have start conditions among the numerical data (for example, the big hit determination random number, etc.) extracted by the extraction means (for example, S312). Up to four numerical data that are not established (for example, the big hit gaming state and the end of the previous variation display) are stored as a predetermined upper limit number. The upper limit number of numerical data that can be stored in the first hold storage buffer and the second hold storage buffer is not limited to the above, and for example, the upper limit number may be 20 (or any integer from 0 to ∞). Good. Further, the upper limit value is changed (for example, changed from 4 to 20) based on the fact that the predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, the display result is changed to the specific gaming state based on the special display result). It may be configured.

  Below the first special symbol display 8, there is provided a first start winning opening 14 through which a game ball can be won. The winning ball that has entered the first start winning opening 14 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the first start opening switch 62.

  Also, below the second special symbol display 9, a variable winning device 17 having a second start winning opening 16 through which a game ball can be won is provided. The winning ball that has entered the second start winning opening 16 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the second start opening switch 67. A variable winning device 17 that opens and closes is provided below the second start winning opening 16. The variable winning device 17 is opened by a solenoid 74. When the variable winning device 17 is opened by the solenoid 74, it becomes easier for the game ball to win the second start winning opening 16 (easy to start winning), which is advantageous to the player.

  Below the first start winning opening 14 is opened by the solenoid 72 in a specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) based on the specific display result (big hit symbol) being derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8. The first special variable winning device 20 is provided. The first special variable prize-winning device 20 includes a first grand prize-winning port 21 inside, and is means for opening and closing the first big prize-winning port 21. Of the winning balls guided from the first special variable winning device 20 to the back of the game board 6, the winning ball that has entered one (V winning area) is detected by the first V winning switch 64 and the other (10 count winning area) The winning ball entered in () is detected by the first count switch 63. On the back of the game board 6, a solenoid 73 for switching the route in the first grand prize winning opening 21 is also provided.

  Below the variable winning device 17, the solenoid 72 is opened in a specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) based on the specific display result (big hit symbol) being derived and displayed on the second special symbol display 9. Two special variable winning devices 22 are provided. The second special variable prize winning device 22 includes a second big prize opening 23 inside, and is means for opening and closing the second big prize opening 23. Of the winning balls guided from the second special variable winning device 22 to the back of the game board 6, the winning ball that has entered one (V winning area) is detected by the second V winning switch 64, and the other (10 count winning area) The winning ball entered in () is detected by the second count switch 63. A solenoid 73 for switching the route in the second big prize opening 23 is also provided on the back of the game board 6.

  In this embodiment, the specific display result is displayed on the first special variable winning device 20 that opens and closes based on the specific display result derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8 and the second special symbol display 9. Although the second special variable winning device 22 that opens and closes based on the derived display is provided, it may be configured to include only one special variable winning device. That is, the special variable winning device that is controlled to open and close based on the specific display result derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8 and the specific display result derived and displayed on the second special symbol display 9. The special variable winning device that is controlled to open and close based on the same special variable winning device may be used.

  In this embodiment, as many variable winning devices as the variable display units are provided, that is, the first variable winning device 15 and the second special symbol display related to the establishment of the starting condition of the first special symbol display 8. Although the variable winning device 17 related to the establishment of the start condition of the device 9 is provided, it may be configured to include only one variable winning device. In this case, when the game ball is won at the start winning opening of the variable prize winning device, it is specially displayed on any of the variable display portions (for example, either the first special symbol display 8 or the second special symbol display 9). It may be configured to select whether or not to perform symbol variation display, and in a predetermined order (for example, the first special symbol display 8 and the second special symbol display 9 are alternately varied and displayed). You may comprise so that the change display of a special symbol may be performed.

  Below the second decoration variation display portion 9k, a normal symbol display 12 made up of a pair of LEDs labeled “◯” and “x” is provided. The normal symbol display 12 is capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information (for example, “◯” and “x”) called normal symbols.

  When a game ball passes through the first gate 28 and is detected by the first gate switch 61, or when a game ball passes through the second gate 29 and is detected by the second gate switch 66, a random number for determination per ordinary symbol Are extracted and stored in the normal symbol buffer of the RAM 55 mounted on the main board 31. In this embodiment, the upper limit of the number of random numbers for determination per normal symbol that can be stored in the normal symbol buffer of the RAM 55 is four. If the number of random numbers for determination per normal symbol stored in the normal symbol buffer has not reached the upper limit, that is, the number of random numbers for determination per normal symbol stored in the normal symbol buffer has reached four. Otherwise, a random number for normal symbol determination is extracted. If the normal symbol display 12 can start the variable display in which the normal symbol display state changes ("○" and "x" are alternately lit), the normal symbol display 12 displays the normal symbol variable display. Is started. If the normal symbol display 12 is not in a state in which the variable display whose display state changes can be started, the number of random numbers for determination per ordinary symbol is increased by 1 by storing the random number for determination per ordinary symbol in the normal symbol buffer. On the right side of the normal symbol display 12, a normal symbol hold storage indicator 18 having a predetermined number (four in this embodiment) of LEDs for displaying the number of random numbers for determination per normal symbol is provided. Yes. This normal symbol hold memory display 18 is an LED that is turned on each time a game ball passes through the first and second gates 28 and 29 and is detected by the first and second gate switches 61 and 66. Increase one more. Each time the normal symbol display 12 starts displaying the normal symbols (for example, “◯” and “x”), the number of LEDs that are lit is reduced by one.

  In this embodiment, the normal symbol display 12 displays the fluctuation of the normal symbol by alternately lighting the upper and lower lamps marked with ○ and × (the symbol becomes visible when lit), The variation display normally continues for a standard variation time (eg, 29.2 seconds). Then, if the upper lamp with a circle is turned on at the end of the variable display, it is a win. Whether or not to win is determined by numerical data extracted when the game ball passes through the first and second gates 28 and 29 and is detected by the first and second gate switches 61 and 66 (normally It is determined by whether or not the value of the random number for symbol determination) matches the predetermined normal symbol determination value. When the display result of the variable display on the normal symbol display 12 is a win, the variable winning device 17 is opened for a predetermined number of times for a predetermined time so that the game ball can easily win the second start winning port 16. Become. That is, the state of the variable winning device 15 changes from an unfavorable state to an advantageous state to the player when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol.

  It should be noted that by controlling the special game state to the special figure short time state, the player may be in a state more advantageous than the normal game state. In the special symbol short-time state, the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) on the first special symbol display 8, the first ornament variation display unit 8k, the second special symbol display 9, and the second ornament variation display unit 9k. Until the first special symbol display 8, the first ornament variation display portion 8k, the second special symbol display 9, the second ornament variation display portion 9k and the variation display time of the normal symbol display 12 from the normal gaming state Shortened. Further, in the variable winning device 17, one or both of the opening time and the number of times of opening are raised from the normal gaming state. When the opening time or the number of times of opening of the variable winning device 17 is increased from the normal gaming state, the starting winning to the second starting winning port 16 is likely to occur, and the second special symbol display 8 and the second special indicator 8 within the predetermined period. Since the probability that the variation display number in the decoration variation display portion 9k increases and becomes a winning symbol is higher than that in the normal gaming state, it becomes a more advantageous state for the player.

  Note that the probability variation state described above is more advantageous to the player than the time-short state, so one (or any one of a plurality or any natural number) of the special game state is a probability variation state, and the other A special gaming state may be differentiated by setting the special gaming state (or one of the remaining plurality or any natural number) to a short-time state. In this case, the special game state is controlled to the short-time state (the special game state which is disadvantageous for the player as compared with other special game states). It may be configured to be higher than the probability of being a big hit of the variable display portion (controlled to a special gaming state advantageous to the player as compared with other special gaming states). By comprising in this way, the interest of a player can be improved further.

  Further, the special game state is not limited to the above, and the game control that is advantageous to the player may be set to the special game state. Hereinafter, this game control will be described separately for those that are not directly related to the jackpot (except during the specific gaming state) and those that are directly related to the jackpot (in the specific gaming state). That is, the special game state added to the specific game state may be a special game state different from the specific game state, or may be a special game state including the specific game state.

  First, as the game control that is not directly related to the special game state, the time for the first special symbols 8, 8a to 8c, the second special symbols 9, 9a to 9c, and the normal symbols is shortened (short time). Control or probability fluctuation (probability change) control, extension control of the opening period of the electric role (for example, variable prize winning device 17), start-up passage area expansion control for special symbols and normal symbols (for example, installed on the game board 6) Control for changing the setting of a winning opening (not shown) as a special symbol starting winning opening), control for increasing the number of winning balls (for example, control for increasing the number of winning balls associated with winning from 13 in the normal gaming state to 15) ) Or a pass rate improvement control to a predetermined area (for example, a control for providing a hitting ball restricting device upstream of the first start winning port 14 and operating the hit ball restricting device to improve the starting win rate) Can be in a state In addition, for a ball game machine in which a predetermined right is generated or continued when there is a prize for a predetermined electric accessory that is released when the symbol of the symbol that is variably displayed based on the start winning combination becomes a combination of the predetermined symbol When the present invention is applied, the winning percentage improvement control for a specific area may be set as a special game state.

  On the other hand, as the game control directly related to the special game state, the round upper limit improvement control, the count upper limit improvement control, the special variable prize-winning devices 20, 22 open / extend control, or the special variable prize-winning device 20, The increase control of the number of prize balls associated with winning a prize at the big winning openings 21 and 23 opened by No. 22 can be set to a special gaming state. In addition, it can also be set as a special game state combining said game control. Furthermore, the entry condition to the special gaming state (satisfaction of the predetermined condition) and the termination condition of the special gaming state are not limited to those described in the present embodiment, but a determination random number for generating the special gaming state (Numerical data), a random number for determination (numerical data) for ending the special gaming state, gaming history (eg, time, number of reach, number of times of winning a predetermined winning opening, number of times of passing, etc.), winning, and subgame ( For example, one or any combination of four elements (including those that can be selected by the player himself such as janken) is set as the entry condition to the special gaming state or the termination condition of the special gaming state. I just need it.

  Decorative lamps 25 flashing and displayed during the game are provided around the left and right of the game area 7 of the game board 6, and there is an out port 26 for taking in a hit ball that has not won a prize. In addition, two speakers 27 that utter sound effects and sounds as predetermined sound outputs are provided on the left and right upper portions outside the game area 7. A top frame lamp 40, a frame lamp left 41, and a frame lamp right 42 provided on the front frame are provided at the outer peripheral upper portion, the outer peripheral left portion, and the outer peripheral right portion of the game area 7. In addition, a prize ball lamp 51 that is lit when there is a remaining number of prize balls in the vicinity of the frame lamp left 41 is provided, and a ball break lamp 52 that is lit when the supply ball has expired is provided in the vicinity of the frame lamp right 42. It has been.

  Next, the reach display mode (reach) will be described. In the present embodiment, the reach display mode (reach) means that when the stopped symbol constitutes a part of the jackpot symbol, variable display (variable display) is performed for symbols that have not yet stopped, And all or some of the symbols are in a state of being variably displayed synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot symbol.

  In the present embodiment, an effective line that is a hit is determined by stopping a predetermined symbol in the decoration variation display portions 8k and 9k as a plurality of predetermined display areas, and a part of the effective line is displayed. When a predetermined symbol is stopped in the display area, a state in which the variable display is performed in the display area on the active line that has not been stopped (for example, the left, middle in the decorative display areas 8k and 9k) In the right display area, the left and right display areas are partly displayed as part of the jackpot symbol (for example, “7”), and the right display area is still displayed in a variable manner. State), and a state in which all or part of the display area on the active line is synchronously displayed while constituting all or part of the jackpot symbol (for example, in the decoration variation display portions 8k and 9k) , In variation displayed in all of the right of the display area it has been made, always state variation displayed with the same pattern are aligned is made) that reach the display mode or reach.

  In addition, during the reach, an unusual performance may be performed with a lamp or sound. This production is called reach production. In addition, during the reach, a character (an effect display imitating a person or the like, which is different from a symbol (special symbol or the like)) is displayed, or the first ornament variation display unit 8k and / or the second ornament variation display is displayed. The display mode (for example, color etc.) of the background of the part 9k may be changed. This change in character display and background display mode is called reach effect display.

  Although not shown, the ball game machine 1 has a ball hitting device 45 that drives a drive motor by operating the ball hitting handle 5 and uses the rotational force of the drive motor to launch a game ball into the game area 7. Is provided. The game balls launched from the hit ball launching device 45 enter the game area 7 through a hit ball rail mounted in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 7 on the game board 6, and then descend the game area 7. . When the hit ball enters the first start winning opening 14 and is detected by the first start opening switch 62, the first special symbols 8, 8a to 8c can be displayed in a variable state (for example, when the big hit game ends or the previous time End of variation display), variation display (variation display) of the first special symbols 8, 8a to 8c is started. If the variable display of the first special symbols 8 and 8a to 8c cannot be started, the number of numerical data (for example, random numbers for jackpot determination) stored in the first reserved storage buffer is increased by 1, and the first special symbol The display color of the symbol hold storage display area 10 is changed. Further, when the hit ball enters the second start winning opening 16 and is detected by the second start opening switch 67, if the second special symbol 9, 9a to 9c can start to be displayed in a variable state (for example, the big hit game ends or End of the previous variation display), variation display (variation display) of the second special symbols 9, 9a to 9c is started. If the variable display of the second special symbols 9, 9a to 9c is not ready to start, the number of numerical data (eg, jackpot determination random number) stored in the second reserved storage buffer is increased by 1, and the second special symbol The display color of the symbol hold storage display area 11 is changed.

