JP2005253730A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve a savor of a game and a working rate without giving the sense of mistrust to a player. <P>SOLUTION: At the time of starting a special pattern game by a second variable display device 4B after the special pattern game by a first variable display device 4A is started, when a first jackpot flag is OFF and a second jackpot flag is ON, on condition that the timer value of a first variable display time timer is within a prescribed range, a variable display pattern to be used in the special pattern game by the first variable display device 4A and the combination of established patterns, etc., are changed, and the variable display pattern to be used in the special pattern game by the second variable display device 4B is decided from the prescribed combinations of the variable display patterns. Thereafter, on the basis of the decided variable display pattern and the combination of the established patterns, a first specified performance is executed by the first variable display device 4A, a second specified performance is executed by the second variable display device 4B, and then the control of a display operation of deriving and displaying a jackpot combination is executed. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and more specifically, a first variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified based on the first start condition being satisfied, And a second variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable based on the establishment of a second start condition different from the first start condition, and variable display by the first variable display means When the display result of is a predetermined specific display result, the first specific gaming state advantageous to the player is controlled, and the display result of the variable display by the second variable display means becomes the specific display result In addition, the present invention relates to a gaming machine that controls to a second specific gaming state that is advantageous to a player different from the first specific gaming state.

  In gaming machines such as pachinko machines, variable display is performed by updating or scrolling predetermined identification information (hereinafter referred to as display symbols) on a display device such as a liquid crystal display (hereinafter referred to as LCD). There are a number of games that are enhanced by a so-called variable display game that determines whether to give a predetermined game value based on the display result.

  The special game played as one of the variable display games is a variable display of the display symbol based on the detection of the game ball passing through the start winning opening (that the variable display start condition is satisfied). In this game, the case where the stop symbol form when the display is completely stopped is a predetermined specific display form is determined as “big hit”. In this special figure game, when a “hit” is made, a special electric accessory called a big prize opening or an attacker is opened, and a state in which a game ball can be won extremely easily is provided to a player for a certain period of time. . Such a state is referred to as a “specific game state” or a “hit game state”.

  As a gaming machine capable of executing a variable display game similar to the special figure game, every time a rotation display control command generated according to a winning signal is received, or the number of execution rights stored in the holding means Accordingly, for example, the rotation display of the plurality of variable display units is executed in a predetermined order, for example, the rotation display of the picture matching game is alternately executed by the two variable display units. It has been proposed to realize continuity of game contents reflecting past game results by determining whether or not to make a big hit based on the result of collating the generated display data (for example, Patent Documents) 1).

  In addition, after the big hit as the specific game state, whether or not the game state generates a special game state that is more advantageous for the player is determined based on the stop mode of the auxiliary identification information and the specific stop mode in the derived and displayed identification information There is also a proposal that produces an effect based on the result of the discrimination comparison with (for example, Patent Document 2).

Furthermore, a plurality of symbol display devices are provided in the same game area so that each symbol having the same role as the display symbol can be variably displayed, and each of the game machines has a big prize opening corresponding to each symbol display device. Have been proposed to prevent multiple hits from occurring simultaneously (for example, Patent Document 3 and Patent Document 4).
JP-A-8-84807 JP 2002-66030 A JP 2001-62080 A JP 2001-62081 A

  In the technique disclosed in Patent Document 1, a plurality of variable display units rotate according to a plurality of rotation display control commands generated according to a winning signal and a plurality of execution rights stored in a holding unit. When the display is alternately performed, the picture matching game of the other variable display section is not started until the picture matching game of one variable display section is completed. For this reason, the speed at which the number of execution rights stored in the holding means is consumed is about the same as the case where there is one variable display unit, and the operating rate of the gaming machine cannot be increased. In the technique disclosed in Patent Document 1, whether or not to win is determined based on the result of collating display data generated by each variable display unit. No has been decided. For this reason, it may be determined whether or not a big hit will be made based on the result of a game played by another player before a certain player starts the game, which causes distrust to the player. There was a fear.

  Further, in the technique disclosed in Patent Document 2, a variable display start condition (for example, detection of a winning ball at a start winning opening of a special figure) that is a trigger for generating a big hit as a specific gaming state is established once. As a result, two types of variable display such as variable display of identification information and variable display of auxiliary identification information are executed, and the display results are derived and displayed. For this reason, it takes a long time to complete the two types of variable display, and the operating rate of the gaming machine cannot be increased.

  Furthermore, in the technique disclosed in Patent Document 3, the effect in one symbol display device is determined independently of the effect in other symbol display devices. For this reason, when a specific effect is performed on any of the symbol display devices, there is a problem that the player's interest in the effect on the other symbol display devices is reduced.

  In addition, when determining the variable display mode in one of the plurality of display means, the variable display mode in the other display means could not be determined or changed. It was not possible to sufficiently enhance the amusement interest by doing.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and by appropriately determining the variable display mode in the plurality of display means, while enhancing the interest of the game without causing distrust to the player, the availability factor An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can improve the game performance.

  In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to claim 1 of the present application determines that the first start condition (for example, the first special symbol process processing of step S15 in step S100 by winning the first ordinary variable winning ball device 5A). After determining Yes, the variable display device 4A has changed the previous variable display and the big hit gaming state), and a plurality of types of identification information (for example, special symbols) that can be identified are variable. The first special display means for displaying (for example, the first variable display device 4A) and a second starting condition different from the first starting condition (for example, the second special variable winning ball device 5B for winning the second special in step S16) The previous variable display and jackpot gaming state in the variable display device 4B has ended after it is determined Yes in step S100 in the symbol process. And a second variable display means (for example, a second variable display device 4B) that variably displays a plurality of types of identification information (for example, special symbols) each identifiable based on the establishment of the first variable display The display result of the variable display of the identification information by the means is a combination of specific identification information that is determined in advance (for example, a display result in which the special symbols are the same pattern or a combination of predetermined symbols, or a predetermined one A specific game that is advantageous to the player when the display result of the variable information display by the second variable display means is a combination of the specific identification information. A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that is controlled to a state (for example, a big hit gaming state), and whether or not the display result of variable display of identification information is a combination of the specific identification information Prior determination means for determining before the display result of the variable display of the identification information is derived and displayed (for example, the CPU 103 performs the first special symbol process in step S15 or the second special symbol process in step S16 in step S111). And a determination that the display result of the variable display of identification information by the first variable display means is not a combination of the specific identification information (for example, No in step S201) Is determined), during the execution of variable display of the identification information by the first variable display means, the display result of the variable display of the identification information by the second variable display means by the prior determination means When the determination that the combination of identification information is to be made (for example, the determination of Yes in step S202) is made, Deciding to execute the first specific effect in the variable display of the identification information being executed by the variable display means, and determining to execute the second specific effect in the variable display of the identification information by the second variable display means The first and second specific effects are executed by the specific effect determining means (for example, the part that executes the process of step S205 based on the fact that the CPU 103 determines Yes in step S204) and the specific effect determining means. When the determination is made, the first specific effect is executed in the variable display of the identification information by the first variable display means, and the second specific display is performed in the variable display of the identification information by the second variable display means. After performing the effect, the combination of the specific identification information is derived as a display result of the variable display of the identification information by the second variable display means. Specific effect execution means to be displayed (for example, the CPU 112 mounted on the display control board 12 according to the processing of steps S207 to S209 by the CPU 103 executes the processing of steps S252 to S255, and the first and second VDPs 115A and 115B are accordingly operated. And the like for controlling the display operation of the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B).

  3. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the specific effect executing means is a predetermined combination of non-specific identification information as a display result of variable display of identification information by the first variable display means as the first specific effect. The first specific effect control means (for example, the first VDP 115A is used by the CPU 112 to derive and display the combination of the identification information (for example, the display results in which “3”, “4”, and “9” are stopped and displayed as the left middle right determined symbols, respectively). The display result shown in FIG. 21K corresponding to the process of step S304 is displayed on the first variable display device 4A), and the predetermined result is displayed as the variable information display result of the first specific effect control means. After the combination of the identification information is derived and displayed, the display mode of the variable display of the identification information by the second variable display means is a specific reach table as the second specific effect. The second specific effect control means (for example, the second VDP 115B corresponding to the processing of step S305 by the CPU 112 is shown in FIG. 21 (N) as a mode (for example, the display mode of reach B shown in FIGS. 4C to 4E). And the specific effect executing means executes the first specific effect by the first variable display means by the first specific effect control means. After executing the second specific effect by the second variable display means by the second specific effect control means, the combination of the specific identification information is derived as a display result of the variable display of the identification information by the second variable display means. (For example, the second VDP 115B displays the display result shown in FIG. 21 (P) corresponding to the process of step S306 by the CPU 112 in the second variable table. Portion to be displayed on the device 4B).

  4. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the specific effect executing unit uses a specific reach display mode (for example, FIG. 4 () as a display mode of variable display of identification information by the first variable display unit as the first specific effect. 24 (K) and FIG. 24 (M) corresponding to the process of step S315 performed by the CPU 112 by the first specific effect control means (for example, the first VDP 115A), which is the display mode of reach B shown in C) to (E). A part for causing the first variable display device 4A to perform a reach display mode) and predetermined identification information among combinations of non-specific identification information in the variable display of identification information by the second variable display means as the second specific presentation (For example, display results indicating that “3”, “4”, and “9” are stopped and displayed as left middle right determined symbols, respectively) are once derived and displayed, and the first specific effect control means performs the previous display. A combination of predetermined identification information derived and displayed once in the variable display of the identification information by the second variable display means after the display mode of the variable display of the identification information by the first variable display means is the specific reach display mode. The second specific effect control means (for example, the second VDP 115B corresponds to the processing of steps S314 and S316 by the CPU 112, and the display shown in FIGS. 24 (H) and 24 (N), respectively, is displayed on the second variable display device. 4B), and the specific effect executing means executes the first specific effect by the first variable display means by the first specific effect control means and the second specific effect control means by the second specific effect control means. A display result of variable display of identification information by the second variable display means after executing the second specific effect by the second variable display means; The display derive the combination of specific identification information Te (e.g. that are to display the display result shown in FIG. 24 (T) corresponding first 2VDP115B is the processing of step S318 by CPU112 the second variable display device 4B).

  5. The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein the specific effect executing means uses a specific reach display mode (for example, FIG. 7 () as the first specific effect as a display mode of variable display of identification information by the first variable display unit. A display combination of predetermined identification information among combinations of non-specific identification information as a display result of variable display of identification information by the first variable display means after the display mode of reach D-2 shown in A) to (F) For example, the first specific effect control means (for example, the first VDP 115A causes the CPU 112 to execute steps S324 and S325 by deriving and displaying “7”, “3”, and “7” as the left middle right determined symbols, respectively). Corresponding to the processing, the part shown in FIG. 27 (I), FIG. 27 (K), and FIG. 27 (M) is displayed by the first variable display device 4A) and the first specific effect control means. After the combination of the predetermined identification information is derived and displayed as a display result of the variable display of the identification information by the first variable display means, the variable display of the identification information by the second variable display means is performed as the second specific effect. After the display mode is set to the same reach display mode as the specific reach display mode, the combination of identification information identical to the predetermined combination of identification information is once derived and displayed in the variable display of the identification information by the second variable display means. The second specific effect control means for revariably displaying the combination of the predetermined identification information once derived and displayed (for example, the second VDP 115B corresponds to the processing of steps S326 to S328 by the CPU 112, as shown in FIGS. (R), a portion for causing the second variable display device 4B to perform the display shown in FIG. 27 (T) and FIG. 27 (V)), and The means executes the first specific effect by the first variable display means by the first specific effect control means and executes the second specific effect by the second variable display means by the second specific effect control means. Later, the combination of the specific identification information is derived and displayed as a display result of the variable display of the identification information by the second variable display means (for example, the second VDP 115B corresponds to the process of step S329 by the CPU 112 in FIG. The display result to be displayed on the second variable display device 4B).

  6. The gaming machine according to claim 5, wherein the specific effect executing means uses a first reach display mode (for example, FIG. 8) as the first specific effect. (B) to (D) reach appearance display in which images appear, first specific effect control means (for example, a display result of variable display of identification information by the first variable display means) Corresponding to the processing of steps S334 to S336 by the CPU 112 by the first VDP 115A, a portion for causing the first variable display device 4A to display the display shown in FIG. 30 (I), FIG. 30 (K), and FIG. After the display mode of the variable display of the identification information by the first variable display unit is changed to the first reach display mode by the first specific display control unit, the second possible display is performed as the second specific display. The display mode of the variable display of the identification information by the display means is the same display mode (for example, FIG. 9) as the display mode (for example, the image display mode as shown in FIG. 8D) included in the first reach display mode. The second specific effect that is the second reach display mode including the image display mode as shown in (B) (for example, the reach display in which the images as shown in FIGS. 9C and 9D appear). Control means (for example, the second VDP 115B causes the second variable display device 4B to perform the display shown in FIGS. 30R, 30T, and 30V in response to the processing of steps S337 and S338 by the CPU 112. The specific effect executing means executes the first specific effect by the first variable display means by the first specific effect control means and the second specific effect control means by the second specific effect control means. After executing the second specific effect by the variable display means, the combination of the specific identification information is derived and displayed as a display result of the variable display of the identification information by the second variable display means (for example, the second VDP 115B performs step S339 by the CPU 112). Corresponding to the processing of (2), the display result shown in FIG. 30 (Z) is displayed on the second variable display device 4B). Here, when the second specific effect is started, the display mode of the variable display of the identification information by the second variable display means is the same as the display mode when the first reach display mode ends in the first specific effect. It is good also as the same display mode.

  7. The gaming machine according to claim 6, wherein the specific effect determining means does not make the display result of the variable display of the identification information by the first variable display means to be a combination of the specific identification information by the prior determination means. After the determination (No determination in step S201) is made, during the variable display of the identification information by the first variable display unit, the prior determination unit performs variable display of the identification information by the second variable display unit. When it is determined that a display result is not a combination of the specific identification information (No determination in step S202), the first specific effect in the variable display of the identification information being executed by the first variable display means. And specific effect determination means (for example, C) for determining whether or not to execute the second specific effect in the variable display of the identification information by the second variable display means. U103 includes a portion that executes the process of step S203), and the specific effect executing means determines that the first and second specific effects are executed by the specific effect determining means (Yes determination in step S203). When made, the first specific effect is executed in the variable display of the identification information by the first variable display means, and the second specific effect is executed in the variable display of the identification information by the second variable display means. Thereafter, a combination of non-specific identification information is derived and displayed as a display result of variable display of identification information by the second variable display means (for example, mounted on the display control board 12 in accordance with the processing of steps S207 to S209 by the CPU 103). The CPU 112 executes the processes of steps S252 to S255, and accordingly the first and second VDP 115A Fine 115B and the part which controls the display operation of the first and second variable display device 4A and 4B).

  The present invention has the following effects.

According to the gaming machine of the first aspect, the first specific effect is executed in the variable display of the identification information by the first variable display means based on the establishment of the first start condition, and the first start condition is After the second specific effect is executed in the variable display of the identification information by the second variable display means based on the establishment of the different second start condition, the specific display result of the variable display of the identification information by the second variable display means is specified. A combination of identification information is derived and displayed.
Thereby, when a combination of specific identification information is derived and displayed as a display result of variable display of identification information by the second variable display means, the first specific effect is executed in variable display of identification information by the first variable display means. In addition, since the second specific effect is executed in the variable display of the identification information by the second variable display means, the player can be interested in both the first and second variable display means. It can enhance interest.
Further, when a combination of specific identification information is derived and displayed as a display result of variable display of identification information by the second variable display means, the first specific effect is executed in the variable display of identification information by the first variable display means. In addition, the second specific effect related to the first specific effect is executed in the variable display of the identification information by the second variable display means. The display result of the variable display of the identification information by the first variable display means is the first start condition. On the other hand, since the display result of the variable display of the identification information by the second variable display means is determined based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied, the first or second is determined. The display result of the variable display of the identification information by the first variable display means or the second possibility without the comparison with the display result of the variable display of the identification information executed in the past by the variable display means. It is possible to appropriately determine the variable display of the display result of the identification information by the display means, it is not given the distrust the player.
Furthermore, since the variable display of the identification information by the second variable display means can be started even when the variable display of the identification information by the first variable display means is being executed, the operating rate of the gaming machine can be increased. .

  In the gaming machine according to claim 2, when a combination of predetermined identification information among the combinations of non-specific identification information is derived and displayed as a display result of the variable display of identification information by the first variable display means, (2) The display mode of the variable display of the identification information in the variable display means becomes the reach display mode, and further, the player's expectation for becoming the specific reach display mode is enhanced, and the interest of the game can be improved. .

  In the gaming machine according to claim 3, when the combination of the predetermined identification information among the combinations of the non-specific identification information is once derived and displayed on the second variable display means, the identification information in the first variable display means is displayed. The player's expectation that the display mode of the variable display becomes the reach display mode and further the specific reach display mode is enhanced. In addition, when the display mode of the variable display of the identification information by the first variable display unit becomes a specific reach display mode, among the combinations of non-specific identification information in the variable display of the identification information by the second variable display unit The player is expected to once derive and display a predetermined combination of identification information, and further, the combination of the predetermined identification information once derived and displayed in the variable display of the identification information by the second variable display means is revariably displayed. Can also be expected, so that the interest of the game can be further improved.

