JP4286717B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, after a predetermined variable display execution condition is satisfied, a variable display of a plurality of types of identification information is started based on the satisfaction of the variable display start condition, and a display result is derived and displayed. A plurality of variable display means including a variable display means and a second variable display means are provided, and a specific gaming state advantageous to the player is obtained based on the specific display result being derived and displayed on any of the plurality of variable display means. A game such as a pachinko machine that controls and controls to a special game state in which the specific display result is easily derived and displayed based on the special display result of the specific display result being derived and displayed on any of a plurality of variable display means Related to the machine.

  As a gaming machine, a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device, and when a game medium wins a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the player. There is something to be done. Further, a variable display device capable of variably displaying the identification information is provided, and when the display result of the variable display of the identification information becomes the specific display result on the variable display device, it can be controlled to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player. There is something configured to be.

  The specific game state means a state advantageous for a player who is given a predetermined game value. Specifically, the specific gaming state is, for example, a state in which a special variable winning device is in an advantageous state for a player who easily hits a ball (a big hit gaming state), or a state in which a right to become an advantageous state for the player has occurred. In this state, a predetermined game value such as a state where conditions for paying out premium game media are easily established is given.

  In the above gaming machines, the fact that the display result of the variable display device that displays the special symbol (identification information) is a combination of specific display modes (specific display result) that is determined in advance is called “big hit”. When a big hit occurs, for example, the big winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times, and the game shifts to a big hit gaming state in which a hit ball is easy to win. And in each open period, if there is a prize for a predetermined number (for example, 10) of the big prize opening, the big prize opening is closed. And the number of times of opening the special winning opening is fixed to a predetermined number (for example, 15 rounds). An opening time (for example, 29.5 seconds) is determined for each opening, and even if the number of winnings does not reach a predetermined number, the big winning opening is closed when the opening time elapses. Further, when a predetermined condition (for example, winning in the V zone provided in the big prize opening) is not established at the time when the big prize opening is closed, the big hit gaming state is ended.

  Further, in the variable display device, the symbols other than the symbol that becomes the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol of the left and right middle symbols) are continuously stopped for a predetermined time, and are stopped, swung, There is a possibility that a big hit will occur before the final result is displayed due to the state of scaling or deformation, or multiple symbols changing synchronously with the same symbol, or the position of the display symbol being switched An effect performed in a continuing state (hereinafter, these states are referred to as reach states) is referred to as reach effect. Further, the reach state and its state are referred to as a reach mode. Furthermore, variable display including reach production is called reach variable display. Then, when the display result of the symbol variably displayed on the variable display device is not a specific display result, it becomes “out of” and the variability display state ends. A player plays a game while enjoying how to generate a big hit.

  In such a gaming machine, two special symbol displays that perform variable display of special symbols are provided, and when a specific display result is derived and displayed on any of the special symbol displays, a transition to the big hit gaming state is made. There are some (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2001-62081 A

  In the gaming machine described in Patent Literature 1, two special symbol displays are used to perform display effects by variable display of special symbols, but one special symbol display produces a special jackpot display result. When the variable display is executed, the start of variable display of the special symbol on the other special symbol display is delayed, so the display result of the variable display on one special symbol display becomes the jackpot display result. There is a problem that the player's interest in the variable display effect cannot be maintained and the interest of the game may be reduced.

  In addition, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, no contrivance has been made to the control contents of variable display on the other special symbol display when it is determined that the probability change big hit is on one special symbol display. . Therefore, during execution of variable display in which the display result on one special symbol display becomes the probability variation jackpot display result, the variable display on the other special symbol display is sequentially digested, resulting in a probability variation state. Since the number of stored memories has been reduced before, there is a possibility that the player may have an impression that the player has lost the game, and there is a problem that the player may feel dissatisfied.

  Therefore, the present invention can prevent a special winning symbol display result from being recognized in advance in a gaming machine provided with a plurality of special symbol indicators that variably display special symbols. It is possible to maintain the player's interest in the variable display effect and prevent the player's dissatisfaction resulting from a decrease in the number of reserved memories before the probability change state is reached. An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can be used.

In the gaming machine according to the present invention, after a predetermined variable display execution condition is established (for example, a game ball is won at the start winning opening 13), a variable display start condition is established (for example, during the previous game, not during a big hit game). The first variable display means (for example, the special symbol display device 8a) and the first variable display means for deriving and displaying the display result and starting the variable display of the plurality of types of identification information (for example, the special symbol). A plurality of variable display means (for example, a special symbol display 8a and a special symbol display 8b) including two variable display means (for example, special symbol display 8b). And a specific gaming state that is advantageous to the player based on the fact that the specific display result (for example, the jackpot display result) is derived and displayed on any of the plurality of variable display means. For example, a special display result is derived and displayed on the basis of the fact that a special display result (for example, a probable variable jackpot display result) is derived and displayed on any of a plurality of variable display means. A game machine that is controlled to an easy special game state, and whether or not the display result of the first variable display means or the second variable display means is the specific display result based on the execution condition being satisfied And a pre-determining means for determining whether or not to obtain a special display result (for example, a portion of step S56 in the game control means), and a first variable display means or a first based on the determination result by the pre-determining means The variable display data indicating the variable display time from the start of variable display of the identification information in the two variable display means until the display result is derived and displayed is determined in advance. When determining whether or not the variable display data selection means (for example, the part that executes step S60 or step S61 in the game control means) to be selected from the types of variable display data and whether the pre-determination means is the specific display result Numerical value updating means (for example, a part for executing step S25 in the game control means) for updating numerical data to be used (for example, a count value of a random number counter for generating a big hit determination random number) within a predetermined numerical range (for example, 0 to 316); First extraction condition determination means for determining whether or not a first extraction condition for extracting numerical data updated by the numerical value update means as numerical data used by the prior determination means for the first variable display means is satisfied (E.g., a part of the game control means for executing steps S311 and S312) and the first extraction condition determination hand First extraction means for extracting numerical data updated by the numerical value updating means on the condition that the first extraction condition is determined to be satisfied by the stage (for example, determined as Y in step S312) (For example, the part that executes step S113 in the game control means) and the second extraction condition for extracting the numerical data updated by the numerical value updating means as the numerical data used by the prior determination means for the second variable display means is established. Second extraction condition determining means for determining whether or not the game is performed (for example, a part for executing processing in the second special symbol process corresponding to steps S311 and S312 of the first special symbol process in the game control means). Specifically, for example, a process for determining whether or not to display a special symbol on the special symbol indicator 8b in response to the start port switch 14 being turned on) and the second Second extraction means for extracting numerical data updated by the numerical value updating means (for example, the first start port of the game control means) on condition that the second extraction condition is determined to be satisfied by the extraction condition determination means A portion for executing processing in the second start port switch passage processing corresponding to step S113 in the switch passage processing), and the pre-determination means determines whether or not to obtain the specific display result as the first extraction means Alternatively, the numerical data extracted by the second extraction means (for example, the big hit determination random number) and the special game state that is set more in the special game state than the special game state are set. A determination is made based on whether or not the gaming state determination value (for example, jackpot determination value) matches (for example, step S56), and the variable display data selection means is determined to be a special display result by the prior determination means. When the variable display of the identification information in the variable display means is being executed (for example, Y in step S59), the variable display data for the variable display of the identification information in the second variable display means is selected. special display result on the variable display means selects the variable display data indicating the variable display time such as display result of the identification information in the second variable display means is derived displayed after derived displayed (for example, step S61) The numerical value update means, the first extraction condition determination means, the first extraction means, the second extraction condition determination means, and the second extraction means perform interrupt processing that is executed periodically. The first extracting means and the second extracting means share numerical data updated by the numerical value updating means, and the first extracting means is a numerical value updating means during which the interrupt process is executed once. The numerical data is extracted before the numerical data is updated, and the numerical data updating means extracts the numerical data after the extraction of the numerical data is executed by the first extracting means while the interrupt process is executed once. The second extracting means extracts the numerical data updated by the numerical value updating means after the numerical value updating means has been updated by the numerical value updating means while the interrupt process is executed once. It is characterized by.

  Variable display control means for controlling a plurality of variable display means for variably displaying the identification information (for example, a part for executing steps S303 to S304 in the game control means constituted by the CPU 56 including a game control microcomputer); Variable display time measuring means for measuring variable display time based on the variable display data selected by the variable display data selecting means (for example, processing for updating the first special symbol process timer in steps S66 to S73 in the game control means is executed. And a variable display time determining means for determining whether or not the variable display time measured by the variable display time measuring means has elapsed (for example, a part for executing step S73 in the game control means), The variable display control means is controlled by the variable display time determining means. When it is determined that the time has passed (for example, Y in step S73), the display result of the identification information is derived and displayed on the first variable display means or the second variable display means (for example, step S76). The variable display time measuring means is on condition that the identification information is variably displayed on the second variable display means when the specific display result is derived and displayed on the first variable display means (for example, step S67). Y), the measurement interrupting means for interrupting the measurement of the variable display time in the second variable display means (for example, the part executing step S67 to step S68 in the game control means) and the first variable display means When the specific game state based on the display result derived and displayed is completed (for example, the big hit game based on the display result of the special figure variation B in FIG. 26 being derived and displayed) And a measurement restarting unit (for example, a part for executing step S69 to step S70 in the game control unit) that restarts the measurement of the variable display time in the second variable display unit when the state is finished). Good.

  The variable display control means continuously executes the variable display of the identification information by the second variable display means when the measurement of the variable display time in the second variable display means is interrupted by the measurement interruption means (for example, It may be configured to execute high-speed fluctuation or the like.

  The variable display control means is configured to display a display mode other than the specific display result (for example, a detachment symbol) in the second variable display means when the measurement of the variable display time in the second variable display means is interrupted by the measurement interruption means. ), The identification information may be stopped and displayed.

  When the variable display data selection means is executing the variable display of the identification information in the first variable display means determined to be the special display result by the prior determination means, the variable of the identification information in the second variable display means is being executed. When selecting the variable display data for display, within a predetermined short period after the special display result is derived and displayed by the first variable display means (for example, at least the identification information of the first variable display means for the next time is displayed). A variable display time during which the display result of the identification information in the second variable display means is derived and displayed within a period until the display result of the variable display is derived and displayed, specifically, for example, within 2 seconds. The variable display data may be selected.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, it is possible to prevent the first variable display means from recognizing in advance that the specific display result is derived and displayed, and to maintain the player's interest in the variable display effect. In addition, there is an effect that it is possible to prevent the variable display from being digested before entering the special gaming state, resulting in an increase in the dissatisfaction of the player.

  According to the second aspect of the invention, when the specific display result is derived and displayed by the first variable display means, the variable display of the identification information in the second variable display means is interrupted, so that the plurality of variable display means At the same time, it is possible to prevent a specific gaming state from occurring.

  According to the third aspect of the present invention, while the specific game state based on the specific display result being derived and displayed by the first variable display means, the second variable display means displays the identification information in a variable manner. By executing continuously, it is possible to prevent the display result of the identification information from being derived and displayed by the second variable display means while the specific gaming state continues, and to match the variable display. Can do.

  In the invention described in claim 4, while the specific game state continues based on the specific display result derived and displayed by the first variable display means, the second variable display means displays other than the specific display result. By stopping and displaying the identification information in the mode, it is possible to prevent the specific display result from being stopped and displayed by the second variable display means while the specific game state continues, and to match the variable display. It is possible to prevent misunderstanding of the player.

  In the fifth aspect of the invention, when the variable display data selection means is executing variable display of the identification information in the first variable display means in which the display result is the special display result, the second variable display means When selecting variable display data for variable display of identification information, display of identification information on the second variable display means within a predetermined short period of time after the special display result is derived and displayed on the first variable display means Since variable display data indicating the variable display time for which the result is derived and displayed is selected, the first display result of the variable display of the identification information can be derived and displayed at an early stage when entering the special gaming state. Production in the gaming state can be provided early.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
Embodiment 1 FIG.
First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine that is an example of a gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine as viewed from the front. In the following embodiments, a pachinko gaming machine will be described as an example. However, the gaming machine according to the present invention is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine, and can be applied to other gaming machines such as a slot machine.

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

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming 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 hit ball supply tray 3 and a hitting operation handle (operation knob) 5 for launching the game balls are provided. A game board 6 is detachably attached to the 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. A game area 7 is formed on the front surface of the game board 6.

