JPH09201458A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To keep a player from being bored in looking at a display mode indicating the occurrence of a special game playing state in a variable display device. SOLUTION: It is judged whether or not a pachinko machine is to carry out a variable time reduction control (special game playing state) of ordinary patterns (S5, S11). If it is judged to execute the variable time reduction control of the ordinary patterns, decision is made by random numbers on the display result of ornamental patterns indicating the execution of a special game playing state (S6, S10). In other words, in accordance with the judgment result on the execution of the control over the special game playing state, decision is made on the display result indicating whether or not such state is executed.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a gaming machine represented by, for example, a pachinko gaming machine, a coin gaming machine, a slot machine or the like, and more specifically, it has a variable display device whose display state can be changed, and the variable display is provided. The present invention relates to a game machine that can be controlled to a specific game state that is advantageous to a player according to the display result of the device.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In this type of gaming machine, a variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information, such as a pattern, is provided in a conventionally known one, and the variable display device is provided. After the variable start is started, the display result is derived and displayed by being controlled to stop, and when the display result becomes predetermined specific identification information (for example, 777), the specific game advantageous to the player. Some were configured to be controlled by a state (for example, a jackpot state).

Further, in such a conventional game machine, when the display result of the identification information is the display result of the predetermined identification information, the game machine is provided with a special advantage advantageous to a player different from the specific game state. There was a thing to control in a game state. As a typical example of such a special game state, there is a state such as variable time shortening control for shortening one variable display time (time required from variable start to variable stop) of the variable display device.

Such a special game state has been specifically generated in the following procedure. First, a display result when the variable display device is variable stopped is determined by using a random number or the like.
Then, the determined display result is displayed when the variable display device is variable stopped. Then, when the display result becomes the display result of the predetermined identification information, it is determined to generate the special game state. That is, by determining the display result of the identification information, it is determined whether or not the special game state is generated.

[0005]

However, in this type of conventional gaming machine, it is determined whether or not to generate the special gaming state based on the display result of the determined identification information. Therefore, the special gaming state However, the number of types of the predetermined identification information displayed on the variable display device is limited. That is, if the number of types of display results of the identification information that causes the special game state is set to a large number, there is a disadvantage on the game hall side that the special game state frequently occurs unnecessarily, so the identification that causes the special game state is generated. The number of types of information display results is limited to a small number.

Since the types of display results that cause the special game state are limited to a certain number,
In the conventional gaming machine, the player is tired of seeing the display result when the special gaming state occurs, and there is a problem that it is difficult to improve the interest of the player in that respect.

The present invention has been conceived in view of the actual situation, and an object thereof is to make it possible for a player not to get tired of seeing a display mode indicating occurrence of a special game state in a variable display device. Then, as a result, it is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of the player.

[0008]

The present invention according to claim 1 has a variable display device capable of changing a display state, and a specific game state advantageous to a player according to a display result of the variable display device. A gaming machine controllable to a special gaming state determining means for determining whether to control the gaming machine to a special gaming state advantageous to a player different from the specific gaming state, and the variable display device. Display mode determining means for selecting and determining a display mode, wherein the display mode determining means executes the special game state when the special game state determining means determines to control the special game state. It is characterized in that the display mode indicating the fact is selected and determined.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in addition to the configuration of the first aspect of the present invention, a reach display determining means for determining whether or not the reach state is displayed on the variable display device is further included. It is characterized in that the display mode determining means selects and determines a display mode indicating the reach state when the reach display determining means determines to display the reach state.

According to the present invention of claim 3, in addition to the configuration of the invention of claim 1, the variable display device can separately constitute a display result that can be controlled to the specific game state. The plurality of types of identification information are displayed, and the display mode determination means controls the special game state by the special game state determination means when selecting and determining the display result that can be controlled to the specific game state. When the number is determined and when the special game state determining means determines not to control to the special game state, the number of the identification information indicating the display result controllable to the specific game state is made different. Is characterized by.

[0011]

According to the present invention as set forth in claim 1, by the function of the special game state determining means, it is determined whether or not to control the gaming machine to a special game state advantageous to the player different from the specific game state. It The display mode determining means selects and determines the display mode of the variable display device. By the further function of the display mode determination means, when the special game state determination means determines to control the special game state, the display mode indicating that the special game state is executed is selected and determined.
In this way, by the respective operations of the special game state determination means and the display mode determination means, it is shown that the special game state is executed after it is determined whether or not to control the special game state. The display mode of the variable display device is selected and determined.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, the following operation is performed in addition to the operation of the first aspect.
The reach display determination means determines whether or not the reach state is displayed on the variable display device. When the reach display determining unit determines to display the reach state, the display form determining unit further selects and selects the display form indicating the reach state. In this way, even when the reach state is displayed, the reach display is performed in the display mode selected and determined by the display mode determination means, as in the case of the display indicating that the special game state is executed.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, in addition to the effect of the first aspect, the following operation is performed.
The variable display device displays a plurality of types of identification information capable of forming a display result that can be individually controlled to a specific game state. When the display result that can be controlled to the specific game state is selected and determined by the further function of the display mode determination means, when the special game state determination means determines to control the special game state, and the special game state determination means Thus, the number of pieces of identification information indicating a display result that can be controlled in the specific game state is different from that when it is determined not to control the special game state. In this way, the number of types of identification information forming the display result indicating that the specific game state can occur is different between when the special game state is controlled and when the special game state is not controlled. Whether to control the state can be determined by the number of types of identification information displayed on the variable display device.

[0014]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the drawings. In the following embodiments, a pachinko gaming machine is shown as an example of the gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to this, and may be a coin gaming machine, a slot machine, or the like, and the display state can be changed. It is possible to apply to any gaming machine that has such a variable display device and can be controlled to a specific game state advantageous to the player according to the display result of the variable display device.

FIG. 1 is a front view showing a gaming board surface of a pachinko gaming machine which is an example of the gaming machine. This pachinko gaming machine is provided with a batting ball operation handle (not shown) for the player to operate a batting ball, and by operating the batting ball operating handle, a pachinko ball is fired one by one. be able to. The launched pachinko balls (ball hits) pass between the partition rails 2 and are driven into the game area 3 formed on the front surface of the game board 1.

In this game area 3, a variable display device for a special symbol 24 and a variable display device for a decorative symbol are variably displayed as a variable display device in which a plurality of types of identification information such as symbols are variably displayed and the display state can be changed. Two types of devices, No. 4 and No. 4, are provided.

The variable display device 24 for special symbols has three 7
It consists of segmented LEDs and is for variably displaying identification information called special symbols. This special symbol variable display device 24 has respective left, middle, and right special symbol variable display portions arranged in a horizontal row, and is configured to be able to variably display the special symbol displayed on each special symbol variable display portion. There is. In the following description, the special symbols displayed on the left, middle, and right special symbol display portions are called left special symbol, middle special symbol, and right special symbol.

The variable display device 4 for decorative design is for variably displaying identification information called decorative design,
The image display device 5 is a CRT display device.
This image display device 5 can display a total of nine decorative pattern display portions 5a to 5i for variable display of 3 rows × 3 columns. Further, the image display device 5 has a decorative pattern display portion 5a.
In addition to 5i, it is possible to appropriately display a character image and other various types of images. Here, the character image is a person displayed on the image display device 5,
Video that represents animals, figures, or things.

The special display variable display device 24 and the decorative design variable display device 4 configured in this manner perform variable display in conjunction with each other. Therefore, there is a certain relationship between the display content of the special display variable display device 24 and the display content of the decorative design variable display device 4. The relationship is
For example, the following relationships are available.

When the display result of the special symbol variable display device 24 results in a specific game state (to be referred to as a big hit state hereinafter) described later, the display result of the decorative symbol variable display device 4 also shows the big hit state. Result. Further, when the display result of the special symbol variable display device 24 indicates a detached state other than the big hit state, the display result of the decorative symbol variable display device 4 also indicates the detached state. That is, the display content of the special design variable display device 24 and the display content of the decorative design variable display device 4 correspond to each other as to whether the variable display result is the big hit state or the outlying state. It becomes a thing.

On the other hand, regarding the display mode during variable display,
The display mode of the special symbol variable display device 24 and the display mode of the decorative symbol variable display device 4 do not necessarily correspond to each other.

At the upper part of the variable display device 4 for decorative design, 7
A variable display device 25 for ordinary symbols, which is composed of segment LEDs, is provided. This normal symbol variable display device 25 is capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information called normal symbols.

Below the variable display device 4 for decorative patterns, a variable winning ball device 8 is provided. In the variable winning ball device 8, the solenoid 41 is energized to open the opening / closing plate 10 and is advantageous for a player who can win a ball, and the solenoid 41 is de-energized. As a result, the opening / closing plate 10 is closed and the ball can be changed to the second state which is disadvantageous to the player who cannot win the ball.

A start winning opening 7 is provided between the decorative variable display device 4 and the variable winning ball device 8. A start winning port 29 is provided below the variable winning ball device 8. The start winning opening 29 has an opening / closing door that can be opened and closed in the vertical direction. When the solenoid 42 is excited, the opening / closing door is opened to allow a ball to be started and winning. When the door is de-excited, the opening / closing door is closed and the ball can be changed to a state in which the start winning cannot be achieved.

A warp entrance 13 is provided in each of the left side portion and the right side portion of the decorative pattern variable display device 4. The ball hitting the warp entrance 13 flows downward through the back surface side of the decorative pattern variable display device 4, and is discharged to the game area 3 again from the warp exit 16. The warp exit 16 is located just above the start winning opening 7. For this reason, a ball hitting the warp entrance 13 is relatively easy to win in the starting winning opening 7. By providing the warp entrance 13 and the warp exit 16, an effect that the player's interest is further enhanced as compared with the case where they are not provided.

A normal-pattern starting gate 14 is provided in the passage path of the ball hitting the warp entrance 13 provided in the left side portion of the decorative pattern variable display device 4. In the lower portion of the normal symbol starting gate 14, a normal symbol starting gate detection switch 15 for detecting a ball hitting the normal symbol starting gate 14 is provided.

If the ball hit in the game area 3 passes through the normal symbol starting gate 14, the passed ball is detected by the normal symbol starting gate detection switch 15,
The variable display device 25 for normal symbols is variably started based on the detection output.

Then, the variable display device 25 for ordinary patterns
If the display result of is the predetermined specific identification information (for example, "7"), the solenoid 42 is excited and the opening / closing door of the start winning opening 29 is opened for a predetermined period to open the starting winning opening 29. As a result, it becomes easy for the hit ball to enter the starting winning opening 29. A start winning ball, which is a hit ball that has been won in the starting winning hole 29, is detected by the starting winning ball detection switch 30. Both the variable display device for special symbols 24 and the variable display device for decorative symbols 4 are variably started based on the detection output of the starting winning ball detection switch.

Similarly, when the ball hit in the game area 3 wins the starting winning opening 7, both the special symbol variable display device 24 and the decorative symbol variable display device 4 are variably started. . In that case, a starting winning ball that is a hit ball that has won the starting winning opening 7 is detected by the starting winning ball detection switch 28, and based on the detection output, the special symbol variable display device 24 and the decorative symbol variable display device. 4 is variably started.

In the variable display device 24 for special symbols,
The left, middle, and right special symbols are variably displayed by scrolling. Similarly, in the decorative pattern variable display device 4, variable display is performed by scrolling the decorative pattern in each of the decorative pattern display portions 5a to 5i. After that, in the special symbol variable display device 24 and the decorative symbol variable display device 4, the variable display is stopped and controlled. Specifically, immediately after all of the decorative pattern display portions 5a to 5i of the variable display device for decorative pattern 4 are stopped, the left, middle, and right special symbol variable display portions are all controlled at the same time. The left of the special display variable display device 24,
The stop timing of the middle and right special symbol variable display portions may be at the same time as or after the stop of the ornamental symbol display portion of the ornamental symbol variable display device 4, and the left, middle and right special symbol variable display portions The timing may be such that all the display results cannot be obtained before all the display results of the decorative pattern display portion. Also, the left, the center of the variable display device for special symbols 24,
The right special symbol variable display section is not limited to the case where they are all stopped at the same time, and may be controlled to be sequentially stopped. That is, when a reach (described later) occurs in the decorative design variable display device 4, if the stopping method is such that it is not clear whether or not it is a big hit according to the display result of the special design variable display device 24, it is stopped at the same time. Alternatively, they may be stopped sequentially.

Here, for each of the decorative symbol variable display device 4 and the special symbol variable display device 24, the display mode from the variable start to the stop control will be briefly described. In the decorative pattern variable display device 4, in the display image of the image display device 5, a total of nine decorative pattern display portions 5a to 5i of 3 rows × 3 columns start variable at once (start scroll display), and then first. Two decorative pattern display section 5
a and 5b stop, and then four decorative pattern display portions 5c to 5
f is stopped, then the two decorative pattern display portions 5g and 5h are stopped, and finally the middle decorative pattern display portion 5i is stopped.
In the decorative pattern variable display device 4, all the decorative pattern display portions may be simultaneously stopped and controlled when a predetermined condition is satisfied.

In the decorative display variable display device 4, three hit lines in the horizontal direction, the upper row, the interruption, and the lower row,
A total of eight hit lines are defined, which are three hit lines of left, middle, and right in the vertical direction and two hit lines on the diagonal diagonal line. If a predetermined specific display mode (for example, 777) is displayed on a certain hit line of the eight hit lines, a big hit state occurs. Furthermore, all of these nine decorative pattern display portions 5a to 5i are
The big hit state also occurs when it becomes a fruit pattern described later (when it becomes all fruits).

In the variable display device 24 for special symbols, on the left,
After the middle and right special symbol variable display sections are variably displayed at once (scroll display is started), the left, middle and right special symbol variable display sections are all stopped at the same time. In this special symbol variable display device 24, a big hit state occurs when the display results of the variable stop of the left, middle and right special symbol variable display portions are aligned as a doublet (for example, 777).

That is, in this pachinko gaming machine, the display result when the variable display for the special symbol variable display device 24 is stopped is a predetermined display mode (for example, 77).
7), and if the display result of the variable display device for decorative pattern 4 at the time of variable stop becomes a predetermined specific display mode (for example, 777 on the line), the opening / closing plate 10 of the variable winning ball device 8 is changed. It becomes the first state that is advantageous for the player who can open the ball and win the ball, and the big hit state (specific game state)
Occurs.

A reach state may occur during variable display of the decorative pattern variable display device 4. here,
Reach has a variable display device whose display state can be changed, the variable display device derives and displays a plurality of display results at different times, and the plurality of display results is a predetermined display mode. In the case of a gaming machine in which the gaming state becomes a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when a combination of the above is displayed, at the stage where a part of the plurality of display results has not yet been derived and displayed, the display which has already been derived and displayed A display state in which the result satisfies the condition for the combination of the specific display modes. In other words, if the reach is a gaming state when the display result of the variable display device having a plurality of variable display portions whose display states can be changed is a predetermined combination of specific display modes. In a gaming machine in which a specific game state is advantageous for the player, when the display result of the variable display device is not derived and displayed yet, the variable display mode in which the combination of the specific display modes is easily displayed is displayed. It is a display state to make people think of it. Then, for example, a state in which a variable display is performed by the plurality of variable display units while maintaining a state in which the combination of the specific display modes is aligned is also included in the reach display state. Furthermore, some of the reach is likely to cause a big hit when it appears, compared to a normal reach. Such a specific reach is called a super reach.

In the normal state, the variable winning ball device 8 is in the second state, which is disadvantageous to the player who cannot close the hit due to the closing of the opening / closing plate 10, but if the big hit state occurs. The solenoid 41 is excited, the opening / closing plate 10 is opened, and the winning opening 9 is opened to the first state. The first state of the variable winning ball device 8 is a predetermined period (for example, 29.
After the elapse of 5 seconds or a predetermined number (for example, 10) of hitting balls, whichever comes first, whichever comes first, the condition ends and the second state is reached.

The variable winning ball device 8 has a specific winning area (V
Pocket) and a normal winning area. These specific winning area and normal winning area appear when the opening / closing plate 10 is opened to open the winning opening 9, and winning is possible. The specific winning ball detection switch 11 detects a winning ball that is a hit ball that has won in the specific winning area. Further, all winning balls that have won in the variable winning ball device 8 are detected by the winning ball detection switch 12.
The number of winning prizes detected by the winning prize detecting switch 12 is the number of prize winning indicators 50 provided on the opening / closing plate 10.
Is displayed.

When the hit ball that has won the variable winning ball device 8 in the first state wins the specific winning area (V pocket), the winning ball is the specific winning ball detection switch 11
Is detected by, and after the first state of the variable winning ball apparatus 8 of the round is finished, the repeat continuation control for driving and controlling the variable winning ball apparatus 8 to the first state is executed again. The upper limit number of executions of the repetition continuation control is set to, for example, 16 times.

In the case where the special display variable display device 24 and the decorative design variable display device 4 are variably displayed,
If a ball hits the starting winning opening 7 and is detected by the starting winning prize detecting switch 28, or if it is detected in the starting winning prize 29 and detected by the starting winning prize detecting switch 30, the starting winning prize is determined. It is stored in the RAM 312 described later. Such a memory is called a start winning memory. The upper limit of the start winning memory is set to, for example, "4". The number of stored winning prizes at the present time is displayed by the starting winning memory indicator 6 which is an LED provided below the image display device 5. After the variable display of the special symbol variable display device 24 and the variable display device for decorative symbol 4 is stopped, the variable display devices are restarted to be variable again based on the start winning memory after the variable display becomes possible again. It

When the variable display device 25 for the normal symbol is variably displayed, the ball is hit again for the normal symbol starting winning gate 1
If it passes through 4 and is detected by the normal design starting gate detection switch 15, the passing ball which is the detected hitting ball is stored. Such a memory is called a normal start winning memory. For example, the upper limit of the number of remembered normal start winnings is “4”
It has been established. The normal starting prize winning memory number at the present time is displayed by the normal starting prize winning memory display device 60 including LEDs provided on the left side and the right side of the normal symbol variable display device 25. After the variable display device 25 for normal symbols stops the variable display, the variable display device 25 for normal symbols is again variably started based on the normal start winning memory after the state where the variable start is possible again.

In the game area 3, a normal winning hole 1
7, 18, 19, 20 are provided, and a lamp windmill 21 is provided. Further, in the game area 3, various decorative lamps and decorative LEDs represented by the side lamps 22 and the like are provided. In addition, division rail 2
A foul stopping member 23 for preventing a foul ball which is a hit ball that is hit into the game area 3 and bounces back into the partition rail 2 is provided at the end portion on the side of the game area 3. When the hit ball hit in the game area 3 does not win any prize hole or the variable winning ball device, the hit ball is collected from the outlet 27 as an out ball.

The variable display device 4 for decorative design is CR
The display device is not limited to the one using the T display device, and a liquid crystal display device, a plasma display device, or another display device for displaying an image such as a matrix LED display device may be used. Further, the decorative pattern variable display device 4 may use the following mechanical display device. That is, the variable display device 4 for decorative symbols is a rotary drum type, a so-called belt type in which the display state is changed by a belt with a plurality of symbols being circulated, a leaf type, and a rotary disc with a plurality of symbols. It may be a so-called disk type or the like in which the display state changes by rotating. In addition, similarly to the variable display device for special symbols 24, such a mechanical display device may be used. Furthermore, the number of decorative pattern display portions of the variable display device for decorative pattern 4 is not limited to nine,
The number may be other than nine. Further, the hit line in the display of the decorative pattern variable display device 4 is not limited to the above-mentioned eight lines, but may be another number such as five lines or one line. Further, in the second state of the variable winning ball device 8, a hitting ball can be won, but it may be difficult to win.

Further, the special symbol variable display device 24 and the decorative symbol variable display device 4 are constituted by a single variable display device as another example of separately and independently providing as described above. May be. That is, the special design and the decorative design may be variably displayed in a form in which the display area of one variable display device is divided into two. When the special design and the decorative design are variably displayed by such a single variable display device, the variable display device is provided at the position where the decorative design variable display device 4 shown in FIG. 1 is provided. Good.

Next, the control circuit provided in this pachinko gaming machine will be described. First, a control circuit for performing game control of a pachinko gaming machine will be described. 2, FIG. 3 and FIG. 4 are block diagrams showing a control circuit for performing game control of a pachinko gaming machine. The control circuit shown in FIGS. 2 to 4 is mainly formed on the main substrate.

