JP2006000474A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve a player's expectation to which area a game ball enters out of a plurality of start areas. <P>SOLUTION: Game balls entered in a regular variable winning ball device are sorted into either of a first or a second start winning holes 5A or 5B at a different rate according to a sorting mode of a rolling plate 51. When the game ball entering in the first start winning hole 5A is detected by a first start winning hole switch 41a, a first start condition for starting a special symbol game by a first variable display device is satisfied, however, when the game ball entering in the second start winning hole 5B is detected by a second start winning hole switch 41b, a second start condition for starting a special symbol game by a second variable display device is satisfied. The rate determined to be a probability variable big winning based on the satisfaction of the first start condition is different from the rate determined to be a probability variable big winning based on the satisfaction of the second start condition. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and more specifically, a first variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified based on the first start condition being satisfied, A second variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can each be identified based on the establishment of a second start condition different from the first start condition, and the identification information by the first variable display means This is advantageous for the player when the display result of the variable display 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.

  In gaming machines such as pachinko machines, variable display is performed by displaying predetermined identification information (hereinafter referred to as display symbols) on a display device such as a liquid crystal display (LCD: Liquid Crystal Display) or by scrolling and displaying it. There are a number of games that are enhanced by a so-called variable display game that determines whether or not to give a predetermined game value based on the display result.

  A special game played as one of the variable display games is a variable display of display symbols based on the detection of a game ball passing through the start winning opening (starting area) (the start condition of the variable display is established), In this game, when the variable display of the display symbols is completely stopped, the case where the stop symbol mode is a predetermined specific display mode 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 very 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”.

  In a gaming machine capable of executing a variable display game similar to the special figure game, in order to install a plurality of starting areas in a narrow space, a game ball that has entered a starting device (electrical accessory) is selected by a sorting member. Those that lead to the starting region are proposed (for example, Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2).

  In addition, probability variation control (probability variation control) that improves the probability of a “big hit” in a special game after completion of a specific gaming state, and time reduction control (shorter time) that shortens the execution time of a special game. In a gaming machine in which control such as control) is performed, when the display result of the special figure game is a specific display pattern (for example, an odd number of double eyes “111”, “333”, “555”, etc.) The number of game balls won in each of a plurality of winning holes provided in the distribution device (the number of wins) is granted a privilege (for example, minimum time reduction or probability variation, etc.) A method for determining the number of times of continuation) has been proposed (for example, Patent Document 3).

Further, a gaming machine provided with a plurality of symbol display devices in the same game area and capable of variably displaying symbols having the same role as the display symbols, each having a big prize opening corresponding to each symbol display device Have also been proposed (for example, Patent Document 4 and Patent Document 5).
JP 2002-95810 A JP 2002-102444 A JP 2002-301219 A JP 2001-62080 A JP 2001-62081 A

  In the techniques disclosed in Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2, game balls are distributed by reciprocating a distribution member at a predetermined cycle. For this reason, depending on the skill of the player, there is a problem that a game ball can always be shot aiming at one start area, and interest in which start area the game ball wins decreases.

  In the technique disclosed in Patent Document 3, since the game ball is allowed to enter the sorting device only when the display result in the variable display game is a specific display design, the display result that is the specific display design Until then, it was not possible to be interested in the trend of game balls in the sorting device, and the game interest could be reduced.

  In the techniques disclosed in Patent Literature 4 and Patent Literature 5, only when a predetermined symbol (probability variation symbol) is displayed together on any of a plurality of symbol display devices, probability variation control is performed. It is impossible to conceive of making a difference in the proportion of probability variation symbols in the symbol display device. In other words, the conditions under which the probability variation control is performed are the same regardless of whether the special symbol game is executed by any of the plurality of symbol display devices, in order to start the special symbol game corresponding to each of the plurality of symbol display devices. Even when a plurality of start areas for winning game balls are installed, it is difficult to raise interest in which start area the game balls win.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and a gaming machine capable of improving the gaming interest by increasing the player's interest in which of the plurality of starting areas the game ball will win. The purpose is to provide.

  In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to claim 1 of the present application has a first start condition (for example, determined to be Yes in step S201 due to the entry of the game ball into the first start winning opening 5A). First variable display means (for example, the first variable display device 4A) that variably displays a plurality of types of identification information (for example, special symbols) that can be identified based on the establishment, and the first start condition are different. A plurality of types of identification information (for example, each of which can be identified) based on the fact that the second start condition (for example, determined to be Yes in step S206 by the entry of the game ball into the second start winning opening 5B) is established. A second variable display means (for example, the second variable display device 4B) that variably displays the special symbol, and a display result of the variable display of the identification information by the first variable display means (for example, a specific display result (for example) For example, a determined symbol indicating “3” or “7”), 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 display result of the variable display of the identification information by the first variable display means is a special display result (for example, “7” determined in advance in the specific display result). When the display result of the variable display of the identification information by the second variable display means becomes the special display result, the specific display result after the specific gaming state is ended. A gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1) that controls to a higher probability state (for example, a higher probability state by probability variation control) that is higher than the normal gaming state that is different from the specific gaming state. Thus, the start winning device (for example, the normal variable winning ball device 5) provided in the game area where the game medium flows down, and the identification information by the first variable display means based on the fact that the first starting condition is satisfied. Determining whether or not the display result of variable display is the specific display result (for example, determination in step S407), and determining whether or not to be the special display result among the specific display results (for example, in step S229) Identification information by the second variable display means based on the fact that the second starting condition is satisfied, for example, first pre-determination means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes the special symbol normal processing of step S110) Whether to use the variable display result as the specific display result (for example, corresponding to step S407 performed in the second special symbol process) And a determination ratio (for example, a determination ratio according to the first probability variation determination table 151 shown in FIG. 7A) as to whether or not to obtain the special display result by the first prior determination means. Determining whether or not to use the special display result among the specific display results at a ratio (for example, a determination ratio according to the second probability variation determination table 152 shown in FIG. 7B) (for example, in the second special symbol process) Second pre-determining means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes special symbol normal processing in the second special symbol process), for example, and the start winning device includes: A game medium distribution means (for example, a transfer medium) that distributes and enters the game media that has won the start winning device into any of a plurality of start areas (for example, the first and second start winning ports 5A, 5B, etc.). Plate 51, support member 52, motor 53, etc.) and the first start condition by detecting a game medium in a first start area (for example, first start winning port 5A) of the plurality of start areas. By detecting the game medium in the first start detection means (for example, the first start winning opening switch 41a) to be established and the second start area (for example, the second start winning opening 5B) of the plurality of start areas. Second start detecting means (for example, a second start winning a prize opening switch 41b) for establishing the second start condition.

  3. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the game medium distribution means has a ratio (for example, FIG. 4) of game media that has won a prize in the start winning device according to a distribution mode for distributing game media. Including an approach rate change function for changing the pitch distribution rate corresponding to the amount of rotation shown in FIG. 5, and when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a plurality of types of distribution modes of the game medium distribution means are determined in advance. The distribution mode determination means (for example, the CPU 103 uses the first and second distribution modes) for determining one of the distribution modes (for example, the ball distribution mode “1” to “4” in the ball distribution setting table 153 shown in FIG. 8). A part for executing the ball allocation ratio setting process in the special symbol process.

  4. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the distribution mode determination unit is configured to determine the predetermined condition when it is determined by any one of the first and second prior determination units that the specific display result is obtained. Is established and the distribution mode is determined (for example, when the CPU 103 determines Yes in step S226 or the processing corresponding thereto in the first and second special symbol process processing, in step S232 etc. Performing rate setting processing).

  5. The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein the distribution mode determination means derives and displays the specific display result as a display result of variable display of identification information by one of the first and second variable display means. When the number of executions of variable display of the identification information by the first and second variable display means reaches a predetermined number after being controlled to the specific gaming state by the above, the predetermined condition is satisfied and the distribution mode is changed. (For example, when the CPU 103 determines Yes in step S291 of the variable display stop process executed in the first and second special symbol process, or in the process corresponding thereto, in step S292, etc. For example, to execute a fraction setting process).

  In the gaming machine according to claim 5, when the distribution mode is determined by the distribution mode determination means after the predetermined condition is established, an effect is provided to notify that the distribution mode has been changed. The distribution mode change notification effect control means (for example, the CPU 103 executes step S326 or the processing corresponding thereto in the first and second special symbol process processes), and the CPU 112 of the display control board 12 responds accordingly. As shown in FIGS. 28D to 28G and FIGS. 30D to 30G, for example, by executing step S376 and step S381 or corresponding processing in the first and second display control process. Etc. for providing a simple effect display.

  In the gaming machine according to claim 6, the identification by any one of the first and second variable display means according to the distribution mode determined by the distribution mode determination unit after the predetermined condition is satisfied. A variable display effect control means (for example, the CPU 103 executes step S244 in the first and second special symbol process processes or a process corresponding thereto, and performs a control for executing different effect modes during variable display of information. Then, the CPU 112 of the display control board 12 executes the decorative symbol variable display start process of step S151 or the process corresponding thereto in the first and second display control process processes, for example, FIG. ), FIG. 30 (D), FIG. 32 (E), and a portion for changing the background as shown in FIG. 32 (H).

  In the gaming machine according to claim 7, the display result after starting the variable display of the identification information in each of the first and second variable display means according to the determination result of the first and second pre-determination means. Variable display time setting means for setting the variable display time until derivation display to any one of a plurality of predetermined variable display times (for example, the CPU 103 performs step S242 in the first and second special symbol process) A time measurement unit (for example, a part that executes a corresponding process) and a time measurement unit that measures an elapsed time from the start of variable display of identification information by each of the first and second variable display units to display and display of a display result (for example, The first and second variable display time timers 122A, 122B, and the CPU 103 perform processing such as step S262 in the first and second special symbol process. And a measurement determination means (for example, the CPU 103 performs first and second special processing) for determining whether or not the variable display time set by the variable display time setting means has passed by the measurement by the time measurement means. After the start of variable display by the first variable display means, etc., the measurement determination means determines that the variable display time has elapsed after the symbol process has been executed. Sometimes, the display result according to the determination result of the first pre-determination means is derived and displayed, and after the variable display by the second variable display means is started, the variable determination time has passed by the measurement determination means. When the determination is made, derived display control means (for example, the CPU 103 performs first and second display control) for deriving and displaying the display result according to the determination result of the second pre-determining means. And the time measurement means derives and displays the specific display result on the first variable display means, and the second special symbol process process executes the process of step S282 and the like. When the variable display means is executing variable display of the identification information, at a first time point when the specific gaming state is started based on the specific display result being derived and displayed on the first variable display means. The measurement of the elapsed time in the variable display of the identification information by the second variable display means is interrupted, and the specific game state based on the fact that the specific display result is derived and displayed by the first variable display means is second. Measurement interruption resumption means (for example, the CPU 112 performs the second display control process in response to step S285 in the first special symbol process by the CPU 103) that resumes the measurement of the elapsed time at the time of In the process corresponding to step S352 in the process process, Yes is determined, and the part in which the CPU 103 determines Yes in the process corresponding to step S261 in the second special symbol process process, and the first special symbol process process by the CPU 103 The CPU 112 determines Yes in the process corresponding to step S354 in the second display control process according to the process in step S338, and the CPU 103 determines No in the process corresponding to step S261 in the second special symbol process. Etc.).

  In the gaming machine according to claim 8, when the measurement of elapsed time is interrupted by the measurement interruption resumption means, control for notifying that the variable display of the identification information by the second variable display means does not proceed. The variable display interruption notification control means to be performed (for example, the CPU 112 of the display control board 12 executes the processing corresponding to step S355 in the second display control process, thereby generating notification information 60C as shown in FIG. 27J, for example). A portion to be displayed on the fourth variable display device 4D).

  The present invention has the following effects.

According to the gaming machine of the first aspect, the game media won in the start winning device is distributed and entered into one of the plurality of start areas by the game media distribution means.
Thereby, a player's expectation with respect to which start area is entered is enhanced.
Further, based on the fact that the first start detection means is satisfied when the first start detection means detects the game medium that has entered the first start area, the first pre-determination means changes the identification information by the first variable display means. The second start condition is established by the determination ratio when determining whether or not the display result of the display is the special display result and the second start detection means detecting the game medium that has entered the second start area. The determination ratio when the second prior determination unit determines whether or not the display result of the variable display of the identification information by the second variable display unit is the special display result is different from each other.
Thereby, the player's expectation with respect to which start area is entered can be further enhanced, and the gaming interest can be improved.

In the gaming machine according to the second aspect, the game medium distribution means varies the rate at which the game media that has won the start winning device enter the first start area according to the distribution mode of distributing the game media. Then, the distribution mode of the game medium distribution unit is determined as one of a plurality of distribution modes by the distribution mode determination unit when a predetermined condition is satisfied.
Thereby, since the ratio by which the game medium is distributed to each of the first and second start areas can be changed when a predetermined condition is established, it is possible to improve the game entertainment by changing the game contents. it can.

In the gaming machine according to claim 3, when one of the first and second pre-determination means determines that the specific display result is obtained, the distribution aspect determination means determines the distribution aspect.
As a result, the proportion of game media allocated to the first and second start areas can be changed according to the specific display result being derived and displayed, so that the game content can be changed by simple processing. Can improve the entertainment interest.

In the gaming machine according to claim 4, when the number of executions of variable display of the identification information by the first and second variable display means reaches a predetermined number after being controlled to the specific game state, the distribution mode is determined. The distribution mode is determined by means.
Thus, each time the variable display of the identification information is executed a predetermined number of times, it is possible to change the ratio at which the game medium is distributed to each of the first and second start areas. Can be improved.

6. The gaming machine according to claim 5, wherein the distribution mode change notification effect control means executes an effect for notifying that the distribution mode has been changed when the distribution mode is determined by the distribution mode determination means. Control.
With this effect, the player can recognize that the ratio of the game medium to be distributed to the first and second start areas has been changed by the determination of the distribution mode by the distribution mode determination means, and the game state can be changed. Since it can be grasped, the interest of the game is enhanced.

7. The gaming machine according to claim 6, wherein the variable display effect control means is a variable display of identification information by one of the first and second variable display means according to the distribution mode determined by the distribution mode determination means. Control is performed to produce the production so as to vary the production mode.
By this effect, the player can grasp which of the first and second start areas the proportion of game media to be distributed increases according to the distribution mode determined by the distribution mode determination means. , The fun of gaming is enhanced.

In the gaming machine according to claim 7, if the variable display of the identification information is executed by the second variable display means when the specific display result is derived and displayed on the first variable display means, the first variable display The measurement of the elapsed time in the variable display of the identification information by the second variable display means is interrupted at the first time point when the specific gaming state based on the result of the specific display result being derived and displayed on the means, and the specific gaming state is The measurement of the elapsed time is resumed at the second time point when it is finished.
Accordingly, the specific game state based on the display result of the variable display of the identification information on the first variable display means and the specific game state based on the display result of the variable display of the identification information on the second variable display means are not made to compete. Can be prevented from becoming extremely advantageous to the person.

In the gaming machine according to the eighth aspect, when the measurement of elapsed time is interrupted by the measurement interruption resuming unit, the variable display interruption notification control unit performs control to notify that the variable display of the identification information does not proceed.
By this notification, the player can recognize that the variable display of the identification information does not proceed, so there is no distrust to the fact that the variable display of the identification information does not proceed.

  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 using a display device such as an LCD, and is a card reader (CR: Pachinko) gaming machine that lends a ball using a prepaid card.

  FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly divided into a gaming board (gauge board) 2 that constitutes a gaming board surface, and a gaming machine frame (base frame) 3 that supports and fixes the gaming board 2. The game board 2 is formed with a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails. A first variable display device 4A and a second variable display device 4B that variably display special symbols as identification information that can be individually identified are provided at approximately the center position of the game area. Below the first variable display device 4A, there is provided a third variable display device 4C capable of performing variable display of decorative symbols different from the special symbols variably displayed on the first variable display device 4A. . Below the second variable display device 4B, there is provided a fourth variable display device 4D capable of performing variable display of decorative symbols different from the special symbols variably displayed on the second variable display device 4B. . One ordinary variable winning ball device 5 is disposed below the first to fourth variable display devices 4A to 4D. Further, below the ordinary variable winning ball device 5, first and second special variable winning ball devices (large winning ports) 6A and 6B are provided. 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 1st and 2nd variable display apparatuses 4A and 4B are comprised, for example from 7 segment LED. The first variable display device 4A is based on the fact that a start condition (first start condition) is established by winning a game ball in a first start winning opening 5A (FIG. 2) provided in the ordinary variable winning ball device 5. In the variable display game (special game) executed in this way, special symbols which are composed of numbers, characters, pictures and the like and each function as a plurality of types of identification information which can be identified are variably displayed. The second variable display device 4B is based on the fact that a start condition (second start condition) is established by winning a game ball in a second start winning opening 5B (FIG. 2) provided in the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 5. In the variable display game (special game) executed in this way, special symbols which are composed of numbers, characters, pictures and the like and each function as a plurality of types of identification information which can be identified are variably displayed. Here, the normal variable winning ball apparatus 5 is, for example, when the display result becomes a predetermined winning symbol by variable display of a normal symbol (ordinary symbol game) by a predetermined normal symbol display provided in a game area or the like. By tilting the movable wing piece of the electric tulip until a predetermined time elapses, it becomes easier to win the game ball than when the movable wing piece is in the vertical position.

