JP2006130175A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enhance the attractiveness of the games by making the display aspect during the variable display of the identification information by a plurality of display means harder for the players to previously recognize the result of the display before the result of the variable display is derived and displayed. <P>SOLUTION: When the game is controlled to the jackpot game status by the stopping or displaying of the jackpot pattern as defined figures in the special game with any one of the first and second variable display devices, if the variable display of the special figures is being executed in the special game with the other variable display device, the measurement of the time passed from the start of the variable display of the special figures being executed. For example, the value of the continuous performance mode flag is "1", a plurality of times of special games are carried out with the second variable display device while one special pattern game is executed with the first variable display device. The continuous performance as such continued over a plurality of times of special pattern games is executed by the display with the fourth variable display device 4D. <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 figure game that is performed as one of the variable display games is a variable display of a display symbol based on the detection of a game ball that passes through the start winning opening (that the variable display start condition is satisfied). In the game, the “hit” is defined as a case where the stop symbol form when the display is completely stopped is a predetermined specific display form. 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”.

As a gaming machine capable of executing a variable display game similar to such a special game, a plurality of symbol display devices are provided in the same game area, and each symbol having the same role as the display symbol can be variably displayed. In gaming machines each having a special winning opening corresponding to each of the symbol display devices, one that prevents a plurality of wins from occurring simultaneously has been proposed (for example, Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2).
JP 2001-62080 A JP 2001-62081 A

  However, in the techniques disclosed in Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2, when a hit determination is made in a variable display game by one symbol display device, a hit symbol is displayed on the other symbol display device or a predetermined hit operation is performed. When it is broken, variable display of symbols based on the hit determination is delayed and started. For this reason, the player can recognize in advance that the winning symbol is displayed as a display result in the variable display game because the variable display of the symbol is delayed and started, and the interest of the game is enhanced. There were problems such as lowering.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described situation, and the display mode and effect mode during the variable display of identification information such as display symbols on a plurality of display means are specified before the variable display result is derived and displayed. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that can enhance the interest of the game by making it difficult for the player to recognize in advance whether or not it will be.