  The variable display of the first special symbols 8, 8a to 8c stops when a certain time has elapsed. When the first special symbols 8 and 8a to 8c at the time of stop become a big hit symbol (specific display result), the game shifts to a big hit gaming state. In other words, the first special prize winning opening 21 is opened by the first special variable prize winning device 20 until a predetermined time elapses or until a predetermined number (for example, ten) of hit balls win the first big prize winning opening 21. It should be noted that until a predetermined period of time elapses after the first special prize winning device 20 is opened and closed by the first special variable prize winning device 20, or until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of hit balls wins the first big prize winning opening 21. Is one round in the jackpot gaming state. When the first special variable prize winning device 20 opens the first big prize opening 21, the hit ball enters the V prize area in the first big prize opening 21 and is detected by the first V prize switch 64. And the first special prize winning device 20 reopens the first big prize opening 21. The generation of the continuation right is allowed a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 rounds).

  When the stop symbol at the time of fluctuation stop of the first special symbols 8, 8a to 8c is a jackpot symbol with a probability variation (special display result: probability variation symbol), it is controlled to the jackpot gaming state, and after the jackpot gaming state ends, Next, the special game state is controlled in which the probability of winning is higher than the normal game state. That is, it becomes a more advantageous state for the player in the probability variation state.

  The variable display of the second special symbols 9, 9a to 9c stops when a certain time has elapsed. When the second special symbols 9 and 9a to 9c at the time of the stop become a big hit symbol (specific display result), the game shifts to a big hit gaming state. That is, the second special winning opening 23 is opened by the second special variable winning device 22 until a predetermined time elapses or until a predetermined number (for example, ten) of hit balls win the second special winning opening 23. It should be noted that until a predetermined period of time has elapsed after the second special prize-winning device 22 is opened and closed by the second special variable prize-winning device 22, or until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of hit balls wins the second big prize-winning port 23. Is one round in the jackpot gaming state. Then, when the second special prize winning device 22 opens the second big prize opening 23, the hit ball enters the V prize area in the second big prize opening 23 and is detected by the second V prize switch 69. And the second special prize winning device 22 opens the second big prize opening 23 again. The generation of the continuation right is allowed a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 rounds).

  When the stop symbol at the time of the fluctuation stop of the second special symbols 9, 9a to 9c is a jackpot symbol with a probability variation (special display result: probability variation symbol), it is controlled to the jackpot gaming state, and after the jackpot gaming state ends, Next, the special game state is controlled in which the probability of winning is higher than the normal game state. That is, it becomes a more advantageous state for the player in the probability variation state.

In addition, the specific game state according to the present invention is not limited to the above, and may be a state in which any one of the following controls 1 to 5 or a combination of controls is executed.
1. A variable winning device that can change between a first state that facilitates winning of a hit ball and a second state in which the hit ball cannot win or that is difficult to win, is changed to the first state continuously or intermittently for a predetermined time. 1. Control to A variable winning device that can change between a first state that makes it easy to win a hit ball and a second state that makes it difficult or difficult to win a ball, with the detection of a hit ball in a specific winning or passing area. 2. Control for setting to the first state continuously or intermittently for a predetermined time. 3. Control to discharge a predetermined number of prize balls directly regardless of the winning of the hit ball. 4. Control for adding a valuable number to a storage medium (card, receipt, etc.) having a valuable value Control for assigning points to gameable ball game machines based on the presence of scores FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an outline of the circuit configuration of the ball game machine 1 according to the present embodiment.

  On the main board 31, a basic circuit 53 for controlling the ball game machine 1 according to a program is mounted. The basic circuit 53 transmits a control signal to a ROM 54 that stores a game control program, a RAM 55 that is used as a work memory, a CPU 56 that controls a game signal according to the program, a display control board 80, and the like. An I / O port unit 57 is included. In this embodiment, the ROM 54 and RAM 55 are built in the CPU 56. That is, the CPU 56 is a one-chip microcomputer. Since CPU 56 executes control according to a program stored in ROM 54, what CPU 56 executes (or performs processing) hereinafter means that CPU 56 executes control according to the program. is there. The same applies to CPUs mounted on substrates other than the main substrate 31. The game control microcomputer used in this embodiment is a peripheral circuit such as the CPU 56, ROM 54, RAM 55, I / O port 57, etc. mounted on the main board 31.

  Also, the first gate switch 61, the first start port switch 62, the first count switch 63, the first V winning switch 64, the clear switch 65, the second gate switch 66, the second start port switch 67, the second count switch 68, A switch circuit 32 for supplying a signal to the basic circuit 53 from the second V winning switch 69, a full switch (not shown) to be detected when the surplus ball receiving tray 4 is full, a count switch short-circuit signal (not shown), 1 Solenoid 72 for opening and closing the special variable prize winning device 20, solenoid 73 for moving a seesaw provided in the first big prize winning opening 21, solenoid 74 for opening and closing the variable prize winning device 17, and opening and closing the second special variable prize winning device 22 The solenoid 75, the solenoid 76 that moves the seesaw provided in the second big prize opening 23, etc. 53, a solenoid circuit 33 driven in accordance with a command from 53, a system reset circuit (not shown) for resetting the basic circuit 53 when the power is turned on, jackpot information indicating the occurrence of a jackpot gaming state according to data supplied from the basic circuit 53, etc. An information output circuit 34 for outputting the above information output signal to an external device such as a hall computer is also mounted on the main board 31.

  The basic circuit 53 outputs an LED drive control signal to the LED drive circuit 71. The LED drive circuit 71 includes a first special symbol display 8, a second special symbol display 9, a normal symbol display 12, a first special symbol hold storage display area 10, a second special symbol hold storage display area 11, a normal A symbol holding memory display 18 is connected.

  A game control microcomputer (peripheral circuits such as a CPU 56 and a ROM 54 and a RAM 55) provided on the main board 31 is provided on the card unit 50 and the game board 6 which allow ball lending by inserting a prepaid card or the like. A payout control signal is transmitted to a payout control board 36 that controls a ball payout device 44 that pays out a winning ball when a winning of a game ball is detected at a plurality of winning holes. Further, the game control microcomputer operates the hitting operation handle 5 to drive and control the hitting ball launching device 45 to transmit a launch control signal to the launch control board 37 that controls the launching of the game ball toward the game area 7. .

  Further, the game control microcomputer transmits an effect control command (effect control signal) to the display control board 80. A display control microcomputer (display control CPU (not shown), RAM (not shown), ROM (not shown), ROM (not shown), I / O port (shown)) provided on the display control board 80 by receiving the effect control command. No)) and the like) perform display control of the first decoration variation display portion 8k and the second decoration variation display portion 9k. The effect control command includes a first command for designating the display of the first decoration variation display unit 8k and a second command for designating the display of the second decoration variation display unit 9k. Display control is performed on the fluctuation display unit (first decoration fluctuation display part 8k or second decoration fluctuation display part 9k) according to the received command.

  The display control CPU operates in accordance with a program stored in the ROM, and when receiving the effect control command from the main board 31, the change display unit (first decoration change display unit 8k) corresponding to the received command according to the received effect control command. Alternatively, display control of the second decoration variation display unit 9k) is performed. Specifically, display control of the variable display unit is performed by a VDP (not shown) having a display control function for displaying an image and a high-speed drawing function. The display control CPU reads necessary data from a character ROM (not shown) in accordance with the received effect control command. The character ROM stores character image data that is frequently used among images displayed on the first decoration variation display unit 8k and the second decoration variation display unit 9k, specifically, a person, a monster, a character, a figure, a symbol, or the like. It is for storing in advance.

  Then, the display control CPU outputs the data read from the character ROM to the VDP. The VDP operates based on data input from the display control CPU. In this embodiment, two VDPs, a first VDP (not shown) that performs display control of the first decoration variation display unit 8k and a second VDP (not illustrated) that performs display control of the second decoration variation display unit 9k. Is mounted on the display control board 80. When there are three variable display units, three VDPs are mounted. That is, the number of VDPs corresponding to the number of variable display units is mounted on the display control board 80. Each of the first VDP and the second VDP has a two-dimensional address space independent of the display control CPU, and a first VRAM (not shown) and a second VRAM (not shown) are mapped therein. In addition, it is good also as a structure which performs display control of a some fluctuation | variation display part with one VDP. For example, it is good also as a structure provided with one VDP which performs display control of both the 1st special symbol display 8 and the 2nd special symbol display 9. FIG.

  The first VDP or the second VDP generates image data to be displayed on the variation display unit (the first special symbol display 8 or the second special symbol display 9) according to the command received according to the character image data. The first VRAM is expanded to the second VRAM. The RAM is a frame buffer memory for expanding image data generated by the first VDP, and the second VRAM is a frame buffer memory for expanding image data generated by the second VDP. And it outputs to the fluctuation display part (the 1st special symbol display 8 or the 2nd special symbol display 9) according to the received command.

  In this embodiment, the display control microcomputer provided on the display control board 80 outputs a drive signal for the speaker 27 to the sound output board 70 to control the sound output of the speaker 27, and the lamp driver board 35. The lamp / LED drive signal is output to the ball-ball game machine 1 to control the light emission of the lamp / LED. That is, the display control microcomputer mounted on the display control board 80 includes display control of the first decoration change display section 8k and the second decoration change display section 9k transmitted from the main board 31, lighting control of lamps and LEDs, Based on an effect control command (control signal) as command information relating to control of effects such as the generation of game sounds, the first ornament variation display unit 8k, the second ornament variation display unit 9k, the speaker 27, and the ball game machine 1 are provided. This is an effect control microcomputer for controlling light emitters such as lamps and LEDs.

  Next, a random counter for generating a random value used for control in the ball game machine 1 of this embodiment will be described. FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining various random counters used by the game control microcomputer for game control. FIG. 3 shows eight types of random counters, random counters R1 to R8, as an example of the random counter.

  R1 determines in advance whether or not to generate a big hit state for each of the variation displays of the first special symbol display 8, the first ornament variation display unit 8k, the second special symbol display 9, and the second ornament variation display unit 9k. Is a jackpot determination random counter for generating a random number value used for random determination, counting up from “0”, counting up to the upper limit “658”, and again from “0” It is configured to count up again. This R1 is added and updated every 2 msec. When an effective start winning is detected by the first start opening switch 62 or the second start opening switch 67, the count value of R1 is extracted in response to the data of the first start winning memory or the second start winning memory. It is stored in the RAM 55 as data. Then, for each of the first special symbol display unit 8, the first decoration variation display unit 8k, the second special symbol display unit 9, and the second decoration variation display unit 9k, at the stage before starting the variation display of the special symbol, It is determined whether or not the extracted value stored in the RAM 55 matches a predetermined jackpot determination value. In this determination, if they match, it is decided to generate a big hit by using the display result of the variable display as a combination of the big hit symbols, and the above-mentioned control of the big hit gaming state is performed. It is determined that the display result is out of play, and the gaming state does not change. In a normal probability state other than the probability variation state, the jackpot determination value is set to two numerical values, for example. In the probability variation state, the big hit judgment value is set to a plurality of numerical values (in this case, the big hit judgment value is set so that the numerical order does not become an adjacent numerical value in order to prevent the big hit judgment from being biased). As a result, the probability of winning a jackpot is improved as compared to the normal gaming state.

  The numerical range shown in the range column for each random counter in FIG. 3 is the count range of such a random counter, and after counting up from the initial value to the upper limit value as described in R1, again, Counting up from the initial value. Therefore, in order to simplify the description, the description of the count range and the counting method is omitted in the following description of the various counters.

  R2 is used to randomly determine which type of jackpot symbol is to be displayed on the special symbol indicators 8, 9 and the decoration variation display sections 8k, 9k when it is predetermined to generate the jackpot. It is a random counter for generating random values. It is updated every 2 msec, updated from 0 and updated to 9 which is the upper limit, and then updated from 0 again.

  According to the extracted value of the random counter R2, the jackpot symbol displayed on the special symbol indicators 8 and 9 and the decoration variation display portions 8k and 9k is determined. Specifically, it is as follows.

  (I) When the extracted value of R2 is “5”, “7”, or “9”, “7” is displayed on the special symbol indicators 8 and 9 and extracted to the decoration variation display portions 8k and 9k. A glance of value ("5" or "7" or "9") is displayed.

  (Ii) When the extracted value of R2 is “1” or “3”, “5” is displayed on the special symbol indicators 8 and 9, and the extracted value (“1” is displayed on the decoration variation display portions 8k and 9k. Or 3)) is displayed.

  (Iii) When the extracted value of R2 is “0”, “3” is displayed on the special symbol indicators 8 and 9, and the extracted value (“0”) is displayed on the decoration variation display portions 8k and 9k. A grid is displayed.

  (Iv) When the extracted value of R2 is “2” or “4”, “1” is displayed on the special symbol indicators 8 and 9, and the extracted value (“2” is displayed on the decoration variation display portions 8k and 9k. Or “4”) is displayed.

  (V) When the extracted value of R2 is “6” or “8”, “9” is displayed on the special symbol indicators 8 and 9, and the extracted value (“6” is displayed on the decoration variation display portions 8k and 9k. ”Or“ 8 ”).

  R3-1 to R3-3 represent random numbers used to randomly determine stop symbols in the display results that are out of place for each of the first decoration variation display unit 8k and the second decoration variation display unit 9k. It is a random counter for generating. R3-1 is used to determine the stop symbol of the left symbol. R3-2 is used to determine the stop symbol of the middle symbol in advance. R3-3 is used to determine the stop symbol of the right symbol in advance. For each of R3-1 to R3-3, R3-1 is added every 2 msec and interrupt processing surplus time, R3-2 is added every R3-1 carry, and R3-3 is added every R3-2 carry By updating, the timing of counting up is different.

  Note that R3-1 is also used to randomly determine a stop symbol in the display result that is shifted in the special symbol indicators 8 and 9 in advance. Specifically, “0” is displayed on the special symbol indicators 8 and 9 when the extracted value of R3-1 is “0” or “1”, and “2” when it is “2” or “3”. "4" is displayed for "4" or "5", "6" is displayed for "6" or "7", and "8" for "8" or "9". Is displayed.