  In the special symbol game performed by the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B, after a predetermined time has elapsed after the variable symbol special display is started, the fixed symbol which is the variable symbol variable display result is stopped and displayed (derived). indicate. At this time, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed symbol in the special symbol game by the first variable display device 4A, the specific gaming state (big hit) by opening and closing the first special variable winning ball device 6A is displayed. Gaming state). In the big hit gaming state based on the fact that the big win symbol is stopped and displayed by the special variable game by the first variable display device 4A, the opening / closing plate of the first special variable winning ball device 6A has a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) or a predetermined number. The game ball is opened in a period until (for example, 10) winning balls are generated, and the game ball that falls on the surface of the game board 2 is received while being opened, and then closed. The opening / closing cycle can be repeated up to a predetermined upper limit number of times (for example, 16 times).

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

  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 symbol is stopped and displayed as the final symbol in the first variable display device 4A, and when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the final symbol in the second variable display device 4B, the first and second special variable winning balls The big hit gaming state is controlled by the opening / closing operation in the devices 6A and 6B.

  In this embodiment, in each of the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B, 10 types of symbols indicating “0” to “9” can be variably displayed as special symbols. Each symbol is arranged with a symbol number of “0” to “9”, and when the special symbol variable display is started, for example, the blinking operation of each segment in the 7-segment LED is performed. When the special symbol of “9” or “0” is displayed, the special symbol of “0” or “9” is then displayed. In the special symbol game by each of the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B, after the special symbol variable display is started, the special symbol indicating, for example, “3” or “7” is stopped and displayed as the fixed symbol. Sometimes, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in a big hit gaming state. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment, the special symbol indicating “3” or “7” is a big hit symbol.

  In this embodiment, the special symbol indicating “3” is the normal jackpot symbol, and the special symbol indicating “7” is the probability variation jackpot symbol. When the probability variation jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable display result in the special figure game, the probability variation jackpot is determined as a predetermined special display result. When a promising big hit is reached, after the big hit gaming state based on the probable big hit is over, until a special game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times), or the variable display result in the special figure game becomes a big win. Until then, it becomes a high probability state in which probability variation control (probability variation control) is continuously performed as one of the special game states. In this high probability state, the probability that the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable display result in the special figure game and is controlled to the big hit gaming state is improved as compared with the normal gaming state. Note that the normal gaming state is a gaming state other than the big hit gaming state or the special gaming state, and the probability that the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed symbol in the special figure game is the initial value immediately after the power is turned on. It is controlled in the same way as the setting state.

  On the other hand, when the normal big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable display result in the special figure game, the normal big hit is obtained. When the normal big hit is made, the probability variation control is not performed after the big hit gaming state is ended, so the probability that the variable display result in the special game becomes a big hit and is controlled to the big hit gaming state is not improved. In addition, after the big hit game state is ended with the normal big hit, after the big hit gaming state based on the normal big hit is finished, a special number of games (for example, 100 times) is executed or until the special figure is executed. Until the variable display result in the game becomes a big hit, as a special gaming state different from the high probability state, a time reduction state in which time reduction control (time reduction control) is continuously performed may be set. In the time reduction state where time reduction control is performed, the probability of being a big hit in each special figure game and being controlled to the big hit gaming state is the same as in the normal gaming state, but the special symbol variable display time in the special figure game is normal. It is controlled to be shorter than the gaming state.

  In the high probability state and the time reduction state, the variable display time in the normal symbol variable display (ordinary diagram game) by the normal symbol display (not shown) is shorter than in the normal game state, and each normal diagram game This improves the probability that the display result will be a winning symbol. At this time, the tilting time of the movable wing piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 5 becomes longer than that in the normal gaming state, and the number of tilting increases as compared with that in the normal gaming state. Thus, in the high probability state and the time reduction state, a gaming state advantageous to the player, which is different from the big hit gaming state, is obtained. Here, in the time shortened state, probability variation control is not performed, and the probability of being in the big hit gaming state is the same as in the normal gaming state, so the high probability state is more advantageous for the player than the time shortening state.

  Further, for example, the first variable display device 4A variably displays 10 kinds of symbols indicating numbers "0" to "9" as special symbols, while the second variable display device 4B displays alphabets "A" to "J". The 10 types of symbols that indicate 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 third and fourth variable display devices 4C and 4D are composed of, for example, an LCD or the like. For example, a variable display unit serving as a display area divided into three, for example, can change a plurality of types of decorative designs that can be distinguished from each other. indicate. As a specific example, the third variable display device 4C is provided with left, middle, and right variable display portions, and decorative symbols are variably displayed on each variable display portion, while the fourth variable display device 4D Also, left, middle and right variable display portions are arranged, and decorative symbols are variably displayed on each variable display portion. Then, when the variable display of the special symbol in the first variable display device 4A is started, the variable display of the decorative symbol is started in each of the left, middle and right variable display portions in the third variable display device 4C. When the fixed symbol is stopped and displayed as the variable display result of the special symbol in the first variable display device 4A, the decorative symbol that becomes the fixed symbol is displayed in each of the left, middle, and right variable display portions in the third variable display device 4C. By the stop display, a combination of decorative symbols that is a variable display result is derived and displayed. On the other hand, when the variable display of the special symbol in the second variable display device 4B is started, the variable display of the decorative symbol is started in the left, middle and right variable display portions in the fourth variable display device 4D. When the fixed symbol is stopped and displayed as the variable display result of the special symbol in the second variable display device 4B, the decorative symbol that becomes the fixed symbol is displayed in each of the left, middle, and right variable display portions in the fourth variable display device 4D. By the stop display, a combination of decorative symbols that is a variable display result is derived and displayed. Moreover, in the 3rd and 4th variable display apparatuses 4C and 4D, when the special symbol variable display by the 1st and 2nd variable display apparatuses 4A and 4B is performed, the effect display by any of various effect forms It can be performed.

  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). ). A rolling plate 51 as shown in FIG. 2 is arranged inside the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 5. The rolling plate 51 has, for example, a mortar shape with a depressed center part, and a game ball that has entered the normal variable winning ball apparatus 5 turns on the rolling plate 51 while being centered on the rolling plate 51. It is possible to roll toward. The rolling plate 51 is formed with first and second start winning holes 5A and 5B through which game balls can pass. With such a configuration, the rolling plate 51 can distribute the winning balls to the normal variable winning ball apparatus 5 to any one of the first and second start winning ports 5A and 5B. Among the game balls that have won the normal variable winning ball apparatus 5, for example, the game ball that has entered the first start winning opening 5A as shown by the arrow a1 in FIG. 2 is shown by the arrow a3 in FIG. Is detected by the first start winning opening switch 41a. On the other hand, among the game balls won in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 5, for example, the game ball that has entered the second start winning opening 5B as shown by the arrow a2 in FIG. 2 is shown by the arrow a4 in FIG. As detected by the second start winning opening switch 41b.

  The rolling plate 51 shown in FIG. 2 is installed by the support member 52 so that the amount of rotation can be changed in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 5. The support member 52 is connected to the motor 53 (FIG. 5) via a link mechanism, for example. FIG. 2 shows a case where the rotation amount of the rolling plate 51 is 0 degree (horizontal). On the other hand, FIG. 3A shows a case where the amount of rotation of the rolling plate 51 is 5 degrees to the left, and FIG. 3B is a case where the amount of rotation of the rolling plate 51 is 10 degrees to the left. FIG. 3C shows a case where the rotation amount of the rolling plate 51 is 5 degrees to the right, and FIG. 3D is a case where the rotation amount of the rolling plate 51 is 10 degrees to the right. Shows the case. In this way, by adjusting and setting the rotation amount of the rolling plate 51, the game balls that have won the normal variable winning ball apparatus 5 are distributed and entered into either the first or second starting winning holes 5A, 5B. It is possible to set a change in the ball distribution ratio indicating the ratio.

  FIG. 4 shows an example of setting the ball distribution ratio according to the amount of rotation of the rolling plate 51. In the example shown in FIG. 4, when the rotation amount of the rolling plate 51 is 0 degree (horizontal), the game balls that have won the normal variable winning ball device 5 are the first and second start winning holes 5A, 5B. In both cases, they are assigned at a rate of 1/2. On the other hand, when the rotation amount of the rolling plate 51 is 5 degrees to the left, the game balls won in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 5 are distributed to the first start winning opening 5A at a rate of 2/3. Then, it is distributed to the second start winning opening 5B at a rate of 1/3. When the amount of rotation of the rolling plate 51 is 10 degrees to the left, the game balls that have won the normal variable winning ball apparatus 5 are distributed to the first start winning opening 5A at a rate of 4/5 and enter 1/5. Are distributed to the second start winning opening 5B at a rate of When the rotation amount of the rolling plate 51 is 5 degrees to the right, the game balls that have won the normal variable winning ball apparatus 5 are distributed to the first start winning opening 5A at a rate of 1/3 and enter 2/3. Are distributed to the second start winning opening 5B at a rate of When the rotation amount of the rolling plate 51 is 10 degrees to the right, the game balls that have won the normal variable winning ball apparatus 5 are distributed to the first start winning opening 5A at a rate of 1/5 and enter 4/5. Are distributed to the second start winning opening 5B at a rate of As described above, the rolling plate 51 allows the first and second start winning ports 5A, 5B to win the game ball that has won the normal variable winning ball device 5 by any of a plurality of distribution modes that differ depending on the amount of rotation. It can be assigned to either of them.

  The first and second special variable winning ball apparatuses 6A and 6B are each provided with an opening / closing plate that opens and closes a winning area by a solenoid (not shown). The opening / closing plate is in a closed state at a normal time, for example, before the big hit gaming state occurs after the pachinko gaming machine 1 is powered 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. After opening in this period, it closes. When a game ball is won in the winning area when the first and second special variable winning ball devices 6A and 6B are opened, the game ball is detected by a predetermined large winning opening switch. Based on this, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out.

  The first and second start winning memory indicators 7A and 7B are constituted by, for example, LEDs. Based on the stored contents of the first special figure reservation storage unit 121A (FIG. 9), the first start winning memory display 7A has a special ball drawn by the first variable display device 4A when a game ball enters the first start winning prize port 5A. Although the first start condition for executing the game is satisfied, the start condition (first start condition) for starting the variable display is satisfied for the reason that the conventional special figure game is being executed. No start winning memory number (holding memory number) is displayed. 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. The second start winning memory display 7B is based on the contents stored in the second special figure holding storage unit 121B (FIG. 9), and the game ball enters the second start winning port 5B and is generated by the second variable display device 4B. Although the second start condition for executing the special figure game is established, the start condition (second start condition) for starting the variable display is established because the previous special figure game is being executed. The start winning memory number (holding memory number) that has not been displayed is displayed. 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. On the main board 11, for example, a first start winning port switch 41a that detects a game ball that has entered the first starting winning port 5A by the ordinary variable winning ball device 5 or a game ball that has entered the second starting winning port 5B. The second start winning opening switch 41b to be detected, the large winning opening switch provided in the first and second special variable winning ball apparatuses 6A and 6B, and the switch for detecting the winning of the game ball to the other winning openings, etc. Wiring from each winning a prize opening switch 70 including the above is also connected.

  The main board 11 is a main-side control board on which various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are mounted. The main board 11 mainly has a function for setting random numbers used in a special game, a function for inputting a signal from a switch or the like arranged at a predetermined position, and a sub-side control comprising a display control board 12 and a payout control board. Each board has a function of outputting and transmitting a control command as an example of command information as a control signal, and a function of outputting various kinds of information to a hall management computer. In addition, the main board 11 performs variable display of special symbols in the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B by performing on / off control of each segment constituting the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B. To control.

  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, the first and second variable display start commands, the first and second variable display end commands, the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B, corresponding to the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B, respectively. A second variable display progress stop command, first and second variable display progress restart commands, first and second background change commands, jackpot end commands, first and second distribution ratio notification effect commands, etc. are prepared in advance. Yes.

  The first and second variable display start commands are commands that are transmitted when the special symbol variable display is started by the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B, respectively. A first variable display start command is transmitted when variable display of the special symbol is started, while a second variable display start command is transmitted when variable display of the special symbol is started by the second variable display device 4B. Each of the first and second variable display start commands includes a special symbol variable display time, which is a time from when the special symbol variable display is started until the confirmed symbol is stopped and displayed, and a variable display result in the special symbol game. It includes EXT data indicating whether it is a big hit or a loss, a normal big hit or a probable big hit when a big hit is made. On the display control board 12 side, for example, in response to receiving the first variable display start command, the third variable display device 4C starts variable display of decorative symbols, while receiving the second variable display start command. In response to this, the variable display of the decorative symbols by the fourth variable display device 4D is started. The first and second variable display end commands are transmitted when the special symbol variable display in each of the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B is completed. A first variable display end command is transmitted when the variable display of the symbol is completed, while a second variable display end command is transmitted when the variable display of the special symbol by the second variable display device 4B is completed. On the display control board 12 side, for example, in response to receiving the first variable display end command, the decorative symbol that has been variably displayed on the third variable display device 4C is decelerated / stopped to become a definite symbol. While the combination of the decorative symbols is derived and displayed, in response to the reception of the second variable display end command, the decorative symbols variably displayed on the fourth variable display device 4D are decelerated and stopped to be displayed. A combination of decorative designs is derived and displayed.

  The first and second variable display progress stop commands are commands transmitted when stopping the progress of variable display of special symbols in each of the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B. When the progress of the variable display of the special symbol by 4A is stopped, the first variable display progress stop command is transmitted, while when the progress of the variable display of the special symbol by the second variable display device 4B is stopped, the second variable display. A progress stop command is sent. On the display control board 12 side, for example, in response to receiving the first variable display progress stop command, the progress of the variable display of decorative symbols by the third variable display device 4C is stopped (suspended), while the second variable display is performed. In response to receiving the progress stop command, the progress of variable display of decorative symbols by the fourth variable display device 4D is stopped (interrupted). The first and second variable display progress restart commands are commands that are transmitted when restarting the progress of variable display of special symbols in the special figure game in which the progress of variable display is stopped. When resuming the variable display of the special symbol by 4A, the first variable display progress resuming command is transmitted, while when resuming the variable display of the special symbol by the second variable display device 4B, the second variable display progress resuming command is transmitted. The On the display control board 12 side, for example, in response to receiving the first variable display progress restart command, the progress of the variable display of decorative symbols that has been stopped (suspended) in the third variable display device 4C is resumed. In response to receiving the second variable display progress restart command, the progress of the variable display of the decorative symbols stopped (suspended) by the fourth variable display device 4D is restarted.

  The first and second background change commands are sent to the third and fourth variable display devices 4C and 4D, respectively, when the special symbol variable display by the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B is started. This command is transmitted to instruct the change of the background displayed, and is displayed on the third variable display device 4C at the timing when the variable display of the special symbol is started by the first variable display device 4A. When changing the background, the first background change command is transmitted, while when the background displayed on the fourth variable display device 4D is changed at the timing when the variable display of the special symbol is started by the second variable display device 4B. A second background change command is transmitted.

  FIGS. 6A to 6D are diagrams illustrating backgrounds that can be displayed on each of the third and fourth variable display devices 4C and 4D in this embodiment. In this embodiment, the third and fourth variable display devices 4C and 4D respond to the first and second background change commands from the main board 11, respectively, as shown in FIG. ”, The background“ mountain & sun ”as shown in FIG. 6 (B), the background“ rain ”as shown in FIG. 6 (C), and the background“ star ”as shown in FIG. 6 (D). Either can be switched and displayed.

  The big hit end command is transmitted when the big hit gaming state is ended after being controlled to the big hit gaming state due to the big hit in the special game by the first and second variable display devices 4A, 4B. Command. The first and second distribution ratio notification effect commands are transmitted when the ball distribution ratio changes by changing the distribution mode of the game balls by the rolling plate 51 in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 5. It is a command. On the display control board 12 side, in response to receiving either of the first and second distribution ratio notification effect commands, the rolling is performed by any of the third and fourth variable display devices 4C and 4D. An effect display for notifying that the distribution mode of the game balls by the board 51 has changed is performed.

  The main board 11 includes, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 107, a motor circuit 108, 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 motor circuit 108 drives the motor 53 in accordance with a command from 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 a random number generation operation by the random number circuit 104, updates the numerical data regularly (or irregularly) according to a predetermined procedure, etc. It is controlled so that it can count numerical data used as a random number, a random number for determining a fixed symbol, a random number for determining a variable display time, a random number for setting an incoming ball allocation, and the like. The big hit determination random number is a random number used to determine whether or not the pachinko gaming machine 1 is put into a big hit gaming state by generating a big hit, and takes a value in the range of “0” to “299”, for example. The probability variation determination random number is a random number used to determine whether to be a probability variation big hit or a normal big hit when a special game is determined to be a big hit. For example, “0” to “ 29 ". The fixed symbol determining random number is a random number used for determining a fixed symbol of a special symbol in the special symbol game. The random number for determining the variable display time is a random number used for determining the variable display time of the special symbol in the special figure game. The random number for setting the ball distribution ratio sets the ball distribution ratio by determining the distribution mode in which the rolling plate 51 in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 5 distributes the game balls when a predetermined condition is satisfied. It is a random number used to In addition, in order to improve a game effect, random numbers other than the above may be used. Further, all or part of the random numbers may be generated as numerical data counted on software by a program executed by the CPU 103.