  In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to claim 1 of the present application has established that the first start condition (for example, determined to be Yes in step S201 by winning the normal winning ball device 5A) is established. Based on the first variable display means (for example, the first variable display device 4A and the third variable display device 4C) that variably displays a plurality of types of identification information (for example, special symbols and decorative symbols) that can be identified, A plurality of types of identification information (for example, special symbols and decorative symbols) that can be identified based on the establishment of a start condition (for example, Yes is determined in step S206 by winning the normal variable winning ball device 5B). ) Is variably displayed (for example, the second variable display device 4B and the fourth variable display device 4D), and the display result of the variable display of the identification information by the first variable display device is previously stored. When the displayed specific display result (for example, a special symbol indicating “3” or “7” or a decorative symbol of a jackpot combination) is displayed, or the display result of the variable display of the identification information by the second variable display means is A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) that controls to a specific gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player when a specific display result is obtained, wherein variable display of identification information by the first variable display means First pre-determination means for determining whether or not the display result of the identification information is the specific display result before the display result of the variable display of the identification information is derived and displayed (for example, the part where the CPU 103 executes the process of step S407) Or the like, and whether the display result of the variable display of the identification information by the second variable display means is the specific display result, the display result of the variable display of the identification information is derived and displayed. Second pre-determining means (for example, the part where the CPU 103 executes the process corresponding to step S407 in the second special symbol process), and the first pre-determining means according to the determination result of the first pre-determining means. First variable display time from the start of variable display of the identification information in the variable display means until the display result is derived and displayed, and the identification in the second variable display means according to the determination result of the second prior determination means Variable display time setting means for setting a second variable display time from the start of variable display of information until the display result is derived and displayed (for example, the CPU 103 performs steps S245, S246, S248, S250, S254, S257, S259, S260, S315, S317, S318, S320, S322, a portion for executing the processing of S323, etc.), the first and Time measuring means for measuring the elapsed time from the start of variable display of the identification information by each of the second variable display means until the display result is derived and displayed (for example, the CPU 103 performs first and second special symbol process processing in step S332). Measurement determination means (for example, CPU 103) for determining whether or not the variable display time set by the variable display time setting means has passed through the measurement by the time measurement means. And the first variable display means during the variable display of the identification information by the first variable display means). By controlling the display, the display result of the variable display of the identification information by the first variable display means is the specific table. By determining that the first notice effect for notifying the result is to be executed and controlling the display of the second variable display means during the variable display of the identification information by the second variable display means, the first variable The notice effect determining means (for example, the CPU 103 performs the process of step S434 or S437) for determining that the second notice effect for notifying that the display result of the variable display of the identification information by the display means becomes the specific display result. After setting the value of the effect mode flag to “4” or “5”, the step of executing the process of step S248 or S250) and the variable display by the first variable display means are started, and then the measurement determination When it is determined by the means that the variable display time has elapsed, a display result corresponding to the determination result of the first prior determination means is displayed in the first variable display means. After the display is started 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. Variable display control means for deriving and displaying the display result on the second variable display means (for example, the effect control CPU 130 performs the decorative pattern variable display processing in step S152 and the decorative design in step S153 in the first and second display control process processes. And the first variable display means when the decision to execute the first and second notice effects is made by the notice effect determining means. The first notice effect is executed during the variable display of the identification information by the above and the variable display of the identification information by the second variable display means The notice effect control means for performing the control to execute the second notice effect (for example, the effect control CPU 130 corresponds to step S515 in the first and second display control process processes according to the process of step S248 or S250 by the CPU 103). By executing the process, for example, a portion for performing effects as shown in FIGS. 33 (H) to (O) and FIGS. 34 (G) to (S) by the display of the third and fourth variable display devices 4C and 4D. And the time measuring means derives and displays the specific display result on the first variable display means and the variable display of the identification information is executed on the second variable display means. The elapsed time in the variable display of the identification information by the second variable display means is measured at the first time point when the specific display result is derived and displayed on the first variable display means. Then, measurement interruption resuming means (for example, the CPU 103 performs a step of restarting measurement of elapsed time at the second time point when the specific gaming state is completed based on the specific display result being derived and displayed by the first variable display means. A portion determined as Yes in step S331 after executing the process of S276, and a portion determined as No in step S331 after executing the process of step S289).

  3. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the notice effect determining means is configured to change the identification information by the second variable display means based on the fact that the second prior determination means determines that the specific display result is not set. While the display is being executed, the second advance notice is displayed during the variable display of the identification information being executed by the second variable display means when the first prior determination means determines that the specific display result is to be obtained. In addition to making a determination to execute the effect, the CPU 103 determines to execute the first notice effect during the variable display of the identification information by the first variable display means (for example, the CPU 103 performs the effect mode in the process of step S437). After setting the value of the flag to “5”, the part that executes the process of step S250). Here, the variable display control means executes the first notice effect during the variable display of the identification information by the first variable display means and the second display during the variable display of the identification information by the second variable display means. After executing the notice effect, the execution of the first and second notice effects may be controlled so that the specific display result is derived and displayed as the display result of the variable display of the identification information by the first variable display means. (For example, in response to the process of step S250 by the CPU 103, the effect control CPU 130 executes step S515 or a process corresponding thereto, so that, for example, effects such as those shown in FIGS. The portion to be executed by the display of the fourth variable display device 4C, 4D).