  Two variable display devices (special variable display portions) 9a and 9b each including a plurality of variable display portions that variably display (variably display) decorative symbols as identification information are provided on the left and right sides near the center of the game area 7. It has been. Each of the variable display devices 9a and 9b has, for example, three variable display portions (symbol display areas) of “left”, “middle”, and “right”.

  Two special symbol displays 8a and 8b including a variable display unit that variably displays special symbols as identification information are provided on the upper portions of the variable display devices 9a and 9b, respectively. Each of the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b is constituted by one 7-segment indicator, for example. The variable display devices 9a and 9b are provided corresponding to the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b, respectively.

  Near the center below the variable display devices 9a, 9b, there is provided a variable winning ball device 15 as a start winning opening 13. The winning ball that has entered the start winning opening 13 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the start opening switch 14. A variable winning ball device 15 that opens and closes is provided below the start winning opening 13. The variable winning ball device 15 is opened by a solenoid 16.

  As described above, in this example, one start winning opening 13 is provided for the two special symbol indicators 8a and 8b.

  Between the variable display devices 9a and 9b and the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b, a special symbol start composed of four LEDs for displaying the number of effective winning balls, that is, the number of start memories stored in the start winning ports 13a and 13b, respectively. Storage indicators 18a, 18b are provided. The special symbol start memory displays 18a and 18b each increase the number of LEDs to be turned on by 1 every time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display devices 9a and 9b start the variable display, the special symbol start memory indicators 18a and 18b reduce the number of LEDs to be turned on by 1 (that is, turn off one LED). .

  Opening and closing plates 20a and 20b that are opened by solenoids 21a and 21b in a specific gaming state (big hit state) are provided on the left and right sides of the lower portion of the variable winning ball apparatus 15, respectively. The opening / closing plates 20a and 20b are means for opening and closing a large winning opening (variable winning ball apparatus), respectively. Of the winning balls guided to the back of the game board 6 from the opening / closing plate 20a, the winning ball entering one (V winning area: special area) is detected by the V count switch 22a, and the winning ball from the opening / closing plate 20a is counted by the count switch. 23a is detected. Similarly, a winning ball that has entered one (V winning area: special area) of the winning balls led from the opening / closing plate 20b to the back of the game board 6 is detected by the V count switch 22b, and the winning ball from the opening / closing plate 20b. Is detected by the count switch 23b. Solenoids 24a and 24b are provided on the back side of the game board 6 for switching the paths in the respective special winning openings that are opened and closed by the opening and closing plates 20a and 20b.

  When a game ball wins the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, the variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started. In this embodiment, variable display is performed by alternately lighting the left and right lamps (a symbol can be visually recognized when the lamp is lit). For example, if the right lamp is lit when the variable display ends, it is a win. When the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (winning symbol), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, a normal symbol start memory display 41 having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls entered into the gate 32 is provided. Each time there is a prize at the gate 32, the normal symbol start memory display 41 increases the number of LEDs to be turned on by one. Then, every time variable display on the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of LEDs to be lit is reduced by one.

  Around the left and right of the game area 7, there are provided decorative lamps 25 blinking and displayed during the game, and at the lower part there is an outlet 26 for absorbing a game ball that has not won a prize. Two speakers 27 that emit sound effects are provided on the left and right upper portions outside the game area 7. On the outer periphery of the game area 7, a top frame lamp 28a, a left frame lamp 28b, and a right frame lamp 28c are provided. Further, a decoration LED is installed around each structure (such as a big prize opening) in the game area 7. The top frame lamp 28a, the left frame lamp 28b, the right frame lamp 28c, and the decoration LED are examples of a decorative light emitter provided in the gaming machine.

  In this example, a prize ball LED 51 that is lit during award ball payout is provided in the vicinity of the left frame lamp 28b, and a ball cut LED 52 that is lit when the supply ball is cut is provided in the vicinity of the right frame lamp 28c. It has been. As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment is provided with lamps and LEDs as light emitters in various places. Further, a prepaid card unit that enables lending a ball by inserting a prepaid card is installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1 (not shown).

  The game balls launched from the hit ball launching device enter the game area 7 through the hit ball rail, and then descend the game area 7.

  When the hit ball enters the start winning opening 13 and is detected by the start opening switch 14, it is determined whether the special symbol display 8a variably displays the special symbol or the special symbol display 8b variably displays the special symbol.

  If it is decided to variably display the special symbol on the special symbol display 8a, the special symbol starts variable display on the special symbol display 8a as long as variable display of the symbol can be started. In the device 9a, the decorative symbol starts variable display. If it is not in a state in which the variable display of the symbol can be started, the number of start winning memories, which is a reserved storage of the variable display of the special symbol (first special symbol) on the special symbol display 8a, is increased by one.

  If it is decided to variably display the special symbol on the special symbol indicator 8b, the special symbol starts variable display on the special symbol indicator 8b as long as the variable symbol display can be started. The decorative symbol starts variable display on the variable display device 9b. If it is not in a state in which the variable display of the symbol can be started, the number of start winning memories which is a reserved storage of the variable display of the special symbol (second special symbol) on the special symbol display 8b is increased by one.

  The special symbol variable display on the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b is stopped when a predetermined time elapses. If the special symbol at the time of stoppage is a jackpot symbol (specific display result), the game shifts to a jackpot gaming state. That is, the corresponding opening / closing plates 20a and 20b are opened until a predetermined time elapses or a predetermined number (for example, 10) of hit balls wins. When the hit ball is detected in the V winning area 22a and 22b while the opening and closing plates 20a and 20b are opened and the corresponding V winning switches 22a and 22b are detected, the right to continue is generated and the opening and closing plates 20a and 20b are opened again. . The generation of the continuation right is allowed a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 rounds).

  If the special symbol at the time of stopping in either of the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b is a jackpot symbol (probability variation symbol) with a probability variation, the probability of the next jackpot increases. That is, it becomes a more advantageous state for the player in the probability variation state.

  When the game ball wins the gate 32, the normal symbol display unit 10 is in a state where the normal symbol is variably displayed. Further, when the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (winning symbol), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a predetermined time. Further, in the probability variation state, the probability that the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased, and the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased. That is, the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 can be increased when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol or the stop symbol of the special symbol is a probabilistic symbol. Change to an advantageous state. It should be noted that increasing the number of times of opening is a concept including changing from a closed state to an open state.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a circuit configuration in the main board 31. 2 also shows the payout control board 37, the effect control board 80, and the like. The main board 31 includes a basic circuit (corresponding to a game control microcomputer: game control means) 53 that controls the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program, a gate switch 32a, a start port switch 14, V count switches 22a and 22b, and An input driver circuit 58 for supplying signals from the count switches 23a and 23b to the basic circuit 53, a solenoid 16 for opening and closing the variable winning ball apparatus 15, solenoids 21a and 21b for opening and closing the opening and closing plates 20a and 20b, and a path in the special winning opening. A solenoid circuit 59 for driving the solenoids 24a and 24b for switching in accordance with a command from the basic circuit 53 is mounted.

  The switches such as the gate switch 32a, the start port switch 14, the V count switches 22a and 22b, and the count switches 23a and 23b may be referred to as sensors. That is, the name of the game medium detection means is not limited as long as it is a game medium detection means (game ball detection means in this example) that can detect a game ball. Each of the start port switch 14, the V count switches 22a and 22b, and the count switches 23a and 23b that perform winning detection is also a winning detection means. Note that the winning detection means may be configured to collectively detect the respective game balls that have won separately a plurality of winning openings. In addition, even if a pass gate such as the gate switch 32a is used, if a prize ball is to be paid out, a game ball enters the pass gate is a prize, and a switch ( For example, the gate switch 32a) serves as a winning detection means. Furthermore, in this embodiment, since the game balls won in the V winning area are detected only by the corresponding V count switches 22a and 22b, the number of game balls won in the big prize opening is determined by the V count switches 22a and 22b. This is the sum of the number of detections and the number of detections by the count switches 23a and 23b. However, the game ball that has won the V winning area may be detected by the V count switches 22a and 22b and also by the count switches 23a and 23b. In that case, the number of game balls won in the big winning opening corresponds to the number detected by the count switches 23a and 23b.

  Further, according to the data given from the basic circuit 53, jackpot information indicating the occurrence of the jackpot, effective starting information indicating the number of starting winning balls used to start the variable display of the special symbols in the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b, probability variation An information output circuit 64 for outputting an information output signal such as probability variation information indicating that the error has occurred to an external device such as a hall computer is mounted.

  A basic circuit 53 realized by a game control microcomputer includes a ROM 54 for storing a game control (game control) program and the like, and storage means used as a work memory (variation data storage means for storing fluctuation data). A RAM 55, a CPU 56 that performs control operations according to a program, and an I / O port unit 57 are included. In this embodiment, the ROM 54 and the RAM 55 are built in the CPU 56. That is, the CPU 56 is a one-chip microcomputer. The one-chip microcomputer only needs to have at least the RAM 55 built in, and the ROM 54 and the I / O port unit 57 may be externally attached or built in. Since the CPU 56 executes control according to the program stored in the ROM 54, the CPU 56 executes (or performs processing) hereinafter, specifically, the 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 means is realized by a basic circuit 53 realized by a game control microcomputer, but is mainly realized by a CPU 56 that executes control according to a program in the game control microcomputer.

  The RAM 55 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means, part or all of which is backed up by a backup power supply created on the power supply board. In other words, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 55 is stored for a predetermined period (until the power supply of the backup power supply is disabled). At least data (a special symbol process flag or the like) corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means, is stored in the backup RAM. The data corresponding to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power is restored after a power failure or the like.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a circuit configuration example of the effect control board 80, the lamp driver board 35, and the sound control board 70. The lamp driver board 35 and the sound control board 70 are not equipped with a microcomputer. In the effect control board 80, the effect control CPU 101 in the effect control microcomputer (an example of the electric component control microcomputer) operates in accordance with a program stored in a ROM (not shown), and a strobe signal from the main board 31. In response to the (effect control INT signal), an effect control command is received via the input driver 102 and the input port 103. Further, the effect control CPU 101 causes the VDP (video display processor) 109 to perform display control of the variable display devices 9a and 9b using the LCD based on the effect control command. The VDP 109 is sometimes called a GCL (graphic controller LSI). Note that the display control VDP of the variable display device 9a and the display control VDP of the variable display device 9b may be provided separately.

  Further, the production control CPU 101 outputs sound number data to the sound control board 70 via the output port 104 and the output driver 110. A bus (including an address bus, a data bus, and a control signal line such as a write / read signal) that is input / output to / from the effect control CPU 101 is extended to the lamp driver board 35 via the bus driver 105.

  In the lamp driver board 35, a bus that is input to and output from the effect control CPU 101 is connected to the output port 352 and the expansion port 353 via the bus receiver 351. A signal for driving each lamp output from the output port 352 is amplified by the lamp driver 354 and supplied to each lamp. A signal for driving each LED output from the output port 352 is amplified by the LED driving circuit 355 and supplied to each LED.

  In this embodiment, lamps / LEDs and effect driving means provided in the gaming machine are controlled by effect control means including effect CPU 101 mounted on effect control board 80. Further, data for controlling the variable display devices 9a and 9b and the lamps / LEDs are stored in the ROM. The effect CPU 101 controls the variable display devices 9a and 9b, the lamp / LED, and the like based on the data stored in the ROM. Then, the lamp / LED and the driving means for presentation are driven via the output port 352 and each drive circuit mounted on the lamp driver board 35. Therefore, when changing the model, it is necessary to make a design change such as changing the number of ports for the lamp driver board 35, but for the effect control board 80, it is only necessary to replace the ROM storing the program. There is no need to make design changes.

  In the voice control board 70, the sound number data from the effect control board 80 is input to the voice synthesis IC 703 by a digital signal processor, for example, via the input driver 702. The voice synthesis IC 703 reads data corresponding to the sound number data from the voice data ROM 704 mounted on the voice data board 70 </ b> A, generates voice and sound effects corresponding to the read data, and outputs them to the amplifier circuit 705. The amplification circuit 705 outputs an audio signal obtained by amplifying the output level of the speech synthesis IC 703 to a level corresponding to the volume set by the volume 706 to the speaker 27.

