JP2005334111A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To raise the operation rate while enhancing the attractiveness of the games. <P>SOLUTION: When the successive performance operation time flag is off (step S203: No) upon the winning of the normal variable prize ball device with the game balls, the decision to the effect that the numerical data showing the values of the random numbers for the jackpot judgment are stored into the first special pattern reservation memory part corresponding to the first variable display device is made at a higher rate than the decision to the effect that the data are stored into the second special pattern reservation memory part corresponding to the second variable display device (step S205-S207). On the other hand, when the successive performance operation time flag is on, the decision to the effect that the data are stored into the second special pattern reservation memory part is made at a higher rate when it is off. The execution of the successive performance is made possible while the variable display of the special symbols in the special pattern game is carried on with the first variable display device a plurality of times after the start of the variable display of the special symbols with the second variable display device. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and more specifically, based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied after the start condition is satisfied, a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified are variably displayed. A first variable display means, and a second variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied after the start condition is satisfied. When the display result of the variable display of the identification information by the display means becomes a predetermined specific display result, or when the display result of the variable display of the identification information by the second variable display means becomes the specific display result, The present invention relates to a gaming machine that controls a specific gaming state advantageous to a player.

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

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

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

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

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

  In the technique disclosed in Patent Document 1, a plurality of variable display units rotate according to a plurality of rotation display control commands generated according to a winning signal and a plurality of execution rights stored in a holding unit. When the display is alternately performed, the picture matching game of the other variable display section is not started until the picture matching game of one variable display section is completed. For this reason, the speed at which the number of execution rights stored in the holding means is consumed is about the same as the case where there is one variable display unit, and the operating rate of the gaming machine cannot be increased.

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

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

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

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and provides a gaming machine that can enhance the fun of the game by appropriately determining the variable display mode in the plurality of display means and increase the operating rate. With the goal.

  In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to claim 1 of the present application is the first after the start condition (for example, determined to be Yes in step S201 by winning the normal variable winning ball apparatus 5) is established. A plurality of each of which can be identified based on the fact that the start condition (for example, the previous variable display in the first variable display device 4A and the big hit gaming state for opening and closing the open / close plate of the special variable winning ball device 6 has been completed) is satisfied. First variable display means (for example, the first variable display device 4A) that variably displays the type of identification information (for example, special symbols), and a second start condition (for example, the previous time in the second variable display device 4B) after the start condition is satisfied. Of the variable display and the special variable winning ball apparatus 6 that the jackpot gaming state for opening and closing the opening / closing plate is completed), a plurality of types of identification information ( For example, a second variable display means (for example, the second variable display device 4B) that variably displays a special symbol, and the display result of the variable display of the identification information by the first variable display means is a predetermined specific display result ( For example, when a special symbol becomes a display result that is a combination of the same symbol or a predetermined symbol, or a display result that includes one predetermined symbol), or identification by the second variable display means A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that controls to a specific gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to a player when a display result of variable display of information becomes the specific display result, Numerical data update means (for example, the CPU 103 executes the determination random number update process in step S13) for updating the numerical data (for example, numerical data indicating the value of the big hit determination random number). And numerical data extraction means for extracting numerical data updated by the numerical data update means in response to the establishment of the start condition (for example, the part in which the CPU 103 executes the process of step S202) Etc.) and variable display start determination for determining which of the first and second variable display means to use the numerical data extracted by the numerical data extraction means in response to the establishment of the start condition This determination is made when the means (for example, the part where the CPU 103 executes the processes of S203 to S207 and S214 to S217) and the variable display start determining means are used for the variable display of the first variable display means. First holding storage means (for example, capable of storing numerical data extracted by the numerical data extraction means in accordance with the order of For example, when the CPU 103 determines to use the processing in steps S208 and S209, the first special figure storage unit 121A, etc., and the variable display start determining means for variable display of the second variable display means Second hold storage means (for example, the part where the CPU 103 executes the processing of steps S211 and S212, or the second special storage means capable of storing the numerical data extracted by the numerical data extraction means in accordance with the order in which the determinations are made) When the first start condition is satisfied, the numerical data stored first in the first storage device is read out, and the numerical data becomes the specific display result. Predetermined determination value data indicating (for example, normal determination value data indicating “3” when the probability variation flag is in an off state, and the probability variation flag in an on state) First pre-determining means (for example, the CPU 103 determines whether or not it matches the increase determination value data indicating “3”, “7”, “79”, “103”, “107”, etc.) at step S229. And when the second start condition is satisfied, the numerical data stored first in the second reserved storage means is read out, and the numerical data is Second pre-determining means (for example, a part where the CPU 103 executes a big hit determination process in step S304) for determining whether or not it matches the determination value data, and the second pre-determining means, the numerical data is the predetermined value. When it is determined that it matches the determination value data, a specific effect (for example, shown in FIGS. 4A to 4E) is displayed during variable display of the identification information a plurality of times by the first variable display means. The specific effect determination for determining whether or not to execute the effect display by the notification information 60a to 60e or the special symbol variable display by setting the variable display pattern as shown in FIGS. 22 (A) to 22 (F). By means of the second variable display means when it is determined that the specific effect is to be executed by the means (for example, the part where the CPU 103 executes the continuous effect initial setting process in step S323) and the specific effect determining means. After starting the variable display of the identification information, the specific effect is executed during the variable display of the identification information a plurality of times by the first variable display means, and then the variable display of the identification information is displayed by the second variable display means As a result, specific effect execution means for deriving and displaying the specific display result (for example, display control according to the processing of steps S244, S266, and S324 by the CPU 103). The CPU 112 of the control board 12 includes a portion for causing the first to third variable display devices 4A to 4C to perform a display operation as shown in FIG. 30, and the variable display start determining means has a predetermined condition (for example, a continuous effect). The determination that the numerical data extracted by the numerical data extraction means is stored in the first holding storage means when it is determined that the determination of Yes in step S203 is not established due to time. Normal determination means (for example, the CPU 103 executes the process of step S207 following the process of S206) performed at a higher ratio (for example, the determination ratio shown in FIG. 12A) than the determination to be stored in the second hold storage means. And the determination by the second pre-determination means for the numerical data extracted by the numerical data extraction means when the predetermined condition is satisfied A holding period determining unit (for example, a part where the CPU 103 executes the process of step S214) for determining whether or not to be performed within a predetermined period, and the second pre-determining unit within the predetermined period by the holding period determining unit When it is determined that the determination is made according to the above, the decision to store the numerical data extracted by the numerical data extraction means in the second reserved storage means is higher than the normal determination means ( For example, special determination means (for example, a portion in which the CPU 103 executes the process of step S217 following the process of step S216) performed at the determination ratio shown in FIG.

  3. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the specific effect executing means, as the specific effect, has a predetermined effect informed to the player in advance among a plurality of types of effect displays within a predetermined period in which the player is informed in advance. After the special display (for example, notification information 60e as shown in FIG. 4 (E)) that is controlled to the specific gaming state when the display is displayed by the variable display means, FIG. 22 (C) or 22), it is possible to execute reach by the variable display pattern setting as shown in FIG. 22D, and the player can execute the predetermined period and the predetermined effect display. Special condition notification effect execution means for executing a special condition notification effect (for example, based on the fact that the CPU 103 has set the value of the continuous effect mode flag to “3” or “4” in step S354). In accordance with the normal C variable display pattern determined in step S266, the CPU 112 of the display control board 12 displays the notification information 60e as shown in FIG. 4E on the third variable display device 4C). After the special condition notification effect is executed by the special condition notification effect execution means, the special effect execution means for executing the special effect (for example, the CPU 103 sets the setting in FIG. 22C or FIG. 22D in step S266). In response to the determination of the variable display pattern, the CPU 112 of the display control board 12 reaches the special display game by the first variable display device 4A) and the special effect is executed by the special effect executing means. A specification for deriving and displaying the specific display result as a display result of variable display of identification information by the second variable display means after being executed Shows the result deriving means (e.g. CPU103 in response to determining to reach D (big hit) variable display pattern at step S324, the CPU112 of the display control board 12 portion such that derived displays the jackpot combination) a.

  4. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the specific effect executing means variably displays the identification information by the second variable display means when the specific effect determining means determines that the specific effect is to be executed. Specific effect time setting means for setting the time to a variable display time that is longer than when the specific effect is not determined by the specific effect determination means (for example, the part where the CPU 103 executes the process of step S324) )including.

  5. The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein whether or not to execute the specific effect is determined when the second prior determination means determines that the numerical data does not match the predetermined determination value data. Non-specific effect determination means (for example, the part where the CPU 103 executes the process of step S326) is performed, and the specific effect execution means is determined to execute the specific effect by the non-specific effect determination means. Sometimes, after the variable display of the identification information by the second variable display means is started, the specific effect is executed in the variable display of the identification information by the first variable display means, and then the second variable display is performed. As a display result of variable display of identification information by means, a combination of non-specific identification information is derived and displayed (for example, the CPU 103 performs a continuous effect mode in step S354). Based on the flag value being set to any one of “5” to “8”, the settings shown in FIGS. 22A, 22B, 22E, and 22F are set in step S266. The point that the CPU 112 of the display control board 12 controls the display operation in the first to third variable display devices 4A to 4C in response to determining the variable display pattern by any one).

  6. The gaming machine according to claim 5, wherein the specific effect determining means determines whether or not to execute the specific effect when the first start condition is satisfied. (For example, the part where the CPU 103 executes the process of step S225), and when the specific effect executing means determines that the specific effect is to be executed by the first start condition satisfaction determining means, The specific effect is executed during the variable display of the identification information a plurality of times by the first variable display means (for example, based on the value of the continuous mode flag set by the CPU 103 in step S354, in steps S266, (A) to ( F) The CPU 112 of the display control board 12 changes to the first to third variable display devices 4A to 4C in response to determining the variable display pattern by any of the settings of F). Such as the point to control the kicking display operation).

  7. The gaming machine according to claim 6, wherein the specific effect executing means is a variable display of identification information by the second variable display means when the specific effect determining means determines that the specific effect is to be executed. The first variable display means performs variable display of the identification information a plurality of times, and then the second variable display means displays the variable display result of the identification information so as to be derived and displayed. 1 Variable display time setting means for adjusting and setting the variable display time of the identification information for a plurality of times by the variable display means (for example, the part in which the CPU 103 executes the standby process for starting the continuous effect in step S133, or in step S354) Based on the value of the continuous mode flag, the variable display pattern is set by one of the settings in FIGS. 22A to 22F in step S266. .

  In addition, the variable display means displays an effect display different from a predetermined effect display previously notified to the player among a plurality of types of effect displays within a predetermined period previously notified to the player. Special effects (for example, after the effect display by the notification information 60e as shown in FIG. 4E) is performed, the special display is variably displayed by setting the variable display pattern as shown in FIG. 22E or FIG. The specific effect execution means includes a special condition notification effect execution means (for example, the CPU 103 performs step S354) for executing a special condition notification effect for notifying the player of the predetermined period and a predetermined effect display. Display control in response to the fact that the normal C variable display pattern is determined in step S266 based on setting the value of the continuous effect mode flag to “7” or “8”. After the CPU 112 of the board 12 displays the notification information 60e as shown in FIG. 4E on the third variable display device 4C) and the special condition notification effect execution means, the special condition notification effect is executed. The special effect execution means for executing the special effect (for example, the CPU 112 of the display control board 12 in response to the CPU 103 determining the variable display pattern in step S266 based on the setting of FIG. 22E or FIG. 22F). And the like, a portion for performing variable display of a special symbol in a special game by the first variable display device 4A), and after the special effect is executed by the special effect executing means, the identification information of the second variable display means is displayed. Non-specific display result deriving means for deriving and displaying the combination of the non-specific identification information as the display result of variable display (for example, the CPU 103 executes step S3 8 in response to the determined Reach D (losing) variable display pattern at, the CPU112 of the display control board 12 such as parts for deriving display the losing combination) and may contain.

  8. The gaming machine according to claim 7, wherein the normal determination means has a higher rate of determination to store numerical data in the first hold storage means than a determination to store the numerical data in the second hold storage means. As shown, determination data (for example, numerical data indicating the value of the random number for jackpot determination is stored in the first and second special figure holding storage units 121A and 121B, the result of determination for winning ball distribution determination) Determination of which numerical data is stored in the first and second holding storage means using a determination table (for example, the normal time distribution determination table 150) to which a random number value is set) I do.

  9. The gaming machine according to claim 8, wherein the normal determination means determines that the first hold storage means stores the numerical data stored in the first hold storage means until the stored number reaches an upper limit value. On the other hand, when the upper limit value is reached, a determination is made to store the second hold storage means (for example, when the CPU 103 determines No in step S204, the processing of steps S208 and S209 is performed, (For example, the process of steps S211 and S212 is executed when it is determined as Yes in step S204).

  In the gaming machine according to claim 9, the number of memories for determining whether or not the number of numerical data stored in the second reserved storage means has reached a predetermined number (for example, a number larger than “1”). Determination means (for example, a portion in which the CPU 103 executes the process of step S214), and the holding period determination means is configured to determine the predetermined time when the storage number determination means determines that the predetermined number has not been reached. While it is determined that the determination by the second prior determination means is performed within a period, the determination by the second prior determination means is performed within the predetermined period when it is determined that the predetermined number has been reached. (For example, when the CPU 103 determines Yes in step S214, the processing of steps S215 to S217 is executed, while in step S214. Such that the process proceeds to step S218 when it is determined that o).

  The gaming machine according to claim 10, wherein the variable display start determination unit determines that the determination by the second prior determination unit is not performed within the predetermined period by the holding period determination unit. Special decision means for making a decision to store the numeric data extracted by the numeric data extraction means in the first holding storage means (eg, No is determined in step S214 and No is determined in step S218) And the like proceeds to the processing of steps S208 and S209.

  The present invention has the following effects.

According to the gaming machine according to claim 1, after the variable display of the identification information by the second variable display means based on the establishment of the second start condition is started, the identification information of the plurality of times by the first variable display means. After the specific effect is executed during the variable display, the specific display result is derived and displayed as the display result of the variable display of the identification information by the second variable display means.
Thus, when the combination of specific identification information is derived and displayed as the display result of the variable display of the identification information by the second variable display means, the specific effect is displayed during the variable display of the identification information by the first variable display means. Is executed, the player can be interested in both the first and second variable display means, and the interest of the game can be enhanced.
Further, since the variable display of the identification information by the first variable display means can be started even when the variable display of the identification information by the second variable display means is being executed, the operating rate of the gaming machine can be increased. .
Here, when the predetermined condition is not satisfied, the normal determination unit stores the determination to store the numerical data extracted by the numerical data extraction unit in the first hold storage unit in the second hold storage unit. Do it at a higher rate than the decision. On the other hand, if the determination by the second prior determination unit is made within the predetermined period by the holding period determination unit when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the special determination unit is operated by the numerical data extraction unit. The decision to store the extracted numerical data in the first hold storage unit is performed at a higher rate than the normal determination unit.
As a result, when the predetermined condition is not satisfied, the numerical data extracted by the numerical data extracting means is easily stored in the first holding storage means, while the predetermined condition is satisfied and the second prior determination means within the predetermined period. Since the numerical data extracted by the numerical data extraction means is easily stored in the second holding storage means, the specific effect is executed during the variable display of the identification information multiple times by the first variable display means. The possibility of being played is increased, and it becomes easy to produce a specific performance by being aggregated in the meantime, and it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

In the gaming machine according to claim 2, when the specific effect is executed, the special condition notification effect executing means executes the special condition notification effect, and then the predetermined period and the predetermined effect display are notified. A specific combination of identification information is derived and displayed as a display result of the variable display of the identification information by the second variable display unit after the special production consisting of the predetermined production display notified by the special production execution unit within the predetermined period is executed. Is done.
By such an effect, the player wants to achieve the notification content in the special condition notification effect by recognizing that a combination of specific identification information is derived and displayed by displaying a predetermined effect display within a predetermined period. Thus, the execution of the game is promoted, and the operating rate of the gaming machine can be increased.

