JP2005312833A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which can prevent an increase in the burden on the managers of the game parlors while simplifying the designing of the plane of the game board. <P>SOLUTION: When the winning of the starter prize occurs, the CPU 56 extracts the counts from a random counter for selecting the variable display (step S232) and also sets the variable display selection flag (step S234 or S235) using the extracted values corresponding to the special pattern display device for carrying out the variable display responding to the winning of the starter prize. The variable display of the special figures is carried out on a first special pattern display device 81 when the first variable display selection flag is set or on a second special pattern display device 91 when the second variable display selection flag is set. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine represented by a pachinko gaming machine, a coin gaming machine, a slot machine, or the like. Specifically, the apparatus includes a plurality of variation display units for performing a variation display of a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable based on the establishment of a predetermined start condition and for deriving and displaying a display result, and among the plurality of variation display units The present invention relates to a gaming machine that controls to a specific gaming state that is advantageous to the player when a predetermined specific display result is derived and displayed on any of the variation display sections.

  As a game machine of this kind, a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device, and the game medium is placed in a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area. When winning a prize, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the player. Furthermore, there are provided a plurality of variable display units capable of displaying the identification information in a variable manner, and a specific game state advantageous to the player when the display result of the variable information identification display is a specific display result in any of the variable display units. Some are configured to be controllable.

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

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

In such a gaming machine, nail members are arranged in the vertical direction at the center of the game area to separate the game area into left and right, and the game balls that have been driven into the game area are separated by any of the game areas Sort out. Then, when the distributed game balls pass through the start openings provided in the separated game areas, the variable display portions provided in the game areas corresponding to the start openings start the variable display of the identification information. There was something to do (for example, Patent Document 1).
JP 2001-120748 A

  However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, it is necessary to provide a variable display portion and a starting port for each separated game area, and further, a game ball that is driven into the game area is separated from the separated game area. In order to distribute to any one of the game areas, it is necessary to provide a sorting member above the game area. Therefore, how to arrange the distribution member and nails for guiding the game ball to the start port on the game board surface, and how to provide the flow path for guiding the game ball to the distribution member etc. on the game board surface There is a problem that the design of the game board surface becomes complicated.

  In addition, the game hall manager needs to adjust the nail for each separated game area in order to set a desired value for the rate at which the game balls pass through the start opening provided in each separated game area. is there. For this reason, the time and cost spent for adjusting the nail increased, resulting in an inconvenience of increasing the burden on the game hall manager.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can simplify the design of the game board surface and prevent an increase in the burden on the game hall manager.

Specific examples of means for solving the problems and their effects

(1) A plurality of types of identification information (for example, special symbols “1” to “9”), each of which can be identified based on the establishment of a predetermined start condition (for example, a game ball wins a start winning opening 14) A plurality of variable display units (for example, a first special symbol display 81 and a second special symbol display 91) are provided for performing variable display of all nine types of numerical symbols) and deriving and displaying the display results, and the plurality of variations A specific gaming state (for example, a big hit game) advantageous to the player when a predetermined specific display result (for example, “3”, “7”) is derived and displayed on any one of the display sections A game machine (for example, a ball game machine 1) that is controlled to a state),
Game control means (CPU 56) for controlling the progress of the game,
The game control means includes
Result determination numerical data updating means (step S25) for updating numerical data (count value of the big hit determination random counter) within a first numerical range (for example, 0 to 599);
Selection numerical data update means (steps S13 and S41) for updating numerical data (count value of the random counter for variation display selection) within a second numerical range (for example, 0 to 599);
Numerical data extraction means for extracting numerical data from the result determination numerical data update means and the selection numerical data update means (step S232, first special symbol process first) Step S114 in the start port switch passing process, step corresponding to step S114 in the second start port switch passing process of the second special symbol process),
In accordance with the numerical data extracted from the numerical data updating means for selection by the numerical data extracting means, a variable display section for performing a variable display and for deriving and displaying a display result from the plurality of variable display sections. Selecting means (steps S233 to S235);
When the numerical data extracted by the numerical data extraction means from the result determination numerical data update means is predetermined specific numerical data (big hit determination value), the variation display unit selection means is selected when the start condition is satisfied Pre-determining means (step S56) for determining that the display result derived and displayed on the variable display unit is the specific display result,
The variation display section selected by the variation display section selection means (for example, the first special symbol display 81 when the first variation display selection flag is set, and the second when the second variation display selection flag is set. The special symbol display 91) further includes display control means (steps S312 and S300 to S304) for performing display control for deriving and displaying the display results after the variable display of the plurality of types of identification information is started.

  According to such a configuration, the variation display unit that performs variation display based on the establishment of the start condition and derives and displays the display result according to the numerical data extracted from the numerical data update unit for selection by the numerical data extraction unit. You can choose. Thereby, even in a gaming machine having a plurality of variation display units and performing variation display in any one of the variation display units, for example, a structure used for selecting the variation display unit for deriving and displaying the display result is unnecessary. Therefore, the design of the game board surface can be simplified. In addition, an increase in the burden on the game hall manager can be prevented.

  In addition, it is configured so that the player cannot predict which of the plurality of variation display units is selected and the variation display is performed. It is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(2) Numerical data in the second numerical value range updated by the selection numerical data updating unit is associated in advance with any one of the plurality of variable display units. (Step S233, for example, “0-299” is associated with the first special symbol display 81 and “300-599” is associated with the second special symbol display 91),
The variation display unit selection unit selects a variation display unit previously associated with the numeric data extracted by the numeric data extraction unit from the selection numeric data update unit (when “0 to 299”, the variation display unit is selected in step S234). The first variation display selection flag is set and the first special symbol display 81 is selected. When “300 to 599”, the second variation display selection flag is set and the second special symbol display 91 is selected in step S235. ).

  According to such a configuration, since one variation display unit can be selected from the extracted numerical data, it is not necessary to perform complicated processing, and the processing load can be reduced.

(3) The variation display portion selection means selects the variation display portion when the start condition is satisfied (when “YES” in step S231),
Although the start condition is satisfied, the number of hold establishments (first hold storage number, second hold storage number) that is the number of unsettled start conditions that are not yet performed due to the start condition. Is stored for each variation display unit selected by the variation display unit selection unit as an upper limit value (step S114, first reservation storage buffer, second reservation). A storage buffer).

  According to such a configuration, the number of pending establishments is stored only for a predetermined number for each variable display unit, so that the storage capacity of the pending establishment number storage unit can be suppressed to a constant amount. In addition, when the start condition is satisfied and the variable display unit in which the number of hold establishments is stored is selected, display control due to the start condition is not performed, so there is a disadvantage for the player. For this reason, when the start condition is satisfied, the player can play a game while expecting to select a variable display unit that does not store the number of established holds until a predetermined number. Can be improved.

(4) The game control means
Fluctuation display data (for example, fluctuation) indicating a fluctuation display time from the start of the fluctuation display of the identification information in each of the plurality of fluctuation display sections to the display display of the display result based on the determination result by the prior determination means Fluctuation display data selecting means (for example, a function of the CPU 56 and steps S62, S64, S65 in the first variation pattern setting process, the second variation pattern) for selecting a predetermined pattern from a plurality of types of variation display data. The same applies to the setting process)
In step S81 of the fluctuation display time measuring means (for example, the function of the CPU 56 and the first special symbol fluctuation processing (step S303) for measuring the fluctuation display time indicated by the fluctuation display data selected by the fluctuation display data selection means. A part for subtracting the first special symbol process timer, a part for subtracting the second special symbol process timer in the second special symbol variation process),
Fluctuation display time determination means for determining whether or not the fluctuation display time measured by the fluctuation display time measurement means has elapsed (for example, step S82 of the first special symbol fluctuation process (step S303) which is a function of the CPU 56). And a portion for determining whether or not the first special symbol process timer has timed out, and a portion for determining whether or not the second special symbol process timer has timed out in the second special symbol variation process),
The display control means performs display control of the plurality of variable display sections and derives and displays the display result of the identification information when the variable display time determination means determines that the variable display time has elapsed ( For example, in the first special symbol process, when the CPU 56 determines that the first special symbol process timer has timed out in S82, the process proceeds to the first special symbol stop process, and the decorative symbol stop command is set in S91. , The first special symbol is stopped and displayed in S92, and the second special symbol process is also performed).
The variation display time measuring means derives and displays the specific display result on a first variation display unit among the plurality of variation display units (for example, the second special symbol display 91 and the second display in FIG. 19B). When the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed on the fluctuation display section 9 and when the fluctuation display of the identification information is executed on the second fluctuation display section different from the first fluctuation display section (for example, FIG. 19). Based on the fact that the specific display result is derived and displayed on the first fluctuation display section when the fluctuation display is executed on the first special symbol display 81 and the first fluctuation display section 8 in (B). Fluctuations in the second variation display section at a first time when the specific gaming state is started (for example, when the second big symbol running flag is set in the second special symbol variation processing or the second special symbol suspension processing). Stop measuring the display time, A second time point when the specific gaming state is ended based on the result of the specific display result being derived and displayed on the first variation display section (for example, the second big hit running flag and the interrupt flag in the second big hit end process) Measurement interruption resumption means (for example, a function of the CPU 56 and when the big hit gaming state is ended, the second big hit end processing flag in the second big hit end processing and The interruption flag is reset and the resumption flag is set, and NO in step S80 of the first special symbol variation process (step S303), and YES in step S81a, and the variation display of the first special symbol is resumed. After that, the first special symbol process timer is subtracted).

  According to such a configuration, when the specific display result is derived and displayed on the first variation display unit, the measurement of the variation display time in the second variation display unit is interrupted, so that a plurality of variation display units can be displayed. It is possible to prevent the occurrence of a specific gaming state at the same time, so that a specific gaming state is generated at the same time in a plurality of variable display parts, so that it becomes a state advantageous to the player and the shooting ability does not become too high. Can be.

  (5) It is determined by the prior determination means that the display result is the specific display result (determined as “YES” in step S57). The variation display is started in a second variation display portion that is different from the first variation display portion when it is being performed on the first variation display portion (when “YES” is determined in step S67). When a specific effect is started (when the specific effect start timer has timed out after the variable display is started in step S303, or when the variable display is started in step S303), the specific effect (FIGS. 21D and 21E). (F)) is further provided with specific effect execution means (step S68, display control CPU, step S803).

  According to such a configuration, when a specific effect is executed when the variable display is started in the second variable display unit, the display result of the variable display already performed in the first variable display unit is obtained. Since the player can recognize in advance that the specific display result will be obtained, the player's expectation can be improved, and the interest of the game can be improved.

(6) The game control means executes a game control process (a 2 ms timer interrupt process in FIG. 5) for controlling the progress of the game every predetermined period,
The game control process includes:
First numerical data for extracting numerical data updated by the result determination numerical data updating means when the first fluctuation display section is selected from the plurality of fluctuation display sections by the fluctuation display section selecting means. Extraction processing (for example, steps S312 and S114 included in the first special symbol process in step S24);
Second numerical data for extracting numerical data updated by the result determination numerical data updating means when a second fluctuation display section is selected from the plurality of fluctuation display sections by the fluctuation display section selecting means. An extraction process (for example, steps corresponding to steps S312 and S114 in the second special symbol process of step S27);
Including
The result-determining numerical data update means is configured to execute the second numerical data extraction process (step S27) after the first numerical data extraction process is executed (step S24) in the game control process. The numerical data is updated (step S25).

  According to such a configuration, by using the common result determination numerical data updating means for determining the display mode in each of the plurality of variation display units, the amount of data required to control the plurality of variation display units is minimized. The second numerical data extraction process is executed after the first numerical data extraction process is executed at the time of execution of the game control process for controlling the progress of the game every predetermined period when the limit is reached. By the time, the numerical data is updated. Thereby, for example, the condition for extracting the numerical data in the first numerical data extraction process and the condition for extracting the numerical data in the second numerical data extraction process are satisfied when the game control process is executed the same time due to an illegal act. Even in such a case, the numerical data extracted simultaneously by the first numerical data extracting means and the second numerical data extracting means are different, and are controlled to the specific gaming state illegally and simultaneously in a plurality of variation display units. Since this can be prevented, the occurrence of fraudulent acts can be prevented as much as possible while keeping the shooting property appropriate.

(7) A plurality of types of decorative identification information (for example, all nine types of decorative symbols “1” to “9”) are provided, one for each of the plurality of variable display portions. The first variation display unit 8 corresponding to the first special symbol display unit 81 is displayed on the second special symbol display unit 91 to display and display the display result. And a second variation display unit 9 is provided correspondingly),
The game control means includes
Fluctuation display control means (CPU 56, steps S69, S303, S304, FIG. 2) for controlling to output a drive signal to the light emitter (7-segment display) provided in the fluctuation display section selected by the fluctuation display section selection means. )When,
Based on the determination result of the prior determination means (for example, according to the first special figure fluctuation pattern selected at step S62, S64 or S65, according to the second special figure fluctuation pattern), the fluctuation display unit selection means A variation display instruction signal for instructing execution of variation display of the plurality of types of decoration identification information in a decoration variation display unit provided corresponding to the variation display unit selected by Control signal transmission means (steps S66 and S29) for transmitting two decorative design variation pattern commands),
The display control means includes
Based on the variation display instruction signal from the game control means, the display content (decoration pattern variation pattern, displayed on the decoration variation display portion provided corresponding to the variation display portion selected by the variation display portion selection means, Display content determining means (step S801) for determining (stop symbol);
Decoration change display control means (steps S802 and S803) for controlling the decoration change display unit and executing the change display of the decoration identification information according to the display content determined by the display content determination means.

  According to such a configuration, the game control unit outputs a drive signal to the light emitter provided in the variation display unit, and transmits a variation display instruction signal to the display control unit. Then, the display control means can determine the display content to be displayed on the decoration variation display unit, and can execute the variation display of the decoration identification information according to the display content. For this reason, the control burden of the game control means can be reduced, and many variations can be produced.

(8) The result determination numerical data updating means updates the numerical data (for example, the value of the random hit determination random counter R1) every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) (FIG. 5),
The game control means includes numerical data (for example, the value of the random counter R2 for determining the big hit symbol, the random counter for determining the off symbol, which is used for determining the identification information that is the display result of the variable display in each of the plurality of variable display units. R3) is a time different from the predetermined time, and the time is relatively prime with the predetermined time (for example, both periods are not the same and one period is not an integral multiple of the other period) Note that “one period is not an integral multiple of the other period” means that each numerical value represented by both periods may have a common divisor.) It further includes identification information determination updating means (for example, a part for executing step S43 by the CPU 56) that is updated every predetermined time (eg, 3 ms).

  According to such a configuration, the numerical data updated by the numerical data updating means for result determination, the numerical data used for determining whether or not the display result of the variable display is the specific display result, and a plurality of variable display units The numerical data used to determine the identification information that is the display result of the variable display in each of the numerical data is synchronized with a short cycle without only adjusting the number of numerical values included in the update range. Since it can be avoided, for example, in order to obtain illegal profits such as illegally receiving benefits, the identification information when the specific display result becomes specific identification information based on fraud Can be prevented from being targeted.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Here, a bullet ball game machine as a pachinko game machine is shown as an example of a game machine, but the present invention is not limited to a ball ball game machine. For example, an image type game machine, a coin game machine, and a slot machine A plurality of variation display units for performing a variation display of a plurality of types of identification information, each of which can be identified based on the establishment of a predetermined start condition, and for deriving and displaying a display result. Any gaming machine that controls a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when a predetermined specific display result is derived and displayed on one of the display units of the display unit. May be.

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

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

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

  Near the center of the game area 7, the first variation display unit 8 and the second variation display unit 9 are arranged so as to be separated with a partition 106 having a predetermined interval therebetween. The first variation display unit 8 and the second variation display unit 9 display a variation display of decorative symbols as a plurality of types of identification information (for example, all nine types of numeric symbols “1” to “9”) that can be distinguished from each other. It is a variable display unit that performs display (also referred to as variable display or update display) and derives and displays a display result. The first variation display unit 8 and the second variation display unit 9 are each configured by a liquid crystal display device (LCD), and have three display areas of left, middle, and right (for example, the first decorative pattern 8a shown in FIG. 19 and the like). To 8c and the second decorative symbols 9a to 9c) are subjected to display control of the identification information. The decorative symbols that are variably displayed in the three display areas of the left, middle, and right are called a left symbol, a middle symbol, and a right symbol.

  The decorative symbols variably displayed on the first variation display unit 8 are special symbols (for example, “1” to “9”) in the first special symbol display 81 provided on the lower left side of the first variation display unit 8. In order to enhance the decorative effect of the variable display of all nine types of numerical symbols), it means a symbol having a decorative meaning that is variably displayed with a predetermined relationship with the variable symbol special display.

  The decorative symbols variably displayed on the second variation display unit 9 are special symbols (for example, “1” to “9”) in the second special symbol display 91 provided on the lower right side of the second variation display unit 9. In order to enhance the decorative effect of the variable display of all nine types of numerical symbols), it means a symbol having a decorative meaning that is variably displayed with a predetermined relationship with the variable symbol special display.

  The predetermined relationship includes, for example, a relationship in which the decorative symbol variation display is started when the special symbol variation display is started, or the special symbol variation display is ended and the display result is displayed. This includes a relationship in which the variable display is terminated and the display result is displayed. The decorative symbol that is variably displayed on the first variation display unit 8 is referred to as a first decorative symbol, and the decorative symbol that is variably displayed on the second variation display unit 9 is referred to as a second decorative symbol.

