JP5933168B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine represented by, for example, a pachinko gaming machine, a coin gaming machine, or a slot machine. Specifically, it has a plurality of variation display units including a first variation display unit and a second variation display unit that can individually perform variation display of a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified, associated with the normal gaming machine that controls a game state to an advantageous specific game state for the player when the display result of the variable display in Kano variable display unit becomes specific display results determined in advance.

  For example, after a start condition such as a ball hit into the game area entering the start area is satisfied in a conventionally known gaming machine, the start condition of the variable display unit is satisfied. A specific game state that is advantageous to the player when a plurality of types of identification information is started to be displayed in a variable display section, and the display result derived and displayed is a predetermined display result (for example, a doublet). (For example, a big hit state) When the display results in a special display result (for example, an odd number of double eyes) among the specific display results, the probability that the specific display result is derived and displayed after being controlled to the specific gaming state is improved. Some were controlled to a special gaming state.

  In addition, the conventional gaming machine has a first variation display unit and a second variation display unit that can individually perform a variable display of a plurality of types of identification information that can be individually identified. When the display result of the variable display in the variable display unit of the player becomes a predetermined specific display result (for example, a doublet), it is controlled to a specific game state (for example, a big hit state) advantageous to the player, and any one of the variable displays When the display result of the variable display in the section becomes a special display result (for example, an odd number of double eyes) among the specific display results, the probability that the specific display result is derived and displayed after being controlled to the specific gaming state is improved. Some were controlled to a special game state (see, for example, Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2).

JP 2001-62080 A JP 2001-62081 A

  As described above, the conventional gaming machine has a plurality of variation display units, and when the display result of the variation display in any one of the variation display units becomes the specific display result, it is controlled to the specific gaming state. When the display result of the variable display in the variable display unit becomes a special display result among the specific display results, there are some which are controlled to the special game state after being controlled to the specific game state.

  However, in this type of gaming machine, for example, identification information “0” to “9” is variably displayed in the first variation display portion and the second variation display portion, and an even number of zeros such as “666” is displayed. When the eyes come out, it is controlled to the specific gaming state, and when an odd number of double eyes like “777” comes out, it is controlled to the specific gaming state and then controlled to the special gaming state. In addition, the plurality of variation display units are not related, and there is a possibility that the interest of the player may be reduced when playing for a long time.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of the actual situation, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of providing relevance to a plurality of variable display units and improving the interest of the game.

Specific examples of means for solving the problems and their effects

(1) a first variable display unit capable of performing individual fluctuations display (e.g., the first special symbol display 8) and the second variable display unit (e.g., second special symbol display 9) The display result of the variable display in any one of the variable display units is a predetermined display result (“1, 3, 5 which is a jackpot symbol of the first special symbol display 8). , 7, 9 ", a special game state advantageous to the player from the normal game state (for example, for example," C, E, F, H, J ") which is the jackpot symbol of the second special symbol display 9 (for example, A game machine (for example, a ball game machine 1, a pachinko game machine, an image-type game machine, a coin game machine, a slot machine) controlled to a big hit state)
A prize opening provided in a game area into which game balls are to be driven;
And ordinary variable display unit capable of performing the fluctuation display that different from the plurality of variable display unit,
A variable winning device that is provided in the gaming area and can be changed to an advantageous state that is advantageous for a player who is likely to win a game ball when the display result of the variation display in the normal variation display unit becomes a predetermined display result; ,
Whether or not the specific display result is derived and displayed as a display result of the first variable display section is determined on the condition that a game ball has won the winning opening, and the first display is determined according to the determination result. First display result derivation display means for deriving and displaying the specific display result as a display result of the fluctuation display section of
Whether or not the specific display result is derived and displayed as a display result of the second variable display unit is determined on the condition that a game ball has won the variable winning device, and the first display is determined according to the determination result. Second display result derivation display means for deriving and displaying the specific display result as a display result of the two variable display sections;
The probability that the specific display result is derived and displayed as the display result of the variable display in each of the plurality of variable display units is improved from the normal gaming state, and the display result is displayed after the variable display is started in the normal variable display unit. Numerical data (for example, a random counter R2 for probability variation determination shown in FIG. 4) used for determining the probability variation state for determining whether or not to control the probability variation state to shorten the variation time until being derived from the normal gaming state is predetermined. Numerical value updating means for probability variation determination (for example, S24 in FIG. 6B) for updating within a numerical range (for example, “0” to “99”),
On condition that the game ball has won the winning opening (for example, when Yes in S311 of FIG. 7), the numerical data updated by the numerical data updating means for determining the probability change is displayed on the first variation display section. First special extraction means (for example, S312 in FIG. 7) for extracting as numerical data used for determining the probability variation state;
On condition that a game ball has won the variable winning device (for example, when it is confirmed that the second start port switch is turned on), the numerical data updated by the probability variation determining numerical data updating means is changed to the second winning data. Second special extraction means (see, for example, second start port switch passage processing (S312 in FIG. 7)) that extracts as numerical data used for the determination of the probability variation state of the variation display unit;
The condition is that the numerical data extracted by the first special extraction means matches the first probability variation determining numerical data (for example, the rush determination value stored in the probability variation rush determination table shown in FIG. 5C). First probability variation control determining means (for example, S234 in FIG. 10, FIG. 11) for determining to control to the probability variation state,
When it is determined by the first probability variation control determining means to control to the probability variation state, first probability variation state control means (for example, S101, S101a to S101c in FIG. 16) that controls to the probability variation state. When,
First probability variation determining numerical data storage means for storing the first probability variation determining numerical data (for example, ROM 54 mounted on the main board shown in FIG. 3);
The condition is that the numerical data extracted by the second special extraction means matches the second probability variation determining numerical data (for example, the rush determination value stored in the probability variation rush determination table shown in FIG. 5C). Second probability variation control determining means (for example, probability variation start determination processing (see S234 in FIG. 10, FIG. 11)) for determining to control to the probability variation state,
When it is decided by the second probability fluctuation control determining means to control to the probability fluctuation state, the second probability fluctuation state control means for controlling to the probability fluctuation state (for example, FIG. S101, S101a to S101c),
More than the number of numerical data for the first certainty variable determination stored in the first certainty variable determining numerical data storage means (for example, 56 for the first special symbol display 8 in the rush mode 2, 42 for the second special symbol display 9, and for the rush modes 3 and 4, the first special symbol display 8 has more rush determination values than the second special symbol display 9 as well. Or in the rush mode 6 to the rush mode 8, the second special symbol display 9 stores more rush determination values than the first special symbol display 8). Second probability variation determining numerical data storage means for storing the numerical data (for example, ROM 54 mounted on the main board shown in FIG. 3);
A first variation time from when a variation display is started in the first variation display unit until a display result is derived, and a display result is derived after the variation display is started in the second variation display unit. Numerical data updating means for variable time determination for updating numerical data used for determining each of the second variable times up to a predetermined numerical range;
Fluctuation time determination means for determining each of the first fluctuation time and the second fluctuation time using numerical data updated by the numerical data update means for fluctuation time determination,
When the probability variation state is controlled, the probability that the reach occurs during the variation display in the first variation display unit is greater than the probability that the reach occurs during the variation display in the second variation display unit. Is also expensive.

According to such a configuration, the probability that the first probability variation state control unit controls to the probability variation state and the probability that the second probability variation state control unit controls to the probability variation state are different. Since the game is performed so that the variable winning device having a high probability of being controlled by the state wins the game ball, the interest can be improved even when the game is played for a long time .

It is the front view which looked at the bullet ball game machine from the front. It is a figure for demonstrating the kind of symbol used for the fluctuation | variation display of each of the 1st special symbol display 8, the 1st decoration fluctuation display part 8k, the 2nd special symbol display 9, and the 2nd decoration fluctuation display part 9k. is there. It is a block diagram showing the outline | summary of the circuit structure of a bullet ball game machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the various random counters which the microcomputer for game control uses for game control. It is a figure for demonstrating the data table which memorize | stored the various determination values. It is a flowchart for demonstrating game control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a 1st special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine program of a 1st start port switch passage process. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine program of a 1st special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine program of jackpot determination processing. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine program of the probability change start determination process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the subroutine program of the probability change completion | finish determination process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the subroutine program of a 1st special symbol stop symbol setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st special symbol fluctuation process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st big hit end process. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine program of a change symbol determination process. It is a figure for demonstrating a fluctuation | variation symbol table. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which CPU for display control performs. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a display control process process. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st decoration design change process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the display of the change symbol change effect performed in the 1st decoration fluctuation display part 8k and the 2nd decoration fluctuation display part 9k. It is explanatory drawing which shows the other example of the display of the change symbol change effect performed in the 1st decoration fluctuation display part 8k and the 2nd decoration fluctuation display part 9k.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Here, a bullet ball game machine as a pachinko game machine is shown as an example of a game machine, but the present invention is not limited to a ball ball game machine, and for example, an image type game machine, a coin game machine, and a slot machine A plurality of variation display units including a first variation display unit and a second variation display unit capable of individually performing a variation display of a plurality of types of identification information that can be individually identified. has, if the gaming machine from normal game state that controls the advantageous specific game state for the player when the variable display of the display results in either variable display portion becomes specific display results determined in advance, Any gaming machine may be used.

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

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

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

  In the game area 7, a plurality of types of identification information (for example, “0” to “9”), each of which can be identified based on the establishment of a predetermined start condition (for example, a hit ball wins the first start winning opening 14). The first special symbol display 8 that displays and displays the display result by performing variable display of all 10 types of numeric symbols), and a predetermined starting condition is satisfied (for example, a hit ball wins the second starting winning opening 16). A plurality of types of identification information (for example, all 10 types of alphabet symbols “C, E, F, H, J, L, O, P, S, U”) can be displayed in a variable manner. A second special symbol display 9 for deriving and displaying the display result is arranged at an interval.

  Below the first special symbol display 8, the identification information corresponding to the first special symbol display 8 (for example, all 10 kinds of numeric symbols from “0” to “9”) is displayed in a variable manner. A first decoration variation display unit 8k for deriving and displaying the result is provided, and identification information (for example, all of “A to J”) corresponding to the second special symbol display 9 is provided below the second special symbol display 9. There is provided a second decoration variation display portion 9k for performing variation display of 10 types of alphabet symbols) and deriving and displaying the display result.

  In the present embodiment, the first special symbol display 8 and the second special symbol display 9 are each constituted by a 7-segment LED display. Each of the first decoration variation display unit 8k and the second decoration variation display unit 9k is configured by a liquid crystal display (LCD), and has three display areas of left, middle, and right (for example, in the first decoration variation display unit 8k). In the first decorative symbols 8a to 8c and the second decorative variation display portion 9k, the identification information is displayed and controlled on the second decorative symbols 9a to 9c). The decorative symbols variably displayed in the three display areas of the left, middle, and right are called a left symbol, a middle symbol, and a right symbol.

  When the display result of the first special symbol display 8 is a first special figure specific display result (for example, an odd symbol) in which a jackpot is generated, the display result of the first decoration variation display unit 8k is also a first in which a jackpot is generated. Control is performed so that the decoration specific display result (for example, the symbol combination in which the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol are the same, that is, a blue eye) is displayed, and the display result of the second special symbol display 9 is the second that the jackpot is generated. In the case of a special figure specific display result (for example, a symbol of “C, E, F, H, J”), the display result of the second decoration variation display unit 9k is also the second decoration specific display result ( For example, the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol are controlled to be the same symbol combination, that is, a doublet), and the display results are controlled to be consistent.

  The identification information variably displayed on the first special symbol display 8 is called a first special symbol, and the identification information variably displayed on the second special symbol display 9 is called a second special symbol.

  Also, the identification information that is variably displayed on the first ornament variation display portion 8k is referred to as a first ornament symbol, and the first special symbol indicator 8 is used to enhance the decoration effect of the variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol indicator 8. This means a symbol having a decorative meaning that is variably displayed with a predetermined relationship with the symbol variation display.

  In addition, the identification information that is variably displayed on the second ornament variation display unit 9k is called a second ornament symbol, and the second special symbol display unit 9 is provided with a second special symbol in order to enhance the decorative effect of the second special symbol variation display. This means a symbol having a decorative meaning that is variably displayed with a predetermined relationship with the symbol variation display.

  The predetermined relationship includes, for example, a relationship in which the decorative symbol variation display is started when the special symbol variation display is started, or the special symbol variation display is ended and the display result is displayed. This includes a relationship in which the variable display is terminated and the display result is displayed.

  In the ball game machine 1 in the present embodiment, the following processing is performed in the timer interrupt processing that is periodically executed, so that the first special symbol display 8 and the second special symbol display 9 The display result of the variable display is determined.

  Processes that need to be executed in order to determine the display results of the first special symbol display 8 and the second special symbol display 9 are specific update processing, which is a common process, exclusive for the first special symbol display 8 The first extraction condition determination process, the first extraction process, the first display result determination process, the second extraction condition determination process, the second extraction process, and the second display that are dedicated to the second special symbol display 9 Processing including result determination processing is executed.

  When the ball game machine 1 determines that the display result of the first special symbol display 8 is the first special figure specific display result and the specific gaming state (big hit) by the first display result determination process. After the first special figure specific display result is displayed on the first special symbol display 8 and the first decorative specific display result is displayed on the first decorative fluctuation display section 8k, the big hit as the specific gaming state advantageous to the player is controlled. Has the function of

  When the second display result determination process determines that the display result of the second special symbol display 9 is the second specific display result and the specific gaming state (big hit), the second special symbol display 9 displays the second special symbol display 9 2 The special display specific display result has a function of controlling the jackpot as the specific game state advantageous to the player after the second decoration specific display result is displayed on the second decoration variation display portion 9k.

  In this embodiment, the first special figure specific display result is displayed on the first special symbol display 8 and the first decoration specific display result is derived and displayed on the first decoration fluctuation display unit 8k. The state is the same as the specific game state generated when the second special symbol specific display result is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display 9 and the second decorative specific display result is derived and displayed on the second ornament variation display unit 9k ( For example, the number of big hit rounds, the number of winnings and payouts, and the like are specified game states, but one specific game state may be configured to be more advantageous than the other specific game state.

  In this embodiment, the identification information is displayed by two systems of display units including the first special symbol display unit 8 and the first decoration variation display unit 8k, and the second special symbol display unit 9 and the second decoration variation display unit 9k. However, the present invention is not limited to this, but includes a plurality of display units, and a configuration for performing variable display of identification information on a plurality of display units (any natural number of 2 to ∞). Also good.

  Next, the type of the first special symbol used for the variable display in the first special symbol display 8, the type of the first decorative symbol used for the variable display in the first decorative variation display unit 8k, and the second special symbol display The type of the second special symbol used for variation display in the device 9 and the type of the second decoration symbol used for variation display in the second ornament variation display unit 9k will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 illustrates the types of symbols used for the variation display of the first special symbol display 8, the first ornament variation display unit 8k, the second special symbol display 9, and the second ornament variation display unit 9k. FIG. In the present embodiment, the first special symbol display 8, the first decoration variation display unit 8k, the second special symbol display 9, and the second decoration variation are set according to the mode set as described later. The number and type of symbols used for the variable display of each display unit 9k are changed. Here, the number and types of symbols when the basic mode (the entry mode 1 and the fall mode 3 described later) is set will be described.

  The first special symbol display 8 displays a first special symbol composed of 10 types of numbers from 0 to 9. The 1st decoration fluctuation display part 8k displays the 1st decoration symbol which consists of 10 types of numbers 0-9.

  When the odd number (1, 3, 5, 7, 9) of the first special symbol is derived and displayed as the display result by the first special symbol display 8, the first special symbol specific display result is obtained and a big hit occurs. When an odd number is derived and displayed as a display result by the first special symbol display 8, the first decoration specific display result that is a doublet is derived and displayed as a display result on the first decoration variation display portion 8k.

  When “7” is derived and displayed by the first special symbol display 8 as a display result, the display result of the probability variation symbol is obtained, and not only the big hit occurs but also the probability of the big hit after the big hit ends is compared with that in the normal gaming state. Will be improved. The normal game state is a game state different from the special game state (probability change state) and the big hit.

  When “5” is derived and displayed as a display result by the first special symbol display 8, the display result is a probabilistic variable symbol and a short-time symbol. As will be described later, not only a big hit occurs but also a big hit after the big hit ends. Time probability control is performed for the remaining number of time reductions after the probability variation state is finished, and after the probability variation state is completed. The time reduction control, which will be described in detail later, shortens the display time of the first special symbol display 8, the second special symbol display 9, and a normal symbol display 12, which will be described later, from the normal display result. Is a control for deriving and displaying. By this time-short control, the number of reserved memories, which will be described later, is digested early, and it is possible to reduce the situation in which start winnings that have occurred beyond the upper limit (for example, “4”) of the number of reserved memories become invalid. It is a gaming state advantageous for the player that the display result can be derived and displayed and the winning display result can be derived and displayed at an early stage.

  When “5” or “7” as the probability variation symbol is derived and displayed as the display result by the first special symbol display 8, any one of the odd symbols of the odd symbol is displayed on the first decoration variation display portion 8k. Is derived and displayed.

  When "3" is derived and displayed as a display result by the first special symbol display 8, not only a big hit occurs but also the above-mentioned time-saving control is performed. When “3” is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8 as a display result, a “0” doublet is derived and displayed on the first decoration variation display portion 8k.