  4. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the notice effect determination means starts the variable display of the identification information by the second variable display means while the variable display of the identification information by the second variable display means is performed. Second notice effect determining means for determining whether or not to execute the second notice effect (for example, a portion in which the CPU 103 decides one of reach variable display patterns of reach B, reach D-2, and reach E in step S322) Or the portion that is determined to be the normal C variable display pattern in step S323) and when the variable display of the identification information by the first variable display means is started, the specific display result is obtained by the first prior determination means. And the display result of the variable display of the identification information being executed by the second variable display means is displayed by the second prior determination means. When it is determined that the specific display result is not made, it is determined whether or not the second notice effect is determined to be executed by the second notice effect determining means during the variable display of the identification information. When it is determined that the second notice effect execution determination unit (for example, the part where the CPU 103 executes the process of step S433) and the second notice effect execution determination unit determine that the second notice effect execution is to be performed ( When a determination of Yes is made in step S433, first notice effect execution determining means (for example, determining that the first notice effect is to be executed during the variable display of the identification information by the first variable display means (for example, CPU 103 sets the value of the effect mode flag to “4” in the process of step S434, and then executes the process of step S248).Here, the variable display control means executes the first notice effect during the variable display of the identification information by the first variable display means and the second display during the variable display of the identification information by the second variable display means. After executing the notice effect, the execution of the first and second notice effects may be controlled so that the specific display result is derived and displayed as the display result of the variable display of the identification information by the first variable display means. (For example, in response to the process of step S248 by the CPU 103, the effect control CPU 130 executes step S515 or a process corresponding thereto, thereby producing effects such as those shown in FIGS. 33 (H) to (O), for example. The portion executed by the display of the fourth variable display device 4C, 4D).

  In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to claim 4 of the present application has established that the first start condition (for example, determined to be Yes in step S201 by winning the normal winning ball device 5A) is established. Based on the first variable display means (for example, the first variable display device 4A and the third variable display device 4C) that variably displays a plurality of types of identification information (for example, special symbols and decorative symbols) that can be identified, A plurality of types of identification information (for example, special symbols and decorative symbols) that can be identified based on the establishment of a start condition (for example, Yes is determined in step S206 by winning the normal variable winning ball device 5B). ) Is variably displayed (for example, the second variable display device 4B or the fourth variable display device 4D), and the display result of the variable display of the identification information by the first variable display device is previously stored. When the displayed specific display result (for example, a special symbol indicating “3” or “7” or a decorative symbol of a jackpot combination) is displayed, or the display result of the variable display of the identification information by the second variable display means is A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) that controls to a specific gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player when a specific display result is obtained, wherein variable display of identification information by the first variable display means First pre-determination means for determining whether or not the display result of the identification information is the specific display result before the display result of the variable display of the identification information is derived and displayed (for example, the part where the CPU 103 executes the process of step S407) Or the like, and whether the display result of the variable display of the identification information by the second variable display means is the specific display result, the display result of the variable display of the identification information is derived and displayed. Second pre-determining means (for example, the part where the CPU 103 executes the process corresponding to step S407 in the second special symbol process), and the first pre-determining means according to the determination result of the first pre-determining means. First variable display time from the start of variable display of the identification information in the variable display means until the display result is derived and displayed, and the identification in the second variable display means according to the determination result of the second prior determination means Variable display time setting means for setting a second variable display time from the start of variable display of information until the display result is derived and displayed (for example, the CPU 103 performs steps S245, S246, S248, S250, S254, S257, S259, S260, S315, S317, S318, S320, S322, a portion for executing the processing of S323, etc.), the first and Time measuring means for measuring the elapsed time from the start of variable display of the identification information by each of the second variable display means until the display result is derived and displayed (for example, the CPU 103 performs first and second special symbol process processing in step S332). Measurement determination means (for example, CPU 103) for determining whether or not the variable display time set by the variable display time setting means has passed through the measurement by the time measurement means. In the first and second special symbol process, the process of step S333 or the part corresponding to the process is performed) and the first prior determination means determines that the specific display result is obtained. By the second variable display means during execution of variable display of the identification information by the first variable display means based on When the variable display of the different information is started, it is determined that a predetermined notice effect for notifying that the display result of the variable display of the identification information by the first variable display means becomes the specific display result is executed. Preliminary effect determining means (for example, the part in which the processing of steps S313 to S318 is executed after the CPU 103 sets the value of the effect mode flag to “1” in the process of step S425) and the variable by the first variable display means. After the display is started, when the measurement determining means determines that the variable display time has elapsed, the display result corresponding to the determination result of the first prior determination means is derived and displayed on the first variable display means. After the variable display by the second variable display means is started, the second prior judgment is performed when the measurement judgment means determines that the variable display time has elapsed. Variable display control means for causing the second variable display means to display and display the display result according to the determination result of the means (for example, the effect control CPU 130 is performing the decorative symbol variable display in step S152 in the first and second display control process processing) Processing, a decorative symbol stop waiting process in step S153, or a part that executes the corresponding process) and the notice effect determining means determines that the predetermined notice effect is to be executed. (2) The notice control CPU 130 for controlling the execution of the predetermined notice effect during the variable display of the identification information by the variable display means (for example, the effect control CPU 130 performs the first control according to the process of step S315, S317 or S318 by the CPU 103). In step S515 or the second display control process, step S515 or a process corresponding thereto is executed. Thus, for example, the effects shown in FIGS. 30F to 31U, 31F to 31Y, and FIGS. 32L to 32W can be produced in the third and fourth variable display devices 4C, The time measurement means derives and displays the specific display result on the first variable display means, and the variable display of the identification information on the second variable display means. Is stopped at the first time point when the specific display result is 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, Measurement interruption resumption means (for example, the CPU 103 in step S276) resumes measurement of elapsed time at the second time point when the specific gaming state is completed based on the specific display result being derived and displayed by the first variable display means. Executed the process INCLUDED Yes and determining portion in the step S331, and the like No and determining portion in step S331) after executing the process of step S289.