In the gaming machine according to claim 3, when the decision to execute the specific effect is made, the variable display time of the identification information by the second variable display means is determined to execute the specific effect. The variable display time is set longer than when there is no.
Thereby, the specific effect in the variable display of the identification information multiple times by the first variable display means can be surely executed.

In the gaming machine according to the fourth aspect, the specific effect can be executed even when the combination of specific identification information is not derived and displayed as the display result of the variable display of the identification information by the second variable display means.
Thereby, the player cannot easily recognize whether or not a combination of specific identification information is derived and displayed, and it is possible to prevent a decrease in gaming interest due to the game becoming monotonous. Moreover, since the opportunity for a specific effect to increase increases, a player's expectation can be raised and a game entertainment interest can be improved.
Here, when the specific effect is executed, the special condition notification effect execution means performs the special condition notification effect to notify the predetermined period and the predetermined effect display, and then the special effect execution means within the notified predetermined period. After a special effect different from the special effect comprising the predetermined effect display notified by is executed, a combination of non-specific identification information is derived and displayed as a display result of variable display of the identification information by the second variable display means. In such a case, the player recognizes that a combination of specific identification information is derived and displayed by displaying a predetermined effect display within a predetermined period, so that the notification contents in the special condition notification effect The game execution is promoted with the desire to achieve the above, and the operating rate of the gaming machine can be increased.

In the gaming machine according to the fifth aspect, when the first start condition is satisfied, it is determined whether or not to execute the specific effect.
Thereby, since a specific effect can be executed regardless of the variable display of the identification information by the second variable display means, the player can be interested in both the first and second variable display means, The fun of gaming can be enhanced.

In the gaming machine according to claim 6, when the specific effect is executed, the variable display of the identification information is performed by the second variable display unit after the variable display of the identification information is performed a plurality of times by the first variable display unit. The variable display time of the plurality of identification information by the first variable display means is adjusted and set so that the display result is derived and displayed.
Thereby, the relevance between the specific effect and the display result of the variable display of the identification information by the first variable display means is clarified, and the impression of the specific effect to the player can be enhanced and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In the gaming machine according to claim 7, the normal determination means uses the determination table to determine which of the first and second reserved storage means stores the numerical data, so that the numerical data extraction means A configuration in which the decision to store the extracted numerical data in the first hold storage unit is performed at a higher rate than the determination to store in the second hold storage unit can be easily realized.

  In the gaming machine according to claim 8, the normal determination means stores the numerical data in the first hold storage means until the number of numerical data stored in the first hold storage means reaches the upper limit value. Since the determination is made, the configuration for making the decision to store the numerical data extracted by the numerical data extraction means in the first hold storage means at a higher rate than the decision to store the numerical data in the second hold storage means is easy. Can be realized.

  10. The gaming machine according to claim 9, wherein the holding period determination means determines that the stored number of numerical data stored in the second holding storage means has not reached a predetermined number by the storage number determination means. In addition, since it is determined that the determination by the second pre-determination means is performed within a predetermined period, it is easier to determine compared to the determination by specifying the remaining variable display time of the identification information by the second variable display means. It can be performed.

In the gaming machine according to claim 10, when it is determined by the holding period determination means that the determination by the second prior determination means is not performed within a predetermined period, the special determination means is extracted by the numerical data extraction means. The determination is made to store the numerical data in the first holding storage means.
As a result, the number of numerical data stored in the first reserved storage means can be increased more reliably, so that during the variable display of the identification information executed by the first variable display means using the numerical data. As a result, the specific performance can be easily executed, and the player's expectation can be enhanced and the game entertainment can be improved.

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

  FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly composed of a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting a gaming board surface and a gaming machine frame (base frame) 3 for supporting and fixing the gaming board 2. The game board 2 is formed with a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails. A first variable display device 4A and a second variable display device 4B that variably display special symbols as identification information that can be individually identified are provided at approximately the center position of the game area. Below the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B, there is provided a third variable display device 4C capable of performing variable display of decorative symbols different from the special symbols. The first to third variable display devices 4A to 4C are made of, for example, an LCD. Below the first to third variable display devices 4A to 4C, one normal variable winning ball device (start winning port) 5 is arranged. Further, a special variable winning ball apparatus (large winning opening) 6 is provided below the normal variable winning ball apparatus 5.

  In the variable display game (special game) in which the start condition (first start condition) is satisfied after the start condition is satisfied by winning of the game ball to the normal variable pay ball apparatus 5, the first variable display device 4A Special symbols that are composed of characters, patterns, etc. and function as a plurality of types of identification information that can be individually identified are variably displayed on a variable display section as a plurality of display areas. In the variable display game (special game) in which the start condition (second start condition) is satisfied after the start condition is satisfied by winning the game ball to the normal variable pay ball apparatus 5, the second variable display device 4B Special symbols that are composed of characters, patterns, etc. and function as a plurality of types of identification information that can be individually identified are variably displayed on a variable display section as a plurality of display areas.

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

  On the other hand, even when the big hit combination is derived and displayed as the combination of the fixed symbols in the special figure game by the second variable display device 4B, the specific game state (big hit game state) is achieved by opening and closing the special variable winning ball device 6. . Even in the jackpot gaming state based on the winning combination combination being derived and displayed in the special game by the second variable display device 4B, the opening / closing plate of the special variable winning ball device 6 has a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) or a predetermined number (for example, for example). The game balls are opened in a period until ten (10) winning balls are generated, and the game balls that fall on the surface of the game board 2 are received while being opened, and then closed. The opening / closing cycle can be repeated up to a predetermined upper limit number of times (for example, 16 times). Alternatively, when the big hit combination is derived and displayed in the special figure game by the second variable display device 4B, a predetermined period (for example, 45 seconds) is different from when the big hit combination is derived and displayed in the special figure game by the first variable display device 4A. ) Or the special variable winning ball apparatus 6 is opened in a period until a predetermined number (for example, 15) of winning balls are generated, and the opening / closing cycle to be closed thereafter is repeated up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 20 times). You may be able to do it.

  As described above, in the first variable display device 4A and the second variable display device 4B, the special game is started on the basis that different starting conditions are satisfied. When the big hit combination is derived and displayed as the fixed symbol combination in the first variable display device 4A, and when the big hit combination is derived and displayed as the fixed symbol combination in the second variable display device 4B, the special variable winning ball apparatus 6 is controlled to the big hit gaming state by the opening / closing operation.

  In this embodiment, three variable display portions of left, middle, and right are provided as display areas in the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B, respectively. ”To“ 9 ”can be variably displayed as 10 special symbols. Each symbol is arranged with a symbol number of “0” to “9”. When variable symbol special display is started, switching display and scroll display are performed in the order of symbol number, and symbol numbers are displayed. When the special symbol “9” or “0” is displayed, the special symbol whose symbol number is “0” or “9” is displayed. In the special game with each of the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B, after the variable display of the special symbol is started, for example, the same special symbol or predetermined value is set in each of the left, middle and right variable display units. The pachinko gaming machine 1 opens and closes in the special variable winning ball apparatus 6 when the confirmed symbol that is a big hit combination is stopped and displayed, such as the combination of the special symbols received is stopped and displayed as a final display result. It becomes a big hit gaming state by. Here, the types of special symbols displayed on the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B are the same, but different types of special symbols may be displayed. For example, while the first variable display device 4A variably displays 10 kinds of symbols indicating numbers “0” to “9” as special symbols, the second variable display device 4B changes the alphabets “A” to “J”. The 10 types of symbols shown may be variably displayed as special symbols. Alternatively, each of the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B may variably display a plurality of types of character symbols related to different motifs as special symbols.

  The normal variable winning ball apparatus 5 includes a tulip-shaped accessory (ordinary electric accessory) having a pair of movable wing pieces that are movable and controlled between a vertical (normally open) position and a tilt (enlarged open) position by a solenoid (not shown). ). The normal variable winning ball device 5 is provided with a start winning port switch, and in response to the detection of the winning of a game ball with respect to the normal variable winning ball device 5 by the start winning port switch, the start of a special game is started. One of the conditions is met.

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

  First and second start winning memory indicators 7A and 7B are provided on the upper portions of the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B, respectively. The first and second start winning memory indicators 7A and 7B are constituted by, for example, LEDs. The first start-winning memory display 7A is based on the stored contents of the first special figure holding storage unit 121A (FIG. 7), and the game ball is won in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 5 and the special figure by the first variable display apparatus 4A. Although the start condition for executing the game is satisfied, the start winning memory number (holding memory) in which the start condition for starting variable display is not satisfied due to reasons such as the fact that the previous special figure game is being executed, etc. Number). For example, in the first start winning memory display 7A, a number of LEDs corresponding to the number of reserved games stored in the special figure game by the first variable display device 4A are lit. Also, the second start winning memory display 7B is based on the contents stored in the second special figure holding storage unit 121B (FIG. 7), and a game ball wins the normal variable winning ball device 5, and the second variable display device 4B Although the start condition for executing the special figure game is satisfied, the start winning memory number (the start condition for starting the variable display is not satisfied due to the reason that the previous special figure game is being executed, etc.) Display the number of stored memories). For example, in the second start winning memory display 7B, the LED corresponding to the number of reserved memories of the special figure game by the second variable display device 4B is turned on.

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

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

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

  The display control command has, for example, a 2-byte structure, and the first byte indicates MODE (command classification), and the second byte indicates EXT (command type). As this display control command, for example, corresponding to each of the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B, the first and second variable display start commands, the first and second special symbol designation commands, A second special symbol confirmation command or the like is prepared in advance.

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

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

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

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

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

  For example, the random number circuit 104 counts numerical data used as a winning ball distribution determination random number or a random effect start determination random number. The random numbers for winning ball distribution determination are the first and second variable display devices based on the establishment of the starting condition when the starting condition of the special figure game is satisfied when the game ball wins the normal variable winning ball device 5. It is a random number used to determine which of 4A and 4B will execute the special figure game. As an example, the winning ball distribution determination random number takes a value in the range of “0” to “99”. For example, in order to determine whether or not to start the continuous production time when a definite symbol that is a jackpot combination is not derived as a variable display result in the special game by the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B. It is a random number used for. Here, in the continuous production time, the special variable game is executed a plurality of times by the first variable display device 4A during the period in which the special variable game is executed by the second variable display device 4B. The possibility of executing a continuous effect that is a continuous effect throughout the game is higher than when it is not a continuous effect time. As an example, the random number for determining the start of the continuous performance time takes a value in the range of “0” to “49”.

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

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

  The variable display patterns of normal A, normal B-1,..., And normal C, which are normal variable display patterns, derive and display a definite symbol that is a lost combination without reaching the display mode during variable symbol special display. Let As shown in FIG. 3A, the total variable display time of the special symbol in the normal A variable display pattern is Ti0. Here, in the normal B-1 to normal B-4 and normal C variable display patterns, during the variable display of the special symbol, a predetermined effect display that becomes a part of a continuous effect over a plurality of variable displays is, for example, a third effect display. This is performed by the variable display device 4C.

  As a specific example, in the normal B-1 variable display pattern, during the variable display of the special symbol in any of the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B, the third variable display device 4C can display FIG. An effect display is performed by displaying the notification information 60a as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 3A, the total variable display time of the special symbol in the normal B-1 variable display pattern is Ti1.

  In the normal B-2 variable display pattern, during the variable display of the special symbol in any of the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B, the notification as shown in FIG. An effect display is performed by displaying the information 60b. As shown in FIG. 3A, the total variable display time of the special symbol in the normal B-2 variable display pattern is Ti2.

  In the normal B-3 variable display pattern, during the variable display of the special symbol in either the first or second variable display device 4A, 4B, the notification as shown in FIG. An effect display is performed by displaying the information 60c. As shown in FIG. 3A, the total variable display time of the special symbol in the normal B-3 variable display pattern is Ti3.

  In the normal B-4 variable display pattern, during the variable display of the special symbol in either the first or second variable display device 4A or 4B, the notification as shown in FIG. An effect display is performed by displaying the information 60d. As shown in FIG. 3A, the total variable display time of the special symbol in the normal B-4 variable display pattern is Ti4.

  In the normal C variable display pattern, the notification information 60e shown in FIG. The effect display by displaying is performed. As shown in FIG. 3A, the total variable display time of the special symbol in the normal C variable display pattern is Ti5.

  Reach variable display patterns at reach, such as reach A (losing), reach B (losing), reach C (losing), and reach D (losing), the display mode during variable display of special symbols is set to reach. Later, a fixed symbol that is a lost combination is derived and displayed without making the variable display result a big hit combination. Each of the variable display patterns of reach A (big hit), reach B (big hit), reach C (big hit), and reach D (big hit), which are variable display patterns at the time of the big hit, are set as the display mode during the variable display of special symbols. Later, a definite symbol that is a jackpot combination is derived and displayed.

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

  As shown in FIG. 3B, the total variable display time of the special symbol in the reach A (lack) variable display pattern included in the variable display pattern for reach loss is Ti10. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 3C, the total variable display time of the special symbols in the reach A (big hit) variable display pattern included in the big hit variable display pattern is Ti20. As shown in FIG. 3B, the total variable display time of the special symbol in the reach B (lack) variable display pattern included in the variable display pattern for reach loss is Ti11. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 3C, the total variable display time of the special symbol in the reach B (big hit) variable display pattern included in the big win variable display pattern is Ti21. As shown in FIG. 3B, the total variable display time of the special symbol in the reach C (lack) variable display pattern included in the variable display pattern for reach loss is Ti12. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 3C, the total variable display time of the special symbol in the reach C (big hit) variable display pattern included in the big win variable display pattern is Ti22. As shown in FIG. 3B, the total variable display time of the special symbol in the reach D (lack) variable display pattern included in the variable display pattern for reach loss is Ti13. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 3C, the total variable display time of the special symbol in the reach D variable display pattern included in the variable display pattern for big hit is Ti23.

  Here, the total variable display time Ti13, Ti23 of the special symbol in the variable display pattern of reach D is compared with the total variable display time Ti0-Ti5, Ti10-Ti12, Ti20-Ti22 of the special symbol in the other variable display patterns, It is set in advance so that it takes a sufficiently long time. For example, within a period in which variable display of a special symbol is executed once with a variable display pattern of reach D, a plurality of variable displays of special symbols by other variable display patterns are displayed. Can be executed once.

  In addition, the ROM 101 stores in advance a normal time distribution determination table 150 shown in FIG. 5A and a continuous production time distribution determination table 151 shown in FIG. Both the normal time distribution determination table 150 shown in FIG. 5A and the continuous performance time distribution determination table 151 shown in FIG. It is composed of setting data for associating a numerical result indicating the value of the random number for determination with a determination result as to which of the first and second special figure reservation storage units 121A and 121B is stored. Here, in the normal time distribution determination table 150 shown in FIG. 5 (A) and the continuous production time distribution determination table 151 shown in FIG. 5 (B), the first and second special figure reservation storage units 121A and 121B are stored. The allocation of the random number for determining the winning ball allocation to the determination result of which numerical data is stored is different.