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

  When either “0” or an even number symbol is derived and displayed as a display result by the first special symbol indicator 8, there is a loss, and the big hit state, the probability variation state, and the time reduction control do not occur. When either “0” or an even number of symbols is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8 as a display result, the disparity (combination other than the flat eye) is derived as the display result on the first decoration variation display portion 8k. Is displayed.

  Among the first special figure specific display results, the first special figure specific display result (here, “5, 7”) in which the above-described probability variation state occurs is referred to as “first special figure special display result (probability variation symbol)”. The first special figure specific display result (here, “1, 3, 9”) in which the probability variation state does not occur is referred to as “first special figure non-special display result (non-probable variation symbol)”.

  The second special symbol display 9 displays a second special symbol consisting of ten types of alphabets “C, E, F, H, J, L, O, P, S, U”. The second decoration variation display unit 9k displays a second decoration pattern composed of 10 types of alphabets A to J.

  When "C, E, F, H, J" is derived and displayed as a display result by the second special symbol display 9, it becomes the second specific display result and a big hit occurs. When “C, E, F, H, J” is derived and displayed as a display result by the second special symbol display 9, the second decoration specifying display result that becomes a doublet is displayed on the second decoration variation display portion 9 k. Is derived and displayed.

  When “C” is derived and displayed as a display result by the second special symbol display device 9, a display result of the probability variation symbol is obtained, and not only a big hit is generated, but the probability variation state is entered after the big hit is completed.

  When “E” is derived and displayed as a display result by the second special symbol display 9, a probability variation symbol and a time-short symbol display result are obtained. As will be described later, not only a big hit occurs but also a probability variation state after the big hit ends. Further, the time-shortening control is performed for the remaining number of time-shortening times after the probability changing state is finished.

  When "C" or "E" is derived and displayed as a display result by the second special symbol display 9, any one of "A to E" symbols is displayed on the second decoration variation display portion 9k. Is derived and displayed.

  When "F" is derived and displayed as a display result by the second special symbol display 9, not only a big hit occurs but also the above-mentioned time-saving control is performed. When “F” is derived and displayed as a display result by the second special symbol display 9, the “F” doublet is derived and displayed as a display result on the second decoration variation display portion 9 k.

  When “H” or “J” is derived and displayed as a display result by the second special symbol display 9, only a big hit occurs, and the probability variation state and the time-saving control do not occur. When “H” or “J” is derived and displayed by the second special symbol display 9 as a display result, a double-eyed eye from any of “G” to “J” is displayed as the display result on the second decoration variation display portion 9k. Derived and displayed.

  When any of the “L, O, P, S, U” symbols is derived and displayed as a display result by the second special symbol display 9, there is a loss, and the big hit state, the probability variation state, and the time reduction control do not occur. When any of the “L, O, P, S, U” symbols is derived and displayed as a display result by the second special symbol display 9, the disparity is derived and displayed as a display result on the second decoration variation display portion 9k. Is done.

  Among the second special figure specific display results, the second specific display result (here, “C, E”) in which the above-mentioned probability variation state occurs is called “second special figure special display result (probability variation symbol)”. The second special figure specific display result (here, “F, H, J”) in which no state occurs is referred to as “second special figure non-special display result (non-probable variation pattern)”.

  In the present embodiment, the types of symbols displayed on the first special symbol display unit 8 and the first decoration variation display unit 8k, the second special symbol display unit 9 and the second decoration variation display unit 9k are respectively different. Although different examples will be described, the present invention is not limited to this, and the symbols displayed on the first special symbol display 8 and the first ornament variation display unit 8k, the second special symbol display 9 and the second ornament variation display unit 9k are displayed. The type may be the same.

  If a special display result is derived and displayed in either one of the first and second two systems of the first special symbol display 8 or the second special symbol display 9, the first special symbol display is displayed. Control is performed so that the probability of a specific display result is improved in both the device 8 and the second special symbol display 9. In addition, when the probability variation state occurs, the time-shortening control is executed in which the fluctuation display time of the first special symbol display 8, the second special symbol display 9, and the normal symbol display 12 is shortened. If the display result in which the time reduction control is executed is derived and displayed in either one of the first special symbol display 8 of the first and second systems or the second special symbol display 9, the first special symbol is displayed. Time-shortening control in which the variable display time with the display unit 8, the second special symbol display unit 9, and the normal symbol display unit 12 is shortened is executed within a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times).

  When the start condition is satisfied (the hit ball wins the first start winning opening 14), the first extraction means extracts numerical data (for example, a big hit determination random number) updated by the numerical data update means. The numerical data extracted by the first extracting means is stored in a first reserved storage buffer (for example, a RAM 55 (see FIG. 3) mounted on the main board 31) as a reserved storage means so that the extraction order can be specified. Below the first special symbol display 8 is a first special symbol hold storage display area 10 for notifying the player of the number of numerical data stored in the first hold storage buffer as the hold storage means. Is provided. The numerical data stored in this way is also referred to as first start winning storage data.

  The first special symbol reserved memory display area 10 is divided into four display areas, and a valid start winning prize (in this embodiment, when the number of numerical data stored in the first reserved memory buffer is less than 4 is hit Display color is changed every time the first start winning opening 14 is received), and the display area in which the display color is changed is reduced by 1 every time the first special symbol display 8 starts the variable display.

  When the start condition is satisfied (the hit ball wins the second start winning opening 16), the second extraction means extracts numerical data (for example, a big hit determination random number) updated by the numerical data update means. The numerical data extracted by the second extracting means is stored in a second reserved storage buffer (for example, RAM 55 (see FIG. 3) mounted on the main board 31) as the reserved storage means so that the extraction order can be specified. Below the second special symbol display 9, there is a second special symbol hold storage display area 11 for notifying the player of the number of numerical data stored in the second hold storage buffer as the hold storage means. Is provided. The numerical data stored in this way is also referred to as second start winning storage data.

  The second special symbol reserved memory display area 11 is divided into four display areas, and a valid start winning prize (in this embodiment, when the number of numerical data stored in the second reserved memory buffer is less than 4 is hit The display color is changed every time the second start winning opening 16 is awarded), and the display area where the display color is changed is reduced by 1 every time the second special symbol display 9 starts the variable display.

  The numerical data stored in the first reserved storage buffer is the starting condition for starting the variable display of the first special symbol display 8 when the variable display start condition of the first special symbol display 8 is satisfied. It is. The numerical data stored in the second reserved storage buffer is a starting condition for starting the variable display of the second special symbol display 9 when the variable display start condition of the second special symbol display 9 is satisfied. . For this reason, the numerical data stored in each holding storage buffer is also called holding storage data.

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

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

  Also, below the second special symbol display 9, a variable winning device 17 having a second start winning opening 16 through which a game ball can be won is provided. The winning ball that has entered the second start winning opening 16 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the second start opening switch 67. The variable winning device 17 that performs the opening / closing operation having the second start winning port 16 is provided with a pair of left and right movable pieces. The movable piece of the variable winning device 17 is opened by the solenoid 74. When the movable piece of the variable winning device 17 is opened by the solenoid 74, it becomes easy for the game ball to win the second start winning opening 16 (easy to start winning), which is advantageous for the player.

  Below the first start winning opening 14, a first special variable prize that is opened by the solenoid 72 at the big hit based on the first special symbol display result being derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8. A device 20 is provided. The first special variable winning device 20 includes a first big winning opening 21 inside. The solenoid 72 is means for opening and closing an opening / closing door provided on the front surface of the first special variable winning device 20.

  The first special winning opening 21 of the first special variable winning device 20 is provided with a 10-count winning area different from the V winning area and the V winning area. Of the winning balls led from the first grand prize opening 20 and led to the back of the game board 6, the winning ball that has entered one (V winning area) is detected by the first V winning switch 64 and the other (10 The winning ball that has entered the (count winning area) is detected by the first count switch 63. On the back of the game board 6, a solenoid 73 for switching the route in the first grand prize winning opening 21 is also provided.

  Below the variable winning device 17, the second special variable winning device 22 that is opened by the solenoid 75 in the big hit based on the second special symbol display result being derived and displayed on the second special symbol display 9. Is provided. The second special variable winning device 22 includes a second large winning opening 23 inside. The solenoid 75 is means for opening and closing an opening / closing door provided on the front surface of the second special variable winning device 22.

  The second special winning opening 23 of the second special variable winning device 22 is provided with a 10-count winning area different from the V winning area and the V winning area. Of the winning balls led to the back of the game board 6 from the second grand prize opening 23, the winning ball that has entered one (V winning area) is detected by the second V winning switch 69 and the other (10 The winning ball that has entered the (count winning area) is detected by the second count switch 68. A solenoid 73 for switching the route in the second big prize opening 23 is also provided on the back of the game board 6.

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

  Moreover, although this embodiment demonstrates as a structure provided with the variable winning apparatus 17 in connection with establishment of starting conditions of the 2nd special symbol display 9, it is not restricted to this, For example, the variable winning apparatus is the same as the number of variable display parts. You may comprise so that it may provide. That is, in this embodiment, the variable winning device 17 related to establishment of the start condition of the second special symbol display 9 is provided, but the variable winning device 15 related to establishment of the start condition of the first special symbol display 8 is further provided. May be further provided. Further, in this embodiment, in the configuration including only one variable winning device, the variable winning device shows an example related to establishment of the start condition of one variable display unit (second special symbol display 9). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and in a configuration including only one variable winning device, the variable winning device can satisfy the start condition of the two variable display units (first special symbol display 8 and second special symbol display 9). You may be involved. In that case, when the game ball is won at the start winning opening of the variable winning device, it fluctuates in any fluctuation display section (for example, either the first special symbol display 8 or the second special symbol display 9). It is good also as a structure which selects whether a display is performed, and it is good also as a predetermined order (for example, for example) predetermined about two fluctuation display parts (for example, the 1st special symbol display 8 and the 2nd special symbol display 9). The first special symbol display unit 8 and the second special symbol display unit 9 may be configured to perform variable display alternately.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  First, game control that is not directly related to the special game state includes time shortening (time reduction) control or probability variation for the first special symbol display 8, the second special symbol display 9, and the normal symbol. (Probability change) control, extension control of the opening period of the electric role (for example, variable winning device 17), start-up passage area expansion control for special symbols and normal symbols (for example, a prize opening installed on the game board 6 ( (Not shown) control to change the setting as a special symbol start winning opening), increase control of the number of winning balls (for example, control to increase the number of winning balls to 13 from 15 in the normal gaming state), or predetermined Passage rate improvement control to the area (for example, a control for providing a hitting ball restricting device upstream of the first start winning port 14 and operating the hit ball restricting device to improve the start winning rate) can be in a special gaming state. ,Moreover The present invention is applied to a ball game machine in which a predetermined right is generated or continued when a winning is given to a predetermined electric accessory that is released when a stop symbol of a symbol variably displayed based on a dynamic winning combination becomes a predetermined symbol combination. When applied, the winning rate improvement control for the specific area may be set to the special gaming state.

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

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

  Next, the reach display mode (reach) will be described. In the present embodiment, the reach display mode (reach) means that the symbols that have not been stopped when the stopped symbols constitute a part of the jackpot symbol, and that all or one of them is displayed. This is a state in which the symbols of the parts are displayed in a synchronized manner while constituting all or part of the jackpot symbol.

  In the present embodiment, for example, the reach display mode in the first special symbol display 8 and the second special symbol display 9 is a specific display result (“1, 3, which is a jackpot symbol of the first special symbol display 8). 5,7,9 ", the big special symbol" C, E, F, H, J ") of the second special symbol display 9 is blinking and displayed is called reach display mode or reach.

  In addition, the reach display mode in the first decoration variation display portion 8k and the second decoration variation display portion 9k is that an effective line that is a hit is determined when a predetermined symbol is stopped, and a part on the effective line is determined. When a predetermined symbol is stopped in the display area, a state in which the variable display is performed in the display area on the active line that has not been stopped (for example, the first decoration change display portion 8k, the second decoration, etc.) A state in which the same display is stopped and displayed in the left and right display areas among the left, middle and right display areas in the variable display portion 9k, and the display areas in the middle are still in the variable display state). In addition, all or a part of the display area on the active line is synchronously displayed while constituting all or a part of the jackpot symbol (for example, the first ornament variation display portion 8k, the second ornament variation table Left in section 9k, in variation displayed in all of the right of the display area have been made, always state variation displayed with the same pattern are aligned is made) that reach the display mode or reach.

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

  Although not shown, the ball game machine 1 has a ball hitting device 45 that drives a drive motor by operating the ball hitting handle 5 and uses the rotational force of the drive motor to launch a game ball into the game area 7. Is provided. The game balls launched from the hit ball launching device 45 enter the game area 7 through a hit ball rail mounted in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 7 on the game board 6, and then descend the game area 7. .

  When the hit ball enters the first start winning opening 14 and is detected by the first start opening switch 62, if the variation display of the first special symbol display 8 can be started (for example, the end of the big hit game or the previous variation display) ), The variable display on the first special symbol display 8 is started. If the variable display on the first special symbol display 8 is not ready to start, the number of numerical data stored in the first reserved memory buffer (for example, a big hit determination random number) is increased by 1, and the first special symbol reserved The display color of the storage display area 10 is changed.

  Further, when the hit ball enters the second start winning opening 16 and is detected by the second start opening switch 67, it is in a state in which the variable display of the second special symbol display 9 can be started (for example, the end of the big hit game or the previous time End of fluctuation display), the fluctuation display of the second special symbol display 9 is started. If the variable display on the second special symbol display 9 is not ready to start, the number of numerical data stored in the second reserved memory buffer (for example, a random number for jackpot determination) is increased by 1, and the second special symbol is reserved. The display color of the storage display area 11 is changed.

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

  When the stop symbol at the time of the fluctuation stop of the first special symbol display 8 is a jackpot symbol with a probability variation (special display result: probability variation symbol), it is controlled to the jackpot gaming state, and after the jackpot gaming state ends, This is a more advantageous state for the player who has a probability variation state in which the probability of winning a big hit is higher than the normal gaming state.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The main board 31 is formed with a circuit for performing display control for deriving and displaying a display result after starting the variable display in each of the first special symbol display 8 and the second special symbol display 9. The game control microcomputer performs display control by outputting a drive signal to each of the first special symbol display 8 and the second special symbol display 9 according to the program. Thereby, a control board for a special symbol display equipped with a driver circuit and a microcomputer is provided between the main board 31 and the first special symbol display 8 and the second special symbol display 9. Compared with the case where the display control of the first special symbol display 8 and the second special symbol display 9 is performed by the control board or the like based on the command signal, the result of the big hit determination can be surely displayed.

  The main board 31 is formed with a circuit for informing the number of numerical data stored in the corresponding reserved memory buffer in each of the first special symbol reserved memory display area 10 and the second special symbol reserved memory display area 11. Has been. In accordance with the program, the game control microcomputer outputs a drive signal corresponding to the number of reserved memories in the reserved memory buffer to each of the first special symbol reserved memory display area 10 and the second special symbol reserved memory display area 11 to perform control. Further, the main board 31 performs display control of the normal symbol display 12.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, a random counter for generating a random value used for control in the ball game machine 1 of this embodiment will be described. FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining various random counters used by the game control microcomputer for game control. FIG. 4 shows nine types of random counters R1 to R9 as an example of the random counter.

  R1 generates a big hit for each variable display of the first special symbol display 8 (including the first decoration variation display unit 8k) and the second special symbol display 9 (including the second decoration variation display unit 9k). It is a random counter for jackpot determination for generating a random value used to determine whether or not at random in advance, counts up from “0” and counts up to its upper limit “658” It is configured to count up again from “0”. This R1 is added and updated every 2 msec. When an effective start winning is detected by the first start opening switch 62 or the second start opening switch 67, the count value of R1 is extracted in response to the data of the first start winning memory or the second start winning memory. It is stored in the RAM 55 as data. And about each of the 1st special symbol display 8 and the 2nd special symbol display 9, the extraction value memorize | stored in RAM55 in that way is the stage before starting the fluctuation | variation display of a special symbol. It is determined whether or not it matches (matches) the determination value. In this determination, if they match, it is determined that the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed as the display result of the variable display and the jackpot is generated, and the above-described control of the jackpot gaming state is performed. It is determined that the symbol is derived and displayed as the display result of the variable display, and the gaming state does not change. In a normal probability state other than the probability variation state, the jackpot determination value is set to two numerical values, for example. In the probability variation state, the big hit judgment value is set to a plurality of numerical values (in this case, the big hit judgment value is set so that the numerical order does not become an adjacent numerical value in order to prevent the big hit judgment from being biased). As a result, the probability of winning a jackpot is improved as compared to the normal gaming state.

  The numerical range shown in the range column for each random counter in FIG. 4 is the count range of such a random counter, and after counting up from the initial value to the upper limit value as described in R1, again, Counting up from the initial value. Therefore, in order to simplify the description, the description of the count range and the counting method is omitted in the following description of the various counters.

  R2 is a normal game state and a determination whether or not to control to the probability variation state when it is predetermined to generate a big hit (probability change start determination), and when the probability variation state. This is a random counter for generating a random value used for determining whether to end the probability variation state (probability variation end determination) and at random. It is updated every 2 msec, updated from 0 and updated to 99 which is the upper limit, and then updated from 0 again.

  With respect to the probability change start determination in the present embodiment, in the normal gaming state, the probability change state is determined by comparing a random value extracted from R2 with an entry determination value specified from a set entry mode described later. It is determined whether or not to control. In addition, regarding the probability change end determination, whether the probability change state is ended by comparing a random value extracted from R2 with a fall determination value specified from a set fall mode, which will be described later, in the probability change state. It is determined whether or not.

