JP4201734B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

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  The present invention relates to a gaming machine represented by a pachinko gaming machine, a coin gaming machine, a slot machine, or the like. Specifically, the apparatus includes a plurality of variation display units that perform a variable display of a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified based on the establishment of a predetermined start condition and derive and display a display result, and among the plurality of variation display units This invention relates to a gaming machine that controls to a specific gaming state advantageous to a player based on the fact that the specific display result is derived and displayed on any of the fluctuation display sections.

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

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

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

In such a gaming machine, when a specific display result is derived and displayed on one of the variable display units or one of the special variable winning devices, in order to prevent a big hit gaming state from occurring simultaneously on a plurality of variable display units In the other variation display unit, the time until the variation display of the identification information is started is delayed (for example, refer to Patent Document 1) or one variation display unit. When it is determined that the display result is the specific display result or when one of the special variable winning devices is controlled to the specific gaming state, the other variable display unit starts to display the variable display of the identification information. There is one that delays time (for example, see Patent Document 2). Further, in such a gaming machine, a common updating unit is used as a unit for updating specific numerical data for determining display results of a plurality of variable display units.
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2001-62080 (page 9-10, FIG. 10) JP 2001-62081 A (page 8-11, FIG. 9)

  However, in the gaming machines described in Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2, when a big hit occurs in one fluctuation display section, the fluctuation display start of the other fluctuation display section is delayed. Due to the delay, the player can grasp that the display result of the currently changing display portion is the specific display result, and the player's interest may be reduced. Furthermore, as a means for updating specific numerical data for determining display results of a plurality of variable display sections, a common update means has been used. In that case, in order to control the plurality of variable display sections. Although it is possible to reduce the amount of data required for the display, there is a possibility that the display result for generating the big hit is determined simultaneously as the display results of the plurality of variable display units.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and displays a variation display of identification information on a plurality of variation display units without a player being aware that a specific display result is obtained, and also displays a plurality of variation displays. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that can reliably prevent a display result that causes a big hit as a display result of a part from being determined at the same time.

Specific examples of means for solving the problems and their effects

(1) A plurality of types of identification that can be identified based on the establishment of a predetermined start condition (for example, a game ball wins the first start winning opening 14 and a game ball wins the second start winning opening 16) A plurality of variation display units (for example, first variation display unit 8 and second variation display unit 9) that perform variation display of information (for example, special symbols 8a to 8c, special symbols 9a to 9c) and derive and display the display results. And controlling to a specific gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player based on the fact that the specific display result is derived and displayed on any one of the plurality of variation display units. In a gaming machine (for example, a ball game machine 1),
Game control means (CPU 56) for controlling the progress of the game,
The game control means, in an interrupt process (timer interrupt process of FIG. 4) that is executed periodically,
Numerical data (count value of the jackpot determination random counter) used for determining whether to display the display result of the variable display in each of the plurality of variable display units as the specific display mode within a predetermined numerical range (for example, , 0 to 658), the specific updating means (step S24) for updating,
The numerical data updated by the specific updating means is used for a first fluctuation display section (for example, either the first fluctuation display section 8 or the second fluctuation display section 9) among a plurality of fluctuation display sections. A first determination is made as to whether or not a first extraction condition (for example, the first start opening switch 62 is ON and the first start winning memorized number is less than the upper limit value) to be extracted as numerical data used for the display mode determination is satisfied. 1 extraction condition determination means (steps S311, S312),
First extraction means for extracting numerical data updated by the specific update means (for example, step S312) on the condition that the first extraction condition determination means determines that the first extraction condition is satisfied. When,
Determination is made that the display result of the first variation display unit is the specific display result on condition that the numerical data extracted by the first extracting means matches the first specific numerical data (big hit determination value). First display result determining means (for example, steps S56 to S58 of the first special symbol normal process);
A second extraction condition (for example, a second start port) that extracts numerical data updated by the specific updating means as numerical data used for determining the display mode for a second variation display unit different from the first variation display unit Second extraction condition determination means for determining whether or not the switch 67 is ON and the second start winning memorized number is less than the upper limit value (for example, step S311 in the second special symbol process of the first embodiment). , Step corresponding to S312),
Second extraction means for extracting numerical data updated by the specific update means (for example, the first implementation) on condition that the second extraction condition determination means determines that the second extraction condition is satisfied. Step corresponding to step S312 in the second special symbol process of the form),
On the condition that the numerical data extracted by the second extraction means matches the second specific numerical data (big hit determination value) having numerical data common to the first specific numerical data, the second variation display section A second display result determining means for determining that the display result of the second display result is the specific display result (for example, steps corresponding to steps S56 to S58 in the second special symbol normal process);
Based on the determination results by the first display result determining means and the second display result determining means, the variable display from the start of the variable display of the identification information in each of the plurality of variable display sections until the display result is derived and displayed Fluctuation display data selection means (for example, a function of the CPU 56 for selecting variation display data (for example, variation pattern) indicating time from among a plurality of types of variation display data determined in advance. A portion selected from a plurality of types of variation patterns determined in advance according to the value of the variation pattern determination random number in S302), and
In step S81 of the variation display time measuring means for measuring the variation display time based on the variation display data selected by the variation display data selection means (for example, the function of the CPU 56 and the first special symbol variation process (step S303)). A part for subtracting the first special symbol process timer, a part for subtracting the second special symbol process timer in the first special symbol variation processing),
Fluctuation display time determination means for determining whether or not the fluctuation display time measured by the fluctuation display time measurement means has elapsed (for example, step S82 of the first special symbol fluctuation process (step S303) which is a function of the CPU 56). And a portion for determining whether or not the first special symbol process timer has timed out, and a portion for determining whether or not the second special symbol process timer has timed out in the second special symbol variation process),
Further, a display control unit that performs display control of the plurality of variation display units and derives and displays a display result of the identification information when the variation display time determination unit determines that the variation display time has elapsed. For example, an effect control command is transmitted to the display control board 80 by the CPU 56, and the first variation display unit 8 and the second variation display unit 9 are operated by peripheral circuits such as a display control CPU, RAM, ROM, and I / O port unit. Display control function)
The game control means extracts the numerical data by the second extraction means after the extraction of the numerical data by the first extraction means during the execution of the interrupt processing once (step S23). Is executed (step S25), the numerical data is updated by the specific updating means (step S24),
The variation display time measuring means derives and displays the specific display result on a first variation display unit among the plurality of variation display units (for example, a big hit symbol is displayed on the second variation display unit 9 in FIG. 17B). When the variation display of the identification information is executed on the second variation display unit (for example, the special symbols 8a to 8c are displayed on the first variation display unit 8 in FIG. 17B). When the variable display is executed), a first time point when the specific gaming state is started based on the specific display result being derived and displayed on the first variable display unit (for example, the second special symbol variation process) Or, when the second big hit execution flag is set in the second special symbol stop process), the measurement of the variation display time in the second variation display unit is interrupted, and the specific display result is displayed in the first variation display unit. Before based on the derived display Measurement interruption resumption means (for example, the measurement of the variable display time is resumed at a second time point when the specific gaming state is ended (for example, when the second big hit execution flag and the interruption flag are reset in the second big hit end process) When the big hit game state ends, the second big hit end processing and the interruption flag are reset in the second big hit end processing when the big hit game state is ended, and NO in step S80 of the first special symbol variation processing (step S303). And the first special symbol process timer is subtracted).

  According to such a configuration, when the specific display result is derived and displayed on the first variation display unit, the measurement of the variation display time in the second variation display unit is interrupted, so that a plurality of variation display units can be displayed. At the same time, it is possible to prevent a specific gaming state from occurring. In addition, since the identification information is displayed on the first variation display unit until the specific display result is derived and displayed on the first variation display unit, the specific display result is derived and displayed on the first variation display unit. Can be made difficult for the player to grasp. Further, in a gaming machine in which the first specific numerical data and the second specific numerical data are common numerical data, a plurality of variable displays are obtained by using a common specific update process for determining a display mode in each of the plurality of variable display units. Even when the first extraction condition and the second extraction condition are satisfied at the same time when the amount of data required to control the copy is minimized, the interrupt process is executed once. In the meantime, the numerical data is extracted by the first extracting means before the numerical data is updated by the specific updating means, and the numerical data by the second extracting means is executed after the numerical data is updated by the specific updating means. Extraction is performed. As a result, the numerical data extracted by the first extraction means and the second extraction means are different during one execution of the interrupt process, and the display results that generate a big hit as the display results of the plurality of variable display portions are simultaneously displayed. It is possible to reliably prevent the determination. Further, in order to forcibly make the numerical data simultaneously extracted by the first extraction means and the second extraction means different from each other, the first extraction condition and the second extraction condition are interrupted when the first extraction condition is satisfied. Only the extraction by the extraction means is executed, and it is not necessary to execute the extraction by the second extraction means by the next interruption process. That is, since the numerical data extraction by the first extraction means and the second extraction means can be executed by executing the interrupt process once, the fairness of the game can be ensured. Furthermore, since the extraction of numerical data by the first extraction means and the second extraction means can be executed by the interrupt process when the first extraction condition and the second extraction condition are satisfied, It is possible to minimize the possibility that the second extraction condition is garbled and numerical data extraction by the first extraction unit and the second extraction unit is not executed.

(2) The game control means includes:
Specific numerical data updating means for updating numerical data (count value of update count determination random counter R6) used for determining the number of times numerical data is updated by the specific updating means within a predetermined numerical range (for example, 0 to 5). (SB08 in FIG. 5),
Specific numerical data extraction means (for example, S55) for extracting numerical data updated by the specific numerical data update means;
Update number determining means (SB02 in FIG. 5) for determining the number of times the numerical data is updated by the specific updating means based on the numerical data extracted by the specific numerical data extracting means.

  According to such a configuration, the numerical data is updated by the specific updating unit by the number of times determined by the execution number determining unit by one interrupt process, so the first extracting unit and the second extracting unit Extracted numerical data can be dispersed, and randomness can be further improved.

(3) A plurality of types of identification that can be identified based on the establishment of a predetermined start condition (for example, a game ball wins the first start winning opening 14 and a game ball wins the second start winning opening 16) A plurality of variation display units (for example, first variation display unit 8 and second variation display unit 9) that perform variation display of information (for example, special symbols 8a to 8c, special symbols 9a to 9c) and derive and display the display results. And controlling to a specific gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player based on the fact that the specific display result is derived and displayed on any one of the plurality of variation display units. In a gaming machine (for example, a ball game machine 1),
Game control means (CPU 56) for controlling the progress of the game in the interrupt process (timer interrupt process of FIG. 4) that is periodically executed,
The game control means, in an interrupt process (timer interrupt process of FIG. 4) that is executed periodically,
Numerical data (count value of the jackpot determination random counter) used for determining whether to display the display result of the variable display in each of the plurality of variable display units as the specific display mode within a predetermined numerical range (for example, , 0 to 658), the specific updating means (step S24) for updating,
The numerical data updated by the specific updating means is used for a first fluctuation display section (for example, either the first fluctuation display section 8 or the second fluctuation display section 9) among a plurality of fluctuation display sections. A first determination is made as to whether or not a first extraction condition (for example, the first start opening switch 62 is ON and the first start winning memorized number is less than the upper limit value) to be extracted as numerical data used for the display mode determination is satisfied. 1 extraction condition determination means (steps S311 and S312 of the first special symbol process in FIG. 21),
First extraction means for extracting numerical data updated by the specific update means (for example, in FIG. 21) on condition that the first extraction condition determination means determines that the first extraction condition is satisfied. Step S312) of the first special symbol process,
Determination is made that the display result of the first variation display unit is the specific display result on condition that the numerical data extracted by the first extracting means matches the first specific numerical data (big hit determination value). First display result determining means (for example, steps S56 to S58);
A second extraction condition (for example, a second start port) that extracts numerical data updated by the specific updating means as numerical data used for determining the display mode for a second variation display unit different from the first variation display unit Second extraction condition determination means (for example, steps S311a and S312a of the second special symbol process in FIG. 22) for determining whether or not the switch 67 is ON and the second start winning memorized number is less than the upper limit value. )When,
On the condition that the second extraction condition determination means determines that the second extraction condition is satisfied, second extraction means (for example, in FIG. 22) extracts the numerical data updated by the specific update means. Step S312a) of the second special symbol process,
On the condition that the numerical data extracted by the second extraction means matches the second specific numerical data (big hit determination value) having numerical data common to the first specific numerical data, the second variation display section A second display result determining means for determining that the display result of the second display result is the specific display result (for example, steps corresponding to steps S56 to S58 in the second special symbol normal process);
Based on the determination results by the first display result determining means and the second display result determining means, the variable display from the start of the variable display of the identification information in each of the plurality of variable display sections until the display result is derived and displayed Fluctuation display data selection means (for example, a function of the CPU 56 for selecting variation display data (for example, variation pattern) indicating time from among a plurality of types of variation display data determined in advance. A portion selected from a plurality of types of variation patterns determined in advance according to the value of the variation pattern determination random number in S302), and
In step S81 of the variation display time measuring means for measuring the variation display time based on the variation display data selected by the variation display data selection means (for example, the function of the CPU 56 and the first special symbol variation process (step S303)). A part for subtracting the first special symbol process timer, a part for subtracting the second special symbol process timer in the first special symbol variation processing),
Fluctuation display time determination means for determining whether or not the fluctuation display time measured by the fluctuation display time measurement means has elapsed (for example, step S82 of the first special symbol fluctuation process (step S303) which is a function of the CPU 56). And a portion for determining whether or not the first special symbol process timer has timed out, and a portion for determining whether or not the second special symbol process timer has timed out in the second special symbol variation process),
Further, a display control unit that performs display control of the plurality of variation display units and derives and displays a display result of the identification information when the variation display time determination unit determines that the variation display time has elapsed. For example, an effect control command is transmitted to the display control board 80 by the CPU 56, and the first variation display unit 8 and the second variation display unit 9 are operated by peripheral circuits such as a display control CPU, RAM, ROM, and I / O port unit. Display control function)
The game control means is configured to extract one of the first extraction means and the second extraction means for extracting the numerical data updated by the specific update means while the interrupt process is executed once. (For example, the CPU 56 executes one of the processes in steps S312 and S312a)
The variation display time measuring means derives and displays the specific display result on a first variation display unit among the plurality of variation display units (for example, a big hit symbol is displayed on the second variation display unit 9 in FIG. 17B). When the variation display of the identification information is executed on the second variation display unit (for example, the special symbols 8a to 8c are displayed on the first variation display unit 8 in FIG. 17B). When the variable display is executed), a first time point when the specific gaming state is started based on the specific display result being derived and displayed on the first variable display unit (for example, the second special symbol variation process) Or, when the second big hit execution flag is set in the second special symbol stop process), the measurement of the variation display time in the second variation display unit is interrupted, and the specific display result is displayed in the first variation display unit. Before based on the derived display Measurement interruption resumption means (for example, the measurement of the variable display time is resumed at a second time point when the specific gaming state is ended (for example, when the second big hit execution flag and the interruption flag are reset in the second big hit end process) When the big hit game state ends, the second big hit end processing and the interruption flag are reset in the second big hit end processing when the big hit game state is ended, and NO in step S80 of the first special symbol variation processing (step S303). And the first special symbol process timer is subtracted).