  Here, the count-up operation in the remaining interrupt processing time performed in a predetermined random counter such as R3-1 will be described. The CPU 56 of the game control microcomputer 53 performs various controls by periodically executing interrupt processing, but is in an interrupt processing waiting state from the end of interrupt processing to the start of execution of the next interrupt processing. Repeating the random counter addition update process using an infinite loop during the interrupt process surplus time waiting for such interrupt process is called counting up the interrupt process surplus time.

  The special symbols are changed (updated) and displayed in accordance with a predetermined symbol arrangement order. Each of the plural types of special symbols is associated with numerical data for symbol determination, and it is determined that the reach state is not reached by the reach determination described later when it is determined to be a shift in the above-mentioned jackpot determination. In this case, the symbols corresponding to the numerical data matching the counter values extracted from each of R3-1 to R3-3 at a predetermined timing are determined as stop symbols of the left, middle and right special symbols, respectively. . In addition, when it is determined that the jackpot is determined to be a deviation, if the stop symbol corresponding to the extracted value of such a counter coincides with the symbol of the jackpot accidentally, a correction is made so that the symbol is a loss (for example, Each stop symbol is determined by correcting the middle symbol by one symbol). In addition, when it is determined to be a shift in the big hit determination, when it is determined to reach a reach state by a reach determination described later, the counter value extracted at the above-described timing is extracted from R3-1. The symbol corresponding to the numeric data that matches the counter value is determined as the stop symbol of each of the left and right special symbols that form the reach state, and the numeric data that matches the counter value extracted from R3-3 The corresponding symbol is determined as a middle symbol stop symbol. Also in this case, when the combination of the big hit symbol is accidentally made, each stop symbol is determined by correcting the symbol so that it becomes an off symbol (for example, correcting the middle symbol by one symbol).

  R4 is a random value used for randomly determining the fluctuation display time of the first special symbol display 8, the first decoration fluctuation display section 8k, the second special symbol display 9, and the second decoration fluctuation display section 9k. Numerical data updating means (random counter) for generating. The count value of R4 is incremented by a predetermined number every 2 msec and the interruption processing surplus time. The variation time is determined based on the value of the counter extracted from the random counter R4 for determining the variation time at a predetermined timing such as when the variation of the special symbol is started.

  R5 is a random counter for generating a random value used for randomly determining whether or not to end the above-described probability variation state. The count value of R5 is incremented by a predetermined number every 2 msec and the interruption processing surplus time.

  R6 is a random counter for generating a random value used to randomly determine whether or not to execute a notice effect relating to the end of the probability variation state. A predetermined number is added to every 2 msec and to the interruption processing surplus time.

  R7 forms a reach state for the special symbol when it is determined that each of the first ornament variation display portion 8k and the second ornament variation display portion 9k is disengaged in the aforementioned big hit determination (hereinafter, reach disengagement). This is a reach determination random counter for generating a random value used to randomly determine whether a reach state is not formed (hereinafter referred to as non-reach out). This R4 is executed every 2 msec and in the interruption processing surplus time. Before determining the special symbol stop symbol, the count value of R4 is extracted, and it is determined whether or not the extracted count value matches a predetermined reach determination value. If these values match, it is determined that the reach is out of control, and the reach state is controlled during the variable display where the display result is out of control. On the other hand, when these values coincide with each other, it is determined that the non-reach is out of control, and control is performed so as not to reach the reach state during the variable display where the display result is out of place.

  R8 is a random counter for generating a random value used for randomly determining in advance whether or not to generate a hit for the fluctuation display of the normal symbol display 12. When a valid start passage is detected by the first gate switch 61 or the second gate switch 66, the R6 count value is extracted and stored in the RAM 55 as passage storage data. Then, it is determined whether or not the extracted value coincides with a predetermined hit determination value at a stage before starting the normal symbol variation display, and if it matches, the normal symbol hit may be generated. The above-described control is performed, and in the case of a mismatch, it is determined to be a deviation and the above-described control is performed.

  The functions such as the jackpot determination function, the off-stop symbol determination function, the jackpot symbol determination function, the reach determination function, the variation time selection function, and the normal symbol hit determination function as described above are controlled by the game control microcomputer 53. Realized by function.

  FIG. 4 is a flowchart for explaining a game control main process and a timer interrupt process executed by the game control microcomputer. In FIG. 4, (a) shows the game control main process, and (b) shows the timer interrupt process. This timer interruption process is executed once every 2 msec, for example.

  In the main process for game control shown in (a), an initialization process for initializing the built-in device register and the like is first performed in S11, and a random number update process for updating the random counter is performed in S12. The random number update process in S12 is a process for updating the values of R3 to R8 described above. In the present embodiment, the process of S12 is repeatedly performed indefinitely during the interrupt waiting process surplus time until the next interrupt process is executed after the interrupt process is executed every 2 msec.

  Next, (b) timer interrupt processing will be described. When a timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 performs a register saving process (S21), and then executes a game control process that is an interrupt process of S22 to S36. In the game control process, first, the CPU 56, via the switch circuit 32, the first gate switch 61, the first start port switch 62, the first count switch 63, the first V winning switch 64, the clear switch 65, the second gate switch 66, the detection signals of the switches such as the second start port switch 67, the second count switch 68, the second V winning switch 69, etc. are inputted, and their state is judged (switch processing: S22).

  Then, the CPU 56 performs the first special symbol process (S23). In the first special symbol process control, the first special symbol display 8, the first decoration variation display unit 8k, the first special variable winning device 20, and the like are controlled in a predetermined order according to the gaming state. The corresponding process is selected and executed according to the symbol process flag. The value of the first special symbol process flag is updated during each process according to the gaming state.

  Next, in S24, the CPU 56 performs a random number update process for updating the value of the random counter. The random number update process in S24 is a process for updating R1 to R8 described above.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs a second special symbol process (S25). In the second special symbol process control, an appropriate process is selected according to the second special symbol process flag for controlling the second special symbol display 9, the second special variable winning device 22 and the like in a predetermined order according to the gaming state. It is issued and executed. The value of the second special symbol process flag is updated during each process according to the gaming state.

  As described above, since the random number update process of S24 is performed between the first process process of S23 and the second process process of S25, the random number value extracted in the first process process of S23 and the second process of S25 are processed. It is possible to prevent the inconvenience of extracting the same random value in the process (acquiring a synchronized random number).

  Further, the normal symbol process is performed (S26). In the normal symbol process, the corresponding process is selected and executed according to the normal symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the normal symbol display 12 in a predetermined order. The value of the normal symbol process flag is updated during each process according to the gaming state. By executing the normal symbol process, the display control of the normal symbol display 12 and the opening / closing control of the variable winning device 15 are executed.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs a process of setting an effect control command related to the special symbols 8a to 8c and the special symbols 9a to 9c in a predetermined area of the RAM 55 and sending the effect control command (special symbol command control process: S28). In addition, a process for setting the effect control command for the normal symbol in a predetermined area of the RAM 55 and sending the effect control command is performed (normal symbol command control process: S29).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs information output processing for outputting data such as jackpot information, starting information, probability variation information supplied to the hall management computer, for example (S30).

  The CPU 56 also receives awards based on detection signals from the first start port switch 62, the first count switch 63, the first V winning switch 64, the second starting port switch 67, the second count switch 68, the second V winning switch 69, and the like. A prize ball process for setting the number of balls is executed (S31). Specifically, any of the first start port switch 62, the first count switch 63, the first V winning switch 64, the second starting port switch 67, the second count switch 68, the second V winning switch 69, etc. is turned on. The payout control command indicating the number of winning balls is output to the payout control board 36 in accordance with the winning detection based on the result. The payout control CPU mounted on the payout control board 36 drives the ball payout device 44 in accordance with a payout control command indicating the number of prize balls.

  And CPU56 performs the memory | storage process which checks the increase / decrease in the number of pending storages (S32). In addition, a test terminal process, which is a process for outputting a test signal for enabling the control state of the gaming machine to be confirmed outside the gaming machine, is executed (S33). Further, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a drive command is issued to the solenoid circuit 33 (S34). The first variable winning device 15, the first special variable winning device 20, the variable winning device 17, the second special variable winning device can be opened or closed, or the first big winning port 21, the second big winning port 23, In order to switch the game ball path, the solenoid circuit 33 drives the solenoids 72 to 76 in accordance with the drive command. Thereafter, the contents of the register are restored (S35), and the interrupt enabled state is set (S36).

  With the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is started every 2 ms. In this embodiment, the game control process is executed by the timer interrupt process. However, in the timer interrupt process, for example, only a flag indicating that an interrupt has occurred is set, and the game control process is performed by the main process. May be executed.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the two special symbols 8, 8a to 8c and the special symbols 9, 9a to 9c are displayed in a variable manner. And control which transfers to a big hit game state is performed when a specific display result is derived and displayed by either one. In a gaming machine that includes such a plurality of variation display units and displays the variation of the special symbol in each variation display unit, there is a possibility that a big hit gaming state may occur at the same time. Therefore, in this embodiment, control is performed so that the big hit gaming state does not occur at the same time in the two variation display units. Hereinafter, these controls will be described. In the following description, the process for controlling the first special symbol display 8 and the first decoration variation display unit 8k will be described, but the process for controlling the second special symbol display 9 and the second decoration variation display unit 9k. The same control is executed.

  FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of a program of the first special symbol process (S26) executed by the CPU 56 mounted on the main board 31. As described above, in the first special symbol process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display 8 and the first decoration variation display unit 8k is executed. When the CPU 56 performs the first special symbol process, the first start port switch 62 for detecting that a game ball has won the first start winning port 14 provided in the game board 6 is turned on. In other words, if a start winning that causes the game ball to win the first start winning opening 14 has occurred (S311), the first start opening switch passing process (S312) is performed, and then S300 to S307 according to the internal state. One of the processes is performed.

  In the first start port switch passing process, the CPU 56 checks whether the number of numerical data stored in the first big hit buffer of the RAM 55 (the number of pending storages) has reached the upper limit, and stores it in the first big hit buffer. If the stored number of stored numerical data has not reached the maximum value, the count value of the first reserved storage counter indicating the number of reserved memories is incremented by one. Then, each numerical data such as a big hit determination random number from a big hit determination random counter (for example, a function of the CPU 56 which updates (counts up) the numerical data (a big hit determination random number, etc.)) as a numerical data update means. A process of extracting (random number) values and storing them in a storage area (corresponding to the value of the first reserved storage counter) corresponding to the extraction order of the first jackpot buffer is executed. Thus, when the first start port switch 62 is turned on and the number of numerical data stored in the first big hit buffer (the number of pending storage) does not reach the upper limit value, the condition for extracting the numerical data is To establish. Note that extracting numeric data (random numbers) means reading a count value from a counter for generating numeric data (random numbers) and using the read count value as a value of the numeric data (random number value).

  First special symbol normal processing (S300): Wait until the first special symbols 8, 8a to 8c can be displayed in a variable state. When the CPU 56 enters a state where the variable display of the special symbols 8, 8a to 8c can be started, the CPU 56 checks the number of numerical data stored (the number of pending storages) stored in the first jackpot buffer. The number of numerical data stored in the first jackpot buffer can be confirmed by the count value of the first reserved storage counter. If the count value of the first hold storage counter is not 0, whether or not to win is determined as a result of the variable display of the first special symbols 8 and 8a to 8c (whether or not the specific display result is set). . In the case of winning, the first big hit flag is set. Then, the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated to shift to S301.

  First special symbol stop symbol setting process (S301): The stop symbols of the first special symbols 8, 8a to 8c after the variable display are determined. Then, the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated to shift to S302. When the stop symbols of the first special symbols 8, 8a to 8c are winning, which combination of the identification information of “0” to “9” is used as the stop symbols of the first special symbols 8, 8a to 8c? To decide. In addition, as described above, when the display result of the first special symbol display 8 when winning is “7” or “5”, it is controlled to the probable change state after the big hit gaming state, “7” or “5” When a winning display result other than is obtained, the normal gaming state is controlled after the big hit gaming state. When the display result of the first special symbol display 8 is “7” or “5”, an odd number of eyes are derived and displayed as a display result on the first decoration variation display portion 8k. . As described above, when the display result of the first special symbol display 8 is an odd number, a big hit state is generated. Particularly, when the display result is “7”, a probable state is established after the big hit state is finished, and “5” is obtained. In this case, the probability change state is entered after the end of the big hit state, and the time reduction state (probability change state + time reduction state) is set for the remaining number of times after the probability change state. That is, by determining the big hit symbol of the first special symbol display 8, when only the big hit gaming state occurs, in addition to the big hit state, any of the probability change state, the probability change state + the time short state, or the time short state It is determined whether to control the gaming state.

  First variation time setting process (S302): The variation time of the variation display of the first special symbols 8, 8a to 8c is determined in advance according to a plurality of types of variation time determination random numbers extracted at the time of starting winning. Select from variable times. Moreover, after setting the fluctuation display time (fluctuation time) until the first special symbols 8a to 8c are variably displayed and are derived and displayed based on the determined fluctuation time in the first special symbol process timer, 1 Start the special symbol process timer. At this time, information (scheduled stop symbol command) for instructing a stop symbol of the first special symbols 8a to 8c and information for instructing a variation time (variation time command) are transmitted to the display control board 80. Then, the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated to shift to S303.

  First special symbol variation process (S303): When the variation time of the variation pattern selected in the first variation pattern setting process elapses (the first special symbol process timer set in S302 times out), the internal state (first special symbol variation process) The symbol process flag) is updated to shift to S304.

  First special symbol stop process (S304): Control is performed so that the first special symbols 8, 8a to 8c variably displayed on the first special symbol display 8 and the first decoration variation display section 8k are stopped. Specifically, the effect control command (special symbol stop command) indicating the special symbol stop is set to be transmitted. If the first big hit flag is set, the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated to shift to S305. Otherwise, the internal state is updated to shift to S300.

