JP2005312650A - Game machine and simulation program - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine and a simulation program which can prevent the generation of the situations otherwise confusing the players and moreover, improve the attractiveness by controlling the variable display of several pieces of identifying information. <P>SOLUTION: In a pachinko game machine 10, a first sub control circuit 202 transmits first game information about a first liquid crystal display device 32 to a second sub control circuit 204, which 204 judges the display state of the first liquid crystal display device 32 from the first game information received. The second sub control circuit 204 controls the display of a second liquid crystal display device 33 from the display state of the first liquid crystal display device 32 judged. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine and a simulation program, and more particularly to a gaming machine and a simulation program for controlling variable display of first identification information and variable display of second identification information.

  Conventionally, in a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, on the display area of the variable display device, the main condition is that the gaming ball has passed the starting area provided in the gaming area where the launched gaming ball can roll. There is provided variable display control means for performing control for variably displaying the identification information, and for performing control for deriving and displaying the identification information for which variability display is being performed. In such a case, there is provided a game that shifts to a “specific game state” (so-called “big hit”) that is advantageous to the player.

In this type of gaming machine, for example, as shown in Patent Document 1, a plurality of start areas and a plurality of variable display devices that variably display a plurality of identification information corresponding to them are provided. One of the pachinko gaming machines can have a plurality of types of game forms because one of them will shift to a specific gaming state on the condition that one of them is in a specific display mode. It has been.
JP 2003-310925 A

  However, in the gaming machine described above, since the plurality of variable display devices are not in a control relationship with each other, there are cases where a plurality of variable display of identification information is performed simultaneously or a plurality of identification information is derived and displayed simultaneously. Accordingly, the player is at a loss as to which identification information should be visually recognized, and as a result, the player is confused. In particular, when multiple variable display of identification information different from the normal variable display of identification information is performed at the same time, the player's expectation that it may shift to a specific gaming state is increased, but which identification information is proportionally proportional to it. Since the player becomes more confused as to whether or not to visually recognize, there is a risk that the confusion will deepen and the interest of the game may be reduced.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and by controlling the variable display of a plurality of identification information, the occurrence of a situation in which a player is confused is prevented, and further improvement of interest An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine and a simulation program capable of achieving the above.

  In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following.

  (1) First variable display means for variably displaying the first identification information, second variable display means for variably displaying the second identification information, and a first start area provided in the game area The first game information determining means for determining the first game information related to the first variable display means, and the second starting area provided in the game area on the condition that the game ball has passed the game ball. And the first variable determined by the first game information determining means and the second game information determining means for determining the second game information related to the second variable display means. First variable display control means for performing display control of the first variable display means based on first game information relating to display means, and the second variable display determined by the second game information determination means. Based on the second game information about the means And a second variable display control means for controlling the display of the second variable display means, wherein the first variable display control means is a first variable display means related to the first variable display means. Transmitting means for transmitting the game information, wherein the second variable display control means receives the first game information related to the first variable display means transmitted by the transmitting means, and the reception First display state determination means for determining a display state in the first variable display means based on first game information relating to the first variable display means received by the means, wherein the first display A gaming machine having a function of performing display control of the second variable display means based on the display state of the first variable display means determined by the state determination means.

  (2) In the gaming machine described in (1), the display on the second variable display means based on the second game information on the second variable display means determined by the second game information determination means. The second display state determination unit for determining the state and the second variable display control unit are configured such that the display state in the first variable display unit is a first predetermined display state by the first display state determination unit. If the display state in the second variable display means is determined to be the second predetermined display state by the second display state determination means, the second variable display is determined. A game machine comprising variable display standby control means for waiting for display control of the means.

  (3) In the gaming machine described in (2), the first display state determination unit determines that the display state of the first variable display unit is a first specific display state, and further the second When the display state determining means determines that the display state of the second variable display means is the second specific display state, the variable display standby control means is configured to output the first specific display state. A gaming machine having a function of waiting for the display control of the second variable display means until the game ends.

  (4) In the gaming machine according to (2) or (3), when the variable display standby control means waits for the display control of the second variable display means, the second variable display means A gaming machine comprising variable display standby control notification means for notifying that display control is on standby.

  (5) First game information determination processing for determining first game information related to variable display of the first identification information on condition that the first predetermined start condition is satisfied, and a second predetermined start On condition that the condition is satisfied, the second game information determination process for determining the second game information related to the variable display of the second identification information, and the first game information determination process determined in the first game information determination process. The first variable display control process for controlling the variable display of the first identification information based on the first game information related to the variable display of the identification information of the first and the second game information determination process. A simulation program for causing a computer to execute a second variable display control process for controlling variable display of the second identification information based on second game information related to variable display of second identification information. In the first variable display control process, the transmission process that transmits the first game information related to the variable display of the first identification information, and the second variable display control process that is transmitted in the transmission process. A reception process for receiving first game information related to variable display of first identification information, and the first game information based on the first game information related to variable display of the first identification information received in the reception process. Based on the first display state determination process for determining the display state in the variable display of the identification information and the display state in the variable display of the first identification information determined in the first display state determination process. A simulation program for causing a computer to execute processing for controlling variable display of identification information.

  According to the invention described in (1) or (5), the first variable display control means includes transmission means for transmitting the first game information related to the first variable display means, and the second variable display control. The means receives a first game information related to the first variable display means transmitted by the transmission means, and a first game information based on the first game information related to the first variable display means received by the reception means. A first display state determination unit that determines a display state in one variable display unit, and a second variable display based on the display state in the first variable display unit determined by the first display state determination unit Since the display control of the means is performed, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of a situation in which the player is confused and to further improve the interest.

  For example, when the display state in the first variable display means is a big hit display state and the display state in the second variable display means is also a big hit display state, the first game related to the first variable display means The information is transmitted from the first variable display control means to the second variable display control means, so that the display state of the second variable display means does not become the big hit display state. In some cases, display control can be made to wait. Therefore, since it is possible to prevent the big win display state from being simultaneously displayed by different variable display means, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of a situation that confuses the player, and the display state of the big hit by the time difference between the two different variable display means is displayed. As a result, the interest can be improved.

  Further, when the display state of the first variable display means is the jackpot display state, the first game information related to the first variable display means is transferred from the first variable display control means to the second variable display control means. By being transmitted, it is possible to display that the display state in the first variable display means is the jackpot display state by the second variable display means, and in this case, it is possible to improve the interest of the game. .

  According to the invention described in (2), it is determined that the display state in the first variable display means is the first predetermined display state, and the display state in the second variable display means is the second predetermined display state. When the display state is determined, the display control of the second variable display means is put on standby, so that it is possible to prevent the occurrence of a situation in which the player is confused and to further improve the interest. .

  For example, when the display state of the first variable display means is super reach (losing), and the display state of the second variable display means is big hit reach, the display means of the second variable display means is controlled. Can wait. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused by causing a display state different from the normal display state such as super reach (losing) or jackpot reach to be displayed at the same time by a plurality of variable display means. Since the display state different from the display state is displayed with time by two different variable display means, the interest can be improved.

  According to the invention described in (3), it is determined that the display state in the first variable display means is the first specific display state, and the display state in the second variable display means is the second specific display. If the state is determined to be in the state, the display control of the second variable display means is put on standby until the end of the first specific display state, thereby preventing the occurrence of a situation that would confuse the player. Furthermore, the interest can be improved.

  For example, when the display state in the first variable display means is the big hit display state and the display state in the second variable display means is also the big hit display state, the big hit display state in the first variable display means In some cases, the display control of the second variable display means can be put on standby until the process is completed. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused by displaying the jackpot display state at the same time by a plurality of variable display means, and the jackpot display state is displayed with time by two different variable display means. As a result, the interest can be improved.

  According to the invention described in (4), when the display control of the second variable display means is put on standby, a notification that the display control of the second variable display means is put on standby is made. Can be eliminated and the interest can be improved.

  For example, when the display state in the first variable display means is the big hit display state and the display state in the second variable display means is also the big hit display state, the big hit display state in the first variable display means In some cases, the display control of the second variable display means can be put on standby until the process is completed. Here, by notifying that the display control of the second variable display means is on standby, the big win does not start even though the display state of the second variable display means is the big win display state. Can be released to the player, so that the player's anxiety can be resolved and a sense of expectation that a big hit will be started after the standby of the display control of the second variable display means is released. Improvements can be made.

  According to this invention, the first variable display control means includes transmission means for transmitting the first game information relating to the first variable display means, and the second variable display control means is transmitted by the transmission means. The receiving means for receiving the first game information relating to the first variable display means, and the display state in the first variable display means based on the first game information relating to the first variable display means received by the receiving means. Display control of the second variable display means based on the display state of the first variable display means determined by the first display state determination means. Occurrence of a situation in which a person is confused can be prevented, and further, the interest can be improved.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[Composition of gaming machine]
FIG. 1 is a front view showing an overview of the gaming machine in the present embodiment. In the embodiment described below, a case where the present invention is applied to a first type pachinko gaming machine (also referred to as “digital pachi”) is shown as a preferred embodiment for a gaming machine according to the present invention.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a main body frame 12, a game board 14 incorporated in the main body frame 12, an upper plate 20 and a lower plate 22 provided on the front surface of the main body frame 12, and a right side of the lower plate 22. A firing handle 26 is disposed. A plurality of obstacle nails (not shown) are driven in the front surface of the game board 14.

  Further, the launch handle 26 is provided so as to be rotatable with respect to the main body frame 12, and the pachinko game can be advanced by operating the launch handle 26 by the player. A firing motor (not shown) is provided on the back side of the firing handle 26.

  Furthermore, a touch sensor (not shown) is provided on the periphery of the firing handle 26. When the touch sensor is touched, it is detected that the firing handle 26 is gripped by the player. When the shooting handle 26 is gripped by the player and is rotated in the clockwise direction, electric power is supplied to the shooting motor according to the rotation angle, and the game ball stored in the upper plate 20 is played. Fired sequentially on the board 14.

  Note that the touch sensor provided on the firing handle 26 may be any sensor that can determine that the firing handle 26 has been gripped by the player. The type of sensor, such as an optical detection sensor or a sensor that detects heat, may be used. It doesn't matter.

  The launched game ball is guided to a guide rail 30 provided on the game board 14 and moves to the upper part of the game board 14. After that, the game ball is changed in its traveling direction by collision with the above-described obstacle nails. It falls toward the bottom of the board 14. As described above, an area surrounded by the guide rail 30 and allowing the game ball to roll is referred to as a game area.

  In the approximate center of the front surface of the game board 14, a first liquid crystal display device 32 as a first variable display means, a variable display standby control notification means, a second variable display means, and a first display as a variable display standby control notification means. 2 liquid crystal display device 33 is provided.

  The first liquid crystal display device 32 has a display area 32a, and the second liquid crystal display device 33 has a display area 33a. Identification information is variably displayed in the display areas 32a and 33a. Such identification information is configured as special symbols 92 and 93 in the special symbol game. Details of the special symbol game will be described later. These pieces of identification information are symbols made up of numbers, symbols, and the like. In this embodiment, numbers from “0” to “9” are used.

  “Variable display” is a concept that can be displayed in a variable manner. For example, a “variable display” that is actually displayed in a variable state, a “stop display” that is displayed in a stopped state, etc. It is. In addition, “variable display” can be “derivation display” in which identification information is displayed as a result of a special symbol game. Further, the period from the start of the variable display to the derivation display is referred to as one variable display.

  In addition, identification information corresponding to a plurality of symbol rows (three rows in the present embodiment) is variably displayed on the liquid crystal display devices 32 and 33. The identification information in the first liquid crystal display device 32 is referred to as first identification information, and the identification information in the second liquid crystal display device 33 is referred to as second identification information.

  In each of these liquid crystal display devices 32 and 33, a plurality of columns of identification information are derived and displayed, and a combination of the plurality of columns of identification information thus derived and displayed is displayed in a specific display mode (for example, “ Transition from a gaming state to a big hit gaming state (specific gaming state) that is advantageous to the player based on the fact that any one of “0” to “9” is derived and displayed) Become.

  In addition, above the liquid crystal display devices 32 and 33, holding lamps 34a to 34h for displaying the number of holdings in the special symbol game are provided.

  Further, normal symbols 94 and 95 in the normal symbol game are displayed on the upper right of the display areas 32a and 33a in the liquid crystal display devices 32 and 33. This normal symbol is information including numbers, symbols, and the like, for example, symbols such as “◯” and “x”.

  In addition to the identification information, the normal symbol image, and the special reserved number image, the liquid crystal display devices 32 and 33 display a background image, an effect image for effect, and the like. In the present embodiment, the identification information is composed of a plurality of symbol strings. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the identification information may be composed of one symbol string.

  Above the liquid crystal display devices 32 and 33, ball passage detectors 54a and 54b are provided. When the ball passage detector 54a detects that a game ball has passed in the vicinity of the ball passage detector 54a, the fluctuation display of the normal symbol 94 is started on the display area 32a, and after a predetermined time has elapsed, the fluctuation display of the normal symbol 94 To stop. Similarly, when the ball passage detector 54b detects that a game ball has passed in the vicinity of the ball passage detector 54b, the display of the normal symbol 95 on the display area 33a is started, and after a predetermined time has elapsed, Stop changing the display of normal symbols.