  When R3 is determined in advance to generate a big hit by the big hit determination using R1, any kind of big hit symbol is included in the first special symbol display 8 (including the first decoration variation display portion 8k) and the first 2 is a random counter for generating a random value used for randomly determining whether to display on the special symbol display 9 (including the second decoration variation display unit 9k). It is updated every 2 msec, updated from 0 and updated to 9 which is the upper limit, and then updated from 0 again.

  Note that the jackpot symbol in the present embodiment is a probability variation symbol (“5, 7” in the first special symbol display 8, 2 When the special symbol display 9 determines “C, E”) that it is not controlled to the probability variation state, it is a jackpot symbol other than the probability variation symbol (“1, 3, 9 in the first special symbol display 8). In the second special symbol display 9, "F, H, J") is determined according to the extracted value of the random counter R3.

  For example, the probability variation symbol in the first special symbol display 8 is “5” when the extracted value of the random counter R3 is “0”, and “7” when the extracted value of the random counter R3 is “1”. When the extracted value of the counter R3 is “2”, “5” is determined, and when the extracted value of the random counter R3 is “9”, “7” is determined.

  Further, for example, as a jackpot symbol other than the probability variation symbol in the first special symbol indicator 8, “1” is obtained when the extracted value of the random counter R3 is “0”, and “1” is obtained when the extracted value of the random counter R3 is “1”. “3” is “9” when the extracted value of the random counter R3 is “2”, “1” when the extracted value of the random counter R3 is “3”, and so on, and the extracted value of the random counter R3 is “9”. "1" is determined respectively.

  The method for determining the probability variation symbol and the jackpot symbol other than the probability variation symbol in the second special symbol display 9 is the same as the method for determining the probability variation symbol other than the probability variation symbol and the probability variation symbol in the first special symbol display 8 as described above. is there. Specifically, it is as follows.

  For example, the probability variation symbol in the second special symbol display 9 is “C” when the extraction value of the random counter R3 is “0”, and “E” when the extraction value of the random counter R3 is “1”. When the extracted value of the counter R3 is “2”, “C” is determined, and when the extracted value of the random counter R3 is “9”, “E” is determined.

  Further, for example, as a jackpot symbol other than the probability variation symbol in the first special symbol display 8, "F" is obtained when the extracted value of the random counter R3 is "0", and when the extracted value of the random counter R3 is "1". “H” is determined as “J” when the extraction value of the random counter R3 is “2”, and “F” when the extraction value of the random counter R3 is “9”.

  In the present embodiment, when any one of “5, 7” is determined as the symbol of the first special symbol indicator 8, the first ornament variation display portion 8k may display and display the odd symbol of the odd symbol. In addition, when one of “C, E” is determined as the symbol of the second special symbol display 9, the double-eye of any symbol “A to E” is derived and displayed on the second decoration variation display portion 9k. To be controlled.

  Further, when any one of “1, 3, 9” is determined as the symbol of the first special symbol display 8 using R3, the even-numbered symbol of the first symbol variation display portion 8k is derived and displayed. Thus, when one of “F, H, J” is determined as the symbol of the second special symbol display 9, the second ornament variation display portion 9k has the symbol of any of “G to J”. Control is performed so that the eyes are derived and displayed.

  R4 is an outlier symbol for generating a random value used for determining in advance a stop symbol in the display result that is out of place for each of the first special symbol indicator 8 and the second special symbol indicator 9. It is a random counter for decision. R4 is added and updated every 2 msec and every other interrupt processing time.

  Here, the count-up operation in the remaining interrupt processing time performed in a predetermined random counter such as R4 will be described. The CPU 56 of the game control microcomputer performs various controls by periodically executing interrupt processing. For a certain interrupt processing, after the interrupt processing is executed, the interrupt processing is interrupted until the next execution start of the interrupt processing. Waiting for processing. Repeating the random counter addition update process using an infinite loop during the interrupt process surplus time waiting for such interrupt process is called counting up the interrupt process surplus time.

  When it is determined that the lost symbol in the present embodiment is not controlled by big hits using R1, the lost symbol ("0, 2, 4, 6, 8" in the first special symbol display 8). In the second special symbol display 9, "L, O, P, S, U") is determined according to the extracted value of the random counter R4.

  For example, as the off symbol in the first special symbol display 8, “0” is obtained when the extracted value of the random counter R4 is “0”, and “2” is obtained when the extracted value of the random counter R4 is “1”. When the extraction value of the counter R4 is “2”, “4” is determined, and when the extraction value of the random counter R4 is “13”, “6” is determined. The off symbol in the second special symbol indicator 9 is the same as the off symbol in the first special symbol indicator 8.

  In the present embodiment, when one of “0, 2, 4, 6, 8” is determined as the symbol of the first special symbol display 8 using R4, the first decoration variation display unit When any one of “L, O, P, S, U” is determined as the symbol of the second special symbol display 9 so that the off symbol that does not become a flat eye is derived and displayed at 8k, the second decoration variation The display unit 9k is controlled so as to derive and display a missing symbol that does not become a doublet.

  R5 randomly determines the variation display time of the first special symbol display 8 (including the first decoration variation display unit 8k) and the second special symbol display 9 (including the second decoration variation display unit 9k). Numerical data updating means (random counter) for generating random values used in The count value of R5 is incremented by a predetermined number every 2 msec and the interruption processing surplus time. The variation time is determined by the counter value extracted from the random counter R5 for determining the variation time at a predetermined timing such as when the variation of the special symbol is started.

  R6 is different from the jackpot determination for each of the first special symbol display 8 (including the first decoration variation display portion 8k) and the second special symbol display 9 (including the second decoration variation display portion 9k). In order to randomly determine whether the reach display mode described above is formed during the variable display (hereinafter referred to as “reach shift”) or the reach display mode is not formed (hereinafter referred to as “non-reach shift”). It is a random counter for reach determination for generating a random value used for. This R6 is executed every 2 msec and in the interruption processing surplus time. The count extracted from R6 at the stage before determining the symbols to be stopped by the first special symbol display 8, the first ornament variation display unit 8k, the second special symbol display 9, and the second ornament variation display unit 9k. It is determined whether or not the value matches a predetermined reach determination value. If these values match, it is determined that the reach is out of control, and the reach state is controlled during the variable display where the display result is out of control. On the other hand, when these values coincide with each other, it is determined that the non-reach is out of control, and control is performed so as not to reach the reach state during the variable display where the display result is out of place.

  R7 is a random counter for generating a random value used to randomly determine in advance whether or not to generate a hit for the fluctuation display of the normal symbol display 12. When a valid start passage is detected by the first gate switch 61 or the second gate switch 66, the R7 count value is extracted and stored in the RAM 55 as passage storage data. Then, it is determined whether or not the extracted value coincides with a predetermined hit determination value at a stage before starting the normal symbol variation display, and if it matches, the normal symbol hit may be generated. The above-described control is performed, and in the case of a mismatch, it is determined to be a deviation and the above-described control is performed.

  R8 is a random counter for generating a random value used to randomly determine the entry mode used for determining whether or not to control the probability variation state. The count value of R8 is incremented by a predetermined number every 2 msec and the interruption processing surplus time. Note that the rush mode in the present embodiment specifies a rush determination value for controlling the probability variation state in the probability variation start determination. In the probability change start determination, it is determined whether or not the rush determination value specified from the rush mode determined based on the extracted value from R8 and the value extracted from R2 match, and when they match, the probability change state is entered. A determination is made to start control.

  R9 is a random counter for generating a random value used for randomly determining a fall mode used for determining whether or not to end the probability variation state. The count value of R9 is incremented by a predetermined number every 2 msec. Note that the fall mode in the present embodiment specifies a fall determination value for ending the probability variation state in the probability variation end determination. In the probability variation end determination, it is determined whether or not the fall determination value specified from the fall mode determined based on the extraction value from R9 and the value extracted from R2 match the fall determination value. A determination is made to end the control to the probability variation state.

  Big hit determination function, outage stop symbol determination function, jackpot symbol determination function, reach determination function, variation time selection function, normal symbol hit detection function, probability variation start determination function, and probability variation end determination function as described above Is realized by the control function of the game control microcomputer 53.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining a data table storing various determination values used in various processes executed by the game control microcomputer. The data table in the present embodiment is stored in advance in the ROM 54 mounted on the main board 31 described above.

  FIG. 5A is a diagram for explaining a jackpot determination table storing a jackpot determination value used for determining whether or not to generate a jackpot. The jackpot determination table in the present embodiment is stored so that the number of jackpot determination values varies depending on whether the gaming state is the normal gaming state or the probability variation state. The big hit determination is whether or not the random value extracted from R1 when winning the first start winning opening 14 or the second starting winning opening 16 matches the normal big hit determination value when in the normal gaming state. Further, it is performed depending on whether or not the jackpot determination value at the time of probability change coincides with the probability change state.

  Specifically, when the gaming state is the normal gaming state, when the value of the random number extracted from R1 coincides with any one of “7, 17” which is the normal big hit determination value, the big hit determination is performed. .

  On the other hand, when the gaming state is in a probabilistic state, the random number value extracted from R1 is one of “7, 107, 207, 307, 407, 507, 607, 17, 117, 217” which is a jackpot determination value at the time of the probable variation. When it matches, it is determined to be a big hit.

  Note that the jackpot determination table in the present embodiment is stored in advance so that the number of jackpot determination values at the time of probability change is larger than the number of jackpot determination values at the normal time. For example, the jackpot determination value at the time of probability change is “10”, and the normal jackpot determination value is “2”, which is stored in advance. This makes it possible to increase the probability of making a big hit determination when in the probable state than the probability of making a big hit determination in the normal gaming state.

  FIG. 5B is a diagram for explaining a reach determination table that stores reach determination values used to determine whether or not a reach state is generated during variable display. The reach determination table in the present embodiment has a reach depending on whether the gaming state is a high probability of generating a reach with a high probability or a normal probability of generating a reach with a lower probability than a high probability. The number of determination values is stored differently. The reach determination is performed when the random value extracted from R6 when winning the first start winning opening 14 or the second starting winning opening 16 is a reach determination value for high probability when the gaming state is high probability. The determination is made based on whether or not they match, or whether or not the game state matches the reach determination value for the normal probability when the game state is the normal probability.

  Specifically, when the gaming state is at a high probability, the determination to generate reach when the random number value extracted from R6 matches any of the reach determination values “0 to 15” at the high probability. Is done.

  On the other hand, when the gaming state is at the normal probability, a determination to generate reach is performed when the random number value extracted from R6 matches any of the reach determination values “0 to 3” at the normal probability. It is.

  Note that the reach determination table in the present embodiment is stored in advance so that the number of reach determination values at the high probability is larger than the number of reach determination values at the normal probability. For example, the reach determination value at high probability is “16”, and the reach determination value at normal probability is “4”. As a result, the probability of determining reach when the probability is high can be made higher than the probability of determining reach when the probability is normal.

  FIG. 5C is a diagram for explaining a probability variation entry determination table that stores the entry determination value used to determine whether or not to control the probability variation state, that is, whether to enter the probability variation state.

  In the probability variation entry determination table in the present embodiment, the entry mode is determined from the entry mode 1 to the entry mode 9 based on the random number value extracted from R8. For example, the rush mode 1 is determined as the rush mode when the random value extracted from R8 is “0”, the rush mode 2 when it is “1”, and the rush mode 9 when it is “8”.

  Further, in the probability variation entry determination table, the entry determination value used for the probability change start determination is stored in advance for each entry mode based on the random value extracted from R2. For example, in the rush mode 1, “0-49” is used as the rush determination value used for the probability change start determination on the first special symbol display 8 side, and the rush used for the probability change rush determination on the second special symbol display 9 side. “0 to 49” is stored in advance as a determination value. Thereby, when the rush mode 1 is set, the probability that the first special symbol display 8 side is determined to control the probability variation state and the second special symbol display 9 side is determined to control the probability variation state. The probability variation entry determination is performed so that the probability of being made is the same.

  The probability variation entry determination table in the present embodiment is used for the number of entry determination values used for the probability variation start determination on the first special symbol display 8 side and the probability variation start determination on the second special symbol display 9 side. The rush determination values are stored in advance for each of a plurality of types of rush modes so that the rush modes differ from each other.

  For example, for the rush mode 2, “0-55” is used as the rush determination value used for the probability change start determination on the first special symbol display 8 side, and the rush determination used for the probability change rush determination on the second special symbol display 9 side. “0 to 41” is stored in advance as a value. In the rush mode 3, “0-59” is used as the rush determination value used for the probability change start determination on the first special symbol display 8 side, and the rush determination used for the probability change rush determination on the second special symbol display 9 side. “0 to 33” is stored in advance as a value. For the rush mode 4, "0 to 64" is used as the rush determination value used for the probability change start determination on the first special symbol display 8 side, and the rush determination value used for the probability change rush determination on the second special symbol display 9 side is used. “0 to 20” is stored in advance. Similarly, the rush determination value used for the probability change start determination on the first special symbol display 8 side and the rush determination value used for the probability change rush determination on the second special symbol display 9 side are stored for each rush mode. ing.

  Thereby, when any of the rush modes 2 to 9 is set, the probability that the first special symbol display 8 side is determined to control to the probability variation state, and the probability variation state on the second special symbol display 9 side. The probability variation entry determination is performed so that the probability of the determination to be controlled is different.

  In the present embodiment, for the rush mode 2 to the rush mode 4, the probability change on the first special symbol display 8 side is greater than the probability that the second special symbol display 9 side determines to control the probability change state. Each entry determination value is stored so that the probability of making a determination to control the state becomes higher stepwise. In addition, in the rush mode 6 to the rush mode 8, it is determined that the second special symbol display 9 is controlled to the probability change state rather than the probability that the first special symbol display 8 is determined to control the probability change state. Each entry determination value is stored so that the probability of being made increases stepwise.

  In the rush mode 5, “0-67” is stored in advance as the rush determination value used for the probability change start determination on the first special symbol display 8 side, but the probability change rush on the second special symbol display 9 side is stored. No judgment is stored. As a result, when the entry mode 5 is set, the probability that the first special symbol display 8 side is determined to control to the probability variation state is the highest compared to the other entry modes, but the second special symbol display The probability variation entry determination is performed so that the determination to control to the probability variation state is not made on the side of the device 9. For the rush mode 9, “0 to 67” is stored in advance as the rush judgment value used for the probability change start judgment on the second special symbol display 9 side, but the probability change rush judgment on the first special symbol display 8 side is Nothing is remembered. As a result, when the rush mode 9 is set, the probability that the second special symbol display 9 is determined to control to the probability variation state is the highest compared to the other rush modes, but the first special symbol display The probability variation entry determination is performed so that the determination to control to the probability variation state is not made on the side of the device 8.

  FIG. 5D is a diagram for explaining a probability variation fall determination table storing a fall decision value used to determine whether or not to end the probability variation state.

  In the probability variation fall determination table in the present embodiment, the fall mode is determined from the fall mode 1 to the fall mode 5 based on the random value extracted from R9. For example, the fall mode 1 is determined as the fall mode when the random number extracted from R9 is “0”, the fall mode 2 is “1”, and the fall mode 5 is “4”.

  Further, in the probability variation fall determination table, the fall determination value used for the probability variation end determination is stored in advance for each fall mode based on the random value extracted from R2. For example, in the fall mode 3, “0-4” is used as the fall determination value used for the probability change end determination on the first special symbol display 8 side, and the fall used for the probability change fall determination on the second special symbol display 9 side. “0 to 4” are stored in advance as determination values. Thereby, when the fall mode 3 is set, the probability that the first special symbol display 8 side is determined to end the probability variation state and the second special symbol display 9 side are determined to end the probability variation state. Probability fall determination is performed so that the probability of being made is the same.

  Further, the probability variation fall determination table in the present embodiment is used for the number of fall determination values used for the probability variation end determination on the first special symbol display 8 side and the probability variation end determination on the second special symbol display 9 side. The fall determination values are stored in advance for each of a plurality of types of fall modes so that the fall modes differ from the number of fall decision values to be included.

  For example, for the fall mode 1, “0” is used as the fall determination value used for the probability change end determination on the first special symbol display 8 side, and the fall determination value used for the probability change fall determination on the second special symbol display 9 side. “0 to 8” are stored in advance. For the fall mode 2, “0-2” is used as the fall determination value used for the probability change end determination on the first special symbol display 8 side, and the fall determination used for the probability change fall determination on the second special symbol display 9 side is used. “0 to 6” is stored in advance as a value. For the fall mode 4, "0-6" is used as the fall determination value used for the probability change end determination on the first special symbol display 8 side, and the fall determination value used for the probability change fall determination on the second special symbol display 9 side. “0 to 2” is stored in advance. For the fall mode 5, "0-8" is used as the fall determination value used for the probability change end determination on the first special symbol display 8 side, and the fall determination value used for the probability change fall determination on the second special symbol display 9 side. “0” is stored in advance.

  Thus, when any of the fall modes 1, 2, 4, 5 is set, the probability that the first special symbol display 8 side is determined to end the probability variation state and the second special symbol display 9 The probability variation fall determination is performed so that the probability that the determination to end the probability variation state is made on the side is different.