  First big prize opening pre-processing (S305): Control for opening the first big prize opening 21 is started. Specifically, the counter and the flag are initialized, and the first special prize winning opening 21 is opened by driving the solenoid 72 to open the first special variable winning device 20. Also, the execution time of the first big prize opening opening process is set by the process timer, and the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated to shift to S306.

  Processing during opening of first big prize opening (S306): control for sending presentation control command for round display during big hit gaming state to display control board 80, processing for confirming establishment of closing condition of first big prize opening 21, etc. To do. When the closing condition of the last first grand prize opening 21 is established, the presence or absence of passage of the first V prize switch 64 provided in the first big prize opening 21 is monitored to confirm that the big hit gaming state continuation condition is established. Perform the process. If the condition for continuing the big hit gaming state is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the internal state is updated to shift to S305. In addition, when the big hit gaming state continuation condition is not satisfied within a predetermined effective time, or when all rounds are finished, the internal state is updated to shift to S307.

  First jackpot end process (S307): Control for causing the effect control means to perform display control for notifying the player that the jackpot gaming state has ended. Then, the internal state is updated to shift to S300.

  FIG. 6A is a flowchart showing a subroutine program of the first start port switch passage process of S312. By S200, it is determined whether or not the value of the first hold storage counter is equal to or higher than the upper limit “4”. The first holding memory counter is a counter for holding and storing a starting condition that has been started and won and the starting condition is established but is not yet used for the variable display. The upper limit of the storage is set to “4”, for example. Yes. When the value of the first reserved storage counter (the number of reserved memories) has already reached “4”, the subroutine is terminated because no further hold storage is possible, but when it has not reached “4”. Control proceeds to S201, and a process of adding and updating the first reserved storage counter by “1” is performed. Next, the process proceeds to S202, and processing for extracting the values of the random counters R1, R2, R4, and R5 is performed. Next, the control proceeds to S203, and control is performed to store each extracted value in the random number storage area corresponding to the value of the added first hold storage counter.

  FIG. 6B is a diagram showing the first hold storage data stored in the first hold buffer. The first hold buffer of the RAM 55 is provided with an area for storing the value of the hold storage counter described above and a random number storage area for storing the extracted values (random numbers) of R1, R2, R4, and R5. If the first start port switch is already ON with the hold memory counter being “2”, the first hold memory counter is incremented by “1” in S201, and the hold memory counter is set to “ 3 ”. Then, each random number value extracted in S202 is stored in S203, and as shown in FIG. 6B, each random number storage area corresponding to the value “3” of the reserved storage counter is stored in, for example, 38, 1, 3, 27 is stored.

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a subroutine program of the first special symbol normal process of S300. In the first special symbol normal process, the CPU 56 performs the second operation in a state where the special symbols 8a to 8c can start to change (for example, when the value of the first special symbol process flag is a value indicating S300). It is confirmed whether or not the big hit execution flag is set (S51). The second big symbol execution flag is displayed when the big bonus symbol (specific display result) is derived and displayed on the second special symbol indicator 9 and the big bonus gaming state (specific gaming state) is started (S27). Is set in the second special symbol variation process (not shown), and is reset (cleared) in the second big hit end process (not shown) when the big hit game state (specific game state) ends. Next, the CPU 56 confirms the value of the reserved storage number (S52). Specifically, the count value of the first hold storage counter is confirmed. The case where the value of the first special symbol process flag is a value indicating S300 means that the first special symbols 8, 8a to 8c change in the first special symbol display 8 and the first decoration variation display unit 8k. This is a case where the display is not made and the jackpot game is not being played.

  If the number of reserved memories is not 0, each random number value stored in the random number storage area corresponding to the first reserved memory counter = 1 in the first reserved memory buffer of the RAM 55 is read and stored in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55 ( S53). Next, the control proceeds to S53a, and a probability variation state determination process is performed. This probability variation state determination process determines whether or not to end the probability change state when the current gaming state is a probability change state and whether or not to perform a notice notification regarding the end of the probability change state. Is.

  First, a flowchart of the subroutine program of the probability variation state determination process will be described with reference to FIG. By S205, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is set. As described above, the probability variation flag is set to “7” or “5” on the first special symbol display 8 so that a big hit state is generated and then the big hit state is terminated, and the process proceeds to S109 described later. Set. In addition, when the display result of the non-probability variation symbol is derived and displayed among the specific display results in which the big hit occurs, this probability variation flag is first determined to end the probability variation by a lottery determination of whether or not to end the probability variation. When the change display at the end of the determined probability change ends (S100), it is cleared. If the probability variation flag is not set, a determination of NO is made in S205, and the subroutine program of this probability variation state determination process ends.

  On the other hand, if the probability variation flag is set, the control advances to S206, and the end determination value (eg, “27”) is present in the first random number storage area R5, that is, the random number storage area R5 in the first holding buffer. Processing to check whether or not. As shown in FIG. 6B, when “27” is stored in the random number storage area of R5, a determination of YES is made in S207, and the process proceeds to S209, where the first end notice flag is “0”. A determination is made whether or not there is. The first end notice flag is a flag for storing whether or not the notice notification effect relating to the end of the probability change state is to be executed and the result of the determination, and is “1” in S216 described later. Is set to "2" by S221, and is set to "0" by S53f. That is, the end notice flag is “0” at the stage where the lottery determination as to whether or not to execute the notice notification effect regarding the end of the probability variation state has not been made, and the end notice effect is not performed as a result of the lottery determination. It is set to “1” when the determination is made, and is set to “2” when the determination to perform the notice effect is made.

  If the first end notice flag is not “0”, that is, if the lottery determination of whether or not to perform the notice effect has already been made in S209, this subroutine program is finished, but if it has not been done yet, S209. Thus, the determination of YES is made and the control proceeds to S210.

  In S210, it is determined whether or not the probability variation second end flag is set. This probability variation second end flag is a flag that is set when it is determined by lottery that the probability variation state is terminated by the variation display of the second special symbols 9, 9a to 9c. If this probability variation second end flag is set, this subroutine program ends. If it is not set, the process proceeds to S211 to perform processing for setting the probability variation first end flag. That is, a random number value corresponding to “27” of the probability variation end determination random counter R5 is stored in the data of the first hold buffer, and the probability variation state is terminated by the variation display of the second special symbols 8 and 8a to 8c. In addition, the probability variation first end flag is set in S211.

  Next, the control advances to S212, and a process of setting the current value of the first reserved storage counter to the number J of probability change ends is performed. As a result, the probability variation end count J stores the remaining number of variations until the end of the probability variation state, indicating how many times the probability variation state is to be ended.

  Next, the control advances to S213, and a process of extracting the probability change end notice determination random number R6 is performed. In S214, the end notice table of the end notice table is referred to, and it is determined whether or not the notice notification effect relating to the probability change end is executed. Is made. The end notice table referred to in S214 is shown in FIG. The end notice table is divided into an end table and a non-end table. When YES is determined in S207, that is, when the probability variation state is terminated by the variation display of the first special symbols 8, 8a to 8c, the termination table is referred to. If the random value R6 is any one of 0 to 7, it is determined in S215 that the end is notified, and if the random number R6 is either 8 or 9, the end is not notified in S215. A determination to this effect is made. As a result, it is determined that the end notice is made with a probability of 80%, and it is judged that the end notice is not made with a probability of 20%.

  If it is determined in S215 that no notice is given, the process proceeds to S216, the first end notice flag is set to “1”, and this subroutine program ends. If it is judged that notice is given, the control is performed. Advances to S221, the first end notice flag is set to “2”, and the current value of the first reserved storage counter is set to the end notice number K in S222. As a result, the value of the end notice count K becomes the value of the remaining number of executions of the variable display indicating how many times the variable display is performed by the first special symbols 8, 8a to 8c to end the probability change state.

  If NO is determined in S207, the control proceeds to S217, and it is determined whether or not the first end notice flag is “0”. If the first end notice flag is not “0”, that is, if the lottery determination of whether or not to perform the notice effect has already been made in S217, this subroutine program ends. If not, the subroutine program ends in S217. As a result of YES, the process proceeds to S218, where the process of extracting the random number R6 for the probability change end notice determination is performed. In S219, the non-end table of the end notice table is referred to and the same as the notice notification effect relating to the end of the probability change. A determination is made as to whether or not to execute the display mode effect (hereinafter referred to as “dummy effect”). If NO is determined in S207, that is, if the probability variation state is not terminated by the variation display of the first special symbols 8, 8a to 8c, the non-termination table in FIG. 9 is referred to. If the random value R6 is 0, it is determined in S220 that the end is notified, and if the random value R6 is any one of 1 to 9, it is determined in S220 that the dummy effect is not performed. As a result, it is determined that the dummy effect is performed with a probability of 10%, and it is determined that the dummy effect is not performed with a probability of 90%. If YES is determined in S220, processing for setting a gasase end notice command is performed in S220a. This gase end notice command has the same display form as the notice notice effect relating to the end of the probabilistic state even though there is no end determination value (for example, “27”) in the random number storage area of R5 in the first holding buffer. This is a command for notifying the display control CPU of the display control board 80 of the fact that the dummy effect) is executed.

  Next, returning to FIG. 7, it is determined in S53b whether or not the end notice count K is “0”. If the end notice count K is already “0”, the process proceeds to S55, but is not “0”. In this case, the process proceeds to S54, and a process of setting the value of K and the first end notice command is performed. As a result, the value of K and the first end notice command are transmitted to the display control board 80. The data of the first end notice command is stored in the end notice table of FIG. That is, “7001H” is given when the end notice is given, and “7002H” is given when no end notice is given. Next, proceeding to S54, the CPU 56 decrements the value of the number of reserved memories by 1 (subtracts 1 from the count value of the first reserved memory counter) and shifts the contents of each random number storage area. That is, each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved memory number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the first reserved memory buffer of the RAM 55 is represented by the random number corresponding to the reserved memory number = n−1. Store in the storage area. Therefore, the order in which the random number values stored in the random number storage areas corresponding to the number of random number storage areas are extracted always matches the order of the reserved storage number = 1, 2, 3, 4 It has become. In other words, in this example, the contents of each random number storage area are shifted each time the start condition of the variable display is satisfied, so that the order in which the random number values are extracted can be specified.

  Next, the CPU 56 executes a jackpot determination module (S56). When it is determined to be a big hit (S57), the CPU 56 sets a first big hit flag (S58). Then, the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first special symbol stop symbol setting process (S301) (S59).

  As a result of the above processing, when the big hit symbol is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display 9 and the big hit gaming state is generated, the control for not starting the fluctuation display of the first special symbol display 8 and the first decoration fluctuation display portion 8k is performed. Made. That is, when the big hit symbol is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display 9 and the big hit gaming state is generated, the second big hit running flag is set, and the second big hit big running flag is set until the big hit gaming state ends. Since it is not reset, YES is selected in S51 in the first special symbol normal process (S300) until the big hit gaming state based on the fact that the big hit symbol is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display 9, and S52 to S59. Is not executed.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a subroutine program for the big hit determination process shown in S56. In S230, it is determined whether or not the probability change flag is set. If the probability change flag is not set, that is, in the case of a normal probability gaming state, a process of setting the hit determination value N to 7 and 511 is performed in S231. In S53, a process of comparing the jackpot determination random number R1 read from the first holding buffer in FIG. 6B with the hit determination value N is performed in S223, and R1 matches either 7 or 511. In step S57, the big hit is determined.

  On the other hand, if the probability variation flag is set, a process of setting the hit determination value N to 20 prime numbers between 0 to 658 is performed in S232, and the read big hit determination random number R1 and its random number R1 are determined in S233. A process of comparing the 20 prime numbers is performed, and if they match, it is determined in S57 that the game is a big hit. As a result, if the probability variation state occurs, the probability of jackpot occurrence is 10 times higher than that at the normal probability.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a subroutine program of the first special symbol stop symbol setting process of S301. In S700, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag is set. If it is set, the process proceeds to S701, and in S53, the random number read from the first random number storage area in FIG. Based on the value of the jackpot symbol determining random number R2, a process of determining a hitting expected stop symbol is performed. This is a process of determining the display results of both the first special symbol display 8 and the first decoration variation display unit 8k. Next, the process proceeds to S <b> 702, a process of setting a scheduled stop symbol command for designating a scheduled stop symbol of the first decoration variation display unit 8 k is performed, and the scheduled stop symbol command is transmitted to the display control board 80.