  6. The gaming machine according to claim 5, wherein the notice effect control means provides an effect mode in the predetermined notice effect depending on whether or not the second prior decision means determines that the specific display result is obtained. (For example, when the CPU 103 sets the value of the effect mode flag to “3” in the process of step S428 and then determines Yes in step S314, the process of step S315 is executed, for example, FIG. 32 (L) to (W) are parts that execute the effects shown by the third and fourth variable display devices 4C and 4D).

  7. The gaming machine according to claim 6, wherein the notice effect determining means is identified a plurality of times by the second variable display means when it is determined by the first prior determination means that the specific display result is obtained. During the variable display of information, it is determined to execute the predetermined notice effect (for example, after the CPU 103 sets the value of the effect mode flag to “1” in the process of step S425, the process of step S245 or S246 is performed). The notice effect control means performs the predetermined display during variable display of the identification information by the second variable display means after the variable display of the identification information by the first variable display means is started. The specific display result is derived and displayed as the display result of the variable display of the identification information by the first variable display means after executing the notice effect. The execution of a predetermined notice effect is controlled (for example, the CPU 103 executes the process of step S317 or S318, thereby producing effects as shown in FIGS. 30 (F) to (U) and FIGS. 31 (F) to (Y), for example). Is executed by the display of the third and fourth variable display devices 4C and 4D).

  8. The gaming machine according to claim 7, wherein the notice effect control means starts the execution of the predetermined notice effect and then the first variable display means before the specific display result is derived and displayed. (2) When the pre-determining means determines that the specific display result is to be obtained, the predetermined notice effect is an effect mode during the variable display of the identification information by one of the first and second variable display means. Control for executing different notice effects is performed (for example, the CPU 103 executes the processing of steps S317 and S318, and the big hit time continuous effect patterns P01 to P24 shown in FIG. 24 and the lost time continuous effect patterns P31 to P54 shown in FIG. 25). In response to the determination of the variable display pattern to be any of the above, for example, an effect as shown in FIG. 31 (T) different from FIG. 30 (R) , Portions for performing the display of the fourth variable display device 4D).

  9. The gaming machine according to claim 8, wherein the notice effect determining means is configured to display the first and second variable displays when the first and second prior determination means determine that the specific display result is obtained. During the variable display of the identification information by the means, the specific notice effect determining means for determining that the specific notice effect is to be executed (for example, after the CPU 103 sets the value of the effect mode flag to “6” in step S431, The portion for executing the big hit concentration pattern determination process of S254), and when the specific notice effect determination means determines that the specific notice effect is executed, the first notice effect control means And specific notice effect control means (for example, CPU 103) for performing control to execute the specific notice effect during the variable display of the identification information by the second variable display means. By executing any one of the processes of steps S444, S446, and S447, for example, an effect as shown in FIGS. 35 (G) to (N) is executed by the display of the third and fourth variable display devices 4C and 4D. )including.