  In the present embodiment, for the fall modes 4 and 5, the probability change state on the first special symbol display 8 side is higher than the probability that the second special symbol display 9 side determines to end the probability change state. The fall determination values are stored so that the probability that the determination to end is higher stepwise. In addition, for the fall modes 1 and 2, it is determined that the probability change state is ended on the second special symbol display 9 side, rather than the probability that the probability change state is determined on the first special symbol display 8 side. Each fall determination value is stored so that the probability becomes higher stepwise.

  FIG. 6 is a flowchart for explaining game control main processing and timer interrupt processing executed by the game control microcomputer. In FIG. 6, (a) shows the main process for game control, and (b) shows the timer interrupt process. This timer interruption process is executed once every 2 msec, for example.

  In the main process for game control shown in (a), an initialization process for initializing the built-in device register and the like is first performed in S11, and a random number update process for updating the random counter is performed in S12. The random number update process in S12 is a process for updating the values of R4 to R7 described above. In the present embodiment, the process of S12 is repeatedly performed indefinitely during the interrupt waiting process surplus time until the next interrupt process is executed after the interrupt process is executed every 2 msec.

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

  Then, the CPU 56 performs the first special symbol process (S23). In the first special symbol process control, processing corresponding to the first special symbol process flag for controlling the first special symbol display 8, the first special variable winning device 20, etc. in a predetermined order according to the gaming state. Selected and executed. The value of the first special symbol process flag is updated during each process according to the gaming state. Further, in the present embodiment, a process is performed in which a drive signal for controlling the variable display of symbols on the first special symbol display 8 is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 55 and is output.

  In the present embodiment, the first decorative symbol command for causing the first decorative symbol display unit 8k to be controlled according to the control of the first special symbol display 8 by the first special symbol process is further stored in the RAM 55. A process for setting the predetermined area is performed.

  For example, when the first special symbol display 8 stops and displays the probability variation symbol (5, 7, etc.), the first ornament variation display portion 8k also stops the second display of the probability variation symbol (odd symbol, etc.). One decoration probability variable design command is set. When the first special symbol display 8 stops and displays the non-probability variable (1, 3, 9 etc.), the first ornament variation display unit 8k also stops the display of the non-probability variable symbol (even symbols, etc.). A first decorative non-probable variable design command is set for the purpose. When a reach (flashing by jackpot symbol) occurs in the variation display of the first special symbol display 8, the first ornament reach for generating the reach (the same as the left symbol and the right symbol) also in the first ornament variation display portion 8k. The command is set. When the first special symbol display 8 stops displaying the off symbol (0, 2, 4, 6, 8, etc.), the first ornament off symbol for causing the first ornament fluctuation display unit 8k to stop and display the broken eye is stopped. The command is set.

  Next, in S24, the CPU 56 performs a random number update process for updating the value of the random counter. The random number update process in S24 is a process for updating R1 to R9 described above.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs a second special symbol process (S25). In the second special symbol process control, an appropriate process is selected according to the second special symbol process flag for controlling the second special symbol display 9, the second special variable winning device 22 and the like in a predetermined order according to the gaming state. It is issued and executed. The value of the second special symbol process flag is updated during each process according to the gaming state. Further, in the present embodiment, a process is performed in which a drive signal for controlling the variable display of symbols on the second special symbol display 9 is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 55 and is output. Further, in the present embodiment, a second decorative symbol command for controlling the second decorative variation display unit 9k is further stored in the RAM 55 in accordance with the control of the second special symbol display 9 by the second special symbol process. A process for setting the predetermined area is performed. Since the second decorative symbol command to be set is the same as the first decorative symbol command, the description thereof is omitted.

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

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

  Next, the CPU 56 performs effect control related to display control of the first decorative symbol command and the second decorative symbol command set in a predetermined area of the RAM 55 by the first special symbol process processing of S23 or the second special symbol process of S25. A process of outputting the command to the display control CPU is performed (decorative symbol command control process: S28). In addition, a process for setting the effect control command for the normal symbol in a predetermined area of the RAM 55 and sending the effect control command is performed (normal symbol command control process: S29).

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

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

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

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

  As described above, in this embodiment, the first special symbol display unit 8 and the first decoration variation display unit 8k perform the numerical symbol variation display, and the second special symbol display unit 9 and the second decoration variation display unit 9k. In FIG. 5, the alphabetic symbols are displayed in a variable manner. And control which transfers to a big hit is performed when the specific display result respectively preset by either one is derived | led-out displayed. In a gaming machine that includes such a plurality of variation display units and displays the variation of the special symbol in each variation display unit, there is a possibility that a big hit gaming state may occur at the same time. Therefore, in this embodiment, control is performed so that the big hit gaming state does not occur at the same time in the two variation display units. Hereinafter, these controls will be described. In the following description, the process for controlling the first special symbol display 8 and the first decoration variation display unit 8k will be described, but the process for controlling the second special symbol display 9 and the second decoration variation display unit 9k. The same control is executed.

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of a program of the first special symbol process (S23) executed by the CPU 56 mounted on the main board 31. As described above, in the first special symbol process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display 8 is executed. When the CPU 56 performs the first special symbol process, the first start port switch 62 for detecting that a game ball has won the first start winning port 14 provided in the game board 6 is turned on. In other words, that is, when a start winning that causes the game ball to win the first start winning opening 14 has occurred (S311), after performing the first start opening switch passing process (S312), depending on the internal state, Any one of S300 to S307 is performed.

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

  First special symbol stop symbol setting process (S301): the first value after the variable display is performed using the extracted value of the random counter R3 for determining the jackpot symbol or the extracted value of the random counter R4 for determining the off symbol described above. The stop symbol (big hit symbol or off symbol) of the special symbol indicator 8 is determined. Furthermore, when determining the stoppage symbol, the reach determination is performed using the extracted value of the random counter R6 for reach determination described above. When reaching the reach, when the reach is determined, the preceding symbol of the outlier determined using the extracted value of R4 is used. The jackpot symbol is determined as a reach symbol (for example, when the extracted value of R4 is “6”, “5” immediately before is blinked in the first special symbol display 8 to be reach). Then, the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated to shift to S302.

  The stop symbol of the first special symbol display 8 is determined from among the identification information “5, 7” defined as the probability variable symbol when it becomes the probability variable symbol. The stop symbol of the first special symbol display 8 is determined from the identification information “1, 3, 9” defined as the non-probable variation symbol when the non-probable variation big hit. The stop symbol of the first special symbol display 8 is determined from the identification information “0, 2, 4, 6, 8” defined as the loss symbol when the symbol is lost. The stop symbol of the second special symbol display 9 is determined from the identification information “C, E” defined as the probability variation symbol when the probability variation big hit. The stop symbol of the second special symbol display 9 is determined from the identification information “F, H, J” defined as the non-probable variation symbol when the non-probable variation big hit. The stop symbol of the second special symbol display 9 is determined from the identification information of “L, O, P, S, U” defined as the loss symbol when it is lost.

  First variation time setting process (S302): The variation pattern (variation display data) of the variation display of the variation display of the first special symbol display 8 is set to the value of the random counter R5 for determining the variation pattern extracted when the start winning is generated. In response, a selection is made from a plurality of predetermined variation patterns (variation display data). The variation pattern includes information specifying the variation mode and the time (variation time) for executing the variation mode. Further, based on the determined variation pattern, the variation time from when the variation display of the symbol is performed on the first special symbol display 8 to when it is stopped (the time from when the variation starts to when the display result is derived and displayed) Is set in the first special symbol process timer, and then the first special symbol process timer is started. At this time, information (first decorative symbol variation pattern command) for instructing a variation mode (variation pattern) including the length of the variation time is transmitted to the display 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 (S303): When the variation time of the variation pattern selected in the first variation pattern setting process elapses (the first special symbol process timer set in S302 times out), the internal state (first special symbol variation process) The symbol process flag) is updated to shift to S304. In the present embodiment, as will be described later with reference to FIG. 18, the number of symbols used for variable display on the first special symbol display 8 and the second special symbol according to the set mode. The number and types of symbols used for the variable display on the display 9 can be changed. And the symbol specified according to a mode is used for the variable display of the 1st special symbol indicator 8 and the 2nd special symbol indicator 9. FIG. Further, in order to output the first variation symbol command and the second variation symbol command for designating the variation symbol specified corresponding to the set mode to the display control CPU, it is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 55. Processing is performed. Using the variation symbol specified from the first variation symbol command and the second variation symbol command, the first ornament variation display unit 8k and the second ornament variation display unit 9k perform variation display.

  First special symbol stop process (S304): Control is performed so that symbols variably displayed on the first special symbol display 8 are stopped. Specifically, a drive signal for stopping the first special symbol is transmitted. If the first big hit flag is set, the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated to shift to S305. Otherwise, the internal state is updated to shift to S300.

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

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

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

  FIG. 8A is a flowchart showing a subroutine program of the first start port switch passing process of S312. By S200, it is determined whether or not the value of the first hold storage counter is equal to or higher than the upper limit “4”. The first hold storage counter is a counter for holding and storing a start condition that has been started and won and the start condition is established but is not yet used for variable display. The upper limit of the storage is set to, for example, “4”. . When the value of the first reserved storage counter (the number of reserved memories) has already reached “4”, the subroutine is terminated because no further hold storage is possible, but when it has not reached “4”. Control proceeds to S201, and a process of adding and updating the first reserved storage counter by “1” is performed. Next, the process proceeds to S202, and processing for extracting numerical data of the random counters R1 to R9 is performed. Next, the control proceeds to S203, and control is performed to store each extracted value in the random number storage area corresponding to the value of the added first hold storage counter. Thus, when the first start port switch 62 is turned on and the number of numerical data stored in the first big hit buffer (the number of pending storage) does not reach the upper limit value, the condition for extracting the numerical data is To establish. Note that extracting numeric data (random numbers) means reading a count value from a counter for generating numeric data (random numbers) and using the read count value as a value of the numeric data (random number value).

  According to the first start port switch passing process as described above, when the value of the first reserved storage counter is less than “4”, numerical data is extracted from each of the random counters R1 to R9 and the first special symbol is obtained. It is stored in the random number storage area as data used for the symbol variation display on the display 8. On the other hand, in the second start port switch passing process included in the second separate symbol process that is not shown, when the value of the second reserved storage counter is less than “4”, each of the random counters R1 to R9 The numerical data is extracted from the data and stored in the random number storage area as data used for the symbol change display on the second special symbol display 9.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a subroutine program of the first special symbol normal process of S300. In the first special symbol normal process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the second big hit execution flag is set (S50). The second jackpot in-progress flag is the second special symbol process process (S27) in the second special symbol process (S27) when the big bonus symbol (second special symbol specific display result) is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display 9 It is set in a special symbol variation process (not shown), and is reset (cleared) in a second jackpot end process (not shown) when the big hit game state (specific game state) ends. Next, the CPU 56 confirms the value of the reserved storage number (S51). Specifically, the count value of the first hold storage counter is confirmed. The case where the value of the first special symbol process flag is a value indicating S300 is a case where the first special symbol display 8 is not displayed in a variable manner and is not in a big hit game.

  If the first reserved memory number is not 0, each random number value stored in the random number storage area corresponding to the first reserved memory counter = 1 in the first reserved memory buffer of the RAM 55 is read and stored in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55. (S52). Next, in S53, the CPU 56 decrements the value of the first reserved memory number by 1 (subtracts 1 from the count value of the first reserved memory counter), and shifts the contents of each random number storage area. That is, each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved memory number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the first reserved memory buffer of the RAM 55 is represented by the random number corresponding to the reserved memory number = n−1. Store in the storage area. Therefore, the order in which the random number values stored in the random number storage areas corresponding to the number of random number storage areas are extracted always matches the order of the reserved storage number = 1, 2, 3, 4 It has become. In other words, in this example, the contents of each random number storage area are shifted each time the start condition of the variable display is satisfied, so that the order in which the random number values are extracted can be specified.

  Next, the CPU 56 executes a big hit determination process (S54). When it is determined to be a big hit (YES in S55), the CPU 56 sets a first big hit flag (S56).

  Next, the CPU 56 performs a process of determining whether or not a probability variation flag that is set when the probability variation state is controlled is set (S57). That is, processing for determining whether or not the current gaming state is a probable change state is performed. Then, when it is in the probability change state, a probability change end determination process for determining whether or not to end the probability change state and control to the normal gaming state is performed (S58).

  Then, the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first special symbol stop symbol setting process (S301) (S59).

  Among the above processes, when the big hit symbol is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display 9 by the determination process of S50 and the big hit gaming state is generated, control is performed so as not to start the variable display of the first special symbol display 8. . That is, when the big hit symbol is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display 9 and the big hit gaming state is generated, the second big hit running flag is set, and the second big hit big running flag is set until the big hit gaming state ends. Since it is not reset, YES is selected in S50 in the first special symbol normal process (S300) until the big hit gaming state based on the fact that the big hit symbol is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display 9, and S51 to S59. Is not executed.

  In addition, when the probability change state is controlled by the determination process of S57 and the variable display is started on the first special symbol display 8, the probability change is determined to determine whether or not to end the probability change state. An end determination process can be performed.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a subroutine program for the big hit determination process shown in S54. In S230, it is determined whether or not the probability change flag is set. When the probability change flag is not set, that is, in the case of a normal probability gaming state, the jackpot determination read from the first reserved storage buffer in S52 by S233 Processing is performed to determine whether or not the random number R1 is the big hit determination value in the normal state of the big hit determination table described with reference to FIG.

  On the other hand, when the probability change flag is set, the big hit determination random number R1 read from the first holding storage buffer in S52 is changed to the big hit determination table explained in FIG. Processing for determining whether or not the value is a big hit determination value is performed.

  When it is determined in S232 or S233 that the value is a big hit determination value, in S234, a probability change start determination process is performed to determine whether or not to control the probability change state after the big hit. Depending on whether or not it is determined to control to the probability variation state by this probability variation start determination processing, it is determined whether the stop symbol set by the special symbol stop symbol setting processing described later is a probability variation symbol or a non-probability variation symbol. The On the other hand, when it is determined that the value is not the big hit determination value in S232 or S233, since it is a loss, the big hit determination process is terminated as it is.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a subroutine program of the probability variation start determination process in S234. Here, as described above, when it is determined that the big hit is made in S232 or S233, after the big hit is finished, it is determined whether or not to control to the probability variation state, that is, whether to start the control to the probability variation state. Processing is performed.

  First, in S209, the probability variation entry determination table described with reference to FIG. 5C is looked up, and processing for reading out the entry determination value specified from the set entry mode is performed. For example, when the entry mode 4 is set and the probability variation start determination process is performed as a subroutine of the first special symbol normal process of FIG. 9, the entry determination value is “0 to 64”. Is read and “0-20” is read as the inrush determination value when the probability variation start determination process is performed as a subroutine of the second special symbol normal process.

  Next, in S210, a process for comparing the inrush determination value read in S209 with the probability variation determination random number R2 read from the first holding storage buffer in S52 is performed.

  In S211, as a result of the comparison in S210, a process of determining whether or not the read random number for probability determination R2 matches the inrush determination value is performed. If it is determined in S211 that the value matches the inrush determination value, the probability variation symbol is stopped and displayed in S212, and the probability variation start flag for controlling the probability variation state after the big hit ends is set, and the probability variation start determination processing is terminated. When it is determined in S211 that the read random number R2 for probability variation determination does not coincide with the inrush determination value as a result of the comparison in S210, the probability variation start determination process is terminated as it is.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart for explaining a subroutine program of the probability variation end determination process in S58. In the probability variation end determination process, a process for determining whether or not to end the probability variation state is performed every time the variable display is started even when the probability variation state is established.

  First, in S205, the probability variation fall determination table described with reference to FIG. 5D is looked up, and a process of reading the fall determination value specified from the set fall mode is performed. For example, when the fall mode 1 is set and the probability variation end determination process is performed as a subroutine of the first special symbol normal process of FIG. 9, “0” is read as the fall determination value. When the probability variation end determination process is performed as a subroutine of the second special symbol normal process, “0-8” is read as the fall determination value.

  Next, in S206, a process of comparing the fall determination value read in S205 with the probability variation determination random number R2 read from the first holding storage buffer in S52 is performed.

  In S207, as a result of the comparison in S206, a process for determining whether or not the read random number for probability determination R2 matches the fall determination value is performed. When it is determined in S207 that the value falls with the fall determination value, a process for setting a probability change end flag for ending the probability change state is performed after the fluctuation display started from S208 is ended, and the probability change end determination process is ended. In S207, when it is determined that the read random number R2 for probability variation does not match the fall determination value as a result of the comparison in S206, the probability variation end determination process is terminated as it is.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart for explaining a subroutine program of the first special symbol stop symbol setting process of S301. In the first special symbol stop symbol setting process, there is a process for determining a stop symbol to be derived and displayed as a display result of the variable display on the first special symbol indicator 8 based on the first big hit flag, the probability variation start flag, the probability variation flag, etc. Done.

  First, in S700, a process for determining whether or not the first big hit flag set in S56 of FIG. 9 is set is performed. That is, processing for determining whether or not the display result of the variable display started from now becomes a big hit symbol is performed.

  When it is determined in S700 that the first big hit flag is set, a process of determining whether or not the probability change start flag set in S212 of FIG. 11 is set in S701 is performed.

  When it is determined in S701 that the probability variation start flag is set, among the variation symbols set for the first special symbol indicator 8 in S702, the probability variation symbol to jackpot symbol determination random number R3 is used. A process for determining a symbol to be stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol is performed.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S701 that the probability variation start flag has not been set, among the variation symbols set for the first special symbol display 8 in S703, the value of the random probability R3 for determining the big hit symbol from the non-probable variation symbol Based on this, a process of determining a symbol to be stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol is performed.