  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, a probability variation determination table, and the like that are referred to in order to determine whether or not a confirmed symbol is a jackpot combination in a special figure game.

  FIG. 7A shows a configuration example of the first probability variation determination table 151 that is one of the probability variation determination tables, and FIG. 7B shows one probability variation determination table that is different in setting from the first probability variation determination table 151. The example of a structure of the 2nd probability change determination table 152 which is one is shown. As shown in FIGS. 7A and 7B, the first and second probability variation determination tables 151 and 152 indicate whether the probability variation determination random number value is “probability variation big hit” or “normal big hit”. It consists of setting data that associates the determination results. Here, in the first probability variation determination table 151 shown in FIG. 7A and the second probability variation determination table 152 shown in FIG. 7B, it is determined whether “probability big hit” or “normal big hit” is set. The assignment of random value for probability variation judgment to the result is different. Therefore, when the probability variation determination is made using the first probability variation determination table 151 shown in FIG. 7A, whether or not the probability variation big hit is made, the probability variation big hit is determined using the second probability variation determination table 152 shown in FIG. Thus, it is determined that the probability variation big hit is made at a different determination ratio than when the probability variation determination is performed. Specifically, when the first probability variation determination table 151 shown in FIG. 7A is used, it is determined that the probability variation big hit is ½, whereas the first probability variation determination table 151 shown in FIG. When the two-probability change determination table 152 is used, it is determined that the probability change jackpot is a probability of 1/3.

  Further, the ROM 101 stores a ball assignment setting table 153 as shown in FIG. The incoming ball assignment setting table 153 has a random value for incoming ball assignment setting and a mode value “1” of the incoming ball assignment modes determined in accordance with the game ball distribution mode in the rolling plate 51. ”To“ 4 ”. Here, the ball distribution mode value “1” corresponds to the case where the rotation amount of the rolling plate 51 is 5 degrees to the left, and the ball distribution mode value “2” is that the rotation amount of the rolling plate 51 is inclined to the left. Corresponding to 10 degrees, the ball distribution mode value “3” corresponds to the rotation amount of the rolling plate 51 being 5 degrees to the right, and the ball distribution mode value “4” is the rolling plate. This corresponds to the case where the amount of rotation 51 is 10 degrees to the right. As will be described later, the ball distribution mode value “0” corresponds to the case where the rotation amount of the rolling plate 51 is 0 degrees (horizontal).

  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. 9 shows a configuration example of the variable display data holding area 120. As shown in FIG. 9, the variable display data holding area 120 includes first and second special figure storage units 121A and 121B, first and second variable display time timers 122A and 122B, and a ball distribution mode. A memory 123, an after-hit game number counter 124, and a probability variation counter 125 are provided.

  The first and second special figure storage units 121A and 121B are either the first or second variable display devices 4A and 4B when a game ball enters one of the first and second start winning ports 5A and 5B. Although the start condition for executing the special figure game by is established, the variable display is started because the pachinko machine 1 is controlled to the big hit game state or the previous special figure game is being executed. The hold information related to the special game for which the start condition for performing is not established is stored corresponding to each of the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B. For example, the first and second special figure holding storage units 121A and 121B are respectively connected to the random number circuit by the CPU 103 based on the establishment of the start condition due to the game balls entering the first and second start winning holes 5A and 5B, respectively. The numerical data indicating the value of the jackpot determination random number extracted from 104 or the like is associated 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. Remember.

  The first and second variable display time timers 122A and 122B respectively display a special symbol variable display time which is the execution time of the special symbol game by the corresponding one of the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B. It is for measuring with. For example, the first and second variable display time timers 122A and 122B each store a timer value corresponding to the remaining variable display time of the special symbol in the special figure game, and are used as a down counter that periodically counts down the timer value. . In this case, when the variable display of the special symbol by the first variable display device 4A is started in the first variable display time timer 122A, the variable display time of the special symbol determined using a random number for determining the variable display time or the like. The timer initial value corresponding to is set. On the other hand, in the second variable display time timer 122B, when the variable display of the special symbol is started by the second variable display device 4B, the variable display time of the special symbol determined using the random number for determining the variable display time is used. The corresponding timer initial value is set. The first and second variable display time timers 122A and 122B may be configured by a timer circuit or a counter circuit provided separately from the RAM 102.

  The incoming ball sorting mode memory 123 is based on the incoming ball sorting setting random number extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like and is determined by referring to the incoming ball sorting setting table 153 shown in FIG. This is for temporarily storing the mode value. After the big hit, the game number counter 124 is displayed after the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the big hit gaming state due to the big hit in the special game by the first and second variable display devices 4A, 4B. This is for counting the number of executions of the special game performed by the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B after the gaming state is finished.

  The probability variation counter 125 is for counting the remaining number of special figure games that can be executed in a high probability state where probability variation control is performed. In the probability variation counter 125, when the jackpot game state based on the fact that the variable display result in the special figure game is a probability variation jackpot is over, the number of times of the special figure game that is predetermined to be executable in the high probability state (for example, Data indicating “100”) is set as an initial value. Each time a special game in which the variable display result is lost in the high probability state is executed, the count value of the probability variation counter 125 is decremented by one.

  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. A second big hit flag), a probability change confirmation flag (first and second probability change confirmation flag), a background change flag (first and second background change flag), and the like. In addition, the game control flag setting area is provided with a probability changing flag, a variable display progress stop flag, a pitching distribution mode flag, and the like.

  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 to win the variable display result in the special figure game 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. When the first and second certainty change confirmation flags start the special figure game by the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B, respectively, it is determined that the variable display result in the special figure game is a probable big hit. When done, it is set to the on state. On the other hand, when the big hit gaming state is finished, the probability variation confirmation flag is cleared and turned off.

  The probable change flag is controlled to the big hit game state by being a big hit in the special game by the first variable display device 4A, and then when the big hit game state is ended, the first positive change confirmation flag is turned on. Is set to the on state. In addition, the probability change flag is turned on when the big hit gaming state is ended after the big hit gaming state is ended after the big hit gaming state is controlled by the big win in the special game by the second variable display device 4B. Set to the on state when On the other hand, the probability changing flag is cleared and turned off when the count value in the probability changing counter 125 becomes “0” or when the big hit gaming state is terminated due to the normal big hit. The variable display progress stop flag is used to variably display a special symbol in the special game by the second variable display device 4B when the variable display result in the special game by the first variable display device 4A is a big hit. Or when the special symbol variable display is performed in the special game by the first variable display device 4A when the variable display result in the special game by the second variable display device 4B is a big hit. Set to state. On the other hand, when the variable display progress stop flag is on when the big hit gaming state ends, the variable display progress stop flag is cleared and turned off.

  The ball distribution mode flag indicates the mode value of the ball distribution mode associated with the rotation amount of the rolling plate 51 and the background displayed on the third and fourth variable display devices 4C and 4D. A value in the range of “0” to “4” is set. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a correspondence relationship between the value of the ball distribution mode flag, the rotation amount of the rolling plate 51, and the background displayed on the third and fourth variable display devices 4C and 4D. As shown in FIG. 10, when the value of the ball distribution mode flag is “0”, the rotation amount of the rolling plate 51 is set to 0 degree (horizontal), and the third and fourth variable display devices 4C, The background displayed in 4D is set to the background “cloud” shown in FIG. When the value of the ball distribution mode flag is “1”, the rotation amount of the rolling plate 51 is set to 5 degrees to the left, and the background displayed on the third variable display device 4C is FIG. The background displayed on the fourth variable display device 4D is set to the background “star” shown in FIG. 6D. When the value of the ball distribution mode flag is “2”, the rotation amount of the rolling plate 51 is set to 10 degrees to the left, and the background displayed on the third variable display device 4C is shown in FIG. The background “mountain & sun” shown is set, while the background displayed on the fourth variable display device 4D is set to the background “rain” shown in FIG. When the value of the ball distribution mode flag is “3”, the rotation amount of the rolling plate 51 is set to 5 degrees to the right, and the background displayed on the third variable display device 4C is shown in FIG. On the other hand, the background displayed on the fourth variable display device 4D is set to the background “mountain & sun” shown in FIG. 6B. When the value of the ball distribution mode flag is “4”, the rotation amount of the rolling plate 51 is set to 10 degrees to the right, and the background displayed on the third variable display device 4C is shown in FIG. On the other hand, the background displayed on the fourth variable display device 4D is set to the background “mountain & sun” shown in FIG. 6B.

  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 third and fourth variable display devices 4C and 4D. For example, the display control board 12 causes the third and fourth variable display devices 4 </ b> C and 4 </ b> D to perform switching display of images based on the display control command transmitted from the main board 11, thereby causing the first and second variable displays. It is possible to produce effects by various displays during variable display of special symbols by the devices 4A and 4B and when variable display is stopped.

  FIG. 11 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 third and fourth variable display devices 4C and 4D, 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. In addition, the ROM 113 has a variable display mode for decorative symbols by the third and fourth variable display devices 4C and 4D, and a ball distribution ratio notification effect performed to notify that the ball distribution ratio has been changed. A plurality of types of display control table data used for controlling the display mode and the like by the third and fourth variable display devices 4C and 4D 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. The variable display speed, display position, and size of the decorative symbols in each of the third and fourth variable display devices 4C and 4D corresponding to the elapsed time (or the remaining variable display time of special symbols in the special symbol game) 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, thereby corresponding to the timer value in the display control time timer provided in the display control timer setting area of the RAM 114, and the image playback period (playback position). By sending a drawing command to the VDP 115, it is possible to control the image display mode in each of the third and fourth variable display devices 4C and 4D.

  The RAM 114 is a semiconductor memory used as a work area by the CPU 112. In the RAM 114, display control for setting a plurality of types of flags that are set or cleared in accordance with the display state in each of the third and fourth variable display devices 4C and 4D, 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 third and fourth variable display devices 4C and 4D 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 third and fourth variable display devices 4C and 4D, 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 third and fourth variable display devices 4C and 4D, respectively. Instruct. Further, a progress stop flag is provided in the display control flag setting area. The progress stop flag indicates that the first variable display progress stop command has been received from the main board 11 while the special symbol variable display is being executed in the special game by the first variable display device 4A, or the second variable display device 4B. In response to receiving the second variable display progress stop command from the main board 11 during execution of variable display of special symbols in the special figure game, it is set to the on state. When either the first variable display progress restart command or the second variable display progress restart command is received from the main board 11, the progress stop flag is cleared and turned off.

  In the display control timer setting area, for example, to realize a function as a display control time timer (first and second display control time timer) corresponding to each of the third and fourth variable display devices 4C and 4D. An area for storing data indicating the timer value is provided. The first and second display control time timers are the variable display time of the decorative pattern by the associated one of the third and fourth variable display devices 4C and 4D, and the execution time of the ball distribution ratio notification effect, respectively. Is a down counter used for measuring the sub-side.

  The VDP 115 has a display control function and a high-speed drawing function for performing image display in each of the third and fourth variable display devices 4C and 4D, 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 a 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. Then, R (red), G (green), B (blue) signals and synchronization signals are output to the third and fourth variable display devices 4C, 4D. As an example, the R, G, and B signals are each represented by 8 bits, and the third and fourth variable display devices 4C and 4D each have 256 gradations of R, G, and B according to instructions from the VDP 115. By combining them, a multicolor display of about 16.7 million colors can be performed. Note that 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 third and fourth variable display devices 4C and 4D. For example, the CGROM 116 stores in advance character image data that is frequently used among the third and fourth variable display devices 4C and 4D, specifically, a person, an animal, or a character, a figure, a symbol, or the like. Has been. 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. 12 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a game control interrupt process that is executed each time a timer interrupt occurs. In this example, when a timer interrupt occurs in the CPU 103, first, a predetermined switch process is executed to determine the state of the detection signal input from each winning port switch 70 via the switch circuit 107 (step S11). ). Subsequently, by executing predetermined error processing, abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S12). Thereafter, a determination random number update process (step S13) for updating the determination random number counted by the random number circuit 104 and a display random number update process (step S14) for updating the display random number are sequentially executed. The Note that 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 normal variable winning ball apparatus 5 is detected by the start winning port switch, 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 gaming state, and the display operation control and the first special variable in the first variable display device 4A are performed. Various processes are selected and executed in order to set the opening / closing operation of the winning ball apparatus 6A in a predetermined procedure. Subsequent to the first special symbol process, the second special symbol process is executed (step 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 gaming state, and the display operation control and the second special variable in the second variable display device 4B are performed. Various processes are selected and executed in order to set the opening / closing operation of the winning ball apparatus 6B in a predetermined procedure.

  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). Further, by executing a predetermined information output process, 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.

  Thereafter, the CPU 103 outputs a drive signal to the motor 53 via the motor circuit 108 and executes a motor control process for controlling the rotation amount of the rolling plate 51 by transmitting the driving force to the support member 52. (Step S21). Subsequently, the CPU 103 executes predetermined solenoid output processing to control the tilting of the movable blade piece in the normal variable winning ball device 5 and the first and second special variable winning ball devices 6A when a predetermined condition is satisfied. The opening / closing control of the opening / closing plate in 6B is performed (step S22). 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 S23).

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S15 shown in FIG. 12 as the start winning process. In this start winning process, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the game ball that has won the normal variable winning ball apparatus 5 has entered the first start winning opening 5A as indicated by an arrow a1 in FIG. The determination is made by checking a detection signal from the first start winning port switch 41a included in the mouth switch 70 and detecting the game ball at the first starting winning port 5A (step S201). When the game ball enters the first start winning port 5A and the detection signal from the first start winning port switch 41a is turned on (step S201; Yes), it corresponds to the first variable display device 4A. It is determined whether or not the number of reserved storage in the first special figure reservation storage unit 121A provided in the variable display data holding area 120 has reached an upper limit (eg, “4”) (step S202). 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 has reached 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 S202; No), the number of reserved memories in the first special figure reservation storage unit 121A is incremented by 1 (step S203), and the random number circuit Numerical data indicating the value of the jackpot determination random number updated by 104 or the like is extracted (step S204). The CPU 103 stores the numerical data indicating the random value extracted at this time by setting it at the head of the empty entry in the first special figure storage unit 121A (step S205). 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 the detection signal from the first start winning a prize opening switch 41a is in an off state in step S201 (step S201; No), or in step S202, the number of reserved memories in the first special figure reservation storage unit 121A reaches the upper limit value. (Step S202; Yes), or after executing the processing of Step S205, the game ball that has won the normal variable winning ball device 5 is the second start winning hole 5B as shown by the arrow a2 in FIG. For example, by checking a detection signal from a second start winning port switch 41b included in each winning port switch 70 and detecting a game ball at the second starting winning port 5B. (Step S206). If the detection signal from the second start winning port switch 41b is OFF because the game ball has not entered the second start winning port 5B (step S206; No), the start winning process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the game ball enters the second start winning port 5B and the detection signal from the second start winning port switch 41b is turned on (step S206; Yes), it corresponds to the second variable display device 4B. Then, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved storage in the second special figure reservation storage unit 121B provided in the variable display data holding area 120 has reached an upper limit (eg, “4”) (step S207). At this time, when the value of the big hit determination random number corresponding to the upper limit value of the hold number is stored in the second special figure hold storage unit 121B, it is determined that the hold storage number has reached the upper limit value. When the number of reserved memories has reached the upper limit (step S207; Yes), the start winning process is terminated as it is.

  When the number of reserved memories in the second special figure reservation storage unit 121B is less than the upper limit value in step S207 (step S207; No), the number of reserved storages in the second special figure reservation storage unit 121B is incremented by 1 (step S208). ), Numerical data indicating the value of the jackpot determination random number updated by the random number circuit 104 or the like is extracted (step S209). The CPU 103 stores the numerical data indicating the random number value extracted at this time by setting it at the head of the empty entry in the second special figure storage unit 121B (step S210). 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.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S16 shown in FIG. 12 as the first special symbol process. In the first special symbol process shown in FIG. 14, 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. Each process of step S110-S116 is performed.

  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 variable display start process in step S111 is executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is “1”. This variable display start process is a process of setting a fixed symbol to be stopped and displayed as a variable display result of a special symbol in the special symbol game by the first variable display device 4A, or a special symbol in the special symbol game by the first variable display device 4A. This includes a process for determining the variable display time of the symbol. Corresponding to the variable display time of the fixed symbol or special symbol set in step S111, the control data is set in a predetermined command transmission table, for example, the main substrate 11 to the display control substrate 12 1 Variable display start command is set to be transmittable. Thereafter, the first variable display start command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the display control board 12 by executing the command control process of step S19 shown in FIG.