  Next, the process proceeds to S703, where it is determined whether the scheduled stop symbol is a probable variation symbol and a time-short symbol. As described above, the probability variation symbol is a symbol in which “7” or “5” is displayed on the first special symbol indicator 8 and an odd number of eyes are displayed on the first decoration variation display portion 8k. On the other hand, as described above, the symbol of the time-short symbol, that is, the display result of performing the time-shortening control, is displayed with “3” or “5” on the first special symbol display 8 and 0 on the first decoration variation display portion 8k. It is a display result in which any one of 1 and 3 is displayed. As a result, when “5” is displayed on the first special symbol display 8 and 1 or 3 is displayed on the first decoration variation display portion 8k, both the probability variation state and the time-shortening control are displayed. The condition will be satisfied. In that case, the determination of YES is made in S703, and the process proceeds to S704, where the probability variation priority flag is set, and the probability variation control is controlled to be executed with priority over the time reduction control. On the other hand, if NO is determined in S703, the process proceeds to S705 without executing the process in S704. In S705, it is determined whether or not the scheduled stop symbol is a short time symbol. If it is not a short time symbol, the subroutine program ends. If it is a short time symbol, the process proceeds to S706, where the short time flag is set. Processing for setting the hour / hour counter to “100” is performed. When the short time flag is set, as described later, the variation time of the first special symbols 8, 8a, 8b, 8c, the second special symbols 9, 9a, 9b, 9c, and the normal symbol display 12 is shortened. . In addition, the time reduction counter is a total of the variable display of the first special symbol 8, 8a, 8b, 8c and the second special symbol 9, 9a, 9b, 9c a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, “100 times”). ) Is a counter for continuing the time-saving control until reaching the first special symbol 8, 8a, 8b, 8c and the second special symbol 9, 9a, 9b, 9c by being set to [100]. The time reduction control is performed until the total of the variable display reaches a maximum of 100 times. If the big hit flag is not set, the control advances to S708, where the processing of extracting the random symbols R3-1 to R3-3 for losing symbol determination is performed, and the scheduled stop symbol is determined in S709 based on the extracted value. Is done. This determination is a process of determining the scheduled stop symbols of both the first special symbol display 8 and the first decoration variation display unit 8k. Next, in S710, it is determined whether or not the scheduled stop symbol of the first decoration variation display unit 8k accidentally becomes a big hit symbol. If not, the process proceeds to S712, but if so, the process proceeds to S711. After the scheduled stop symbol of the middle symbol of the fluctuation display portion 8k is incremented by “1” and is shifted by one, the combination is forcibly controlled to the combination of the symbols, and then the planned stop symbol command of the first decoration variation display portion 8k is issued in S712. Processing to set is performed. As a result, the scheduled stop symbol command is transmitted to the display control board 80.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a subroutine program of the first variation time setting process of S302. The CPU 56 first extracts the variation time determination random number R4 (S240). Next, it is determined whether or not the first end notice flag is “2” (S241). In the case of performing a notice effect relating to the end of the certain change state, the first end notice flag is “2”, and in that case, the variation time is determined with reference to the extension time table of the variation time table (S242). The variable time table is shown in FIG. 13, and is divided into an extended time table, a shortened time table, and a normal time table. The variation time determination random number R4 counts a numerical value in the range of 0 to 5, and when referring to the extension time table, the variation time is 40 seconds regardless of the value extracted from R4. It will be decided in a long time. As a result, when the notice change effect is performed when the probability variation state ends due to the variation of the first special symbols 8, 8a to 8c, the variation time of the first special symbols 8, 8a to 8c is as long as 40 seconds. Set to

  Next, the CPU 56 sets a command of the determined variation time (S246). If the fluctuation time is 40 seconds, the command is set to 8001H with reference to FIG. Next, the CPU 56 sets a time corresponding to the determined variation time in the first special symbol process timer (S247). The first special symbol process timer is a timer for measuring the variation time of the first special symbols 8, 8a to 8c.

  If the CPU 56 determines that the first end notice flag is not “2” in S241, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the second end notice flag is “2” (S243). If the determination result is YES, a shortened time table of the varying time table is referred to determine the varying time (S244). Referring to FIG. 13, in the shortened time table of the variation time table, the table is configured such that the variation time is 3 seconds for all values R5 of R4. Then, the CPU 56 determines the 3-second variation time and sets a corresponding 8002H command (S246). As a result, the set command is transmitted to the display control board 80. As described above, when the probability variation state ends due to the fluctuation of the second special symbol 9, 9a to 9c and the notice notification effect regarding the termination is performed, the first special symbol 8, 8a to 8c is an emergency of 3 seconds. The first special symbol 8, 8a-8c has a short variation of 3 seconds, while the second special symbol 9, 9a-9c spends 40 seconds for one variation. It is possible to change and stop repeatedly over time. As a result, it is difficult to derive and display the display result by prolonging the variation of the special symbol that ends the probability variation state, that is, the probability variation state does not end easily. It is possible to improve the interest of the game by deriving and displaying the display result.

  If the CPU 56 determines that neither the first end notice flag nor the second end notice flag is “2”, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the probability variation flag is set (S243a). When the probability variation flag is set, the time reduction table of the variation time table is referred to (S243b). Referring to FIG. 13, the time reduction table is configured such that the variation time is 4 seconds corresponding to all the values of R4 from 0 to 5. As a result, when the probability variation flag is set, control is made to the probability variation state, and control for shortening the variation time based on the probability variation state is performed. If NO is determined in S243a, it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is set (S243c). If the time reduction flag is set according to S706, the time reduction table of the variation time table is referred to (S243b). As a result, when both the first end notice flag and the second end notice flag are not “2” and the time reduction flag is set, the variation time is controlled to 4 seconds. In step S246, the variation time command 8006H is set, and the set variation time command is transmitted to the display control board 80. When both the probability change flag and the time reduction flag are set, the determination of YES is made in S243a. Therefore, the control to the probability change state is performed before the time reduction control, and the control for shortening the variation time based on the probability change state is performed. Probability change priority control of performing is performed.

  If NO is determined in S243c, the normal time table of the variation time table is referred to (S245). Referring to FIG. 13, the normal time table of the variable time table is divided into a case where reach is displayed and a case where reach is not displayed. The table data is configured so that the variation time is uniformly 6 seconds. On the other hand, in the case of reach, when the extracted value of R4 is 0, it is 6 seconds, when the extracted value of R4 is 1 to 3, 20 seconds, and when the extracted value of R4 is 4 or 5, In such a case, the table data is configured so that the variation time is set to 30 seconds.

  The CPU 56 refers to the normal time table according to the extracted value of R4, determines the variation time, determines the corresponding command with reference to the variation time table, and sets the command (S246). The set variation time command is transmitted to the display control board 80.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the first special symbol variation process (S303) in the first special symbol process. In the first special symbol variation process, the CPU 56 first checks whether or not the second big hit flag is set (S80). If the second jackpot flag is not set, the first special symbol process timer is decremented by 1 (S81), then the first special symbol display is variably displayed (S81a), and the first special symbol process is performed. When the timer times out (S82), it is confirmed whether or not the first big hit flag is set (S83). If the first big hit flag is set (S83), the first big hit execution flag is set (S84), and the value of the first special symbol process flag is set to a value corresponding to the first special symbol stop process (S304). Update (S85). If the first special symbol process timer has not timed out in S82, the value of the first special symbol process flag is not updated. That is, when the first special symbol process is executed again, the first special symbol normal process is performed again. Moreover, the process which stops the fluctuation | variation display of 2nd special symbol 9 and 9a-9c is performed by 2nd special symbol process processing (S27) by setting a 1st big hit execution flag in S84.

  If the second big hit flag is set in S80, it is confirmed whether or not the interruption flag is set (S86). If the interruption flag is not set (S86), it is confirmed whether the second big hit execution flag is set (S87). If the second big hit execution flag is set (S87), the interruption flag is set. Is set (S88), and the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the interruption command is set in the pointer (S89). The interruption command is a command for instructing to interrupt the variable display of the first special symbols 8, 8a to 8c. The interruption command set in S89 is transmitted to the display control board 80 in the special symbol command control process (S30) in the 2 ms timer interrupt process. That is, if it is determined in S87 that the big hit execution flag is set, the special symbol process timer is not subtracted because the process of S81 is not executed, and an interruption command is transmitted to the display control board 80. When receiving the interruption command, the display control CPU mounted on the display control board 80 executes control for interrupting the variable display of the decorative special symbols 8a to 8c in the first decorative variable display unit 8k.

  Thus, in this embodiment, the second big hit running flag is displayed when the variable display of the first special symbols 8, 8a to 8c is being executed (when the first special symbol process timer has not timed out). Is set, the subtraction of the special symbol process timer for measuring the fluctuation time is interrupted, and a command to instruct the interruption of the fluctuation display of the first special symbols 8, 8a to 8c is transmitted to the display control board 80. The first special symbol until the big hit gaming state is ended after the big hit gaming state (specific gaming state) is generated based on the derivation display of the big hit symbol (specific display result) on the second special symbol display 9. Processing for interrupting the variable display of 8, 8a to 8c is performed.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the first special symbol stop process (S304) in the first special symbol process. In the first special symbol stop process, the CPU 56 first performs control to stop the first special symbol indicator at the set scheduled stop symbol (S91). Next, it is confirmed whether or not the first big hit flag is set (S92). If the first big hit flag is set in S92, that is, if the first big hit flag determined as big hit in S57 in the first special symbol normal processing (S300) is set, the CPU 56 displays the first special symbol display. It is confirmed whether or not the stop symbol stopped and displayed by the device 8 is a probability variation symbol (S92a). If it is determined that the symbol is not the probability variation symbol, it is confirmed whether or not the probability variation flag is set (S92b). If the probability variation flag is set, the probability variation flag is cleared (S92c). Then, a probability change end command is set (S92d). As a result, the probability variation end command is transmitted to the display control CPU of the display control board 80.

  Next, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the probability variation end count J described above is “0” (S92e). If it is not “0”, the value of J is set to “0” (S92f), and the process of clearing the probability variation first end flag is performed (S92g). This is a process for clearing the probability variation end count J and the probability variation first end flag to return to the initial state as the probability variation state ends due to the occurrence of a big hit with a non-probability variation symbol. Next, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the first end notice flag is “0” (S92h). If it is not “0”, the first end notice flag is set to “0” (S92i), and the above-described end notice count K is further set to “0” (S92j). This is a process for setting the first end notice flag and the number of end notices K to “0” and returning to the initial state when the probability variation state ends due to the occurrence of a big hit due to the non-probability variation symbol.

  The CPU 56 sets the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the first big hit start command to the pointer when the determination is YES at S92a, S92e, and S92h and when the determination is NO at S92b (S93). The value of the first special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first big winning opening opening pre-processing (S305) (S94). The first jackpot start command set in S93 is transmitted to the display control board 80 in the special symbol command control process (S30) in the 2 ms timer interrupt process. When the display control CPU mounted on the display control board 80 receives the first jackpot start command, the display control CPU controls the first special symbol display 8 to start the jackpot gaming state.

  If the first big hit flag is not set in S92, that is, if it is determined that the first big hit flag is not set in S57 in the first special symbol normal process (S300) and the first big hit flag is not set, the first special symbol process. The flag value is updated to a value corresponding to the first special symbol normal process (S300) (S95).

  After performing the processing of S94 or S95, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the probability variation end count J is “0” (S96). If it is “0”, the first special symbol stop process is ended, but if it is not, the end notice count flag A is decremented by “1” (S97). Then, it is determined whether or not the value of J after subtraction has become “0” (S98). If it is not “0”, the first special symbol stop process is terminated, but if it is determined to be “0”, the probability variation first termination flag is cleared (S99), and the probability variation flag is further cleared. (S100). Then, a probability variation end command is set (S100a). The set probability change end command is transmitted to the display control board 80.

  Next, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the end notice count K is “0” (S100b). If it is not “0”, the end notice count K is updated by subtracting “1” (S100c), and it is determined whether or not the value of K after subtraction is “0” (S100d). In the case of “0”, a process of setting the first end notice flag to “0” is performed (S100e). This is a process for setting the first end notice flag to “0” and returning to the initial state when the end notice number K becomes “0”. Next, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the hour / hour counter is “0” (S100f). If “0” does not appear, “1” is subtracted from the time reduction counter (S100g). When “1” is subtracted and the hour / hour counter becomes “0” (when YES is determined in S100h), the CPU 56 clears the hour / hour flag (S100i).

  The fact that the time counter is determined not to be “0” by S100f means that both the occurrence condition of the probability change state and the condition of time reduction are satisfied, and the change display in the probability change state is generated first by giving priority to the probability change state. If it is being performed (both YES is determined by S703 and S705 and is set to "100" by S707), or if variable display is being performed during the time-saving control (NO by S703 and S705 is determined) Is determined as YES and is set to “100” in S707), and in both cases, “1” is subtracted from the time reduction counter. As a result, even when the probability variation state generation condition and the short-time generation condition are both satisfied and the probability variation priority control is first executed, the probability variation state is given priority and the variation display in the certain probability variation state is executed. The hour / hour counter is updated by subtracting “1” according to S100g. As a result, the special symbols 8, 8a, 8b, 8c, 9, 9a, 9b, and 9c are displayed in a variable manner even though the probability variation control is executed in preference to the time reduction control associated with the establishment of the time reduction condition. Every time, the time counter is decremented and updated by "1". Then, when the time reduction counter has not yet become “0” at the stage where the priority control in the probability variation state has ended (when it is determined NO in S100h and the time reduction flag has not yet been cleared), the remaining number of time reduction counters Only a short time control is performed.

  Note that this time reduction counter is a counter common to the first special symbols 8, 8a, 8b, 8c and the second special symbols 9, 9a, 9b, 9c, and the first time symbol is set by setting the time reduction flag. Each time the special symbols 8, 8a, 8b, 8c and the second special symbols 9, 9a, 9b, 9c are in a short-time state, and the first special symbols 8, 8a, 8b, 8c change in that state, 1 "is subtracted, and" 1 "is subtracted every time the second special symbol 9, 9a, 9b, 9c changes.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the first big hit end process (S307) in the first special symbol process. In the first jackpot ending process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the current jackpot is generated due to the display of the probability variation symbol (S101). In the case of a big hit caused by derivation and display other than the probability variation symbol, the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the first non-probability variation big hit end command is set to the pointer (S103).

  On the other hand, in the case of a big hit caused by a probability variation symbol, a probability variation flag is set (S109). As a result, the probability variation state is subsequently obtained. Next, a probability change start command is set (S109a). The set probability change start command is transmitted to the display control board 80. Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the probability variation priority flag is set (S110). As described above, when the probability variation priority flag is a probability variation symbol and the time-short symbol is derived and displayed and both the probability variation condition and the time-short condition occur, the probability variation control is prioritized and executed over the time-shortening control. This flag is set in S704. If the probability variation priority flag is set, the probability variation priority flag is cleared (S111). On the other hand, if the probability variation priority flag is not set, it is confirmed whether or not the time reduction flag is set (S112). If the hour / hour flag is set, the hour / hour flag is cleared and the hour / hour counter is cleared (S113).