  The data corresponding to the sound number data stored in the sound data ROM 704 is a collection of data indicating the sound effect or sound output mode in a predetermined time period (for example, a special symbol fluctuation period) in time series. When the voice number IC 703 receives the sound number data, the voice synthesis IC 703 performs sound output control according to the corresponding data in the voice data ROM 704. The sound output control according to the corresponding data is continued until the next sound number data is input. When the next sound number data is input, the speech synthesis IC 703 performs sound output control according to the data in the sound data ROM 704 corresponding to the newly input sound number data.

  In this embodiment, the sound and sound output from the speaker 27 are controlled by the effect control means including the effect control CPU 101, but the effect control means outputs the sound number data to the sound control board 70. . In the voice control board 70, the voice data ROM 704 stores a large amount of data for realizing voice and sound effects that can appear as the game progresses, and these data are associated with the sound number data. . Therefore, the production control means can realize sound output control only by outputting the sound number data. Note that the sound number data is, for example, 1-byte data, and is transferred to the sound control board 70 via a serial signal line or a parallel signal line.

  As described above, the electrical component control means including the electrical component control microcomputer is mounted on the electrical component control board. The electrical component control means is an electrical component (game device: ball payout device 97, variable display devices 9a and 9b, light emitting devices such as lamps and LEDs) provided in the gaming machine in accordance with a command signal (control signal) from the game control means. Body, speaker 27, etc.). In this example, the main board 31 may be included in the electric component control board for explanation. In that case, the electric component control means mounted on the electric component control board indicates each of the game control means and the means for controlling the electric components provided in the gaming machine according to the command signal from the game control means. . A substrate on which a microcomputer other than the main substrate 31 is mounted may be referred to as a sub-substrate.

  FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a connection state of each symbol display device such as the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b and the variable display devices 9a and 9b. As shown in FIG. 4, in this example, the CPU 56 mounted on the main board 31 includes two special symbol indicators 8a and 8b, two special symbol start memory indicators 18a and 18b, and a normal symbol indicator. 10 and the normal symbol start memory display 41 are controlled. Further, the effect control CPU 101 mounted on the effect control board 80 controls the two variable display devices 9a and 9b on the basis of the effect control command from the main board 31, and each of the variable display devices 9a and 9b. Control the display of decorative symbols at.

  In this example, the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b are each constituted by a 7-segment indicator and perform segment display. As the special symbol, for example, ten numbers “0” to “9” are used. The special symbol is sequentially updated in the order of “0” to “9”, so that the variable display is performed. After “9” is displayed, the special symbol returns to “0”. When the stop symbol when the variable display is finished is “0”, it means “displacement”, and when the stop symbol is any positive even number (2, 4, 6, 8), it is “big hit”. When the stop symbol is an odd number (1, 3, 5, 7, 9), it means “probable big hit”.

  Moreover, in this example, the two special symbol start memory | storage indicators 18a and 18b and the normal symbol start memory | storage display 41 are comprised by LED. Further, the normal symbol display 10 is constituted by a lamp, and the two variable display devices 9a and 9b are constituted by an LCD. The decorative symbols are displayed by, for example, three symbols of left middle right, and ten numbers from “0” to “9” are used for each of the left middle right symbols, for example. The decorative symbol indicates that if the stop symbol is the same for each of the middle left and right, it means that it is a “big hit” (simply called “big hit”), and other stop symbols If it is, it means that “out of” is suggested (sometimes simply referred to as “out of”). In addition, you may make it perform the display effect by variable display apparatus 9a, 9b by identification information, such as a character. For example, when performing a display effect by a character, for example, a baseball player may appear and a state where a home run is hit may be displayed to suggest a big hit.

  In this example, electrical parts (special symbol display 8a, variable display device 9a, special symbol start memory display 18a, opening / closing plate 20a) provided on the left side of the game area 7 and the right side of the game area 7 are provided. The electrical parts (special symbol display 8b, variable display device 9b, special symbol start memory display 18b, and opening / closing plate 20b) correspond to each other. The normal symbol start memory display 41 and the normal symbol display 10 are not related only to the electric parts provided on the right side of the game area 7, and may be arranged near the center of the game area. .

  If it is determined that a game ball wins at the start winning opening 13 and variable display is executed by the special symbol display 8a, the special symbol display 8a is selected unless the first special symbol is being variably displayed on the special symbol display 8a. Then, variable display of the first special symbol is started, and variable display of the first decorative symbol (decorative symbol variably displayed on the variable display device 9a) is started on the variable display device 9a. On the other hand, if the first special symbol is being variably displayed on the special symbol indicator 8a, the number of lighting of the special symbol start memory indicator 18a is increased by 1 when the number is not the upper limit number of the reserved memory. If the variable display result of the first special symbol is the big hit display result, the big hit gaming state is entered and the opening / closing plate 20a is opened and closed.

  Similarly, if it is determined that a game ball wins at the start winning opening 13 and variable display is executed by the special symbol display 8b, when the game ball wins at the start winning opening 13b, the second special on the special symbol display 8b. If the symbol is not variably displayed, the special symbol indicator 8b starts variable display of the second special symbol, and the variable display device 9b displays the second decorative symbol (decoration variablely displayed on the variable display device 9b). Variable display of symbols is started. On the other hand, if the second special symbol is being variably displayed on the special symbol indicator 8b, the number of lighting of the special symbol start memory indicator 18b is increased by 1 when the number is not the upper limit number of reserved storage. If the variable display result of the second special symbol is the big hit display result, the big hit gaming state is entered and the open / close plate 20b is opened and closed.

  Next, the operation of the gaming machine will be described. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by game control means (peripheral circuits such as the CPU 56, ROM 54, and RAM 55) on the main board 31. When power is turned on to the gaming machine and the input level of the reset terminal becomes high level, the CPU 56 starts main processing after step S1. In the main process, the CPU 56 first performs necessary initial settings.

  In the initial setting process, the CPU 56 first sets the interrupt prohibition (step S1). Next, the interrupt mode is set to interrupt mode 2 (step S2), and a stack pointer designation address is set to the stack pointer (step S3). Then, the built-in device register is initialized (step S4). Further, after initialization (step S5) of CTC (counter / timer) and PIO (parallel input / output port) which are built-in devices (built-in peripheral circuits), the RAM is set in an accessible state (step S6). The interrupt mode 2 is an address synthesized from the value (1 byte) of the specific register (I register) built in the game control microcomputer 56 and the interrupt vector (1 byte: least significant bit 0) output from the built-in device. Is a mode indicating an interrupt address.

  Next, the CPU 56 confirms the state of the output signal of a clear switch (not shown) input via the input port only once (step S7). When the on-state is detected in the confirmation, the CPU 56 executes normal initialization processing (steps S11 to S14).

  If the clear switch is not on, check whether data protection processing of the backup RAM area (for example, power supply stop processing such as addition of parity data) has been performed when power supply to the gaming machine is stopped (Step S8). When it is confirmed that such protection processing is not performed, the CPU 56 executes initialization processing. Whether there is backup data in the backup RAM area is confirmed, for example, by the state of the backup flag set in the backup RAM area in the power supply stop process. In this example, if “55H” is set in the backup flag area, it means that there is a backup (ON state), and if a value other than “55H” is set, it means that there is no backup (OFF state).

  After confirming that there is a backup, the CPU 56 performs a data check of the backup RAM area (parity check in this example) (step S9). In step S9, the calculated checksum is compared with the checksum calculated and stored by the same process in the power supply stop process. When the power supply is stopped after an unexpected power outage or the like, the data in the backup RAM area should be saved, so the check result (comparison result) is normal (matched). That the check result is not normal means that the data in the backup RAM area is different from the data when the power supply is stopped. In such a case, since the internal state cannot be returned to the state when the power supply is stopped, an initialization process that is executed when the power is turned on is not performed when the power supply is stopped.

  If the check result is normal, the CPU 56 performs a game state restoration process for returning the internal state of the game control means and the control state of the electrical component control means such as the effect control means to the state when the power supply is stopped (step S10). ). Then, the saved value of the PC (program counter) stored in the backup RAM area is set in the PC, and the address is restored.

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

  In the initialization process, the CPU 56 first performs a RAM clear process (step S11). In addition, a predetermined work area (for example, a normal symbol determination random number counter, a normal symbol determination buffer, a special symbol left middle right symbol buffer, a special symbol process flag, a payout command storage pointer, a winning ball flag, a ball out flag, a payout A work area setting process for setting an initial value to a flag such as a stop flag for selectively performing processing according to the control state is performed (step S12). Further, a process of transmitting an initialization command for initializing the sub-boards (the payout control board 37 and the effect control board 80 in this embodiment) to each sub-board is executed (step S13). As an initialization command, there are a command (for the effect control board 80) indicating the initial design of the decorative design displayed on the variable display devices 9a, 9b, a command for instructing the prize ball lamp 51 and the ball-out lamp 52 to be turned off, and the like. is there.

  Then, a CTC register set in the CPU 56 is set so that a timer interrupt is periodically generated every 2 ms (step S14). That is, a value corresponding to 2 ms is set in a predetermined register (time constant register) as an initial value.

  When the execution of the initialization process (steps S11 to S14) is completed, the display random number update process (step S17) and the initial value random number update process (step S18) are repeatedly executed in the main process. When the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process are executed, the interrupt disabled state is set (step S16). When the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process are finished, the interrupt enabled state is set. (Step S19). The display random number is a random number for determining the symbol displayed on the special symbol display 8, and the display random number update process is a process for updating the count value of the counter for generating the display random number. is there. The initial value random number update process is a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number. The initial value random number is a random number for determining the initial value of the count value, such as a counter for generating a random number for determining whether or not to make a big hit (a big hit determination random number generation counter). In a game control process described later, when the count value of the jackpot determination random number generation counter makes one round, an initial value is set in the counter.

  Note that when the display random number update process is executed, the interrupt is prohibited. The display random number update process is also executed in the timer interrupt process described later, and thus conflicts with the process in the timer interrupt process. This is to avoid that. That is, if a timer interrupt is generated during the process of step S17 and the counter value for generating the display random number is updated during the timer interrupt process, the continuity of the count value is impaired. There is a case. However, such an inconvenience does not occur if the interrupt is prohibited during the process of step S17.

  When the timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 performs the register saving process (step S20), and then executes the game control processes of steps S21 to S32 shown in FIG. In the game control process, first, the CPU 56 inputs detection signals of switches such as the gate switch 32a, the start port switch 14, and the count switches 23a and 23b via the switch circuit 58, and determines their state (switch process). : Step S21).

  Next, the CPU 56 performs processing for updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number and processing for updating the count value of the counter for generating the display random number (steps S22 and S23).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a first special symbol process (step S24). In the first special symbol process, a process for executing the display control of the special symbol display 8a and a process for causing the effect control means to execute the display control of the variable display device 9a are performed. In the first special symbol process, the corresponding process is selected and executed according to the first special symbol process flag for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 in a predetermined order according to the gaming state. The value of the first special symbol process flag is updated during each process according to the gaming state.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a process of updating the count value of each counter for generating each determination random number such as a big hit determination random number used for game control (step S25).

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. Each random number is used as follows.
(1) Random 1: Decide whether or not to generate a big hit (for big hit judgment)
(2) Random 2: Determines the special symbol detachment symbol (for special symbol determination)
(3) Random 3: Determine a special symbol that generates a big hit (for big hit symbol determination)
(4) Random 4: Determine the variation pattern of the special symbol (for variation pattern determination)
(5) Random 5: Decide whether or not to reach when no big hit is generated (in this example, whether or not to perform reach production with decorative symbols) (for reach determination)
(6) Random 6: Determines whether or not to generate a hit based on a normal symbol (for determination per normal symbol)
(7) Random 7: Determine initial value of random 1 (for determining random 1 initial value)
(8) Random 8: Determine initial value of random 6 (for determining random 6 initial value)
(9) Random 9: It is determined which of the two special symbol indicators 8a and 8b is to display the special symbol variably when a start winning is generated (for indicator judgment).