  When the normal symbol 94 is stopped and displayed as a predetermined symbol, for example, “◯”, blade members (so-called normal electric motors) provided on the left and right sides of a first starting port 44a (first starting region) described later. The accessory) 48a changes from the closed state to the open state, so that the game ball can easily enter the first start port 44a. Further, when a predetermined time has elapsed after the blade member 48a is opened, the blade member 48a is closed to make it difficult for a game ball to enter the first start port 44a. Similarly, for the normal symbol 95, the blade members 48b provided on both the left and right sides of a second start port 44b (second start region) described later change from the closed state to the open state, and the second start port 44b opens. It becomes easier for game balls to enter. Further, when a predetermined time has elapsed after the blade member 48b is opened, the blade member 48b is closed to make it difficult for a game ball to enter the second start port 44b.

  In the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display devices 32 and 33 each including a liquid crystal display panel are used as a portion for displaying an image. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other modes may be used. For example, CRT (Cathode Ray Tube ) Including a cathode ray tube, dot LED, segment LED, EL (Electronic Luminescent), plasma, or the like. Further, in the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display devices 32 and 33 are provided at the approximate center of the front surface of the game board 14 in the pachinko gaming machine 10 that is a gaming machine. Any position may be used. In the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display devices 32 and 33 are provided separately as the first variable display means and the second variable display means. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and an integrated liquid crystal display device is used. There may be. In this embodiment, the identification information and the normal symbol are variably displayed on the liquid crystal display devices 32 and 33. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the variable display device for the normal symbol is provided separately from the liquid crystal display devices 32 and 33. You may comprise so that it may be provided. Further, the liquid crystal display devices 32 and 33 are employed as the first variable display means and the second variable display means. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other modes may be used. You may employ | adopt as a 1st variable display means and a 2nd variable display means.

  Furthermore, rolling guide members 59a and 59b for guiding the path of the game ball in a predetermined direction are also provided above the liquid crystal display devices 32 and 33. Speakers 46L and 46R are provided above the game board 14. Furthermore, decorative lamps 36a and 36b are provided on the lower left side and the lower right side of the game board 14. In addition, at the lower part of the game board 14, game ball general winning openings 56a to 56d are provided.

  In the vicinity of the general winning ports 56a to 56d, shutters 40a and 40b that can be opened and closed with respect to the large winning ports 39a and 39b are provided. That is, the special winning openings 39a and 39b are provided in the game area. The grand prize opening 39a is referred to as a first big prize opening 39a, the big prize opening 39b is referred to as a second big prize opening 39b, the shutter 40a is referred to as a first shutter 40a, and the shutter 40b is referred to as a second shutter 40b.

  As described above, when the combination of the first identification information in the first liquid crystal display device 32 is a specific display mode, the gaming state is shifted to the jackpot gaming state based on the variable display of the first identification information. The first shutter 40a is driven so as to be in an open state (first state) in which a game ball can be easily received. The first grand prize opening 39a has a specific area (not shown) having the first V / count sensor 102 (see FIG. 2) and a general area (see FIG. 2) having the first count sensor 104 (see FIG. 2). The first shutter 40a is driven to the open state until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls pass through these areas or until a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses. That is, in the open state, when the condition for winning a predetermined number of game balls to the first grand prize opening 39a or elapse of a predetermined time is satisfied, the first big prize opening 39a is in a closed state in which it is difficult to accept the game balls. To do. Subsequently, in the first shutter 40a which has been changed from the open state to the closed state (second state), the game ball received in the first big prize opening 39b in the open state has passed through the first V / count sensor 102. On the condition, it is driven again to the open state. In other words, the game ball received when the first grand prize opening 39a is in the open state is opened again after the closed state, provided that the game ball passed through the specific area provided in the first big prize opening 39a. Put it in a state.

  Similarly, when the combination of the second identification information in the second liquid crystal display device 33 is a specific display mode, the gaming state shifts to the jackpot gaming state based on the variable display of the second identification information. Then, the second shutter 40b is driven so as to be in an open state (first state) in which a game ball can be easily received. The second grand prize opening 39b has a specific area (not shown) having the second V / count sensor 103 (see FIG. 2) and a general area (see FIG. 2) having the second count sensor 105 (see FIG. 2). The second shutter 40b is driven to the open state until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls pass through these areas or until a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses. That is, when the condition for winning a predetermined number of game balls to the second grand prize opening 39b or elapse of a predetermined time is satisfied in the open state, the second big prize opening 39b is in a closed state in which it is difficult to accept the game balls. To do. Subsequently, in the second shutter 40b which has been changed from the open state to the closed state (second state), the game ball received in the second big prize opening 39b in the open state has passed through the second V / count sensor 103. On the condition, it is driven again to the open state. In other words, the game ball received when the second grand prize opening 39b is in the open state is opened again after the closed state, provided that the game ball passed through the specific area provided in the second big prize opening 39b. Put it in a state. In the present embodiment, the jackpot gaming state corresponding to the first identification information in the first liquid crystal display device 32 and the jackpot gaming state corresponding to the second identification information in the second liquid crystal display device 33 are executed simultaneously. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and corresponds to the big hit gaming state corresponding to the first identification information in the first liquid crystal display device 32 and the second identification information in the second liquid crystal display device 33. The big hit gaming state may be executed at the same time.

  Further, below the liquid crystal display device 32, a first start opening 44a having a first start winning ball sensor 116 (see FIG. 2) is provided. When a game ball wins at the start port 44a, a special symbol game is started on the first liquid crystal display device 32, and the state shifts to a variable display state in which multiple columns of first identification information are displayed in a variable manner. In the present embodiment, the first variable display start condition is mainly based on the fact that a game ball has won the start opening 44a. In addition, it is also assumed that the first identification information is derived and displayed. That is, each time the first variable display start condition is satisfied, the identification information is variably displayed.

  Similarly, a second start port 44b having a second start winning ball sensor 117 (see FIG. 2) is provided below the liquid crystal display device 33. When a game ball wins the start opening 44b, a special symbol game is started on the second liquid crystal display device 33, and the state shifts to a variable display state in which a plurality of columns of second identification information are displayed in a variable manner. In the present embodiment, the second variable display start condition is mainly based on the fact that a game ball has won the start opening 44b. In addition, it is also assumed that the second identification information is derived and displayed. That is, each time the second variable display start condition is satisfied, the identification information is variably displayed.

  In the embodiment, the first variable display start condition is that a game ball has won (passed) at the first start port 44a, and the game ball has won (passed) at the second start port 44b. Although the second variable display start condition is not limited to this, even if the first variable display start condition and the second variable display start condition are independent, the first variable display start condition and the first variable display start condition The two variable display start conditions may not be independent. Of course, the relationship between the start port and the identification information is one-to-one, but may be many-to-one or one-to-many.

  In addition, when a game ball wins or passes through the specific area and the general area in the start ports 44a and 44b, the general winning ports 56a to 56d, and the large winning ports 39a and 39b, it is set in advance according to the type of each winning port. A predetermined number of game balls are paid out to the upper plate 20 or the lower plate 22.

[Electric configuration of gaming machine]
A block diagram showing a control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in this embodiment is shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the main control circuit 60 as a game control means includes a main CPU 66, a main ROM (read only memory) 68, a main RAM (read / write memory) 70, etc., which are control means. The main control circuit 60 controls the progress of the game.

  The main CPU 66 is connected to a main ROM 68, a main RAM 70, and the like, and has a function of executing various processes according to a program stored in the main ROM 68. Thus, the main CPU 66 functions as various means described later.

  A program for controlling the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 by the main CPU 66 is stored in the main ROM 68. In addition, a jackpot determination table and an effect to be referred to when a jackpot determination is made by random number lottery are selected. Various tables such as an effect condition selection table to be referred to at the time are also stored. Specific programs and tables will be described later.

  In the present embodiment, the main ROM 68 is used as a medium for storing programs, tables, and the like. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any other storage medium can be used as long as it is a computer-readable storage medium. For example, it may be recorded on a storage medium such as a hard disk device, a CD-ROM, a DVD-ROM, or a ROM cartridge. Further, these programs may not be recorded in advance, but may be downloaded and recorded in the main RAM 70 after the power is turned on. Furthermore, each program may be recorded on a separate storage medium. In this embodiment, the main CPU 66, the main ROM 68, and the main RAM 70 are provided separately. However, a one-chip microcomputer in which these are integrated may be used.

  The main RAM 70 has a function of storing various flags and variable values as a temporary storage area of the main CPU 66. Specific examples of data stored in the main RAM 70 include the following.

  The main RAM 70 includes a special figure control state flag (including a first special figure control state flag and a second special figure control state flag), a general figure control state flag (a first general figure control state flag, and a second general figure control state). Including a flag), a specific area passing flag, a jackpot determination random number counter, a jackpot symbol determination random number counter, a loss symbol determination random number counter, a presentation condition selection random number counter, a big prize opening number counter, a big prize winning prize counter, A variable relating to an output in which data indicating the number of holdings in a special symbol game, a normal symbol game, or the like exists is positioned. Such flags, counters, and the like are positioned in two types corresponding to the first control system in the first liquid crystal display device 32 and the second control system in the second liquid crystal display device 33. The main RAM 70 is also positioned with data, variables, and the like for supplying commands to a first sub control circuit 202, a second sub control circuit 204, and the like, which will be described later.

  The special figure control state flag indicates the control state of the special symbol game. The normal control state flag indicates the control state of the normal symbol game. The specific area passing flag is for determining whether or not the game ball has passed the specific area.

  The jackpot determination random number counter is for determining whether or not the special symbol game is successful. The jackpot symbol determination random number counter is for determining identification information to be derived and displayed when it is determined that the result of the special symbol game is winning. The random symbol counter for losing symbol determination is for determining identification information to be derived and displayed when the result of the special symbol game is not determined to be winning. The effect condition selection random number counter is for determining a variation display pattern of the identification information. These counters are stored and updated so that the main CPU 66 sequentially increases “1”, and various functions of the main CPU 66 are executed by extracting random numbers from the counters at a predetermined timing. In the present embodiment, such a random number counter is provided, and the main CPU 66 stores and updates the random number counter so as to increase “1” according to a program. You may comprise so that an apparatus like a generator may be provided. Further, although it is out of place, a reach determination random number counter for determining whether or not to reach may be provided.

  The waiting time timer is for synchronizing processing executed in the main control circuit 60, the first sub control circuit 202, the second sub control circuit 204, and the like. The special prize opening time timer is for driving the shutters 40a and 40b and measuring the time for opening the special prize entries 39a and 39b. Note that the timer in the present embodiment is stored and updated in the main RAM 70 so as to be subtracted by the predetermined cycle at a predetermined cycle. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the CPU itself may include a timer. .

  The big prize opening number counter indicates the number of times the big prize openings 39a and 39b are opened in the big hit gaming state (so-called “round number”). The grand prize winning prize counter indicates the number of game balls that have won the big prize winning opening 39 during one round and have passed the V / count sensor 102 or the count sensor 104. Furthermore, the data indicating the number of reserved items is retained when the game ball is won at the start ports 44a and 44b, but the variation display of the identification information cannot be executed. Indicates the number of fluctuations.

  In the present embodiment, the main RAM 70 is used as a temporary storage area of the main CPU 66. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any readable / writable storage medium may be used.

  The main control circuit 60 also outputs a command for supplying a command to an initial reset circuit 64 that generates a reset signal when the power is turned on, a first sub control circuit 202, a second sub control circuit 204, and the like to be described later. A port 72 and an I / O port 74 for transmitting / receiving signals to / from various devices are provided. The initial reset circuit 64, command output port 72, and I / O port 74 are connected to the main CPU 66.

  Further, various devices are connected to the main control circuit 60 via the I / O port 74 described above. For example, as shown in FIG. 2, the first V / count sensor 102, the second V / count sensor, and the like. 103, first count sensor 104, second count sensor 105, general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110, 112, first passing ball sensor 114, second passing ball sensor 115, first starting winning ball sensor 116, second Start winning ball sensor 117, first ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118, second ordinary electric accessory solenoid 119, first big prize opening solenoid 120, second big prize opening solenoid 121, first seesaw solenoid 122, second seesaw solenoid. 123, a backup clear switch 124, and the like are connected.

  The first V / count sensor 102 is provided in a specific area in the first big prize opening 39a. The first V / count sensor 102 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when a game ball passes through a specific area in the first big winning opening 39a.

  Similarly, the second V / count sensor 103 is provided in a specific area in the second big prize opening 39b. The second V / count sensor 103 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when the game ball passes through a specific area in the second big prize opening 39b.

  The first count sensor 104 is provided in a general area different from the specific area in the first big prize opening 39a. The first count sensor 104 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when the game ball passes through the general area in the first big winning opening 39a.

  Similarly, the second count sensor 105 is provided in a general area different from the specific area in the second big prize opening 39b. The second count sensor 105 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when the game ball passes through the general area in the second big prize opening 39b.