In the gaming machine according to claim 4, the display mode of the variable display of the identification information by the second variable display unit is the same reach display mode as the reach display mode in the variable display of the identification information by the first variable display unit, Further, in the variable display of the identification information by the second variable display means, the same combination of identification information as the combination of the predetermined identification information derived and displayed as the display result of the variable display of the identification information by the first variable display means is once derived. The same reach display in the variable display of the identification information by the second variable display means even after the combination of specific identification information is not derived and displayed as the display result of the variable display of the identification information by the first variable display means It becomes an aspect.
Thereby, even when the combination of specific identification information is not derived and displayed as the display result of the variable display of the identification information by the first variable display means, the display mode of the variable display of the identification information by the second variable display means is the first. Since the player can expect that the reach display mode is the same as the reach display mode in the variable display of the identification information by the 1 variable display unit, the player is interested in both the first and second variable display units. And can keep the game interesting.

In the gaming machine according to claim 5, after the display mode of the variable display of the identification information by the first variable display unit is set to the first reach display mode, the display mode of the variable display of the identification information by the second variable display unit By making the second reach display mode including the same display mode as the display mode included in the first reach display mode, the related reach display mode continuously appears in the second variable display means. Become.
Thereby, since the display mode of the variable display of the identification information by the second variable display unit is related to the display mode of the variable display of the identification information by the first variable display unit, the player is identified by the second variable display unit. By giving recognition that the variable display of information is a continuation of the variable display of identification information by the first variable display means, it is possible to maintain the interest of the player in the game.

In the gaming machine according to claim 6, even when the combination of specific identification information is not derived and displayed as a display result of the variable display of identification information on both the first and second variable display means, Production can be performed.
Thereby, the player cannot easily recognize whether or not a combination of specific identification information is derived and displayed, and it is possible to prevent a decrease in gaming interest due to the game becoming monotonous.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. The gaming machine in the present embodiment is a gaming machine that performs a special game with a display device such as an LCD, and is a card reader (CR: Pachinko) gaming machine that lends a ball with a prepaid card.

  FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly divided into a gaming board (gauge board) 2 that constitutes a gaming board surface, and a gaming machine frame (base frame) 3 that supports and fixes the gaming board 2. The game board 2 is formed with a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails. A first variable display device 4A and a second variable display device 4B that variably display special symbols as identification information that can be individually identified are provided at approximately the center position of the game area. The first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B are made of, for example, an LCD. Below the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B, a first ordinary variable winning ball device (starting winning port) 5A and a second ordinary variable winning ball device (starting winning port) 5B are arranged, respectively. ing. Further, below the first and second ordinary variable winning ball devices 5A and 5B, a first special variable winning ball device (large winning port) 6A and a second special variable winning ball device (large winning port) 6B, respectively. And are provided.

  In the variable display game (special game) in which the start condition (first start condition) is established based on the fact that the game ball has won the first ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 5A, The special symbols, which are composed of pictures and the like and function as plural types of identification information that can be identified, are variably displayed on a variable display section as a plurality of display areas. In the variable display game (special game) in which the start condition (second start condition) is established based on the winning of the game ball in the second ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 5B, the second variable display device 4B The special symbols, which are composed of pictures and the like and function as plural types of identification information that can be identified, are variably displayed on a variable display section as a plurality of display areas.

  In a special game played by the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B, after a specific time has elapsed after starting the variable display of special symbols, the variable display results of the special symbols on each variable display unit are displayed in a predetermined order. Is used to derive and display, and the confirmed symbol (final stop symbol) is stopped and displayed. At this time, if a specific combination of special symbols (a jackpot combination) is derived and displayed as a combination of fixed symbols (stop symbol form) in the special symbol game by the first variable display device 4A, the first special variable winning ball device 6A is displayed. A specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) is achieved by opening and closing the. In the jackpot gaming state based on the winning combination combination being derived and displayed in the special figure game by the first variable display device 4A, the opening / closing plate of the first special variable winning ball device 6A has a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) or a predetermined number. The game ball is opened in a period until (for example, 10) winning balls are generated. While the ball is being opened, the game ball falling on the surface of the game board 2 is received and then closed. The opening / closing cycle can be repeated up to a predetermined upper limit number of times (for example, 16 times).

  On the other hand, if the big hit combination is derived and displayed as the combination of the fixed symbols in the special figure game by the second variable display device 4B, the specific game state (big hit game state) is achieved by opening and closing the second special variable winning ball device 6B. . In the jackpot gaming state based on the winning combination combination derived and displayed in the special game by the second variable display device 4B, the opening / closing plate of the second special variable winning ball device 6B has a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) or a predetermined number. The game ball is opened in a period until (for example, 10) winning balls are generated, and the game ball that falls on the surface of the game board 2 is received while being opened, and then closed. The opening / closing cycle can be repeated up to a predetermined upper limit number of times (for example, 16 times).

  As described above, in the first variable display device 4A and the second variable display device 4B, the special game is started on the basis that different starting conditions are satisfied. When the big win combination is derived and displayed as the combination of the determined symbols in the first variable display device 4A, the big special game state is controlled by opening and closing the first special variable winning ball device 6A. On the other hand, when the big hit combination is derived and displayed as the combination of the fixed symbols in the second variable display device 4B, the big special game state is controlled by opening and closing the second special variable winning ball device 6B. Note that the opening / closing operation modes of the first and second special variable winning ball devices 6A and 6B in the big hit gaming state may be set to be different from each other. For example, the first special variable winning ball apparatus 6A can repeat the opening / closing cycle of opening and closing the opening / closing plate up to 30 times in the period until 9 seconds or 5 winning balls are generated in the big hit gaming state. On the other hand, the second special variable winning ball device 6B can repeat the opening / closing cycle of opening and closing the opening / closing plate up to 5 times in the period until 49 seconds or 20 winning balls are generated in the big hit gaming state. Also good.

  When the big hit gaming state by the opening / closing operation in the first and second special variable winning ball devices 6A and 6B can be generated at the same time, either one of the first and second special variable winning ball devices 6A and 6B is provided. A lot of prize balls may be paid out in a short time when a game ball that should fall and be discharged without winning a prize wins the other prize ball device. In order to prevent the gambling performance of the pachinko gaming machine 1 from being remarkably enhanced due to the occurrence of a big hit gaming state by simultaneously opening and closing the first and second special variable winning ball devices 6A and 6B. When one of the first and second special variable winning ball devices 6A and 6B is in the big hit gaming state due to the opening / closing operation, the other special winning prize ball device 6A, 6B may be controlled so that the big hit gaming state due to the opening / closing operation in the other is not generated. desirable.

  For example, when the second special variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in the big hit game state by the opening / closing operation, the combination of the confirmed symbols in the special figure game by the first variable display device 4A during the period until the big hit game state ends. May be controlled not to be derived and displayed. In this case, when the special figure game by the first variable display device 4A is started, it is in a big hit game state by the opening / closing operation in the second special variable winning ball device 6B, or is being executed by the second variable display device 4B. When it is detected that the big hit combination is derived and displayed in the special figure game, the first variable display device 4A is compared with the time required until the big hit gaming state by the opening / closing operation in the second special variable winning ball device 6B is completed. If the variable display pattern to be used in this special figure game is determined from a plurality of types of variable display patterns prepared in advance so that the total variable display time of the special symbol in the special figure game by Good. Here, the total variable display time of the special symbol is determined and the variable symbol display result of the special symbol is derived and displayed from the time when the variable symbol special display is started in one special symbol game (variable display start time). It is the execution time of the special figure game required until the point when is stopped and displayed. Alternatively, for example, when the big hit combination is derived and displayed in the special figure game by the first variable display device 4A and the game state is the big hit gaming state by the opening / closing operation in the second special variable winning ball device 6B, the big hit combination is selected. The first variable display device 4A that has been derived and displayed performs a predetermined effect display, and the first special variable winning ball device 6A is opened and closed until the end of the big hit gaming state by the opening and closing operation in the second special variable winning ball device 6B. It may be controlled to wait for the occurrence of the big hit gaming state so that the big hit gaming state due to the operation is not started. Such control may be performed at the start or end of the special figure game by the second variable display device 4B.

  In this embodiment, three variable display portions of left, middle, and right are provided as display areas in the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B, respectively. ”To“ 9 ”can be variably displayed as 10 special symbols. Each symbol is arranged with a symbol number of “0” to “9”. When variable symbol special display is started, switching display and scroll display are performed in the order of symbol number, and symbol numbers are displayed. When the special symbol “9” or “0” is displayed, the special symbol whose symbol number is “0” or “9” is displayed. In the special game with each of the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B, after the variable display of the special symbol is started, for example, the same special symbol or predetermined value is set in each of the left, middle and right variable display units. The first variable display in which the final symbol combination of the big hit combination is stopped and displayed when the final symbol combination that is a big hit combination is stopped and displayed, such as the combination of the special symbols received is stopped and displayed as the final display result. Corresponding to the device 4A or the second variable display device 4B, the pachinko gaming machine 1 becomes a big hit gaming state by opening and closing the first special variable winning ball device 6A or the second special variable winning ball device 6B.

  The first and second ordinary variable winning ball devices 5A, 5B have a tulip shape having a pair of movable wing pieces that are movable and controlled between a vertical (normally open) position and a tilt (enlarged open) position by a solenoid (not shown). Each accessory (ordinary electric accessory) is provided. Each of the first and second ordinary variable winning ball devices 5A and 5B is provided with a start winning port switch, and a game ball winning for one of the first and second ordinary variable winning ball devices 5A and 5B is started. One of the first and second start conditions is met in response to the detection by the winning opening switch.

  The first and second special variable winning ball apparatuses 6A and 6B are each provided with an opening / closing plate that opens and closes a winning area by a solenoid (not shown). The opening / closing plate is in a closed state at a normal time, for example, before the big hit gaming state is generated after the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on. On the other hand, when a big hit gaming state is reached based on the result of the special game by the first variable display device 4A or the second variable display device 4B, a solenoid is used to generate a predetermined period or a predetermined number of winning balls in the winning area. It will be closed after opening in the period. When a game ball is won in the winning area when the first and second special variable winning ball devices 6A and 6B are opened, the game ball is detected by a predetermined large winning opening switch. Based on this, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out.

  In addition to the above configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill with a built-in lamp, an outlet, a normal symbol display, and the like. Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the left and right upper positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a game effect lamp 9 is provided at the periphery of the game area.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 is mounted with a main board 11 and a display control board 12 as shown in FIG. The main board 11 and the display control board 12 are arranged at appropriate positions on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and, for example, eight signal lines of display control signals CD0 to CD7 are wired between the two boards. Further, a signal line for a display control INT signal for transmitting / receiving a strobe signal is also wired between the main board 11 and the display control board 12. In addition, various control boards such as a power supply board, a sound control board, a lamp control board, a payout control board, and an information terminal board are arranged on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1. The display control board 12 may constitute one board together with the voice control board, the lamp control board, etc., or may be provided independently of these boards. The main board 11 includes, for example, start winning port switches arranged in the first and second ordinary variable winning ball devices 5A and 5B, and large winning ports provided in the first and second special variable winning ball devices 6A and 6B. Wiring from each winning opening switch 70 including a switch and a switch for detecting the winning of a game ball to the other winning opening is also connected.

  The main board 11 is a main-side control board on which various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are mounted. The main board 11 mainly has a function for setting random numbers used in a special game, a function for inputting a signal from a switch or the like arranged at a predetermined position, and a sub-side control comprising a display control board 12 and a payout control board. Each board has a function of outputting and transmitting a control command as an example of command information as a control signal, and a function of outputting various kinds of information to a hall management computer. The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the display control board 12 is, for example, a display control command transmitted as an electrical signal using the signal lines of the display control signals CD0 to CD7.

  The display control command has, for example, a 2-byte configuration. The first byte indicates MODE (command classification), and the second byte indicates EXT (command type). As this display control command, for example, corresponding to each of the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B, the first and second variable display start commands, the first and second special symbol designation commands, A second special symbol confirmation command or the like is prepared in advance. In this embodiment, the first pattern change command for instructing the change of the variable display pattern in the special figure game executed by the first variable display device 4A and the first variable display device 4A are executed. There is provided a first specific symbol change command for instructing the change of the confirmed symbol in the special symbol game being performed and designating the confirmed symbol after the change.

  The first and second variable display start commands are commands for instructing to start variable display of special symbols in the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B. The variable display device 4A is instructed to start variable display of the special symbol, and the second variable display start command is instructed to start variable symbol display of the special symbol in the second variable display device 4B. On the display control board 12 side, in accordance with the EXT data included in the first and second variable display start commands, it is determined whether or not the total variable display time of the special symbol and the display result of the variable display are a big hit. As a result, it is possible to specify a determination result as to whether or not to reach.

  Here, the reach is a display mode in which variable display is performed for a symbol that has not yet been derived and displayed (referred to as a reach variation symbol) when the symbol that has been derived and displayed constitutes a part of the jackpot combination, or This is a display mode in which all or some of the symbols are synchronously variably displayed while constituting all or part of the jackpot symbol. Specifically, on a combination effective line that has not been stopped and displayed when a special symbol constituting a predetermined jackpot combination is stopped and displayed on some variable display portions on a predetermined combination effective line. The display mode in which variable display is performed in the variable display section (for example, the left, middle and right variable display sections provided in the display area are part of the jackpot symbol in the left and middle variable display sections. (For example, “7”) is displayed in a stopped state and the variable display portion on the right is still in a variable display state), or all or some of the special symbols on the variable display portion on the active line are displayed. A display mode in which variable display is performed synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot symbol (for example, in which state the variable display is performed on all of the left, middle, and right variable display portions provided in the display area. Even if is displayed, the same special symbol Tsu variable display in it have aspect is a display mode) that have been made.

  The first and second special symbol designation commands correspond to the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B, respectively. This is a command for designating a special symbol as a fixed symbol that is derived and displayed in the middle variable display section and becomes a variable display result in a special game. The first and second special symbol confirmation commands are commands for instructing the end of variable symbol special display corresponding to each of the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B.

  The main board 11 includes, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 107, and the like. The game control microcomputer 100 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and is controlled according to a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101 for storing a game control program, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 102 used as a work memory, and the program. A CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103 that performs operations, a random number circuit 104 that generates random numbers independently of the CPU 103, and an I / O (Input / Output) port 105 are included. The switch circuit 107 takes in the detection signal from each winning opening switch 70 and transmits it to the game control microcomputer 100.

  The random number circuit 104 counts numerical data as various random numbers used for controlling the progress of the game. As a specific example, the CPU 103 sets the random number generation operation by the random number circuit 104 and updates the numerical data regularly (or irregularly) according to a predetermined procedure, thereby determining the jackpot determination random number or the definite symbol determination. Numerical data used as a random number for use, a random number for reach determination, a random number for determining a variable display pattern, and the like are controlled to be countable. The big hit determination random number is a random number used to determine whether or not the pachinko gaming machine 1 is put into the big hit gaming state by generating a big hit, and takes a value in the range of “0” to “299”. The fixed symbol determining random number is a display random number used for determining a fixed symbol of a special symbol in the special symbol game. The reach determination random number indicates whether to determine and display the final symbol of the losing without reaching, if the final symbol is not a jackpot combination in the special game. This is a display random number used for determination. The random number for variable display pattern determination is a random number for display used to determine the variable display pattern used in the special figure game and to define the variable display mode and other effects of the special symbol in the special figure game. is there. In addition, in order to improve a game effect, random numbers other than the above may be used.

  In addition to the game control program, the ROM 101 stores various data tables used for controlling the progress of the game. For example, the ROM 101 stores a plurality of determination tables and determination tables prepared for the CPU 103 to perform various determinations and determinations. This determination table includes a jackpot determination table that is referred to in order to determine whether or not the determined symbol is a jackpot combination in the special figure game. In addition, the determination table includes a variable display pattern determination table for determining a variable display pattern used in the special game by each of the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B.

  The variable display pattern determination table stores data indicating a plurality of types of variable display patterns that can be used in the special figure game. 3A to 3C exemplify variable display patterns in the special game by the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B, respectively. In this embodiment, a normal variable display pattern as shown in FIG. 3A is prepared as a variable display pattern for deriving and displaying a lost symbol without reaching reach. In addition, a reach variable display pattern as shown in FIG. 3B is prepared as a variable display pattern for reach lose that derives and displays a lost symbol without reaching a big hit after reaching reach. A jackpot variable display pattern as shown in FIG. 3C is prepared as a jackpot variable display pattern for deriving and displaying the jackpot fixed symbol in the special game. For example, data indicating each variable display pattern is associated with data indicating the total variable display time of a special symbol, control data set as EXT data by the first and second variable display start commands, and the like. .

  The variable display patterns of normal A (losing) and normal B (losing), which are normal variable display patterns, are used to derive and display a definite symbol that is a lost combination without reaching the display mode during variable display of special symbols. . As shown in FIG. 3 (A), the total variable display time of the special symbol in the normal A (loss) variable display pattern is Ti0, and the total variable display time of the special symbol in the normal B (loss) variable display pattern is Ti1. is there.