  In step S22 in the game control process shown in FIG. 7, the CPU 56 generates a jackpot determination random number (1), a jackpot determination random number (3), and a normal determination random number (6). Counter is incremented (added by 1). That is, they are determination random numbers, and other random numbers are display random numbers or initial value random numbers. In order to enhance the game effect, random numbers other than the random numbers (1) to (9) are also used.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs a second special symbol process (step S26). In the second special symbol process, a process for executing the display control of the special symbol display 8b and a process for causing the effect control means to execute the display control of the variable display device 9b are performed. In the second special symbol process, the corresponding process is selected and executed according to the second special symbol process flag for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 in a predetermined order according to the gaming state. The value of the second special symbol process flag is updated during each process according to the gaming state.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs normal symbol process processing (step S27). In the normal symbol process, the corresponding process is selected and executed according to the normal symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the normal symbol display 10 in a predetermined order. The value of the normal symbol process flag is updated during each process according to the gaming state.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs a process of setting the effect control command related to the decorative design in a predetermined area of the RAM 55 and sending the effect control command (decorative design command control process: step S28).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs information output processing for outputting data such as jackpot information, start information, probability variation information supplied to the hall management computer, for example (step S29).

  Further, the CPU 56 executes a prize ball process for setting the number of prize balls based on the detection signal of the prize opening switch (step S30). Specifically, the number of winning balls on the payout control board 37 in response to detection of winning based on any of the winning opening switches (each switch such as the start opening switch 14 which is a condition for paying out the winning balls) is turned on. A payout control command is output. The payout control CPU mounted on the payout control board 37 drives the ball payout device 97 according to a payout control command indicating the number of prize balls.

  And CPU56 performs the test terminal process which is a process which outputs the test signal for enabling the control state of a gaming machine to be confirmed outside a gaming machine (step S31). Further, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a drive command is issued to the solenoid circuit 59 (step S32). In order to open or close the variable winning ball device 15 or the opening / closing plates 20a, 20b, or to switch the game ball passage in the big winning opening, the solenoid circuit 59 is operated according to a drive command to the solenoids 16, 21a, 21b. , 24a, 24b are driven. Thereafter, the contents of the register are restored (step S33), and the interrupt permission state is set (step S34).

  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 symbol indicators 8a and 8b respectively execute the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol. And control which transfers to a big hit game state is performed when a specific display result is derived and displayed by either of the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b. In such a plurality of special symbol displays (game machines equipped with the first variable display devices 8a and 8b and displaying the special symbols on the respective special symbol displays 8a and 8b, there is a possibility that a big hit may occur at the same time. Therefore, in this embodiment, control is performed so that the big hit gaming state does not occur simultaneously at the two special symbol indicators 8a and 8b, which will be described below. Describes the process of controlling the special symbol display 8a, but the same control is executed for the process of controlling the special symbol display 8b.

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of a program for the first special symbol process executed by the CPU 56. The special symbol process shown in FIG. 8 is a specific process of step S24 in the flowchart of FIG. When performing the special symbol process, the CPU 56 performs a variation shortening timer subtraction process (step S310) to detect that a game ball has won the start winning opening 13 provided in the game board 6. If the switch 14 is turned on, that is, if a start winning in which a game ball wins the start winning opening 13 has occurred (step S311), the special symbol display 8a performs variable display of the special symbol according to the start winning. It is confirmed whether it has been determined (step S312). If it is determined that the special symbol display 8a can perform variable display of the special symbol, the start port switch passing process (step S313) is performed. Then, any one of steps S300 to S308 is performed according to the internal state. The variation shortening timer is a timer for setting the variation time when the variation time of the special symbol is shortened.

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

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

  Fluctuation time setting process (step S302): A fluctuation pattern is determined according to the value of random 4, and the fluctuation time in the fluctuation pattern (variable display time: display result is derived and displayed (stop display) after variable display is started). Is determined as the variable display variable time of the first special symbol. Moreover, the 1st variation time timer which measures the variation time of the determined 1st special symbol is started. Further, a variation pattern command corresponding to the determined variation pattern is transmitted to the effect control board 80. Then, the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated so as to shift to step S303.

  First special symbol variation process (step S303): After starting the variation display of the first special symbol, whether or not a big hit game (second big hit game) based on the fact that the second special symbol has become a big hit symbol is started. Perform the monitoring process. Specifically, the state of a second big hit execution flag to be described later is monitored. When the second jackpot game is started, the measurement of the variation time of the first special symbol (the time indicated by the first variation time timer in step S302) is interrupted and resumed after the second jackpot game ends. . When the variation time of the first special symbol has elapsed, a first decorative symbol stop command for instructing the stop of the first decorative symbol is transmitted to the effect control board 80, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is set. Update to move to step S304.

  First special symbol stop process (step S304): The first special symbol in the special symbol display 8a is stopped. If the stop symbol of the first special symbol is a big hit symbol, the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated to shift to step S305. If not, the internal state is updated to shift to step S300.

  Big winning opening opening process (step S305): Control for opening the big winning opening is started. Specifically, the counter and flag are initialized, and the solenoid 21a is driven to open the special winning opening. Also, the execution time of the big winning opening opening process is set by the process timer, and the first big hit flag is set. Then, the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated so as to proceed to step S306.

  Processing during opening of a special winning opening (step S306): processing for sending an effect control command for displaying a large winning opening round to the effect control board 80, processing for confirming the establishment of the closing condition of the special winning opening, and the like are performed. When the closing condition for the last big prize opening is satisfied, the internal state is updated to shift to step S307.

  Specific area valid time process (step S307): The presence / absence of passing through the V winning switch 22a is monitored to confirm that the big hit gaming state continuation condition is satisfied. 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 step 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 step S308.

  Big hit end processing (step S308): Control for causing the effect control means to perform display control for notifying the player that the big hit gaming state has ended. Then, the internal state is updated so as to shift to step S300.

  FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a variation pattern used in this embodiment. In FIG. 9, “EXT” indicates the second byte of EXT data in the effect control command having a two-byte structure. “Time” indicates the variation time of the special symbol (variable display period of identification information).

  The variation pattern shown in FIG. 9 is commonly used as the variation pattern of the first special symbol and the variation pattern of the second special symbol. The variation pattern of the first special symbol or the variation pattern of the second special symbol is distinguished by the MODE data of the first byte in the effect control command having a 2-byte configuration.

  In this example, each variation pattern of the special symbol is out of place, whether it is a probable big hit, whether it is a non-probable big hit, whether it is a reach, and reach when it is a reach A plurality of types are prepared according to differences in various production modes such as modes. In this example, the reach effect is performed using decorative symbols.

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

  Further, “reach B” is a variation pattern having a reach form different from “normal reach” and “reach A”. “Reach C” is a variation pattern having a reach form different from “normal reach”, “reach A”, and “reach B”. Note that “reach A”, “reach B”, and “reach C” may or may not be a big hit.

  A shortened display pattern may be used. The shortened display pattern is a very short variation pattern in which the variation time of the left middle right symbol is 1.0 seconds, for example. Although not shown in FIG. 9, in addition to the reach effect, a variation pattern including presence / absence of another specific effect such as presence / absence of a notice effect or presence / absence of a re-change effect may be included. .

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the first start port switch passing process (step S313). In the first start port switch passing process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the first start winning memorized number has reached 4, which is the maximum value (step S111). If the first start winning memorized number has not reached 4, the first starting win memorized number is increased by 1 (step S112), each random number value such as a big hit determination random number is extracted, and the first start winning memorized number is obtained. Is stored in a storage area (first special symbol determination buffer) corresponding to the value (step S113). Note that extracting a random number means reading a count value from a counter for generating a random number and setting the read count value as a random value. In step S113, random numbers 1 to 5 are extracted from the random numbers shown in FIG.

  Then, the CPU 56 sets a variation time reduction determination time for determining whether or not to reduce the variation time (step S114).

  FIGS. 11 and 12 are flowcharts showing an example of the first special symbol variation process in which the first special symbol normal process (step S300) to the first special symbol stop process (step S304) in the first special symbol process process are summarized. is there. That is, the first special symbol variation process is a first special symbol normal process to a second special symbol process that are sequentially selected and executed according to the value of the first special symbol process flag in the first special symbol process that is periodically executed. 1 special symbol stop process is summarized as a series of processes. Therefore, in practice, other parts of the first special symbol variation process shown in FIGS. 11 and 12 (for example, during the transition of the process process or in the wait state for the flag state change in the process process). The game control process is executed. In the first special symbol variation process, the CPU 56 does not set the second big hit execution flag (step S50) and can start the variation of the first special symbol (for example, the first special symbol process). If the flag value is a value indicating step S300) (step S51), the value of the first start winning memorized number is confirmed (step S52). Specifically, the count value of the first start winning counter is confirmed.

  The second big hit game running flag is a big hit game (second big hit game) based on the big hit (second big hit) generated when the variable display result of the second special symbol becomes the big hit display result in the special symbol display 8b. ) Is a flag that is set when the game starts, and is reset when the second jackpot game ends.

  The case where the value of the first special symbol process flag is a value indicating step S300 means that the special symbol indicator 8a does not change the first special symbol and the first special symbol is variable. This is a case where the big hit game (first big hit game) based on the big hit (first big hit) generated when the display result is the big hit display result is not being executed.

  If the first start winning memory number is not 0, the CPU 56 reads out each random value stored in the storage area corresponding to the first starting winning memory number = 1 and stores it in the first random number buffer area of the RAM 55. (Step S53), the value of the first start winning memorized number is reduced by 1, and the contents of each storage area are shifted (Step S54). That is, each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the first start winning memory number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) is stored in the storage area corresponding to the first starting winning memory number = n−1. Store. Therefore, the order in which the random values stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to the respective first start winning memory numbers are extracted is always the order of the first starting winning memory number = 1, 2, 3, 4 It is supposed to match. That is, in this example, every time the variable display start condition is satisfied, the contents of each storage area are shifted, so the order in which the random number values are extracted can be specified.

  Next, the CPU 56 determines whether or not to make a big hit based on the big hit determination random number stored in the first random number buffer area in step S53 (big hit determination processing: step S56). In the case of losing, it is determined whether or not to reach based on the reach determination random number stored in the first random number buffer area in step S53 (reach determination processing: step S57).

  In the big hit determination process (big hit determination module), it is determined whether or not the big hit is determined using the big hit determination table. The jackpot determination table includes a determination value used at a low probability (non-probability change) and a determination value used at a high probability (probability change) as a jackpot determination value as a comparison value to be compared with a big hit determination random number. Is preset. In this embodiment, the jackpot determination values are “3” and “7” at the time of low probability (non-probability variation), and the jackpot determination values are “3”, “7”, “ 79 ”,“ 103 ”,“ 107 ”, and“ 177 ”. In the jackpot determination process, if the jackpot determination random number read in step S53 matches any of the jackpot determination values set in the jackpot determination table, it is determined to be a jackpot.

  Similarly, in the reach determination process (reach determination module), it is determined whether or not the reach is determined using the reach determination table. In the reach determination table, as a reach determination value as a comparison value to be compared with the reach determination random number, a determination value used at a low probability (non-probability change) and a determination value used at a high probability (probability change) Is preset. In this embodiment, reach determination values are “0”, “1”, and “11” at a low probability (non-probability change), and reach determination values are “0”, “1” at a high probability (probability change). 1 ”,“ 9 ”,“ 11 ”,“ 12 ”. In the reach determination process, if the reach determination random number read in step S53 matches any of the reach determination values set in the reach determination table, it is determined to reach.

  When the presence or absence of the big hit is determined, the CPU 56 determines the stop symbol of the first special symbol according to the determination result (step S58). Specifically, when it is determined to be a big hit, the big hit symbol is determined according to the value of the big hit symbol determining random number (random 3) stored in the random number storage buffer. If the determined jackpot symbol is a probability variation jackpot symbol, it is determined to be a probability variation jackpot. That is, in this example, when the big hit symbol is determined, the decision as to whether or not to make a probable big hit is also executed.

  Further, when it is determined to be off, the off symbol is determined according to the value of the off symbol determining random number (random 2) stored in the random number storage buffer.

  Next, if the second probability variable big hit changing flag is not set (step S59), the CPU 56 is set according to the determination results such as presence / absence of big hit, presence / absence of probability variable big hit, presence / absence of reach in steps S56 to S58. Based on the fluctuation pattern determination table, it is determined which one of the fluctuation patterns shown in FIG. 9 is to be used, and the fluctuation time of the first special symbol is determined (step S60).