  In the normal time allocation determination table 150 illustrated in FIG. 5A, the value in the range of “0” to “89” among the random numbers for winning ball allocation determination is stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit 121A. And a value in the range of “90” to “99” is allocated to the determination result indicating that the value is stored in the second special figure storage unit 121B. That is, in the normal time allocation determination table 150, the decision to store the numerical data indicating the value of the random number for jackpot determination in the first special figure reservation storage unit 121A is stored in the second special figure reservation storage unit 121B. Decision data is allocated so that it is performed at a higher rate than the decision. On the other hand, in the continuous production time distribution determination table 151 illustrated in FIG. 5B, among the winning ball distribution determination random numbers, values in the range of “0” to “49” are the first special figure hold. A value in the range of “50” to “99” is assigned to the determination result to be stored in the second special figure storage unit 121B.

  Further, the ROM 101 stores in advance a continuous performance time start determination table 152 shown in FIG. The continuous production time start determination table 152 includes setting data that associates the value of the random number for continuous production time start determination with the determination result of whether or not to start the continuous production time.

  The RAM 102 is provided with a variable display data holding area 120 that holds various data used to control the execution of the special game by the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B. FIG. 7 shows a configuration example of the variable display data holding area 120. As shown in FIG. 7, the variable display data holding area 120 includes first and second special figure storage units 121 </ b> A and 121 </ b> B, a continuous effect number storage unit 122, and a continuous effect counter 123.

  The first and second special figure holding storage units 121A and 121B are for playing a special figure game by one of the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B when a game ball wins the normal variable winning ball device 5 The hold information regarding the special game for which the start condition for starting the variable display is not satisfied due to the fact that the start condition is established, but the previous special figure game is being executed, etc. It memorize | stores corresponding to each of 2 variable display apparatus 4A, 4B. For example, each of the first and second special figure holding storage units 121A and 121B is a jackpot determination random number extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the establishment of the start condition by winning the normal variable winning ball device 5. The numerical data indicating the value is stored in association with the hold number until the stored number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”) in the order in which the numerical data is extracted.

  The continuous effect number storage unit 122 executes a plurality of special figure games by the first variable display device 4A during a period in which one special figure game is executed by the second variable display device 4B. When a continuous effect that is a continuous effect over the game is executed, the number of special figure games executed by the first variable display device 4A is stored as the number of continuous effects. When the continuous effect is executed, the continuous effect counter 123 is a special effect game that is started by the first variable display device 4A after the special symbol variable display by the second variable display device 4B is started. It is a counter that counts the number of times. When the count value of the continuous effect counter 123 becomes the same as the number of continuous effects stored in the continuous effect number storage unit 122, a special symbol is variably displayed in the special game started by the first variable display device 4A. The last effect in the continuous effect is executed.

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

  In the game control flag setting area, for example, a special symbol process flag (first and second special symbol process flag) and a big hit flag (first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B) corresponding to each of the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B. 2nd big hit flag) etc. are provided. In addition, a continuous production execution flag, a continuous production mode flag, a continuous production time flag, and the like are provided in the game control flag setting area.

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

  The continuous effect execution flag is executed by the first variable display device 4A multiple times during the period in which the second variable display device 4B executes one special figure game, When a continuous effect that is a continuous effect is executed, it is set to the on state. And when a continuous production | presentation is complete | finished, a continuous production | presentation execution flag is cleared and it will be in an OFF state. The continuous effect mode flag is for designating what kind of effect is executed as the continuous effect. The flag during the continuous production time is set to the on state when the continuous production time is started, and is cleared to the off state when the continuous production time ends.

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

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

  FIG. 8 is a block diagram illustrating a hardware configuration example of the display control board 12. The display control board 12 includes an oscillation circuit 110, a reset circuit 111, a display control CPU 112, a ROM 113, a RAM 114, a VDP (Video Display Processor) 115, a CGROM 116, and a VRAM (Video RAM) 117. ing. Note that a plurality of VDPs 115, CGROMs 116, and VRAMs 117 may be provided corresponding to each of the first to third variable display devices 4A to 4C, or may be configured one by one.

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

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

  The plurality of display control data included in each display control table data is configured as display control information including, for example, read control information for specifying a read position of image data in the CGROM 116. Here, as the reading position of the image data in the CGROM 116, for example, a storage address of the image data, a file name for storing the image data, an identification number assigned to each stream when the image data is a stream type moving image data, etc. Should be specified. The CPU 112 refers to the display control table data stored in the ROM 113 to reproduce the image corresponding to the timer values in the first to third display control time timers provided in the display control timer setting area of the RAM 114. The period (reproduction position) can be determined, and the display mode of the image in each of the first to third variable display devices 4A to 4C can be controlled by sending a drawing command to each of the VDP 115. .

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

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

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

  The VDP 115 has a display control function and a high-speed drawing function for performing image display in each of the first to third variable display devices 4A to 4C, and executes image processing in accordance with a drawing command from the CPU 112. Further, it has a two-dimensional address space independent of the CPU 112, and the VRAM 117 is mapped there. For example, the VDP 115 generates image data according to the data read from the CGROM 116 and develops it on the VRAM 117. And R (red), G (green), B (blue) signal and a synchronizing signal are output with respect to 1st-3rd variable display apparatus 4A-4C. As an example, each of the R, G, and B signals is represented by 8 bits, and each of the first to third variable display devices 4A to 4C has 256 gradations for each of R, G, and B according to an instruction from the VDP 115. It can be combined to display about 16.7 million colors. The number of bits of the R, G, and B signals may be other than 8 bits, and the number of bits of the R, G, and B signals may be different numbers.

  The CGROM 116 is for storing various image data for performing image display in each of the first to third variable display devices 4A to 4C. For example, the CGROM 116 displays character image data that is frequently used among the first to third variable display devices 4A to 4C, specifically, a person, an animal, or a special symbol such as a character, a figure, or a symbol. Different images are stored in advance. A VRAM 117 is a frame buffer memory for expanding image data generated by the VDP 115.

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

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a game control interrupt process that is executed each time a timer interrupt occurs. In this example, when a timer interrupt occurs in the CPU 103, first, a predetermined switch process is executed to determine the state of the detection signal input from each winning port switch 70 via the switch circuit 107 (step S11). ). Subsequently, by executing predetermined error processing, abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S12). Thereafter, a determination random number update process for updating the determination random number counted by the random number circuit 104 (step S13) and a display random number update process for updating the display random number (step S14) are sequentially executed. The If only the random number as the hardware random number generated by the random number circuit 104 is used, and the random number circuit 104 can update the numerical data that becomes the random number value without an instruction from the CPU 103, step S13 is performed. And the process of step S14 may not be executed.

  Next, the CPU 103 executes a start winning process (step S15). In the start winning process, when the winning of the game ball to the normally variable winning ball apparatus 5 is detected by the start winning port switch, the numerical data indicating the value of the big hit determination random number is extracted from the random number circuit 104 and the like. The process etc. which memorize | store in one of the 1st and 2nd special figure reservation memory | storage parts 121A and 121B are performed. Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes the first special symbol process (step S16). In the first special symbol process, the value of the first special symbol process flag provided in the game control flag setting area is updated according to the game state, and the display operation control and special variable winning ball in the first variable display device 4A are performed. Various processes are selected and executed in order to set the opening / closing operation of the apparatus 6 in a predetermined procedure. Subsequent to the first special symbol process, the second special symbol process is executed (step S17). In the second special symbol process, the value of the second special symbol process flag provided in the game control flag setting area is updated according to the game state, and the display operation control and special variable winning ball in the second variable display device 4B are performed. Various processes are selected and executed in order to set the opening / closing operation of the apparatus 6 in a predetermined procedure.

  Subsequent to the second special symbol process, the normal symbol process is executed (step S18), whereby the display operation on the normal symbol display provided in the game area or the like corresponding to the normal variable winning ball apparatus 5 ( For example, by controlling the 7-segment LED and lamp lighting and extinction, etc., it is possible to set variable display of normal symbols (for example, lighting / flashing display) and tilt control of movable wing pieces in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 5 And

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

  Subsequently, the CPU 103 executes a predetermined solenoid output process to control the tilting of the movable blade piece in the normal variable winning ball device 5 and open / close the opening / closing plate in the special variable winning ball device 6 when a predetermined condition is satisfied. Control is performed (step S21). Thereafter, by executing predetermined prize ball processing, the number of prize balls can be set based on the detection signal input from each prize opening switch 70, and a payout control command can be output to a predetermined payout control board. (Step S22).

  10 and 11 are flowcharts showing an example of the process executed in step S15 shown in FIG. 9 as the start winning process. In this starting winning process, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not a game ball has won the normal variable winning ball device 5, for example, a starting winning port provided in each of the normal variable winning ball devices 5 and included in each winning port switch 70. This is determined by checking the detection signal from the switch (step S201). If the detection signal from the start winning opening switch is OFF because the game ball has not won the normal variable winning ball apparatus 5 (step S201; No), the start winning process is terminated as it is.

  On the other hand, when the game ball wins the normal variable winning ball device 5 and the detection signal from the start winning port switch is turned on (step S201; Yes), the jackpot determination updated by the random number circuit 104 or the like is performed. Numerical data indicating the value of the random number is extracted (step S202). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the flag during the continuous performance time provided in the game control flag setting area such as the RAM 102 is on (step S203).

  When it is determined in step S203 that the flag during the continuous performance time is off (step S203; No), the first variable display data holding area 120 corresponding to the first variable display device 4A is provided. It is determined whether or not the number of reserved storage in the special figure storage unit 121A has reached an upper limit (eg, “4”) (step S204). At this time, if the value of the big hit determination random number corresponding to the upper limit value of the hold number is stored in the first special figure hold storage unit 121A, it is determined that the hold storage number is greater than or equal to the upper limit value.

  When the number of reserved memories in the first special figure reservation storage unit 121A is less than the upper limit value (step S204; No), numerical data indicating the value of the random number for winning ball distribution determination updated by the random number circuit 104 or the like is extracted ( Step S205). Subsequently, based on the value of the winning ball distribution determination random number extracted in step S205, with reference to the normal time distribution determination table 150 as shown in FIG. 5A, the jackpot determination random number extracted in step S202 It is determined in which of the first and second special figure holding storage units 121A and 121B the numerical data indicating the value is stored and stored (step S206). That is, the CPU 103 selects any one of the first and second special figure reservation storage units 121A and 121B as a random number storage destination, and numerical data indicating the value of the jackpot determination random number extracted in step S202, The decision to store is made by storing it in the selected storage location.

  The CPU 103 determines whether or not the determination result in step S206 is a determination result indicating that it is stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit 121A or a determination result indicating that it is stored in the second special figure reservation storage unit 121B ( Step S207). Then, when it is determined that the first special figure storage unit 121A is stored (step S207; first special figure), 1 is added to the number of storage units stored in the first special figure storage unit 121A (step S208). ), The numerical data indicating the value of the jackpot determination random number extracted in step S202 is stored by setting it at the head of the empty entry in the first special figure reservation storage unit 121A (step S209). In this case, for example, one of the LEDs that is turned off in the first start winning memory display 7A (for example, the leftmost LED among the turned off LEDs) is turned on. You may make it perform lighting control of 7 A of memory | storage displays.

  When it is determined in step S207 that the second special figure reservation storage unit 121B is to be stored (step S207; second special figure), the number of reserved storages in the second special figure reservation storage unit 121B has reached the upper limit value. It is determined whether or not (step S210). When the number of reserved memories in the second special figure reservation storage unit 121B is less than the upper limit (step S210; No), the number of reserved memories in the second special figure reservation storage unit 121B is incremented by 1 (step S211), and step S202. The numerical value data indicating the value of the jackpot determination random number extracted in step 2 is stored by setting it at the head of the empty entry in the second special figure reservation storage unit 121B (step S212). At this time, for example, one of the LEDs that are turned off in the second start winning memory display 7B (for example, the leftmost LED among the LEDs that are turned off) is turned on. You may make it perform lighting control of the memory | storage display 7B. On the other hand, when the number of reserved storage in the second special figure reservation storage unit 121B has reached the upper limit value (step S210; Yes), the second special figure reservation storage unit 121B is a numerical value indicating the value of the jackpot determination random number. Since the data cannot be stored, the processing of steps S208 and S209 causes the first special figure reservation storage unit 121A to store numerical data indicating the value of the jackpot determination random number extracted in step S202. I will decide.

  When it is determined in step S204 that the number of reserved memories in the first special figure reservation storage unit 121A has reached the upper limit (step S204; Yes), the first special figure reservation storage unit 121A is more than a big hit Since numerical data indicating the value of the random number for determination cannot be stored, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved storage in the second special figure reservation storage unit 121B has reached the upper limit value (step S213). When the number of reserved storage in the second special figure storage unit 121B has reached the upper limit (step S213; Yes), it is determined that the start detection by the current winning is invalid, and the start winning process is terminated. On the other hand, when the number of reserved memories in the second special figure reservation storage unit 121B is less than the upper limit value (step S213; No), the second special figure reservation storage unit 121B is stepped by executing the processing of steps S211 and S212. Numerical data indicating the value of the jackpot determination random number extracted in S202 is stored.

  When it is determined in step S203 that the flag during the continuous performance time is on (step S203; Yes), the number of reserved memories in the second special figure reservation storage unit 121B becomes “1” or less. Is determined (step S214 in FIG. 11). At this time, when the number of reserved storage in the second special figure reservation storage unit 121B is “0” or “1” (step S214; Yes), numerical data indicating the value of the jackpot determination random number extracted in step S202 is displayed. The special game for which the variable display result is determined is determined to be executed within a predetermined period, and the storage location of the numerical data is determined so that it is easy to perform the continuous performance. Control is performed. That is, the CPU 103 extracts numerical data indicating the value of the winning ball distribution determination random number updated by the random number circuit 104 or the like (step S215), and the distribution determination table 151 during the continuous effect time as shown in FIG. 5B. Referring to FIG. 5, it is determined whether the numerical data indicating the value of the jackpot determination random number extracted in step S202 is stored and stored in the first and second special figure reservation storage units 121A and 121B ( Step S216). That is, the CPU 103 refers to the distribution determination table 151 during the continuous production time shown in FIG. 5B, which is different from the normal time distribution determination table 150 shown in FIG. As a result, either one of the first and second special figure reservation storage units 121A and 121B is selected as a random number storage destination, and numerical data indicating the value of the jackpot determination random number extracted in step S202 is selected. The decision to store is made by storing it in the storage destination. The CPU 103 determines whether or not the determination result in step S216 is a determination result indicating that the first special figure reservation storage unit 121A stores the determination result or a second special figure reservation storage unit 121B. Step S217).

  When the number of reserved memories in the second special figure reservation storage unit 121B is larger than “1” in step S214 (step S214; No), it is determined to store in the first special figure reservation storage unit 121A. When it is made (step S217; first special figure), it is determined whether or not the number of reserved memories in the first special figure reservation storage unit 121A has reached the upper limit (step S218). At this time, if the number of reserved memories in the first special figure reservation storage unit 121A is less than the upper limit value (step S218; No), the process proceeds to step S208 shown in FIG. 10, and the first special figure reservation storage unit 121A. The numerical data indicating the value of the big hit determination random number extracted in step S202 is stored. On the other hand, if the number of reserved storage in the first special figure reservation storage unit 121A has reached the upper limit (step S218; Yes), the process proceeds to step S213 shown in FIG. Accordingly, if the number of reserved storage in the second special figure reservation storage unit 121B has reached the upper limit value, it is determined that the start detection by the current winning is invalid and the start winning process is terminated. The second special figure storage unit 121B stores numerical data indicating the value of the jackpot determination random number extracted in step S202.