Referring to FIGS. 2 to 4, a control circuit for performing game control is a basic circuit 31, an input circuit 32, an initial reset circuit 33, a regular reset circuit 34, an address decode circuit 35, an information output circuit 37, and an electric circuit. A decoration signal circuit 38, a solenoid circuit 39, a lamp circuit 40, a CRT circuit 44, a power supply circuit 45, a voice synthesizing circuit 47, a volume amplifying circuit 48 and an LED circuit 49 are included. Further, the information output circuit 37 and the illumination signal circuit 38 are connected to the main relay board 36. Further, the CRT circuit 44 is connected to the decorative pattern variable display device 4 via the display control board 46.

Inside the basic circuit 31, a ROM 313 storing a control program, a CPU 311 for performing control according to the control program, and the CPU 311.
A RAM 312 used as a work memory, an I / O port (not shown), and the like are provided.

The address decoding circuit 35 is the basic circuit 3
Decode the address signal sent from 1.
However, the RAM 312, RO included in the basic circuit 31
It is a circuit that outputs a signal for selecting any one of M313, I / O port, and the like. Initial reset circuit 3
A circuit 4 outputs an initial reset pulse for resetting the basic circuit 31 when the power is turned on. The basic circuit 31 initializes the RAM 312 and the I / O port in response to the initial reset pulse sent from the initial reset circuit 33.

The periodic reset circuit 34 outputs a reset pulse, which is a clock pulse for periodic reset, to the basic circuit 31.
It is a circuit for supplying to. CPU3 of basic circuit 31
In response to a reset pulse sent from the periodic reset circuit 34, 11 performs a reset process for repeatedly executing a predetermined control program from the beginning. The reset pulse from the periodic reset circuit 34 is sent, for example, every 0.002 seconds.

The input circuit 32 is connected to the normal symbol start gate detection switch 15, the specific winning ball detection switch 11, the starting winning ball detection switches 28 and 30, and the winning ball detection switch 12 and the like. If the ball hits the normal design starting gate 14 and is detected by the normal design starting gate detection switch 15, the detection signal is input to the basic circuit 31 via the input circuit 32. When a hit ball enters a specific winning area in the variable winning ball device 8 and is detected by the specific winning ball detection switch 11, the detection signal is input to the basic circuit 31 via the input circuit 32. When a ball hits the starting winning opening 7 and is detected by the starting winning ball detection switch 28, the detection signal is input to the basic circuit 31 via the input circuit 32. When a hit ball is won in the starting winning opening 29 and detected by the starting winning ball detection switch 30, the detection signal is transmitted via the input circuit 32 to the basic circuit 31.
Is input to When the hit ball enters the normal winning area in the variable winning ball device 8 and is detected by the winning ball detection switch 13, the detection signal is input via the input circuit 32 to the basic circuit 31.
Is input to

This pachinko gaming machine is provided with a payout control board (not shown) for performing payout control for paying out prize balls upon winning. Then, if a hit ball is won in the variable winning ball device 8, for example, 15 prize balls (prize balls) are paid out per winning ball. Further, in the case of winning in the other winning openings, for example, 7 prize balls (prize balls) are controlled to be paid out per one winning ball.

The basic circuit 31 outputs information such as the symbol determination frequency information and the big hit information to the hall management computer, which is a host computer, through the information output circuit 37 and the main relay board 36. The symbol confirmation number information is information on the number of times the symbol is confirmed in the special symbol variable display device 24 and the decorative symbol variable display device 4. The big hit information is information about the occurrence of a big hit due to the variable display of the special design variable display device 24 and the decorative design variable display device 4.

The basic circuit 31 gives a control signal for controlling the lighting state of a plurality of types of electric decorations provided in the pachinko gaming machine to the electric decoration signal circuit 38. In response to the control signal given from the basic circuit 31, the illumination signal circuit 38 transmits the lamp control data via the main relay substrate 36 to the illumination substrate that controls the lighting state of the plurality of types of illumination. .
The lamp control data is data for controlling the lighting state of the electric decoration, and specifies the lighting state of the electric decoration at the time of a big hit or the like.

The basic circuit 31 is connected to the solenoids 41 and 42 via the solenoid circuit 39, and by controlling the excitation of these solenoids, the opening / closing control of the opening / closing plate 10 of the variable winning ball device 8 and the starting winning opening. Open / close control of the open / close door 29 is performed. The basic circuit 31 is the lamp circuit 4
Through 0, various lamps 43 provided in this pachinko gaming machine, such as the side lamp 22 and the windmill lamp 21, are controlled to be lit or blinked.

The basic circuit 31 outputs a command signal for display control to the display control board 46 via the CRT circuit 44.
The display control board 46 is provided with a control circuit for display control shown in FIG. 6 described later. CRT circuit 44
Receives a control signal from the basic circuit 31 and gives a command signal to the display control board 46 based on the control signal. The display control board 46 gives a control signal for image display to the decorative pattern variable display device 4 based on the given command signal. The decorative pattern variable display device 4 performs image display such as variable display based on the image display control signal received from the display control board 46.

The command signals transmitted from the basic circuit 31 to the display control board 46 via the CRT circuit 44 include command data (variable display command information) CD0 to CD7 and a trigger signal for display control communication. The interrupt signal INT is included. Further, the CRT circuit 44 and the display control board 46
The signal line connecting between the
5V line, + 12V line and GND line (ground signal line)
Is included.

The power supply circuit 45 is connected to an AC 24V AC power supply, and is + 30V, + 21V, + 12V, + 5V, G.
It is a circuit for supplying a power supply voltage, which is a plurality of types of DC voltage such as ND, to each circuit. The power supply voltage of +30 V and GND generated from the power supply circuit 45 is supplied to the decorative pattern variable display device 4.

The basic circuit 31 outputs a sound control signal to the volume amplifying circuit 48 via the voice synthesizing circuit 47 according to the game state. The amplified sound control signal is output from the volume amplification circuit 48, and sound is emitted from a speaker or the like provided in the pachinko gaming machine. As the sound control signal, a left speaker control sound output (L) and a right speaker control sound output (R) are output, and a stereo sound is emitted from the speaker based on these outputs. .

The basic circuit 31 is, through the LED circuit 49, the special symbol variable display device 24, the winning number indicator 5
0, V display 51, starting winning memory display 6, ordinary symbol variable display device 25, ordinary symbol starting winning memory display 59,
Also, it is connected to the decorative LED 52 and controls the display of each of these display devices. Since each of these indicators is composed of LEDs, they are collectively controlled by the LED circuit 49. Next, a control circuit for controlling the display of the decorative pattern variable display device 4 of the pachinko gaming machine will be described. A control circuit for performing display control of the decorative pattern variable display device 4 is formed on the display control board 46 shown in FIG. The control circuit will be described in detail below.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a control circuit for display control formed on the display control board 46. This figure 5
In addition to the control circuit, the CRT circuit 44 and the decorative pattern variable display device 4 are also shown in FIG. Referring to FIG. 5, the control circuit formed on the display control board 46 is
CRT control circuit 53, VDP (Video Display
Processer) 54, reset circuit 55, oscillator circuit 56,
It includes a VRAM 57, a character ROM 58 and a DA conversion circuit 60.

The reset signal from the reset circuit 55 is CR
It is input to the T control circuit 53 and VDP 54. A clock signal is input to the VDP 54 from the oscillation circuit 56. The CRT control circuit 53 includes a CPU 531 that performs calculation and control, a RAM 532 used as a work area, and an RO that stores a control program.
Includes M533. In the CRT control circuit 53, based on the received command data CD0 to CD7, the CP
U531 appropriately executes the control program of the ROM 533, and controls the entire control circuit using the RAM 532 as a work area.

In the character ROM 58, image data of an image displayed on the decorative design variable display device 4 is stored in advance. The image data includes various image data such as decorative pattern image data and character image data.

The CRT control circuit 53 gives various signals such as a VDP address signal, a VDP data signal and a VDP write signal to the VDP, and based on these signals, operates the VDP to perform the following control. To do. VDP performs the following control in response to various signals given from CRT control circuit 53. The image data stored in the character ROM 58 is read, the image data is transferred to the VRAM 57, and the transferred image data is written in the VRAM. Then, the written image data is read out, and control is performed to output the video signals R, G, B toward the decorative pattern variable display device 4 via the DA conversion circuit 60. CRT control circuit 53
Also performs control to supply the synchronizing signal / CSYNC from the VDP 54 to the decorative pattern variable display device 4. By performing such control, the image is displayed on the decorative pattern variable display device 4.

The CRT control circuit 53 receives the command data CD0 to CD7 and the interrupt signal INT sent from the basic circuit 31 via the CRT circuit 44, and performs an interrupt operation according to the input of the interrupt signal INT. , Command data CD0 to CD7 are read internally. Then, based on the read command data, the above-described control is performed to display the image on the variable display device 4.

The main exchange of signals in the control circuit formed on the display control board 46 is as follows. The CRT control circuit 53 appropriately supplies the VDP 54 with a VDP address signal, a VDP data signal, and a VDP write signal. And VDP54 to CR
The T control circuit 53 has a CPU clock signal, V
A DP wait signal and a VDP interrupt signal are supplied.

The VDP 54 stores V in the character ROM 58.
Provide ROM address signal. Character ROM58
Is the character ROM 5 according to the VROM address signal.
The image data stored at the designated address in 8 is supplied to the VDP 54 as a VROM data signal. Further, the VDP 54 gives the VRAM 57 a VRAM address signal, a VRAM write signal and a VRAM data signal. As a result, the image data given from the VDP 54 is written at the designated address in the VRAM.
In this way, the image data read from the character ROM 58 is transferred to the VRAM 57 via the VDP 54.

Further, the VDP 54 gives a VRAM address signal to the VRAM 57. Thus VR
When only the AM address signal is given, the VRAM
The image data stored at the designated address in 57 is read out to the VDP 54. In the VDP 54, data is transferred from the character ROM 58 to the VRAM 57 and then V
The image data to be displayed in the RAM 57 is allocated, and the allocated image data is read from the VRAM 57 to obtain image data for image display in the decorative pattern variable display device 4. The image data thus obtained is given to the DA conversion circuit 59.

In the DA conversion circuit 59, the image data composed of the digital signal given from the VDP 54 is D / A converted into the video signals R, G, B which are analog signals, and the RGB signals obtained by the conversion are decorated. To the variable display device 4 for use. Further, the VDP 54 is a synchronizing signal / CSYNC for displaying an image on the decorative pattern variable display device 4.
Is given to the variable display device 4 for decorative design. In this way, the video signals R, G, B and the synchronization signal / CSYNC are given to the decorative design variable display device 4, so that images such as decorative design images and character images are displayed on the variable display device 4.
Is controlled to be displayed on the image display unit.

In this way, in this pachinko gaming machine, unidirectional data transfer is performed from the basic circuit 31 to the CRT control circuit 53. Then, based on the data thus transferred, in the display control board 46,
By the CRT control circuit 53 controlling the display image, the image display section 5 of the decorative pattern variable display device 4 is displayed.
The image displayed on the screen is controlled. FIG.
FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a layout relationship between a hit line of the decorative display variable display device 4 and a decorative design. As described above, the variable display device 4 for decorative design has a total of nine decorative design display units 5a to 5i of 3 rows × 3 columns, and as shown by the respective decorative design display units, Nine decorative patterns 1 to 9 are displayed variably. Then, a total of eight hit lines including three in three rows in the horizontal direction, three in three columns in the vertical direction, and two on the diagonal diagonal line.
Is stipulated. On at least one of the eight hit lines,
If all the zigzag patterns of the decorative pattern of "777" are aligned, or if the display results of all the decorative pattern display portions 5a to 5i are fruit patterns (all fruits), a big hit state occurs.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram for explaining various random counters used for game control, variable display control for the special symbol variable display device 24, and variable display control for the decorative symbol variable display device 4. Here, 16 types of random counters will be described as typical examples of random counters. Each of the random counters is counted by the basic circuit 31 described above.

Here, the CPU 311 provided in the above-mentioned basic circuit 31 receives a reset signal from the regular reset circuit 34 at regular intervals (every 0.002 seconds), executes the control program from the beginning, and then ends the program. It is in the reset waiting state at the address that has been executed up to, and the control program is repeatedly executed again from the beginning when the reset signal is input, and the control program is repeated from the beginning to the end each time the reset signal is input. By repeating the execution, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine can be controlled.

WC RND1 is used to determine in advance whether or not to generate a big hit state (specific game state) regarding a special symbol. This WC RND1 is
Counting up from "0", the upper limit "30"
It is configured to count up to "4" and count up again from "0". This WC RND1
Is updated every 0.002 seconds by WC
This is performed by incrementing RND1 by "1". When the value of WC RND1 reaches a predetermined value, it is determined in advance that the big hit state should be generated.

WC RND ZUL, in order to predetermine the left special symbol displayed when the left special symbol variable display portion of the special symbol variable display device 24 is stopped, and execute the variable time shortening control of the ordinary symbol described later. It is used to decide in advance whether or not to do. This WC RND ZUL
Counts up from "0", which is the upper limit "1"
After counting up to "3", it is counted up again from "0". This WC RND Z
The UL count-up update is W every 0.002 seconds.
It is performed by adding C RND ZUL by "1".

WC RND ZUC is used for predetermining the medium special symbol displayed when the special symbol variable display portion of the special symbol variable display device 24 is stopped. This WC RND ZUC counts up from "0", counts up to its upper limit of "16", and then counts up from "0" again. The control program for the game of this pachinko gaming machine is started from the beginning every 0.002 seconds and executed to the end of the program, and the game control is executed by repeatedly executing it every 0.002 seconds. Since the execution from the beginning to the end of the program usually does not take 0.002 seconds, there is a surplus interrupt processing time until the 0.002 seconds ends. This WCR
The ND ZUC is incrementally updated by "1" by an infinite loop by using such an interrupt processing surplus time.

WC RND ZUR is used for predetermining the right special symbol displayed when the right special symbol variable display portion of the special symbol variable display device 24 is stopped. This WC RND ZUR counts up from "0", counts up to its upper limit of "16", and then counts up from "0" again. This WC RND ZUR is the XC RND ZU
When C is carried, it is updated by adding "1". That is, when the value of WC RND ZUC changes from "16" to "0", this WC RND ZUR is added and updated by "1".

WC RND REACH is for determining whether or not reach display is performed on the decorative pattern variable display device 4, and counts up from "0" to the upper limit "22". After that, it is counted up from "0" again. This WC RND REACH is WC RND ZUR
Is incremented and updated by one when carrying. That is, W
When the value of CRND ZUR changes from "16" to "0", this WC RND REACH is added and updated one by one. When the value of this WC RND REACH becomes a predetermined value, it is determined to perform reach display in the decorative pattern variable display device 1.

WC RND RCHACT is used to determine the type of reach display performed in the decorative pattern variable display device 4. A plurality of types of this reach display are prepared in advance, and one of them is selected based on the value of this WC RND RCHACT. This WC RND RCHACT is counted up from "0", counted up to its upper limit "52", and then counted up from "0" again. This WC RND RCHACT is W
When the carry of C RND REACH is carried, it is incremented by 1 and updated. That is, when the value of WC RND REACH changes from "22" to "0", this WC is incremented by one.
RND RCHACT is added and updated.

WC RND KZUSET is used to set the line of the variable display device 4 for decorative patterns. This WC RND KZUSET is used to set the line of the decorative pattern when a reach etc. is generated by the decorative pattern of the variable display device 4 for decorative pattern. WC RND KZUSET is
The counter is incremented from "0" and the upper limit is "24".
After counting up to "0", it is counted up again from "0". This WC RNDKZ
USET is added and updated one by one by an infinite loop using the remaining time for interrupt processing.

The WC RND KZU1 is used for predetermining the decorative pattern 1 displayed when the variable display device for decorative pattern 4 is stopped. This WC RND KZU
1 is configured to count up from “0”, count up to “8” which is the upper limit, and count up again from “0”. This WC RND
KZU1 is added and updated one by one by an infinite loop by using the above-mentioned interrupt processing surplus time.

The WC RND KZU 4 is used to predetermine the decorative pattern 4 to be displayed when the variable display device 4 for decorative pattern is stopped. This WC RND KZU
4 is configured to count up from "0", count up to "8" which is the upper limit, and count up again from "0". This WC RND
KZU4 is incremented and updated by 1 at the time of carry of WC RND KZU1. That is, WC RND KZ
When the value of U1 changes from "8" to "0", this WC RND KZU4 is added and updated one by one.

The WC RND KZU 7 is used for predetermining the decorative pattern 7 to be displayed when the variable display device 4 for decorative pattern is stopped. This WC RND KZU
7 is configured to count up from "0", count up to "20" which is the upper limit, and count up again from "0". This WC RN
D KZU7 is incremented and updated by 1 at the time of carry of WC RND KZU4. Ie WC RND
When the value of KZU4 changes from "8" to "0", this WC RND KZU7 is added and updated one by one.

The WC RND KZU 2 is used for predetermining the decorative pattern 2 displayed when the variable display device 4 for decorative pattern is stopped. This WC RND KZU
2 is configured to count up from "0", count up to "8" which is the upper limit thereof, and count up again from "0". This WC RND
KZU2 is incremented and updated by 1 at the time of carry of WC RND KZU7. That is, WC RND KZ
When the value of U7 changes from "20" to "0", this WC RND KZU2 is added and updated one by one.

The WC RND KZU 5 is used for predetermining the decorative pattern 5 displayed when the decorative variable display device 4 is stopped. This WC RND KZU
5 is configured to count up from "0", count up to "8" which is the upper limit, and count up again from "0". This WC RND
KZU5 is incremented and updated by 1 at the time of carry of WC RND KZU2. That is, WC RND KZ
When the value of U2 changes from "8" to "0", this WC RND KZU5 is added and updated one by one.

The WC RND KZU 8 is used to predetermine the decorative pattern 8 to be displayed when the variable display device for decorative pattern 4 is stopped. This WC RND KZU
8 is configured to count up from "0", count up to "20" which is the upper limit thereof, and count up again from "0". This WC RN
D KZU8 is incremented and updated by 1 at the time of carry of WC RND KZU5. Ie WC RND
Every time the value of KZU5 changes from "8" to "0", this WC RND KZU8 is added and updated by one.

The WC RND KZU 3 is used to determine in advance the decorative pattern 3 to be displayed when the variable display device for decorative pattern 4 is stopped. This WC RND KZU
3 is configured to count up from "0", count up to "8" which is the upper limit, and count up again from "0". This WC RND
KZU3 is incremented and updated by 1 at the time of carry of WC RND KZU8. That is, WC RND KZ
When the value of U8 changes from "20" to "0", this WC RND KZU3 is added and updated one by one.

The WC RND KZU 6 is used to naturally determine the decorative pattern 6 displayed when the variable display device for decorative pattern 4 is stopped. This WC RND KZU
6 is configured to count up from "0", count up to its upper limit of "8", and count up again from "0". This WC RND
KZU6 is incremented and updated by 1 at the time of carry of WC RND KZU3. That is, WC RND KZ
When the value of U3 changes from "8" to "0", this WC RND KZU6 is added and updated one by one.

The WC RND KZU 9 is used to predetermine the decorative pattern 9 displayed when the variable display device for decorative pattern 4 is stopped. This WC RND KZU
9 is configured to count up from “0”, count up to “20” which is the upper limit, and count up again from “0”. This WC RN
D KZU9 is incremented and updated by 1 at the time of carry of WC RND KZU6. Ie WC RND
When the value of KZU6 changes from "8" to "0", this WC RAN KZU9 is added and updated one by one.

Next, the arrangement of special symbols variably displayed on the special symbol variable display device 24 will be described. The left special symbol is defined in 14 types of symbols 0 to 9, A, J, F, and U. Middle and right special symbols are 0
It is defined in 17 kinds of symbols of 9, A, J, F, U, P, L, /. Such a left special design is WC RND
Allocated to ZUL 0-13. And WCR
Based on the extracted value of ND ZUL, the planned stop symbol of the left special symbol is selected and determined. In addition, such a special symbol on the right is 0 for each of WC RND ZUC and ZUR.
Allocated to ~ 16. And that WC RND
Based on the extracted values of ZUC and ZUR, the scheduled stop symbol of the corresponding special symbol is selected and determined.

Next, the arrangement configuration of the decorative patterns variably displayed on the decorative pattern variable display device 4 will be described.
Each of the decorative patterns 1 to 6 has one "7" and three "stars"
Individual, "fruit design" is defined as 5 designs (5 types: strawberry, cherry, plum, orange, grape) and 9 designs. Those decorative patterns are WC RND KZU
Allocated to 0-8 of each of 1-KZU6. Then, based on the extracted values of each of the WC RNDKZU1 to KZU6, the scheduled stop symbol of the corresponding decorative symbol is selected and determined.

