JPH08336649A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: To allow a variable display device to fully exhibit its game effects by means of variable display, while capable of preventing the number of starting/scoring times stored from becoming excessive, by keeping the variable display control time of the variable display device from being reduced. CONSTITUTION: This game machine is so designed that at the start of the variable display of a variable display device, variable display control time is reduced if the number of starting/scoring times stored up to that time and the number of starting/scoring times at the start of the variable display of the variable display device are both 2 or more.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a gaming machine represented by a pachinko gaming machine, a coin gaming machine, a slot machine, and the like, and more specifically, has a variable display device whose display state can be changed. The present invention relates to a gaming machine to which a predetermined game value can be given when the display result of is in a predetermined predetermined display mode.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art For example, a game machine of this type generally known in the past has a variable display device whose display state can be changed, and for example, a ball hits a start prize in a start prize area. After the variable display condition is satisfied, the variable display of the variable display device starts and then stops,
There has been a gaming machine configured so that a predetermined game value can be given when the display result at the time of stop becomes a specific display mode.

When the variable display condition is satisfied, the number of times the condition is satisfied can be cumulatively added and stored, and the number of times the condition is satisfied is subtracted every time the variable display control is executed by the variable display control means. A storage means for updating the number of times the condition is satisfied has been provided. Then, in order to prevent the number of condition satisfactions stored in the condition satisfaction count storage means from becoming too large, when the number of condition satisfactions stored in the condition satisfaction count storage means exceeds a predetermined value. In addition, the variable display device has a function of shortening the variable display control time from the start of the variable display to the stop thereof.

[0004]

On the other hand, in this type of gaming machine, the variable display control time is set simply on the basis of the number of times of condition fulfillment stored in the number of times of condition fulfillment stored in the variable display device just before the start of variation. It was decided whether to shorten it. Therefore, a variable display condition occurs before the end of the variable display of the variable display device, and the variable display based on the variable display condition is performed immediately after the end of the variable display, so that the variable display condition temporarily occurs. The variable display control time may be shortened although the memory of the condition satisfaction frequency storage means is immediately exhausted.

By the way, the variable display mode of the variable display device has been devised in various ways in order to improve the enjoyment of the player's game. Therefore, a sufficient variable display control time is required to enhance such effects. On the other hand, it is necessary to appropriately shorten the variable display control time in accordance with the occurrence frequency of the variable display condition, and prevent the situation in which the storage number of the condition satisfaction number storage means is accumulated without being exhausted.

That is, it is necessary to prevent the variable display control time from being excessively shortened to maximize the game effect of the variable display, and the variable display control time is not shortened. There is a need to prevent the situation that is accumulated without being digested as much as possible, and no conventional game machine satisfies both of these needs.

The present invention has been conceived in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to prevent the inconvenience caused by not shortening the variable display control time of the variable display device as much as possible, while allowing the variable display device to perform variable display. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of fully exerting a gaming effect by playing.

[0008]

The present invention according to claim 1 has a variable display device whose display state can be changed, and the display result of the variable display device is in a predetermined display mode. In the case of a gaming machine to which a predetermined gaming value can be added, variable display control means for performing control to derive and display a display result of the variable display device when a predetermined variable display condition is satisfied according to a gaming state. When the variable display condition is satisfied, the number of times that the condition is satisfied can be cumulatively added and stored, and the storage of the number of times of satisfaction is subtracted and updated every time the variable display control by the variable display control means is executed. The number of times the condition is satisfied is stored, and the variable display control time change adjusting unit that adjusts the variable display control time by the variable display control unit is changed. The variable display control time is shortened and adjusted according to the stored value of the storage unit, and as a result of the shortening adjustment, a period from the time when the variable display condition is satisfied to the time when the variable display control corresponding to the satisfaction of the variable display condition is ended is predetermined. The feature is that the regulation is controlled so that it is not shorter than the period.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in addition to the configuration of the first aspect of the invention, the variable display control means variably starts the variable display device and then performs stop control to derive a display result. The variable display control time variation adjusting means displays the stored value of the condition fulfillment number storage means at the last variable start time of the variable display device and the condition fulfillment number storage means at the current variable start time of the variable display device. The variable display control time is shortened and adjusted on condition that all of the stored values are equal to or more than a predetermined value.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in addition to the configuration of the first aspect of the invention, the variable display control means controls the variable display device to start variably and then performs stop control to derive and display a display result. And the variable display control time variation adjusting means,
The stored value of the condition fulfillment number storage means at the time of satisfaction of the variable display condition and the stored value of the condition fulfillment number storage means at the start time of the variable display control corresponding to the satisfaction of the variable display condition are both predetermined values. The variable display control time is shortened and adjusted on condition that the value is equal to or more than a value.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in addition to the configuration of the first aspect of the invention, the gaming machine executes variable display control corresponding to the satisfaction of the variable display condition from the time when the variable display condition is satisfied. The variable display control time variation adjusting means has a time measuring means capable of measuring a time period up to a point in time, and the variable display control time variation adjusting means shortens the variable display control time on condition that the time period measured by the time measuring means is a predetermined period or more. It is characterized by adjusting.

[0012]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, by the function of the variable display control means, the display result of the variable display device is derived and displayed when a predetermined variable display condition is satisfied according to the game state. When the variable display condition is satisfied, the number of times the condition is satisfied is cumulatively added and stored by the function of the condition satisfaction number storage means, and the variable display control means executes the variable display control every time the variable display control is executed. The memory of the number of times of establishment is subtracted and updated. The variable display control time adjusting means shortens the variable display control time according to the stored value of the condition satisfaction number storage means, and as a result of the shortening adjustment, the variable display control time is changed from the time when the variable display condition is satisfied. The regulation is controlled so that the period until the end of the variable display control corresponding to the satisfaction of the variable display condition is not shorter than the predetermined period.

According to the present invention described in claim 2, claim 1
In addition to the operation of the invention described above, the function of the variable display control means causes the variable display device to start variably and then stop so that the display result is derived and displayed. Then, by the function of the variable display control time variation adjusting means, the stored value of the condition fulfillment number storage means at the last variable start time of the variable display device and the condition fulfillment number storage means at the current variable start time of the variable display device. The variable display control time is shortened and adjusted on the condition that the stored values of 1 and 2 are both equal to or greater than a predetermined value.

According to the present invention of claim 3, claim 1
In addition to the operation of the invention described above, the function of the variable display control means causes the variable display device to start variable and then stop, and the display result is derived and displayed. And, by the function of the variable display control time variation adjusting means, a stored value of the condition fulfillment number storage means at the time when the variable display condition is fulfilled,
The variable display control time is shortened and adjusted on condition that the stored value of the condition fulfillment number storage means at the start of the variable display control corresponding to the establishment of the variable display condition is equal to or more than a predetermined value.

According to the present invention described in claim 4, claim 1
In addition to the operation of the invention described above, the operation of the time measuring means measures the period from the time when the variable display condition is satisfied to the time when the variable display control corresponding to the satisfaction of the variable display condition is executed. Then, the variable display control time variation adjusting means functions to shorten and adjust the variable display control time on condition that the time period measured by the time measuring means is equal to or longer than a predetermined period.

[0016]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the drawings. In the following embodiments, a pachinko game machine is shown as an example of a game machine, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the display state can be changed like other coin game machines and slot machines. It is possible to apply to any gaming machine that has a variable display means, and can give a predetermined game value when the display result of the variable display means becomes a predetermined specific display mode. Is.

FIG. 1 is a front view showing a structure of a game board of a pachinko game machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. On the front surface of the game board 1 of the pachinko gaming machine, two partition rails 2 are planted in a circular shape. The partition rail 2 is composed of an outer rail and an inner rail, and a region surrounded by the outer rail and the inner rail is called a game region 3.

The pachinko gaming machine is provided with a hitting ball operation handle (not shown) for the player to operate the hitting of a pachinko ball. When the player operates the hit ball operation handle, the pachinko balls are fired one by one. The launched pachinko ball is guided to the game area 3 by the guide path formed between the outer rail and the inner rail.
At the exit portion from the taxiway to the game area 3, there is provided a valve-shaped return ball prevention member 21 for preventing a pachinko ball that has been hit in the game area 3 from returning to the taxiway. ing. The pachinko balls that are hit in the game area 3 are called "hit balls" in the following description.

At the center of the game area 3, a variable display device 24 for variably displaying a plurality of types of images is provided. Below the variable display device 24, a starting opening 5 and a variable winning ball device 4 are provided. At the positions commonly called “shoulders” on the left and right sides of the variable display device 24, the passage openings 16 are provided.
Is provided. A winning opening 17 is provided at a position below each of the passing openings 13, which is commonly called a "sleeve". A winning opening 13 is provided at a position commonly referred to as a “drop portion” on the left and right sides of the variable winning ball device 4. Below the variable winning ball device 4, there is provided a passage switch 104 which constitutes a passage hole through which a ball can pass. An out hole 23 is provided at the bottom of the game area 3.

The ball hit into the game area 3 is a starting opening 5, a variable winning ball device 4, while flowing down the game area 3.
Whether to win one of the prize holes 13 and 17
Alternatively, after passing through the pass switch 104 or without passing, it is guided to the out ball 23 and processed as an out ball. When a hit ball is won in the variable winning ball device 4, 15 prize balls are paid out to the player for each winning ball.
When a hit ball is won in either the starting opening 5 or the winning openings 13 and 17, seven prize balls are paid out to the player for each winning ball. That is, in the present embodiment, the number of prize balls paid out by the prize balls won in the variable winning ball device 4 is relatively larger than the number of prize balls paid out by the prize balls prized in other prize holes. Is set to.

The game area 3 is further provided with a windmill 14 for decorating the game area 3 and for diversifying the flow direction of the hit balls. Further, the passage port 16 is provided with a substantially arcuate passage groove as shown by a broken line, and the hit ball passing through the passage port 16 is guided in the direction of the starting port 5 and the opening / closing plate 7. Further, below the passage port 16 are provided a starting port 5 and a game nail 3a and a windmill 3b for guiding a ball to the variable winning ball device 4. Therefore, the hit ball passing through the passage opening 16 is set to have a high probability of winning the starting opening 5 and the variable winning ball apparatus 4.

A game board 1 is provided in the game area 3 and its surroundings.
In order to enhance the game effect by decorating the game and notifying the player of the game state, the following various lamps and L
EDs (Light Emitting Diodes) are arranged.

Side lamps 19 are provided at the left and right ends of the game area 3. Windmill lamp 15 for windmill 14
Is provided. At the winning opening 17 on the sleeve, sleeve lamp 1
8 are provided. Decorative LED12 on the winning opening 13
Is provided. A rail decoration lamp 22 is provided around the game area 3.

The variable winning ball device 4 will be described. Figure 2
FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a variable winning ball device 4. Variable winning ball device 4
A start port 5, an opening / closing plate 7, and an open wing piece 102 are provided in the. The opening / closing plate 7 is driven by a solenoid 8 (see FIG. 1) provided on the back surface of the game board 1 so as to be tiltable in the front-back direction of the game area 3 within a predetermined range. The open wing piece 102 is a solenoid 1 provided on the back surface of the game board 1.
03 (see FIG. 1) is driven so as to open the starting opening 5 at a predetermined interval. 2 shows the solenoid 10
3 shows the open winglet 102 when 3 (see FIG. 1) is activated. Further, in FIG. 1, the open blades 102 when the solenoid 103 is not operating are shown by solid lines, and the open blades 102 when the solenoid 103 is operating are shown by broken lines. Even when the solenoid 103 (see FIG. 1) is not in operation, the opening wing pieces 102 are closed at the start opening 5 with a space allowing a ball to be hit.
During the opening of the open wing piece 102, it is easier for the hitting ball to enter the starting opening 5 than during the opening.

Below the opening / closing plate 7, there is provided a passage switch 104 capable of detecting passage of a hit ball. Based on the ball hitting being detected by the passage switch 104, the variable display of the symbol displayed on the normal symbol display unit 100 described later starts (hereinafter, the symbol displayed on the normal symbol display unit 100 is referred to as a normal symbol). ). When this variable display is stopped, the opening blade 102 is opened for a predetermined time by the action of the solenoid 103 (see FIG. 1) when the stop symbol becomes a predetermined hit symbol. Opening wing 102 is solenoid 1
While the ball is opened by the action of 03 (see FIG. 1), the hitting ball is more likely to enter the starting opening 5 than when it is not opened.

The variable winning ball device 4 normally has an opening / closing plate 7
Is a closed state, which is a disadvantageous state for a player who does not win a ball (hereinafter, this state is referred to as a “second state”). On the display screen of the variable display device 24, the variable display of the three symbols is performed based on the fact that the hitting ball is won in the starting opening 5 (hereinafter, each symbol is particularly referred to as "special symbol"). Based on the combination of three special symbols when this variable display is stopped, "big hit", "off"
Two states occur. Furthermore, in the combination of special symbols to be a "big hit", a "combination of special symbols" that causes a "probability change" described later is included. When the probability variation occurs, the probability of transition from the second state, which is unfavorable to the player, to the first state, which will be described later, is advantageous to the player, as compared with the normal time when the probability variation does not occur. When a probability change occurs, it is particularly called “during probability change” or “during probability change”. On the other hand, when the probability fluctuation does not occur, it is particularly called “normal time”. Also, a combination of special symbols that causes a probability change is called a “combination of probability change symbols”.

When a big hit occurs at the time of probability fluctuation or in the normal time, the variable winning ball device causes the second disadvantage which is disadvantageous to the player.
From the above state, the first state is advantageous for the player who can win the ball. The state where the big winning occurs and the variable winning ball device 4 is in the first state that is advantageous to the player is called the specific game state. When the big hit occurs, the variable winning ball device 4 opens the opening / closing plate 7 and the hit ball can win the big winning opening of the variable winning ball device 4, which is advantageous to the player. It becomes a state.

In the first state of the variable winning ball apparatus 4, 29.5 seconds elapse after the opening / closing plate 7 is opened, or the winning opening of the variable winning ball apparatus 4 (large winning opening). )
The process ends when either of the 10 bets is won, whichever comes first. That is, when the above conditions are satisfied, the opening / closing plate 7 is closed, and the variable winning ball device 4 is in the second state, which is disadvantageous to the player. The hit balls that have won the special winning opening are detected by the prize winning detector 10 provided in the prize opening of the variable winning ball device 4.

The central portion inside the special winning opening is commonly called "V
A specific area called a "pocket" is provided. When the hit ball that has entered the special winning opening wins this specific area, the specific winning ball is detected by the specific ball detector 9 provided in the V pocket. When the specific winning ball is detected, the variable winning ball apparatus 4 is driven to the first state again after waiting for the first state of the variable winning ball apparatus 4 advantageous to the player to end. Repeated continuous control for controlling is performed.
With this repeated continuous control, the variable winning ball device 4 has a maximum of 1
The first state is achieved 6 times in a row. Further, when the hitting ball is won in the specific area of the special winning opening as described above, the V display L
The ED 20 (see FIG. 1) is turned on, and the player is informed that the hit ball has won in the specific area. After the repetition continuation control is completed, the first state, which is advantageous to the player, is changed to the second state, which is disadvantageous to the player.

If the combination of the big hit symbols that has generated the first state is the combination of the probability variation symbols, the second disadvantageous to the player after the repetition continuation control is finished.
Probability fluctuations occur when the state becomes. As described above, when the probability changes, the probability of a big jackpot is higher than in the normal case. In the pachinko gaming machine shown in this embodiment, since it becomes a big hit due to the combination of probability fluctuation patterns,
The first probability change occurs after the repetition continuation control ends, and then a big hit occurs and the second probability fluctuation occurs after the repetition continuation control ends. When the big hit that occurs at the first or second probability change is due to a combination of probability change symbols, the first and second probability changes occur after the big hit. In other words, in the case of a big hit due to the combination of stochastic fluctuation symbols, after the big hit, at least until the big hit occurs twice, it is disadvantageous to the player who is not repeatedly controlled continuously.
Probability change occurs in the state of. When the combination of symbols that became a big hit when the second probability fluctuation has occurred is not a combination of probability fluctuation symbols, after the repetition continuation control accompanying the big hit ends, it returns to the normal state in which probability fluctuation does not occur. .

At the time of probability variation, after the variation display of the special symbol is made based on the fact that the hit ball has won the starting opening 5, the probability of being a big hit is high. Also,
After the ball is passed through the passing switch 104, the display of the normal symbols is changed, and the probability of winning is also high. As described above, when the normal design is the winning design, the opening blade 102 is opened for a predetermined time. The opening probability of the ball hitting the starting opening 5 that prompts the variable display of the special symbol is increased by the opening of the opening blade 102. Furthermore, the opening time of the opening blade 102 is 0.5 seconds and the number of times of opening is 1 in normal times other than the time of probability change, but the time of opening changes to 2.9 seconds and the number of times of open time changes to 2 times when the probability changes. However, it is easy for the hit ball to enter the starting opening 5. Since it is easy for the hitting ball to win the starting opening 5, the chances of changing the special symbol are increased. This increases the chances of a big hit. When the probability changes, the decoration LED 12 blinks, and the player is notified of that fact.

The specific area will be described. FIG. 3 is a longitudinal sectional view in the front-rear direction of the winning space of the variable winning ball device 4, and FIG. 4 is a longitudinal sectional view in the left-right direction thereof. Referring to FIG. 3, the winning space 111 has a winning ball detector 10 that detects winning balls and a slope 106 that guides the winning balls to the winning ball detector 10.
And 107, and a ball storage member 108 that holds the winning balls (P) that have won the specific area. As shown in the figure, two or more hit balls are not held in the space of the specific region limited by the ball storage member 108. The specific ball detector 9 is provided below the winning ball (P) held by the ball storage member 108. The ball storage member 108 is provided with a spring 109 that biases the ball storage member 108 to the right toward the front of the game board 1 (see FIG. 1). The stopper 110 is
It is provided so that the inclination operation of the ball storage member 108 due to the weight of the winning balls (P) can be suppressed. Therefore, the biasing force of the spring 109 must be weaker than the weight of the winning ball (P). FIG. 3A shows the stopper portion 1.
10 shows a state in which the inclination of the ball storage member 108 is suppressed, and in FIG.
8 shows a state in which the inclination of 8 is not suppressed. Stopper part 11
When 0 suppresses the inclination of the ball storage member 108,
The winning ball (P) is not detected by the specific ball detector 9. on the other hand,
When the stopper 110 releases the restraint of the ball storage member 108, the weight of the winning ball (P) tilts the ball storage member 108 by a predetermined angle, so that the winning ball (P) falls downward and the specific ball. It is detected by the detector 9. Next, FIG.
The relationship between the stopper 110 and the ball storage member 108 will be described with reference to FIG. The stopper portion 110 is integrated with the opening / closing plate 7 as shown in the figure, and when the opening / closing plate 7 is opened, the stopper member 110 causes the ball storage member 108 to be opened.
The tilting movement is suppressed (FIG. 4 (A)). Therefore, a ball hitting the specific area is not detected by the specific ball detector 9 until the specific game state ends and the opening / closing plate 7 is closed. Further, when the winning ball (P) is held by the ball storage member 108 as shown in FIG. 3 (A), the specific area is filled with the winning ball (P), and hence the hitting ball is specified subsequently. Ramps 106, 10 without winning the area
The player goes into the prize-winning ball detector 10 through 7. In this way, the detection of the winning ball by the specific ball detector 9 is not performed while the specific game state is continued, and the prize is detected by the specific ball detector 9 every time the repeated continuous control of the specific game state is performed. Ball detection is performed.

Returning to FIG. 1, the starting prize will be described. Winning a ball at the starting opening 5 is particularly called "starting winning of special symbol". On the other hand, passing a hit ball through the pass switch 104 is particularly referred to as "starting winning of a normal symbol". First, the starting winning of the special symbol will be described. The ball hitting the starting opening 5 is detected by a starting ball detector 6 provided on the back surface of the game board 1. The display unit 3 of the variable display device 24 is triggered by the fact that a hitting ball is won in the starting opening 5.
In 2 the variable display of special symbols is started. When a combination of specific special symbols is displayed when this variable display is stopped, the variable winning ball device 4 is in a first state advantageous to the player. While the variable display of special symbols is being displayed,
And, while the variable winning ball device 4 is in the first state based on the result of the variable display of the special symbol, if the hitting ball is won in the starting opening 5, the starting winning is stored. This is called starting memory. The number of start memory is the start memory LED3
The player is notified by the lighting of 3. The upper limit of the starting memory is set to four. When there is a start memory, after the variable display of the special symbol on the display unit 32 is stopped, or after the first state of the variable winning ball device 4 is finished, the variable display of the special symbol on the display unit 32 is displayed again. Be started. Further, the variable display control time from the start of display change of the special symbol to the end of display change is shortened according to the state of the starting memory. The reason why the variable display control time is shortened is as follows. If the number of stored winning awards has reached the upper limit, even if the number of starting awards is increased, the award is not stored and is invalid. In this situation, the player
It is often the case that the operation of the ball striking handle is stopped so that the ball is not wasted (hereinafter referred to as "stop striking"). When the player has stopped, the consumption of pachinko balls in the pachinko gaming machine is stopped, so the operating rate of the pachinko gaming machine is reduced. In order to prevent such a problem, the variable display control time is shortened. By reducing the variable display control time, the number of display fluctuations of the special symbol per unit time increases, and the number of starting winnings that are invalidated by exceeding the upper limit of the starting memory can be reduced. This reduces the number of hits by the player. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the operating rate of the pachinko gaming machine, and to prevent management inconvenience for the game hall from occurring as much as possible. The condition that the variable display control time is shortened and the shortened variable display control time are different between the probability change and the normal time.

Normally, when there are four starting memories, the variable display control time is shortened. On the other hand, when the probability changes, if there are two or more starting memories, the shortening is performed. Further, the variable display control time after shortening is set to be shorter when the probability changes than in the normal time. The reason for providing such a difference between the normal time and the probability fluctuation time is as follows. When the probability changes, the probability of a ball hitting the starting opening 5 is high, so the interval between the ball hit timings is shortened, and the number of starting memories is counted up at a relatively fast tempo. Therefore, if the number of stored memories is reduced until the number of stored memories reaches the upper limit value (4), it is highly possible that the start winnings of the hit balls are successively made even while the variable display control time is shortened. In order to prevent as much as possible the invalidity of these ball hits for starting winnings while the variable display control time is being shortened, if the number of starting memory is less than the upper limit value, for example, 2 or more, it is variable. Configured to reduce display control time,
Moreover, the variable display control time after shortening is also set to be shorter than the normal time when the probability changes.

Next, the starting winning of a normal symbol will be described. Based on the hitting ball passing through the passage switch 104, the variable display of the normal symbol is started in the normal symbol display portion 100 of the variable display device 24. When this variable display is stopped, a hit occurs when it becomes a predetermined specific symbol. When the hit occurs, the opening blade 102 opens for a predetermined time. During the opening of the open wing piece 102, the hitting balls are more likely to win the starting opening 5 than when the open wing piece 102 is not opened. Therefore, the chances of changing the special symbol on the display unit 32 increase, and the possibility that the variable winning ball device 4 becomes the first state advantageous to the player increases. Normally, if the ball hits the passing switch 104 while the variable display of the symbols is being performed, the starting winning is stored. This starting memory is called "ordinary symbol winning memory" when it is particularly distinguished from the starting winning of the ball hitting the starting opening 5. The number of winning symbols of normal symbols is notified to the player by turning on the start memory LED 101. If there is a winning memory, after the variable display of the normal symbol in the normal symbol display unit 100 is stopped,
Again, the display change of the normal symbol in the normal symbol display portion 100 is started. Further, the variable display control time from the display variation start of the normal symbol to the display variation end is shortened according to the gaming state. The shortening is performed when the probability fluctuation occurs. Since the variable display control time is shortened, the number of display fluctuations of the normal symbol per unit time increases. As a result, it is possible to reduce the number of starting winnings that are invalidated when the upper limit of the starting memory is exceeded.

The variable display device 24 will be described. The variable display device 24 is composed of a normal symbol display unit 100 capable of displaying a predetermined symbol, a display unit 32, and the like. The normal symbol display unit 100 is an LED display. The display unit 32 is an image display screen of an LCD display.