  On the other hand, if the second probability variable big hit changing flag is set (step S59), the CPU 56 checks the remaining time of the variable display effect in which the display result currently being executed on the special symbol display 8b becomes the probability big hit. Then, the variation time of the first special symbol is determined so as to be longer than the remaining time (step S61). That is, in step S61, after the variable display effect of the second special symbol currently being executed whose display result is a probable big hit is completed, the variable display effect of the first special symbol of this time is ended in advance. The variation time of the first special symbol is selected from a plurality of types of variation times (for example, 30 seconds, 35 seconds, 1 minute, etc.). Then, the CPU 56 determines the variation pattern set in the variation pattern determination table according to the determined variation time and the determination results such as the presence / absence of the big hit, the presence / absence of the probable variation big hit, the presence / absence of the reach in steps S56 to S58. Is selected and the variation pattern is determined (step S62).

  Specifically, in step S61, if the remaining time of the variable display effect in which the display result currently being executed on the special symbol display 8b is a probable big hit is 30 seconds, the variation time of the first special symbol is set. Then, it is determined to be, for example, 32 seconds from a plurality of predetermined variation times of 31 seconds or more. In step S62, one of the variation patterns having a variation time of 32 seconds is selected from the variation pattern determination table and determined to be a variation pattern to be executed.

  For example, the variation pattern determination table is prepared in advance for big hits, probable big hits, for reach, for losing, for setting the second probable big hit variable flag, etc., depending on the determination results of steps S56 to S59. A usage table is set.

  The second probability variation big hit changing flag is a flag that is set when a variable display effect whose display result is a probability variation big hit is being executed in the second special symbol. If the second certain variation big hit changing flag is set in step S59, the CPU 56 is currently executing using the variation pattern determination table for setting the second certain variation big hit changing flag in step S62. After the variable display effect of the second special symbol is finished, the change pattern of the change time (the change time determined in step S61) at which the variable display effect of the first special symbol is finished is determined.

  When the variation pattern is determined, the CPU 56 sets the address of the determined command transmission table for specifying the variation pattern in the pointer (step S63), and executes a command setting process which is a subroutine (step S64).

  An effect control command is transmitted to the effect control board 80 by executing the command set process. In this embodiment, each effect control command that can be transmitted to the effect control means is stored in the command transmission table of the ROM 54. In the command set process, the CPU 56 sets the effect control command data stored at the address of the ROM 54 indicated by the pointer as an output port for outputting the effect control command data, and indicates that the command is transmitted. An effect control INT signal is output.

  When the variation time of the first special symbol is determined, the CPU 56 sets the variation time data indicating the determined variation time in the first special symbol process timer and starts measuring the variation time (step S65). The variable display of the first special symbol on the symbol display 8a is started (step S66). Further, when the display result of the current variation display is a probability variation jackpot, the CPU 56 sets a first probability variation jackpot varying flag. Note that the first probability variable big hit changing flag is a flag that is set during the period in which the first special symbol variable display in which the display result is the probability variable big hit display result is executed, and the display result is the probability variable big hit display result. Is set when the variable display of the first special symbol is started (step S66), and reset when the variable display is ended (step S76).

  When it is confirmed that the second big hit execution flag is set after the first special symbol variation display is started and before the variation time ends (Y in step S67), the CPU 56 determines the variation time. Is interrupted (step S68), and when the second big hit execution flag is reset, the measurement of the variation time is resumed (steps S69, S70).

  When the measurement of the variation time is resumed, the CPU 56 uses the jackpot determination random number read out in step S53 to determine again whether or not to win the game (step S71). If it is determined to be a big hit, the CPU 56 determines whether or not to make a promising big hit by determining the big hit symbol according to the value of the big hit symbol determining random number (random 3) read in step S53. (Step S72).

  In this example, when the fluctuation display of the first special symbol is interrupted as described above and the control state shifts from the normal state (non-probability change state) to the probability change state, the variable display that has been interrupted is displayed. With respect to the display result, the big hit determination is executed again under the big hit determination conditions when the probability change state is set (determination using the big hit determination value when the probability change state is set). Therefore, when it is already determined to be a big hit in the big hit determination condition when the state is in the non-probable change state (determination using the big hit determination value in the case of the non-probability change state) May not be executed.

  Thereafter, when the variation time ends (Y in step S73), the CPU 56 sets the address of the command transmission table for designating decorative symbols to the pointer (step S74), and executes a command setting process as a subroutine (step S75). . If the stop symbol has been changed in step S72, the address of the command transmission table for design stop design including the change designation is set in the pointer in step S74.

  Then, the CPU 56 stops and displays the first special symbol with the determined stop symbol (or the stop symbol when changed in step S72) (step S76). Further, the CPU 56 updates the value of the first special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the pre-opening process for the big prize opening when winning a big hit, and the value of the first special symbol process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the first special symbol normal when defeating. It is updated to a value corresponding to the process (step S77).

  Next, a method for sending a control command from the game control means to the effect control means will be described. FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing a signal line of an effect control command transmitted from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80. As shown in FIG. 13, in this embodiment, the effect control command is transmitted from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80 through eight signal lines of the effect control signals D0 to D7. An effect control INT signal signal line for transmitting a strobe signal (effect control INT signal) is also wired between the main board 31 and the effect control board 80. Although an example of the effect control command is shown in FIG. 13, the control commands to other electric component control boards (the payout control board 37 in this embodiment) are also eight signal lines and one. Is transmitted by the signal line of the INT signal.

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

  As shown in FIG. 14, the 8-bit effect control command data of the effect control command is output in synchronization with the effect control INT signal. The effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80 detects that the effect control INT signal has risen, and starts a 1-byte data capturing process through an interrupt process. Therefore, when viewed from the effect control means, the effect control INT signal corresponds to a capture signal that triggers the capture of the effect control command data.

  The production control command is sent only once so that the production control means can recognize it. In this example, “recognizable” means that the level of the production control INT signal changes, and that it is sent only once so as to be recognizable means that, for example, the first byte and the second byte of the production control command data respectively. Accordingly, the production control INT signal is output in a pulse shape (rectangular wave shape) only once. The effect control INT signal may have a polarity opposite to that shown in FIG.

  FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command sent to the effect control board 80. In the example shown in FIG. 15, commands 8000 (H) to 8058 (H) are effect control commands for designating a variation pattern of the first decorative symbol variably displayed on the variable display device 9a corresponding to the first special symbol. It is. Commands 8100 (H) to 8158 (H) are effect control commands for designating a variation pattern of the second decorative symbol variably displayed on the variable display device 9b corresponding to the second special symbol.

  Command A0XX (H) is an effect control command for instructing stop of variable display of the first decorative symbol. Command A1XX (H) is an effect control command for instructing stop of variable display of the second decorative symbol. In this example, when the stop symbol is changed between when the variable display start instruction is given and when the stop instruction is given, the effect control board 80 is notified at the portion XX (H). Specifically, in the effect control command for instructing to stop the variable display of the first decorative symbol, if the command A000 (H), it means that there is no change in the stopped symbol, and if the command A001 (H), it is not changed. This means that the command is changed to the stop symbol indicating the probability variation big hit, and the command A002 (H) means that the command is changed to the stop symbol indicating the probability variable big hit.

  The command BXXX (H) is an effect control command that is sent from the start of the big hit game to the end of the big hit game. The commands C000 (H) to EXXXX (H) are effect control commands relating to the display state of the variable display devices 9a and 9b that are not related to the variation of the decorative symbols and the big hit game.

  Command D000 (H) is an effect control command for designating a customer waiting demonstration.

  The command E400 (H) is a command transmitted when the high probability state is changed to the low probability state, and the command E401 (H) is transmitted when the low probability state is changed to the high probability state. It is a command.

  Note that each effect control command is for display instruction on the variable display device 9b or display instruction on the variable display device 9b by changing MODE data, for example, even if not specifically mentioned. It is configured so that it can be distinguished.

  When the effect control means of the effect control board 80 receives the effect control command described above from the game control means of the main board 31, the display status of the variable display devices 9a and 9b is changed according to the contents shown in FIG. The display state of the lamp / LED is changed, and the sound number data is output to the sound output board 70 if necessary. Control commands other than the example shown in FIG. 15 are also transmitted from the game control means to the effect control means. For example, the display state of the winning ball lamp 51 and the ball-out lamp 52 and more detailed presentation control commands related to the big hit game are also transmitted from the game control means to the presentation control means.

  Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the effect control CPU 101. In the main process, first, an initialization process is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a 2 ms timer for determining the start interval of effect control (step S701). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 shifts to a loop process for checking the timer interrupt flag (step S702). When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set in the main process, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (step S703) and executes the following effect control process.

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

  In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 first analyzes the received effect control command (command analysis process: step S704). Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs a first effect control process (step S705). In the first effect control process, a process corresponding to the current control state (first effect control process flag) is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state, and display control of the variable display device 9a is executed. In addition, the effect control CPU 101 performs the second effect control process (step S706). In the second effect control process, a process corresponding to the current control state (second effect control process flag) is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state, and display control of the variable display device 9b is executed. And the process which updates a random number counter is performed (step S707). Thereafter, the process returns to the process of checking the timer interrupt flag in step S702.

  Next, an effect control command reception process from the main board 31 will be described. FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a command reception buffer for storing the effect control command received from the main board 31. In this example, a command reception buffer in the form of a ring buffer capable of storing six 2-byte effect control commands is used. Therefore, the command reception buffer is configured by a 12-byte area of reception command buffers 1 to 12. A command reception number counter indicating in which area the received command is stored is used. The command reception number counter takes a value from 0 to 11. It is not always necessary to use the ring buffer format. For example, three symbol designating command storage areas (2 × 3 = 6 byte command receiving buffer) and other command storing areas for designating other variation patterns ( (2 × 1 = 2-byte command reception buffer). Similarly, the sound control means and the lamp control means may have a buffer format other than the ring buffer format.

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

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing a specific example of the command analysis process (step S704). The effect control command received from the main board 31 is stored in the reception command buffer, but in the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms the content of the command stored in the command reception buffer.

  In the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 first checks whether or not a reception command is stored in the command reception buffer (step S611). Whether it is stored or not is determined by comparing the value of the command reception number counter with the read pointer. The case where both match is the case where the received command is not stored. When the received command is stored in the command receiving buffer, the effect control CPU 101 reads the received command from the command receiving buffer (step S612). When read, the value of the read pointer is incremented by one.

  If the received effect control command is an effect control command for designating the first variation pattern (step S613), the effect control CPU 101 adds 1 to the value of the first unprocessed variation count counter (step S614). The EXT data is stored in the first variation pattern data storage area (step S615).

  If the received effect control command is an effect control command for designating the second variation pattern (step S616), the effect control CPU 101 adds 1 to the value of the second unprocessed variation counter (step S617). The EXT data is stored in the second variation pattern data storage area (step S618).

  The first unprocessed variation count counter is a counter that is provided in, for example, a RAM included in the effect control board 80 and counts the number of receptions of the first variation pattern command related to the variation display of the unprocessed first decorative design. The second unprocessed variation count counter is a counter that is provided, for example, in a RAM included in the effect control board 80 and counts the number of times the second variation pattern command related to the variation display of the unprocessed second decorative symbol is received.

  If the received command read in step S612 is another effect control command, a flag corresponding to the received command is set (step S619).

  FIG. 19 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the first variation pattern data storage area. Although not shown, the second variation pattern data storage area is configured similarly to the first variation pattern data storage area. As shown in FIG. 19, a plurality of first variation pattern data storage areas are provided corresponding to the count value of the first unprocessed variation number counter.

  Then, in step S615, as shown in FIG. 19, the variation pattern data corresponding to the count value of the first unprocessed variation counter after the received first variation pattern command EXT data is added in step S614. Stored in the storage area.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the first effect control process (step S705) in the main process shown in FIG. In the first effect control process, one of steps S800 to S806 is performed according to the value of the first effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed.

  Although detailed description is omitted, in the second effect control process (step S706), the same process as the first effect control process is executed according to the value of the second effect control process flag.