Each of the decorative patterns 7 and 8 has one "7",
There are 15 "stars" and 5 types of "fruit designs" (5 types: banana, peach, apple, lemon, melon) for a total of 21 designs. Those decorative patterns are
It is allocated to 0 to 20 of each of WC RND KZU7 and KZU8. And WC RND KZU7, K
Based on each extracted value of ZU8, the scheduled stop design of the corresponding decorative design is selected and determined.

As for the decorative pattern 9, "7" is one, "star" is 15 and "fruit pattern" is 5 (watermelon, cut apple, cut orange, cut lemon, cut melon 5).
It is set to 21 patterns in total. Those decorative patterns are allocated to 0 to 20 of WC RNDKZU9. Then, the scheduled stop symbol of the decorative symbol 9 is selected and determined based on the extracted value of the WC RND KZU 9.

Next, a procedure for determining in advance whether or not a big hit will be generated based on the value of the random counter will be described. A ball hits the starting prize hole 7 and is detected by the starting prize ball detection switch 28, or a ball hits the starting prize hole 29 and the starting prize ball detection switch 30.
WC RND1 at that time, if detected by
Is extracted, and when the value is “7”, it is predetermined to generate a jackpot. In that case, WC RND
A special symbol which is a big hit is determined by the extracted value of ZUL. That is, by aligning the middle and right special symbols to the left special symbol that is selectively determined by the extracted value of WC RND ZUL, the left, middle, and right special symbols of the doublet indicating a big hit will be established.

On the other hand, when the extracted value of WC RND1 is other than "7", the deviation is predetermined. In that case,
Based on each extracted value of WC RND ZUL, ZUC, ZUR, the planned stop symbol of the corresponding special symbol is determined. In addition, when deciding these three scheduled stop symbols,
If the content of the decision becomes a doublet, for example, and the combination of symbols for generating a big hit happens to match, WC
"1" is added to the extracted value of RND ZUC, and the pattern is forcibly controlled so as to be out of pattern.

Further, in the decorative pattern variable display device 4, when it is determined in advance that the big hit is generated by the WC RND 1, the line of the decorative pattern to be the big hit is determined by the extracted value of the WC RND KZUSET. It In determining the decorative pattern, it is determined to determine a line on which "7" is arranged or to display all fruits.

On the other hand, when the deviation is previously determined by the extracted value of WC RND1, WCRND KZU1 to KCRN
The extracted decorative pattern is determined by the extracted value of ZU9.

In addition, when the nine out-of-order scheduled stop symbols of the decorative symbol display portions 5a to 5i are decided, if the decision contents happen to be a combination of symbols for generating a big hit, for example, WC RND The values of KZU1 to KZU9 are adjusted so that the patterns are forcibly removed.

As described above, the variable display device 2 for special symbols
When the display result of 4 is a big hit state, the display result of the decorative pattern variable display device 4 is also a big hit state. Also,
When the display result of the special symbol variable display device 24 is in the detached state, the display result of the decorative symbol variable display device 4 is also in the detached state.

Further, in this pachinko gaming machine, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, control is performed to generate a special game state advantageous to the player different from the specific game state (big hit state). The special game state, the variation time reduction control of the normal symbol shown below, and the variation time reduction control of the special symbol and the decorative symbol are included.

In the variable time shortening control of the normal symbol,
Control is performed to shorten the variation time (variable display time) of the ordinary symbol in the variable display device 25 for normal symbols, compared to the variation time in the normal state. When the variation time shortening control for such a normal symbol is performed, the opening / closing door of the starting winning opening 29 opens more frequently than when the variation time shortening control for the ordinary symbol is not performed, so that the starting winning opening 29 is hit. It becomes relatively easy to win balls and many variable displays can be obtained in a short time. Therefore, even if the probability of a big hit does not improve, the big hit tends to occur in a short time, and the number of payout balls corresponding to the increase in the number of starting winning balls increases, and the player reduces the number of balls held. It becomes possible to play games.
In this way, when the variation time reduction control of the normal symbol is performed, it becomes an advantageous state for the player.

The variable time reduction control of the special symbol and the decorative symbol is executed when the number of stored winning awards is 2 or more. In this special symbol and decorative symbol variation time reduction control, the variation time of the special symbol in the special symbol variable display device 24 (variable display time) and the variation time of the decorative symbol in the ornamental pattern variable display device 4 (variable display time) )
Is controlled to be shorter than the fluctuation time in the normal state. When the variable time reduction control is performed, the memory of winning the start winning is exhausted early, so it is possible to reduce the useless starting winnings. Furthermore, even if the probability of the big hit is not improved, the big hit occurs in a short time. Easier to do. In addition, not only the variation time shortening control of the ordinary symbol but also the probability of occurrence of a big hit may be improved, and the control of improving the hit probability of the ordinary symbol may be performed, or only one of them may be performed.

Incidentally, in the special gaming state, in addition to these controls, a big hit probability improvement control for improving the probability of a big hit of a special symbol (including a decorative symbol) and a hit of an ordinary symbol (display result of an ordinary symbol) Is a specific identification information and the starting winning hole 29 is open) One or both of the normal symbol-per-probability probability control for improving the probability of occurrence may be included. Specifically, in the special game state, any one of the variation time shortening control of the ordinary symbol, the variation time reduction control of the special symbol and the decorative symbol, the big hit probability improvement control, or the ordinary symbol hit probability improvement control. Or a combination of these may be included. In other words, the special game state is a state in which the jackpot state is likely to occur as a result of control such that the probability of occurrence of jackpots is increased and the number of times of lottery for jackpots (the number of selections of whether or not to jackpot) is increased. I wish I had it.

Next, the start condition and the end condition of the variable time reduction control of the normal symbol will be described. Whether or not to start the variation time reduction control of the normal symbol is WC RND Z
It is determined based on the extracted value of UL.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing the conditions for executing the variable time reduction control of the normal symbol in the form of a table. With reference to FIG. 8, whether or not to execute the variable time reduction control of the normal symbol,
It is determined as follows based on the value of WCRND ZUL. If the variation time reduction control of the normal symbol is not currently performed (normal time), if the value of WC RND ZUL is 3, 7, or 12, the variation time reduction control of the normal symbol is executed. It is decided.

Further, when the variation time reduction control of the normal symbol is currently being performed (time saving), WC RND Z
When the value of UL is 1, 3, 5, 7, 10, 11 or 12, it is determined that the variable time reduction control of the normal symbol is continuously executed. In other words, in the case other than those values, the shortening control of the variation time of the normal symbol being executed is ended.

Further, in this pachinko gaming machine, as described above, it is determined whether or not the reach state is generated in the decorative pattern variable display device 4 based on the value of WC RND REACH. The probability of being played depends on the game state as shown below.

FIG. 9 is a table showing the conditions for generating the reach state in the decorative pattern variable display device.
Referring to FIG. 9, W that is the condition for generating the reach state
The value of CRND REACH (reach lottery value) varies depending on the game state as follows.

[0106] When the variation time reduction control of the normal symbol is not currently performed (normal time), WC RND REA
When the value of CH is 5 or 7, it is decided to generate the reach state. Ordinary symbol variation time reduction control is currently being executed (time saving), WC RN
If the value of D REACH is 7, it is decided to generate the reach condition. If the current gaming state is less than 10 times the number of variable displays performed after the jackpot state is finished or after the power is turned on, WC
When the value of RND REACH is 3, 5 or 7, it is decided to generate the reach state.

Thus, in this pachinko gaming machine, whether the reach state is displayed or not in the decorative symbol variable display device 4 regardless of the display mode of the special symbol in the special symbol variable display device 24. It is determined. Also,
The probability of deciding to display the reach state varies depending on the gaming state.

As described above, in the decorative pattern variable display device 4, the reach state is displayed based on the determination as described above, but the arrangement of the decorative patterns in which the reach state is satisfied is the single reach (1 There are three major types: a reach state where the reach is established on the line), a multi-line reach (reach state where the reach is established on multiple lines), and an all-fruit reach (a reach state where the reach for all-fruit jackpots is established). Be separated.

The array of decorative patterns in such a reach state is selected and determined based on the value of WC RND KZUSET as described above. The WC RND KZUS
The value that ET can take is 241 from 0 to 240, and the value of 241 is appropriately distributed to single reach, multiple line reach and all fruit reach,
When the distributed value is extracted, it is determined to display the reach state of the corresponding array. The distribution of such WC RND KZUSET values is set differently for each gaming state, as shown below.
That is, the rate of occurrence of single reach, multiple line reach, and all fruit reach varies depending on the game state.

FIG. 10 is a graph showing the ratio of random number values distributed to single reach, multiple line reach and all fruit reach. Referring to FIG. 10, WC
If the value of RND ZUL is a big hit other than the value that normally executes the variable time reduction control of the symbol, WC RN
Of the random numbers of D ZUSET, 156 values are assigned to single reach and 85 values are assigned to multiple line reach. In this case, there is no random number assigned to all-fruit reach. Therefore, in the case of a big hit in which the variation time reduction control of the normal symbol is not performed, the all-fruit reach is not generated.

When the value of WC RND1 is other than the jackpot value, that is, when the display result is out of alignment, 140 values of WC RND ZUSET are assigned to the single reach, and 86 values are assigned to the single reach. Values are assigned to multi-line reach and 15 values are assigned to all-fruit reach. In this case, either single reach, multiple line reach, or all-fruit reach will be generated.

Further, when the value of WC RND ZUL is a value indicating the variable time reduction control of the normal symbol, that is,
Normally, when the variation time reduction control of the symbol is performed, W
When the value of CRND ZUSET becomes 121 or more, the value is converted into a value by dividing the value by 2 and truncating the value after the decimal point. Therefore, in this case, the range of values that WC RND ZUSET can take is
It becomes 0-120. In this case, of such 121 WC RND ZUSET values, 88 values are assigned to the multi-line reach and 33 values are assigned to the all-fruit reach. That is, when the variation time reduction control of the normal symbol is performed, the single reach is not displayed, and either the plural line reach or the all fruit reach is displayed.

When a big hit is generated on a plurality of lines, the big hit on the plurality of lines may not be determined until the decorative pattern 9 is stopped.

Next, the contents of the work area of the RAM 312 of the basic circuit 31 will be described. Here, a part of the contents of the work area will be selected for description. Various flags and various data are stored in the work area, and these flags and data are used to control this pachinko gaming machine.

11 to 17 show the RAM of the basic circuit 31.
It is a figure which shows the content of the work area of 312 in a table format.
11 to 17, the address in the work area, the content of the flag or data stored at the address, the label name of the flag or data, and the range that the flag or data can take are in a table format. It is shown.

Here, one flag will be described as a representative example. Referring to FIG. 11, "00" in the work area
The special symbol variation shortening flag is stored in the address "10". The label name of the flag is WF TFAST, and the possible range of the flag is 00H, 01H. If the value of the flag is 00H, it indicates that the special symbol fluctuation reduction (variation time shortening control of the special symbol and the decorative symbol) is not set, and if the value of the flag is 01H, it is special. This indicates that the fluctuation reduction flag is set. Other flags and data are also shown for each address in the above expression format.

FIG. 11 shows a special symbol variation shortening flag, a decorative pattern process flag, a decorative pattern reach flag, a decorative pattern all-fruit reach detection flag, and a decorative pattern all-fruit establishment sequence detection flag. The special symbol fluctuation shortening flag is a flag indicating whether or not to perform fluctuation shortening control of the special symbol as described above. The decorative pattern process flag is a flag indicating the process of the decorative pattern. The special symbol process flag is a flag indicating the process of the special symbol. The decorative pattern reach flag is a flag indicating whether or not the reach of the decorative pattern is set.
The decorative pattern all-fruit reach detection flag is a flag indicating whether or not the detection of all-fruit reach of the decorative pattern is designated. The decorative pattern all fruit establishment sequence detection flag is a flag indicating whether or not the detection of the establishment sequence of all fruit designs is designated.

In FIG. 12, the decorative pattern line reach array detection flag, the decorative pattern line establishment array detection flag, the decorative pattern 1 line establishment array detection flag, the decorative pattern 9 reach control flag, the first variation flag after power-on, the initialization flag 2 and display header data are shown.

The decorative pattern line reach array detection flag is
It is a flag indicating on which line the reach state is established for the decorative pattern. The decorative pattern line establishment sequence detection flag is a flag indicating which line the big hit has been established for the decorative pattern. The decorative pattern 1 line establishment array detection flag is a flag indicating which one line the big hit has been established for the decorative pattern.

The decorative pattern 9 reach control flag is a flag indicating whether or not reach control is performed for the decorative pattern 9. The first variation flag after power-on is a flag indicating whether or not the first variable display after power-on. The initialization flag 2 is a flag for designating a predetermined process regarding initialization. The display header data is data indicating that it is display header data.

FIG. 13 shows data 0 (decorative symbol display control data) and data 1 (decorative symbol 1/2 stop symbol number). Data 0 is data used for display control of the decorative pattern. The data 1 is data regarding the numbers of the stop symbols of the decorative design 1 and the decorative design 2.

In FIG. 14, data 2 (decorative design 3/4 stop design number), data 3 (decorative design 5/6 stop design number), data 4 (decorative design 8 stop design number), data 5
(Decorative design 9 stop design number), data 6 (line display designation), data 7 (decorative design 7 stop design number), data 8, display data checksum, and general-purpose timer are shown.

Data 2 is a decorative pattern 3 and a decorative pattern 4.
It is data regarding the stop symbol number. The data 3 is data relating to the stop design numbers of the decorative design 5 and the decorative design 6. The data 4 is data regarding the stop symbol number of the decorative symbol 8. The data 5 is data relating to the stop symbol number of the decorative symbol 9. The data 6 is data relating to designation of display of a decorative pattern line. Data 7 is
It is data regarding the stop symbol number of the decorative symbol 7. The data 8 is fixed data determined in advance. The display data checksum is data regarding the checksum included in the command data. The general-purpose timer is data regarding the general-purpose timer.

In FIG. 15, the special symbol process timer, the symbol decision number signal output timer, the special symbol variation display timer,
Special symbol left display symbol counter, special symbol middle display symbol counter, special symbol right display symbol counter, special symbol left stop symbol counter, special symbol middle stop symbol counter, special symbol right stop symbol counter, DG counter, decorative symbol display data transmission The counter, the special symbol big hit determination random counter, the special symbol left display and the time reduction start symbol determination random counter, the special symbol display random counter, and the special symbol right display random counter are shown.

The special symbol process timer is data relating to the special symbol process timer which is the timer used for the process control of the special symbol. The symbol determination frequency signal output timer is data relating to the symbol determination frequency signal output timer that defines the time for outputting the symbol determination frequency signal. The special symbol variation display timer is data relating to the special symbol variation display timer that defines the variation display time of the special symbol. The special symbol left display symbol counter is data relating to the special symbol left display symbol counter used for counting the number of display symbols of the left special symbol. The special symbol medium display symbol counter is data regarding the special symbol medium display symbol counter used for counting the number of display symbols of the medium special symbol. The special symbol right display symbol counter is data relating to the special symbol right display symbol counter used for counting the number of display symbols of the right special symbol.

The special symbol left stop symbol counter is data regarding the special symbol left stop symbol counter used for counting the stop symbols of the left special symbol. The special symbol medium stop symbol counter is data concerning the special symbol medium stop symbol counter used for counting the number of stop symbols of the medium special symbol. The special symbol right stop symbol counter is data regarding the stop symbol counter in the special symbol used for counting the stop symbol of the right special symbol. The DG counter is data relating to the DG counter used for counting the number of DGs. The decorative symbol display data transmission counter is data relating to the decorative symbol display data transmission counter used for counting the number of transmissions of data transmitted as command data for displaying the decorative symbol.

Random counter W for special symbol big hit determination
C RND1, special symbol left display and time saving start symbol determination random counter WC RND ZUL, special symbol medium display random counter WC RND ZUC, and special symbol right display random counter WC RND
Since each ZUR has already been described, description thereof will be omitted here.

FIG. 16 shows a decorative pattern reach operation designating counter, a decorative pattern reach generation random counter, a decorative pattern reach operation random counter, a decorative pattern line setting random counter, and a decorative pattern 1 display random counter-decoration. A random counter for displaying the symbol 9 is shown.

The decorative pattern reach operation designating counter is data relating to the decorative pattern reach operation designating counter used for counting for designating the reach operation of the decorative design. Random counter for decorative pattern reach operation WC RND R
CHACT, random counter W for decorative pattern line setting
C RND KZUSET, and random counter for displaying decorative pattern 1 WC RND KZU1 to decorative pattern 9
The display random counter WC RND KZU9 has been described above, and therefore the description thereof is omitted here.

In FIG. 17, a special symbol process data top pointer, a special symbol process data outputting pointer,
Further, storage banks (memory 1 to memory 4) of data related to the start winning a prize memory are shown. The special symbol process data top pointer is data indicating the top pointer of the process data of the special symbol. The special symbol process data output pointer is data relating to the pointer during the output of the process data of the special symbol. The storage bank of data related to the starting winning prize memory, regarding each of the memories 1 to 4, a random symbol storage bank for special symbol jackpot determination, a random counter storage bank for decorative symbol reach generation, a special symbol left display and a shortened start symbol The judgment random counter storage bank and the special symbol variation shortening flag storage bank are included.

The special symbol big hit determination random counter storage bank is a storage bank for storing the data of WC RND1. The random counter storage bank for generating decorative pattern reach is a storage bank for storing data of WC RND REACH. The random counter storage bank for special symbol left display and time saving start symbol determination is a storage bank for storing the value of WC RND ZUL. Special symbol fluctuation shortening flag storage bank is W
A storage bank for storing the value of FTFAST.

Next, the contents of the game control executed by the basic circuit 31 will be described. 18 to 67 are flowcharts showing the processing procedure of the control program for game control stored in the ROM 312 of the basic circuit 31. In the basic circuit 31, the CPU 311 performs game control according to the flowcharts described below.

FIG. 18 shows a timer 1 interrupt process (PTNT).
It is a flow chart which shows a processing procedure of OC1). The timer 1 interrupt process is a process executed to make the output period of the interrupt signal constant. First, the interrupt signal INT which is a display control signal is cleared (EE00H). next,
The interrupt flag indicating the interrupt state is cleared (EE09H). After that, the timer 1 interrupt process ends. When such processing is performed, the interrupt signal INT
The output period of is the accuracy within the processing cycle error range of the execution of the interrupt processing.

FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the main program (P MAIN) for performing game control. The CPU 311 in the basic circuit 31 is a ROM
When the main program in the control program read from the program 312 is executed, first, the process of setting the address of the stack pointer is executed (EE0FH).
Next, the initialization process (PINI) is executed (EE1).
2H). The initialization process will be described later with reference to FIGS. Next, the output control process (P OUT) is executed (EE15H). Figure 2 for output control processing
2, which will be described later with reference to FIG. Next, the display control process (P
DISP) is executed (EE18H). The display control process will be described later with reference to FIG. Next, sound processing (P SOUND) is executed (EE1BH). The sound processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

Next, a special symbol process process / decorative symbol process process (PTPROC) is executed (EE1E).
H). The special symbol process process / decorative symbol process process will be described later with reference to FIG. Next, a normal symbol process process (PFPROC) is executed (EE21)
H). The normal symbol process processing will be described later with reference to FIG. Next, a random creation process (P RANDO
M) is executed (EE24H). The random creation process will be described later with reference to FIG.

Next, the switch process (P SWCK) is executed (EE27H). Figure 2 for switch processing
It will be described later with reference to FIGS. Next, error handling (P
WAR) is executed (EE2AH). The error processing will be described later with reference to FIG. Next, a random update process for symbols (PRND ZU) is executed (EE2D
1). The random update process for symbols will be described later with reference to FIG. This symbol random update process is repeatedly executed until there is an interrupt.

FIG. 20 is a flow chart showing the processing procedure of the initialization processing (PINI). The initialization process is a process of determining the initialization flag and branching to various initialization processes. In this initialization processing, the initialization flag 1
And two types of flags, initialization flag 2 are used to indicate the state of initialization.

First, the initialization flag 1 and the initialization flag 2 are determined to determine whether or not the initialization is not completed (EE32H). Specifically, it is determined whether or not both the initialization flag 1 and the initialization flag 2 indicate that the initialization is in progress.

If it is determined that the initialization is not completed, that is, if the initialization is completed, the initialization process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that the initialization is not completed, it is determined whether the initialization is being performed (EE43H). Specifically, the initialization flag 1
Is determined during initialization. If it is determined that the initialization is not being performed, the initialization flag 1 is set to indicate that the initialization flag 1 is being initialized (EE4AH). After that, it enters an interrupt waiting state (EE4FH).