  Each variable display pattern of reach A (losing), reach B (missing),..., Reach F (losing), which is a variable display pattern at the time of reach, is a big hit after the display mode during the variable display of special symbols is set to reach. Without any change, the definite symbol that is the combination of the lost is derived and displayed. Each variable display pattern of reach A (big hit), reach B (big hit), ..., reach F (big hit), which are variable display patterns at the time of big hit, is a combination of big hits after setting the display mode during variable display of special symbols to reach Determining and displaying the fixed symbol that becomes.

  In the variable display patterns of reach A to reach F, the display modes after reaching the special display during variable display of special symbols are different. That is, depending on whether the variable display pattern used in the special figure game is Reach A to Reach F, special symbols are variably displayed in different variable display modes after reaching reach, or different character images are displayed. Appears.

  For example, in the variable display pattern of reach A, as shown in FIGS. 4A and 4B, the left and right variable displays provided in the display area in one of the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B. After the same fixed symbols are derived and displayed in the portions 4L and 4R and reach, the variable display speed of the special symbols in the middle variable display portion 4C is reduced as a normal reach display mode. When the predetermined time elapses in this way, the medium fixed symbol is simply derived and displayed. As shown in FIG. 3B, the total variable display time of the special symbol in the reach A (lack) variable display pattern included in the variable display pattern for reach loss is Ti10. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 3C, the total variable display time of the special symbols in the reach A (big hit) variable display pattern included in the big hit variable display pattern is Ti20.

  In the variable display pattern of reach B, after reaching reach as shown in FIG. 4C, a specific reach display mode different from the normal reach display mode by the variable display pattern of reach A is shown in FIG. As shown in the figure, the special symbol in the middle variable display portion 4C is displayed at a constant speed while the display position of the special symbol is rotated and moved. After the specific reach display mode is set until a predetermined time has elapsed, the display position of the special symbol is returned to the original position as shown in FIG. The medium fixed symbol is derived and displayed. As shown in FIG. 3B, the total variable display time of the special symbol in the reach B (lack) variable display pattern included in the variable display pattern for reach loss is Ti11. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 3C, the total variable display time of the special symbol in the reach B (big hit) variable display pattern included in the big win variable display pattern is Ti21.

  In the variable display pattern of reach C, as shown in FIGS. 5A and 5B, a predetermined special symbol combination (so-called “chance eye”) is temporarily derived and displayed out of the lost combinations different from the big hit combination. . In this embodiment, in the special game by each of the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B, “3” and “3” which are stopped and displayed on the left, middle and right variable display portions 4L, 4C and 4R, respectively. Assume that combinations of special symbols indicating “4” and “9” are included in “chance eyes” of normal loses that do not reach among the lost combinations. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 5 (C), a re-variable display for variably displaying a predetermined combination of special symbols once derived and displayed is performed, for example, left, middle and right variable display portions 4L, 4C, 4R. All or some of the special symbols are displayed at a constant speed in synchronism while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination (so-called “full rotation reach”). After such re-variable display is performed until a predetermined time has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 5 (D), the special symbols in each variable display unit are displayed in a decelerating manner in synchronization with each other, and the confirmed symbols are derived and displayed. As shown in FIG. 3B, the total variable display time of the special symbol in the reach C (lack) variable display pattern included in the variable display pattern for reach loss is Ti12. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 3C, the total variable display time of the special symbol in the reach C (big hit) variable display pattern included in the big win variable display pattern is Ti22.

  In the variable display pattern of reach D-1, after reaching reach as shown in FIG. 6A, as a specific reach display mode different from the normal reach display mode by the variable display pattern of reach A, FIG. As shown in B), the special symbol on the middle variable display portion 4C is displayed at a constant speed while the display position of the special symbol is rotated and moved. Next, as shown in FIG. 6C, the special symbol in the middle variable display portion 4C is displayed at a reduced speed, and as shown in FIG. 6D, a predetermined special symbol combination " Once the “chance” is derived and displayed. In this embodiment, “7”, “7” and “7”, which are stopped and displayed on the left, middle, and right variable display portions 4L, 4C, and 4R, respectively, in the special game by each of the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B. It is assumed that a combination of special symbols indicating “3” and “7” is included in the “chance eye” of reach lose that becomes reach among the combinations of loses. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 6E, a predetermined combination of special symbols once derived and displayed is variably displayed. For example, the left, middle, and right variable display portions 4L, 4C, and 4R indicate “full rotation”. A special symbol is displayed at a constant speed in a display mode of “reach”. After such re-variable display is performed until a predetermined time elapses, as shown in FIG. 6 (F), the special symbol in each variable display unit is displayed in a synchronized manner and is decelerated, and the fixed symbol is derived and displayed. As shown in FIG. 3B, the total variable display time of the special symbol in the reach D-1 (lack) variable display pattern included in the variable display pattern for reach loss is Ti13. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 3C, the total variable display time of the special symbol in the reach D-1 (big hit) variable display pattern included in the big hit variable display pattern is Ti23.

  In the variable display pattern of reach D-2, the display position of the special symbol that has been reached is rotated and moved in the same manner as the variable display pattern of reach D-1 shown in FIGS. After the special symbol on the middle variable display portion 4C is displayed at a constant speed in the state, the special symbol on the middle variable display portion 4C is displayed at a reduced speed. Then, as shown in FIG. 7D, a special symbol combination that becomes a “chance eye” of reach loss is derived and displayed as a confirmed symbol. As shown in FIG. 3B, the total variable display time of the special symbol in the reach D-2 (loss) variable display pattern included in the variable display pattern for reach loss is Ti33. In this embodiment, as the reach D-2 variable display pattern, only the reach D-2 (lack) variable display pattern included in the variable display pattern for reach loss is prepared.

  In the variable display pattern of reach E, after the reach is made as shown in FIG. 8A, the effect display by moving images as shown in FIGS. . Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 8 (E), the variable display of the special symbol is decelerated at the middle variable display portion 4C, and the fixed symbol is derived and displayed. As shown in FIG. 3B, the total variable display time of the special symbol in the reach E (lack) variable display pattern included in the variable display pattern for reach loss is Ti14. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 3C, the total variable display time of the special symbol in the reach E (big hit) variable display pattern included in the big hit variable display pattern is Ti24.

  In the variable display pattern of reach F, the reach is common as shown in FIG. 9A, and then the first effect display that appears in the variable display pattern of reach E as shown in FIG. 9B. Display by image. For example, when starting reach effect display according to the variable display pattern of reach F, displaying the same image as the image displayed when the first effect display performed with the variable display pattern of reach E ends. Thus, it is presented to the player or the like in an easy-to-understand manner that the second effect display following the first effect display appears. Thereafter, for example, an effect display by moving images as shown in FIGS. 9C and 9D is caused to appear as the second effect display. When the second effect display is completed, as shown in FIG. 9E, the variable display of the special symbol is decelerated by the middle variable display unit 4C, and the fixed symbol is derived and displayed. As shown in FIG. 3B, the total variable display time of the special symbol in the reach F (lack) variable display pattern included in the variable display pattern for reach loss is Ti15. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 3C, the total variable display time of the special symbol in the reach F (big hit) variable display pattern included in the variable display pattern for big hit is Ti25.

  In the RAM 102, a game ball is won in one of the first and second ordinary variable winning ball devices 5A and 5B, and a special game by either the first or second variable display device 4A or 4B is executed. 1st and 2nd variable display of the hold information of the special figure game in which the condition for starting the variable display is not satisfied because the condition is satisfied but the previous special figure game is being executed. There are provided first and second special figure storage units for storing corresponding to each of the devices 4A, 4B. For example, the first special figure holding memory unit is associated with the first ordinary variable winning ball device 5A, the second special figure holding memory unit is associated with the second ordinary variable winning ball device 5B, and each is associated with each other. In addition, in the order of winning in the ordinary variable winning ball devices 5A and 5B, the storage number is a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”), which is the number of the hold number and the numerical data indicating the value of the jackpot determination random number extracted by the winning. Remember until you reach.

  In addition to this, the RAM 102 is set with a plurality of types of flags that are set or cleared according to the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the signal transmitted from each winning port switch 70 via the switch circuit 107, and the like. A game control flag setting area, a game control timer setting area for storing data indicating a plurality of types of timer values used for game control in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the like may be provided. Note that a circuit used for setting a flag or a timer may be configured by a register circuit provided separately from the RAM 102.

  In the game control flag setting area, for example, a special symbol process flag (first and second special symbol process flag) and a big hit flag (first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B) corresponding to each of the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B. 2nd big hit flag) etc. are provided. The first and second special symbol process flags should be selected and executed in the first and second special symbol process processes executed corresponding to the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B, respectively. Instruct. The first and second big hit flags are determined that the variable display result in the special figure game is a big hit when the special figure game is started by each of the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B. And set to the ON state. On the other hand, when the big hit gaming state ends, the big hit flag is cleared and turned off.

  In the game control timer setting area, for example, a function as a variable display time timer (first and second variable display time timer) corresponding to each of the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B is realized. An area for storing data indicating the timer value is provided. The first and second variable display time timers measure on the main side the variable display time of the special symbol, which is the execution time of the special figure game by the corresponding one of the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B, respectively. It is a down counter used for The first variable display time timer is determined according to the variable display pattern in the special game of the first variable display device 4A when the first variable display start command is sent from the main board 11 to the display control board 12. A timer initial value corresponding to the total variable display time is set. The second variable display time timer is determined according to the variable display pattern in the special game of the second variable display device 4B when the second variable display start command is sent from the main board 11 to the display control board 12. A timer initial value corresponding to the total variable display time is set.

  The display control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, and controls display operations and the like in the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B. For example, the display control board 12 causes the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B to perform switching display of images based on a display control command transmitted from the main board 11, thereby displaying a special symbol in the special figure game. Various display effects such as variable display and display of the number of rounds in the big hit gaming state are possible.

  FIG. 10 is a block diagram illustrating a hardware configuration example of the display control board 12. The display control board 12 includes an oscillation circuit 110, a reset circuit 111, a display control CPU 112, a ROM 113, a RAM 114, first and second VDPs (Video Display Processors) 115A and 115B, first and second CGROMs 116A, 116B, and first and second VRAMs (Video RAMs) 117A and 117B. The first and second VDPs 115A and 115B, the first and second CGROMs 116A and 116B, and the first and second VRAMs 117A and 117B may be configured as one VDP, CGROM, and VRAM, respectively.

  The oscillation circuit 110 outputs a reference clock signal to the CPU 112, the first and second VDPs 115A and 115B, and the reset circuit 111 outputs a reset signal for resetting the CPU 112, the first and second VDPs 115A and 115B. It is. When the CPU 112 receives a display control command from the main board 11, the CPU 112 reads out control data for effect control from the ROM 113 while using the RAM 114 as a work area. Further, the CPU 112 sends a drawing command to the first and second VDPs 115A and 115B based on the read control data.

  The ROM 113 is a semiconductor memory that stores various control programs executed by the CPU 112, fixed parameters, and the like. The ROM 113 stores a plurality of types of variable display table data used for controlling the variable display mode of special symbols in the special symbol game by the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B. For example, each variable display table data is configured to include a combination of a plurality of variable display time timer values and display control data, which are serially written in time series, and an end code. Corresponding to the elapsed time (or the remaining variable display time of the special symbol in the special game), the variable display speed, display position, and size of the special symbol in each of the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B. The display color, the background image, the display period in the display state, and other information related to the effect display are set in advance.

  The plurality of display control data included in each variable display table data is configured as display control information including, for example, read control information for designating image data read positions in the first and second CGROMs 116A and 116B. Here, the reading position of the image data in the first and second CGROMs 116A and 116B is, for example, a storage address of the image data, a file name for storing the image data, or each stream when the image data is stream type moving image data. An assigned identification number or the like may be designated. The CPU 112 refers to the variable display table data stored in the ROM 113 to reproduce the image corresponding to the timer values in the first and second display control time timers provided in the display control timer setting area of the RAM 114. The period (playback position) can be determined, and the display mode of the image in each of the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B is controlled by sending a drawing command to each of the first and second VDP 115. can do.

  The RAM 114 is a semiconductor memory used as a work area by the CPU 112. In the RAM 114, display control for setting a plurality of types of flags that are set or cleared according to the display state of each of the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B, the display control command from the main board 11, and the like. Display control timer setting for storing data indicating a plurality of types of timer values for measuring various times used for controlling the display operation in each of the flag setting area and the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B. An area or the like may be provided. Note that the circuit used for flag setting and timer may be constituted by a register circuit provided separately from the RAM 114.

  In the display control flag setting area, for example, display control process flags (first and second display control process flags) are provided corresponding to the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B, respectively. Which of the first and second display control process flags should be selected and executed in the first and second display control process processes executed corresponding to the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B, respectively. Instruct.

  In the display control timer setting area, for example, to realize a function as a display control time timer (first and second display control time timer) corresponding to each of the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B. An area for storing data indicating the timer value is provided. The first and second display control time timers measure the variable display time of the special symbol which is the execution time of the special symbol game by the corresponding one of the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B on the sub side. It is a down counter used for The first display control time timer corresponds to the total variable display time of the special symbol in the variable display pattern specified based on the EXT data of the command when the first variable display start command is received from the main board 11. The timer initial value is set. The second display control time timer corresponds to the total variable display time of the special symbol in the variable display pattern specified based on the EXT data of the command when the second variable display start command is received from the main board 11. The timer initial value is set.

  The first and second VDPs 115A and 115B have a display control function and a high-speed drawing function for displaying images on the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B, respectively, and images according to a drawing command from the CPU 112 Execute the process. The CPU 112 has a two-dimensional address space independent of the CPU 112, and the first and second VRAMs 117A and 117B are mapped thereto. For example, the first VDP 115A generates image data according to the data read from the first CGROM 116A and develops it on the first VRAM 117A. Then, R (red), G (green), B (blue) signals and a synchronization signal are output to the first variable display device 4A. On the other hand, the second VDP 115B generates image data according to the data read from the second CGROM 116B and develops it on the second VRAM 117B. Then, R, G, B signals and a synchronization signal are output to the second variable display device 4B. As an example, the R, G, and B signals are each represented by 8 bits, and the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B are respectively R, G, and B according to instructions from the first and second VDPs 115A and 115B, respectively. Each of them has 256 gradations, and these can be combined to display a multicolor display of about 16.7 million colors. The number of bits of the R, G, and B signals may be other than 8 bits, and the number of bits of the R, G, and B signals may be different numbers.

  Each of the first and second CGROMs 116A and 116B is for storing various image data for displaying an image on each of the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B. For example, in the first CGROM 116A, character image data that is frequently used among those displayed on the first variable display device 4A, specifically, a person, an animal, a character, a figure, a symbol, or the like is stored in advance. On the other hand, in the second CGROM 116B, character image data that is frequently used among the images displayed on the second variable display device 4B is stored in advance. The first VRAM 117A is a frame buffer memory for expanding the image data generated by the first VDP 115A. The second VRAM 117B is a frame buffer memory for expanding the image data generated by the second VDP 115B.

  Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment will be described. In the main board 11, when the power supply voltage is supplied, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated and the CPU 103 executes a predetermined game control main process. In this game control main process, the operation of each part of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is initialized and predetermined initial settings are performed. By executing such a game control main process, the CPU 103 is set to generate a timer interrupt periodically (for example, every 2 milliseconds).

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a game control interrupt process that is executed each time a timer interrupt occurs. In this example, when a timer interrupt occurs in the CPU 103, first, a predetermined switch process is executed to determine the state of the detection signal input from each winning port switch 70 via the switch circuit 107 (step S11). ). Subsequently, by executing predetermined error processing, abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S12). Thereafter, a determination random number update process (step S13) for updating the determination random number counted by the random number circuit 104 and a display random number update process (step S14) for updating the display random number are sequentially executed. The Note that when the random number circuit 104 can update the numerical data that becomes the random number value without a command from the CPU 103, the processing of step S13 and step S14 may not be executed.

  Next, the CPU 103 executes the first special symbol process (step S15). In the first special symbol process, the value of the first special symbol process flag provided in the game control flag setting area is updated according to the gaming state, and the display operation control and the first special variable in the first variable display device 4A are performed. Various processes are selected and executed in order to set the opening / closing operation of the winning ball apparatus 6A in a predetermined procedure. Subsequent to the first special symbol process, the second special symbol process is executed (step S16). In the second special symbol process, the value of the second special symbol process flag provided in the game control flag setting area is updated according to the gaming state, and the display operation control and the second special variable in the second variable display device 4B are performed. Various processes are selected and executed in order to set the opening / closing operation of the winning ball apparatus 6B in a predetermined procedure.

  Following the second special symbol process, the first normal symbol process is executed (step S17), and the first normal symbol provided in the game area or the like corresponding to the first normal variable winning ball device 5A. Control the display operation (for example, lighting and extinction of 7-segment LEDs and lamps) on the display, and the variable display of the first normal symbol (for example, lighting / flashing display) and the movable in the first normal variable winning ball apparatus 5A Enables setting of tilt control of blades. Further, by executing the second normal symbol process process subsequent to the first normal symbol process process (step S18), the second normal symbol provided in the game area or the like corresponding to the second normal variable winning ball apparatus 5B. The display operation of the symbol display is controlled to enable the variable display of the second normal symbol and the setting of the tilt control of the movable blade piece in the second normal variable winning ball apparatus 5B.