  According to such a configuration, when the specific display result is derived and displayed on the first variation display unit, the measurement of the variation display time in the second variation display unit is interrupted, so that a plurality of variation display units can be displayed. At the same time, it is possible to prevent a specific gaming state from occurring. In addition, since the identification information is displayed on the first variation display unit until the specific display result is derived and displayed on the first variation display unit, the specific display result is derived and displayed on the first variation display unit. Can be made difficult for the player to grasp. Further, in a gaming machine in which the first specific numerical data and the second specific numerical data are common numerical data, a plurality of variable displays are obtained by using a common specific update process for determining a display mode in each of the plurality of variable display units. Even when the first extraction condition and the second extraction condition are satisfied at the same time, the interrupt processing is executed once, when the amount of data required to control the unit is minimized. In the meantime, the extraction of numerical data updated by the specific updating means is executed by either one of the first extracting means and the second extracting means. As a result, numerical data is extracted by only one of the first extraction means and the second extraction means during one interruption process, and a big hit is generated as a display result of a plurality of variable display units. It is possible to reliably prevent the display results to be determined simultaneously.

  (4) The game control means may extract numerical data by the first extracting means and numerical data by the second extracting means according to a predetermined order (for example, alternately) in one interruption process. One of the above is executed (selection of any of the processes of step S312 and step S312a by the on / off control of the special symbol selection flag by the special symbol selection flag process of step S23b of FIG. 20).

  According to such a configuration, one of the numerical data extraction by the first extraction means and the numerical data extraction by the second extraction means is executed in accordance with a predetermined order. In addition, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of bias in the extraction of numerical data by the second extraction means, thereby allowing the game to proceed appropriately.

  (5) The game control means further includes an update number determination means (SB02) for determining the number of updates of numerical data performed by the specific update means in one interrupt process.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to determine the number of updates of the numerical data performed by the specific updating means in one interrupt process, so that the numerical data extracted by the first extracting means and the second extracting means The randomness of can be improved.

(6) a game control microcomputer for controlling the progress of the game (for example, peripheral circuits such as CPU 56, ROM 54, RAM 55, I / O port 57, etc. mounted on the main board 31);
A display control microcomputer (for example, a display control board mounted on the display control board 80) that controls the display of the plurality of variable display sections based on a control signal (for example, an effect control command) from the game control microcomputer. CPU (not shown), RAM (not shown), ROM (not shown), I / O port unit (not shown), and other peripheral circuits)
The game control microcomputer is:
The variable display time measuring means;
The variable display time determination means;
At the first time point (for example, when the big hit symbol is derived and displayed on the second variation display unit 9 in FIG. 17B, the variation display of the special symbols 8a to 8c is executed on the first variation display unit 8. When it is determined in step S82 that the first special symbol process timer has not timed out), an interruption control signal (indicating that the variable display of the identification information being executed in the second variable display unit is temporarily stopped) For example, an interrupt control signal transmitting means (for example, a function of the CPU 56 and transmitting a command corresponding to the interrupt command in step S89 of the first special symbol variation process (step S303)) that transmits an interrupt command) to the display control microcomputer. A part for setting the address of the table to the pointer and transmitting it to the display control board 80 in the special symbol command control process (step S30); Set the address of the command transmission table according to the interruption command in the second special symbol variation processing on the pointer, a special symbol command control processing portion for transmitting to the display control board 80 (step S30)),
Resume transmission of a restart control signal (for example, a restart command) indicating that the display of the variation of the identification information suspended in the second variation display unit is resumed at the second time point to the display control microcomputer Control signal transmission means (for example, the function of the CPU 56, the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the restart command in the second jackpot end processing is set in the pointer, and the special symbol command control processing (step S30) In step S107 of the first jackpot end process (step S307), the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the restart command is set in the pointer and transmitted to the display control board 80 in the special symbol command control process (step S30). Part)
The display control microcomputer is:
When the interruption control signal is received from the interruption control signal transmission means, the fluctuation display of the identification information being executed in the second fluctuation display unit is interrupted (for example, the first symbol fluctuation processing ( Based on the reception of the interruption command in step S824 of step S802), control is performed so as not to execute the processing after step S827).
When the restart control signal is received from the restart control signal transmitting means, control is performed to restart the variation display of the identification information that was interrupted when the interrupt control signal was received (for example, the first symbol variation of the first embodiment). YES in step S821 of the intermediate process (step S802), control is performed to execute the processes after step S827).

  According to such a configuration, when the interruption control signal is received from the interruption control signal transmission means, the display control microcomputer interrupts the fluctuation display of the identification information in the second fluctuation display section, and the restart control signal transmission means When the restart control signal is received, the display control microcomputer restarts the variation display of the identification information in the second variation display section, so that the control burden on the game control microcomputer can be reduced.

(7) a game control microcomputer for controlling the progress of the game (for example, peripheral circuits such as CPU 56, ROM 54, RAM 55, I / O port 57, etc. mounted on the main board 31);
A display control microcomputer (for example, display control mounted on the display control board 80) that controls the display of the plurality of variable display units based on a control signal (for example, an effect control command) from the game control control microcomputer. CPU (not shown), RAM (not shown), ROM (not shown), I / O port unit (not shown), and other peripheral circuits)
The game control microcomputer is:
The variable display time measuring means;
The variable display time determination means;
A specific gaming state start control signal (for example, indicating that the specific gaming state is to be started at the first time point (for example, when a big hit symbol is derived and displayed on the second variation display unit 9 in FIG. 17B)) Specific game state start control signal transmission means for transmitting a second jackpot start command and a first jackpot start command) to the display control microcomputer (for example, a function of the CPU 56, and a second jackpot start is performed in the second special symbol stop process) The address of the command transmission table corresponding to the command is set in the pointer, the part transmitted to the display control board 80 in the special symbol command control process (step S30), and the first special symbol stop process (step S304) in step SA95. Set the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the jackpot start command to the pointer, and the special symbol command system Processing portion for transmitting to the display control board 80 (step S30)),
A specific gaming state end signal indicating that the specific gaming state has ended at the second time point (for example, a second probability variable big hit end command, a second non-probable variable big hit end command, a first positive probability big hit end command, a first non-probable change) Specific game state end signal transmission means for transmitting a big hit end command) to the display control microcomputer (for example, a second positive hit end command or a second non-probable big hit end command in the second big hit end process as a function of the CPU 56) The address of the command transmission table corresponding to the pointer is set in the pointer and transmitted to the display control board 80 in the special symbol command control process (step S30), and in step SA102 or step SA103 of the first big hit end process (step S307) End command of 1st probable big hit or end of 2nd non-probable big hit Set the address of the command transmission table according to the de pointer, and a special symbol command control processing portion for transmitting to the display control board 80 (step S30)),
The display control microcomputer is:
When the specific gaming state start control signal is received from the specific gaming state start control signal transmission means, the variation display of the identification information being executed in the second variation display unit is interrupted (for example, the second embodiment of the second embodiment 1) Control not to execute the processing after step S827 based on the reception of the second big hit start command at step SA824 of the symbol variation processing (step S802)),
When the specific gaming state end signal is received from the specific gaming state end signal transmitting means, control is performed to resume the variable display of the identification information that was interrupted when the specific gaming state start control signal was received (for example, second In step SA821 of the first symbol variation processing (step S802) of the embodiment, YES is determined, and control for executing the processing after step S827 is performed).

  According to such a configuration, when the specific gaming state start control signal is transmitted from the specific gaming state start control signal transmitting means, the display control microcomputer interrupts the variation display of the identification information in the second variation display unit, When the specific gaming state end control signal is received from the specific gaming state end control signal transmitting means, the display control microcomputer resumes the display of the identification information on the second variation display unit, so that the control of the gaming control microcomputer is performed. The burden can be reduced. In addition, since a plurality of instructions are given by one control signal, the control signal can also be used for control, and the number of control signals can be reduced.

  (8) When the display control means interrupts the measurement of the fluctuation display time in the second fluctuation display section (for example, when YES in step S824 or step SA824), the interruption notification notifies that fact. Means (for example, the function of the display control CPU that performs the change interruption display 100 on the first change display unit 8 in step S826 or step SA826, and the second change display unit 9 changes in the second symbol change process) A portion for performing the interruption display 100).

  According to such a configuration, when the measurement of the variation display time in the second variation display unit is interrupted, the fact is notified, so that the identification in the second variation display unit is not made without causing distrust to the player. Information change display can be interrupted.

(9) A game performed by the gaming machine is a predetermined game performed by a player using a game medium (for example, a game ball) in the game area,
A plurality of which are provided in the game area and are controlled to be in either a first state (for example, an open state) advantageous for the player or a second state (for example, closed state) unfavorable for the player. Special variable winning devices (for example, the first special variable winning device 20 and the second special variable winning device 22),
In the specific game state, the special variable winning device control means (for example, steps S305 and S306 in the game control means) that executes the specific control for setting the special variable winning device in the first state and then the second state a predetermined number of times. A portion for executing processing),
The special variable prize-winning device control means is configured to perform each of the plurality of times (for example, 16 rounds) of specific control in a specific gaming state started based on the specific display result being derived and displayed on the first variation display unit. The advantageous state pattern (for example, in the big prize opening determination table) indicating which of the special variable winning devices is to be subjected to the specific control without simultaneously bringing a plurality of special variable winning devices into the first state at the same time. The plurality of special variable prize-winning devices are controlled to the first state in accordance with the set large winning opening opening pattern).

  According to such a configuration, a plurality of special variable prizes can be simultaneously made in each of a plurality of times of specific control in a specific gaming state started based on the specific display result being derived and displayed on the first variation display unit. Since the plurality of special variable winning devices are controlled to the first state in accordance with the advantageous state pattern indicating which special variable winning device is to be subjected to the specific control without causing the device to be in the first state. During the state, the special variable winning device that the player should aim for is changed, and the interest of the game can be further improved.

  (10) When the display control means interrupts the measurement of the fluctuation display time in the second fluctuation display section by the measurement interruption resumption means at the first time point, in the second fluctuation display section, The non-specific display result, which is a display mode different from the specific display result, is stopped and displayed (FIGS. 17C and 18C).

  According to such a configuration, the specific game state based on the specific display result being derived and displayed on the first variation display unit is started, and the measurement of the variation display time on the second variation display unit is interrupted. When the player is in the game, the non-specific display result is stopped and displayed on the second variation display unit, so that the player can focus on the first variation display unit.

  (11) When the display control means interrupts the measurement of the fluctuation display time in the second fluctuation display section by the measurement interruption resumption means at the first time point, the fluctuation in the second fluctuation display section The display is continued (fourth embodiment).

  According to such a configuration, the specific game state based on the specific display result being derived and displayed on the first variation display unit is started, and the measurement of the variation display time on the second variation display unit is interrupted. The player can be interested in the display of the second variation display unit because the variation display in the second variation display unit is continued when the player is in the game.

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

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

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

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

  Near the center of the game area 7, a plurality of types of identification information (for example, special symbols 8 a to 8 c), each of which can be identified based on the establishment of a predetermined start condition (for example, a hit ball wins the first start winning opening 14). ) Fluctuation display (also referred to as variable display or update display) to derive and display the display result, and establishment of a predetermined start condition (for example, a hit ball wins the second start winning opening 16) A partition unit 106 having a predetermined interval from the second variation display unit 9 that performs variation display of a plurality of types of identification information (for example, special symbols 9a to 9c) that can be identified based on each of them and displays and displays the display result It arrange | positions so that it may space apart. In the present embodiment, each of the first variation display unit 8 and the second variation display unit 9 is configured by a liquid crystal display device (LCD), and the identification information is displayed and controlled in three display areas of left, middle, and right. is there. These special symbols variably displayed in the three display areas of the left, middle, and right are called a left symbol, a middle symbol, and a right symbol.

  In addition, in the ball game machine 1 in the present embodiment, each of the first variation display unit 8 and the second variation display unit 9 is performed by performing the following processing in the timer interruption processing that is periodically executed. The display result of the variable display is determined. The processes that need to be executed in order to determine the display results of the first variation display unit 8 and the second variation display unit 9 include a specific update process that is a common process, and a process dedicated to the first variation display unit 8. The first extraction condition determination process, the first extraction process, the first display result determination process, the second extraction condition determination process, the second extraction process, and the second process dedicated to the second variation display unit 9 2 processing including display result determination processing is executed.

  For example, the specific update process is a function of the CPU 56, and is a process (step SB03) for updating numerical data serving as a jackpot determination random number.

  Further, the first extraction condition determination process is a first extraction condition for determining the display result of the first variation display unit 8 for the big hit determination random number (the first start port switch 62 is turned on and the first start winning prize is determined). This is a process (steps S311 and S312) for determining whether or not the stored number is less than the upper limit value. The first extraction process is a process (step S312) of extracting the numerical data of the big hit determination random number on the condition that it is determined that the first extraction condition is satisfied. The first display result determination process is a process of determining that the display result of the first variation display unit 8 is a specific display result (combination of jackpot symbol) on condition that the extracted numerical data matches the jackpot determination value. (Steps S56 to S58).

  Further, the second extraction condition determination process is a second extraction condition for determining the display result of the second variation display unit 9 for the big hit determination random number (the second start port switch 67 is turned on and the second start winning prize is determined). This is a process (steps corresponding to steps S311 and S312 in the second special symbol process) in which it is determined whether or not the stored number is less than the upper limit value. The second extraction process is a process of extracting numerical data of random numbers for jackpot determination on the condition that it is determined that the second extraction condition is satisfied (step corresponding to step S312 in the second special symbol process) ). The second display result determination process is a process for determining that the display result of the second variation display unit 9 is a specific display result (combination of jackpot symbol) on the condition that the extracted numerical data matches the jackpot determination value. (Steps corresponding to S56 to S58 in the second special symbol process).

  Then, when it is determined that the display result of the first variation display unit 8 is a big hit by the first display result determination processing and the second display result determination processing, the bullet ball game machine 1 performs the first variation display unit 8. After the specific display result is displayed, the game has a function of controlling to a big hit gaming state as a specific gaming state advantageous to the player. In addition, when the ball game machine 1 determines that the display result of the second variation display unit 8 is a big hit by the first display result determination process and the second display result determination process, the second variation display unit 8 After the specific display result is displayed, the game has a function of controlling to a big hit gaming state as a specific gaming state advantageous to the player.

  In this embodiment, the specific game state that is generated when the specific display result is derived and displayed on the first variation display unit 8 and the specific display result that is derived and displayed on the second variation display unit 9 are generated. The specific game state is the same (for example, the number of big hit rounds, the number of winnings and payouts, etc.), but one specific game state is configured to be more advantageous than the other specific game state. May be.

  Further, in this embodiment, the identification information is displayed in a variable manner by the two display parts of the first fluctuation display part 8 and the second fluctuation display part 9, but the present invention is not limited to this. It is good also as a structure which displays the fluctuation | variation display of identification information in the display part of multiple (any natural numbers of 2 to infinity).