If it is determined by EE43H that the initialization is being performed, it is determined whether the initialization is other than the first initialization (EE51H). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the initialization flag 2 indicates the second initialization. If it is judged that it is not the first initialization,
The second initialization process (PINI? INISE), which will be described later.
T) is executed. On the other hand, if it is determined that the initialization is not the first initialization, a process for setting initialization preparation is performed (EE54H).

Next, processing for clearing the data in the RAM 312 is performed (EF58H). Here, the data at the address designated by the pointer is cleared. The pointer is counted down from a predetermined value. Next, the pointer is updated, and it is determined whether or not the updated pointer points to an address other than 0 (EE5AH). If it is determined that the address is other than 0, the process returns to EF58H, and the data of the address based on the pointer updated in EE5AH is cleared. The clearing is repeated until the updated value of the pointer reaches address 0. When it is determined by EE5AH that the address is not address 0, that is, when it is determined that the address is address 0, a process of clearing address 0 of RAM 312 is performed (EE5DH). Next, the process of setting the initialization flag is performed (EE5FH). Specifically, the initialization flag 1 is set to indicate that initialization is in progress, and the initialization flag 2 is set to indicate that the second initialization is designated. After that, the process waits for an interrupt. in this way,
When the initialization flag 2 is set, the above-mentioned E
It is determined by E51H that the initialization is not the first one.

FIG. 21 shows the second initialization process (P INI
? 12 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of (INI SET). The second initialization process is a process of setting the initial value of the work area of the RAM 312. First, it is determined whether or not it is other than the second initialization (EE6AH).
Specifically, it is determined whether or not the initialization flag 2 indicates the second initialization.

When it is determined that the initialization is not the second time, a process for setting an initial value is performed. First, in order to set the process data of the normal demonstration display, special design / decorative design process data processing (PP
RO ™) is executed (EE6DH). Special design
The decorative pattern process data processing will be described later with reference to FIG. 49. Next, a data set process (P DATASET) is executed to initialize the data (EE
78H). The data set process will be described later with reference to FIG. 63. Next, the special symbol left display and the process of setting the value of the time saving start symbol random storage bank are performed (EE7EH). After that, it enters an interrupt waiting state.

On the other hand, if the EE6AH determines that the initialization is not the second initialization, it is considered that the initialization has failed. In that case, the initialization flag 1 is cleared (EE8AH), and an interrupt waiting state is entered. in this way,
When the initialization flag 1 is cleared, the initialization process is executed again.

FIG. 22 is a flow chart showing the processing procedure of the output control processing (P OUT). The output control process is a process for controlling the output data.
First, the lamp timer used for controlling the lamp is subtracted and updated (-1), and it is determined whether or not the lamp timer is in operation (whether or not it is finished) (EE8FH). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the lamp timer stored in the RAM 312 of the basic circuit 31 is 0. That is, the value of the ramp timer is subtracted and updated as time passes.

If it is determined that the lamp timer is not in operation, the lamp data pointer is updated (EE9
8H), the lamp timer is set (EEA 5H).
On the other hand, when it is determined that the lamp timer is being calculated or after the lamp timer is set, the processing for adding and updating (+1) the general-purpose timer is performed (EEA9H).
The general-purpose timer is a general-purpose timer.

Next, processing for setting the error display data (DG7) is performed (EEACH). Next, a process of setting the lamp data used for the operation of the lamp and the operation data of the ordinary electric auditors product used for the operation of the opening / closing door of the starting winning opening 29 to the output port B of the basic circuit 31 is performed (EEDEH). ). Next, a process for setting data for displaying the normal symbol starting winning memory is performed (EEE6
H).

Next, processing for setting the counter of the specific area and the count switch winning display data is performed (EEF2H). The counter of the specific area and the count switch winning display data is a counter for counting the number of winning balls detected by the specific winning ball detection switch 11. Next, the process of setting the data of the output port C of the basic circuit 31 is performed (EEF8H). Here, the illumination signal defined by the lamp data is set.

Next, in order to set various information output data, a process of clearing the information output data is performed (EF08H). Next, it is judged whether or not the calculation of the symbol fixed number output timer is completed (EF0CH). The symbol determination number output timer is a timer that defines a period for outputting a symbol determination number information signal indicating the number of times the special symbol is determined, and is updated by subtraction from a predetermined value. When it is determined that the calculation of the symbol determination frequency information signal output timer is not completed, the timer is subtracted and updated (-1)
Is performed (EF10H).

Next, a process of setting the data of the symbol determination frequency information signal is performed (EF13H). After setting the data, or when it is determined that the calculation of the symbol determination frequency information signal output timer described above has ended, by checking the special symbol process flag (WFKPRO), except during the special symbol big hit Is determined (EF15H). When it is determined that it is not during the big hit, the process of setting the big hit 1 information signal data and the big hit 2 information signal data is performed (EF1BH). When the data is set, or when it is determined that it is not during the above-mentioned big hit, it is determined whether or not the present is other than the normal symbol variation time reduction control (EF1DH). When it is determined that the time is other than the variation time reduction control, the process of setting the big hit 2 information signal is performed (EF21H). After setting the big hit 2 information signal, or when it is determined that it is other than the fluctuation time shortening control of the normal symbol described above, the process of setting the output data of the information signal is performed (EF23H) .

Next, output processing (P OUT? P OU
TSET). FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the output processing. This output process is a process of outputting data to the output port of the basic circuit 31. First, processing (blanking processing) for clearing dynamic lighting is performed to prevent bleeding lighting of the lighting display (EF25H). After that, data output to the output port B (EF2CH), data output to the output port C (EF31H), data output to the output port D (EF
36H), data output to output port F (EF3B
H) and output of data to output port G (EF4
6H) are sequentially performed (EF51H). And then D
Counter update processing for updating the G counter (PA
DDCHK) is performed. This counter updating process will be described later with reference to FIG.

FIG. 24 shows the display control process (P DISP).
6 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of FIG. The display control process is a process for outputting a display control code of a decorative design, that is, command data relating to display control of the variable display device for decorative design 4, to the display control board 46. First, a process of setting display header data (header command) is performed (EF58H). Next, a process of outputting command data that is data for display control is performed (EF5FH).

Here, command data corresponding to the count value of the decorative pattern display data transmission counter is output. The decorative pattern display data transmission counter is a counter that can take a value of 0 to 7 for sequentially outputting command data, and eight command data CD0 to CD7 are associated in advance with the values of 0 to 7, respectively. Has been.
Therefore, eight command data CD0 to CD7 are sequentially output as the decorative pattern display data transmission counter is updated.

Then, a process for performing a checksum operation is performed (EF7AH). Next, in order to update the decorative pattern display data transmission counter described above, a counter update process (P ADDCHK) is executed (EF86).
H). This counter updating process will be described later with reference to FIG.

Next, an interrupt signal INT is used by utilizing interrupt processing.
Is output for 500 μs, a process of setting a timer 1 interrupt is performed. Next, interrupt signal (display control signal)
Processing for setting INT is performed (EF9DH). Next, processing for permitting the timer 1 interrupt set as described above is performed (EFA6H). Then, the display control process ends. By performing this display control process,
The command data CD0 to CD7 are output every 2 ms, and the interrupt signal INT is output in a predetermined cycle for 500 μs.

FIG. 25 is a flow chart showing the processing procedure of the sound processing (P SOUND). The sound process is a process for setting a sound data pointer and outputting a sound by designating a sound flag. In this pachinko gaming machine, the sound data used for outputting the sound is designated by the sound data pointer.

First, it is determined whether the sound data pointer has been changed (EFA8H). If it is determined that there is a change, processing for setting a new sound data pointer is performed (EFB9H). When this sound data pointer is set, or when it is determined that the sound data pointer has not been changed, processing for setting initialization of the sound control signal is performed (EFC2H). The sound control signal is a signal used for controlling sound output.

Next, a sound data outputting pointer indicating sound data being output is designated (EFCAH). Next, the sound timer is decremented and updated (-1), and it is determined whether or not the sound timer is in a state other than the end (EFCDH). The sound timer is a timer used for outputting sound, and when the sound timer expires, the sound output ends.

When it is determined that the sound timer is not at the end, the sound data outputting pointer is set (F01
BH), this sound processing ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that the sound timer has expired, it is determined whether the sound data has expired (EFD6H). If it is determined that the sound data has ended, the process proceeds to the above-described processing of F01BH.
On the other hand, if it is determined that the sound data has not ended,
It is determined whether the sound control signal is a reset code (EFDDH). If it is determined that the code is the reset code, a process of generating and outputting a reset signal for the voice IC is performed (EFE2H). Then, the pointer during sound data output is added and updated (+2) (EFECH). As a result, the next sound data output pointer is set. Next, the sound timer is cleared (EFF0H). Then, the process proceeds to the above-mentioned F01BH.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the sound control signal is not the reset code, it is determined whether the sound control signal is the jump code (EFF7H). The jump code is one kind of operation code, and is a code for jumping the pointer in the sound data. If it is determined that the code is not the jump code, the jump destination pointer is set (EFFCH), and the process returns to the EFD 6H. On the other hand, if it is determined that the data is other than the jump code, the sound data transmission process (P SE
RIAL) and sound data transmission processing (P SERIAL) for transmitting upper bits of the sound data are sequentially executed. The sound data transmission process will be described later with reference to FIG.

Next, a process of setting the SRDY signal of the voice IC is performed (F00DH). Next, the sound data outputting pointer is added and updated (+4), and the next sound data outputting pointer is set. Then, the above-mentioned F0
Proceed to 1BH processing.

FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the special symbol process process / decorative symbol process process (PTPROC). This process is a process for branching the process corresponding to the special symbol process flag (WF KPRO). First, it is determined whether or not an error is occurring (F01FH). Specifically, it is determined whether or not an error flag (a flag indicating an error state) is set. If it is determined that an error is not occurring, each process process is executed (F023H). Each of these process processes is a process process relating to variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols. After that, this special design process process / decorative design process process ends.

FIG. 27 is a normal symbol process process (PF
It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of (PROC). Normal symbol process process is a process of branching and executing each process corresponding to a normal symbol process flag (a flag indicating a process of a normal symbol). First, it is determined whether or not an error is occurring (F041H). If it is determined that an error is occurring, this normal symbol process processing ends. on the other hand,
When it is determined that it is not in error, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol is operating based on the normal symbol process flag (F045H).

If it is determined that the normal symbol is operating, the process proceeds to F084H, which will be described later. On the other hand, when it is determined that the normal symbol is not in operation, it is determined whether or not there is a normal start winning memory (normal symbol memory) (F04).
9H). If it is determined that you do not have a memory for starting prizes,
The process proceeds to F084H, which will be described later. On the other hand, if it is determined that there is a normal start winning prize memory, a process of subtracting and updating the normal starting prize winning memory number (normal symbol memory number) (-1) is performed (F04DH).

Next, the process of adding and updating (+1) the normal symbol process flag is performed (F050H). As a result, the normal symbol process flag is once set to a value indicating the deviation of the normal symbol. Next, in order to display the normal symbol out, a process for creating an outlying normal symbol is performed (F
051H). Thereby, the value of the random counter for determining the hit of the normal symbol is checked once, and it is determined whether or not the normal symbol is changed to the hit symbol (F05BH). If it is determined that the normal symbol is a hit, the process of adding and updating the normal symbol process flag (+1) is performed (F).
061H). By this, the normal symbol process flag,
It is usually set to a value indicating the winning of the symbol. Next, in order to perform a normal symbol hit display, a process for creating a normal symbol hit symbol is performed (F062H).

When the hit design of the normal design is created, or when it is determined that the normal design is disengaged in the check of the hit of the above-mentioned normal design, the present time is other than during the variable time reduction control of the normal design. It is determined whether or not it corresponds to the opening operation of the special winning opening due to the big hit state (F065H). If YES is determined in this determination, the process proceeds to F077H, which will be described later.

On the other hand, if it is determined NO in the determination of F065H, the process of adding and updating (+2) the normal symbol process flag is performed (F06FH). Next, it is determined whether or not the current state is the normal symbol fluctuation reduction control (F071H). If it is determined that the normal symbol variation shortening control is not performed, F07 to be described later
Proceed to the 7H process. On the other hand, when it is determined that there is a normal symbol variation time reduction control, the normal symbol process flag is further added and updated (+2) (F075H).

Here, the contents of the normal symbol process flag will be briefly described. Normal symbol process flag is 00-0
It can have a value of 6. Corresponding to each of those values,
The process data of a normal design is predetermined.

There is the following relationship between the value of the flag and the content of the normal symbol process data. The flag value “00” corresponds to the normal symbol normal process data. The value “01” of the flag corresponds to the normally out-of-symbol process data. The value “02” of the flag corresponds to process data per symbol normally. Flag value "03"
Corresponds to the normal symbol time saving (when the variation time of the normal symbol is reduced) out process data. The value of the flag is "04", the process data corresponding to the normal symbol saving time per hour. The flag value "05" corresponds to further normal symbol time reduction time out process data during variable time reduction control of the normal symbol. The value "06" of the flag corresponds to further normal symbol time saving per hour process data during variable time reduction control of the ordinary symbol. Therefore, by adding and updating the normal symbol process flag as described above, the process data according to the control state of the normal symbol can be set.

Next, the processing for setting the normal symbol process flag as a result of the update as described above is performed (F
077H). Next, a block byte transfer process (P BBCOPY) is executed to shift (bank shift) the data in the storage bank of the normal start prize winning memory (FO).
79H). For block byte transfer processing, refer to FIG.
Will be described later.

Next, processing for clearing the data in the normal symbol bank 3 (normal start winning memory 4) is performed (F07F).
H). As a result, one normal start winning prize memory is consumed. Next, normal pattern process data processing (P FTI
M) is executed (F084H). The normal symbol process data processing will be described later with reference to FIG. After that, this normal symbol process processing ends.

FIG. 28 shows a random creation process (P RAN).
It is a flow chart which shows the processing procedure of (DOM). Random creation processing, the random counter WC RND ZU for the determination of the left special symbol and variable time reduction control execution
L, random counter WC R for special symbol big hit judgment
ND1, and is a process of updating the random counter WC RND2 for normal symbol hit determination. First, W
A counter update process (P ADDCHK) is executed to update C RND ZUL (F088H). The counter updating process will be described later with reference to FIG.
Next, a process of adding and updating the random counter for special symbol big hit determination (+1) is performed (F08EH).

Next, it is determined whether or not the special symbol big hit determination random counter WC RND1 is less than the maximum value (F091H). If it is determined that the value of the random counter is not less than the maximum value, the process of clearing the random counter is performed (F096H).

After the random counter is cleared, or when it is determined that the random counter is less than the maximum value, a process for setting the updated random counter for special symbol big hit determination is performed. (F099H).

Next, the process of adding and updating (+1) the random counter for determining the normal symbol hit is performed (F09B).
H). Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the random counter is less than the maximum value that the counter can take (F0.
9EH). When it is determined that the value of the random counter is not less than the maximum value, a process of designating the minimum value that the random counter can take as the value of the random counter is performed (F0A2H). If after such a minimum value is specified, or if it is determined that the random counter is less than the maximum value, a random counter for determining the normal symbol per so specified or updated is determined. The setting process is performed (F0A4H).
Then, the random creation process ends.

FIG. 29 shows the switch process (P SWCK).
6 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of FIG. As for the switch processing, the first-type starting opening switch processing described later is executed,
Alternatively, it is a process of determining whether to execute a count switch process, which will be described later, based on whether an error is occurring. First,
It is judged whether or not an error is occurring (F0A7
H). When it is determined that the error is not occurring, the first type starting opening switch process (PSWCH? PSW1) is executed. This processing will be described later with reference to FIG. On the other hand, if it is determined that an error is occurring, the count switch process (P SWCK? P SWCOUNT
T) is executed. This processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

When the first type starting opening switch process is executed, when the process is completed, the process proceeds to the count switch process. Therefore, when it is determined that an error is occurring as described above, only the count switch process is performed without performing the first-type starting opening switch process.

FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the first type starting opening switch processing. The first-class starting opening switch process is a process for determining the winning of the starting winning ball detection switches 28, 30 and executing the winning process at the time of winning. First, switch check processing (P SW CH
K) is executed (F0ABH). This processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

Next, it is determined whether or not the value is other than the switch-on check value (the case where the switch is checked to be turned on in the switch check processing is used in the same meaning in the following description). F0B1H).
When the value is other than the switch-on check value (when the switch is in the off state), the process proceeds to F0B6H described later. On the other hand, when the value is other than the switch-on check value (when the switch is in the on-state), the first-class starting opening switch winning a prize process (P START ON) is executed (F0B3H). This processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

Next, a switch check process (P SWCHK) is executed for the start winning ball detection switch 30 (F0B6H). Next, the start winning detection switch 30
As a result of the switch check processing regarding, it is determined whether or not the value is other than the switch-on check value (F0BC
H). If it is determined that the value is other than the switch-on check value, the process proceeds to F0C1H processing described later. On the other hand, when it is determined that the value is other than the switch-on check value, the first-class start opening switch winning process (P START ON) is executed for the starting winning prize detection switch 30 (F0BEH). This processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

Next, regarding the normal gate starting gate detection switch 15, a switch check process (P SW CH
K) is executed (FOC1H). This processing will be described later with reference to FIG. Next, as a result of the switch check process, it is determined whether the value is other than the switch-on check value (F0C7H). If it is determined that the value is other than the switch-on check value, the process proceeds to the count switch process shown in FIG. On the other hand, when it is determined that the value is not the switch-on check value, it is determined whether or not the number of stored normal start prizes is the maximum value (4) or more (F0CQH). If it is determined that the value is greater than or equal to the maximum value, the process proceeds to the count switch process shown in FIG. On the other hand, if it is determined that the number is not greater than or equal to the maximum value, a process is performed for calculating a bank pointer that specifies a storage bank for storing new normal start winning prize memory data, corresponding to the normal starting prize winning memory number. (F0CFH).

Next, processing for storing the value of the random counter for the normal symbol hitting determination is performed in the storage bank designated by the calculated bank pointer (F0D6H).
Next, in the calculated storage bank, a process of storing a normal symbol fluctuation shortening flag (a flag indicating whether or not to perform fluctuation shortening control of the normal symbol) is performed (F0DAH). Here, in the case where the normal start winning memory is a predetermined number (two) or more,
Normal symbol fluctuation shortening flag indicating that fluctuation reduction control of the symbol is performed is stored. Next, a process of adding and updating (+1) a normal start winning prize memory counter (a counter for counting the normal starting prize winning memory number) is performed. As a result, the normal start prize winning memory is additionally updated. Then, the process proceeds to the count switch process shown in FIG.

FIG. 31 is a flow chart showing the processing procedure of the count switch processing. The count switch process is a process for determining a prize and setting a prize for the specific prize-ball detecting switch 11 and the prize-ball detecting switch 12.

First, a switch check process (P SW CHK) is executed for the winning ball detection switch 12 (F0E8H). Next, based on the result of the switch check process, it is determined whether the value is other than the switch-on check value (F0EEH). If it is determined that the value is other than the switch-on check value, F0F3H to be described later
Proceed to processing. On the other hand, if it is determined that the value is other than the switch-on check value, the count switch winning process (P COUNT ON) is executed (F0F0
H). The count switch winning process will be described later with reference to FIG.

Next, a process of updating (-1) the specific area and count switch effective timer, which is a timer that defines the detection effective time of the specific winning ball detection switch 11 (also called "specific area and count switch"). (F0F3H). Next, the specific winning ball detection switch 11
Regarding, the switch check process (P SW CHK) is executed (F0F4H). The switch check process will be described later with reference to FIG.

Next, based on the result of the switch check processing, it is judged whether or not the value is the switch-on check value (F100H). If it is determined that the value is other than the switch-on check value, this process ends. on the other hand,
If it is determined that the value is not the switch-on check value, the count switch winning process (P COUNT ON) is executed for the specific winning ball detection switch 11 (F102H). The count switch winning process will be described later with reference to FIG.

Next, it is determined whether or not the winning condition is NG (F105H). That is, it is determined whether or not the winning condition is satisfied. It is determined that these winning conditions are not satisfied (NG) when it is determined that the installation place of the specific winning ball detection switch 11 is moving,
This is the case when the specific area and the count switch valid timer have expired, the number of times of opening the special winning opening is the final number (18 times), and the specific area and the count switch winning flag have already been set.

If the winning condition is NG, this process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that the winning condition is not NG, a process of setting the specific area and the count switch winning flag (specific area and count switch processing) is performed (F117H). Thereafter, this processing ends.

FIG. 32 is a flow chart showing the processing procedure of error processing (P WAR). The error processing is processing for canceling the illegal winning error and setting an error state.