  First decoration symbol normal process (step S800): It is confirmed whether or not a big hit game effect (second big hit game effect) is being executed by the variable display device 9b that performs variable display or the like of the second decorative symbol. If the game effect is not executed, it is confirmed whether or not there is still a variation display of the first decorative symbol that has not been executed yet. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the second big hit effect flag is set and whether or not the value of the first unprocessed variation counter is 1 or more. The second big hit effect flag is set when the big hit game effect is started on the variable display device 9b by the effect control CPU 101 (Y in step S854 when the first big hit effect flag is set). It is set in a process corresponding to the process after the determination), and is reset when the jackpot game effect is finished (the first round hit effect flag is reset in step S806, the final round display control, etc.) This flag is reset in a process corresponding to the process after ending. If the second big hit effect flag is not set and the value of the first unprocessed variation counter is 1 or more, the effect control CPU 101 sets the value of the first effect control process flag to the first decoration symbol. Change to a value corresponding to the variation pattern determination process.

  First decorative symbol variation pattern determination process (step S801): The variation pattern of the first decorative symbol is determined based on the storage information in the first variation pattern data storage area.

  First decorative symbol variation start process (step S802): Control is performed so that the variation of the left middle right symbol is started.

  First decorative symbol variation processing (step S803): Controls the switching timing of each variation state (variation speed) constituting the variation pattern, and monitors the end of the variation time. In addition, stop control of the left and right symbols is performed.

  First decorative symbol stop process (step S804): When receiving an effect control command (first decorative symbol stop effect control command) for instructing stop of all symbols, the variation of the first decorative symbol is stopped and the stopped symbol is displayed.

  Big hit display process (step S805): After the end of the fluctuation time, the control of the probability variable big hit display or the normal big hit display is performed.

  Big hit game processing (step S806): Control during the first big hit game is performed. For example, when an effect control command for display before opening the big winning opening or display when opening the big winning opening is received, display control of the number of rounds is performed. When the final round display control or the like is finished, the first big hit effect flag is reset.

  FIG. 21 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of process data set for each variation pattern table. The process data is composed of data obtained by collecting a plurality of combinations of process timer set values and presentation control execution data. The effect control execution data includes display control execution data and lamp control execution data. As the display control execution data, data indicating the display state of the variable display devices 9a and 9b during the decorative symbol variation period is set. For example, in the display control execution data 1, data indicating the display state of the variable display devices 9a and 9b at the start of variable display is set. The lamp control execution data is set with data indicating the lamp / LED display state during the decorative symbol variation period. For example, in the lamp control execution data 1, data indicating the lamp / LED display state at the start of variable display is set. When the timing for switching the display state (for example, the timing when a new character appears in the variable display devices 9a and 9b and the timing when the lamp / LED is switched from the lighting state to the unlighting state) arrives during the decorative symbol variation period. The control means controls the display states of the variable display devices 9a and 9b and the lamp / LED according to the next effect control execution data in the process data. In the process timer set value, a time corresponding to the switching timing is set.

  Thus, the effect control means controls the effect means based on the program and process data stored in the ROM, and a plurality of effect means (variable display devices 9a and 9b and lamps / LEDs in this embodiment). A program related to the control is stored in the ROM mounted on the effect control board 80. And ROM which stores those programs can be comprised as one ROM. Therefore, the number of parts can be reduced. Of the process data stored in the ROM, the process timer set value is shared. Therefore, the ROM capacity of the effect control means can be saved. Note that the effect control execution data may be one effect control execution data as long as the display control execution data and the lamp control execution data can be shared. As described above, in this embodiment, at least a part of data related to the control of a plurality of rendering means (in this embodiment, data excluding data stored in the audio data ROM 704) is stored in the same ROM. can do.

  The process data shown in FIG. 21 is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80. Further, process data is prepared according to each of the decorative pattern variation patterns. Note that the decorative pattern variation pattern is different from the special symbol variation pattern. However, the variation pattern of the decorative design includes at least a variation pattern corresponding to each variation pattern shown in FIG.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the first decorative symbol variation pattern determination process (step S801) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the decorative symbol variation pattern determination process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether the display result of the variable display of the first decorative symbol this time is the jackpot display result based on the storage information in the first variation pattern data storage area. (Step S811). In the case of the big hit display result, the CPU 101 for effect control sets the first big hit changing flag used for checking whether or not the variable display that is the big hit display result is being executed in the variable display device 9a ( Step S812).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines the decorative pattern variation pattern according to the EXT data stored in the variation pattern data storage area corresponding to the unprocessed variation count = 1 (step S813), and the unprocessed variation count counter. 1 is subtracted from (step S814). At this time, the EXT data stored in the fluctuation pattern data storage area is shifted by one (for example, each EXT data stored corresponding to the number of unprocessed fluctuations = 2 to n is changed to the unprocessed fluctuation). Shift to the storage area corresponding to the number of times = 1 to n−1).

  Then, the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first decorative symbol variation start process (step S802) (step S815).

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the first decorative symbol variation start process (step S802) in the effect control process. In the first decorative symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 first selects process data corresponding to the variable pattern variation pattern of the first decorative symbol (step S831). Then, a process timer corresponding to the effect execution data 1 in the selected process data is started (step S832). Further, LCD control is performed based on the display control execution data 1 in the process data (step S833). For example, a signal corresponding to the content of the display control execution data 1 is given to the variable display device 9a using an LCD. Note that a ROM address may be set in the display control execution data, and more detailed control data may be stored in an area starting from the address, and LCD control may be performed according to the control data. Further, lamp / LED control is performed based on the lamp control execution data 1 in the process data (step S834). For example, a signal corresponding to the content of the lamp control execution data 1 is given to each lamp / LED. Note that the ROM address is set in the lamp control execution data, and more detailed control data is stored in an area starting from the address, and the lamp / LED control is performed according to the control data. Good.

  Further, the sound number data corresponding to the variation pattern is output to the sound output board 70 (step S835). In the voice output board 70, the voice synthesis IC 703 reads data corresponding to the sound number data from the voice data ROM 704, generates voice and sound effects corresponding to the read data, and outputs them to the amplifier circuit 705. The amplification circuit 705 outputs an audio signal obtained by amplifying the output level of the speech synthesis IC 703 to a level corresponding to the volume set by the volume 707 to the speaker 27.

  Thereafter, a first variation time timer (a timer corresponding to the variation time of the first decorative symbol) is started (step S836), and the value of the first effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the first decorative symbol variation process. (Step S837).

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the first decorative symbol variation process (step S803) in the effect control process. In the first decorative symbol variation process, the effect control CPU 101 must interrupt the process timer and the first variation time timer update process when the second big hit effect flag is set (step S840). For example, the updating of the process timer and the first variation time timer is interrupted (step S848). When the update of the timer is interrupted, the process timer and the first variation time timer are not updated and do not time out, so that it is determined as N in Step S841 and Step S846 described later, and the progress of variable display of the first decorative symbol Is interrupted. That is, when the big hit game effect is started in the variable display device 9b while the variable display device 9a is performing the variable display of the first decorative symbol, the progress of the variable display of the first decorative symbol in the variable display device 9a is interrupted. And the state of the change display of the 1st decoration symbol when it interrupts continues.

  When the second big hit effect flag is not set (step S840), if the update processing of the process timer and the first variation time timer is interrupted, the effect control CPU 101 interrupts the process timer and the first variation time. The timer update is resumed (step S849). That is, when the progress of variable display of the first decorative symbol on the variable display device 9a is interrupted, when the big hit game effect on the variable display device 9b ends, the variable display of the first decorative symbol on the variable display device 9a. The display of the first decorative symbol is resumed from the state at the time of the interruption.

  Next, the production control CPU 101 checks whether or not the process timer has timed out. If time-out occurs, the presentation control execution data in the process data is switched (step S842). That is, in the process data, the next set process timer is started (step S843), and LCD control is performed based on the next set display control execution data (step S844). Further, lamp / LED control is performed based on the lamp control execution data set next in the process data (step S845).

  If the first variation time timer has timed out (step S846), the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the first decorative symbol stop waiting process (step S847).

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the first decorative symbol stop process (step S804) in the effect control process. In the first decorative symbol stop process, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not an effect control command (first decorative symbol stop effect control command) for instructing the first decorative symbol stop is received (step S852). If an effect control command for instructing stop of the first decorative symbol has been received, control is performed to stop the first decorative symbol with the stop symbol determined by itself (step S853).

  Note that the stop symbol is determined by the effect control CPU 101, for example, in step S801 so that the symbol matches the display result of the corresponding first special symbol indicated by the variation pattern command. In addition, when the first decoration symbol stop effect control command including the designation of the stop symbol change is received in step S852, the effect control CPU 101 executes, for example, the first decoration before executing step S853. The stop symbol of the first decorative symbol is changed so that the symbol matches the stop symbol of the first special symbol indicated by the symbol stop effect control command.

  When the big hit symbol is displayed in step S853 (Y in step S854), the effect control CPU 101 resets the first big hit changing flag, sets the first big hit effect flag, and provides the effect control process. The flag value is set to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (step S805) (step S855).

  When the big hit symbol is not displayed in step S853 (when the missing symbol is displayed), the effect control CPU 101 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the first decorative symbol normal process (step S800). (Step S856).

  Next, in the gaming machine of this example, the relationship between the variation states of a plurality of special symbols when the variation display that is a probable big hit with one first special symbol is executed will be described in detail. FIG. 26 is a timing chart showing a specific example of a variation state of a plurality of special symbols.

  In this example, after the start winning A to the start winning opening 13 determined to execute the variation display on the special symbol display 8a occurs, it is determined to execute the variation display on the special symbol display 8a. The start winning a and the start winning b to the start winning port 13 determined to be displayed on the special symbol display 8b before the start winning B to the started start winning port 13 are generated. Shall. Further, it is assumed that after the start winning B is generated, the start winning c to the start winning port 13 determined to execute the variable display on the special symbol display 8b is generated.

  In this example, it is assumed that the display result of the variation display of the special symbol based on the start winning prize B becomes the probability variation jackpot display result, and the display result of the variation display of the special symbol based on the other start winning prizes is not.

  As shown in FIG. 26, when the start winning A is generated, the CPU 56 displays the variation display of the first special symbol corresponding to the start winning A (special figure variation A) based on the result of the prior determination (see steps S56 to S58). ).

  Similarly, when the start winning a is generated, the CPU 56 starts the variation display of the second special symbol (special view variation a) according to the start winning a based on the result of the prior determination.

  When the special figure variation A is finished, the CPU 56 starts the variation display of the first special symbol corresponding to the start winning prize B (special variation B: variation display in which the display result is a probable big hit) based on the result of the prior determination. To do.

  When the special symbol variation a is finished during the execution of the special symbol variation B on the special symbol display 8a, the CPU 56 starts the variation display (special symbol variation b) of the second special symbol corresponding to the start winning prize b. Since the special figure fluctuation b is started during the execution of the special figure fluctuation B, the fluctuation time is determined so that the fluctuation display is finished after the special figure fluctuation B is finished (see step S61).

  Thereafter, when the end timing of the special figure variation B comes, the CPU 56 stops and displays the special figure variation B with the probability variation big hit display result, and then displays the big hit game effect (for example, the big hit symbol blinks on the special symbol display 8a). (Direction). In the corresponding variable display device 9a, the effect control CPU 101 stops and displays the first decorative symbol with the probability variation big hit display result in response to the reception of the first decorative symbol stop command, and then the big hit game effect is started.

  In this example, when the big hit game effect is started on the variable display device 9a, the special figure variation b has not yet ended. Accordingly, the special figure variation b is interrupted until the jackpot game effect on the special symbol display 8a ends (see steps S67 to S69), and the execution time resumes after the jackpot game effect ends (step S67). (See S69 and S70). Further, the display result of the special figure variation b is determined again after the execution time is resumed (see step S71). Therefore, for the special figure fluctuation b, after the big hit game effect on the special symbol display 8a is finished and the control state shifts to the probable change state, the big hit determination is executed again under the big hit determination condition in the probable change state, and the determination result is Stop at the reflected stop symbol.

  In this example, during the period in which the jackpot game effect is being executed on the variable display device 9a, the variable display device 9b that is executed corresponding to the special figure change b is interrupted. Is done.

  Then, when the special symbol variation b on the special symbol display 8b is finished, the CPU 56 starts the variation display (special symbol variation c) of the second special symbol according to the start winning prize c. The display result of the special figure variation c is determined under the jackpot determination condition in the probability variation state (see step S56).