  The variable display control process in step S112 is executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is “2”. 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 122A provided in the variable display data holding area 120 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 S113 is executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is “3”. This variable display stop process includes a process for performing a setting for transmitting to the display control board 12 a first variable display end command indicating that the variable display of the special symbol by the first variable display device 4A ends. Is included.

  The pre-opening process for the special winning opening in step S114 is executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is “4”. 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 first special variable winning ball apparatus 6A. The special winning opening releasing process in step S115 is executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is “5”. This process during opening of the big prize opening includes various processes related to the big hit operation such as opening and closing the opening / closing plate in the first special variable winning ball apparatus 6A, and the opening time per time in the first special variable winning ball apparatus 6A. Includes processing to check. The jackpot end process in step S116 is executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is “6”. In this jackpot end process, it is determined whether or not the big hit operation by the first special variable winning ball apparatus 6A is finished. If it is finished, a process of transmitting a jackpot end command instructing the display control board 12 to end the big hit is performed. Contains.

  FIG. 15 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. 15 is started, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the value of the second special symbol process flag is “4” or more, for example, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a big hit. It is determined whether or not the game state is controlled (step S221). When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state (step S221; Yes), it is determined that the start condition (first start condition) for starting the special game by the first variable display device 4A is not satisfied. Then, the special symbol normal process is finished as it is.

  On the other hand, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is not controlled to the big hit gaming state (step S221; No), for example, a random value is assigned to the first entry (the entry corresponding to the holding number “1”) of the first special figure holding storage unit 121A. It is determined whether or not the number of reserved storage in the first special figure storage unit 121A is “0” by checking whether or not the numerical data shown is set (step S222). 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 S222; Yes), the special symbol normal process is terminated as it is. In addition, after the special figure game by the first variable display device 4A is finished or after the big hit gaming state is finished, when the next special figure game by the first variable display device 4A is not executed for a certain period or longer, for example, a display control board The first variable display device 4A uses the probability variation rush rate (the first probability variation determination table 151 shown in FIG. 7A), for example, by setting a command to instruct the display of the demonstration video to the first variable display device 4A. (Probability that determination that the probability variation big hit is made by the probability variation determination process) may be displayed in an identifiable manner.

  On the other hand, when the number of reserved memories is other than “0” (step S222; No), the big hit determination random number stored in correspondence with the reserved number “1” from the first special figure reservation storage unit 121A is stored. Numerical data indicating the value is read (step S223). At this time, the number of reserved storage in the first special figure reservation storage unit 121A is decremented by 1, and the entries lower than the reservation number “1” (for example, entries corresponding to the reservation numbers “2” to “4”) are added. The numerical data indicating the stored random number value is shifted upward by one entry (step S224). When subtracting 1 from the number of reserved memories in step S224, 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 stop display the jackpot symbol 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 S223. The big hit determination process is executed (step S225). As a result of executing this jackpot determination process, it is determined whether or not the first jackpot flag is turned on (step S226). When it is turned on (step S226; Yes), it is updated by the random number circuit 104 or the like. Numerical data indicating the value of the random number for probability variation determination is extracted (step S227). Subsequently, the CPU 103 executes a probability variation determination process using the first probability variation determination table 151 shown in FIG. 7A (step S228). That is, by referring to the first probability variation determination table 151 based on the value of the probability variation determination random number extracted in step S227, it is determined whether the variable display result in the special figure game is the probability variation big hit or the normal big hit. Do. Then, it is determined whether or not the determination result corresponding to the value of the random number for probability variation determination is a probability variation big hit (step S229). On the other hand (step S230), when it is a normal big hit (step S229; No), the first probability variation confirmation flag is cleared and turned off (step S231).

  Subsequent to the processing in step S230 or step S231, the CPU 103 executes a ball distribution ratio setting process, and thereby the rolling plate 51 is based on the big win in the special game by the first variable display device 4A. Is set to determine the game ball distribution mode (step S232). That is, since it has been determined that the variable display result is a big hit in the special game by the first variable display device 4A, a predetermined condition for changing the ball distribution ratio by the rolling plate 51 is established. As a result, processing for determining the distribution mode of the game balls on the rolling plate 51 is executed. When it is determined in step S226 that the first big hit flag is off (step S226; No), the processes in steps S227 to S232 are skipped and the process proceeds to step S233. In step S233, the CPU 103 updates the value of the first special symbol process flag to “1” which is a value corresponding to the variable display start process.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing an example of the big hit determination process executed in step S225 shown in FIG. When the big hit determination process shown in FIG. 16 is started, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the probability changing flag is on (step S401). Here, the probability variation flag is in an ON state when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in a high probability state by the probability variation control. When the probability changing flag is on (step S401; Yes), for example, increase determination value data indicating five numerical values “3”, “7”, “79”, “103”, and “107” is variable. As the display result, the determination value data indicating that the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed is set (step S402).

  Subsequent to the processing of step S402, the count value in the probability variation counter 125 is decremented by 1 (step S403), and it is determined whether or not the subtracted count value of the probability variation counter 125 is “0” (step S404). Then, when the count value of the probability variation counter 125 becomes “0” (step S404; Yes), it is determined that the high probability state is finished, and the probability variation flag is cleared and turned off (step S405). On the other hand, when the count value of the probability variation counter 125 is other than “0” (step S404; No), the process of step S405 is skipped and the process proceeds to step S407.

  Further, when it is determined in step S401 that the probability change flag is off (step S401; No), for example, normal determination value data indicating one numerical value “3” is set as determination value data ( Step S406). Thereafter, the numerical data indicating the value of the jackpot determination random number read from the first special figure holding storage unit 121A in step S223 in FIG. 15 matches the determination value data set in step S402 or S406. It is determined whether or not (step S407). When the numerical data indicating the value of the big hit determination random number matches the determination value data (step S407; Yes), the first big hit flag is set to the on state (step S408), while the numerical value indicating the value of the big hit determination random number When the data does not match the judgment value data (step S407; No), the first big hit flag is cleared and turned off (step S409). As described above, in the jackpot determination process executed in step S225, a high probability is obtained by setting data indicating different numerical values as determination value data depending on whether the probability changing flag is on or off. When the state is in the state, it is determined that the variable display result is a big hit with a higher probability than in the normal gaming state other than the big hit gaming state or the high probability state.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing an example of the ball distribution ratio setting process executed in step S232 shown in FIG. When the pitch distribution ratio setting process shown in FIG. 17 is started, the CPU 103 first extracts numerical data indicating the value of the random number for pitch distribution setting updated by the random number circuit 104 or the like (step S411). Subsequently, based on the value of the random number for setting the ball assignment in step S411, the ball distribution mode is set to the mode values “1” to “1” by referring to the ball assignment setting table 153 shown in FIG. Either “4” is determined (step S412). By determining the mode value of the ball distribution mode in this way, the amount of rotation of the rolling plate 51 installed inside the normally variable winning ball apparatus 5 is determined, and FIG. 4 shows according to the amount of rotation. Such a ball distribution ratio is also determined. That is, by determining the ball distribution mode in step S412, the distribution mode of the game balls by the rolling plate 51 is determined to be one of a plurality of predetermined distribution modes. The mode value of the ball sorting mode determined in this way is stored and stored in the ball sorting mode memory 123 provided in the variable display data holding area 120 such as the RAM 102 (step S413). In step S232 shown in FIG. 15, the ball distribution ratio setting process as shown in FIG. 17 is executed, so that it is determined that the variable display result in the special game by the first variable display device 4A is a big hit. When this is done, it is possible to determine the distribution mode of the game balls by the rolling plate 51, assuming that a predetermined condition is satisfied.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing an example of the variable display start time process executed in step S111 of FIG. When the variable display start process shown in FIG. 18 is started, the CPU 103 first determines a special symbol to be stopped and displayed as a variable display result (determined symbol) in the special symbol game by the first variable display device 4A (step S241). At this time, the CPU 103 uses a determination result as to whether to win or lose in the special figure game by the first variable display device 4A, or a determination result as to whether or not to make a normal big hit or a probable big hit when making a big hit. In response, a special symbol to be stopped and displayed as a confirmed symbol is determined. For example, in step S241, it is determined whether the first big hit flag and the first certainty change confirmation flag are on or off. At this time, if both the first big hit flag and the first probability variable big hit flag are on, the special symbol indicating “7” which is the probability big hit symbol is determined as the confirmed symbol. On the other hand, when the first big hit flag is on but the first certainty change confirmation flag is off, the special symbol indicating “3”, which is the normal big hit symbol, is determined as the final symbol. On the other hand, when the first big hit flag is off, the determined symbol is selected from the lost symbols other than the big hit symbols indicating “3” and “7”. As a specific example of selecting and determining a special symbol as a fixed symbol, numerical data indicating the value of a fixed symbol determining random number updated by the random number circuit 104 or the like is extracted and stored in the ROM 101 or the like in advance. What is necessary is just to select one of a plurality of special symbols and determine the determined symbol by referring to the fixed symbol determination table.

  Subsequently, in the special symbol game by the first variable display device 4A, the variable display time from the start of variable symbol special symbol display to the final symbol stop display (derivative symbol display) is determined by a plurality of predetermined variable variables. This is determined by selecting one from the display times (step S242). Here, the variable display time in the special figure game depends on the result of determining whether to win or lose in the special figure game, or the result of determining whether to make a normal big hit or a probable big hit when making a big hit. Thus, a plurality of types may be determined in advance. For example, three variable display times of 5 seconds, 10 seconds, and 30 seconds are set in advance, corresponding to the case of losing in a special game, and corresponding to the case where a normal big hit is made in a special game. In addition, three types of variable display times of 10 seconds, 30 seconds, and 60 seconds are determined in advance. The variable display time for each type is set in advance. In step S242, it is determined whether the first big hit flag and the first certainty change confirmation flag are on or off, thereby determining whether to win or lose in the special figure game. Is determined whether it is a normal big hit or a probable big hit. Also, numerical data indicating the value of the random number for determining the variable display time updated by the random number circuit 104 or the like is extracted, and a variable display time determination table stored in advance in the ROM 101 or the like is referred to. What is necessary is just to determine the variable display time according to the variable display result.

  Thereafter, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the first background change flag is on (step S243). Here, the first background change flag is set to the ON state in step S296 shown in FIG. 21A described later or step S330 shown in FIG. When the first background change flag is on (step S243; Yes), the display control board 12 is set by, for example, setting control data corresponding to the value of the ball assignment mode flag in a predetermined command transmission table. Is set to transmit the first background change command (step S244). At this time, the first background change flag is cleared and turned off (step S245).

  When it is determined in step S243 that the first background change flag is off (step S243; No), after executing the process of step S245, for example, a predetermined command transmission table is determined in step S241. The setting for transmitting the first variable display start command to the display control board 12 is performed by setting the determined symbols and the control data corresponding to the variable display time determined in step S242 (step S246). Further, for example, by setting a timer initial value corresponding to the variable display time determined in step S242 in the first variable display time timer 122A, the lighting / extinguishing operation of each segment in the first variable display device 4A is started. Then, the setting for starting the variable display of the special symbol by the first variable display device 4A is performed (step S247). Thereafter, the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated to “2” that is a value corresponding to the variable display control process (step S248).

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the variable display control process executed in step S112 of FIG. When the variable display control process shown in FIG. 19 is started, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the variable display progress stop flag is on (step S261). Here, the variable display progress stop flag indicates that the second big hit flag is on in the variable display stop processing executed when the value of the second special symbol process flag is “3”, for example, When the first variable display progress stop command is sent to the display control board 12 based on the fact that the timer value in the one variable display time timer 122A is other than “0”, it is set to the on state. When the variable display progress stop flag is off (step S261; No), the timer value in the first variable display time timer 122A is decremented by 1 to update the timer value (step S262). Then, it is determined whether or not the timer value of the updated first variable display time timer 122A has become “0” (step S263). When the timer value of the first variable display time timer 122A becomes “0” (step S263; Yes), the value of the first special symbol process flag is “3” corresponding to the variable display stop time process. (Step S264). On the other hand, when it is determined in step S263 that the timer value of the first variable display time timer 122A is other than “0” (step S263; No), the variable display of the special symbol in the first variable display device 4A is continued. Therefore, settings for controlling the display operation are performed (step S265).

  If the variable display progress stop flag is on in step S261 (step S261; Yes), the process proceeds to step S265 without executing the process in step S262. Thereby, when the variable display progress stop flag is on, the measurement of the elapsed time since the variable display of the special symbol is started in the first variable display device 4A is interrupted, while the first variable display. The variable display of special symbols in the device 4A is continuously executed. When the variable display progress stop flag is turned on in step S261, for example, a predetermined process different from the process of step S265 is executed, and the first variable display device 4A performs a process other than the big hit symbol. It is also possible to stop the display of the lost symbols. Alternatively, when the variable display progress stop flag is turned on in step S261, any special symbol may be blinked and displayed on the first variable display device 4A.

  20 and FIGS. 21A and 21B are flowcharts showing an example of the variable display stop process executed in step S113 of FIG. When this variable display stop process is started, the CPU 103 first sets predetermined control data in a predetermined command transmission table, for example, to transmit a first variable display end command to the display control board 12. Is performed (step S281). At this time, the fixed symbol is stopped and displayed by controlling the display operation in the first variable display device 4A (step S282).

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the first big hit flag is on (step S283). When the first big hit flag is on (step S283; Yes), it is determined whether or not the timer value in the second variable display time timer 122B is “0” (step S284). If the timer value in the second variable display time timer 122B is other than “0” in step S284, the variable display of the special symbol is executed in the special game by the second variable display device 4B. Therefore, when it is determined in step S284 that the timer value in the second variable display time timer 122B is other than “0” (step S284; Yes), for example, predetermined control data is set in the command transmission table. For example, setting for transmitting the second variable display progress stop command to the display control board 12 is performed (step S285). Further, the variable display progress stop flag is set to the on state (step S286). Thus, when the special winning game is executed by the second variable display device 4B, the big winning symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable display result in the special graphic game by the first variable display device 4A, so that the big winning game state is controlled ( At the first time), a setting for stopping the progress of variable display of special symbols in the special symbol game by the second variable display device 4B is performed. That is, after the variable display progress stop flag is set to the on state in step S286, the variable display of the special symbol by the second variable display device 4B performed using the second variable display time timer 122B is started. The measurement of the elapsed time is interrupted.

  If the timer value in the second variable display time timer 122B is “0” in step S284 (step S284; No), the special game by the second variable display device 4B is not executed. Accordingly, since it is not necessary to stop the progress of variable display of special symbols in the special symbol game by the second variable display device 4B, the processes of steps S285 and S286 may be skipped. Thereafter, the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated to “4” which is a value corresponding to the pre-opening process for the special winning opening (step S287), and the variable display stop process is terminated.

  When the first big hit flag is off in step S283 (step S283; No), it is determined whether or not the value of the ball distribution mode flag is “0” (step S288). Here, when the value of the ball distribution mode flag is “0”, as shown in FIG. 10, the rotation amount of the rolling plate 51 in the normal variable winning ball device 5 becomes 0 degree (horizontal). ing. In this embodiment, when the value of the ball distribution mode flag is set to “0” and the rotation amount of the rolling plate 51 is 0 degrees (horizontal), the initial setting is performed. It is assumed that when the special game that is lost is completed, the ball distribution ratio in the rolling plate 51 is not changed. Therefore, when the value of the ball assignment mode flag is “0” (step S288; Yes), the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated to “0” and the variable display stop time process is terminated. By doing this (step S289), it sets so that the next special figure game by the 1st variable display apparatus 4A can be started.

  When the value of the ball distribution mode flag is other than “0” in step S288 (step S288; No), the count value in the game number counter 124 after the big hit is incremented by 1 (step S290). Then, whether or not the count value of the after-hit game number counter 124 added in step S290 reaches a predetermined setting change execution value (for example, “20”, “40”, “60”, etc.). Is determined (step S291).

  When it is determined in step S291 that the count value of the game number counter 124 after the big hit has reached the setting change execution value (step S291; Yes), as in step S232 of FIG. 15, as shown in FIG. Then, the incoming ball allocation ratio setting process is executed (step S292 shown in FIG. 21A). Thus, when the number of executions of the special game by the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B reaches a predetermined setting change execution value after the big hit gaming state is finished in the pachinko gaming machine 1, By executing the rate setting process, it is possible to change the distribution mode of the game balls by the rolling plate 51 assuming that a predetermined condition is satisfied. In addition, in the ball assignment ratio setting process shown in FIG. 17, the mode value of the ball assignment mode is stored in the ball assignment mode memory 123 in step S413. Therefore, the mode value of the incoming ball sorting mode stored in the incoming ball sorting mode memory 123 is read (step S293), and the read mode value is compared with the value of the incoming ball sorting mode flag. It is determined whether or not the value of the incoming ball distribution mode flag matches (step S294).