  Further, when it is determined in step S217 that the second special figure holding storage unit 121B is to be stored (step S217; second special figure), the process proceeds to step S211 shown in FIG. The storage unit 121B stores numerical data indicating the value of the jackpot determination random number extracted in step S202.

  In such a start winning process, the storage location of numerical data is determined in step S206 of FIG. 10 with reference to the normal time allocation determination table 150 as shown in FIG. 5A, for example, in FIG. As shown in the figure, the decision to store in the first special figure storage unit 121A is made at a ratio of 9/10, and the determination to store in the second special figure storage unit 121B is made at a ratio of 1/10. It will be. On the other hand, by determining the storage location of numerical data with reference to the continuous production time distribution determination table 151 as shown in FIG. 5B in step S216 of FIG. 11, for example, FIG. As shown in FIG. 5, the decision to store in the first and second special figure reservation storage units 121A and 121B is made at a ratio of 1/2.

  The numerical data indicating the value of the jackpot determination random number stored in the first special figure holding storage unit 121A in the start winning process is used for the special figure game by the first variable display device 4A. The numerical data indicating the value of the jackpot determination random number stored in the holding storage unit 121B is used for the special game by the second variable display device 4B. That is, in the start winning process, the numerical data extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like in response to the start condition being satisfied by winning the game ball in the normal variable winning ball device 6 is converted into the first and second variable display devices. This is a process for determining which of 4A and 4B is used for the special game.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S16 shown in FIG. 9 as the first special symbol process. In the first special symbol process processing shown in FIG. 13, the following is performed according to the value of the first special symbol process flag provided in the game control flag setting area such as the RAM 102 corresponding to the first variable display device 4A. Steps S110 to S117 are executed.

  The special symbol normal process of step S110 is executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is “0”. This special symbol normal process includes a process of determining whether or not to start a special symbol game by the first variable display device 4A based on data stored in the first special symbol storage unit 121A. The confirmed symbol setting process in step S111 is executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is “1”. This fixed symbol setting process includes a process of setting a fixed symbol derived and displayed as a variable symbol display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game by the first variable display device 4A. The variable display pattern setting process in step S112 is executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is “2”. The variable display pattern setting process executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is “2” is based on the combination of the fixed symbols set in the fixed symbol setting process of step S111. This includes processing for selecting and determining a variable display pattern to be used in the special figure game by the device 4A. Control data is set, for example, in a predetermined command transmission table corresponding to the fixed symbol set in the fixed symbol setting process in step S111 or the variable display pattern selected and determined in the variable display pattern setting process in step S112. For example, the first variable display start command and the first special symbol designation command are set to be transmittable from the main board 11 to the display control board 12. Thereafter, the command control process of step S19 shown in FIG. 9 is executed, whereby the first variable display start command and the first special symbol designation command are transmitted from the main board 11 to the display control board 12.

  The variable display control process of step S113 is executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is “3”. This variable display control process is performed by the first variable display device 4A based on the timer value in the first variable display time timer provided in the game control timer setting area such as the RAM 102 corresponding to the first variable display device 4A. This includes processing for measuring the remaining variable display time of special symbols in the figure game. The variable display stop process in step S114 is executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is “4”. In this variable display stop process, a setting for transmitting a first special symbol confirmation command for instructing deceleration stop of the special symbol variably displayed on the first variable display device 4A to the display control board 12 is performed. This includes processing to be performed. In the variable display stop process of step S114, the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated to “5” when the big hit combination is derived and displayed as a variable display result in the special game by the first variable display device 4A. The On the other hand, when the lost combination is derived and displayed as the variable display result, the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated to “0”.

  The pre-opening process for the special winning opening in step S115 is executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is “5”. This pre-opening process for the big prize opening includes an initialization process in the big hit operation such as opening and closing the opening / closing plate in the special variable winning ball apparatus 6. The special winning opening releasing process in step S116 is executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is “6”. The special winning award opening process is a variety of processes related to the big hit operation such as opening / closing the opening / closing plate in the special variable winning ball apparatus 6, a process of checking the opening time per time in the special variable winning ball apparatus 6, etc. Is included. The big hit ending process in step S117 is executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is “7”. This jackpot end process includes a process of determining whether or not the jackpot operation by the special variable winning ball apparatus 6 is ended, and transmitting the jackpot end command for instructing the end of the jackpot to the display control board 12 if it is ended. Yes.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol normal process executed in step S110 of FIG. When the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 14 is started, the CPU 103 sets, for example, numerical data indicating a random value in the first entry (entry corresponding to the holding number “1”) of the first special figure holding storage unit 121A. Whether or not the number of reserved storage in the first special figure reservation storage unit 121A is “0” is determined by checking whether or not (step S221). Since numerical data indicating a random number value is not stored in the first entry, and it is determined that the reserved storage number is “0” (step S221; Yes), the special symbol normal process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, when the number of reserved memories is other than “0” (step S221; No), it is determined whether or not the continuous performance execution flag is on (step S222). The continuous effect flag is set to an on state in a continuous effect initial setting process (FIG. 17) described later.

  When it is determined in step S222 that the continuous performance execution flag is off (step S222; No), the number of reserved memories in the first special figure reservation storage unit 121A is specified, and the specified number of reserved memories is stored in advance. It is determined whether or not the predetermined continuous performance execution allowable value is reached (step S223). Here, the continuous effect execution allowable value is obtained by executing a plurality of special figure games by the first variable display device 4A during a period in which one special figure game is executed by the second variable display device 4B. This is a reference value for performing a continuous effect over the special figure game of the number of times, for example, on the third variable display device 4C. In this embodiment, as a specific example, it is assumed that the continuous effect execution allowable value is predetermined as “3”.

  When it is determined in step S223 that the number of stored storages is equal to or greater than the continuous effect execution allowable value (step S223; Yes), for example, numerical data indicating the value of the random number for continuous effect execution determination updated by the random number circuit 104 or the like. Extract (step S224). Subsequently, based on the extracted random number value, for example, by referring to a continuous effect execution determination table stored in advance in the ROM 101, it is determined whether or not the continuous effect is executed (step S225).

  For example, the CPU 103 executes a process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 15 as the process of step S225. Further, the ROM 101 includes a normal execution determination table 153 shown in FIG. 16A and a continuous execution time execution determination table 154 shown in FIG. 16B as tables that can be set as the continuous effect execution determination table. It is assumed that they are stored in advance. Here, in the normal execution determination table 153 shown in FIG. 16A and the execution determination table 154 during continuous effect time shown in FIG. 16B, the continuous effect for the determination result as to whether or not to execute the continuous effect. The assignment of random numbers for execution determination is different.

  In the normal execution determination table 153 illustrated in FIG. 16A, a value in the range of “0” to “48” among the random numbers for continuous effect execution determination is assigned to the determination result that the continuous effect is not executed. , “49” is assigned to the determination result indicating that the continuous performance is executed. On the other hand, in the execution determination table 154 during the continuous production time illustrated in FIG. 16B, values in the range of “0” to “24” among the random numbers for continuous production execution determination do not execute the continuous production. A value in the range of “25” to “49” is assigned to the determination result that the continuous effect is executed. With such setting, during the continuous production time, it is determined that the continuous production is executed at a higher rate than in cases other than the continuous production time.

  When the process shown in FIG. 15 is started, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the flag during the continuous effect time is on (step S391). When the continuous production time flag is turned on (step S391; Yes), the continuous production time execution determination table 154 shown in FIG. 16B is set as the continuous production execution determination table (step S392). . On the other hand, when the flag during the continuous effect time is off (step S391; No), the normal execution determination table 153 shown in FIG. 16A is set as the continuous effect execution determination table (step S393). Thereafter, by referring to the table set in step S392 or S393 based on the value of the random number for determining the continuous effect execution extracted in step S224 of FIG. 14, whether or not the continuous effect is executed as a determination result. A determination is made (step S394). When it is determined in step S394 that the continuous effect is to be executed (step S394; Yes), the process proceeds to step S226 in FIG. 14, and when it is determined that the continuous effect is not to be executed (step S394; No) ), The process proceeds to step S227 in FIG.

  Thus, when it is determined in step S225 that the continuous effect is to be executed (step S225; Yes), it is determined that the continuous effect is to be executed, and a continuous effect initial setting process described later is executed (step S226). ). Thereby, the setting for executing a continuous effect that is a continuous effect over a plurality of special-figure games by the first variable display device 4A independently of the execution state of the special-figure game on the second variable display device 4B. It can be carried out.

  If the continuous performance execution flag is on in step S222 (step S222; Yes), if the number of reserved storage is less than the continuous performance execution allowable value in step S223 (step S223; No), the continuous performance is performed in step S225. If it is determined not to execute (step S225; No), and after the continuous production initial setting process is executed in step S226, the process proceeds to step S227, and the holding number “1” is stored from the first special figure holding storage unit 121A. Numerical data indicating the value of the jackpot determination random number stored corresponding to “1” is read. At this time, the number of reserved storage in the first special figure reservation storage unit 121A is decremented by 1 and the entry lower than the reservation number “1” (for example, the entry corresponding to the reservation numbers “2” to “4”). The numerical data indicating the stored random number value is shifted upward by one entry (step S228). When subtracting 1 from the number of reserved memories in step S228, for example, one of the LEDs that are lit on the first start winning memory display 7A (as an example, the rightmost LED among the lit LEDs) ) May be turned off, and the first start winning memory display 7A may be turned off.

  Thereafter, the CPU 103 determines whether or not to derive and display the jackpot combination as a variable display result in the special figure game in which the start condition is satisfied, based on the numerical data indicating the value of the jackpot determination random number read in step S227. The big hit determination process is executed (step S229). In this jackpot determination process, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the numerical data read in step S227 matches predetermined determination value data indicating that the jackpot combination is derived and displayed as a variable display result. Here, in the determination value data, data indicating different numerical values may be set according to the state of the probability change flag provided in the game control flag setting area. For example, when the probability variation flag is off, normal judgment value data indicating one numerical value “3” is set as the judgment value data, and when the probability variation flag is on, five numerical values “3” and “7” are set. , “79”, “103”, “107” may be set as the determination value data. Further, as a random number for determining the variable display result in the special figure game by both the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B, for example, a jackpot determination random number generated by the same random number generation processing by the random number circuit 104, etc. When the same random number is used, a variable display result is obtained in response to the fact that the probability variation flag is in an on state in the special game by one of the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B. The probability that the jackpot combination is derived and displayed is the normal gaming state (the gaming state other than the jackpot gaming state or the high probability gaming state, and the probability that the jackpot combination is derived and displayed as a variable display result in the special figure game is When the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B are in a high probability state that is higher than the initial setting state (the gaming state controlled immediately after the initial setting state). Probability that jackpot combination is derived displayed as the variable display result in Japanese diagram Games by Chino other also may be a high-probability state with improved than normal gaming state.

  The CPU 103 specifies whether the determination result is for deriving and displaying a jackpot combination as the execution result of the jackpot determination process in step S229, or for determining and displaying a lost combination different from the jackpot combination (step S230). . When it is determined that the big hit combination is derived and displayed (step S230; Yes), the first big hit flag is set to the on state (step S231), and when it is determined that the lost combination is derived and displayed. (Step S230; No), the first big hit flag is cleared and turned off (Step S232). Thereafter, the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated to “1” which is a value corresponding to the fixed symbol setting process (step S233).

  Hereinafter, the continuous effect initial setting process executed in step S226 and the like will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. In the continuous effect initial setting process shown in FIG. 17, the CPU 103 first sets the continuous effect execution flag provided in the game control flag setting area to the on state (step S351). Next, the number of reserved memories in the first special figure reservation storage unit 121A is stored as the number of continuous effects in the continuous effect number storage unit 122 (step S352). Subsequently, “1” is set as an initial value in the continuous effect counter (step S353). Thereafter, the continuous effect mode flag provided in the game control flag setting area is set (step S354).

  For example, the CPU 103 extracts numerical data indicating the value of the random number for determining the continuous effect mode updated by the random number circuit 104, and whether the extracted random number value and the second jackpot flag are on or off. And the correspondence relationship shown in FIG. 18 by referring to the effect mode determination table stored in advance in the ROM 101 based on the state and the number of continuous effects stored in the continuous effect number storage unit 122 in step S352. Such a continuous production mode flag is set. In the setting shown in FIG. 18, when the second big hit flag is on and the number of continuous effects is “3”, the value of the continuous effect mode flag is “1” or the value of the random number for determining the continuous effect mode. Set to either “3”. When the first big hit flag is on and the number of continuous effects is “4”, the value of the continuous effect mode flag is set to “2” or “4”. When the first big hit flag is off and the number of continuous performances is “3”, the value of the continuous performance mode flag is set to either “5” or “7”. When the first big hit flag is off and the number of continuous performances is “4”, the value of the continuous performance mode flag is set to either “6” or “8”.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing an example of the fixed symbol setting process executed in step S111 of FIG. When the fixed symbol setting process shown in FIG. 19 is started, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the first big hit flag is on (step S241). At this time, if the first big hit flag is ON (step S241; Yes), for example, a fixed symbol determination table stored in the ROM 101 in advance based on a fixed symbol determination random number value obtained from the random number circuit 104 or the like. The special symbol combination which becomes the big hit combination is determined as a definite symbol by referring to it (step S242).

  When the big hit flag is off in step S241 (step S241; No), it is determined whether or not the continuous performance execution flag is on (step S243). When the continuous effect execution flag is on (step S243; Yes), the special variable display device 4A when the continuous effect is executed is based on the value of the continuous effect mode flag and the count value in the continuous effect counter 123. A combination of fixed symbols that is a variable display result in the figure game is determined (step S244). For example, the CPU 103 determines a combination of determined symbols based on the value of the continuous effect mode flag and the count value in the continuous effect counter 123 so as to satisfy the conditions as shown in FIGS.

  Specifically, when the value of the continuous effect mode flag is “1” or “5” and the count value in the continuous effect counter 123 is “1” or “2”, or the value of the continuous effect mode flag is “2”. ”Or“ 6 ”, when the value of the continuous effect mode flag is“ 3 ”and the count value in the continuous effect counter 123 is“ 1 ”, the value of the continuous effect mode flag is“ 4 ”and the continuous effect When the count value in the counter 123 is “1” or “3”, the continuous effect mode flag value is “7”, and when the count value in the continuous effect counter 123 is “1” or “3”, the continuous effect When the value of the mode flag is “8” and the count value in the continuous effect counter 123 is “1”, “3”, or “4”, the combination of the confirmed symbols is “normally lost” (for example, the first Losses that do not reach, such as combinations in which the determined symbols in the left, middle, and right variable display portions provided in the variable display device 4A are “3”, “6”, and “1”, respectively. In combination).

  On the other hand, when the value of the continuous effect mode flag is “1” or “5” and the count value in the continuous effect counter 123 is “3”, or the value of the continuous effect mode flag is “3”, the continuous effect counter 123. When the count value is “2” or “3”, the value of the continuous effect mode flag is “4”, and when the count value in the continuous effect counter 123 is “2” or “4”, the continuous effect mode flag When the value of “7” or “8” and the count value in the continuous effect counter 123 is “2”, the combination of the confirmed symbols is set to “reach lose” (for example, left on the first variable display device 4A, Mismatches that do not become big hits after reaching reach, such as combinations where the fixed symbols on the middle and right variable display sections are “7”, “3”, and “7”, respectively. Is determined so that the back).