  In addition, the special display result (big win symbol) includes a special display result (probability variable, for example, the same odd symbol combination) and a non-special display result other than the special display result (non-probable variable, for example, the same even symbol). Combination) is included, and the ball game machine 1 in the present embodiment determines that the display result is the special display result (probability variable symbol) in the first special symbol stop symbol setting process (step S301) described later. After displaying the special display result (probability variation symbol) on the first variation display unit 8, it is controlled to the specific gaming state (big hit gaming state), and after the specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) is finished, the gaming state is different from the specific gaming state. Thus, the game is controlled by controlling to the first certain variation state as the first special gaming state, which is more likely to be a specific display result (big hit symbol) than the normal gaming state (high probability of becoming the big hit gaming state). Further transition control an advantageous state to.

  In addition, when it is determined in the second special symbol stop symbol setting process (not shown) that the display result is to be the special display result (probability variation symbol), the special display result (probability variation symbol) is displayed on the second variation display unit 9. The game state is later controlled to a specific game state (big hit game state), and after the specific game state (big hit game state) is finished, the specific game state is different from the first special game state and the specific display result ( By controlling to the second certain variation state as the second special gaming state that is likely to become a big hit symbol) (high probability of becoming a big hit gaming state), the transition control is made to a more advantageous state for the player.

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

  In the lower part of the first variation display section 8, numerical data (for example, big hit determination) extracted from the numerical data updating means by the extracting means when the start condition is satisfied (the hit ball wins the first start winning opening 14). Numerical data extracted by the extracting means (step S312) by the first holding storage buffer (for example, the RAM 55 mounted on the main board 31) as a holding storage means for storing the extraction order of random numbers for use in an identifiable manner The first special symbol reserved storage display area 10 is provided for displaying the number of stored numerical data (the number of reserved storage) in the function for storing the random number for use). The data stored in this way is also referred to as first start winning storage data.

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

  In the lower part of the second variation display portion 9, numerical data (for example, big hit determination) extracted from the numerical data updating means by the extracting means when the start condition is satisfied (the hit ball wins the second start winning opening 16). A second reserved storage buffer (for example, numerical data extracted by the extracting means by the RAM 55 mounted on the main board 31) such as a random number for determining the big hit) The second special symbol hold storage display area 11 is provided for displaying the number of stored numerical data (the number of reserved storage) in the function). The data stored in this way is also referred to as second start winning storage data.

In the first variation display section 8, the first special symbol hold storage display area 10 and the display area for variably displaying the special symbols 8a to 8c are provided separately. In the second variation display section 9, a second special display is provided. Since the symbol reserved memory display area 11 and the display area for variably displaying the special symbols 9a to 9c are provided separately, the number of reserved memories is displayed even during the variation display of the special symbols 8a to 8c and the special symbols 9a to 9c. It can be made the state. Further, the first special symbol reserved memory display area 10 is provided in a part of the display area for variably displaying the special symbols 8a to 8c, and the second special symbol reserved memory display area 11 is a display area for variably displaying the special symbols 9a to 9c. In this case, the display of the number of reserved memories may be interrupted during the variable display. Further, the display (first special symbol reserved memory display and second special symbol reserved memory display) for displaying the number of reserved memories is provided separately from the first variation display unit 8 and the second variation display unit 9. It is good.

  The numerical data stored in the first reserved storage buffer is stored in the first variation display unit 8 when the condition for starting the variation display of the special symbols 8a to 8c in the first variation display unit 8 is satisfied. 8c is the starting condition for starting the variable display of 8c, and the numerical data stored in the second reserved storage buffer is obtained when the variable display start condition of the special symbols 9a to 9c in the second variable display unit 9 is satisfied. Since it is a starting condition for starting the variable display of the special symbols 9a to 9c in the second variable display unit 9, it is also called a hold variable display.

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

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

  A second variable winning device 17 having a second start winning port 16 through which a game ball can be won is provided below the second variation display unit 9. The winning ball that has entered the second start winning opening 16 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the second start opening switch 67. A second variable winning device 17 that opens and closes is provided below the second start winning opening 16. The second variable winning device 17 is opened by a solenoid 74. When the second variable winning device 17 is opened by the solenoid 74, it becomes easy for the game ball to win the second start winning opening 16 (easy to start winning), which is advantageous for the player.

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

  Below the second variable winning device 17, the solenoid 72 is opened in a specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) based on the specific display result (big hit symbol) being derived and displayed on the second variation display unit 9. A second special variable winning device 22 is provided. The second special variable prize-winning device 22 is a means for opening and closing the second grand prize-winning port 23 provided with a second grand prize-winning port 23 inside. Of the winning balls guided from the second special variable winning device 22 to the back of the game board 6, the winning ball that entered one (V winning area) is detected by the second V winning switch 64 and the other (10 count winning area) The winning ball entered in () is detected by the second count switch 63. A solenoid 73 for switching the route in the second big prize opening 23 is also provided on the back of the game board 6.

  In this embodiment, the specific display result is derived and displayed on the first special variable winning device 20 that opens and closes based on the fact that the specific display result is derived and displayed on the first variation display unit 8 and the second variation display unit 9. The second special variable winning device 22 that opens and closes based on the above is provided, but it may be configured to include only one special variable winning device. That is, based on the special variable winning device that is controlled to open and close based on the specific display result derived and displayed on the first variation display unit 8 and the specific display result derived and displayed on the second variation display unit 9. The special variable winning device that is controlled to open and close may be configured to be performed using the same special variable winning device.

  In this embodiment, as many variable winning devices as the number of variable display units are provided, that is, the first variable winning device 15 and the second variable display unit 9 related to the establishment of the start condition of the first variable display unit 8. The second variable winning device 17 related to the establishment of the starting condition is provided, but it may be configured to have only one variable winning device. In this case, when the game ball is won at the start winning opening of the variable winning device, the special symbol is displayed on any of the variation display units (for example, either the first variation display unit 8 or the second variation display unit 9). It is good also as a structure which selects whether to perform a fluctuation | variation display, Moreover, the fluctuation | variation of a special symbol is carried out in the predetermined order (for example, the 1st fluctuation | variation display part 8 and the 2nd fluctuation | variation display part 9 are alternately fluctuated display). You may comprise so that a display may be performed.

  On the left side of the first special variable prize-winning device 20, a first normal symbol display 12 is provided that is composed of a pair of LEDs marked with “O” and “X”. The first normal symbol display 12 can variably display a plurality of types of identification information (for example, “◯” and “x”) called normal symbols.

When the game ball passes through the first gate 28 and is detected by the first gate switch 61, a random number for normal symbol determination is extracted and stored in the first normal symbol buffer of the RAM 55 mounted on the main board 31. In this embodiment, the upper limit of the number of random numbers for determination per normal symbol that can be stored in the first normal symbol buffer of the RAM 55 is four. If the number of random numbers for normal symbol determination stored in the first normal symbol buffer has not reached the upper limit, that is, the number of random numbers for determination per normal symbol stored in the first normal symbol buffer is 4 If the number has not been reached, a random number for normal symbol determination is extracted. If the display state of the normal symbol on the first normal symbol display 12 can be changed (“◯” and “x” are alternately lit), the normal display on the first normal symbol display 12 is normal. The symbol variation display is started. If the first normal symbol display 12 is not in a state where it is possible to start the variable display in which the display state changes, the random number for determination per normal symbol is stored in the first normal symbol buffer so that the number of random numbers for determination per normal symbol can be stored. Increase by one. Further, below the first normal symbol display 12, a first normal symbol hold storage display 18 having a predetermined number (four in this embodiment) of LEDs for displaying the number of stored random numbers for determination per normal symbol. Is provided. The first normal symbol storage memory display 18 increases the number of LEDs that are turned on each time a game ball passes through the first gate 28 and is detected by the first gate switch 61. Then, the number of LEDs that are lit is reduced by one each time the first normal symbol display 12 starts the variable display of the normal symbols (for example, “◯” and “x”). The special symbols 8a to 8c and the normal symbols can be configured to be variably displayed on one first variation display unit 8. In that case, the special symbol display area for variably displaying the special symbols 8 a to 8 c and the normal symbol display area for variably displaying the normal symbol are realized by one first variation display unit 8.

  In this embodiment, the normal symbol variation display is performed by alternately lighting the upper and lower lamps marked with “○” and “X” (the symbol becomes visible when it is lit) on the first normal symbol display 12. The fluctuation display continues for a predetermined time (for example, 29.2 seconds). If the upper lamp with a circle is turned on at the end of the variable display, it is a win. Whether or not to win is determined based on the value of the numerical data (normal symbol determination random number) extracted when the game ball passes through the first gate 28 and the first gate switch 61 detects the game ball. It is determined by whether or not it matches the judgment value per ordinary symbol. When the display result of the variable display on the first normal symbol display 12 is a win, the first variable winning device 15 is opened a predetermined number of times for a predetermined time, and the game ball wins the first start winning opening 14. It becomes easy to do. That is, the state of the first variable winning device 15 changes from an unfavorable state to an advantageous state to the player when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol.

  On the right side of the second special variable winning device 22 is provided a second normal symbol display 13 composed of a pair of LEDs marked with “O” and “X”. The second ordinary symbol display 13 can variably display a plurality of types of identification information (for example, “◯” and “x”) called ordinary symbols.

  When the game ball passes through the second gate 29 and is detected by the second gate switch 66, the random number for normal symbol determination is extracted and stored in the second normal symbol buffer of the RAM 55 mounted on the main board 31. In this embodiment, the upper limit of the number of random numbers for determination per ordinary symbol that can be stored in the second ordinary symbol buffer of the RAM 55 is four. If the number of random numbers for determination per ordinary symbol stored in the second normal symbol buffer has not reached the upper limit, that is, the number of random numbers for determination per normal symbol stored in the second normal symbol buffer is 4. If the number has not been reached, a random number for normal symbol determination is extracted. If the display state of the normal symbol on the second normal symbol display 13 can be changed (“◯” and “x” are alternately lit), the normal display on the second normal symbol display 13 is normal. The symbol variation display is started. If the second normal symbol display 13 is not in a state where it is possible to start the variable display in which the display state changes, the random number for determination per normal symbol is stored in the second normal symbol buffer so that the number of random numbers for determination per normal symbol is stored. Increase by one. Also, below the second normal symbol display 13, a second normal symbol hold storage display 19 having a predetermined number (four in this embodiment) of LEDs for displaying the number of random numbers for determination per normal symbol. Is provided. The second normal symbol holding memory display 19 increases the number of LEDs that are turned on each time a game ball passes through the second gate 29 and is detected by the second gate switch 66. Then, each time the variable display of the normal symbols (for example, “◯” and “×”) is started on the second normal symbol display 13, the LED that is lit is reduced by one. Note that the special symbols 9a to 9c and the normal symbols can be configured to be variably displayed on one second variation display unit 9. In that case, the special symbol display area for variably displaying the special symbols 9 a to 9 c and the normal symbol display area for variably displaying the normal symbol are realized by one second variation display unit 9.

  In this embodiment, on the second normal symbol display 13, the upper and lower lamps marked with ○ and X (the symbols become visible when turned on) are alternately lit to perform the normal symbol variation display. The fluctuation display continues for a predetermined time (for example, 29.2 seconds). If the upper lamp with a circle is turned on at the end of the variable display, it is a win. Whether or not to win is determined by the value of numerical data (normal random number for determination per symbol) extracted when the game ball passes through the second gate 29 and the game ball is detected by the second gate switch 66. It is determined by whether or not it matches the judgment value per ordinary symbol. When the display result of the variable display on the second normal symbol display 13 is a win, the second variable winning device 17 is opened for a predetermined number of times for a predetermined time, and the game ball wins the second start winning port 16. It becomes easy to do. That is, the state of the second variable winning device 17 changes from an unfavorable state to an advantageous state to the player when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol.

  Further, in the first certain change state as the first special game state, the stop symbols of the special symbols 8a to 8c that are variably displayed on the first variation display unit 8 are the winning symbols (specific display result: for example, “777”). And the fluctuation display time (fluctuation time) of the special symbols 8a to 8c is shortened from the normal gaming state. Further, in the first normal symbol display 12, the probability that the stop symbol becomes a winning symbol is increased from the normal gaming state, and one or both of the opening time and the number of times of opening of the first variable winning device 15 are normal games. Increased than the situation. Thereby, it becomes a more advantageous state for a player. Further, in a predetermined state such as the first probability variation state, the variation display time (variation time) of the normal symbol on the first normal symbol display 12 is shortened from the normal gaming state, so that it becomes more advantageous for the player. It may be.

  Further, in the second certain variation state as the second special gaming state, the special symbols 9a to 9c variably displayed on the second variation display unit 9 are hit symbols (specific display result: for example, “777”). Is increased from the normal gaming state, and the variation display time (variation time) of the special symbols 9a to 9c is shortened from the normal gaming state. Further, in the second normal symbol display 13, the probability that the stop symbol becomes a winning symbol is increased from the normal gaming state, and one or both of the opening time and the number of times of opening of the second variable winning device 17 are the normal game. Increased than the situation. Thereby, it becomes a more advantageous state for a player. Further, in a predetermined state such as the second probability variation state, the variation display time (variation time) of the normal symbol on the second normal symbol display 13 is shortened from the normal gaming state, so that it becomes more advantageous for the player. It may be.

  It should be noted that by controlling the first special game state to the first short time state and the second special game state to the second short time state, the player may be in a state more advantageous than the normal game state. In the first short time state, the special symbols 8a to 8c of the first variation display unit 8 are displayed until the variation display (variation display) of the special symbols 8a to 8c is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) in the first variation display unit 8. 8c and the normal symbol variable display time (variable time) of the first normal symbol display 12 is shortened from the normal gaming state. Further, in the first variable winning device 15, one or both of the opening time and the number of times of opening are set higher than the normal gaming state. When the opening time or the number of times of opening of the first variable winning device 15 is increased from the normal gaming state, the starting winning to the first starting winning port 14 is likely to occur, and the special in the first variation display unit 8 within a predetermined period. Since the number of times the symbols 8a to 8c are fluctuated increases and the probability that the special symbols 8a to 8c will be a winning symbol is higher than that in the normal gaming state, it becomes a more advantageous state for the player.

  In the second short time state, the special symbol of the second variation display unit 9 is displayed until the variation display (variation display) of the special symbols 9a to 9c is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) in the second variation display unit 9. 9a to 9c and the second normal symbol display 13 the normal symbol variation display time (variation time) is shortened from the normal gaming state. Further, in the second variable winning device 17, one or both of the opening time and the number of times of opening is increased from the normal gaming state. Since the opening time or the number of times of opening of the second variable winning device 17 is increased from the normal gaming state, the starting winning to the second starting winning port 16 is likely to occur, and the special in the second variation display unit 9 within a predetermined period. Since the number of times that the symbols 9a to 9c are changed is increased and the probability that the special symbols 9a to 9c become a winning symbol is higher than that in the normal gaming state, it becomes a more advantageous state for the player.