  After executing the processing of S111 or S113, the CPU 56 sets the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the first probability variation big hit end command to the pointer (S102). The first probability variation jackpot end command and the first non-probability variation jackpot termination command set in S102 and S103 are transmitted to the display control board 80 in the special symbol command control processing (S30) in the 2 ms timer interrupt processing. When the display control CPU mounted on the display control board 80 receives the first probability variation jackpot end command, it performs display control to the first special symbol display 8 to terminate the first probability variation jackpot, and ends the first non-probability variation jackpot. When the command is received, the first special symbol display 8 is controlled so as to end the first uncertain change big hit.

  Next, after resetting the first big hit execution flag (S104), the CPU 56 resets the interruption flag set in the second special symbol variation process in the second special symbol process (S27) (S105). The big hit flag is reset (S106), and the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the restart command is set in the pointer (S107). Then, the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first special symbol normal process (S300) (S108). A process in which the second special symbol normal process in the second special symbol process (S27) is executed by resetting the first big hit execution flag in S104 to start the variation of the second special symbols 9, 9a to 9c; The second special symbol variation process is executed, and a special symbol process timer subtracting process for measuring the variation time of the special symbol becomes executable. The resume command set in S107 is a command for instructing to resume the variable display of the suspended second special symbols 9, 9a to 9c, and is a special symbol command control process (S30) in the 2 ms timer interrupt process. Is transmitted to the display control board 80. When the display control CPU mounted on the display control board 80 receives the restart command, it performs control to restart the variable display of the second special symbols 9a to 9c.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a subroutine program of the normal symbol process in S26. The CPU 56 determines whether or not the first or second gate switch detects the ball and is turned on (S120). If it is determined that the switch is in the ON state, a gate switch passage process is executed (S121). This gate switch passage processing will be described with reference to FIG.

  The CPU 56 determines whether or not the value of the normal hold storage counter is equal to or higher than the upper limit “4” (S130). This normal reserved memory counter is a counter that holds and stores the starting passing balls that have passed through the first gate 28 or the second gate 29 and are not yet used for the variable display by the normal symbol display 12. When the storage upper limit value is “4” or more, since no further storage is possible, the subroutine program for the gate switch passage processing is terminated. On the other hand, if it is less than “4”, the CPU 56 updates the normal holding storage counter by adding “1”, and extracts the value of the normal symbol per-determination random counter R8 (S132). Then, the extracted value of R8 is stored in the random number storage area corresponding to the added ordinary hold storage counter (S133).

  Returning to FIG. 17, after determining NO in S120 or performing the process of S121, the CPU 56 jumps to one of the processes of S122 to S127 depending on the value of the normal symbol process flag.

  S122 is a normal symbol normal process, S123 is a process of setting a scheduled stop symbol of the normal symbol display 12, S124 is a process of setting a variation time of the normal symbol display 12, and S125 is a normal symbol display 12. A process for controlling the variable display, S126 is a process for stopping the normal symbol display 12, and S127 is a process for controlling the opening of the electric tulip, that is, the variable winning device 17.

  FIG. 18B is a flowchart showing a subroutine program for normal symbol normal processing shown in S122. The CPU 56 determines whether or not the value of the normal hold storage counter, that is, the normal hold storage number is “0” (S135). If it is “0”, this subroutine program ends. If it is not “0”, the value of the ordinary reserved memory counter (ordinary reserved memory number) corresponds to “1”, that is, the oldest normally reserved memory number. The random number value R8 stored in the random number storage area is called (S136). Then, the normal hold storage counter is updated by decrementing “1” and the contents of the random number storage area are shifted one by one accordingly (S137).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the called random number R8 matches the hit determination value (for example, 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11) (S138). If they do not match, the process proceeds to S140, but if they match, a hit flag is set (S139). Next, the normal symbol process flag is switched to the variable time setting process (S140). By switching the normal symbol process to the variation time setting process, the normal symbol variation time setting process of S124 is executed at the next execution after the elapse of 2 msec.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing a subroutine program of the normal symbol variation time setting process of S24. First, when the state is neither the probability variation state nor the time reduction state, the CPU 56 determines that the probability variation flag is not set (S150), determines that the time reduction flag is not set (S157), and displays a normal symbol. The standard time (29.2 seconds) is set as the fluctuation time of the device 12 (S161).

  On the other hand, if the probability change occurrence condition is not satisfied and only the time reduction condition is satisfied, the CPU 56 makes a NO determination in S150 and a YES determination in S157, and sets the probability change priority flag in S158. Judge that it is not. Then, a shortened variation time (for example, 4 seconds) is set (S159). As a result, the normal symbol display 12 has a short fluctuation time, and the short time control is performed.

  Next, a case will be described in which “5” is displayed on the special symbol display and 1 or 3 is displayed on the decoration variation display unit, and both the probability variation occurrence condition and the time reduction condition are satisfied. In that case, the jackpot display result with the probability variation symbol and the short time symbol is derived and displayed, and the probability variation flag is not set until the jackpot control is executed and completed, and the period until the probability variation flag is set The medium probability change priority flag is set. On the other hand, the time reduction flag is set immediately by deriving and displaying the time reduction symbol when the time reduction condition is satisfied. As a result, the CPU 56 makes a NO determination in S150, makes a YES determination in S157, and makes a YES determination in S158. As a result, the CPU 56 sets the standard fluctuation time (29.2 seconds) (S161). As a result, the time reduction control of the normal symbol variation indicator 12 is not performed at this stage.

  In this state, the probability variation flag is set when the big hit control is completed. As a result, the CPU 56 makes a determination of YES through S150, and then confirms whether or not the time reduction flag is set (S151). When it is determined that the time reduction flag is set, a shortened variation time (for example, 4 seconds) is set (S153).

  On the other hand, if the probability variation state ends relatively early and the number of fluctuations of the special symbols 8, 8a, 8b, 8c, 9, 9a, 9b, and 9c is less than 100 during the probability variation state, the probability variation state is Upon completion, the CPU 56 makes a determination of NO through S150, makes a determination of YES through S157, and makes a determination of NO through S158. As a result, based on S159, the shortening variation time is set, and at this stage, the time reduction control based on the establishment of the time reduction condition is executed. If it is determined in S151 that the time reduction flag is not set, the CPU 56 sets a shortened variation time (for example, 4 seconds) (S152). As a result, time-shortening control associated with the probability variation state is performed.

  Next, display control process processing executed by the display control CPU mounted on the display control board 80 will be described. As the display control process, a first display control process that performs processing for the first decoration variation display unit 8k and a second display control process that performs processing for the second decoration variation display unit 9k are executed. . The processing contents of the first display control process and the second display control process are as follows: the first display control process performs the process for the first decoration variation display unit 8k, and the second display control process performs the second decoration variation. Although different in that the processing is performed on the display unit 9k, the processing contents for controlling the variable display unit to be processed are the same. Therefore, here, the first display control process process will be described as a representative example of these display control process processes, and the description of the process details of the second display control process process will not be repeated. Note that the processing content of the first display control process described below includes the second decoration variation display unit 9k and the processing target of the first decoration variation display unit 8k and the related device in the first display control process. By replacing with a processing target of a related device, the processing content of the second display control process is obtained.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a display control process processing program executed by the display control CPU mounted on the display control board 80. In the display control process, after executing S800, any one of S801 to S805 is performed according to the value of the first process flag. The value of the first process flag is sequentially updated in each process of S802 to S805 (see, for example, S926, S831, etc.). In each process, the following process is executed.

  First command reception waiting process (S800): It is confirmed whether or not the first command is received by the command reception interrupt process.

  First symbol variation start processing (S801): Control is performed so that variations of the first decorative special symbols 8a to 8c are started.

  First symbol variation processing (S802): Controls the switching timing of each variation state (variation speed) constituting the first decoration variation pattern and monitors the end of the variation time.

  First symbol stop waiting process (S803): When the variation time timer times out, control is performed to stop the variation of the first decorative special symbols 8a to 8c and display the stop symbol (determined symbol).

  First big hit display process (S804): After the variation time is over, the control of the probability change big hit display or the normal big hit display is performed.

  First big hit game processing (S805): Control during the big hit game is performed. For example, the first special prize winning opening display indicating that the first special variable prize winning device 20 is driven by the solenoid 72 to open the first big prize winning opening 21 or the first grand prize winning opening 21 is being opened. When an effect control command for displaying the first grand prize opening shown is received, display control of the number of rounds is performed.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing a subroutine program of the first command reception waiting process in S800. The display control CPU first determines whether or not a first command has been received (S900). If it has not been received, this subroutine program ends. If it has been received, it is checked whether or not the received first command includes a first end notice command (S901). When the first end notice command has been transmitted together with the end notice number K according to S53c, the display control CPU makes a determination of YES through S901, sets the first end notice flag (S902), and transmits it. The K value thus stored is stored in the RAM (S903). The value of K is decremented by “1” each time a special symbol change is executed (see S53d), and the value after the subtraction is transmitted together with the first end notice command (S53c). reference). Then, every time a new value K is transmitted, the display control CPU stores the new K value and overwrites it in S903.

  If the scheduled stop symbol command is transmitted in accordance with S702 and S712, the display control CPU makes a YES determination in S904. Then, the scheduled stop symbol according to the transmitted scheduled stop symbol command is stored in the RAM (S905).

  If the variation time command is transmitted according to S246, the display control CPU makes a determination of YES through S906, extracts the variation pattern selection random number R9 (S907), refers to the variation pattern table, and displays the first decoration. The variation patterns of the special symbols 8a to 8c are determined (S908). The variation pattern selection random number R9 is constituted by a random counter that counts numerical data in a range of 0 to 20, for example, and is counted by the display control CPU. The variation pattern table is a table configured to be able to search which variation pattern is selected based on the extracted value of R9 from a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to the transmitted variation time.

  When an interruption command is transmitted according to S89, the display control CPU makes a determination of YES through S909, and performs a process of storing the interruption command in the RAM (S910).

  When the probability change start command has been transmitted in accordance with S109a, the display control CPU makes a determination of YES through S911 and sets a probability change flag (S912).

  If the probability change end command has been transmitted in accordance with S92d or S100a, the display control CPU makes a determination of YES through S913, clears the first end notice flag (S914a), and clears the probability change flag (S914a). S915).

  When the gassing end notice command has been transmitted in accordance with S223, the display control CPU makes a determination of YES through S913a and sets the gasset end notice flag (S913b).

  When other commands other than the above various commands (for example, the first big hit start command, the probable change big hit end command, etc.) have been transmitted, the display control CPU makes a NO determination in S913a, and the other commands Is stored in the RAM (S914).

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing a subroutine program of the first symbol variation start process of S801. The display control CPU first checks whether or not the variation pattern has been determined (S920). If the variation pattern is determined in S908, the answer to the determination is NO, and this subroutine program ends. On the other hand, if the variation pattern has not yet been determined, it is confirmed whether or not the probability variation flag is set (S921). When the probability variation flag is set in S912, the display control CPU displays the probability variation image on the background of the first decoration variation display unit 8k (S922). The background of this image for probability change is, for example, the sea background of FIGS.

  Next, the display control CPU determines whether or not the lucky flag is set (S927). This lucky flag is a flag for notifying the player that the probability change state is not ended when the probability change state is not actually ended after executing the dummy effect relating to the end of the probability change state, and S853b. Is set by When this flag is set, a message “Lucky is still certain!” Is displayed on the first decoration variation display unit 8k by the next variation display after the variation display with the notice effect is finished. Control is performed to replace the change pattern with the lucky message display pattern (S928). As a result, the variation pattern determined in S908 is replaced with the lucky message display variation pattern. Then, the display according to the lucky message display variation pattern is executed by the first symbol variation processing of FIG. This state is shown in FIG. 27 (j). The variation pattern before replacement by S928 and the variation pattern for lucky message display after replacement are both variation patterns having the same variation time. Whether or not the lucky flag is set is determined at the time of determining the fluctuation pattern in S908. If the lucky flag is set, the fluctuation pattern for displaying the lucky message is selected at the time of determining the fluctuation pattern in S908. May be. After the process of S928, the display control CPU clears the lucky flag (S929).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S921 that the probability variation flag is not set, a normal image is displayed on the background (S923). A specific example of this normal image is, for example, a mountain background image shown in FIG.

  Next, the display control CPU sets a variation time corresponding to the determined variation pattern in the process timer (S924). This determined variation pattern is the variation pattern determined in S908. In S908, in order to select a variation pattern from a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to the transmitted variation time, eventually, By “S924”, the “variation time” becomes the same variation time as the variation time transmitted from the CPU 56. The process timer is a timer that measures the fluctuation display time of the first decoration fluctuation display section 8k. Next, the display control CPU starts the variation of the first decoration variation display unit 8k (S925). Then, the first process flag is switched to the first symbol variation processing. As a result, when the next first display control process is executed at the elapse of 2 msec, the first symbol variation process of S802 is executed.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing a subroutine program of the first symbol variation processing in S802. In the first symbol changing process, the display control CPU executes a probability change end notice process (S819). FIG. 24 shows a subroutine program for the probability change end notice process. First, the probability change end notice process will be described with reference to FIG.

  The display control CPU confirms whether or not the first end notice flag is set (S850). If the first end notice flag is set in S902, it is determined whether or not the end notice number K is “1” (S851). If it is not “1”, a message “I will definitely change in K times!” Is displayed on the first decoration variation display portion 8k (S852). Specific examples of the display state of the message are shown in FIGS.

  On the other hand, the variation display of the first decoration variation display section 8k is repeatedly performed, and the value of K is subtracted each time. As a result, when the value of K becomes “1”, the display control CPU determines YES in S851. And the message “I am sure that the change will end in this time!” Is displayed on the first decoration variation display portion 8k (S853). Specific examples thereof are shown in FIGS. 26 (h) and 27 (h).