  The first special symbol display 81 and the second special symbol display 91 are a variable display (variable) of a plurality of types of identification information (for example, all nine types of numeric symbols “1” to “9”) that can be distinguished from each other. It is composed of a 7-segment display as a variable display unit that performs display control for deriving and displaying the display result by performing display and update display. The special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display 81 is called a first special symbol, and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display 91 is called a second special symbol.

  In addition, a first reserved memory display 83 is provided so as to sandwich the first special symbol display 81 from the left and right. Similarly, a second reserved memory display 93 is provided so as to sandwich the second special symbol display 91 from the left and right. The 1st special symbol display 81 and the 2nd special symbol display 91 are comprised from four LED, and alert | report the number of reservation memory by the number of lighting of LED.

  In this embodiment, the case where the special symbol is a numeric symbol is shown as an example. However, the special symbol is not limited to this, and other identification information such as characters, figures, patterns, etc. other than numerals is shown. It may be a symbol. Further, the variable display may be updated by scrolling the symbol in a predetermined direction, updated by switching the symbol, or updated by rotating the symbol around the virtual axis. . In this embodiment, an example using a 7-segment display will be described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a liquid crystal display device, a CRT, a display using plasma display, electroluminescence, or dot matrix display, etc. It may be a display type. Further, it may be a mechanical type such as a rotary drum type display device. Further, the variable display on the first special symbol display 81 and the second special symbol display 91 means that the above-mentioned update display is performed while blinking the symbols. In order to derive and display the display result, the symbols are turned on. Stop display. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is possible for the player to recognize that “variation display” is being performed and that the variation display has ended and “display result is derived display”. If it is.

  In the present embodiment, the first variation display unit 8 and the first special symbol display unit 81 (the first variation display unit 8 and the first variation display unit 8 and the first variation display unit 8) based on the establishment of a predetermined start condition (for example, the hit ball wins the start winning opening 14). The first special symbol display 81 is hereinafter collectively referred to as the first symbol display unit) or the second variation display unit 9 and the second special symbol display 91 (the second variation display unit 9 and the second special symbol display 91 In the symbol display unit selected from the above (hereinafter collectively referred to as the second symbol display unit), the decorative symbol and the special symbol are displayed in a variable manner, and the display result is derived and displayed. The symbol display unit on which the decorative symbols and special symbols are variably displayed and the display result is derived and displayed is selected and determined based on the extracted value from the random counter, as will be described later, every time a predetermined start condition is established. Then, the special symbol and the decorative symbol change display based on the establishment of the start condition are performed in the symbol display unit selected as such. The selected symbol display unit is specified based on the variable display selection flag. For example, when the first variation display selection flag is set as the variation display selection flag, variation display is performed on the first symbol display section. When the second variation display selection flag is set as the variation display selection flag, variation display is performed on the second symbol display section. The contents of the process for setting the variable display selection flag and the contents of the process for performing the variable display in the symbol display unit according to the set variable display selection flag will be described later.

  In the ball game machine 1 according to the present embodiment, each of the first special symbol display 81 and the second special symbol display 91 is performed by performing the following processing in the timer interrupt processing that is periodically executed. The display result of the variable display is determined. Processes that need to be executed to determine the display results of the first special symbol display 81 and the second special symbol display 91 include a result determination numerical data update process that is a common process, and a first special symbol display 91. The first extraction condition determination process, the first extraction process, and the first pre-determination process, which are processes dedicated to the symbol display 81, and the second extraction condition determination process, which is a process dedicated to the second special symbol display 91, A process including two extraction processes and a second pre-determination process is executed.

  For example, the result determination numerical data update process is a function of the CPU 56, and is a process of updating the numerical data of the random hit determination random counter (step S25).

  In addition, the first extraction condition determination process is a first extraction condition for determining a display result on the first special symbol display 81 for the random counter for determining the big hit (the start port switch 62 is ON, the first variation display selection This is a process (steps S311, S312, S111, and S112) for determining whether or not the flag is set and the first reserved storage number is less than the upper limit. The first extraction process is a process (steps S312 and S114) for extracting numerical data of a random counter for jackpot determination on the condition that it is determined that the first extraction condition is satisfied. The first pre-determination process is a process for determining that the display result on the first special symbol display device 81 is a specific display result (big-hit symbol) on condition that the extracted numerical data matches the big-hit determination value (step S56 to S58).

  Further, the second extraction condition determination process is a second extraction condition for determining the display result on the second special symbol display 91 for the random counter for jackpot determination (the start port switch 62 is turned on, the second variation display selection is selected). In the process of determining whether or not the flag is set and the second reserved memory number is less than the upper limit value (steps corresponding to steps S311, S312, S111, and S112 in the second special symbol process) is there. The second extraction process is a process for extracting numerical data of a random counter for jackpot determination on the condition that it is determined that the second extraction condition is satisfied (steps S312 and S114 in the second special symbol process). Step). The second pre-determination process is a process for determining that the display result on the second special symbol display 91 is a specific display result (big-hit symbol) on the condition that the extracted numerical data matches the big-hit determination value (first jack-up symbol). 2 is a step corresponding to S56 to S58 in the special symbol process.

  When the ball game machine 1 determines that the display result on the first special symbol display 81 is a big hit by the first pre-determination process, the specific display result (for example, on the first special symbol display 81) , “3” or “7”), and a function of controlling the jackpot gaming state as a specific gaming state advantageous to the player. Further, when it is determined that the display result on the second special symbol display 91 is a big hit by the second pre-determination process, the ball game machine 1 displays a specific display result (for example, on the second special symbol display 91). , “3” or “7”), and a function of controlling the jackpot gaming state as a specific gaming state advantageous to the player. When the specific display result is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 81, the first variation display unit 8 derives and displays a doublet (for example, a set of three such as “333” and “777”). . Further, when the specific display result is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display 91, the second variation display unit 9 derives and displays a double eye (eg, a set of three such as “333” and “777”). .

  In this embodiment, the specific game state generated when the specific display result is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 81, and the specific display result is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display 91. The specific game state generated by the same game state is the same (for example, the number of big hits, the number of winnings and payouts, etc.), but one specific game state is more advantageous than the other specific game state It may be configured.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, it is the structure which performs the variable display of identification information by two indicators, the 1st special symbol display 81 and the 2nd special symbol display 91, but it is not restricted to this, A plurality of It is good also as a structure which is equipped with a display device and carries out the variable display of identification information with a plurality of (any natural number of 2 to ∞) displays.

  In addition, the specific display result (big hit symbol) includes a special display result (probability variable, for example, “7”) and a non-special display result other than the special display result (non-probable variation, for example, “3”). The ball game machine 1 in the present embodiment has a first special symbol display when it is determined that a display result is a special display result (probability variable symbol) in a first special symbol stop symbol setting process (step S301) described later. After the special display result (probability variation pattern) is displayed in 81, the specific game state (the big hit game state, also referred to as the first big hit game state) is controlled, and after the specific game state (the first big hit game state) ends, the specific game The game state is different from the state, and it is controlled to the first certain change state as the first special game state that is more likely to have a specific display result (big hit symbol) than the normal game state (high probability of being a big hit game state). In addition to shift control to an advantageous state for the Ri player. When the special display result is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 81, the first variation display unit 8 derives and displays a double-row (a set of three) of probability variation symbols (for example, odd symbols). Further, when a non-special display result other than the special display result is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 81, the first variation display unit 8 has a non-probable variable symbol (for example, even symbols) in the form of a three-dimensional pattern. Is derived and displayed.

  When the second special symbol stop symbol setting process (not shown) determines that the display result is the special display result (probability variable symbol), the special display result (probability variable symbol) is displayed on the second special symbol indicator 91. After that, the game is controlled to a specific game state (a big hit game state, also referred to as a second big hit game state), and after the specific game state (second big hit game state) ends, the game different from the specific game state and the first special game state It is more advantageous for the player by controlling to the second certain variation state as the second special gaming state that is more likely to be a specific display result (big hit symbol) than the normal gaming state (high probability of becoming the big hit gaming state). Control transition to state. Note that when the special display result is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display 91, the second variation display unit 9 derives and displays a double eye (a set of three symbols) of probability variation symbols (for example, odd symbols). In addition, when a non-special display result other than the special display result is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display 91, the second variation display unit 9 has a non-probable variable symbol (for example, even symbol) in the order of three (three). Is derived and displayed.

  The normal game state is a game state different from the first special game state (first probability variation state), the second special game state (second probability variation state), and the specific game state (big hit game state). . Hereinafter, the first special game state and the second special game state may be collectively referred to as a special game state.

  The first on-hold storage display 83 of the first special symbol display 81 has numerical data (for example, extracted from the numerical data updating means by the extraction means when the starting condition is satisfied (the hit ball wins the start winning opening 14), for example. , The number of numerical data stored (the number of reserved storage) stored in a first reservation storage buffer (for example, a RAM mounted on the display control board 80) that stores the extraction order of jackpot determination random numbers, etc. in an identifiable manner. The notification is made based on the number of lighted LEDs. In the first reserved storage buffer in the present embodiment, when the variable display selection flag determined using the numerical data extracted when the start condition is satisfied is set in the first variable display selection flag, that is, the start condition is satisfied. When it is selected that the first symbol display unit performs the variable display using the numerical data extracted from time to time, the numerical data extracted when the start condition is established is stored in the order of extraction. Data stored in this way is also referred to as first reserved storage data.

  The first hold memory indicator 83 is composed of four LEDs, and is a valid start winning prize (in this embodiment, the hit ball when the number of numerical data stored in the first hold memory buffer is less than 4) Each time it is stored in the first holding storage buffer, the number of lighting is increased, and the LED is turned on every time the first special symbol display 81 starts the variable symbol display. Decrease the number by one.

  A first unprocessed variation count display area 10 is provided below the first variation display portion 8. The first unprocessed variation count display area 10 is divided into four display areas, and changes the display color every time it is stored in the first hold storage buffer in accordance with the number of lighting of the first hold storage display. The display area where the display color is changed is reduced by 1 each time the first decorative symbol variation display is started.

  The second reserved memory display 93 of the second special symbol display 91 has numerical data (for example, extracted from the numerical data updating means by the extracting means when the starting condition is satisfied (the hit ball wins the starting winning opening 14), for example. , The number of numerical data stored in the second reserved storage buffer (for example, a RAM mounted on the display control board 80) that stores the extraction order of the jackpot determination random number in an identifiable manner, The notification is made based on the number of lighted LEDs. In the second reserved storage buffer in the present embodiment, when the variable display selection flag determined using the numerical data extracted when the start condition is satisfied is set in the second variable display selection flag, that is, the start condition is satisfied. When it is selected that the second symbol display unit performs the variable display using the numerical data extracted from time to time, the numerical data extracted when the start condition is established is stored in the order of extraction. Data stored in this way is also referred to as second reserved storage data.

  The second reserved memory display 93 is composed of four LEDs, and is a valid start winning prize (in this embodiment, when the number of numerical data stored in the second reserved memory buffer is less than 4, the hit ball Each time it is stored in the second reserved storage buffer, the number of lighting is increased, and the LED is lit whenever the special symbol variation display is started on the second special symbol display 91. Decrease the number by one.

  A second unprocessed variation count display area 11 is provided below the second variation display unit 9. The second unprocessed fluctuation count display area 11 is divided into four display areas, and the display color is changed every time the second hold storage display 93 is turned on in accordance with the number of lighting of the second hold storage display 93. Each time the variation display of the second decorative symbol is started, the display area where the display color is changed is reduced by one.

  In the first variation display section 8, the first unprocessed variation count display area 10 and the display area for variably displaying the first decorative symbol are provided separately. In the second variation display section 9, the second variation display section 9 An unprocessed variation count display area 11 and a display area for variably displaying the second decorative symbol are provided separately. For this reason, the number of reserved memories can be displayed even during the variation display of the first decorative symbol and the second decorative symbol. Also, the first unprocessed variation count display area 10 is provided in a part of the display area for displaying the first decorative pattern in a variable manner, and the second unprocessed variation count display area 11 is a display area for displaying the second decorative pattern in a variable manner. In this case, the display of the reserved memory number may be interrupted during the variable display. In addition, a display (first unprocessed variation count display and second unprocessed variation count display) for displaying the number of reserved memories is provided separately from the first variation display section 8 and the second variation display section 9. It is good.

  It should be noted that the numerical data stored in the first hold storage buffer is stored in the first variation display unit 8 when the first variation display start condition for variation display of the first decoration symbol is satisfied. The numerical data stored in the second holding storage buffer is a start condition for starting the variable display, and the numerical data stored in the second reserved storage buffer is the second variable when the start condition for the variable display of the second decorative symbol in the second variable display unit 9 is satisfied. Since it is a starting condition for starting the variable display of the second decorative symbol on the display unit 9, it is also called a hold variable display.

  Further, in this embodiment, the first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer are still started in the numerical data (for example, the big hit determination random number, etc.) extracted by the extracting means (for example, step S312). The numerical data that does not satisfy the conditions (for example, the big hit gaming state and the end of the previous variation display) is set to four predetermined upper limit numbers (in the case of the present embodiment, a plurality of types at a time as will be described later) Since the data is stored, the upper limit value of 4 means that if the data stored at one time is one group of data, it means 4 groups of data). The upper limit number of numerical data that can be stored in the first hold storage buffer and the second hold storage buffer is not limited to the above, and for example, the upper limit number may be 20 (or any integer from 0 to ∞). Good. Further, the upper limit value is changed (for example, changed from 4 to 20) based on the fact that the predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, the display result is changed to the specific gaming state based on the special display result). It may be configured.

  Below the first variation display unit 8 and the second variation display unit 9, a variable winning device 15 having a start winning opening 14 through which a game ball can be won is provided. The winning ball that has entered the start winning opening 14 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the start opening switch 62. A variable winning device 15 that opens and closes is provided below the start winning opening 14. The variable winning device 15 is opened by the solenoid 71. When the variable winning device 15 is opened by the solenoid 71, it becomes easier for the game ball to win the start winning opening 14 (easy to start winning), which is advantageous for the player.

  Below the variable winning device 15, the specific display result is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 81 or the second special symbol display 91, and the first variation display unit 8 or the second variation display unit 9 has a doublet. There is provided a special variable winning device 20 that is opened by a solenoid 72 in a specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) based on the derived display. The special variable winning device 20 is a means for opening and closing the special winning opening 21 provided with a special winning opening 21 therein. Of the winning balls guided from the special variable winning device 20 to the back of the game board 6, the winning ball that has entered one (V winning area) is detected by the V winning switch 64 and enters the other (10 count winning area). The winning ball is detected by the count switch 63. A solenoid 73 for switching the route in the special winning opening 21 is also provided on the back of the game board 6.

  In this embodiment, an example in which only one special variable winning device is provided has been described. However, the special variable winning device 20 that opens and closes based on the specific display result being derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 81. And a special variable winning device 22 that opens and closes based on the result of the specific display being derived and displayed on the second special symbol display 91. Moreover, although this embodiment demonstrated the example provided with only one variable winning apparatus, you may make it the structure which provides a variable winning apparatus as many as the number of special symbol displays.

  On the lower left side of the first variation display section 8, a normal symbol display 12 is provided which is composed of a pair of LEDs marked with “O” and “X”. The normal symbol display 12 can variably display a plurality of types of identification information called normal symbols (for example, “◯” and “x”).

  When a game ball passes through the gate 28 provided on the left side of the first variation display portion 8 and is detected by the gate switch 61, a random number for normal symbol determination is extracted and the normal symbol of the RAM 55 mounted on the main board 31 is extracted. Stored in buffer. In this embodiment, the upper limit of the number of random numbers for determination per normal symbol that can be stored in the normal symbol buffer of the RAM 55 is four. If the number of random numbers for determining normal symbols stored in the normal symbol buffer does not reach the upper limit, that is, storing numerical data extracted from the random counter for determining normal symbols stored in the normal symbol buffer. If the number does not reach four, numerical data is extracted from a random counter for normal symbol determination. If the normal symbol display 12 can start the variable display in which the normal symbol display state changes ("◯" and "x" are alternately lit), the normal symbol display 12 can display the normal symbol variable display. Is started. If the normal symbol display 12 is not in a state where it is not possible to start the variable display in which the display state changes, the random number for determination per normal symbol is stored in the normal symbol buffer, thereby increasing the number of stored random numbers for determination per normal symbol by one. Also, below the normal symbol display 12, a normal symbol hold storage indicator having a predetermined number (four in this embodiment) of LEDs for displaying the number of numerical data stored in the random counter for normal symbol determination. 18 is provided. The normal symbol hold storage display 18 increases the number of LEDs that are turned on each time a game ball passes through the gate 28 and is detected by the gate switch 61. Each time the normal symbol display 12 starts to display the fluctuation of the normal symbols (for example, “◯” and “x”), the number of LEDs that are lit is reduced by one. Note that the first decorative symbol and the normal symbol may be variably displayed on the first variable display unit 8 or the second variable display unit 9. In this case, the decorative symbol display area for variably displaying the first decorative symbol and the normal symbol display area for variably displaying the normal symbol are realized by one first variable display portion 8 or second variable display portion 9. The

  In this embodiment, the normal symbol display 12 displays the variation of the normal symbol by alternately lighting the left and right lamps marked with ○ and × (the symbol becomes visible when lit), The variable display continues for a predetermined time (for example, 29.2 seconds). Then, if the left lamp with a circle is turned on at the end of the variable display, it is a win. Whether or not to win is determined based on the value of the numerical data (normal random number for determination per symbol) extracted when the game ball passes through the gate 28 and the game ball is detected by the gate switch 61. It is determined depending on whether or not it matches the judgment value. When the display result of the variable display on the normal symbol display 12 is a win, the variable winning device 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times for a predetermined time, so that the game ball can easily win the start winning port 14. That is, the state of the variable winning device 15 changes from an unfavorable state to an advantageous state when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol.