  The general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110, and 112 are provided at the general winning ports 56a to 56d. The general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110, and 112 supply a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when a game ball passes through the general winning ports 56 a to 56 d.

  The first passing ball sensor 114 is provided in the ball passing detector 54a. The first passing ball sensor 114 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when a game ball passes through the ball passing detector 54a.

  Similarly, the second passage ball sensor 115 is provided in the ball passage detector 54b. The second passing ball sensor 115 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when a game ball passes through the ball passing detector 54b.

  The first start winning ball sensor 116 is provided in the first start port 44a. The first start winning ball sensor 116 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when a game ball wins the first start opening 44a.

  Similarly, the second start winning ball sensor 117 is provided in the second start port 44b. The second start winning ball sensor 117 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when a game ball wins the second start opening 44b.

  The first ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118 is connected to the blade member 48a via a link member (not shown), and the blade member 48a is opened or closed in accordance with a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66. And

  Similarly, the second ordinary electric accessory solenoid 119 is connected to the blade member 48b via a link member (not shown), and according to the drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66, the blade member 48b. Is in an open state or a closed state.

  The first big prize opening solenoid 120 is connected to the first shutter 40a shown in FIG. 1, and drives the first shutter 40a in accordance with the drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66, so that the first big prize opening 39a is opened. Open or closed.

  Similarly, the second big prize opening solenoid 121 is connected to the second shutter 40b shown in FIG. 1, and drives the second shutter 40b in accordance with the drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66, thereby The two major winning openings 39b are set in an open state or a closed state.

  The first seesaw solenoid 122 has a plate shape and is connected to a seesaw provided in the first shutter 40a. The seesaw is displaced in accordance with a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66, and the inclination of the seesaw is changed. To do. As a result of tilting the seesaw, the seesaw is switched so as to easily pass through the specific region or to pass through the general region.

  Similarly, the second seesaw solenoid 123 is connected to a seesaw provided in the second shutter 40b in a plate shape, and the seesaw is displaced in accordance with a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66. Change the slope of the seesaw. As a result of tilting the seesaw, the seesaw is switched so as to easily pass through the specific region or to pass through the general region.

  The backup clear switch 124 is built in the pachinko gaming machine 10 and has a function of clearing backup data in the event of a power failure or the like in accordance with the operation of the game hall manager.

  The main control circuit 60 is connected to a payout / launch control circuit 126. The payout / launch control circuit 126 is connected to a payout device 128 that pays out game balls, a launch device 130 that fires game balls, and a card unit 150. Specifically, the payout / launch control circuit 126 has a CPU (not shown) for controlling the payout / launch control circuit 126 and a ROM (a program for causing the CPU to execute processing). And a RAM (not shown) which is a work area of the CPU.

  The payout / launch control circuit 126 receives a prize ball control command supplied from the main control circuit 60 and a lending ball control signal supplied from the card unit 150 according to the operation of the ball lending operation panel 125, and sends it to the payout device 128. In response to this, a predetermined signal is transmitted to cause the payout device 128 to pay out the game ball. Further, the payout / launch control circuit 126 performs a control of launching a game ball by supplying a launch signal to the launch device 130. The payout device 128 is employed as an example of a payout means for paying out game media when the launched (injected) game media passes through a predetermined area. Further, the payout / launch control circuit 126 is employed as an example of a payout control means for performing payout control of the payout means.

  In addition, the launching device 130 is provided with a device for launching a game ball such as the launching motor and the touch sensor described above. When the firing handle 26 is gripped by the player and is turned in the clockwise direction, electric power is supplied to the firing motor according to the turning angle, and the game ball stored in the upper plate 20 is fired. It is sequentially launched into the game area by the motor. Note that such a launching device 130 is employed as an example of a launching unit that launches a game medium in response to a player's operation. Further, the payout / firing control circuit 126 is employed as an example of a firing control unit that controls driving of the firing unit.

  Further, the command output port 72 is connected to the first sub control circuit 202, the second sub control circuit 204, the sound control circuit 230, and the lamp control circuit 240. The first sub control circuit 202, the second sub control circuit 204, the sound control circuit 230, and the lamp control circuit 240 correspond to the first liquid crystal display device 32, the second liquid crystal display device 32, and the second control circuit 240 according to various commands supplied from the main control circuit 60. The image display on the liquid crystal display device 33, the control relating to the sound generated from the speaker 46 (46a and 46b in FIG. 1), the control of the lamp 132 including the decoration lamps 36a and 36b, and the like are performed. The first sub control circuit 202 and the second sub control circuit 204 are formed separately.

  In the present embodiment, a command is supplied from the main control circuit 60 to the first sub control circuit 202, the second sub control circuit 204, etc., and the first sub control circuit 202, the second sub control circuit 204, etc. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the first sub control circuit 202, the second sub control circuit 204, and the like can transmit signals to the main control circuit 60. There is no problem even if it is configured.

  The first sub control circuit 202 as the first variable display control means is a first sub CPU 206, a first program ROM 208 as the storage means, a first work RAM 210, and a first control for performing display control in the first liquid crystal display device 32. A command input / output port 252 for communicating with the one image control circuit 250, the main control circuit 60, and the second sub control circuit 204 is provided.

  Similarly to the first sub control circuit 202, the second sub control circuit 204 as the second variable display control means has a second sub CPU 207 as the second variable display control means and a second program as the storage means. Command input / output for communicating with the ROM 209, the second work RAM 211, the second image control circuit 251 for performing display control in the second liquid crystal display device 33, the main control circuit 60 and the first sub control circuit 202. A port 253 is provided.

  Here, the first sub-control circuit 202 and the second sub-control circuit 204 will be described in detail, but the first sub-control circuit 202 and the second sub-control circuit 204 have similar functions, so that they can be easily understood. First, the first sub control circuit 202 will be described as a representative, and the description of the second sub control circuit 204 will be omitted.

  A first program ROM 208, a first work RAM 210, and the like are connected to the first sub CPU 206. The first sub CPU 206 has a function of executing various processes according to the program stored in the first program ROM 208. In particular, the first sub CPU 206 controls the first liquid crystal display device 32 and the like according to various commands supplied from the main control circuit 60. The sub CPU 206 functions as various means described later.

  The first program ROM 208 stores a program for controlling the game effect of the first liquid crystal display device 32 by the first sub CPU 206, and various other tables such as a table for making a decision regarding the effect. Is also remembered. A specific program will be described later.

  In the present embodiment, the first program ROM 208 is used as a storage means for storing programs, tables, and the like. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any storage medium that can be read by a computer provided with a control means. For example, it may be recorded on a storage medium such as a hard disk device, a CD-ROM and a DVD-ROM, or a ROM cartridge. Of course, the main ROM 68 may be used as the storage means. Further, these programs may not be recorded in advance, but may be downloaded after the power is turned on and recorded in the first work RAM 210 or the like. Furthermore, each program may be recorded on a separate storage medium.

  The first work RAM 210 has a function of storing various flags and variable values as a temporary storage area of the first sub CPU 206. For example, various variables such as an effect display selection random number counter for selecting an effect pattern are positioned.

  In the present embodiment, the first work RAM 210 is used as a temporary storage area of the first sub CPU 206. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any readable / writable storage medium may be used.

  The first image control circuit 250 includes a first image data processor (not shown), an image data ROM (not shown) for storing various image data, and the like. In response to an image display command supplied from the first sub-CPU 206, the first image control circuit 250 receives identification information image data indicating identification information, background image data, effect image data, ordinary symbols from the first image data ROM. Various image data such as normal symbol image data indicating the image data is read out and image data to be displayed on the first liquid crystal display device 32 is generated. The first image control circuit 250 converts the generated image data as an image signal, and supplies the image signal to the first liquid crystal display device 32 at a predetermined timing, whereby an image is displayed on the first liquid crystal display device 32. Display.

  As described above, the first sub control circuit 202 has information on the first liquid crystal display device 32 determined on the condition that a game ball has won (passed, entered) a first start port 44a provided in the game area. Based on (first game information described later), display control of the first liquid crystal display device 32 is performed. The second sub-control circuit 204 also has information on the second liquid crystal display device 33 (described later) determined on the condition that a game ball has won (passed, entered) a second start port 44b provided in the game area. Display control of the second liquid crystal display device 33 based on the second game information).

  The audio control circuit 230 includes a sound source IC (not shown) that performs control related to audio, an audio data ROM (not shown) that stores various types of audio data, and the like. The voice control circuit 230 selects one voice data from a plurality of voice data stored in the voice data ROM in accordance with a voice generation command supplied from the main CPU 66. The audio control circuit 230 reads the selected audio data from the audio data ROM, converts the audio data into a predetermined audio signal, amplifies the audio signal, and generates audio from the speaker 46.

  The lamp control circuit 240 includes a drive circuit (not shown) for supplying a lamp control signal, a decoration data ROM (not shown) in which a plurality of types of lamp decoration patterns and the like are stored. The lamp control circuit 240 performs light emission control of the lamp 132 including the hold lamps 34a to 34h, the decoration lamps 36a and 36b, etc., based on the command supplied from the main CPU 66.

  In the present embodiment, the audio control circuit 230 and the lamp control circuit 240 are configured to be directly connected to the main control circuit 60. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a control CPU or the like is connected to the main control circuit 60. And the audio control circuit 230 and the lamp control circuit 240, and the audio control circuit 230 and the lamp control circuit 240 may be indirectly connected to the main control circuit 60.

[Explanation about communication]
In the present embodiment, as described above, various types of information are communicated between the first sub control circuit 202 and the second sub control circuit 204. Communication between the first sub control circuit 202 and the second sub control circuit 204 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, various types of information are transmitted from the main control circuit 60 including various means to the first sub control circuit 202 and the second sub control circuit 204.

  As a specific example, as shown in FIG. 3A, the first game information related to the first liquid crystal display device 32 is transmitted from the main control circuit 60 to the first sub control circuit 202. The first game information related to the first liquid crystal display device 32 is determined by the main control circuit 60 on condition that the game ball has passed through the first start port 44a (first start region) provided in the game region. For example, based on information indicating a variation pattern of variable display of the first identification information, information indicating a result of variable display of the first identification information, and a result of variable display of the first identification information Information indicating the game state to be transferred is included. Then, as described above, the first sub control circuit 202 performs display control of the first liquid crystal display device 32 based on the first game information.

  Further, the first game information transmitted from the main control circuit 60 to the first sub control circuit 202 in this way is sent from the first sub control circuit 202 via the command input / output port 252 and the command input / output port 253. Is transmitted to the second sub-control circuit 204. That is, the first game information related to the first liquid crystal display device 32 determined by the first sub control circuit 202 on the condition that the game ball has passed through the first start opening 44a provided in the game area is the second game information. It is transmitted to the sub control circuit 204.

  On the other hand, the second game information related to the second liquid crystal display device 33 is transmitted from the main control circuit 60 to the second sub control circuit 204. The second game information related to the second liquid crystal display device 33 is determined by the main control circuit 60 on condition that the game ball has passed through the second start port 44b (second start region) provided in the game region. For example, based on information indicating a variation pattern of variable display of the second identification information, information indicating a result of variable display of the second identification information, and a result of variable display of the second identification information Information indicating the game state to be transferred is included. As described above, the second sub-control circuit 202 performs display control of the second liquid crystal display device 33 based on the second game information.

  Further, the second game information transmitted from the main control circuit 60 to the second sub control circuit 204 in this way is sent from the second sub control circuit 204 via the command input / output port 253 and the command input / output port 252. Is transmitted to the first sub-control circuit 202. That is, the second game information related to the second liquid crystal display device 33 determined by the second sub-control circuit 204 on the condition that the game ball has passed through the second start port 44b provided in the game area is the first game information. It is transmitted to the sub control circuit 202.

  As described above, the first game information is transmitted from the first sub control circuit 202 to the second sub control circuit 204 and received by the second sub control circuit 204. Then, in the second sub control circuit 204, the display state (including the first display state and the first predetermined display state) in the first liquid crystal display device 32 is determined based on the received first game information. Then, display control of the second liquid crystal display device 33 is performed based on the determination result (display state in the first liquid crystal display device 32).

  On the other hand, the second game information is transmitted from the second sub control circuit 204 to the first sub control circuit 202 and received by the first sub control circuit 202. Then, in the first sub control circuit 202, the display state (including the second display state and the second predetermined display state) in the second liquid crystal display device 33 is determined based on the received second game information. Then, display control of the first liquid crystal display device 32 is performed based on the determination result (display state in the second liquid crystal display device 33).

  By performing communication in this way, the first variable display control means includes transmission means for transmitting the first game information related to the first variable display means, and the second variable display control means is the transmission means. Receiving means for receiving the first game information relating to the first variable display means transmitted by the first variable display means based on the first game information relating to the first variable display means received by the receiving means. And display control of the second variable display means based on the display state of the first variable display means determined by the first display state determination means. As a result, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of a situation in which the player is confused and to further improve the interest.