  As described above, when the variable display of the first special symbol in which the display result becomes the probability variation jackpot display result is being executed, the first special symbol is determined when determining the variable time of the variable special variable display. Since it is determined that the variation time is such that the display result of the variation display of the second special symbol is derived and displayed after the probability change jackpot display result of the variation display of the symbol is derived and displayed, the special symbol indicator It is possible to prevent the player from recognizing in advance that the jackpot display result is derived and displayed in 8a, to maintain the player's interest in the variable display effect, and to change before the probability change state is reached. It can be prevented that the display is digested and the player's dissatisfaction is increased.

  In the above-described embodiment, when the jackpot display result is derived and displayed on one special symbol display (for example, special symbol display 8a), the other special symbol display (for example, special symbol display 8b) is displayed. Since the special symbol variable display is interrupted, the jackpot display result is derived and displayed at the same time on a plurality of special symbol displays, and the occurrence of jackpots at a plurality of locations can be prevented. .

  In the above-described embodiment, since the variable display of the special symbol and the decorative symbol is interrupted by interrupting the measurement of the variation time, and the variable display for the remaining time is executed after the restart, it is realized. During the interruption period, the special symbol variable display continues and the decorative symbol effect display also continues. Specifically, for example, high-speed fluctuation display of special symbols and decorative symbols is continuously executed. Accordingly, when the big hit game effect is being executed on one special symbol display (for example, the special symbol display 8a), the variation display result of the special symbol on the other special symbol display (for example, the special symbol display 8b). Can be prevented from being derived and displayed, and matching of variable display can be achieved. In addition, during the interruption period, the variable display of the special symbol continues and the effect display of the decorative symbol also continues, which means that the variable display is continuously executed and the player feels uncomfortable. It is possible to prevent the player from recognizing in advance that the jackpot display result is derived and displayed.

  It should be noted that during a period of interruption, a predetermined symbol other than the big hit symbol such as a loss symbol may be stopped and displayed. If comprised in this way, when the big hit game effect is performed with one special symbol display (for example, special symbol display 8a), it is a big hit with the other special symbol display (for example, special symbol display 8b). The display result can be prevented from being stopped and displayed, variable display can be matched, and misunderstanding of the player can be prevented. Further, during the interruption period, a special notification such as “Paused” may be performed on the special symbol display means that is not executing the big hit game effect.

  The big hit determination random number update process may be executed before or after the first special symbol process process and the second special symbol process process in which the big hit determination random number extraction process is executed. If configured in this way, there is a possibility of synchronization in the case where a single random number counter for generating a big hit determination random number is used, but such a case may be allowed.

  In the above-described embodiment, when the variation display of the first special symbol whose display result is the probability variation jackpot display result is being executed, the variation time of the variation display of the second special symbol is determined. The variation time is such that the display result of the variation display of the second special symbol is derived and displayed after the probability change jackpot display result of the variation display of the one special symbol is derived and displayed. The fluctuation time of the fluctuation display is the timing immediately after the probability variation jackpot display result of the variation display of the first special symbol is derived and displayed (at least the timing after the probability variation jackpot display result is reliably derived and displayed, The timing before the display result of the next variable display of the first special symbol is derived and displayed at the latest, specifically, for example, 1 second, 2 seconds, 3 seconds, etc.) There may be a time varying as derived displayed.

  With the above configuration, the display result of the variable display of the second special symbol can be derived and displayed immediately after the probability change state is reached, and the first display of the variable symbol variable display after the probability change state is reached. The result can be derived and displayed at an early stage, and the production in the probability variation state can be provided at an early stage. In addition, since the display result of the variable display of the second special symbol that is derived and displayed immediately after the probability change state becomes the jackpot display result may occur, the jackpot gaming state is continuously (short-term interval). Can be generated).

  In the above-described embodiment, when the probability variation jackpot display result is derived and displayed, the control state shifts to the probability variation state when the subsequent jackpot game effect ends, but the probability variation jackpot display result is It is good also as a structure which transfers to a probability change state when it is derived and displayed. In such a configuration, even if the variation time measurement is not interrupted in the jackpot game effect, the display results of other variation displays started during the execution of the variation display that is the probability variation jackpot display result are Derived and displayed before entering the state is prevented.

  FIG. 27 shows that a winning winning occurs in the same manner as in FIG. 26 in the case where it is configured to shift to the probability variation state when the probability variation jackpot display result is derived and displayed and the variation time measurement is not interrupted in the jackpot game effect. It is a timing diagram which shows the specific example of the fluctuation state of several special symbols at the time.

  In the example shown in FIG. 27, when the special symbol variation B is finished during execution of the special symbol variation B on the special symbol display 8a, the CPU 56 displays the variation display of the second special symbol according to the start winning prize b (special symbol variation). Start b). Since the special figure fluctuation b is started during the execution of the special figure fluctuation B, the fluctuation time is determined so that the fluctuation display is finished after the special figure fluctuation B is finished (see step S61).

  Thereafter, when the end timing of the special figure variation B comes, the CPU 56 stops and displays the special figure variation B with the probability variation big hit display result, and after shifting the control state to the certain variation state, the special symbol display 8a makes a big hit game. An effect (for example, an effect of blinking a jackpot symbol) is executed.

  In this example, when the big hit game effect is started on the variable display device 9a, the special figure fluctuation b has not yet ended, but the execution time of the special figure fluctuation b is not interrupted (does not execute steps S67 to S72). ). Further, the display result of the special figure variation b is determined again when the variation time ends (Y in step S73) (steps S71 to S72 are executed when it is determined as Y in step S73). do it). Therefore, for the special figure fluctuation b, the probability variation jackpot display result on the special symbol display 8a is derived and displayed, and after the control state shifts to the probability variation state, the jackpot determination is executed again under the jackpot determination condition in the probability variation state. Stop at the stop symbol reflecting the result.

  In the case of the configuration as described above, the display result of the special figure variation b is derived and displayed after the probability variation state is obtained without interrupting the measurement of the variation time in the big hit game effect, so that the probability variation state is obtained. It can be prevented that the variable display has been digested before and the player's dissatisfaction is increased.

  In the above-described embodiment, the configuration is such that the jackpot determination or the like is executed again when restarting after the measurement of the variation time is interrupted (see steps S71 to S72), but the jackpot determination or the like is not re-executed. The determination may be made based on the determination condition in the probability variation state from the next variable display. Even in such a configuration, since the display result of the special figure fluctuation b is derived and displayed after the probability variation state is reached, the variable display is digested before the probability variation state is reached. It is possible to prevent the player from feeling dissatisfied.

Embodiment 2. FIG.
In the above-described embodiment, it is configured to allow the order in which the winning winning opening 13 is won and the order in which the fluctuation display is performed to be inconsistent. However, the probability variation jackpot display result is derived and displayed to shift to the probability variation state. When doing so, you may make it comprise so that the order which won the start winning opening 13 and the order of a fluctuation display may be taken. Hereinafter, a description will be given of a second embodiment in which the winning order and the variation display order are matched when shifting to the probability changing state. Note that a detailed description of parts configured in the same manner as in the first embodiment described above will be omitted.

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing an example of the first special symbol variation process when the winning order is matched with the variation display order when shifting to the probability variation state.

  In the first special symbol variation process, the CPU 56 performs a process of determining whether or not to make a big hit (steps S56 to S58), and if the second certain variation big hit variation flag is not set (N in step S59a). The process proceeds to step S60.

  On the other hand, if the second probability big hit change flag is set (Y in step S59a), the CPU 56 currently executes the variable display start winning of the first special symbol at the special symbol display 8b. It is confirmed whether or not the displayed result is after the variable display start winning in which the probability variation is a big hit (step S59b). This confirmation is stored in the storage area together with a random number extracted in step S113 of the first starting port switch passing process (FIG. 10) or a corresponding process of the second starting port switch passing process, and is checked together with the random number in step S53. It is executed based on the winning order information indicating the read winning order. The winning order information is, for example, a numerical value indicating a serial number for specifying the winning order regardless of whether the first special symbol is variably displayed or the second special symbol is variably displayed.

  If the current winning of the variable display of the first special symbol is later than the variable display of the starting winning when the display result currently being executed on the special symbol display 8b is a probable big hit, the CPU 56 controls the control state. Waits for a transition to a certain change state (Y in step S59b). Specifically, the second big hit running flag that is set after the second probability variable big hit changing flag is reset is waited for to be reset thereafter. Then, when the second big hit execution flag is reset, the process proceeds to step S60.

  If the start winning of the variable display of the first special symbol this time is the start winning before the variable display starting winning where the display result currently being executed on the special symbol display 8b becomes a probable big hit, the CPU 56 Then, it is confirmed whether or not the variable display start winning of the first special symbol this time is the last start winning of the start winnings before the variable display start winning that becomes the probability variation big hit (step S59c). This confirmation is performed based on the winning order information described above.

  If it is the last start winning of the start winnings before the variable display starting winning that becomes the probability variation big hit, the CPU 56 variably displays the display result that is currently executed on the special symbol display 8b becomes the probability changing big win. The remaining time of the production is confirmed, and the variation time of the first special symbol is determined so as to be longer than the remaining time (step S61). Then, the CPU 56 determines the variation pattern set in the variation pattern determination table according to the determined variation time and the determination results such as the presence / absence of the big hit, the presence / absence of the probable variation big hit, the presence / absence of the reach in steps S56 to S58. Is selected and the variation pattern is determined (step S62). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S63.

  On the other hand, if it is not the last start prize among the start prizes before the variable display start prize which becomes the probability variation big hit, the CPU 56 proceeds to step S60. In other words, the variation time of the first special symbol is determined regardless of the remaining time of the variable display effect in which the display result currently being executed by the special symbol display 8b is a probable big hit. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S63.

  Next, in the gaming machine according to the second embodiment, the relationship between the variation states of a plurality of special symbols when the variation display that is a probable big hit is executed with one first special symbol will be described in detail. FIG. 29 is a timing chart showing a specific example of a variation state of a plurality of special symbols.

  In this example, after the start winning A to the start winning opening 13 determined to execute the variation display on the special symbol display 8a occurs, it is determined to execute the variation display on the special symbol display 8a. The start prize a, the start prize b, and the start prize for the start prize opening 13 determined to be displayed on the special symbol display 8b before the start prize B is generated to the start prize opening 13 generated. Assume that c occurs. In addition, it is assumed that after the start winning B is generated, the start winning d to the start winning opening 13 determined to execute the variable display on the special symbol display 8b is generated.

  In this example, it is assumed that the display result of the variation display of the special symbol based on the start winning prize B becomes the probability variation jackpot display result, and the display result of the variation display of the special symbol based on the other start winning prizes is not.

  As shown in FIG. 29, when the start winning A is generated, the CPU 56 displays the variation display of the first special symbol corresponding to the start winning A (special figure variation A) based on the result of the prior determination (see steps S56 to S58). ).

  Similarly, when the start winning a is generated, the CPU 56 starts the variation display of the second special symbol (special view variation a) according to the start winning a based on the result of the prior determination.

  When the special figure variation A is finished, the CPU 56 starts the variation display of the first special symbol corresponding to the start winning prize B (special variation B: variation display in which the display result is a probable big hit) based on the result of the prior determination. To do.

  When the special symbol variation a is finished during the execution of the special symbol variation B on the special symbol display 8a, the CPU 56 starts the variation display (special symbol variation b) of the second special symbol corresponding to the start winning prize b. The special figure fluctuation b is started during execution of the special figure fluctuation B (see Y in step S59a), but is a fluctuation based on the start winning before the start winning of the special figure fluctuation B (see N in step S59b). ) Since the variation is not based on the last start winning in relation to the variation display of the second special symbol among the starting winnings before the starting winning of the special symbol variation B (see N in step S59c), the variation time of the special symbol variation B Regardless of the time, the variation time is determined (see step S60).

  When the special symbol variation b is finished during the execution of the special symbol variation B on the special symbol display 8a, the CPU 56 starts the variation display (special symbol variation c) of the second special symbol according to the start winning prize c. The special figure fluctuation c is a fluctuation that is started during the execution of the special figure fluctuation B and is based on the start winning prior to the start winning of the special figure fluctuation B (see N in step S59b). Since the change is based on the last start prize related to the change display of the second special symbol among the start prizes before (see Y of step S59c), the change display ends after the special figure change B ends. The change time is defined in (see step S61).