  Further, the CPU 103 transmits a control command from the main board 11 to a sub-side control board such as the display control board 12 by executing a predetermined command control process, and instructs an operation control according to the gaming state. (Step S19). Furthermore, by executing predetermined information output processing, the contents of the storage area for various output data are output to each output port included in the I / O port 105 (step S20). In this information output process, a command for outputting jackpot information, start-up information, probability variation information, etc. to the hall management computer is also transmitted from the main board 11 to a predetermined information terminal board.

  Subsequently, by executing a predetermined solenoid output process, the CPU 103 performs tilt control of the movable blade pieces in the first and second ordinary variable winning ball devices 5A and 5B when the predetermined condition is satisfied, and the first and second 2. Opening / closing control of the opening / closing plate in the special variable winning ball apparatus 6A, 6B is performed (step S21). Thereafter, by executing predetermined prize ball processing, the number of prize balls can be set based on the detection signal input from each prize opening switch 70, and a payout control command can be output to a predetermined payout control board. (Step S22).

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S15 shown in FIG. 11 as the first special symbol process. In the special symbol process shown in FIG. 12, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not a game ball has won a first normal variable winning ball device 5A provided corresponding to the first variable display device 4A. The determination is made by checking a detection signal from a start winning port switch provided in the normal variable winning ball device 5A and included in each winning port switch 70 (step S100).

  When the game ball is won and the detection signal from the start winning opening switch is turned on (step S100; Yes), a winning process is executed (step S101). On the other hand, when the game ball has not won (Step S100; No), the winning process is skipped. In the winning process of step S101, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved memories in the first special figure reservation storage unit provided in the RAM 102 corresponding to the first variable display device 4A is greater than or equal to an upper limit value (for example, “4”). judge. At this time, if the value of the big hit determination random number corresponding to the upper limit value of the reservation number is stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit, it is determined that the storage number of the reservation is greater than or equal to the upper limit value. If the number of reserved memories is equal to or greater than the upper limit value, the start of the special figure game by this winning is invalid and nothing is performed. On the other hand, when the reserved storage number is less than the upper limit value, 1 is added to the reserved storage number, and the value of the big hit determination random number obtained from the random number circuit 104 is set at the head of the empty entry in the first special figure reservation storage unit. To do.

  Thereafter, the CPU 103 performs the processes of steps S110 to S118 shown below in accordance with the value of the first special symbol process flag provided in the game control flag setting area of the RAM 102 corresponding to the first variable display device 4A. Execute.

  The special symbol normal process of step S110 is executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is “0”. The special symbol normal process includes a process of determining whether or not to start the special symbol game by the first variable display device 4A based on the data stored in the first special symbol storage unit. The big hit determination process in step S111 is executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is “1”. This jackpot determination process includes a process of determining whether or not the variable display result in the special figure game in which the start condition is satisfied is a jackpot. When it is determined that the variable display result is a big hit in the big hit determination process executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is “1”, the RAM 102 corresponds to the first variable display device 4A. When the first big hit flag provided in the game control flag setting area is set to the on state and it is determined that the game is lost, the first big hit flag is cleared and turned off.

  The determined symbol setting process in step S112 is executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is “2”. This fixed symbol setting process includes a process of setting a fixed symbol derived and displayed as a variable symbol display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game by the first variable display device 4A. The variable display pattern setting process in step S113 is executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is “3”. The variable display pattern setting process executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is “3” is based on the combination of the fixed symbols set in the fixed symbol setting process in step S112. This includes processing for selecting and determining a variable display pattern to be used in the special figure game by the device 4A. Corresponding to the fixed symbol set in the fixed symbol setting process in step S112 and the variable display pattern selected and determined in the variable display pattern setting process in step S113, for example, control data is stored in a predetermined command transmission table. For example, the first variable display start command and the first special symbol designation command are set to be transmittable from the main board 11 to the display control board 12 by being set. Thereafter, the command control process of step S19 shown in FIG. 11 is executed, whereby the first variable display start command and the first special symbol designation command are transmitted from the main board 11 to the display control board 12.

  When the variable display pattern for big hit is selected and determined in response to the first big hit flag being turned on in the variable display pattern setting process in step S113, the second big hit flag is checked, for example. 2 The second variable display, such as the fact that the special variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in the big hit game state by the opening / closing operation and the second variable display apparatus 4B derives and displays the big hit combination in the special figure game being executed. It is desirable to detect that the game state is controlled to the big hit gaming state based on the variable display result in the special figure game by the device 4B. When it is detected that the game is controlled to the big hit game state, the special display is used as a variable display pattern used in the special figure game by the first variable display device 4A compared with the time required for the big hit game state to end. A variable display pattern having a sufficiently long total variable display time is selected and determined.

  The variable display control process of step S114 is executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is “4”. This variable display control process is performed by the first variable display device 4A based on the timer value in the first variable display time timer provided in the game control timer setting area such as the RAM 102 corresponding to the first variable display device 4A. This includes processing for measuring the remaining variable display time of special symbols in the figure game. The variable display stop process in step S115 is executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is “5”. In this variable display stop process, a setting for transmitting a first special symbol confirmation command for instructing deceleration stop of the special symbol variably displayed on the first variable display device 4A to the display control board 12 is performed. This includes processing to be performed. In the variable display stop process of step S115, the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated to “6” when the big hit combination is derived and displayed as a variable display result in the special game by the first variable display device 4A. The On the other hand, when the lost combination is derived and displayed as the variable display result, the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated to “0”.

  The pre-opening process for the special winning opening in step S116 is executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is “6”. This pre-opening process for the big prize opening includes an initialization process in a big hit operation such as opening / closing an opening / closing plate in the first special variable winning ball apparatus 6A. The special winning opening opening process in step S117 is executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is “7”. This process during opening of the big prize opening includes various processes related to the big hit operation such as opening and closing the opening / closing plate in the first special variable winning ball apparatus 6A, and the opening time per time in the first special variable winning ball apparatus 6A. Includes processing to check. The jackpot end process in step S118 is executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is “8”. The jackpot end process includes a process of determining whether or not the jackpot operation by the first special variable winning ball apparatus 6A is finished, and transmitting the command for instructing the jackpot end to the display control board 12 if finished. Yes.

  As the second special symbol process in step S16 shown in FIG. 11, a process in which the first special symbol process shown in FIG. 12 is adapted to the second variable display device 4B may be executed. For example, in the second special symbol process, the following process is executed as a process in which the process of step S100 shown in FIG. 12 is adapted to the second variable display device 4B. That is, the CPU 103 determines whether or not a game ball has won a second normal variable winning ball device 5B provided corresponding to the second variable display device 4B, for example, in the second normal variable winning ball device 5B. The determination is made by checking a detection signal from a start winning port switch included in each winning port switch 70.

  Further, in the process in which the winning process in step S101 shown in FIG. 12 is adapted to the second variable display device 4B, the reserved memory in the second special figure reservation storage unit provided in the RAM 102 corresponding to the second variable display device 4B. It is determined whether or not the number is greater than or equal to the upper limit value. If the number is less than the upper limit value, the reserved memory number is incremented by 1 and the jackpot determination random number obtained from the random number circuit 104 is stored in the second special figure reserved memory. Set to the beginning of the empty entry in the section. Thereafter, the CPU 103 performs processing in steps S110 to S118 shown in FIG. 12 adapted to the second variable display device 4B in the game control flag setting area of the RAM 102 corresponding to the second variable display device 4B. It is selected and executed according to the value of the provided second special symbol process flag.

  For example, the special symbol normal process executed when the value of the second special symbol process flag is “0” is based on the data stored in the second special symbol holding storage unit, and the special symbol by the second variable display device 4B. It includes processing for determining whether or not to start the game. When it is determined that the variable display result is a big hit in the big hit determination process executed when the value of the second special symbol process flag is “1”, the RAM 102 corresponds to the second variable display device 4B. When the second big hit flag provided in the game control flag setting area is set to the on state and it is determined that the game is lost, the second big hit flag is cleared and turned off.

  The fixed symbol setting process executed when the value of the second special symbol process flag is “2” sets a fixed symbol derived and displayed as a variable symbol display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game by the second variable display device 4B. Processing to be performed. 13 and 14 are flowcharts showing an example of variable display pattern setting processing executed when the value of the second special symbol process flag is “3”.

  When the variable display pattern setting process shown in FIGS. 13 and 14 is started, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the first big hit flag provided in the game control flag setting area such as the RAM 102 is turned on. (Step S201). When the first big hit flag is OFF in step S201, control is performed so that the display mode of the special symbol variable display in the special symbol game by both the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B is set to a predetermined interlocking mode. Processing for this is executed. Here, in the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B, effect linkage that controls the display operation is performed so that the effect display performed in both special figure games has a predetermined relationship with each other. The display mode of variable display of special symbols in both special figure games is a predetermined interlocking mode. In the predetermined interlocking mode, a predetermined first specific effect is executed in the special game by the first variable display device 4A, and the first specific effect is an effect display mode in the special game by the second variable display device 4B. A second specific effect is performed.

  When the CPU 103 determines in step S201 that the first big hit flag is off (step S201; No), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the second big hit flag is on (step S202). At this time, if it is determined that the second jackpot flag is off (step S202; No), it is determined that none of the variable display results in the special game by the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B is a jackpot combination. Then, it is determined whether or not the effect linkage at the time of losing is executed (step S203). For example, a predetermined losing effect interlocking determination table is stored in advance in the ROM 101 in correspondence with a case where the game is lost in the special game with both the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B. In the lost-time effect interlocking determination table, for example, setting data for associating a random value for effect interlocking determination with a determination result of whether or not effect interlocking is executed is stored. The CPU 103 extracts the value of the effect interlock determination random number from the random number circuit 104 and refers to the loss effect effect interlock determination table to determine whether or not effect interlock is to be executed.

  When it is determined in step S202 that the second big hit flag is on (step S202; Yes), or when it is determined in step S203 that the effect linkage is to be executed (step S203; Yes), the game control timer setting such as the RAM 102 is set. It is determined whether or not the timer value in the first variable display time timer provided in the area is within a predetermined range in which effect linkage can be performed (step S204). For example, when the special figure game by the first variable display device 4A has not yet started, the timer value of the first variable display time timer is “0”. Therefore, when the timer value of the first variable display time timer is “0”, the CPU 103 determines that it is not within the range where the effect linkage can be performed. Further, when the timer value of the first variable display time timer is a value other than “0” and is less than the predetermined reference value, the CPU 103 uses the variable display pattern used in the special game by the first variable display device 4A. In order to prevent the inconsistency of the production due to the change of the production, it may be determined that it is not within the range where the production linkage can be performed.

  Here, there are a plurality of reference values used in advance for determining whether or not the production linkage can be performed, corresponding to the variable display pattern in the special game by the first variable display device 4A. It may be set. For example, in the reach variable display pattern such as reach A (losing), reach B (losing),... If the change to the variable display pattern is performed, inconsistency may occur in the performance, and the player may feel uncomfortable. Therefore, when the variable display pattern in the special game by the first variable display device 4A is the reach variable display pattern, it is larger than the normal variable display pattern such as normal A (loss) or normal B (loss). A determination may be made as to whether or not the value is within a range in which effect linkage can be performed using the value as a reference value.

  In this case, the CPU 103 is set so as to be able to specify the variable display pattern used in the special figure game being executed by the first variable display device 4A in the process of step S204. For example, the CPU 103 stores information indicating the variable display pattern used in the special figure game in the first variable display device 4A in the RAM 102, and reads out the information stored in the RAM 102 in step S204. May be. Alternatively, the CPU 103 stores the transmission history of the first variable display start command in the RAM 102, reads the transmission history in step S204, and acquires the EXT data in the first variable display start command transmitted last time. The variable display pattern used in the special figure game being executed by the first variable display device 4A may be specified. A range in which effect linkage can be executed according to the variable display pattern used in the special game by comparing the reference value corresponding to the variable display pattern thus identified and the timer value of the first variable display time timer. It can be determined whether it is within the range.

  When it is determined in step S204 that the production linkage is within the executable range (step S204; Yes), the CPU 103 changes the variable display pattern used in the special game being executed by the first variable display device 4A. The combination of the variable display pattern after the change and the variable display pattern used in the special figure game to be started by the second variable display device 4B is determined (step S205). For example, a predetermined jackpot combination determination table corresponding to each of the case where the big hit combination is derived and displayed as the variable display result in the special game by the second variable display device 4B and the case where the lost combination is derived and displayed, and A predetermined loss combination combination determination table is stored in the ROM 101 in advance. The big hit time combination determination table and the lost time combination determination table include the variable display pattern determination random number value, the variable display pattern after the change in the special game by the first variable display device 4A, and the second variable display device 4B. Setting data for associating the variable display pattern used in the special figure game to be started is stored.

  For example, the first variable display device 4A is referred to by referring to the big hit combination determination table in response to the determination that the big hit combination is derived and displayed as the variable display result in the special figure game by the second variable display device 4B. One of the combinations shown below is selected and determined as a combination of the variable display pattern after the change in the special figure game and the variable display pattern used in the special figure game started by the second variable display device 4B. (1) The normal A (losing) variable display pattern is the changed variable display pattern in the special game by the first variable display device 4A, and the reach B (big hit) variable display pattern is the special game by the second variable display device 4B. Combination of variable display patterns used in. (2) Reach B (losing) variable display pattern is the changed variable display pattern in the special game by the first variable display device 4A, and Reach C (big hit) variable display pattern is the special game by the second variable display device 4B. Combination of variable display patterns used in. (3) The reach D-2 (losing) variable display pattern is used as the variable display pattern after the change in the special game by the first variable display device 4A, and the reach D-1 (big hit) variable display pattern is the second variable display device 4B. A combination of variable display patterns used in special figure games. (4) Reach E (losing) variable display pattern is changed to a variable display pattern in a special game by the first variable display device 4A, and reach F (big hit) variable display pattern is a special game by the second variable display device 4B. Combination of variable display patterns used in.

  In addition, the first variable display device 4A is referred to by referring to the lost combination determination table in response to the determination that the jackpot combination is not derived and displayed as a variable display result in the special figure game by the second variable display device 4B. One of the combinations shown below is selected and determined as a combination of the variable display pattern after the change in the special figure game and the variable display pattern used in the special figure game started by the second variable display device 4B. (5) The normal A (losing) variable display pattern is the changed variable display pattern in the special game by the first variable display device 4A, and the reach B (losing) variable display pattern is the special game by the second variable display device 4B. Combination of variable display patterns used in. (6) The reach B (lack) variable display pattern is the changed variable display pattern in the special game by the first variable display device 4A, and the reach C (lack) variable display pattern is the special game by the second variable display device 4B. Combination of variable display patterns used in. (7) The reach D-2 (losing) variable display pattern is used as the variable display pattern after the change in the special game by the first variable display device 4A, and the reach D-1 (losing) variable display pattern is the second variable display device 4B. A combination of variable display patterns for use in special figure games. (8) The reach variable display pattern is changed to the variable display pattern after the change in the special game by the first variable display device 4A, and the reach variable display pattern is the special game by the second variable display device 4B. Combination of variable display patterns used in

  Here, when the big hit combination determination table and the loss combination determination table are compared, the assignment of the variable display pattern determination random number value to each variable display pattern combination may be different. For example, when determining the combination of variable display patterns with reference to the jackpot combination determination table based on the variable display pattern determination random number extracted from the random number circuit 104 by the CPU 103, the jackpot as shown in FIG. The combination of each variable display pattern is determined by the time selection probability. On the other hand, when determining the combination of variable display patterns with reference to the loss combination determination table, the combination of each variable display pattern is determined with the selection probability at the time of loss as shown in FIG. . By setting such a big hit combination determination table and a lost combination determination table, the big hit reliability for each combination of the variable display patterns is designed to have a value as shown in FIG. 15C, for example. The jackpot reliability shown in FIG. 15C has a jackpot probability of 1 as a probability that a jackpot combination is derived and displayed as a variable display result in the special figure game by each of the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B. / 300, and it is calculated in step S203 shown in FIG. 13 assuming that the lost-interlocked effect execution probability is 1/100 as the probability that it is determined that the interlocked effect will be executed when lost. As shown in FIG. 15C, the probability that the jackpot combination is derived and displayed as the variable display result after the linked performance is executed is the combination of each variable display pattern, that is, the first and second variable display devices 4A, It may be different according to the production mode in the linked production by 4B.

  When the variable display pattern combination is determined in step S205 shown in FIG. 13, the CPU 103 displays the variable display determined in step S205 for the fixed symbol combination in the special figure game executed by the first variable display device 4A. It changes so that it may match a pattern (step S206). Specifically, when the normal A (loss) variable display pattern is determined as the changed variable display pattern in step S205, the determined symbols in the left, middle, and right variable display portions 4L, 4C, and 4R are respectively displayed. The special symbol combination “3”, “4”, and “9” included in the “chance” of the normal lose is changed. When the reach B (losing) variable display pattern is determined as the variable display pattern after the change, the determined symbols in the variable display portions 4L, 4C, and 4R are changed to combinations of arbitrary special symbols that cause reach loss. When the reach D-2 (losing) variable display pattern is determined as the variable display pattern after the change, “7” included in the “chance eyes” of the reach loses, respectively, for the determined symbols in the variable display portions 4L, 4C, and 4R. , “3” and “7” are changed to a special symbol combination. When the reach E (losing) variable display pattern is determined as the variable display pattern after the change, the determined symbols in the variable display portions 4L, 4C, and 4R are changed to combinations of arbitrary special symbols that cause reach loss.