  For example, when the display state in the first variable display means is a big hit display state and the display state in the second variable display means is also a big hit display state, the first game related to the first variable display means The information is transmitted from the first variable display control means to the second variable display control means, so that the display state of the second variable display means does not become the big hit display state. In some cases, display control can be made to wait. Therefore, since it is possible to prevent the big win display state from being simultaneously displayed by different variable display means, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of a situation that confuses the player, and the display state of the big hit by the time difference between the two different variable display means is displayed. As a result, the interest can be improved.

  Further, when the display state of the first variable display means is the jackpot display state, the first game information related to the first variable display means is transferred from the first variable display control means to the second variable display control means. By being transmitted, it is possible to display that the display state in the first variable display means is the jackpot display state by the second variable display means, and in this case, it is possible to improve the interest of the game. .

  In the present embodiment, various types of information are communicated as shown in FIG. 3A. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the second embodiment will be described in detail later. As shown in FIG. 3B, the first game information and the second game information are transmitted from the main control circuit 60 to the first sub control circuit 202, and the first sub control circuit 202 outputs the second game information. The sub-control circuit 204 may be configured to perform communication in which the first game information and the second game information are transmitted. Of course, in FIGS. 3A and 3B, the first game information may be communicated between circuits that are not communicating the first game information. 3A and 3B, the second game information may be communicated between circuits that are not communicating the second game information. Specifically, the second game information may be transmitted from the main control circuit 60 to the second sub control circuit 204 in FIG. In this way, at least one of the first game information and the second game information is communicated (whether unidirectional or bidirectional) between the first sub control circuit 202 and the second sub control circuit 204. What is necessary is just to comprise.

[Description of display screen]
Further, display screens related to the special symbol game executed by the above-described configuration will be described with reference to FIGS.

[Description of special symbol game]
On the display area 32a of the first liquid crystal display device 32, as shown in FIG. 4A, the derivation display of identification information (special symbol 92 in the special symbol game) in a plurality of columns is displayed. In addition, on the display area 33 a in the second liquid crystal display device 33, the derivation display of identification information (a special symbol 93 in a special symbol game) in a plurality of columns is also performed. In this case, when the first variable display start condition is satisfied, variable display of the first identification information is executed as shown in FIG. If the second variable display start condition, which is independent of the first variable display start condition, is not satisfied, the second liquid crystal display device 33 in the second liquid crystal display device 33 has a second state as shown in FIG. Variable display of identification information is not executed. In addition, the variable display of the first identification information starts the variable display of the identification information, and the multiple columns of identification information displayed in a variable manner are derived and displayed in a predetermined order, as shown in FIG. When one stop column (for example, the left column) and the second stop column (for example, the right column) are stopped and displayed, and the first identification information that is stopped and displayed in those columns is a predetermined combination, reach It becomes. Then, as shown in FIG. 4D, the third stop column (for example, the middle column) is stopped and displayed, and the first identification information of the plurality of columns derived and displayed is a specific display mode (for example, the same symbol). The game state is shifted to the big hit game state on the condition that the three are arranged in the form of 3). Similarly, on the condition that the second identification information is a predetermined combination, the gaming state is shifted to the big hit gaming state.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5A, after the first identification information derived and displayed on the first liquid crystal display device 32 is variably displayed as shown in FIG. 5B, FIG. When the second variable display start condition is satisfied in the case of super reach (an example of a specific variation pattern) as shown in FIG. 5, as shown in FIG. The variable display of the second identification information in is waited. That is, it is determined that the display state in the first liquid crystal display device 32 is a super-reach display state (an example of the first specific display state), and the display state in the second liquid crystal display device 33 is the second state. If it is determined that the variable display of the identification information is started (an example of the second specific display state), the display control of the second liquid crystal display device 33 is put on standby.

  Accordingly, the first variable display control means includes transmission means for transmitting the first game information related to the first variable display means, and the second variable display control means is the first variable display means transmitted by the transmission means. Receiving means for receiving first game information relating to the variable display means; and a first state for determining a display state in the first variable display means based on the first game information relating to the first variable display means received by the receiving means. Display control of the second variable display means based on the display state of the first variable display means determined by the first display state determination means, so that the player is confused The occurrence of such a situation can be prevented, and further, the interest can be improved.

  Further, when the display state in the first variable display means is determined to be the first predetermined display state, and the display state in the second variable display means is further determined to be the second predetermined display state. In this case, since the display control of the second variable display means is put on standby, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of a situation in which the player is confused and to further enhance the interest.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 5D, a notification image 97 a indicating that the display control such as “Waiting for change!” Is on standby is displayed on the second liquid crystal display device 33. That is, when the display control of the second liquid crystal display device 33 is put on standby, the second liquid crystal display device 33 is notified that the display control of the second liquid crystal display device 33 is put on standby.

  As a result, when the display control of the second variable display means is put on standby, a notification that the display control of the second variable display means is put on standby is made, so that the player's anxiety can be resolved and Can be improved.

  When the first identification information is derived and displayed on the first liquid crystal display device 32 as shown in FIG. 6 (A), the second liquid crystal display device 33 is used as shown in FIG. 6 (B). The second identification information starts variable display. That is, it is determined that the display state in the first liquid crystal display device 32 is a super-reach display state (an example of the first specific display state), and the display state in the second liquid crystal display device 33 is the second state. When it is determined that the variable display of the identification information is started (an example of a second specific display state), the first liquid crystal display device 32 displays a display state that is a super reach of the first identification information The display control of the second liquid crystal display device 33 is on standby until the (first specific display state) ends. As shown in FIG. 6 (A), even if the first identification information derived and displayed does not have a specific display mode, it is derived and displayed as shown in FIG. 6 (C). Even when the first identification information is in a specific display mode, similarly, as shown in FIGS. 6B and 6D, variable display of the second identification information is started. The Rukoto.

  Accordingly, when the display state in the first variable display means is determined to be the first specific display state, and the display state in the second variable display means is determined to be the second specific display state. Since the display control of the second variable display means is put on standby until the first specific display state is completed, the occurrence of a situation in which the player is confused can be prevented, and further the interest can be improved. be able to.

  When the variable display of the second identification information is started, as shown in FIGS. 6B and 6D, the standby display of “change start!” Is started (display control). Is displayed on the second liquid crystal display device 33. In other words, when the standby of the display control of the second liquid crystal display device 33 is ended, the second liquid crystal display device 33 is notified that the standby of the display control of the second liquid crystal display device 33 is ended. Become.

  In the present embodiment, the first identification information is displayed on the first liquid crystal display device 32 and the second identification information is displayed on the second liquid crystal display device 33 except when the variable display variation pattern of one identification information is super reach. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, not only when the variable display variation pattern of one identification information is super-reach, but also other variation patterns. Even if it is a case, you may comprise so that the variable display of the other identification information may be waited. Of course, even if the variation pattern of the variable display of one identification information is super reach, the variable display of the other identification information may not be put on standby.

  As shown in FIG. 7A, when the first identification information in the first liquid crystal display device 32 is derived and displayed as a specific display mode, based on the variable display of the first identification information. When the gaming state is the jackpot gaming state based on the variable display of the first identification information, the second identification information in the second liquid crystal display device 33 is changed to the jackpot gaming state. As shown in FIG. 7 (B), when reaching and reaching and displaying as a specific display mode as shown in FIG. 7 (C), the variable of the second identification information is changed as shown in FIG. 7 (D). The big hit gaming state to be transferred based on the display will be delayed. That is, when the gaming state is a big hit gaming state shifted based on the result of variable display of the first identification information in the first liquid crystal display device 32, the second identification information in the second liquid crystal display device 33 is changed. When the result of variable display becomes a specific display mode and the game is shifted to the big hit gaming state based on the result of variable display of the second identification information in the second liquid crystal display device 33, the variable of the second identification information is changed. The transition of the jackpot gaming state that is shifted based on the display result is delayed. In other words, the display state in the first liquid crystal display device 32 is determined to be the display state of the big hit gaming state based on the first identification information (an example of the first specific display state), and further the second liquid crystal display When it is determined that the display state in the device 33 is a display state (an example of a second specific display state) in which the big hit gaming state based on the second identification information is started, the first liquid crystal display device 32. The display control of the second liquid crystal display device 33 is on standby until the display state of the big hit gaming state based on the first identification information (the first specific display state) ends.

  Accordingly, when the display state in the first variable display means is determined to be the first specific display state, and the display state in the second variable display means is determined to be the second specific display state. Since the display control of the second variable display means is put on standby until the first specific display state is completed, the occurrence of a situation in which the player is confused can be prevented, and further the interest can be improved. be able to.

  In this case, as shown in FIG. 7D, the transition of the jackpot gaming state based on the variable display of the second identification information, such as “Big jackpot stock!” And “Let's generate a big jackpot later!” The jackpot delay notification images 98 a and 98 b that are delayed and are to be performed later are displayed on the second liquid crystal display device 33. That is, when the transition of the jackpot gaming state that is shifted based on the result of variable display of the second identification information on the second liquid crystal display device 33 is delayed, the notification that the transition of the jackpot gaming state is delayed Will be performed. In other words, when the display control of the second liquid crystal display device 33 is put on standby, the second liquid crystal display device 33 is notified that the display control of the second liquid crystal display device 33 is put on standby.

  Thus, since the notification that the transition of the big hit gaming state to be shifted based on the result of the variable display of the second identification information is delayed is made, it is possible to easily recognize the shift to the big hit gaming state later. In addition, it is possible to play the game with peace of mind by recognizing that the big hit gaming state is properly delayed.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 8A, the gaming state is shifted to the big hit gaming state based on the result of the variable display of the first identification information in the first liquid crystal display device 32, and the second liquid crystal display device 33 has the second state. After the jackpot gaming state transferred based on the result of variable display of the identification information 2 is delayed, as shown in FIG. 8B, the jackpot transferred based on the result of variable display of the first identification information When the gaming state ends, as shown in FIG. 8C, the game is delayed as described above, and the game state is shifted to the big hit gaming state based on the result of variable display of the second identification information. That is, the transition of the jackpot gaming state transferred based on the result of the variable display of the second identification information is delayed until the jackpot gaming state shifted based on the result of the variable display of the first identification information is completed. The Rukoto. Accordingly, the jackpot gaming state that is shifted based on the result of the variable display of the second identification information until it is determined that the jackpot gaming state that has been shifted based on the result of the variable display of the first identification information is finished. Therefore, the jackpot gaming state executed at a time can be substantially extended, and the entertainment can be improved and the entertainment can be continued.

  Further, when the jackpot gaming state based on the result of variable display of the first identification information is ended and the jackpot gaming state based on the result of variable display of the second identification information is started, FIG. As shown in the drawing, a notification image 98b indicating that the standby display of “big hit game start !!” is started (the standby for display control is ended) is displayed on the second liquid crystal display device 33. In other words, when the standby of the display control of the second liquid crystal display device 33 is ended, the second liquid crystal display device 33 is notified that the standby of the display control of the second liquid crystal display device 33 is ended. Become.

  In the first liquid crystal display device 32, after the big hit gaming state based on the result of variable display of the first identification information is completed, the variable display of the first identification information is performed as shown in FIG. Is ready to run.

  Note that the display state in the present invention is not limited to the display state in the first liquid crystal display device 32 and the second liquid crystal display device 33 at present, but will be displayed in the first liquid crystal display device 32 and the second liquid crystal display device 33 in the future. This is a concept including a display state that is determined to be performed. As a specific example, if it has been determined in step S73 (see FIG. 11) that it will be super reach, it is already determined that it will become super reach in the future even if it is not super reach now. Any display state may be used. That is, the display state from when it is determined to be super reach until the super reach ends is included.

[Game machine operation]
The processes executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 are shown in FIGS. 9 to 11 and FIGS. 13 to 15 below. Moreover, the state transition of the special symbol control process (FIG. 11) performed by the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG.

[Main processing]
First, as shown in FIG. 9, initial setting processing such as RAM access permission, backup restoration processing, and work area initialization is executed (step S11). Then, as will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 11, the first special symbol control process related to the progress of the special symbol game on the first liquid crystal display device 32 and the first identification information displayed on the first liquid crystal display device 32 is executed. (Step S15). Then, as in the first special symbol control process described above, the second special symbol control process regarding the progress of the special symbol game on the second liquid crystal display device 33 and the second identification information displayed on the second liquid crystal display device 33. Is executed (step S16). Then, the first normal symbol control process for the normal symbol game on the first liquid crystal display device 32 and the normal symbol displayed on the first liquid crystal display device 32 is executed (step S17). In this process, the main CPU 66 executes a hit determination in the normal symbol game, a control for driving the blade member 48a to an open state, a closed state, and the like based on the first normal control state flag. Similar to the above-described first normal symbol control process, the second normal symbol control process is executed on the normal symbol game on the second liquid crystal display device 33 and the normal symbol displayed on the second liquid crystal display device 33 (steps). S18). In this process, the main CPU 66 executes a hit determination in the normal symbol game, a control for driving the blade member 48b to an open state, a closed state, and the like based on the second common figure control state flag. Thus, in the main process, after the initial setting process in step S11 is completed, the processes from step S15 to step S18 are repeatedly executed.