First, it is determined whether or not an illegal winning error is not occurring (F11BH). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the illegal prize error flag clear timer, which is a timer for clearing the illegal prize error flag set based on the presence of the illegal prize, has ended (0). That is, the timer is a timer that is down-counted, and when the timer is not 0, it is determined that the illegal prize winning error is occurring. When the timer is 0, it is determined that the illegal prize winning error is occurring. Determined not to.

If it is determined in F11BH that it is not during the illegal winning error, the process proceeds to F124H which will be described later. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not during the illegal prize error, the illegal prize error clear timer is decremented and updated (-
At the same time as 1), it is determined whether the value of the timer is other than 0 (F11FH). If it is determined that the timer is other than 0, the process proceeds to F127H, which will be described later. On the other hand, if it is determined that the timer is not 0, processing for clearing the illegal winning error flag is performed.

Next, it is determined whether or not an error is occurring (F127H). Specifically, it is determined whether or not an error flag that is set when an error other than the illegal winning error occurs is set. If it is determined that the error is not in progress, this process ends. on the other hand,
When it is determined that it is not other than the error, special symbol process data setting process (P PRO DATA SE
T) is executed (F12BH). This sets the process data at the time of error. Then, this error processing ends.

FIG. 33 shows a random update process for symbols (P
It is a flow chart which shows the processing procedure of RND ZU). The random update process for symbols is a process of updating a random counter for displaying special symbols and decorative symbols. In this process, a counter updating process (P ADDCHK) is executed for various random counters. The counter updating process will be described later with reference to FIG.

First, with respect to the random counter WC RND KZUSET for setting the decorative pattern line, the count updating process is executed. Next, regarding the random counter WC RND ZUC for medium special symbol display and the random counter WCRND ZUR for right special symbol display, a counter updating process is executed (F138H). Next, a random counter WC RND for the reach judgment of decorative patterns
Counter update processing is executed for REACH (F
13EH). Next, with respect to the random counter WC RND KZU1 for displaying decorative pattern 1 and the random counter WC RND KZU4 for displaying decorative pattern 4, counter updating processing is executed (F144H).

Next, it is determined whether or not there is a carry (F14AH). If it is determined that there is no carry, the process proceeds to F154H, which will be described later. On the other hand, if it is determined that there is a carry, a counter updating process is executed for the random counter WC RND KZU7 for displaying the decorative pattern 7 (F14CH). Next, it is determined whether or not there is a carry (F152H). If it is determined that there is no carry, the process proceeds to F15AH, which will be described later. on the other hand,
If it is determined that there is a carry, decorative patterns 2, 5, 8
Random counter for display WC RND KZU2, K
Counter update processing is executed for ZU5 and KZU8 (F154H).

Next, a random counter WC RND KZU3, KZU6, KZU for displaying decorative patterns 3, 6, 9
9, the counter update processing is executed (F15A
H). After that, this symbol random update processing ends.

FIG. 34 shows a sound data transmission process (P SER
12 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of (IAL). The sound data transmission process is a process of transmitting sound data to the voice IC in a serial format. In the voice synthesis circuit 47, the voice IC supplies the request signal (SIRQ) supplied.
Signal becomes valid, the supplied 8-bit sound data is serially read bit by bit, and the operation for sound output as described above is performed. In this sound data transmission process, a process of transmitting sound data to the voice IC in this way is executed.

First, a process of outputting a SIRQ signal relating to the voice IC is performed (F161H). Next, processing for preparing output of 8-bit sound data is performed (F168).
H). Next, a process of outputting 1-bit 8-bit sound data is performed (F16DH). Next, processing for outputting the SCLK signal which is the clock signal for the voice IC is performed (F170H). Next, the communication counter is decremented and updated (-1), and it is determined whether or not the sound data is being transmitted.

Here, the communication counter is a counter that is subtracted and updated each time one bit of 8-bit sound data is output, and the subtraction update is started from the value of "8", and the output of 8-bit data is output. When it is completed, it becomes “0”. Here, it is determined whether or not the sound data is being transmitted by determining whether or not the value of the communication counter is "0".

If it is determined that the sound data is being transmitted, the process returns to the above-mentioned processing of F16DH, and the above-mentioned processing is repeatedly executed until all 8-bit data is output. On the other hand, if it is determined that the sound data is not being transmitted, this sound data transmission process ends.

FIG. 35 is a flow chart showing the processing procedure of special symbol normal time processing / decorative symbol normal time processing (PT NORMAL). This process is a process for performing a normal time process for a special symbol and a decorative symbol.
First, regarding the work area of the RAM 312, in order to clear the data of the work area related to the progress of the game in a state other than the normal time, a data set process (P DA
TASET) is executed (F17EH). The data set process will be described later with reference to FIG. 63.

Next, it is judged whether or not there is a memory for winning the start prize (F187H). When it is determined that there is a start winning award memory, the process proceeds to a special symbol / decorative symbol variation start setting process (PTNORMAL? START) described later. On the other hand, if it is determined that there is no start winning memory (starting winning memory for special symbols), process data processing (P) is performed in order to set process data for normal display regarding special symbols and decorative symbols. PRO ™) is executed (F18BH). For process data processing,
It will be described later with reference to FIG. Next, a process of clearing the special symbol process flag (WF TPRO) is performed (F
191H). Thereafter, this processing ends.

FIG. 36 is a flow chart showing the processing procedure of the special symbol / decorative symbol variation start setting process (P TNORMAL? START). This process is a process for setting the transition of the process process to the symbol variation start (variable display start) of the special symbol and the decorative symbol. First, a process of setting a special symbol variation reduction flag that specifies whether or not to perform variation reduction control of the special symbol and the decorative symbol is performed (F195H). Here, whether or not to perform the variation time reduction control of the special symbol and the decorative symbol is set according to the gaming state.

Next, in order to determine whether or not to generate a big hit state, a special symbol random check process (PT
RNDCHK) is executed (F1A0H). The special symbol random check process will be described later with reference to FIG. Next, in order to set the stop symbol data of the special symbol, the special symbol stop symbol set process (P TZUSET)
Is executed (F1A3H). The special symbol stop symbol setting process will be described later with reference to FIG.

Next, the reach determination WC stored in the storage bank for the decorative pattern reach generation random counter
Based on the value of RND REACH, it is determined whether or not a reach has occurred (F1A6H). When it is determined that it is other than the reach occurrence (when it is determined that the reach is generated), the decorative pattern reach flag (WF REACH) indicating that the reach of the decorative pattern is generated
Is set (F1B4H).

After the decorative pattern reach flag is set, or when it is determined that the reach is not generated (when it is determined that the reach is not generated), the processing for decrementing and updating the number of memory for winning the winning start (-1) Is done (F1B7
H). Next, a block byte transfer process (P BBCOPY) is executed to shift the bank data relating to the special symbol and the decorative symbol between the storage banks (F1B).
AH). The block byte transfer process will be described later with reference to FIG.

Next, a data set process (P DATASET) is executed (F1C0H) in order to clear the final data bank of the special symbol and the decorative symbol corresponding to the starting winning prize memory 4. The data set process will be described later with reference to FIG. 63. Next, a process of subtracting and updating the fraudulent winning counter is performed (F1C6H). Here, the fraudulent winning counter is a counter used for detecting an error due to fraudulent winning. Next, a process of adding and updating the special symbol process flag (WF TPRO) (+1) is performed (F1CDH). After that, the special symbol / decorative symbol variation start setting process ends.

FIG. 37 is a special symbol all symbol variation process [decorative symbol 1/2, 3 to 6 stop process] (PTSTOP16).
6 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of FIG. This process
All symbol change processing of special design, decoration design 1-decoration design 6
Is a process for performing the stop process of. First, in order to perform variable display (variable display) of special symbols, special symbol variable display processing (PTZUCYC) is executed (F22).
7H). The special symbol variation display processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

Next, with respect to the decorative symbols 1 to 6, a process of selecting process data for stopping the symbol is performed (F22AH). Next, in order to perform the stop processing of the decorative design 1 to the decorative design 6 based on the selected process data, special design / decorative design process data processing (PP
RO ™) is executed (F236H). After that, this special symbol all symbol fluctuation processing ends.

FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the special symbol all symbol variation process [decorative symbol setting / variation process] (PTSCROLL). This process is a process for performing all symbol variation processing of special symbols, and setting and variation processing of decorative symbols. First, in order to perform variable display of special symbols, special symbol variation display processing (P TZUC
YC) is executed (F1D4H). The special symbol variation display processing will be described later with reference to FIG. Next, it is determined whether or not the decorative pattern setting process described later has been completed (F1D7H). If it is determined that the decorative pattern setting process is completed, the process proceeds to F1E9H, which will be described later. on the other hand,
If it is determined that the decorative pattern setting process is not completed, the process proceeds to F1DDH to execute the decorative pattern setting process.

The process of F1DDH is a decorative pattern setting process. In this process, the routine of each process process relating to the setting of the decorative pattern is executed based on the value of the decorative pattern process flag (WF KPRO). The process of decorative design is shown in FIG. When the decorative pattern setting process is executed in this manner, a process of adding and updating the decorative pattern process flag (+1) is performed (F
1E6H). Next, during the variable time reduction control of the special symbol and the decorative symbol, immediately after the power is turned on, or among the three conditions other than those, based on the current game state, the process data of the corresponding condition is selected. Processing is performed (F1E9H). Next, based on the selected process data, special symbol / decorative design process data processing (P PRO ™) is executed to perform variable display of all the symbols of the special design and decorative design (F1FAH). This processing will be described later with reference to FIG. 49.

Next, it is judged whether or not the special symbol / decorative symbol process data process is in process (in execution) (F).
1FDH). If it is determined that the calculation is in progress, this process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that the decoration pattern 7 and the decoration pattern 8 are not being calculated, it is determined whether or not the arrangement of the patterns that achieves the big hit of two lines or more is set (F1FFH). ).

Next, it is determined whether or not the variation time reduction control for the special design and the decorative design is set, and whether the reach state of the decorative design is generated (F).
20EH). If it is determined that there is no variable time reduction control of the special design and the decorative design, or if it is determined that the reach state of the decorative design occurs, this process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined to be other than those, in order to perform the variation time reduction control of the special symbol and the decorative symbol, designation is made to simultaneously decelerate and stop all the symbols of the decorative symbol (F218H). Thereafter, this processing ends.

FIG. 39 shows the special winning opening opening pre-processing (PTJ
It is a flow chart which shows a processing procedure of OY). The special winning opening pre-opening process is a process executed during a waiting time before the special winning opening 9 is opened. Specifically, the process data regarding the display of the decorative pattern before the special winning opening is opened is executed. First, a process for designating to display a big hit winning arrangement line of a decorative pattern and designating a high blinking speed of the display of the line is performed (F2F8H). Next, processing for selecting process data is performed for processing before opening the special winning opening (F301H). Next, based on the selected process data, special symbols
Decorative pattern process data processing (P PRO ™) is executed. Thereby, the special winning opening opening pre-processing is executed. Next, the special symbol / decorative symbol process data processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

Next, it is judged whether or not the process data processing is being executed (being executed). When it is determined that the calculation is being performed, the special winning opening opening preprocessing is ended. On the other hand, if it is determined that the calculation is not in progress, the RAM
Processing for clearing the work area related to the processing for opening the special winning opening in 312 is performed (F31AH). After that, this special winning opening opening pre-processing ends.

FIG. 40 is a flow chart showing the processing procedure of the special symbol all symbol variation process [decorative symbol 7/8 stop process] (P TSTOP78). This process is a process for performing the all symbol change process of the special symbol and the stop process of the decorative symbol 7 and the decorative symbol 8. First, in order to perform variable display of special symbols, special symbol variation display processing (PT
ZUCYC) is executed (F23AH). The special symbol variation display processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

Next, based on the decorative pattern line reach array detection flag, data for displaying the reach line (W
Processing for setting F COM6) is performed (F23D
H). Next, a process of designating process data for stopping the decorative design 7 and the decorative design 8 is performed (F2).
47H).

Next, it is determined whether or not there is a reach design pattern in line 1 or line 6 of the decorative pattern at the stage where the decorative pattern 7 and the decorative pattern 8 have not stopped yet (F251H). If it is determined that there is no such arrangement of symbols, the process proceeds to F271H, which will be described later. On the other hand, when it is determined that there is such an arrangement, it is determined whether or not the symbol number of the scheduled stop symbol of the decorative symbol 7 related to the reach state is “20”. That "20"
The symbol of the symbol number is the symbol which is set to have the longest time from the start of deceleration to the stop when the decorative symbol 7 is stopped and displayed among the 21 decorative symbols 7 Is.

When it is determined that the scheduled stop design of the decorative design 7 is the design of the design number "20", F to be described later.
271H. On the other hand, the planned stop design is "2
If it is determined that the design number is not "0", whether there is a reach state design array on line 3 or line 4 of the decorative pattern at the stage when decorative pattern 7 and decorative pattern 8 are not yet stopped. It is determined whether or not (F261
H). If it is determined that there is no such reach array, the process proceeds to F271H described below. On the other hand, when it is determined that there is such an arrangement of symbols, the scheduled stop symbol of the decorative symbol 8 related to the reach state is “20”.
It is determined whether or not it is the symbol of the symbol number (F265).
H).

[0220] The design number "20" is the same as in the case of the decorative design 7, and starts deceleration when the decorative design 8 is stopped and displayed among the 21 designs constituting the decorative design 8. It is a pattern that is set to have the longest time required to stop after. When it is determined that the scheduled stop design of the decorative design 8 is the design number “20”,
The process proceeds to F271H, which will be described later.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the design number is not “20”, the time required to stop the decorative design 7 in the reach state related to the decorative design 7 and the decorative design 8
Of the time required to stop the decorative pattern 8 in the reach state related to, the longer time is selected as the operation time of the reach state of the decorative patterns 7 and 8 (F26BH). In that way, the time of the reach operation of the decorative pattern 7 and the decorative pattern 8 is the same,
This is because the decorative pattern 7 and the decorative pattern 8 are always stopped and displayed at the same time.

Next, a process of setting data designating the time of the reach operation is performed (F271H). Next, based on the process data relating to the stop processing of the decorative design 7 and the decorative design 8, a process of executing the special design / decorative design process data processing (P PRO TM) is performed (F273H). The special symbol / decorative symbol process data processing will be described later with reference to FIG. 49. Thereafter, this processing ends.

FIG. 41 shows the process for opening the special winning opening (P TO
It is a flow chart which shows the processing procedure of PEN). The special winning opening opening process is a process for performing a process during the opening operation of the special winning opening 9. First, a process of setting a specific area and a count switch effective time timer is performed (F320H). Next, it is judged whether or not the number of winnings to the special winning opening 9 is equal to or more than the maximum value (10) (F3).
25H). When it is determined that the number of winning prizes is not equal to or more than the maximum value, a process of selecting the process data of the opening of the special winning opening corresponding to the number of times the special winning opening is opened (F3).
33H). Next, special symbol / decorative symbol process data processing (P PRO ™) is executed based on the selected process data during the opening of the special winning opening (F33C).
H). After that, the special winning opening opening process ends.

On the other hand, in F325H, when it is determined that the number of winnings to the special winning opening 9 is equal to or more than the maximum value, the special symbol process flag (WF TPRO) is added and updated (+
The process of 1) is performed (F32BH). This allows
The process is updated. After that, the special winning opening opening process ends.

FIG. 42 is a flow chart including the processing procedure of the special symbol all symbol variation process [decorative symbol 9 stop process] (P TSTOP9). This process is a process for performing the all symbol change process of the special symbol and the stop process of the decorative symbol 9. First, in order to perform variable display of special symbols, special symbol variation display processing (PTZUCYC) is executed (F277H). The special symbol variation display processing will be described later with reference to FIG. Next, regarding the decorative pattern,
Judge which line the reach state array holds in,
In order to display the reach line, a process of setting line display designation data used for displaying the decorative pattern line is performed (F27AH).

Next, the process for selecting the process data regarding the stop process of the decorative pattern 9 when the reach state is not generated is performed (F284H). Next, a process of selecting process data for stopping the decorative pattern 9 when the reach state is generated is performed (F29).
9H).

Next, processing for designating the stop time of the decorative pattern 9 when the reach state is generated is performed (F
2A8H). Specifically, the stop time is designated based on the design number of the scheduled stop design of the decorative design 9. Next, special design / decorative design process data processing (P PRO TM) is executed based on the process data selected for the stop process of the decorative design 9 (F2ACH). In this process, if the reach state is not generated, F2
When the process using the process data selected by 84H is performed and the reach state is generated, F299H
The process using the process data selected by is performed.

Next, it is judged whether or not the special symbol / decorative symbol process data process is being calculated (being executed) (F2AFH). If it is determined that the calculation is in progress, this process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that the calculation is not in progress, the block byte transfer process (P BBCOPY) is executed to set the display of the stop symbol of the special symbol (F2B1H). The block byte transfer process will be described later with reference to FIG. Next, a process of clearing the line display of the decorative pattern is performed (F2B7H).
Next, after the power is turned on, the first fluctuation flag (FW 1ST ST
Processing for clearing ART) is performed (F2BAH).
This flag is a flag indicating that it is the first variable display after the power is turned on. Next, a process of setting the symbol fixed number information signal output timer (WT ZUSTOP) is performed (F2BCH). After that, this series of processing ends.

FIG. 43 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the special symbol / decorative symbol all symbol stop process (P TALLSTOP). The special symbol / decorative design all symbol stop process is a process for determining whether or not the special symbol and the decorative symbol are big hits, and setting subsequent process processes. First, a process for selecting process data for stopping all the decorative symbols is performed (F2C1H). Next, based on the process data thus selected, special symbol / decorative symbol process data processing (P PROTM) is executed (F2DBH). The special symbol / decorative symbol process data processing will be described later with reference to FIG. 49.

Next, it is determined whether or not the special symbol / decorative symbol process data processing is being performed (being executed) (F).
2DEH). If it is determined that the calculation is in progress, the special symbol all symbol stop process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that the calculation is not in progress, by checking the random counter (WC RND1) for special symbol big hit determination,
It is judged whether or not a big hit is generated (F2E0
H). If it is determined not to generate a big hit, the special symbol big hit flag and the special symbol process flag are cleared (F2E4H). After that, the special symbol all symbol stop processing ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that a big hit will occur, R used in the big hit state
Data set processing (P DATASET) is executed to clear the work area of the AM 312 (F2).
EBH). The data set process will be described later with reference to FIG. 63.

Next, it is determined whether or not the big hit symbol is a symbol other than the symbol defined as the starting condition of the variable time reduction control of the normal symbol (F2F1H). If it is determined that it is other than the symbol, this special symbol all symbol stop process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that the symbol is not a symbol other than that symbol, a process of setting a normal symbol time saving flag indicating that the variation time reduction control of the normal symbol is executed is performed (F2F5H). After that, the special symbol all symbol stop processing ends.

[0232] FIG. 44 shows the special winning opening opening post-processing (P TE
It is a flow chart which shows the processing procedure of (MD). The special winning opening opening post-processing is processing for performing the process processing after opening the special winning opening 9. First, the line display of the decorative pattern is cleared (F340H). Next, it is determined whether it is within the specific area and the count switch valid time. That is, it is determined whether the specific area and the count switch valid timer have expired (F
343H). If it is determined that it is within the valid time, the process proceeds to F34BH, which will be described later. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not within the valid time, it is determined whether or not the number of winnings to the special winning opening 9 is other than "0" (F347H).
Specifically, it is determined whether or not the count value of the winning number counter is other than "0".

If it is determined that the number of winnings to the special winning opening 9 is other than "0", the process proceeds to F34BH which will be described later. On the other hand, when it is determined that the number of winnings to the special winning opening 9 is not "0", it is considered that the winning ball detector 12 has been improperly moved, and the process of setting the count switch movement error flag is performed. (F34BH). The count switch movement error flag is a flag indicating that an error has occurred due to illegally moving the position of the winning ball detector 12.

Next, it is determined whether or not there is a winning in the specific winning area (F34EH). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the specific winning ball detection switch 11 detects a winning ball. If it is determined that there is a winning, a process of setting the special symbol process flag (FWPRO) to the value before opening the special winning opening (F352H). As a result, settings are made to proceed to the special winning opening opening preprocessing. Next, a process of adding and updating (+1) the count value of the special winning opening opening counter (counter for counting the number of opening of the special winning opening 9) is performed (F359H). After that, the process after opening the special winning opening ends.

On the other hand, when it is determined that there is no winning in the specific winning area, the process for selecting the process data for the after-winning-special-winning-open process is performed (F35EH). next,
Based on the process data for the selected special winning opening opening post-processing, special symbol / decorative symbol process data processing (P PRO TM) is executed (F361H). For special pattern / decorative pattern process data processing, see Figure 4.
It will be described later using 9.