  The gaming machine according to claim 9, comprising the first and second prior determination means, the variable display time setting means, the time measurement means, the measurement determination means, and the notice effect determination means, Including a game control means (for example, a game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11), the variable display control means, and the notice effect control means, and based on a control signal from the game control means. Effect control means for controlling the first and second variable display means (for example, effect control CPU 130, ROM 131, RAM 132, VDP 133, etc. mounted on the effect control board 12), Suspend the progress of variable display of identification information by the second variable display means at the first time point when the measurement of elapsed time is interrupted by the interruption restart means. Variable display progress stop signal transmission means for transmitting a variable display progress stop signal (for example, a variable display progress stop command) as a control signal indicating that the command is executed, for example, the command control process of step S19 is executed after the CPU 103 executes the process of step S275. Variable) as a control signal indicating that the progress of variable display of identification information by the second variable display means is resumed at the second time point when the elapsed time measurement is resumed by the measurement interruption resumption means. Variable display progress restart signal transmitting means for transmitting a display progress restart signal (for example, a variable display progress restart command) (for example, a part for executing the command control process of step S19 after the CPU 103 executes the process of step S288). The effect control means is a signal for receiving a control signal transmitted from the game control means. Including a communication means (for example, a portion where the effect control CPU 130 executes the command analysis process of step S31), and the variable display control means is a variable display transmitted from the variable display progress stop signal transmission means by the signal reception means. The variable display progress restart signal transmitted from the variable display progress restart signal transmitting means by the signal receiving means is interrupted by the progress of variable display of the identification information by the second variable display means based on the reception of the progress stop signal. Variable display interruption resuming means for resuming the progress of variable display of the identification information by the second variable display means (for example, the CPU 130 for effect control performs the process of step S502 according to the process of step S275 by the CPU 103). A portion that executes the processing of step S505 after determining Yes, and the CPU 103 In accordance with the process in step S288, the portion for performing the process in step S515 after the effect control CPU 130 determines Yes in the process in step S504).

  The present invention has the following effects.

According to the gaming machine of the first aspect, 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 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 specific display result being derived and displayed on the display means. Thereafter, the measurement of the elapsed time is resumed at the second time point when the specific gaming state ends.
Thereby, 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 generated simultaneously. can do. Further, since the variable display of the identification information proceeds in the second variable display unit until the specific display result is derived and displayed on the first variable display unit, the specific display result is derived and displayed on the first variable display unit. Is difficult for the player to recognize.
In addition, the first notice effect is executed in the variable display of the identification information by the first variable display means based on the establishment of the first start condition, and the second start condition different from the first start condition is satisfied. The second notice effect is executed in the variable display of the identification information by the second variable display means based on the above. Thereby, the variation of production can be increased and the interest of the game can be improved by various productions.
Thus, the interest of the game can be improved by appropriately controlling the variable display mode and the production mode of the identification information during the variable display of the identification information by the plurality of variable display means.

In the gaming machine according to claim 2, when it is determined that the specific display result is obtained by the first pre-determining unit, the second variable display unit is already executing the variable display of the identification information. While the two notice effects are executed, the first notice effect is executed during the variable display of the identification information by the first variable display means.
By such first and second notice effects, the player can be interested in the effects performed during the variable display of the identification information by the first and second variable display means, so that the interest of the game is improved. Can do.

In the gaming machine according to claim 3, when the first prior determination unit determines that the specific display result is to be obtained, the second variable display unit is already executing the variable display of the identification information. If it is determined that the two notice effects are to be executed, the first notice effect is executed during the variable display of the identification information by the first variable display means.
By such first and second notice effects, the player can be interested in the effects performed during the variable display of the identification information by the first and second variable display means, so that the interest of the game is improved. Can do.