[System timer interrupt processing]
Further, the main CPU 66 may interrupt the main process and execute the system timer interrupt process even when the main process is being executed. The following system timer interrupt process is executed in response to a clock pulse generated from the reset clock pulse generation circuit 62 every predetermined period (for example, 2 milliseconds). This system timer interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 10, the main CPU 66 executes a random number update process so as to increase the count values of the big hit determination random number counter, the big hit symbol determination random number counter, and the like by “1” (step S42). Then, an input detection process for detecting the winning or passing of game balls such as the start ports 44a and 44b, the ball passage detectors 54a and 54b, and the general winning ports 56a to 56d is executed (step S43). In this processing, the main CPU 66 stores in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70 data for paying out the game balls (winning the game balls) on the condition that the game balls have won the various winning ports. Then, a waiting time timer for synchronizing the main control circuit 60 with the first sub control circuit 202, the second sub control circuit 204, etc., and the opening times of the big winning openings 39a and 39b that are opened when a big hit occurs are set. Update processing of various timers such as a big prize opening time timer for measurement is executed (step S44). Then, an output process is executed in order to supply a signal for drive control based on various variables to a solenoid, a motor or the like (step S46). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S47.

  In step S47, command output processing is executed. In this processing, the main CPU 66 supplies various commands to the first sub control circuit 202, the second sub control circuit 204, and the like. Specifically, these various commands include the demo display command, the types of identification information (including the first identification information and the second identification information) derived and displayed in the left column, the middle column, and the right column. The derived designating command to be shown, the changing pattern specifying command showing the changing display pattern of the identification information (including the first identification information and the second identification information), and the like are included. Further, the main CPU 66 relates to the first sub-control circuit 202 for the first game information related to the first liquid crystal display device 32, and the second sub-control circuit for the second game information related to the second liquid crystal display device 33. 204 or the like. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S49.

  In the process of step S49, the main CPU 66 executes a payout process such as transmitting a prize ball control command for causing the payout device 128 to perform a prize ball to the payout / firing control circuit 126. Further, the main CPU 66 supplies the payout / firing control circuit 126 with a prize ball control command for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls as a result of the game balls winning in various winning holes. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished, the address is returned to the address before the occurrence of the interrupt, and the main process is executed.

[First special symbol control process]
The subroutine executed in step S15 in FIG. 9 will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, in FIG. 11, the numerical value drawn to the side of step S72 to step S80 shows the 1st special figure control state flag corresponding to those steps, and according to the numerical value of the 1st special figure control state flag, One step corresponding to the numerical value is executed, and the special symbol game proceeds. Moreover, since the same process is performed also about the 2nd special symbol control process performed in step S16 of FIG. 9, description is abbreviate | omitted.

  First, as shown in FIG. 11, a process of loading the first special figure control state flag is executed (step S71). In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the first special figure control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S72.

  In steps S72 to S80, which will be described later, the main CPU 66 determines whether to execute various processes in each step based on the value of the first special figure control state flag, as will be described later. Become. The first special figure control state flag indicates the state of the special symbol game in the first liquid crystal display device 32, and enables one of the processes from step S72 to step S80 to be executed. In addition, the main CPU 66 executes processing in each step at a predetermined timing determined according to a waiting time timer or the like set for each step. Before reaching the predetermined timing, the process ends without executing the process in each step, and another subroutine is executed. Of course, the system timer interrupt process is also executed at a predetermined cycle.

  In step S72, a first special symbol memory check process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 checks the number of reserves when the first special figure control state flag is a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check, and if there is a reserve number, the big hit determination and derivation identification Information, identification information variation pattern, etc. are determined. Further, the main CPU 66 sets the value (01) indicating the special symbol variation time management in the first special symbol control state flag, and sets the variation time corresponding to the variation pattern determined in the current process in the waiting time timer. . That is, it is set so that the process of step S73 is executed after the fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern determined this time has elapsed. Then, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not to shift to the big hit gaming state based on the winning of the game ball in the first start port 44a. Subsequently, the main CPU 66 determines the first identification information to be derived and displayed and the variation pattern of the variable display of the first identification information based on the determination result of whether or not to shift to the big hit gaming state. That is, the main CPU 66 determines the first game information related to the first liquid crystal display device 32 on the condition that a game ball has won the first start port 44a provided in the game area. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 66 that executes this process corresponds to an example of a first game information determination unit. Then, the main CPU 66 sets data (an example of first game information) indicating such determination results and determination results in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. Such data is supplied to the first sub control circuit 202 in step S47 of FIG. Similarly, in the second special symbol control process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not to shift to the big hit gaming state based on the winning of the game ball at the second start opening 44b, and the determination result is as follows. Based on this, the second identification information to be derived and displayed and the variable display variation pattern of the second identification information are determined. That is, the main CPU 66 determines the second game information related to the second liquid crystal display device 33 on the condition that a game ball has won the second start port 44b provided in the game area. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 66 that executes this process corresponds to an example of second game information determination means. Then, the main CPU 66 sets data (an example of second game information) indicating such determination results and determination results in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. Such data is supplied to the second sub control circuit 204 in step S47 of FIG. On the other hand, when there is no pending number, a demonstration screen is displayed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S73.

  In step S73, a first special symbol variation time management process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets the value (01) indicating the special symbol change time management to the value (02) indicating the special symbol display time management when the first special symbol control state flag indicates the special symbol change time management. The first special figure control state flag is set, and the waiting time after determination (for example, 1 second) is set in the waiting time timer. That is, it is set so that the processing of step S74 is executed after the waiting time after determination has elapsed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S74.

  In step S74, a first special symbol display time management process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not it is a big hit when the first special figure control state flag is a value (02) indicating special symbol display time management and the waiting time after determination has elapsed. In the case of a big hit, the main CPU 66 sets a value (03) indicating the big hit start interval management in the first special figure control state flag, and sets a time corresponding to the big hit start interval (for example, 10 seconds) in the waiting time timer. To do. That is, after the time corresponding to the big hit start interval elapses, the setting of step S75 is performed. Further, the main CPU 66 sets data indicating that the big hit gaming state based on the result of the variable display of the first identification information starts in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. This data is supplied to the first sub control circuit 202 in step S47 of FIG. Similarly, in the second special symbol control process, the main CPU 66 sets data indicating that a big hit gaming state based on the result of variable display of the second identification information starts in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. This data is supplied to the second sub-control circuit 204 in step S47 of FIG. On the other hand, the main CPU 66 sets a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game when it is not a big hit. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S80. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S75.

  In step S75, a first big hit start interval management process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 opens the big winning opening 39a when the first special figure control state flag is a value (03) indicating the big hit start interval management and the time corresponding to the big hit start interval has elapsed. Therefore, the variables positioned in the main RAM 70 are updated based on the data read from the main ROM 68. The main CPU 66 sets a value (04) indicating that the special winning opening is being opened to the first special figure control state flag, and sets an opening upper limit time (for example, 30 seconds) to the special winning opening open time timer. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S77. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S76.

  In step S76, a waiting time management process before reopening the first big prize opening is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 releases the big prize opening when the first special figure control state flag is a value (06) indicating the big prize opening reopening waiting time management and the time corresponding to the interval between rounds has elapsed. The number counter is stored and updated so as to increase by "1". The main CPU 66 sets a value (04) indicating that the special winning opening is open in the first special figure control state flag. The main CPU 66 sets an opening upper limit time (for example, 30 seconds) in the big prize opening time timer. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S77. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S77.

  In step S77, the first big prize opening opening process is executed. In this process, when the first special figure control state flag is a value (04) indicating that the big prize opening is being opened, the main CPU 66 sets the condition that the big prize opening prize counter is “10” or more, and the opening upper limit time. It is determined whether or not one of the following conditions is satisfied (the special winning opening opening time timer is “0”). The main CPU 66 updates a variable positioned in the main RAM 70 in order to close the special winning opening 39a when any of the conditions is satisfied. The main CPU 66 sets a value (05) indicating monitoring of the winning ball remaining ball in the first special figure control state flag. The main CPU 66 sets the special ball remaining ball monitoring time (for example, 1 second) in the waiting time timer. That is, it is set so that the process of step S78 is executed after the winning ball residual ball monitoring time has elapsed. Note that the main CPU 66 does not execute the above-described processing when none of the conditions is satisfied. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S78.

  In step S78, the first outstanding winning mouth residual ball monitoring process is executed. In this processing, the main CPU 66 determines that the first special figure control state flag is a value (05) indicating monitoring of the winning ball remaining ball in the winning game mouth, and when the time for monitoring the remaining ball in the winning game mouth elapses, It is determined whether or not a condition that the game ball has not passed through the specific area or a condition that the special winning opening opening number counter is “15” or more (the final round) is satisfied. When either condition is satisfied, the main CPU 66 sets a value (07) indicating the big hit end interval in the first special figure control state flag, and sets a time corresponding to the big hit end interval in the waiting time timer. In other words, after the time corresponding to the big hit end interval has elapsed, the setting of step S79 is executed. On the other hand, when neither of the conditions is satisfied, the main CPU 66 sets a value (06) indicating the special winning opening reopening waiting time management to the first special figure control state flag. Further, the main CPU 66 sets a time corresponding to the interval between rounds in the waiting time timer. In other words, after the time corresponding to the interval between rounds has elapsed, the setting of step S76 is executed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S79.

  In step S79, a big hit end interval process is executed. In this processing, the main CPU 66 has a value (07) indicating that the first special figure control state flag indicates the big hit end interval, and a value (indicated when the time corresponding to the big hit end interval elapses) ( 08) is set in the first special figure control state flag. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S80. Further, the main CPU 66 sets data indicating that the big hit gaming state is ended based on the result of the variable display of the first identification information in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. This data is supplied to the first sub control circuit 202 in step S47 of FIG. Similarly, in the second special symbol control process, the main CPU 66 sets data indicating that the big hit gaming state based on the result of variable display of the second identification information is ended in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. This data is supplied to the second sub-control circuit 204 in step S47 of FIG. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S80.

  In step S80, a first special symbol game end process is executed. In this process, when the first special figure control state flag is a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game, the main CPU 66 stores and updates the data indicating the number of holdings so as to decrease by “1”. The main CPU 66 updates the special symbol storage area in order to perform the next fluctuation display. The main CPU 66 sets a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check to the first special symbol control state flag. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S72. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  As described above, the special symbol game on the first liquid crystal display device 32 is executed by setting the first special figure control state flag. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 12, the main CPU 66 sets the first special figure control state flag to “00”, “01”, when the result of the big hit determination is lost in the case where the big hit gaming state is not set. By setting “02” and “08” in this order, the processing of step S72, step S73, step S74, and step S80 shown in FIG. 11 is executed at a predetermined timing. Further, the main CPU 66 sets the first special figure control state flag in the order of “00”, “01”, “02”, “03” when the result of the big hit determination is a big hit when it is not the big hit gaming state. By doing so, the processing of step S72, step S73, step S74, and step S75 shown in FIG. 11 is executed at a predetermined timing, and control to the big hit gaming state is executed. Further, when the control to the big hit gaming state is executed, the main CPU 66 sets the first special figure control state flag in order of “04”, “05”, “06”, thereby making it possible to perform the process shown in FIG. The processes of step S77, step S78, and step S76 shown are executed at a predetermined timing, and the specific game is executed. When the specific game is being executed and the end condition for the big hit game state (specific game end condition) is satisfied, the first special figure control state flag is set to “04”, “05”, “07”. , "08" in order, the processing from step S77 to step S80 shown in FIG. 11 is executed at a predetermined timing, and the big hit gaming state is terminated. It should be noted that the specific game end condition is that the game ball has not passed through the specific area until the predetermined time has elapsed (so-called “punk”), or the maximum number of consecutive big hit rounds (in this embodiment, The big hit gaming state will be terminated on the condition that 15 rounds) have been completed. In addition, when the first special figure control state flag and the second special figure control state flag are “01”, each indicates a state in which the variable display of the identification information is being executed. Further, when the first special figure control state flag and the second special figure control state flag are any one of “03” to “07”, each of them indicates a state in which the game state is shifted to the big hit gaming state.

[Processing in sub-control circuit]
On the other hand, processing executed at a predetermined timing in the first sub control circuit 202 and the second sub control circuit 204 will be described below. In the present embodiment, the first sub-control circuit 202 and the second sub-control circuit 204 execute the same processing. Therefore, in order to facilitate understanding, the first sub-control circuit 202 The processing will be described, and a part of the processing in the second sub control circuit 204 will be omitted.

[First sub control circuit main processing]
The first sub control circuit main process executed at a predetermined timing in the first sub control circuit 202 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  First, as shown in FIG. 13, main control circuit command reception processing is executed (step S401). In this process, the first sub CPU 206 receives the first game information supplied from the main control circuit 60. Specifically, the first sub CPU 206 has a variation pattern designation command indicating a variation pattern (non-specific variation pattern) in which the variable display of the first identification information is not super reach, and the variable display of the first identification information is super. A variation pattern designation command indicating a variation pattern to be reached (a specific variation pattern), a command to start a jackpot gaming state based on the first identification information, and a notification to end the jackpot gaming state based on the first identification information Receive commands. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S402.