  Subsequent to step S206, the CPU 103 performs display control of a first pattern change command for instructing the first variable display device 4A to change the variable display pattern based on the combination of the variable display patterns determined in step S205. Settings for transmission to the substrate 12 are performed (step S207). Further, the CPU 103 instructs the display control board 12 to issue a first special symbol change command for instructing the first variable display device 4A to change the fixed symbol in the special symbol game and notifying the fixed symbol changed in step S206. Are set for transmission (step S208).

  Thereafter, the CPU 103 determines the timer of the first variable display time timer provided in the game control timer setting area such as the RAM 102 corresponding to the first variable display device 4A based on the combination of the variable display patterns determined in step S205. The value is adjusted and set so as to be a timer value suitable for the variable display pattern after change (step S209). For example, the CPU 103 may reset the timer value in the first variable display time timer to a timer value corresponding to the total variable display time (FIG. 3) of the special symbol in the changed variable display pattern. As another example, the CPU 103 subtracts a predetermined time during which the special symbol acceleration display is performed at the start of the special symbol game from the total variable display time of the special symbol associated with the variable display pattern after the change. The corresponding timer value may be set in the first variable display time timer. As yet another example, the CPU 103 starts from the timing when the variable display of the special symbol is started by the first variable display device 4A to the timing when the variable display pattern is changed based on the combination of the variable display patterns determined in step S205. The timer value corresponding to the elapsed time is subtracted from the timer value corresponding to the total variable display time of the special symbol in the changed variable display pattern, and the obtained value is set as the new timer value in the first variable display time timer. May be. In this case, the total variable display time of the special symbol in the special symbol game by the first variable display device 4A is set to be adjusted to the total variable display time of the special symbol in the changed variable display pattern.

  Subsequent to step S209, based on the combination of the variable display patterns determined in step S205, the CPU 103 sends a second variable display start command for instructing the start of the special game by the second variable display device 4B to the display control board 12. On the other hand, setting for transmitting is performed (step S210). Further, the CPU 103 sets the timer value corresponding to the total variable display time of the special symbol in the variable display pattern for the special figure game in the second variable display device 4B determined in step S205 as the timer initial value as the second variable display time. The timer is set (step S211). After the setting for starting the special game by the second variable display device 4B is thus performed, the value of the second special symbol process flag is updated to “4” (step S212).

  When it is determined in step S201 that the first big hit flag is on, or when it is determined in step S203 that the effect interlocking at the time of losing is not performed, the first variable is determined in step S204. When it is determined that the timer value of the display time timer is not within the range in which effect linkage can be performed (step S204; No), the variable display pattern used in the special game started by the second variable display device 4B is displayed in the first variable display. A process for determining independently of the variable display pattern used in the special figure game by the device 4A is executed. That is, when the first big hit flag is turned on (step S201; Yes), or when it is determined that the timer value of the first variable display time timer is not within the range where the effect linkage can be performed (step S204; No). ), The process proceeds to step S213 shown in FIG. 14, and it is determined whether or not the second big hit flag is on. At this time, if it is determined that the second big hit flag is ON (step S213; Yes), for example, based on the value of the random number for variable display pattern determination extracted from the random number circuit 104, it is stored in advance in the ROM 101. The big hit time variable display pattern determination table shown in FIG. 3C is selected as a variable display pattern to be used in the special game by the second variable display device 4B. Determine (step S214).

  In step S214, for example, the first jackpot flag is checked, for example, the jackpot gaming state by the opening / closing operation in the first special variable winning ball device 6A, or being executed by the first variable display device 4A. It is desirable to detect that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state based on the variable display result in the special figure game by the first variable display device 4A, such as the big hit combination being derived and displayed in the special figure game. . And when it is detected that it is controlled to the big hit game state, as a variable display pattern used in the special figure game by the second variable display device 4B, a special symbol compared with the time required for the big hit game state to end. A variable display pattern having a sufficiently long total variable display time is selected and determined.

  On the other hand, when it is determined not to execute the effect linkage at the time of losing (step S203; No), or when it is determined in step S213 that the second big hit flag is off (step S213; No), the second variable display device. It is determined whether the combination of the fixed symbols derived and displayed as the variable display result in the special figure game started by 4B is a normal loss that is not reached among the lost combinations, or a reach loss that is a reach ( Step S215). When the combination of fixed symbols is reach lose (step S215; Yes), one of the reach variable display patterns shown in FIG. 3B is selected as a variable display pattern used in the special game by the second variable display device 4B. Determination is made (step S216). On the other hand, when the combination of the fixed symbols is normal loss (step S215; No), one of the normal variable display patterns shown in FIG. 3A is used in the special game by the second variable display device 4B. The variable display pattern to be selected is determined (step S217). After the variable display pattern is selected and determined in any of steps S214, S216, and S217, the process proceeds to step S210 shown in FIG. 13, and processing for performing settings for transmitting the second variable display start command is performed. .

  The variable display control process executed when the value of the second special symbol process flag is “4” is based on the timer value in the second variable display time timer provided corresponding to the second variable display device 4B. This includes a process of measuring the remaining variable display time of the special symbol in the special figure game by the second variable display device 4B. The variable display stop process executed when the value of the second special symbol process flag is “5” is a second special symbol for instructing deceleration stop of the special symbol variably displayed on the second variable display device 4B. This includes processing for making a setting for transmitting the confirmation command to the display control board 12. When the jackpot combination is derived and displayed as a variable display result in the special game by the second variable display device 4B, the value of the second special symbol process flag is updated to “6”, and when the lost combination is derived and displayed. The value of the second special symbol process flag is updated to “0”.

  The pre-opening process for the big prize opening executed when the value of the second special symbol process flag is “6” includes an initialization process in the big hit operation such as opening / closing the open / close plate in the second special variable winning ball apparatus 6B. Contains. The special prize opening opening process executed when the value of the second special symbol process flag is “7” includes various processes related to the big hit operation such as opening and closing the opening / closing plate in the second special variable winning ball apparatus 6B. And a process of checking the opening time per time in the second special variable winning ball apparatus 6B. The big hit end process executed when the value of the second special symbol process flag is “8” determines whether or not the big hit operation by the second special variable winning ball apparatus 6B is finished. For example, it includes processing for transmitting a command for instructing the end of jackpot.

  Next, the operation of the display control CPU 112 mounted on the display control board 12 will be described. In the display control board 12, the CPU 112 determines whether or not a timer interrupt flag provided in a display control flag setting area such as the RAM 114 is turned on, for example, to generate a timer interrupt every 33 milliseconds. For example, various timer interrupt processing programs stored in advance in the ROM 101 or the like for display control are executed. For example, each time the CPU 112 detects the occurrence of a timer interrupt, the CPU 112 executes first and second display control process processes corresponding to the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B, respectively. In the first display control process, the value of the first display control process flag provided in the display control flag setting area is used to control the display operation in the first variable display device 4A in a predetermined procedure. Updating is performed according to the display state in 4A, and various processes provided in advance corresponding to the value of the first display control process flag are selected and executed. In the second display control process, the value of the second display control process flag provided in the display control flag setting area is set to the second variable in order to control the display operation in the second variable display device 4B according to a predetermined procedure. Updating is performed according to the display state on the display device 4B, and various processes provided in advance corresponding to the value of the second display control process flag are selected and executed.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing executed by the CPU 112 as the first display control process. In the first display control process process shown in FIG. 16, the CPU 112 selects and executes each process of steps S150 to S153 shown below according to the value of the first display control process flag.

  The variable display start command reception waiting process in step S150 is executed when the value of the first display control process flag is “0”. In this variable display start command reception waiting process, it is determined whether or not the first variable display start command for instructing the variable display start command variable display start by the first variable display device 4A from the main board 11 is received. Processing. The special symbol variable display start process in step S151 is executed when the value of the first display control process flag is “1”. This special symbol variable display start processing is performed by, for example, a plurality of types of variable stored in the ROM 113 in order to produce various types of display including special symbol variable display in the special symbol game by the first variable display device 4A. This includes processing for setting the display operation of the first variable display device 4A, such as processing for selecting the one corresponding to the variable display pattern from the display table data.

  The special symbol variable display processing in step S152 is executed when the value of the first display control process flag is “2”. This special symbol variable display in-process includes a process for controlling the display operation in the special symbol game by the first variable display device 4A. FIG. 17 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the special symbol variable display process that is executed when the value of the first display control process flag is “2”.

  When the special symbol variable display process shown in FIG. 17 is started, the CPU 112 first issues a first pattern change command for instructing a change of the variable display pattern used in the special figure game by the first variable display device 4A. It is determined whether or not it has been received from the main board 11 (step S251). At this time, if it is determined that the first pattern change command has been received (step S251; Yes), the variable display pattern after change is based on the EXT data included in the first pattern change command from the main board 11. Is specified (step S252). Subsequently, based on the variable display pattern specified in step S252, the timer value of the first display control time timer provided in the display control timer setting area such as the RAM 114 corresponding to the first variable display device 4A is changed. The timer value is adjusted and set so as to match the variable display pattern (step S253).

  Further, the CPU 112 changes the combination of fixed symbols to be derived and displayed as a variable display result in the special graphic game by the first variable display device 4A according to the EXT data included in the first special symbol change command from the main board 11. Is set (step S254). For example, the CPU 112 stores, in the RAM 114, the special symbol designated by the EXT data of the first special symbol change command in the first fixed symbol storage area in which information indicating the fixed symbol in the special symbol game by the first variable display device 4A is stored. The combination of the definite symbols is changed by writing information indicating. Thereafter, for example, the CPU 112 executes processing such as changing the variable display table data read from the ROM 113 in accordance with the variable display pattern designated by the first pattern change command, and the special drawing based on the changed variable display pattern. Variable display of special symbols in the game is started (step S255). On the other hand, when it determines with not having received the 1st pattern change command in step S251 (step S251; No), it progresses to step S256, without performing the process of step S252-S255.

  In step S256, it is determined whether or not the first display control time timer has timed out by determining whether or not the timer value of the first display control time timer is “0”. If it is determined that a time-out has occurred (step S256; Yes), the value of the first display control process flag is updated to “3” (step S257). On the other hand, when it is determined that the first display control time timer has not timed out (step S256; No), the process of step S257 is skipped and the special symbol variable display in-process is terminated.

  The special symbol stop waiting process in step S153 shown in FIG. 16 is executed when the value of the first display control process flag is “3”. In this special symbol stop waiting process, the first special symbol confirmation command is received from the main board 11, and the fixed symbols are stopped at the left, middle, and right variable display portions 4L, 4C, and 4R in the first variable display device 4A. Includes processing to display.

  As the second display control process corresponding to the second variable display device 4B, a process in which the first display control process shown in FIG. 16 is adapted to the second variable display device 4B may be executed. For example, the CPU 112 provides, in the display control flag setting area of the RAM 114, processing corresponding to the second variable display device 4B corresponding to the processing of steps S150 to S153 shown in FIG. The selected second display control process flag is selected and executed according to the value of the second display control process flag.

  For example, the variable display start command reception waiting process executed when the value of the second display control process flag is “0” instructs the variable display device 4B to start the variable symbol special display in the special symbol game. This includes processing for determining whether or not the second variable display start command has been received from the main board 11. The special symbol variable display start process executed when the value of the second display control process flag is “1” is based on various displays including the variable symbol special display in the special symbol game by the second variable display device 4B. In order to produce an effect, for example, to set the display operation of the second variable display device 4B, such as a process of selecting data corresponding to the variable display pattern from among a plurality of types of variable display table data stored in the ROM 113. Processing.

  The special symbol variable display processing that is executed when the value of the second display control process flag is “2” includes processing for controlling the display operation in the special game by the second variable display device 4B. The special symbol stop waiting process executed when the value of the second display control process flag is “3” receives the second special symbol confirmation command from the main board 11, and the left and middle in the second variable display device 4B. In addition, the right variable display units 4L, 4C, and 4R include a process of stopping and displaying the fixed symbols.

  Hereinafter, a display control example for controlling the display operation in the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B will be described. FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating a first display control example in the case where effect linkage is executed by the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B. FIG. 19 is an explanatory diagram showing a display control process (image display state) in the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B. The timing chart shown in FIG. 20 shows a display operation example in the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B according to the display control shown in FIG. FIG. 21 shows a display mode of variable display of special symbols by the display control shown in FIG.

  In the display control example shown in FIG. 18, the variable display pattern used in the special figure game is determined as the normal A (loss) variable display pattern at the timing T1 when the special figure game by the first variable display device 4A is started. (Step S301). In response to receiving the first variable display start command from the main board 11 at the timing T1, the CPU 112 of the display control board 12 sends a predetermined drawing command to the first VDP 115A, etc. The variable display of the special symbol in the special figure game by the device 4A is started. The first VDP 115A executes image processing in accordance with a drawing command from the CPU 112, and each of the special symbols displayed on the left, middle, and right variable display portions 4L, 4C, and 4R in the first variable display device 4A. The acceleration display by the process a is started from the timing T1 shown in FIG. When all the symbols are accelerated to a predetermined speed by the process a, a constant speed display by the process b is performed. Thus, in the first variable display device 4A, as shown in FIGS. 21A and 21C, variable display of the special symbol that has been stopped is started. At this time, in the second variable display device 4B, as shown in FIG. 21B, the special symbol variable display in the special game started previously may be performed.

  When the special symbol game by the first variable display device 4A is started and the special symbol variable display is performed as shown in FIG. 21C, the second variable is performed as shown in FIG. 21D, for example. On the basis of the fact that the variable display result of the special game by the display device 4B is derived and displayed, the condition for starting the next special game by the second variable display device 4B is established at the timing T2 shown in FIGS. To do. In the display control example shown in FIG. 18, the big hit determination is performed in response to the fact that the condition for starting the special figure game by the second variable display device 4B is satisfied and the value of the second special symbol process flag becomes “1”. The process (a process executed corresponding to step S111 in FIG. 12 within the second special symbol process in step S16 in FIG. 11) is executed, and the variable in the special game started by the second variable display device 4B. It is determined that the jackpot combination is derived and displayed as a display result.

  At this time, the CPU 103 determines that the first big hit flag provided corresponding to the first variable display device 4A is off (step S201; No in FIG. 13), and the first big display flag provided corresponding to the second variable display device 4B. Since the 2 big hit flag is ON (step S202; Yes), the first and second variable display devices 4A are provided on the condition that the timer value in the first variable display time timer is within a range in which effect linkage can be performed. 4B is determined to perform effect linkage that gives a predetermined relevance to the effect display performed in the special figure game by 4B (step S204; Yes). In the display control example shown in FIG. 18, in step S205 of FIG. 13, the variable display pattern after the change in the special game by the first variable display device 4A and the special game started by the second variable display device 4B. The combination with the variable display pattern to be used is determined to be a combination of a normal A (losing) variable display pattern and a reach B (big hit) variable display pattern. Further, in step S206 in FIG. 13, corresponding to the determined combination of variable display patterns, the variable display result in the special game by the first variable display device 4A is used as a special symbol combination that becomes a “chance eye” of normal lose. Change to Various settings corresponding to the combination of the determined variable display patterns, such as a setting for transmitting the first pattern change command to the display control board 12 and a setting for transmitting the first special symbol change command. Performed (steps S207 to S211).

  The CPU 112 mounted on the display control board 12 responds to the reception of the first pattern change command from the main board 11 (step S251 in FIG. 17; Yes) and is executed by the first variable display device 4A. A process of changing the variable display pattern used in the figure game, a process of changing a combination of special symbols (determined symbols) derived and displayed as a variable display result of the special figure game by the first variable display device 4A, etc. are executed. (Steps S252 to S255). In the display control example shown in FIG. 18, the normal A (losing) variable display pattern determined when starting the special game by the first variable display device 4 </ b> A (timing T <b> 1) The variable display pattern after the change is also selected and determined. Therefore, the CPU 112 of the display control board 12 does not need to change the variable display pattern itself used in the special figure game by the first variable display device 4A. On the other hand, the first pattern is changed so that the player can recognize that the effect display performed in the special game by the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B has a predetermined relationship with each other. In response to receiving the command, the variable display time of the special symbol in the special game by the first variable display device 4A is changed by adjusting and resetting the timer value of the first display control time timer. You may make it do (step S253). In the timing diagram shown in FIG. 20, the variable display of the special symbol by the first variable display device 4A is performed without changing the total variable display time Ti0 of the special symbol set at the start of the special symbol game by the first variable display device 4A. To continue.