According to the gaming machine of the fourth aspect, 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 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 specific display result being derived and displayed on the display means. Thereafter, the measurement of the elapsed time is resumed at the second time point when the specific gaming state ends.
Thereby, 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 generated simultaneously. can do. Further, since the variable display of the identification information proceeds in the second variable display unit until the specific display result is derived and displayed on the first variable display unit, the specific display result is derived and displayed on the first variable display unit. Is difficult for the player to recognize.
In addition, the variable display of the identification information by the second variable display means is performed during the variable display of the identification information by the first variable display means based on the determination that the specific display result is made by the first prior determination means. When starting, the predetermined notice effect is executed during the variable display of the identification information by the second variable display means based on the decision to execute the predetermined notice effect by the notice effect determining means. .
Thus, when the specific display result is derived and displayed on the first variable display means, the predetermined notice effect is executed during the variable display of the identification information by the second variable display means. Any of the two variable display means can be interested, and the interest of the game can be enhanced.
Thus, the interest of the game can be improved by appropriately controlling the variable display mode and the production mode of the identification information during the variable display of the identification information by the plurality of variable display means.

In the gaming machine according to claim 5, when it is determined that the specific display result is made by the second pre-determining means, the notice effect of the effect mode different from that when the determination that the specific display result is not made is made. Is done.
Thereby, it can be made more interested in the effect performed during the variable display of the identification information by the first and second variable display means, and the interest of the game can be improved.

In the gaming machine according to claim 6, after the variable display of the identification information by the first variable display means is started, a predetermined notice effect is executed during the variable display of the identification information by the second variable display means. After that, the specific display result is derived and displayed by the first variable display means.
Such a predetermined notice effect allows the player to be more interested in the effect performed during the variable display of the identification information by the first and second variable display means, so that the interest of the game can be improved. .

In the gaming machine according to claim 7, after the variable display of the identification information by the first variable display means is started and before the specific display result is derived and displayed, the second prior determination means determines that the specific display result is obtained. Is performed, during the variable display of the identification information by one of the first and second variable display means, a notice effect different from the predetermined notice effect is executed.
Thereby, when the determination that the specific display result is made is made by the second pre-determination means, the effect mode in the notice effect changes, so the effect performed during the variable display of the identification information by the first and second variable display means The game can be more interested and the fun of the game can be improved.

In the gaming machine according to claim 8, during the variable display of the identification information by the first and second variable display means when the first and second prior determination means determines that the specific display result is obtained. A specific notice effect is executed.
With such a specific notice effect, the player can be interested in the effect performed during the variable display of the identification information by the first and second variable display means, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

In the gaming machine according to claim 9, the game control means that is the main-side control means includes first and second prior determination means, variable display time setting means, time measurement means, measurement determination means, notice effect determination means, Variable display progress stop signal transmission means and variable display progress resumption signal transmission means are included, and variable display control means, notice effect control means, and signal reception means are included in the effect control means that is the sub-side control means.
Thereby, the game control means and the effect control means share the processing, and the progress of the variable display of the identification information by the second variable display means is interrupted, or the progress of the variable display of the interrupted identification information is resumed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent an increase in the control burden on the game control means.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. The gaming machine in the present embodiment is a gaming machine that performs a special game with a display device composed of 7 segment or dot matrix LEDs (light emitting diodes) and the like, and a card reader (CR: Card Reader) that lends a ball with a prepaid card Any pachinko machine of the type) may be used.

  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 that can perform variable display of decorative symbols different from the special symbols variably displayed on the second variable display device 4B. . Below the third variable display device 4C, an ordinary winning ball device (first start winning port) 5A is arranged. Below the fourth variable display device 4D, a normal symbol display 40, a normal variable winning ball device (second start winning port) 5B, and the like are arranged. The normal symbol display 40 includes a light emitting diode (LED) or the like, and lights up, flashes, colors, etc. in a normal diagram game where a game ball passes through a pass gate provided in the game area. Is controlled. When display is performed with a predetermined hit pattern in this normal figure game, the display result in the normal figure game is “win”, and the movable wing piece of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball device 5B is passed for a predetermined time. Tilt control.

  A first special variable winning ball device (first big winning port) 6A is provided below the normal winning ball device 5A, while a second special variable winning ball device is provided below the normal variable winning ball device 5B. (Second grand prize opening) 6B is provided. A start winning memory indicator 7 is provided below the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B.