  In step S402, a second sub control circuit command reception process is executed. In this process, the first sub CPU 206 receives the second game information supplied from the second sub control circuit 204. Specifically, the first sub CPU 206 has a variation pattern designation command indicating a variation pattern (non-specific variation pattern) in which the variable display of the second identification information is not super reach, and the variable display of the second identification information is super. A variation pattern designation command indicating a variation pattern to be reached (a specific variation pattern), a command to start a jackpot gaming state based on the second identification information, and a notification to end the jackpot gaming state based on the second identification information Receive commands. That is, in the first sub control circuit main process, the first sub CPU 206 receives the second game information related to the second liquid crystal display device 33 transmitted by the second sub control circuit 204. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S403. In the present embodiment, the first sub CPU 206 and the command input / output port 252 that execute this processing correspond to an example of a receiving unit. On the other hand, in the second sub control circuit main process, the second sub CPU 207 receives the first game information related to the first liquid crystal display device 32 transmitted by the first sub control circuit 202. In the present embodiment, the second sub CPU 207 and the command input / output port 253 that execute this processing correspond to an example of a receiving unit.

  In step S403, a second sub control circuit command process is executed. Although described later in detail with reference to FIG. 14, the first sub CPU 206 recognizes a command from the second sub control circuit 204. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S404.

  In step S404, main control circuit command processing is executed. Although details will be described later with reference to FIG. 15, the first sub CPU 206 executes processing corresponding to the command from the main control circuit 60. In addition, the first sub CPU 206 executes processing corresponding to the command from the main control circuit 60 in response to the command from the second sub control circuit 204. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S405.

  In step S405, a first sub control circuit display control process is executed. In this process, the first sub CPU 206 supplies various data to the first image control circuit 250 based on the process executed in step S404.

  The first image control circuit 250 receives various image data such as special symbol image data indicating identification information, background image data, effect image data, and normal symbol image data based on data from the first sub CPU 206. The image is read from the image data ROM and superimposed, and an image based on the data is displayed on the display area 32 a of the first liquid crystal display device 32.

  Furthermore, the first sub control circuit 202 performs display control of the first liquid crystal display device 32 based on the second game information (display state in the second liquid crystal display device 33) regarding the second liquid crystal display device 33. . If this process ends, the process moves to a step S406.

  Accordingly, the first variable display control means includes transmission means for transmitting the first game information related to the first variable display means, and the second variable display control means is the first variable display means transmitted by the transmission means. Receiving means for receiving first game information relating to the variable display means; and a first state for determining a display state in the first variable display means based on the first game information relating to the first variable display means received by the receiving means. Display control of the second variable display means based on the display state of the first variable display means determined by the first display state determination means, so that the player is confused The occurrence of such a situation can be prevented, and further, the interest can be improved.

  In step S406, a second sub control circuit transmission command process is executed. In this process, the first sub CPU 206 generates a command (first game information) based on the command from the main control circuit 60. That is, the first sub CPU 206 displays the display state on the first liquid crystal display device 32 (for example, that the big hit gaming state based on the result of variable display of the first identification information has started, the variable display of the first identification information The second sub-control circuit based on the fact that the big hit gaming state based on the result has ended, and the variable pattern of the variable display of the first identification information currently being executed is a super-reach variable pattern). A command to be transmitted to 204 is generated. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S407.

  In step S407, a second sub control circuit transmission command transmission process is executed. In this process, the first sub CPU 206 transmits the command generated in step S406 to the second sub control circuit 204. That is, the first sub CPU 206 transmits the first game information related to the first liquid crystal display device 32. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished. In the present embodiment, the first sub CPU 206 and the command input / output port 252 that execute this processing correspond to an example of a transmission unit. On the other hand, in the second sub control circuit main process, the second sub CPU 207 transmits the second game information related to the second liquid crystal display device 33. In the present embodiment, the second sub CPU 207 and the command input / output port 253 that execute this processing correspond to an example of a transmission unit.

[Second sub control circuit command processing]
The subroutine executed in step S403 in FIG. 13 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 14, it is determined whether or not there is a command (step S411). In this process, the first sub CPU 206 determines whether there is a command transmitted from the second sub control circuit 204. If the first sub CPU 206 determines that there is a command transmitted from the second sub control circuit 204, it moves the process to step S412. On the other hand, when determining that there is no command transmitted from the second sub control circuit 204, the first sub CPU 206 ends the present subroutine.

  In step S412, a second sub control circuit state recognition process is executed. In this process, the first sub CPU 206 determines the type of the received command (second game information) from the second sub control circuit 204 and sets the determination result in a predetermined area of the first work RAM 210. On the other hand, similarly in the second sub-control circuit main process, the second sub-CPU 207 determines the type of the received command (first game information) from the first sub-control circuit 202, and the determination result is the first. 2 Set in a predetermined area of the work RAM 211. Thus, the first sub control circuit 202 and the second sub control circuit 204 can recognize the display state of the first liquid crystal display device 32 and the display mode of the second liquid crystal display device 33. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Main control circuit command processing]
The subroutine executed in step S404 in FIG. 13 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 15, it is determined whether there is a command (step S421). In this process, the first sub CPU 206 determines whether or not there is a command transmitted from the main control circuit 60. If the first sub CPU 206 determines that there is a command transmitted from the main control circuit 60, it moves the process to step S422. On the other hand, if the first sub CPU 206 determines that there is no command transmitted from the main control circuit 60, it moves the process to step S425.

  In step S422, it is determined whether the command is a big hit command. In this process, the first sub CPU 206 determines whether or not the command received from the main control circuit 60 is a command for starting the big hit gaming state. If the first sub CPU 206 determines that the command received from the main control circuit 60 is a command for starting the big hit gaming state, the first sub CPU 206 is positioned in a predetermined area of the first work RAM 210. The big hit start flag is set to “ON” (step S423), and the process proceeds to step S425. On the other hand, if the first sub CPU 206 determines that the command received from the main control circuit 60 is not a command for starting the big hit gaming state, it moves the process to step S424. That is, in this process, the first sub CPU 206 determines the display state on the first liquid crystal display device 32 based on the first game information from the main control circuit 60. In the present embodiment, the first sub CPU 206 that executes this process corresponds to an example of a second display state determination unit. On the other hand, in the second sub control circuit main process, the second sub CPU 207 also determines the display state in the second liquid crystal display device 33 based on the second game information from the main control circuit 60. In the present embodiment, the second sub CPU 207 that executes this process corresponds to an example of a second display state determination unit.

  In step S424, other command processing is executed. In this process, the first sub CPU 206 executes a process corresponding to the command received from the main control circuit 60. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S425.

  In step S425, the first sub CPU 206 determines whether or not the big hit start flag is “ON”. If the first sub CPU 206 determines that the big hit start flag is “ON”, it moves the process to step S427. On the other hand, if the first sub CPU 206 determines that the big hit start flag is not “ON”, it moves the process to step S426.

  In step S426, an effect pattern in which information related to the sub control circuit 204 (second game information related to the second liquid crystal display device 33) is added is set. In this process, the first sub CPU 206 has already started variable display of the second identification information on the second liquid crystal display device 33 based on the command from the second sub control circuit 204, and the second sub CPU 206 It is determined whether the variation pattern of the variable display of the identification information is a variation pattern that becomes super reach. That is, the first sub CPU 206 determines the display state of the second liquid crystal display device 33 based on the received second game information regarding the second liquid crystal display device 33. In the present embodiment, the first sub CPU 206 that executes this process corresponds to an example of a first display state determination unit.

  On the other hand, in the second sub-control circuit main process, the second sub-CPU 207 has already started variable display of the first identification information on the first liquid crystal display device 32 based on the command from the first sub-control circuit 202. And whether the variation pattern of the variable display of the first identification information is a variation pattern that becomes super reach. That is, the second sub CPU 207 determines the display state on the first liquid crystal display device 32 based on the received first game information regarding the first liquid crystal display device 32. In the present embodiment, the second sub CPU 207 that executes this process corresponds to an example of a first display state determination unit.

  The first sub CPU 206 is a variation pattern in which the variable display of the second identification information on the second liquid crystal display device 33 has already started, and the variation pattern of the variable display of the second identification information is super reach. If it is determined that there is, the standby pattern corresponding to the command is set in a predetermined area of the first work RAM 210 until the second identification information in the second liquid crystal display device 33 is derived and displayed. The standby pattern set in this way is supplied to the first image control circuit 250 in step S405 described above, and the notification images as shown in FIGS. 5D, 6A, and 6C are displayed. 1 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32. That is, when the display control of the first liquid crystal display device 32 is put on standby, a notification to that effect is given.

  On the other hand, in the second sub control circuit main process, the second sub CPU 207 has already started variable display of the first identification information on the first liquid crystal display device 32, and the first identification information is variable. When it is determined that the display variation pattern is a super-reach variation pattern, the second work RAM 211 indicates a standby pattern corresponding to the command until the first identification information in the first liquid crystal display device 32 is derived and displayed. Set to a predetermined area. The standby pattern set in this way is supplied to the second image control circuit 251 in step S405 described above, and the notification images as shown in FIGS. 5D, 6A, and 6C are displayed. 2 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 33. That is, when the display control of the second liquid crystal display device 33 is put on standby, a notification to that effect is given.

  Thus, the first variable display control means includes transmission means for transmitting the first game information related to the first variable display means, and the second variable display control means is the first variable display means transmitted by the transmission means. Receiving means for receiving the first game information relating to the variable display means, and determining the display state of the first variable display means based on the first game information relating to the first variable display means received by the receiving means. Display control of the second variable display means based on the display state in the first variable display means determined by the first display state determination means. It is possible to prevent the occurrence of a confusing situation and further improve the interest.

  On the other hand, if the first sub-CPU 206 does not determine as described above, the main control circuit 60 performs a variable display of the first identification information regardless of the display state in the second liquid crystal display device 33. An effect pattern (including a variation pattern) based on the command from is set in a predetermined area of the first work RAM 210. Such an effect pattern is an effect pattern that does not relate to the display state of the second liquid crystal display device 33. Further, such an effect pattern is supplied to the first image control circuit 250 in step S405 described above, and an effect image as shown in FIGS. 4A to 4D is displayed on the first liquid crystal display device 32. Will be. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In addition, when the variation pattern of the variable display of the identification information in the other liquid crystal ideographic device is a superreach variation pattern, one sub CPU has finished the variation pattern that becomes the super reach in the other liquid crystal ideographic device. Until a command to that effect is received, control for waiting for variable display of identification information in one liquid crystal display device is performed. In other words, the first sub CPU 206 (second sub CPU 207) is displaying a variation pattern in which the display state in the second liquid crystal display device 33 (first liquid crystal display device 32) is super reach (the first predetermined display state, A command indicating that the variable display of the first identification information is started in the first liquid crystal display device 32 (second liquid crystal display device 33). When it is determined that the display has been received (second predetermined display state, second specific display state), the display state in the second liquid crystal display device 33 (first liquid crystal display device 32) becomes a super reach variation. Until the pattern is completed, the control of waiting for the display control of the first liquid crystal display device 32 (second liquid crystal display device 33) is performed. The first sub CPU 206 and the second sub CPU 207 that execute this processing correspond to an example of variable display standby control means.

  As described above, it is determined that the display state of the first variable display means is the first predetermined display state, and further, the display state of the second variable display means is determined to be the second predetermined display state. In such a case, since the display control of the second variable display means is put on standby, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of a situation in which the player is confused and to further enhance the interest.

  In addition, when waiting for the display control of the second variable display means, a notification that the display control of the second variable display means is waited is performed, so that the player's anxiety can be resolved and Improvements can be made.

  On the other hand, in step S427, it is determined whether or not the gaming state in the second sub-control circuit 204 is a big hit gaming state. In this process, the first sub CPU 206 determines whether or not the display state on the second liquid crystal display device 33 is in the big hit gaming state based on the command from the second sub control circuit 204. If the first sub CPU 206 determines that the display state on the second liquid crystal display device 33 is in the big hit gaming state, it moves the process to step S428. On the other hand, if the first sub CPU 206 determines that the display state on the second liquid crystal display device 33 is not in the big hit gaming state, the process proceeds to step S429 when this processing is completed. That is, the first sub CPU 206 determines the display state on the second liquid crystal display device 33 based on the second game information regarding the second liquid crystal display device 33 received in step S402. In the present embodiment, the first sub CPU 206 that executes this process corresponds to an example of a first display state determination unit.

  On the other hand, in the second sub-control circuit main process, the second sub-CPU 207 also determines whether the display state on the first liquid crystal display device 32 is in the big hit gaming state based on the command from the first sub-control circuit 202. It will be judged. That is, the second sub CPU 207 determines the display state of the first liquid crystal display device 32 based on the first game information regarding the first liquid crystal display device 32 received in the process of step S402. In the present embodiment, the second sub CPU 207 that executes this process corresponds to an example of a first display state determination unit.