  Further, in the first certain variation state as the first special gaming state, the probability that the specific display result is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 81 is higher than that in the normal gaming state, and in the first special symbol display 81 The fluctuation display time (fluctuation time) during which the special symbol is variably displayed is shortened from the normal gaming state. Further, in the normal symbol display 12, the probability that the stop symbol will be a winning symbol is higher than that in the normal gaming state, and one or both of the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning device 15 are higher than in the normal gaming state. . Thereby, it becomes a more advantageous state for a player. Further, in a predetermined state such as the first probability variation state, the variation display time (variation time) of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display 12 is shortened from the normal gaming state so that it becomes more advantageous for the player. Also good.

  In the second certain variation state as the second special gaming state, the probability that the specific display result is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display 91 is higher than that in the normal gaming state, and in the second special symbol display 91 The variation display time (variation time) during which the special symbol is variably displayed is shortened from the normal gaming state. Further, in the normal symbol display 12, the probability that the stop symbol will be a winning symbol is higher than that in the normal gaming state, and one or both of the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning device 15 are higher than in the normal gaming state. . Thereby, it becomes a more advantageous state for a player. Further, in a predetermined state such as the second probability variation state, the variation display time (variation time) of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display 12 is shortened from the normal gaming state so that it becomes more advantageous for the player. Also good.

  It should be noted that by controlling the first special gaming state to the first short time state and the second special gaming state to the second short time state, the player may be in a state more advantageous than the normal gaming state. In the first short-time state, the special symbol of the first special symbol display 81, the first special symbol display 81, until the special symbol variation display (variation display) is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times). The variation display time (variation time) of the first decorative symbol on the variation display unit 8 and the ordinary symbol on the ordinary symbol display 12 is shortened from the normal gaming state. Further, in the variable winning device 15, one or both of the opening time and the number of times of opening are raised from the normal gaming state. When the opening time or the number of times of opening of the variable winning device 15 is increased from the normal gaming state, the starting winning to the starting winning port 14 is likely to occur, and the special symbol and the first symbol on the first special symbol display 81 within a predetermined period. Since the number of times of display of the first decorative symbol on the 1-variable display unit 8 is increased and the probability of winning a big hit is higher than that in the normal gaming state, the player is in a more advantageous state.

  Further, in the second short time state, the second special symbol display unit 91 displays the second special symbol display unit 91 until the second special symbol display unit 91 displays the variable display (variation display) of the second special symbol a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times). 2 The special symbol, the second decorative symbol of the second variation display unit 9 and the variation display time (variation time) of the ordinary symbol of the ordinary symbol display 12 is shortened from the normal gaming state. Further, in the variable winning device 15, one or both of the opening time and the number of times of opening are raised from the normal gaming state. When the opening time or the number of times of opening of the variable winning device 15 is increased from the normal gaming state, a starting winning to the starting winning port 14 is likely to occur, and the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 91 within a predetermined period. In addition, since the number of times of display of the second decorative symbol on the second variation display unit 9 increases and the probability of winning a big hit is higher than that in the normal gaming state, it becomes a more advantageous state for the player.

  Note that the first probability variation state and the second probability variation state described above are more advantageous to the player than the first short time state and the second short time state, so one (or any one of a plurality or any one of them) The special game state of (natural number of) is set to a probabilistic state, and the special game state of the other (or one of the remaining plural or any natural number) is set to a short-time state so that the special game state is differentiated. It may be configured. For example, the first special gaming state is controlled to the first certain change state, and the second special gaming state is controlled to the second short-time state, so that when the first special gaming state is entered, the second special gaming state is further increased. You may comprise so that it may become an advantageous state. By configuring in this way, it is possible to improve the interest of the player. In this case, the special game state is controlled to the short-time state (the special game state which is disadvantageous for the player as compared with other special game states). It may be configured to be higher than the probability of being a big hit of the variable display portion (controlled to a special gaming state advantageous to the player as compared with other special gaming states). By comprising in this way, the interest of a player can be improved further.

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

  First, game control that is not directly related to the first special game state includes time reduction (short time) control or probability variation (probability change) control for the first special symbol, the first decorative symbol, and the normal symbol. , Control for extending the opening period of the electric role (for example, the variable winning device 15), control for increasing the start passage area for the first special symbol, the first decorative symbol, and the normal symbol (for example, installed on the game board 6) (A control for setting and changing a winning opening (not shown) as a starting winning opening), a control for increasing the number of winning balls (for example, a control for increasing the number of winning balls associated with winning from 13 to 15 in the normal gaming state), or predetermined Passing rate improvement control to the region (for example, a control for providing a hitting ball restricting device upstream of the start winning port 14 and improving the starting win rate by operating the hitting ball restricting device) is set to the first special gaming state. Can even start The present invention is applied to a ball game machine in which a predetermined right is generated or continues when a winning is given to a predetermined electric accessory that is released when a symbol that is variably displayed based on a prize becomes a combination of predetermined symbols In such a case, the winning rate improvement control for the specific area may be set to the first special gaming state.

  In addition, game control that is not directly related to the second special game state includes time reduction (short time) control or probability variation (probability change) control for the second special symbol, the second decorative symbol, and the normal symbol. , Control for extending the opening period of the electric role (for example, the variable winning device 17), control for increasing the start passage area for the second special symbol, the second decorative symbol, and the normal symbol (for example, installed on the game board 6) (A control for setting and changing a winning opening (not shown) as a starting winning opening), a control for increasing the number of winning balls (for example, a control for increasing the number of winning balls associated with winning from 13 to 15 in the normal gaming state), or predetermined Passing rate improvement control to the area (for example, a control for providing a hitting ball restricting device upstream of the start winning port 14 and operating the hitting ball restricting device to improve the start winning rate) is set to the second special game state. Can even start The present invention is applied to a ball game machine in which a predetermined right is generated or continues when a winning is given to a predetermined electric accessory that is released when a symbol that is variably displayed based on a prize becomes a combination of predetermined symbols In this case, the winning rate improvement control for the specific area may be set to the second special game state.

  On the other hand, the game control directly related to the first special gaming state includes the round upper limit improvement control, the count upper limit improvement control, the special variable winning device 20 opening / extension control, or the special variable winning device 20. The increase control of the number of prize balls accompanying the winning at the opened big winning opening 21 can be set to the first special gaming state. In addition, it can also be set as a 1st special game state combining said game control. Furthermore, the entry condition to the first special gaming state (satisfaction of the predetermined condition) and the termination condition of the first special gaming state are not limited to those described in this embodiment, and the first special gaming state is generated. Random number for determination (numerical data), random number for determination (numerical data) for ending the first special gaming state, game history (for example, time, reach number, number of winnings to a predetermined winning opening, number of passing times, etc. ), Winnings, and subgames (including those that can be selected by the player himself, such as janken), any one or any combination thereof is used as a condition for entering the first special gaming state or What is necessary is just to set to the termination condition of 1 special game state.

  Further, the game control directly related to the second special game state includes the round upper limit improvement control, the count upper limit improvement control, the special variable winning device 20 opening / extension control, or the special variable winning device 20. The increase control of the number of prize balls accompanying the winning at the opened big winning opening 21 can be set to the second special gaming state. In addition, it can also be set as a 2nd special game state combining said game control. Furthermore, the entry condition to the second special gaming state (satisfaction of the predetermined condition) and the termination condition of the second special gaming state are not limited to those described in this embodiment, and the second special gaming state is generated. Random number for determination (numerical data), random number for determination (numerical data) for ending the second special gaming state, game history (eg, time, number of reach, number of wins to a predetermined winning opening, number of passes, etc. ), Winnings, and subgames (including those that can be selected by the player himself, such as janken), any one or any combination thereof is used as a condition for entering the second special gaming state or What is necessary is just to set it as the termination condition of 2 special game states.

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

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

  For example, the reach display mode in the first special symbol display 81 and the second special symbol display 91 may be a state in which “3” or “7” as a specific display result is blinking.

  In addition, the reach display mode in the first variation display unit 8 is that an effective line that becomes a doublet is determined by stopping a predetermined symbol in a plurality of predetermined display areas, and on the effective line A state in which the variable display is performed in the display area on the active line that has not been stopped when a predetermined symbol is stopped in a part of the display area (for example, the left, Of the middle and right display areas, the left and right display areas are partly displayed as part of the jackpot symbol (for example, “7”), and the right display area is still displayed in a variable manner. A state in which all or a part of the display area on the active line constitutes all or a part of the jackpot symbol, and fluctuates and displays synchronously (for example, the left in the first variation display unit 8) , Middle, right Variation displayed in all display region has been carried out, always state variation displayed with the same pattern are aligned is made) that reach the display mode or reach. Note that the reach display mode in the second variation display unit 9 is the same as the reach display mode in the first variation display unit 8.

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

  Although not shown, the ball game machine 1 has a ball hitting device 45 that drives a drive motor by operating the ball hitting handle 5 and uses the rotational force of the drive motor to launch a game ball into the game area 7. Is provided. The game balls launched from the hit ball launching device 45 enter the game area 7 through a hit ball rail mounted in a circular shape on the game board 6 so as to surround the game area 7, and then descend the game area 7. . When the hit ball enters the start winning opening 14 and is detected by the start opening switch 62, the numerical data (for example, a big hit determination random number) stored in the holding storage buffer of the symbol display unit selected according to the variable display selection flag is stored. The number is increased by 1, and the number of lighting of the corresponding on-hold storage display and the display color of the unprocessed fluctuation count display area are changed. If it is in a state where the variable display can be started (for example, the end of the big hit game or the end of the previous variable display), it is selected according to the variable display selection flag at the time of starting winning based on the numerical data stored in the holding storage buffer The variable display is started on the displayed symbol display section. On the other hand, if the variable display cannot be started, the variable display is performed after waiting until the variable display can be started.

  The variable display in each symbol display section stops when a certain time has elapsed. When the symbol at the time of stoppage becomes a jackpot symbol (specific display result), it shifts to a jackpot game state. In other words, the special prize winning opening 21 is opened by the special variable prize winning device 20 until a predetermined time elapses or until a predetermined number (for example, ten) of hit balls wins the big prize winning opening 21. In the big hit gaming state, a predetermined period of time has elapsed after the special prize winning device 20 is opened or closed by the special variable prize winning device 20 or until a predetermined number (for example, ten) of hit balls win the big prize opening 21. Round. Then, when the special variable prize winning device 20 opens the big prize winning opening 21, the hit ball wins the V winning area in the big winning prize winning opening 21 and is detected by the V winning winning switch 64, a continuation right is generated, and the special variable winning prize winning device. 20, the special winning opening 21 is opened again. The generation of the continuation right is allowed a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 rounds).

  When the stop symbol at the time of the variable stop of each symbol display part is a probability variation symbol with probability variation, it is controlled to the big hit gaming state, and after the big hit gaming state, the probability of winning next is higher than the normal gaming state The first special game state or the second special game state is controlled. That is, it becomes a more advantageous state for the player in the first probability variation state or the second probability variation state.

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

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

  In addition, the gate switch 61, the start port switch 62, the count switch 63, the V winning switch 64, the clear switch 65, the full switch (not shown) that is detected when the surplus ball tray 4 is full, the count switch short-circuit signal ( (Not shown), a switch circuit 32 for providing a signal to the basic circuit 53, a solenoid 71 for opening and closing the variable prize winning device 15, a solenoid 72 for opening and closing the special variable prize winning device 20, and a seesaw provided in the big prize opening 21 are movable. Solenoid circuit 33 for driving solenoid 73, etc. to be driven according to a command from basic circuit 53, system reset circuit (not shown) for resetting basic circuit 53 when power is turned on, and big hit gaming state according to data given from basic circuit 53 Information output signals such as jackpot information indicating the occurrence of Information output circuit 34 for outputting to an external device such as a computer, is also mounted on the main substrate 31.

  The main board 31 is formed with a circuit for performing display control for deriving and displaying a display result after starting the special symbol variation display in each of the first special symbol display 81 and the second special symbol display 91. ing. In accordance with the program, the game control microcomputer outputs a drive signal to each of the first special symbol display 81 and the second special symbol display 91 to perform display control. Thus, a control board for a special symbol display equipped with a driver circuit and a microcomputer is provided between the main board 31 and the first special symbol display 81 and the second special symbol display 91. Compared with the case where display control of the first special symbol display 81 and the second special symbol display 91 is performed by the control board or the like based on the command signal, the result of the big hit determination can be surely displayed.

  The main board 31 is formed with a circuit for informing the number of numerical data stored in the corresponding reserved storage buffer in each of the first reserved memory display 83 and the second reserved memory display 93. Yes. In accordance with the program, the game control microcomputer outputs a drive signal corresponding to the number of reserved memories in the reserved memory buffer to each of the first reserved memory display 83 and the second reserved memory display 93 to perform control.

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

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

  The display control microcomputer performs display control of the first unprocessed variation count display area 10 and the second unprocessed variation count display area 11 by receiving the effect control command. The effect control commands include a command for specifying the number of reserved memories stored in the first reserved memory buffer and a command for specifying the number of reserved memories stored in the second reserved memory buffer. The microcomputer controls the display of the first unprocessed variation count display area 10 and the second unprocessed variation count display area 11 in accordance with the received command.

  Moreover, the display control microcomputer performs display control of the normal symbol display 12 by receiving the effect control command. The effect control command includes a command for designating the display of the normal symbol display 12, and the display control microcomputer controls display of the normal symbol display 12 according to the received command.

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

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

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

  In this embodiment, the display control microcomputer provided on the display control board 80 outputs a drive signal for the speaker 27 to the sound output board 70 to control the sound output of the speaker 27, and the lamp driver board 35. The lamp / LED drive signal is output to the ball-ball game machine 1 to control the light emission of the lamp / LED. That is, the display control microcomputer mounted on the display control board 80 displays the first fluctuation display section 8 and the second fluctuation display section 9 transmitted from the main board 31, the lamp / LED lighting control, and the game sound. Based on an effect control command (control signal) as command information related to the control of effects such as generation, the first variation display unit 8, the second variation display unit 9, the speaker 27, a lamp / LED provided in the ball game machine 1, etc. This is an effect control microcomputer for controlling the light emitter.

  Next, a random counter for generating a random value used for control in the ball game machine 1 of this embodiment will be described. FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining various random counters used by the game control microcomputer for game control. FIG. 3 shows random counters R1 to R9 as an example of the random counter. Each random counter shown below has a function as numerical data updating means for updating numerical data within a predetermined numerical range.

  Does R1 generate a jackpot state for each variation display of the first special symbol display 81 (including the first variation display unit 8) and the second special symbol display 91 (including the second variation display unit 9)? This is a jackpot determination random counter for generating a random value used to determine whether or not at random in advance, counting up from “0”, counting up to its upper limit “599”, and again The counter is configured to count up again from “0”. This R1 is added and updated every 2 msec. When a valid start winning is detected by the start port switch 62, the count value of this R1 is extracted accordingly, and the first reserved memory buffer or the second reserved memory is used as the first reserved memory data or the second reserved memory data. Stored in buffer. Then, for each of the first special symbol display 81 and the second special symbol display 91, the numerical data of R1 stored in the RAM 55 is read out at the stage before starting the variable symbol display of the special symbol, It is determined whether or not the read numerical value data of R1 matches a predetermined jackpot determination value. In this determination, if they match, it is decided to generate a big hit by using the display result of the variable display as a combination of the big hit symbols, and the above-mentioned control of the big hit gaming state is performed. It is determined that the display result is out of play, and the gaming state does not change. In the normal probability state other than the probability variation state, as described above, the big hit determination value is set to two numerical values, for example. In the probability variation state, the jackpot determination value is set to, for example, a plurality of numerical values of 3 or more such as ten, so that the probability of jackpot occurrence is improved as compared with the case of the non-probability variation state.

  The numerical range shown in the range column for each random counter in FIG. 3 is the count range of such a random counter, and after counting up from the initial value to the upper limit value as described in R1, again, Counting up from the initial value.

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

  R2 is used to randomly determine a combination of jackpot symbols when the jackpot determination using R1 is determined, and to randomly determine whether or not to control to the probability variation state. The counter is configured to count up from “0”, count up to “8” which is the upper limit thereof, and count up again from “0”. Unlike R1, R2 is added and updated every 3 msec. Among special symbols composed of a plurality of symbols “1” to “9”, “3” and “7” are jackpot symbols, and “7” is a probability variation jackpot symbol. The count value of R2 is extracted at the time of starting winning, and is stored in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer as the first hold storage data or the second hold storage data. Then, the numerical data of R2 stored from the first reserved storage buffer or the second reserved storage buffer is read before the start of the variable display, and the read numerical data is in the range of “0” to “3”, for example. Sometimes, it is determined that the probability variation symbol (“7”) is used, and the probability variation big hit is determined. On the other hand, when the numerical data of R2 read before the start of the variable display is in the range of “4” to “8”, for example, it is determined to be the non-probable large hit symbol (“3”) and non- Judgment is made with a probable big hit.