Next, it is determined whether or not the special symbol / decorative symbol process data process is being calculated (being executed) (F364H). When it is determined that the calculation is being performed, the special winning opening post-processing is ended. On the other hand, when it is determined that the calculation is not in progress, the value of the variation time reduction flag of the normal symbol is subtracted and updated (-1) is processed (F366).
H). Next, special symbol process flag (WF TPR
O) is cleared (F36DH). After that, the process after opening the special winning opening ends.

FIG. 45 is a flow chart showing the processing procedure of normal symbol process data processing (PFTIM). Ordinary symbol process data processing is a process for executing ordinary symbol process data and performing a process relating to the variable display (variable display) of the ordinary symbol and a process relating to the operation of the ordinary electric auditors (the opening / closing door of the starting winning opening 29). is there.

It is determined whether or not the process data corresponding to the normal symbol process flag matches the process data currently being executed (F371H). If it is determined that they match, the process proceeds to F386H, which will be described later.
On the other hand, if it is determined that they do not match, the process of setting the pointer of the process data of the normal pattern is performed (F37EH). Next, the process of setting the process timer of the normal symbol is performed (F382H).

Next, the process timer of the normal symbol is subtracted and updated (-1), and the process timer of the normal symbol is operating (0
Other than) is determined (F386H). When it is determined that the process timer of the normal symbol is operating, the process proceeds to F3A5H described later. On the other hand, when it is determined that the process timer of the normal symbol is not operating, the process proceeds to F3A5H described later. On the other hand, when it is determined that the normal symbol process timer is not operating, the process of adding and updating the normal symbol process data outputting pointer indicating that the normal symbol process data is being output (+4) is performed. (F393H).

Next, the process timer of the normal symbol is newly set, and it is determined whether the timer is other than the end code (meaning that the value of the timer is 0) (F398H). If it is determined that the timer is other than the end code, the process proceeds to F3A5H described later.
On the other hand, if it is determined that the timer is other than the end code, the process of ending the process data of the normal symbol is performed (F39EH).

Next, processing for setting the operation data of the ordinary symbol electric accessory is performed (F3A5H). Next, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol is changing (variably displayed) (F3A9H). If it is determined to be changing, in order to update the variable display counter of the normal symbol (the counter used for the variable display of the normal symbol), the counter update process (P ADDCHK) is executed (F3B3).
H). The counter updating process will be described later with reference to FIG. Then, the normal symbol process data processing ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that the symbol is not changing, the process of setting the stop symbol of the normal symbol is performed. Then, the normal symbol process data processing ends.

FIG. 46 shows the switch check process (P S
It is a flowchart which shows the processing procedure of (WCHK).
The switch check process is a process for determining whether a switch-corresponding bit is on or off, updating an on-timer, and setting an error flag. Here, the switch is
Switches such as various detection switches. First, a process of saving the pointer of the switch check data is performed (F3BAH). Next, a process of reading the switch data is performed (F3BBH). Next, it is determined whether the logical definition of the switch input is positive logic (F3C1
H). If it is determined to be positive logic, F3 described later
Go to C6H processing. On the other hand, if it is determined that the logic is not positive logic, a process for matching the switch input with negative logic is performed (F3C5H).

Next, it is determined whether or not the designated switch is on (F3C6H). If it is determined that the specified switch is on, F3D described later
Go to 9H processing. On the other hand, if it is determined that the designated switch is not turned on, a process of clearing the error flag related to the switch short circuit error is performed (F3C).
FH). Next, processing for clearing the switch timer is performed (F3D4H).

Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the switch timer is less than the maximum value (F3D9H). When it is determined that the error is not less than the maximum value, it is considered that an error in which the switch is short-circuited has occurred, a process of setting an error flag related to the switch short-circuit error is performed (F3E1H), and the process proceeds to F3E8H described later. On the other hand, if it is determined that the value is less than the maximum value, the process of adding and updating (+1) the switch timer is performed (F3E7H). Next, the process of setting the switch timer is performed (F3E8H). next,
It is determined whether the switch timer is on (F3EBH). Then, the switch check process ends.

FIG. 47 is a flow chart showing the processing procedure of the first type starting opening switch winning processing (P START ON). The first-class starting opening switch winning process is a starting winning prize ball detection switch 2 which is also called a first-class starting opening switch.
This is a process relating to winning of 8,30.

First, it is determined whether or not the number of stored winning prizes for special symbols and decorative symbols is equal to or greater than the maximum value (F3F1H). If the number of stored winning awards is greater than or equal to the maximum value, the first-class starting opening switch winning process ends.
On the other hand, when it is determined that the number of memory for starting winning prize is not more than the maximum value, the bank pointer indicating the storage bank of the storage destination of the data related to memory for starting winning winning is calculated based on the current number of memory for starting winning prize. Processing is done (F3F7
H).

Then, in each bank indicated by the calculated bank pointer, a special symbol variation shortening flag (WF TF
AST), special symbol left display and determination random counter for time saving start symbol (WC RND ZUL), decorative symbol reach generation random counter (WC RND REAC)
H), and a process of sequentially storing each value of the special symbol big hit determination random counter (WC RND1) (F400H, F40BH, F40FH, F413).
H). Next, in response to the storage of such data, a process of adding and updating (+1) the number of memory for starting winning for special symbols and decorative symbols is performed (F417H). afterwards,
The first-class starting opening switch winning process ends.

FIG. 48 shows the count switch winning process (P
It is a flow chart which shows the processing procedure of COUNT ON). The count switch winning process is based on the winning detection of the count switch (winning ball detection switch 12).
This is a process of updating the count value of the special winning opening winning number counter (a counter for counting the number of winnings to the special winning opening 9). First, by clearing the count switch movement error flag, processing for canceling the count switch movement error is performed (F41BH).

Next, it is judged whether or not the present time is a period other than the detection period of the illegal prize (F41EH). If it is determined that it is outside the fraudulent winning detection period, the process proceeds to F42AH, which will be described later. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not within the detection period of the illegal prize, the process of setting the illegal prize error flag is performed (F422H). As a result, it is set that the illegal winning error flag has occurred.

Next, it is judged whether or not the present time is a period other than the count switch valid period (the period in which the detection output of the winning ball detection switch 12 is considered valid).
42AH). When it is determined that the period is other than the count switch valid period, the count switch winning process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that the period is not the period other than the count switch valid period, it is determined whether or not the value of the special winning opening winning number counter is equal to or more than the maximum value (F430).
H). If it is determined that the value is greater than or equal to the maximum value,
The count switch winning process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that the value is not greater than or equal to the maximum value, a process for adding and updating (+1) the special winning opening winning number counter is performed (F
436H), and then the count switch winning process ends.

FIG. 49 is a flow chart showing the processing procedure of special symbol / decorative symbol process data processing (P PRO ™). The special design / decorative design process data process is a process of executing process data of a special design and a decorative design. First, a special symbol process data pointer setting process (P PRO SET) is executed.

Next, the special symbol process timer (WT T
It is determined whether PRO) is not set (= 0) (F43DH). If it is determined that the process timer is not set, the process proceeds to F469H, which will be described later.
On the other hand, if it is determined that the process timer has not been set, it is determined whether the process timer indicates a data reference code (a control code for instructing to reference the data) (F441H).

If it is determined that the data reference code is indicated, the process proceeds to F471H, which will be described later. On the other hand, if it is determined that the data reference code is not shown, the value of the special symbol process timer is subtracted and updated (-1), and it is determined whether the process timer is other than the end (0) (F445H ). When it is determined that the process timer is other than the end, the process proceeds to F480H, which will be described later. On the other hand, if it is determined that the process timer is not other than the end, a process for adding and updating (+5) the special symbol process data outputting pointer (WF PRODAT KZUSET) is performed (F44CH).

Next, it is determined whether or not the special symbol process data is other than the end (F453H). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the special symbol process timer has expired. If it is determined that the special symbol process data is other than the end, the process proceeds to F469H described later.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the special symbol process data is not other than the end, the set for restarting the processing of the special symbol process data is performed. Specifically, the pointer of the special symbol process data is set, and the special symbol process timer is set. Next, add and update the special symbol process flag (WF TPRO) (+
The process of 1) is performed (F461H). This allows
It is possible to proceed to the next process. After that, the special design / decorative design process data processing ends.

In F43DH or F453H, Y
When the ES is determined, a process of calculating the next special symbol process timer is performed (F469H). Next, it is determined whether or not the special symbol process timer indicates a code other than the data reference code. If it is determined that the code is other than the data reference code, the process proceeds to F47EH, which will be described later. On the other hand, when it is determined that the code is not the data reference code, the data reference timer is selected according to the state (F471H). Next, the special symbol process timer is set (F47EH).
Next, a process of setting an in-operation flag indicating that the operation is in progress (C = 1) is performed (F480H), and thereafter,
Special design / decorative design process data processing ends.

FIG. 50 is a flow chart showing the processing procedure of the special symbol stop symbol set processing (PTZUSET). The special symbol stop symbol setting process is a process for setting the stop symbol data of the special symbol.

First, it is determined whether or not the special symbol big hit flag (a flag indicating whether or not the big hit state is generated) indicates a deviation (F49DH). The special symbol big hit flag does not indicate the disengagement, that is, if it is determined that it indicates a big hit, the stop symbol of the left symbol of the special symbol is a symbol that satisfies the condition for starting the variable time reduction control of the normal symbol. It is determined whether it is other than (F4A1
H). This judgment is made because the symbols showing the big hits are arranged such that the middle and right special symbols are aligned with the left special symbol. If it is determined that the symbol is other than the symbol, the process proceeds to F4B6H described later. On the other hand, when it is determined that the symbol is not other than the symbol, the process of setting a normal symbol time-shortening start symbol jackpot setting flag (a flag indicating that the jackpot according to the symbol for starting the variable time reduction control of the symbol is set) is performed. (F4B2H). Next, a process of setting a big hit symbol of the special symbol is performed (F4B6).
H). After that, the special symbol stop symbol setting process ends.

On the other hand, in the process of F49DH, if it is determined that the special symbol big hit flag indicates that the special symbol has come off, a process for setting the special symbol detachment stop symbol is made (F4BEH). Next, regarding the stop symbol of the special symbol,
It is determined whether or not the right special symbol and the middle special symbol do not match (F4C8H). If it is determined that the symbols do not match, the process proceeds to F4D4H described later. On the other hand, if it is determined that those symbols are not inconsistent, it is determined whether or not the right special symbol and the left special symbol are inconsistent with respect to the stop symbol of the special symbol (F4C).
BH).

If it is determined that the symbols do not match, the process proceeds to F4D4H, which will be described later. On the other hand, when it is determined that those symbols are not inconsistent, that is, by F4C8H and F4CBH, the left, middle, and right special symbols are the same, and it is determined that a jackpot symbol is generated, the jackpot symbol of the special symbol. Is deleted (F4CFH). Specifically, the process of changing the stop symbol of the right special symbol (shifting the symbol by one) is performed. Next, a process for setting the counter for designating the right stop symbol (right special symbol) of the special symbol to the value changed as described above is performed (F4D4H). After that, the special symbol stop symbol setting process ends.

FIG. 51 shows a block byte transfer process (P
It is a flow chart which shows the processing procedure of (BBCOPY). The block byte transfer process is a process for transferring block data in byte units. In this case, a predetermined number of bytes of data are transferred from the transfer source pointer designated by the transfer data to the transfer destination pointer. First, processing for designating the number of data transfers is performed (F4D7H). Next, a process of designating a transfer source pointer and a transfer destination pointer is performed (F4D9H).

Next, a process for executing data transfer is performed (F4DEH). Next, a process of updating (+1) the transfer source pointer and the transfer destination pointer is performed (F4E3H). Next, update the number of data transfers (-
1) Then, based on the updated number of transfers, whether data is being transferred (whether the number of remaining data transfers is 0 or not)
Is determined. That is, the data transfer count here is the remaining transfer count that is updated each time data is transferred from the transfer count specified by F4D7H. If it is determined that the data is being transferred, the process returns to the process of F4DEH, and the subsequent processes are repeatedly executed until the transfer of all the data is completed. Then, after transferring all the data, the block byte transfer process ends.

FIG. 52 is a special symbol variation display process (PT
It is a flow chart which shows the processing procedure of (ZUCYC).
The special symbol variation display process is a process for updating the display symbol counter of the special symbol. Here, the counter update process (P ADDCHK) is sequentially executed for each counter update. For the counter updating process, see FIG.
4 will be described later.

First, the special symbol variation display timer (WT Z
The counter updating process is executed to update U) (F4EAH). Next, it is determined whether or not there is a carry of the special symbol variation display timer (F3E0H). If it is determined that there is no carry, the special symbol variation display processing ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that there is a carry, each counter is updated as follows.

[0265] First, the special symbol left display symbol counter (WC
A counter update process is executed to update (ZUL) (F4F2H). Next, in order to update the special symbol display symbol counter (WC ZUC), a counter updating process is executed (F4F8H). Next, in order to update the special symbol right display symbol counter (WC ZUR), a counter updating process is executed (F4FEH). After that, the special symbol variation display process ends.

FIG. 53 shows a decorative pattern setting process (P KZ
It is a flowchart which shows the processing procedure of USET). The decorative pattern setting process is a process for setting a stop pattern of the decorative pattern.

First, a process of setting a decorative pattern is performed (F505H). Next, it is determined whether or not the setting of the set data is completed (F50BH). When it is determined that the data setting is completed, the decorative pattern setting process is completed. On the other hand, if it is determined that the data setting has not been completed, a process of designating the transfer source data is performed (F510H).

Next, it is determined whether or not the data of any one of the decorative pattern 7, the decorative pattern 8, and the decorative pattern 9 is set (F512H). If it is determined that these decorative patterns are set, the process proceeds to F51DH, which will be described later. On the other hand, when it is determined that the decorative patterns are not set, that is, when it is determined that the decorative patterns 1 to 6 are designated, the decorative pattern 1, the decorative pattern 3, and the decorative pattern 5 are determined. , Data conversion for setting the upper 4 bits of the transfer source data is performed (F517H).

Next, a process of designating the lower 4 bits of the transfer source data is performed. As a result, the decorative pattern 2, the decorative pattern 4, and the decorative pattern 6 are set in the lower 4 bits of the transfer source data. Next, a process of storing the set transfer source data in the transfer destination is performed (F51DH).
Next, a process of updating (+4) the pointer of the set data is performed (F522H). Then, the process returns to F50BH, and the series of processes described above is repeatedly executed until the data setting is completed.

FIG. 54 is a flow chart showing the processing procedure of decorative pattern reach arrangement / establishment arrangement setting processing (P KZUFVR SET). This process is a process for setting the reach arrangement of the decorative design and the established arrangement of the decorative design.

First, it is determined whether or not the special symbol is a big hit. If it is determined that the special design is not a big hit, a process of preparing data for array setting of the line reach of the decorative design (reach that occurs on the line of the decorative design) is performed (F52DH). Next, it is determined whether or not the reach of the decorative pattern is generated (F530H). When it is determined that the reach of the decorative pattern is not generated, this series of processing ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that the reach of the decorative pattern is generated, the process proceeds to F540H, which will be described later.

On the other hand, in the above-mentioned F527H, when it is determined that the special symbol is a big hit, a process of preparing data for setting an array in which the big hit is realized only on one line of the decorative pattern is performed (F535H). . Next, it is determined whether or not a big hit has occurred other than the symbol which is the start condition of the variable time reduction control of the special symbol and the decorative symbol (F5).
38H). If it is determined that a big hit has occurred other than the symbol, the process proceeds to F540H, which will be described later. On the other hand, when it is determined that a big hit has occurred in the design, a process of preparing data for setting an arrangement in which the big hit is realized on two or more lines of the decorative design is performed (F5).
3CH). Next, a process of selecting the pointer of the data of the array in which the decorative pattern is designated is performed (F540H).

Next, it is determined whether or not the all-fruit arrangement of the decorative pattern is designated. When it is determined that the all fruit array is not designated, the process proceeds to a decorative pattern line establishment array setting process (P KZU LINE) described later. This process will be described later with reference to FIG.
On the other hand, if it is determined that the all fruit array is not specified, the decorative pattern all fruit array set process (P
KZUSE CHK? Go to P KZU FRUIT). This processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

FIG. 55 is a flow chart showing a processing procedure of decorative pattern all fruit array setting processing. The decorative pattern all-fruit array setting process is a process for setting a pattern array in which a big hit of all fruits is established in the decorative pattern. Specifically, by designating the all-fruit array data of the decorative pattern, a process of changing the decorative pattern other than the fruit pattern to the fruit pattern is performed.

[0275] First, it is determined whether or not the all-fruit patterns are set such that the decorative patterns 1 to 6 are the same fruit pattern, and the decorative patterns 7 and 8 are the same fruit pattern. If it is determined that such an all-fruit design of the same design is not set, the process proceeds to F55BH described later. On the other hand, when it is determined to set such an all-fruit design of the same design, preparation is made to create a fruit design in which such designs are complete (F547H). Next, preparation is made to set an array of all-fruit patterns of decorative patterns (F55BH).

Next, the pointer of the data set for displaying the all-fruit pattern is designated, and it is determined whether or not the pointer is a value indicating the end of setting (F5).
60H). When it is determined that the pointer does not indicate the end of setting, the processing for setting the fruit pattern of the decorative pattern is performed (F565H). Next, a process of updating (+3) the data pointer is performed (F56DH). After that, the process returns to the above-described processing of F560H, and the above-described processing is repeatedly executed until the setting is completed.

If it is determined by the processing of F560H that the setting has been completed, processing of selecting the offset value data for designating the reach operation that will result in a deviation is performed (F5A4H). Next, a process of setting a counter for designating the reach operation of the decorative pattern is performed (F5AEH). After that, the decorative pattern all-fruit array setting process ends.

FIG. 56 is a flow chart showing the processing procedure of the decorative pattern line establishment array setting processing. The decorative pattern line formation array setting process is a process for setting the arrangement of the patterns in which a big hit is established on the line of the decorative pattern.

First, a process of designating a pointer of data for setting the arrangement of the decorative pattern lines is performed (F572).
H). Next, a process of changing the display symbols of the decorative design 1 and the decorative design 2 is performed (F57CH). Next, a process of changing the display symbols of the decorative design 3 and the decorative design 4 is performed (F582H). Next, a process of changing the display design of the decorative design 5 and the decorative design 6 is performed (F588).
H). Next, the process of changing the display pattern of the decorative pattern 7 is performed (F58EH). Next, a process of changing the display pattern of the decorative pattern 8 is performed (F594H). Next, a process of changing the display pattern of the decorative pattern 9 is performed (F59A).
H).

In the processing for changing the display patterns of the decorative designs 1 to 9 shown above, only the decorative designs which need to be changed to the jackpot pattern. That is, for a decorative design that has already been a big hit design, the display is not changed to the big hit design.

Next, a process for setting a decorative design 1 line establishment sequence designation flag (a flag designating that a big hit pattern is arranged on one line of the decorative design) is performed (F5A0H). Next, a process of selecting offset value data for designating a reach operation that results in a big hit is performed (F5A4H). Next, a process of setting a decorative pattern reach operation designation counter is performed (F5
AEH). After that, the decorative pattern line establishment sequence setting process ends.

FIG. 57 shows a decorative pattern check process (P K
It is a flow chart which shows the processing procedure of (ZUCHK).
The decorative pattern check process is a process for determining the setting state of the decorative pattern. First, in order to clear the decorative pattern reach / established array display flag (a flag indicating that the reach array of the decorative pattern and the array of the jackpot pattern of the decorative pattern are displayed), the process of executing the data set process (P DATASET) is executed. Done (F5B6H). The data set process will be described later with reference to FIG. 63.

Next, it is judged whether or not the reach array in the all-fruit pattern of the decorative pattern is set (F).
5BCH). If it is determined that an array other than all-fruit reach is defined, the process proceeds to F5ECH processing, which will be described later. On the other hand, when it is determined that the all-fruit reach array is determined, a process of setting a decorative pattern all-fruit reach detection flag (WF RCH FRUIT) is performed (F5DEH).

Next, it is judged whether or not the design arrangement for achieving the big hit of all the fruits of the decorative design is not defined (F5E1H). When it is determined that the symbol arrangement for the establishment of the big hit of all fruits is not determined, the process proceeds to F5ECH, which will be described later. On the other hand, when it is determined that the arrangement in which the big hit of all fruits is realized is determined, the processing for setting the decorative pattern all fruit establishment arrangement detection flag (FW FVR FRUIT) is performed (F5E9H).