  The first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B are composed of, for example, 7 segment or dot matrix LEDs. The first variable display device 4A is, for example, “0” in a variable display game (special game) executed based on the establishment of a start condition (first start condition) by winning a game ball in the normal winning ball apparatus 5A. ”To“ 9 ”, and special symbols functioning as a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified are variably displayed. The second variable display device 4B is, for example, a variable display game (special game) that is played based on the fact that a start condition (second start condition) is established by winning a game ball in the normal variable pay ball apparatus 5B. A special symbol which is composed of numerals indicating "0" to "9" and functions as a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable is variably displayed.

  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 this embodiment, a special symbol indicating “3” or “7” is a jackpot symbol.

  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, 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 shortening state, the variable display time in the normal game with the normal symbol display device 40 is shorter than that in the normal game state, and the probability that the display result becomes a winning symbol in each normal game is improved. To do. At this time, the tilting time of the movable wing piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 5B may be longer than that in the normal gaming state, and the number of tilts may be increased 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 winning ball device 5A is always kept open by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. When the game ball flowing down the game area wins the normal winning ball device 5A, the first starting condition is established by detecting the gaming ball by the first start winning port switch 41a (FIG. 2). The normally variable winning ball apparatus 5B includes a tulip-shaped accessory (ordinary electric accessory) having a pair of movable wing pieces that are movable and controlled between a vertical (normally open) position and a tilt (enlarged open) position by a solenoid (not shown). ). The normal variable winning ball apparatus 5B causes the movable tulip of the electric tulip to elapse for a predetermined time when the display result is a predetermined hit symbol in the normal symbol variable display (ordinary symbol game) by the normal symbol indicator 40. By controlling the tilting of the game ball, it becomes easier to win the game ball than when the movable wing piece is set to the vertical position. The game ball that has won the normal variable winning ball device 5B is detected by the second start winning port switch 41b (FIG. 2), and the second start condition is established by the detection.

  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 start winning memory display 7 is composed of, for example, an LED or the like, and a game ball enters the normal winning ball device 5A or the normal variable winning ball device 5B based on the stored contents of the special figure storage unit 121 (FIG. 7). Although the start condition for starting the special figure game by one of the first and second variable display devices 4A, 4B is satisfied, the variable display is started because the previous special figure game is being executed. The start winning memory number (holding memory number) that does not satisfy the start condition for performing is displayed. For example, in the start winning memory display 7, the number of LEDs corresponding to the number of reserved memories of the special figure game by the first and second variable display devices 4 </ b> A and 4 </ b> B are 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, 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.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of a system configuration centering on the main board 11. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, various control boards such as a power supply board 10, a main board 11, an effect control board 12, and a payout control board 15 are mounted. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is supplied via the main board 11 from the signal relay board 13 for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board 11 and the effect control board 12 or the power board 10. A power supply relay board 14 for relaying the electric power to be transmitted to each part of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is also mounted.

  The power supply voltage output from the power supply board 10 is input to the power supply relay board 14 via the main board 11 and supplied from the power supply relay board 14 to each control board such as the effect control board 12 and the payout control board 15.

  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 is a sub-side mainly composed of a random number setting function used in a special game, a function of inputting a signal from a switch arranged at a predetermined position, an effect control board 12, a payout control board 15, and the like. A control board is provided with a function of outputting and transmitting a control command as an example of command information as a control signal to each control board, and a function of outputting various 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.

  A control signal output from the main board 11 toward the effect control board 12 is relayed by the signal relay board 13. FIG. 3A is a block diagram showing a configuration example of the signal relay board 13 together with the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. The main board 11 is provided with a connector 61A corresponding to the signal relay board 13, and an output buffer circuit 60 is connected between the connector 61A and the game control microcomputer 100. The output buffer circuit 60 can pass a signal only in the direction from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the signal relay board 13 and prevents the signal from being input from the signal relay board 13 to the main board 11. . Therefore, there is no room for signals to be transmitted from the production control board 12 or the signal relay board 13 side to the main board 11 side.