  When it is determined in step S294 that the value of the ball sorting mode flag and the mode value read from the ball sorting mode memory 123 do not match (step S294; No), the third and fourth variable displays Settings for changing the background displayed by the devices 4C and 4D and the amount of rotation of the rolling plate 51 inside the normal variable winning ball device 5 are made. That is, after setting and updating the value of the ball assignment mode flag to the mode value read from the ball assignment mode memory 123 (step S295), the first and second background change flags are set to the on state (step S295). Step S296). Further, according to the value of the ball distribution mode flag updated in step S295, for example, predetermined control data is set in a command transmission table provided corresponding to the motor circuit 108, etc. Is set to change the game ball distribution mode by changing the amount of rotation (step S297). When it is determined in step S294 that the value of the ball assignment mode flag matches the mode value read from the ball assignment mode memory 123 (step S294; Yes), the process of step S297 is executed. After that, the process proceeds to step S289 shown in FIG.

  When it is determined in step S291 shown in FIG. 20 that the count value of the game number counter 124 after the big hit is not the setting change execution value (step S291; No), the count value is determined in advance. It is determined whether or not a change end value (for example, “100” or the like) has been reached (step S298 shown in FIG. 21B). When it is determined in step S298 that the count value of the game number counter 124 has reached the distribution rate change end value after the big hit is over (step S298; Yes), the value of the incoming ball distribution mode flag is set to “0”. (Step S299) and the count value of the game number counter 124 after the big hit is set to “0” and initialized (step S300). Further, the first and second background change flags are set to the on state (step S301), and in response to the value of the ball distribution mode flag being set to “0” in step S299, for example, the motor circuit 108 is set. Setting for returning the rotation amount of the rolling plate 51 to 0 degrees (horizontal) at the time of initial setting is performed by setting predetermined control data in a corresponding command transmission table (step S302). . Thus, when the number of executions of the special game by the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B reaches the predetermined change rate change end value after the big hit gaming state is finished in the pachinko gaming machine 1, The rotation amount of the plate 51 can be returned to 0 degree (horizontal) at the time of initial setting. When it is determined in step S298 that the count value of the game number counter 124 after the big hit has not reached the distribution rate change end value (step S298; No), after the process of step S302 is executed, The process proceeds to step S289 shown in FIG.

  22 and 23 are flowcharts showing an example of the jackpot end process executed in step S116 of FIG. When the big hit ending process is started, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the distribution ratio notification effect flag is on (step S321). Here, the distribution ratio notification effect flag is set to the ON state in step S327 described later. When it is determined in step S321 that the distribution rate notification effect flag is off (step S321; No), for example, predetermined control data is set in the command transmission table, and the display control board 12 is set. On the other hand, a setting for transmitting a jackpot end command is performed (step S322). Further, the first big hit flag is cleared and turned off (step S323).

  Thereafter, the mode value of the incoming ball sorting mode stored in the incoming ball sorting mode memory 123 is read (step S324). At this time, the mode value read out from the incoming ball assignment mode memory 123 is set in the step S413 shown in FIG. 17 by executing the incoming ball assignment ratio setting process in step S232 of FIG. The mode value is stored in the distribution mode memory 123. The CPU 103 updates the value of the ball assignment mode flag to the mode value read in step S324 (step S325). Further, for example, by setting control data corresponding to the value of the ball distribution mode flag updated in step S325 in the command transmission table, the first distribution ratio notification effect command is given to the display control board 12. Settings for transmission are performed (step S326). Thereafter, the distribution ratio notification effect flag is set to the on state (step S327).

  Thus, when the big hit end process is executed again after the distribution rate notification effect flag is set to the on state in step S327, it is determined that the distribution rate notification effect flag is turned on in step S321. Is determined (step S321; Yes), and it is determined whether or not the distribution ratio notification effect period has ended (step S328 shown in FIG. 23). CPU103 measures the elapsed time after performing the process of step S327 shown in FIG. 22 using a predetermined timer etc., for example, and the measured elapsed time has reached a predetermined distribution ratio notification effect time. It is possible to determine whether or not the distribution ratio notification effect period has ended by determining whether or not. When it is determined in step S328 that the allocation rate notification effect period has not ended (step S328; No), the big hit end processing is ended as it is. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S328 that the distribution ratio notification effect period has ended (step S328; Yes), the distribution ratio notification effect flag is cleared and turned off (step S329). The first and second background change flags are set to the on state (step S330). Further, the rotation amount of the rolling plate 51 is changed by setting predetermined control data in a command transmission table provided corresponding to the motor circuit 108, for example, according to the value of the ball distribution mode flag. And setting for changing the distribution mode of the game balls (step S331). Thereafter, “0” is set as the count initial value in the game number counter 124 after the big hit (step S332).

  Following the processing in step S332, it is determined whether or not the first certain change determination flag is on (step S333). When the first certainty change confirmation flag is on (step S333; Yes), the first certainty change confirmation flag is cleared and turned off, and the certainty change flag is set on (step S334). In addition, a count initial value that is a variable display count initial value during probability variation is set in the probability variation counter 125 (step S335). Here, the initial value of the variable display count during probability change is the initial value (for example, “100”) of the remaining number of special figure games that can be executed in a high probability state. On the other hand, when the first certainty change confirmation flag is off in step S333 (step S333; No), the certainty changing flag is cleared and turned off, and the certainty counter 125 is cleared and the count value is set to “0”. "(Step S336).

  Thereafter, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the variable display progress stop flag is turned on (step S337). Here, when the variable display progress stop flag is on (step S337; Yes), for example, predetermined control data is set in the command transmission table, and the second variable display progress restart command is displayed on the display control board 12. Is set to transmit (step S338). In addition, the variable display progress stop flag is cleared and turned off (step S339). Thus, when the big hit gaming state is ended (second time point), the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed symbol in the special figure game by the first variable display device 4A, thereby becoming the big hit gaming state. The progress of variable display of special symbols in the special symbol game by the second variable display device 4B interrupted at time 1 is resumed. When the variable display progress stop flag is off in step S337 (step S337; No), the progress of the special symbol variable display in the special game by the second variable display device 4B is not interrupted, so step S338 is performed. And S339 may be skipped. Following this, the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated to “0” (step S340).

  As the second special symbol process executed in step S17 shown in FIG. 12, a process in which the first special symbol process shown in FIG. 14 is adapted to the second variable display device 4B may be executed. For example, the special symbol normal process that is executed when the value of the second special symbol process flag is “0” is based on the data stored in the second special symbol storage unit 121B. This includes processing for determining whether or not to start the figure game. In this special symbol normal process, when the number of reserved memories in the second special figure reservation storage unit 121B is other than “0”, the second special figure reservation storage unit 121B stores the number corresponding to the reservation number “1”. The numerical data indicating the value of the random number for determining the big hit is read, and a process in which the big hit determining process shown in FIG. 16 is adapted to the second special symbol process is executed. When it is determined that the numerical data indicating the value of the jackpot determination random number read from the second special figure holding storage unit 121B matches the determination value data, the second jackpot flag is set to an on state. If it is determined that they do not match, the second jackpot flag is cleared and the state is turned off. Also, for example, after a special period game has ended by the second variable display device 4B, for example, after a certain period of time has elapsed since the number of reserved memories in the second special figure storage unit 121B becomes “0”, or a big hit game After the state is over, when the next special game by the second variable display device 4B is not executed for a certain period of time, for example, the display control board 12 is set to send a command to display a demonstration video. Thus, the second variable display device 4B can specify the probability variation entry rate (the probability that the probability variation determination process using the second probability variation determination table 152 shown in FIG. You may make it display.

  When the second big hit flag is set to the ON state by such big hit determination processing, for example, numerical data indicating the value of the random number for probability variation determination updated by the random number circuit 104 or the like is extracted, and the second data shown in FIG. A probability variation determination process using the probability variation determination table 152 is executed. This is different from the ratio at which it is determined in step S229 that the probability change big hit is made based on step S228 in FIG. 15 in which the probability change determination process is performed using the first probability change determination table 151 shown in FIG. At the determination ratio, it is determined whether or not the variable display result in the special figure game by the second variable display device 4B is a probable big hit. At this time, if it is determined that the probability big hit is made, the second certain probability change flag is set to the on state, whereas if it is decided that the normal big hit is made, the second certain probability change flag is cleared. Turns off. Further, when the second big hit flag is set to the ON state by the big hit determination process, the big hit is determined in the special game by the second variable display device 4B by executing the ball distribution ratio setting process shown in FIG. Based on this, the amount of rotation of the rolling plate 51 is set to determine the distribution mode of the game balls. In this special symbol normal process, when 1 is subtracted from the number stored in the second special figure reservation storage unit 121B, for example, one of the LEDs lit in the second start winning storage display 7B (one example) As an alternative, the second start winning memory display 7B may be controlled to be turned off, such as turning off the rightmost LED among the lit LEDs.

  The variable display start process executed when the value of the second special symbol process flag is “1” is a fixed symbol that is stopped and displayed as a variable symbol display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game by the second variable display device 4B. It includes a process of setting, a process of determining a variable symbol display time of a special symbol in a special game by the second variable display device 4B, and the like. In this variable display start process, it is determined whether or not the second background change flag is turned on. When the second background change flag is turned on, for example, control data corresponding to the value of the ball sorting mode flag is sent to the command transmission table. For example, setting for transmitting the second background change command to the display control board 12 is performed. At this time, the second background change flag is cleared and turned off. In the variable display start process executed when the value of the second special symbol process flag is “1”, a process for performing a setting for transmitting the second variable display start command to the display control board 12, for example, By setting setting data as the timer initial value in the second variable display time timer 122B, the lighting / extinguishing operation of each segment in the second variable display device 4B is started, and the special symbol by the second variable display device 4B is displayed. Processing for setting for starting variable display is also executed.

  The variable display control process executed when the value of the second special symbol process flag is “2” is based on the timer value in the second variable display time timer 122B provided corresponding to the second variable display device 4B. In addition, the second variable display device 4B includes a process of measuring the remaining variable display time of the special symbol in the special symbol game. In this variable display control process, it is determined whether or not the variable display progress stop flag is on. When the variable display progress stop flag is OFF, the timer value in the second variable display time timer 122B is decremented by 1, and the timer value is updated, and the special symbol is variably displayed on the second variable display device 4B. Make settings to control display operations. On the other hand, when the variable display progress stop flag is on, the variable display of the special symbol is started in the second variable display device 4B without updating the timer value in the second variable display time timer 122B. While the measurement of the elapsed time is interrupted, the variable display of the special symbol in the second variable display device 4B is continuously executed. When the variable display progress stop flag is on, the second variable display device 4B may stop and display a lost symbol other than the big hit symbol. Alternatively, when the variable display progress stop flag is on, any special symbol may be blinked and displayed on the second variable display device 4B.

  The variable display stop process executed when the value of the second special symbol process flag is “3” is a second variable display end command indicating that the variable display of the special symbol by the second variable display device 4B is ended. And processing for performing settings for transmission to the display control board 12. In the variable display stop process, when the second big hit flag is on, it is determined whether or not the timer value in the first variable display time timer 122A is “0”. At this time, if the timer value of the first variable display time timer 122A is other than “0”, the setting for transmitting the first variable display progress stop command to the display control board 12 is performed. Thus, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable display result in the special figure game by the second variable display device 4B during execution of the special figure game by the first variable display device 4A, the big hit game state is controlled. Settings are made to stop the progress of variable display of special symbols in the special figure game by the first variable display device 4A. That is, the measurement of the elapsed time after starting the variable display of the special symbol by the first variable display device 4A performed using the first variable display time timer 122A is interrupted. Further, in the variable display stop process executed when the value of the second special symbol process flag is “3”, when the second big hit flag is off, steps S288 to S291 shown in FIG. A process in which steps S292 to S297 shown in FIG. 21A and steps S298 to S302 shown in FIG. 21B are adapted to the second special symbol process is executed.

  The pre-opening process for the big prize opening executed when the value of the second special symbol process flag is “4” includes an initialization process in the big hit operation such as opening / closing the opening / closing plate in the second special variable winning ball apparatus 6B. Contains. The special winning opening opening process that is executed when the value of the second special symbol process flag is “5” includes various processes related to the big hit operation such as opening and closing the opening / closing plate in the second special variable winning ball apparatus 6B. And a process of checking the opening time per time in the second special variable winning ball apparatus 6B. The big hit end process executed when the value of the second special symbol process flag is “6” determines whether or not the big hit operation by the second special variable winning ball apparatus 6B is finished. On the other hand, it includes a process of transmitting a jackpot end command for instructing the jackpot end.

  Further, in the jackpot end process executed when the value of the second special symbol process flag is “6”, it is determined whether or not the distribution ratio notification effect flag is on. Then, when it is determined that the distribution ratio notification effect flag is off, a setting for transmitting a jackpot end command to the display control board 12 is performed. In addition, the second big hit flag is cleared and turned off. Thereafter, the mode value of the incoming ball sorting mode stored in the incoming ball sorting mode memory 123 is read, and the value of the incoming ball sorting mode flag is updated to the read mode value. Subsequently, the setting for transmitting the second distribution ratio notification effect command to the display control board 12 is performed, and the distribution ratio notification effect flag is set to the on state.

  If it is determined in the jackpot end process that is executed when the value of the second special symbol process flag is “6” that the distribution ratio notification effect flag is on, the distribution ratio notification is performed. It is determined whether or not the production period has ended. When it is determined that the distribution ratio notification effect period has ended, the distribution ratio notification effect flag is cleared and turned off, and the first and second background change flags are set on. . In addition, according to the value of the ball distribution mode flag, a setting for changing the game ball distribution mode by changing the rotation amount of the rolling plate 51 is performed. Thereafter, “0” is set as the initial count value in the game number counter 124 after the big hit. Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the second certainty change confirmation flag is on. When the second certainty change confirmation flag is on, the second certainty change confirmation flag is cleared and turned off, and the probability changing flag is set on. To do. At this time, a count initial value that is the initial value of the variable display count during probability variation is set in the probability variation counter 125. On the other hand, when the second certainty change confirmation flag is off, the certainty changing flag is cleared to be turned off, and the certainty counter 125 is cleared and its count value is set to “0”. Then, it is determined whether or not the variable display progress stop flag is turned on. When the variable display progress stop flag is turned on, a setting for transmitting the first variable display progress restart command to the display control board 12 is performed. Clear the variable display progress stop flag to turn it off. In this way, the special symbol in the special game by the first variable display device that has been temporarily suspended due to the big hit gaming state by stopping the big hit symbol as a confirmed symbol in the special game by the second variable display device 4B The progress of the variable display is resumed.

  Next, the operation of the display control CPU 112 mounted on the display control board 12 will be described. In the display control board 12, the CPU 112 determines whether or not a timer interrupt flag provided in a display control flag setting area such as the RAM 114 is turned on, for example, to generate a timer interrupt every 33 milliseconds. For example, various timer interrupt processing programs stored in advance in the ROM 113 or the like for display control are executed. For example, every time the CPU 112 detects the occurrence of a timer interrupt, the CPU 112 executes first and second display control process processes in order to control display operations in the third and fourth variable display devices 4C and 4D. In the first display control process, the value of the first display control process flag provided in the display control flag setting area is set to the third variable display device in order to control the display operation in the third variable display device 4C according to a predetermined procedure. Updating is performed according to the display state in 4C, and various processes provided in advance corresponding to the value of the first display control process flag are selected and executed. In the second display control process, the value of the second display control process flag provided in the display control flag setting area is set to the fourth variable in order to control the display operation in the fourth variable display device 4D according to a predetermined procedure. Updating is performed according to the display state in the display device 4D, and various processes provided in advance corresponding to the value of the second display control process flag are selected and executed.

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing executed by the CPU 112 as the first display control process. In the first display control process shown in FIG. 24, the CPU 112 selects and executes each of the following steps S150 to S155 according to the value of the first display control process flag.

  The variable display start command reception waiting process in step S150 is executed when the value of the first display control process flag is “0”. In the variable display start command reception waiting process, it is determined whether or not the first variable display start command is received from the main board 11, so that the variable display of the special symbol in the special game by the first variable display device 4A is started. The process etc. which determine whether it was carried out are included. The decorative symbol variable display start process in step S151 is executed when the value of the first display control process flag is “1”. This decorative symbol variable display start processing is performed by various displays including decorative symbol variable display by the third variable display device 4C when the special symbol is variably displayed in the special symbol game by the first variable display device 4A. In order to produce an effect, for example, a third variable such as a process of selecting data corresponding to the variable display time of the special symbol in the first variable display device 4A from among a plurality of types of display control table data stored in the ROM 113. Processing for setting the display operation of the display device 4C is included. In the decorative pattern variable display start process in step S151, it is determined whether or not the first background change command has been received from the main board 11. When it is determined that the first background change command has been received, for example, a predetermined drawing command is sent to the VDP 115 to instruct to change background image data read from the CGROM 116 or the like. At this time, the VDP 115 reads the background image data designated by the drawing command from the CPU 112 and displays the background image generated on the third variable display device 4C, thereby displaying the background displayed on the third variable display device 4C. Switch.

  The decorative symbol variable display process in step S152 is executed when the value of the first display control process flag is “2”. This decorative symbol variable display processing includes processing for controlling the display operation during variable display of decorative symbols by the third variable display device 4C. The decorative symbol stop waiting process in step S153 is executed when the value of the first display control process flag is “3”. The decorative symbol stop waiting process includes a process of receiving a first variable display end command from the main board 11 and ending variable display of decorative symbols on the third variable display device 4C.