  The CPU 112 changes the combination of determined symbols that are derived and displayed as variable display results in the special game by the first variable display device 4A in accordance with the first special symbol change command from the main board 11 at the timing T2 (step S302 in FIG. 18). ). At the same time, in response to receiving the second variable display start command from the main board 11, the special game by the second variable display device 4B is started (step S303). That is, when the variable display of the special symbol is continuously performed by the process b in the first variable display device 4A as shown in FIG. 21E, all the symbols are processed by the process a in the second variable display device 4B. Acceleration display is performed, and when the acceleration is accelerated to a predetermined speed, the constant speed display by the process b is performed. In this way, the special game is started by the second variable display device 4B, and the special symbol variable display as shown in FIG. 21F is performed.

  Thereafter, when the variable display of the special symbol is continuously performed by the process b in the second variable display device 4B as shown in FIG. 21 (H), the left variable display portion is displayed in the first variable display device 4A. A special symbol indicating “3” is derived and displayed at 4L. Subsequently, in the first variable display device 4A, as shown in FIG. 21I, a special symbol indicating “9” is derived and displayed on the right variable display portion 4R. In addition, as shown in FIG. 21J, a special symbol indicating “7” is derived and displayed on the left variable display portion 4L of the second variable display device 4B. Then, in the first variable display device 4A, the special symbol indicating “4” is derived and displayed after the special symbol is displayed in the middle variable display portion 4C. A combination of special symbols is derived and displayed. As shown in FIG. 20, the first variable display time timer provided in the ROM 102 or the like of the main board 11 at the timing T3 when the total variable display time Ti0 of the special symbol in the normal A (loss) variable display pattern has elapsed from the timing T1. Times out. At this time, a first special symbol confirmation command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the display control board 12.

  The CPU 112 of the display control board 12 responds to the reception of the first special symbol confirmation command from the main board 11 and, in response to receiving the first special symbol confirmation command, the special symbol combination that becomes the “chance eye” of the normal loss derived and displayed by the first variable display device 4A. Is displayed in a state of being completely stopped by the process c (step S304 in FIG. 18). Thus, as shown in FIG. 21 (K), when the combination of the fixed symbols that is the variable display result in the special game by the first variable display device 4A is derived and displayed, the second variable display device 4B displays L), a special symbol indicating “7” is derived and displayed on the right variable display portion 4R. Accordingly, reach is established in the special game by the second variable display device 4B.

  The CPU 112 starts a reach effect according to the reach B (big hit) variable display pattern at timing T4 in response to the reach being established in the special game by the second variable display device 4B (step S305). By sending a predetermined drawing command to the second VDP 115B, the reach variable display as shown in FIG. 21N is performed on the second variable display device 4B by the process d. Thereafter, at timing T5 when the total variable display time Ti21 of the special symbol in the reach B (big hit) variable display pattern has elapsed from timing T2, the second variable display time timer provided on the main board 11 has timed out. The second special symbol confirmation command is transmitted to the display control board 12. The CPU 112 of the display control board 12 derives and displays a definite symbol combination as shown in FIG. 21 (P) in response to the time-out of the second display control time timer on the display control board 12, and at timing T5. In response to the second special symbol confirmation command from the main board 11, it is displayed in a state of being completely stopped by the process c (step S306).

  In this way, in the display control example shown in FIG. 18, in the special figure game by the first variable display device 4A, the combination of the definite symbols that will be the “chance eye” of the normal loss is derived and displayed as the first specific effect. After that, in the special figure game by the second variable display device 4B, a reach effect according to the reach B (big hit) variable display pattern is performed as the second specific effect. After executing the first specific effect by the first variable display device 4A and the second specific effect by the second variable display device 4B in this way, the variable display result in the special game by the second variable display device 4B. The big hit combination is derived and displayed.

  The display operation by the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B according to the display control example shown in FIG. 18 is performed by a predetermined special that is different from the jackpot combination, for example, a combination of special symbols that become “chance eyes” of normal loss. The combination of symbols is derived and displayed as the first specific effect by the first variable display device 4A. This display enhances the player's expectation that a reach will be established in the special game by the second variable display device 4A, and that a specific reach effect display according to the variable display pattern of reach B will be performed. , You can improve the fun of the game.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart illustrating a second display control example in the case where effect linkage is executed by the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B. The timing chart shown in FIG. 23 shows a display operation example in the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B according to the display control shown in FIG. FIG. 24 shows a display mode of variable display of special symbols by the display control shown in FIG.

  In the display control example shown in FIG. 22, at timing T11 when the special figure game by the first variable display device 4A is started, the variable display pattern used in the special figure game is determined to be the normal A (loss) variable display pattern. (Step S311). In response to receiving the first variable display start command from the main board 11 at the timing T11, the CPU 112 of the display control board 12 sends a predetermined drawing command to the first VDP 115A, etc. The variable display of the special symbol in the special figure game by the device 4A is started. Thereby, the accelerated display by the process a is started at the timing T11 shown in FIGS. 22 and 23 for the special symbol stopped and displayed on the first variable display device 4A. When all the symbols are accelerated to a predetermined speed by the process a, a constant speed display by the process b is performed. Thus, in the first variable display device 4A, as shown in FIGS. 24A and 24C, variable display of the special symbol that has been stopped is started. At this time, in the second variable display device 4B, as shown in FIG. 24B, the special symbol variable display in the special game started previously may be performed.

  When the special symbol game is started by the first variable display device 4A and the special symbol variable display is performed as shown in FIG. 24C, for example, as shown in FIG. On the basis of the fact that the variable display result of the special figure game by the display device 4B is derived and displayed, the condition for starting the next special figure game by the second variable display device 4B is established at the timing T12 shown in FIGS. To do. In the display control example shown in FIG. 22, the big hit determination is performed in response to the fact that the condition for starting the special figure game by the second variable display device 4B is satisfied and the value of the second special symbol process flag becomes “1”. The process (a process executed corresponding to step S111 in FIG. 12 within the second special symbol process in step S16 in FIG. 11) is executed, and the variable in the special game started by the second variable display device 4B. It is determined that the jackpot combination is derived and displayed as a display result.

  At this time, the CPU 103 determines that the effect linkage is to be executed by the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B on the condition that the timer value in the first variable display time timer is within a range where the effect linkage can be executed. (Step S204 in FIG. 13; Yes). In the display control example shown in FIG. 22, in step S205 of FIG. 13, the variable display pattern after the change in the special game by the first variable display device 4A and the special game started by the second variable display device 4B. The combination with the variable display pattern to be used is determined to be a combination of a reach B (loss) variable display pattern and a reach C (big hit) variable display pattern. Further, in step S206 of FIG. 13, the variable display result in the special game by the first variable display device 4A is changed to a special symbol combination that causes reach lose, corresponding to the determined combination of variable display patterns. Various settings corresponding to the combination of the determined variable display patterns, such as a setting for transmitting the first pattern change command to the display control board 12 and a setting for transmitting the first special symbol change command. Performed (steps S207 to S211).

  The CPU 112 mounted on the display control board 12 is executed by the first variable display device 4A in response to receiving the first pattern change command from the main board 11 at timing T12 (step S251 in FIG. 17; Yes). Processing for changing the variable display pattern used in the special figure game being used, processing for changing the combination of special symbols (determined symbols) derived and displayed as the variable display result of the special figure game by the first variable display device 4A, etc. Are executed (steps S252 to S255 in FIG. 17 and step S312 in FIG. 22). In the display control example shown in FIG. 22, a reach B (miss) variable display pattern different from the normal A (miss) variable display pattern determined when the special game by the first variable display device 4A is started (timing T11). Is changed by the first pattern change command, the variable display pattern used in the special figure game by the first variable display device 4A is changed. For example, the variable display data table that the CPU 112 of the display control board 12 reads from the ROM 113 to control the variable symbol display operation of the special symbol by the first variable display device 4A corresponds to the normal A (loss) variable display pattern. The read address of the variable display data table in the ROM 113 is reset so as to change to the one corresponding to the reach B (loss) variable display pattern.

  Further, in the display control example shown in FIG. 22, the elapsed time from the timing T11 when the variable display of the special symbol by the first variable display device 4A is started to the timing T12 when the variable display pattern is changed for effect linkage is performed. The corresponding timer value is subtracted from the timer value corresponding to the total variable display time of the special symbol by the reach B (loss) variable display pattern specified by the first pattern change command, and the obtained value is used as a new timer value. 1 The variable display time timer is reset. Accordingly, as shown in the timing chart of FIG. 23, the total variable display time of the special symbol in the special symbol game by the first variable display device 4A is changed to the total variable display time Ti11 of the special symbol by the reach B (loss) variable display pattern. Is set to be the same time.

  In response to receiving the second variable display start command from the main board 11 at the timing T12, the CPU 112 starts a special game by the second variable display device 4B (step S313). That is, when the variable display of the special symbol is continuously performed by the process b in the first variable display device 4A as shown in FIG. 24E, all the symbols are processed by the process a in the second variable display device 4B. Acceleration display is performed, and when the acceleration is accelerated to a predetermined speed, the constant speed display by the process b is performed. In this way, the special symbol game is started by the second variable display device 4B, and the special symbol variable display as shown in FIG. 24F is performed.

  Thereafter, at the timing T13, the second variable display device 4B once derives and displays the “losing chance” of the normal loss as shown in FIG. 24H by the process e according to the reach C (big hit) variable display pattern. Then, the temporary stop is displayed (step S314). In the temporary stop display state, the combination of the special symbol that has been derived and displayed has not been confirmed (completely stopped). For example, the symbol that has been derived and displayed alternately swings forward and backward in the scroll direction of the symbol. Is displayed. Subsequently, while the special symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed on the second variable display device 4B as shown in FIGS. 24 (J) and 24 (L), the first variable as shown in FIG. 24 (G). After the special symbol indicating “3” is derived and displayed on the left variable display portion 4L of the display device 4A, “3” is also displayed on the right variable display portion 4R of the first variable display device 4A as shown in FIG. A special symbol indicating "is derived and displayed. Accordingly, reach is established in the special game by the first variable display device 4A.

  In response to the reach being established in the special figure game by the first variable display device 4A, the CPU 112 starts a reach effect according to the reach B (loss) variable display pattern at timing T14 (step S315). By sending a predetermined drawing command to the first VDP 115A, the reach variable display as shown in FIG. 24K is performed on the first variable display device 4A by the process d. Then, as shown in FIG. 24M, at the timing T15 when the reach effect display is continuously performed on the first variable display device 4A, the reach C (big hit) variable display pattern is displayed on the second variable display device 4B. By the process f according to the above, re-variable display for variably displaying the special symbol combination indicating the “chance eye” once derived and displayed in the temporary stop display state is started (step S316). In this way, the special symbol re-variable display as shown in FIG. 24N is performed in the special symbol game by the second variable display device 4B.

  As shown in FIG. 23, the first variable display time timer provided on the main board 11 times out at the timing T16 when the total variable display time Ti11 of the special symbol in the reach B (loss) variable display pattern has elapsed from the timing T11. . In response to this, a first special symbol confirmation command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the display control board 12. In the first variable display device 4A, the special symbol indicating “9” is derived and displayed after the special symbol is displayed on the middle variable display unit 4C, and the CPU 112 detects the first special symbol from the main board 11 at timing T16. In response to the receipt of the confirmation command, the combination of special symbols derived and displayed by the first variable display device 4A is displayed in a state of being completely stopped by the process c (step S317). Thus, as shown in FIG. 24 (O), when the combination of the fixed symbols that is the variable display result in the special figure game by the first variable display device 4A is derived and displayed, the second variable display device 4B displays FIG. ), The special symbol re-variable display may be continuously performed.

  In the re-variable display of the special symbol performed by the second variable display device 4B, for example, as shown in FIG. 24 (R), the “full rotation reach” in which all symbols are displayed at a constant speed in synchronization. Thereafter, at timing T17 when the total variable display time Ti22 of the special symbol in the reach C (big hit) variable display pattern has elapsed from timing T12, the second variable display time timer provided on the main board 11 has timed out. The second special symbol confirmation command is transmitted to the display control board 12. The CPU 112 of the display control board 12 derives and displays a definite symbol that is a jackpot combination as shown in FIG. 24 (T) in response to the second display control time timer being timed out on the display control board 12, and displays the main board 11. In response to the second special symbol confirmation command from, the process c is displayed in a completely stopped state (step S318).

  Thus, in the display control example shown in FIG. 22, in the special game by the first variable display device 4A, the reach effect display according to the reach B (lack) variable display pattern is performed as the first specific effect after the reach is established. Done. Further, in the special game by the second variable display device 4B, as the second specific effect, a special symbol combination that is a “losing chance” of normal loss is once derived and displayed, and a reach effect display by the first variable display device 4A is displayed. After the start, a revariable display of a special symbol combination that becomes a “chance” once derived and displayed in the special game by the second variable display device 4B is performed. After executing the first specific effect by the first variable display device 4A and the second specific effect by the second variable display device 4B in this way, the variable display result in the special game by the second variable display device 4B. The big hit combination is derived and displayed.

  The display operation by the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B in accordance with the display control example shown in FIG. 22 makes a predetermined special different from the big hit combination, for example, a combination of special symbols that become “chance eyes” of normal loss. The combination of symbols is derived and displayed as the second specific effect in the special game by the second variable display device 4B started after the start timing of the special game by the first variable display device 4A. This display enhances the player's expectation that a reach is established in the special game by the first variable display device 4A, and that a specific reach effect display according to the variable display pattern of reach B is performed. . In addition, the combination of special symbols once derived and displayed in the special figure game by the second variable display device 4B can be expected to be variably displayed, so that the entertainment of the game can be further improved.

  In the display control example shown in FIG. 22, a special symbol combination that is a “losing chance” for a normal lose in the special game by the second variable display device 4B is temporarily performed by the process of step S314 executed at timing T13. After the derivation display, the reach effect display according to the reach B (lack) variable display pattern is performed in the special game by the first variable display device 4A by the process of step S315 executed at timing T14. . On the other hand, after the reach effect display according to the reach B (lack) variable display pattern is started in the special game by the first variable display device 4A, the “chance eye” of the normal lose in the special game by the second variable display device 4B is started. The special symbol combination “” may be derived and displayed once, and then the reach effect display in the special figure game by the first variable display device 4A may be terminated. In other words, when the “losing chance” of the normal loss is once derived and displayed in the special game by the second variable display device 4B, the reach effect display is performed in the special game by the first variable display device 4A. I just need it.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart illustrating a third display control example in the case where effect linkage is executed by the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B. The timing chart shown in FIG. 26 shows a display operation example in the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B according to the display control shown in FIG. FIG. 27 shows a display mode of variable display of special symbols by the display control shown in FIG.

  In the display control example shown in FIG. 25, at the timing T21 when the special figure game by the first variable display device 4A is started, the variable display pattern used in the special figure game is determined as the normal A (loss) variable display pattern. (Step S321). In response to receiving the first variable display start command from the main board 11 at timing T21, the CPU 112 of the display control board 12 sends a predetermined drawing command to the first VDP 115A, etc. The variable display of the special symbol in the special figure game by the device 4A is started. Thereby, the accelerated display by the process a is started from the timing T21 shown in FIGS. 25 and 26 for the special symbol stopped and displayed on the first variable display device 4A. When all symbols are accelerated to a predetermined speed by the process a, a constant speed display by the process b is performed. Thus, in the first variable display device 4A, as shown in FIGS. 27 (A) and 27 (C), variable display of the special symbol that has been stopped is started. At this time, in the second variable display device 4B, as shown in FIG. 27B, the special symbol variable display in the special game started previously may be performed.

  When the special symbol game is started by the first variable display device 4A and the special symbol variable display is performed as shown in FIG. 27C, for example, as shown in FIG. On the basis of the fact that the variable display result of the special figure game by the display device 4B is derived and displayed, the condition for starting the next special figure game by the second variable display device 4B is established at the timing T22 shown in FIGS. To do. In the display control example shown in FIG. 25, the big hit determination is performed in response to the fact that the condition for starting the special game by the second variable display device 4B is satisfied and the value of the second special symbol process flag becomes “1”. The process (the process executed corresponding to step S111 in FIG. 12 within the second special symbol process in step S16 in FIG. 11) is executed, and the variable in the special figure game started by the second variable display device 4B. It is determined that the jackpot combination is derived and displayed as a display result.

  At this time, the CPU 103 determines that the effect linkage is to be executed by the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B on the condition that the timer value in the first variable display time timer is within a range where the effect linkage can be executed. (Step S204 in FIG. 13; Yes). In the display control example shown in FIG. 25, in step S205 of FIG. 13, the variable display pattern after the change in the special game by the first variable display device 4A and the special game started by the second variable display device 4B. The combination of the variable display pattern to be used is determined to be a combination of the reach D-2 (losing) variable display pattern and the reach D-1 (big hit) variable display pattern. Further, in step S206 of FIG. 13, the variable display result in the special game by the first variable display device 4A is changed to a special symbol combination that causes reach lose, corresponding to the determined combination of variable display patterns. Various settings corresponding to the combination of the determined variable display patterns, such as a setting for transmitting the first pattern change command to the display control board 12 and a setting for transmitting the first special symbol change command. Performed (steps S207 to S211).