Various images are displayed on the display unit 32. For example, on the demonstration screen when the special symbol is stopped, two buildings that are the background and two mountains on the left and right of the building are displayed at the top of the screen, and the roads that follow the two buildings are displayed at the bottom of the screen.

On the outer peripheral portion of the variable display device 24, there is a decoration LE.
D27, decorative LEDs 28a and 28b, and decorative LED2
9, a decorative LED 30, and a decorative LED 31 are provided. The character "WINNER" is displayed on the decoration LED 28a, and "CRUSH" is displayed on the decoration LED 28b. For example, when the decoration LED 28a is turned on, the decoration LEDs 28a and 28b use the prize balls acquired by the player in the specific game state until the decoration LED 28b is next turned on, so that the game can be continuously played. It is used, for example, when the game hall side decides whether or not to perform a service of permitting.

At the upper part of the display unit 32, a start memory L
EDs 33 and 101 are provided. As described above, the upper limit of the number of starting memories is set to four, and the starting memory LEDs 33 or 1 are set in accordance with the number of starting memories based on the detection of a hitting ball at the starting port 5 or the passage switch 104.
01 lights up and the player is notified.

Next, the control circuit used in the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment will be described. 5 and 6 are block diagrams showing the configuration of the control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine shown in FIG. In this embodiment, the control circuit described below controls the pachinko gaming machine in a predetermined order.

Referring to FIGS. 5 and 6, the control circuit is
Basic circuit 46, input circuit 47, LCD circuit 48, initial reset circuit 49, periodic reset circuit 50, address decode circuit 51, LED circuit 52, solenoid circuit 53,
Voice synthesis circuit 54, volume amplification circuit 55, information output circuit 5
6, lamp circuit 57, power supply circuit 58, LCD display device 3
5, including a normal symbol display unit (LED display) 100.

The basic circuit 46 controls various devices of the pachinko gaming machine according to the control program. Inside the main basic circuit 46, a ROM (Read Only Memory) storing a control program and the like, and a C for performing a control operation according to the control program.
PU (Central Processing Uni)
t) and a RAM that functions as a work memory for the CPU
(Random Access Memory) and I
A / O (Input / Output) port and a clock generation circuit are provided. In this embodiment, especially CP
MPU (Micropro) in which U is composed of a semiconductor chip
It is composed of cesors Unit). Note that detailed illustration of the internal configuration of the basic circuit 46 is omitted.

The input circuit 47 includes a starting ball detector 6 for detecting a ball hit at the starting port 5, and a variable winning ball device 4.
And a specific ball detector 9 for detecting a ball hit in a specific area provided in a predetermined area of the special winning opening, and , Is connected to a passage switch 104 for detecting passage of a hit ball.
The input circuit 47 transmits the detection signal output from each detector to the basic circuit 46.

Further, the input circuit 47 receives the hit ball signals A and B from a prize ball number control board (not shown) which controls the number of prize balls to be paid out in accordance with the winning of a hit ball. When the hit ball signal A is turned on, it means that the number of prize balls to be paid out is 17, and when the hit ball signal B is turned on, the number of prize balls to be paid out is 5. The hit ball signal common is a common signal.

The LCD circuit 48 is a circuit for driving and controlling the LCD display device 35 included in the variable display device 24 in accordance with the control signal output from the basic circuit 46.
Among the signals transmitted from the LCD circuit 48 to the LCD display device 35, CD0 to CD7 as command signals,
The initialization signal INT and is included. In addition, LCD
The signal lines connecting the circuit 48 and the LCD display device 35 include + 13V line for supplying power, + 5V line, and -8.
There are a V line, a −20 V line, and a GND line that is a ground signal line.

The LCD display device 35 includes an LCD circuit 48.
Receives the command signals CD0 to CD7 output from
The CPU (not shown) that performs control for generating image data in response to the received command, and the image data corresponding to the command received by the CPU
A ROM (not shown) in which a control program for controlling the operation of U is stored, and V for generating image data designated by the CPU based on the program in the ROM
DP (Video Display Process)
r) and other LCD control circuits, and an LCD for displaying the image generated by the VDP.
A display is included.

In the LED circuit 52, the start memory LED3
3, decoration LED28a, 28b, decoration LED27, decoration LED29, decoration LED31, decoration LED30, V display LED20, normal symbol display unit (LED display) 100,
It is connected to the start memory LED 101 and the decoration LED 12. The LED circuit 52 controls the lighting state of each LED according to the control signal output from the basic circuit 46.

The solenoid circuit 53 is a variable winning ball device 4
This is a circuit for controlling the solenoid 8 and the solenoid 103 for driving the open / close plate 7 and the open blade 108, respectively. The solenoid circuit 53 has a basic circuit 46.
In response to the control signal output from the solenoid 8, the solenoid 8 or the solenoid 103 is operated at a predetermined timing.

The lamp circuit 57 is connected to the side lamp 19, the rail decoration lamp 22, the windmill lamp 15, and the sleeve lamp 18. The lamp circuit 57 controls the lighting state of each lamp according to the control signal output from the basic circuit 46.

Further, the lamp circuit 57 transmits the lamp control data D0 to D3 to a decorative board (not shown) which controls the lighting state of a frame lamp (not shown). The lamp control data D0 to D3 are data for controlling the lighting state of the frame lamp, and specify the lighting state of the frame lamp at the time of a big hit or at the time of probability fluctuation.

The initial reset circuit 49 is a circuit for resetting the basic circuit 46 when the power is turned on. In response to the initial reset pulse sent from the initial reset circuit 49, the basic circuit 46 initializes the pachinko gaming machine.

The regular reset circuit 50 is a circuit for giving a reset pulse to the basic circuit 46 periodically (for example, every 2 msec) to repeatedly execute a predetermined game control program from the beginning.

The address decoding circuit 51 comprises the basic circuit 4
Decode the address signal sent from 6
ROM, RAM, I included in the basic circuit 46
A circuit for outputting a signal for selecting any one of the / O port and the like.

The prize ball number signal output circuit 105 is a circuit for transmitting the prize ball number signal to the prize ball payout control board (not shown) in response to the signal output from the basic circuit 46. The prize ball number signal output circuit 105 notifies the number of prize balls by combining and transmitting the prize ball number signals 0 to 3 to a prize ball payout control board (not shown). Specifically, when the award ball number signal 0 is on, one payout award ball is provided, when the award ball number signal 1 is on, two award balls are paid out, and when the award ball number 2 is on, award award ball is paid out. Indicates that the number of prize balls to be paid out is eight and that the number of prize balls to be paid out is eight. Therefore, when the number of prize balls to be paid out is 5, the prize ball number signal 0 is on, the prize ball number signal 1 is off, and the prize ball number signal 2
Is on and the prize ball number signal 3 is off. By receiving the combination of these prize ball number signals 0 to 3, the prize ball payout control board (not shown) can recognize that the payout prize ball number is five. Since the prize ball payout control board can be notified of the number of prize balls to be paid out by a combination of the prize ball number signals, it is possible to easily change the design of the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the winning balls. The prize ball number signal common is a common signal.

The voice synthesizing circuit 54 responds to the voice generation command signal output from the basic circuit 46 to create sound effect data, and outputs the created sound effect data to the volume amplifying circuit 55. The volume amplification circuit 55 amplifies the applied sound effect data to a predetermined level and sends it to a speaker (not shown). As a result, a predetermined sound effect is generated from the speaker.

The information output circuit 56, on the basis of the data signal given from the basic circuit 46, shows the big hit information for showing the information about the big hit occurrence by the variable display of the display section 32 of the variable display device 24 and the probability fluctuation. Probability variation information for indicating the occurrence information, shortened variation information for indicating that the variable display control time of the special symbol or the ordinary symbol is shortened, and the number of hits of the ball hitting the starting opening 5 Among them, it is a circuit for outputting effective start information and the like for indicating the number actually used for starting variable display of symbols on the display unit 32 to the hall management computer or the like which is a host computer.

The power supply circuit 58 is connected to an AC 24V AC power supply, and is + 30V, + 21V, + 12V, + 5V, +.
It is a circuit for supplying a plurality of types of DC voltages of 13V, -8V, and -20V to each circuit. The DC voltage of + 13V, + 8V, and -20V generated from the power supply circuit 58 is L.
It is output to the CD display device 35. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing types and contents of a random counter used for display control of special symbols in the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment. The random counter shown in FIG.
It is a counter that counts the random numbers used to control the variable display of the special symbol. In this embodiment, WCRN
D1, WCRND_L, WCRND_C, WCRND_
Five types of random counters R and WCRND_ACT are used. The values of these random counters are read at a predetermined timing during the pachinko game, and the variable display operation of the variable display device 24 is controlled based on the values. The reading process of the count value of the random counter is performed by the basic circuit 4
6 (see FIG. 5) is a control RO
It is executed according to the M control program.

WCRND1 is a random counter for determining in advance whether or not a big hit will be generated as a result of the variable display of the special symbols on the variable display device 24. The procedure for determining in advance whether or not to generate a big hit is shown in FIG. 8 described later. WCRND1 counts up once every 0.002 seconds in the range 0-370.
Note that 0.002 seconds is an interval at which the control program is repeatedly executed in the basic circuit 46 in response to the regular reset signal output from the regular reset circuit 50.

WCRND_L, WCRND_C, WCR
ND_R, as a result of the variable display of the special symbol on the variable display device 24, when it is determined in advance that it is not a big hit, the type of the special symbol to be stopped and displayed in each of the special symbol display areas on the left side, the center, and the right side. It is a random counter for determining. WCRND_L, WCRND
The count range of _C and WCRND_R is 0 to 14. WCRND_L counts up by one every 0.002 seconds. WCRND_C is executed in the remaining time of the interrupt process and counts up by 1 at a predetermined timing. WCRND_R counts up one by one when carrying WCRND_C.

WCRND_ACT is a random counter for determining the number of reach operation designations for designating a predetermined reach operation from among a plurality of reach operations. "Reach" is a special symbol display area on the left, center, and right sides, where two hit symbols of the same type are stopped and displayed together, and if one special symbol of the same type is stopped and displayed, a big hit occurs. A condition that occurs. There are six types of reach determined by this WCRND_ACT. Among these 6 types of reach, there is also a procedure in the case of a big hit combination. WCRND_ACT is 0-12
In the range of 7, the count is incremented by one at a predetermined timing in the extra time of the interrupt process. While there are 6 types of reach, the count range of WCRND_ACT is 0 to 127, so the occurrence probability can be changed according to the type of reach. That is, for example, 1
If the count range in which one reach occurs is set larger than the count range in which another reach occurs, the probability of occurrence of that reach can be increased, and if it is set smaller, the probability of occurrence can be decreased.

FIG. 8 is a flow chart showing the control for setting in advance whether or not the big hit should be generated by the value of the random counter. Referring to the same figure, it decides beforehand whether the result of the variable display of the special design in variable indicator 24 is designated as big hit or other than big hit, furthermore, in each of the left, center and right special design display areas A procedure for determining the type of the special symbol to be stopped and displayed at will be described.

Whether to make a big hit or not to make a big hit is determined by discriminating the value of WCRND1. The range of the value of WCRND1 that is a big hit differs between the probability variation and the normal time other than the probability variation. During normal times other than the probability fluctuation, it is determined in advance that the value of WCRND1 is “3” and the jackpot is large, and if the value of WCRND1 is other than “3”, the jackpot is not the jackpot. When the probability changes, the value of WCRND1 is "3", "67", "173", "251",
If it is "331", it is determined in advance that it is a big hit, and if it is any other value, it is decided other than a big hit. If it is determined to be a big hit, by determining the value of WCRND_L subsequently, the type of special symbol for generating a big hit is determined. On the other hand, when it is determined that the jackpot is not the jackpot, WCRND_L, W
By determining each value of CRND_C and WCRND_R, the types of symbols (hereinafter referred to as “stop symbols”) to be stopped and displayed in the special symbol display areas on the left side, the center, and the right side are respectively determined. Note that WCRND_L, WCRND_C, and WCRND_R are used for cases other than jackpots.
If the special symbol combination array determined based on each value of, happens to be a special symbol combination that is a big hit, WC
"1" is subtracted from the value of RND_C, and adjustment is made so as to be stopped and displayed in a combination arrangement of special symbols that is forcibly removed.

FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing the correspondence between the stop symbols displayed in the special symbol display areas on the left side, the center, and the right side and the values of the respective counters. Stop design is "0" ~
"9" 10 kinds of numerical design and "X", "F",
Includes five types of alphabetic symbols, "G", "P", and "R". The value “0” of WCRND_C and WCRND_R corresponds to “X” of the alphabet symbol. And so on
The value "1" corresponds to the numerical design "0", and the value "2" ~
"9" corresponds to the numerical symbols "2" to "9", respectively, the value "10" corresponds to the alphabet symbol "F", and the value "1".
"1" corresponds to the numerical symbol "1", "12" corresponds to the alphabet symbol "G", the value "13" corresponds to the alphabet symbol "P", and "14" corresponds to the alphabet symbol "R". To do. The correspondence between the value of WCRND_L and the stop symbol is slightly different from the correspondence between the value of WCRND_C and WCRND_R and the stop symbol. WCRN
The value "0" of D_L corresponds to the alphabetical symbol "X", and so on. Similarly, the value "1" corresponds to the numerical symbol "0",
The value "2" corresponds to the alphabet design "G", the value "3" corresponds to the numerical design "3", the value "4" corresponds to the numerical design "4", and the value "5" corresponds to the numerical design ". 5 ",
The value "6" corresponds to the numerical design "7", the value "7" corresponds to the numerical design "6", the value "8" corresponds to the numerical design "1", and the value "9" corresponds to the numerical design " The value "10" corresponds to the alphabet symbol "R", the value "11" corresponds to the numeral symbol "9", the value "12" corresponds to the alphabet symbol "F", and the value "8". "13" corresponds to the alphabet symbol "Z", and the value "14" corresponds to the alphabet symbol "P".

The above 15 kinds of stop symbols are variably displayed in the special symbol display area of the display unit 32, and as a result of the variability display, if the stop symbols on the left side, the center and the right side are all of the same type, a big hit occurs. .

Next, with reference to FIG. 10, the control of variable display of special symbols on the display unit 32 will be described. Figure 10
[Fig. 6] is an explanatory diagram showing types of changing states of special symbols. The variation state of the special symbol has 16 types of variation states A to K. In the fluctuating state A, the special symbols are variably displayed at a constant speed. Specifically, one symbol changes in 16.7 ms. In the fluctuation state B, the speed is gradually reduced to finally stop the fluctuation. In this fluctuation state B, fluctuations of three symbols are performed. In the fluctuation state C, the special symbol is gradually decelerated. In the fluctuation state C, fluctuations of three symbols are performed. In the changing state D, the special symbol is changed at a constant speed. Specifically, one symbol fluctuates in 333.3 ms, and one cycle is 5.
It will be 000 seconds. In the changing state E, the special symbol is gradually decelerated and finally the special symbol is stopped. In the fluctuation state E, the fluctuation for one symbol is performed. In the fluctuation state F, the special symbol is gradually decelerated and finally the special symbol is stopped. In the variation state F, the variation for one symbol is performed. In the changing state G, the special symbol is gradually decelerated. In the fluctuation state G, the fluctuation for one symbol is performed. In the fluctuation state H, the special symbols are finally stopped by gradually accelerating and decelerating. In the changing state I, the special symbol is gradually decelerated and finally the special symbol is stopped. In the fluctuation state J, the acceleration / deceleration is gradually performed. 4.87 in fluctuation state J
5 symbols are changed. In the fluctuating state K, reverse rotation is performed and the speed is gradually reduced to finally stop the special symbol.

FIG. 11 and FIG. 12 are timing charts showing a control procedure of variable display of the special symbol in a case other than the reach or when there is a deviation in the reach (hereinafter, referred to as "during separation"). The data for time management of each timing chart shown below is stored in the time table of the RAM of the basic circuit 46. With reference to FIG. 11, when a hit ball is won in the starting opening 5 (see FIG. 1), the winning ball is detected by the starting ball detector 6 (see FIG. 1). At the timing when the detection pulse rises, the CPU of the basic circuit 46 (see FIG. 6) causes the WCRND1 and WCRND_
The value of L is extracted and stored in the RAM.

Subsequently, the CPU waits 0.002 seconds after the winning of the ball hitting the starting opening 5 is detected, and at the timing of the detection pulse falling edge, the WCRN stored in the RAM.
The value of D1 is read out, and based on the read value, whether or not the result of the variable display is a big hit is determined in advance. The process of previously determining whether or not to make a big hit is performed by the procedure shown in FIG. After the reading of the value of WCRND1 and the determination processing are performed, the CPU is in the WCR
Extract the values of ND_C and WCRND_R. Furthermore, when the reach is established by the extracted values of WCRND_C, WCRND_R, and WCRND_L extracted in advance, the value of WCRND_ACT is extracted.

At the time of disengagement, the concrete procedure of the variable display of the stop symbols on the left side, the center, and the right side is as follows. The basic circuit 46 sends a control command to the LCD circuit 48 based on the determination result by the CPU, and the LCD circuit 48
A display control signal is output to the LCD display device 35 based on this control command. As a result, when 0.004 seconds have passed since the winning of the hit ball to the starting opening 5 was detected on the display unit 32, the variable display of the special symbols is started in the special symbol display areas on the left side, the center, and the right side. It

In the special symbol display area on the left side, when the shortening condition for shortening the variable display control time of the special symbol described above is not satisfied, 4.600 seconds from the start of variation from the display control in the variation state A The special symbol fluctuates at a constant speed. On the other hand, when the shortening condition is satisfied, this time is shortened to 3.100 seconds in the normal time and 1.000 seconds in the probability fluctuation. At the time when the variation display of the variation state A ends, the symbol before 3 symbols in the symbol array of the stop symbols (hereinafter, “scheduled stop symbols”) determined in advance by the value of WCRND_L is set to the stop position, and thereafter. The display control of the variation state B is performed. The display control of the variation state B is performed for 1.250 seconds, during which three symbols are varied, and finally the planned stop symbol is stopped and displayed.

In the special symbol display area on the right side, if the shortening condition is not satisfied, the special symbol fluctuates at a constant speed by the display control of the fluctuation state A for 5.850 seconds after the fluctuation starts. On the other hand, when the shortening condition is satisfied, in normal time, this time is shortened to 4.350 seconds, and when the probability changes, it is shortened to 2.250 seconds. At the time when the variable display of the variable state A is finished, the symbol before three symbols in the symbol array of the stopped symbols which is predetermined by the value of WCRND_R is set at the stop position, and then the display control of the variable state B is performed. Be done. The change state B display control is 1.2.
It is carried out for 50 seconds, during which fluctuations of three symbols are made, and finally the scheduled symbols are stopped and displayed.

Next, the variation of the middle symbol in the central special symbol display area will be described. The variation of the middle symbol makes the display control procedure different when the reach is not established (other than the reach) and when the reach is established. Furthermore, when establishing the reach, reach 1 to reach 6
The variation of the special symbol is displayed so as to be one of the reach modes selected from the six types of reach modes according to a predetermined condition described later.

First, cases other than reach will be described.
In cases other than reach, if the shortening condition is not satisfied,
The display fluctuates at a constant speed by the display control of the fluctuation state A for 7.100 seconds after the fluctuation starts. On the other hand, when the shortening condition is satisfied, this time is 5.60 in normal time.
It is shortened to 0 seconds and to 3.500 seconds when the probability changes. 0.850 after the fluctuation display of fluctuation state A is completed
The display fluctuates and is stopped by the display control of the fluctuation state B for a second. In the fluctuation state B, similarly to the left and right fluctuation displays, the symbol before the three symbols of the planned stop symbol is set at the stop position, and then the three symbols are varied, and finally the planned stop symbol. Is stopped.

Next, referring to FIG. 12, the variation of the middle symbols when the reach is established will be described. There are six types of reach modes of reach 1 to reach 6 as the reach operation at the time of detachment. For the selection of the reach mode, see FIG.
It will be described later with reference to FIG.

First, the reach 1 will be described. In the reach 1, if the shortening condition is not satisfied, the special symbol is changed at a constant measure by the display control of the changing state A for 7.100 seconds after the change of the special symbol is started. on the other hand,
When the shortening condition is satisfied, this time is normally shortened to 5.690 seconds. If the shortening condition is satisfied at the time of probability fluctuation, the reach is not satisfied. In addition,
When spin occurs when the shortening condition is satisfied, this time is 7.790 seconds. After the fluctuation display by the fluctuation state A is performed, the symbol before the four symbols of the reach symbol is set at the stop position. After that, the variation display of the variation state C is performed for 5.664 to 10.340 seconds, and the variation of 17 to 31 symbols is performed. Next, the display control of the variation state E is performed for 1.184 seconds, the variation for one symbol is performed, and finally the planned stop symbol is stopped and displayed.

Next, the reach 2 and the reach 3 will be described. The reach 2 and the reach 3 have different display states on the display unit 32, but the display control timings are the same, so the display states are controlled at the same timing. As a result, the capacity of time management data (time table) in the basic circuit 46 can be reduced, a RAM having a smaller storage capacity can be used, and the cost can be reduced. In the reach 2 and the reach 3, when the shortening condition is not satisfied, the display control of the variation state A is performed for 7.100 seconds after the variation of the special symbol is started. On the other hand, when the shortening condition is satisfied in the normal time, this time is shortened to 5.690 seconds. After the fluctuation display of the fluctuation state A is performed, the symbol before the four symbols of the reach symbol is set, and the fluctuation of 3 symbols is performed by the display control of the fluctuation state C for 0.420 seconds. Next, display control of the variation state D is performed for 14.675 to 15.340 seconds, and variation of 44 to 46 symbols is performed. Next, the display control of the fluctuation state E is performed for 1.184 seconds,
In the meantime, after one symbol has been changed, the previously determined stop symbol is stopped and displayed.

Next, the reach 4 will be described. In the reach 4, when the shortening condition is not satisfied, the display control of the variation state A is performed for 7.100 seconds after the variation of the special symbol is started. On the other hand, when the shortening condition is satisfied in the normal time, this time is shortened to 5.690 seconds. When the shortening condition is not satisfied and the spin is designated, this time is 7.790 seconds. After the variation display of the variation state A is performed, the symbol before the four symbols of the reach symbol is set, the display control of the variation state C is performed for 0.420 seconds, and the variation of three symbols is performed. Next, display control of the variation state D is performed for 14.672 seconds, and variation of 44 symbols is performed. Next, the display control of the variation state F is performed for 2.660 seconds, and the variation display for one symbol is performed, and finally the stop symbol stop display determined in advance is displayed.

Next, the reach 5 will be described. In the reach 5, when the shortening condition is not satisfied, the display control of the variation state A is performed for 7.100 seconds after the symbol variation is started. On the other hand, when the shortening condition is satisfied in the normal time, this time is shortened to 5.690 seconds. Further, if the spin is designated when the shortening condition is not satisfied, this time is 7.790 seconds. After the variation display of the variation state A is performed, the symbol before the four symbols of the reach symbol is set, the display control of the variation state C is performed for 0.420 seconds, and the variation of three symbols is performed. Next, display control of the variation state D is performed for 13.670 seconds, and variation of 41 symbols is performed. Next, the display control of the variation state G is performed for 0.384 seconds, and the variation for one symbol is performed. Next, the display control of the variation state H is 2.
It is performed for 354 to 3.390 seconds, and 3 to 5 symbols are changed, and finally a predetermined stop symbol stop display is performed.

13 and 14 are timing charts showing a control procedure of variable display of special symbols when a big hit is generated (hereinafter, referred to as "at the time of big hit"). At the timing when a ball hits the starting opening 5 and the detection pulse thereof rises, the CPU of the basic circuit 46 causes a WCR.
The respective values are extracted to ND1 and WCRND2,
It is stored in RAM.

Subsequently, the CPU reads the value of WCRND1 stored in the RAM at the timing of the fall of the detection pulse 0.002 seconds after the start winning is detected, and determines whether or not to make a big hit. Determine in advance. In the case of this timing chart, the range of the value of WCRND1 that is a big hit differs between the probability fluctuation and the normal time. In normal time,
If the value of WCRND1 is “7”, it is determined in advance that the big hit will be made. WCRND1 when the probability changes
Value of "3", "67", "173", "251",
If the value is any of "331", it is determined in advance that a big hit. In the case of a big hit, the CPU subsequently extracts the value of WCRND_ACT.