  In step S428, the first sub CPU 206 sets a standby pattern in accordance with the display state of the second sub control circuit 204 in a predetermined area of the first work RAM 210. The standby pattern set in this way is supplied to the first image control circuit 250 in step S405 described above, and the notification images as shown in FIGS. 7D, 8A, and 8B are displayed. 1 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished. On the other hand, in the second sub control circuit main process, the second sub CPU 207 also sets a standby pattern according to the display state of the first sub control circuit 202 in a predetermined area of the second work RAM 211. The standby pattern set in this way is supplied to the second image control circuit 251 in step S405 described above, and the notification images as shown in FIGS. 7D, 8A, and 8B are displayed. 2 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 33.

  As described above, when waiting for the display control of the second variable display means, notification that the display control of the second variable display means is waited is performed, so that the player's anxiety can be resolved. , Can improve the interest.

  On the other hand, in step S429, the first sub CPU 206 sets a big hit pattern in a predetermined area of the first work RAM 210. The big hit pattern set in this way is supplied to the first image control circuit 250 in the above-described step S405, and as shown in FIGS. 6 (C), 6 (D) and 7 (A), etc. An image is displayed on the first liquid crystal display device 32. Then, the first sub CPU 206 sets the big hit start flag to “OFF” (step S430), and ends this subroutine. On the other hand, in the second sub control circuit main process, the second sub CPU 207 also sets a big hit pattern in a predetermined area of the second work RAM 211. The big hit pattern set in this way is supplied to the second image control circuit 251 in step S405 described above, and as shown in FIGS. 6C, 6D and 7A, etc. An image is displayed on the second liquid crystal display device 33.

  When the big hit gaming state is started from the standby state, a pattern for displaying the notification image 98b indicating that the big hit gaming state is started is set. An image as shown in (C) is displayed on the first liquid crystal display device 32 or the second liquid crystal display device 33.

  That is, the first sub CPU 206 (second sub CPU 207) is in a state where the display state in the second liquid crystal display device 33 (first liquid crystal display device 32) is a big hit gaming state (first predetermined display state, first specific CPU). In addition, a command indicating that the display state of the first liquid crystal display device 32 (second liquid crystal display device 33) starts the big hit gaming state is received (second predetermined display state, If it is determined that the second specific display state), the display state on the second liquid crystal display device 33 (first liquid crystal display device 32) is not in the big hit gaming state, that is, the big hit gaming state is ended. Until this is done, the control of waiting for the display control of the first liquid crystal display device 32 (second liquid crystal display device 33) is performed. The first sub CPU 206 and the second sub CPU 207 that execute this processing correspond to an example of variable display standby control means.

  Thus, the first variable display control means includes transmission means for transmitting the first game information related to the first variable display means, and the second variable display control means is the first variable display means transmitted by the transmission means. Receiving means for receiving the first game information relating to the variable display means, and determining the display state of the first variable display means based on the first game information relating to the first variable display means received by the receiving means. Display control of the second variable display means based on the display state in the first variable display means determined by the first display state determination means. It is possible to prevent the occurrence of a confusing situation and further improve the interest.

  Further, when the display state in the first variable display means is determined to be the first predetermined display state, and the display state in the second variable display means is further determined to be the second predetermined display state. In this case, since the display control of the second variable display means is put on standby, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of a situation in which the player is confused and to further enhance the interest.

  Further, when the display state in the first variable display means is determined to be the first specific display state, and the display state in the second variable display means is determined to be the second specific display state. Since the display control of the second variable display means is put on standby until the first specific display state is completed, the occurrence of a situation in which the player is confused can be prevented, and further the interest can be improved. be able to.

[Second Embodiment]
The above-described second embodiment (communication shown in FIG. 3B) will be described below with reference to FIGS. In addition, about the same structure and process, in order to understand easily, description is abbreviate | omitted.

[First sub control circuit main processing]
The first sub control circuit main process executed at a predetermined timing in the first sub control circuit 202 will be described with reference to FIGS. 16 and 17.

  First, as shown in FIG. 16, main control circuit command reception processing is executed (step S441). In this process, the first sub CPU 206 receives the first game information and the second game information supplied from the main control circuit 60. Specifically, the first sub CPU 206 has a variation pattern designation command indicating a variation pattern (non-specific variation pattern) in which the variable display of the first identification information is not super reach, and the variable display of the first identification information is super. A variation pattern designation command indicating a variation pattern to be reached (a specific variation pattern), a command to start a jackpot gaming state based on the first identification information, and a notification to end the jackpot gaming state based on the first identification information Command, variable pattern designation command indicating a fluctuation pattern (non-specific fluctuation pattern) in which variable display of the second identification information does not become super reach, and variable display of the second identification information becomes super reach (specific fluctuation pattern) A variation pattern designation command indicating a variation pattern, and a jackpot gaming state based on the second identification information is started. Command, jackpot gaming state based on the second identification information is received and that the command to end. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S402.

  In step S442, main control circuit command processing is executed. Although details will be described later with reference to FIG. 17, the first sub CPU 206 executes processing corresponding to a command (including first game information and second game information) from the main control circuit 60. Further, the first sub CPU 206 executes a process corresponding to the command related to the first sub control circuit 202 from the main control circuit 60 in accordance with the command related to the second sub control circuit 204 from the main control circuit 60. . If this process ends, the process moves to a step S443.

  In step S443, a first sub control circuit display control process is executed. In this process, the first sub CPU 206 supplies various data to the first image control circuit 250 based on the process executed in step S442.

  The first image control circuit 250 receives various image data such as special symbol image data indicating identification information, background image data, effect image data, and normal symbol image data based on data from the first sub CPU 206. The image is read from the image data ROM and superimposed, and an image based on the data is displayed on the display area 32 a of the first liquid crystal display device 32.

  Furthermore, the first sub control circuit 202 performs display control of the first liquid crystal display device 32 based on the second game information (display state in the second liquid crystal display device 33) regarding the second liquid crystal display device 33. . If this process ends, the process moves to a step S444.

  Accordingly, the first variable display control means includes transmission means for transmitting the first game information related to the first variable display means, and the second variable display control means is the first variable display means transmitted by the transmission means. Receiving means for receiving first game information relating to the variable display means; and a first state for determining a display state in the first variable display means based on the first game information relating to the first variable display means received by the receiving means. Display control of the second variable display means based on the display state of the first variable display means determined by the first display state determination means, so that the player is confused The occurrence of such a situation can be prevented, and further, the interest can be improved.

  In step S444, a second sub control circuit transmission command process is executed. In this process, the first sub CPU 206 generates a command (first game information, second game information) based on the command from the main control circuit 60. That is, the first sub CPU 206 displays the display state on the first liquid crystal display device 32 (for example, that the big hit gaming state based on the result of variable display of the first identification information has started, the variable display of the first identification information The jackpot gaming state based on the result is completed, the variation pattern of the variable display of the first identification information currently being executed is the variation pattern that becomes super reach, and the result of the variable display of the second identification information The jackpot gaming state based on the fact that the jackpot gaming state based on the result of the variable display of the second identification information has ended, the variation pattern of the variable display of the second identification information currently being executed is: A command to be transmitted to the second sub-control circuit 204 is generated on the basis of the fluctuation pattern that becomes a super reach. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S445.

  In step S445, a second sub control circuit transmission command transmission process is executed. In this process, the first sub CPU 206 transmits the command generated in step S444 to the second sub control circuit 204. That is, the first sub CPU 206 transmits the first game information related to the first liquid crystal display device 32 determined by the main control circuit 60 and the second game information related to the second liquid crystal display device 33. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished. In the present embodiment, the first sub CPU 206 and the command input / output port 252 that execute this processing correspond to an example of a transmission unit.

[Main control circuit command processing]
The subroutine executed in step S442 in FIG. 16 will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, about the process similar to 1st Embodiment, in order to make an understanding easy, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected and description is abbreviate | omitted.

  First, as shown in FIG. 17, it is determined whether there is a command (step S451). In this process, the first sub CPU 206 determines whether or not there is a command (including first game information and second game information) transmitted from the main control circuit 60. If the first sub CPU 206 determines that there is a command transmitted from the main control circuit 60, it moves the process to step S422. On the other hand, if the first sub CPU 206 determines that there is no command transmitted from the main control circuit 60, it moves the process to step S425.

  If it is determined in step S422 that the command received from the main control circuit 60 is not a command for starting the jackpot gaming state based on the result of variable display of the first identification information, the process proceeds to step S454. . In step S454, a second sub-control circuit state recognition process is executed. In this process, the first sub CPU 206 determines the type of the command (second game information) related to display control of the second sub control circuit 204 transmitted from the main control circuit 60, and the determination result is the first. It is set in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. As a result, the first sub control circuit 202 can recognize the display state of the first liquid crystal display device 32 and the display mode of the second liquid crystal display device 33. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S424.

  Thereby, also in the second embodiment, the same processing (step S422 to step S430) as in the first embodiment can be executed.

[Second sub-control circuit main process]
The second sub control circuit main process executed at a predetermined timing in the second sub control circuit 204 will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, about the same structure and process, in order to understand easily, description is abbreviate | omitted.

  First, as shown in FIG. 18, first sub control circuit command reception processing is executed (step S471). In this process, the second sub CPU 207 receives the first game information and the second game information supplied from the first sub control circuit 202. Specifically, the second sub CPU 207 displays a variation pattern designation command indicating a variation pattern (non-specific variation pattern) in which the variable display of the first identification information does not become super reach, and the variable display of the first identification information is super. A variation pattern designation command indicating a variation pattern to be reached (a specific variation pattern), a command to start a jackpot gaming state based on the first identification information, and a notification to end the jackpot gaming state based on the first identification information Command, variable pattern designation command indicating a fluctuation pattern (non-specific fluctuation pattern) in which variable display of the second identification information does not become super reach, and variable display of the second identification information becomes super reach (specific fluctuation pattern) A variation pattern designation command indicating a variation pattern, and a jackpot gaming state based on the second identification information is started. Command, jackpot gaming state based on the second identification information is received and that the command to end. That is, the second sub CPU 207 transmits the first game information related to the first liquid crystal display device 32 transmitted by the first sub control circuit 202 and the second information related to the second liquid crystal display device 33 transmitted by the second sub control circuit 204. Game information will be received. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S472. In the present embodiment, the second sub CPU 207 and the command input / output port 253 that execute this processing correspond to an example of a receiving unit.

  In step S472, first sub control circuit command processing is executed. In this processing, the second sub CPU 207, like the main control circuit command processing of FIG. 17, transmits a command (first control) related to display control of the first sub control circuit 202 transmitted from the first sub control circuit 202. (Game information) and the type of command (second game information) related to display control of the second sub-control circuit 204 are determined, and the determination result is set in a predetermined area of the second work RAM 211. As a result, the second sub control circuit 204 can recognize the display state in the first liquid crystal display device 32 and the display mode in the second liquid crystal display device 33. Then, the second sub CPU 207 executes a process corresponding to the command (including the first game information and the second game information) from the first sub control circuit 202. The second sub CPU 207 executes processing corresponding to the command related to the second sub control circuit 204 from the first sub control circuit 202 in response to the command related to the first sub control circuit 202 from the first sub control circuit 202. Will be. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S473.

  In step S473, a second sub control circuit display control process is executed. In this process, the second sub CPU 207 supplies various data to the second image control circuit 251 based on the process executed in step S472.

  Based on the data from the second sub CPU 207, the second image control circuit 251 receives various image data such as special symbol image data indicating identification information, background image data, effect image data, and normal symbol image data. The image is read from the image data ROM and superimposed, and an image based on the data is displayed on the display area 33 a of the second liquid crystal display device 33.

  Further, the second sub-control circuit 204 controls the display of the second liquid crystal display device 33 based on the first game information related to the first liquid crystal display device 32 (display state in the first liquid crystal display device 32). . When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  Thus, the first variable display control means includes transmission means for transmitting the first game information related to the first variable display means, and the second variable display control means is the first variable display means transmitted by the transmission means. Receiving means for receiving the first game information relating to the variable display means, and determining the display state of the first variable display means based on the first game information relating to the first variable display means received by the receiving means. Display control of the second variable display means based on the display state in the first variable display means determined by the first display state determination means. It is possible to prevent the occurrence of a confusing situation and further improve the interest.

  Further, when the display state in the first variable display means is determined to be the first predetermined display state, and the display state in the second variable display means is further determined to be the second predetermined display state. In this case, since the display control of the second variable display means is put on standby, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of a situation in which the player is confused and to further enhance the interest.

  Furthermore, when waiting for the display control of the second variable display means, notification is made that the display control of the second variable display means is waited, so that the player's anxiety can be resolved and Can be improved.

  Furthermore, when the display control of the second variable display means is put on standby, a notification that the display control of the second variable display means is put on standby is made, so that the player's anxiety can be resolved and Can be improved.