  When the continuous performance execution flag is off in step S243 (step S243; No), for example, based on the reach determination random number obtained from the random number circuit 104 or the like, a special symbol is displayed in the special game by the first variable display device 4A. It is determined whether or not reach is to be made during variable display (step S245). At this time, when it is determined that the reach is reached (step S245; Yes), the combination of the special symbols that are lost combinations without becoming a big hit after reaching the reach is determined as a confirmed symbol (step S246). On the other hand, when it is determined that no reach is made (step S245; No), a combination of special symbols that are lost combinations without reaching reach is determined as a confirmed symbol (step S247).

  After the determined symbol is determined in any of steps S242, S244, S246, and S247, for example, the control data corresponding to the determined combination of determined symbols is set in the command transmission table. Setting for transmitting one special symbol designation command is performed (step S248). Thereafter, the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated to “2” which is a value corresponding to the variable display pattern setting process (step S249).

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing an example of the variable display pattern setting process executed in step S112 of FIG. When the variable display pattern setting process shown in FIG. 21 is started, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the first big hit flag is on (step S261). At this time, when the first big hit flag is on (step S261; Yes), it is determined whether or not the continuous performance execution flag is on (step S262). When the continuous performance execution flag is on (step S262; Yes), the variable display result in the special figure game by the first variable display device 4A is used as the jackpot combination in the period in which the continuous performance is continuously executed. By determining that the determination is made and executing a continuous effect end setting process described later (step S263), settings for ending the continuous effect are performed.

  When the continuous performance execution flag is OFF in step S262 (step S262; No), the process of step S263 is skipped. Thereafter, from the variable display patterns of reach A (big hit), reach B (big hit) and reach C (big hit) among the variable display patterns at the big hit shown in FIG. Is selected and determined (step S264). As described above, when it is determined that the variable display result is the big hit combination in the special game by the first variable display device 4A from the start to the end of the continuous effect, the continuous effect is ended. After executing the process for making a big hit in the special game by the first variable display device 4A, the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be controlled to the big hit gaming state.

  When it is determined in step S261 that the first big hit flag is off (step S261; No), it is determined whether or not the continuous performance execution flag is on (step S265). At this time, if the continuous effect execution flag is on (step S265; Yes), the first variable when the continuous effect is executed based on the value of the continuous effect mode flag and the count value in the continuous effect counter 123. A variable display pattern in the special figure game by the display device 4A is determined (step S266). For example, as shown in FIGS. 22A to 22F, the CPU 103 selects a variable display pattern corresponding to the value of the continuous effect mode flag and the count value in the continuous effect counter 123.

  After the variable display pattern is determined in step S266, it is determined whether or not the count value in the continuous effect counter 123 is equal to the number of continuous effects stored in the continuous effect number storage unit 122 (step S267). When the count value reaches the number of continuous effects (step S267; Yes), when the last effect in the continuous effects is executed during the period in which the current special figure game by the first variable display device 4A is being executed. Judgment is performed and a setting for ending the continuous effect is performed by executing the same continuous effect end setting process as in step S263 (step S268). On the other hand, when it is determined in step S267 that the count value in the continuous effect counter 123 has not reached the number of continuous effects (step S267; No), the count value in the continuous effect counter 123 is incremented by 1 (step S269).

  When it is determined in step S265 that the continuous performance execution flag is OFF (step S265; No), the first variable display device is based on the combination of the fixed symbols set in the fixed symbol setting process in step S111. It is determined whether or not the special game played at 4A is reached (step S270). When reaching reach (step S270; Yes), for example, referring to the variable display pattern determination table stored in advance in the ROM 101 based on the variable display pattern determination random number obtained from the random number circuit 104 or the like. The variable display pattern in this special figure game is selected from the variable display patterns of reach A (losing), reach B (losing), and reach C (losing) among the variable display patterns during reach shown in FIG. (Step S271).

  When it is determined in step S270 that the reach is not reached (step S270; No), the variable display pattern of normal A among the normal variable display patterns shown in FIG. The variable display pattern in the special figure game this time by the device 4A is determined (step S272). Thereafter, for example, setting for transmitting the first variable display start command to the display control board 12 is performed such as setting the control data corresponding to the determined variable display pattern in the command transmission table (step S273). At this time, a timer initial value corresponding to the total variable display time of the special symbol in the determined variable display pattern is set in the first variable display time timer provided corresponding to the first variable display device 4A. Subsequently, the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated to “3” which is a value corresponding to the variable display control process (step S274).

  Below, with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. 23, the continuous production | presentation end setting process performed in step S263, S268, etc. is demonstrated. In the continuous effect end setting process shown in FIG. 23, the CPU 103 first clears the continuous effect mode flag and initializes the continuous effect mode flag, for example, sets the value of the continuous effect mode flag to “0”. (Step S371). Next, the number of continuous effects is initialized to “0”, for example, by erasing the stored contents of the continuous effect times storage unit 122 (step S372). Subsequently, the continuous effect counter 123 is cleared, and the continuous effect counter 123 is initialized, for example, the count value is set to “0” (step S373). Thereafter, the continuous performance execution flag is cleared and turned off (step S374).

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a variable display stop process executed in step S114 of FIG. When the variable display stop process shown in FIG. 24 is started, the CPU 103 first transmits a first special symbol confirmation command to the display control board 12, for example, by setting predetermined control data in the command transmission table. For this purpose (step S281). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the first big hit flag is on (step S282). At this time, if the first big hit flag is on (step S282; Yes), it is determined whether or not the continuous production time flag is on (step S283).

  When the flag during the continuous performance time is turned on in step S283 (step S283; Yes), it is continuous because the jackpot combination is derived and displayed in the special game by the first variable display device 4A during the continuous performance time. It is determined that the production time is to be ended, and the flag during the continuous production time is cleared and turned off (step S284). On the other hand, when the continuous production time flag is off, the process of step S284 is skipped. Thereafter, the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated to “5”, which is a value corresponding to the pre-winner pre-opening process (step S285).

  Even when the first big hit flag is off in step S282 (step S282; No), it is determined whether the flag during the continuous effect time is on (step S286). At this time, if the flag during the continuous production time is on (step S286; Yes), it is determined whether or not the continuous production time is to be ended (step S287). Here, for example, when the special game by the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 30 times) without the pachinko gaming machine 1 being controlled to the big hit gaming state at the continuous performance time. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is not controlled to the big hit gaming state until a predetermined time (for example, 5 minutes) has elapsed since the start of the continuous performance time, and the combination of the lost combinations in the special game by the first variable display device 4A. For example, when the determined symbol is derived and displayed, it may be determined to end the continuous performance time. When it is determined in step S287 that the continuous effect time is to be ended (step S287; Yes), the continuous effect time is cleared by clearing the continuous effect time flag (step S288).

  If the flag during the continuous production time is OFF in step S286 (step S286; No), numerical data indicating the value of the random number for continuous production time start determination updated by the random number circuit 104 or the like is extracted. (Step S289). Subsequently, a continuous production time start determination table 152 as shown in FIG. 6 is set as a table for determining whether or not to start the continuous production time (step S290). Then, based on the continuous production time start determination random number extracted in step S289, it is determined whether or not to start the continuous production time by referring to the continuous production time start determination table 152 set in step S290. (Step S291). When it is determined in step S291 that the continuous production time is to be started (step S291; Yes), the continuous production time flag is set to the on state to start the continuous production time (step S292).

  Here, after the continuous production time flag is set to ON in step S292 and the continuous production time is started, the player or the like can recognize that it is the continuous production time by a predetermined production operation or the like. You may make it alert | report to. For example, the CPU 103 notifies the display control board 12 that the continuous production time has started, for example, by performing settings for transmitting a predetermined display control command to the display control board 12 in step S292. In this case, in response to the display control command from the main board 11, the display control board 12 displays a predetermined character image on the third variable display device 4C, for example, so that it is a continuous effect time. Inform. Alternatively, the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R under the control of the sound control board, the lighting or blinking of various effect lamps included in the game effect lamp 9 performed under the control of the lamp control board, and the movable member You may alert | report that it is continuous production time by the operation | movement of the accessory which consists of.

  When it is determined in step S287 that the continuous performance time is not to be ended (step S287; No), or when it is determined in step S291 that the continuous performance time is not to be started (step S291; No), and in step S288, the continuous performance time is continued. After clearing the flag during the production time or after setting the flag during the continuous production time in the ON state in step S292, the value of the first special symbol process is updated to “0”, and the first variable display device The next special game according to 4A is set to be executable (step S293).

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S17 of FIG. 9 as the second special symbol process. In the second special symbol process processing shown in FIG. 25, the following is performed according to the value of the second special symbol process flag provided in the game control flag setting area such as the RAM 102 corresponding to the second variable display device 4B. Each process of steps S130 to S138 is executed.

  The special symbol normal process in step S130 is executed when the value of the second special symbol process flag is “0”. This special symbol normal process includes a process of determining whether or not to start a special symbol game by the second variable display device 4B based on the data stored in the second special symbol storage unit 121B. The determined symbol setting process in step S131 is executed when the value of the second special symbol process flag is “1”. This fixed symbol setting process includes a process of setting a fixed symbol derived and displayed as a variable symbol display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game by the second variable display device 4B. The variable display pattern setting process in step S132 is executed when the value of the second special symbol process flag is “2”. This variable display pattern setting process is a process for setting a variable display pattern used in the special game by the second variable display device 4B based on the combination of the fixed symbols set in the fixed symbol setting process in step S131. Etc.

  The standby process for starting the continuous effect in step S133 is executed when the value of the second special symbol process flag is “3”. This continuous production start standby process is a period from the start of variable display of a special symbol in one special game by the second variable display device 4B until the combination of the fixed symbols resulting in variable display is derived and displayed. In addition, the first variable display device 4 </ b> A executes the special drawing game a plurality of times, and the variable display result in the second variable display device 4 </ b> B is derived and displayed after executing the continuous effect over the plurality of special drawing games. In addition, the second variable display device 4B is a process of adjusting the timing for starting the variable display of the special symbol as a special game. For example, the CPU 103 performs the second special symbol process shown in FIG. 25 during the period until the value of the first special symbol process flag provided corresponding to the first variable display device 4A becomes “0” or “1”. Each time the process is executed, the continuous production start standby process in step S133 is repeatedly executed to wait until the start condition of the special figure game by the first variable display device 4A is satisfied. When the value of the first special symbol process flag becomes “0” or “1”, the special symbol designation command indicating the combination of the confirmed symbols determined in step S131 or the variable display pattern determined in step S132 After setting for transmitting a variable display start command for designating, the value of the second special symbol process flag is updated to “4” which is a value corresponding to the variable display control process.

  The variable display control process of step S134 is executed when the value of the second special symbol process flag is “4”. This variable display control process is based on the timer value in the second variable display time timer provided corresponding to the second variable display device 4B, and the remaining variable display of the special symbols in the special game by the second variable display device 4B. Includes processing to measure time. The variable display stop process in step S135 is executed when the value of the second special symbol process flag is “5”. In this variable display stop process, a setting for transmitting a second special symbol confirmation command for instructing deceleration stop of the special symbol variably displayed on the second variable display device 4B to the display control board 12 is performed. This includes processing to be performed. In the variable display stop process of step S135, the value of the second special symbol process flag is updated to “6” when the jackpot combination is derived and displayed as a variable display result in the special game by the second variable display device 4B. The On the other hand, when the lost combination is derived and displayed as the variable display result, the value of the second special symbol process flag is updated to “0”.

  The pre-opening process for the special winning opening in step S136 is executed when the value of the second special symbol process flag is “6”. This pre-opening process for the big prize opening includes an initialization process in the big hit operation such as opening and closing the opening / closing plate in the special variable winning ball apparatus 6. The special winning opening opening process in step S137 is executed when the value of the second special symbol process flag is “7”. The special winning award opening process is a variety of processes related to the big hit operation such as opening / closing the opening / closing plate in the special variable winning ball apparatus 6, a process of checking the opening time per time in the special variable winning ball apparatus 6, etc. Is included. The jackpot end process in step S138 is executed when the value of the second special symbol process flag is “8”. The jackpot end process includes a process of determining whether or not the big hit operation by the special variable winning ball apparatus 6 is ended, and transmitting the command for instructing the jackpot end to the display control board 12 if it is ended.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol normal process executed in step S130 of FIG. When the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 26 is started, first, the CPU 103 sets numerical data indicating a random number value, for example, in the first entry (entry corresponding to the holding number “1”) of the second special figure holding storage unit 121B. It is determined whether or not the number of reserved memories in the second special figure reservation storage unit 121B is “0” (step S301). Since numerical data indicating a random number value is not stored in the first entry, and it is determined that the number of reserved storage is “0” (step S301; Yes), the special symbol normal process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, when the reserved storage number is other than “0” (step S301; No), the big hit determination random number stored in correspondence with the reserved number “1” from the second special figure reservation storage unit 121B is stored. Numerical data indicating the value is read (step S302). At this time, the number of reserved storage in the second special figure reservation storage unit 121B is decremented by 1 and the entry lower than the reservation number “1” (for example, the entry corresponding to the reservation numbers “2” to “4”). The numerical data indicating the stored random number value is shifted up by one entry (step S303). When subtracting 1 from the number of reserved memories in step S303, for example, one of the LEDs that are lit on the second start winning memory display 7B (for example, the rightmost LED among the lit LEDs) ) May be turned off, and the second start winning memory display 7B may be turned off.

  Thereafter, the CPU 103 determines whether or not to derive and display the jackpot combination as a variable display result in the special figure game in which the start condition is satisfied, based on the numerical data indicating the value of the jackpot determination random number read in step S302. The big hit determination process is executed (step S304). In the jackpot determination process, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the numerical data read in step S302 matches predetermined determination value data indicating that a jackpot combination is derived and displayed as a variable display result. As an execution result of the jackpot determination process, it is specified whether the determination result is for deriving and displaying a jackpot combination or for displaying a lost combination different from the jackpot combination (step S305). When it is determined that the big hit combination is derived and displayed (step S305; Yes), the second big hit flag is set to the on state (step S306), and when it is determined that the lost combination is derived and displayed. (Step S305; No), the second big hit flag is cleared and turned off (Step S307). Thereafter, the value of the second special symbol process flag is updated to “1” which is a value corresponding to the fixed symbol setting process (step S308).

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing an example of the variable display pattern setting process executed in step S132 of FIG. When the variable display pattern setting process shown in FIG. 27 is started, the CPU 103 first specifies the number of reserved memories in the first special figure reservation storage unit 121A, and the specified continuous storage number is a predetermined continuous performance execution allowable value. It is determined whether or not (for example, “3”) or more (step S321). At this time, if it is determined that the number of reserved memories is equal to or greater than the continuous production execution allowable value (step S321; Yes), it is determined whether or not the second big hit flag is on (step S322). If the second big hit flag is on (step S322; Yes), it is determined to execute the continuous effect, and the continuous effect initial setting process as shown in FIG. 17 is executed ( Step S323).

  After the continuous production initial setting process is executed in step S323, the variable display pattern of reach D (big hit) among the big hit variable display patterns shown in FIG. 3C is displayed by the second variable display device 4B. The variable display pattern in the special figure game is determined (step S324). That is, when it is determined that the continuous effect is to be executed, it is determined that the variable display pattern has a total variable display time sufficiently longer than the total variable display time of the special symbol in the other variable display patterns. .

  When it is determined in step S322 that the second big hit flag is off (step S322; No), for example, numerical data indicating the value of the random number for continuous performance execution determination updated by the random number circuit 104 or the like is extracted. (Step S325). Subsequently, based on the extracted random number value, it is determined whether or not the continuous effect is to be executed by referring to, for example, a lost-time continuous effect execution determination table stored in advance in the ROM 101 (step S326). Here, the lost-time continuous production execution determination table may be configured by setting data that associates the value of the random number for continuous production execution determination with the determination result of whether or not to execute the continuous production. Further, the CPU 103 executes the same process as the process of step S225 shown in FIG. 15 in step S326, thereby determining whether or not to execute the continuous effect at a different rate depending on whether or not it is during the continuous effect time. You may make it perform determination of.