Next, a specific procedure of the variable display performed in each of the special symbol display areas on the left side, the center, and the right side at the time of a big hit will be described. The control procedure of the variable display of the left symbol and the right symbol is the same as the control procedure at the time of disengagement, and then the jackpot symbol previously determined by the value of WCRND_L is stopped and displayed. The variation of the medium pattern at the time of a big hit is similar to that at the time of the off, and the procedure of the display control is different when the reach is not established and when the reach is established. At times other than reach, after performing the same control procedure as at the time of leaving, WCR
It is stopped and displayed with a jackpot pattern predetermined by the value of ND_L. Next, the variation of the middle symbols when the reach is established will be described below for each type of reach with reference to FIG.

First, the reach 1 will be described. In the reach 1, when the shortening condition is not satisfied, after the fluctuation of the special symbol is started, that is, the display control of the fluctuation state A is performed for 7.100 seconds from the time point e. If the “spin” operation described later is specified, this time is 9.290 seconds. On the other hand, when the shortening condition is satisfied, this time is shortened to 5.690 seconds. In addition,
If the spin is specified when the shortening condition is satisfied, the time is 7.790 seconds. After the variation display of the variation state A is performed, the symbol before the four symbols of the reach symbol is set at the time point f, the display control of the variation state C is performed for 0.420 seconds, and the variation of three symbols is performed. Be done. Next, the display control of the variation state D is performed for 10.06 seconds, and the variation of 30 symbols is performed. Next, the display control of the variation state E is performed for 1.184 seconds, the variation for one symbol is performed, and finally, the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed.

Next, reach 2 and reach 3 will be described. Like the reach 2 and the reach 3 at the time of a big hit, similarly to the reach 2 and the reach 3 at the time of a big hit, the display contents are different but the changing time is the same, so the display state is controlled at the same timing. In the reach 2 and the reach 3, when the shortening condition is not satisfied, the display control of the variation state A is performed for 7.100 seconds after the variation of the special symbol is started. When the spin is designated, the time is 9.290 seconds. On the other hand, when the shortening condition is satisfied, this time is shortened to 5.690 seconds. When the shortening condition is satisfied and the spin is designated, the time is 7.790 seconds. After the variation display of the variation state A is performed, at the time of A, the symbol before the four symbols of the reach symbol is set, then the display control of the variation state D is performed for 15.006 seconds, and the variation of 45 symbols is performed. Done. Next, the display control of the variation state E is performed for 1.184 seconds, the variation for one symbol is performed, and finally the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed.

Next, the reach 4 will be described. In the reach 4, when the shortening condition is not satisfied, the display control of the variation state A is 7.100 after the variation of the special symbol is started.
For a second. When the spin is designated, this time is 9.290 seconds. On the other hand, when the shortening condition is satisfied, this time is shortened to 5.690 seconds.
When the shortening condition is satisfied and the spin is designated, the time is 7.790 seconds. After the variation display of the variation state A is performed, at the time of the e, the symbol before the four symbols of the reach symbol is set, then the variation display of the variation state C is performed for 0.420 seconds, and the variation of three symbols Done. Next, display control of the variation state D is performed for 13.670 seconds, and variation of 41 symbols is performed. Next, the display control of the variation state G is performed for 0.384 seconds, and the variation for one symbol is performed. Next, the display control of the variation state H is 2.
It is performed for 354 to 3.390 seconds, and after 3 to 5 symbols are changed, the big hit symbol is finally stopped and displayed.

Next, the reach 6 will be described. In the reach 6, when the shortening condition is not satisfied, the display control of the variation state A is 7.100 after the variation of the special symbol is started.
For a second. When the spin is designated, this time is 9.290 seconds. On the other hand, when the shortening condition is satisfied, this time is shortened to 5.690 seconds. If the spin is specified when the shortening condition is satisfied, this time is 7.790 seconds. After the variation display of the variation state A, the symbol before the four symbols of the reach symbol is set at the time point F, the display control of the variation state C is performed for 0.420 seconds, and the variation of three symbols is performed. Next, display control of the variation state D is performed for 13.670 seconds, and variation of 41 symbols is performed. Next, the display control of the variation state G is performed for 0.384 seconds, and the variation for one symbol is performed. Next, the display control of the variation state J is performed for 2.306 seconds, and the variation of 4.875 symbols is performed. Next, the display control of the variation state K is performed for 1.234 seconds, the special symbols for 0.875 symbols are reversely rotated, and finally the big hit symbols are stopped and displayed.

FIG. 15 is a timing chart showing the time relationship between the end of the variable display of the special symbol and the opening / closing / closing of the opening / closing plate 7 as the special winning opening. The variable display of the special symbol is started on the display unit 32, the special symbol on the left side is stopped, then the special symbol on the right side is stopped, and finally the special symbol in the center is stopped, and 0.8 from the time when the variable display ends.
When 00 seconds have passed, whether or not it is a big hit is determined by checking the hit flag that is set when the big hit occurs. If it's a big hit, WCRND
It is determined whether the value of WCRND_L extracted at the same timing as 1 corresponds to the probability variation pattern. As for the combination of the stopped symbols, if the same type of three symbols is a big hit, the special winning opening is opened at the time when 7.300 seconds have elapsed from the above determination. The open state of the special winning opening will be 29.5 seconds or 1 in the special winning opening.
The game ends when 0 ball is won, whichever comes first. In addition, when the special winning opening is in the open state and there is a V winning, the special winning opening is opened again when 2.000 seconds have elapsed after the opening state of that time was finished. As described above, the continuous operation effective time is set to 2.000 seconds in order to secure the time for relieving the hit ball just before the opening / closing plate 7 is closed.

FIG. 16 is a timing chart showing the time relationship between the opening / closing of the opening / closing plate 7 serving as the special winning opening and the start of the variable display of the special symbol on the display unit 32 at the next time. If there is a starting memory at the time when the specific game state for a certain number of times ends and the special winning opening that has been in the open state is closed, the starting memory is stored at 13.02 seconds. Based on the next time, the process for performing variable display of special symbols is started. When the processing is started, the CPU of the basic circuit 46 causes the value of WCRND1 and WC
Reading and determination of the value of RND_L is performed. These processes are similar to the processes performed in the timing charts of FIGS. 10 and 12 by detecting the trailing edge of the detection pulse for the winning of the ball hitting the starting opening 5. Further, the control procedure of the variable display of special symbols thereafter is as shown in FIGS. 11 to 13.

FIG. 17 is a timing chart showing the time relationship between the end of the variable display of the special symbol at one time and the start of the variable display of the special symbol at the next time. The variable display of the special symbol is started a certain number of times, the special symbol on the left side is stopped, the special symbol on the right side is stopped, and finally the special symbol on the center is stopped and the variable display is finished, and then 0.8000. When the second has elapsed, it is determined to be read as in the above.
As for the combination of stop symbols, it is determined whether or not there is a start memory if there is not a big hit in which three symbols of the same type are not available. When 0.002 seconds has elapsed, the processing for displaying the next variable display based on the starting memory is started. When the processing is started, the CPU of the basic circuit 46 causes the WC
The value of RND1 and the value of WCRND_L are read and determined. The above-described processing corresponds to the processing performed at the timing when the detection pulse of the winning of the hitting ball to the starting opening 5 in the timing charts shown in FIGS. 11 and 13 falls, and the special symbol that is subsequently performed The variable display control procedure is as shown in FIGS.

Next, the display control of the normal symbol display section 100 will be described. FIG. 18 is an explanatory diagram showing types and contents of a random counter that counts random numbers used for display control of normal symbols. In this embodiment, WCRND
Two types of random counters, 2 and WCRND_F, are used. The value of these random counters is read at a predetermined timing during the pachinko game, and the variable display operation of the normal symbol display unit 100 is controlled based on the value.
In the reading process of the count value of the random counter, the CPU provided inside the basic circuit 46 (see FIG. 5) performs control R
It is executed according to the OM control program.

WCRND2 is a random counter for determining in advance whether or not a hit is generated, as a result of the variable display of the ordinary symbols in the ordinary symbol display portion 100.
The procedure for determining in advance whether or not to generate a hit is shown in FIG. 19 described later. WCRND2 is incremented by 1 every 0.002 seconds in the range of 3 to 13. Note that 0.002 seconds is an interval at which the control program is repeatedly executed in the basic circuit 46 in response to the regular reset signal output from the regular reset circuit 50.

WCRND_F is the normal symbol display portion 100
As a result of the variable display of the ordinary symbol, when it is previously determined that the symbol other than the hit, it is a random counter for determining the type of the ordinary symbol that is stopped and displayed. WCRND
The count range of _F is 0 to 5, and the count range is incremented by 1 at a predetermined timing by being executed in the extra time of the interrupt process.

FIG. 19 is a flow chart showing a control for presetting whether or not to generate a hit depending on the value of the random counter. Referring to the same figure, the procedure for determining in advance whether or not the result of the variable display of the normal symbol in the normal symbol display unit 100 is a hit, and further determining the type of the normal symbol that is stopped and displayed will be described. To do.

Whether or not to win is determined by determining the value of WCRND2. WCRND to win
The range of the value of 2 differs between the probability fluctuation and the normal time. Normally, if the value of WCRND2 is "3", it is judged as a win,
When the probability changes, it is determined in advance that any value except "13" is a win. When it is determined to be a hit, the hit symbol is forcibly set. The winning symbol is the alphabet symbol “F”. On the other hand, when it is determined to be something other than a hit, the stop symbol is subsequently determined by determining the value of WCRND_F which is continuously executed and counted up in the extra processing time. When the value of WCRND_F is a value that specifies a normal symbol that happens to be a hit, the stop symbol is forcibly set to the numerical symbol “0”.

FIG. 20 is an explanatory diagram showing the correspondence between the stop symbols displayed on the normal symbol display portion 100 and the values of the respective counters. Stop design is "0", "2",
"4", "6", "8" 5 kinds of numerical design, and "F"
Includes one type of alphabet design. WCRND_F
The value “0” of “0” corresponds to “0” of the numerical design. Similarly, the value “1” corresponds to the numerical symbol “2”, the value “2” corresponds to the numerical symbol “4”, the value “3” corresponds to the numerical symbol “6”, and the value “4”. "Corresponds to the numerical design" 8 "and the value is" 5 "
Corresponds to the alphabet design “F”.

The above-mentioned six types of stop symbols are ordinary symbol display portions 1
It is variably displayed in the 00 normal symbol display area, and if the result of the variably display is the symbol "F", a hit occurs.

FIG. 21 is an explanatory view for explaining the display order and the cycle of the normal symbols displayed on the normal symbol display portion 100. Referring to FIG. 21, the normal symbol is “0”,
The order of "2", "4", "6", "8", and "F" is variably displayed as one cycle. Display time for 1 symbol is 0.0
It is 40 seconds, and one cycle is 0.240 seconds. In the normal symbol display section 100, during the variable display control time of the normal symbol, which will be described later, the variable symbol is displayed in a variable manner in this cycle. Then, the stop symbol that fluctuates just before reaching a predetermined variable variation time and stops, is replaced with the previously determined symbol that is not related to the cycle, and stops at the scheduled stop symbol. Since the display time of one symbol is set to a very short time of 0.040 seconds, even if the stop symbol is a symbol that does not match the above-mentioned cycle, it does not give an unnatural impression to the player. Absent.

Next, with reference to FIG. 22, the control of the variable display of the normal symbols in the normal symbol display portion 100 will be described.

FIG. 22 is a timing chart showing the control procedure for variable display of ordinary symbols. In addition, the data for time management in the timing chart shown below is based on the basic circuit 4
It is stored in the time table of 6 ROM. 22, when the hitting ball passes through the gate of the passage switch 104 (see FIG. 1), the passage switch 104 detects the passage. When the detection pulse rises,
By the CPU of the basic circuit 46 (see FIG. 5), WCRND
The values of 2 and WCRND_F are extracted and stored in RAM.

Subsequently, the CPU detects 0.00 when the hitting ball has passed through the gate of the passage switch 104.
2 seconds later, at the falling edge of the detection pulse, RAM
The value of WCRND2 stored in (1) is read out, and based on the read value, it is determined in advance whether or not the result of the variable display is a hit. The process of previously determining whether or not to win is performed in the procedure shown in FIG. The value of WCRND2 is read and determination processing is performed, and at the time of hit, the CPU sets the stop symbol to "F". Or in case of deviation, WCR
The value of ND_F is read, and the stop symbol is set based on the value of WCRND_F read. Incidentally. Read WC
If the value of RND_F happens to specify "F" which is a hit symbol, the stop symbol is forcibly set to "0". The specific procedure for variable display of stop symbols is as follows.
The basic circuit 46 is an LED based on the determination result by the CPU.
The control command is sent to the circuit 50, and the LED circuit 50 normally sends a display control signal based on the control command to the symbol display unit 100.
Output to. As a result, in the normal symbol display unit 100, the variable display of the normal symbol is started when 0.004 seconds have elapsed since it was detected that the ball hitting the gate of the passage switch 104. Normally, after the symbol fluctuation starts, the planned stop symbol is stopped and displayed after 29.000 seconds in the normal time and after 5.000 seconds in the probability fluctuation.

FIG. 23 is a timing chart showing the time relationship between the end of the variable display of the normal symbols and the opening / closing of the open blade 102 provided near the starting port 5. The timing chart is different between the probability fluctuation and the normal time. First, a description will be given from the normal time shown in the upper part of FIG. After the variable display of the normal symbol is started in the normal symbol display unit 100, when the variable display ends, whether or not it is a hit, the normal symbol process flag set when the hit occurs is confirmed. To be judged. If the stop symbol is a hit, the open blade 102 will be in the open state when 0.500 seconds have elapsed from the above determination. The open state of the open blade 102 ends when 0.500 seconds have elapsed. If there is a starting memory of the normal symbol at the time of opening, the process for performing the variable display of the next normal symbol based on the starting memory starts when 1.002 seconds elapse from the stop of the ordinary symbol. To be done. When the processing is started, the CPU of the basic circuit 46 reads and determines the value of WCRND2. These processes are the same as the processes performed by the fall of the detection pulse detected when the ball hits the gate of the passage switch 104 in the timing chart of FIG. Also,
The control procedure of the variable display of the normal symbols thereafter is as shown in FIG. Next, a timing chart when the probability changes will be described. At the time of the probability change, after the variable display of the normal symbol is started in the normal symbol display unit 100, it is determined whether or not it is a hit at the time when the variable display ends, as in the normal time. If the stop symbol is a hit, the open blade 102 will be in the open state when 0.500 seconds have elapsed from the above determination. The open state of the open winglet temporarily ends at 2.900 seconds after the start of opening, becomes the open state again at 2.000 seconds after the start, and becomes 2. from the time of the open state. 90
When 0 second has elapsed, the open state ends. Also,
If there is a starting memory of the normal symbol at the time of opening, at the time when 8.302 seconds have passed since the variation stop of the ordinary symbol, the process for performing the variable display of the next normal symbol based on the starting memory. Is started. When the processing is started, the CPU of the basic circuit 46 causes the WC to be activated as in the normal case.
The reading and determination of the value of RND2 is performed.

FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the time relationship between the end of the variable display of the normal symbol for one time and the start of the variable display of the normal symbol for the next time. When the variable display of the normal symbol is started for a certain number of times and the variable display is stopped, it is determined whether or not the hit is made in the same manner as described above. If not,
Normally, it is determined whether or not there is a start memory at the time when 1.000 seconds have elapsed since the fluctuation of the symbol stopped. When there is a start memory, when 0.002 seconds have elapsed from the determination, that is, when 1.002 seconds have elapsed since the fluctuation stop of the normal symbol, the process for performing the fluctuation display based on the start memory is performed. Be started. When the process is started, the CPU of the basic circuit 46 reads and determines the value of WCRND2. When 0.002 seconds have passed since the start of the process, that is, when 1.004 seconds have passed since the fluctuation of the normal symbol stopped, the fluctuation of the normal symbol starts.

Next, the decorative LED 28a and the decorative LED
The display control of 28b will be described. FIG. 25 is a timing chart showing the temporal relationship between the variation / stop of the symbol and the variation / stop of the decorative LEDs 28a and 28b. In the figure, the decorative LEDs 28a and 28b are represented as a decorative LED B. The variable display of the special symbol is started on the display unit 32, the symbol on the left side is stopped, the symbol on the right side is stopped, and finally, 0.800 seconds from the time when the central symbol is stopped and the variation state ends. When the time has passed, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit. In the case of a big hit, WCRND_ described later
The value of KZU is extracted, and at the same time, the decorative LEDs 28a and 28b are variably displayed for 7.000 seconds.
The display position is changed for 0 to 0.200 seconds, and the display position is 0 to
After changing by two positions, the change display is stopped.

Next, the decoration WCRND_KZU will be described in detail. FIG. 26 is an explanatory diagram showing the contents of WCRND_KZU. WCRND_KZU is a decorative LED
Decoration L for determining the display state of 28a and 28b
It is a random counter for ED display. WCRND_KZ
The count range of U is 0 to 9, and the count is incremented by one every predetermined time within the remaining time of the interrupt process.

FIG. 27 is an explanatory diagram showing the relationship between the count value of WCRND_KZU and the display mode of the decorative LEDs 28a and 28b. In this figure, the decorative LED 28a is shown as a decorative LED B1, and the decorative LED 28b is shown as a decorative LED.
It is shown by B2. When the count value of WCRND_KZU is 0 to 3, decorative LED B1 and decorative LEDB
Both 2 are turned off. When the value of WCRND_KZU is 4 to 6, the decorative LED B1 is in the lighting state,
The word "WINNER" is displayed, while the decorative LED
B2 is turned off. The value of WCRND_KZU is 7
In the case of ~ 9, the decorative LED B1 is turned off, while the decorative LED B2 is turned on, and the "CRUS
The letter “H” is displayed.

Next, the shortening condition for shortening the variable display control time of the special symbol in the variable display device 24 will be described in detail. First, in the present embodiment, as described above, it is determined whether or not the variable display control time is shortened according to the number of starting memories at the starting time when the symbols start varying in the variable display device 24. In the normal time, the variable display control time is shortened if there are four starting memories, and in the probability fluctuation, the variable display control time is shortened if the number of starting memories is two or more. . Specifically, the starting winning number is stored in the winning storage counter stored in the RAM of the basic circuit 46, and the shortening condition check value also stored in the RAM is compared with the value of the winning storage counter. By the determination, it is determined whether or not the variable display control time is shortened.
The shortening condition check value is configured so that different values are set in the normal time and in the probability fluctuation, and in the normal condition, the shortening condition check value is set to 4 and in the probability fluctuation, the shortening condition check value is set to 2. To be done. Variable display device 2
Every time immediately before the symbol starts to change in 4, the value of the winning storage counter and the shortening condition check value are compared to determine whether or not the variable display control time is shortened. Next, other examples of shortening conditions for shortening the variable display control time of the special symbol in the variable display device 24 will be described. FIG. 28 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the second embodiment, the third embodiment, and the fourth embodiment regarding the shortening condition. In the second embodiment, the variable display control time is shortened under the shortening condition shown in FIG. Referring to FIG. 28 (a), the hitting ball is the starting opening 5.
The winning awards A, B, C ,. Then, on the basis of these starting winnings, the variations A, B, C, ... Of the symbols on the variable display device 24 are performed. In the figure, the rising edge of the start prize pulse indicates that the start prizes A, B, C, ... Further, in correspondence with each start winning award, from the rising to the falling of the pulse of the symbol variation, it shows from the variable display start of the special symbol on the variable display device 24 to the stop. Therefore, for example, starting prize A
The variation of the symbol based on (1) corresponds to the variation A of the symbol.
Further, the variations C and D of the symbols indicate that the variable display control time is shortened.

First, based on the starting prize A, for example, 1
One is stored as the number of starting memories at the time of the change of the first time (the number of starting memories at the time of the change of the nth time). Immediately after the start-up memory is performed, the variation A of the symbol starts based on the memory, and after the variation A of the symbol starts, the number of start-up memories becomes 1 to 0. When the winning prize B, C occurs while the symbol variation A is being performed, the symbol variation A ends, and the symbol variation B
At the start-up time when the start is started, the start-up memory number becomes 2. In other words, 2 is stored as the number of times of starting storage at the time of the second change. If both the starting memory number at the time when the second variation of the symbol is performed and the starting memory number at the time of the previous variation are equal to or more than a predetermined number, the variation of the second symbol is shortened. In the case of the second embodiment, the predetermined number is normally 4 and the predetermined number is 2 when the probability changes. The number of starting memories when the symbol B fluctuates is 2, and the number of starting memories when the previous time (first time) fluctuates is 1. Therefore, the variation B of the symbol is not shortened.

When the winning awards D and E occur while the variation B of the symbol is being performed, the number of starting memory becomes 3 at the time of the start of the variation C of the symbol. Since the starting memory number at the time of the last time (second time) change of the symbol is 2 as described above,
At the time of probability change, the change C of the symbol is shortened as shown in the figure. Thereafter, similarly, the symbols are changed based on the starting winnings D, E, .... As described above, in the second embodiment, the starting memory number at the n-th starting time point and the starting memory number at the (n-1) th starting time point have the same values in the normal time and the probability fluctuation time. The variable display control time is shortened when the difference is equal to or larger than a predetermined value which is predetermined. The predetermined value set in advance in the second embodiment is, for example, 4 during normal operation and 2 during probability change.

According to the second embodiment, differently from the first embodiment (this embodiment), not only the number of stored memories at the time of starting when the variation of the current symbol is started, but also at the time of the previous starting It is determined whether or not to reduce the fluctuation of the symbol, also considering the number of starting memories. Therefore, for example, even if the start winning occurs frequently only during the change of the symbol for a certain number of times, if the start memory just before the start of the change of the number is small, the reduction is not performed. Therefore, the shortening is performed only when the state in which the starting memory is large continues to occur.

Incidentally, FIG. 28 (b) further shows a third condition for shortening the variable display control time of the special symbol.
An example of is shown. In the third embodiment, the number of starting memories at the time of starting when the variation of the symbol is started, and the number of starting memories at the time of generating the winning prize for starting the variation of the symbol are predetermined. If it is more than the value, the variable display control time is shortened. The predetermined value set in advance differs between the normal time and the probability change time, and the respective values are the same as in the second embodiment.

In FIG. 28 (b), for example, the number of starting memories at the time when the starting prize D is generated is 2 due to the starting prize C and the starting prize D (the starting memory at the n-th starting prize). number). In addition, since the symbol variation B based on the starting winning prize B is performed at the time when the starting winning prize D occurs, the starting winning prize B is not counted in the moving memory number at the time of the starting winning prize D. And start prize D
The number of memory for starting winning prize at the time when the variation D of the symbol is started based on the above is 2 due to the number of starting winning E and the symbol variation C that have occurred up to that time (the number of starting memory for starting the n-th time).
Therefore, in the variation D of the symbol, the variable display control time is shortened when the probability varies.

FIG. 28C shows a fourth embodiment of the shortening condition for shortening the variable display control time of the special symbol. In the fourth embodiment, the time t _n from the time of starting winning to the start of the fluctuation of the symbols based on the starting winning is the time (shortening reference value) t _{a which} is a predetermined shortening standard. If it is larger than the above, the variable display control time is shortened. In FIG. 28 (c), the upward arrows indicate the time points at which the starting prizes A to G occur corresponding to the fluctuations of the symbols started based on the respective starting prizes.
The left and right double-headed arrows indicate the time length from the start winning award until the fluctuation of the symbol starts based on the starting winning a prize, and the cross point of A in particular shows that the fluctuation of the symbol immediately based on the starting winning a prize A. It has been started. In addition, each time a length indicated by the left and right arrows, and the shortened reference value t _a is shown a graph of comparison, based on the time length C, D, E is greater than t _a, The variable display control time is shortened for the variations C, D, and E of the symbols. According to the fourth embodiment, it is determined whether or not the variable display control time is shortened by the start standby time from the start winning to the start of the variation of the symbols based on the start winning, so that the further shortening is possible. It can be done effectively. That is, when starting the standby time is greater than the reduced reference value t _a, since always will be shortened, the variable display control time shortened compared to the first to third embodiments described above The rate of being done is high.