Next, processing for preparing check data for checking the arrangement of the line reach of the decorative pattern (reach that occurs on the line of the decorative pattern) and the sequence in which the big hit of the decorative pattern is established is performed (F5ECH). .
Next, in line 1 to line 7 of the decorative design, it is determined whether or not there is a design sequence that achieves a big hit (F5).
F5H). If it is determined that there is no such array,
Proceed to F625H described later. On the other hand, if it is determined that such an array is present, a process of setting a decorative pattern line reach array detection flag (FW RCH LINE) is performed (F607H).

Next, it is determined whether or not there is a design arrangement for achieving a big hit in the decorative design line 8 (F60D).
H). If it is determined that there is no such arrangement, the process proceeds to F625H, which will be described later. On the other hand, if it is determined that such an array exists, a process of setting a decorative pattern line establishment array display flag is performed (F61FH).

Next, the next check data is prepared and it is judged whether or not the data is being checked (F625).
H). If it is determined that the check is in progress, the process returns to the above-described F5F5H process, and the above-described series of processes is repeatedly executed until the data check is completed. If it is determined that the check is not in progress, line 8 of the decorative design
At, it is determined whether or not the reach pattern arrangement is established. When it is determined that it has been established, the decorative pattern check process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that the decorative pattern is not established, the decorative pattern line reach array detection flag (WF RCH LINE) for the decorative pattern line 8 is cleared (F637H), and then the decorative pattern check process ends. To do.

FIG. 58 shows a decorative pattern change setting process (P K
It is a flow chart which shows a processing procedure of ZU RESET). The decorative pattern change setting process is a process for changing the decorative pattern to a pattern corresponding to the special symbol big hit state and the detached state. First, it is determined whether or not the special symbol is a missed symbol (F36BH). If it is determined that it is off, the decorative pattern establishment array deletion processing (P
KZUNG). This processing will be described later with reference to FIG. On the other hand, if it is determined that the special symbol is not out, it is determined whether or not the special symbol is a big hit in the symbol for starting the variation time reduction control of the normal symbol (F63FH).

If it is determined that such a design is a big hit, a decorative design correction process (P K which will be described later)
Go to ZU RESET REMAKE). On the other hand, when it is determined that such a design is not a big hit, the decoration design change process is performed to delete and change the design in which the big hits other than the big hits on one line are arranged. (P NGSET) is executed (F64
3H). The decorative pattern changing process will be described later with reference to FIG.

Next, in the case where a big hit is achieved in a design arrangement other than the big hit design arrangement involving the decoration design 9, a process of changing the stop design of the decoration design 9 is performed (F64BH). After that, the process proceeds to the decorative pattern correction process described later.

FIG. 59 shows a decorative pattern formation sequence deletion process (P
It is a flowchart which shows the processing procedure of (KZUNG). The decorative pattern formation array deletion process is a process for deleting a pattern of an array in which a big hit of the decorative pattern is established.

First, it is determined whether or not the reach state of the decorative pattern is to be generated (F661H). When it is determined that the reach state is not generated, the process proceeds to a decorative pattern reach array deletion process (P KRCHNG) described later. The decorative pattern reach array deletion processing will be described later with reference to FIG. on the other hand,
When it is determined that the reach state is to be generated, it is determined whether or not the arrangement of the symbols that achieves the big hit of all the fruits of the decorative symbols is detected (F665H). If it is determined that such an arrangement of symbols is not detected, the process proceeds to F67FH described later. On the other hand, if it is determined that such an arrangement of symbols has been detected, processing for deleting and changing the arrangement of symbols for which a big hit for all fruits is achieved is performed (F669H). Specifically, the decorative pattern 9 is a detached pattern that does not generate all fruits.

Next, in order to change the arrangement of the design symbols for which a big hit is established for each line of the decorative design, a decorative pattern changing process (P KZU NGSET) is executed (F67F).
H). The decorative pattern changing process will be described later with reference to FIG. Next, when the reach state (reach 3, 4) related to whether or not the stop design of the decorative design 9 is a big hit is released, a process of changing the decorative design 9 to a detached design (a design where the big hit is not established) is executed. (F687H). Next, the process proceeds to the decorative pattern correction process (PKZU REMAKE). F6B6H to F6C6H shown below are the decorative pattern correction processing.

The decorative design correction processing shown below is a process for correcting a design whose design number exceeds the maximum value by setting and changing the designs of the decorative design 7, the decorative design 8, and the decorative design 9. For example, decorative pattern change processing (PKZU
In NGSET), when changing the display symbols of decorative design 1 to decorative design 9, the display design of each decorative design is changed by performing a predetermined calculation for the data indicating the design number of the decorative design. When such a change is made, for the decorative designs 7 to 9, a state may occur in which the design number designating the type of the decorative design exceeds the maximum value. When such a state occurs, a normal design cannot be specified, and thus the process of correcting the design number of the decorative design exceeding the maximum value to the design number of fruit is performed.

First, with respect to the decorative design 7, the decorative design 8, and the decorative design 9, a process for preparing the correction of the design number is performed (F6B6H). Next, with respect to the decorative design 7, a process of correcting the design number exceeding the maximum value is performed (F6BA).
H). Next, with respect to the decorative design 8, a process of correcting the design number exceeding the maximum value is performed (F6C0H). Next, with respect to the decorative pattern 9, a process of correcting the pattern number exceeding the maximum value is performed (F6C6H). After that, the decorative pattern establishment array deletion process including the decorative pattern correction process is completed.

FIG. 60 is a flow chart showing the processing procedure of special symbol random check processing (P TRNDCHK). The special symbol random check process is a process for checking a random counter for jackpot determination and setting a jackpot flag.

First, the special symbol big hit flag (the flag which is set when the big hit state is generated) is cleared (F482H). Next, a process of designating a pointer of determination value data (hereinafter referred to as determination value data) for generating a big jackpot in the range of values that can be taken by the random counter WC RND1 for jackpot determination of a special symbol is performed (F485H). ). The judgment value data includes a judgment value of a big hit and an end code.

Next, it is judged whether or not the judgment value data for the big hit judgment of the special symbol designated by the pointer is the end code (F488H). If it is determined to be the end code, the special symbol random check process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not the end code (if it is a determination value), whether or not the value of the random counter for the special jackpot determination of the special symbol stored in the storage bank and the determination value match. By performing the check, it is determined whether or not a big hit is generated (F490).
H).

If it is determined to generate a big hit (when the values match), the special symbol big hit flag is set (F499H), and then the special symbol random check process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that the big hit is not generated (when the values do not match), the pointer of the determination value data is updated (+2) (F495H).
Then, the process returns to F488H described above, and the series of processes described above is performed until the random determination value data indicates the end code.

FIG. 61 is a flow chart showing the processing procedure of decorative pattern reach array deletion processing (P KRCHNG). The decorative pattern reach array deletion process is a process for deleting the array of reach patterns of decorative patterns.

First, it is determined whether or not there is an array of decorative all-fruit reach patterns (F6A3).
H). If it is determined that there is no such arrangement of symbols, the process proceeds to F6AEH, which will be described later. On the other hand, if it is determined that there is such a pattern arrangement, a process for changing the arrangement of the decorative all fruit reach pattern is performed (F6A7H). Specifically, by changing the stop design of the decorative design 8, the array of designs of all fruit reach is deleted.

Next, it is determined whether or not there is a detection of an arrangement of a design which causes a line reach of a decorative design (a reach generated on one or more lines by the array of "7") (F6AAH). If it is determined that such a pattern arrangement is not detected, the process proceeds to the decorative pattern correction process (PKZU REMAKE) as described above (F6B6H).
On the other hand, if it is determined that such a pattern arrangement is detected, the decoration pattern changing process (P KZUNGSE) is performed in order to change the reach pattern arrangement for each line of the decoration pattern.
T) is executed (F6AEH). As a result, the line reach pattern arrangement is deleted. The decorative pattern changing process will be described later with reference to FIG.

FIG. 62 is a flow chart showing a processing procedure of special symbol process data pointer setting processing (P PRO SET). The special symbol process data pointer setting process is a process for setting a special symbol process data pointer and a special symbol process data timer to be executed.

First, it is determined whether or not the top pointer of the special symbol process data currently being executed matches the top pointer of the designated special symbol process data (F6CDH). If it is determined that they match, it is determined that the process data has not been changed, and F6D9H to be described later
Proceed to processing. On the other hand, if it is determined that they do not match,
It is determined that the process data has been changed, and the pointer of the designated special symbol process data is set as a new pointer (F6D1H). Next, the special symbol process data output pointer is prepared.

Next, processing for saving the special symbol process data outputting pointer is performed (F6DBH). Next, processing for calculating the pointer of the lamp data is performed (F6DCH). Next, it is determined whether the designated lamp data pointer, which is the calculated lamp data pointer, matches the pointer of the currently executed lamp data (F6E3H). If it is determined that they match, the process proceeds to F6F1H, which will be described later. On the other hand, if it is determined that they do not match, the designated lamp data is set as new lamp data (F6E9H).

Next, the process of designating the special symbol process data outputting pointer is performed (F6F1H). next,
The process of setting the sound flag is performed (F6F2H).
Next, a process of setting display control data is performed (F
6F6H). Then, the special symbol process data pointer setting process ends.

FIG. 63 shows the data set processing (P DAT
It is a flow chart which shows the processing procedure of (ASET). The data set process is a process for setting designated data to a designated pointer.

First, it is determined whether or not the data setting is completed (F71BH). If it is determined that the data set is completed, the data set process is completed. On the other hand, if it is determined that the setting of the data has not been completed, the process of setting the designated data is performed (F
724H). Next, a process of updating (+3) the data pointer is performed (F72CH). Then, the above-mentioned F7
Returning to the processing of 1BH, the series of processing described above is repeatedly executed until it is judged that the setting of the data is completed by updating the pointer of the data.

FIG. 64 is a counter update process (P ADD
It is a flow chart which shows the processing procedure of (CHK). The counter update process is a process for updating a designated counter and performing a process related to a carry. First, the process of calculating the pointer of the designated counter is performed (F6FFH). Next, a process of adding and updating (+1) the designated counter is performed (F702H).

Next, it is determined whether the counter value is greater than or equal to the maximum value (F706H). If it is determined that the value is not greater than the maximum value, the counter is set (F70A
H), the counter updating process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that the value is equal to or larger than the maximum value, carry correction (clear) is performed (F70FH). Specifically, the counter is cleared.

Next, it is determined whether or not carry-on continuation processing is designated for the counter (F712H). When it is determined that the carry continuation process is not specified, the counter update process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that the carry continuation process is designated, a process of setting a new data pointer is performed in order to continue the update of the counter (F716H), and then the process returns to F6FFH described above. The series of processes described above is repeatedly executed.

FIG. 65 shows a decorative pattern changing process (P KZU
It is a flow chart which shows the processing procedure of (NGSET). The decorative design changing process is a process of changing the decorative design by calculating the design number of the decorative design and the definition value of the designated data.

First, it is determined whether the data is the end code (F732H). When it is determined that the code is the end code, the decorative pattern changing process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that the code is not the end code, it is determined whether or not the decorative pattern arrangement detection flag is set (F
736H). If it is determined that the decorative pattern arrangement detection flag is not set, the process proceeds to F766H, which will be described later. On the other hand, when it is determined that the decorative symbol array detection flag is set, a predetermined calculation is performed to change the decorative symbol (F739H). Specifically, the decorative value is changed by adding the defined value (predetermined value) of the data to the already designated symbol number and changing the symbol number.

Next, the data pointer is updated (+6), and the next pointer is designated (F766H). After that, the process returns to the process of F732H described above, and the series of processes described above is repeatedly executed until the end code of the data is reached. As a result, the reach symbol arrangement or the jackpot symbol arrangement is changed.

66 and 67 are flowcharts showing the processing operation associated with the start winning. This process is shown in FIG.
9 is performed in association with the switch process (P SWCK) shown in FIG.

Referring to FIG. 66, first, in step S (hereinafter, simply referred to as S) 1, WCRND ZU1 to ZCRZ.
By U9, the stop symbols of the decorative symbols 1 to 9 are provisionally determined. Next, if the stop symbol tentatively determined in S1 happens to be a jackpot symbol, in S2, a process of forcibly changing it to a deviating symbol is performed.

Next, in S3, the WC for the jackpot determination
It is determined whether or not the value of RND1 (0 to 304) is the determination value (7) indicating a big hit. When it is determined in S3 that the value is other than "7", that is, when it is determined that the value is "7", the process proceeds to S18 shown in FIG. On the other hand, if it is determined in S3 that it is "7", that is, if it is determined that it is a big hit, the process proceeds to S4,
It is judged whether or not the present time is normally in the variable time reduction control of the symbol.

If it is determined in S4 that the variable time reduction control is in progress, the process proceeds to S11, which will be described later. On the other hand, in S4,
If it is determined that the variable time reduction control is not in progress, S5
To the value of WC RND ZUL (0-13),
It is determined whether or not it corresponds to 3, 7 or F (12). When it is determined that the condition does not correspond to 3, 7 or F (12), that is, when it is determined that the variable time reduction control of the normal symbol is not executed thereafter, the process proceeds to S12 described later.

On the other hand, in S5, when it is determined that the condition corresponds to 3, 7 or 12, that is, when it is determined that the variation time reduction control of the normal symbol is performed thereafter, the process proceeds to S6 and WC RND KZUSET (0 Based on the values of (~ 120), the process of determining the arrangement of the reach symbols (the symbols forming the reach state) is performed. Next, in S7, W
Based on the value of CRND RCHACT (0 to 52), a process of determining the reach type is performed. Next, S8
Proceeding to step S7, a process for performing a predetermined reach effect display corresponding to the reach type determined in S7 is performed.

Next, proceeding to S9, a process for generating a reach state on two or more lines or a reach state on all fruits is performed. Next, in S10, 2
Processing is performed to generate a big hit on a line above the line or a big hit with all fruits. Then, the start winning process ends. In this way, in the case of a big hit which subsequently executes the variable time reduction control of the normal symbol, the big hit symbol becomes a big hit symbol on two or more lines or on all fruits.

In S11, which is executed when a YES determination is made in S4, it is determined whether or not the value of WC RNDZUL (0 to 13) corresponds to 1, 3, 5, 7, 10, 10, 11 or 12. Judgment is made. If it is determined to be applicable, that is, if it is determined to execute (continue) the variable symbol shortening / shortening control of the normal symbol thereafter, the above-described S6.
Proceed to. On the other hand, when it is determined that the value does not correspond to such a value, that is, when it is determined that the variable time reduction control of the normal symbol is not executed (not continued) thereafter, S12
Proceed to. In S12, WC RND KZUSET (0
Based on the values of (1) to (240), processing for determining the arrangement of the reach symbol is performed.

Next, in S13, it is determined whether or not the number of lines that form a jackpot pattern is one. S13
Then, when it is determined that the number of lines that are the jackpot pattern is not one line, the process proceeds to S14, and the decorative pattern of "7" that coincidentally with the jackpot pattern is converted into the "grape" of the fruit pattern (change). ) Is performed. After that, S1
Return to 3. In this way, the number of lines that make a big hit is corrected to one line.

On the other hand, in S13, when it is determined that the number of lines which is a big hit symbol is one line, the process proceeds to S15, in which the reach type is determined based on the value of WC RND RCHACT (0 to 52). Processing is performed. Next, the process proceeds to S16, and a process for performing a reach effect display predetermined corresponding to the reach type determined in S15 is performed. Next, in S17, a process of generating a big hit on one line is performed. Then, the start winning process ends. In this way, when the variation time reduction control of the normal symbol is not executed thereafter, the big hit symbol becomes the big hit symbol on one line.

Next, referring to FIG. 67, in S18 executed when it is determined that the value is other than “7” in S3, whether or not the present is currently in the variable time reduction control of the normal symbol To be judged. If it is determined that the variable time reduction control is being performed, the process proceeds to S21 described below. On the other hand, when it is determined that the variation time reduction control is not being performed, it is determined whether or not the variable display has been performed 10 times after the end of the big hit or after the power is turned on. If it is determined in S19 that such variable display has not been performed 10 times, the process proceeds to S22, which will be described later.

On the other hand, if it is determined in S19 that such variable display has been performed 10 times, the process proceeds to S20 and W
The value of CRND REACH (0 to 22) is 5 or 7
Is determined. When it is determined that the value corresponds to 5 or 7, the process proceeds to S24 described below. On the other hand, if it is determined that the value does not correspond to 5 or 7, the process proceeds to S23, and a process of displaying a decorative pattern that is out of order is performed. Then, the start winning process ends.

In S18 described above, it is determined whether or not the value of WC RND REACH (0 to 22) corresponds to 7 in S21, which is executed when it is determined that the variation time reduction control of the normal symbol is being performed. To be done. If it is determined that the value corresponds to 7, the process proceeds to S24, which will be described later, in order to display the reach state. On the other hand, when it is determined that the value does not correspond to 7, the process proceeds to S23 described above. In addition, in S19 described above, 10
In S22, which is executed when it is determined that the variable display of the number of times is not yet performed, the WC RND REACH (0
It is determined whether the value of (22) corresponds to 3, 5 or 7. If it is determined that the value corresponds to 3, 5 or 7, S will be described later to display the reach state.
Proceed to 24. On the other hand, when it is determined that the value does not correspond to 3, 5 or 7, the process proceeds to S23 described above.

At S24, the WC RND KZUSET
Based on the value of (0 to 240), the process of determining the array of reach symbols is performed. Next, in S25, WCR
A process of determining the reach type is performed based on the value of NDRCHACT (0 to 52). Next, in S26,
By WC RND ZU7 to ZU9, a process of converting (changing) the stop symbols of the decorative symbols 7 to 9 into a symbol other than the jackpot symbol is performed. Next, it progresses to S27 and S
A process for performing a reach effect display that is determined in advance corresponding to the reach type determined in 25 is performed. Next, S
Proceeding to 28, processing for displaying the display result of the deviation is performed. Then, the start winning process ends.

The contents of this starting winning process are summarized as follows. After that, when a big hit for performing the variable time reduction control of the normal symbol is generated, a big hit or a big hit of all fruits on two or more hit lines is displayed. On the other hand, when a big hit is generated after which the variation time reduction control of the normal symbol is not executed, only the big hit on one hit line is displayed. One such
The jackpot pattern on the line exceeds 1 line when the jackpot pattern happens to occur on multiple lines.
The big hit on one line is forcibly generated by performing the process (see S14) of changing the big hit design to a design that leaves one line.

In this way, the type of the big hit symbol differs depending on whether or not the variable time reduction control of the normal symbol is executed thereafter. Therefore, depending on the type of the big hit symbol, the player is informed whether or not the variation time reduction control of the normal symbol is subsequently executed. Therefore, it is possible to provide the player with an easy-to-determine display as to whether or not to execute the variation time reduction control of the normal symbol thereafter.

Further, after that, in the display of the big hit state indicating that the variation time reduction control of the ordinary symbol is executed thereafter, the symbols of two lines or more or all fruits are displayed, but since there are many kinds of such symbols. A wide variety of displays can be made regarding whether or not to execute such variable time reduction control. For this reason, it is possible to display such that it is difficult for the player to get tired of whether or not to execute such variable time reduction control.

Further, in this starting winning process, the probability of generating the reach is controlled so as to differ depending on the state of the game. Specifically, the out-reach during the variation time reduction control of the normal symbol is generated with a probability of 1/23, and the out-reach during the variation time reduction control of the ordinary symbol is after the big hit or the power is turned on. Up to 10 subsequent variable displays are generated with a probability of 3/23, and if such variable displays exceed 10 times, 2
It is generated with a probability of / 23.

In this way, the occurrence of the reach of the decorative pattern is
The special symbol is determined and executed regardless of the variable display mode. Since the occurrence of the reach of the decorative design can be determined irrespective of the manner in which the special design is variably displayed, the reach probability can be improved only by the decorative design, so the player's interest in such a case can be improved. Can be improved.

[0333] On the other hand, whether or not the arrangement of the decorative symbols is a big hit state is determined and executed according to whether or not the arrangement of the special symbols is a big hit state. In this way, regarding whether or not a big hit, which is an important item in the game, occurs, the display result of the special symbol variable display device 24 and the display result of the decorative symbol variable display device 4 are controlled so as to correspond to each other. Is done.

Next, the mode of variable display in this pachinko gaming machine will be described. FIG. 68 is a diagram showing a state in which the design of the decorative design displayed on the decorative design variable display device 4 is changed.

FIG. 68 (a) shows a state where the original pattern arrangement is dislocated and the pattern arrangement is changed to a reach state arrangement on a plurality of lines. In this case, for example, the decorative pattern display portions 5b, 5c, 5
The reach state on a plurality of lines is created by changing the stop symbol of g.

In FIG. 68 (b), the original pattern arrangement is 1
In the case of the reach state on the line, the state of changing the arrangement of the symbols to the reach state on a plurality of lines is shown. In this case, the stop state of the decorative symbol display portion 5b is changed to create a reach state on a plurality of lines.