  In S704, a process for determining the entry mode is performed based on the value of the probability change start condition determination random number R8 and the probability change entry determination table described with reference to FIG. In S705, processing for determining the fall mode is performed based on the value of the random number R9 for probability change end condition determination and the probability change fall determination table described with reference to FIG. Thereby, every time a big hit occurs, the entry mode and the fall mode can be determined at random. In the present embodiment, when the gaming state is the probability variation state, the determined fall mode is set, and the probability variation end determination is performed. When the gaming state is the normal gaming state, the determined entry mode is set. Then, the probability variation start determination is performed.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S700 that the first big hit flag is not set, processing for determining whether or not the probability variation flag is set in S706 is performed. That is, a process for determining whether or not the current gaming state is controlled to the probability changing state is performed.

  When the probability variation flag is set in S706, a process is performed in S707 to determine whether any of the fall modes 4 and 5 is set as the fall mode. That is, the currently set fall mode determines whether or not the mode in which the first special symbol display 8 side has a higher probability of ending the probability variation state than the second special symbol display 9 side is set. Processing is performed.

  When it is determined in S707 that any of the fall modes 4 and 5 is set as the fall mode, the reach determination table described in FIG. 5B is looked up in S708, and the reach determination value at the time of high probability. Is read out.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S706 that the probability variation flag is not set, or when it is determined in S707 that the falling mode set in S707 is neither the falling mode 4 or 5, in FIG. The reach determination table described in (1) is looked up, and the process of reading the reach determination value at the normal probability is performed. In the second special symbol stop symbol setting process (not shown), a process for determining whether one of the fall modes 1 and 2 is set as the fall mode is performed as a process corresponding to S707.

  In S710, a process for comparing the reach determination random number R5 read in S52 with the reach determination value read in S708 or S709 is performed.

  In S711, as a result of the comparison in S710, a process of determining whether or not the read reach random number R6 matches the reach determination value is performed. When it is determined in S711 that the reach determination value is coincident, among the variation symbols set for the first special symbol display 8 in S712, the symbol is determined to be a deviation symbol based on the value of the symbol determination random number R4 that is not a jackpot symbol. Processing for determining a symbol to be stopped and displayed is performed. Note that the reach symbol that blinks during fluctuation display and generates the reach state may be set as a jackpot symbol one before the symbol determined as the off-symbol symbol. For example, when “4” is determined as the off symbol, the jackpot symbol “3” immediately before symbol “4” is set as the reach symbol, and the jackpot symbol “3” is displayed blinking to generate a reach state. You may make it make it.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S711 that it does not match the reach determination value, based on the value of the random number R4 for determining symbols out of the variation symbols set for the first special symbol display 8 in S713, other than the jackpot symbol. A process of determining a symbol to be stopped and displayed as the off symbol is performed.

  In S714, a process of setting a scheduled stop symbol corresponding to the stop symbol determined in any of S702, S703, S712, and S713 is performed, and the first special symbol stop symbol setting process is terminated. In the present embodiment, the first decorative symbol command and the second decorative symbol command described above are set in a predetermined area of the RAM 55 from the scheduled stop symbol set in S714, and the decorative symbol command control processing in S28 is performed. Is output to the display control CPU. Thereby, the decoration design corresponding to the 1st special design stopped and displayed on the 1st special design indicator 8 can be stopped and displayed on the 1st decoration change display part 8k. For example, when any one of “5, 7” is stopped and displayed by the first special symbol display 8, any one of the odd-numbered symbols is stopped and displayed on the first decoration variation display portion 8k. When any one of “1, 3, 9” is stopped and displayed by the first special symbol display 8, “0” or even-numbered double-eyed symbols are stopped and displayed on the first decoration variation display portion 8k. When reach is generated by the first special symbol display 8, a symbol in which the left symbol and the right symbol of the first decoration variation display portion 8k are the same is stopped and displayed. When “0, 2, 4, 6, 8” is stopped and displayed by the first special symbol display 8, the loose eye is stopped and displayed on the first decoration variation display portion 8k. The second special symbol stop symbol setting process (not shown) is also processed in the same manner, so that a decorative symbol corresponding to the second special symbol stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 9 is displayed as the second ornament. The change display unit 9k can be stopped and displayed.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the first special symbol variation process (S303) in the first special symbol process. In the first special symbol variation process, the CPU 56 first checks whether or not the second big hit flag is set (S80). If the second jackpot flag is not set, the first special symbol process timer is decremented by 1 (S81), and then the variable symbol used for the variable symbol display on the first special symbol indicator 8 side is displayed in a variable manner ( S81a).

  When the first special symbol process timer times out (S82), it is confirmed whether or not the first big hit flag is set (S83). If the first big hit flag is set (S83), the first big hit execution flag is set (S84), and the value of the first special symbol process flag is set to a value corresponding to the first special symbol stop process (S304). Update (S85). If the first special symbol process timer has not timed out in S82, the value of the first special symbol process flag is not updated. That is, when the first special symbol process is executed again, the first special symbol variation process is performed again. Moreover, the process which stops the fluctuation | variation display of the 2nd special symbol display 9 is performed by a 2nd special symbol process process (S27) by setting a 1st big hit execution flag in S84.

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

  As described above, in this embodiment, when the first special symbol display 8 and the first decoration variation display unit 8k are performing the variation display (when the first special symbol process timer has not timed out). When the second big hit execution flag is set, the subtraction of the special symbol process timer for measuring the variation time is interrupted. At the time of the interruption, control is performed to interrupt the variation display of the first special symbol based on the drive signal to the first special symbol display 8, and the variation display in the first decoration variation display portion 8k is performed on the display control board 80. The specific display result is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display unit 9 and the second decoration variation display unit 9k by transmitting a command instructing to interrupt the variation display in the first decoration variation display unit 8k. The process of interrupting the variation display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8 and the variation display on the first ornament variation display unit 8k after the big hit based on the occurrence occurs until the big hit ends. Is doing.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the first special symbol stop process (S304) in the first special symbol process. In the first special symbol stop process, the CPU 56 first performs control to stop the first special symbol display 8 at the set scheduled stop symbol (S91). Next, it is confirmed whether or not the first big hit flag is set (S92). If the first big hit flag is set in S92, that is, if the first big hit flag determined to be big hit in S55 in the first special symbol normal processing (S300) is set, the first big hit start command is accepted. The address of the command transmission table is set in the pointer (S93), and the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first big prize opening pre-processing (S305) (S94). The first jackpot start command set in S93 is transmitted to the display control board 80 in the decorative symbol command control process (S28) in the 2 ms timer interrupt process. When the display control CPU mounted on the display control board 80 receives the first jackpot start command, the display control CPU performs display control to start the jackpot on the first decoration variation display portion 8k.

  If the first big hit flag is not set in S92, that is, if the first big hit flag is not set in step S55 in the first special symbol normal process (S300), the probability variation end flag is set. It is confirmed whether it has been done (S96a). If the probability variation end flag is not set in S96a, the process proceeds to S97. If the probability variation end flag is set, the probability variation end flag is cleared (S96b), the probability variation flag is cleared (S96c), and in S704 of FIG. The determined entry mode is set (S96d). Then, a variation symbol determination process for determining a variation symbol used for variation display in the first special symbol variation process and the second special symbol variation process of FIG. 14 is performed (S96e). In the variation symbol determination process in S96e, a process is performed in which the symbol specified from the entry mode set in S96d is determined as a variation symbol. Then, the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first special symbol normal process (S300) (S97).

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the first big hit end process (S307) in the first special symbol process. In the first big hit ending process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the probability variation start flag set in S212 of FIG. 11 is set (S101). That is, it is confirmed whether or not the big hit this time is caused by the display of the probability variation symbol. In the case of a big hit caused by derivation and display of a non-probability variation symbol other than the probability variation symbol, the probability variation flag is cleared to end the probability variation state in S102, and the process proceeds to S104.

  On the other hand, if the probability variation start flag is set, the probability variation start flag is cleared (S101a), and the probability variation flag is set (S109). As a result, the probability variation state is subsequently obtained. Next, a probability change start command is set (S101c). The set probability change start command is transmitted to the display control board 80.

  Next, the fall mode determined in S705 of FIG. 13 is set (S101d), and the change symbol for determining the change symbol used for the change display in the first special symbol change process and the second special symbol change process of FIG. A determination process is performed (S101e). In the variation symbol determination process in S101e, a process is performed in which the symbol specified from the fall mode set in S101d is determined as a variation symbol.

  Next, after resetting the first big hit execution flag (S104), the CPU 56 resets the interruption flag set in the second special symbol variation process in the second special symbol process (S27) (S105). The big hit flag is reset (S106), and the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the restart command is set in the pointer (S107). Then, the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first special symbol normal process (S300) (S108).

  A process of starting the fluctuation of the second special symbol display 9 by executing the second special symbol normal process in the second special symbol process (S27) by resetting the first big hit execution flag in S104; The special symbol variation process is executed, and the special symbol process timer subtracting process for measuring the variation time of the special symbol becomes executable. The restart command set in S107 is a command for instructing the restart of the variable display of the suspended second special symbol display 9 and second decorative variable display unit 9k, and is a decorative symbol in the 2 ms timer interrupt process. It is transmitted to the display control board 80 in the command control process (S28). When the display control CPU mounted on the display control board 80 receives the resume command, it performs control to resume the variation display of the second special symbol display 9 and the second decoration variation display portion 9k.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a subroutine program of the changing symbol determination process in S96e of FIG. 15 and S101e of FIG. The variation symbol determined by the variation symbol determination process is used for the variation display in the first special symbol variation process and the second special symbol variation process, and the stop symbol in S702, S703, S712, and S713 in FIG. Used for decision.

  First, a process of looking up a variation symbol table stored in advance for each special symbol display unit for a variation symbol corresponding to each mode is performed (S15). Then, the fluctuation symbol corresponding to the currently set entry mode or falling mode is specified from the fluctuation symbol table and set as a fluctuation symbol used for fluctuation display (S16).

  Furthermore, a first variation symbol command for specifying a decoration symbol corresponding to the number and type of variation symbols used for variation display of the first special symbol display 8 set in S16, and a second special symbol display A second variation symbol command for specifying a decoration symbol corresponding to the number and type of variation symbols used for variation display 9 is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 55 (S17).

  The first variation symbol command and the second variation symbol command set in S17 are output to the display control CPU by a decoration symbol command control process (S28). Then, the display control CPU sets the decorative symbol of the number and the type specified from the received first variable symbol command as the variable symbol used for the variable display of the first decorative variable display unit 8k, and notifies the contents thereof. The first variation symbol change effect is performed. Further, the display control CPU sets the number and type of decorative symbols specified from the received second variation symbol command as variation symbols used for variation display of the second ornament variation display section 9k, and notifies the contents thereof. The first variation symbol change effect is performed. Thereafter, in the first decoration variation display section 8k and the second decoration variation display section 9k, the variation display is performed according to the set variation design.

  FIG. 18 is a diagram for explaining the variation symbol table looked up in S15 of the variation symbol determination process of FIG. The variation symbol table in the present embodiment includes a second ornament variation display portion 8k in the ROM 54 mounted on the main board 31 described above regarding information regarding variation symbols regarding the first special symbol indicator 8 and the second special symbol indicator 9. The information about the variation symbol related to the second decoration variation display unit 9k is stored in advance in the ROM mounted on the display control board 80 described above.

  The variation symbol table is in accordance with the entry mode set in S96d in FIG. 15 when in the normal gaming state, and in accordance with the fall mode set in S101d in FIG. 16 when the gaming state is in the probabilistic state. The number, type, and variation order of variation symbols used for variation display on the first special symbol display 8 side, and the number, type, and variation order of variation symbols used for variation display on the second special symbol display 9 side. It is a data table used for determining. In FIG. 18, the change symbols used in the change display of the first special symbol display 8 and the second special symbol display 9 are displayed in parentheses (), and the change progress of the change symbols is shown in []. The numbers, types, and variation orders of the variation symbols used for variation display of the first ornament variation display unit 8k and the second ornament variation display unit 9k are shown.

  In the determination of the stop symbol in S702, S703, S712, and S713 of FIG. 13, or the first special symbol variation process and the second special symbol variation process of FIG. 14 based on the variation symbol determined using this variation symbol table. Fluctuation display is performed.

  For example, when the entry mode 1 or the falling mode 3 is set, the variation symbols used for variation display on the first special symbol display 8 side are all 10 symbols of “0-9”, and “→ 0 → 1 → 2 → 3 → 4 → 5 → 6 → 7 → 8 → 9 → 0 →... In addition, there are 10 symbols “C, E, F, H, J, L, O, P, S, U” as variation symbols used for variation display on the second special symbol display 9 side, and “→ C → E → F → H → J → L → O → P → S → U → C →... When the entry mode 1 or the falling mode 3 is set, the inside of [] is referred to, and the variation pattern “→ 0 → 1 → 2 → 3 → 4 → 5” used for the variation display of the first decoration variation display portion 8k is referred to. → 6 → 7 → 8 → 9 → 0 →... ”And a change symbol“ → A → B → C → D → ”used for the change display of the second decoration change display portion 9k. The second variation symbol command for specifying “E → F → G → H → I → J → A →...” Is output to the display control CPU.

  Next, the variation symbol of the rush mode 2 is compared with the variation symbol of the rush mode 1 or the fall mode 3, and after the non-probable variation symbol “9” as a variation symbol used for the variation display on the first special symbol display 8 side. A probability variation symbol “7” is inserted, and a variation symbol “S” is inserted after the non-probability variation symbol “J” as a variation symbol used for variation display on the second special symbol display 9 side. Thereby, when the entry mode 2 is set, the variation symbols used for the variation display on the first special symbol display 8 side are all 11 symbols, and “→ 0 → 1 → 2 → 3 → 4 → 5 → 6 → 7 → 8 → 9 → 7 → 0 →... In addition, the variation symbols used for variation display on the second special symbol display 9 side are all 11 symbols, and “→ C → E → F → H → J → S → L → O → P → S → U → C → is displayed in the order of "...". When the entry mode 2 is set, the inside of [] is referred to, and the variation symbol “→ 0 → 1 → 2 → 3 → 4 → 5 → 6 → 7” used for the variation display of the first decoration variation display portion 8k. → 8 → 9 → 7 → 0 →... ”And a variation symbol“ → A → B → C → D → E → ”used for the variation display of the second decoration variation display unit 9k. A second variation symbol command for specifying “I → F → G → H → I → J → A →...” Is output to the display control CPU.

  Next, the variation symbol of the rush mode 3 or the falling mode 2 is compared with the variation symbol of the rush mode 2, and after the non-probable variation symbol “9” as a variation symbol used for variation display on the first special symbol display 8 side. A probability variation symbol “5” is inserted, and a variation symbol “P” is inserted after the non-probability variation symbol “J” as a variation symbol used for variation display on the second special symbol indicator 9 side. Thus, when the entry mode 3 or the falling mode 2 is set, the variation symbols used for variation display on the first special symbol display 8 side are all 12 symbols, and “→ 0 → 1 → 2 → 3 → 4 → 5 → 6 → 7 → 8 → 9 → 5 → 7 → 0 → ... ”. In addition, the variation symbols used for variation display on the second special symbol display 9 side are all 12 symbols, and “→ C → E → F → H → J → P → S → L → O → P → S → U Fluctuation display in the order of “→ C → ...”. When the entry mode 3 or the fall mode 2 is set, the inside of [] is referred to, and the variation pattern “→ 0 → 1 → 2 → 3 → 4 → 5” used for the variation display of the first decoration variation display portion 8k. → 6 → 7 → 8 → 9 → 5 → 7 → 0 →... ”And a variation symbol“ → A → B → used for variation display of the second decoration variation display portion 9k ”. C → D → E → H → I → F → G → H → I → J → A →... ”Is output to the display control CPU.

  Next, the variation symbol of the rush mode 4 is compared with the variation symbol of the rush mode 3 or the fall mode 2, and after the non-probable variation symbol “9” as the variation symbol used for the variation display on the first special symbol indicator 8 side. The probability variation symbol “E” on the second special symbol display 9 side is inserted, and the probability variation symbol “E” is deleted as a variation symbol used for variation display on the second special symbol display 9 side. As a result, when the entry mode 4 is set, the variation symbols used for variation display on the first special symbol display 8 side are all 13 symbols, and “→ 0 → 1 → 2 → 3 → 4 → 5 → 6 → 7 → 8 → 9 → E → 5 → 7 → 0 →... ” In addition, the variation symbols used for variation display on the second special symbol display 9 side are all 11 symbols, and “→ C → F → H → J → P → S → L → O → P → S → U → C → is displayed in the order of "...". When the entry mode 4 is set, the inside of [] is referred to, and the variation symbol “→ 0 → 1 → 2 → 3 → 4 → 5 → 6 → 7” used for the variation display of the first decoration variation display portion 8k. →→→→→→→→→→→→→→→→→→→→→→→→→→→→→→→→→→→→→→→→→→→→→→→→→→→→→→→→→→→ E → H → I → F → G → H → I → J → A →... ”Is output to the display control CPU.