In the fourth embodiment, the shortening reference value t _a is different between the normal time and the probability fluctuation. If the shortening reference value t _a and the same value at the normal time and the probability when variations, there is a possibility that the following problem arises. In other words, if you want to make the start winning control time from the start winning award to the stop (starting waiting time + variable display control time) always at least a certain time after the fluctuation of the symbol starts based on the starting winning, , shortening the reference value t _a
Must be set at the same time when there is a probability change that the variable display control time after shortening is at least shorter than in the normal time. For example, when it is desired to adjust the start winning control time to 5 seconds or more at most, the variable display control time shortened in normal time is 4 seconds, and the variable display control time shortened in probability fluctuation is 2 seconds. In some cases, the shortening reference value should be 3 seconds.

However, since the variable display control time shortened in the normal time is 4 seconds, it is originally desired to be designed to be 5 seconds or more, but the variable display control time is changed in the normal time. When the display control time is shortened, the starting winning control time is always 7 seconds (3 seconds + 4
There is a possibility that the problem of becoming more than 2 seconds) may occur.

In the fourth embodiment, the shortening reference value at the normal time and the shortening reference value at the time of probability fluctuation are different from each other. By setting the value to 1 second and the shortening reference value at the time of probability fluctuation to 3 seconds, the start winning control time is always at least 5 seconds or more in both the normal time and the probability fluctuation.

Therefore, by making the shortening reference value different between the normal time and the probability fluctuation time, the start winning control time can always be at least a fixed time or longer.

The variable display control timer for measuring the time t _n from the time of starting winning to the time when the variation of the symbols can be started based on the starting winning is the RAM of the basic circuit 46.
Is configured within. The CPU in the basic circuit 46 starts the variable display control timer at the same time when the start winning is generated, and reads the timer value at the time when the variation of the symbol can be started based on the starting winning. If the read value is greater than the reduced reference value t _a is to shorten the variable display control time. It should be noted that a plurality of variable display control timers are configured in the RAM of the basic circuit 46 so as to correspond to a plurality of starting winnings.

Further, the shortening reference values which are different between the normal time and the probability fluctuation time are stored in the ROM of the basic circuit 46, and the CPU configured in the basic circuit 46
The shortening reference value corresponding to each of the normal time and the probability fluctuation is read out, and the judgment is compared with the timer value of the variable display control timer.

Next, with reference to FIGS. 29 and 30, a screen display example of the display unit 32 will be described. 29 and 30 are screen configuration diagrams showing display examples of variable display of special symbols. First, the display screen of FIG.
Is displayed in. On the display unit 32, the first background image 60,
The second background image 61, the first character image 62 and the second character image 63, the third character image 64, the fourth character image 65, the left symbol 66, the right symbol 67, and the middle symbol 68 are displayed. The first character image 62 is a player's racing car. The second character image 63 is a racing car corresponding to the left symbol 66, and when the first character image 62 and the second character image 63 collide, the variable display of the left symbol 66 ends, and the predetermined symbol is displayed. It is displayed as the left pattern 66. The third character image 64 is
It is a racing car corresponding to the right symbol 67, variable display is stopped when the first character image 62 and the third character image 64 collide, and a predetermined symbol is displayed on the right symbol 67. The fourth character image 65 is a racing car corresponding to the middle pattern 68, and the first character image 6
When 2 and the second character image 65 collide, the variable display of the middle symbol 68 is stopped, and the predetermined symbol is the middle symbol 68.
Is displayed in. In (A) of FIG. 29, the first to fourth character images 62 to 65 are both in a running state, and the left symbol 66 is variably displayed.

Next, referring to FIG. 29B, when the race progresses and the first character image 62 collides with the second character image 63, the variable display of the left symbol 66 is stopped and the left symbol 66 of the left symbol 66 is stopped. The determined left symbol 66a indicated by a broken line is displayed on the upper part.

Next, referring to FIG. 29C, the determined left symbol 66a is displayed as the left symbol 66 shown by a solid line. Next, when the race further progresses and the first character image 62 and the third character image 64 collide with each other, the variable display of the right symbol 67 is stopped, and the upper portion of the right symbol 67,
The determined right symbol 67a is displayed by a broken line. Next, with reference to FIG. 30 (A), the right symbol 67 displayed by a broken line
a is displayed as a right symbol 67 by a solid line. Moreover, in this figure, the state where the first character image 62 is spinning is shown. Whether or not the first character image 62 spins is determined by command data described below, and may not spin.

Next, referring to FIG. 30B, when the race further progresses and the first character image 62 and the fourth character image 65 collide with each other, the variable display of the middle symbol 68 is stopped, and the decision is made. The selected pattern is displayed. In the case of this display example, the left symbol 66, the right symbol 67, and the middle symbol 68 are all "7" symbols, which means that a big hit has occurred.

Next, the command data transmitted from the basic circuit 46 will be described. 31 and 32 are explanatory diagrams showing the form of command data transmitted from the basic circuit 46 to the LCD display device 35 via the LCD circuit 48. Command data is COMH, COM0-COM
6. Including COMC. COMH is a command header and is fixed to "CAH". When this COMH is transmitted, the LCD display device 35 causes the basic circuit 4
It is determined that the command data has been sent from 6.

COM0 is a main status and is a command for designating the type of display control of the display section 32. When COM0 is "00H" to "7FH", each display control type described below is designated. In addition, "80
"H" to "FFH" are not used in this embodiment.

First, when COM0 is "00H", the screen of the display unit 32 is initialized and the control for blue back display is designated. When COM0 is “10H”, the mode for displaying the normal demonstration screen (endless) on the display unit 32 is designated.

When COM0 is "20H", it is designated to execute the all symbol stop processing. When "21H", it is designated to perform all symbol variation processing. When "22H", the left symbol stop process is designated. At the time of "23H", it is designated to perform the right symbol stop processing. "24H"
At the time of, it is specified to perform the middle symbol stop processing. "25
When "H", the normal reach process is designated. The normal reach includes three reaches, a normal reach, a throat reach, and an S-shaped reach, and which of the three types of reach processing is specified is designated by COM4 described later. When it is "26H", it is designated to perform the slip (return) reach process. When the value is "27H", the backfire reach process is designated. Reach processing described above and reach 1 to 6 shown in FIGS. 12 and 14.
The mode is as follows. That is, reach 1
Corresponds to normal reach, reach 2 corresponds to S-shaped reach, reach 3 corresponds to thump reach, reach 4 corresponds to backfire reach, reach 5 corresponds to sliding reach, reach 6 returns to reach. Corresponding to.

When COM0 is "30H", the winning demonstration screen is designated to be displayed. COM0
When "40H" to "4FH", the control for displaying the interval screen of each round of 1R to 16R in the specific game state after the big hit occurs is designated. COM
When 0 is "50H" to "5FH", the control for displaying each open screen of 1R to 16R in the specific game state is designated. The interval screen and the opening screen for each round 1R to 16R in the specific game state will be described later. When COM0 is "60H" to "62H", the controls for displaying the end demonstration screens 1 to 3 are designated. The end demonstration screen will be described later with reference to FIG. When COM0 is "70H", the control for displaying the screen for notifying the failure that occurred in the pachinko gaming machine is designated. The notification of the occurrence of this failure is made, for example, when the prize-winning ball detector 10 (see FIG. 1) does not detect the winning prize within a predetermined time even if the opening / closing plate 7 is in the open state.
Alternatively, it is performed in the case where the detection signal by the winning ball detector 10 is continuously generated. As a result, it is possible to confirm the occurrence of a failure such as a jammed state in the gaming machine. Also,
It can be found that a fraudulent act such as playing a game by intentionally disabling the detection function of the winning ball detector 10 is performed.

COM1 is a command for designating the stop symbol of the left symbol in the variable display of the special symbol. In COM1, upper bits 7 to 4 are unused, lower bits 3 to 0 specify the number of the left symbol, and "0H" to "EH" specify 15 symbols.

COM2 and COM3 are the above-mentioned COM
Similar to 1, in the variable display of the special symbol, it is a command for designating each stop symbol of the middle symbol and the right symbol.

COM4 is a command for designating the reach operation. The upper bits 7 to 5 are unused.
bit4 is a spin flag when the second symbol is determined,
When it is "0", it specifies that it does not spin, and when it is "1", it specifies that it spins. Bits 3 and 2 are bits for designating the operation during the reach, "00" designates the normal reach, "01" designates the dodge reach,
"10" designates each S-shaped reach. bit1,
0 is a bit for designating the number of reach laps,
"00" specifies stop after 0 laps, "01" specifies stop after 1 lap, "10" specifies stop after 2 laps, and "11" specifies stop after 3 laps. Note that "11" is a dummy that is not actually used and can be changed.

COM5 is a command for designating the reach stop operation. bit7 is unused. bit
6 is a flag for designating a blinking color,
"0" designates yellow and "1" designates orange. Bit 5 is a flag for designating the blinking speed. "0" designates slow blinking and "1" designates fast blinking. bit4 is a blinking flag,
"0" designates that it does not blink, and "1" designates that it blinks. bit3 is a flag for designating a return operation, "0" designates no return, and "1" designates return. Bits 2 to 0 are bits that specify the number of sliding symbols, and "000" specifies no sliding,
"001" specifies that one design slides, "010" is 2
Designate that the design slides, "011" designates that 3 designs slide, "100" designates that 4 designs slide, and "10"
"1" specifies that 5 symbols slide, and "110" specifies that 6 symbols slide. In addition, "000", "001",
“010” and “011” are dummies.

COM6 is a command for designating winning number data in order to display the winning number of hit balls on the display unit 32. COM6 is from “0H” to “A
Any value of "H" is designated, and 0 to 10 correspond to the count number. COMC is a checksum used to prevent erroneous data transfer during data transfer. COMC is the above-mentioned COMH, COM
Each value of 0 to COM6 is added, the value with the most significant bit cleared to 0 is set, and any one of "00H" to "7FH" is designated.

Next, the relationship between the value of WCRND_ACT and command data will be described. FIG. 33 shows the value of WCRND_ACT and command data CO corresponding to each condition.
It is a figure which shows the relationship with M0, COM4, and COM5. Here, with respect to the conditions 1 to 3, with reference to FIG. 34, the condition 1 is the reach, and the stop symbol is stopped before the one symbol of the big hit symbol, and the condition 2 is the reach.
The case where the stop symbol stops in the symbol after the one symbol of the big hit symbol is shown, and the condition 3 shows that the reach symbol is stopped in the reach other than before and after the big hit symbol. Therefore, WCRND_ACT at the time of deviating from the diagram shown in FIG.
And the command data, and shows the five types of reach modes of reach 1 to reach 5 described above. In addition, each reach may or may not be spun, and these may also be WCRND_A.
It is determined by the value of CT.

The case of the uppermost stage shown in FIG. 33 will be described below as an example. When condition 1, WCRND_AC
When the value of T is 0 to 6, reach 1 corresponds and a state with spin corresponds. The probability of this reach occurring is 7/128. Also, the CO transferred at this time
M0 is “25H”, bit4 of COM4 is “1”, bit3 and 2 are “00”, bit
1, 0 is "01", bit6 of COM5 is "1", bit5 is "0", bit4 is "1", bit3 is "0", bit2-0.
Is "100". Thereafter, under condition 1, WCRND
The reach type and the presence / absence of spin are determined by the value of _ACT, and predetermined command data COM0, COM
4, COM5 is transferred. The condition 2 is almost the same as the condition 1. Since condition 3 is specified only for reach 1, reach 2 to reach 5 are not displayed. 33, "* 1" is set to the value shown in the figure, but since this bit is not actually used, it indicates a portion where other values may be set. The same applies to FIG.

Next, the relationship between the value of WCRND_ACT and the command data at the time of a big hit will be described. FIG.
FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a relationship between a value of WCRND_ACT and command data COM0, COM4, COM5 at the time of a big hit. There are 6 types of reach 1 to 6 as the types of reach at the time of a big hit. Also in this case, similarly to the above, there are two modes with / without spin. As an example, the case of the uppermost stage shown in FIG.
When the value of CRND_ACT is 0 to 7, reach 1 corresponds and a state with spin corresponds. The reach occurrence probability in this state is 8/128. Further, COM0 transferred at this time is “25H”, bit4 of COM4 is “1”, bit3 and 2 are “00”, bit1 and 0 are “01”, and bit of COM5.
6 is "1", bit5 is "0", bit4
Is "1", bit3 is "0", and bit2
0 is “101”. Hereafter, similarly to the above, WCRND corresponding to each reach type and with / without spin
The value of _ACT is assigned and predetermined command data COM
0, COM4, and COM5 are transferred from the basic circuit 46 to the LCD display device 35, and the reach screen corresponding to the value of WCRND_ACT is displayed on the display unit 32.

Next, a method of transferring the above command data will be described. FIG. 36 is a timing chart for explaining the command data transfer method. The basic circuit 46 includes an LCD display device 35 via the LCD circuit 48.
Is issued to control the operation of the LCD display device 35. The transfer of command data from the basic circuit 46 to the LCD display device 35 is a one-way transfer, and the LCD display device 35 is configured to be unable to send its own status to the basic circuit 46. However, the basic circuit 46 is configured to always issue a sequential status, and the LCD display device 35
On the side, the status is always fetched, and when the status that is not currently being executed is transmitted, the status that has been transmitted is executed. As a result, even if some trouble occurs on the LCD display device 35 side, it is possible to always return to the normal operation for taking in a new status. Therefore, with the above configuration, malfunctions on the LCD display device 35 side can be prevented, simple data transfer can be performed, and the circuit configuration and the data bus configuration can be simplified.

The above command data communication is 8-bit parallel transfer, and 8-bit data is transferred by one transfer. Also, in order to transfer the necessary data,
One command is composed of the blocks described below. First, one command is always transferred at a fixed time interval. Further, the data length and data order of the command block are the same in any sequence. Further, the checksum byte COMC of the final byte described above is added to the command, so that the command can be received more reliably. The LCD display device 35, which is the receiving side, starts receiving a new command by receiving the header command COMH, and after receiving the specified byte, checks the command data by COMC. Here, the command block length is fixed at 8 bytes, valid command data is 6 bytes, and checksum is 1 byte.

Referring to FIG. 36, the command block is
The command is transmitted in 9 blocks in succession, but the command data interval is 2 ms. The signal output from the basic circuit 46 is composed of an 8-bit data line and one IND signal, for a total of nine unidirectional buses. The basic circuit 46 on the transmission side outputs the command data 1 which is output data.
Is output to the data line (the data line is a latch output), the IND signal is transmitted in the “H” state for 500 μs each time. Thereafter, similarly, command data 2 and command data 3 are sequentially transferred from the basic circuit 46 to the LCD display device 35. The beginning of the command block is
COMH which is a head command (fixed at "0CAH")
Is determined by.

Next, a display example in the big hit state by the above transfer method will be described. 37 (A) and (B) are screen configuration diagrams showing a display example in the big hit state. FIG. 37 (A) is a demonstration screen displayed when the game is in the first specific game state (during opening) by the repeat continuation control. With reference to FIG. 37 (A), in the big hit state, a big hit pattern 71, which is a big hit stop symbol, is displayed at the upper left of the screen, and a course diagram 72 is displayed at the upper right of the screen, and the right of the screen. The number of rounds 73 is displayed below. In this embodiment, the jackpot pattern 7
“777” is displayed as 1. Course map 72
At the beginning of the big hit, a course diagram in which 10 white circles are connected is displayed, and a white circle portion lights up in accordance with the winning number (indicated by diagonal lines in the figure) to notify the player of the winning number. In addition, the number of rounds 73 is a letter R and a number indicating the number of rounds, here, “1” is displayed, indicating that the display screen is the 1R (round) demonstration screen. The above display example is the above-mentioned CO
The command data of M0 and COM6 is transferred to the basic circuit 46.
Is displayed on the LCD display device 35. "50H" for COM0, COM6
"5H" is designated for each.

FIG. 37 (B) is a demonstration screen displayed at intervals from the 1R (round) specific game state to the 2R (round) specific game state. With reference to FIG. 37 (B), a big hit symbol 74 is displayed in the upper left of the screen, and the number of rounds 75 to be started is displayed in advance in the center of the screen. In the present embodiment, "777" is displayed as the big hit symbol 74 and "2" is displayed as the number of rounds. In the above display example, the command data in which “41H” is designated in COM0 is transferred from the basic circuit 46 to the LCD display device 35. After the display of the 2R demonstration screen (interval) is finished, the 2R demonstration screen (open) is displayed at the same time when the second specific game state is started. The display of the 2R demonstration screen (during opening) is performed by command data being designated and transmitted, like the display of the demonstration screen described above. After that, the same screen display process is performed until the 16R demonstration screen (opening) is displayed subsequently to the 16R maximum demonstration screen (interval) in accordance with the repeated continuation control.

Next, the end demonstration screen will be described with reference to FIGS. 38 and 39. Figure 38
Is an end demonstration screen when the final specific game state by the repeat continuation control ends. First,
The end demonstration screen 1 will be described. With reference to FIG. 38 (B), a big hit pattern 91, which is a big hit stop symbol, is displayed at the upper left of the screen, and the probability fluctuation occurrence frequency indicating how many times the probability fluctuation will occur in the center of the screen. Is displayed. In this embodiment, "777" is displayed as a big hit symbol and "2 more" is displayed as the probability fluctuation occurrence frequency. Next, the display timing of the end demonstration screen 1 will be described. With reference to the time chart of FIG. 39, the condition device operates on the condition that a big hit has occurred due to a combination of special or specific symbols. Here, the condition device represents a process of performing a big hit control based on the occurrence of a big hit. The program that executes the process is stored in the ROM of the basic circuit 46. Furthermore, with the combination of the probability fluctuation symbol that is a big hit with the probability variation symbol with the big hit, the respective stop symbols of the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol are the same, and the stop symbol is "1",
"3", "5", "7", "9", refers to a combination that is any of the numerical design. If a big hit occurs due to the combination of stochastic fluctuation symbols, the condition device operates and a first state advantageous to the player associated with the big hit occurs. At the end of the repeat continuation control in the first state, the command data whose COM0 is designated as “60H” is transferred from the basic circuit 46 to the LCD display device 35, and the end demonstration screen 1 is displayed on the display unit 32. To be done. End demonstration screen 1
By displaying, the player is informed that the probability fluctuation will occur twice. In other words, if the probability variation pattern is a big hit, then the probability variation is allowed twice. After the end demonstration screen 1 is displayed for a predetermined time, the first state that is advantageous to the player is changed to the second state that is disadvantageous to the player, and the first probability fluctuation occurs. When a big hit occurs in the state where the first probability variation occurs, the repetitive continuous control is performed again. In the repeat continuation control, when a predetermined end condition is satisfied, the command data whose COM0 is designated as "61H" is transferred from the basic circuit 46 to the LCD display device 35, and thus the end demonstration screen 2 is displayed.
(Not shown) is displayed. Completion Demonstration Screen 2 is the same as Completion Demonstration Screen 1 except that "1 more time" is displayed in the center of the screen and that the jackpot design of this time is displayed in the upper left of the screen. is there. By displaying the end demonstration screen 2, the player is informed that the probability variation will occur once more. After the end demonstration screen 2 is displayed for a predetermined time, the first state is changed to the second state and a second probability change occurs. When a big hit occurs in the state where the second probability change occurs, the continuous control is repeated again. When the predetermined termination condition is satisfied in the repeat continuation control, the condition device is stopped and the command data whose COM0 is designated as "62H" is transmitted from the basic circuit 46 to the CLC display 35.
And the end demonstration screen 3 is displayed. End demonstration screen 3
38. Referring to FIG. 38 (A), "END" appears in the center of the screen.
Is displayed, and the big hit symbol of this time, for example, “777” is displayed on the upper left of the screen. As a result, the player is informed that the second probability fluctuation has ended, and that all scheduled probability fluctuations have ended. After the end demonstration screen 3 is displayed for a predetermined time, the first state is changed to the second state in which the probability variation does not occur. In addition,
If the big hit that occurs when the first or second probability fluctuation occurs is due to the combination of probability fluctuation patterns,
As mentioned above, after the big hit, the probability changes twice again. In this case, the display control of the above-mentioned end demonstration screen 1 is performed when the repeated continuation control based on the big hit ends. By the display of the expected number of occurrences of probability fluctuations on the end demonstration screen described above, after the first state that is advantageous to the player ends, the second state that is disadvantageous to the player is accompanied by probability variation. Despite this, it is possible to prevent the disadvantage of the player due to the player ending the game when the first state ends. Further, the player can know in advance how many probability fluctuations will occur, which is convenient for the game.

FIG. 40 shows the control operation of the repetition continuation control,
7 is a timing chart showing a relationship with a screen displayed during the repeated continuation control. Referring to FIG. 40, at the timing when the opening / closing plate 7 provided in the variable winning ball device 4 changes from the closed state to the open state in accordance with the occurrence of the big hit, FIG. The 1R demonstration screen (opening) shown by is displayed (screen display a). Specifically, the command data whose COM0 is designated as "50H" is transmitted from the basic circuit 46 to the LCD display device 35 via the LCD circuit 48. After that, the first (first round) specific game state occurs. In the first specific game state, the batting ball that has won the special winning opening,
It is detected by the winning ball detector 10 (winning ball detector). On the other hand, a ball that has entered a specific area is a ball storage member 108.
(See FIG. 3) and is not detected by the specific ball detector 9. In the first specific game state, whether the winning ball detector 10 has detected the hit ball 10 times,
Alternatively, when a predetermined time (29.5 seconds) has elapsed, the first specific game state ends. When the first specific game state ends, the opening / closing plate 7 provided in the variable winning ball device 4 changes from the open state to the closed state. As the open / close plate 7 changes from the open state to the closed state, the display maintaining flag switches from the off state to the on state. The display maintaining flag is provided in the RAM of the basic circuit 46. As the opening / closing plate 7 changes from the open state to the closed state, the winning balls held by the ball storage member 108 (see FIG. 3) are released as described above, and thus the winning balls released by the ball storage member 108. Is detected by the specific ball detector 9 (specific ball detector). The display maintaining flag indicates that during the time T2 from when the opening / closing plate 7 is closed until the specific ball detector 9 finishes detecting a winning ball.
Holds on state. While the display maintaining flag is kept on, the 1R (round) demonstration screen (open) is continuously displayed even though the first game state has ended. By the function of the display maintaining flag, it is possible to prevent the inconvenience that the image display is interrupted after the first special game state ends and until the winning ball is detected by the specific ball detector 9. At the timing when the specific ball detector 9 detects the winning of a hit ball, the display maintaining flag changes from on to off, and the demonstration screen (interval) of the 2R (round) shown in FIG. 37 (B) is displayed. It Specifically, when the specific ball detector 9 finishes detecting the winning of the hit ball, the command signal in which COM0 is designated as “41H” is sent from the basic circuit 46 to the LCD display device 35 via the LCD circuit 48. Sent. Next, after the 2R (round) demonstration screen (interval) is displayed for the time T3, the opening / closing plate 7 provided in the variable winning ball device 4 changes from the closed state to the open state, and the second time (second round). The specific game state of occurs. When the second specific game state occurs, the 2R (round) demonstration screen (opening) is displayed instead of the 2R (round) demonstration screen (interval). Specifically, when the time T3 elapses after the 2R (round) demonstration screen (interval) starts to be displayed, the LCD display device 3 is operated from the basic circuit 46 via the LCD circuit 48.
5, the command data in which COM0 is designated as "51H" is transmitted. According to the procedure explained above, if there is a ball hit in a specific area during each specific game state,
Repetitive continuous control is performed up to 16 times (16 rounds), and screen display associated therewith is performed. After the maximum 16th specific game state occurs, the opening / closing plate 7 is closed by the satisfaction of the above-described predetermined condition, and the final specific game state ends. The display maintaining flag is switched from the off state to the on state at the timing when the final specific game state ends, that is, at the timing when the opening / closing plate 7 changes from the open state to the closed state. In the final specific game state, the ball hitting the specific area is detected by the specific ball detector 9 when the opening / closing plate 7 changes from the open state to the closed state. However, when the maximum number of continuation times of the repetition continuation control has ended, the detection becomes invalid. Therefore, even if the specific ball detector 9 detects a hit ball, the display maintaining flag is not switched from the on state to the off state. In this case, the display maintaining flag remains in the on state for a predetermined maximum time T1, and then becomes in the off state. The end demonstration screen shown in FIG. 38 is displayed at the timing when the display maintaining flag changes from the ON state to the OFF state. Specifically, at the timing when the display maintaining flag is switched from the on state to the off state, the LCD circuit 48 is operated from the basic circuit 46 through the LCD circuit 48.
The command data whose COM0 is designated as "60H", "61H", or "62H" is transmitted to the display device 35. The time T1 during which the display maintaining flag is on
During the period, the screen displayed in the final specific game state, for example, the 16R (round) demonstration screen (opening) is continuously displayed. As described above, the display maintaining flag is a flag for maintaining the current display screen after the opening / closing plate 7 is closed and until the specific ball detector 9 detects a hit ball within the time T1. The time T1 is set to 2 seconds by the specific area switch effective time timer stored in the RAM of the basic circuit 46.