[Other Embodiments]
In the above-described embodiment, various types of information are notified in the first liquid crystal display device 32 and the second liquid crystal display device 33. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a notification sound is generated from the speaker 46. Alternatively, the notification may be performed by the light emitted from the decorative lamps 36a and 36b, or a combination thereof may be used.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, when the display control of the other liquid crystal display device is caused to wait due to the transition of the big hit gaming state in one liquid crystal display device, the super reach variation, or the like, the second variable display means The notification that the display control is awaited is configured to be performed. However, the configuration is not limited to this.

  In the above-described embodiment, it is determined that the display state on the first liquid crystal display device 32 is the first predetermined display state, and the display state on the second liquid crystal display device 33 is the second predetermined display state. The display control of the second liquid crystal display device 33 is made to stand by when it is determined that the display state is in the display state. However, the present invention is not limited to this. You may comprise as follows. Further, for example, the display control of the first liquid crystal display device 32 or the second liquid crystal display device 33 may be shortened. Furthermore, for example, the display control of the first liquid crystal display device 32 or the second liquid crystal display device 33 may not be put on standby. Specifically, the second liquid crystal display device 33 is displayed based on the display state of the first liquid crystal display device 32, such as displaying a character corresponding to the result of variable display of the first identification information on the first liquid crystal display device 32. The display control may be performed. Furthermore, for example, an operation means that can be operated by a player may be provided, and it may be configured to determine whether or not to perform the above-described display control according to the operation of the operation means. Furthermore, for example, when it is determined to shift to the jackpot gaming state, the display control as described above may be performed with a higher probability than when it is determined not to shift to the jackpot gaming state. .

  In the above-described embodiment, the display control of the second liquid crystal display device 33 is made to wait until the first specific display state ends. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The display control of the second liquid crystal display device 33 may be put on standby until a predetermined timing, instead of until the display state is finished.

  In the above-described embodiment, the two control systems are used. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, if there are a plurality of control systems, three or more control systems may be used. You may comprise so that the probability which transfers to a jackpot game state may differ for every system | strain.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the two prize winning openings are provided. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the number of the prize winning openings may be one or more. Good. Further, the blade members 48a and 48b are provided in the vicinity of the start ports 44a and 44b. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the blade members 48a and 48b may not be provided.

  In the above-described embodiment, the present invention is applied to a gaming machine itself such as a pachinko gaming machine, but the present invention is also applicable to a simulation program for causing a computer to execute various processes. This simulation program is a program for causing a computer to function as various means in the above-described embodiment.

[Simulation Program Embodiment]
A simulation program simulating a pachinko game will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 19 is a schematic diagram showing a computer that executes the simulation program.

  As shown in FIG. 19, the computer 300A includes a computer main body 302, a display device 304 that displays an image in a display area 304a, and a keyboard 306 as an operation unit. A display device 304 and a keyboard 306 are electrically connected to the computer main body 302. In the present embodiment, the keyboard 306 is configured as the operation unit. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be other modes as long as it can be operated, for example, a mouse, a controller, or the like.

  The computer main body 302 includes a control circuit (not shown). This control circuit includes a control unit (not shown) including a CPU, a storage unit (not shown) for storing various data, programs, and the like, a CD-ROM, a DVD-ROM, a ROM cartridge, etc., and a computer 300A. And a drive device (not shown) for reading data from a removable storage medium. Further, the control circuit includes an interface circuit (not shown) for controlling external devices such as the display device 304 and the keyboard 306.

  In this embodiment, a personal computer is used as the computer. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be in another mode. For example, a mobile phone, a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant), etc. It may be a portable terminal device.

  In this embodiment, a simulation program is stored in a storage medium such as a CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, or ROM cartridge, and the control unit executes various processes according to the simulation program.

  In the present embodiment, a simulation program simulating a pachinko game in the above-described embodiment will be described. Specifically, this simulation program is for causing a computer to execute the following processing (steps).

  (A1) First game information determination processing for determining first game information related to variable display of the first identification information on condition that a first predetermined start condition is satisfied.

  (A2) A second game information determination process for determining second game information related to variable display of the second identification information on condition that a second predetermined start condition is satisfied.

  (A3) A first variable for controlling the variable display of the first identification information based on the first game information related to the variable display of the first identification information determined in the first game information determination process. Display control processing.

  (A4) A second variable for controlling variable display of the second identification information based on second game information related to variable display of the second identification information determined in the second game information determination process. Display control processing.

  (A5) In the first variable display control process, a transmission process of transmitting first game information related to variable display of the first identification information.

  (A6) In the second variable display control process, a reception process of receiving first game information related to variable display of the first identification information transmitted in the transmission process.

  (A7) First display state determination process for determining a display state in the variable display of the first identification information based on the first game information related to the variable display of the first identification information received in the reception process .

  (A8) A process of controlling the variable display of the second identification information based on the display state in the variable display of the first identification information determined in the first display state determination process.

  (A9) Second display state determination processing for determining a display state based on the second game information determined in the second game information determination processing.

  (A10) In the second variable display control process, the display state is determined to be the first predetermined display state in the first display state determination process, and the display state is further determined in the second display state determination process. Variable display standby control processing for waiting for display control in the second variable display control processing when it is determined that is in the second predetermined display state.

  (A11) In the first display state determination process, it is determined that the display state is the first specific display state, and in the second display state determination process, the display state is the second specific display state. In the variable display standby control process, the display control in the second variable display control process is waited until the first specific display state ends.

  (A12) In the variable display standby control process, when the display control in the second variable display control process is made to wait, the variable display for informing that the display control in the second variable display control process is made to wait Standby control notification process.

  In this way, by causing the computer 300A to execute the processes from (A1) to (A8), it is possible to prevent the occurrence of a situation in which the player is confused and to further enhance the interest.

  Further, by causing the computer 300A to execute the processes (A9) and (A10), it is possible to prevent the occurrence of a situation in which the player is confused and to further improve the interest.

  In addition, by causing the computer 300A to execute the process (A11), it is possible to prevent the occurrence of a situation in which the player is confused, and to further improve the interest.

  Further, by causing the computer 300A to execute the process (A12), it is possible to eliminate the player's anxiety and improve the interest.

  In this embodiment, the control unit is configured to function as various means according to a simulation program stored in a storage medium that can be inserted into and removed from the computer 300A, such as a CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, or ROM cartridge. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the program is installed in the storage unit built in the computer 300A from the storage medium described above, and the above-described implementation is performed according to the simulation program stored in the storage unit built in the computer 300A. You may comprise so that a control part may function as various means in a form.

  In the above-described embodiment, the computer 300A is configured to execute various types of processing. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the processing is performed separately from other computers (for example, game servers). You may comprise so that it may be divided and performed.

  A simulation program executed using another computer will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 20 is a schematic diagram showing a game system that executes a simulation program.

  As shown in FIG. 20, a network 500 is connected to computers 300A, 300B,... And a game server 400, which is another computer. That is, these computers 300A, 300B,... Are communicably connected to the game server 400. The game server 400 includes a control unit (not shown) and a storage unit (not shown) that stores a program, and the control unit executes various processes according to the program stored in the storage unit. To do.

  In this case, the processing specifically described in the above-described embodiment may be configured to be separately executed by the computers 300A, 300B,... And the game server 400.

  If an example of the simulation program imitating the pachinko game in this embodiment is given, the simulation program for executing the above-described processes (A1) and (A2) is stored in the storage unit of the game server 400, and the above-described (A3) A simulation program for executing the process (A12) is stored in the storage unit of the computers 300A, 300B,. Thereby, the control unit of the game server 400 executes the processes (A1), (A2), and the control units of the computers 300A, 300B,... Execute the processes (A3) to (A12). .

  In the present embodiment, each of the computers 300A, 300B,... And the game server 400 is configured to execute various processes included in the simulation program. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and various types of processes are included. A simulation program for executing the process is stored in the game server 400, and the simulation program is transferred from the game server 400 to the computers 300A, 300B,... In response to a download request supplied from the computers 300A, 300B,. By downloading, the computer 300A, 300B,... May be configured to execute a simulation program.

  As mentioned above, although the Example of this invention was described, it has only illustrated the specific example and does not specifically limit this invention. That is, the present invention is mainly provided in the game area, the first variable display means for variably displaying the first identification information, the second variable display means for variably displaying the second identification information, and the game area. The first game information determining means for determining the first game information related to the first variable display means on the condition that the game ball has passed through the first start area, and the second provided in the game area On the condition that the game ball has passed through the starting area, the second game information determining means for determining the second game information related to the second variable display means, and the first game information determining means. Further, the first variable display control means for performing display control of the first variable display means based on the first game information relating to the first variable display means, and the second game information determination means determined by the first variable display control means. Regarding the second variable display means And a second variable display control means for performing display control of the second variable display means based on the second game information, wherein the first variable display control means includes the first variable display control means. The second variable display control means receives the first game information related to the first variable display means transmitted by the transmission means. The transmission means transmits first game information related to the variable display means. Receiving means; and first display state determining means for determining a display state in the first variable display means based on first game information relating to the first variable display means received by the receiving means. And a function of performing display control of the second variable display means based on the display state in the first variable display means determined by the first display state determination means. The first variable display means, the second variable display means, the first game information determination means, the second game information determination means, the first variable display control means, the second variable display control means, and the transmission means Specific configurations of the receiving unit, the first display state determination unit, the second display state determination unit, the variable display standby control unit, the variable display standby control notification unit, and the like can be appropriately changed in design.

  The effects described in the embodiments of the present invention are merely a list of the most preferable effects resulting from the present invention, and the effects of the present invention are limited to those described in the embodiments of the present invention. is not.

It is a front view which shows the general view in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the main control circuit and sub control circuit which are comprised in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the game information communicated in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the state transition of the control process performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is the schematic which shows the computer of one Embodiment of this invention. It is the schematic which shows the game system of one Embodiment of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Pachinko machine 26 Launch handle 32 1st liquid crystal display device 33 2nd liquid crystal display device 40a 1st shutter 40b 2nd shutter 44a 1st starting port 44b 2nd starting port 60 Main control circuit 66 Main CPU
68 Main ROM
70 Main RAM
116 First starting winning ball sensor 117 Second starting winning ball sensor 120 First big winning port solenoid 121 Second big winning port solenoid 202 First sub control circuit 204 Second sub control circuit 206 First sub CPU
207 Second sub CPU
208 First program ROM
209 Second program ROM
210 First work RAM
211 Second work RAM
250 first image control circuit 251 second image control circuit

Claims (5)

First variable display means for performing variable display of the first identification information;
Second variable display means for performing variable display of the second identification information;
First game information determining means for determining first game information related to the first variable display means on condition that a game ball has passed through a first start area provided in the game area;
Second game information determining means for determining second game information related to the second variable display means on condition that the game ball has passed through a second starting area provided in the game area;
First variable display control means for performing display control of the first variable display means based on first game information relating to the first variable display means determined by the first game information determination means;
Second variable display control means for performing display control of the second variable display means based on second game information relating to the second variable display means determined by the second game information determination means. A gaming machine,
The first variable display control means includes transmission means for transmitting first game information relating to the first variable display means,
The second variable display control means includes a receiving means for receiving first game information related to the first variable display means transmitted by the transmitting means;
First display state determining means for determining a display state in the first variable display means based on first game information relating to the first variable display means received by the receiving means;
A gaming machine having a function of performing display control of the second variable display means based on the display state of the first variable display means determined by the first display state determination means. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
Second display state determination means for determining a display state in the second variable display means based on second game information relating to the second variable display means determined by the second game information determination means;
In the second variable display control means, the first display state determination means determines that the display state of the first variable display means is the first predetermined display state, and further the second display state Variable display standby control means for waiting display control of the second variable display means when the determination means determines that the display state of the second variable display means is the second predetermined display state; A gaming machine characterized by comprising. The gaming machine according to claim 2,
The first display state determination means determines that the display state of the first variable display means is the first specific display state, and the second display state determination means further determines the second variable display means. When it is determined that the display state in is the second specific display state,
The variable display standby control means has a function of waiting for display control of the second variable display means until the first specific display state ends. In the gaming machine according to claim 2 or 3,
When the variable display standby control means makes the display control of the second variable display means stand by, variable display standby control notification means for informing that the display control of the second variable display means is standby. A gaming machine characterized by comprising. A first game information determination process for determining first game information related to variable display of the first identification information, on condition that a first predetermined start condition is established;
A second game information determination process for determining second game information related to variable display of the second identification information, on condition that a second predetermined start condition is satisfied;
First variable display control process for controlling variable display of the first identification information based on first game information related to variable display of the first identification information determined in the first game information determination process When,
Second variable display control process for controlling variable display of the second identification information based on second game information related to variable display of the second identification information determined in the second game information determination process Is a simulation program that causes a computer to execute
In the first variable display control process, a transmission process for transmitting first game information related to variable display of the first identification information;
In the second variable display control process, a reception process for receiving first game information related to variable display of the first identification information transmitted in the transmission process;
A first display state determination process for determining a display state in the variable display of the first identification information based on the first game information relating to the variable display of the first identification information received in the reception process;
The simulation program which makes a computer perform the process which controls the variable display of a said 2nd identification information based on the display state in the variable display of the said 1st identification information determined in the said 1st display state determination process.

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