  After the processing of S853, the display control CPU determines whether or not the gas end end notice flag is set (S853a). If it is not set, the process of S854 is executed. If it is set, the lucky flag is set, and the process of clearing the gas end notice flag is performed (S853b). Next, the display control CPU determines whether or not the process timer has reached the character display timing (S854). If it is not yet time to display the character, the subroutine program ends, or the variable display proceeds and the process timer counts up, and when the character display timing is reached, YES is determined in S854. Then, a lottery decision is made as to whether or not to display the character (S855). For example, the count value of a random counter for character display is extracted, and it is determined whether or not the extracted value matches the character display determination value. If they match, it is determined that character display is performed. When the character display lottery decision is made, if the gasse end notice flag is set, the lottery decision to display the character with high probability is performed.

  The display control CPU determines whether or not to display as a result of the lottery determination (S856), and in the case of displaying, displays the character on the first decoration variation display unit 8k. The specific screen is shown in FIG. 27 (i), for example.

  On the other hand, the display control CPU, when the first end notice flag is not set and the second end notice flag is set, that is, when the probability variation state ends due to the variation of the second decoration variation display portion 9k. , YES is determined in S858, and the message “Aim at here!” Is displayed on the first decoration variation display section 8k (S859).

  Next, returning to FIG. 23, in the first symbol variation processing, the display control CPU checks whether or not the variation interruption flag is set (S820). If the variation interruption flag is not set, the interruption command is received. It is confirmed whether it has been done (S824). If the interruption command is received in S824, the fluctuation interruption flag is set (S825), and the fluctuation interruption display indicating that the fluctuation display of the first decoration special symbols 8a to 8c is interrupted in the first decoration fluctuation display portion 8k. (S826). This fluctuation interruption display is also a display that means that the subtraction of the special symbol process timer for measuring the fluctuation time in the fluctuation display section on which the fluctuation interruption display is performed is interrupted. Then, the display control CPU causes the first ornament variation display section 8k to display the symbols that are out of the suspension of the variation (S832a).

  If the variable interruption flag is set in S820, the display control CPU checks whether or not a restart command has been received (S821). If the restart command is received in S821, the change interruption flag is reset (S822), and the change restart display indicating that the change display of the special symbols 8a to 8c is restarted is performed on the first decoration change display portion 8k ( S823) The fluctuation is resumed (S823a). If the restart command is not received in S821, the first symbol variation processing is terminated.

  If the interrupt command is not received in S824, the process timer is decremented by “1” (S824a). This process timer is the variation time set by S924. Next, it is confirmed whether or not the process timer has timed out (S827). If the process timer has timed out, the display control execution data is switched (S828). In this embodiment, process data indicating a variation mode of the first decorative special symbols 8a to 8c is provided for each variation pattern. The process data is composed of data obtained by combining a plurality of combinations of process timers and display control execution data, and the display control CPU selects process data corresponding to the variation pattern command and sets the process timer with reference to the process data. Control is performed so that the first decorative special symbols 8a to 8c are variably displayed in the variation mode set in the display control execution data for the set time.

  If the variable time timer has timed out (S829), the monitoring timer is started (S830), and the first process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first symbol stop waiting process (S803) (S831).

  By the above processing, when the big hit symbol is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display 9 and the big hit gaming state is set, the variable interruption flag is set and the variable interruption display is performed based on the reception of the interruption command. Then, control is performed so that the processing after S827 is not executed until a restart command is received. That is, control is performed so as not to display the first special symbols 8a to 8c in a variable manner.

  As described above, in the above-described embodiment, when the big hit symbol is derived and displayed on one of the fluctuation display units, the interruption command is transmitted from the main board 31 to the display control board 80, and the interruption command is received. The display control CPU performs control to interrupt the variable display. Further, when the big hit gaming state is finished, a restart command is transmitted from the main board 31 to the display control board 80, and the display control CPU performs control to restart the variable display based on the reception of the restart command.

  As described above, when the probability variation state ends due to the variation of the second decoration variation display unit 9k, the variation time of one time of the second decoration variation display unit 9k is 40 seconds, while the first decoration variation display unit The variation time of 8k is 3 seconds, and in that state, the ball is shot so that the first decoration variation display portion 8k is variably displayed (specifically, the game ball is awarded to the first start winning opening 14). Message indicating that a ball hitting operation is to be performed), and the player can perform the ball hitting operation accordingly. Thereby, it is possible to perform a game that effectively uses the probability variation state by deriving the display result of the first decoration variation display portion 8k many times using the time until the probability variation state ends. It becomes.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing another embodiment of the first symbol variation processing shown in FIG. The difference from FIG. 23 is that even if the change interruption display is made in S826 and the change is being interrupted, the display control CPU performs control to continue the change of the first decoration change display unit 8k according to S832b. It is.

  FIG. 26 is a diagram illustrating a specific display screen of the probable state end notice notification effect displayed by the first decoration variation display unit 8k when it is determined in S215 that the notice is to be made. Although the same effect display is made on the second decoration variation display section 9k, here, the first decoration variation display section 8k will be described as a representative, and the description of the second decoration variation display section 9k will be omitted. To do. Extracted when the value of the hold memory counter is “4” in the state where the value of the first hold memory counter is “4” and all four LEDs of the first special symbol hold memory display area 10 are lit. When the value of R5 in the random number storage area (see FIG. 6B) is “27”, as shown in FIG. 26B from the symbol stop state of FIG. 8a, 8b, and 8c start variably at the same time. At that stage, the fourth LED in the first special symbol hold storage display area 10 is turned off, and a message “You will end up changing in 4 more times!” Is displayed on the first decoration variation display section 8k.

  Next, as shown in (c), the fluctuation is stopped, and further, the fluctuation is started as shown in (d) based on the hold storage. At that stage, the third LED in the first special symbol reservation storage display area 10 is turned off, and “Fine change will be completed in three more times!” Is displayed.

  In this way, each time the change is repeated, the number of lighting of the first special symbol hold storage display area 10 is decreased by one, and the number of times the probability change is finished is subtracted one by one. It will be done.

  Then, when the probability variation state ends with the current variation, as shown in FIG. 26 (h), after the message “This time the probability variation is over!” Is displayed, as shown in FIG. Special symbols 8a, 8b and 8c are stopped and displayed. During the probability change from (a) to (i), an image of the sea is displayed as the background of the first decoration change display unit 8k. When the probability change state ends in (i) and the next change occurs, (j ), A mountain image displayed as a background in a normal probability state that is not a probability variation state is displayed on the first decoration variation display portion 8k.

  FIG. 27 is a diagram showing a specific display screen of the notice notification effect regarding the end of probability change that is executed when the determination of YES is made in S220. (A) to (h) are the same as the display screens of (a) to (h) of FIG. Then, at the stage where each decoration symbol is stopped by displaying the message “I will definitely change this time!”, As shown in (i), the female character is displayed on the first decoration variation display portion 8k. This is displayed in accordance with S857. Next, as shown in (j), the message “Lucky is still certain!” Is displayed when the next change is started (see S928).

  As described above, when the notice notification effect relating to the end of the probability change is performed even though the probability change state does not actually end, if the control is performed to display the character with a high probability, the character shown in FIG. At the stage where “” is displayed, the player can have an expectation that the probabilistic state may still continue, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  FIG. 28 is a diagram illustrating a message screen indicating that the ball hitting operation is performed so as to change the second decoration variation display unit 9k when the probability variation state ends due to the variation of the first decoration variation display unit 8k. . Since the first decoration variation display portion 8k ends the probability variation state by variation display, as described above, control of a long variation display in which one variation is 40 seconds is performed. On the other hand, as described above, the second decoration variation display portion 9k is controlled so as to have a short variation of 3 seconds. Then, during the fluctuation of the second decoration fluctuation display portion 9k, as shown in (2c) and (2e), the message “Aim at here!” Is displayed. By seeing this, the player enters a state of hitting the ball with the aim of the second start winning opening 16 in order to display the second decoration variation display portion 9k in a variable manner.

  Next, main effects obtained by the embodiment described above will be described.

  (1) Whether there is a specific value (“27”) for ending the probability variation state in the random number value stored in the first random number storage area of R5 of the first holding buffer shown in FIG. 6B, for example. If there is a check, if it is determined whether or not a notice announcement effect regarding the end of the probability change is to be executed and the notice effect is to be executed, a message “The end of the probability change in four more times!” In order to execute the game, a specific performance can be performed from an early stage before the start condition corresponding to the established start condition is satisfied, and the player's interest in the remaining change display after that is improved, and Can be increased.

  (2) In the case where a notice notification effect relating to the end of the probability change is executed, the change display is performed a plurality of times from when the start condition that the probability change ends to when the start condition corresponding to the start condition is satisfied. Since it is continuously executed, the interest of the game can be further improved.

  (3) Even when the probability variation state has not ended, a specific effect regarding the termination of the probability variation state may be performed (YES is determined in S220, and the first end notice flag is set to “2” in S221). When the specific effect is executed, the player can be interested in whether or not the probability variation state is ended, and the interest in the game can be further enhanced. It is to be noted that, by performing notification that the probability variation state continues after performing such a specific performance (by displaying a message “Lucky yet certain!” By S928), the probability variation state is displayed. The player can have a high sense of expectation for the occurrence of the big hit accompanying the game, and the interest in the game can be further enhanced.

  (4) The unvariable start start condition for which the start condition has not yet been established is stored in the first random number storage area of R5 (see FIG. 6B) provided corresponding to each hold storage in which the start condition is held. In order to determine whether or not the specific value “27” is present in the extracted value of R5 when the start condition is satisfied (see S206), it is related to the end of the probability change state based on the latest information at the start of the change. It is possible to determine whether or not to execute a specific effect of notice notification.

  (5) When the probability variation control is performed in preference to the time reduction control for shortening the variation display time (when NO is determined in S100f), the normal symbol display during the probability variation control is being executed. Every time a change by the device 12 is executed, the hour / hour counter is subtracted (see S100g) and subtracted when the probability variation control is finished (when NO is determined by S243a and when NO is determined by S150). Since the time reduction control is executed only for the remaining value of the time reduction counter (see S100f to S100i, S243c, S159, S160, S155, S156), the number of executions of the time reduction control becomes irregular and changes. It is possible to provide an interesting game rich in nature.

  (6) YES in S824 of the first symbol variation processing (S802), and control is performed not to execute the processing after S827, or YES in SA824 of the first symbol variation processing of the second embodiment, and the processing after SA827. By not executing, for example, when the specific display result is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display 9, the measurement of the variable display time on the first special symbol display 8 is interrupted. At the same time, it is possible to prevent a specific gaming state from occurring. Also, YES is determined in S821 of the first symbol variation processing (S802) of the first embodiment, and control is executed to execute the processing after S827, or YES is determined in SA821 of the first symbol variation processing of the second embodiment. By performing the control to execute the processing after SA827, for example, the first special symbol display 8 displays the variation of the special symbol until the specific display result is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display 9. For example, it can be made difficult for the player to grasp that the specific display result is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display 9. Further, by using a common random number update process for determining the display result in each of the plurality of variation display units, when the amount of data required to control the plurality of variation display units is minimized, For example, a first extraction condition that is an extraction condition of a big hit determination random counter for the first special symbol display 8 and a second extraction condition that is an extraction condition of the big hit determination random counter for the second special symbol display 9 are, for example. Even if it is established at the same time, as shown in S23 to S25 of FIG. 4, during the timer interrupt processing once, the numerical data is updated by the random counter for jackpot determination by the first special symbol process processing Before the execution of (S24), the extraction of the value of the random counter for jackpot determination regarding the first special symbol display 8 is executed (S23), and the jackpot The second special symbol display 9 regarding jackpot determination value of the random counter extraction is performed by the second special symbol process treatment after updating the numerical data is performed by constant for random counter (S25). As a result, the numerical data extracted by the first special symbol process and the second special symbol process is different during one execution of the timer interrupt process, and a big hit is generated as a display result of a plurality of variable display units. It is possible to reliably prevent the display results to be determined simultaneously. Also, an interrupt when the first extraction condition and the second extraction condition are satisfied in order to forcibly differ the numerical data extracted simultaneously by the first special symbol process and the second special symbol process. Only the extraction by the first special symbol process is executed by the process, and it is not necessary to execute the extraction by the second special symbol process by the next interruption process. That is, since the numerical data extraction by the first special symbol process and the second special symbol process can be executed by executing the interrupt process once, the fairness of the game can be ensured. Furthermore, the numerical data can be extracted by the first special symbol process and the second special symbol process by the timer interruption process when the first extraction condition and the second extraction condition are satisfied. It is possible to minimize the possibility that numerical data extraction by the first special symbol process and the second special symbol process will not be performed due to the first extraction condition and the second extraction condition becoming data. Also, it is a big hit determination rather than storing the presence / absence of winning detection of the first start port switch 62 and the second start port switch 67 with data of “0” (no detection) or “1” (detection) for a long time. When the random counter extraction data “0” to “658” is stored as data, it is possible to reduce data damage when data corruption occurs.

  (7) For example, based on the fact that the interruption command is received in S824 of the first symbol variation processing (S802) of the first embodiment when the display result of the big hit is displayed on the second special symbol display 9. By performing control that does not execute the processing after S827, when the display control microcomputer receives an interruption command, for example, the display control microcomputer interrupts the variable display of the first special symbols 8, 8a to 8c. The Then, by performing a control that becomes YES in S821 of the first symbol variation processing (S802) of the first embodiment and executes the processing after S827, when the restart command is received, the display control microcomputer, for example, Since the variable display of the first special symbols 8, 8a to 8c is resumed, the control burden on the game control microcomputer can be reduced.

  (8) For example, when the jackpot display result is displayed on the second special symbol display 9, the second jackpot start command is received in SA824 of the first symbol variation processing (S802) of the second embodiment. By performing control that does not execute the processing after S827 based on the above, when the display control microcomputer receives the second big hit start command, the display control microcomputer uses the special symbol on the first decorative special symbol display 8k. The change display of is interrupted. Then, by performing a control to execute YES after S827 in SA821 of the first symbol variation process (S802) of the second embodiment, the display control microcomputer receives the jackpot end command when receiving the big hit end command. Since the variable display of the special symbol on the one-decoration special symbol display 8k is resumed, the control burden on the game control microcomputer can be reduced. In addition, since a plurality of instructions are given by one control signal (command), control can be performed using both control signals, and the number of control signals can be reduced.