FIG. 41 is a timing chart showing the output timing of various information output from the information output circuit 56. Referring to FIG. 41, the power is changed from the off state to the on state, and the variation of the special symbol on the variable display device 24 is started with the hitting of the starting winning port 5. That is, in the figure, the special symbol changes from a stopped state to a changed state. As the special symbol changes from the stopped state to the changed state, the voltage indicating the valid start information changes from the high state to the low state for a predetermined time. This fluctuation is externally output from the information output circuit 56 described in FIG. With the start winning of the ball, the special design changes,
When stopped, if the stop symbol is a big hit symbol due to a combination of specific symbols, the condition device switches from the stop to the activated state after a predetermined time has elapsed from the stop of the big hit symbol as described above. As the condition device switches from the stop state to the activated state, the information output circuit (see FIG. 6) outputs jackpot information, and when the jackpot is a combination of probability variation symbols, probability variation information is output. That is, as the conditioner switches from the stopped state to the activated state, the voltage for notifying the big hit information switches from the high state to the low state, and the voltage for notifying the probability variation information changes from the high state to the low state. Switch to. The condition device is switched from the stopped state to the activated state, the predetermined repeated continuation condition is ended, and the condition device is changed from the activated state to the stopped state as the game state is changed from the first state to the second state. Switch. As the condition device switches from the operating state to the stop state, the voltage indicating the big hit information changes from the low state to the high state, and the information output circuit 56 outputs to the outside that the big hit state has ended. It The stochastic fluctuation information is such that the probability fluctuation ends and the voltage returns to a high state, and the condition device stops, that is, both the voltage indicating the probability fluctuation information and the voltage indicating the operating condition of the condition device are low. The status is output. The probability variation information may be output only during the “high probability” period shown in the figure.

Next, the contents of the game control used in each of the above embodiments will be described. 42 to 90 show the basic circuit 4
6 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of a game control program stored in an internal ROM of 6. Basic circuit 4
6 performs a predetermined game control according to each flowchart described below.

FIG. 42 is a flow chart showing the processing procedure of the main processing. Main processing is every reset (2m
This is a process that is repeatedly executed every s) to execute each module. First, the address of the stack pointer is set (EE00H). Next, initialization processing (P_IN
I) is executed (EE03H). The initialization process will be described later with reference to FIGS. 43 to 49. Next, hitting ball signal processing (PSIG) is executed (EE06H). The hitting ball signal processing will be described later with reference to FIG. Next, a warning process (P_WAR) is executed (EE09H). The warning process will be described later with reference to FIG. Next, the output data control process (P_LCNT) is executed (EE0C).
H). The output data control process will be described later with reference to FIG. Next, output data set processing (P_LSET)
Is executed (EE0FH). The output data set process will be described later with reference to FIG. Next, the data output process (P_OUT) is executed (EE12H). The data output process will be described later with reference to FIG. Next, the display control process (P_DISP) is executed (EE15H). The display control process will be described later with reference to FIG.

Next, random update processing (P_RANDO)
M) is executed (EE18H). The random update process will be described later with reference to FIG. Next, the normal symbol process process (P_PROCF) is executed (EE1BH). The normal symbol process processing will be described later with reference to FIG. Next, the process process (P_PROC) is executed (EE1EH). The process processing will be described later with reference to FIG. Next, the switch process (P_SWCK) is executed (EE21H). For switch processing, see FIG.
Will be described later. Next, sound processing (P_SOUND) is executed (EE24H). The sound processing will be described later with reference to FIG. Next, the information output process (P_JYOUHO
U) is executed (EE27H). The information output process will be described later with reference to FIG. Next, decorative pattern processing (P_
KZU) is executed (EE2AH). The decorative pattern processing will be described later with reference to FIG. After the decorative pattern process is completed, the process moves to the random update (infinite loop) process. Random update (infinite loop) processing, referring to FIG.
Display symbol random update processing (P_RND_ZU) is repeatedly executed until reset occurs (EE2D
H). The display symbol random update process will be described later with reference to FIG. 63.

FIG. 44 is a flow chart showing the processing procedure of the initialization processing. The initialization process is a process of determining the initialization flag and branching to various initialization processes. First, it is determined whether the initialization is completed (EE34).
H). When the initialization is completed, the register initial value setting process shown in FIG. 45 described later is executed. On the other hand, if the initialization is not completed, it is determined whether the initialization is in progress (EE44H). When the initialization is being executed, the first initialization process shown in FIG. 46 described later is executed. On the other hand, if the initialization is not being executed, the initialization flag is set (EE4DH). Next, the interrupt waiting process is repeated (EE53H).

FIG. 45 is a flow chart showing the processing procedure of the register initial value setting processing. The register initial value setting process is a process of initializing a device register built in the CPU of the basic circuit 46. First, a data set process (P_DA) which is an internal register initialization process.
DASET) is executed (EE9CH). The data set process will be described later with reference to FIG. Next, it is determined whether the remote power supply timer has timed out (EEA6H). Specifically, the RAM of the basic circuit 46
It is determined whether or not the timer value of the remote power-on waiting time stored in is 0. If the timer value of the remote power-on waiting time is not 0, the register initial value setting process is terminated. On the other hand, when the timer value of the remote power-on waiting time is 0, the remote power data is set (EEAFH). After setting the remote power data,
The register initial value setting process ends (EEB2H).

FIG. 46 is a flow chart showing the processing procedure of the first initialization processing. The first initialization process is a process of clearing the data in the RAM built in the CPU of the basic circuit 46. First, it is determined whether or not the process is to set initial value data (EE55H). If the process is to set the initial value data, the second initialization process is executed. The second initialization process will be described later with reference to FIG. 47. On the other hand, if the process is not to set the initial value data, the RAM clear data is calculated (EE59).
H). Next, the calculated clear data is set (EE5DH). Next, it is determined whether or not initialization is in progress (EE5FH). During initialization, the clear data setting process (EE5DH) is repeated. On the other hand, if initialization is not in progress, address 00 of RAM is cleared (E
E62H). Next, the initialization data set flag is set (EE64H). Next, the interrupt waiting process is repeated (EE6DH).

FIG. 47 is a flow chart showing the processing procedure of the second initialization processing. The second initialization process is a process of setting initial value data. First, it is determined whether or not an error has occurred in the built-in RAM (E
E6FH). If an error has occurred, initialization failure processing is executed. The initialization failure process will be described later with reference to FIG. On the other hand, if no error has occurred, process data / timer processing (P_PRO_TM), which is process data / timer set processing, is executed. The process data / timer processing will be described later with reference to FIG. Next, a data set process (P_DATASET) that is an initialization data set process is executed (EE7D).
H). The data set process will be described later with reference to FIG. Next, the initialization end flag is set (EE8
7H). Next, the interrupt waiting process is repeated (EE90).
H).

FIG. 48 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the initialization failure processing. The initialization failure process is a process when initialization fails and is a process of clearing the initialization flag. First, the initialization flag is cleared (EE92
H). Next, the interrupt waiting process is repeated. (EE9A
H).

FIG. 49 is a flow chart showing the processing procedure of the timer interrupt processing. The timer interrupt processing is executed by the timer interrupt 1. First, the display control INT signal is cleared (EF05H). Next, the timer interrupt 1 flag is cleared (EF0EH).

FIG. 50 is a flow chart showing the processing procedure of the hit ball signal processing. The winning ball signal processing is processing for setting the number of prize balls to be paid out according to the winning ball signal and outputting the prize ball number data to the port E. First, it is determined whether or not the hit ball signal is off (F767H). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the hit ball signal input bit is off. When the hitting ball signal input bit is off, the process shifts to a process of calculating data for which the number of prize balls is 0, which will be described later (F778H). On the other hand, when the hit ball signal input bit is not turned off, it is determined whether or not the value of the hit ball signal counter is greater than or equal to the maximum value (F76FH). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the hit ball signal counter is 16 or more. When the value of the hit ball signal counter is 16 or more, the process shifts to data calculation processing for setting the number of prize balls to be 0 (F778H), which will be described later. On the other hand, the value of the hit ball signal counter is 16
If not, the hit ball signal counter is updated (+1) (F775H). Next, data is calculated to make the number of award balls 0 (F778H). Next, it is determined whether or not the hit ball signal is 0 (F77AH). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the hit ball signal counter is zero. When the value of the hitting ball signal counter is 0, the processing shifts to the port E output processing described later (F78AH). on the other hand,
When the value of the winning ball signal counter is not 0, it is determined whether or not the winning ball signal is 1 (F77EH). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the hit ball signal counter is 1. When the value of the winning ball signal counter is not 1, the winning ball signal processing ends (F792H). On the other hand, when the value of the hit ball signal counter is 1, data for setting the number of prize balls to 5 is calculated (F782H). Next, winning ball detector 10
It is determined whether or not there is a prize ball memory based on the detection of a hit ball (see FIG. 2) (F784H). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the prize ball number storage counter is other than zero. When the value of the award ball number storage counter is 0, the process proceeds to the port E output process described later (F78DH). On the other hand, when the value of the prize ball number storage counter is other than 0, data for calculating the prize ball number of 15 is calculated (F788H). Next, the prize ball number storage counter is updated (-1) (F78AH). Next, data output processing to the port E is performed (F78
DH). After the data output processing to the port E, the hit ball signal processing ends (F792H).

FIG. 51 is a flow chart showing the processing procedure of the warning processing. The warning process is a process of monitoring a warning flag and setting a warning state. First, it is determined whether or not the warning is being issued (EF14H). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the warning flag stored in the RAM of the basic circuit 46 is 0. If the warning flag is not 0, the warning process ends. On the other hand, when the warning flag is 0, the address of the warning lamp data is set (EF18H). Next, various kinds of warning sound data are set (EF27H). Next, the display control command at the time of warning is set (EF13H). After the display control command at the time of warning is set, the warning process ends (EF47
H).

FIG. 52 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the output data control processing. The output data control process is
This is a process of controlling display data of a lamp, an LED, and the like. First, it is determined whether or not the display data update process is completed (EF48H). Specifically, it is determined whether the timer value of the lamp timer stored in the RAM of the basic circuit 46 is 0. If the timer value of the lamp timer is not 0, the value of the lamp timer is updated (-
After 1), it is determined whether or not the value does not become 0, that is, whether or not the calculation is in progress (EF4CH). If the calculation is in progress, the output data control process ends. On the other hand, when the timer value of the lamp timer is 0, or when the timer value of the lamp timer is updated to 0, the address of the lamp data is updated (EF51H). Next, it is judged whether or not the lamp data is in operation (EF56.
H). When not in operation, the start address is calculated (EF5AH). Next, when the lamp data is in operation or after the calculation of the head address is completed, the address of the lamp data is set (EF5CH). Next, the lamp timer is set (EF5EH). After the timer is set, the output data control process ends (EF62H).

FIG. 53 is a flow chart showing the processing procedure of the output data set processing. The output data setting process is a process of converting each output data into an output format and setting it. First, after the value of the general-purpose timer is updated (+1) (EF63H), the data of the decorative LED is set (EF68H). Decorative LED2 for the data of the decorative LED
7, decoration LED31, decoration LED30, decoration LED2
9, decoration LED12, V display LED20, decoration LED2
Included are respective data for 8a and 28b. Next, it is determined whether or not the big hit operation is being performed, in other words, whether or not the processing after the big winning opening opening pre-processing described later is being performed (EF70H). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the process control flag stored in the RAM of the basic circuit 46 is 6 or more. When the value of the process control flag is 6 or more, the process moves to the decorative pattern data setting process (EF84H) described later. When the value of the process control flag is not 6 or more, it is determined whether or not the probability is changing (EF76H). Specifically, the basic circuit 4
The value of the probability fluctuation flag stored in RAM 6 is 0.
It is determined whether it is other than. If the value of the probability variation flag is other than 0, decorative pattern data set processing (EF8) described later
4H). On the other hand, when the value of the probability variation flag is 0, the probability variation ramp is set (EF7AH).
Next, the decorative pattern data is set (EF84
H). The decorative pattern data is data that specifies the states of the decorative LEDB1 and the decorative LEDB2 according to the value of WCRND_KZU. Next, the data of port C is set (EF8EH). Port C is a game effect lamp,
It is a port for rail decoration lamp 22, windmill lamp 15, side lamp 19, sleeve lamp 18, starting memory information, big hit information, and RESET signal of LSI for voice.
Next, the lamp control data is extracted (EF9BH).
The lamp control data is frame lamp data of a game board (not shown). Next, the process control flag is referred to, and it is determined whether or not it is after the special winning opening opening pre-processing described later (EF9FH). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the process control flag stored in the RAM of the basic circuit 46 is 6 or more. When the value of the process control flag is 6 or more, a lamp control data setting process (EFAFH) described later is performed. On the other hand, when the value of the process control flag is not 6 or more, it is determined whether the probability is changing (EFA3H). Specifically, the basic circuit 46
It is determined whether or not the value of the probability variation flag stored in the RAM is non-zero. Value of probability fluctuation flag is 0
In the case of, the lamp control data setting process (EFA described later)
FH). On the other hand, when the value of the probability variation flag is other than 0, it is determined whether an error has occurred (E
FA9H). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the warning flag stored in the RAM of the basic circuit 46 is other than 0. When the value of the warning flag is other than 0, the process proceeds to the lamp control data setting process (EFAFH) described later.
On the other hand, when the value of the warning flag is 0, the lamp control data is designated as the data at the time of probability fluctuation (EFADH). Next, the lamp control data is set (EFAFH). Next, the data of the normal symbol memory display LED 101 is set (EFBH). Next, the data of the memory display LED 33 is set (EFC4H). Next, the normal symbol display section 1
The table address of the display data of 00 is designated (E
FDQH). Next, the warning flag is referred to, and it is determined whether an error has occurred (EFDEH). When an error has occurred, an address for designating the warning display data is designated from the table of the display data of the normal symbol display unit 100 (EFE4H). Normally, after the address at the time of warning of the symbol display data table is designated, or after it is determined that no error has occurred, the display data is calculated and set (EFEQH). After the calculation and setting of the display data, the output data set process ends (EFEEH).

FIG. 54 is a flow chart showing the processing procedure of the data output processing. The data output processing is processing for outputting the display data set by the output data setting processing shown in FIG. 41 to the output port. First, data blanking processing is performed (EFEFH). The data blanking process clears data such as various decorative LED data, effective starting information, big hit information, and probability variation information. Next, data output to port C is performed (F005H). Next, the digit counter is updated (F00AH). Next, the digit data is output (F016H). Next, the decorative LED data is output (F023H). Next, digit corresponding data is output (F02EH). The output process ends by outputting the digit-corresponding data (F041H).

FIG. 55 is a flow chart showing the processing procedure of the display control processing. The display control process is a process of outputting the display control code, that is, the command data relating to the display control described above. First, the symbol designating code is set (EEB3H). Next, the command data COMH which is the display control header is set (EEC3H).
Next, the display transfer data is output (EEC7H). Then, it is determined whether or not the display control header is not transferred (EED4H). Specifically, the RA of the basic circuit 46
It is determined whether or not the value of the display control data transfer counter stored in M is zero. When the value of the data transfer counter is 0, the command data COMC checksum counter is cleared (EED9H). The checksum counter is updated (EEDCH) when the checksum counter is cleared or when it is determined that the display control header is not transferred. Next, command data CO
The display control transfer counter for M0 to COM6 is updated (EEE2H). Next, the timer 1 interrupt is set (EEECH). Next, the XINT signal for display control is output (EEFAH). Next, interrupt processing is permitted (EF03H).

FIG. 56 is a flow chart showing the processing procedure of the random update processing. Random update processing, WCRND1 which is a random counter for big hit determination, WCRND_L which is a random counter for left symbol display, and W which is a random counter for normal symbol hit determination
This is a process of updating each value of CRND2. First, W which is a random counter for determining whether or not a normal symbol hits
The value of CRND2 (random counter 2) is updated (+1)
(F042H). Next, it is determined whether or not there is a carry in the updated value of the random counter 2 (F
045H). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the updated value of the random counter exceeds 13. If the value of the updated random counter exceeds 13,
The minimum value "3" is specified in the random counter (F04
9H). After the minimum value is designated as the value of the random counter WCRND2, or when no carry occurs due to the update of the random counter WCRND2, the value of the random counter WCRND2 is set (F04B
H). Next, W which is a random counter for the left symbol display
The value of CRND_L is updated (+1) (F04D
H). Next, it is determined whether a carry has occurred in the updated value of WCRND_L (F05H). Specifically, it is determined whether the updated value of WCRND_L exceeds 14. When the updated value of WCRND_L exceeds 14, the value of WCRND_L is cleared (F054H). Specifically, WCRND_L
Is 0. After the value of WCRND_L is set to 0,
Alternatively, when carry does not occur in the updated value of WCRND_L, the random counter for the left symbol display is set (F055H). Next, the value of WCRND1 (random counter 1), which is a random counter for jackpot determination, is updated (+1) (F057H). next,
It is determined whether the updated value of WCRND1 is less than the maximum value (F05AH). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the updated value of WCRND1 exceeds 370. If the updated WCRND1 value exceeds 370, the counter is cleared (E05F
H). Specifically, the big hit determination random counter WC
The value of RND1 is set to zero. After the value of WCRND1 is set to 0 or after it is determined that the value of WCRND1 is less than the maximum value, the value of WCRND1 is set (F062H). After the value of WCRND1 is set, the random creation process ends (F064H).

FIG. 57 is a flow chart showing the processing procedure of normal symbol process processing. The normal symbol process process is a process in which the normal symbol process control flag is determined and each module is branched and executed for each game execution. First, it is determined whether or not an error is occurring (F65E
H). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the warning flag is 0. When the value of the warning flag is 0, each process process is executed (F662H). Specifically, when the normal symbol process control flag indicates a normal symbol normal time flag, a normal symbol normal time process described later using FIG. 64 is executed, and when a normal symbol variation flag, a normal symbol later described using FIG. 65. The variation process is executed, and when the normal symbol stop flag, the normal symbol stop process described later using FIG. 66 is executed. After each process is executed or when the value of the warning flag is other than 0, the normal symbol process is ended (F66DH).

FIG. 58 is a flow chart showing the processing procedure of process processing. The process process is a process in which the value of the process control flag is determined and each module is branched and executed for each game execution. First, it is determined whether or not an error is occurring (F169H). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the warning flag is 0. When the value of the warning flag is 0, each process processing is executed (F16F
H). Specifically, when the value of the process control flag indicates the normal time flag, the normal time process described below with reference to FIGS. 67 and 68 is executed, and when the total symbol variation flag is FIG. 69.
All symbol variation process described later is executed by using, when the left symbol stop flag is executed a left symbol stop process described later using FIG. 70, and when the right symbol stop flag is used a right symbol stop described later using FIG. When the process is executed, when the medium symbol stop flag, the medium symbol stop process described later with reference to FIG. 72 is executed, and when the fever check flag, the fever check process described later with reference to FIG. 73 is executed, before the special winning opening is opened. When the flag is set, a special winning opening opening pre-process, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 74, is executed.
Is used to execute the after-special-prize-mouth opening process, and when the after-special-prize-mouth opening flag is set, the after-special-prize-mouth opening process is executed with reference to FIG. After the processing of each process is completed or when the value of the warning flag is other than 0, the processing of the process is completed (F17EH).

FIG. 59 is a flow chart showing the processing procedure of the switch processing. The switch process is a process of performing a logic determination process for each switch. First, the first type starting port switch winning determination process (P_SWCK) which is the first type starting port switch process is executed (F065H). The first type starting opening switch winning determination process will be described later with reference to FIG. 77. Next, a count switch winning determination process (P_SW10) which is a count switch process is executed (F
068H). The count switch winning determination process will be described later with reference to FIG. 78. Next, the specific area switch winning determination processing (P_SWV) which is the specific area switching processing is executed (F06BH). The specific area switch winning determination process will be described later with reference to FIG. 79. Next, the normal symbol starting opening switch process (P_SWZU) is executed (F06EH). The normal symbol starting opening switch process will be described later with reference to FIG. Next, it is determined whether or not an error is occurring (F071H). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the warning flag is 0. When the value of the warning flag is 0, the illegal winning invalid timer is updated (-1) (F075H). When the illegal winning invalid timer is updated or when the value of the warning flag is 0, the switch process ends.

FIG. 60 is a flow chart showing the processing procedure of sound processing. The sound process is a process of updating the performance data pointer and performing a sound performance process. First, the address of the sound data is calculated (F1BFH). Next, it is determined whether the designated data is currently being executed (F1C
8H). If it is not being executed, the new address timer is set (F1CEH). After the completion of the new address / timer set or when the designated data is currently being executed, the musical performance data output processing (P_P
LAY) is executed (F1D6H). The sound performance processing will be described later with reference to FIG. After the performance data output processing ends, the sound processing ends (F1D9H).

FIG. 61 is a flow chart showing the processing procedure of the information output processing. The information output process is a process of setting each information output data signal. First, the information port is cleared (F19FH). Next, it is determined whether the valid start information is turned off (F1A2H). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the valid starting information timer stored in the RAM of the basic circuit 46 is 0. If the value of the valid start information timer is not 0, the value of the valid start information timer is updated (-1) (F1A6H), and then the valid start information bit is set (F1A9H). After the valid start information bit is set or when the value of the valid start information timer is 0, it is determined whether or not a big hit is in progress (F1ACH). Specifically, the value of the process control flag is smaller than 6. It is determined whether or not. If the value of the process control flag is not less than 6, the jackpot information bit and the probability variation information bit are set (F1B4
H). After the jackpot information bit and the probability variation information bit are set, or after it is determined that the value of the valid starting information timer is less than 6, it is determined whether the probability variation is in progress (F1B7H). Specifically, R of the basic circuit 46
It is determined whether or not the value of the probability variation flag stored in AM is 0. If the value of the probability variation flag is not 0, the probability variation information bit is set (F1BB
H). After the probability variation information bit is set or when the probability variation flag is 0, the information output processing ends (F1BEH).

FIG. 62 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the decorative pattern control processing. The decorative design process is a process in which the decorative design is changed when the decorative design is other than the stop design or when the value of the decorative design variation timer is other than 0. First, it is determined whether or not the calculation of the decorative symbol variation timer is completed (F630H). Specifically, the basic circuit 46
The value of the decorative pattern variation timer stored in the RAM is 0
Is determined. When the value of the decorative symbol variation timer is 0, the display symbol determination process described later is performed (F639H). On the other hand, if the value of the decorative pattern change timer is not 0, the value of the decorative pattern change timer is updated (-
After 1), it is determined whether the calculation is still in progress (F634H). 0 after the value of the decorative pattern change timer is updated
If not, a process of determining whether or not the calculation process of the decorative pattern display timer described later is finished (F6).
44H). On the other hand, when the timer value of the decorative symbol variation timer becomes 0 after updating, it is determined whether or not the display symbol is other than the stop symbol (F639H). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the decorative symbol display symbol counter stored in the basic circuit 46 and the value of the decorative symbol stop symbol counter match. If they match, the decorative design display timer is cleared (F63FH), and the decorative design control process ends. On the other hand, when the value of the decorative symbol display symbol counter and the value of the decorative symbol stop symbol counter do not match, it is determined whether or not the calculation of the decorative symbol display timer is completed (F644H). Specifically, it is determined whether the value of the decorative symbol display timer is other than 0. When the value of the decorative symbol display timer is not 0, after the value of the decorative symbol display timer is updated (-1), it is determined whether or not the calculation is still in progress (F648H). After the value of the decorative symbol display timer has been updated, if the calculation is still in progress, the decorative symbol control process ends (F65DH). On the other hand, if the value of the decorative design display timer becomes 0 after the value of the decorative design display timer is updated,
Alternatively, when the value of the decorative symbol display timer is 0, the decorative symbol display counter is updated (+1) (F64D
H). Next, the decoration display symbol timer is set (F6
59H). After the decorative display symbol timer is set, the decorative symbol control process ends (F65DH).