  The big hit display process in step S154 is executed when the value of the first display control process flag is “4”. This big hit display process includes a process of displaying an image corresponding to the big hit gaming state by controlling the display operation in the third variable display device 4C. For example, by displaying the number of rounds corresponding to a predetermined jackpot round number instruction command transmitted from the main board 11 on the third variable display device 4C, the number of rounds being executed in the jackpot gaming state for the player Can be notified in an identifiable manner. When the round executed in the big hit gaming state becomes the final round (for example, the 16th round), the value of the first display control process flag is updated to “5” which is a value corresponding to the big hit end process. The big hit end display process in step S155 is executed when the value of the first display control process flag is “5”. This big hit end display process includes a process for controlling the effect display for notifying that the big hit gaming state has ended in the third variable display device 4C.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing an example of the decorative symbol variable display process executed in step S152 of FIG. When the decorative symbol variable display in-process shown in FIG. 25 is started, the CPU 112 first determines whether or not the in-progress stop flag provided in the display control flag setting area is on (step S351). At this time, if the progress stop flag is off (step S351; No), it is determined whether or not a first variable display progress stop command is received from the main board 11 (step S352). When it is determined in step S352 that the first variable display progress stop command has been received (step S352; Yes), the progress stop flag is set to the on state (step S353).

  When the progress stop flag is on in step S351 (step S351; Yes), it is determined whether or not a first variable display progress restart command has been received from the main board 11 (step S354). After executing the process of step S353 and when it is determined in step S354 that the first variable display progress restart command has not been received (step S354; No), for example, the VDP 115 is set according to the display control data read from the ROM 113. When the progress of the variable display of the special symbol by the first variable display device 4A is temporarily interrupted by sending a drawing command or the like, it is possible to inform the user that the progress of the variable display is being stopped. Settings for controlling the display operation are made (step S355). At this time, the decorative symbol variable display in-process is terminated without updating the timer value in the first display control time timer provided in the display control timer setting area or the like. Thus, when the progress of the variable display of the special symbol by the first variable display device 4A is temporarily interrupted, the CPU 112 repeatedly reads out the same display control data from the ROM 113 and sends a drawing command to the VDP 115, for example. While the variable display of the decorative symbols in the three variable display device 4C is continuously executed, the progress of the variable display may be stopped without deriving and displaying the decorative symbols serving as the fixed symbols. Alternatively, when the progress of the variable display of the special symbol by the first variable display device 4A is interrupted, the decorative symbol that is the combination of the losing is derived and displayed on each of the left, middle, and right variable display portions in the third variable display device 4C In addition, when the progress of the variable display of the special symbol by the first variable display device 4A is resumed, the decorative symbol that has been derived and displayed is accelerated and displayed again to resume the variable display of the decorative symbol. Good.

  When it is determined in step S354 that the first variable display progress restart command has been received (step S354; Yes), the progress stop flag is cleared and turned off (step S356). And when the 1st variable display progress stop command is not received in Step S352 (Step S352; No), after performing the processing of Step S356, for example, it is provided in the display control timer setting area etc. The timer value in one display control time timer is decremented by 1, and the timer value is updated (step S357). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the timer value of the updated first display control time timer has reached “0” and timed out (step S358). If the timer value of the first display control time timer is “0” and timed out (step S358; Yes), the value of the first display control process flag is a value corresponding to the decorative symbol stop waiting process. It is updated to “3” (step S359). On the other hand, when the timer value of the first display control time timer is other than “0” in step S358 (step S358; No), for example, display control corresponding to the timer value of the first display control time timer from the display control table data. Settings for controlling the display operation in the third variable display device 4C according to the timer value of the first display control time timer, such as reading data and sending a drawing command corresponding to the read display control data to the VDP 115, etc. It performs (step S360).

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing an example of the big hit end display process executed in step S155 of FIG. When the big hit end process shown in FIG. 26 is started, the CPU 112 first displays, for example, an elapsed time after receiving the first distribution ratio notification effect command from the main board 11 or a display on the third variable display device 4C by the VDP 115. By checking the control state of the operation or the like, it is determined whether or not the third variable display device 4C is executing the distribution ratio notification effect (step S371). When it is determined that the distribution ratio notification effect is not executed (step S371; No), it is determined whether or not the first distribution ratio notification effect command is received from the main board 11 (step S372). ). When the first distribution ratio notification effect command has not been received (step S372; No), the big hit gaming state is terminated due to the big hit symbol being stopped and displayed as a fixed symbol in the special figure game by the first variable display device 4A. When determining, it is determined that the distribution mode of the changed rolling plate 51 cannot be correctly specified, and a predetermined error process is executed (step S373).

  When it is determined in step S372 that the first distribution ratio notification effect command has been received (step S372; Yes), for example, the EXT data of the first distribution ratio notification effect command has been changed. The mode value of the ball distribution mode corresponding to the distribution mode of the rolling plate 51 is specified (step S374). Subsequently, for example, among the plurality of types of notification effect tables stored in advance corresponding to the mode values of the ball sorting mode in the ROM 113 or the like, the mode values of the ball sorting mode specified in step S374 are supported. The notification effect table is set as a notification effect table used in the distribution ratio notification effect executed this time (step S375). Thereafter, based on the setting in step S375, for example, a timer initial value corresponding to the notification effect table set in step S375 is set in the first display control timer and a drawing command is transmitted to the VDP 115. Setting for starting the distribution rate notification effect is performed by the display operation in the device 4C (step S376).

  When it is determined in step S371 that the distribution ratio notification effect is being executed (step S371; Yes), the timer value in the first display control time timer is decremented by 1, and the timer value is updated (step S371). S377). Subsequently, based on the timer value of the first display control time timer updated in step S377, it is determined whether or not the execution period of the distribution rate notification effect by the display operation in the third variable display device 4C has timed out ( Step S378). Then, when it is determined that the execution period of the distribution ratio notification effect has timed out (step S378; Yes), for example, a predetermined drawing command is sent to the VDP 115, for example, distribution by the display operation in the third variable display device 4C. Settings for ending the rate notification effect are performed (step S379). At this time, the value of the first display control process flag is updated to “0” (step S380). In addition, when it is determined in step S378 that the execution period of the distribution rate notification effect has not timed out (step S378; No), for example, the timer value of the first display control time timer is determined from the notification effect table. The display control data is read, and a drawing command corresponding to the read display control data is sent to the VDP 115. For example, the display operation in the third variable display device 4C is controlled according to the timer value of the first display control time timer. Setting is performed (step S381).

  As the second display control process executed to control the display operation in the fourth variable display device 4D, a process in which the first display control process shown in FIG. 24 is adapted to the fourth variable display device 4D. It only has to be executed. For example, the CPU 112 selects and executes a process in which each process of steps S150 to S155 shown in FIG. 24 is adapted to the fourth variable display device 4D according to the value of the second display control process flag.

  For example, the variable display start command reception waiting process executed when the value of the second display control process flag is “0” indicates whether or not the variable display of the special symbol in the special figure game by the second variable display device 4B has been started. The process etc. which determine are included. The decorative symbol variable display start process executed when the value of the second display control process flag is “1” is performed when variable symbol special symbol display is started in the special symbol game by the second variable display device 4B. In order to perform various display effects including decorative display variable display by the fourth variable display device 4D, for example, a special display in the second variable display device 4B from among a plurality of types of display control table data stored in the ROM 113. This includes processing for setting the display operation of the third variable display device 4C, such as processing for selecting the one corresponding to the symbol variable display time. Further, in the decorative symbol variable display start process executed when the value of the second display control process flag is “1”, it is determined whether or not the second background change command has been received from the main board 11. When it is determined that the second background change command has been received, for example, a predetermined drawing command is sent to the VDP 115 to instruct to change the background image data read from the CGROM 116 or the like. At this time, the VDP 115 reads the background image data specified by the drawing command from the CPU 112 and causes the fourth variable display device 4D to display the background image generated and display the background image displayed on the fourth variable display device 4D. Switch.

  The decorative symbol variable display processing executed when the value of the second display control process flag is “2” includes processing for controlling the display operation during variable display of decorative symbols by the fourth variable display device 4D. . In the decorative symbol variable display processing, it is determined whether or not the progress stop flag is on. When the progress stop flag is off, it is determined whether or not the second variable display progress stop command is received from the main board 11. At this time, if it is determined that the second variable display progress stop command has been received, the progress stop flag is set to the on state. On the other hand, when the progress stop flag is already on, it is determined whether or not the second variable display progress restart command has been received from the main board 11. When it is determined that the second variable display progress restart command has been received, the progress stop flag is cleared and turned off. When the progress stop flag is on after these processes are performed, a special command by the second variable display device 4B is sent by sending a drawing command to the VDP 115 in accordance with the display control data read from the ROM 113, for example. When the progress of the variable display of the symbol is temporarily interrupted, a setting for controlling a display operation for notifying that the progress of the variable display is stopped can be specified. At this time, the timer value in the second display control time timer is not updated. On the other hand, when the progress stop flag is off, the timer value in the second display control time timer is decremented by 1, and the timer value is updated, for example, corresponding to the timer value of the second display control time timer from the display control table data. In order to control the display operation in the fourth variable display device 4D in accordance with the timer value of the second display control time timer, such as reading out the displayed display control data and sending a drawing command corresponding to the read display control data to the VDP 115. Set up.

  The decorative symbol stop waiting process executed when the value of the second display control process flag is “3” receives the second variable display end command from the main board 11 and displays the decorative symbol in the fourth variable display device 4D. This includes processing for terminating variable display. The big hit display process executed when the value of the second display control process flag is “4” is a process of displaying an image corresponding to the big hit gaming state by controlling the display operation in the fourth variable display device 4D. Is included. The big hit end display process executed when the value of the second display control process flag is “5” is a process for controlling the effect display for notifying that the big hit gaming state has ended in the fourth variable display device 4D. Etc.

  For example, in the jackpot end display process executed when the value of the second display control process flag is “5”, it is determined whether or not the fourth variable display device 4D is executing the distribution ratio notification effect. Done. Then, when it is determined that the distribution ratio notification effect is not executed, in response to receiving the second distribution ratio notification effect command from the main board 11, the vibration of the changed rolling plate 51 is changed. The mode value of the ball distribution mode corresponding to the distribution mode is specified. The notification effect table corresponding to the mode value of the ball distribution mode specified at this time is set as the notification effect table used in the distribution rate notification effect executed this time. Thereafter, a setting for starting the distribution ratio notification effect is performed by the display operation in the fourth variable display device 4D. When it is determined that the distribution rate notification effect is being executed, the timer value in the second display control time timer is decremented by 1, and the timer value is updated. Subsequently, based on the timer value of the updated second display control time timer, it is determined whether or not the execution period of the distribution ratio notification effect by the display operation in the fourth variable display device 4D has timed out. At this time, when it is determined that the execution period of the distribution ratio notification effect has timed out, a setting for ending the distribution ratio notification effect by the display operation in the fourth variable display device 4D is performed. On the other hand, when it is determined that the execution period of the distribution ratio notification effect has not timed out, for example, display control data corresponding to the timer value of the second display control time timer is read from the notification effect table and read out. A setting for controlling the display operation in the fourth variable display device 4D is performed in accordance with the timer value of the second display control time timer, such as sending a drawing command corresponding to the displayed display control data to the VDP 115.

  Hereinafter, an example of specific control of the display operation in the third and fourth variable display devices 4C and 4D performed in accordance with the special game in the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B will be described.

  In this example, when the special figure game by the first variable display device 4A is not executed for a certain period or longer, in response to a command instructing display of a demonstration video sent from the main board 11 to the display control board 12, FIG. ) Is displayed in the display area of the third variable display device 4C, so that the probability change entry rate in the special figure game by the first variable display device 4A is notified in an identifiable manner. Here, the probability variation entry rate is a probability that a decision to win a probability change big hit is made when it is determined to make a big hit in the special figure game. In addition, when the special figure game by the second variable display device 4B is not executed for a certain period or longer, in response to a command instructing display of a demonstration video sent from the main board 11 to the display control board 12, FIG. By displaying the notification information 60B as shown in the display area of the fourth variable display device 4D, the probability variable entry rate in the special game by the second variable display device 4B is notified in an identifiable manner.

  Thereafter, when the game ball that has been driven into the game area wins the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 5 and is distributed to the first start winning opening 5A by the rolling plate 51 (for example, arrow a1 shown in FIG. 2), A game ball is detected by the first start winning port switch 41a. When the detection signal from the first start winning port switch 41a is turned on (step S201 shown in FIG. 13; Yes), the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100 determines the jackpot determination random number updated by the random number circuit 104 or the like. Numerical data representing the value is extracted, and the extracted random number value is stored at the head of the empty entry in the first special figure storage unit 121A (steps S204 and S205).

  When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is not controlled to the big hit gaming state (step S221 shown in FIG. 15; No), the CPU 103 indicates the value of the big hit determination random number stored in the first special figure holding storage unit 121A. The numerical data is read from the entry of the holding number “1” (step S223), and it is determined whether the variable display result in the special game by the first variable display device 4A is a big hit or a loss based on the read random number value. Perform (a big hit determination process shown in step S225). Then, when it is determined that the jackpot is made, it is determined whether the jackpot is a jackpot or a normal jackpot by referring to the first probability variation determination table 151 shown in FIG. 7A (step S228, S229). After this determination, a ball distribution ratio setting process for setting the amount of rotation in the rolling plate 51 and determining the distribution mode of the game balls by the rolling plate 51 is executed (step S232). The mode value of the ball assignment mode determined at this time is stored and stored in the ball assignment mode memory 123 (step S413 shown in FIG. 17).

  Thereafter, a fixed symbol or a special symbol variable display time in the special symbol game by the first variable display device 4A is determined (steps S241 and S242 shown in FIG. 18), and it corresponds to the determined fixed symbol and variable display time. A first variable display start command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the display control board 12 (step S246). Thus, the variable display of the special symbol by the first variable display device 4A is started, and the variable display of the decorative symbols as shown in FIGS. 27C and 27E is started by the third variable display device 4C. At this time, in the fourth variable display device 4D, as shown in FIG. 27D, a demonstration video for notifying the probability variation entry rate is specified. In this example, the value of the ball distribution mode flag is “0” until the special game by the first variable display device 4A is started, and the rotation amount of the rolling plate 51 is 0. It is set to degrees (horizontal). As described above, when the value of the ball distribution mode flag is “0”, the background displayed by the third and fourth variable display devices 4C and 4D is the background “cloud” as shown in FIG. " For this reason, as shown in FIG. 27C, when the variable display of decorative symbols is started by the third variable display device 4C, the background “cloud” is displayed as the background.

  Thus, after the variable display of the special symbol is started in the special figure game by the first variable display device 4A, the game ball that has been driven into the game area wins the normal variable winning ball device 5, and the second rolling plate 51 causes the second to change. When the player is assigned to the start winning port 5B (for example, the arrow a2 shown in FIG. 2), the game ball is detected by the second start winning port switch 41b. When the detection signal from the second start winning port switch 41b is turned on (step S206 shown in FIG. 13; Yes), the numerical data indicating the value of the jackpot determination random number extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like is the second. It is stored at the head of the empty entry in the special figure storage unit 121B (steps S209 and S210).

  When the variable display of the special symbol by the second variable display device 4B is started based on the numerical data indicating the value of the jackpot determination random number stored in the second special figure storage unit 121B, the main control board 11 starts the display control board. The second variable display start command is transmitted to 12. In response to the second variable display start command, the fourth variable display device 4D starts variable display of decorative symbols as shown in FIG. Thereafter, in the third variable display device 4C, for example, as shown in FIG. 27G, the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed (temporary stop display), thereby reaching reach. Reach refers to a display mode in which variable display is performed for symbols that have not yet been derived and displayed (called reach variation symbols) when the symbols that have been derived and displayed constitute part of the jackpot combination, or This is a display mode in which all or some of the symbols are synchronously variably displayed while constituting all or part of the jackpot symbol. Specifically, on a combination effective line that has not been stopped and displayed when a special symbol constituting a predetermined jackpot combination is stopped and displayed on some variable display portions on a predetermined combination effective line. The display mode in which variable display is performed in the variable display section (for example, the left, middle and right variable display sections provided in the display area are part of the jackpot symbol in the left and middle variable display sections. (For example, “7”) is displayed in a stopped state and the variable display portion on the right is still in a variable display state), or all or some of the special symbols on the variable display portion on the active line are displayed. A display mode in which variable display is performed synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot symbol (for example, in which state the variable display is performed on all of the left, middle, and right variable display portions provided in the display area. Even if is displayed, the same special symbol Tsu variable display in it have aspect is a display mode) that have been made. At this time, in the fourth variable display device 4D, for example, as shown in FIG. 27H, the decorative symbol is stopped (temporarily stopped) on the left variable display section.