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

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

  First, game control that is not directly related to the first special game state includes time reduction (time reduction) control or probability variation (probability change) control for special symbols 8a to 8c and normal symbols, electric role ( For example, control for extending the opening period of the first variable winning device 15), additional control of the start passage area for the special symbols 8a to 8c and the normal symbols (for example, a winning opening (not shown) installed in the game board 6) Is controlled as a start winning opening for special symbols 8a to 8c), control for increasing the number of winning balls (for example, control for increasing the number of winning balls associated with winning from 13 to 15 in the normal gaming state), or predetermined The pass rate improvement control to the area (for example, a control for providing a hit ball restricting device upstream of the first start winning port 14 and improving the start winning rate by operating the hit ball restricting device) is set to the first special gaming state. Can In addition, a ball game machine in which a predetermined right is generated or continued if there is a prize for a predetermined electric accessory that is released when the symbol of the symbol that is variably displayed based on the start winning combination becomes a combination of the predetermined symbol When the present invention is applied, the winning rate improvement control for the specific area may be set to the first special game state.

  In addition, game control that is not directly related to the second special game state includes time reduction (time reduction) control or probability variation (probability change) control, special role (for special symbols 9a to 9c and normal symbols) For example, the extension control of the opening period of the second variable winning device 17), the additional control of the start passage area for the special symbols 9a to 9c and the normal symbols (for example, a winning opening (not shown) installed in the game board 6) Is controlled as a start winning opening for special symbols 9a to 9c), control for increasing the number of winning balls (for example, control for increasing the number of winning balls associated with winning from 13 to 15 in the normal gaming state), or predetermined The pass rate improvement control to the area (for example, a control for providing a hitting ball restricting device on the upstream side of the second start winning port 16 and improving the start winning rate by operating the hit ball restricting device) is performed in the second special gaming state. Can In addition, a ball game machine in which a predetermined right is generated or continued if there is a prize for a predetermined electric accessory that is released when the symbol of the symbol that is variably displayed based on the start winning combination becomes a combination of the predetermined symbol When the present invention is applied, the winning rate improvement control for the specific area may be set to the second special game state.

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

  The game control directly related to the second special gaming state includes round upper limit improvement control, count upper limit improvement control, second special variable winning device 22 opening / extension control, or second special variable. The increase control of the number of prize balls accompanying the winning to the second big winning opening 23 opened by the winning device 22 can be set to the second special gaming state. In addition, it can also be set as a 2nd special game state combining said game control. Furthermore, the entry condition to the second special gaming state (satisfaction of the predetermined condition) and the termination condition of the second special gaming state are not limited to those described in this embodiment, and the second special gaming state is generated. Random number for determination (numerical data), random number for determination (numerical data) for ending the second special gaming state, game history (for example, time, reach number, number of winnings to a predetermined winning opening, number of passing, etc. ), Winnings, and subgames (including those that can be selected by the player himself, such as janken), any one or any combination thereof is used as a condition for entering the second special gaming state or What is necessary is just to set it as the termination condition of 2 special game states.

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

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

  In the present embodiment, an effective line that is a hit is determined by stopping a predetermined symbol in the first variation display section 8 as a plurality of predetermined display areas, and a part of the effective line is displayed. A state in which variable display is performed in a display area on an active line that has not been stopped when a predetermined symbol is stopped in the display area (for example, left, middle, right in the first variable display section 8) The left and right display areas are part of the jackpot symbol (for example, “7”) is stopped and the right display area is still in the variable display state) , And a state in which all or a part of the display area on the effective line is synchronously displayed while forming all or a part of the jackpot symbol (for example, left, middle, All of the display area on the right Variable display has been performed, always state variation displayed with the same pattern are aligned is made) that reach the display mode or reach.

  In addition, in the second variation display unit 9 as a plurality of predetermined display areas, an effective line to be hit is determined by stopping a predetermined symbol, and a part of the display area on the effective line is determined. A state in which variable display is performed in a display area on an active line that has not been stopped when a predetermined symbol is stopped (for example, the left, middle, and right display areas in the second variable display section 9) The left and right display areas are part of the jackpot symbol (for example, “7”) is stopped and the right display area is still in the variable display state) and valid A state in which all or part of the display area on the line is variably displayed synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot symbol (for example, the left, middle and right displays in the second variation display unit 9) Variation table for all areas Have been carried out, always state variation displayed with the same pattern are aligned is made) that reach the display mode or reach.

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

  Although not shown, the ball game machine 1 has a ball hitting device 45 that drives a drive motor by operating the ball hitting handle 5 and uses the rotational force of the drive motor to launch a game ball into the game area 7. Is provided. The game balls launched from the hit ball launching device 45 enter the game area 7 through a hit ball rail mounted in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 7 on the game board 6, and then descend the game area 7. . When the hit ball enters the first start winning opening 14 and is detected by the first start opening switch 62, if the variation display of the special symbols 8a to 8c can be started (for example, the end of the big hit game or the end of the previous variation display) ), The first variation display unit 8 starts the variation display (variation display) of the special symbols 8a to 8c. If it is not ready to start the variable display of the special symbols 8a to 8c, the number of numerical data stored in the first reserved memory buffer (for example, a big hit determination random number) is increased by 1, and the first special symbol reserved memory display is performed. The display color of the area 10 is changed. Further, when the hit ball enters the second start winning opening 16 and is detected by the second start opening switch 67, if the variation display of the special symbols 9a to 9c can be started (for example, the end of the big hit game or the previous variation display) ), The second variation display unit 9 starts the variation display (variation display) of the special symbols 9a to 9c. If the special symbols 9a to 9c cannot be displayed in a variable state, the number of numerical data stored in the second reserved memory buffer (for example, a random number for jackpot determination) is increased by 1, and the second special symbol reserved memory display is displayed. The display color of the area 11 is changed.

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

  When the stop symbol at the time of the fluctuation stop of the special symbols 8a to 8c in the first variation display unit 8 is a jackpot symbol with a probability variation (special display result: probability variation symbol), the jackpot gaming state is controlled. After the end, the first special gaming state in which the next winning probability is higher than that in the normal gaming state is controlled. That is, it becomes a more advantageous state for the player in the first certain change state.

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

  When the stop symbol at the time of the fluctuation stop of the special symbols 9a to 9c in the second variation display unit 9 is a jackpot symbol with a probability variation (special display result: probability variation symbol), the jackpot gaming state is controlled. After the end, the second special gaming state in which the next winning probability is higher than that in the normal gaming state is controlled. That is, it becomes a more advantageous state for the player in the second probability variation state.

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

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

Also, the first gate switch 61, the first start port switch 62, the first count switch 63, the first V winning switch 64, the clear switch 65, the second gate switch 66, the second start port switch 67, the second count switch 68, A switch circuit 32 for supplying a signal to the basic circuit 53 from the second V winning switch 69, a full switch (not shown) to be detected when the surplus ball receiving tray 4 is full, a count switch short-circuit signal (not shown), 1 solenoid 71 that opens and closes the first variable prize-winning device 15, solenoid 72 that opens and closes the first special variable prize-winning device 20, solenoid 73 that moves the seesaw provided in the first big prize opening 21, and opens and closes the second variable prize-winning device 17 A solenoid 74 for opening and closing, a solenoid 75 for opening and closing the second special variable prize-winning device 22, and a second big prize opening 23. Solenoid circuit 33 that drives a solenoid 76 that moves the seesaw according to a command from the basic circuit 53, a system reset circuit (not shown) for resetting the basic circuit 53 when the power is turned on, and data supplied from the basic circuit 53 Accordingly, an information output circuit 34 for outputting an information output signal such as jackpot information indicating the occurrence of a jackpot gaming state to an external device such as a hall computer is also mounted on the main board 31.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, a random counter for generating a random value used for control in the ball game machine 1 of this embodiment will be described. FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining various random counters used by the game control microcomputer for game control. FIG. 3 shows eight types of random counters, random counters R1 to R8, as an example of the random counter.

  R1 is a jackpot determination for generating a random value used to randomly determine in advance whether or not to generate a big hit state for each of the fluctuation displays of the first fluctuation display unit 8 and the second fluctuation display unit 9 The counter is configured to count up from “0”, count up to “658” which is the upper limit thereof, and count up again from “0”. This R1 is added and updated every 2 msec. When an effective start winning is detected by the first start opening switch 62 or the second start opening switch 67, the count value of R1 is extracted in response to the data of the first start winning memory or the second start winning memory. It is stored in the RAM 55 as data. And about each of the 1st fluctuation | variation display part 8 and the 2nd fluctuation | variation display part 9, the extraction value memorize | stored in RAM55 in that way is the stage before starting the fluctuation | variation display of a special symbol. It is determined whether or not they match. In this determination, if they match, it is decided to generate a big hit using the display result of the variable display as a combination of the big hit symbols, and the above-mentioned control of the big hit gaming state is performed. It is determined that the display result is out of play, and the gaming state does not change. In a normal probability state other than the probability variation state, the jackpot determination value is set to one numerical value, for example. In the probability variation state, the big hit judgment value is set to a plurality of numerical values (in this case, the big hit judgment value is set so that the numerical order is not an adjacent numerical value in order to prevent the big hit judgment from being biased). As a result, the probability of a big hit is improved as compared with the case of the non-probable change state.

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

  R3-1 to R3-3 generate random values used to randomly determine stop symbols in the display results that are out of place for each of the first variation display unit 8 and the second variation display unit 9. It is a random counter for. R3-1 is used to determine the stop symbol of the left symbol. R3-2 is used to determine the stop symbol of the middle symbol in advance. R3-3 is used to determine the stop symbol of the right symbol in advance. For each of R3-1 to R3-3, R3-1 is added every 2 msec and interrupt processing surplus time, R3-2 is added every R3-1 carry, and R3-3 is added every R3-2 carry By updating, the timing of counting up is different.

  Here, the count-up operation in the remaining interrupt processing time performed in a predetermined random counter such as R3-1 will be described. The CPU 56 of the game control microcomputer 53 performs various controls by periodically executing interrupt processing, but is in an interrupt processing waiting state from the end of interrupt processing to the start of execution of the next interrupt processing. Repeating the random counter addition update process using an infinite loop during the interrupt process surplus time waiting for such interrupt process is called counting up the interrupt process surplus time.

  The special symbols are changed (updated) and displayed in accordance with a predetermined symbol arrangement order. Each of the plural types of special symbols is associated with numerical data for symbol determination, and it is determined that the reach state is not reached by the reach determination described later when it is determined to be a shift in the above-mentioned jackpot determination. In this case, the symbols corresponding to the numerical data matching the counter values extracted from each of R3-1 to R3-3 at a predetermined timing are determined as stop symbols of the left, middle and right special symbols, respectively. . In addition, when it is determined that the jackpot is determined to be a deviation, if the stop symbol corresponding to the extracted value of such a counter coincides with the symbol of the jackpot accidentally, a correction is made so that the symbol is a loss (for example, Each stop symbol is determined by correcting the middle symbol by one symbol). In addition, when it is determined to be a shift in the big hit determination, when it is determined to reach a reach state by a reach determination described later, the counter value extracted at the above-described timing is extracted from R3-1. The symbol corresponding to the numeric data that matches the counter value is determined as the stop symbol of each of the left and right special symbols that form the reach state, and the numeric data that matches the counter value extracted from R3-3 The corresponding symbol is determined as a middle symbol stop symbol. Also in this case, when the combination of the big hit symbol is accidentally made, each stop symbol is determined by correcting the symbol so that it becomes an off symbol (for example, correcting the middle symbol by one symbol).

  R4 is numerical data updating means for generating random values used to randomly determine the variation pattern of the reach state for each of the first variation display unit 8 and the second variation display unit 9. The count value of R4 is added by a predetermined number every 2 msec and the interruption processing surplus time. A counter value extracted from a random counter R4 for determining a variation pattern at a predetermined timing such as at the start of variation of a special symbol matches according to a distribution ratio assigned to a plurality of types of variation patterns determined in advance. It is determined to be a variation pattern corresponding to.

  R5 is an update number determination random counter for generating a random value used to determine the number of count values to be added when updating the count values of the random counters R1 to R8. This R5 is executed every 2 msec and in the interruption processing surplus time.

  R6 is an update count determination random counter for generating a random value used for determining the count of updating the count values of the random counters R1 to R8 described above. This R6 is executed every 2 msec and in the interruption processing surplus time.

  R7 forms a reach state for the special symbol when it is determined that each of the first variation display unit 8 and the second variation display unit 9 is out of the big hit determination (hereinafter referred to as “reach out”). It is a random counter for reach determination for generating a random value used for randomly determining whether or not a reach state is formed (hereinafter referred to as non-reach failure). This R4 is executed every 2 msec and in the interruption processing surplus time. Before determining the special symbol stop symbol, the count value of R4 is extracted, and it is determined whether or not the extracted count value matches a predetermined reach determination value. If these values match, it is determined that the reach is out of control, and the reach state is controlled during the variable display in which the display result is out of control. On the other hand, when these values coincide with each other, it is determined that the non-reach is out of control, and control is performed so as not to reach the reach state during the variable display in which the display result is out of place.

  R8 is a random number for generating a random value used to randomly determine in advance whether or not to generate a hit for each variable display of the first normal symbol display 12 and the second normal symbol display 13. It is a counter. When a valid start passage is detected by the first gate switch 61 or the second gate switch 66, the R6 count value is extracted and stored in the RAM 55 as passage storage data. Then, it is determined whether or not the extracted value coincides with a predetermined hit determination value at a stage before starting the normal symbol variation display, and if it matches, the normal symbol hit may be generated. The above-described control is performed, and in the case of a mismatch, it is determined to be out of control and the above-described control is performed.

  The functions such as the jackpot determination function, the off-stop symbol determination function, the jackpot symbol determination function, the reach determination function, the variation pattern selection function, and the normal symbol hit determination function as described above are controlled by the game control microcomputer 53. Realized by function.

  FIG. 4 is a flowchart for explaining a game control main process and a timer interrupt process executed by the game control microcomputer. In FIG. 4, (a) shows the game control main process, and (b) shows the timer interrupt process. This timer interruption process is executed once every 2 msec, for example.

  In the technique control main process shown in (a), an initialization process for initializing the built-in device registers and the like is first performed in S11, and a random number update process for updating the random counter is performed in S12. The random number update process in S12 is a process for updating the above-described values of R3 to R8, sets “3” as the value of M, and the subroutine program is started. Here, the value of M is a value for specifying one random counter among the random counters R1 to R8 described above, and is a random counter R (value of M). For example, R3 is specified when the value of M is “3”. Therefore, in the random counter update process executed in S12, the update process is started from R3. In the present embodiment, the process of S12 is repeatedly performed indefinitely during the interrupt waiting process surplus time until the next interrupt process is executed after the interrupt process is executed every 2 msec.

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

  Then, the CPU 56 performs the first special symbol process (step S23). In the first special symbol process control, an appropriate process is selected according to the first special symbol process flag for controlling the first variation display unit 8, the first special variable winning device 20, etc. in a predetermined order according to the gaming state. It is issued and executed. The value of the first special symbol process flag is updated during each process according to the gaming state.