  Next, the variation symbol of the rush mode 5 or the falling mode 1 is compared with the variation symbol of the rush mode 4, and after the non-probable variation symbol “9” as a variation symbol used for variation display on the first special symbol display 8 side. The probability variation symbol “C” on the second special symbol indicator 9 side is inserted, and the probability variation symbol “C” is deleted as the variation symbol used for the variation display on the second special symbol indicator 9 side. As a result, when the entry mode 5 or the falling mode 1 is set, all 14 symbols are used for the variation display on the first special symbol display 8 side, and “→ 0 → 1 → 2 → 3 → 4 → 5 → 6 → 7 → 8 → 9 → C → E → 5 → 7 → 0 → ... ”. In addition, the variation symbols used for variation display on the second special symbol display 9 side are 10 symbols in total, “→ F → H → J → P → S → L → O → P → S → U → F →. ”In the order of“ ”. When the entry mode 5 or the fall mode 1 is set, the inside of [] is referred to, and the variation pattern “→ 0 → 1 → 2 → 3 → 4 → 5” used for the variation display of the first decoration variation display portion 8k. → 6 → 7 → 8 → 9 → A → B → 5 → 7 → 0 →... ”And a variation symbol“ → ”used for variation display of the second decoration variation display unit 9k. C → D → E → H → I → F → G → H → I → J → C →... ”Is output to the display control CPU.

  Next, the variation symbol of the rush mode 6 is compared with the variation symbol of the rush mode 1 or the fall mode 3, and after the non-probable variation symbol “9” as a variation symbol used for variation display on the first special symbol display 8 side. An outlier symbol “8” is inserted, and a probability variation symbol “E” is inserted after the non-probability variation symbol “J” as a variation symbol used for variation display on the second special symbol indicator 9 side. Thereby, when the entry mode 2 is set, the variation symbols used for the variation display on the first special symbol display 8 side are all 11 symbols, and “→ 0 → 1 → 2 → 3 → 4 → 5 → 6 → 7 → 8 → 9 → 8 → 0 →... In addition, the variation symbols used for variation display on the second special symbol display 9 side are all 11 symbols, and “→ C → E → F → H → J → E → L → O → P → S → U → C → is displayed in the order of "...". When the entry mode 6 is set, the inside of [] is referred to, and the variation pattern “→ 0 → 1 → 2 → 3 → 4 → 5 → 6 → 7” used for the variation display of the first decoration variation display portion 8k is referred to. → 8 → 9 → 8 → 0 → ... ”and a change symbol“ → A → B → C → D → E → ”used for the change display of the second decoration change display section 9k. The second variation symbol command for specifying “B → F → G → H → I → J → A →...” Is output to the display control CPU.

  Next, the variation symbol of the rush mode 7 or the falling mode 4 is compared with the variation symbol of the rush mode 6, and after the non-probable variation symbol “9” as a variation symbol used for the variation display on the first special symbol indicator 8 side. An outlier symbol “6” is inserted, and a probability variation symbol “C” is inserted after the non-probability variation symbol “J” as a variation symbol used for variation display on the second special symbol indicator 9 side. Thus, when the entry mode 7 or the falling mode 4 is set, the variation symbols used for variation display on the first special symbol display 8 side are all 12 symbols, and “→ 0 → 1 → 2 → 3 → 4 → 5 → 6 → 7 → 8 → 9 → 6 → 8 → 0 → ... ”. Further, the variation symbols used for variation display on the second special symbol display 9 side are all 12 symbols, and “→ C → E → F → H → J → C → E → L → O → P → S → U”. Fluctuation display in the order of “→ C → ...”. When the entry mode 7 or the falling mode 4 is set, the inside of [] is referred to, and the variation pattern “→ 0 → 1 → 2 → 3 → 4 → 5” used for the variation display of the first decoration variation display portion 8k. → 6 → 7 → 8 → 9 → 6 → 8 → 0 →... ”And a variation symbol“ → A → B → used for variation display of the second decoration variation display portion 9k ”. C → D → E → A → B → F → G → H → I → J → A →... ”Is output to the display control CPU.

  Next, the variation symbol of the rush mode 8 is compared with the variation symbol of the rush mode 7 or the fall mode 4, and the probability variation symbol “7” is deleted as the variation symbol used for the variation display on the first special symbol display 8 side. The probability variation symbol “7” on the first special symbol indicator 8 side is inserted after the non-probability variation symbol “J” as the variation symbol used for variation display on the second special symbol indicator 9 side. Thereby, when the entry mode 8 is set, the variation symbols used for variation display on the first special symbol display 8 side are all 11 symbols, and “→ 0 → 1 → 2 → 3 → 4 → 5 → 6 → 8 → 9 → 6 → 8 → 0 →... Further, all 13 symbols used for the variation display on the second special symbol display 9 side are “→ C → E → F → H → J → 7 → C → E → L → O → P → S”. → U → C →... When the rush mode 8 is set, the inside of [] is referred to, and the change symbol “→ 0 → 1 → 2 → 3 → 4 → 5 → 6 → 8” used for the change display of the first decoration change display portion 8k. → 9 → 6 → 8 → 0 →... ”And a change symbol“ → A → B → C → D → E → ”used for the change display of the second decoration change display portion 9k. 7 → A → B → F → G → H → I → J → A →... ”Is output to the display control CPU.

  Next, the variation symbol of the entry mode 9 or the falling mode 5 is compared with the variation symbol of the entry mode 8, and the probability variation symbol “5” is deleted as a variation symbol used for variation display on the first special symbol display 8 side. The probability variation symbol “5” on the first special symbol indicator 8 side is inserted after the non-probability variation symbol “J” as the variation symbol used for variation display on the second special symbol indicator 9 side. Thus, when the entry mode 9 or the falling mode 5 is set, the variation symbols used for variation display on the first special symbol display 8 side are all 10 symbols, and “→ 0 → 1 → 2 → 3 → 4 → 6 → 8 → 9 → 6 → 8 → 0 →... In addition, the variation symbols used for variation display on the second special symbol display 9 side are all 14 symbols, and “→ C → E → F → H → J → 5 → 7 → C → E → L → O → P → S → U → C →... When the entry mode 9 or the falling mode 5 is set, the inside of [] is referred to, and the variation pattern “→ 0 → 1 → 2 → 3 → 4 → 6” used for the variation display of the first decoration variation display portion 8k is referred to. → 8 → 9 → 6 → 8 → 0 → ... ”and a change symbol“ → A → B → C → D → ”used for the change display of the second decoration change display portion 9k. E → 5 → 7 → A → B → F → G → H → I → J → A →... ”Is output to the display control CPU.

  From the above, in the case of the rush mode 1 or the fall mode 3, the ratio (2/10) of the number of probability variation symbols (2 symbols) among the variation symbols (10 symbols in total) of the first special symbol indicator 8; The ratio (2/10) of the number of probability variation symbols (2 symbols) among the variation symbols (all 10 symbols) of the second special symbol display 9 is the same.

  Thus, when either the entry mode 1 or the falling mode 3 is set, the ratio of the probability variation symbol of the variation symbol on the second special symbol indicator 9 side and the first special symbol indicator 8 side By performing the variable display with the same proportion of the variable symbols among the variable symbols, the probability that the first special symbol display 8 side is determined to control the probability variation state, and the second special symbol display 9 side It is possible to make the player visually recognize that the probability that the determination to control the probability variation state is the same.

  In the case of the rush modes 2 to 5 and the fall modes 1 and 2, the ratio of the number of probability variation symbols among the variation symbols of the first special symbol display 8 is the probability variation among the variation symbols of the second special symbol display 9. It becomes higher than the ratio of the number of symbols. For example, in the case of the rush mode 4, the ratio (5/13) of the number of probability variation symbols (5 symbols) out of the variation symbols (all 13 symbols) of the first special symbol indicator 8 is the second special symbol indicator 9 The ratio (1/11) of the number of probability variation symbols (one symbol) among the variation symbols (total 11 symbols) is higher.

  As described above, when any one of the entry modes 2 to 5 and the falling modes 1 and 2 is set, the ratio of the probability variation symbol among the variation symbols on the first special symbol display 8 side is set to the second special symbol display 9. The probability that the first special symbol display 8 side is controlled to be in the positive variation state by performing the variable display higher than the ratio of the probability variation symbol of the side variation symbol is the second special symbol display 9 side. It is possible to make the player visually recognize that it is higher than the probability that the determination to control to the probability variation state is made.

  Further, in the case of the rush modes 6 to 9 and the fall modes 4 and 5, the ratio of the number of probability variation symbols in the variation symbols of the second special symbol indicator 9 is the probability variation in the variation symbols of the first special symbol indicator 8. It becomes higher than the ratio of the number of symbols. For example, in the rush mode 9 or the fall mode 5, the ratio (6/14) of the number of probability variation symbols (6 symbols) among the variation symbols (all 14 symbols) of the second special symbol display 9 is the first special symbol. It becomes higher than the ratio (0/10) of the number of probability variation symbols (0 symbols) among the variation symbols (all 10 symbols) of the symbol display 8.

  As described above, when any one of the entry modes 6 to 9 and the falling modes 4 and 5 is set, the ratio of the probability variation symbols of the variation symbols on the second special symbol display 9 side is displayed as the first special symbol display. The probability that the second special symbol display 9 side determines to control the probability variation state by making the fluctuation display higher than the ratio of the probability variation symbol on the variation symbol on the indicator 8 side is the first special symbol indicator 8. It is possible to make the player visually recognize that it is higher than the probability of making a decision to control the probability variation state on the side.

  As described above, the variation symbols used for variation display of the first ornament variation display unit 8k and the second ornament variation display unit 9k are the same as those of the first special symbol display unit 8 and the second special symbol display unit 9 described in FIG. It is set corresponding to the fluctuation symbol used for fluctuation display.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing a main process executed by the display control CPU. In the main processing, first, initialization processing is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, initializing a 2 ms timer for determining the start interval of the production control, etc. (Sub1). Thereafter, the display control CPU shifts to a loop process for checking the timer interrupt flag (Sub2). When a timer interrupt occurs, the display control CPU sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set in the main process, the display control CPU clears the flag (Sub3) and executes the following effect control process.

  In this embodiment, the timer interrupt takes every 2 ms. That is, the display control main process is started every 2 ms. In this embodiment, only the flag is set in the timer interrupt process, and specific display control is executed in the display control main process, but even if the display control main process is executed in the timer interrupt process, Good.

  In the display control main process, the display control CPU first analyzes the received effect control command (command analysis process: Sub4). Next, the display control CPU performs a first display control process process for performing display control of the first decoration variation display unit 8k based on the first decoration symbol command, the first variation symbol command, and the like transmitted from the main board 31 side. (Sub5). In the first display control process, a process corresponding to the current control state is selected and executed among the processes corresponding to the control state.

  Further, the display control CPU performs a second display control process process for performing display control of the second decoration variation display section 9k based on the second decoration symbol command, the second variation symbol command, etc. transmitted from the main board 31 side. (Sub6). In the second display control process, as in the first display control process, a process corresponding to the current control state is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state and executed. Then, based on a decorative symbol command or the like transmitted from the main board 31 side, a random number used to determine the variable display contents of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol (random counter), or a display result of the variable display is derived and displayed. A process of updating a random number (random counter) used for determining a combination of decorative symbols is executed (Sub7). Thereafter, the process returns to the process of checking the Sub2 timer interrupt flag.

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

  Note that the processing content of the first display control process described below includes the second decoration variation display unit 9k and the processing target of the first decoration variation display unit 8k and the related device in the first display control process. By replacing with a processing target of a related device, the processing content of the second display control process is obtained.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a display control process processing program executed by the display control CPU mounted on the display control board 80. In the first display control process, any one of Sub10 to Sub16 is performed according to the value of the first display control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed. In addition, although illustration is omitted, the second display control process is similarly one of the processes similar to Sub10 to Sub16 for the second decoration variation display unit 9k according to the value of the second display control process flag. Is done.

  First decorative symbol variation pattern command reception waiting process (Sub10): It is confirmed whether or not an effect control command including the first decorative symbol variation pattern command (variable display command) has been received by the command analysis processing. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not a flag indicating that the first decorative symbol variation pattern command has been received (first decorative symbol variation pattern reception flag) is set. The first decorative symbol variation pattern reception flag confirms that the effect control command for designating the variation pattern of the first decorative symbol in the first decorative variation display unit 8k has been received in the command analysis processing executed by the display control CPU. Set if

  First decorative symbol variation pattern determination process (Sub11): The variation pattern of the first decorative symbol is determined based on the variation time specified from the first decorative symbol variation pattern command received from the main board 31. Further, a combination of decorative symbols to be derived and displayed as a display result is determined based on the display result specified from the first decorative symbol command. The combination of the variation pattern and the decoration symbol is determined by the display control CPU using the random number updated in Sub7 from the symbol specified by the first variation symbol command.

  First decorative symbol variation start processing (Sub12): Control is performed so that variation display is started using a variation symbol specified from the first variation symbol command. Note that when the variable display is started, a first variable time timer specified from the variable pattern of the first decorative symbol determined in Sub11 is set.

  First decorative symbol variation processing (Sub 13): Display control execution data for the time set in the process timer with reference to the process data selected according to the first decorative symbol variation pattern determined as described above. Control is performed to variably display the first decorative symbols in the variation mode set to “1”. In the control, control of switching timing of each fluctuation state (fluctuation speed) constituting the fluctuation pattern, stop control of the left and right symbols, and the like are performed.

  Further, the first variation time timer is subtracted, and the end of the variation time of the first decorative symbol is monitored. Then, when the first variation time timer has timed out, the process proceeds to the first decorative symbol stop waiting process. Also, when the decorative pattern variation display is started in the first decorative variation display portion 8k and the first variation symbol command set in S17 of FIG. 17 is received, FIGS. 22 and 23 are displayed. A first variation symbol change effect for informing the change of the variation symbol used for the variation display described later is performed.

  Similarly, in the second decorative pattern variation start process (not shown), the second decorative variation display unit 9k starts the decorative symbol variation display, and the second decorative symbol variation start processing is started in S17 of FIG. When the variation symbol command is received, a second variation symbol change effect for informing the change of the variation symbol used for variation display described later with reference to FIGS. 22 and 23 is performed.

  First decorative symbol stop waiting process (Sub14): In response to receiving the first decorative symbol stop command, the first decorative symbol variation display is terminated, and the first decorative symbol combination determined in Sub11 is displayed. Derived and displayed as a result.

  First big hit display process (Sub15): After the variable display is finished, the control of the probability big hit display or the normal big hit display is performed.

  First big hit game processing (Sub16): Control during big hit game is performed. For example, the special variable prize-winning device 20 is driven by the solenoid 72 to display the big prize opening before opening indicating that the special prize opening 21 is opened or the display when the big prize opening is opened indicating that the big prize opening 21 is being opened. When an effect control command is received, display control of the number of rounds is performed.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the first decorative symbol variation process (Sub12) in the first display control process. In the first decorative symbol variation process, the display control CPU confirms whether or not the variation suspension flag is set (Sub21). If it is confirmed that the variation suspension flag is not set, has the suspension command been received? Confirm whether or not (Sub25). If it is confirmed at Sub25 that the interrupt command has been received, a change interrupt flag is set (Sub26), and the first special symbol and the first ornament symbol on the first ornament change display unit 8k are interrupted. A change interruption display indicating this is performed (Sub27). This variation interruption display is also a display that means that the subtraction of the special symbol process timer for measuring the variation time in the symbol display portion on which the variation interruption display is performed is suspended.

  If it is confirmed in Sub21 that the variable interruption flag is set, the display control CPU confirms whether or not a restart command has been received (Sub22). If it is confirmed that the restart command is received in Sub22, the change interruption flag is reset (Sub23), and the first special symbol and the first decorative symbol change display are restarted on the first ornament change display portion 8k. Is displayed (Sub24). If it is confirmed in Sub22 that the restart command has not been received, the first decorative symbol variation process is terminated.

  If it is confirmed at Sub25 that the interrupt command has not been received, it is confirmed whether or not the process timer has timed out (Sub28), and if it is confirmed that time-out has occurred, the display control execution data is switched (Sub29). ). In this embodiment, process data indicating the variation pattern of the decorative design is provided for each variation pattern. The process data is composed of data in which a plurality of combinations of process timers and display control execution data are collected, and the display control CPU selects process data corresponding to the selected variation pattern command and refers to the process data to perform the process. Control is performed to variably display the first decorative symbol specified from the first variation symbol command in the variation mode set in the display control execution data for the time set in the timer.

  If it is confirmed that the first variation time timer has timed out (Sub30), the monitoring timer is started (Sub31), and the first process flag is a value corresponding to the first decorative symbol stop waiting process (Sub14). (Sub32).

  With the above processing, when the big hit symbol is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display 9 and the second decoration fluctuation display portion 9k and the big hit gaming state is set, the fluctuation interruption flag is set based on the reception of the interruption command. At the same time, the first decoration fluctuation display section 8k performs fluctuation interruption display. Then, control is performed so that the processing after Sub 28 is not executed until a restart command is received. In other words, when the big hit symbol is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display 9 and the second ornament fluctuation display portion 9k and the big hit gaming state is entered, control is performed so as not to display the fluctuation of the first decorative symbol. Similarly, in the second decorative symbol variation processing during the second display control process corresponding to the first decorative symbol variation processing, the big hit symbol is derived to the first special symbol display 8 and the first decorative variation display portion 8k. When it is displayed and the game state is a big hit game state, the variable interruption flag is set based on the reception of the interruption command, and the variable decoration display unit 9k performs the variable interruption display.