  Thereafter, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed symbol in the special symbol game by the first variable display device 4A, for example, as shown in FIG. 27 (I), the left, middle and right in the third variable display device 4C. In each of the variable display sections, a decorative symbol indicating the same number (“7” in the example shown in FIG. 27I) is derived and displayed. Thus, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed symbol in the special symbol game by the first variable display device 4A and is controlled to the big hit gaming state (first time point), the special symbol by the second variable display device 4B. When variable display of special symbols is being executed in the game, a second variable display progress stop command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the display control board 12 (step S285 shown in FIG. 20). In response to the second variable display progress stop command, for example, notification information 60C as shown in FIG. 27 (J) is displayed on the fourth variable display device 4D. It is notified that the special symbol variable display in the game does not proceed.

  The CPU 103 performs a setting for transmitting a predetermined big hit number instruction command to the display control board 12 in the large winning opening opening process of step S115 shown in FIG. 14, for example, FIG. 28 (A). As shown in the figure, information for notifying the number of rounds executed in the big hit gaming state is displayed in the display area of the third variable display device 4C. At this time, in the fourth variable display device 4D, as shown in FIG. 28B, the variable display of the decorative symbols is continuously executed as in FIG. 27J, but the progress of the variable display is stopped. Has been.

  Thereafter, when the big hit gaming state is finished, a big hit end command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the display control board 12 (step S322). In response to the jackpot end command, information for notifying that the jackpot gaming state is ended is displayed in the display area of the third variable display device 4C, for example, as shown in FIG. At this time, the CPU 103 reads out the mode value of the incoming ball sorting mode stored in the incoming ball sorting mode memory 123 and sets it in the incoming ball sorting mode flag (steps S324 and S325 shown in FIG. 22). In addition, a first distribution rate notification effect command corresponding to the value of the ball distribution mode flag set at this time is transmitted to the display control board 12 (step S326). In the example shown in FIG. 28, the mode value of the incoming ball sorting mode read from the incoming ball sorting mode memory 123 is “1”. In response to the first distribution ratio notification effect command transmitted in this way, in the third variable display device 4C, for example, the distribution ratio notification effect by the display operation as shown in FIGS. 28 (D) to (G) is performed. (Step S381 shown in FIG. 26). When such a distribution ratio notification effect ends (step S328 shown in FIG. 23; Yes), the CPU 103 sets the first and second background change flags to the on state (step S330). Further, by setting the amount of rotation of the rolling plate 51 in accordance with the value of the incoming ball distribution mode flag, the incoming ball distribution rate as the game ball distribution mode by the rolling plate 51 is changed. (Step S331).

  For example, when the value of the ball distribution mode flag is changed from “0” to “1”, the rotation amount of the rolling plate 51 is changed from 0 degrees (horizontal) to 5 degrees to the left as shown in FIG. Is done. As a result, the game ball allocation ratio of the game balls by the rolling plate 51 is distributed to the first and second start winning ports 5A and 5B at a ratio of 1/2 as shown in FIG. The game balls are distributed to the first start winning opening 5A at a rate of 2/3, while the game balls are distributed to the second start winning port 5B at a rate of 1/3, Changed to distribution rate.

  Thus, when the distribution ratio notification effect ends (second time point), the variable display of the special symbol in the special figure game by the second variable display device 4B is resumed and the main board 11 changes to the display control board 12. On the other hand, the second variable display progress restart command is transmitted (step S337 shown in FIG. 23). In response to the second variable display progress restart command, for example, as shown in FIG. 28I, the progress of variable display of decorative symbols in the fourth variable display device 4D is also restarted. Thereafter, when the special figure game by the first variable display device 4A is started, the first background change flag is on (step S243 shown in FIG. 18; Yes), and the ball distribution mode flag The first background change command corresponding to the value “1” is transmitted to the display control board 12 (step S244). In response to the first background change command, for example, as shown in FIG. 28 (H), the background displayed on the third variable display device 4C corresponds to the value “1” of the ball sorting mode flag. The background is changed to “mountain & sun” (decorative symbol variable display start process in step S151 shown in FIG. 24).

  Subsequently, when a losing symbol other than the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed symbol in the special symbol game by the second variable display device 4B, for example, as shown in FIG. The four variable display devices 4D are stopped and displayed on the left, middle and right variable display units. At this time, it is assumed that the decorative display variable display as shown in FIG. 29A is performed in the third variable display device 4C. Thereafter, when the decorative display as shown in FIG. 29C is being performed on the third variable display device 4C, when the special game is started by the second variable display device 4B, Since the 2 background change flag is on, a second background change command corresponding to the value “1” of the ball assignment mode flag is transmitted to the display control board 12. In response to this second background change command, for example, as shown in FIG. 29 (D), the background displayed on the fourth variable display device 4D corresponds to the value “1” of the ball sorting mode flag. The background is changed to “star”.

  Moreover, according to the mode value of the entrance distribution mode determined in the entrance distribution ratio setting process shown in FIG. For example, it is assumed that the mode value of the ball sorting mode is determined to be “2” in the ball sorting ratio setting process executed in step S232 shown in FIG. In this case, first, the same display as in FIGS. 27A to 27J is performed on the third and fourth variable display devices 4C and 4D.

  Thereafter, the CPU 103 makes a setting for transmitting a predetermined big hit round number instruction command to the display control board 12 in the large winning opening opening process in step S115 shown in FIG. 14, for example, FIG. ), Information for notifying the number of rounds executed in the big hit gaming state is displayed in the display area of the third variable display device 4C. At this time, in the fourth variable display device 4D, as shown in FIG. 30 (B), although the variable display of decorative symbols is continuously executed as in FIG. 27 (J), the progress of the variable display is stopped. Has been.

  Subsequently, when the big hit gaming state ends, in response to the big hit end command transmitted from the main board 11 to the display control board 12, the display area of the third variable display device 4C has, for example, FIG. ), Information for informing that the big hit gaming state is ended is displayed. At this time, the CPU 103 reads out the mode value “2” of the entrance allocation mode stored in the entrance allocation mode memory 123 and sets it in the entrance allocation mode flag. In addition, a first distribution ratio notification effect command corresponding to the value “2” of the ball distribution mode flag set at this time is transmitted to the display control board 12. In response to the first distribution ratio notification effect command, for example, as shown in FIGS. 30 (D) to (G), the display mode in the distribution ratio notification effect as shown in FIGS. 28 (D) to (G). In a display mode different from the above, a distribution ratio notification effect by a display operation in the third variable display device 4C is performed. When such a distribution ratio notification effect ends, the CPU 103 sets the first and second background change flags to the on state. Further, by setting the amount of rotation of the rolling plate 51 in accordance with the value of the incoming ball distribution mode flag, the incoming ball distribution rate as the game ball distribution mode by the rolling plate 51 is changed. .

  Here, when the value of the ball distribution mode flag is changed from “0” to “2”, the rotation amount of the rolling plate 51 is changed from 0 degree (horizontal) to 10 degrees to the left as shown in FIG. Be changed. Thereby, as shown in FIG. 4, the game ball distribution ratio of the game balls by the rolling plate 51 is distributed to the first start winning opening 5A at a ratio of 4/5, while the second start winning prize is obtained. The entrance ball 5B is changed to a ball distribution ratio at which game balls are distributed at a rate of 1/5.

  When the distribution ratio notification effect is thus completed, in response to the second variable display progress restart command transmitted from the main board 11 to the display control board 12, for example, as shown in FIG. Progress of variable display of decorative symbols in the variable display device 4D is resumed. Thereafter, when the special game by the first variable display device 4A is further started, the first background change flag is turned on, and therefore the first corresponding to the value “2” of the ball assignment mode flag. A background change command is transmitted to the display control board 12. In response to the first background change command, for example, as shown in FIG. 30 (H), the background displayed on the third variable display device 4C corresponds to the value “2” of the ball sorting mode flag. The background is changed to “Mountain & Sun”.

  Subsequently, when a losing symbol other than the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed symbol in the special symbol game by the second variable display device 4B, for example, as shown in FIG. The four variable display devices 4D are stopped and displayed on the left, middle and right variable display units. At this time, it is assumed that the decorative display variable display as shown in FIG. 31A is performed in the third variable display device 4C. Thereafter, when the decorative display as shown in FIG. 31C is being performed on the third variable display device 4C, when the special game is started by the second variable display device 4B, Since the 2 background change flag is on, the second background change command corresponding to the value “2” of the ball assignment mode flag is transmitted to the display control board 12. In response to this second background change command, for example, as shown in FIG. 31 (D), the background displayed on the fourth variable display device 4D corresponds to the value “2” of the incoming ball sorting mode flag. The background is changed to “rain”.

  When the big hit gaming state ends in this way, “0” is set as the count initial value in the post-hit game number counter 124 (step S332 shown in FIG. 23). After the jackpot gaming state is over, every time a winning symbol other than the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed symbol in the special game by the first or second variable display device 4A or 4B, The count value in the game number counter 124 is incremented by 1 (for example, step S290 shown in FIG. 20).

  For example, after the big hit gaming state is ended, the value of the ball distribution mode flag is set to “1”, and the special symbol variable display is executed in the special game by the first variable display device 4A. Then, the decorative display as shown in FIG. 32A is performed by the third variable display device 4C. At this time, since the special variable game is not performed on the second variable display device 4B, it is assumed that the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed on the fourth variable display device 4D as shown in FIG. As described above, when the value of the ball distribution mode flag is “1”, the background displayed by the third variable display device 4C is the background “mountain & sun” as shown in FIG. On the other hand, the background displayed by the fourth variable display device 4D is the background “star”.

  Thereafter, in accordance with the fact that the lost symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed symbol in the special symbol game by the first variable display device 4A, the third variable display device 4C becomes a lost combination as shown in FIG. 32C. The decorative symbols are derived and displayed on the left, middle, and right variable display portions. At this time, a special game is started by the second variable display device 4B, and decorative symbols are variably displayed on the fourth variable display device 4D as shown in FIG. 32 (D).

  Thus, when the lost symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed symbol in the special symbol game by the first variable display device 4A, it is determined that the count value of the game number counter 124 has reached a predetermined setting change execution value after the big hit. When it is made (step S291; Yes), a ball distribution ratio setting process is executed that allows the game ball distribution mode to be changed by setting the amount of rotation of the rolling plate 51 (FIG. 21A). Step S292) shown in FIG. At this time, the CPU 103 reads out the mode value of the ball sorting mode stored in the ball sorting mode memory 123 and determines whether or not it matches the value of the ball sorting mode flag (step S293, S294). In the example shown in FIG. 32, the mode value of the ball sorting mode is determined to be “4” in the ball sorting ratio setting process executed in step S292, and the value “1” of the ball sorting mode flag is set. (Step S294; No).

  Therefore, the mode value “4” of the ball sorting mode read from the ball sorting mode memory 123 is set in the ball sorting mode flag (step S295), and the first and second background change flags are turned on. (Step S296). Further, by setting the rotation amount of the rolling plate 51 in accordance with the value of the ball distribution mode flag set at this time, the ball distribution as a game ball distribution mode by the rolling plate 51 The rate is changed (step S297). For example, when the value of the ball distribution mode flag is changed from “1” to “4”, as shown in FIG. 10, the rotation amount of the rolling plate 51 is changed from 5 degrees to the right and 10 degrees to the right. . Thereby, as shown in FIG. 4, the game ball distribution ratio of the game balls by the rolling plate 51 is distributed to the first start winning opening 5A at a ratio of 2/3, while the second start winning prize is obtained. The game ball is distributed at the rate of 1/5 to the first start winning port 5A, while the game ball is distributed at the rate of 1/5 to the second start winning port 5B. Is changed to an incoming ball distribution ratio at which game balls are distributed at a rate of 4/5.

  Thereafter, when the special figure game by the first variable display device 4A is started, the first background change flag is turned on (step S243 shown in FIG. 18; Yes). A first background change command corresponding to the value “4” is transmitted to the display control board 12 (step S244). In response to the first background change command, for example, as shown in FIG. 32 (E), the background displayed on the third variable display device 4C corresponds to the value “4” of the ball sorting mode flag. The background is changed to “rain” (decorative symbol variable display start process in step S151 shown in FIG. 24).

  Further, when the lost symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed symbol in the special symbol game by the second variable display device 4B, for example, as shown in FIG. 32 (F), a decorative symbol that becomes a lost combination is displayed in the fourth variable display device 4D. Is stopped and displayed on the left, middle and right variable display sections. Thereafter, when the decorative display as shown in FIG. 32 (G) is being performed on the third variable display device 4C, when the special game by the second variable display device 4B is started, Since the 2 background change flag is on, a second background change command corresponding to the value “4” of the ball assignment mode flag is transmitted to the display control board 12. In response to the second background change command, for example, as shown in FIG. 32 (H), the background displayed on the fourth variable display device 4D corresponds to the value “4” of the ball sorting mode flag. The background is changed to “Mountain & Sun”.

  As described above, according to the present invention, the first and second start winning holes 5A and 5B are provided in the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 5, and the game ball that has entered the first starting winning hole 5A is provided. When detected by the first start winning port switch 41a, the first start condition for starting the special game by the first variable display device 4A is satisfied. On the other hand, when the game ball that has entered the second start winning opening 5B is detected by the second start winning opening switch 41b, the second start condition for starting the special game by the second variable display device 4B is satisfied. Then, the game balls that have won the normal variable winning ball apparatus 5 are distributed to either the first starting winning port 5A or the second starting winning port 5B by the rolling plate 51 and enter. When it is determined that the jackpot symbol is to be stopped and displayed as a confirmed symbol in the special game by the first variable display device 4A based on the establishment of the first start condition, the first certain change shown in FIG. By executing the probability change determination process using the determination table 151, it is determined whether the game is a normal big hit or a probability change big hit, while a special game by the second variable display device 4B based on the establishment of the second start condition. When it is determined that the jackpot symbol is to be stopped and displayed as a confirmed symbol, the first probability variation determination table 151 is executed by executing the probability variation determination processing using the second probability variation determination table 152 shown in FIG. Whether or not the probability variation jackpot is determined is determined at a determination rate different from the rate at which the probability change determination is determined in the probability variation determination process using. As a result, the player's expectation as to whether the game ball that has won the normal variable winning ball device 5 will enter either the first starting winning port 5A or the second starting winning port 5B is increased, and the gaming interest is improved. Can be made.

  Further, the rolling plate 51 has a ratio that a game ball that has won the normal variable winning ball device 5 enters the first start winning opening 5A according to a ball distribution ratio that is a game ball distribution mode according to the amount of rotation. Or, the ratio of entering the second start winning opening 5B is varied. The incoming ball distribution ratio, which is the distribution mode of the game balls by the rolling plate 51, is determined, for example, by using the confirmed symbol as a big hit symbol in a special game with one of the first and second variable display devices 4A, 4B. Predetermined conditions, such as when the determination is made, or when the number of executions of the special figure game by the first and second variable display devices 4A, 4B reaches a predetermined setting change execution value after the big hit gaming state ends Can be changed by executing the ball distribution ratio setting process shown in FIG. As a result, it is possible to change the ratio at which the game balls that have won the normal variable winning ball apparatus 5 are distributed to the first and second start winning ports 5A and 5B. Can be improved.

  Further, when the game ball distribution mode is determined by determining the rotation amount of the rolling plate 51 when the predetermined condition as described above is satisfied, for example, FIG. 28 (D) to (G) An effect of notifying that the distribution mode of the game balls has been changed by the rolling plate 51 is performed, for example, by performing a distribution rate notification effect by a display operation as shown in FIGS. 30 (D) to (G). Is done. With this distribution ratio notification effect, the player can recognize that the proportion of game balls that have won the normal variable winning ball apparatus 5 has been changed to the first and second start winning ports 5A and 5B. Since the game state can be grasped, the interest of the game is enhanced.

  In addition, when the game ball distribution mode is determined by determining the amount of rotation of the rolling plate 51, for example, in step S296 shown in FIG. 21A, step S330 shown in FIG. The first and second background change flags are set to the on state. Thereafter, when a special game is started by each of the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B, a background change command is transmitted to the display control board 12 in, for example, step S244 shown in FIG. The background displayed on the third and fourth variable display devices 4C and 4D is changed. Here, the background displayed on the third and fourth variable display devices 4C and 4D is an example of the effect mode during the variable display of the special symbol by any one of the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B. . In other words, depending on the game ball distribution mode determined according to the amount of rotation of the rolling plate 51, the production mode during the variable display of the special symbol by either the first or second variable display device 4A, 4B. Can be different. According to such an effect, it is notified that the distribution mode of the game ball has been changed, but since the player has not directly (uniquely) notified which of the plurality of distribution modes has been changed, Although it is possible to predict to some extent whether the proportion of game balls allocated to the first and second start winning ports 5A and 5B will be higher depending on the distribution mode of the game balls by the rolling plate 51, but completely It cannot be predicted and the fun of the game is enhanced.