  R3 is an outlier symbol for generating a random value used for determining in advance a stop symbol in the display result that is out of place for each of the first special symbol indicator 81 and the second special symbol indicator 91. It is a random counter for decision. R3 is added and updated every 3 msec and every other interrupt processing time.

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

  The special symbols are, for example, a plurality of symbols “1” to “9” in a predetermined order (numerical order), and are changed (updated) according to a predetermined symbol arrangement order. Each of the plural types of special symbols is associated with symbol data “0” to “8” for determining symbols, and is a numeric value that matches the value of the counter extracted and stored as the stored storage data at the time of starting winning a prize. The symbol corresponding to the data is determined as a special symbol stop symbol. When it is determined that there is a shift in the above-mentioned jackpot determination, based on the relationship between a plurality of types of special symbols and the numerical data for symbol determination, it is extracted from R3 at the time of starting winning and is stored in the first reserved storage data described above Alternatively, the value of the numerical data stored in the first reserved memory buffer or the second reserved memory buffer is read as the second reserved memory data, and the symbol corresponding to the read numeric data is determined as the stop symbol of the special symbol. . In addition, when it is determined to be a deviation in the jackpot determination, if the stop symbol corresponding to the extracted value of such a counter coincides with the symbol of the jackpot accidentally, it is corrected so as to become a symbol of a loss (for example, A stop symbol is determined by correcting the symbol by one symbol). R3 is also used to determine a reach symbol ("3" or "7") when it is determined to reach in reach determination described later. Specifically, when the read numerical data of R3 is any one of “0” to “4”, the reach symbol is determined to be “3”, and the read numerical data of R3 is “5” to “8”. The reach symbol is determined to be “7”.

  R4 of the first symbol display unit (first special symbol display unit 81 and first variation display unit 8) and the second symbol display unit (second special symbol display unit 91 and second variation display unit 9) Random values used to randomly determine the special symbol variation pattern (information specified by the length of variation time and the mode of variation, hereinafter also referred to as the special diagram variation pattern). This is a random counter for determining a variation pattern for the purpose. The count value of R4 is incremented by a predetermined number every 3 msec and the interrupt processing surplus time. The value of the numerical data extracted from R4 at the start winning prize and stored in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer as the above-described first hold storage data or second hold storage data is read before the start of variation, It is determined that the value of the read numerical data is a variation pattern corresponding to the one that matches according to the distribution rate assigned to each of a plurality of predetermined variation patterns (variation time lengths are different). The Note that the decorative pattern variation pattern is determined by the display control CPU so that the variation time coincides with the variation time of the special pattern variation pattern determined by R5.

  R5 is out of the jackpot determination for each combination of the first special symbol display 81 and the first fluctuation display unit 8 side and the first special symbol display 81 and the second fluctuation display unit 9 side. Random value used to randomly determine whether a reach state is formed for a decorative design (hereinafter referred to as “reach out”) or a reach state is not formed (hereinafter referred to as “non-reach out”). It is a random counter for reach determination for generating. The count value of R5 is added by a predetermined number every 3 msec and the interruption processing surplus time. The value of the numerical data extracted from R5 and stored in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer as the above-described first hold storage data or second hold storage data at the time of starting winning is read out before the start of fluctuation. . Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the read numerical data matches a predetermined reach determination value. If these values match, it is determined that the reach is out of control, and the reach state is controlled during the variable display where the display result is out of control. On the other hand, when these values coincide with each other, it is determined that the non-reach is out of control, and control is performed so as not to reach the reach state during the variable display in which the display result is out of place.

  R6 is a random counter for normal symbol per unit determination for generating a random value used for determining in advance whether or not to generate a hit for the fluctuation display of the normal symbol display 12 at random. When a valid start passage is detected by the gate switch 61, the R6 count value is extracted and stored in the RAM 55 as passage storage data. Then, at the stage before starting the normal symbol variation display, it is determined whether or not the extracted value matches a predetermined hit determination value. If they match, the normal symbol hit can be generated. The above-described control is performed, and in the case of a mismatch, it is determined to be out of control and the above-described control is performed.

  R7 is a random number for determining the initial value of R1 for jackpot determination. R1 is determined to update (change) the initial value every predetermined update cycle (for example, every cycle: that is, every time the update using the numerical value included in the update range makes one round). The value of R7 is extracted every time the predetermined period is reached, and the initial value of R1 is randomly determined based on the extracted value.

  R8 is a random number for determining the initial value of R6 for normal symbol determination. R6 is determined to update (change) the initial value every predetermined update cycle (for example, every cycle: that is, every time the update using the numerical value included in the update range makes one round). The value of R8 is extracted every time the predetermined period is reached, and the initial value of R6 is randomly determined based on the extracted value.

  R9 is a random display for selecting a variable display for generating a random value used to select whether to perform a variable display on the first symbol display unit side or a second symbol display unit side according to the occurrence of the start winning. The counter is configured to count up from “0”, count up to its upper limit “599”, and count up again from “0”. This R9 is added by a predetermined number every 3 msec and the interruption processing surplus time. In the present embodiment, a random number is extracted from R9 in response to the occurrence of the start winning prize, and the extracted value is a value in the first half range (0-299) in the range (0-599) counted up by R9. Depending on whether or not there is, it is selected whether the variable display corresponding to the occurrence of the start winning is performed on the first symbol display unit side or the second symbol display unit side.

  As described above, the value of R1 used for jackpot determination is updated every 2 ms, and R2 used for determining the jackpot symbol is updated every 3 ms which is different from the update interval of R1, and R1 is updated. A configuration in which the interval and the update interval of R2 are relatively prime (for example, a relationship indicating that both intervals are not the same, and one period is not an integral multiple of the other period) (for example, 3ms and 2ms), the random counter R1 for jackpot determination and the random counter R2 for jackpot symbol determination and probability variation determination are short without only adjusting the number of numerical values included in the update range of each random number. It can avoid synchronizing with a period. As a result, the randomness of the jackpot symbol can be maintained, and occurrence of a probable jackpot based on a fraudulent act such as illegally sending a start winning signal can be prevented.

  That is, as in this embodiment, when it is determined whether the jackpot symbol is a probable big hit or a non-probable big jackpot depending on the type of jackpot symbol, if the randomness of the jackpot symbol is impaired, an illegal means such as a fraudulent board is used. It is mounted on a gaming machine, and at the timing when the big hit symbol of the probability variation big hit is selected, the start winning signal is illegally sent to the microcomputer for game control in the CPU 56 by the fraudulent means. It becomes possible to make it happen. On the other hand, in the embodiment described above, it is possible to avoid that the random counter R1 for determining the big hit and the random counter R2 for determining the big hit symbol are synchronized in a short cycle, and the randomness of the big hit symbol is reduced. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of a probable big hit based on an illegal act such as sending a start winning signal illegally.

  In addition, the initial value of the newly set big hit determination random counter R1 is updated at every predetermined update cycle (for example, every cycle: that is, every time the update using the numerical value included in the update range makes one round) ( Change), for example, the game control microcomputer executes initialization processing, and an illegal act of starting and winning for the period until the completion of one cycle update of the jackpot determination random number is performed. Thus, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of a big hit based on an illegal act such as sending a start winning signal illegally without being limited to a probable big hit.

  In the above example, the update interval of the jackpot determination random counter R1 and the update interval of the jackpot symbol determination random counter R2 have a relatively prime relationship. “The update interval is relatively prime” means that two values to be compared are not the same and one of the two values is not an integral multiple of the other. Specifically, “2 ms” and “3 ms” are neither the same nor an integer multiple, and therefore have a relatively prime relationship. It should be noted that “the relationship where one is not an integral multiple of the other” is because the minimum time of the operation timing is determined by the specification of the microcomputer for game control. This is to allow the case where a common divisor exists between the two values to be compared because a number exists. However, if a plurality of microcomputers are used, it is possible to adopt a plurality of update intervals having no common divisor. In such a case, the two values to be compared are the common divisors. The fact that the update interval is relatively disjoint may be used.

  Further, in the above example, the total number of numerical values included in the update range in the random counter R1 for determining big symbols and the random counter R3 for determining symbols is in a relatively prime relationship. “The total number of values included in the update range is relatively prime” means that the two values to be compared do not have a common divisor.

  As mentioned above, since the randomness of the jackpot symbol can be maintained, it is possible to avoid the occurrence of a higher probability than the probability that the uncertain variable jackpot is scheduled, which is disadvantageous to the player. Can also be prevented.

  In other words, if it is determined whether the jackpot symbol is a probabilistic big hit or a non-probable big jackpot, if the randomness of the big hit symbol is lost, the probability that the non-probable big hit is expected is higher than the probability. It can happen. Then, the winning probability for the probable big hit will be unduly lowered, resulting in a disadvantage to the player. On the other hand, in the embodiment described above, it is possible to avoid that the big hit determination random number and the big hit symbol determination random number are synchronized in a short cycle, and can maintain the randomness of the big hit symbol, It is possible to prevent the player from being disadvantaged.

  In the above-described embodiment, the value of the random hit determination random counter R1 is updated every 2 ms, and the random symbol determination random R3 is updated every 3 ms different from the R1 update interval. The update interval of R3 and the update interval of R3 are predetermined to be relatively prime (for example, a period indicating both intervals is not the same and one period is not an integral multiple of the other period) For example, 2 ms and 3 ms), it is possible to avoid synchronization of R1 and R3 in a short cycle without only adjusting the number of numerical values included in the update range of each random counter. Therefore, it is possible to maintain the randomness of the missed symbols, and to prevent the distrust of the player from being increased due to frequent appearance of the same missed symbols.

  In the above-described embodiment, not only the update interval of the random counter R1 for determining big hits and the update interval of the random counter R3 for determining special symbols are relatively prime, but R1 is determined in advance. Update within a predetermined numerical range (for example, 0 to 599) and update R3 within a predetermined specific numerical range (for example, 0 to 8), and the total number of jackpot determination random numbers included in the predetermined numerical range (For example, 600 of 0 to 599) and the total number of special symbol determination numerical values (for example, 9 of 0 to 8) included in the specific numerical value range are relatively prime (for example, the number of both is not the same, and Since one of the numbers is not set to be an integral multiple of the other number), the period for synchronizing the big hit determination random number and the special symbol determination random number can be further prolonged.

  In the above-described embodiment, the update interval of random 1 is 3 ms and the update interval of random 3 is 2 ms. However, each update interval is an example, and the update intervals of random 1 and random 3 are relatively prime. As long as there is a relationship, any value such as 5 ms and 3 ms, 7 ms and 2 ms may be used. The lengths of the update interval of random 1 and the update interval of random 3 may be reversed.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the total number of numerical values included in the update range of R1 is 600, and the total number of numerical values included in the update range of R3 is 9, but each number (total number) is an example. Any value may be used. However, it is preferable that the total number of numerical values included in the update range in R1 and R3 is in a relatively prime relationship.

  The functions such as the jackpot determination function, the jackpot symbol determination function, the outage stop symbol determination function, the reach determination function, the variation pattern selection function, and the normal symbol hit determination function as described above are the control functions of the game control microcomputer. It is realized by.

  Next, a game control main process and a timer interrupt process executed by the game control microcomputer will be described. In the present embodiment, as the timer interrupt process, a 2 ms timer interrupt process executed once every 2 msec and a 3 ms timer interrupt process executed once every 3 msec are provided.

  FIG. 4 is a flowchart for explaining a game control main process executed by the game control microcomputer. In the game control main process, first, in S11, the RAM 55 is initialized, and at the same time, for example, 2 ms and 3 ms, a timer interrupt is periodically performed (2 ms timer interrupt process in FIG. 5 and FIG. 6). (3 ms timer interrupt processing) is performed, initialization processing for performing various kinds of predetermined initialization is performed, such as setting a register built in the CPU 56.

  Then, the display random number updating process (S13), the R1 initial value determining random number updating process (S14), and the R6 initial value determining random number updating process (S15) are repeatedly executed. In the repeated execution, when the processes of S13 to S15 are executed, the interrupt is prohibited (S12), and when the processes of S13 to S15 are completed, the interrupt is permitted (S16). Here, the display random number updating process of S13 is a process of updating the count values of the random counters R3 to R5 and R9. The R1 initial value determination random number update process in S14 is a process of updating the count value of the R1 initial value determination random counter R7 described above. The R6 initial value determination random number update process in S15 is a process of updating the count value of the R6 initial value determination random counter R8 described above.

  The reason why the interrupts are disabled when S13 to S15 are executed is that these processes are also executed in the timer interrupt process described later, and thus conflict with the processes in the timer interrupt process. Is to avoid. That is, if a timer interrupt is generated during the processes of S13 to S15 and the counter value for generating the display random number and the initial value random number is updated during the timer interrupt process, the count value Continuity may be impaired. However, such an inconvenience does not occur if the interrupt disabled state is set during the processes of S13 to S15.

  The processes of S13 to S15 are performed after the interrupt process every 2 msec, which will be described later, and the interrupt process every 3 msec, after the interrupt waiting process remaining time until the next interrupt process is executed. It will be repeated indefinitely.

  Next, the 2 ms timer interrupt process will be described. FIG. 5 is a flowchart for explaining a 2 ms timer interrupt process executed by the game control microcomputer. When a timer interrupt with a period of 2 ms occurs, the CPU 56 performs a register saving process (step S21), and then executes a game control process (a process for controlling the progress of the game) that is an interrupt process of steps S22 to S37. To do. In the game control process, the CPU 56 first inputs detection signals of switches such as the gate switch 61, the start port switch 62, the count switch 63, the V winning switch 64, and the clear switch 65 through the switch circuit 32. State determination is performed (switch processing: step S22).

  Then, the CPU 56 performs a variable display selection process (step S23). In the variable display selection process, the variable display corresponding to the occurrence of the start winning at the start winning opening 14 is displayed on the side of the first symbol display unit (the first special symbol display 81 and the first variation display unit 8) and the second display. This is a process for selecting which side of the symbol display unit (second special symbol display 91 and second variation display unit 9) to perform. Details of the variable display selection process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs a first special symbol process (step S24). In the first special symbol process control, a first special symbol process for controlling the first special symbol display 81, the first variation display unit 8, the special variable winning device 20 and the like in a predetermined order according to the gaming state. A corresponding process is selected and executed according to the flag. The value of the first special symbol process flag is updated during each process according to the gaming state.

  Next, in S25, the CPU 56 performs a big hit determination random number update process for updating the count value of the big hit determination random counter R1. In S26, the CPU 56 performs the same R1 initial value determining random number update process as in S14 described above.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs a second special symbol process (step S27). In the second special symbol process control, the second special symbol display 91, the second variation display unit 9, the second special variable winning device 22 and the like are controlled in a predetermined order according to the gaming state. Corresponding processing is selected and executed according to the symbol process flag. The value of the second special symbol process flag is updated during each process according to the gaming state.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs normal symbol process processing (step S28). In the normal symbol process, the corresponding process is selected and executed according to the normal symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the normal symbol indicator 12 in a predetermined order in accordance with the detection of the game ball by the gate switch 61. The The value of the normal symbol process flag is updated during each process according to the gaming state. By executing the normal symbol process, the display control of the normal symbol display 12 and the opening / closing control of the variable winning device 15 are executed.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs a process of setting an effect control command related to the first decorative symbol and the second decorative symbol in a predetermined area of the RAM 55 and sending the effect control command (decorative symbol command control process: step S29). In addition, a process for setting the effect control command for the normal symbol in a predetermined area of the RAM 55 and sending the effect control command is performed (normal symbol command control process: step S30).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs information output processing for outputting data such as jackpot information, start information, probability variation information supplied to the hall management computer, for example (step S31).

  Further, the CPU 56 executes prize ball processing for setting the number of prize balls based on detection signals from the start port switch 62, the count switch 63, the V prize winning switch 64, and the like (step S32). Specifically, a payout control command indicating the number of winning balls is given to the payout control board 36 in response to winning detection based on any of the switches such as the start port switch 62, the count switch 63, the V winning switch 64 being turned on. Output. The payout control CPU mounted on the payout control board 36 drives the ball payout device 44 in accordance with a payout control command indicating the number of winning balls.

  And CPU56 performs the memory | storage process which checks the increase / decrease in a pending | holding memory | storage number (step S33). In addition, a test terminal process, which is a process for outputting a test signal for enabling the control state of the gaming machine to be confirmed outside the gaming machine, is executed (step S34). Further, a solenoid output process is executed to give a drive command to the solenoid circuit 33 when a predetermined condition is satisfied (step S35). In the solenoid output process, the solenoid circuit 33 responds to a drive command in order to open or close the variable winning device 15 and the special variable winning device 20 or to switch the game ball passage in the big winning port 21. The solenoids 71 to 73 are driven. Thereafter, the contents of the register are restored (step S36), and the interrupt permission state is set (step S37).

  The 2 ms timer interruption process as described above is started every 2 ms based on the setting in the game control main process.

  Next, the 3 ms timer interrupt process will be described. FIG. 6 is a flowchart for explaining a 3 ms timer interrupt process executed by the game control microcomputer.