In FIG. 68 (c), it is necessary to generate a big hit that normally executes the variable time reduction control of the design, but in the case where the original arrangement of the big hits is a big hit on two lines, that design The state in which the arrangement of is changed to the arrangement of big hits on one line is shown. In this case, the big hit state on one line is created by changing the stop symbol of the decorative symbol display portion 5i.

FIG. 69 shows the display contents of the decorative pattern variable display device 4 during variable display and when variable display is stopped,
It is a figure which shows the relationship with the display content of the variable display device 24 for special symbols.

Referring to FIG. 69, in the decorative design variable display device 4, as described above, after the variable display is started, the variable display of the decorative design display portions 5a to 5i is sequentially stopped in a fixed order. On the other hand, in the special symbol variable display device 24, as described above, after the start of variability of the special symbol variable display device 24, immediately after the variable display of all variable display portions in the decorative symbol variable display device 4 is stopped, The variable display of the left, middle, and right special symbol variable display portions 24a, 24b, 24c is stopped at the same time.

The left of the special symbol variable display device 24,
The timing of stopping the middle and right special symbol variable display portions 24a, 24b, 24c at the same time is not limited to immediately after the decorative symbol variable display device 4 is stopped, and may be at the same time as the decorative symbol variable display device 4 is stopped. . That is, the timing of stopping all the special symbols in the special symbol variable display device may be after all the decorative symbols have stopped in the decorative symbol variable display device 4, and the display result of the special symbol variable display device 24 is displayed. May be a timing that cannot be obtained earlier than the display result of the decorative pattern variable display device 4.

The left of the special symbol variable display device 24,
The derivation of the display result (stop symbol) of the middle and right special symbol variable display portions 24a, 24b, 24c may not be simultaneous. That is, whether or not the display result of the special symbol variable display device 24 is a big hit earlier depending on the display result of the special symbol variable display device 24 when the reach state occurs in the decorative symbol variable display device 4. The control should be done so that the result is not known. That is, if the control is performed at such timing, the variable display device for special symbols 2
4 left, middle, right special symbol variable display section 24a, 24b, 2
The stop timing of 4c may be simultaneous stop or sequential stop.

Thus, the variable display device for special symbols 24
Since all the special symbols are stopped at the same time, depending on the display mode during the variable display of the special symbol variable display device 24,
It is possible to prevent the player from realizing in advance that there is no big hit.

Next, the main characteristic points of the pachinko gaming machine according to this embodiment will be listed. In this type of pachinko gaming machine, all kinds of display results of the combination of symbols (identification information) related to whether or not to give a gaming value such as the occurrence of a big hit are variable display devices in the designing stage of the gaming machine. It is checked whether or not it appears in.

In this pachinko gaming machine, the special symbol variable display device 24 which is the variable display means and the decorative symbol variable display device 4 which is the ornament variable display means are provided, but the decorative symbol variable display is provided. The device 4 performs variable display in conjunction with the special symbol variable display device 24,
With respect to whether or not the big hit state is generated, the decorative symbol variable display device 4 is controlled to display a display result corresponding to the display result of the special symbol variable display device 24.

[0345] Specifically, the variable display device for special symbols 24
When the display result of is a big hit (specific identification information), the display result of the decorative pattern variable display device 4 is also a big hit (specific decoration identification information), while the special symbol variable display device 24 is displayed.
If the display result of is not correct, the variable display device for decorative pattern 4
The display result of is also incorrect.

Decorative figure in variable display device 4 for decorative pattern
The total number of pattern combination display results is 9 ⁶× 21^ThreeAnd
On the other hand, special in the variable display device for special symbols 24
The total number of display results of symbol combinations is 15^ThreeIt is. did
Therefore, the special symbol combination of the special display variable display device 24
The total number of sets is the set of decorative patterns of the variable display device 4 for decorative patterns.
Significantly less than the total number of combinations.

As described above, in the decorative design variable display device 4, since the total number of display results of the combination of decorative designs is extremely large, if all display results are to be checked, the check work becomes complicated, and Checking takes a long time. On the other hand, the total number of display results of the special symbol combination of the special symbol variable display device 24 is significantly smaller than the total number of display results of the decorative symbol combination of the decorative symbol variable display device 4, so the special symbol variable display is performed. Checking the display result on the device 24 is relatively easy, and the checking operation does not take a long time.

As described above, since the display result of the special symbol variable display device 24 and the display result of the decorative symbol variable display device 4 are related to whether or not a big hit is generated, this pachinko machine In the gaming machine, at least, if you can check that all the display results of special symbol combinations can be displayed on the special symbol variable display device 24, you can display all the identification information related to the addition of game value such as a big hit. It is possible to judge whether or not.

Therefore, in this pachinko gaming machine, the special symbol variable display device 24 is mainly used for checking the display result of the identification information at the design stage of the gaming machine, and the decorative symbol variable display device 4 is used. It is mainly used to make the display result of the identification information rich in variety during actual games. Thus, in this pachinko gaming machine, since it is possible to check the display result of the identification information at the design stage by the special symbol variable display device 24 in which the total number of the display results of the combination of the identification information is relatively small, The check at such a design stage can be facilitated.

More specifically, even in the case of checking only the combination of the identification information which is the display result of the big hit in the design stage of this pachinko gaming machine, the check can be easily performed. That is,
When the display result of the special design variable display device 24 is a big hit display result, the decorative design variable display device 4 is always used.
The display result of is also the display result of the big hit. Therefore, the check as to whether or not all types of display results that cause a big hit appear, is the variable display device for special symbols 24 at a minimum.
It is enough to check the display result of.

In this way, in this pachinko gaming machine, the display result of the identification information can be displayed by providing the decorative pattern variable display device 4 which is the decoration variable display means in which the total number of the display results of the combination of the identification information is large. It can be a wide variety. At the same time, with respect to whether or not a big hit is generated, display control is performed so that the display result of the decorative symbol variable display device 4 which is the ornament variable display device corresponds to the display result of the special symbol variable display device 24 which is the variable display device. By doing so, at the design stage, it is checked whether or not all the identification information regarding whether to give a game value such as a big hit is displayed, and the total number of the display results of the combination of the identification information is relatively small. It can be performed using the display result of the special symbol variable display device 24. Therefore, it is possible to simplify the check in the design stage of the display result of the identification information related to the addition of the game value, and further it is possible to shorten the time required for such a check. As a result, such a check can be facilitated.

Next, as shown in FIG. 7, FIG. 66, and FIG. 67, whether or not the reach state is generated by the decorative design which is the decorative identification information depends on the variable display mode of the special design which is the identification information. Determined regardless. That is, the probability that the reach state is generated by the decorative design can be set arbitrarily regardless of the variable display mode of the special design. Therefore, it is possible to improve the reach occurrence rate of the decorative pattern irrespective of the variable display mode of the special pattern, so that the interest of the player can be improved.

Next, to the left of the special display variable display device 24,
The middle and right special symbol variable display portions are controlled to be stopped at the same time immediately after all the decorative symbol display portions 5a to 5i of the decorative symbol variable display device 4 are stopped and the display result is obtained. That is, immediately after the display result of the decorative design variable display device 4 is obtained, all the display results of the special design (identification information) of the special design variable display device 24 are simultaneously obtained.

By performing such stop control, the following effects can be obtained. That is, since the display result of the decorative design (decoration identification information) is obtained before the special design (identification information), the player's attention can be concentrated on the display of the decorative design variable display device 4. Further, the display result of the special symbol variable display device 24 cannot be obtained until the final display result of the decorative symbol variable display device 4 is obtained, so that it is not possible for the player to be in the big hit state by the display of the special symbol. You can prevent them from understanding beforehand. Note that the display result of the special design variable display device 24 is not limited to immediately after the derivation display of the display result of the decorative design variable display device 4 and until the derivation display of the display result of the decoration symbol variable display device 4 is performed. It may be arranged so that it is not derived and displayed.

Whether to execute the variable time reduction control (special game state) of the normal symbol is determined before determining the display result (stop symbol) of the decorative symbol, as shown in S5 and S11 of FIG. To be done. That is, as shown in S5 and S11 of FIG. 66, whether or not to execute the variable time reduction control of the normal symbol is first determined, and based on the determination result, shown in S6, S9, and S10 of FIG. In this way, the arrangement of the reach pattern and the jackpot pattern of the decorative pattern are selected and determined. That is, once it is decided to execute the variable time reduction control of the normal symbol, the range of a predetermined decorative symbol type (the big hit and all in a plurality of lines and that indicates that the variable time reduction control is executed is shown). Within the range of jackpots with fruits), it is possible to freely set variations in the display of decorative patterns.

Therefore, the variation time reduction control of the normal symbol (special game state) is not restricted by the occurrence probability, and the variation time reduction control of the normal symbol (special game state) is displayed in the decorative pattern indicating the occurrence. Variations can be set freely. As a result, with regard to the display indicating the occurrence of the variation time reduction control of the normal symbol (special game state), it is possible to provide a display in which the player does not get tired.

As described above, in this pachinko gaming machine, it is determined whether or not to execute the special game state in which the variation time shortening control of the normal symbol is a representative example, and when it is determined that the special game state is to be executed. In, the control for selecting and determining the display mode indicating that the special game state is executed is performed, and the special game state in this pachinko gaming machine also includes the following game states.

That is, the special game state, in addition to the variable time shortening control of the normal symbol, the big hit probability improvement control to improve the probability of the big hit of the special symbol (including the decorative symbol), the probability of the normal symbol hitting Probability improvement control per normal symbol to improve, special pattern (including decorative design) variable time reduction control is also included. Specifically, the special game state may be a single control of any one of the above items or a combination of the above items. That is, the special game state may be a state in which a big hit of a special symbol (including a decorative symbol) is likely to occur as a result of control such that the probability of occurrence of a big hit is increased or the number of times of determination of a big hit is increased.

Next, as shown in FIG. 10, FIG. 66, and FIG. 67, the display of the big hit symbols based on the decorative symbols depends on whether or not the variable time shortening control (special game state) of the ordinary symbols is executed. Controlled differently. In particular,
After that, when displaying the big hit which normally executes the variable time reduction control of the design, the big hit of two lines or more or the big hit of all fruits is displayed, but such a design is the display result of the decorative design variable display device 4. Since there are a large number as, it is possible to provide a variety of displays regarding the display mode indicating whether or not to execute the special game state.
Therefore, with respect to the display indicating whether or not the special game state is generated, it is possible to perform the display in which the player does not get tired.

Further, the display indicating whether or not to execute such a special game state is indicated by the number of lines of the jackpot of the decorative pattern in the decorative display variable display device 4, so whether or not the special game state is executed. It is possible to provide the player with a display in which it is easy to determine whether or not it is. Further, when the reach state is displayed on the decorative pattern variable display device 4, as in the case of displaying the big hit state, the display pattern of the reach state is different depending on whether the special game state is executed or not. Therefore, even in the case where the reach state in which the special game state can be executed is shown, it is possible to display a variety of variations. Therefore, it is possible to provide a display in which the player does not get tired of such a reach state.

Next, as shown in FIG. 69, a plurality of special symbols (identification information) of the variable display device for special symbols 24 are:
Since the display mode is derived and displayed at the same time, the display mode during the variable display is not particularly interesting. Therefore, the attention of the player during the variable display is collected in the variable display mode of the decorative pattern variable display device 4 which is the decorative variable display means. You can In addition, the derivation of the display result of a plurality of special symbols of the special display variable display device 24,
Not limited to the same time, but may be sequentially performed. That is, when the reach state of the decorative symbol variable display device 4 occurs, the display result of the special symbol variable display device 24 makes it difficult to know whether or not the jackpot (specific game state) will occur first. If so, a plurality of special symbols may be controlled to be sequentially stopped.

Next, when the special symbol variable display device 24 which is the variable display means and the decorative symbol variable display device 4 which is the ornament variable display means are separately and independently provided as shown in FIG. As another example, a single variable display device may be used. That is, the variable display control means variably displays the identification information (special pattern) and the ornament variable display means variably displays the ornament identification information (decorative pattern) in a form in which the display area of one variable display device is divided into two. You may do it.

Next, the decorative pattern variable display device 4 which is the decorative variable display means is the image display device 5 having nine variable display portions and eight hit lines as shown in FIGS. It is not limited. That is, as described above, the decorative pattern variable display device 4 is not limited to the image display type, but may be a mechanical type such as a drum type or a belt type, and the number of variable display portions is nine. Other than that, the winning line is 8
It may be configured with other than a line.

Next, in this pachinko gaming machine, only the variable display device 24 for special symbols is used without using the combination of the variable display device 24 for special symbols and the variable display device 4 for decorative symbols as shown in FIG. May be provided in the gaming machine as a variable display device. That is, the variable display device for special symbols 2
Depending on the display result of 4, the control may be performed to indicate that the specific game state and the special game state are respectively executed.

[0365]

[Specific examples of means for solving the problem]

(1) Random counter WC RND shown in FIG.
With ZUL, the game machine is in a specific game state (big hit state)
Special game state determining means for determining whether or not to control in a special game state advantageous to a player different from (a state of variation time shortening control of normal symbols) is configured. WC RND KZUSET shown in FIG. 7 constitutes a display mode determining means for selecting and determining the display mode of the variable display device (variable display device 4 for decorative design). The display mode determination means is a display mode indicating that the special game state is executed when the special game state determination means determines to control the special game state (a big hit on a plurality of lines or a big hit with all fruits). ) Is selected and decided.

(2) With the random counter WC RND REACH shown in FIG. 7, reach display determining means for determining whether or not to display the reach state on the variable display device (variable display device 4 for decorative design) is configured. ing. FIG.
As shown in S24 of 7, the display mode determining means selects and determines the display mode indicating the reach state when the reach display determining means determines to display the reach state. (3) The variable display device is capable of individually configuring a display result (display result of one line) that can be controlled in a specific game state (big hit state), and a plurality of types (a plurality of lines) of identification information (decorative pattern) ) Is displayed. As shown in S4 to S17 of FIG. 66, the display mode determination means may control the special game state by the special game state determination means when selecting and determining the display result controllable to the specific game state. When it is determined and when it is determined by the special game state determining means that the special game state is not controlled, the number of identification information (decorative pattern) indicating the display result that can be controlled in the specific game state (big hit display) The number of lines to perform) is different.

[0367]

[Effect of a concrete example of means for solving the problem]
Regarding, regarding the control of the special game state, when the control is determined, the display mode of the variable display device indicating that the special game state is executed is selected and determined. Therefore, it is possible to set various kinds of display modes indicating that the special game state is executed, and select and determine the display mode from among them. This allows
The display result indicating that the special game state is executed can be varied so that the player will not tire of it.
As a result, the interest of the player can be improved.

With respect to claim 2, the following effect can be obtained in addition to the effect according to claim 1. That is, even when it is determined to display the reach state, the reach state display indicating that the special game state may occur can be made such that the player does not get tired of seeing.

With respect to claim 3, in addition to the effect of claim 1, the following effect can be obtained. That is, since the number of types of identification information indicating the display result controllable to the specific game state is different depending on whether the special game state is controlled or not, the display controllable to the specific game state is performed. By determining the number of types of specific identification information displayed as a result, it is possible to easily determine whether or not the player controls the special game state on the display of the variable display device.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view showing a gaming board surface of a pachinko gaming machine as an example of a gaming machine.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a control circuit for performing game control of a pachinko gaming machine.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a control circuit for performing game control of a pachinko gaming machine.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a control circuit for performing game control of a pachinko gaming machine.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a control circuit for display control formed on a display control board.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a layout relationship between a hit line and a decorative pattern of the variable display device for decorative pattern.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram for explaining various random counters used for game control, variable display control for a special symbol variable display device, and variable display control for a decorative symbol variable display device.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing, in a tabular form, conditions for executing variable time reduction control for ordinary symbols.

FIG. 9 is a table showing conditions for generating a reach state in the decorative pattern variable display device.

FIG. 10 is a graph showing ratios of random number values distributed to single reach, multiple line reach, and all fruit reach.

FIG. 11 is a diagram showing the contents of a work area of a RAM of a basic circuit in a table format.

FIG. 12 is a diagram showing the contents of a work area of a RAM of a basic circuit in a table format.

FIG. 13 is a diagram showing, in a tabular form, contents of a work area of a RAM of a basic circuit.

FIG. 14 is a diagram showing, in a tabular form, contents of a work area of a RAM of a basic circuit.

FIG. 15 is a diagram showing the contents of a work area of a RAM of a basic circuit in a table format.

FIG. 16 is a diagram showing the contents of a work area of a RAM of a basic circuit in a table format.

FIG. 17 is a diagram showing, in a tabular form, contents of a work area of a RAM of a basic circuit.

FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of timer 1 interrupt processing.

FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of a main program for performing game control.

FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of initialization processing.

FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of initialization second time processing.

FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of output control processing.

FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of output processing.

FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of display control processing.

FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of sound processing.

FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of special symbol process processing.

FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of normal symbol process processing.

FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of random creation processing.

FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of switch processing.

FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of a first-type starting opening switch processing.

FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of count switch processing.

FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of error processing.

FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of random update processing for symbols.

FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of sound data transmission processing.

FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of special symbol normal time processing / decorative symbol normal time processing.

It is the flowchart which shows the processing procedure of special design / decorative design fluctuation start setting processing.

It is the flowchart which shows the processing procedure of special design all design fluctuation processing.

It is the flowchart which shows the processing procedure of special design all design fluctuation processing.

FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of a special winning opening opening pre-processing.

It is the flowchart which shows the processing procedure of special design all design fluctuation processing.

FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of processing during opening of a special winning opening.

It is the flowchart which shows the processing procedure of special design all design fluctuation processing.

FIG. 43 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of special symbol all symbol stop processing.

FIG. 44 is a flow chart showing a processing procedure of processing after opening a special winning opening.

FIG. 45 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure for normal symbol process data processing.

FIG. 46 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of switch check processing.

FIG. 47 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of a first-type starting opening switch winning process.

FIG. 48 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of count switch winning processing.

FIG. 49 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of special symbol / decorative symbol process data processing.

It is the flowchart which shows the processing procedure of special design stop design setting processing.

FIG. 51 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure for block byte transfer processing.

FIG. 52 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of special symbol variation display processing.

FIG. 53 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of decorative pattern setting processing.

FIG. 54 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of decorative pattern reach array / established array setting processing.

FIG. 55 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of decorative pattern all fruit array setting processing.

FIG. 56 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of decorative pattern line establishment array setting processing.

It is the flowchart which shows the processing procedure of decorative design check processing.

It is the flowchart which shows the processing procedure of decorative design change setting processing.

FIG. 59 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of decorative pattern formation array deletion processing.

It is the flowchart which shows the procedure of special design random check processing.

FIG. 61 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of decorative pattern reach array deletion processing.

It is the flowchart which shows the procedure of special design process data pointer setting processing.

FIG. 63 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of data set processing.

FIG. 64 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of counter updating processing.

It is the flowchart which shows the procedure of decorative design change processing.

FIG. 66 is a flowchart showing a processing operation associated with a start winning combination.

FIG. 67 is a flowchart showing a processing operation associated with a start winning combination.

FIG. 68 is a view showing a state in which the design of the decorative design is changed.

69 is a diagram showing a relationship between display contents of the variable display device for decorative symbols and display contents of the variable display device for special symbols during variable display and when variable display is stopped. FIG.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 is a game board, 3 is a game area, 4 is a variable display device for decorative symbols, 5 is an image display device, 24 is a variable display device for special symbols, 31 is a basic circuit, 311 is a CPU, 53 is a CRT control circuit, 531 Is a CPU.

Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. A gaming machine having a variable display device whose display state can be changed, and being controllable to a specific game state advantageous to a player according to a display result of the variable display device, wherein the gaming machine is A special game state determining means for determining whether to control a special game state advantageous to a player different from the specific game state, and a display mode determining means for selectively determining a display mode of the variable display device, The display mode determination means selectively determines a display mode indicating that the special game state is executed when the special game state determination means determines to control the special game state. A gaming machine. 2. A reach display determining means for determining whether or not to display a reach state on the variable display device is further included, and the display mode determining means determines to display the reach state by the reach display determining means. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a display mode indicating a reach state is selected and determined when the game is played. 3. The variable display device displays a plurality of types of identification information capable of individually configuring a display result that can be controlled in the specific game state, and the display mode determination means causes the specific game state. When selecting and determining a controllable display result, when the special game state determining means determines to control to the special game state, and when the special game state determining means does not control to the special game state The number of the identification information indicating a display result controllable to the specific game state is made different from that when the determination is made.
The gaming machine described.