  Further, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed symbol in the special symbol game by one of the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B, the other variable display device is controlled. When the special symbol variable display is being executed in the special symbol game according to, the special symbol being executed is set, for example, by not setting the process of step S262 in the variable display control process shown in FIG. Measurement of the elapsed time in the variable display of is interrupted. Thereafter, when the big hit gaming state ends, measurement of the elapsed time in the variable display of the special symbol that has been interrupted, for example, by clearing the variable display progress stop flag in step S339 shown in FIG. Is resumed. As a result, the big hit gaming state by the big hit symbol being stopped and displayed as the confirmed symbol in the special symbol game by the first variable display device 4A, and the big hit symbol as the final symbol in the special symbol game by the second variable display device 4B. There is no competition with the big hit gaming state due to the stop display. On the other hand, when the big hit gaming state by the opening / closing operation in the first and second special variable winning ball devices 6A and 6B can be generated at the same time, whichever of the first and second special variable winning ball devices 6A and 6B When a game ball that should fall and be discharged without winning a game is awarded to the other prize ball device, a lot of prize balls may be paid out in a short time. According to the present invention, the big hit gaming state by the big hit symbol being stopped and displayed as the confirmed symbol in the special symbol game by the first variable display device 4A, and the big hit as the final symbol in the special symbol game by the second variable display device 4B In order not to compete with the jackpot gaming state due to the symbols being stopped and displayed, the first and second special variable winning ball devices 6A, 6B do not generate the jackpot gaming state by simultaneously opening and closing the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be prevented from being remarkably enhanced, and can be prevented from becoming extremely advantageous for the player.

  In addition, when the elapsed time measurement in the variable display of the special symbol being executed is interrupted, the special symbol variable display proceeds, for example, by displaying notification information 60C as shown in FIG. Notify that you do not. By this notification, the player can recognize that the variable display of the special symbol does not proceed, so that the player does not have distrust to the fact that the variable symbol display does not proceed and the confirmed symbol is not stopped and displayed.

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

  In the above embodiment, by setting the rotation amount of the rolling plate 51 provided inside the normal variable winning ball apparatus 5 to be changeable, the distribution mode of the game balls by the rolling plate 51 is changed to a plurality of swinging balls. It has been described that it is determined as one of the division modes. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any configuration that can change the distribution mode of the game balls won in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 5 can be adopted. For example, a rotor having one or a plurality of openings having a size and shape enough to allow a game ball to enter and hold the inside may be provided inside the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 5. In this case, by setting the rotation mode of the rotor (for example, the rotation speed and the rotation direction) to be changeable, the distribution mode of the game ball is determined as one of a plurality of distribution modes, and the normal variable winning ball apparatus The game balls having won 5 may be distributed to the first start winning opening 5A or the second starting winning opening 5B so as to enter different ratios.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the first and second special figure holding storage units 121A and 121B are provided in the variable display data holding area 120 corresponding to the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B, respectively. The description has been made assuming that numerical data indicating the value of the random number for jackpot determination can be stored until the reserved storage number reaches the upper limit value (for example, “4”). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a special figure holding storage unit common to the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B is provided, and the number of reserved memories is predetermined in the special figure holding storage unit. Until the upper limit value (for example, “8”) is reached, numerical data indicating the value of the jackpot determination random number may be stored. In this case, the control data indicating whether the game ball is detected at any of the first and second start winning ports 5A, 5B is stored together with the numerical data indicating the value of the big hit determination random number, thereby storing the first In response to which one of the second start conditions is satisfied, the special game by one of the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B can be executed.

  In the above embodiment, by executing the processing of steps S321 and S326 to S329 in the jackpot end processing shown in FIGS. 22 and 23, for example, FIGS. 28 (D) to (G) and FIG. 30 (D) to FIG. The distribution ratio notification effect by the display operation as shown in (G) is performed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. In the variable display stop process shown in FIGS. 20, 21A, and 21B, for example, the process of step S292 shown in FIG. After that, the same processing as in steps S321 and S326 to S329 described above may be executed. As a result, the rolling plate 51 assumes that a predetermined condition is satisfied when the number of executions of the special figure game by the first and second variable display devices 4A, 4B reaches a predetermined setting change execution value after the big hit gaming state is ended. Even when the distribution mode of the game balls according to is determined, it is possible to execute the distribution rate notification effect for notifying that the distribution mode of the game balls has been changed.

  Moreover, as an effect | action for alert | reporting that the distribution mode of the game ball by the rolling plate 51 was changed, as shown to FIG.28 (D)-(G) or FIG.30 (D)-(G). It is not limited to the distribution ratio notification effect by the display operation. For example, any one of the third and fourth variable display devices 4C, 4D can be applied to FIGS. 28 (D) to (G) and FIGS. 30 (D) to (G). ) To display a predetermined image different from the image shown in FIG. 5), to output sound from the speakers 8L and 8R under the control of the sound control board, and various effects included in the game effect lamp 9 under the control of the lamp control board. The fact that the distribution mode of the game balls has been changed may be notified by, for example, turning on or blinking the lamp for operation or operating an accessory made of a movable member. Furthermore, a combination of any one of the display on any of the third and fourth variable display devices 4C and 4D, the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting or blinking of a predetermined lamp, and the action of the accessory, You may alert | report that the distribution aspect of was changed.

  In the above embodiment, the background displayed by the third and fourth variable display devices 4C, 4D as an example of the effect mode during the variable display of the special symbol by any one of the first and second variable display devices 4A, 4B. Has been described as being changed according to the value of the ball distribution mode flag. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the character images displayed on the third and fourth variable display devices 4C and 4D, and the third and fourth variable display devices 4C and 4D are displayed. The first and second variable display devices can be changed by changing the decorative display mode (for example, display color and size of the decorative design, display position, etc.) according to the value of the ball distribution mode flag. You may make it vary the production | presentation aspect in the variable display of the special symbol by either 4A, 4B according to the distribution aspect of a game ball.

  In the above embodiment, each of the third and fourth variable display devices 4C and 4D has been described as being provided separately for each of the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a display area divided in correspondence with the first and second variable display apparatuses 4A and 4B is provided in one variable display apparatus, and the above-described display areas are provided in each display area. Display operations similar to those of the third and fourth variable display devices 4C and 4D may be performed. In addition, 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, and, for example, in two display areas of one display device In addition, substantially the same display as that of the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B described above may be performed.

  In the above embodiment, for example, as shown in step S232 shown in FIG. 15, it is determined that the confirmed symbol is a big hit symbol in the special symbol game by one of the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B. Sometimes, the pitch distribution ratio setting process shown in FIG. 17 is executed, and the mode value of the pitch distribution mode determined in the pitch distribution ratio setting process is stored in the pitch distribution mode memory 123. It was explained that it was stored. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when it is determined in step S321 of FIG. 22 in the jackpot end process shown in FIGS. 22 and 23 that the distribution ratio effect flag is off. 17 may be executed to determine the game ball distribution mode by the rolling plate 51 when the big hit game state is completed. In this case, it is not necessary to store and store the mode value of the incoming ball sorting mode in the incoming ball sorting mode memory 123 as in step S413 shown in FIG. 17, but the incoming ball sorting determined in step S412. The mode value of the mode may be set to the incoming ball distribution mode flag as it is.

  Furthermore, in the above embodiment, when it is determined that the confirmed symbol is a big hit symbol in the special figure game by one of the first and second variable display devices 4A, 4B, and the big hit gaming state is ended. Later, when the number of executions of the special figure game by the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B reaches a predetermined setting change execution value, the pitch distribution ratio setting process shown in FIG. 17 is executed, It demonstrated as what determines the distribution aspect of the game ball in the rolling plate 51 so that a change is possible. On the other hand, when it is determined that the confirmed symbol is a big hit symbol in the special figure game by any of the first and second variable display devices 4A, 4B, and after the big hit gaming state is finished, And only when either of the number of executions of the special figure game by the second variable display devices 4A and 4B reaches a predetermined setting change execution value, the ball distribution ratio setting process shown in FIG. You may make it determine so that the distribution aspect of the game ball in the rolling plate 51 can be changed.

  In the above embodiment, when the number of executions of the special game by the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B reaches the predetermined distribution rate change end value after the big hit gaming state is ended, Has been described as being updated to “0” and returning the amount of rotation of the rolling plate 51 to the initial setting of 0 degrees (horizontal) (for example, steps S298 to S302 in FIG. 21B). On the other hand, after the big hit gaming state is finished, the final symbol becomes the big hit symbol in the special figure game by either of the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B, and the big hit gaming state is obtained. Until the number of executions of the special figure game reaches the setting change execution value, the rolling distribution rate 51 setting process shown in FIG. 17 is executed in step S292 of FIG. You may make it determine so that the distribution aspect of the game ball by can be changed.

  In the above embodiment, when the probability variation is a big hit in the special game by the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B, the probability variation counter 125 is changed to a predetermined probability variation in, for example, step S335 shown in FIG. Each time the special game is executed by any one of the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B, the intermediate variable display count initial value is set, and the count of the probability variation counter 125 is counted, for example, in step S403 shown in FIG. It has been described that by subtracting 1 from the value, the probability variation control is performed in a highly probable state until a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) the special figure game is executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when it is controlled to a high probability state after the big hit gaming state due to the probability variation big hit in the special figure game, the first and second variable displays are thereafter performed. Regardless of the number of special figure games executed on the devices 4A and 4B, the high probability state is continued until a big hit is made on the special figure game by any one of the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B. It may be.

  In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12, the first special symbol process in step S16 and the second special symbol 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. 12 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.

  Correspondence relationship between random value for probability variation determination in first and second probability variation determination tables 151 and 152 shown in FIGS. 7A and 7B and a determination result as to whether it is probability variation big hit or normal big hit Can be arbitrarily changed, and the probability that it will be determined to be a promiscuous big hit when it is determined to be a big hit in the special figure game by the first variable display device 4A, and the second variable display device It is sufficient that the probability that the probability of a big hit is determined when it is determined to be a big hit in the special figure game by 4B is different from each other. The correspondence relationship between the random number for setting the ball distribution and the mode value of the ball distribution mode in the ball distribution setting table 153 shown in FIG. 8 can also be arbitrarily changed, and the first and second variable display devices 4A. 4B, the number of executions of the special figure game by the first and second variable display devices 4A, 4B is set when it is determined that the big prize is made in the special figure game by 4B or after the big hit gaming state is finished. A distribution mode in which, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, such as when the change execution value is reached, the game ball that has won the normal variable winning ball apparatus 5 is distributed to one of the first and second starting winning holes 5A, 5B. As long as it can be determined as one of a plurality of distribution modes.

  In addition, as long as the gaming machine of the present invention is a ball game machine such as a pachinko game machine, the game machine may be, for example, a general electric machine or a ball game machine with a probability setting function called pachikon. 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 winning balls, and encloses game balls and gives points in response to detection of winning balls. It can also be applied to an enclosed game machine.

  The present invention can also be applied to a game machine that simulates the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1. The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to a form distributed and provided to 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. Furthermore, 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 figure which shows the structural example of the rolling board provided in the inside of a normal variable winning ball apparatus. It is a figure which shows the structural example which sets the rotation amount of a rolling plate so that change is possible. It is a figure which shows an example of the ball distribution ratio according to the rotation amount of the rolling plate. It is a block diagram which shows the system configuration example in a pachinko gaming machine. It is a figure which illustrates the background which can be displayed with the 3rd and 4th variable display device. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a probability change determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of an incoming ball allocation setting table. It is a figure which shows the example of 1 structure of the data holding area for variable displays. It is explanatory drawing which shows the correspondence of the value of a ball distribution mode flag, the rotation amount of a rolling plate, and the background displayed on a 3rd and 4th variable display apparatus. 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 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 a big hit determination process. It is a flowchart which shows a ball distribution ratio setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the variable display start time process performed within a 1st special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows the variable display control process performed within a 1st special symbol process 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 the process at the time of the variable display stop performed within a 1st special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows the jackpot end process performed within a 1st special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows the jackpot end process performed within a 1st special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st display control process process. It is a flowchart which shows the decoration symbol variable display process performed within a 1st display control process process. It is a flowchart which shows the display process at the time of the jackpot completion performed within a 1st display control process process. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation in a 3rd and 4th variable display apparatus. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation in a 3rd and 4th variable display apparatus. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation in a 3rd and 4th variable display apparatus. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation in a 3rd and 4th variable display apparatus. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation in a 3rd and 4th variable display apparatus. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation in a 3rd and 4th variable display apparatus.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 2 ... Game board 3 ... Gaming machine frame 4A, 4B, 4C, 4D ... Variable display device 5 ... Ordinary variable winning ball device 5A, 5B ... Start winning port 6A, 6B ... Special variable winning ball device 7A 7B ... Start winning memory indicators 8L and 8R ... Speaker 9 ... Game effect lamp 11 ... Main board 12 ... Display control board 51 ... Rolling plate 52 ... Support member 53 ... Motor 41a, 41b ... Start winning opening switch 70 ... Each Winning mouth switch 100... Game control microcomputers 101 and 113... ROM
102, 114 ... RAM
103, 112 ... CPU
104 ... Random number circuit 105 ... I / O port 107 ... Switch circuit 108 ... Motor circuit 110 ... Oscillator circuit 111 ... Reset circuit 115 ... VDP
116 ... CGROM
117 ... VRAM
120 ... Variable display data holding areas 121A, 121B ... Special figure holding storage units 122A, 122B ... Variable display time timer 123 ... Ball distribution mode memory 124 ... Game number counter 125 after jackpot end ... Probability change counters 151, 152 ... Probability change Judgment table 153 ... Entry distribution setting table

Claims (8)

Based on the establishment of the first start condition, the first variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable, and the second start condition different from the first start condition is established And a second variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable, and a display result of variable display of identification information by the first variable display means is 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, it is controlled to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player, and further, the first variable When the display result of the variable display of the identification information by the display means becomes a predetermined special display result among the specific display results, or the display result of the variable display of the identification information by the second variable display means Is a gaming machine that controls the probability of the specific display result after the end of the specific gaming state to a higher probability state than in the normal gaming state, which is different from the specific gaming state. And
A start winning device provided in a game area where game media flows down;
Based on the establishment of the first start condition, it is determined whether the display result of the variable display of the identification information by the first variable display means is the specific display result, and the special display result among the specific display results First pre-determination means for determining whether or not to obtain a display result;
Based on the establishment of the second start condition, it is determined whether or not the display result of the variable display of the identification information by the second variable display means is the specific display result, and the special by the first prior determination means A second pre-determination means for determining whether or not to make the special display result among the specific display results at a determination ratio different from the determination ratio of whether or not to make a display result;
The start winning device is:
A game medium distributing means for distributing and entering the game medium won in the start winning device into any of a plurality of start areas;
First start detecting means for establishing the first start condition by detecting a game medium in a first start area of the plurality of start areas;
A second start detection unit that establishes the second start condition by detecting a game medium in a second start region of the plurality of start regions,
A gaming machine characterized by that. The game medium allocating means includes an entry ratio changing function for changing a ratio at which the game medium that has won the start winning device enters the first start area according to a distribution mode for distributing the game media,
When a predetermined condition is satisfied, the game medium distribution unit includes a distribution mode determination unit that determines any one of a plurality of predetermined distribution modes as a distribution mode;
The gaming machine according to claim 1. The distribution mode determining means determines the distribution mode when the predetermined condition is satisfied when any one of the first and second prior determination means determines that the specific display result is to be obtained. ,
The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein: After the distribution mode determination means is controlled to the specific gaming state by the derivation display of the specific display result as the display result of the variable display of the identification information by either the first or second variable display means When the number of executions of the variable display of the identification information by the first and second variable display means reaches a predetermined number, the predetermined condition is satisfied and the distribution mode is determined.
The gaming machine according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that. Distribution mode change notification effect control for performing control to notify that the distribution mode has been changed when the distribution mode is determined by the distribution mode determination means after the predetermined condition is satisfied. With means,
The gaming machine according to claim 2, 3, or 4. Depending on the distribution mode determined by the distribution mode determination unit after the predetermined condition is satisfied, different presentation modes are executed during variable display of the identification information by either the first or second variable display unit. A variable display effect control means for performing control to perform,
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 2 to 5, characterized in that: In accordance with the determination result of the first and second pre-determination means, a variable display time from the start of variable display of the identification information in each of the first and second variable display means until the display result is derived and displayed in advance Variable display time setting means for setting any one of a plurality of defined variable display times;
A time measuring means for measuring an elapsed time from the start of variable display of identification information by each of the first and second variable display means until the display result is derived and displayed;
Measurement determination means for determining whether or not the variable display time set by the variable display time setting means has passed by measurement by the time measurement means;
After the variable display by the first variable display unit is started, when the measurement determination unit determines that the variable display time has elapsed, the display result corresponding to the determination result of the first prior determination unit is displayed. After the display is derived and variable display by the second variable display means is started, when the determination that the variable display time has elapsed is made by the measurement determination means, the determination result of the second prior determination means is used. Derivation display control means for deriving and displaying the displayed result,
The time measuring means displays the first variable display when the specific display result is derived and displayed on the first variable display means and the variable display of the identification information is executed on the second variable display means. Measuring the elapsed time in the variable display of the identification information by the second variable display means at a first time when the specific gaming state based on the specific display result derived and displayed on the means, 1 including a measurement interruption resumption means for resuming the measurement of the elapsed time at a second time point when the specific gaming state is ended based on the specific display result being derived and displayed by the variable display means.
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: Comprising variable display interruption notification control means for performing control to notify that variable display of identification information by the second variable display means does not proceed when measurement of elapsed time is interrupted by the measurement interruption restart means;
The gaming machine according to claim 7, wherein:

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