  The CPU 112 mounted on the display control board 12 is executed by the first variable display device 4A in response to receiving the first pattern change command from the main board 11 at the timing T22 (step S251 in FIG. 17; Yes). Processing for changing the variable display pattern used in the special figure game being used, processing for changing the combination of special symbols (determined symbols) derived and displayed as the variable display result of the special figure game by the first variable display device 4A, etc. Are executed (steps S252 to S255 in FIG. 17 and step S322 in FIG. 25). In the display control example shown in FIG. 25, the reach D-2 (losing) variable is different from the normal A (losing) variable display pattern determined when the special game by the first variable display device 4A is started (timing T21). In response to the display pattern being designated by the first pattern change command, the variable display pattern used in the special figure game by the first variable display device 4A is changed.

  Further, in the display control example shown in FIG. 25, the elapsed time from the timing T21 when the variable display of the special symbol by the first variable display device 4A is started to the timing T22 when the variable display pattern is changed for effect linkage is performed. The corresponding timer value is subtracted from the timer value corresponding to the total variable display time of the special symbol by the reach D-2 (losing) variable display pattern designated by the first pattern change command, and the obtained value is set as a new timer value. As described above, the first variable display time timer is reset. Accordingly, as shown in the timing diagram of FIG. 26, the total variable display time of the special symbol in the special symbol game by the first variable display device 4A is changed to the total variable display of the special symbol by the reach D-2 (loss) variable display pattern. Setting is performed so as to be the same time as the time Ti33.

  In response to receiving the second variable display start command from the main board 11 at the timing T22, the CPU 112 starts a special game by the second variable display device 4B (step S323). That is, when the variable display of the special symbol is continuously performed by the process b in the first variable display device 4A as shown in FIG. 27E, all the symbols are processed by the process a in the second variable display device 4B. Acceleration display is performed, and when the acceleration is accelerated to a predetermined speed, the constant speed display by the process b is performed. In this way, the special game is started by the second variable display device 4B, and the special symbol variable display as shown in FIG. 27F is performed.

  Thereafter, in the first variable display device 4A, as shown in FIG. 27 (G), a special symbol indicating “7” is derived and displayed on the left and right variable display portions 4L and 4R, and reach is established. . In response to the reach being established in the special game by the first variable display device 4A, the CPU 112 starts a reach effect according to the reach D-2 (loss) variable display pattern at timing T23 (step S324). Then, a predetermined rendering command is sent to the first VDP 115A, and the reach effect display as shown in FIG. 27I is performed on the first variable display device 4A by the process d. At this time, in the second variable display device 4B, as shown in FIGS. 27 (H) and 27 (J), the special symbol variable display is continuously performed.

  In the first variable display device 4A, a special symbol indicating “3” is temporarily stopped after the special symbol is displayed on the middle variable display portion 4C, and a “chance” of reach loss as shown in FIG. A special symbol combination “eye” is derived and displayed. At this time, as shown in FIG. 27 (L), a special symbol indicating “7” is derived and displayed on the left variable display portion 4L of the second variable display device 4B. As shown in FIG. 26, the first variable display time provided on the main board 11 at the timing T24 when the special symbol total variable display time Ti33 in the reach D-2 (loss) variable display pattern has elapsed from the timing T21. The timer times out. In response to this, a first special symbol confirmation command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the display control board 12. The CPU 112 of the display control board 12 responds to the reception of the first special symbol confirmation command from the main board 11 at the timing T24, and becomes a special “chance” of reach loss that is derived and displayed by the first variable display device 4A. The combination of symbols is displayed in a state of being completely stopped by the process c (step S325). Thus, as shown in FIG. 27 (M), when the combination of the definite symbols constituting the “chance eye” of reach loss resulting in variable display results in the special figure game by the first variable display device 4A is derived and displayed, As shown in N), the special symbol indicating “7” is derived and displayed on the right variable display portion 4R of the second variable display device 4B, and the reach is established.

  The CPU 112 starts a reach effect according to the reach D-1 (big hit) variable display pattern at a timing T25 in response to the reach being established in the special game by the second variable display device 4B (step S326). Then, a predetermined rendering command is sent to the second VDP 115B, and the reach effect display as shown in FIG. 27 (P) is performed on the second variable display device 4B by the process d. In the reach effect display according to the reach D-1 (big hit) variable display pattern as shown in FIG. 27 (P), the reach according to the reach D-2 (loss) variable display pattern as shown in FIG. 27 (I). The display mode is the same as the effect display. At this time, in the first variable display device 4A, as shown in FIG. 27 (O), the combination of the fixed symbols derived and displayed as the variable display result of the special figure game may be displayed in a stopped state. As shown in FIG. 27 (Q), variable display of special symbols in the next special game may be started.

  In the second variable display device 4B, after the special symbol deceleration display is performed in the middle variable display unit 4C, the process e according to the reach D-1 (big hit) variable display pattern is performed at the timing T26 as shown in FIG. ) Reach loss “chance eyes” as shown in FIG. 10 are once derived and displayed for temporary stop (step S327). The reach chance “chance eye” shown in FIG. 27 (R) is the same special symbol combination as the combination of the fixed symbols derived and displayed by the first variable display device 4A in FIG. 27 (K) and the like. Thereafter, at the timing T27, the second variable display device 4B displays the “chance eye” once derived and displayed in the temporary stop display state by the process f according to the reach D-1 (big hit) variable display pattern. The re-variable display of the special symbol combination shown is started (step S328). In this way, the special symbol revariable display as shown in FIG. 27 (T) is performed in the special symbol game by the second variable display device 4B.

  In the special variable re-variable display performed by the second variable display device 4B, for example, as shown in FIG. 27 (V), the “full rotation reach” in which all symbols are displayed at a constant speed in synchronization. Thereafter, at timing T28 when the total variable display time Ti23 of the special symbol in the reach D-1 (big hit) variable display pattern has elapsed from timing T22, the second variable display time timer provided on the main board 11 times out, In response to this, a second special symbol confirmation command is transmitted to the display control board 12. The CPU 112 of the display control board 12 derives and displays a definite symbol combination as shown in FIG. 27 (X) in response to the time-out of the second display control time timer on the display control board 12, and at timing T28. In response to the reception of the second special symbol confirmation command from the main board 11, the process c is displayed in a completely stopped state (step S329).

  Thus, in the display control example shown in FIG. 25, the reach effect according to the reach D-2 (loss) variable display pattern after the reach is established as the first specific effect in the special game by the first variable display device 4A. Display is performed, and a combination of determined symbols that are “chance eyes” for reach lose is derived and displayed. In the special game by the second variable display device 4B, the same reach effect display as the first specific effect by the first variable display device 4A is performed as the second specific effect, and variable by the first variable display device 4A. A combination of special symbols that are the “chance eyes” of the same reach loss that is derived and displayed as the display result is once derived and displayed. Further, in the second specific effect, a re-variable display of a special symbol combination that is a “chance eye” of reach loss that is once derived and displayed is performed. After executing the first specific effect by the first variable display device 4A and the second specific effect by the second variable display device 4B in this way, the variable display result in the special game by the second variable display device 4B. The big hit combination is derived and displayed.

  According to the display operation by the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B according to the display control example shown in FIG. 25, in the special game by the second variable display device 4B, the special drawing by the first variable display device 4A. The same reach as the reach established in the game is established. Furthermore, for example, a combination of special symbols that are “chance eyes” of reach lose indicating “7”, “3”, and “7” are derived and displayed on the left, middle, and right variable display portions 4L, 4C, and 4R, respectively. A combination of predetermined special symbols derived and displayed as a variable display result of the special figure game by the first variable display device 4A, such as, is once derived and displayed in the special figure game by the second variable display device 4B. By such display, after the big hit combination is not derived and displayed as the variable display result of the special figure game by the first variable display device 4A, the same reach effect display is performed in the special figure game by the second variable display device 4B. Become. And in the special figure game by the 2nd variable display apparatus 4B, since the combination of the special symbol once derived and displayed is revariably displayed, the player's interest in the game can be maintained.

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart illustrating a fourth display control example in the case where effect linkage is executed by the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B. The timing chart shown in FIG. 29 shows a display operation example in the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B according to the display control shown in FIG. FIG. 30 shows a display mode of variable display of special symbols by the display control shown in FIG.

  In the display control example shown in FIG. 28, the variable display pattern used in the special figure game is determined as the normal A (losing) variable display pattern at the timing T31 when the special figure game by the first variable display device 4A is started. (Step S331). In response to receiving the first variable display start command from the main board 11 at the timing T31, the CPU 112 of the display control board 12 sends a predetermined drawing command to the first VDP 115A, etc. The variable display of the special symbol in the special figure game by the device 4A is started. Thereby, the accelerated display by the process a is started from the timing T31 shown in FIGS. 28 and 29 for the special symbol stopped and displayed on the first variable display device 4A. When all symbols are accelerated to a predetermined speed by the process a, a constant speed display by the process b is performed. Thus, in the first variable display device 4A, as shown in FIGS. 30A and 30C, variable display of the special symbol that has been stopped is started. At this time, in the second variable display device 4B, as shown in FIG. 30B, the special symbol variable display in the special game started previously may be performed.

  When the special symbol game is started by the first variable display device 4A and the special symbol variable display is performed as shown in FIG. 30C, for example, as shown in FIG. Based on the fact that the display result of the variable display of the special game by the display device 4B is derived and displayed, the condition for starting the next special game by the second variable display device 4B is established at the timing T32 shown in FIGS. To do. In the display control example shown in FIG. 28, the big hit determination is performed in response to the fact that the condition for starting the special figure game by the second variable display device 4B is satisfied and the value of the second special symbol process flag becomes “1”. The process (the process executed corresponding to step S111 in FIG. 12 within the second special symbol process in step S16 in FIG. 11) is executed, and the variable in the special figure game started by the second variable display device 4B. It is determined that the jackpot combination is derived and displayed as a display result.

  At this time, the CPU 103 determines that the effect linkage is to be executed by the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B on the condition that the timer value in the first variable display time timer is within a range where the effect linkage can be executed. (Step S204 in FIG. 13; Yes). In the display control example shown in FIG. 28, in step S205 of FIG. 13, the changed variable display pattern in the special game by the first variable display device 4A and the special game started by the second variable display device 4B. The combination with the variable display pattern to be used is determined to be a combination of a reach E (losing) variable display pattern and a reach F (big hit) variable display pattern. Further, in step S206 of FIG. 13, the variable display result in the special game by the first variable display device 4A is changed to a special symbol combination that causes reach lose, corresponding to the determined combination of variable display patterns. Various settings corresponding to the combination of the determined variable display patterns, such as a setting for transmitting the first pattern change command to the display control board 12 and a setting for transmitting the first special symbol change command. Performed (steps S207 to S211).

  The CPU 112 mounted on the display control board 12 is executed by the first variable display device 4A in response to receiving the first pattern change command from the main board 11 at timing T32 (step S251 in FIG. 17; Yes). Processing for changing the variable display pattern used in the special figure game being used, processing for changing the combination of special symbols (determined symbols) derived and displayed as the variable display result of the special figure game by the first variable display device 4A, etc. Are executed (steps S252 to S255 in FIG. 17 and step S332 in FIG. 28). In the display control example shown in FIG. 28, the reach E (lack) variable display pattern different from the normal A (lack) variable display pattern determined when starting the special game by the first variable display device 4A (timing T31). Is changed by the first pattern change command, the variable display pattern used in the special figure game by the first variable display device 4A is changed.

  Further, in the display control example shown in FIG. 28, the elapsed time from the timing T31 at which the variable display of the special symbol by the first variable display device 4A is started to the timing T32 at which the variable display pattern is changed for effect linkage is performed. The corresponding timer value is subtracted from the timer value corresponding to the total variable display time of the special symbol by the reach E (lack) variable display pattern designated by the first pattern change command, and the obtained value is used as a new timer value. 1 The variable display time timer is reset. Thus, as shown in the timing chart of FIG. 29, the total variable display time of the special symbol in the special symbol game by the first variable display device 4A is changed to the total variable display time Ti14 of the special symbol by the reach E (losing) variable display pattern. Is set to be the same time.

  In response to receiving the second variable display start command from the main board 11 at the timing T32, the CPU 112 starts the special game by the second variable display device 4B (step S333). That is, when the variable display of the special symbol is continuously performed by the process b in the first variable display device 4A as shown in FIG. 30E, all the symbols are processed by the process a in the second variable display device 4B. Acceleration display is performed, and when the acceleration is accelerated to a predetermined speed, a constant speed display is performed by the process b. In this way, the special game is started by the second variable display device 4B, and the special symbol variable display as shown in FIG. 30 (F) is performed.

  Thereafter, in the first variable display device 4A, as shown in FIG. 30 (G), a special symbol indicating “7” is derived and displayed on the left and right variable display portions 4L and 4R, and reach is established. . In response to the reach being established in the special game by the first variable display device 4A, the CPU 112 starts a reach effect according to the reach E (lost) variable display pattern at timing T33 (step S334). A predetermined rendering command is sent to the 1VDP 115A to cause the first variable display device 4A to perform reach effect display using the moving image # α as shown in FIG. At this time, in the second variable display device 4B, as shown in FIG. 30 (H) and FIG. 30 (J), the variable display of the special symbol is continuously performed.

  In the first variable display device 4A, the reach effect display using the moving image # α ends at the timing T34 when the display as shown in FIG. 30 (K) is performed (step S335). Then, as shown in FIG. 29, at the timing T35 when the total variable display time Ti14 of the special symbol in the reach E (lack) variable display pattern has elapsed from the timing T31, the first variable display time timer provided on the main board 11 is Timeout. In response to this, a first special symbol confirmation command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the display control board 12. In the first variable display device 4A, the special symbol indicating “3” is derived and displayed after the special symbol is displayed on the middle variable display portion 4C, and the CPU 112 detects the first special symbol from the main board 11 at timing T35. In response to receiving the confirmation command, the special symbol combination that is derived and displayed by the first variable display device 4A is displayed in a state of being completely stopped by the process c (step S336). Thus, as shown in FIG. 30 (M), when the combination of the fixed symbols that is the variable display result in the special figure game by the first variable display device 4A is derived and displayed, the second variable display device 4B is displayed in FIG. ) All symbols may be variably displayed, as shown in FIG. 30 (N), the left variable display portion 4L may display and display a special symbol indicating “7”. A special symbol may be derived and displayed in a part of the middle and right variable display portions 4L, 4C, and 4R and displayed temporarily.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 30 (P), a special symbol indicating “7” is also derived and displayed on the right variable display portion 4R of the second variable display device 4B. Accordingly, reach is established in the special game by the second variable display device 4B. In response to the reach being established in the special figure game by the second variable display device 4B, the CPU 112 starts a reach effect according to the reach F (big hit) variable display pattern at timing T36 (step S337). The process d causes the second variable display device 4B to perform reach effect display using the moving image # β as shown in FIG. Here, in the reach effect display using the moving image # β shown in FIG. 30R, for example, an image displayed when the reach effect display using the moving image # α shown in FIG. In addition, the display using the same image as the reach effect display using the moving image # α is performed. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 30 (T) and FIG. 30 (V), display using an image peculiar to the reach effect display using the moving image # β is performed.

  In the second variable display device 4B, the reach effect display using the moving image # β ends at the timing T37 when the display as shown in FIG. 30 (V) is performed (step S338). After the reach effect display using the moving image # β is completed, a special symbol is displayed on the middle variable display portion 4C of the second variable display device 4B as shown in FIG. 30X, for example. Then, as shown in FIG. 29, at the timing T38 when the special symbol total variable display time Ti25 in the reach F (big hit) variable display pattern has elapsed from the timing T32, the second variable display time timer provided on the main board 11 is In response to this, a second special symbol confirmation command is transmitted to the display control board 12 in response. The CPU 112 of the display control board 12 derives and displays a definite symbol combination as shown in FIG. 30 (Z) in response to the time-out of the second display time timer on the display control board 12, and at timing T38. In response to receiving the second special symbol confirmation command from the main board 11, it is displayed in a state of being completely stopped by the process c (step S339).

  Thus, in the display control example shown in FIG. 28, the moving image # α is used as the first specific effect in the special game by the first variable display device 4A after the reach is established according to the reach E (lack) variable display pattern. A first effect display appears, and a combination of determined symbols that are reach loses is derived and displayed. In the special game by the second variable display device 4B, as the second specific effect, the video # β including the display common to the first effect display according to the reach F (big hit) variable display pattern after reach is established. The used second effect display appears. After executing the first specific effect by the first variable display device 4A and the second specific effect by the second variable display device 4B in this way, the variable display result in the special game by the second variable display device 4B. The big hit combination is derived and displayed.

  According to the display operation by the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B according to the display control example shown in FIG. 28, for example, image display using the moving image # α in the special game by the first variable display device 4A. A first specific effect such as a reach where the first effect display appears is performed. Then, when the big hit combination is not derived and displayed after the first effect display is finished, in the special game by the second variable display device 4B, for example, a moving image including the same image as the image included in the moving image # α A second specific effect such as an image display using # β, which is a reach where the second effect display appears, is performed. As described above, the reach effect display that is mutually related in the special game by the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B continuously appears, so that the player's interest in the game can be maintained.