  As described above, in the above-described embodiment, when the big hit symbol is derived and displayed on one of the fluctuation display units, the interruption command is transmitted from the main board 31 to the display control board 80, and the interruption command is received. The display control CPU performs control to interrupt the variation display in the other variation display section. In addition, when the big hit gaming state ends, a restart command is transmitted from the main board 31 to the display control board 80, and the display control CPU restarts the suspended display that has been suspended based on the reception of the restart command. Control is performed.

  In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the decorative symbol change is suspended and resumed by transmitting the suspension command and the resume command from the main board 31 is not limited to this. Alternatively, the display control CPU mounted on the display control board 80 may be configured to interrupt and restart the decorative symbol variation without transmitting a restart command.

  For example, when a big hit symbol is derived and displayed on one of the fluctuation display units and a big hit gaming state is established, a big hit start command for the fluctuation display unit is transmitted from the main board 31 to the display control board 80. Then, based on the reception of the jackpot start command, the display control CPU performs control to interrupt the variation display of the decorative symbols on the other variation display unit. In addition, when the big hit gaming state based on the derivation display of the big hit symbol on one of the variation display units ends, the probability variation big hit end command or the non-probability variable big hit end command from the main board 31 for the one variation display unit. Is transmitted to the display control board 80. Based on the reception of the probability variation jackpot end command or the non-probability variation jackpot end command, the display control CPU performs control to resume the variation display of the decorative symbol on the other variation display portion that has been suspended.

  Next, using FIG. 22 and FIG. 23, the first variation symbol change effect in the first ornament symbol variation process and the second variation symbol change effect in the second ornament symbol variation process are performed, and the first ornament is performed. The change of the variation symbol used for the variation display in the variation display unit 8k and the second decoration variation display unit 9k will be described. 22 and FIG. 23, when the entry mode 4 is determined in S704 of FIG. 13 and the falling mode 2 is determined in S705, the entry mode 4 is set in S96d of FIG. 17, the variation symbols used for variation display of the first special symbol display 8 and the second special symbol display 9 (first special symbols “0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, E, 5, 7 ", the second special symbol" C, F, H, J, P, S, L, O, P, S, U ": see FIG. 18) is set, and the first decoration is made in S17 A first variation symbol command (decoration symbols “0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, B, 5, 7” for specifying the ornament symbol used for variation display of the variation display portion 8k. Command for specifying “)” and the decoration used for the fluctuation display of the second decoration fluctuation display portion 9k. A second variation symbol command (a command for identifying a decorative symbol “A, C, D, E, H, I, F, G, H, I, J”) for specifying a symbol is set, The first variation symbol change effect and the second variation symbol change effect when the process of outputting to the display control CPU in S28 of No. 6 is performed will be described.

  FIG. 22 is a diagram illustrating a state in which the variation symbol used for variation display in the first ornament variation display unit 8k and the second ornament variation display unit 9k is changed.

  22 (a) and 22 (b) show variation symbols used in variation display in the first decoration variation display portion 8k. FIGS. 22 (c) and 22 (d) are variation representations in the second decoration variation display portion 9k. It shows the variation pattern used. Each of the first decoration variation display section 8k and the second decoration variation display section 9k is composed of three display areas of left, middle, and right, and one symbol is stopped and displayed in each display area. Note that FIG. 22 shows symbols that are variably displayed in the left, middle, and right display areas.

  FIG. 22A shows a variation pattern used for variation display in the first decoration variation display portion 8k when the fall mode 2 is set.

  In the left display area of the first decoration variation display portion 8k, “0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 5, 7” is set as the variation symbol used in the variation display. In the middle display area of the first decoration variation display section 8k, the same variation pattern as that of the left display area of the first decoration variation display section 8k is set. In the right display area of the first decoration variation display section 8k, “7, 5, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2 are displayed so that the symbols are displayed in the reverse order of the left display area and the middle display area. , 1, 0 "is set as the variation symbol used in the variation display.

  FIG. 22B shows a variation symbol used for variation display in the first decoration variation display portion 8k when the entry mode 4 is set.

  In the left display area of the first decoration variation display portion 8k, “0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, B, 5, 7” is set as the variation symbol used in the variation display. The In the middle display area of the first decoration variation display section 8k, the same variation pattern as that of the left display area of the first decoration variation display section 8k is set. In the right display area of the first decoration variation display section 8k, “7, 5, B, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3 are displayed so that the symbols are displayed in the reverse order of the left display area and the middle display area. , 2, 1, 0 "is set as the variation symbol used in the variation display.

  22A and 22B, when the fall mode 2 is switched to the entry mode 4, "9" and "5" are used as the fluctuation symbols used for the fluctuation display of the three display areas of the left, middle and right. "B" is inserted between

  FIG. 22C shows a variation pattern used for variation display in the second ornament variation display portion 9k when the entry mode 3 or the fall mode 2 is set.

  In the left display area of the second decoration variation display portion 9k, “A, B, C, D, E, H, I, F, G, H, I, and J” are set as the variation symbols used in the variation display. In the middle display area of the second decoration variation display section 9k, the same variation pattern as that of the left display area of the second decoration variation display section 9k is set. In the right display area of the second decoration variation display portion 9k, “J, I, H, G, F, I, H, E, D, and C are displayed so that symbols are displayed in reverse order to the left display area and the middle display area. , B, A "are set as the variation symbols used in the variation display.

  FIG. 22D shows a variation symbol used for variation display in the second decoration variation display portion 9k when the entry mode 4 is set.

  In the left display area of the second decoration variation display portion 9k, “A, C, D, E, H, I, F, G, H, I, J” are set as the variation symbols used in the variation display. In the middle display area of the second decoration variation display section 9k, the same variation design as that of the left display area of the second decoration variation display section 9k is set. In the right display area of the second decoration variation display portion 9k, “J, I, H, G, F, I, H, E, D, and C are displayed so that symbols are displayed in reverse order to the left display area and the middle display area. , A "is set as the variation symbol used in the variation display.

  22 (c) and 22 (d), when the fall mode 2 is switched to the entry mode 4, “B” is deleted as a variation pattern used for variation display of the three display areas of left, middle, and right. .

  FIGS. 23A to 23F show the display states of the first decoration variation display unit 8k and the second decoration variation display unit 9k, respectively.

  In the first decoration variation display portion 8k of FIG. 23A, “955” is stopped and displayed as a combination of decoration symbols. The combination of decorative symbols to be stopped is determined from the variation symbol (see FIG. 22A) used for variation display by Sub11 in FIG. 20, and is stopped and displayed by Sub14. In the second decoration variation display portion 9k, “AJE” is stopped and displayed as a combination of decoration symbols.

  In the first decoration variation display section 8k in FIG. 23B, the variation display is started. The variation display starts when Sub10 in FIG. 20 receives an effect control command including the first decorative symbol variation pattern command, and the first variation time timer is set by Sub12 based on the variation pattern of the decorative symbol determined by Sub11. The Similarly, the second decoration variation display unit 9k receives the effect control command including the second decoration symbol variation pattern command, and sets the second variation time timer based on the determined variation pattern of the ornament symbol, and sets a new one. Fluctuation display has started.

  FIGS. 23C and 23D are diagrams for explaining the display state when the first variation symbol change effect and the second variation symbol change effect are performed.

  First, as the second variation symbol change effect in FIG. 23 (c), the variation display performed in the second decoration variation display unit 9k is temporarily stopped, and the symbol “B” used for the variation display is In each of the middle and right display areas, an effect of moving to the first decoration variation display portion 8k side is performed. As the first variation symbol change effect, an effect of temporarily stopping the variation display performed in the first decoration variation display unit 8k is performed. In the present embodiment, as the first variation symbol change effect and the second variation symbol change effect, an example in which the variation display is temporarily stopped when the symbol is moved has been described. Thus, the player can easily recognize which symbol the moving symbol is. In addition, as a 1st change symbol change effect and a 2nd change symbol change effect, you may make it carry out enlarged display of the symbol to move while continuing a variable display not only what stops temporarily. Further, before the change display starts, the first change symbol change effect and the second change symbol change effect may be performed.

  Next, as the second variation symbol change effect in FIG. 23D, after “B” is deleted from the variation symbols in the left, middle, and right display areas, an effect of resuming the variable display is performed. As the first variation symbol changing effect, an effect of restarting the variable display is performed after “B” surrounded by a square is inserted in each of the variation symbols in the left, middle, and right display areas. Note that the symbol “B” is a probability variation symbol as described above. Therefore, as a display result of the first special symbol display 8, when “5, 7, E” which is a probable variation among the variation symbols of the first special symbol display 8 is stopped and displayed, the first decoration variation display unit As a result of the display of 9k, the odd-numbered pattern or the “B” pattern is stopped and displayed, and the probability change state is controlled. The subsequent variation display in the first decoration variation display unit 8k is performed using the variation symbol described in FIG. 22B, and the variation display in the second decoration variation display unit 9k is performed in FIG. 22D. This is done using the explained variation design.

  FIGS. 23 (e) and 23 (f) are diagrams for explaining a display state when a big hit symbol composed of a probabilistic variable symbol is stopped and displayed when the entry mode 4 is set.

  In the first decoration variation display portion 8k of FIG. 23E, when the probability variation symbol “B” inserted in FIG. 23D is stopped and displayed in the left display area and the right display area, reach has occurred. Is displayed. In the second decoration variation display portion 9k, “CEF” is stopped and displayed as a combination of decoration symbols.

  The first decoration variation display portion 8k in FIG. 23 (f) shows a display state when the big hit symbol composed of the probability variation symbol is stopped and displayed by the reach generated in FIG. 23 (e). Since the probability variation symbol “B” is displayed in a stop-through manner, the probability variation state is controlled after the end of the big hit. On the other hand, in the second decoration variation display section 9k, “CEF” stopped and displayed in FIG. 23 (e) is continuously displayed.

  22 and FIG. 23, the fluctuation symbol used for the fluctuation display when the fall mode 2 or the entry mode 4 is set, and the first performed when the fall mode 2 is switched to the entry mode 4 are used. 1 and 2 Fluctuation symbol change effect was explained, but when switching from one mode to another mode, similarly, a variation symbol (see Fig. 18) is set, and different symbols of the variation symbol before and after switching are set. The first and second variation symbol changing effects are moved between the first ornament variation display portion 8k and the second ornament variation display portion 9k. For example, when the fall mode 4 is switched to the entry mode 9, the change symbols used for the change display of the first special symbol display 8 and the second special symbol display 9 (first special symbols “0, 1, 2, 3”). , 4, 6, 8, 9, 6, 8 ", second special symbol" C, E, F, H, J, 5, 7, C, E, L, O, P, S, U, C ": 18) is set. Then, in S17, a first variation symbol command (decoration symbols “0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9, 6, 6” for specifying the ornament symbol used for variation display of the first ornament variation display portion 8k is displayed. 8 ”) and a second variation symbol command (decoration symbol“ A, B, C, D, E, 5 ”for identifying the ornament symbol used for variation display of the second ornament variation display portion 9k. , 7, A, B, F, G, H, I, J ") is set, and the process of outputting to the display control CPU is performed in S28 of FIG. A change effect and a second variation symbol change effect are performed. As the first variation symbol change effect and the second variation symbol change effect at this time, there is an effect in which the probability variation symbols “5” and “7” are moved from the first ornament variation display portion 8k to the second ornament variation display portion 9k. .

Next, main effects obtained by the embodiment described above will be described.
(1) A first special symbol display 8 capable of performing variable display of all ten types of numeric symbols “0” to “9”, and “C, E, F, H, J, L, O, And a second special symbol display 9 capable of performing variable display of all 10 types of alphabet symbols “P, S, U”, and the display result of the variable display of the first special symbol display 8 is a jackpot symbol "1, 3, 5, 7, 9" or the display result of the variable display on the second special symbol display 9 is a jackpot symbol "C, E, F, H, J" When it becomes, it is controlled to the big hit state. Then, the jackpot determination random counter R1 shown in FIG. 4 is “0” to “658”, the probability variation determination random counter R2 shown in FIG. 4 is “0” to “99”, and FIG. Each update is made in S24, and it is determined in S311 in FIG. 7 whether or not the hit ball has won the first start winning opening 14, and whether or not the hit ball has won the second start winning opening 16, for example, second Judgment is made by processing for checking whether or not the start port switch is ON (see S311 in FIG. 7).

  Further, when the result of S311 in FIG. 7 is Yes or when the second start port switch is confirmed to be on, various random counters including a random counter R1 for jackpot determination, a random counter R2 for probability change determination, etc. The random number is extracted by S202 or the second start port switch passing process (see S312 in FIG. 7), and the jackpot determination value in the jackpot determination table shown in FIG. 5 (a) stored in the ROM 54 mounted on the main board is obtained. The jackpot determination as to whether or not they match is made in S54 of FIG. 9, and when it is determined to be a jackpot, the jackpot symbol derived and displayed in S702 or S703 of FIG. 13 is determined, and determined in S91 of FIG. The displayed big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as a display result of the variable display.

  Further, S54 in FIG. 9 as the second special symbol normal processing is performed as the big hit determination of whether or not the big hit determination value of the big hit determination table shown in FIG. 5A stored in the ROM 54 mounted on the main board matches. The big hit symbol to be derived and displayed is determined in S702 or S703 of FIG. 13 as the second special symbol stop symbol setting process when it is determined to be a big hit, and the symbol as the second special symbol stop process is determined. The jackpot symbol determined in S91 of 15 is stopped and displayed as a display result of the variable display.

  The probability variation start determination as to whether or not it matches the rush determination value stored in the probability variation rush determination table shown in FIG. 5C stored in the ROM 54 mounted on the main board is performed in S234 of FIG. When it is decided to enter the probability variation state, the probability variation start flag is set in S212 in FIG. 11, and then the probability variation flag is set in S101b in the first big hit end processing or the second big hit end processing in FIG. Be controlled.

  The jackpot determination table of FIG. 5A has the same number of jackpot determination values for the first special symbol display unit 8 and the jackpot determination value for the second special symbol display unit 9 (in the normal case, “ 7, 17 ”,“ 7, 107, 207... 217 ”at the time of probability change), and the probability change entry determination table of FIG. 5B is an entry determination for the first special symbol display 8. The number and the rush determination value for the second special symbol display 9 are different from each other (for example, 56 in the rush mode 2 for the first special symbol display 8 and for the second special symbol display 9 42) Memorize.

  As a result, the probability that the hit ball is controlled to the probability variation state based on winning the first start winning opening 14 is different from the probability that the hit ball is controlled to the probability variation state based on winning the second start winning opening 16. In order for a player to play a game so as to win a start winning opening having a high probability of being controlled to a probability change state, in order to search for a starting winning opening having a high probability of being controlled to a probability change state based on the process of controlling the jackpot Even if the game is played for a long time, the interest can be improved. In addition, it is possible to prevent inconvenience of aiming only at one of the start winning openings, and to improve the interest of the game.

  (2) The basic circuit 53 shown in FIG. 3 executes the timer interrupt process of FIG. 6B every 2 msec, and the first special symbol process process of S23 is executed while the timer interrupt process is executed once. The random number update process of S24 is executed after the second special symbol process process of S25 is executed.

  Thereby, in a gaming machine having a common jackpot determination value, in order to control a plurality of special symbol display by using a common jackpot determination random counter for display mode determination in each of the plurality of special symbol display When the required amount of data is kept to a minimum and the numerical data extraction conditions in the first special symbol process and the numerical data extraction conditions in the second special symbol process are satisfied simultaneously by fraud Even if the 2 ms interrupt process is executed once, the numerical data is extracted by the first special symbol process before the numerical data update by the big hit determination random counter R1 is executed. After the numerical data is updated by the random counter R1, the numerical data is extracted in the second special symbol process. As a result, even if the numerical data extraction conditions in the first special symbol process and the numerical data extraction conditions in the second special symbol process are simultaneously established by fraud, these special symbol processes are extracted. Since the numerical data obtained are different, it is possible to prevent the first special symbol display 8 and the second special symbol display 9 from being illegally controlled to the specific gaming state at the same time. Can be prevented as much as possible.

  (3) The jackpot symbol of the first special symbol indicator 8 and the second special symbol indicator 9 includes a probability variation symbol “5, 7” that is controlled to a probability variation state after the jackpot is ended, and a probability variation symbol “C, E”. A plurality of types are set, and the entry mode for specifying the probability of making the jackpot symbol a probability variation symbol is determined in S704 of FIG.

  Further, any one of the entry modes 2 to 5 and the fall modes 1 and 2 in which the probability of being controlled in the probability variation state is higher on the first special symbol display 8 side than on the second special symbol display 9 side is shown in FIG. When set in S96d or S101d in FIG. 16, the ratio of the number of probable variation symbols among the symbols to be variably displayed on the first special symbol display 8 by the variation symbol determination processing in FIG. 17 is the second special symbol display. In FIG. 9, the variation symbol is set so as to be higher than the ratio of the number of probability variation symbols among the symbols to be variably displayed. Further, any one of the rush modes 6 to 9 and the falling modes 4 and 5 in which the probability of being controlled to the probability variation state is higher on the second special symbol display 9 side than on the first special symbol display 8 side is shown in FIG. When set in S96d or S101d in FIG. 16, the ratio of the number of probable variation symbols among the symbols to be variably displayed on the second special symbol display 9 by the variation symbol determination processing in FIG. 17 is the first special symbol display. In FIG. 8, the variation symbol is set so as to be higher than the ratio of the number of probability variation symbols among the symbols to be variably displayed.