  Next, in S24, the CPU 56 performs a random number update process for updating the value of the random counter. The random number update process in S24 is a process for updating R1 to R8 described above, and “1” is set as the value of M, and a subroutine program for a random counter update process described later is started. Therefore, in the random counter update process executed in S24, the update process is started from the random counter R1.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs a second special symbol process (step S25). In the second special symbol process control, the corresponding process is selected according to the second special symbol process flag for controlling the second variation display unit 9, the second special variable winning device 22 and the like in a predetermined order according to the gaming state. To be executed. The value of the second special symbol process flag is updated during each process according to the gaming state.

  In addition, the first normal symbol process is performed (step S26). In the first normal symbol process, a corresponding process is selected and executed according to a first normal symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the first normal symbol display 12 in a predetermined order. The value of the first normal symbol process flag is updated during each process according to the gaming state. Next, the second normal symbol process is performed (step S27). In the second normal symbol process, the corresponding process is selected and executed according to the second normal symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the second normal symbol display 13 in a predetermined order. The value of the second normal symbol process flag is updated during each process according to the gaming state. The display control of the first normal symbol display 12 and the opening / closing control of the first variable winning device 15 are executed by executing the first normal symbol process, and the second normal symbol process is executed by executing the second normal symbol process. Display control of the display 13 and opening / closing control of the second variable winning device 17 are executed.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs a process of setting an effect control command related to the special symbols 8a to 8c and the special symbols 9a to 9c in a predetermined area of the RAM 55 and sending the effect control command (special symbol command control process: step S28). In addition, a process of setting an effect control command related to the normal symbol in a predetermined area of the RAM 55 and sending the effect control command is performed (normal symbol command control process: step S29).

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

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

  And CPU56 performs the memory | storage process which checks the increase / decrease in a pending | holding memory | storage number (step S32). In addition, a test terminal process, which is a process for outputting a test signal for enabling the control state of the gaming machine to be confirmed outside the gaming machine, is executed (step S33). Further, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a drive command is issued to the solenoid circuit 33 (step S34). The first variable winning device 15, the first special variable winning device 20, the second variable winning device 17, and the second special variable winning device are opened or closed, or the first grand prize port 21 and the second grand prize port 23. In order to switch the game ball path, the solenoid circuit 33 drives the solenoids 71 to 76 in accordance with the drive command. Thereafter, the contents of the register are restored (step S35), and the interrupt enabled state is set (step S36).

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

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

  FIG. 5 is a flowchart for explaining a subroutine program of the random number update process shown by S12 and S24 in FIG. Note that the random number update process in the present embodiment is based on the random number value extracted from the random counter R5 for the number of times the random counters R1 to R8 have the count value set based on the random number value extracted from the random counter R6. It will be updated with the number of updates set.

  First, in SB01, the count value is extracted from the update number determination random counter R5, and a value obtained by adding “1” to the value stored in the update storage area provided in the RAM 55 is used as the random counter count value. Processing for setting the number of updates to be updated is performed.

  Next, in SB02, the count value is extracted from the update count determination random counter R6, and the value obtained by adding “1” to the value stored in the update storage area of the RAM 55 is updated to update the count value of the random counter. Processing to set the number of times is performed.

  In SB03, the count value of the random counter RM corresponding to the value of M is updated by the number of updates set in SB01. In SB04, in correspondence with the update for the number of updates in SB03, a process is performed in which a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the currently set number of updates is set as the number of updates again.

  In SB05, processing is performed to determine whether or not the number of updates subtracted in SB04 is “0”. When it is determined in SB05 that it is not “0”, the processes of SB03 and SB04 are executed again. That is, the update process in SB03 is repeated for the number of updates set in SB02.

  On the other hand, when it is determined at SB05 that it is “0”, a process is performed at SB06 to determine whether the value of M is “4”. When it is determined in SB06 that it is not “4”, the process proceeds to SB07, a process of adding “1” to the value of M is performed, and the process proceeds to SB01. Thereby, when the random number update process in S12 is performed, the count values of the random counters R3 and R4 can be updated. Further, when the random number update process in S24 is being performed, the count values of R2 to R8 can be sequentially updated after the count value of the random counter R1 is updated. As described above, the count value of the random counter R3-2 is updated by adding "1" when the count value of the random counter R3 is updated by the random counter update process and the count value makes one round from 0 to 9. Is done. Further, the count value of the random counter R3-3 is updated by adding “1” when the count value of the random counter R3-2 is updated and the count value makes one round from 0 to 9.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in SB06 that it is “4”, the count values of the update number determination random counter R5 and the update count determination random counter R6 are updated by “1” in SB08, respectively. The update process ends.

  As described above, in the random number update process according to the present embodiment, the random counter updated by the value of M is specified. Further, the count value of the random counter specified by the value of M is set based on the value of the random number extracted from the random counter R6, and the number corresponding to the update number set based on the random number value extracted from the random counter R5 is set. It is repeatedly updated as many times as the number of updates made.

  Next, processing contents of the first special symbol process (step S26) and the second special symbol process (step S27) will be described. The processing contents of the first special symbol process and the second special symbol process are as follows: the first special symbol process is performed on the first variation display unit 8, and the second special symbol process is the second variation display unit. The processing contents for controlling the variable display unit to be processed are the same, although the difference is that the processing is performed for 9. Therefore, here, the first special symbol process will be described as a representative example of these special symbol process, and the description of the processing contents of the second special symbol process will not be repeated. The processing content of the first special symbol process described below is related to the second variation display unit 9 and the processing object of the first variation display unit 8 and the related device in the first special symbol process. By replacing it with a processing target called an apparatus, it becomes the processing content of the second special symbol process.

  FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an example of a program of the first special symbol process (step S26) executed by the CPU 56 mounted on the main board 31. As described above, in the first special symbol process, a process for controlling the first fluctuation display unit 8 is executed. When the CPU 56 performs the first special symbol process, the first start port switch 62 for detecting that a game ball has won the first start winning port 14 provided in the game board 6 is turned on. In other words, if a start winning that causes the game ball to win the first start winning opening 14 has occurred (step S311), the first start opening switch passing process (step S312) is performed, and then the step is performed according to the internal state. Any one of S300 to S307 is performed.

  In the first start opening switch passing process, the CPU 56 checks whether the number of numerical data stored in the first big hit buffer of the RAM 55 (the number of pending storages) has reached the upper limit, and stores it in the first big hit buffer. If the stored number of stored numerical data has not reached the maximum value, the count value of the first reserved storage counter indicating the number of reserved memories is incremented by one. Then, each numerical data such as a big hit determination random number from a big hit determination random counter (for example, a function of the CPU 56 which updates (counts up) the numerical data (a big hit determination random number, etc.)) as numerical data update means. A process of extracting (random number) values and storing them in a storage area (corresponding to the value of the first reserved storage counter) corresponding to the extraction order of the first jackpot buffer is executed. Thus, when the first start port switch 62 is turned on and the number of numerical data stored in the first big hit buffer (the number of pending storage) does not reach the upper limit value, the condition for extracting the numerical data is To establish. Note that extracting numeric data (random numbers) means reading a count value from a counter for generating numeric data (random numbers) and using the read count value as a value of the numeric data (random number value).

  First special symbol normal process (step S300): Waiting for a state in which variable display of special symbols 8a to 8c can be started. When the CPU 56 is in a state where the variable display of the special symbols 8a to 8c can be started, the CPU 56 confirms the number of numerical data stored (the number of pending storage) stored in the first big hit buffer. The number of numerical data stored in the first jackpot buffer can be confirmed by the count value of the first reserved storage counter. If the count value of the first reserved storage counter is not 0, whether or not to win is determined as a result of the variable display of the special symbols 8a to 8c (whether or not the specific display result is set). In the case of winning, the first big hit flag is set. Then, the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated so as to shift to step S301.

  First special symbol stop symbol setting process (step S301): The stop symbols of the special symbols 8a to 8c after the fluctuation display are determined. Then, the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated to shift to S302. In addition, when the stop symbol of the special symbols 8a to 8c is a win, it is determined which combination of the special symbols 8a to 8c of the identification information “0” to “11” is to be the stop symbol. Further, as described above, when the special symbol 8a to 8c when the winning symbol is a combination of odd symbols, it is controlled to the first probability variation state after the big hit gaming state, and when it is a combination of even symbols, the big hit gaming state It is controlled to the normal gaming state after the end. That is, by determining the jackpot symbols of the special symbols 8a to 8c, it is determined which of the first probable change state (first special gaming state) and the normal gaming state is controlled after the jackpot gaming state ends. .

  First variation pattern setting process (step S302): a plurality of variation patterns (variation display data) for variation display of the special symbols 8a to 8c, which are determined in advance according to the value of the variation pattern determination random number extracted at the time of starting winning. Select from the types of variation patterns (variation display data). The variation pattern includes information for identifying the variation mode and the time (variation time) for executing the variation mode. In addition, based on the determined variation pattern, after the variation display time (variation time) until the special symbols 8a to 8c are variably displayed and derived and displayed is set in the first special symbol process timer, the first special symbol process timer is set. Start the symbol process timer. At this time, information (special symbol designation command) for instructing the stop symbols of the special symbols 8a to 8c to the display control board 80 and information for instructing a variation mode (variation pattern) including the variation time (variation pattern command) And are sent. Then, the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated so as to shift to step S303.

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

  First special symbol stop process (step S304): Control is performed so that the special symbols 8a to 8c variably displayed in the first variation display unit 8 are stopped. Specifically, the effect control command (special symbol stop command) indicating the special symbol stop is set to be transmitted. If the first big hit flag is set, the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated to shift to step S305. If not, the internal state is updated to shift to step S300.

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

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

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

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the first special symbol normal process (step S300) in the first special symbol process. In the first special symbol normal process, the CPU 56 is in the state where the variation of the special symbols 8a to 8c can be started (for example, when the value of the first special symbol process flag is a value indicating step S300). It is confirmed whether or not the big hit execution flag is set (step S51). The second big-hit execution flag is displayed when the big-hit symbol (specific display result) is derived and displayed on the second variation display unit 9 to start the big-hit game state (specific game state) (step S27). Is set in the second special symbol variation process (not shown), and is reset in the second big hit end process (not shown) when the big hit game state (specific game state) ends. Next, the CPU 56 checks the value of the reserved storage number (step S52). Specifically, the count value of the first hold storage counter is confirmed. The case where the value of the first special symbol process flag is a value indicating step S300 means that the special symbols 8a to 8c are not displayed on the first variation display unit 8 and the game is not a big hit game. Is the case.

  If the reserved memory number is not 0, each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved memory number = 1 in the first reserved memory buffer of the RAM 55 is read out and stored in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55 (step S53). ) Decrease the value of the number of reserved memories by 1 (subtract 1 from the count value of the first reserved memory counter) and shift the contents of each storage area (step S54). That is, each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved memory number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the first reserved memory buffer of the RAM 55 is stored as the reserved memory number = n−1. Store in the area. Therefore, the order in which the random number values stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to the number of reserved memories is extracted always matches the order of the number of reserved memories = 1, 2, 3 and 4. Yes. That is, in this example, the contents of each storage area are shifted each time the start condition of the variable display is satisfied, so that the order in which the random number values are extracted can be specified.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads the jackpot determination random number from the random number storage buffer (step S55), and executes the jackpot determination module (step S56). When it is determined to be a big hit (step S57), the CPU 56 sets a first big hit flag (step S58). Then, the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first special symbol stop symbol setting process (step S301) (step S59).

  With the above processing, when the big hit symbol is derived and displayed on the second fluctuation display unit 9 and the big hit gaming state is generated, the first fluctuation display unit 8 performs control not to start the fluctuation display of the special symbols 8a to 8c. That is, when the big hit symbol is derived and displayed on the second variation display unit 9 and the big hit gaming state occurs, the second big hit running flag is set, and the second big hit running flag is reset until the big hit gaming state ends. Therefore, YES is selected in step S51 in the first special symbol normal process (step S300) until the big hit gaming state based on the fact that the big hit symbol is derived and displayed on the second variation display unit 9, and steps S52 to S52 are performed. The process of step S59 is not executed.

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the first special symbol variation process (step S303) in the first special symbol process. In the first special symbol variation process, the CPU 56 first checks whether or not the second big hit flag is set (step S80). If the second jackpot flag is not set, the first special symbol process timer is decremented by 1 (step S81), and when the first special symbol process timer times out (step S82), the first jackpot flag is set. It is confirmed whether or not there is (step S83). If the first big hit flag is set (step S83), the first big hit execution flag is set (step S84), and the value of the first special symbol process flag corresponds to the first special symbol stop process (step S304). The updated value is updated (step S85). If the first special symbol process timer has not timed out in step S82, the value of the first special symbol process flag is not updated. That is, when the first special symbol process is executed again, the first special symbol normal process is performed again. Moreover, the process which stops the fluctuation | variation display of the special symbols 9a-9c in the 2nd fluctuation | variation display part 9 is performed by a 2nd special symbol process process (step S27) by setting a 1st big hit execution flag in step S84. The

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

  As described above, in this embodiment, the second variation display unit 8 performs the variation display of the special symbols 8a to 8c (when the first special symbol process timer has not timed out). When the big hit execution flag is set, the subtraction of the special symbol process timer for measuring the fluctuation time is interrupted, and a command for instructing the interruption of the fluctuation display of the special symbols 8a to 8c is transmitted to the display control board 80. The first variation display unit until the big hit gaming state is ended after the big hit gaming state (specific gaming state) is generated based on the fact that the big winning symbol (specific display result) is derived and displayed on the second fluctuation display unit 9 8, the process of interrupting the variable display of the special symbols 8a to 8c is performed.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the first special symbol stop process (step S304) in the first special symbol process. In the first special symbol stop process, the CPU 56 first sets the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the first special symbol stop command to the pointer (step S91). The first special symbol stop command is a command for instructing to stop the variation display of the special symbols 8 a to 8 c in the first variation display unit 8. The first special symbol stop command set in step S91 is transmitted to the display control board 80 in the special symbol command control process (step S30) in the 2 ms timer interrupt process. When the display control CPU mounted on the display control board 80 receives the first special symbol stop command, the display control CPU stops the variation display of the special symbols 8a to 8c in the first variation display unit 8 and performs control for deriving and displaying the display result. Execute.

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the first big hit flag is set (step S92). If the first big hit flag is set in step S92, that is, if the first big hit flag is set in step S57 in the first special symbol normal processing (step S300), the first big hit start command is set. The address of the command transmission table corresponding to is set in the pointer (step S93), and the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first big winning opening release pre-processing (step S305) (step S94). . The first big hit start command set in step S93 is transmitted to the display control board 80 in the special symbol command control process (step S30) in the 2 ms timer interrupt process. When the display control CPU mounted on the display control board 80 receives the first jackpot start command, the display control CPU performs display control to the effect that the first variation display unit 8 starts the jackpot gaming state.

  Further, if the first big hit flag is not set in step S92, that is, if it is determined that there is a deviation in step S57 in the first special symbol normal process (step S300) and the first big hit flag is not set, the first The value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first special symbol normal process (step S300) (step S95).