  When a timer interrupt with a period of 3 ms occurs, the CPU 56 performs a random number updating process for determination (step S41). Here, the random number update process for determination is a random counter R2 for determining a big hit symbol (used for determination of probability variation) excluding a random counter R1 for determining a big hit among random counters used for various determinations, and normally This is a process for updating the random counter R6 for symbol determination.

  Then, the CPU 56 performs the R6 initial value determination random number update process similar to S15 described above (step S42). Thereafter, the CPU 56 performs a display random number update process similar to S13 described above (step S43) and returns. The 2 ms timer interruption process as described above is started every 2 ms based on the setting in the game control main process.

  Next, the contents of the variable display selection process in S23 of the 2 ms timer interrupt process of FIG. 5 will be described. FIG. 7 is a flowchart for explaining the variation display selection processing.

  In the case of this embodiment, the fluctuation display corresponding to the occurrence of the start winning to the start winning opening 14 is performed on the first symbol display section (the first special symbol display 81 and the first variation display section 8) side. Whether the second symbol display section (second special symbol display 91 and second variation display section 9) is to be performed is selected and determined based on the extracted value from the random counter for variation display selection.

  In the variable display selection process, the CPU 56 first determines whether or not the start port switch 62 is on (step S231). If it is determined that the start port switch 62 is on, a random number that is a count value of the random display selection random counter R9 is extracted (step S232).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the value extracted in step S232 is a value within the range of “0 to 299” (step S233). If it is determined in step S233 that the extracted value is within the range of “0 to 299”, the first variation display selection flag is set (step S234), and the process returns. Here, the first variation display selection flag is a flag indicating that it has been selected that the variation display corresponding to the occurrence of the start winning is performed on the first symbol display unit side according to the start winning.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S233 that the extracted value is not within the range of “0 to 299”, the second variation display selection flag is set (step S235), and the process returns.

  That is, in this embodiment, a random number is extracted from the variable display selection random counter R9 in response to the occurrence of the start winning, and the extracted value is counted up by the variable display selection random counter (0 to 599). Depending on whether or not the value is in the first half of the range (0 to 299), whether the variable display corresponding to the occurrence of the start winning is performed on the first symbol display unit side or the second symbol display unit side It is configured to select and decide. Specifically, when the extracted value is a value in the first half range (0 to 299), variable display is performed on the first symbol display unit side. On the other hand, when the extracted value is in the latter half of the range (300 to 599), variable display is performed on the second symbol display section side.

  In the present embodiment, when the extracted value is a value in the first half range (0 to 299), a variable display is performed on the first symbol display unit side, and a value in the second half range (300 to 599). However, the present invention is not limited to this. When the extracted value is an odd number (1, 3, 5,...), The first symbol display is performed. The variable display is performed on the part side, and when the value is an even number (2, 4, 6,..., Including “0” in this case), the variable display is performed on the second symbol display part side. May be. That is, any symbol display unit may be selected from the extracted value.

  Next, the first symbol display unit (first special symbol display 81 and first variation display unit 8) side and the second symbol display unit (second special symbol display 91 and second variation display unit 9) The control which prevents the big hit game state based on the display result on both sides from occurring will not be described. As described above, in this embodiment, the special symbols and the decorative symbols are displayed in a variable manner on both the first symbol display portion side and the second symbol display portion side. Then, control for shifting to the big hit gaming state is executed when the big hit symbol (specific display result) is derived and displayed on either the first or second symbol display unit side. In a gaming machine equipped with such a plurality of symbol display units and performing variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols on each side, both the first symbol display unit side and the second symbol display unit side simultaneously. A big hit gaming state may occur. Therefore, in this embodiment, control is performed so that the big hit gaming state does not occur at the same time on both symbol display sides. Hereinafter, various types of control including such control will be described. In the following description, processing for controlling the first special symbol display 81 and the first variation display unit 8 as the first symbol display unit will be described. However, the second special symbol display unit as the second symbol display unit will be described. The same control is executed for the processing for controlling 91 and the second variation display unit 9.

  First, the processing contents of the first special symbol process (step S24) and the second special symbol process (step S27) will be described. The processing contents of the first special symbol process and the second special symbol process are such that the first special symbol process performs the first special symbol display 81 and the first variation display unit 8 as a target. Although the process is different in that the process is performed on the second special symbol display 91 and the second variation display unit 9, the processing contents for controlling the variation display unit to be processed are the same. Therefore, here, the first special symbol process will be described as a representative example of these special symbol process, and the description of the processing contents of the second special symbol process will not be repeated. The processing contents of the first special symbol process described below are the first special symbol display 81, the first variation display unit 8 and the related devices in the first special symbol process. By replacing with the processing object of the special symbol display 81, the second variation display unit 9 and the related device, the processing contents of the second special symbol process are obtained.

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of a program of the first special symbol process (step S24) executed by the CPU 56 mounted on the main board 31. As described above, in the first special symbol process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display 81 and the first variation display unit 8 is executed. When the CPU 56 performs the first special symbol process, if the start opening switch 62 for detecting that a game ball has won the start winning opening 14 provided in the game board 6 is turned on, that is, a game. If a start winning that causes the ball to win the start winning opening 14 has occurred (step S311), after performing the first start opening switch passing process (step S312), one of steps S300 to S307 is performed according to the internal state. Either process is performed.

  In the first start port switch passing process, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the number of numerical data stored in the first reservation storage buffer of the RAM 55 (the number of reservation storage) has reached the upper limit value, and the first reservation storage. If the number of numerical data stored in the buffer does not reach the maximum value, the count value of the first reserved storage counter for counting the number of reserved memories is incremented by one. A big hit determination random counter as a numerical data update means (for example, a function of the CPU 56 that updates (counts up) the numerical data (count value of the big hit determination random counter R1, etc.)). Etc., and a process of storing them in the storage area corresponding to the extraction order of the first reserved storage buffer (corresponding to the value of the first reserved storage counter) is executed. Conditions for extracting numerical data when the start port switch 62 is turned on and the number of numerical data stored in the first reserved storage buffer (first reserved storage number) has not reached the upper limit value. Is established. The extraction of numerical data (random numbers) means that a count value is read from a random counter for generating numerical data (random numbers), and the read count value is used as a value of the numerical data (random number value).

  First special symbol normal process (step S300): Waiting for a state where variable display of the first special symbol and the first decorative symbol can be started. When the CPU 56 enters a state in which the variable display of the first special symbol and the first decorative symbol can be started, the CPU 56 checks the number of numerical data stored in the first reservation storage buffer (first reservation storage number). The number of numerical data stored in the first hold storage buffer can be confirmed by the count value of the first hold storage counter. If the count value of the first reserved storage counter is not 0, the first special symbol and the first decorative symbol are displayed as a result of the variable display as to whether or not the jackpot (whether or not the specific display result is set) is the first. The determination is made based on numerical data extracted from the jackpot determination random counter R1 included in the reserved storage data. In the case of a big hit, the first big hit flag is set. Then, the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated so as to shift to step S301.

  First special symbol stop symbol setting process (step S301): Using the extracted value of the above-mentioned random counter R2 for determining the jackpot symbol and the extracted value of the above-mentioned random counter R3 for determining the off-line symbol, The stop symbol (big hit symbol or off symbol) of the first special symbol is determined. Further, reach determination is performed using the extracted value of the random counter R5 for reach determination described above, and when the reach is determined, the reach symbol is determined using the extracted value of R3. Then, the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated to shift to S302. When the stop symbol of the first special symbol is a big hit, it is determined which stop symbol is to be selected from the identification information “3” and “7” defined as the big hit symbol. Further, as described above, when the stop symbol of the first special symbol at the time of the big hit becomes a symbol of “7”, it is controlled to the first positive variation state after the big hit gaming state is finished, and when the symbol of “3” becomes a big hit game It is controlled to the normal gaming state after the state ends. That is, by determining the jackpot symbol of the first special symbol, it is determined (determined) whether the game state is to be controlled between the first probability variation state (first special gaming state) and the normal gaming state after the jackpot gaming state ends. ing.

  First variation pattern setting process (step S302): The variation pattern (variation display data) of the variation display of the first special symbol and the first decoration symbol is changed to the value of the variation pattern determination random counter R4 extracted when the start winning is generated. In response, a selection is made from a plurality of predetermined variation patterns (variation display data). The variation pattern includes information that identifies the variation mode and the time (variation time) for executing the variation mode. Further, based on the determined variation pattern, the variation time (the time from the variation start time to the derivation display time of the display result) until the first special symbol and the first decorative symbol are variably displayed and displayed. After setting the first special symbol process timer, the first special symbol process timer is started. At this time, information (variation pattern command) for instructing a variation mode (variation pattern) including presence / absence of big hit, presence / absence of probability change, presence / absence of reach, and length of variation time is transmitted to the display control board 80. The Then, the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated so as to shift to step S303.

  First special symbol variation process (step S303): When the variation time of the variation pattern selected in the first variation pattern setting process elapses (the first special symbol process timer set in step S302 times out), the internal state (first 1 special symbol process flag) is updated to shift to step S304.

  First special symbol stop process (step S304): Control is performed so that the first special symbol and the first decorative symbol that are variably displayed on the first special symbol indicator 81 and the first variation display unit 8 are stopped. Specifically, in order to stop the first special symbol and to stop the first decorative symbol in synchronization with the stop of the first special symbol, an effect control command (first decorative symbol stop indicating the first decorative symbol stop) Command) is sent. If the first big hit flag is set, the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated to shift to step S305. If not, the internal state is updated to shift to step S300.

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

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

  First jackpot end process (step S307): Control is performed to cause the display control microcomputer to perform display control for notifying the player that the jackpot gaming state has ended. Then, the internal state is updated so as to shift to step S300.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the first start port switch passing process (step S312) in the first special symbol process shown in FIG. In the start port switch passing process, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the first variation display selection flag is set (step S111).

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the first variation display selection flag is not set, the process returns. On the other hand, if it is determined that the first variation display selection flag is set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the first reserved storage number has reached the maximum value of 4 (step S112). If the first reserved memory number has not reached 4, the first reserved memory number is incremented by 1 (step S113) in response to the start-up switch 62 being turned on in S311 described above. Then, the value of each random counter (R1 to R5) such as the big hit determination random counter R1 is extracted, and one group of data is stored in the storage area (first reserved storage buffer) corresponding to the value of the first reserved storage number. (Step S114). Then return.

  According to the first start port switch passing process as described above, when it is determined that the first variation display selection flag is set, numerical data is extracted from each of the random counters R1 to R5 and the first special display is performed. Although it is stored in the first reserved storage buffer as data used for the variable display of the symbol and the first decorative symbol, such numeric data is determined when it is determined that the first variable display selection flag is not set. Is not extracted. On the other hand, in the second start port switch passing process included in the second separate symbol process that is not shown, if it is determined that the second variation display selection flag is set, the random counters R1 to R5 are used. Numerical data is extracted and stored in the second reserved storage buffer as data used for the variable display of the second special symbol and the second decorative symbol, but it is determined that the second variable display selection flag is not set. In such a case, such numerical data is not extracted.

  Thereby, when a start winning occurs, the first start port switch passing process included in the first separate symbol process and the second start included in the second separate symbol process according to the state of the variable display selection flag. In either the mouth switch passage processing, numerical data is extracted from each random counter.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the first special symbol normal process (step S300) in the first special symbol process shown in FIG. In the first special symbol normal process, the CPU 56 is in a state in which the first special symbol and the first decorative symbol can start to change (for example, the value of the first special symbol process flag indicates the value indicating step S300). If the second big hit execution flag is set, it is checked (step S51). The second big hit running flag is displayed when a big hit symbol (specific display result) is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display 91 and the second variation display unit 9 and the second big hit gaming state (specific gaming state) starts. It is set in the second special symbol variation process (not shown) in the second special symbol process (step S27), and when the second big hit game state (specific game state) ends, the second big hit end process (not shown) Reset at. Next, the CPU 56 checks the value of the reserved storage number (step S52). Specifically, the count value of the first hold storage counter is confirmed. The case where the value of the first special symbol process flag is a value indicating step S300 means that the first special symbol display 81 and the first variation display unit 8 change the first special symbol and the first decorative symbol. This is a case where the display is not made and the jackpot game is not being played.

  If the number of reserved memories is not 0, each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the number of reserved memories = 1 in the first reserved storage buffer of the RAM 55 (the numerical data of each of R1 to R5 extracted at the time of starting winning) ) Is read and stored in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55 (step S53), the value of the reserved memory number is decreased by 1 (the count value of the first reserved memory counter is decremented by 1), and the contents of each storage area are shifted. (Step S54). That is, each random number value (the numerical data of R1 to R5 extracted at the time of starting winning) stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the first reservation storage buffer of the RAM 55 Are stored in a storage area corresponding to the number of stored storages = n−1. Therefore, the order in which the numerical data stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to the number of reserved memories is extracted always matches the order of the number of reserved memories = 1, 2, 3, 4. Yes. That is, in this example, the contents of each storage area are shifted each time the start condition of the variable display is satisfied, so that the order in which the numerical data is extracted can be specified.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads out the numerical data of the extracted value of the random hit determination random counter R1 from the random number storage buffer (step S55), and performs the aforementioned big hit determination based on whether or not R1 matches the big hit determination value. The big hit determination module is executed (step S56). If the CPU 56 determines to win the game (step S57), it sets a first jackpot flag (step S58). Then, the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first special symbol stop symbol setting process (step S301) (step S59).

  Through the above processing, when the big hit symbol is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display 91 and the second fluctuation display unit 9 and the big hit gaming state occurs, the first special symbol display 81 and the first fluctuation display unit 8 Thus, control is performed so as not to start the variable display of the first special symbol and the first decorative symbol. That is, when the big hit symbol is derived and displayed on the second special symbol indicator 91 and the second variation display unit 9 and the big hit gaming state is generated, the second big hit running flag is set, and the big hit gaming state is ended. Since the second jackpot running flag is not reset, the first special symbol normal process is performed until the big hit gaming state based on the fact that the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display 91 and the second variation display unit 9 is displayed. YES is selected in step S51 in (step S300), and the processing in steps S52 to S59 is not executed.

  Next, the first variation pattern setting process in the first special symbol process shown in FIG. 8 will be described. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the first variation pattern setting process. In the variation pattern setting process, first, in S61, it is determined whether or not the first big hit flag is set. When it is determined that the first big hit flag is set, the variation pattern for the big hit is selected in S62, and the process proceeds to S66. Specifically, in S62, the extracted value for the random counter R4 for determining the variation pattern is read from the first reserved storage buffer, and the first special figure variation pattern corresponding to the extracted value is used using the variation pattern table for jackpot. Is selected.

  When it is determined in S61 that the first big hit flag is not set, the process proceeds to S63 and it is determined whether or not the reach flag is set. Here, the reach flag is a flag indicating that the reach is determined, and is set when the reach is determined in the reach determination in the first special symbol stop symbol setting process described above. If it is determined in S63 that the reach flag is set, the process proceeds to S66 after the change pattern when the reach is lost is selected as the first special figure change pattern in S64. Specifically, in S64, the extracted value for the random counter R4 for determining the fluctuation pattern is read from the first reserved storage buffer, and the first special figure fluctuation corresponding to the extracted value is used by using the fluctuation pattern table for reaching deviation. A pattern is selected.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S63 that the reach flag is not set, the variation pattern at the time of non-reach is selected in S65 as the first special figure variation pattern, and then the process proceeds to S66. Specifically, in S65, the extracted value for the random counter R4 for determining the variation pattern is read from the first reserved storage buffer, and the first special figure corresponding to the extracted value is used using the variation pattern table for non-reach deviation. A variation pattern is selected. Note that the first special figure fluctuation pattern in the present embodiment is specified when the first special figure fluctuation pattern is used and the special symbol fluctuation time when the first special figure fluctuation pattern is used. It is configured to be able to at least specify whether or not the display result is derived and displayed as the display result of the variable display and whether or not the specific display result based on the probability variable design is derived and displayed as the display result of the variable display when the specific display result is derived and displayed. Has been.

  In S66, the first decorative design variation pattern for selecting the first decorative design variation pattern corresponding to the first special design variation pattern selected in S62, S64, or S65 and specifying the selected first decorative design variation pattern. Processing for setting the address of the command to the pointer is performed. Here, the first decorative symbol variation pattern selected in S66 is the variation time of the variable display and the variation display result among the variation patterns of the first decorative symbol determined by the display control CPU. This is variation pattern information that specifies whether or not the jackpot symbol is to be a probability variation symbol. As will be described later, the specific decorative pattern variation of the first design is selected and determined by the display control CPU based on the first decorative design variation pattern command. Thereby, the variation time of the variation display of the special symbol in the first special symbol display 81 and the variation time of the variation display of the decorative symbol in the first variation display unit 8 can be synchronized. In addition, the display result content of the special symbol variation display on the first special symbol display device 81 and the display result content of the decorative symbol variation display on the first variation display unit 8 can be matched.

  In S67, a process is performed to determine whether or not a variable display in which a display result that is a big hit is derived and displayed on the second symbol display unit is being executed. Here, whether or not the variable display in which the display result that is a big hit in the second symbol display unit is derived and displayed is being executed is determined as a big hit in the second special symbol normal process of the second special symbol process. When the second big hit flag that is sometimes set is set and the second big hit flag is not set, a variable display in which a display result that is a big hit is derived and displayed on the second symbol display unit is displayed. It is determined that it is running.