  (9) As shown in S826 of FIG. 12 or SA826 of FIG. 16, when the measurement of the variable display time in the variable display unit is interrupted, the fact is notified, so that the player can change without giving distrust to the player. The variable display of the identification information on the display unit can be interrupted.

  (10) For example, a plurality of first special variables at the same time in each of a plurality of times of specific control in the big hit gaming state started based on the fact that the specific display result is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8 The big prize opening is set in the big prize opening determination table indicating which special variable prize winning device is to be subjected to the specific control without bringing the prize winning device 20 and the second special variable prize winning device 22 into the open state. Since the plurality of first special variable winning devices 20 and the second special variable winning device 22 are controlled to the first state according to the pattern, the special variable winning device to be aimed by the player is changed during the big hit gaming state, and the game The interest can be improved.

  (11) As shown in FIG. 17C and FIG. 18C, the big hit gaming state is started based on the fact that the combination of the big hit symbols is derived and displayed in one fluctuation display section, and the other fluctuation display is shown. When the measurement of the variation display time in the part is interrupted, the other variation display part is stopped and the combination of symbols is stopped and displayed, so pay attention to the player on the variation display part on which the combination of jackpot symbols is derived and displayed. Can be made.

  (12) Whether or not to end the probability variation state based on whether or not the value of R5 extracted based on the start winning of the game ball corresponds to a specific value (for example, “27”) is determined by S27. The winning prize that triggered the extraction and R5 determined to correspond to the specific value is the first special symbol 8, 8a, 8b, 8c or the second special symbol 9, 9a, 9b, 9c Is determined (S209 to S211), the variable display time of the determined special symbol is set to a long predetermined time, and the variable display time of a special symbol other than the special symbol is set from the predetermined time. Because it is controlled in a short time, the display result can be derived and displayed as many times as possible by the special symbol that the probability variation state does not end before the probability variation state ends. Be advantageous gaming state for, it is possible to improve the interest.

  (13) A notification (message display of “Aim at here!” In FIG. 28) is made to urge the player to hit the starting winning opening corresponding to the special symbol of the person whose variation display time is selected to be short. (S859), the player performs a hitting operation in accordance with the notification, so that the player becomes more advantageous to the player, and the interest can be improved.

  (14) In a random number storage area (see FIG. 6B) provided corresponding to each count value of the hold storage counter that holds the non-change start start condition for which the change start condition is not yet established. The R5 value used for determining whether or not to end the probability fluctuation state is stored, and when the fluctuation start condition is satisfied, the R5 value stored in the R5 random number storage area is stored. In order to determine whether or not there is a value corresponding to a specific value (for example, “27”) determined to end the probability fluctuation state (S53), the fluctuation display time is based on the latest information at the start of fluctuation. Thus, as many display results as possible can be derived and displayed using the special symbol that does not end the probability variation state using the period until the probability variation state ends.

  (15) When the combination of jackpot symbols is derived and displayed in the first special symbols 8, 8a, 8b and 8c and the variation display of the identification information is executed in the second special symbols 9, 9a, 9b and 9c, Fluctuation display in the second special symbols 9, 9a, 9b, 9c at the first time when the big hit state is started based on the combination of the big hit symbols derived and displayed in the first special symbols 8, 8a, 8b, 8c Time measurement is interrupted (S86 to S89, S824, S825), and the second time when the big hit state is ended based on the combination of the big hit symbols derived and displayed in the first special symbols 8, 8a, 8b, 8c The measurement of the variable display time is restarted (S105, S106, S107, S820 to S822, S824), and the display result is derived and displayed when the restarted variable display time has elapsed (S82). S85, S831, S831), the first special symbol 8, 8a, 8b, 8c a second special symbol 9, 9a, 9b, 9c and in can reliably prevent the big hit symbol combination is simultaneously derived displayed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the inconvenience that the specific display results are derived and displayed on both the first special symbols 8, 8a, 8b, and 8c and the second special symbols 9, 9a, 9b, and 9c, so

  (16) During the period when the measurement of the variable display time is interrupted, control is performed to stop the variable display of the special symbol of the interrupted one and display the display result (out of symbol) other than the combination of the jackpot symbol. (S832a), the player can pay attention to the effects during the variable display of special symbols other than the suspended special symbols.

  (17) Since the variable display of the suspended special symbol is continued during the period when the variation display time measurement is suspended, the variable display with the suspended special symbol and the uninterrupted special symbol is displayed. The variation of the production can be increased.

  Next, modifications and feature points of the embodiment described above are listed below.

  (1) In the above-described embodiment, control is performed so that the probability variation state is terminated when the big hit symbol based on the non-probable variation symbol is stopped and displayed in the probability variation state, but the jackpot symbol due to the non-probability variation symbol is stopped and displayed. However, the control may be performed so as not to end the probability variation state.

  (2) In the above-described embodiment, the CPU 56 of the basic circuit 53 predetermines the scheduled stop symbol and transmits its contents to the display control board 80 by a command. However, the scheduled stop symbol command is transmitted. May not be performed. In that case, the CPU 56 determines whether or not to make a big hit, a command to decide whether or not to make a big hit with a probable variation pattern, a change time display command for specifying the change display time of the decoration change display portions 8k and 9k, and reach A reach command for designating whether or not is established is transmitted to the display control board 80. Based on these commands, the display control board 80 performs control so that the scheduled stop symbol to be stopped and displayed by the current variation display is randomly determined using a random number or the like, and is stopped and displayed with the determined scheduled stop symbol.

  (3) In the variation time setting process shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, the variation time of the special symbol is determined by referring to the variation time table based on the values of the first and second end notice flags (S241, (See S243). The values of the first and second end notice flags are determined based on the determination result of whether or not there is a specific value “27” for ending the probability change state in the random number storage area of R5 (the result of the check in S206). Whether or not the specific value “27” is present is determined in S207. If there is, the end table of the end notice table is referred to, and if not, the first and second are referred to the non-end table of the end notice table. The value of the end notice flag is determined (see S214 to S216 and S219 to S221). That is, the establishment variation display means determination of whether the determination that the specific value “27” for ending the probability variation state exists in the random number storage area of R5 is the determination of which one of the first and second special symbols is performed. The result is used indirectly through the values of the first and second end notice flags to determine the variation time of the special symbol. However, instead of this, the variation time of the special symbol may be determined by directly using the result of the establishment variation display means determination. Specifically, the step of S241 is changed to “probability change first end flag set?”, And the step of S243 is changed to “probability change second end flag set?”. If YES is determined in S241 after the change, the process proceeds to S242 with a probability of 100%. If YES is determined in S243 after the change, the process may proceed to S244 with a probability of 100%. When the above determination is made, control may be performed such that the process proceeds to S242 and S244 with a high probability such as 90% and the process proceeds to S245 with a low probability such as the remaining 10%.

  (4) In the time-saving control of the above-described embodiment, when the probability changing state executed in preference to the time-shorting control is terminated by the control giving priority to the probability changing state (for example, when NO is determined in S243a, Time reduction control is executed for the remaining number of shortened execution times subtracted by the shortened execution number subtraction means (S100g) when NO is determined in S150 (for example, S100f to S100i, S243c, S159, S160, S155). , S156), instead of subtraction (down counting) by the shortened execution number subtracting means (S100g), provided is a shortened execution number addition counting means for adding and counting the number of time-shortened executions, and the time is shortened by the control that gives priority to the probability variation state. When the probability variation state that is executed in preference to the control ends (for example, according to S243a). Only the remaining number of shortened executions from the count value of the shortened execution count addition counting means at the time when NO is determined, or when NO is determined in S150, up to a predetermined number of short execution times (for example, 100), You may comprise so that time-shortening control may be performed.

  (5) In the above-described embodiment, according to the extracted value of the random counter R2, not only the special symbol indicators 8 and 9 but also the jackpot symbols displayed on the decoration variation display portions 8k and 9k are determined. Instead, the display control CPU of the display control board 80, which has sent a command for specifying the display result of the special symbol indicators 8 and 9 from the CPU 56, is displayed on the decoration variation display sections 8k and 9k based on the command. The big hit symbol may be determined.

  (6) The embodiment disclosed this time should be considered as illustrative in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

It is the front view which looked at the bullet ball game machine concerning this embodiment from the front. It is a block diagram showing the outline | summary of the circuit structure of the ball game machine which concerns on this embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the various random counters which the microcomputer for game control uses for game control. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the main process for game control and the timer interruption process which are performed by the microcomputer for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a 1st special symbol process process. (A) is a flowchart which shows the subroutine program of a 1st start port switch passage process, (b) is a figure explaining the memory | storage data of a 1st reservation buffer. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine program of a 1st special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine program of a probability fluctuation state determination process. It is a figure which shows an end notice table. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine program of jackpot determination processing. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine program of a 1st special symbol stop symbol setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine program of a 1st fluctuation time setting process. It is a figure which shows a fluctuation | variation time table. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine program of a 1st special symbol fluctuation process. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine program of a 1st special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine program of the 1st big hit end process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a normal symbol process process (A) is a flowchart which shows the subroutine program of a gate switch passage process, (b) is a flowchart which shows the subroutine program of a normal symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine program of a normal symbol fluctuation | variation time setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the 1st display control process process performed in CPU for display control. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine program of a 1st command reception waiting process. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine program of a 1st symbol fluctuation start process. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine program of the 1st pattern change process. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine program of a probability completion | finish notice process. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine program of the modification of the process during 1st symbol fluctuation. It is a screen figure of the notice information production about the end of probability change. It is a screen figure of the notice information production about the end of probability change. It is a screen figure which displays the message of the aim of ball hitting to a player when a probability change state is complete | finished.

Explanation of symbols

  14 1st start winning opening, 16 2nd starting winning opening, 8 1st special symbol display, 9 2nd special symbol display, 8k 1st decoration fluctuation display section, 9k 2nd decoration fluctuation display section, 56 CPU, 62 First start port switch, 67 Second start port switch, 80 display control board, 54 ROM, 55 RAM, 57 I / O port section.

Claims (4)

The first variation display unit and the second variation display unit that are capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can each be identified, and the first start condition is satisfied after the predetermined first start condition is satisfied, After the identification information is displayed on the first variation display section , the display result is derived and displayed, and after the second start condition is satisfied after the predetermined second start condition is satisfied, the second variation is achieved. Control that causes the display unit to display the variation of the identification information, then causes the display result to be derived and displayed, and causes the variation display of the first variation display unit and the variation display of the second variation display unit to be executed simultaneously in parallel. A display mode of the first variation display section or the second variation display section , which is a specific display result advantageous to the player based on a predetermined display result. Game machine to control ,
When a predetermined special condition is satisfied, the probability that the display result of the first variation display unit and the second variation display unit becomes the specific display result is improved from the normal game state different from the specific game state. Stochastic fluctuation control means for controlling to a random fluctuation state,
End lottery numerical information updating means for updating the first end lottery numerical information and the second end lottery numerical information used for drawing whether or not to end the probability variation state;
When the first start condition is satisfied , the first end lottery numerical information is extracted , and when the second start condition is satisfied, the second end lottery numerical information is extracted. Means,
Upon establishment of the first start condition, among the extracted first ends lottery numerical information by the termination lottery numerical information extraction means, not yet the first starting condition is satisfied the first start condition When the second start condition is satisfied, a plurality of the first end lottery numerical information corresponding to 1 is stored in the first variation display section so that the extraction order can be specified corresponding to the first start condition. In addition, among the second end lottery numerical information extracted by the end lottery numerical information extracting means, the second end lottery corresponding to the second start condition for which the second start condition is not yet established. Numerical value information storage means for ending lottery for storing a plurality of numerical information for the second variation display section so as to be able to specify an extraction order corresponding to the second start condition ;
Whether or not the first end lottery numerical information or the second end lottery numerical information stored in the end lottery numerical information storage means is a specific value predetermined to end the probability variation state . End determination means for determining
Probability fluctuation state termination control means for ending the probability fluctuation state on condition that the termination judgment means has determined that the specific value is reached;
The first variable display portion the first ends lottery numerical information stored in the numerical data storage unit for the finished lottery for, based on the fact that before there is first finished lottery numerical information Kitoku value, said first Specific effect determining means for determining whether or not to execute a specific effect in the first variation display unit before the first start condition corresponding to the numerical value information for 1 end lottery is satisfied;
When it is determined that the specific effect is to be executed by the specific effect determining means, the specific effect executing means for executing the specific effect in the first variation display unit ;
The second variation display unit different from the first variation display unit on which the specific effect is executed on condition that the first determination lottery numerical information is determined to be the specific value by the end determination unit. A variation period setting means for setting a variation period from when the variation display of the identification information is started until a display result is derived and displayed to a period shorter than a normal variation period ,
The probability variation state end control means, when the end determination means determines that the first end lottery numerical information is the specific value, the first fluctuation display corresponding to the first end lottery numerical information. The gaming machine is characterized in that the probability variation state is terminated when a display result of variation display in the section is derived and displayed .   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the specific effect executing unit executes the specific effect over a plurality of variable displays. The specific effect determination unit, the first ends lottery numerical information stored in the finished lottery numerical information storage means for said first variable display unit, when there is no first ends lottery numerical information before Kitoku value A dummy specific effect determining means for determining whether to execute the specific effect,
The said specific production | presentation execution means performs the said specific production even when it determines that the said specific production | generation is performed by the said dummy specific production | presentation determination means, The said specific production | generation is characterized by the above-mentioned. The gaming machine described in 1. The specific effect determination unit, the when the first starting condition is satisfied, the first ends lottery numerical information of the specific value of the finished lottery numerical information storage means a plurality of said termination lottery numerical information stored in the 4. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein it is determined whether or not there is a game machine.

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