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the first big hit end process (step S307) in the first special symbol process. In the first big hit end process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the first probability variation flag is set (step S101). The first probability variation flag is set when it is determined in the first special symbol stop symbol setting processing (step S301) in the first special symbol process processing that the halt symbol is a special display result (a combination of odd symbols). When the flag is set, the high probability jackpot determination table is used in the jackpot determination process executed in step S56. The high probability jackpot determination table includes more jackpot determination values than the low probability jackpot determination table used in the normal gaming state. That is, when the first probability variation flag is set, the first probability variation state is controlled, and the probability of a big hit is higher than in the normal gaming state. When the first special symbol stop symbol setting process (step S301) determines that the stop symbol is a non-special display result (a combination of even symbols), the first probability variation flag is reset.

  In this embodiment, the probability that the display results of the special symbols 8a to 8c in the first variation display unit 8 will be hit and the display result of the normal symbols on the first normal symbol display 12 when controlled to the first probability variation state. The probability of winning is increased. On the other hand, the probability that the display results of the special symbols 9a to 9c in the second variation display unit 9 will win and the probability that the display result of the second normal symbol display 13 will win cannot be increased. Then, when the display result of the special symbols 8a to 8c in the first variation display unit 8 becomes a non-special display result (a combination of even symbols), the first certain change state is finished. That is, the first probability variation state and the second probability variation state are different control states, and start conditions and end conditions are individually set.

  In addition, based on the display result of the special symbol 8a-8c in the 1st fluctuation | variation display part 8 or the display result of the special symbol 9a-9c in the 2nd fluctuation | variation display part 9 becoming a special display result, it controls to a probability variation state. This increases the probability that the display results of the special symbols 8a to 8c in the first variation display unit 8 and the display results of the special symbols 9a to 9c in the second variation display unit 9 are hit, and the normal in the first normal symbol display 12 It is good also as a structure which raises the probability that the display result of a symbol and the display result of the normal symbol in the 2nd normal symbol display device 13 will win. In this case, the probability variation state may be terminated based on the non-special display result being derived and displayed on either the first variation display unit 8 or the second variation display unit 9.

  If the first probability variation flag is set in step S101, the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the first probability variation big hit end command is set to the pointer (step S102), and the first probability variation flag must be set in step S101. For example, the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the first non-probable big hit end command is set in the pointer (step S103). The first probability variation jackpot end command and the first non-probability variation jackpot termination command set in steps S102 and S103 are transmitted to the display control board 80 in the special symbol command control processing (step S30) in the 2 ms timer interrupt processing. When the display control CPU mounted on the display control board 80 receives the first probability variation jackpot end command, the display control CPU controls the first variation display unit 8 to terminate the first probability variation jackpot, and the first non-probability variation jackpot termination command. Is received, the first fluctuation display unit 8 is controlled to display that the first uncertain variation big hit is to be terminated.

  Next, after resetting the first big hit execution flag (step S104), the CPU 56 resets the interruption flag set in the second special symbol variation process in the second special symbol process (step S27) (step S105). ), The first jackpot flag is reset (step S106), and the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the restart command is set in the pointer (step S107). Then, the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first special symbol normal process (step S300) (step S108). By resetting the first big hit execution flag in step S104, the second special symbol normal process in the second special symbol process (step S27) is executed, and the fluctuations of the special symbols 9a to 9c in the second fluctuation display unit 9 are performed. The process to be started and the subtraction process of the special symbol process timer for measuring the variation time of the special symbol by executing the second special symbol variation process are ready to be executed. The restart command set in step S107 is a command for instructing to resume the variable display of the special symbols 9a to 9c suspended in the second variable display unit 9, and is a special symbol command in the 2ms timer interrupt process. It is transmitted to the display control board 80 in the control process (step S30). When the display control CPU mounted on the display control board 80 receives the restart command, the display control CPU performs control to restart the variable display of the special symbols 9a to 9c on the second variable display unit 9.

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

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a display control process processing program executed by the display control CPU mounted on the display control board 80. In the display control process, any one of steps S800 to S805 is performed according to the value of the display control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed.

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

  First symbol variation start processing (step S801): Control is performed so that the variation of the special symbols 8a to 8c is started.

  First symbol variation processing (step S802): Controls the switching timing of each variation state (variation speed) constituting the variation pattern and monitors the end of the variation time.

  First symbol stop waiting process (step S803): If an effect control command (special symbol stop command) instructing symbol stop is received after the variation time timer has timed out, the variation of the special symbols 8a to 8c is stopped and stopped. Control to display (definite symbol) is performed.

  First jackpot display process (step S804): After the end of the fluctuation time, the control of probability variation jackpot display or normal jackpot display is performed.

  First big hit game processing (step S805): Control during big hit game is performed. For example, the first special prize winning opening display indicating that the first special variable prize winning device 20 is driven by the solenoid 72 to open the first big prize winning opening 21 or the first grand prize winning opening 21 is being opened. When an effect control command for displaying the first grand prize opening shown is received, display control of the number of rounds is performed.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the first symbol variation processing (step S802) in the first display control process. In the first symbol variation processing, the display control CPU confirms whether or not the variation interruption flag is set (step S820), and if the variation interruption flag is not set, confirms whether or not the interruption command is received ( Step S824). If the interruption command is received in step S824, the fluctuation interruption flag is set (step S825), and the fluctuation interruption display indicating that the fluctuation display of the special symbols 8a to 8c is interrupted is performed on the first fluctuation display unit 8. (Step S826). This fluctuation interruption display is also a display that means that the subtraction of the special symbol process timer for measuring the fluctuation time in the fluctuation display section on which the fluctuation interruption display is performed is interrupted.

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

  If no interruption command has been received in step S824, it is confirmed whether or not the process timer has timed out (step S827), and if it has timed out, display control execution data is switched (step S828). In this embodiment, process data indicating a variation mode of the special symbols 8a to 8c is provided for each variation pattern. The process data is composed of data obtained by combining a plurality of combinations of process timers and display control execution data, and the display control CPU selects process data corresponding to the variation pattern command and sets the process timer with reference to the process data. Control is performed so that the special symbols 8a to 8c are variably displayed in the variation mode set in the display control execution data for the set time.

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

  By the above processing, when the big hit symbol is derived and displayed on the second fluctuation display unit 9 and the big hit gaming state is entered, the variable interruption flag is set and the variable interruption display is performed based on the reception of the interruption command. Then, control is performed so that the processing after step S827 is not executed until a restart command is received. That is, control is performed such that the special symbols 8a to 8c are not displayed in a variable manner.

  As described above, in the above-described embodiment, when the big hit symbol is derived and displayed on one of the fluctuation display units, the interruption command is transmitted from the main board 31 to the display control board 80, and the interruption command is received. The display control CPU performs control to interrupt the variable display. Further, when the big hit gaming state is finished, a restart command is transmitted from the main board 31 to the display control board 80, and the display control CPU performs control to restart the variable display based on the reception of the restart command.

[Second Embodiment]
In the first embodiment described above, an example in which a suspend command and a resume command are transmitted from the main board 31 has been described. However, the display control board 80 is not limited thereto, and the suspend command and the resume command are not transmitted from the main board 31. It may be configured to instruct the display control CPU mounted on the display to stop the special symbol variation display. Such a configuration will be described below as a second embodiment.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the first special symbol variation process of the second embodiment. In the first special symbol variation process, if the second big hit execution flag is not set (step SA81), the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the first special symbol process timer (step SA82), and has the special symbol process timer timed out? It is confirmed whether or not (step SA83). If the special symbol process timer has timed out in step SA83, the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first special symbol stop process (step S304) (step SA84).

  When it is determined in step SA81 that the second big hit execution flag is set, the first special symbol variation process is terminated without executing the process. When the first special symbol process is executed again, the first special symbol variation process is executed, but the special symbol process timer is not subtracted. As described above, in the first embodiment, the process of setting the interrupt flag and transmitting the interrupt command to the display control board 80 is executed. However, in the second embodiment, these processes are not executed.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the first special symbol stop process of the second embodiment. In the first special symbol stop process, the CPU 56 first sets the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the first special symbol stop command to the pointer (step SA91), and checks whether or not the first big hit flag is set. (Step SA92). If the first big hit flag is set in step SA92, the first big hit flag is reset (step SA93), and the first big hit execution flag is set (step SA94). Then, the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the first big hit start command is set in the pointer (step SA95), and the value of the first special symbol process flag is a value corresponding to the first big winning opening release pre-processing (step S305). (Step SA96).

  If the first big hit flag is not set in step SA92, the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first special symbol normal process (step S300) (step SA97).

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the first big hit end process of the second embodiment. In the first big hit end process, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the first probability variation flag is set (step SA101). If the first probability variation flag is set in step SA101, the CPU 56 determines the first probability variation big end command. The corresponding command transmission table address is set in the pointer (step SA102). If the first probability variation flag is not set in step SA101, the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the first non-probability variation big hit end command is set in the pointer (step SA103).

  Next, after resetting the first big hit execution flag (step SA104), the CPU 56 resets the interruption flag set in the second special symbol variation process in the second special symbol process (step S27) (step SA105). . Then, the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first special symbol normal process (step S300) (step SA106). As described above, in the first embodiment, the process of transmitting the restart command for instructing the restart of the variable display to the display control board 80 is executed. However, the process is not executed in the second embodiment.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the first symbol variation processing of the second embodiment. In the first symbol variation processing, the display control CPU checks whether or not the variation interruption flag is set (step SA820). If the variation interruption flag is not set, whether or not the second big hit start command is received. Confirm (step SA824). If the second big hit start command is received in step SA824, the fluctuation interruption flag is set (step SA825), and the fluctuation interruption indicating that the fluctuation display of the special symbols 8a to 8c is interrupted in the first fluctuation display section 8 Display is performed (step SA826).

  If the variable interruption flag is set in step SA820, the display control CPU confirms whether or not a second probability variable big hit end command or a second non-probable big hit end command has been received (step SA821). If the second probability variation jackpot end command or the second non-probability variation jackpot termination command is received in step SA821, the variation interruption flag is reset (step SA822) and the variation of the special symbols 8a to 8c is displayed on the first variation display section 8. Fluctuation resumption display indicating that display is to be resumed is performed (step SA823). If the second probability variation jackpot end command or the second non-probability variation jackpot end command has not been received in step SA821, the first symbol variation processing is terminated.

  If the second big hit start command has not been received in step SA824, it is confirmed whether or not the process timer has timed out (step SA827), and if it has timed out, the display control execution data is switched (step SA828). If the variable time timer has timed out (step SA829), the monitoring timer is started (step SA830), and the first process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first symbol stop waiting process (step S803) (step S803). SA831).

  As described above, when the big hit symbol is derived and displayed on the second fluctuation display unit 9 and the big hit gaming state is entered, the fluctuation interruption flag is set and the fluctuation interruption display is performed based on the reception of the second big hit start command. Do. Then, control is performed so that the processing after step SA827 is not executed until the second probability variation jackpot end command or the second non-probability variation jackpot termination command is received. That is, control is performed such that the special symbols 8a to 8c are not displayed in a variable manner.

  As described above, the second embodiment of the present invention has been described. In the second embodiment, when the big hit symbol is derived and displayed on one of the variable display portions and the big hit gaming state is entered, the second big hit from the main board 31 is achieved. Based on the fact that the start command is transmitted to the display control board 80 and the second jackpot start command is received, the display control CPU performs control to interrupt the variable display. Further, when the big hit gaming state is finished, the second probability variable big hit end command or the second non-probable variable big hit end command is transmitted from the main board 31 to the display control board 80, and the second probability variable big hit end command or the second non-probable big hit end command Based on the reception of the command, the display control CPU performs control to resume the variable display.

[Common explanations of the first and second embodiments]
Next, common explanation items of the first and second embodiments will be described. A display mode of the first variation display unit 8 and the second variation display unit 9 when the control of the first embodiment and the second embodiment described above is performed will be described. FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of the effect display of the first variation display unit 8 and the second variation display unit 9. In this embodiment, two fluctuation display parts, a first fluctuation display part 8 and a second fluctuation display part 9, are provided, and the fluctuation display of the special symbols is performed in parallel by the respective fluctuation display parts. That is, in FIG. 17 (A), when the variation display of the special symbols 8a to 8c is executed in the first variation display unit 8, the variation display of the special symbols 9a to 9c is performed in parallel in the second variation display unit 9. Executed.

  From the main board 31, a fluctuation pattern command for instructing the display control board 80 on the fluctuation pattern of the special symbols 8 a to 8 c in the first fluctuation display unit 8, and the fluctuation pattern of the special symbols 9 a to 9 c in the second fluctuation display unit 9. Is transmitted. The display control CPU performs control so that the special symbol variation display is performed in the variation display unit according to the received variation pattern command.

  In this embodiment, the effect control command transmitted from the main board 31 has a 2-byte structure, the first byte represents MODE (command classification), and the second byte represents EXT (command type). MODE or EXT of the command designating the variation pattern of the special symbols 8a to 8c in the first variation display unit 8 and the command designating the variation pattern of the special symbols 9a to 9c in the second variation display unit 9 are made different. Thus, it is possible to specify which variation display command the variation pattern command transmitted from the main board 31 is the variation pattern of the special symbol. Note that such a command form is an example, and other command forms may be used. For example, a control command composed of 1 byte or 3 bytes or more may be used.

  As shown in FIG. 17B, while the variable display of the special symbols 8a to 8c is being executed in the first fluctuation display unit 8, that is, in step S82 in the first special symbol fluctuation process shown in FIG. When the special symbol process timer has not timed out, the big special symbol (specific display result) is derived and displayed in the second special symbol variation process (or the second special symbol stop process) in the second special symbol process (step S27). Based on this, the second big hit execution flag is set, and processing for transmitting the second big hit start command to the display control board 80 is performed in the second special symbol stop process. In the second embodiment described above, the display control CPU mounted on the display control board 80 sets the variable interruption flag in step SA825 when receiving the second big hit start command in step SA824, and changes in step SA826. Display a break.

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

  As shown in FIG. 17C, when receiving the interruption command in the first embodiment or receiving the second jackpot start command in the second embodiment, the display control CPU Together with the change interruption display 100, the symbol is stopped and displayed. That is, the non-specific display result is stopped and displayed on the first fluctuation display unit 8 that interrupts the fluctuation display. By stopping and displaying the non-specific display result on one of the fluctuation display sections, it is possible to suspend the fluctuation display of the special symbol without causing distrust to the player. At this time, the big hit symbol (specific display result) is derived and displayed on the second variation display unit 9.

  Further, in this embodiment, since the variation interruption display 100 is displayed until the big hit gaming state is ended (see FIGS. 17D and 17E), the player is informed until the big hit gaming state is ended. It is possible to suspend the display of special symbols without giving distrust. FIG. 17D shows an example of the first round in the big hit gaming state.