  The variable display pattern of reach F is limited to the one in which the image display using the moving image including the same image as the partial image included in the moving image # α used in the variable display pattern of reach E is performed. Instead, for example, image display using a moving image including the entire image included in the moving image # α may be performed. In addition, the variable display pattern of reach E and reach F is not limited to the one in which the reach effect display using the moving image # α or the moving image # β is performed, and the special symbol can be variably displayed in a specific reach display mode. Any part or all of the reach display mode performed in accordance with the variable display pattern of reach E may be used as long as it is also performed in the special game with the variable display pattern of reach F.

  As described above, according to the present invention, the CPU 103 determines that the first big hit flag is OFF in the process of step S201 of FIG. 13 executed in the second special symbol process (step S16 of FIG. 11). At the same time, if it is determined in step S202 that the second big hit flag is on, the timer value of the first variable display time timer is within a predetermined range in which the effect linkage can be performed in step S204. Then, a determination is made that effect display performed in the special game by the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B executes effect linkage having a predetermined relationship with each other. In response to receiving the first pattern change command or the first special symbol change command from the main board 11, the CPU 112 of the display control board 12 executes the first variable display device 4A in steps S252 to S255 in FIG. A process for changing the variable display pattern used in the special figure game being executed, a process for changing the combination of fixed symbols derived and displayed as the variable display result of the special figure game by the first variable display device 4A, etc. . Further, in response to receiving the second variable display start command from the main board 11, the CPU 112 of the display control board 12 starts the special game by the second variable display device 4B, and the second variable display start command. The display operation according to the variable display pattern specified by is performed. As a result, various effect displays that are the first specific effects in the special game by the first variable display device 4A are performed, and various effect displays that are the second specific effects in the special game by the second variable display device 4B. After being performed, a combination of fixed symbols that is a jackpot combination is derived and displayed as a variable display result of the special figure game by the second variable display device 4B. By such effect display on the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B, it is possible to make the player interested in both the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B, and to enhance the interest of the game. Can do.

  Further, when the big hit combination is derived and displayed as a variable display result of the special figure game by the second variable display device 4B, an effect display which is the first specific effect is performed in the special figure game by the first variable display device 4A and the second In the special figure game by the two variable display device 4B, the effect display which is the second specific effect related to the first specific effect is performed, but the variable display result of the special figure game by the first variable display device 4A is the first normal While it is determined based on the fact that the first starting condition is satisfied in response to the game ball winning in the variable winning ball device 5A, the variable display result of the special figure game by the second variable display device 4B is the second normal variable. The determination is made based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied in response to the game ball winning the winning ball device 5B. Therefore, the special drawing by the first or second variable display device 4A, 4B is performed without collating with the variable display result in the special figure game executed in the past by the first or second variable display device 4A, 4B. The variable display result in the game can be determined appropriately, and no distrust is given to the player.

  Further, since the special symbol variable display can be started in the special figure game by the second variable display device 4B even during the execution of the special figure game by the first variable display device 4A, the operation rate of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is increased. Can be increased.

  When the CPU 103 determines that the first big hit flag is off in the process of step S201 in FIG. 13 and determines that the second big hit flag is off in the process of step S202, the CPU 103 determines in step S203 that there is a loss. It is determined whether or not the production linkage is executed. Then, when it is determined that the production interlocking at the time of losing is to be executed, on the condition that the timer value of the first variable display time timer is within a predetermined range in which the production interlocking can be executed in step S204. The effect linkage at the time is executed. At this time, for example, with a selection probability as shown in FIG. 15B, the changed variable display pattern used in the special game by the first variable display device 4A and the special game used by the second variable display device 4B. The combination with the variable display pattern is determined. As a result, in the same manner as the case where the big hit combination is derived and displayed as the variable display result of the special figure game by the second variable display device 4B, various types that become the first specific effects in the special figure game by the first variable display device 4A. In addition to the effect display, various effect displays serving as the second specific effect are performed in the special game by the second variable display device 4B.

  Thereafter, as a variable display result of the special figure game by the second variable display device 4B, a lost combination different from the big hit combination, for example, a special symbol combination for reaching lose is derived and displayed. The effect display on the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B is executed even when the big hit combination is not derived and displayed as the variable display result of the special figure game, thereby the first and second variable display devices 4A. Even when the effect display having a predetermined relevance is performed in the special figure game by 4B, the big hit combination may not be derived and displayed as the final variable display result in the special figure game by the second variable display device 4B. is there. For this reason, the player cannot easily recognize whether or not the jackpot combination is derived and displayed before the variable display result in the special figure game is derived and displayed. Decrease can be prevented.

  The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible.

  In the above embodiment, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. 1, the first specific effect is executed by the first variable display device 4A provided on the left side, and the second variable is provided on the right side. It has been described that the big hit combination is derived and displayed as the variable display result of the special game by the second variable display device 4B after executing the second specific effect on the display device 4B. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the arrangement of the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B can be arbitrarily changed according to the configuration and specifications of the pachinko gaming machine 1. Further, the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B do not need to be configured as independent display devices. For example, in the two display areas of one display device, the first and second variable display devices described above. The display may be substantially the same as 4A and 4B.

  Further, each of the two display devices may operate as one of the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B described above so as to be interchangeable. For example, a period in which the pachinko gaming machine 1 is operating by receiving power supply is divided into a first period and a second period, and one of the two display devices displays the first variable display in the first period. While operating as the device 4A, the other operates as the second variable display device 4B. In contrast, in the second period, one of the two display devices operates as the second variable display device 4B and the other operates as the first variable display device 4A.

  Alternatively, of the two display devices, the one in which the condition for starting the special figure game is satisfied first and the special symbol variable display is started may operate as the first variable display device 4A described above. Then, when the condition for starting the special figure game by the other display device on which the special symbol is stopped and displayed during execution of the special figure game is established, the other display device is set to the second variable display device described above. It may be operated as 4B.

  In the said embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11, the 1st special symbol process process of step S16 and the 2nd special symbol process process of step S17 were demonstrated as what is performed as a separate process. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and processing common to the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B is executed as the first and second special symbol process. Also good. In addition, each time the game control interrupt process shown in FIG. 11 is executed, the first and second special symbol process processes are both executed once, but the present invention is not limited to this. Each time the game control interrupt process is executed, only one of the first and second special symbol process processes may be alternately executed once.

  In the above embodiment, when it is determined in step S202 of FIG. 13 that the second big hit flag is on (step S202; Yes), the first variable display time timer is determined in step S204. In the above description, it is determined that the production linkage is always executed on the condition that the timer value is within a predetermined range. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when it is determined in step S202 that the second big hit flag is turned on, the big hit effect linkage determination table stored in advance in the ROM 101 is used. It is determined whether or not the production interlocking is executed by referring to, and when it is determined that the production interlocking is executed, the process may proceed to step S204 so that the production interlocking can be executed. Here, the big hit effect linkage determination table stores setting data associating the value of the effect linkage determination random number with the determination result as to whether or not to perform the linkage in the same manner as the lose linkage effect linkage determination table. If it is, In addition, in the big hit effect linkage determination table and the loss effect linkage determination table, the assignment of the random number for effect linkage determination to the determination result of executing the effect linkage may be different.

  In this case, when it is determined that the effect interlocking is not executed by referring to the big hit effect interlocking determination table, the process proceeds to step S214 in FIG. 14 and is used in the special game by the first variable display device 4A. Independently of the variable display pattern, the variable display pattern used in the special figure game by the second variable display device 4B may be determined. Thereby, even when the big hit combination is derived and displayed as the variable display result of the special figure game by the second variable display means 4B, it can be set so that the effect linkage may not be executed.

  In the above embodiment, it has been described that the first and second specific effects as the effect display are performed by the display mode of the special symbol variable display in the special symbol game by the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R under the control of the sound control board and the various effects included in the game effect lamp 9 performed under the control of the lamp control board. Lighting or blinking of the lamp, and further, any one of the actions of an accessory made of a movable member and the display operation in the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B are combined to produce a production interlocking that is related to each other. You may make it perform.

  In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is capable of variably displaying special symbols on the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B based on, for example, winning of game balls on the first and second ordinary variable winning ball devices 5A and 5B. It is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine 1 that satisfies the conditions for starting the game machine, and includes at least two variable display units that variably display each of a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified. The present invention can be applied to any gaming machine that has a gaming state advantageous to the player when the display result of the variable display is a combination of specific identification information. For example, it is possible to start a game by setting the number of bets for one game, and the display result of the variable display device is derived and displayed, so that one game is completed, and the display result of the variable display device is displayed. In response to this, a slot machine or the like that can generate a predetermined prize may be used.

  In addition, if the gaming machine of the present invention has an image display device in a ball game machine such as a pachinko game machine, for example, a general electric machine or a ball game machine with a probability setting function called a Pachi-Con It does not matter. Furthermore, it is applicable not only to a CR-type pachinko gaming machine that lends a ball with a prepaid card, but also to a pachinko gaming machine that lends a ball with cash. That is, any form of game machine may be used as long as it has an image display device such as an LCD and can variably display symbols as identification information. In addition, the present invention is not limited to a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of prize balls in response to detection of winning balls, and encloses game balls and gives points in response to detection of winning balls. It can also be applied to an enclosed game machine.

  The present invention can also be applied to a game machine that simulates the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1. The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to a form distributed and provided on a computer device or the like by a detachable recording medium, but preinstalled in a storage device such as a computer device or the like in advance. You may take the form distributed by keeping it. Further, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter.

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

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in the embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram which shows the system configuration example in a pachinko gaming machine. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates a variable display pattern. It is a figure which shows an example of the display mode by the variable display pattern of reach A and reach B. It is a figure which shows an example of the display mode by the variable display pattern of reach C. It is a figure which shows an example of the display mode by the variable display pattern of reach D-1. It is a figure which shows an example of the display mode by the variable display pattern of reach D-2. It is a figure which shows an example of the display mode by the variable display pattern of reach E. It is a figure which shows an example of the display mode by the variable display pattern of reach F. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the hardware constitutions in a display control board. It is a flowchart which shows a game control interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows the variable display pattern setting process performed within a 2nd special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows the variable display pattern setting process performed within a 2nd special symbol process process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the selection probability and jackpot reliability of the combination of a variable display pattern. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st display control process process. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol variable display process performed within a 1st display control process process. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st display control example in the case where effect | action interlocking | linkage is performed. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display control process in a 1st and 2nd variable display apparatus. FIG. 19 is a timing diagram illustrating an example of a display operation according to the first display control example illustrated in FIG. 18. It is a figure which shows an example of the display mode in the special figure game by the 1st display control example shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the 2nd example of display control in the case where effect | action interlocking | linkage is performed. FIG. 23 is a timing diagram illustrating a display operation example according to the second display control example illustrated in FIG. 22. It is a figure which shows an example of the display mode in the special figure game by the 2nd display control example shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the 3rd example of display control in the case where effect | action interlocking | linkage is performed. FIG. 26 is a timing diagram illustrating an example of a display operation according to the third display control example illustrated in FIG. 25. It is a figure which shows an example of the display mode in the special figure game by the 3rd display control example shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the 4th example of display control in the case where effect | action interlocking | linkage is performed. FIG. 29 is a timing chart showing a display operation example according to the fourth display control example shown in FIG. 28. It is a figure which shows an example of the display mode in the special figure game by the 4th display control example shown in FIG.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 2 ... Game board 3 ... Gaming machine frame 4A, 4B ... Variable display apparatus 5A, 5B ... Normal variable winning ball apparatus 6A, 6B ... Special variable winning ball apparatus 8L, 8R ... Speaker 9 ... Game effect lamp DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 11 ... Main board 12 ... Display control board 70 ... Each winning prize switch 100 ... Microcomputer 101, 113 for game control ROM
102, 114 ... RAM
103, 112 ... CPU
104 ... random number circuit 105 ... I / O port 107 ... switch circuit 110 ... oscillation circuit 111 ... reset circuit 115A, 115B ... VDP
116A, 116B ... CGROM
117A, 117B ... VRAM

Claims (6)

Based on the establishment of the first start condition, the first variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable, and the second start condition different from the first start condition is established And a second variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable, and specific identification information for which a display result of variable display of the identification information by the first variable display means is predetermined. Or when the display result of the variable display of identification information by the second variable display means is a combination of the specific identification information, the game is controlled to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player Machine,
Prior determination means for determining whether or not the display result of variable display of identification information is a combination of the specific identification information, before the display result of variable display of the identification information is derived and displayed,
After the prior determination means determines that the display result of variable display of identification information by the first variable display means is not a combination of the specific identification information, the variable of identification information by the first variable display means is changed. During execution of the display, when it is determined that the display result of variable display of identification information by the second variable display unit is the combination of the specific identification information by the prior determination unit, the first variable The display means decides to execute the first specific effect in the variable display of the identification information being executed, and determines to execute the second specific effect in the variable display of the identification information by the second variable display means. Specific production determination means to perform,
When the determination to execute the first and second specific effects is made by the specific effect determining means, the first specific effect is executed in the variable display of the identification information by the first variable display means, and Specification for deriving and displaying a combination of specific identification information as a display result of variable display of identification information by the second variable display means after executing the second specific effect in variable display of identification information by the second variable display means With production execution means,
A gaming machine characterized by that. The specific effect executing means is
As the first specific effect, a first specific effect control means for deriving and displaying a predetermined combination of identification information among a combination of non-specific identification information as a display result of variable display of identification information by the first variable display means;
After the predetermined combination of identification information is derived and displayed as a display result of the variable display of the identification information by the first variable display means by the first specific effect control means, the second variable display is used as the second specific effect. And a second specific effect control means for making the display mode of the variable display of the identification information by the means a specific reach display mode,
The specific effect executing means executes the first specific effect by the first variable display means by the first specific effect control means, and the second specific display by the second variable display means by the second specific effect control means. After executing the production, the combination of the specific identification information is derived and displayed as a display result of the variable display of the identification information by the second variable display means.
The gaming machine according to claim 1. The specific effect executing means is
As the first specific effect, a first specific effect control unit that sets a display mode of variable display of identification information by the first variable display unit as a specific reach display mode;
As the second specific effect, in the variable display of the identification information by the second variable display means, a predetermined combination of identification information among the combinations of non-specific identification information is once derived and displayed, and the first specific effect control means A combination of predetermined identification information derived and displayed once in the variable display of the identification information by the second variable display means after the display mode of the variable display of the identification information by the first variable display means is the specific reach display mode. And a second specific effect control means for revariably displaying
The specific effect executing means executes the first specific effect by the first variable display means by the first specific effect control means, and the second specific display by the second variable display means by the second specific effect control means. After executing the production, the combination of the specific identification information is derived and displayed as a display result of the variable display of the identification information by the second variable display means.
The gaming machine according to claim 1. The specific effect executing means is
As the first specific effect, after the display mode of the variable display of the identification information by the first variable display unit is changed to the specific reach display mode, the display result of the variable display of the identification information by the first variable display unit is not specified. A first specific effect control means for deriving and displaying a predetermined combination of identification information among combinations of identification information;
After the predetermined combination of identification information is derived and displayed as a display result of the variable display of the identification information by the first variable display means by the first specific effect control means, the second variable display is used as the second specific effect. After the display mode of the variable display of the identification information by the means is set to the same reach display mode as the specific reach display mode, the same identification as the combination of the predetermined identification information in the variable display of the identification information by the second variable display unit A second specific effect control means for once deriving and displaying a combination of information and revariably displaying the predetermined combination of identification information once derived and displayed;
The specific effect executing means executes the first specific effect by the first variable display means by the first specific effect control means, and the second specific display by the second variable display means by the second specific effect control means. After executing the production, the combination of the specific identification information is derived and displayed as a display result of the variable display of the identification information by the second variable display means.
The gaming machine according to claim 1. The specific effect executing means is
As the first specific effect, after the display mode of the variable display of the identification information by the first variable display unit is set to the first reach display mode, the display result of the variable display of the identification information by the first variable display unit is derived. First specific effect control means to be displayed;
After the display mode of the variable display of the identification information by the first variable display unit is changed to the first reach display mode by the first specific display control unit, the second variable display unit performs the identification as the second specific display. A second specific effect control means that sets a display mode of variable display of information as a second reach display mode that includes the same display mode as the display mode included in the first reach display mode,
The specific effect executing means executes the first specific effect by the first variable display means by the first specific effect control means, and the second specific display by the second variable display means by the second specific effect control means. After executing the production, the combination of the specific identification information is derived and displayed as a display result of the variable display of the identification information by the second variable display means.
The gaming machine according to claim 1. The specific effect determining unit determines that the display result of the variable display of the identification information by the first variable display unit is not to be a combination of the specific identification information by the prior determination unit, and then the first variable During execution of variable display of the identification information by the display unit, the prior determination unit determines that the display result of the variable display of the identification information by the second variable display unit is not a combination of the specific identification information. Whether to execute the first specific effect in the variable display of the identification information being executed by the first variable display means and the second specific effect in the variable display of the identification information by the second variable display means Including a specific performance determination means for determining
The specific effect executing means is configured to change the first specific display in the variable display of the identification information by the first variable display means when the specific effect determining means determines that the first and second specific effects are to be executed. After performing the effect and executing the second specific effect in the variable display of the identification information by the second variable display means, non-specific identification information as a display result of the variable display of the identification information by the second variable display means Deriving and displaying combinations of
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that:

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