  When it is determined in S67 that the variation display that is a big hit in the second symbol display unit is being executed, the variation display is started in the first special symbol display 81 and the first variation display unit 8 in S68. Instructing the first variation display unit 8 to execute a specific effect that the big hit gaming state is generated by the variation display currently being performed on the second special symbol display 91 and the second variation display unit 9 The process of setting the address of the specific effect command at the start of the first variation, which is a command to be performed, to the pointer is performed. Thereby, a specific effect can be performed when the variation display of a decoration symbol is started in the first variation display unit 9. On the other hand, when it is determined in S67 that the big symbol display on the second symbol display unit is not being executed, the process proceeds to S69.

  In S69, the time (variation time) specified from the first special figure variation pattern selected in S62, S64 or S65 is set in the first variation display timer, and the time measurement of the first variation display timer is started. Is done. Here, the first variation display timer is a timer for measuring the elapsed time from the start of variation display. Then, in S70, the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to (shifts to) the first special symbol variation process, and then the process returns.

  Although not shown, the second variation pattern setting process is similarly performed by selecting a second special figure variation pattern and setting a corresponding second decorative symbol variation pattern command. Processing to start the timer is performed. Further, when the variation display that is a big hit is being executed in the first variation display section, the big special gaming state is generated by the variation display that is currently being performed in the first special symbol display 81 and the first variation display section 8. The second variation display unit 9 performs a process of setting a second variation start specific effect command for instructing execution of the specific effect, which is a command for instructing execution of the specific effect.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the first special symbol variation process (step S303) in the first special symbol process. In the first special symbol variation process, the CPU 56 first checks whether or not the second big hit flag is set (step S80). When the second big hit flag is not set, it is confirmed whether or not a resumption flag, which is a flag that is set when resuming the suspended display once suspended, is set (step S80a). The case where the resume flag is set will be described later.

  If the restart flag is not set, the process proceeds to step 81, where the first special symbol process timer is decremented by 1 (step S81), and when the first special symbol process timer times out (step S82), the first jackpot flag is set. It is confirmed whether it has been done (step S83). If the first big hit flag is set (step S83), the first big hit execution flag is set (step S84), and the value of the first special symbol process flag corresponds to the first special symbol stop process (step S304). The updated value is updated (step S85). If the first special symbol process timer has not timed out in step S82, the value of the first special symbol process flag is not updated. That is, when the first special symbol process is executed again, the first special symbol normal process is performed again. Also, the second special symbol process (step S27) is performed in the same manner as the processing for interrupting the variable display of the first special symbol and the first decorative symbol, which will be described later, by setting the first big hit execution flag in step S84. The process of interrupting the variable display of the second special symbol and the second decorative symbol is executed.

  If the second big hit flag is set in step S80, it is confirmed whether or not the interruption flag is set (step S86). If the interruption flag is not set (step S86), it is confirmed whether or not the second big hit execution flag is set (step S87). If the second big hit execution flag is set (step S87). The interruption flag is set (step S88), and the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the interruption command is set in the pointer (step S89). The interruption command is a command for instructing to interrupt the variable display of the first decorative symbol that is performing the variable display on the first fluctuation display unit 8. The interruption command set in step S89 is transmitted to the display control board 80 in the decorative symbol command control process (step S29) in the 2 ms timer interruption process. That is, if it is determined in step S87 that the big hit execution flag is set, the special symbol process timer is not subtracted because the processing in step S81 is not executed, and an interruption command is transmitted to the display control board 80. When receiving the interruption command, the display control CPU mounted on the display control board 80 executes control for interrupting the variable display of the first decorative symbol on the first variable display unit 8.

  Next, the control for interrupting the variation display of the first special symbol being varied and displayed on the first special symbol display 81 is executed (step S89a), and the process returns. Thereby, the variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol indicator 81 is interrupted. As described above, when the second special symbol display 91 and the second variation display unit 9 are controlled to the big hit gaming state based on the display result, the first special symbol display 81 and the first variation display unit 8 side. The change display at is interrupted.

  If it is determined in step S80a that the resumption flag is set, the control for resuming the variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 81 suspended in step S89a is resumed in step S80b. Execute. Then, the restart flag is reset and the process proceeds to S81 described above. Here, the restart flag is displayed on the second special symbol display unit 91 and the second variation display unit 9 side that caused the interruption of the variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display unit 81, for example. This flag is set when the big hit gaming state based on the result is finished (see S107a in FIG. 14, FIG. 14 shows the first special symbol display 81 and the first fluctuation display unit 8 side in the second big hit end processing) The step where the restart flag is set when the jackpot gaming state based on the display result at is ended is shown as an example, and similarly, the restart flag is set in the second jackpot end processing). Thereby, when the big hit gaming state based on the display result on the second special symbol display 91 and the second variation display unit 9 ends, the first special symbol display 81 and the first variation display unit which were interrupted. The variable display on the 8 side is resumed.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the first special symbol display 81 and the first variation display unit 8 perform the variable display (when the first special symbol process timer has not timed out). When the 2 big hit execution flag is set, the subtraction of the special symbol process timer for measuring the variation time is interrupted. At the time of the interruption, control for interrupting the variable display of the first special symbol is performed based on the control signal to the first special symbol indicator 81, and the variable display of the first decorative symbol is interrupted on the display control board 80. By sending a command to instruct and interrupting the variation display of the first decorative symbol on the first variation display unit 8, the big special symbol (specific display result) is displayed on the second special symbol display unit 91 and the second variation display unit 9. From the occurrence of the jackpot gaming state (specific gaming state) based on the derived display, until the end of the jackpot gaming state, the first special symbol display 81 on the first special symbol display, Processing for interrupting the variation display of the first decorative symbol in the one variation display unit 8 is performed.

  Next, the first special symbol stop process in the first special symbol process shown in FIG. 8 will be described. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the first special symbol stop process. In the first special symbol stop process, first, in S91, a process of setting a first decorative symbol stop command is performed. The first decorative symbol stop command is a command that is set when the variation time set by the first variation display timer set in S69 of FIG. 11 is timed (when the time measurement is finished). This is a command for stopping and displaying decorative symbols on the 1-variable display unit 8. In S92, the first special symbol display 81 performs a process of stopping and displaying the special symbol. With this process, when the variation time determined by the selected variation pattern has elapsed, the variation display is stopped and displayed in a manner synchronized with the first special symbol display 81 and the first variation display unit 8. The result is derived and displayed.

  In S93, a process for determining whether or not the first big hit flag is set is performed. When it is determined in S93 that the first big hit flag is not set, the value of the first special symbol process flag is set to a value corresponding to the first special symbol normal process (S300) in S96. On the other hand, if it is determined in S93 that the first big hit flag is set, the first big hit start command is set in S94, and the value of the first special symbol process flag is set in S95 to the first big win opening pre-processing ( S305).

  Although not shown, the second special symbol stop process for setting the second decorative symbol stop command and stopping and displaying the special symbol on the second special symbol display 91 is similarly performed for the second special symbol stop process. Done. When the second big hit flag is not set, the value of the second special symbol process flag is set to a value corresponding to the second special symbol normal process. On the other hand, when the second jackpot flag is set, the second jackpot start command is set, and the value of the second special symbol process flag is set to a value corresponding to the second jackpot opening pre-processing.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the first big hit end process (step S307) in the first special symbol process. In the first big hit ending process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the first probability variation flag is set (step S101). The first probability variation flag is set when it is determined in the first special symbol stop symbol setting processing (step S301) in the first special symbol process processing that the stop symbol is a special display result (a jackpot symbol of “7”). When the one-probability change flag is set, the high-probability jackpot determination table is used in the jackpot determination process executed in step S56. The high probability jackpot determination table includes more jackpot determination values than the low probability jackpot determination table used in the normal gaming state. That is, when the first probability variation flag is set, the first probability variation state is controlled, and the probability of a big hit is higher than in the normal gaming state. When the first special symbol stop symbol setting process (step S301) determines that the stop symbol is a non-special display result (a jackpot symbol of “3”), the first probability variation flag is reset.

  In this embodiment, the probability that the display result of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display unit 81 will be a hit and the display result of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display unit 12 will be positive if controlled to the first probability variation state. The probability of becoming is increased. On the other hand, the probability that the display result of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 91 is a hit is not increased. Then, when the display result of the special symbol on the first variation indicator becomes a non-special display result (a jackpot symbol of “3”), the first certain variation state ends. That is, the first probability variation state and the second probability variation state are different control states, and the start condition and the end condition are individually set.

  The first special symbol display 81 is controlled to be in a probable state based on the first special symbol display result or the second special symbol display result on the second special symbol display 91 being the special display result. This increases the probability that the display result of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display unit 81 and the display result on the second special symbol display unit 91 will be a hit, and the display result of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display unit 12 is a hit. It is good also as a structure which raises the probability which becomes. In this case, the probability variation state may be terminated based on the non-special display result being derived and displayed on either the first special symbol display 81 or the second special symbol display 91.

  If the first probability variation flag is set in step S101, the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the first probability variation big hit end command is set in the pointer (step S102), and the first probability variation flag must be set in step S101. For example, the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the first uncertain variable big hit end command is set in the pointer (step S103). The first probability variation jackpot end command and the first non-probability variation jackpot termination command set in steps S102 and S103 are transmitted to the display control board 80 in the decorative symbol command control processing (step S29) in the 2 ms timer interruption processing. When the display control CPU mounted on the display control board 80 receives the first probability variation jackpot end command, it performs display control to the first variation display unit 8 to terminate the first probability variation jackpot, and the first non-probability variation jackpot termination command. Is displayed, the first fluctuation display unit 8 is controlled to display that the first uncertain variation big hit is to be terminated.

  Next, after resetting the first big hit execution flag (step S104), the CPU 56 resets the interruption flag set in the second special symbol variation process in the second special symbol process (step S27) (step S105). ), The first jackpot flag is reset (step S106), and the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the restart command is set in the pointer (step S107). Next, the aforementioned restart flag is set (step S107a). Then, the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first special symbol normal process (step S300) (step S108).

  The second special symbol normal process in the second special symbol process (step S27) is executed by resetting the first big hit execution flag in step S104, and the second special symbol and the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 91 are displayed. The process of starting the variation of the second decorative symbol in the variation display unit 9 and the subtraction processing of the special symbol process timer for measuring the variation time of the special symbol by executing the second special symbol variation process are executed. . The resume command set in step S107 is a command for instructing to resume the variation display of the special symbols 9a to 9c suspended in the second variation display unit 9, and is a decorative symbol command in the 2 ms timer interruption process. It is transmitted to the display control board 80 in the control process (step S29). When receiving the restart command, the display control CPU mounted on the display control board 80 performs control to restart the variable display of the second decorative symbol on the second variable display unit 9. Furthermore, the second special symbol variation process in which the same process as the first special symbol variation process shown in FIG. 12 is executed for the second special symbol and the second decorative symbol by setting the restart flag in step S107a. 2, the process similar to the process for resuming the variable display of the first special symbol described above is performed, so that the variable display of the second special symbol suspended by the second special symbol display 91 is resumed. .

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating main processing executed by the display control CPU. In the main process, first, an initialization process is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, initializing a 2 ms timer for determining the start interval of the production control, and the like (step S701). Thereafter, the display control CPU shifts to a loop process for monitoring the timer interrupt flag (step S702). When a timer interrupt occurs, the display control CPU sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set in the main process, the display control CPU clears the flag (step S703) and executes the following effect control process.

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

  In the display control main process, the display control CPU first analyzes the received effect control command (command analysis process: step S704). Next, the display control CPU performs a first display control process for performing display control of the first variation display unit 8 (step S705). In the first display control process, a process corresponding to the current control state is selected and executed among the processes corresponding to the control state. Further, the display control CPU performs a second display control process for performing display control of the second variation display unit 9 (step S706). In the second display control process, the process corresponding to the current control state is selected and executed from among the processes corresponding to the control state, as in the first display control process. Then, based on the decorative symbol variation pattern command transmitted from the main board 31 side, a random number (random counter) used for determining the variation display content of the decorative symbol, or a combination of decorative symbols derived and displayed as the display result of the variation display A process of updating a random number (random counter) used to determine the value is executed (step S706). Thereafter, the process returns to the process of checking the timer interrupt flag in step S702.

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

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a display control process processing program executed by the display control CPU mounted on the display control board 80. In the first display control process, any one of steps S800 to S806 is performed according to the value of the first display control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed. In addition, although illustration is abbreviate | omitted, also about a 2nd display control process process, it is any of the processes similar to step S800-S806 with respect to the 2nd fluctuation | variation display part 9 according to the value of a 2nd display control process flag. Is done.

  First decorative symbol variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800): It is confirmed whether or not an effect control command including the first decorative symbol variation pattern command (variable display command) has been received by the command analysis processing. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not a flag indicating that the first decorative symbol variation pattern command has been received (first decorative symbol variation pattern reception flag) is set. The first decorative symbol variation pattern reception flag confirms that the effect control command for designating the variation pattern of the first decorative symbol in the first variation display unit 8 has been received in the command analysis processing executed by the display control CPU. Set when.

  First decorative symbol variation pattern determination process (step S801): The variation pattern of the first decorative symbol is determined based on the variation time specified from the first decorative symbol variation pattern command received from the main board 31. Further, a combination of decorative symbols to be derived and displayed as a display result is determined based on the display result specified from the first decorative symbol variation pattern command. Note that the combination of the variation pattern and the decorative design is determined by the display control CPU using the random number updated in S707.

  First decorative symbol variation start processing (step S802): Control is performed so that the variation of the first decorative symbol (left, middle, right, symbol) is started. Note that when the variable display is started, a first variable time timer specified from the variable pattern of the first decorative symbol determined in S801 is set. Further, when the first variation start specific effect command set in S68 of FIG. 11 is received, when the variation display of the decorative symbol is started in the first variation display unit 8, it will be described later with reference to FIG. A specific effect start timer and a specific effect end timer for performing a specific effect are set.

  First decorative symbol variation processing (step S803): Display control is executed only for the time set in the process timer with reference to the process data selected in accordance with the first decorative symbol variation pattern determined as described above. Control is performed to variably display the first decorative symbols in the variation mode set in the data. In the control, control of switching timing of each fluctuation state (fluctuation speed) constituting the fluctuation pattern, stop control of the left and right symbols, and the like are performed. Further, the first variation time timer is subtracted, and the end of the variation time of the first decorative symbol is monitored. Then, when the first variable time timer times out, the process proceeds to the first decorative symbol stop waiting process.

  Further, when the above-described specific effect start timer and the specific effect end timer are set, processing for subtracting the set timer is performed in the same manner. Then, the specific effect is executed in the first variation display unit 8 until the specific effect end timer times out after the specific effect start timer times out.

  First decorative symbol stop waiting process (step S804): In response to receiving the first decorative symbol stop command, the variable display of the first decorative symbol is terminated, and the first decorative symbol combination determined in S801 is selected. Derived and displayed as a display result.

  First big hit display process (step S805): After the variable display is completed, the control of the probability variable big hit display or the normal big hit display is performed.

  First big hit game processing (step S806): Control during big hit game is performed. For example, the special variable prize-winning device 20 is driven by the solenoid 72 to display the big prize opening before the big prize opening 21 indicating that the special prize opening 21 is opened or the display when the big prize opening is opened indicating that the big prize opening 21 is being opened. When an effect control command is received, display control of the number of rounds is performed.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the first decorative symbol variation process (step S802) in the first display control process. In the first decorative symbol variation process, the display control CPU confirms whether or not the variation interruption flag is set (step S820). If the variation interruption flag is not set, it confirms whether or not the interruption command is received. (Step S824). If the interruption command is received in step S824, the fluctuation interruption flag is set (step S825), and the fluctuation indicating that the fluctuation display of the first special symbol and the first decorative symbol is interrupted on the first fluctuation display unit 8. An interruption display is performed (step S826). This variation interruption display is also a display that means that the subtraction of the special symbol process timer for measuring the variation time in the symbol display portion on which the variation interruption display is performed is suspended.

  If the variable interruption flag is set in step S820, the display control CPU checks whether a restart command has been received (step S821). If the restart command has been received in step S821, the change interruption flag is reset (step S822), and the change indicating that the change display of the first special symbol and the first decorative symbol is resumed on the first change display unit 8 is performed. Resumption display is performed (step S823). If the restart command has not been received in step S821, the first decorative symbol variation process is terminated.

  If no interruption command has been received in step S824, it is confirmed whether or not the process timer has timed out (step S827), and if it has timed out, display control execution data is switched (step S828). In this embodiment, process data indicating a variation pattern of a decorative design is provided for each variation pattern. The process data is composed of data in which a plurality of combinations of process timers and display control execution data are collected, and the display control CPU selects process data corresponding to the selected variation pattern command and processes the process data with reference to the process data. Control is performed to variably display the first decorative symbol (the same applies to the second decorative symbol) in the variation mode set in the display control execution data for the time set in the timer.

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

  With the above processing, when the big hit symbol is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display 91 and the second fluctuation display unit 9 and the big hit gaming state is set, the fluctuation interruption flag is set based on the reception of the interruption command. At the same time, the first fluctuation display unit 8 performs fluctuation interruption display. Then, control is performed so that the processing after step S827 is not executed until a restart command is received. That is, when the big hit symbol is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display 91 and the second fluctuation display unit 9 and the big hit gaming state is entered, control is performed so as not to display the first decorative symbol fluctuation. Similarly, in the second decorative symbol variation processing during the second display control process corresponding to the first decorative symbol variation processing, the big hit symbol is derived and displayed on the first special symbol indicator 81 and the first variation display unit 8. When the big hit gaming state is established, the variable interruption flag is set based on the reception of the interruption command and the variable interruption display is performed on the second fluctuation display unit 9.