  As a result, when the player makes a winning prize in any of the first starting prize opening 14 and the second starting prize opening 16 based on the ratio of the probability variation symbol among the variation symbols used for the fluctuation display, the probability variation state. Therefore, it is possible to improve the sense of expectation that is controlled to be in a promiscuous state when winning at the start winning opening, and to improve the interest in the game. Even if the game is played for a long time, the probability of being controlled to the probable change state is changed, so that the player plays the game by devising to win a start winning opening that tends to be probable change state. Therefore, it is possible to prevent inconvenience that the game becomes monotonous and tired.

  (4) The ROM 54 mounted on the main board shown in FIG. 3 stores a plurality of fall modes shown in FIG. 5 (d) with different probabilities that the probability variation state will end, and a big hit as a stop symbol by S702 or S703 in FIG. When the symbol is determined, the fall mode is determined in S705, and whether or not the probability variation determination random number R2 read in S52 of FIG. 9 matches the fall determination value specified from the fall mode is shown in FIG. When the determination is made in S207 and the two match, the probability variation end flag is set in S208. After the variation display ends, the probability variation flag is cleared in S96c of FIG. 15, and the probability variation state ends.

  As a result, the probability change end determination is performed according to the fall mode set from a plurality of fall modes with different probabilities of completing the probability change state, so that the player can be interested in which fall mode is set. , Can improve interest.

  (5) On the condition that the first big hit flag is set by S56 of FIG. 9 and the probability variation start flag is not set by S212 of FIG. 11, the probability variation flag is cleared by S102 of FIG. To do. Similarly, on the condition that the second big hit flag is set and the probability change start flag is not set, the probability change flag is cleared in S102 of FIG. 16 in the second big hit end process, and the probability change state is ended.

  The big hit symbols of the first special symbol indicator 8 and the second special symbol indicator 9 are the non-probable variable symbols “1, 3, 9” for terminating the probability variation state after the big hit and the non-probable variable symbols “F, H, J ”and a plurality of types are set.

  Furthermore, when the first start port switch is confirmed to be on, the random number extracted from the reach determination random counter R6 is YES in S706 of FIG. 13, and one of the fall modes 4, 5 is set. 13, the reach determination value at the time of high probability is matched with the reach determination value at the time of normal probability when NO in S706 of FIG. Compared with S710. And when it corresponds, a reach is generated during the fluctuation display of the first special symbol display 8.

  Similarly, the random number extracted from the reach determination random counter R6 when it is confirmed that the second start port switch is turned on falls when the answer is YES in S706 of FIG. 13 in the second special symbol stop symbol setting process. When either mode 1 or 2 is set, the reach determination value at the time of high probability, and in the second special symbol stop symbol setting process in S706 of FIG. If not, it is compared with the reach determination value at the normal probability by S710 of FIG. 13 in the second special symbol stop symbol setting process. And when it corresponds, a reach is generated during the fluctuation display of the first special symbol display 8.

  This makes it easy for reach to occur on the special symbol display side where the uncertain variation symbol is likely to be stopped and displayed when it is a big hit. In other words, reach is likely to occur on the side of the special symbol display that is not desired by the player. For this reason, the player can play the game while having a feeling of being thrilled that the probability variation state may be terminated because the non-probable variation symbol is stopped and displayed, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

  (6) For example, when YES is obtained in S80 and S86 of the first special symbol variation process of FIG. 14, by performing control not to execute the subsequent processes, one side of the first and second special symbol displays When the specific display result is derived and displayed on the special symbol display and the ornament variation display unit, the measurement of the variation display time in the special symbol display and the ornament variation display unit on the other side is interrupted. It is possible to prevent the display result of the specific gaming state from being generated at the same time on both the second special symbol display and to play the game by the specific gaming state being generated at the same time on both the first and second special symbol displays. It is possible to prevent the situation from becoming too favorable for the person and the shooting property from becoming too high.

  (7) The CPU 56 performs control to output a drive signal to the 7-segment display constituting the special symbol display, and transmits a decorative symbol variation pattern command corresponding to the selected variation pattern to the display control board 80. Then, based on the received decorative symbol variation pattern command, the display control CPU changes the decorative symbol in the first or second decorative variation display unit provided corresponding to each of the first or second special symbol indicator. A variation pattern used for display and a stop symbol are determined, and the variation display of the ornament symbol is executed in the first or second ornament variation display unit according to the determined variation pattern and stop symbol. Thereby, the control burden by CPU56 can be reduced and many variations can be produced.

Next, modifications and feature points of the embodiment described above are listed below.
(1) In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the entry mode and the fall mode are determined every time the occurrence of the big hit is determined in S704 and S705 in FIG. 13 is not limited to this. The mode and the fall mode may be determined each time a specific condition is satisfied. As specific conditions, for example, a predetermined number of big hits occur, a predetermined number of probable variation big hits occur, a predetermined number of non-probable big hits occur, a predetermined number of times a symbol is stopped and displayed, and a predetermined number of times reach occurs. In other words, it may be a state related to the variable display and display result performed on the special symbol display, and is established by detecting a hit ball that has been driven into the game area 7 with a sensor and the count reaches a predetermined number. It may be a thing.

  In addition, as the rush mode and the fall mode when the power is turned on, the rush mode 1 in which the number of rush judgment values in the first special symbol display 8 and the second special symbol display 9 is the same, and the number of the fall judgment values are The same fall mode 3 may be stored in advance in the ROM 54 as a default. Thereby, depending on the game of the player, the mode is changed to various entry modes and fall modes, so that the degree of intervention in the game can be improved and the interest of the game can be improved.

  (2) In the embodiment described above, the number of entry determination values on the first special symbol display 8 side is the second in the plurality of entry modes described using the probability variation entry determination table of FIG. A mode with more than the number of entry determination values on the special symbol display 9 side (inrush modes 2 to 5) and the number of entry determination values on the second special symbol display 9 side are entry determinations on the first special symbol display 8 side. An example in which there are more modes than the number of values (rush modes 6 to 9) has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and multiple inrushes are included so that only the number of inrush judgment values on one of the special symbol indicators is greater than the number of inrush judgment values on the other special symbol indicator. A mode may be set. For example, the probability variation rush determination table may be configured so as to include only a mode in which the number of rush determination values on the first special symbol display 8 side is larger than the number of rush determination values on the second special symbol display 9 side. . In addition, with such a configuration and the first variable symbol display device 9 for establishing the start condition for the first special symbol display 8 as in the present embodiment is not provided, the start condition for the second special symbol display 9 is established. There is a possibility that by combining with the configuration in which only the variable winning device 17 concerned is provided, it is possible to aim at the first start winning opening having a high probability of winning a big hit by the probability variation pattern, or the variable winning device 17 is in an open state and it becomes easy to win Since the player can select whether to aim for the second start winning opening or not, the interest of the game can be improved.

  As for the probability variation drop determination table, as with the probability variation entry determination table, the number of fall determination values on one of the special symbol displays is greater than the number of fall determination values on the other special symbol display. A plurality of fall modes may be set so that only many modes are included. For example, the probability variation fall determination table may be configured such that the number of fall determination values on the first special symbol display 8 side includes only a mode smaller than the number of fall determination values on the second special symbol display 9 side. .

  (3) In the embodiment described above, when the decision to generate a big hit is made using the big hit determination random number R1, the probability variation symbol is stopped and displayed using the probability variation determination random number R2, and the probability variation state is entered after the big hit is completed. Probability change start determination is performed as to whether or not control is to be performed, and the probability change end is determined as to whether or not to end the probability change state using the probability change determination random number R2 every time the variable display is started even when the control is in the probability change state. An example has been described in which the determination is made and the probability variation state is forcibly terminated when a jackpot due to a non-probability variation symbol occurs when the probability variation state is controlled. However, the present invention is not limited to this. When the decision to generate a big hit is made using the big hit determination random number R1, the probability variation symbol is stopped using the probability variation determination random number R2 and is controlled to be in a probable change state after the big hit is completed. The probability variation start determination may be performed, and the probability variation state may be continued until a jackpot due to a non-probability variation symbol is generated a predetermined number of times after the determination to control to the probability variation state is performed by the probability variation start determination. As a result, once controlled to the probability variation state, the probability variation state continues until at least a predetermined number of big hits occur, so that the player can enjoy the game in the probability variation state with peace of mind and improve the interest Can do.

  (4) In the above-described embodiment, the case where the special symbol is a numeric symbol or alphabet is shown as an example. However, the special symbol is not limited to this, and the special symbol is other identification information such as characters, figures, patterns, etc. other than numerals. It may be a symbol shown. Further, the variable display may be an update display by scrolling the symbol in a predetermined direction, an update display by switching the symbol, or an update display while rotating the symbol around the virtual axis. . In this embodiment, an example using a 7-segment display is described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a liquid crystal display device, a CRT, a display using plasma display, electroluminescence, or dot matrix display, etc. It may be a display type. Further, it may be a mechanical type such as a rotary drum type display device. Further, the variable display on the first special symbol display 8 and the second special symbol display 9 means that the above-mentioned update display is performed while blinking the symbols. In addition, when the display result is derived and displayed, the symbols are turned on. Stop display. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is possible for the player to recognize that the “variation display” is being performed and that the variation display is finished and the “display result is derived and displayed”. If it is.

  (5) In the above-described embodiment, each time the entry mode or the fall mode is set in S96d of FIG. 15 or S101d of FIG. 16, the game control CPU changes the first decoration corresponding to the set mode. A first variation symbol command for designating a variation symbol used for variation display of the display unit 8k and a second variation symbol command for designating a variation symbol used for variation display of the second decoration variation display unit 9k 17 is set to a predetermined area of the RAM 55, and is output to the display control CPU in S28 of FIG. Then, the display control CPU sets a variation symbol used for variation display based on the first variation symbol command and the second variation symbol command, and performs the first and second variation symbol change effects for informing the contents. explained. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the game control CPU outputs a mode command for specifying the entry mode and the fall mode set in S96d in FIG. 15 or S101d in FIG. 16 to the display control CPU. The CPU may set a variation symbol used for variation display based on the mode command and perform first and second variation symbol change effects for informing the contents.

  (6) In the above-described embodiment, the example has been described in which the upper limit number that can be reserved is set to be the same in the first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer. You may set so that the upper limit number which can be reserved-stored in one reserve storage buffer becomes larger than the upper limit number which can be reserved-stored in another reserve storage buffer. For example, the upper limit numbers to be determined in S200 of FIG. 8 are set to, for example, “10” in the first start port switch passing process and “5” in the second start port switch passing process. May be different.

  (7) In the above-described embodiment, when a start winning occurs, the value of each random counter such as the big hit determination random counter R1 is extracted and stored in the holding storage buffer (see S203 in FIG. 8). In the case where the special symbol display is not performing the variable display, the values are read in the stored order (S52), various determinations (step S54, etc.) are performed, and the variable display is described. However, it is not limited to this. For example, the value extracted from each random counter such as the big hit determination random counter R1 is temporarily stored in the holding storage buffer only when the variable display is not performed on the corresponding special symbol display, and the variable display selection flag May not be stored when the variable display is being performed on the special symbol display corresponding to. Then, the stored value may be immediately read out, various determinations may be performed, and a variable display may be performed. That is, it may not be provided with a function to hold the value extracted from each random counter.

  (8) In the embodiment described above, in the ball game machine shown in FIG. 1, the first ornament variation display portion 8k is provided on the left side and the second ornament variation display portion 9k is provided on the right side toward the center of the game area 7. The example in which the first special symbol display 8 is provided above the first decoration variation display portion 8k and the second special symbol display 81 is disposed below the second decoration variation display portion 9k has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the arrangement of the first and second decoration variation display units and the first and second special symbol displays can be arbitrarily changed according to the configuration and specifications of the ball game machine 1. Further, the first and second decorative variation display units and the first and second special symbol displays do not need to be configured as independent display devices, respectively, for example, by dividing a display area of one display device. A plurality of display areas may be formed.

  (9) In the embodiment described above, the CPU 56 of the basic circuit 53 determines the variation pattern when starting the variation display of the special symbol on the special symbol display, and further, the decorative symbol variation pattern according to the variation pattern. A command is transmitted to the display control board 80. The example in which the display control CPU determines the variation pattern from the decorative symbol variation pattern command received when the variation display unit starts the variation display of the decorative symbol and controls the display of the decorative symbol has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be configured such that the CPU 56 of the basic circuit 53 transmits a decorative design variation pattern command to the display control board 80 when a start winning is made to the start winning opening 14.

  (10) In the above-described embodiment, a plurality of variations including a first variation display unit and a second variation display unit that can individually perform variation display of a plurality of types of identification information that can be individually identified. Although a gaming machine that has a display unit and is controlled to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when the display result of the variable display in any of the variable display units becomes a predetermined specific display result has been described, For example, the game can be started by setting the number of bets for one game, and the display result of the variable display unit is derived and displayed, so that one game is finished and the variable display is displayed. It may be a slot machine or the like that can generate a predetermined prize according to the display result of the section.

  Further, as long as the ball game machine has a display device, it may be, for example, a general electric machine or a ball ball game machine with a probability setting function called a pachi-kon. Furthermore, the present invention can be applied not only to a CR-type ball game machine that lends a ball using a prepaid card but also to a ball game machine that lends a ball using cash. In other words, any form of game machine may be used as long as it has a display device such as an LCD and can display the symbols as identification information in a variable manner. In addition, the game is not limited to a payout type game machine that pays out a predetermined number of prize balls in response to detection of a winning ball, but an enclosed game that encloses a game ball and gives points in response to detection of the winning ball It can also be applied to machines.

  The present invention can also be applied to a game machine that simulates the operation of the ball game machine 1. The program and data for realizing the above-described embodiment are not limited to a form distributed and provided to a computer apparatus or the like by a detachable recording medium, but a storage apparatus that the computer apparatus or the like has in advance. You may take the form that is distributed by pre-installing. Furthermore, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter.

  The game execution mode is not only executed by attaching a detachable recording medium, but can also be executed by temporarily storing a program and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. It is also possible to execute directly using hardware resources on the other device side on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Further, the game may be executed by exchanging data with other computer devices or the like via a network.

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

  16 second start winning opening, 8 first special symbol display, 9 second special symbol display, 8k first decoration variation display section, 9k second decoration variation display section, 56 CPU, 62 first start opening switch, 67 Second start port switch, 80 display control board, 54 ROM, 55 RAM, 57 I / O port section.

Claims (1)

A plurality of variable display portion including which can perform fluctuations individually displayed first and the variable display portion and a second variable display unit, variable display of the display results in either variable display unit in advance A gaming machine that controls from a normal gaming state to a specific gaming state advantageous to a player when a specified display result is determined,
A prize opening provided in a game area into which game balls are to be driven;
And ordinary variable display unit capable of performing the fluctuation display that different from the plurality of variable display unit,
A variable winning device that is provided in the gaming area and can be changed to an advantageous state that is advantageous for a player who is likely to win a game ball when the display result of the variation display in the normal variation display unit becomes a predetermined display result; ,
Whether or not the specific display result is derived and displayed as a display result of the first variable display section is determined on the condition that a game ball has won the winning opening, and the first display is determined according to the determination result. First display result derivation display means for deriving and displaying the specific display result as a display result of the fluctuation display section of
Whether or not the specific display result is derived and displayed as a display result of the second variable display unit is determined on the condition that a game ball has won the variable winning device, and the first display is determined according to the determination result. Second display result derivation display means for deriving and displaying the specific display result as a display result of the two variable display sections;
The probability that the specific display result is derived and displayed as the display result of the variable display in each of the plurality of variable display units is improved from the normal gaming state, and the display result is displayed after the variable display is started in the normal variable display unit. Numerical data updating means for determining probability change for updating numerical data used for determining the probability variation state whether or not to control to the probability variation state that shortens the variation time until being derived from the normal gaming state within a predetermined numerical range; ,
The numerical data updated by the probability variation determining numerical data updating means is extracted as numerical data used for determining the probability variation state for the first variation display section on the condition that a game ball has won the winning opening. First special extraction means;
Extracting numerical data updated by the probability variation determining numerical data updating means as numerical data used for determining the probability variation state for the second variation display section on condition that a game ball has won the variable winning device Second special extraction means to perform,
On condition that the numerical data extracted by the first special extraction unit matches the first probability variation determination numerical data, a first probability change control determining means for determining that the control in the probability change state,
First probability variation state control means for controlling to the probability variation state when it is determined by the first probability variation control determination means to control to the probability variation state;
First probability variation determining numerical data storage means for storing the first probability variation determining numerical data;
On condition that the numerical data extracted by the second special extraction unit matches the second probability variation determined for numerical data, a second random variation control determining means for determining that the control in the probability change state,
Second probability variation state control means for controlling to the probability variation state when the second probability variation control determining means determines to control to the probability variation state;
Second probability variation determining numerical data storage means for storing a larger number of second probability variation determining numerical data than the number of the first probability variation determining numerical data stored by the first probability variation determining numerical data storage means. When,
A first variation time from when a variation display is started in the first variation display unit until a display result is derived, and a display result is derived after the variation display is started in the second variation display unit. Numerical data updating means for variable time determination for updating numerical data used for determining each of the second variable times up to a predetermined numerical range;
Fluctuation time determination means for determining each of the first fluctuation time and the second fluctuation time using numerical data updated by the numerical data update means for fluctuation time determination,
When the probability variation state is controlled, the probability that the reach occurs during the variation display in the first variation display unit is greater than the probability that the reach occurs during the variation display in the second variation display unit. A gaming machine characterized by its high price.

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