  In addition, when the big hit gaming state is finished, a second big hit end command (probability variable big hit end command or non-probability variable big hit end command) is transmitted from the main board 31 to the display control board 80. In FIG. 17E, in response to the reception of the probability change jackpot end command as the second jackpot end command, the display control CPU enters the second variation display section 9 and the jackpot gaming state is ended and the probability change state is entered. It is exemplified that a display for notifying that is performed. In the first embodiment described above, a restart command is further transmitted from the main board 31 to the display control board 80, and the display control CPU receives "restart command" as the change restart display 103 in step S823 based on the reception of the restart command. In addition to the display, the control after step S827 is executed to resume the variable display (see FIG. 17F). In the example shown in FIG. 17, the display result that is finally derived after the change is resumed in the first change display unit 8 is a jackpot symbol (see FIG. 17H). In that case, the display state in the first variation display unit 8 shown in FIG. 17E may be changed to a display indicating that (for example, “win another time”). In that case, the effect display about the big hit game state is performed using both the first fluctuation display unit 8 and the second fluctuation display unit 9 (the second fluctuation display unit 9 notifies the end of the big hit game). At the same time, the first variation display unit 8 is notified in advance of the next big hit occurrence), so that the visual effect is enhanced and the player's interest can be improved.

  In this way, when the big win symbol is derived and displayed on the other fluctuation display portion while the special symbol fluctuation display on one fluctuation display portion is in effect, the fluctuation display is interrupted on one fluctuation display portion. In order to perform the change suspension display 100 indicating that the change symbol display is stopped, the off symbol is stopped and displayed, and when the big hit gaming state is ended, the change display of the special symbol on one of the change display units is resumed. The change display of special symbols can be interrupted without causing distrust to the player.

  FIG. 17 further shows how a new special symbol variation is executed in the second variation display unit 9 (see FIGS. 17F to 17H). That is, after the big hit gaming state is finished, the special symbol fluctuation display is started again in the second fluctuation display section 9 (FIG. 17F), and the first big hit start command (or the first embodiment) is sent from the main board 31. In response to the transmission of the interruption command for the second fluctuation display section 9), the display control CPU causes the second fluctuation display section 9 to stop and display the symbols that are out of the fluctuation interruption display 100. (FIG. 17H).

  In FIG. 18, after the special symbol variation display is started again in the second variation display unit 9, the special symbol suspension for the first variation display unit 8 is made based on the fact that the first special symbol process timer has timed out. An effect control command (special symbol stop command) indicating is transmitted from the main board 31, but the first big hit start command (or the interruption command for the second variation display unit 9 in the first embodiment) is not transmitted. At this time, it is shown that the display control CPU derives and displays a shifted symbol on the first variation display unit 8 (FIG. 18H). In this case, the second variation display unit 9 continues to display the variation of the special symbol without stopping the loss symbol.

  Note that the display control CPU displays a visible display (for example, the center of the variable display unit) when the first variable display unit 8 or the second variable display unit 9 stops the display of the symbol together with the variable interruption display 100. You may stop the special symbol that you have been displayed as it is (if the stop symbol is a big hit symbol, shift any symbol in the middle left and right), generate a random number The stop symbol may be determined according to the random number, or the stop symbol may be selected in a predetermined order, and the method of selecting the stop symbol is arbitrary.

  FIG. 19 is an explanatory diagram showing a special winning opening determination table. The big prize opening determination table is a big hit for a specific fluctuation display part (for example, the first fluctuation display part 8) among a plurality of fluctuation display parts (the first fluctuation display part 8 and the second fluctuation display part 9 in the above example). Used in order to open the big prize opening according to a predetermined opening order pattern on condition that a plurality of big prize winning openings are not opened at the same time in the big hit gaming state started based on the symbols being derived and displayed. It is a table (stored in the ROM 54). As shown in FIG. 19, the winning prize determination table includes a left winning prize opening (first winning prize opening 21) and a right winning prize opening (first winning prize opening 23) in each round (1R to 15R). Is set in advance for each type of jackpot symbol. “Left” indicates that the left big prize opening is opened, and “Right” indicates that the right big prize opening is opened. For example, when the jackpot symbol is “0”, the left big winning opening and the right big winning opening are alternately opened. In addition, in the grand prize opening determination table, a circle (○) means that it is decided to notify the big prize opening to be opened before the grand prize opening is opened. is doing. For example, when the big hit symbol is “5”, since 1R, 3R, 5R, 7R, 9R, 11R, 13R, and 15R are circled, the notification is executed in the round. In the example shown in FIG. 19, the winning prize determination table executes notification when the jackpot symbol is a probability variation symbol (“1”, “3”, “5”, “7”, “9”). In the case of other normal symbols, the notification is set not to be executed. In particular, when the jackpot symbol is “7”, notification is performed in all rounds.

  The game control microcomputer (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31 is based on the big winning symbol and the big prize winning determination table in the first big prize winning opening pre-processing (step S305). The big winning opening opening pattern (that is, advantageous state pattern) to be used in the big hit game state is determined. In each round, the first special variable winning device 20 or the second special variable winning device 22 is in an open state in which the game ball can easily win (game) based on the big winning opening opening pattern determined to be used. The first state which is advantageous to the person). By such control, the special winning opening that the player should aim for during the specific game state is changed, and the interest of the game can be further improved. Here, control using the big prize winning determination table is performed in the big hit gaming state started based on the fact that the big hit symbol is derived and displayed on a specific fluctuation display portion (for example, the first fluctuation display portion 8). In the big hit gaming state started based on the fact that the big hit symbol is derived and displayed on the other fluctuation display section (for example, the second fluctuation display section 9), a predetermined big winning opening (for example, the first big winning opening, for example) 23) is controlled to the open state, but the big winning opening opening pattern may be used for the big hits in all or not all but a plurality of variable display portions. Here, the release order pattern (advantageous state pattern) is determined based on the jackpot symbol. However, another method, for example, the release order pattern may be determined based on a random number.

[Third Embodiment]
Next, a third embodiment will be described. In the third embodiment, while the timer interrupt process is executed once, the extraction of the value of the random counter updated by the random number update process is one of the first special symbol process or the second special symbol process. An example in which only one of them is performed will be described. In the third embodiment, differences from the first and second embodiments will be described.

  The ball game machine 1 according to the third embodiment differs from that of the first embodiment and the second embodiment described above in that the processing content of the timer interrupt processing, the processing content of the first special symbol process, and the first It is the processing content of 2 special symbol process processing.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart for explaining a game control main process and a timer interrupt process according to the third embodiment. The process of FIG. 20 differs from the process of FIG. 4 in the following points. After the switch process (step S22), a random number update process having the same process contents as S24 of FIG. 4 is executed (step S23a). Then, any one of the first starting port switch passing process (FIG. 21) and the second starting port switch passing process (FIG. 22) to be described later should be executed while the timer interrupt process is executed once. A special symbol selection flag process for performing on / off control of a special symbol selection flag as a flag for selecting the symbol is executed (step S23b).

  In the special symbol selection flag process, when the special symbol selection flag is in the on state, the special symbol selection flag is cleared and set in the off state, while in the off state, it is set in the on state. That is, the special symbol selection flag is switched on / off every time the timer interrupt process is executed. When the special symbol selection flag is in the ON state, the start winning process based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 67 is not performed while the timer interrupt process is executed once, and the first start port switch 62 is not performed. Only the start winning process based on the detection of the game ball by is performed. On the other hand, when the special symbol selection flag is in the off state, the start winning process based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 62 is not performed while the timer interrupt process is executed once, and the second start port Only the start winning process based on the detection of the game ball by the switch 67 is performed.

  Then, the first special symbol process (step S23c) having the same processing contents as S23 in FIG. 4 is executed, and then the second special symbol process (step S24) having the same processing contents as S24 in FIG. 4 is executed. Is done. Thereafter, in S25 to S36, processing similar to the processing described in FIG. 4 is executed.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart for explaining the first special symbol process according to the third embodiment. The process of FIG. 21 differs from the process of FIG. 6 in the following points. First, it is determined whether or not the fetched symbol selection flag is on (step S310). If the special symbol selection flag is ON, the process proceeds to the first start port switch passing process (step S312) described above, and the process related to the start winning based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 62 as described above. Is done. On the other hand, when the special symbol selection flag is ON, the first start port switch passing process (step S312) is skipped.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart for explaining the second special symbol process according to the third embodiment. The process of FIG. 22 differs from the process described in the first embodiment in the following points. First, it is determined whether or not the fetched symbol selection flag is on (step S310a). If the special symbol selection flag is off, the process proceeds to the second start port switch passing process (step S312a) described above, and the process related to the start winning based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 67 as described above. Is done. On the other hand, when the special symbol selection flag is on, the first start port switch passing process (step S312a) is skipped.

  As shown in FIGS. 20 to 22, the on / off state of this special symbol selection flag is switched. When the special symbol selection flag is on, the game by the first start port switch 62 is executed while the timer interrupt process is executed once. Only the start winning process based on the detection of the ball is performed. On the other hand, in the OFF state, the start winning process based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 67 is performed while the timer interruption process is executed once. Only done. That is, while the timer interrupt process is executed once, the extraction of the numerical data of the random counter updated by the random number update process (step S23a) is performed by passing through the first start port switch of the first special symbol process process and It will be executed by any one of the second start port switch passing processes of the second special symbol process.

[Fourth Embodiment]
Next, a fourth embodiment will be described. In the fourth embodiment, an example will be described in which display for continuing the variable display is performed instead of the above-described variable interruption display 100.

  In the fourth embodiment, the subtraction of the special symbol process timer for measuring the variation time is interrupted, but the variation display of the special symbols 8a to 8c is continued from the game control board 31 to the display control board 80 as it is. By transmitting the command to be instructed, the control for continuing the variable display of the special symbol is performed instead of the above-described change interruption display 100. In this way, the variation display of the special symbol is continued, so that the player is interested in the variation display of the one whose measurement is interrupted even while the measurement of the variation display time is stopped. Can be made.

  Next, main effects obtained by the first to fourth embodiments described above will be described.

  (1) In step S824 of the first symbol variation processing (step S802) of the first embodiment, the control is performed so that the processing after step S827 is not executed, or the first symbol variation processing of the second embodiment is performed. For example, when the specific display result is derived and displayed on the second variation display unit 9, the measurement of the variation display time in the first variation display unit 8 is interrupted by determining YES in SA824 and not performing the processing after step SA827. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the specific gaming state from occurring simultaneously on the plurality of variation display units. Moreover, it becomes YES at step S821 of the first symbol variation processing (step S802) of the first embodiment, and performs control to execute the processing after step S827, or the step of the first symbol variation processing of the second embodiment. By performing a control to execute YES in step SA827 after YES in SA821, for example, the variation display of the special symbol is displayed on the first variation display unit 8 until the specific display result is derived and displayed on the second variation display unit 9, for example. Therefore, for example, it can be made difficult for the player to grasp that the specific display result is derived and displayed on the second variation display unit 9. Further, by using a common random number update process for determining the display result in each of the plurality of variation display units, when the amount of data required to control the plurality of variation display units is minimized, For example, the first extraction condition that is the extraction condition of the big hit determination random counter for the first variation display unit 8 and the second extraction condition that is the extraction condition of the big hit determination random counter for the second variation display unit 9 are simultaneously satisfied. Even in this case, as shown in steps S23 to S25 of FIG. 4, during the timer interrupt process once, the numerical data update by the jackpot determination random counter is performed by the first special symbol process process ( Before the step S24) is executed, the value of the big hit determination random counter for the first variation display unit 8 is extracted (step S2). ), Extraction of the second special symbol by the process processing jackpot determining random counter for the second variable display unit 9 values is performed after the updating of the numeric data by jackpot determining random counter is executed (step S25). As a result, the numerical data extracted by the first special symbol process and the second special symbol process is different during one execution of the timer interrupt process, and a big hit is generated as a display result of a plurality of variable display units. It is possible to reliably prevent the display results to be determined simultaneously. Also, an interrupt when the first extraction condition and the second extraction condition are satisfied in order to forcibly differ the numerical data extracted simultaneously by the first special symbol process and the second special symbol process. Only the extraction by the first special symbol process is executed by the process, and it is not necessary to execute the extraction by the second special symbol process by the next interruption process. That is, since the numerical data extraction by the first special symbol process and the second special symbol process can be executed by executing the interrupt process once, the fairness of the game can be ensured. Furthermore, the numerical data can be extracted by the first special symbol process and the second special symbol process by the timer interruption process when the first extraction condition and the second extraction condition are satisfied. It is possible to minimize the possibility that numerical data extraction by the first special symbol process and the second special symbol process will not be performed due to the first extraction condition and the second extraction condition becoming data. Also, it is a big hit determination rather than storing the presence / absence of winning detection of the first start port switch 62 and the second start port switch 67 with data of “0” (no detection) or “1” (detection) for a long time. When the random counter extraction data “0” to “658” is stored as data, it is possible to reduce data damage when data corruption occurs.

  (2) In the random number update process of step S24, as shown in FIG. 5, the numerical data is updated by the random number update process for the number of times determined by SB02 by one timer interrupt process. Numerical data extracted by the first special symbol process in S23 and the second special symbol process in step S25 can be dispersed, and randomness can be further improved.

  (3) As shown in FIGS. 20 to 22, the extraction of numerical data of the random counter for jackpot determination is performed while the timer interrupt process is executed once by the on / off control of the special symbol selection flag. It is executed by either one of the first extracting means and the second extracting means. As a result, while the interrupt process is executed once, numerical data is obtained only in one of the first special symbol process (step 21) in step S23c (FIG. 21) and the second special symbol process (step 22) in step S25. Thus, it is possible to reliably prevent a display result that causes a big hit as a display result of a plurality of variable display units from being determined at the same time.

  (4) Since the process of step S312 by the on / off control of the special symbol selection flag by the special symbol selection flag process of step S23b of FIG. 20 and the process of step S312a are executed alternately in a predetermined order, step S23c It is possible to prevent the occurrence of bias in the extraction of numerical data of the random counter for jackpot determination by the first special symbol process (FIG. 21) by step S25 and the second special symbol process by step S25 (FIG. 22). Thus, the game can be progressed appropriately.

  (5) As shown in SB02 of FIG. 5, the number of updates of the numerical data performed by the random number update process in one timer interrupt process can be determined, so that the first shown in FIGS. The randomness of the numerical data extracted by the special symbol process and the second special symbol process can be improved.

(6) For example, based on having received the interruption command in step S824 of the first symbol variation processing (step S802) of the first embodiment when the big hit display result is displayed on the second variation display unit 9. By performing control that does not execute the processing after step S827, when the display control microcomputer receives an interruption command, the display control microcomputer displays, for example, the variation display of the special symbol in the first variation display unit 8. Interrupted. In step S821 of the first symbol variation processing (step S802) of the first embodiment, the control is executed to execute the processing from step S827 onward, so that the display control microcomputer receives the restart command. For example, since the special symbol variation display in the first variation display unit 8 is resumed, the control burden of the game control microcomputer can be reduced.
(7) For example, when the big hit display result is displayed on the second fluctuation display unit 9, the second big hit start command is received in step SA824 of the first symbol fluctuation mid-process (step S802) of the second embodiment. Based on the above, by performing control that does not execute the processing after step S827, when the display control microcomputer receives the second jackpot start command, the display control microcomputer uses the special symbol in the first variation display unit 8 to be processed. The change display of is interrupted. In step SA821 of the first symbol variation processing (step S802) of the second embodiment, the control is executed to execute the processing after step S827, so that the display control microcomputer is received when the jackpot end command is received. Thus, since the variation display of the special symbol in the first variation display unit 8 is resumed, the control burden on the game control microcomputer can be reduced. In addition, since a plurality of instructions are given by one control signal (command), control can be performed using both control signals, and the number of control signals can be reduced.