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

  In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the decorative symbol variation is interrupted and restarted by transmitting the interrupt command and the restart command from the main board 31 has been described. Alternatively, the display control CPU mounted on the display control board 80 may be configured to interrupt and restart the decorative symbol variation without transmitting a restart command.

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

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the first decorative symbol stop waiting process (step S804) in the first display control process.

  First, in S840, processing for determining whether or not a first decorative symbol stop command has been received is performed. The first decorative symbol stop command is transmitted from the main board 31 to the display control board 80 when the timing for stopping and displaying the display result of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display 81 is reached in S304 of FIG. (S91 in FIG. 13).

  If it is determined in S840 that the first decorative symbol stop command has not been received, the first decorative symbol stop waiting process is terminated and the process returns. On the other hand, when it is determined in S840 that the first decorative symbol stop command has been received, in S841, control for stopping and displaying decorative symbols (all symbols) already determined in S801 is performed.

  In S842, a process is performed to determine whether or not the big hit symbol whose decoration symbol combination is a doublet is stopped and displayed. When it is determined in S842 that the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed, the value of the first process flag is set to a value corresponding to the first big hit display process (S805) in S844. On the other hand, if it is determined in S842 that the big hit symbol is not stopped, the value of the first process flag is set to a value corresponding to the first decorative symbol variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800) in S843.

  In addition, although illustration is abbreviate | omitted, also about the 2nd decoration symbol stop waiting process included in a 2nd display control process process, when a 2nd decoration symbol stop command is received, in the 2nd fluctuation | variation display part 9, it is a decoration symbol. Is controlled to stop display. In addition, when the big hit symbol whose combination of decorative symbols is a flat display is stopped, the value of the second process flag is set to a value corresponding to the second big hit display process. On the other hand, when the jackpot symbol is not stopped and displayed, the value of the second process flag is set to a value corresponding to the second decorative symbol variation pattern command reception waiting process.

  A display mode on the first symbol display unit and the second symbol display unit when the control in the embodiment described above is performed will be described. FIG. 19 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of the effect display of the first variation display unit 8 and the second variation display unit 9. In FIG. 19 (A), in accordance with the variable display of the first special symbol (not shown) on the first special symbol display, the variable display of the first decorative symbols 8a to 8c is executed in the first variable display unit 8. Sometimes, along with the variation display of the second special symbol (not shown) on the second special symbol display, the variation display of the second decorative symbols 9a to 9c is executed in parallel in the second variation display unit 9. .

  In order to execute the variation display of the decorative symbols, the first decorative symbol variation pattern command for instructing the display control substrate 80 to display the variation of the first decorative symbols 8a to 8c in the first variation display unit 8 from the main substrate 31. Then, the second decorative symbol variation pattern command for instructing the variable display of the second decorative symbols 9a to 9c in the second variation display unit 9 is transmitted. The display control CPU controls the variation display unit according to the received design variation pattern command to perform variation display of the decoration symbol.

  Further, the presentation control command transmitted from the main board 31 in this embodiment has a 2-byte configuration, the first byte represents MODE (command classification), and the second byte represents EXT (command type). By changing the MODE or EXT of the first decorative symbol variation pattern command and the second decorative symbol variation pattern command, the variation pattern command transmitted from the main board 31 indicates the variation display of the ornament symbol in any variation display section. It is possible to specify whether the command is to be performed. Note that such a command form is an example, and other command forms may be used. For example, a control command composed of 1 byte or 3 bytes or more may be used.

  As shown in FIG. 19 (B), while the variable display of the first decorative symbols 8a to 8c is being executed along with the variable display of the first special symbol, that is, the first special symbol variable processing shown in FIG. When the first special symbol process timer has not timed out in step S82, the big special symbol (specific display) in the second special symbol variation process (or second special symbol stop process) in the second special symbol process (step S27) Based on the result being derived and displayed, the second big hit execution flag is set, and the second special symbol stop process is performed to transmit the second big hit start command to the display control board 80.

  In the above-described embodiment, when the first special symbol variation process (step S303) is executed, it is determined in step S87 that the second big hit execution flag is set, and the interruption flag is set in step S88. At the same time, processing for transmitting an interruption command to the display control board 80 is performed in step S89. The display control CPU mounted on the display control board 80 sets a variable interruption flag in step S825 when receiving an interruption command in step S824, and performs variable interruption display in step S826.

  As shown in FIG. 19 (C), when the interruption command is received, the display control CPU causes the first fluctuation display unit 8 to display the fluctuation pattern of the first decorative symbol together with the fluctuation interruption display 100 in a variable display. Interrupt. At this time, as described above, the CPU 56 interrupts the variable display by causing the first special symbol display to stop and display the first special symbol as the off symbol. That is, the non-specific display result is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol and first variation display unit 8 on the side of the first symbol display unit where the variation display is interrupted. Accordingly, the non-specific display result is stopped and displayed on one of the special symbol display and the variation display unit, so that the variation display of the special symbol and the decorative symbol can be interrupted without causing distrust to the player. At this time, the big special symbol (specific display result) is derived and displayed on each of the second special symbol display and the second fluctuation display unit 9.

  Further, in this embodiment, since the variation interruption display 100 is displayed until the big hit gaming state is ended (see FIGS. 19D and 19E), the player is informed until the big hit gaming state is ended. Variation display of special symbols and decorative symbols can be interrupted without giving distrust. FIG. 19D shows an example of the first round in the big hit gaming state.

  In addition, when the big hit gaming state is finished, a second big hit end command (probability variable big hit end command or non-probability variable big hit end command) is transmitted from the main board 31 to the display control board 80. In FIG. 19 (E), in response to the reception of the probability change jackpot end command as the second jackpot end command, the display control CPU enters the second variation display section 9 and the jackpot gaming state is ended and the probability change state is entered. It is exemplified that a display for notifying that is performed. In the first embodiment described above, a restart command is further transmitted from the main board 31 to the display control board 80, and the display control CPU changes in step S823 in the first decorative symbol changing process based on the reception of the restart command. Control to restart the change display of the first decorative symbol is executed by displaying “change restart” as the restart display 103 and executing the processing after step S827 (see FIG. 19F). At that time, as described above, the CPU 56 executes control to restart the variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display. In the example shown in FIG. 19, the display result that is finally derived after the restart of the fluctuation in the first special symbol display and the first fluctuation display unit 8 is the jackpot symbol (see FIG. 19H). In that case, the display state in the first variation display unit 8 shown in FIG. 19E may be changed to a display indicating that effect (for example, “win another time”). In that case, the effect display about the big hit game state is performed using both the first fluctuation display unit 8 and the second fluctuation display unit 9 (the second fluctuation display unit 9 notifies the end of the big hit game). At the same time, the first variation display unit 8 is notified in advance of the next big hit occurrence), so that the visual effect is enhanced and the player's interest can be improved.

  In this way, the special symbol and decorative symbol jackpot symbol is derived and displayed on the other special symbol indicator and variable symbol display part while the special symbol and decorative symbol variable symbol is displayed on the special symbol indicator and variable indicator. When the game state is entered, a variation interruption display 100 indicating that the variation display is interrupted is displayed on one variation display portion, and a shift symbol is stopped and displayed on the one special symbol display and the variation display portion. When the state is finished, the special symbol display on one of the special symbol display units and the variable display unit is displayed with the variable resumption display 103 indicating that the variable symbol display is resumed. Therefore, the special symbol is displayed without causing distrust to the player. In addition, it is possible to interrupt the variable display of decorative designs.

  FIG. 19 further shows a state in which a new variation of the second decorative symbol is executed in the second variation display unit 9 (see FIGS. 19F to 19H). That is, after the big hit gaming state is ended, the special symbol change display is started again in the second change display unit 9 (FIG. 19F), and the first big hit start command is transmitted from the main board 31. Thus, it is shown that the display control CPU causes the second variation display unit 9 to stop display the shift symbol together with the variation interruption display 100 on the second special symbol display unit and the second variation display unit 9 ( FIG. 19 (H)).

  In FIG. 20, after the second decorative symbol variation display is started again in the second variation display unit 9, the first special symbol process timer is timed out based on the fact that the first special symbol process timer has timed out. An effect control command (first decorative symbol stop command) indicating that one decorative symbol is stopped is transmitted from the main board 31, but a first big hit start command (or an interrupt command for the second variation display unit 9) is not transmitted. It is shown that the display control CPU derived and displayed the shifted symbol on the first variation display unit 8 (FIG. 20H). In this case, in the second variation display unit 9, the variation display of the second decorative symbol is continued without the off symbol being stopped and displayed.

  In addition, when the display control CPU causes the first variation display unit 8 or the second variation display unit 9 to stop display of the symbols together with the variation interruption display 100, the display control CPU displays a visible display (for example, the center of the variation display unit). You may stop the decorative design that was being displayed as it is (if the stop symbol is a big hit symbol, shift any symbol in the middle left and right), generate a random number The stop symbol may be determined according to the random number, or the stop symbol may be selected in a predetermined order, and the method of selecting the stop symbol is arbitrary.

  Note that here, the special symbol and decorative symbol jackpot symbol is derived and displayed on the other special symbol indicator and the variable indicator while the special symbol and ornament symbol on the special symbol indicator and the variable indicator are displayed. In the case of a big hit gaming state, when the measurement by the process timer that measures the fluctuation time for one special symbol display and the fluctuation display part is interrupted, the fact that the fluctuation display is interrupted on one fluctuation display part is shown. An example is shown in which the variation interruption display 100 is performed and the one of the special symbol display and the variation display unit stops the shift symbol. However, when measurement of the variation time by the process timer is interrupted in this way, the following control may be performed.

  As a first example, the respective variable displays of the one special symbol display and the one variable display unit may be continued as they are. As a second example, the shift symbol is stopped and displayed on the one variation display section, but the variation display on the one special symbol display may be continued as it is (in this case, the variation display is displayed on the special symbol display). A display indicating that it is continued may be performed on the corresponding variable display unit). As a third example, the off symbol of the one special symbol indicator is stopped and displayed, but the variable display of the one ornament symbol may be continued as it is. In the case of the first example to the second example, the fluctuation display continues in some form, but the measurement of the fluctuation time by the process timer is interrupted. Just do it. In other words, during the display of variation of the special symbol and decoration symbol on one special symbol display and the variation display unit, the special symbol and decoration symbol jackpot symbol is derived and displayed on the other special symbol display and variation display unit. In such a case, it is sufficient to interrupt the measurement by the process timer that measures the variation time for at least one of the special symbol display and the variation display unit. The display mode shown in FIG.

  FIG. 21 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of effect display of the first variation display unit 8 and the second variation display unit 9.

  In the first variation display unit 8 in FIG. 21A, the combination of decorative symbols determined in S801 in FIG. 16 is stopped and displayed in S841 in FIG. Here, “123” is stopped and displayed as a combination of decorative symbols. In the second variation display unit 9, the variation display of the decorative symbol is executed by the second decorative symbol variation process (see S803 in FIG. 16) of the second display control process.

  21B receives the effect control command including the first decorative symbol variation pattern command in S800 of FIG. 16, and based on the decorative symbol variation pattern determined in S801, S802 is received. The first variation time timer is set and a new variation display is started. Note that the received first decorative symbol variation pattern command is obtained in response to the selection of the first special symbol variation pattern that derives and displays the specific display result of the probability variation symbol as the display result of the variation display in S62 of FIG. A case where the command is set by the following will be described. Therefore, as a display result of the variable display started in the first variable display unit 8 of FIG. 21B, the odd-numbered decorative symbols such as FIG. 21H are stopped and displayed.

  In the second variation display unit 9, the combination of the decorative symbols determined by the second decorative symbol variation pattern determining process is stopped and displayed by the second decorative symbol stop waiting process. Here, “586” is stopped and displayed as a combination of decorative symbols.

  In the first variation display portion 8 in FIG. 21C, the variation display started in FIG. 21B is continuously performed. The second variation display unit 9 receives an effect control command including the second decorative symbol variation pattern command in the second decorative symbol variation pattern command reception waiting process (see S800 in FIG. 16), and determines the second decorative symbol variation pattern. Based on the decorative pattern variation pattern determined in the process (see S801 in FIG. 16), the second variation time timer is set in the second decorative symbol variation start process (see S802 in FIG. 16), and a new variation display is started. ing.

  When the received second decorative pattern variation pattern command is set by the second variation pattern setting process (see S66 in FIG. 11), the first variation display section 8 uses the first variation display section 8 as described in FIG. Since the variation display that is a big hit is being executed (see S67 in FIG. 11), the second variation start specific effect command is set (see S68 in FIG. 11). When the second variation start specific effect command is received, the specific effect start timer for performing the specific effect and the specific when the second decorative symbol variation display is started in the second variation display unit 9 A production end timer is set.

  In the second variation display section 9 of FIG. 21D, the specific effect start timer is subtracted by the second decorative symbol variation process, and the specific effect start timer has timed out, so the specific effect is started (FIG. 16). (See S803). Similarly, in the first variation display unit 8, the same specific effect is started in association with the start of the specific effect in the second variation display unit 9. As a specific effect in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 21D to 21F, an effect related to whether or not a hero can defeat a dinosaur is performed. FIG. 21F is a display screen when the specific effect end timer is subtracted by the second decorative symbol variation process, the specific effect end timer times out, and the specific effect ends (see S803 in FIG. 16).

  In the present embodiment, the example in which the same specific effect is performed by the first variation display unit 8 and the second variation display unit 9 has been described. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the first variation display unit 8 and the second variation display are performed. A specific effect may be performed so that one effect image is formed by combining images displayed on both sides with the unit 9. For example, a dinosaur may be displayed on the first variation display unit 8 and a hero may be displayed on the second variation display unit 9. Moreover, although the example which performs a specific effect by the 1st fluctuation | variation display part 8 and the 2nd fluctuation | variation display part 9 was demonstrated, it does not restrict to this but a specific effect is performed in the fluctuation | variation display part in which the fluctuation | variation display used as a big hit is performed. The decorative display may be continuously displayed without any change, and the specific effect may be executed only in the change display unit corresponding to the specific effect command at the start of the change.

  In the first variation display unit 8 in FIG. 21 (G), after the specific effect is ended, the display state is returned to the variation display of the decorative symbol started in FIG. 21 (B). “7” is stopped and displayed as a right pattern, and reach has occurred. In the second variation display unit 9, after the specific effect is finished, the display is returned to the variation display display screen of the decorative pattern started in FIG. 21C, and is continuously performed until the second variation time timer times out. It is.

  In the first fluctuation display unit 8 of FIG. 21H, the first fluctuation time timer set in S802 of FIG. 16 is subtracted in S803 of FIG. The combination of the big hit symbol that becomes the hollow of the decorative symbol “7” is stopped and displayed as a display result.

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

  (1) When the game ball wins the start winning opening 14, the CPU 56 extracts a count value from the random display selection random counter in step S232. In addition, using the extracted value, a variation display selection flag corresponding to a special symbol display that performs variation display based on the start winning prize is set in step S234 or S235. When the first variation display selection flag is set, the first special symbol display 81 displays the special symbol on the second special symbol display 91 when the second variation display selection flag is set. Do. Thus, even if a special symbol display is provided and a special symbol display is performed on any of the special symbol displays, for example, a special symbol display for deriving and displaying the display result of the special symbol is provided. Since it is not necessary to provide the structure used for selection in the game area 7, the game area 7 can be used effectively, so that the design of the game board 6 can be simplified. In addition, by adjusting a nail or the like on the path for guiding the game ball that has been driven into the game area 7 to the start winning opening 14, the winning rate at which the game ball that has been driven into the game area 7 wins the start winning opening 14 can be increased. It can be set, and an increase in the burden on the game hall manager can be prevented.

  Further, when the game ball is won at the start winning opening 14, it is configured so that the player cannot predict which of the special symbol displays the change display based on the start winning is performed. The game can be played while expecting the player, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  (2) When the extracted value extracted from the random counter for variation display selection in step S232 is determined to be “0 to 299” in step S233, the first variation display selection flag is set and the first special symbol display 81 is Selected. On the other hand, when it is determined that the extracted value is “300 to 599” in step S233, the second variation display selection flag is set and the second special symbol display 91 is selected. As a result, one of the special symbol indicators can be selected from the extracted values, so that it is not necessary to perform complicated processing such as calculating the extracted values, and the processing load on the CPU 56 is reduced. be able to.

  (3) Based on the start prize, the variable display selection flag is set in step S234 or S235, and the number of reserved storage stored in the reserved storage buffer corresponding to the set variable display selection flag in step S112 becomes “4”. When it is determined that it is not, the extracted random number extracted based on the start winning in step 114 is stored in the storage area of the corresponding reserved storage buffer. As a result, since up to four are held in the first hold storage buffer and the second hold storage buffer, the storage capacities of the first hold storage buffer and the second hold storage buffer can be suppressed to a certain amount. Further, when the special symbol display on the side that has already been stored four is selected, the special symbol based on the start winning is not displayed, so there is a disadvantage for the player. For this reason, when a start winning occurs, the player can play a game while expecting that a special symbol display on the side that is not held and stored is selected, thereby improving the interest of the game. be able to.