FIG. 63 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the random update processing. The random update process is a process of updating various random counters such as reach operation designation, normal symbol display, special symbol display, and decorative symbol display. First, WC, which is a reach operation designation random counter
RND_ACT is updated (F263H). Next, WCRND which is a reach operation designation random counter
It is determined whether or not there is a carry of _ACT (F26
AH). If there is a carry, WCRND_F which is a random counter for normal symbol display is updated (F26CH). After the normal symbol display random counter is updated, or when it is determined that there is no carry in the reach operation designation random counter, WCRND_C which is a medium symbol display random counter is updated (F2).
76H). Next, it is determined whether or not there is a carry in the middle symbol display random counter (F280H). If there is a carry, W which is a random counter for the right symbol display
CRND_R is updated (F282H). After updating the right symbol display random counter, or when there is no carry of the middle symbol display random counter, WCRND_KZ which is a decorative symbol display random counter
U is updated (F28CH). After the update of the decorative pattern display random counter is completed, the random update process is completed (F296H).

FIG. 64 is a flow chart showing the processing procedure of normal symbol normal time processing. Normal design Normal processing,
Clear the work set in the normal symbol process processing, if there is a winning memory, determine whether to reduce the variation time from the variation start to the variation end of the special symbol that fluctuates based on the winning memory, ordinary symbol This is a process of extracting the value of WCRND2 which is a random counter for hitting determination and normally setting a symbol, and executing process progress. First, normal symbol process timer processing (PFTIM)
Is executed (F67AH), and the timer and the data of the process data are updated. The normal symbol process timer processing will be described later with reference to FIG. 81. Next, it is determined whether or not there is a winning memory for normal symbols (F680).
H). Specifically, the value of the normal symbol winning prize memory counter is 0
Is determined.

When the value of the normal symbol winning a prize memory counter is 0, the normal symbol normal time process is terminated (F6C5H). On the other hand, when the value of the normal symbol winning storage counter is other than 0, the normal condition is calculated among the conditions for checking the value of the random counter WCRND2. In particular,
The normal random 2 hit determination value stored in the RAM of the basic circuit 46 is calculated. The normal random 2 hit determination value is "3". Next, it is determined whether or not the condition is other than the probability change condition, that is, whether or not the condition is not during the probability change (F6).
86H). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the probability variation flag is 0. When it is determined that the value of the probability variation flag is other than 0, a high probability random check value is calculated. Specifically, the random 2 hit determination value at the time of probability variation stored in the RAM of the basic circuit 46 is calculated. Random 2 hit judgment value when probability changes is "3" ~
It is "12". After the random 2 hit determination value at the time of probability fluctuation is calculated, or after it is determined that the value of the probability fluctuation flag is 0, the value of the normal symbol winning storage counter is updated (-1) (F692H) . Next, the winning symbol is calculated (F695H). Specifically, the fever symbol (display F) that is a winning symbol is calculated as a normal symbol stop symbol. Next, it is determined whether or not the value of WCRND2 extracted based on the winning memory of the normal symbol is a winning value (F627H). Specifically, the value of the random value per normal symbol stored in the normal symbol random storage bank 1 is compared with the normal symbol random check value. The normal symbol random storage bank 1 is configured in the RAM of the basic circuit 46 together with the normal symbol random storage banks 2 to 4 described later. If the random value per normal symbol and the random check value stored in the normal symbol random counter 1 are different, the deviating symbol is set (F69B).
H). Specifically, the normal symbol stop symbol specified by the value of the normal symbol display random counter stored in the normal symbol random storage bank 1 is set. At this time, when the value of the normal symbol display random counter matches the normal symbol random check value, the deviating symbol is forcibly set. After the falling pattern is set, or
When it is determined that the random value per normal symbol is a hit, the stop symbol of the normal symbol is set (F6A2H).
Specifically, the stop symbol is set to "F". Next, the normal symbol process flag is updated (+1) (F6A4
H). Next, it is determined whether the probability is changing (F6).
A7H). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the probability variation flag is other than 0. When the value of the probability variation flag is 0, the processing shifts to the bank shift processing described later (F6B4
H). On the other hand, when the value of the probability variation flag is other than 0, it is determined whether or not it is a special winning opening opening process transition (F6AB).
H). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the special symbol process control flag is 6 or more. When it is determined that the value of the special symbol process control flag is 6 or more, the process shifts to a bank shift process described later. On the other hand, if the value of the special symbol process control flag is not 6 or more, the normal symbol process flag is updated (+1). Next, bank shift is performed (F6B4H). Specifically, the data in the normal symbol random storage bank 2 is the normal symbol random storage bank 1, the data in the normal symbol random storage bank 3 is the normal symbol random storage bank 2, the data in the normal symbol random storage bank 4 is the normal symbol. Each bank is shifted to the random storage bank 3. After the bank shift is over,
Normal symbol Normal time processing ends (F6C5H).

FIG. 65 is a flow chart showing the processing procedure of normal symbol variation time processing. Ordinary symbol fluctuation process,
It is a process for executing process data of normal symbol variable display. First, it is determined whether or not the calculation of the normal symbol variation timer is completed (F6C6H). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the timer value of the normal symbol variation timer stored in the RAM of the basic circuit 46 is 0. If the timer value of the normal symbol variation timer is 0, the process proceeds to the setting process of the new variation timer described later. On the other hand, if the timer value of the normal symbol fluctuation timer is not 0, after the normal symbol fluctuation timer is updated (-1), the value of the normal symbol fluctuation timer is 0
Is determined (F6CAH). If the value of the normal symbol variation timer is not 0, the process timer address calculation process described later is performed (F6).
DDH). On the other hand, when the value of the normal symbol variation timer becomes 0, a new variation timer is set (F6CFH).
Specifically, the value of the normal symbol variation timer is set to 100 ms. Next, the display design of the normal design is updated (+1)
(F6D5H). Specifically, R of the basic circuit 46
The value of the normal symbol display symbol counter stored in the AM is updated (+1). Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the updated normal symbol display symbol counter is less than the maximum value (F6D6H). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the normal symbol display symbol counter is 6 or less. If the value of the normal symbol display symbol counter is not 6 or less, the normal symbol display symbol counter is cleared (F6DAH). After the normal symbol display symbol counter is cleared, or when the value of the normal symbol display symbol counter is 6 or less, the normal symbol display setting is performed (F6DBH). Next, the address of the process timer is calculated (F6DDH).
Specifically, the process data address in which the variable time of the normal symbol is specified is selected and calculated according to the value of the normal symbol process flag. If the value of the normal symbol process flag is 1, the address of the symbol fluctuation process data in which the fluctuation time of the normal symbol in the normal time is specified is calculated, and if the value of the normal symbol process flag is 2, the symbol fluctuation at the time of probability fluctuation The address of the shortened time symbol variation process data in which the time is designated is calculated. In the process data at the time of symbol fluctuation, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is set to 29.5 seconds. On the other hand, in the shortened symbol variation process data,
Usually the symbol variation time is set to 5.0 seconds. next,
Process timer processing (PFTIM) is executed (F6
E9H). The process timer process will be described later with reference to FIG. 81. Next, it is determined whether the process is running (F6ECH). If the process is running,
Normally, the process at the time of changing the symbol ends (F70CH). on the other hand,
If the process is not running, a normal symbol stop symbol is set (F6EEH). Next, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value indicating the normal symbol deviation process (+3)
(F6F2H). Next, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol is a detached symbol (F6F6H). In particular,
Normal symbol display The value of the symbol counter is the fever symbol "F"
It is determined whether the value is other than the value "5" that specifies If the value of the normal symbol stop symbol counter is not "5", the normal symbol variation process ends (F70CH). On the other hand, if the value of the normal symbol stop symbol counter is "5", the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated (+1) (F6FC
H). Next, it is determined whether or not the probability is not changing (F6FFH). Specifically, the value of the probability fluctuation flag is 0.
Is determined. When the value of the probability variation flag is 0, the normal symbol variation time process ends (F70CH).
On the other hand, when the value of the probability variation flag is not 0, it is determined whether or not the special winning opening opening process is being performed (F703H). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the process control flag is 7. When the value of the process control flag is 7, the normal symbol variation time process ends (F70CH). On the other hand, if the value of the process control flag is not 7, after the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated (+1) (F709H), the normal symbol variation time process is terminated (F70CH). FIG. 66
Is a flow chart showing a processing procedure of normal symbol stop processing. The normal symbol stop process is a process for executing the process data when the normal symbol is stopped. First, the process data when the stopped normal symbol is out of order is designated (F70DH). Specifically, R of the basic circuit 46
The out-of-symbol process data stored in the AM is designated. The solenoid 103 (Fig. 1
(See), the operation control time is set. Next, it is determined whether or not the stop symbol of the normal symbol is off (F
710H). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the normal symbol process flag is 3. If the value of the normal symbol process flag is 3, the process timer process (PF
TIM) (F720H). On the other hand, if the value of the normal symbol process flag is not 3, the process data when the normal symbol is hit in the normal time other than the probability fluctuation is designated (F716H). Specifically, the normal time symbol-per-process data stored in the RAM of the basic circuit 46 is designated. Control data for operating the solenoid 103 (see FIG. 1) in the off state for 0.5 seconds and then in the on state for 0.5 seconds is set in the normal pattern-per-process data. Next, it is determined whether the probability is changing (F719H). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the normal symbol process flag is 4. When the value of the normal symbol process flag is 4, the process proceeds to process timer processing (PFTIM) described later (F720H). On the other hand, if the value of the normal symbol process flag is not 4, the process data when the normal symbol hits at the time of the probability change is designated (F71D).
H). Specifically, the process data per symbol at the time of probability variation stored in the RAM of the basic circuit 46 is designated.
For stochastic fluctuation process data per symbol, solenoid 1
03 (see FIG. 1) was turned off for 0.5 seconds and then turned on for 2.9 seconds, followed by 2.0.
Control is performed such that the switch is turned off for seconds and then turned on for 2.9 seconds. Next, the process timer process (PFTIM) is executed (F720H).
The process timer process will be described later with reference to FIG. 81. Next, it is determined whether the process timer is in operation (F723H). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the normal symbol process timer is other than 0. If the value of the normal symbol process timer is other than 0, the normal symbol stop process ends (F728H). On the other hand, when the value of the normal symbol process timer is 0, the normal symbol process flag is cleared (F725H). After clearing the normal symbol process flag, the normal symbol stop process ends (F728H).

67 and 68 are flowcharts showing the processing procedure of the normal time processing. First, referring to FIG. 67, the normal time process clears the work set in the process process, and if there is a winning memory, shortens the time from the start of fluctuation of the special symbol that fluctuates based on the winning memory to the end of fluctuation. This is a process of determining whether or not to execute and executing the process signal. First, a data set process (P_DATASET) that is a normal data set process is executed (F
297H), the work which is not necessary at the normal time is cleared. The data set process will be described later with reference to FIG. Next, it is determined whether or not there is a winning memory (F2A
1H). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the winning storage counter is 0.

When the value of the winning storage counter is 0, the process data / timer process (P_PRO_TM) which is the process data process at the normal time is executed (F2A5H), and the process data at the normal time is set. For normal process data processing (process data / timer processing), see FIG.
It will be described later using 2. Next, the valid start information timer is cleared (FEABH). After the valid start information timer is cleared, the normal processing ends.

On the other hand, when the value of the winning storage counter is other than 0, the value of the next shortening flag is set to the shortening flag (F2B0H). Specifically, the RAM of the basic circuit 46
The value of the next shortening flag stored in
Is set to the shortening flag stored in. Next, the current winning prize memory number is set in the next shortening flag (F2
B2H). Specifically, the value of the winning storage counter stored in the RAM of the basic circuit 46 is set in the next shortening flag. Next, the next shortening condition check value is set to 2 (F2B6H). Next, it is determined whether or not the probability is changing (F2B8H). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the probability variation flag is other than 0. When the value of the probability variation flag is not 0, 3 is set as the next shortening condition check value (F2BDH). After the shortening condition check value is set to 3 the next time or when the value of the probability variation flag is determined to be other than 0, it is determined whether or not the number of winning prizes stored is equal to or greater than the set check value ( F2BFH). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the winning storage counter is not less than the next shortening condition check value (2 or 3). When the value of the winning storage counter is not equal to or less than the next shortening condition check value, the next shortening flag is cleared (F2C3H). After the next shortening condition flag is cleared, or when it is determined that the value of the winning storage counter is equal to or more than the next shortening condition check value, it is determined whether or not the current winning storage number is less than two. (F2C6
H). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the winning storage counter is less than 2. When the value of the winning storage counter is less than 2, a shortening flag clearing process (F2D
5H) is done. If the value of the winning storage counter is not less than 2, it is determined whether the probability is changing (F2).
CCH). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the probability variation flag is other than 0. When it is determined that the value of the probability variation flag is other than 0, an update process of the winning storage counter, which will be described later, is performed (F2D8H). When it is determined that the value of the probability variation flag is not 0, the number of winning prizes stored is 4
It is determined whether or not the number is individual (F2D1H). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the winning storage counter is 4. When it is determined that the value of the winning storage counter is 4, the updating processing of the winning storage counter described later is performed (F2D8H). When it is determined that the value of the winning storage counter is not 4, the value of the shortening flag is cleared (F2D
5H). Next, the value of the winning storage counter is updated (-1) (F2D8H). Next, the big hit flag is cleared (F2DBH). Next, with reference to FIG. 68, after the jackpot flag clearing process, an address for designating the jackpot check value at the normal time in the jackpot check value table is designated (F2DEH). Specifically, an address for designating the jackpot check value at the normal time stored in the RAM of the basic circuit 46 is designated.

Here, the jackpot check value table will be described with reference to FIG. 91 (B). Basic circuit 46
91B, the jackpot check value table shown in FIG. 91B is provided. Specifically, jackpot check value 1 to jackpot check value 5 corresponding to the addresses shown in the figure
Are provided in the big hit check value table, and it is determined by these big hit check values whether or not the value of the random counter WCRND1 for determining big hit is a big hit value. Big hit check value 1 is "3", big hit check value 2 is "67", big hit check value 3 is "173", big hit check value 4 is "251"
However, “331” is stored as the jackpot check value 5, respectively. In addition, after the big hit check value 1, the end code is stored, so that the big hit check value 5
When the jackpot check value and the value of WCRND1 are compared according to the addresses in order from 1 to 5, the table is configured so that the comparison determination is ended when the end code is referred to.

Referring again to FIG. 68, step F2DE
The address of the normal big hit check value designated by H is the address ECCC where the big hit check value 1 described in FIG. 91 (B) is designated.

After the address is designated in step F2DBH, it is determined whether or not the probability is not changing (F2).
E1H). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the probability variation flag is 0. When the value of the probability variation flag is 0, a jackpot determination (F2E8H) described later is made. If the value of the probability fluctuation flag is other than 0, an address that specifies the jackpot check value during probability fluctuation is specified (F2E5
H). Specifically, the address for designating the big hit check value 5 in the big hit check value table described in FIG. 91 (B) is designated. Next, it is determined whether or not WCRND1 which is a random counter for determining the big hit is other than the big hit (F2E8H). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the random counter WCRND1 and the designated jackpot check value 5 are different. When the value of WCRND1 matches the designated jackpot check value 5, the jackpot flag is set (F2EFH). After setting the big hit flag or after determining that the value of the random counter WCRND1 and the big hit check value 5 are different, the address of the big hit check value table is updated (+2) (F2F2H). Next, it is determined whether or not the determination of the big hit check is completed (F2F4H). Specifically, all jackpot check values and random counter WCRN set in the designated jackpot check value table.
It is determined whether the value of D1 is compared and checked.
When the comparison judgment with all the jackpot check values is not completed, the process returns to the above-mentioned step F2E8H, and the processing from step F2E8H to step F2F4H is repeated until the comparison judgment with all the jackpot check values is made. Next, when the comparison judgment of all the big hit check values set in the big hit check value table and the random counter WCRND1 is completed, the stop symbol setting process (P_ZUSET) is performed (F2FC).
H). The stop symbol setting process will be described later with reference to FIG. 87. Next, bank shift is performed (F2FF
H).

Here, the bank shift will be described. FIG. 91C shows a random counter WCR for jackpot determination.
ND1 and random counter WCR for left stop symbol determination
It is explanatory drawing explaining the random bank used as the storage destination in which the value of ND_L is extracted and stored at the time of a start winning. In the random bank, four jackpot random storage banks in which WCRND1 is stored, and four left symbol storage banks in which WCRND_L are stored are provided. As a result, the random counter value extracted at the past four starting winnings can be stored. If there is a starting prize,
Random counters are stored in order from the first area in the random bank shown in 1 (C). This makes memory 1
Big hit random storage bank (WBANK + 0 :) and memory 1 left symbol random storage bank (WBANK + 2 :)
The random counter value extracted at the time of the first starting winning of the four starting winnings in the past is stored. The comparison between the jackpot check value and the random counter value described above is always performed by the value of the random counter WCRND1 stored in the leading bank WBANK + 0 :. Then, after the comparison determination is completed, bank shift is performed in preparation for the comparison determination with the random counter value stored in the storage 2 big hit random storage bank (WBANK + 3 :). That is, the value in WBANK + 3: is WBANK
To +0 :, the value in WBANK + 6: is WBANK + 3:
, And the value in WBANK + 9: is shifted to WBANK + 6: respectively, and the value in WBANK + 5: is WBANK
+2: to WBANK + 8: the value in WBANK + 5:
To WBANK + 8: to shift the value in WBANK + 11: to WBANK + 8 :, respectively, to perform bank shift.

Returning to FIG. 68 again, after the bank shift described above is performed in step F2FFH, the process control flag is updated (+1) (F317H), and then the normal-time process ends (F31DH).

FIG. 69 is a flow chart showing the processing procedure of all symbol variation processing. The all symbol variation process is a process for executing process data for all symbol variation display. First, an address to which all the symbol variation process data in the normal state are referred to is designated (F39BH). Specifically, an address to which all the symbol normal variation process data stored in the RAM of the basic circuit 46 is referred to is designated. In all the symbol normal variation process data, the symbol variation time, which is the time required from the variation start to the variation end of the special symbol, is specified. The symbol variation time in the process data for all symbols normal variation is 4.6 seconds. Next, it is determined whether or not there is a shortening flag (F39EH). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the shortening flag is other than 0. If the value of the shortening flag is determined to be 0, process data / timer processing described later is performed (F3ACH).
On the other hand, when the shortening flag is determined to be other than 0, instead of the address to which all the symbol variation process data in the normal time is referred to, an address to which all the symbol variation process data at the time of probability variation reduction is designated is designated. (F3A2H).
The symbol variation time set in each all symbol variation process data at the time of probability variation reduction is 1.0 second. Next, it is determined whether or not the probability is changing (F3A5).
H). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the probability variation flag is other than 0. When it is determined that the value of the probability variation flag is other than 0, process data / timer processing described later is performed (F3ACH). On the other hand, if the value of the probability variation flag is 0, instead of designating the address to which each symbol variation process data at the time of probability variation reduction is referred, each symbol variation process data at the time of shortening is referred to. The address is designated (F3A9H). The symbol variation time set in each symbol variation process data at the time of shortening is 3.1 seconds. Next, process data / timer processing (P_PRO_TM) is executed (F3AC
H). The process data / timer processing will be described later with reference to FIG. Next, it is determined whether the process is operating (F3AFH). When the process is not in operation, the process control flag is updated (+1) (F3
B1H). After the process control flag is updated, or when it is determined that the process is operating, the all symbol variation process ends (F3B7H).

FIG. 70 is a flow chart showing the processing procedure of the left symbol stop processing. The left symbol stop process is a process of executing the process data of the left symbol stop (the symbol is stopped at the end of execution). First, the process data / timer process (P_PRO_T) that is the left symbol stop process process
M) is executed (F3B8H). The process data / timer processing will be described later with reference to FIG. Next, it is determined whether the process is running (F3B2).
H). When the process is not in operation, the process control flag is updated (+1) (F3C0H). After the process control flag is updated, or when it is determined that the process is operating, the left symbol stop process ends (F3C
6H).

FIG. 71 is a flow chart showing the processing procedure of the right symbol stop processing. The right symbol stop process is a process for executing process data of right symbol stop (normal / reach notice / spin). First, process data / timer process (P_PRO_T) that is each right symbol stop process process
M) is executed (F3C7H). The process data / timer processing will be described later with reference to FIG. Next, it is determined whether the process is running (F3DE
H). When the process is in operation, the right symbol stop process ends (F41BH). On the other hand, when the process is not operating, the process control flag is updated (+1) (F3E
OH). Next, it is determined whether there is no reach (F3E6H). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the reach operation flag is 0. The reach operation flag is stored in the RAM of the basic circuit 46. When the reach operation flag value is "000H", no reach is indicated, and "00" is displayed.
When "1H", normal reach is specified and "002H"
When the reach is specified, the S-shaped corner reach is specified when "003H", the backfire reach is specified when "004H", and the slip reach (4 patterns) is specified when "014H", When "015H", the sliding reach (5 patterns) is designated, when "016H", the sliding reach (6 patterns) is designated, when "01DH", the return reach is designated, and when "081H", the normal reach after spin is designated. When "082H" is specified, the post-spin drow reach is specified, when "083H" is specified the S-shaped corner reach after spin is specified, when "084H" is specified the backfire reach after spin is specified, and "094H" is specified.
When "H", after-spin slip reach (4 patterns) is specified,
When "095H", the spin after-slip reach (5 symbols) is designated, when at "096H", the spin-after-slip reach (6 symbols) is designated, and when at "09AH", the after-spin-reach reach is designated.

When the value of the reach operation flag is 0, the right symbol stop process ends, and when it is not 0, the reach time orbit time operation process (P_RCH_SYU) which is the orbit time operation process.
Is executed (F3EAH). The reach time circulation time calculation processing will be described later with reference to FIG. 88. Next, it is determined whether or not it is backfire reach (F3ED
H). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the reach operation flag is 4. If the value of the reach operation flag is 4, the right symbol stop process ends, and if not 4, the distance from the big hit symbol is calculated (F3F3H).

Next, it is judged whether or not it is other than the slip or return reach (F3FBH). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the reach operation flag is smaller than "014H". When the value of the reach operation flag is "014H" or more, the number of sliding symbols is corrected (F3FFH). After correction of the number of sliding symbols, or when the value of the reach operation flag is smaller than "014H", the reach time symbol movement amount time calculation process (P_RCH_T) which is the symbol movement time calculation process.
IM) is executed (F406H). The reach time symbol movement amount time calculation processing will be described later with reference to FIG. 89. Next, it is determined whether or not it is other than the return reach (F40).
AH). If it is other than the return reach, the right symbol stop processing ends, and if it is the return reach, the return time calculation is set (F410H). After the return time calculation is set, the right symbol stop processing ends (F41BH).

FIG. 72 is a flow chart showing the processing procedure of the middle symbol stop processing. The middle symbol stop process is a process of executing the normal stop process data when the reach flag is not present and executing each reach operation process data when the reach flag is present. First, normal reach process data is designated (F437H). next,
It is determined whether it is other than reach (F43AH).
Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the reach operation flag is 0. When the value of the reach operation flag is 0, the process timer process described later is executed (F4C7H).

On the other hand, if the value of the reach operation flag is not 0, it is determined whether or not there is a reach operation designating command (F43EH). If there is a reach operation specification command,
Reach operation designation command is set (F442
H). Here, the reach operation designating command is the lap number designating command set after the setting of the reach operation designating command, which is the command data COM4 described above, or when it is determined that there is no reach operation designating command (F449H). ). Here, the number-of-turns designation command is the data of bit 1 and 0 of the command data COM4 described above. Next, the command for designating the number of slips is set (F
44FH). Here, the slip number designation command is the data of bits 2 to 0 of the command data COM5 described above.