  When it is determined in step S326 that the continuous effect is to be executed (step S326; Yes), the continuous effect initial setting process similar to step S323 is executed (step S327), and then the reach shown in FIG. Among the time variable display patterns, the variable display pattern of reach D (loss) is determined as the variable display pattern in the special figure game of this time by the second variable display device 4B (step S328). After determining the reach D variable display pattern, which is the variable display pattern when executing the continuous effect in steps S324 and S328, the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated to “3” (step S329).

  When it is determined in step S321 that the number of reserved memories in the first special figure reservation storage unit 121A is less than the continuous effect execution allowable value (step S321; No), the continuous effect is not executed in step S326. Is determined (step S326; No), it is determined whether or not the second big hit flag is on (step S330). At this time, when the second big hit flag is on (step S330; Yes), for example, the variable stored in the ROM 101 in advance based on the variable display pattern determination random number obtained from the random number circuit 104 or the like. From the variable display pattern of reach A (big hit), reach B (big hit), and reach C (big hit) among the variable display patterns at big hit shown in FIG. The variable display pattern in the special figure game is selected and determined (step S331). Thereby, when the continuous production is not executed, the variable display pattern of reach D (big hit) is not selected, so that the total variable display time of the special symbol can be prevented from becoming unnecessarily long.

  If the first big hit flag is off in step S330 (step S330; No), the second variable display device 4B is instructed based on the combination of the fixed symbols set in the fixed symbol setting process in step S131. In step S332, it is determined whether or not a special game is executed. When reaching reach (step S332; Yes), for example, referring to the variable display pattern determination table stored in advance in the ROM 101 based on the variable display pattern determination random number obtained from the random number circuit 104 or the like. The variable display pattern in this special figure game is selected from the variable display patterns of reach A (losing), reach B (losing), and reach C (losing) among the variable display patterns during reaching shown in FIG. (Step S333). Thereby, when the continuous effect is not executed, the variable display pattern of reach D (losing) is not selected, so that it is possible to prevent the total variable display time of the special symbol from becoming unnecessarily long.

  If it is determined in step S332 that the reach is not achieved (step S332; No), the variable display pattern of normal A among the normal variable display patterns shown in FIG. The variable display pattern in the special figure game of this time by the device 4B is determined (step S334). After the variable display pattern is determined in any one of steps S331, S333, and S334, for example, the control data corresponding to the determined variable display pattern is set in the command transmission table. Settings for transmitting a display start command are made (step S335). At this time, a timer initial value corresponding to the total variable display time of the special symbol in the determined variable display pattern is set in the second variable display time timer provided corresponding to the second variable display device 4B. Thereafter, the value of the second special symbol process flag is updated to “4” which is a value corresponding to the variable display control process (step S336).

  Hereinafter, a specific example of the display operation in the first to third variable display devices 4A to 4C will be described. FIG. 28 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a display control process (image display state) in the first to third variable display devices 4A to 4C. The timing chart shown in FIG. 29 shows a display operation example in the first to third variable display devices 4A to 4C. FIG. 30 shows an example of a specific display mode in the first to third variable display devices 4A to 4C in the display operation example shown in FIG.

  In the display operation example shown in FIG. 29, at the timing T11 when the special symbol is variably displayed in the special symbol game by the first variable display device 4A, the start condition of the special symbol game by the second variable display device 4B is satisfied. (Step S301 in FIG. 26; No). At this time, in the first variable display device 4A, for example, as shown in FIG. 30A, a special symbol variable display is performed, while in the second variable display device 4B, for example, as shown in FIG. 30B. As you can see, special symbols are stopped.

  In the example of the display operation shown in FIG. 29, the value of the big hit determination random number is stored from the second special figure holding storage unit 121B in response to the establishment of the special figure game start condition by the second variable display device 4B at the timing T11. As a result of reading (Step S302 in FIG. 26) and executing the jackpot determination process (Step S304) based on the random number value, it is determined that the jackpot combination is derived and displayed (Step S305; Yes). As a result, the second big hit flag is set to the ON state (step S306).

  At this time, in the display operation example shown in FIG. 29, the number of reserved memories in the first special figure reservation storage unit 121A is “4”, which is equal to or greater than the continuous performance execution allowable value (step S321 in FIG. 27; Yes), it is determined that the continuous effect is executed (step S322; Yes), and the variable display pattern of reach D (big hit) is determined as the variable display pattern in the special game by the second variable display device 4B. (Step S324). In the example of the display operation shown in FIG. 29, the number of continuous effects is set to “4” in the continuous effect initial setting process in step S323 (step S352 in FIG. 17), and the count value in the continuous effect counter 123 is “1”. "(Step S353), and the value of the continuous effect mode flag is set to" 2 "(step S354). Thereafter, the standby process for starting the continuous performance (step S133 in FIG. 25) is executed, and the timing for starting the variable display of the special symbol in the special game by the second variable display device 4B is adjusted.

  When the variable display result in the special figure game by the first variable display device 4A is derived and displayed at the timing T12 shown in FIG. 29, for example, as shown in FIGS. 30C and 30D, the first and second variable The special symbols are stopped and displayed on both the display devices 4A and 4B. Thereafter, when the start condition of the special figure game by the first variable display device 4A is satisfied (step S221 in FIG. 14; No), the value of the random number for jackpot determination is read from the first special figure holding storage unit 121A (step S21). S227) As a result of executing the jackpot determination process (step S229) based on the random number value, it is determined that the lost combination is derived and displayed (step S230; No). As a result, the first big hit flag is turned off (step S232).

  Thus, since the first big hit flag is off (step S241 in FIG. 19; No) and the continuous production execution flag is on (step S243; Yes), the value of the continuous production mode flag and the count in the continuous production counter 123 are counted. Based on the value, a fixed symbol that is a variable display result in the special figure game by the first variable display device 4A is determined (step S244). At this time, since the value of the continuous effect mode flag is “2” and the count value of the continuous effect counter is “1”, as shown in FIG. Determined as a definite symbol.

  Subsequently, since the first big hit flag is off (step S261 in FIG. 21; No) and the continuous production execution flag is on (step S265; Yes), the value of the continuous production mode flag and the continuous production counter 123 Based on the count value, a variable display pattern in the special figure game by the first variable display device 4A is determined (step S266). At this time, since the continuous effect mode flag is “2” and the count value of the continuous effect counter 123 is “1”, as shown in FIG. The variable display pattern is determined in the special game by the first variable display device 4A. Thereafter, the count value of the continuous effect counter 123 is incremented by 1 to “2” (step S269).

  After the variable display pattern in the special figure game by the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B is determined in this way, at the timing T13, as shown in FIGS. 30E and 30F, the first and second variable display patterns are displayed. The variable display of special symbols on the display devices 4A and 4B is started. In the display control board 12, the CPU 112 sends a predetermined drawing command to the VDP 115, for example, in response to the normal B-1 variable display pattern being specified by the first variable display start command from the main board 11. The execution of continuous production is started. Specifically, at timing T14 when the special symbol variable display is performed in the special game by the first variable display device 4A, the notification information 60a as shown in FIG. It is displayed on the display device 4C.

  Thereafter, at a timing T15 shown in FIG. 29, the special symbol display mode in the second variable display device 4B is set to reach as shown in FIG. Start. Then, at timing T16 when the total variable display time Ti1 of the special symbol in the normal B-1 variable display pattern has elapsed from timing T13, the first variable display time timer provided in the RAM 102 of the main board 11 times out. At this time, a first special symbol confirmation command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the display control board 12. In response to receiving the first special symbol determination command from the main board 11, the CPU 112 of the display control board 12 becomes a normal loss derived and displayed on the first variable display device 4A as shown in FIG. 30 (H). The special symbol combination is displayed in a state of being completely stopped by the process c.

  Subsequently, when the start condition of the special figure game by the first variable display device 4A is satisfied at the timing T17, the count value of the continuous effect counter 123 is “2”. At this time, since the continuous performance mode flag is “2”, the variable display result in the special-purpose game by the first variable display device 4A is normal loss in step S244 of FIG. 19 as shown in FIG. 20B. Is determined to be a combination of definite symbols. In step S266 of FIG. 21, as shown in FIG. 22B, the variable display pattern in the special game by the first variable display device 4A is determined to be the normal B-2 variable display pattern. Thereafter, the count value of the continuous effect counter 123 is incremented by 1 to “3”.

  In response to receiving the first variable display start command for designating the normal B-2 variable display pattern from the main board 11 at the timing T17, the CPU 112 of the display control board 12 as shown in FIG. 30 (J). The variable display of the special symbol in the special figure game by the first variable display device 4B is started. At this time, in the second variable display device 4B, the reach effect display by the process d is continuously performed as shown in FIG. Further, the CPU 112 of the display control board 12 responds to the fact that the normal B-2 variable display pattern is designated by the first variable display start command from the main board 11, and the special game by the first variable display device 4A. At timing T18 after the variable symbol special display is started, the notification information 60b as shown in FIG. 30 (L) is displayed on the third variable display device 4C by the process f.

  Thereafter, at timing T19 when the total variable display time Ti2 of the special symbol in the normal B-2 variable display pattern has elapsed from timing T17, the first variable display time timer provided in the RAM 102 of the main board 11 times out. At this time, a first special symbol confirmation command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the display control board 12. In response to receiving the first special symbol confirmation command from the main board 11, the CPU 112 of the display control board 12 becomes a normal loss derived and displayed on the first variable display device 4A as shown in FIG. The special symbol combination is displayed in a state of being completely stopped by the process c. At this time, in the second variable display device 4B, the reach effect display by the process d is continuously performed as shown in FIG.

  Subsequently, when the start condition of the special figure game by the first variable display device 4A is satisfied at the timing T20, the count value of the continuous effect counter 123 is “3”. At this time, since the continuous performance mode flag is “2”, the variable display result in the special-purpose game by the first variable display device 4A is normal loss in step S244 of FIG. 19 as shown in FIG. 20B. Is determined to be a combination of definite symbols. Further, in step S266 of FIG. 21, as shown in FIG. 22B, the variable display pattern in the special game by the first variable display device 4A is determined as the normal B-3 variable display pattern. Thereafter, the count value of the continuous effect counter 123 is incremented by 1 to “4”.

  In response to receiving the first variable display start command for designating the normal B-3 variable display pattern from the main board 11 at timing T20, the CPU 112 of the display control board 12 as shown in FIG. 30 (O). The variable display of the special symbol in the special figure game by the first variable display device 4A is started. At this time, in the second variable display device 4B, the reach effect display by the process d is continuously performed as shown in FIG. 30 (P). Further, the CPU 112 of the display control board 12 responds that the normal B-3 variable display pattern is designated by the first variable display start command from the main board 11, and the special game by the first variable display device 4 </ b> A. At timing T21 after starting the variable display of the special symbol, the notification information 60c as shown in FIG. 30 (Q) is displayed on the third variable display device 4C by the process g.

  Thereafter, at timing T22 when the total variable display time Ti3 of the special symbol in the normal B-3 variable display pattern has elapsed from timing T20, the first variable display time timer provided in the RAM 102 of the main board 11 times out. At this time, a first special symbol confirmation command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the display control board 12. In response to receiving the first special symbol confirmation command from the main board 11, the CPU 112 of the display control board 12 becomes a normal loss derived and displayed on the first variable display device 4A as shown in FIG. 30 (R). The special symbol combination is displayed in a state of being completely stopped by the process c. At this time, in the second variable display device 4B, the reach effect display by the process d is continuously performed as shown in FIG.

  Subsequently, when the start condition of the special figure game by the first variable display device 4A is satisfied at the timing T23, the count value of the continuous effect counter 123 is “4”. At this time, since the continuous performance mode flag is “2”, the variable display result in the special-purpose game by the first variable display device 4A is normal loss in step S244 of FIG. 19 as shown in FIG. 20B. Is determined to be a combination of definite symbols. Further, in step S266 of FIG. 21, as shown in FIG. 22B, the variable display pattern in the special game by the first variable display device 4A is determined to be the normal B-4 variable display pattern. At this time, since the count value of the continuous effect counter 123 is equal to the number of continuous effects, the continuous effect end setting process as shown in FIG. 23 is executed (step S268 in FIG. 21).

  In response to receiving the first variable display start command for designating the normal B-4 variable display pattern from the main board 11 at timing T23, the CPU 112 of the display control board 12 as shown in FIG. 30 (T). The variable display of the special symbol in the special figure game by the first variable display device 4A is started. At this time, in the second variable display device 4B, the reach effect display by the process d is continuously performed as shown in FIG. Further, the CPU 112 of the display control board 12 responds that the normal B-4 variable display pattern is specified by the first variable display start command from the main board 11, and the special game by the first variable display device 4A. At timing T24 after the variable symbol special display is started, the notification information 60d as shown in FIG. 30 (V) is displayed on the third variable display device 4C by the process h.

  Thereafter, the first variable display time timer provided in the RAM 102 of the main board 11 times out at the timing T25 when the total variable display time Ti4 of the special symbol in the normal B-4 variable display pattern has elapsed from the timing T23. At this time, a first special symbol confirmation command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the display control board 12. In response to receiving the first special symbol confirmation command from the main board 11, the CPU 112 of the display control board 12 becomes a normal loss derived and displayed on the first variable display device 4A as shown in FIG. 30 (W). The special symbol combination is displayed in a state of being completely stopped by the process c.

  Subsequently, when the total variable display time Ti23 of the special symbol in the reach D (big hit) variable display pattern elapses from the timing T13, a second variable display time timer provided in the RAM 102 or the like of the main board 11 at the timing T26. Times out. In response to this, a second special symbol confirmation command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the display control board 12. In response to receiving the second special symbol confirmation command from the main board 11, the CPU 112 of the display control board 12 becomes a jackpot combination derived and displayed by the second variable display device 4B as shown in FIG. The special symbol combination is displayed in a state of being completely stopped by the process c. In this way, a plurality of special figure games are executed by the first variable display device 4A during the period in which one special figure game is executed by the second variable display device 4B, and the multiple special figure games are continuously executed over the plurality of special figure games. The continuous production that is the production will be performed. Thus, after the special symbol variable display is started in the special game in the second variable display device 4B, the first variable display device 4A executes the special game multiple times, and the multiple special game is executed. As a result of the variable display of the special figure game by the second variable display device 4B, a combination of determined symbols that is a jackpot combination is derived and displayed. By such display control, the player can be interested in both the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B, and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

  When the value of the continuous effect mode flag is set to any one of “3”, “4”, “7”, and “8”, the continuous effect counter is set according to the settings shown in FIGS. When the count value at 123 is “1”, the normal C variable display pattern is determined as the variable display pattern in the special figure game by the first variable display device 4A. Thus, after the special symbol variable display is started in the special game by the first variable display device 4A, the notification information 60e as shown in FIG. 4E is displayed on the third variable display device 4C. Thus, a predetermined condition is notified.

  Thereafter, when the variable display result is a big hit combination in the special game by the second variable display device 4B, as shown in FIGS. 20 (C) and (D) and FIGS. 22 (C) and (D). Then, determination of a fixed symbol and a variable display pattern that satisfy the presented condition (for example, reach twice) is performed. Thereby, a continuous effect over a plurality of special figure games executed by the first variable display device 4A is executed, and after the conditions presented during the effect are satisfied, the second variable display device 4B As a variable display result of the special figure game, a definite symbol that is a jackpot combination is derived and displayed.