  (4) For example, by performing a control that does not execute the process after step S827 by setting YES in step S824 of the first special symbol mid-process (step S802), one side of the first and second symbol display units When the specific display result is derived and displayed on the special symbol display and the variation display unit, the measurement of the variation display time in the special symbol display unit and the variation display unit on the other side is interrupted, so the first and second symbols It is possible to prevent the display result of the specific game state from being generated simultaneously on both the special symbol display and the variable display unit of the display unit, and the specific game state is generated simultaneously on both the first and second symbol display units. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the player from becoming in a state advantageous to the player and excessively high shooting characteristics.

  (5) When the jackpot flag corresponding to one of the special symbol indicators is set and the jackpot execution flag corresponding to the special symbol indicator is not yet set, in the other special symbol indicators When the special symbol variation display is started, the display control CPU displays the specific effects described in FIGS. 21D, 21E, and 21F in the first variation display unit 8 and the second variation display unit 9. Execute. Thereby, when the specific effect is executed in the first variation display unit 8 and the second variation display unit 9 when the variation display is started on the special symbol display, the special symbol display on which the variation display has already been performed is performed. Since the player can recognize in advance that the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed on the device, the player's sense of expectation can be improved, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  (6) As shown in steps S24 to S27 of FIG. 5, before the numerical data update (step S25) is performed by the random counter for jackpot determination while the 2 ms timer interrupt process is executed once. In the first special symbol process, the first start port passing process (FIG. 9) extracts the value of the random counter for jackpot determination regarding the big hit determination of the fluctuation display of the first special symbol display 81 (step S24, S114) After the update of numerical data by the big hit determination random counter R1, the second special symbol display 91 is changed by the second start port switch passing process (similar to FIG. 9) of the second special symbol process. The extraction of the value of the random counter for jackpot determination relating to the display jackpot determination is executed (similar to steps S27 and S114). In this way, in a gaming machine having a common jackpot determination value, in order to control a plurality of special symbol displays by using a common jackpot determination random counter for determining the display mode in each of the plurality of special symbol displays When the required amount of data is minimized, and the numerical data extraction conditions in the first special symbol process and the numerical data extraction conditions in the second special symbol process are satisfied simultaneously by fraud Even if the 2 ms interrupt process is executed once, the numerical data is extracted by the first special symbol process before the numerical data update by the big hit determination random counter R1 is executed. After the numerical data is updated by the random counter R1, the numerical data is extracted in the second special symbol process. As a result, even if the numerical data extraction conditions in the first special symbol process and the numerical data extraction conditions in the second special symbol process are simultaneously established by fraud, these special symbol processes are extracted. The first numerical display unit (the first special symbol display unit 81 and the first variation display unit 8) and the second symbol display unit (the second special symbol display unit 91 and the second variation display unit). In 9), since it is possible to prevent the specific gaming state from being illegally controlled at the same time, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of illegal acts as much as possible while keeping the shooting characteristics appropriate.

  (7) The CPU 56 performs control to output a drive signal to the 7-segment display constituting the special symbol display, and transmits a decorative symbol variation pattern command corresponding to the selected special symbol variation pattern to the display control board 80. . Then, based on the received decorative symbol variation pattern command, the display control CPU displays the variation of the decorative symbol in the first or second variation display unit provided corresponding to each of the first or second special symbol indicator. In addition to determining the variation pattern and stop symbol used in the above, the first or second variation display unit displays the variation of the decorative symbol in accordance with the determined variation pattern and stop symbol. Thereby, the control burden by CPU56 can be reduced and many variations can be produced.

  (8) As shown in step S24 of FIG. 5, the value of the random counter R1 for jackpot determination is updated every 2 ms, and as shown in step S41 of FIG. 6, the random counter R2 for determining the jackpot symbol Is updated every 3 ms, which is different from the update interval of the random counter R1 for jackpot determination, and the update interval of R1 and the update interval of R2 are relatively prime (for example, the period indicating both intervals is the same). And one period is not an integral multiple of the other period), so that the randomness for jackpot determination can be determined without only adjusting the number of values included in the update range of each random counter. It can be avoided that the counter R1 and the random counter R2 for determining the big hit symbol and determining the probability variation are synchronized in a short cycle. This allows you to maintain the randomness of the jackpot symbol and to prevent the occurrence of a promising jackpot symbol based on fraudulent acts such as illegally sending a start winning signal. It is possible to prevent the symbol at the time of becoming a target from becoming a probability variation symbol.

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

  (1) In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the symbol display unit for performing the variable display resulting from the start winning when the start winning to the start winning opening 14 occurs is described, but the present invention is not limited thereto. Instead, when the start winning to the start winning opening 14 occurs, the symbol display section that performs the variable display due to the start winning to the start winning opening 14 may be selected and determined. For example, when the first start prize is generated, the variable display selection flag is set in step S234 or S235 in FIG. 7, and the 0th start prize immediately before the first start prize is generated is generated. Based on the set variable display selection flag at the time, the determination in step S46 of FIG. 9 is made, and in step S49, a random number used for the variable display performed due to the first start winning is stored. When the second start winning next to the first start winning occurs, the third start winning variation display selection flag is set in step S234 or S235 of FIG. 7, and the second start winning is set. 9 is determined based on the variable display selection flag set when the first start winning immediately before the occurrence of the occurrence is made, and the result of the first start winning is obtained in step S49. It may be configured to store a random number used for variable display performed in this manner.

  Further, in the case of such a configuration, when the start winning to the start winning port 14 occurs next, the first special symbol display 81 and the first variation display unit 8 side, the second special symbol display 91 and You may make it perform alerting | reporting which specifies the fluctuation | variation display by which side with the 2nd fluctuation | variation display part 9 side becomes effective.

  In this case, for example, the variable winning device 15 is provided with a notification lamp as notification means. As the notification lamp, for example, a first selection notification lamp for notifying that the first special symbol display 81 and the first fluctuation display unit 8 side are selected by red light emission, a second special symbol display 91, and A second selection notification lamp for notifying that the second fluctuation display unit 9 side is selected by blue light emission is provided. Then, the game control microcomputer emits the second selection notification lamp when the first variation display selection flag is set as the next start winning variation display selection flag in the variation display selection processing of FIG. On the other hand, the first selection notification lamp may be controlled to emit light when the second variation display selection flag is set as the variation display selection flag for the next start winning prize.

  If such a configuration is adopted, a notification is made to identify which side will display the variation display on the special symbol display and the variation display section when the next start winning occurs, so which player It is possible to easily grasp whether or not the variation display on the side special symbol display and the variation display unit is performed. Thereby, the interest of a game can be improved.

  In this example, two lamps are provided as notification lamps. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a multicolor such as a full-color LED capable of selectively emitting a plurality of colors with a single light emitter. A light emitter may be provided to select a light emission color. In addition, as a notification means for specifying which side of the special symbol display and the variable display section will be subjected to the variable display when the next start winning is generated, instead of performing the notification with the light emitter as described above, In addition, such notification may be performed by display on the first variation display unit 8 or the second variation display unit 9, or may be performed by sound output from a speaker.

  (2) In the above-described embodiment, the example has been described in which the upper limit number that can be reserved is set to be the same in the first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer. You may set so that the upper limit number which can be reserved-stored in one hold-storage buffer becomes larger than the upper limit number which can be hold-stored in another hold-storage buffer. For example, the upper limit number to be determined in S112 of FIG. 9 is different from “10” in the first start port switch passing process and “5” in the second start port switch passing process. You may make it let.

  (3) In the embodiment described above, when a start winning occurs, the value of each random counter such as the big hit determination random counter R1 is extracted and stored in the holding storage buffer corresponding to the variable display selection flag (FIG. 9 (see S114), when the variable symbol display is not performed on the special symbol display corresponding to the variable display selection flag, the values are read in the stored order (step S53), and various determinations (step S56, etc.) are performed. The example of the variable display has been described. However, it is not limited to this. For example, the value extracted from each random counter such as the big hit determination random counter R1 is temporarily stored in the holding storage buffer only when the variable display is not performed on the special symbol display corresponding to the variable display selection flag. The special symbol display corresponding to the variable display selection flag may not be stored when the variable display is being performed. Then, the stored value may be immediately read out, various determinations may be performed, and a variable display may be performed. That is, it may not be provided with a function to hold the value extracted from each random counter.

  (4) In the embodiment described above, in the ball game machine 1 shown in FIG. The example in which the first special symbol display 81 is provided on the left side and the second special symbol display 81 is provided on the right side of the lower side of the game area 7 has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the arrangement of the first and second variation display units and the first and second special symbol displays can be arbitrarily changed according to the configuration and specifications of the ball game machine 1. Further, the first and second variation display units and the first and second special symbol displays do not need to be configured as independent display devices, respectively. For example, a plurality of display areas of one display device are divided. The display area may be formed.

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

  (6) In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the special figure variation pattern is determined regardless of the number of reserved memories stored in the reserved storage buffer has been described. When the number of reserved storages is a predetermined number (for example, four), the control unit may be configured to control the variable time shortening state to shorten the variable display time on the special symbol display side corresponding to the reserved storage buffer. Good. For example, in steps S62, S64, and S65 of FIG. 11, a shortened fluctuation pattern table in which a special figure fluctuation pattern that is shorter than the fluctuation display time of the special figure fluctuation pattern selected using the normal fluctuation pattern table is selected. It is stored in the ROM 54. Then, in steps S62, S64, and S65, when the number of reserved memories stored in the reserved memory buffer on the side that selects the special figure fluctuation pattern is a predetermined number, the special figure is obtained using the shortened fluctuation pattern table. A variation pattern is selected, and when the predetermined number is not reached, a special-pattern variation pattern may be selected using a normal variation pattern table. Thereby, the change display can be performed smoothly without increasing the control load of the CPU 56, and the execution frequency can be improved. Although the upper limit number has been described as an example of the predetermined number when the variable display time is shortened, the present invention is not limited to this.

  (7) In the above-described embodiment, when one of the special symbol display units is performing a variable display in which the big hit symbol is derived and displayed, the other special symbol display unit starts a new variable display. The example in which the specific effect is executed in the first variation display unit 8 and the second variation display unit 9 has been described. Alternatively, a specific effect may be executed by lighting or blinking various lamps (decorative lamps 25 and the like) under the control of the lamp driver board 35, and further by an operation of an accessory made of a movable member. Moreover, you may make it perform the specific production which has the relationship mutually, combining the said content arbitrarily.

  (8) The above-described embodiment includes a plurality of variation display units that perform variation display of a plurality of types of identification information, each of which can be identified based on establishment of a predetermined start condition, and derive and display a display result. A gaming machine that controls a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when a predetermined specific display result is derived and displayed on any one of the plurality of variation display units has been described. For example, it becomes possible to start a game by setting the number of bets for one game, and the display result of the variation display unit is derived and displayed, and one game is completed, and the display of the variation display unit is displayed. It may be a slot machine or the like that can generate a predetermined prize according to the result.

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

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

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

  (9) It should be understood that the embodiment disclosed herein is illustrative and non-restrictive in every respect. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

It is the front view which looked at the bullet ball game machine from the front. It is a block diagram showing the outline | summary of the circuit structure of a bullet ball game machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the various random counters which the microcomputer for game control uses for game control. It is a flowchart for demonstrating game control main processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating 2 ms timer interruption processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating 3 ms timer interruption processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a fluctuation | variation display selection process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a 1st special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st start port switch passage process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st special symbol fluctuation process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st big hit end process. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which CPU for display control performs. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a display control process process. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st decoration design change process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st decoration symbol stop waiting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the effect display of a 1st fluctuation | variation display part and a 2nd fluctuation | variation display part. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the effect display of a 1st fluctuation | variation display part and a 2nd fluctuation | variation display part. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the effect display of a 1st fluctuation | variation display part and a 2nd fluctuation | variation display part.

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  8 First variation display section, 9 Second variation display section, 10 First unprocessed variation count display area, 11 Second unprocessed variation count display area, 31 Main board, 53 Basic circuit, 56 CPU, 80 Display control board, 81 1st special symbol indicator, 83 1st reserved memory indicator, 91 2nd special symbol indicator, 93 2nd reserved memory indicator.

Claims (8)

A plurality of variable display units for performing a variable display of a plurality of types of identification information, each of which can be identified based on establishment of a predetermined start condition, and deriving and displaying a display result, and any one of the plurality of variable display units A gaming machine that controls a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when a predetermined display result is derived and displayed on the fluctuation display section of
Game control means for controlling the progress of the game,
The game control means includes
A result determination numerical data updating means for updating numerical data within a first numerical range;
Numeric data updating means for selection for updating numeric data within the second numeric range;
Numerical data extraction means for extracting numerical data from the result determination numerical data update means and the selection numerical data update means on condition that the start condition is satisfied;
In accordance with the numerical data extracted from the numerical data updating means for selection by the numerical data extracting means, a variable display section for performing a variable display and for deriving and displaying a display result from the plurality of variable display sections. A selection means;
When the numerical data extracted by the numerical data extraction means from the result determination numerical data update means is predetermined specific numerical data, the fluctuation display section selected by the fluctuation display section selection means when the start condition is satisfied. Pre-determining means for determining that the display result to be derived and displayed is the specific display result,
The game further comprises display control means for performing display control for deriving and displaying a display result after starting the variable display of the plurality of types of identification information in the variable display section selected by the variable display section selecting means. Machine. Numerical data in the second numerical value range updated by the selection numerical data updating means is associated in advance with any one of the plurality of variable display sections,
The said fluctuation | variation display part selection means selects the fluctuation | variation display part matched beforehand with the numerical data which the said numerical data extraction means extracted from the said numerical data update means for selection, The said display part characterized by the above-mentioned. Gaming machine. The variation display portion selection means selects the variation display portion when the start condition is satisfied,
The variation selected by the variation display unit selection means is the number of pending establishments, which is the number of establishment of the undigested start condition for which the display control due to the start condition is established but the display control is not yet performed. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising a hold establishment number storage unit that stores a predetermined number as an upper limit value for each display unit. The game control means includes
Based on the determination result by the prior determination means, the variable display data indicating the variable display time from the start of the variable display of the identification information in each of the plurality of variable display units to the display and display of the display result is determined in advance. Variation display data selection means for selecting from a plurality of types of variation display data,
Fluctuation display time measuring means for measuring the fluctuation display time indicated by the fluctuation display data selected by the fluctuation display data selection means;
And further includes a fluctuation display time determination means for determining whether or not the fluctuation display time measured by the fluctuation display time measurement means has passed,
The display control unit performs display control of the plurality of variable display units and derives and displays the display result of the identification information when the variable display time determination unit determines that the variable display time has elapsed. ,
The variation display time measuring unit is configured to derive and display the specific display result on a first variation display unit among the plurality of variation display units, and to a second variation display unit different from the first variation display unit. When the variation display of the identification information is being executed, the second variation at the first time point when the specific gaming state is started based on the specific display result being derived and displayed on the first variation display unit. The measurement of the variation display time in the first variation display unit is interrupted, and the variation display time at the second time point when the specific gaming state is ended based on the specific display result being derived and displayed in the first variation display unit. The game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising a measurement interruption resumption means for resuming measurement.   When the variable display based on the establishment of the start condition determined that the display result is determined as the specific display result by the prior determination unit is performed on the first variable display unit among the plurality of variable display units. The apparatus further comprises specific effect executing means for executing a specific effect when the variable display is started in a second variable display unit different from the first variable display unit. The gaming machine according to claim 4. The game control means executes a game control process for controlling the progress of the game every predetermined period,
The game control process includes:
First numerical data for extracting numerical data updated by the result determination numerical data updating means when the first fluctuation display section is selected from the plurality of fluctuation display sections by the fluctuation display section selecting means. Extraction process,
Second numerical data for extracting numerical data updated by the result determination numerical data updating means when a second fluctuation display section is selected from the plurality of fluctuation display sections by the fluctuation display section selecting means. Extraction process,
Including
The result determination numerical data updating means updates the numerical data in the game control process after the first numerical data extraction process is executed and before the second numerical data extraction process is executed. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein A plurality of decoration variation display units, each provided corresponding to each of the plurality of variation display units, for performing variation display of a plurality of types of decoration identification information each identifiable, and for deriving and displaying a display result. Prepared,
The game control means includes
Fluctuation display control means for performing control to output a drive signal to the light emitter provided in the fluctuation display section selected by the fluctuation display section selection means;
Based on the determination result of the pre-determination unit, the decoration variation display unit provided corresponding to the variation display unit selected by the variation display unit selection unit instructs execution of variation display of the plurality of types of decoration identification information. Control signal transmitting means for transmitting a variation display instruction signal for performing,
The display control means includes
Display content determination means for determining display contents to be displayed on a decoration variation display section provided corresponding to the variation display section selected by the variation display section selection means based on the variation display instruction signal from the game control means When,
A decoration variation display control unit that controls the decoration variation display unit and executes a variation display of the decoration identification information according to the display content determined by the display content determination unit. The gaming machine according to claim 6. The result determination numerical data updating means updates the numerical data every predetermined time,
The game control means sets the numerical data used for determining the identification information, which is the display result of the variable display in each of the plurality of variable display units, at a time different from the predetermined time, and the time is mutually different from the predetermined time. The game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 7, further comprising identification information determination updating means for updating at predetermined time intervals so as to become.

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