  Thereafter, when the end timing of the special figure variation B comes, the CPU 56 stops and displays the special figure variation B with the probability variation big hit display result, and then displays the big hit game effect (for example, the big hit symbol blinks on the special symbol display 8a). (Direction). In the corresponding variable display device 9a, the effect control CPU 101 stops and displays the first decorative symbol with the probability variation big hit display result in response to the reception of the first decorative symbol stop command, and then the big hit game effect is started.

  In this example, when the big hit game effect is started on the variable display device 9a, the special figure variation c is not yet finished. Therefore, the special figure variation c is interrupted until the jackpot game effect on the special symbol display 8a ends (see steps S67 to S69), and the execution time resumes after the jackpot game effect ends (step S67). (See S69 and S70). Further, the display result of the special figure variation c is determined again after the execution time is resumed (see step S71). Therefore, for the special figure fluctuation c, after the big hit game effect on the special symbol display 8a ends and the control state shifts to the probable change state, the big hit determination is executed again under the big hit determination condition in the probable change state, and the determination result is Stop at the reflected stop symbol.

  In this example, during the period in which the big hit game effect is being executed on the variable display device 9a, the variable display device 9b being executed corresponding to the special figure change c is interrupted. Is done.

  Then, when the special symbol variation c on the special symbol display 8b is finished, the CPU 56 starts the variation display (special symbol variation d) of the second special symbol in accordance with the start winning prize d. The display result of the special figure variation d is determined by the jackpot determination condition in the probability variation state (see step S56).

  As described above, when the variable display of the first special symbol in which the display result is the probability variation jackpot display result is being executed, the first special symbol that is the probability variation jackpot display result of the variable display of the second special symbol. When determining the variation time of the variable display of the second special symbol in which the start winning is established earlier than the symbol variable display, the second after the probability variation jackpot display result of the variable display of the first special symbol is derived and displayed. Since it is determined that the variation time is such that the display result of the special symbol variation display is derived and displayed, the player is notified in advance that the special symbol display result is derived and displayed by the special symbol display 8a. As a result, the player's interest in the variable display effect can be maintained and the player's dissatisfaction is increased because the variable display is digested before the probability change state is reached. It made it can be prevented.

  In the second embodiment described above, when the probability variation jackpot display result is derived and displayed, the control state shifts to the probability variation state when the subsequent jackpot game effect ends. It is good also as a structure which transfers to a probability change state when a display result is derived | led-out displayed. In such a configuration, even if the variation time measurement is not interrupted in the jackpot game effect, the display results of other variation displays started during the execution of the variation display that is the probability variation jackpot display result are Derived and displayed before entering the state is prevented.

  FIG. 30 shows a configuration in which a transition to a probability variation state is made when a probability variation jackpot display result is derived and displayed, and a start winning occurs in the same manner as FIG. 29 in a configuration in which measurement of the variation time is not interrupted in the jackpot game effect. It is a timing diagram which shows the specific example of the fluctuation state of several special symbols at the time.

  In the example shown in FIG. 30, when the special symbol variation B is finished during the execution of the special symbol variation B on the special symbol display 8a, the CPU 56 displays the variation display of the second special symbol according to the start winning prize b (special symbol variation). After executing b), the second special symbol variation display (special diagram variation c) corresponding to the start winning prize c is started. The special figure fluctuation c is a fluctuation that is started during the execution of the special figure fluctuation B and is based on the start winning prior to the start winning of the special figure fluctuation B (see N in step S59b). Since the change is based on the last start prize related to the change display of the second special symbol among the start prizes before (see Y of step S59c), the change display ends after the special figure change B ends. The change time is defined in (see step S61).

  Thereafter, when the end timing of the special figure variation B comes, the CPU 56 stops and displays the special figure variation B with the probability variation big hit display result, and after shifting the control state to the certain variation state, the special symbol display 8a makes a big hit game. An effect (for example, an effect of blinking a jackpot symbol) is executed.

  In this example, when the big hit game effect is started on the variable display device 9a, the special figure variation c has not yet ended, but the execution time of the special figure variation c is not interrupted (does not execute steps S67 to S72). ). Further, the display result of the special figure variation c is determined again when the variation time ends (Y in step S73) (steps S71 to S72 are executed when it is determined as Y in step S73). do it). Therefore, for the special figure fluctuation c, the probability variation jackpot display result on the special symbol display 8a is derived and displayed, and after the control state shifts to the probability variation state, the jackpot judgment is executed again under the jackpot judgment condition of the probability variation state. Stop at the stop symbol reflecting the result.

  In the case of the configuration as described above, the display result of the special figure variation c is derived and displayed after entering the probability variation state without interrupting the measurement of the variation time in the big hit game effect, so the probability variation state is obtained. It is possible to prevent the player's dissatisfaction from being increased because the variable display that has been won in the start before the variable display start winning that has resulted in the probability variation jackpot display result has been digested.

  Further, in the second embodiment described above, it starts during execution of the variable display that becomes the probability variation jackpot display result in one special symbol (for example, the first special symbol), and starts the variation display that becomes the probability variation jackpot display result. This is a variation based on the start winning prior to the winning (see N in Step S59b), and the other special symbol (for example, the second special) of the starting winning before the variable display starting winning that results in the probability variation jackpot display result. When the variation is based on the last start prize related to the variation display of the symbol (see Y of step S59c), the variation time is determined so that the variation display ends after the variation display that is the probability variation jackpot display result is completed. (Refer to step S61) Although it was configured, it is started during the execution of the variable display resulting in the probability variation jackpot display result in one special symbol (for example, the first special symbol), and the probability variation jackpot table If the variation is based on the start winning prior to the starting display of the resulting variation display (see N in step S59b), the variation time of the variation display of the other special symbol (for example, the second special symbol) is displayed. A configuration may be adopted in which the variable display is ended after the resulting variable display is ended. If comprised in this way, the fluctuation | variation display determined on the determination conditions when it is a probability change state can be increased.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, the maximum number of start winning memories is four, but it may be three or less or five or more. Furthermore, the upper limit of the number of starting winning prizes may be changed by the establishment of a predetermined condition. Specifically, for example, the maximum number is 4 at normal time, but when a big hit occurs, it is conceivable to have a maximum of 15 until the big hit gaming state ends.

  Moreover, in each embodiment mentioned above, special symbol display 8a, 8b is comprised by 7 segment display, special symbol starting memory | storage display 18a, 18b, and normal symbol starting memory | storage display 41 are comprised by LED, The normal symbol display 10 is composed of a lamp and the variable display devices 9a and 9b are composed of an LCD. However, each display device includes various types such as a 7-segment display, an LED, a lamp, and a dot matrix. The display device can be applied.

  The present invention can be applied to a game such as a pachinko gaming machine, and in particular, in a gaming machine provided with a plurality of special symbol displays that perform variable display of special symbols, it is possible to obtain a jackpot display result with one special symbol display. That the player's interest in variable display effects will be maintained, and that the number of reserved memories will be reduced before becoming probabilistic, resulting in increased player dissatisfaction. Useful to prevent.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a game control board (main board). It is a block diagram showing an example of circuit configuration of an effect control board, a lamp driver board and an audio output board. It is a block diagram which shows the example of the connection state of display apparatuses, such as a special symbol display. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which CPU in a main board | substrate performs. It is a flowchart which shows a 2 ms timer interruption process. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st special symbol process process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st start port switch passage process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st special symbol fluctuation process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st special symbol fluctuation process. FIG. 38E illustrates an effect control command signal line. It is a timing diagram showing the relationship between an 8-bit control signal and an INT signal constituting a control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which CPU for production control performs. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure of a command reception buffer. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is explanatory drawing which shows a 1st fluctuation pattern data storage area. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st effect control process process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of 1 structure of process data. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st decoration design variation pattern determination process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st decoration design change start process. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st decoration design change process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st decoration symbol stop waiting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the variable display timing of a some special symbol. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the variable display timing of a some special symbol. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st special symbol fluctuation | variation process in 2nd Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the variable display timing of the some special symbol in 2nd Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the variable display timing of the some special symbol in 2nd Embodiment.

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Claims (5)

First variable display means for starting variable display of a plurality of types of identification information based on satisfaction of a variable display start condition after deriving a predetermined variable display execution condition, and deriving and displaying a display result; Comprising a plurality of variable display means including a second variable display means, and controlling to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player based on the specific display result being derived and displayed on any of the plurality of variable display means; A gaming machine that controls to a special gaming state in which the specific display result is easily derived and displayed based on the special display result of the specific display result being derived and displayed on any of the plurality of variable display means,
Based on said execution condition is satisfied, the first variable display means, or a display result of the second variable display means, and whether or not said specific display results, or with the special display result Pre-determination means for determining whether or not,
Variable display time from start of variable display of identification information in the first variable display means or the second variable display means based on the determination result by the prior determination means to display and display the display result Variable display data selection means for selecting from among a plurality of predetermined variable display data variable display data indicating,
Numerical value updating means for updating numerical data used when determining whether the prior determination means is a specific display result within a predetermined numerical range;
First extraction for determining whether or not a first extraction condition for extracting numerical data updated by the numerical value updating means as numerical data used by the prior determination means for the first variable display means is satisfied Condition judging means;
First extraction means for extracting numerical data updated by the numerical value updating means on the condition that the first extraction condition determination means determines that the first extraction condition is satisfied;
A second extraction condition for determining whether or not a second extraction condition for extracting numerical data updated by the numerical value updating means as numerical data used by the prior determination means for the second variable display means is satisfied. A determination means;
Second extraction means for extracting numerical data updated by the numerical value updating means on condition that the second extraction condition determination means determines that the second extraction condition is satisfied,
The pre-determination means determines whether or not a specific display result is to be obtained, the numerical data extracted by the first extraction means or the second extraction means, and the special gaming state than when not in the special gaming state Is determined based on whether or not the specific gaming state determination numerical value that is set more often when
The variable display data selection means, when the said pre-judging means is variable display during execution of the identification information in the determined first variable display means and a special display results above, the second variable display When the variable display data of the variable display of the identification information in the means is selected, the display result of the identification information in the second variable display means after the special display result is derived and displayed by the first variable display means select variable display data indicating the variable display time such as but derived displayed,
The numerical value updating means, the first extraction condition determination means, the first extraction means, the second extraction condition determination means, and the second extraction means are processed by interrupt processing that is periodically executed. Run
The first extraction means and the second extraction means share numerical data updated by the numerical value updating means,
The first extracting means extracts numerical data before the numerical data is updated by the numerical updating means while the interrupt process is executed once.
The numerical value updating means performs numerical data updating after the numerical data extraction by the first extraction means is performed while the interrupt process is executed once.
The second extracting means extracts the numerical data updated by the numerical value updating means after the numerical value updating means has been updated by the numerical value updating means while the interrupt process is executed once. A gaming machine. Variable display control means for controlling a plurality of variable display means for variably displaying the identification information;
Variable display time measuring means for measuring the variable display time based on the variable display data selected by the variable display data selecting means;
Variable display time determination means for determining whether or not the variable display time measured by the variable display time measurement means has passed,
When the variable display time determining means determines that the variable display time has elapsed, the variable display control means identifies identification information in the first variable display means or the second variable display means. Derived display result of
The variable display time measuring means is provided on the condition that when the specific display result is derived and displayed on the first variable display means, the identification information is variably displayed on the second variable display means. When the specific gaming state is ended based on the measurement interruption means for interrupting the measurement of the variable display time in the second variable display means and the specific display result derived and displayed by the first variable display means. The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising: measurement restarting means for restarting measurement of the variable display time in the second variable display means. The variable display control means continuously executes the variable display of the identification information by the second variable display means when the measurement of the variable display time in the second variable display means is interrupted by the measurement interruption means. The gaming machine according to claim 2. The variable display control means displays the identification information in a display mode other than the specific display result by the second variable display means when the measurement of the variable display time in the second variable display means is interrupted by the measurement interruption means. The gaming machine according to claim 2, which displays a stop. When the variable display data selection means is executing the variable display of the identification information in the first variable display means determined to be the special display result by the prior determination means, the variable of the identification information in the second variable display means is being executed. When selecting the variable display data for display, the display result of the identification information in the second variable display means is derived within a predetermined short period after the special display result is derived and displayed in the first variable display means. Select variable display data indicating variable display time as displayed
The gaming machine according to claim 1 .

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