  On the other hand, if the variable display result is not a big hit combination in the special game by the second variable display device 4B, as shown in FIGS. 20 (E) and (F) and FIGS. 22 (E) and (F), Determination of a definite symbol and a variable display pattern that cannot satisfy the presented condition (for example, reach twice) is performed. Thereby, a continuous effect over a plurality of special figure games executed by the first variable display device 4A is executed, and the conditions presented during the effect are not satisfied, and the second variable display device 4B As a variable display result of the figure game, a definite symbol that is a combination of losing is derived and displayed.

  As a specific example, the total variable display time Ti13 of the special symbol in the variable display pattern of reach D (losing) and the total variable display time Ti23 of the special symbol in the reach D (big hit) variable display pattern are both 3 minutes. It is assumed that it is set to 10 seconds. In the normal C variable display pattern, the notification information 60e as shown in FIG. 4 (E) is displayed on the third variable display device 4C 5 seconds after the variable symbol special display is started, thereby displaying 3 It shall be presented as a condition that two reach be established within minutes.

  In this case, when the value of the continuous effect mode flag is “3”, the special game with the normal C variable display pattern is performed in the first variable display device 4A by the setting as shown in FIG. After a fixed symbol that is a variable display result is derived and displayed, a special game with a reach B (losing) variable display pattern and a special game with a reach C (losing) variable display pattern are sequentially performed. A player or the like can recognize that the presented condition has been achieved. After that, a decisive symbol that becomes a big hit combination is derived and displayed by the reach D (big hit) variable display pattern in the special figure game in the second variable display device 4B, so that the player or the like derives the big hit combination by achieving the condition. It can be recognized that it is displayed.

  On the other hand, when the value of the continuous performance mode flag is “7”, a special game with a normal C variable display pattern is performed on the first variable display device 4A by the setting as shown in FIG. After the fixed symbol that is the display result is derived and displayed, the special conditions game that is displayed by the reach B (losing) variable display pattern and the special graphic game that normally uses the variable A variable display pattern are sequentially performed. A player or the like can recognize that the above has not been achieved. Thereafter, in the special figure game in the first variable display device 4A, a definite symbol that leads to reach loss is derived and displayed by the reach D (miss) variable display pattern. It can be recognized that the combination was not derived and displayed.

  In this way, after a predetermined condition is presented as a continuous performance, a definite symbol that is a jackpot combination is derived and displayed when the condition is satisfied, and a definite symbol that is a lost combination is derived and displayed when the condition is not satisfied By doing so, since the player wants to achieve the presented conditions, the execution of the game is promoted, so the operating rate of the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be increased.

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

  Also, after the determination that the continuous production time is to be ended in step S287 shown in FIG. 24 (step S287; Yes), the determination that the continuous production time is not started is made in step S291. (Step S291; No), when the flag during the continuous performance time is OFF, referring to the normal time distribution determination table 150 as shown in FIG. 5A in Step S206 of FIG. The storage location of the value of the random number for jackpot determination extracted in step S202 is determined in accordance with the winning of the game ball to the variable winning ball device 5. Thereby, when it is not the continuous production time, as shown in FIG. 12 (A), the decision to store in the first special figure storage unit 121A is stored in the second special figure storage unit 121B. It will be done at a higher rate than the decision.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S287 shown in FIG. 24 that the continuous production time is not ended (step S287; No), it is determined in step S291 that the continuous production time is started. As described later (step S291; Yes), when the continuous production time flag is on, refer to the continuous production time distribution determination table 151 as shown in FIG. 5B in step S216 of FIG. By doing so, the storage location of the value of the random number for jackpot determination extracted in step S202 is determined in accordance with the winning of the game ball to the normal variable winning ball apparatus 5. Thereby, when it is continuous production time, as shown to FIG. 12 (B), the determination to memorize | store in the 2nd special figure holding | maintenance memory | storage part 121B is high compared with when it is not continuous production time. Will be done at a rate.

  Due to the settings in the normal time distribution determination table 150 and the continuous performance time distribution determination table 151, numerical data indicating the value of the big hit determination random number is easily stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit 121A other than the continuous performance time. On the other hand, since the special game by the second variable display device 4B is easily executed during the continuous production time, and the possibility that the continuous production is executed is increased, the special game by the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B. The degree of attention and expectation of the player with respect to the game can be enhanced, and the gaming interest can be improved.

  Here, when it is determined in step S204 in FIG. 10 that the number of reserved memories in the first special figure reservation storage unit 121A has reached the upper limit value (step S204; Yes), the continuous production time is not reached. Even if, on the condition that the number of reserved storage in the second special figure reservation storage unit 121B is less than the upper limit value (step S213; No), the numerical data indicating the value of the jackpot determination random number extracted in step S202 is Are stored in the second special figure holding storage unit 121B (steps S211, S212). As a result, it is possible to reduce the rate at which the start detection due to the winning of the game ball to the normal variable winning ball device 5 is determined to be invalid, and the first is in spite of the gaming ball winning the normal variable winning ball device 5. And the disadvantage that the special game by the 2nd variable display apparatus 4A, 4B is not performed can be reduced.

  In addition, when the number of reserved storage in the second special figure storage unit 121B is “1” or less in step S214 of FIG. 11, refer to the continuous production time distribution determination table 151 as shown in FIG. 5B. Then, the storage location of the value of the jackpot determination random number extracted in step S202 is determined. On the other hand, when the number of reserved memories in the second special figure reservation storage unit 121B is larger than “1”, the number of reserved memories in the first special figure reservation storage unit 121A is less than the upper limit value in step S218. (Step S218; No), numerical data indicating the value of the jackpot determination random number extracted in Step S202 is stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit 121A (Steps S208, S209). ). That is, only when the special game by the second variable display device 4B is executed within a predetermined period in accordance with the winning of the game ball to the normal variable winning ball device 5 when the continuous production time is reached. The storage destination is determined by referring to the continuous production time distribution determination table 151 as shown in FIG. Thereby, in the continuous production time, the special game by the second variable display device 4B can be started within a short time from the winning of the game ball to the normal variable winning ball device 5, so the normal variable winning ball It is possible to increase the relevance between winning a prize in the apparatus 5 and the execution of the continuous performance, and to increase the impression of the continuous performance for the player, thereby improving the game entertainment.

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

  For example, in the above embodiment, referring to the normal time allocation determination table 150 as shown in FIG. 5A in step S206 of FIG. It has been described that it is determined whether to store numerical data in any of the first and second special figure storage units 121A and 121B at the determination ratio as shown in FIG. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the continuous production time is not reached, the numerical data indicating the value of the jackpot determination random number extracted in step S202 only in the first special figure reservation storage unit 121A. Can be stored. That is, in step S204 of FIG. 10, when the number of reserved storage in the first special figure storage unit 121A is less than the upper limit value, the process proceeds to step S208, and when the upper limit value is reached, the start detection by the current winning is detected. It may be determined that the start winning process is invalid, and the start winning process may be terminated.

  Alternatively, when it is not the continuous production time, if the number of reserved memories in the first special figure reservation storage unit 121A is less than the upper limit value, it is determined that the first special figure reservation storage unit 121A is always stored. Only when the number of reserved storage reaches the upper limit value in the special figure storage unit 121A, it may be determined to store in the second special figure storage unit 121B. That is, when the number of reserved memories in the first special figure reservation storage unit 121A is less than the upper limit value in step S204 of FIG. 10, the process proceeds to step S208, and when the upper limit value is reached, the process proceeds to step S213. Also good.

  Further, in the start winning process shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, when the number of reserved memories in the second special figure reservation storage unit 121B is “1” or less in step S214 of FIG. 11, the continuous effect time is determined in step S216. The description has been made assuming that the storage location of the value of the random number for jackpot determination is determined with reference to the middle allocation determination table 151. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the process proceeds to step S215 only when the number of reserved memories in the second special figure reservation storage unit 121B is “0” in step S214 of FIG. In step S216, the storage location of the value of the random number for jackpot determination may be determined with reference to the distribution determination table 151 during the continuous performance time. Alternatively, for example, when the number of reserved memories in the second special figure reservation storage unit 121B is “0” in step S214 of FIG. 11, the second variable display time timer provided in the game control timer setting area such as the RAM 102 is displayed. Based on the stored timer value or the like, the time required until the next special game by the second variable display device 4B is started is specified, and only when the specified time is less than the predetermined time, step S215. In step S216, the storage location of the value of the random number for jackpot determination may be determined with reference to the distribution determination table 151 during continuous production time. Further, for example, when the number of reserved storage in the second special figure storage unit 121B is “0” in step S214 of FIG. 11, the variable display pattern in the special game currently being executed by the second variable display device 4B, By determining the confirmed symbol or the like, it is determined whether or not the special game is reached, and the process proceeds to step S215 only when the reach is not reached. 151 may be used to determine the storage location of the value of the random number for jackpot determination.

  In step S291 in FIG. 24, the continuous production time is started by referring to the continuous production time start determination table 152 set in step S290 based on the value of the random number for continuous production time start determination extracted in step S289. It has been described that it is determined whether or not. On the other hand, you may control to start continuous production time, when either of other various conditions is materialized. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is continuously controlled when the number of executions of the special game by the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B reaches a predetermined number (for example, 20 times) without being controlled to the big hit gaming state. You may make it start production time. Alternatively, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is not controlled to the big hit gaming state, and the number of times reached in the special game by the first and second variable display devices 4A, 4B has reached a predetermined number (for example, 5 times). Sometimes, the continuous production time may be started. Alternatively, the continuous performance time may be started when it is detected on the game board 2 that a game ball has won a predetermined winning opening provided in the game area.

  In the second special symbol process shown in FIG. 25, when the continuous effect is executed by executing the standby process for starting the continuous effect in step S133, the special symbol is displayed in the special symbol game by the second variable display device 4B. After the variable display is started, a continuous effect is executed during a plurality of special figure games by the first variable display device 4B, and then the variable display result in the special figure game by the second variable display device 4B is derived and displayed. As described above, the variable display time of the special symbol in each special figure game is adjusted and set. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the second special symbol process, the special game with the variable display pattern of reach D is started without executing the standby process for starting the continuous effect in step S133. When determining the variable display pattern in the special figure game by the first variable display device 4A in step S266 of FIG. 21, the remaining variable display time in the special figure game by the second variable display device 4B is specified and specified. Based on the remaining variable display time, the variable display pattern may be determined so that the variable display result in the special figure game by the second variable display device 4B is derived and displayed after the continuous effect is executed. Good.

  As a more specific example, there are a plurality of variable display patterns that are produced by the notification information 60e shown in FIG. 4E, such as the normal B-4 variable display pattern, depending on the length of the variable display time of the special symbol. Keep it. When the start condition of the special figure game by the first variable display device 4A is satisfied, the count value of the continuous effect counter 123 is “4” and the value of the continuous effect mode flag is “2” or “6”. ", The remaining variable display time in the special figure game by the second variable display device 4B is specified. Based on the remaining variable display time specified in this way, among the variable display patterns in which the effect by the notification information 60e shown in FIG. 4E is performed, the variable display time of the special symbol is more than the remaining variable display specified. A short variable display pattern is selected, and the variable display pattern in the special game by the first variable display device 4A is determined. Thereby, after the effect by the notification information 60e is performed during the variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol game by the first variable display device 4A, the variable display result is derived by the special symbol game by the second variable display device 4B. Can be controlled to be displayed.

  In the above embodiment, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. 1, after the variable display of the special symbol in the special figure game is started on the second variable display device 4B provided on the right side, it is provided on the left side. A plurality of special figure games are executed by the first variable display device 4A, and the notification information 60a to 60e and the like are displayed on the third variable display device 4C as continuous effects over the plurality of special figure games. In the above description, the jackpot combination is derived and displayed as a variable display result of the special figure game by the two variable display device 4B. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the arrangement of the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B can be arbitrarily changed according to the configuration and specifications of the pachinko gaming machine 1. Further, the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B do not need to be configured as independent display devices. For example, in the two display areas of one display device, the first and second variable display devices described above. The display may be substantially the same as 4A and 4B.

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

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

  In addition, the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B have a function as the third variable display device 4C, and the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B perform a predetermined display operation in the continuous effect. It may be.

  Further, in the above embodiment, when the continuous effect is executed, the continuous effect counter 123 starts after the variable display of the special symbol is started as the special game by the second variable display device 4B, and then the first variable display device 4A. It was described as counting the number of special figure games started by. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a special game that is started by the second variable display device 4B after the variable display of the special symbol is started as the special game by the first variable display device 4A. The number of times may be counted. Alternatively, when the continuous effect is executed, after the special symbol variable display in the special figure game is started by one of the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B, the other variable display device starts. You may count the number of special figure games.

  In the above embodiment, the continuous effect is executed when the number of reserved memories in the first special figure reservation storage unit 121A is equal to or greater than the continuous effect execution allowable value in step S223 shown in FIG. 14 or step S321 shown in FIG. It has been described that the determination is made to the effect and whether or not the continuous effect is to be executed, and when the continuous effect is less than the allowable value, the continuous effect is not executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Regardless of whether or not the number of reserved memories in the first special figure reservation storage unit 121A is equal to or greater than the continuous effect execution allowable value, the fact that the continuous effects are executed is executed. You may make it possible to determine or to determine whether or not to execute a continuous performance.

  In this case, after the second variable display device 4B starts the variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol game with the variable display pattern of reach D, the display for extending the variable symbol variable display time and resetting it. Prepare a control command (variable display time reset command). The number of executions of the special figure game by the first variable display device 4A is stored in the continuous effect number storage unit 122 until the total variable display times Ti13 and Ti23 of the special symbols in the variable display pattern of reach D elapse. When the number of continuous effects is not reached, a variable display time reset command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the display control board 12, thereby extending the variable display time of the special symbol in the second variable display device 4B. Then, when the first special symbol confirmation command is transmitted after the number of executions of the special figure game by the first variable display device 4A reaches the number of continuous effects, the variable display result in the special figure game by the second variable display device 4B. The second special symbol confirmation command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the display control board 12 so that the variable display result in the special game by the second variable display device 4B is confirmed. The combination of symbols may be stopped and displayed.

  Alternatively, after the variable display of the special symbol in the special game is started with the variable display pattern of the reach D by the second variable display device 4B, the display control command (variable display progress stop is temporarily stopped). Command) and a display control command (variable display progress restart command) for restarting the progress of the variable display of the special symbol once stopped may be prepared. In this case, after starting the variable display of the special symbol by the variable display pattern of reach D, the number of executions of the special figure game by the first variable display device 4A is stored in the continuous effect number storage unit 122 until the predetermined period elapses. When the number of consecutive effects has not been reached, a variable display progress stop command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the display control board 12 to stop the progress of the special game on the second variable display device 4B. It should be noted that even when the progress of the special figure game is stopped, the special symbol variable display may be continuously performed, and control may be performed so that the fixed symbol resulting in the variable display result is not derived and displayed. Alternatively, when the progress of the special figure game is stopped, it may be controlled to stop display (or temporarily stop display) a special symbol that becomes a lost combination. Then, when the number of executions of the special figure game by the first variable display device 4A reaches the number of continuous effects, the second variable is transmitted by transmitting a variable display progress restart command from the main board 11 to the display control board 12. The progress of the special game on the display device 4B is started again. At this time, the variable display progress stop command and the variable display result in the special figure game by the second variable display device 4B are derived and displayed after the variable display result in the special figure game by the first variable display device 4A is derived and displayed. The transmission timing of the variable display progress restart command may be adjusted and set.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, when the number of reservation memory in the 1st special figure reservation memory | storage part 121A is more than a continuous production execution allowable value in step S321 of FIG. 27 (step S321; Yes), it is 1st in step S322. It has been described that if the two big hit flag is on (step S322; Yes), it is determined to always execute the continuous effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when it is determined in step S322 that the second big hit flag is on, execution of the big hit hour continuous effect stored in the ROM 101 in advance is executed. Even if it is determined whether or not the continuous effect is executed by referring to the determination table, and it is determined that the continuous effect is executed, the process proceeds to step S323 so that the continuous effect can be executed. Good. Here, the big success time continuous effect execution determination table is the same as the lose time continuous effect execution determination table referred to in step S326, and the value of the random number for continuous effect execution determination and the determination of whether or not to execute the continuous effect. What is necessary is just to be comprised from the setting data etc. which match a result.