  (8) As shown in S826 of FIG. 12 or SA826 of FIG. 16, when the measurement of the variable display time in the variable display unit is interrupted, the fact is notified, so that the player can change without giving distrust to the player. The variable display of the identification information on the display unit can be interrupted.

  (9) For example, a plurality of first special variable winnings are simultaneously performed in each of a plurality of times of specific control in the big hit gaming state started based on the fact that the specific display result is derived and displayed on the first variation display unit 8. The special winning opening opening pattern set in the special winning entry determination table indicating which special variable winning device is to be subjected to the specific control without causing the device 20 and the second special variable winning device 22 to be opened. Accordingly, the plurality of first special variable winning devices 20 and the second special variable winning device 22 are controlled to the first state, so that the special variable winning device to be aimed by the player is changed during the big hit gaming state, and the interest of the game Can be further improved.

  (10) As shown in FIGS. 17 (C) and 18 (C), the big hit gaming state is started based on the fact that the combination of big hit symbols is derived and displayed on one fluctuation display section, and the other fluctuation display is shown. When the measurement of the variation display time in the part is interrupted, the other variation display part is stopped and the combination of symbols is stopped and displayed, so pay attention to the player on the variation display part on which the combination of jackpot symbols is derived and displayed. Can be made.

  (11) As explained in the fourth embodiment, the big hit gaming state is started based on the fact that the combination of big hit symbols is derived and displayed on one fluctuation display section, and the fluctuation display time is measured on the other fluctuation display section. Since the variation display is continued in the other variation display unit when the game is interrupted, it is possible to make the player interested in the display of the variation display unit from which the combination of jackpot symbols is not derived and displayed.

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

  (1) In the embodiment described above, since the probability variation state is controlled according to the type of jackpot symbol (values to be given are different), the jackpot in which the probability variation symbol is a combination of the jackpot symbol does not occur at the same time. The example in which the random counter for determining the jackpot symbol is also updated at the same timing as the random counter for determining the jackpot is shown. However, when the value given according to the type of jackpot symbol does not differ (when the control of the probability variation state according to the jackpot symbol is not performed), the random counter for determining the jackpot symbol is for determining the jackpot symbol It is not necessary to update at the same timing as the random counter. In the embodiment described above, among the counters R1 to R8, random counters other than the big hit determination random counter R1 and the big hit symbol determination random counter R2 are not updated in the same process as these random counters. May be.

  (2) In the above-described embodiment, the display control microcomputer executes the special symbol display control. However, the control microcomputer directly executes the special symbol display control as follows. You may comprise. In this case, instead of the two change display units described above, a special symbol change display unit each comprising a 7-segment LED is provided. Then, two decorative symbol variation display units configured by a liquid crystal display device are provided corresponding to each of the two special symbol variation display units. The decorative symbols that are variably displayed in the two decorative symbol variation display sections vary in a predetermined relationship with the special symbol variation display in order to enhance the decoration effect of the special symbol variation display in the two special symbol variation display sections. A symbol with a decorative meaning to be displayed, a symbol for displaying to the player the effect of the display of the variation of the relatively monotonous special symbol variation display device, which is performed by the 7-segment LED, with a higher effect. is there. And the special symbol in each special symbol fluctuation | variation display part and the decoration symbol in a corresponding decorative symbol fluctuation | variation part are variably displayed correspondingly as follows. When the special symbol variation display is started, the decorative symbol variation display is started at the same time. When the special symbol variation display is finished and the display result is derived and displayed, the decoration symbol variation display is simultaneously terminated and displayed. The result is derived and displayed. Thus, the special symbol and the decorative symbol are displayed in a variable manner in a synchronized manner. Also, the display result of the decorative symbol variation portion is displayed so as to correspond to the display result of the special symbol variation display portion. For example, when the display result of the special symbol variation display unit is a result indicating the big hit state, the display result of the decorative symbol variation display unit is also a result indicating the big hit state. In addition, when the display result of the special symbol variation display unit indicates a deviating state other than the big hit state, the display result of the decorative symbol variation display unit is also a result indicating the deviating state. In the case of such a configuration, the game control microcomputer directly gives control signals to the two special symbol variation display sections to perform display control thereof. Then, the game control microcomputer gives a display control command as shown in the above-described embodiment to the display control microcomputer, and the display control microcomputer displays two decorative design variation displays based on the command. The display control of the unit is performed as described above.

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

It is the front view which looked at the bullet ball game machine concerning this embodiment from the front. It is a block diagram showing the outline | summary of the circuit structure of the ball game machine which concerns on this embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the various random counters which the microcomputer for game control uses for game control. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the main process for game control and the timer interruption process which are performed by the microcomputer for game control. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the subroutine program of a random number update process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a 1st special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a 1st special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a 1st special symbol fluctuation | variation process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a 1st special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a 1st big hit end process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a 1st display control process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the 1st symbol variation process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the 1st special symbol fluctuation | variation process of 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the 1st special symbol stop process of 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the 1st big hit end process of 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the 1st symbol variation process of 2nd Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the effect display of a 1st fluctuation | variation display part and a 2nd fluctuation | variation display part. It is explanatory drawing which shows the other example of the effect display of a 1st fluctuation | variation display part and a 2nd fluctuation | variation display part. It is explanatory drawing which shows a big prize opening determination table. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the game control main process and timer interruption process by 3rd Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the 1st special symbol process process by 3rd Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the 2nd special symbol process process by 3rd Embodiment.

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Claims (11)

A plurality of variable display units for performing a variable display of a plurality of types of identification information, each of which can be identified based on establishment of a predetermined start condition, and deriving and displaying a display result, In a gaming machine that controls to a specific gaming state advantageous to a player based on the fact that the specific display result is derived and displayed on the fluctuation display section of
Game control means for controlling the progress of the game,
The game control means, in interrupt processing that is executed periodically,
Specific update means for updating numerical data used for display mode determination as to whether or not the display result of the variable display in each of the plurality of variable display units is the specific display mode within a predetermined numerical range;
It is determined whether or not a first extraction condition for extracting numerical data updated by the specific updating means as numerical data used for determining the display mode for the first fluctuation display section among a plurality of fluctuation display sections is satisfied. First extraction condition determination means;
First extraction means for extracting numerical data updated by the specific update means on condition that the first extraction condition determination means determines that the first extraction condition is satisfied;
A first display result for determining that the display result of the first variable display unit is to be the specific display result on condition that the numerical data extracted by the first extraction unit matches the first specific numerical data. A determination means;
Whether or not a second extraction condition for extracting numerical data updated by the specific updating means as numerical data used for determining the display mode for a second variable display unit different from the first variable display unit is satisfied Second extraction condition determining means for determining;
Second extraction means for extracting numerical data updated by the specific update means on condition that the second extraction condition determination means determines that the second extraction condition is satisfied;
On the condition that the numerical data extracted by the second extraction means matches the second specific numerical data having the same numerical data as the first specific numerical data, the display result of the second variation display unit is displayed Second display result determining means for determining to make a specific display result;
Based on the determination results by the first display result determining means and the second display result determining means, the variable display from the start of the variable display of the identification information in each of the plurality of variable display sections until the display result is derived and displayed Fluctuation display data selection means for selecting fluctuation display data indicating time from a plurality of types of predetermined fluctuation display data;
A fluctuation display time measuring means for measuring the fluctuation display time based on the fluctuation display data selected by the fluctuation display data selecting means;
Fluctuation display time determination means for determining whether or not the fluctuation display time measured by the fluctuation display time measurement means has passed,
Furthermore, display control means for performing display control of the plurality of variable display sections and for deriving and displaying the display result of the identification information when the variable display time determination means determines that the variable display time has elapsed. Prepared,
The game control means performs the extraction of numerical data by the second extracting means after the extraction of numerical data by the first extracting means during the execution of the interrupt process once. Before, update the numerical data by the specific update means,
The variation display time measuring means derives and displays the specific display result on a first variation display unit among the plurality of variation display units, and displays the variation of the identification information on the second variation display unit. When being executed, the variation display time of the second variation display unit at the first time when the specific gaming state based on the specific display result being derived and displayed on the first variation display unit is displayed. Measurement interruption resuming means for suspending measurement and restarting measurement of the variable display time at a second time point when the specific gaming state is ended based on the specific display result being derived and displayed on the first fluctuation display unit A gaming machine characterized by including. The game control means includes
Specific numerical data updating means for updating numerical data used for determining the number of times numerical data is updated by the specific updating means within a predetermined numerical range;
Specific numerical data extraction means for extracting numerical data updated by the specific numerical data update means;
The update number determining means for determining the number of times of updating the numerical data by the specific updating means based on the numerical data extracted by the specific numerical data extracting means, further comprising: Gaming machine. A plurality of variable display units for performing a variable display of a plurality of types of identification information, each of which can be identified based on establishment of a predetermined start condition, and deriving and displaying a display result, and any one of the plurality of variable display units In a gaming machine that controls to a specific gaming state advantageous to a player based on the fact that the specific display result is derived and displayed on the fluctuation display section of
Game control means for controlling the progress of the game,
The game control means, in interrupt processing that is executed periodically,
Specific update means for updating numerical data used for display mode determination as to whether or not the display result of the variable display in each of the plurality of variable display units is the specific display mode within a predetermined numerical range;
It is determined whether or not a first extraction condition for extracting numerical data updated by the specific updating means as numerical data used for determining the display mode for the first fluctuation display section among a plurality of fluctuation display sections is satisfied. First extraction condition determination means;
First extraction means for extracting numerical data updated by the specific update means on condition that the first extraction condition determination means determines that the first extraction condition is satisfied;
A first display result for determining that the display result of the first variable display unit is to be the specific display result on condition that the numerical data extracted by the first extraction unit matches the first specific numerical data. A determination means;
Whether or not a second extraction condition for extracting numerical data updated by the specific updating means as numerical data used for determining the display mode for a second variable display unit different from the first variable display unit is satisfied Second extraction condition determining means for determining;
Second extraction means for extracting numerical data updated by the specific update means on condition that the second extraction condition determination means determines that the second extraction condition is satisfied;
On the condition that the numerical data extracted by the second extraction means matches the second specific numerical data having the same numerical data as the first specific numerical data, the display result of the second variation display unit is displayed Second display result determining means for determining to make a specific display result;
Based on the determination results by the first display result determining means and the second display result determining means, the variable display from the start of the variable display of the identification information in each of the plurality of variable display sections until the display result is derived and displayed Fluctuation display data selection means for selecting fluctuation display data indicating time from a plurality of types of predetermined fluctuation display data;
A fluctuation display time measuring means for measuring the fluctuation display time based on the fluctuation display data selected by the fluctuation display data selecting means;
Fluctuation display time determination means for determining whether or not the fluctuation display time measured by the fluctuation display time measurement means has passed,
Furthermore, display control means for performing display control of the plurality of variable display sections and for deriving and displaying the display result of the identification information when the variable display time determination means determines that the variable display time has elapsed. Prepared,
The game control means is configured to extract one of the first extraction means and the second extraction means for extracting the numerical data updated by the specific update means while the interrupt process is executed once. Run by
The variation display time measuring means derives and displays the specific display result on a first variation display unit among the plurality of variation display units, and displays the variation of the identification information on the second variation display unit. When being executed, the variation display time of the second variation display unit at the first time when the specific gaming state based on the specific display result being derived and displayed on the first variation display unit is displayed. Measurement interruption resuming means for suspending measurement and restarting measurement of the variable display time at a second time point when the specific gaming state is ended based on the specific display result being derived and displayed on the first fluctuation display unit A gaming machine characterized by including.   The game control means executes one of numerical data extraction by the first extraction means and numerical data extraction by the second extraction means according to a predetermined order in one interruption process. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein:   The said game control means further includes the update frequency determination means for determining the update frequency of the numerical data performed by the said specific update means in one said interruption process, The claim 3 or 4 characterized by the above-mentioned. Gaming machine. A game control microcomputer for controlling the progress of the game;
A display control microcomputer for controlling display of the plurality of variation display units based on a control signal from the game control microcomputer;
The game control microcomputer is:
The variable display time measuring means;
The variable display time determination means;
An interruption control signal transmitting means for transmitting to the display control microcomputer an interruption control signal indicating that the fluctuation display of identification information being executed in the second fluctuation display section is temporarily stopped at the first time point;
Resumption control signal transmitting means for transmitting a resumption control signal indicating that the fluctuating display of the identification information suspended in the second fluctuating display unit to be resumed to the display control microcomputer at the second time point; Including
The display control microcomputer is:
When the interruption control signal is received from the interruption control signal transmission means, the fluctuation display of the identification information being executed in the second fluctuation display unit is interrupted,
The game according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein when the restart control signal is received from the restart control signal transmitting means, control is performed to restart the variable display of the identification information that was interrupted when the interrupt control signal was received. Machine. A game control microcomputer for controlling the progress of the game;
A display control microcomputer for controlling display of the plurality of variable display units based on a control signal from the game control control microcomputer;
The game control microcomputer is:
The variable display time measuring means;
The variable display time determination means;
A specific gaming state start control signal transmitting means for transmitting a specific gaming state start control signal indicating that the specific gaming state starts at the first time point to the display control microcomputer;
Specific game state end signal transmitting means for transmitting to the display control microcomputer a specific game state end signal indicating that the specific game state has ended at the second time point,
The display control microcomputer is:
When the specific gaming state start control signal transmitting means receives the specific gaming state start control signal, the variable display of the identification information being executed in the second variation display unit is interrupted,
When the specific gaming state end signal is received from the specific gaming state end signal transmitting means, control is performed to resume the variable display of the identification information that was interrupted when the specific gaming state start control signal was received. A gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5.   The said display control means is provided with the interruption alerting | reporting means which alert | reports that, when the measurement of the fluctuation | variation display time in a said 2nd fluctuation | variation display part is interrupted. The gaming machine described in 1. The game performed by the gaming machine is a predetermined game performed by a player using a game medium in a game area,
A plurality of special variable winning devices provided in the game area, each controlled to one of a first state advantageous to the player and a second state disadvantageous to the player;
In the specific gaming state, further comprising special variable winning device control means for executing specific control for setting the second state after the special variable winning device is set to the first state, a predetermined number of times.
The special variable prize-winning device control means is configured to simultaneously execute a plurality of times of each of the plurality of times of the specific control in the specific gaming state started based on the specific display result being derived and displayed on the first variation display unit. The special variable winning devices are not changed to the first state, and the plurality of special variable winning devices are set to the first variable variable according to an advantageous state pattern indicating which of the special variable winning devices is subjected to the specific control. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the gaming machine is controlled to be in the following state.   When the display control means has suspended measurement of the variable display time in the second fluctuation display section by the measurement interruption resumption means at the first time point, the specific display in the second fluctuation display section. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a non-specific display result that is a display mode different from the result is stopped and displayed.   The display control means continues the fluctuation display in the second fluctuation display section when the measurement interruption resumption means has interrupted the measurement of the fluctuation display time in the second fluctuation display section at the first time point. A gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein

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