Next, it is determined whether or not there is a spin (F45BH). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the spin flag stored in the RAM of the basic circuit 46 is other than 0. When the value of the spin flag is other than 0, the address of each process data is calculated (F45FH), and the process timer process (F4C7H) starts. On the other hand, when the value of the spin flag is 0, the address of each reach process data is calculated (F45FH), and the process timer process (F4C7H) starts. Next, process data / timer processing (P_PRO_T) which is process timer processing
M) is executed (F4C7H). The process data / timer processing will be described later with reference to FIG. Next, it is determined whether the process is running (F4C4
H). If the process is operating, the middle symbol stop process ends (F4D6H). If the process is not running, the process control flag is updated (+1) (F4CC
H). Next, the valid start information timer is set (F4
D2H). After the setting of the valid starting information timer, the middle symbol stop processing ends (F4D6H).

FIG. 73 is a flow chart showing the processing procedure of the fever check processing. The fever check process is a process of executing the process of the check process, checking the big hit flag at the end of the process, and setting the process flag of migration. First, the reach operation flag is cleared (F4D7H). Next, the process data / timer process (P_PRO_TM) which is the fever check process timer process is executed (F4DAH). The process data / timer processing will be described later with reference to FIG. Next, it is determined whether the process is operating (F4E0H). If the process is operating, the fever check process ends (F51EH). If the process is not in operation, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit (F4).
E2H). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the big hit flag is other than 0. The big hit flag is "000H" when it is out and is "001H" when it is big hit.
The big hit flag is stored in the RAM of the basic circuit 46. When the value of the big hit flag is other than 0, the process control flag is updated (F4F5H). Next, it is determined whether or not the big hit symbol is a probability variation symbol (F4F8H). Specifically, WCRN which is a random counter for the left symbol display
The value of D_L is “3”, “5”, “6”, “8”, “1”
It is determined whether the value is any one of "1". WCR
If the value of ND_L is equal to any of the above values, the probability variation flag is set (F506H). The probability variation flag is stored in the RAM of the basic circuit 46, and specifically, the value of the probability variation flag is set to 2. After 2 is set to the probability fluctuation flag, or when it is determined that the big hit symbol is other than the probability fluctuation symbol, the big hit flag is cleared (F50AH). Next, each data such as the decorative pattern change timer and the decorative pattern stop design is set (F50FH). Next, the decorative design stop design is calculated and set according to the set decorative design stop design data (F514H). Specifically, decoration LE
WCRND, a random counter for DB1 and B2
The decorative LEDs B1 and B2 are set according to the value of _KZU. After the decorative symbol stop symbol is calculated and set, the fever check process ends (F51).
EH).

On the other hand, when the value of the big hit flag is 0, the process data set processing (P_PRO_SET) which is the normal process data set processing is executed (F4E).
6H). The process data set processing will be described later with reference to FIG. Next, the process flag is cleared (F4ECH). Next, the jackpot flag is cleared (F
4F1H), the fever check process ends (F5
1 EH).

FIG. 74 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the special winning opening opening preprocessing. Pre-opening process
In this process, the process processing before the opening of the special winning opening is executed and the data being opened is initialized after the processing is completed. First, the process data / timer process (P_PRO_TM), which is the process timer process for each release count, is executed (F
51FH). The process data / timer processing will be described later with reference to FIG. Next, it is determined whether the process is in operation (F520H). If the process is operating, the special winning opening opening pre-processing is finished (F53E).
H). On the other hand, when the process is not in operation, the open data is cleared (F52FH). Next, after the process control flag is updated (+1) (F538H), the special winning opening opening preprocessing is finished (F53EH).

FIG. 75 is a flow chart showing the processing procedure of the special winning opening opening process. Processing during the opening of the special winning prize,
While performing the process processing during the opening of the special winning opening,
This is the process of shifting to the next process when the number of winning prizes exceeds the specified value. First, the winning number display control command is set (F53FH). Here, the winning number display control command is the data of the command data COM6 described above. Next, the invalid prize warning invalid time is set (F544H). Next, the specific area effective time is set (F549H). Next, it is determined whether or not the number of winning prizes is equal to or more than the maximum value (F54EH). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the special winning opening winning number counter is 9 or more. The prize winning number counter
It is stored in the RAM of the basic circuit 46.

When the value of the special winning opening winning number counter is smaller than 9, the process data / timer process (P_PRO_TM) which is the process timer process for each opening number is executed (F554H). The process data / timer processing will be described later with reference to FIG. Next, it is determined whether the process is operating (F562H). If the process is operating, the special winning opening opening process is terminated (F56).
AH). On the other hand, when the process is not in operation or when the value of the special winning opening winning number counter is 9 or more, the process control flag is updated (+1) (F564).
H), the special winning opening opening process ends (F56AH).

FIG. 76 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the special winning opening opening post-processing. After opening the special winning opening,
This is a process of executing the process after the opening of the special winning opening and shifting to the process before the opening when a prize is won in a specific area. First, it is determined whether or not the calculation of the timer of the specific area effective time is completed. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the specific area effective time timer stored in the RAM of the basic circuit 46 is zero. When the value of the specific area effective time timer is 0, a process for determining whether or not a prize has been won is performed (F574H). On the other hand, when the value of the specific area effective time timer is not 0, the value of the specific area effective time timer is updated (-
1) (F56FH), and it is determined whether or not the value of the specific area effective time timer becomes 0 (F572H). If the value of the specific area effective time timer is not 0 after the value of the specific area effective time timer is updated, a process for determining whether or not there is a prize in the specific area described later is performed (F5).
7PH). On the other hand, when the value of the specific area effective time timer becomes 0, it is determined whether or not there is a prize (F574).
H). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the special winning opening winning number counter stored in the RAM of the basic circuit 46 is other than zero. When the value of the special winning opening prize number counter is other than 0, a process of determining whether or not there is a prize in a specific region, which will be described later, is performed (F57BH). On the other hand, when the value of the special winning opening winning number counter is 0, the count shift warning flag is set (F578H). After the count shift warning flag is set, it is determined whether or not there is a prize in the specific area (F57BH). Specifically, the basic circuit 46
It is determined whether or not the value of the specific area switch-on flag stored in the RAM is 0. When the value of the specific area switch-on flag is other than 0, the value of the process control flag is updated to a value representing before the special winning opening is opened (F57F
H), and then the number of releases is updated (+1) (F586
H), the process after opening the special winning opening ends (F5A6H).

On the other hand, when the value of the specific area switch-on flag is 0, the process data / timer process (P_PRO_TM) which is the process timer process at the end of the fever is executed (F58BH). The process data / timer processing will be described later with reference to FIG. Next, it is determined whether the process is operating (F591H). If the process is in operation, the special winning opening opening post-process ends (F5A6H). On the other hand, if the process is not running,
Process data set processing (P_PRO_SET), which is the normal process data set processing, is executed (F5
93H). FIG. 90 for the process data set processing
Will be described later. Next, the process is updated to a value indicating normal time (F599H). Next, it is determined whether the probability is changing (F59FH). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the probability variation flag is other than 0. When the value of the probability fluctuation flag is not 0, the value of the probability fluctuation flag is updated (-1) to update the probability fluctuation continuation number (F5A3H). After updating the probability variation continuation number, or when it is determined that the value of the probability variation flag is 0,
The process after opening the special winning opening ends (F5A6H).

FIG. 77 is a flow chart showing the processing procedure of the first-type starting opening switch winning determination processing. In the first-class starting opening switch winning determination process, the first-class starting opening switch (starting ball detector 6) is determined, and if the winning memory is less than the maximum value, the random counters WCRND1 and WCRN are used.
This is a process of storing D_L.

First, it is determined whether or not an error is occurring (F07DH). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the warning flag is other than 0. When the value of the warning flag is other than 0, the first-class starting opening switch winning determination processing ends, and when the value of the warning flag is 0, the switch check processing (P_SW_CHK) is executed for the first-class starting opening switch ( E083H). The switch check process will be described later with reference to FIG. Next, it is determined whether the value is other than the switch-on check value (F08DH). When the value is other than the switch-on check value, the first-class starting opening switch winning determination process ends, and when the value is not other than the switch-on check value, it is determined whether or not the number of stored winning prizes is equal to or less than the maximum value (F08FH). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the winning storage counter is 4 or less. When the value of the winning prize memory counter is not equal to or less than 4, the maximum value of the winning prize memory is set in the winning prize memory counter (F095H), and the first type starting opening switch winning determination process ends (F0ACH).

On the other hand, when the value of the winning storage counter is 4 or less, the address in the random storage bank for storing the value of the random counter is calculated (F099H). Specifically, a big hit random storage bank is configured in the RAM of the basic circuit 46, and a value obtained by adding a current value of a prize storage counter described later to the head address of the big hit random storage bank stores the random counter. It is the start address. In the big hit random storage bank, WCRND1 which is a random counter for big hit determination and WCRND_L which is a left symbol display counter are respectively stored on the basis of the address. Next, the present value of WCRND1, which is a random counter for jackpot determination, is read, and then the random counter WCRND1 is stored in the calculated storage destination of the jackpot random storage bank (F0A).
1H). The big hit storage bank is the big hit storage bank 1,
It is divided into 2, 3, and 4. Therefore, up to four WCRND1 and WCR in the jackpot storage bank
The value of ND_L can be stored. Next, the current value of the value of WCRND_L, which is a left symbol display random counter, is read out and stored in the storage destination in the big hit random storage bank (F0A5H) as in WCRND1. Next, the winning memory counter is updated (+1) (E0A9
H), the first type starting opening switch winning determination process ends (F0ACH).

FIG. 78 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the counter switch winning determination processing. The counter switch prize determination process is a process of performing a counter switch check process, determining whether the switch is on or off, determining an illegal prize, and performing a counter process if the switch is on. First, a switch check process (P_SW_CH) for the counter switch (prize ball detector 10)
K) is executed (FOADH). The switch check process will be described later with reference to FIG. Next, it is determined whether the value is other than the switch-on check value (F0B
8H). When the value is other than the switch-on check value, the count switch winning determination process ends, and when the value is not other than the switch-on check value, it is determined whether or not the prize ball number storage counter is the maximum value (F0B8H). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the prize ball number storage counter is 10.
If the value of the prize ball number storage counter is not 10, the prize ball number storage counter is updated (+1) (F0CH). After the prize ball number storage counter is updated, or after the value of the prize ball number storage counter is determined to be 10, it is determined whether the prize is an illegal prize (F0C3H). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the false prize warning timer stored in the RAM of the basic circuit 46 is other than zero. If the value of the illegal prize warning timer is other than 0, the illegal prize warning flag is set (F0C7H). After the fraudulent prize warning flag is set or when the value of the fraudulent prize warning timer is other than 0, the count process (P_TEN) is executed (F0C).
AH). The count process will be described later with reference to FIG. After the count processing, the count switch winning determination processing ends (F0CDH).

FIG. 79 is a flow chart showing the processing procedure of the specific area switch winning determination processing. In the specific area switch winning determination, the short error detection of the specific ball detector 9 is performed in a normal time, and when the specific area is operating, that is, when the big hit occurs,
Alternatively, it is a process of performing a count process (warning cancellation process) at the time of a warning. First, the switch check process is executed for the specific area switch (F0CEH). The switch check process will be described later with reference to FIG. next,
It is determined whether the value is other than the switch-on check value (F0D9H). If the value is other than the switch-on check value, the specific area switch winning determination process ends.

On the other hand, when the value is other than the switch-on check value, it is determined whether or not the value of the prize ball number storage counter is the maximum value (F0DBH). If the value of the prize ball number memory counter is not the maximum value, the prize ball number memory counter is updated (+1).
Is performed (F0E1H). After the prize ball number memory counter is updated, or after the value of the prize ball number memory counter is determined to be the maximum value, it is determined whether or not the prize is an illegal prize.
0E4H). Specifically, the value of the false prize warning timer is 0.
It is determined whether it is other than. When the value of the illegal prize warning timer is other than 0, the illegal prize warning flag is set (F0E8H). After the fraudulent prize warning flag is set or when the value of the fraudulent prize warning timer is other than 0, it is determined whether or not there is an error (F0EBH). Specifically, the value of the warning flag is other than 0. It is determined whether or not. If the value of the warning flag is other than 0, the specific area switch winning determination process ends. On the other hand, when the value of the warning flag is not 0, it is determined whether it is outside the valid time of the specific area (F0F1H). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the specific area switch effective time timer stored in the RAM of the basic circuit 46 is zero. When the value of the specific area switch effective time timer is 0, the specific area switch winning determination processing ends.

On the other hand, when the value of the specific area switch effective time timer is not 0, it is judged whether or not the number of final opening is reached (F0F5H). Specifically, the basic circuit 46
It is determined whether or not the value of the special winning opening opening counter stored in the RAM is larger than 15. If the value of the special winning opening opening counter is not greater than 15,
It is determined whether or not the specific area switch-on flag is set (F0FBH). When the specific area switch-on flag is not set, the specific area switch-on flag is set (F0FFH).

After the specific area switch-on flag is set, if the value of the special winning opening opening counter is greater than 15, or if the specific area switch-on flag is set, the specific area switch-on flag is set. (F0FFH). Next, count processing (P_TEN)
Is executed (F102H). The count process will be described later with reference to FIG. After the end of the counting process, the specific region switch winning determination process ends (F105H).

FIG. 80 is a flow chart showing the procedure of the ordinary symbol switch winning determination process. Ordinary symbol switch winning determination process, the passage switch 104 (see FIG. 1)
This is a process of storing the random counter WCRND2 if the winning memory is less than the maximum value, based on the detection of a hit ball by.

First, it is determined whether or not an error is occurring (F106H). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the warning flag is other than 0. When the value of the warning flag is 0, the normal symbol switch winning determination process is ended, and when the value of the warning flag is 0, the switch check process (P_S) is performed regarding the hitting detection by the passage switch 104 (see FIG. 1).
W_CHK) is executed (F10AH). The switch check process will be described later with reference to FIG. Next, it is determined whether the value is other than the switch-on check value (F1).
14H). If it is other than the switch-on check value, the normal symbol switch winning determination process ends, and if it is not the switch-on check value, it is determined whether or not the winning memory is equal to or less than the maximum value (F116H). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the normal symbol winning award storage counter is 4 or less. If the value of the normal symbol winning prize memory counter is not less than 4, the winning symbol maximum value is set in the normal symbol winning symbol memory counter (F11CH), and the normal symbol switch winning determination process ends.

On the other hand, the value of the normal symbol winning a prize memory counter is 4
In the following cases, the value of WCRND2 (random counter 2), which is a random counter for determining the hit of the normal symbol, is extracted and stored in the normal symbol random storage bank (F
210H). The normal symbol random storage bank is configured in the RAM of the basic circuit 46, and the address obtained by adding the value of the normal symbol winning storage counter to the start address of the normal symbol random storage bank is the storage destination address of WCRND2. The normal symbol storage bank is divided into normal symbol storage banks 1, 2, 3 and 4. Therefore,
Up to four WCRND2 values can be stored in the normal symbol storage bank. Next, after the normal symbol winning a prize memory counter is updated (+1), the normal symbol switch winning a prize determination process is finished (F130H). 81 is a flow chart showing a normal symbol process timer process. The normal symbol process timer process is a process of updating the timer and the data of the normal symbol process data. First,
It is determined whether or not the currently executing process is the same as the designated process (F729H). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol process data start address currently being executed and the specified normal symbol process data start address match. If the start address of the normal symbol process data currently being executed does not match the start address of the designated normal symbol process data, the address of the new process data and the new normal symbol process timer are set (F72DH). . After the address and timer of the new normal symbol process data are set,
Or, when the start address of the normal symbol process data currently being executed matches the start address of the designated normal symbol process data, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol process timer has ended (F735H). . Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the normal symbol process timer is 0. If the value of the normal symbol process timer is 0, the normal symbol process address described later is updated (F740H). On the other hand, if the value of the normal symbol process timer is not 0, the normal symbol process timer is updated (-1)
After that, it is determined whether or not the value of the normal symbol process timer is 0 (F739H). If the value of the normal symbol process timer is not 0, the in-computation flag setting process described later is performed (F747H). On the other hand, when the value of the normal symbol process timer is 0, the normal symbol process address is updated (+3) (F740H). Next, the in-operation flag is set (F747H). Next, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol process timer is being calculated (F748H). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the normal symbol process timer is other than 0. If the value of the normal symbol process timer is other than 0, the normal symbol process timer process ends (F766).
H). On the other hand, if the value of the normal symbol process timer is 0,
It is determined whether or not the process is completed (F74).
CH). Specifically, it is determined whether the normal symbol process data progress address is not the final address. When the normal symbol process data progress address is not the final address, the process proceeds to the solenoid set process of the electric accessory described later (F75BH). On the other hand, when the normal symbol process data progress address is the final address, the in-operation flag is cleared (F752H).
Next, the head address of the normal symbol process data is set (F753H). Next, a new normal symbol process timer is newly set (F757H). Next, the solenoid of the electric accessory is set (F75BH). After the solenoid of the electric accessory is set, the normal symbol process timer process ends (F776H).

FIG. 82 is a flow chart showing the processing procedure of process data / timer processing. The process data / timer process is a process of updating the process data with a timer and updating the data. First, process data set processing (P_PRO_SET) is executed (F5A
7H). The process data set processing will be described later with reference to FIG. Next, it is determined whether the process timer has expired (F5AH). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the process control timer is 0. The process control timer is stored in the RAM of the basic circuit 46.

When the value of the process control timer is 0, after the start address of the process data is set (F5BE
H), process timer is cleared, process data /
The timer processing ends (F5E5H). On the other hand, when the value of the process control timer is not 0, the process timer is updated (-1), and it is determined whether or not the result is still being calculated (F5AEH). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the process control timer is other than 0. When the value of the process control timer is other than 0, the process proceeds to the display command setting process (F5DAH) described later. On the other hand, when the value of the process control timer is 0, the process data address is updated (+5) (F5B3H). Next, it is determined whether or not the data has ended (F5BAH).
If the data has ended, the start address is set (F5BEH), the process timer is cleared, and the post-processing ends. On the other hand, if the data is not finished,
It is determined whether or not it is an external reference timer code (F5
C9H). If it is the external reference timer code, the reach variation time is calculated and set according to the external reference timer code (F5D1H). After the reach variation time is calculated and set, or when it is other than the external reference timer code, the process timer is set (F5D8H). After the process timer is set or when it is determined that the process timer is being calculated (YES in F5AEH), the display command is set (F5DAH). Here, the display command is the command data COM0 described above. Next, the playing flag is set (F5E4H), and the process data / timer processing ends (F5E5H).

FIG. 83 is a flow chart showing the processing procedure of data set processing. The data set process is a process of initializing each data in the data table. First,
Initialization data is set (F61EH). Next, the data address is updated (+3) (F626H). Next, the number of data is updated (-1), and it is determined whether there is data (F62CH). If there is data, the process moves to the initialization data set process (F61EH) and the process of migration is repeated. If there is no data, the data set process ends (F62FH).

FIG. 84 is a flow chart showing the processing procedure of the switch check processing. The switch check process is a process of determining ON / OFF of a switch input bit and setting / releasing a short error. First, it is determined whether the switch check bit is on (F131H). When the switch check bit is turned on, a warning flag clearing process (F142 described later) is performed.
H). On the other hand, when the switch check bit is not turned on, it is determined whether the switch counter has the maximum value (F139H). When the switch counter has reached the maximum value, the process proceeds to a warning flag setting process (F147H) described later. On the other hand, when the switch counter has not reached the maximum value, the switch counter is updated (+1) (F141H). Next, the warning flag is cleared (F142H), and the process proceeds to the holding data set process (F149H) described later.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the switch counter has the maximum value (YES in F139H), the warning flag is set (F147H). Next, the held data is set (F149H). Next, the switch-on determination value is checked (F150H), and the switch check process ends (F153H).

FIG. 85 is a flow chart showing the procedure of the counting process. The counting process is a process of canceling an error without counting, monitoring the process flag and the state of the maximum value of the winning number, and updating the winning number. First, the count switch shift warning flag is cleared (F154H). Next, it is determined whether the count switch is valid (F157H). If the count switch is valid, the count process ends (F1).
68H). On the other hand, when the count switch is not effective, it is determined whether the winning number is equal to or more than the maximum value (F15FH). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the winning number counter is 9 or more. When the value of the winning number counter is not 9 or more, the value of the winning number counter is updated (+1) (F165H). After updating the winning number counter or after determining that the winning number is equal to or larger than the maximum value, the counting process is finished (F168H).

FIG. 86 is a flow chart showing the processing procedure of the sound performance processing. The tone performance process is a process of performing a tone performance according to a performance code. First, performance preparation data is output (F1DAH). Next, it is determined whether or not the sound timer has been updated (F1ECH).
Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the sound performance timer is 0. The sound performance timer is stored in the RAM of the basic circuit 46. When the value of the sound performance timer is 0, the sound performance processing ends (F362H).

[0209] On the other hand, when the value of the sound performance timer is other than 0,
The sound data pointer is calculated (F1F5H). next,
It is determined whether or not the sound data has ended (F1F7
H). If the sound data has ended, the sound performance processing ends. On the other hand, if the sound data has not ended, it is determined whether or not it is other than the jump code (F1FD
H). If it is a jump code, the jump destination pointer is calculated (F201H), and then the process proceeds to the sound data end determination process (F1F7H). On the other hand, if the code is other than the jump code, it is determined whether the code is the reset code (F207H). In the case of a code other than the reset code, the reset signal is output (F20BH), the pointer is updated (+1) (F212H), the reset signal is then latched (F219H), and the sound performance process ends (F262H). .

On the other hand, if it is a reset code, it is determined whether or not it is a performance waiting code (F222H). If it is a performance waiting code, the process proceeds to a data address updating process (F25EH) described later. On the other hand, if the chord is a performance waiting chord, a note designating chord is output (F228).
H). Next, it is determined whether or not it is the CH2 performance chord (F23AH). CH if not a CH2 performance chord
2 Performance code is output (F240H). After the CH2 performance chord is output or when it is determined that the CH2 performance chord is selected, the performance designation chord is latched (F249).
H). Next, the data address is updated (+2) (F2
5EH), the sound performance processing ends (F262H).

FIG. 87 is a flow chart showing the processing procedure of the symbol setting processing. The symbol setting process is a process of setting the reach symbol state by the symbol state as well as setting the stop symbol data at the time of the outfall / at the time of the big hit by the big hit flag based on the calculated left stop symbol. First, the left stop symbol is calculated (F31EH). Specifically, the left symbol display random counter WCRN
It is calculated by referring to the value of D_L. next,
It is determined whether or not it is out (F32AH). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the big hit flag is 0. If the value of the big hit flag is other than 0, the middle stop symbol and the right stop symbol are set to the same symbol as the left stop symbol (F32EH). Specifically, the same symbols as the special symbols determined by the value of WCRND_L, which is a random counter for the left symbol display, are set as the middle stop symbol and the right stop symbol. Next, reach related flag clear processing (F352
H).

On the other hand, when the value of the big hit flag is 0, first, the right symbol display random counter WCR
The value of ND_R is referred to, and the right symbol stop symbol is set based on the value (F334H). Next, the value of WCRND_C, which is a random counter for displaying the middle symbol, is referred to, and the middle symbol stop symbol is set based on the value (F
33AH). Next, it is determined whether or not the set special symbol combination is other than the winning symbol combination (F340).
H). If the winning symbol combination is not a combination, the process proceeds to the reach-related flag clearing process (F352H). On the other hand, in the case of a combination of winning symbols, the process of removing the medium symbol from the winning symbols is performed (F34AH), and the process proceeds to the reach-related flag clearing process (F257H).