  Here, the allocation of the random value for determining the continuous effect execution to the determination result indicating that the continuous effect is executed may be different between the big success time continuous effect execution determination table and the lost time continuous effect execution determination table. For example, in the big success time continuous performance execution determination table, a larger number of continuous performance execution determination random numbers than the lost time continuous performance execution determination table are assigned to the determination result to execute the continuous performance. As a result, when referring to the big success time continuous performance execution determination table, it is determined that the continuous performance is executed at a higher rate than when referring to the lost time continuous performance execution determination table. By setting such a determination table, the jackpot reliability for the continuous performance is increased, so that when the continuous performance is executed, the player's sense of expectation for the jackpot can be increased, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In this case, when it is determined that the continuous effect is not executed by referring to the big success time continuous effect execution determination table, the process proceeds to step S331 in FIG. 27 and the variable display in the special game by the second variable display device 4B. What is necessary is just to determine a pattern. Thereby, even when the big hit combination is derived and displayed as the variable display result of the special figure game by the second variable display device 4B, it can be set so that the continuous effect may not be executed.

  In addition, when the number of reserved storage in the first special figure storage unit 121A is equal to or greater than the continuous effect execution allowable value, it is determined that the continuous effect is executed on the condition that the second jackpot flag is on, When the second big hit flag is on when the continuous production execution allowable value is less than the continuous production execution allowable value, for example, referring to the big success time continuous production execution determination table, it is lower than the continuous production execution allowable value or more. You may make it make the determination to perform a continuous production by a ratio. Alternatively, by referring to a different continuous performance execution determination table depending on whether it is greater than or less than the continuous performance execution allowable value, the ratio of executing the continuous performance when it is less than the continuous performance execution allowable value is determined. You may make it lower than when it is more than an execution allowable value.

  In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, the first special symbol process process in step S16 and the second special symbol process process in step S17 have been described as being executed as separate processes. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and processing common to the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B is executed as the first and second special symbol process. Also good. In addition, each time the game control interrupt process shown in FIG. 9 is executed, the first and second special symbol process processes are both executed once. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Each time the game control interrupt process is executed, only one of the first and second special symbol process processes may be alternately executed once.

  The effect display performed in the continuous effect is not limited to the information using the notification information 60a to 60e shown in FIGS. 4A to 4E, and can be executed arbitrarily in a plurality of special game. It is sufficient if it is an effect display. For example, the notification information 60e shown in FIG. 4 (E) is presented on the condition that the reach is established twice within 3 minutes. May notify an arbitrary time (for example, any one of 1 minute, 5 minutes, 7 minutes, etc.) that can be executed by the second variable display device 4B, or a special game of multiple times (for example, 3 times). Among them, it may be presented on condition that a predetermined display mode (for example, reach of 2 times) appears. In these cases, when the big hit combination is derived and displayed as a variable display result of the special figure game by the second variable display device 4B, the second variable display device 4B performs an effect display that satisfies the previously notified condition. What is necessary is just to derive and display the definite symbol which becomes the big hit combination in the special figure game. On the other hand, when the combination of loses is derived and displayed as the variable display result of the special figure game by the second variable display device 4B, the second variable display device 4B performs an effect display different from the previously notified condition. What is necessary is just to derive and display the definite symbol which becomes a lost combination in a special figure game.

  In the said embodiment, it demonstrated that the production | presentation display as a continuous production was performed by the display mode etc. of the alerting | reporting information 60a-60e in 4 C of 3rd variable display apparatuses. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the present invention is included in the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R under the control of the sound control board and the game effect lamp 9 performed under the control of the lamp control board. You may make it perform the continuous production over several special drawing games by lighting or blinking of various production | presentation lamps, and also operation | movement of the accessory which consists of a movable member. Furthermore, any combination of display on any one of the first to third variable display devices 4A to 4C, sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, lighting or blinking of a predetermined lamp, and operation of the accessory, The predetermined production operation may be executed.

  In the above-described embodiment, it has been described that the on / off control of the first and second start winning memory indicators 7A and 7B is performed on the main board 11 side. On the other hand, lighting / extinguishing control of the first and second start winning memory indicators 7A and 7B may be performed on the display control board 12 side. In this case, when the CPU 103 mounted on the main board 11 is changed by adding or subtracting 1 from the number of reserved memories in the first and second special figure reservation storage units 121A and 121B, A setting for transmitting a display control command indicating the number of reserved memories corresponding to each of the second special figure reservation storage units 121A and 121B to the display control board 12 is performed. Then, the CPU 112 mounted on the display control board 12 performs the on / off control of the first and second special figure reservation storage units 121A and 121B according to the number of reservation storages indicated by the display control command from the main board 11. You may do it.

  In addition, although the first and second start winning memory indicators 7A and 7B have been described as being provided above the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B, the present invention is not limited to this. In addition, the third variable display device 4C is provided with a display that makes it possible to specify the number of start winning memories corresponding to each of the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B, similarly to the second start winning memory display devices 7A and 7B. Alternatively, it may be performed in a predetermined display area. Furthermore, both the display of the start winning memory number on the first and second start winning memory indicators 7A and 7B and the display of the starting win memory number on the third variable display device 4C may be performed.

  In the above embodiment, the first and second variable display start commands, the first and second special symbol designation commands, the first and second special symbol confirmation commands, etc. are transmitted from the main board 11 to the display control board 12. In the above description, the variable display operation of the special symbol in the special game by the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B is controlled on the display control board 12 side according to these commands. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the variable display operation of the special symbol in the special game by the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B is controlled on the main board 11 side. Also good. For example, when the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B are composed of 7-segment LEDs, the CPU 103 mounted on the main board 11 performs lighting / extinguishing control of each segment. The special symbol variable display operation in the second variable display devices 4A, 4B can be controlled. Here, when the third variable display device 4C is configured by an LCD, for example, the CPU 103 of the main substrate 11 performs display control of display control commands in accordance with the operation control of the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B. The display control in the third variable display device 4C may be controlled on the display control board 12 side by transmitting to the board 12 or the like.

  In addition, in the special game of a plurality of times by the first variable display device 4A, after the effect display using the notification information 60a to 60e is performed on the third variable display device 4C, the special diagram by the second variable display device 4B. The period until the jackpot combination is derived and displayed in the game, and / or when the jackpot combination is derived and displayed, the third variable display device 4C provides a continuous effect by the effect display using the notification information 60a to 60e. A predetermined effect display may be performed in a different display mode. For example, the CPU 103 of the main board 11 sequentially transmits a display control command corresponding to the progress of the special game in the first and second variable display devices 4A, 4B to the display control board 12, and the CPU 112 of the display control board 12 By controlling the display operation in the third variable display device 4C according to the display control command received from the main board 11, the display mode of the effect display in the third variable display device 4C can be switched.

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

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

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

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in the embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram which shows the system configuration example in a pachinko gaming machine. It is a figure which illustrates a variable display pattern. It is a figure which shows an example of the alerting | reporting information displayed by normal B-1-normal B-4 and a normal C variable display pattern. It is a figure which shows the example of a structure of the normal time distribution determination table and the distribution determination table during continuous production time. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a continuous production time start determination table. It is a figure which shows the example of 1 structure of the data holding area for variable display. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the hardware constitutions in a display control board. It is a flowchart which shows a game control interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows a start winning process. It is a flowchart which shows a start winning process. It is a figure which shows an example of the determination ratio at the time of determining the storage location of numerical data. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol normal process performed within a 1st special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a process of step S225 shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the execution determination table at the time of normal time, and the execution determination table during continuous production time. It is a flowchart which shows a continuous production initial setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the setting of a continuous production mode flag. It is a flowchart which shows the fixed symbol setting process performed within a 1st special symbol process process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the setting of the combination of the definite symbol based on the value of a continuous production mode flag and the count value in a continuous production counter. It is a flowchart which shows the variable display pattern setting process performed within a 1st special symbol process process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the setting of the variable display pattern based on the value of a continuous production mode flag and the count value in a continuous production counter. It is a flowchart which shows a continuous production | presentation end setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the process at the time of the variable display stop performed within a 1st special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a 2nd special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol normal process performed within a 2nd special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows the variable display pattern setting process performed within a 2nd special symbol process process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display control process in a 1st-3rd variable display apparatus. It is a timing diagram which shows the example of a display operation. It is a figure which shows an example of the display mode in the display operation example shown in FIG.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 2 ... Game board 3 ... Gaming machine frame 4A, 4B, 4C ... Variable display device 5A, 5B ... Ordinary variable winning ball device 6 ... Special variable winning ball device 7A, 7B ... Start winning memory display 8L 8R ... Speaker 9 ... Game effect lamp 11 ... Main board 12 ... Display control board 70 ... Each prize opening switch 100 ... Game control microcomputers 101, 113 ... ROM
102, 114 ... RAM
103, 112 ... CPU
104 ... random number circuit 105 ... I / O port 107 ... switch circuit 110 ... oscillation circuit 111 ... reset circuit 115 ... VDP
116 ... CGROM
117 ... VRAM
120 ... Variable display data holding area 121A, 121B ... Special figure storage unit 122 ... Continuous production number storage unit 123 ... Continuous production counter 150 ... Normal time distribution determination table 151 ... Continuous production time distribution determination table 152 ... Continuous production time Start determination table 153 ... Normal time execution determination table 154 ... Execution determination table during continuous production time

Claims (10)

First variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable based on the first start condition being satisfied after the start condition is satisfied, and the second start condition after the start condition is satisfied And a second variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable, and a display result of variable display of the identification information by the first variable display means is determined in advance. When the specific display result is obtained, or when the display result of the variable display of the identification information by the second variable display means becomes the specific display result, the gaming machine is controlled to a specific game state advantageous to the player Because
Numerical data updating means for updating predetermined numerical data;
Numerical data extraction means for extracting numerical data updated by the numerical data update means in response to the establishment of the start condition;
Variable display start determining means for determining which of the first and second variable display means to use the numerical data extracted by the numerical data extracting means in response to the establishment of the start condition;
When the variable display start determining means determines to use the variable display of the first variable display means, the numerical data extracted by the numerical data extraction means according to the order in which the determination is made can be stored. 1 hold storage means;
When the variable display start determining means determines to use for the variable display of the second variable display means, the numerical data extracted by the numerical data extracting means in accordance with the order of the determination can be stored. 2 holding storage means;
When the first start condition is satisfied, the numerical data stored first in the first holding storage means is read, and matches the predetermined determination value data indicating that the numerical data becomes the specific display result First pre-determination means for determining whether or not to do;
When the second start condition is satisfied, the numerical data stored first in the second holding storage means is read out, and it is determined whether or not the numerical data matches the predetermined determination value data. Second pre-determination means;
When the second prior determination means determines that the numerical data matches the predetermined determination value data, the specific effect is executed during the variable display of the identification information multiple times by the first variable display means. Specific production determination means for determining whether or not,
When the determination to execute the specific effect is made by the specific effect determining means, after the variable display of the identification information by the second variable display means is started, the plurality of identification information by the first variable display means Specific execution executing means for deriving and displaying the specific display result as a display result of variable display of identification information by the second variable display means after executing the specific effect during variable display of
The variable display start determining means includes
When the predetermined condition is not satisfied, the determination to store the numerical data extracted by the numerical data extraction unit in the first hold storage unit is more than the determination to store the second hold storage unit. A normal decision-making means to do at a high rate,
A holding period determination unit that determines whether the determination by the second prior determination unit for the numerical data extracted by the numerical data extraction unit is performed within a predetermined period when the predetermined condition is satisfied;
When the determination by the second prior determination unit is made within the predetermined period by the hold period determination unit, the numerical data extracted by the numerical data extraction unit is stored in the second hold storage unit. Special decision means for making a decision to memorize at a higher rate than the normal decision means,
A gaming machine characterized by that. The specific effect executing means displays, as the specific effect, a predetermined effect display previously informed to the player among a plurality of types of effect display within a predetermined period in advance informed to the player by the variable display means. Sometimes it is possible to execute special effects controlled by the specific gaming state,
A special condition notification effect executing means for executing a special condition notification effect for notifying the player of the predetermined period and a predetermined effect display;
After the special condition notification effect is executed by the special condition notification effect execution means, the special effect execution means for executing the special effect;
Specific display result deriving means for deriving and displaying the specific display result as a display result of variable display of identification information by the second variable display means after the special effect is performed by the special effect executing means.
The gaming machine according to claim 1. The specific effect executing means determines the variable display time of the identification information by the second variable display means by the specific effect determining means when the determination to execute the specific effect is made by the specific effect determining means. Including a specific production time setting means for setting a variable display time longer than when the decision to execute the specific production has not been made,
The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that. A non-specific effect determining means for determining whether or not to execute the specific effect when the second prior determination means determines that the numerical data does not match the predetermined determination value data;
The specific effect executing means starts the variable display of the identification information by the second variable display means when the non-specific effect determining means determines that the specific effect is to be executed, and then the first variable After executing the specific effect in the variable display of the identification information a plurality of times by the display means, a combination of non-specific identification information is derived and displayed as a display result of the variable display of the identification information by the second variable display means.
The gaming machine according to claim 1, 2, or 3. The specific effect determining means includes a first start condition satisfaction effect determination means for determining whether or not to execute the specific effect when the first start condition is satisfied,
The specific effect executing means is configured to display the identification information during variable display of the plurality of times by the first variable display means when it is determined by the determining means when the first start condition is established that the specific effect is executed. Execute a specific production,
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The specific effect executing means starts the variable display of the identification information by the second variable display means when the determination to execute the specific effect is made by the specific effect determining means, and then the first variable display. The identification information of the plurality of times by the first variable display means so that the display result of the variable display of the identification information by the second variable display means is derived and displayed after the variable display of the identification information by the means is performed a plurality of times. Including variable display time setting means for adjusting and setting the variable display time of
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The normal decision means allocates decision data so that the decision to store numerical data in the first hold storage means is made at a higher rate than the decision to store numerical data in the second hold storage means. A determination table is used to determine which of the first and second reserved storage means stores numerical data;
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The normal determination unit determines that the numerical data stored in the first hold storage unit is stored in the first hold storage unit until the number of stored numerical data reaches the upper limit value, while reaching the upper limit value Sometimes making a decision to store in the second hold storage means,
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: Storage number determination means for determining whether or not the number of numerical data stored in the second hold storage means has reached a predetermined number;
The holding period determination unit determines that the determination by the second prior determination unit is performed within the predetermined period when the storage number determination unit determines that the predetermined number has not been reached. On the other hand, when it is determined that the predetermined number has been reached, a determination is made that the determination by the second prior determination means is not performed within the predetermined period.
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that: The variable display start determining means is a numerical value extracted by the numerical data extraction means when the holding period determining means determines that the determination by the second prior determination means is not performed within the predetermined period. Including special decision means for making a decision to store data in the first hold storage means,
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the gaming machine is characterized by that.

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