Next, the reach-related flag is cleared (F352H). Next, it is determined whether it is other than reach (F357H). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the display control transfer data 1 indicating the left symbol stop symbol number and the value of the display control transfer data 3 indicating the right symbol stop symbol number match. That is, it is determined whether or not the left symbol and the right symbol match. When the left symbol and the right symbol do not match, that is, in the case other than the reach, the symbol setting process ends (F39AH). On the other hand, when the left symbol and the right symbol match, that is, in the case of reach, the distance to the winning symbol is calculated (F35DH). Next, the reach operation table is calculated (F365H). Next, the reach operation flag is calculated (F36CH). With this reach operation flag, one of the above-mentioned reach 1 to reach 6 is selected, and whether or not to spin is also selected. Next, it is determined whether the probability is changing (F37BH). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the probability variation flag is other than 0. When the value of the probability variation flag is 0, the calculation of the number of reach laps and the setting process which will be described later are performed (F390H). On the other hand, if the value of the probability variation flag is other than 0, it is determined whether or not the stop symbol is the probability variation symbol (F37FH). In particular,
The value of the left stop symbol number stored in the RAM of the basic circuit 46 is the value of WCRND_L that specifies the probability variation symbol, that is, the value of "3", "5", "6", "8", "11". It is determined whether or not any of the above does not match. If the left stop symbol number is not the value designating the probability variation symbol, the reach operation flag is cleared (F38DH).
After the reach operation flag is cleared, or if the left stop symbol number has a value designating a probability variation symbol,
The number of reach laps is calculated and set (F390).
H). Here, the designated number of reach cycles is used to determine the data of bit1 and bit0 of the command data COM4 described above. After the number of reach laps is calculated and set, the symbol setting process ends (F39A).
1).

FIG. 88 is a flow chart showing the processing procedure of the reach time circulation time calculation processing. In the reach time orbit time calculation processing, the reach time orbit time is calculated and set (F42BH). Specifically, by selecting any of the number of laps from the plurality of laps of special symbols set in the reach time lap time timer table, the time corresponding to the selected number of laps is set. It In this embodiment, data of "1 round" and "2 rounds" is set in the reach time circulation time timer table. The reach time circulation time timer table is stored in the RAM of the basic circuit 46.

FIG. 89 is a flow chart showing the processing procedure of the symbol movement amount time calculation processing at reach. In the reach symbol movement amount time calculation process, the symbol movement time at the time of reach is calculated and set (F41CH). Specifically, the process is performed by referring to the reach time symbol movement time timer table. In the reach time symbol movement time timer table, a time corresponding to the number of frames (movement amount) in which the special symbol changes is set. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, 15 kinds of special symbols are set, so that there are a total of 15 kinds of frames from 1 frame to 15 frames (one round) and the time required to change each frame number. The corresponding data constitutes the reach time symbol movement time timer table. By selecting the number of frames (movement amount) from this table, the time corresponding to the selected number of frames (movement amount) is set.
Reach symbol movement time timer table, basic circuit 46
Stored in the ROM.

Here, the reach time circulation time timer table, the reach time symbol movement time timer table, and the reach time slip time timer table in which the symbol slip time is referred to in the case of a slide reach will be described in more detail. explain. FIG. 91A shows a ROM of the basic circuit 46.
It is explanatory drawing explaining each timer table memorize | stored in. In the figure, the "symbol" table shows the reach time symbol movement time timer table, the "lap" table shows the reach time lap time timer table, and the "slip" table shows the reach slip time timer table. These timer tables are constructed according to the RAM addresses shown in the figure.

First, the reach time symbol movement time timer table will be described. In the reach time symbol movement time timer table, a total of 15 movement times are set.

Next, the reach time circulation time timer table will be described. In the reach time lap time timer table, 15 kinds of special symbols used in the present embodiment are variably displayed once in the variable display device 24 as one unit, and the variable display is started to make one lap later. The moving time required to stop, the moving time required to stop the symbol after two rounds, and the moving time required to stop the symbol after three rounds are set. The time required for the variable display to start and to stop the symbol after one lap is the movement display time (5000/2 × 0)
+ Stop display time (384/2) milliseconds, the time required to stop the design after two laps is (5000/2 x 1) + (38
In 4/2) milliseconds, the time required to stop the design after three laps is set to (5000/2 × 2) + (384/2) milliseconds, respectively. In addition, in this embodiment, since three rounds are not used, they are shown as “dummy” in the drawing.

Next, the reach slip time timer table will be described. Reach slip time timer table,
No slipping of the design does not occur, and 1 design slip ~
The movement time required when the sliding movement of the symbol of 6 symbols is performed on the variable display device 24 is set. The travel time is (518/2) · 0 ms for non-slip,
About 1 pattern slip (518/2) · 2 in 1 millisecond
About (518/2) ・ 2ms for 3 symbols, (518/2) ・ 3ms for 3 symbols, (518/2) ・ 4ms for 4 symbols, 5 symbols for 4s Is set to (518/2) · 5 ms, and 6 symbols is set to (518/2) · 6 ms. In addition, in this embodiment, since there is no slippage and 1-pattern slip to 3-pattern slip are not used, they are (dummy) in the figure. Further, the reach time symbol movement time timer table and the reach time circulation time timer table are used for time management of the fluctuation D of the reach 1 shown in FIG. The fluctuation D is a fluctuation of 17 to 31 symbols. For example, when stopping before one symbol which is a hit, variation D is 29 symbol variation. This 29 symbol variation is calculated by combining the reach time symbol movement time timer table and the reach time circulation time timer table described above. First, if the data of 2 laps + stop (stop at 2nd lap) of the reach time lap time timer table is selected, one lap (15 symbols) time is obtained, and the remaining 14 symbols are moved at reach symbol design. If it is obtained from the time timer table, the time up to one symbol will be obtained.

The reach slip time timer table is used for time management of the fluctuation H after reach shown in FIG.

FIG. 90 is a flow chart showing the processing procedure of process data set processing. The process data setting process is a process of checking the position of process data and setting lamp and voice data. First, it is determined whether or not it matches the designated address (F5E6).
H). If the specified address does not match, new data is set (F5EAH). After the setting of new data or when the address matches the designated address, the reach operation command is set (F5F2H). Next, the address of the lamp data is calculated (F600H). Next, it is determined whether or not the address matches the current address (F609H).
If the current address does not match, new data is set (F60FH). After the setting of new data or when the address matches the current address, the sound flag is set (F617H). After the sound flag is set, the process data setting process ends (F61DH).

The features of the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment are listed below. According to FIG. 1, a gaming machine that has a variable display device whose display state is changeable and can be given a predetermined game value when the display result of the variable display device is in a predetermined display mode determined in advance is provided. It is configured. further,
The variable display device 24 constitutes the variable display device. The variable display device 24 is composed of a liquid crystal display device capable of variably displaying an image.
It is also possible to use T, electroluminescence, or dot matrix display.

The LCD display device 35 shown in FIG. 5 constitutes variable display control means for performing control to derive and display the display result of the variable display device when a predetermined variable display condition is satisfied in the game state. Here, the predetermined variable display condition specifically means that a hit ball wins the starting opening 5. If a ball hits the starting opening 5 and the starting winning occurs when the variable display device 24 is displaying the variable, the starting winning is shown in FIG. 5 until the variable display based on the starting winning is made. RAM of the basic circuit 46 shown in
Are cumulatively stored within. The upper limit of this number of memories is
It is set to "4". That is, when the variable display condition is satisfied, the RAM configured in the basic circuit 46 can cumulatively store the number of times the condition is satisfied, and the variable display control unit executes the variable display control. Each time the condition is satisfied, the condition satisfaction number storage means is configured to subtractively update the storage of the satisfaction number.

As shown in the first to fourth embodiments, the variable display control time of the variable display device 24 is shortened on the basis of the number of stored winning awards. The shortening control is performed by the basic circuit 46. That is, the basic circuit 46 constitutes a variable display control time change adjusting means for changing and adjusting the variable display control time by the variable display control means. Furthermore, in the fourth embodiment,
It is determined whether or not the variable display control time is shortened according to the time from the occurrence of the start prize to the start of the variable display control based on the corresponding start prize. The timing of this time is
This is performed by the variable display control timer configured in the RAM of the basic circuit 46. That is, the basic circuit 46
Thus, there is configured a time measuring means capable of measuring a period from the time when the variable display condition is satisfied to the time when the variable display control is executed corresponding to the satisfaction of the variable display condition. Then, the basic circuit 46 compares the time measured by the variable display control timer with the shortened reference value. As a result of the comparison judgment, if the value of the variable display control timer is larger than the shortening reference value, the variable display control time is shortened. This shortening reference value is a value that differs between the probability variation and the normal time, and is stored in the ROM in the basic circuit 46. The shortening reference value is set to, for example, 1 second in a normal time and 3 seconds in a probability change.

In the fourth embodiment, the variable display control time is judged to be shortened by the start waiting time, but the invention is not limited to this. For example, in addition to the condition that the start standby time is equal to or longer than a predetermined time, the variable display control time can be shortened on condition that the number of memory for winning a prize at the start of start is equal to or larger than a predetermined value. Good. That is, it is conceivable to combine the first embodiment and the fourth embodiment so as to determine whether or not to shorten the variable display control time.

Further, in the fourth embodiment, the shortening reference value is configured to be different between the normal time and the probability variation, but the same shortening reference value is used in the normal time and the probability variation. Then, regardless of the normal time or the probability fluctuation, the start waiting time may be always set to a predetermined time or more.

According to FIG. 1, a variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information is provided, and a predetermined game value is given when the display result of the variable display device becomes predetermined specific identification information. A gaming machine that can be granted is configured.
The basic circuit 46 shown in FIGS. 5 and 6 constitutes display result determining means for determining the display result of the variable display device.

According to the movement time data in the reach time circulation time timer table (lap) shown in FIG. 91 (A), a plurality of types of identification information variably displayed by the variable display device are displayed once. The necessary round-trip time data is constructed. Further, the movement time data in the reach time symbol movement time timer table (symbol) shown in FIG. 91 (A) constitutes the time data of the identification information display unit in which the plural kinds of identification information are variably displayed. . The reach time circulation time timer table and the reach time symbol movement time timer table are stored in the ROM of the basic circuit 46. That is, the time data of one cycle necessary for the basic circuit 46 to display the plurality of types of identification information that are variably displayed by the variable display device in one cycle, and the identification that variably displays the plurality of types of identification information. Time data storage means for storing time data in units of information display is configured.

According to the flow chart shown in FIG. 71, the one-cycle unit time data stored in the time data storage means and the identification information are displayed according to the display result of the display schedule determined by the display result determination means. Variable display control time data generating means for generating variable display control time data of the variable display device is configured by selecting time data of a display unit and combining both selected time data. Specifically, as described above, the reach time lap time timer table corresponds to a plurality of kinds of lap times in advance and time data for each lap, which is the time required to variably display each lap count. Is set. Similarly, the reach time symbol movement time timer table corresponds to the number of movements of a plurality of types of symbols in advance and the time data of the identification information display unit that is the time required to variably display the number of movements of each symbol. Is set. Therefore, the variable display control time data is generated by selecting and combining an appropriate number of revolutions and the number of movements of the symbol from the preset number of revolutions and the number of movements of the symbol.

Therefore, for example, in order to improve the enjoyment of the game of the player, even when the design change of the variation pattern of various special symbols, the variable display control time data is changed in accordance with the variation of the symbol variation pattern. At this time, the variable display control time data can be easily created only by changing the combination of the selection of the number of turns and the number of movements of the symbols. Figure 7
The flowchart shown in FIG. 1 is programmed in the ROM of the basic circuit 46.

Further, in this embodiment, FIG. 11 to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 3, during the variable display control of the symbols, the symbol 3 symbols before the planned stop symbol, or the symbol 4 symbols before is set irrespective of the symbol during the variable display control. In other words, when the variable display starts from the stopped symbol that stopped last time, whatever the type of the previously stopped symbol is, a predetermined symbol is set based on the scheduled stop symbol during the variable display control. To be done. Then, based on the set symbols, the variable display control time from the start of variable display of the set symbols to the stop of the scheduled stop symbol is calculated.

Thus, the variable display control time from the start of the variable display of the symbol to the stop of the scheduled stop symbol can be calculated without being particular about the symbol whose variable display is started.
The flowchart shown in FIG. 8 constitutes a display result determining means for determining the display result of the variable display device in advance.

The control circuit shown in FIGS. 5 and 6 constitutes display content switching means for switching to predetermined display content during variable display before the display result of the variable display device is derived. There is. The display content switching means is capable of switching the display content of the variable display device to the display content of a predetermined stage before the display result determined by the display result determining means.

In this embodiment, as a display content before the display result determined by the display result determining means by a predetermined step, a symbol before a plurality of symbols of the planned stop symbol determined before the start of the variation of the symbol is selected. Can be switched.

Further, the time length of the identification information display unit stored in the time data storage means is determined by the number of identification information items separated from the predetermined identification information of the plurality of types. The data is Therefore, regardless of the type of identification information that was stopped and displayed last time, the variable display control time data can be generated only with the scheduled stop pattern of this time.

Further, in the present embodiment, the variable display control time data is generated based on FIG. 71 only when the variable display control involves the reach process. The step F3E6H in FIG. 71 constitutes the reach determination means for determining whether or not the variable display control is related to the reach process.

Reach means that a plurality of display results are displayed in the same manner at different times by the variable display section of the variable display device, and the plurality of display results are a combination of predetermined specific display modes. In the one in which a predetermined game value can be given to the plurality of display results and the plurality of display results are displayed at the same time at different times, all of the plurality of display results have not been displayed at the same time. It means a state in which the displayed result satisfies the condition of the combination of the specific display modes.

The basic circuit 46 shown in FIG. 5 or FIG. 6 constitutes a game control means for controlling the game state of the game machine.

In this embodiment, the data designating each image corresponding to the command data shown in FIGS. 31 and 32 is L.
It is stored in a ROM (not shown) configured in the CD display device 35. The command data is the LCD circuit 4
When transmitted from the basic circuit 46 to the LCD display device 35 via 8, the CPU (not shown) in the LCD display device 35
Sends an image control command signal to a VDP (not shown) configured in the LCD display device 35 based on the control program of the ROM, and the VDP generates image data based on the image control command signal. In this way, the LCD
The display device 35 constitutes a variable display control means for receiving a command signal from the game control means and controlling the display of the variable display device.

R configured in the LCD display device 35
The OM is a so-called inexpensive mask RO in which once the memory is stored, the memory cannot be rewritten.
A case of M is also conceivable. In this case, for example, in order to change the design of the variable display control, although the command data can be changed by the basic circuit 46 which is the game control means, the ROM of the ROM which is configured in the LCD display device 35 which is the variable display control means can be changed. Since the data cannot be rewritten, the design change is not easy. However, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 32, the ROM in the LCD display device 35 is set as the “dummy” in anticipation of future use of the data not currently used for the image display control.
Since the basic circuit 46 uses the command data corresponding to “dummy”, future design changes can be easily made. Therefore, the mask ROM
Even if you use, you will be able to make flexible design changes in the future.

In FIG. 5, the LCD circuit 48 transmits the command signals CD0 to CD7 and the initialization signal INT to the LCD display device 35, or the display result determining means determines the command signals and the initialization signal INT. A display result signal for specifying the display result is configured.

[0242]

According to the present invention, the variable display control time adjusting means shortens the variable display control time according to the stored value of the condition fulfillment number storing means, and the result of the shortening adjustment. Is regulated so that the period from the time when the variable display condition is satisfied to the time when the variable display control corresponding to the variable display condition is satisfied is not shorter than a predetermined period. As much as possible to prevent the situation where it accumulates undigested,
It is possible to provide a gaming machine that can adequately exert the game effect by variably displaying the variable display device while being able to appropriately digest the memory.

According to the present invention as defined in claim 2, claim 1
In addition to the effect of the invention described above, the stored value of the condition fulfillment number storage means at the previous variable start time of the variable display device and the stored value of the condition satisfied number storage means at the variable start time of the present variable display device are Since the variable display control time is shortened and adjusted on condition that all are equal to or more than a predetermined value, the shortening adjustment is not shortened or adjusted even during the predetermined period or more during which the shortening adjustment is not regulated. As a result, the chances that the variable display control time is not shortened are increased, and the gaming effect due to the variable display of the variable display device can be enhanced.

According to the present invention of claim 3, claim 1
In addition to the effect of the invention described above, the stored value of the condition fulfillment number storage means at the time of satisfaction of the variable display condition, and the condition fulfillment number storage means at the start time of the variable display control corresponding to the satisfaction of the variable display condition. Since the variable display control time is shortened and adjusted on condition that all of the stored values are equal to or greater than a predetermined value, even if the shortened adjustment is a period equal to or longer than the predetermined period during which regulation control is not performed. In some cases, the variable display control time is not shortened, and the variable display device is variably displayed, so that the gaming effect can be enhanced.

According to the present invention of claim 4, claim 1
In addition to the effects of the described invention, the variable display control time is shortened and adjusted on the condition that the period being timed by the timekeeping means is a predetermined period or more, so that the shortening adjustment is restricted and controlled. In the case of the predetermined period or more that is not present, the variable display control time is shortened by increasing the chances of shortening the variable display control time, and the number of satisfied times stored in the condition satisfied number storage means is further stored. Can be quickly digested.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view showing a configuration of a game board of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a configuration of a variable display device used in a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of a winning space provided in the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a sectional view of a winning space of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a configuration of a control circuit used in the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a configuration of a control circuit used in the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram illustrating various random counters used for variable display control of the variable display device.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a variable display control operation of the variable display device.

FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing a correspondence relationship between a stop symbol displayed on the variable display device and a value of each counter.

FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram for explaining types of variable patterns of variable display of the variable display device.

FIG. 11 is a timing chart showing a variable display operation of the variable display device.

FIG. 12 is a timing chart showing a variable display operation of the variable display device.

FIG. 13 is a timing chart showing a variable display operation of the variable display device.

FIG. 14 is a timing chart showing a variable display operation of the variable display device.

FIG. 15 is a timing chart showing a variable display operation of the variable display device.

FIG. 16 is a timing chart showing a variable display operation of the variable display device.

FIG. 17 is a timing chart showing a variable display operation of the variable display device.

FIG. 18 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a random counter used for variable display of normal symbols displayed on a normal symbol display unit.

FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing a variable display operation of normal symbols in a normal symbol display section.

FIG. 20 is an explanatory diagram showing a correspondence relationship between a normal symbol displayed on the normal symbol display portion and the value of each counter.

FIG. 21 is an explanatory view showing the order and period of variable display of normal symbols displayed on the normal symbol display portion.

FIG. 22 is a timing chart showing a variable display operation of normal symbols in a normal symbol display portion.

FIG. 23 is a timing chart showing a variable display operation of normal symbols in a normal symbol display portion.

FIG. 24 is a timing chart showing a variable display operation of normal symbols in a normal symbol display portion.

FIG. 25: Stop of variable display operation of variable display device and decoration L
6 is a timing chart showing the relationship with the operation of the ED.

FIG. 26 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a random counter used for a decorative LED.

FIG. 27 is an explanatory diagram illustrating display control of a decorative LED.

FIG. 28 is an explanatory diagram for explaining shortening conditions for shortening the variable display control time of the variable display device, according to the second to fourth embodiments.

FIG. 29 is a screen configuration diagram showing a display example of variable display of special symbols.

FIG. 30 is a screen configuration diagram showing a display example of variable display of special symbols.

FIG. 31 is an explanatory diagram showing types of command data transmitted from the basic circuit to the LCD display via the LCD circuit.

FIG. 32 is an explanatory diagram showing types of command data transmitted from the basic circuit to the LCD display via the LCD circuit.

FIG. 33 is a diagram showing the relationship between the value of WCRND_ACT and the command data when there is a disconnection.

FIG. 34 is an explanatory diagram illustrating conditions 1 to 3 shown in FIG. 33.

FIG. 35 is a diagram showing a relationship between a value of WCRND_ACT and command data at the time of a big hit.

FIG. 36 is a timing chart for explaining a command data transfer method.

FIG. 37 is a screen configuration diagram showing a display example in the big hit state.

FIG. 38 is a screen configuration diagram showing a display example when the final specific game state by the repeat continuation control ends.

FIG. 39 is a timing chart showing the temporal relationship between the display of the end demonstration screen and the occurrence of probability variation.

FIG. 40 is a timing chart showing the temporal relationship between the control operation of the repeat continuation control and the screen displayed during the repeat continuation control.

FIG. 41 is a timing chart showing the output timing of various information output from the information output circuit.

FIG. 42 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of a main program for performing game control.

FIG. 43 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure for random update (infinite loop) processing.

FIG. 44 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of initialization processing.

FIG. 45 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of register initialization setting processing.

FIG. 46 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of first initialization processing.

FIG. 47 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of initialization second processing.

FIG. 48 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of initialization failure processing.

FIG. 49 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of timer 1 interrupt processing.

FIG. 50 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of a winning ball signal processing.

FIG. 51 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of warning processing.

FIG. 52 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of output data control processing.

FIG. 53 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of output data set processing.

FIG. 54 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of output processing.

FIG. 55 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of display control processing.

FIG. 56 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of random update processing.

FIG. 57 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of normal symbol process processing.

FIG. 58 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of process processing.

FIG. 59 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of switch processing.

FIG. 60 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of sound processing.

FIG. 61 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of information output processing.

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

FIG. 63 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of random update processing.

It is the flowchart which shows the processing procedure at the time of normal of the normal design.

FIG. 65 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure when a normal symbol changes.

66 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure when a normal symbol is stopped. FIG.

FIG. 67 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of normal time processing.

FIG. 68 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of normal time processing.

69 is a flow chart showing a processing procedure of all symbol variation processing. FIG.

FIG. 70 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of left symbol stop processing.

71 is a flow chart showing a processing procedure of right symbol stop processing. FIG.

FIG. 72 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of middle symbol stop processing.

FIG. 73 is a flow chart showing a processing procedure of a fever check processing.

FIG. 74 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of a special winning opening opening pre-processing.

FIG. 75 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of processing during opening of a special winning opening.

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

77 is a flow chart showing a processing procedure of first-type starting opening switch winning determination processing. FIG.

FIG. 78 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of count switch winning determination processing.

FIG. 79 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of specific area switch winning determination processing.

80 is a flow chart showing a processing procedure of ordinary symbol switch winning determination processing. FIG.

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

FIG. 82 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of process data / timer processing.

FIG. 83 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of data set processing.

FIG. 84 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of switch check processing.

FIG. 85 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of count processing.

FIG. 86 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of a sound performance processing.

It is the flowchart which shows the procedure of design set processing.

[Fig. 88] Fig. 88 is a flowchart illustrating a processing procedure of reach time circulation time calculation processing.

FIG. 89 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of symbol movement amount time calculation processing at reach time.

FIG. 90 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure for process data set processing.

FIG. 91 is an explanatory diagram for explaining various tables configured in the RAM of the basic circuit and random banks.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 is a game board, 4 is a variable winning ball device, 24 is a variable display device, 32 is a variable display unit, 46 is a basic circuit, and 48 is an LCD.
A circuit, 35 is an LCD display device.

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A gaming machine having a variable display device whose display state can be changed, and when a display result of the variable display device has a predetermined display mode, a predetermined game value can be given. The variable display control means for controlling to derive and display the display result of the variable display device when a predetermined variable display condition is satisfied according to the game state, and when the variable display condition is satisfied, The condition number of times storage means is capable of accumulatively accumulating and storing the number of times of satisfaction, and the condition number of times storage means that subtracts and updates the memory of the number of times of satisfaction each time the variable display control by the variable display control means is executed; A variable display control time variation adjusting means for variably adjusting the variable display control time; As a result of the shortening adjustment, as a result of the shortening adjustment, the regulation control is performed so that the period from the satisfaction of the variable display condition to the end of the variable display control corresponding to the satisfaction of the variable display condition is not shorter than a predetermined period. A gaming machine characterized by: 2. The variable display control means variably starts the variable display device, and then performs stop control to derive and display a display result, and the variable display control time variation adjusting means sets the variable display control device of the previous variable display device. If the stored value of the condition fulfillment number storage means at the variable start time and the stored value of the condition fulfillment number storage means at the variable start time of the present variable display device are both equal to or greater than a predetermined value, the variable The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the display control time is adjusted to be shortened. 3. The variable display control means causes the variable display device to variably start and then performs stop control to derive and display a display result, and the variable display control time variation adjusting means determines when the variable display condition is satisfied. The storage value of the condition satisfaction number storage means in the above condition and the storage value of the condition satisfaction number storage means at the start time of the variable display control corresponding to the satisfaction of the variable display condition are both predetermined values or more. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the variable display control time is shortened and adjusted. 4. The gaming machine has timing means capable of timing a period from the time when the variable display condition is satisfied to the time when the variable display control is executed corresponding to the satisfaction of the variable display condition, and the variable display control time. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the variation adjusting means shortens and adjusts the variable display control time on the condition that the time period measured by the time measuring means is equal to or longer than a predetermined period.