  In the signal relay board 13, a transmission direction regulating circuit 13-1 having a circuit configuration as shown in FIG. 3B is provided for each wiring for transmitting a control signal output from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. ˜13-n are provided. Each of the transmission direction regulating circuits 13-1 to 13-n includes a diode D1 having an anode connected to the connector 61B corresponding to the main board 11 and a cathode connected to the connector 62A corresponding to the effect control board 12, and one end of the diode D1. And a resistor R1 having the other end connected to the ground (GND). With this configuration, each of the transmission direction restriction circuits 13-1 to 13-n prevents the signal input from the effect control board 12 to the signal relay board 13, and only in the direction from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. A signal can be passed. Therefore, there is no room for signals to be transmitted from the production control board 12 side to the main board 11 side. In order to prevent unauthorized input of signals to the main board, a one-way data transfer means that restricts only the signal output from the main board to the sub board between the main board and the sub board has already been proposed. (See, for example, JP-A-8-224339). However, since there is nothing that restricts signal input to the main board between the main board and the one-way data transfer means, it is possible to input illegal signals to the main board by modifying the one-way data transfer means. Was possible. In this embodiment, transmission direction regulating circuits 13-1 to 13-n are provided for each wiring for transmitting a control signal in the signal relay board 13, and the game control microcomputer 100 and the connector 61A are provided on the main board 11. By providing the output buffer circuit 60 between them, it is possible to more reliably prevent an illegal signal input from the outside to the main board 11.

  The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the signal relay board 13 is an effect control command transmitted as an electric signal, for example. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command used in this embodiment. The effect 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). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always “1”, and the first bit of the EXT data is “0”. The command form shown in FIG. 4 is an example, and other command forms may be used. In this example, the control command is composed of two control signals. However, the number of control signals constituting the control command may be one or a plurality of three or more.

  In the example shown in FIG. 4, the command 80XX (h) is a first variable display start command transmitted when the variable display of the special symbol by the first variable display device 4A is started. In the following, it is assumed that XX (h) is an unspecified hexadecimal number, and is a value arbitrarily set according to the instruction content by the effect control command. The command 81XX (h) is a second variable display start command transmitted when the special symbol variable display by the second variable display device 4B is started. Each of these first and second variable display start commands is a special symbol variable display time that is the time from when the special symbol variable display is started to when the confirmed symbol is stopped and displayed, or variable display in a special game. EXT data indicating whether the result is a big hit or a loss, whether or not the decorative symbol during variable display is to be reached, and the like are included.

  Here, the variable symbol display time of the special symbol is derived from the time point when the variable symbol special display is started in one special symbol game (variable display start point), and the final symbol variable display time is displayed. This is the execution time of the special figure game required up to the point of stop display. Reach is 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 a part of the jackpot combination, or This is a display mode in which all or some of the symbols are synchronously variably displayed while constituting all or part of the jackpot symbol. Specifically, on the combination effective line that has not been stopped yet when the symbols constituting the predetermined jackpot combination are stopped and displayed on some of the variable display portions on the predetermined combination effective line. Display mode in which variable display is performed in the variable display section (for example, the left and right variable display sections of the left, middle, and right variable display sections provided in the display area become part of the big hit symbol ( For example, “7”) is displayed in a stopped state, and the variable display portion in the middle is still in a variable display state), or all or part of the variable display portion on the active line is a big hit symbol A display mode in which variable display is performed synchronously while configuring all or a part of the display (for example, variable display is performed on all of the left, middle, and right variable display portions provided in the display area to indicate which state is displayed. The same special design Variable display is being in which the display mode) carried out in a manner. On the side of the production control board 12, 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 decorative symbols by the fourth variable display device 4D is started.

  The command 82XX (h) is transmitted in order to instruct to change the variable display pattern in the special-figure game currently being executed by the second variable display device 4B and the decorative symbol being variably displayed by the fourth variable display device 4D. Pattern change command. The command 9000 (h) is a first variable display end command transmitted when the variable display of the special symbol in the first variable display device 4A ends. The command 9100 (h) is a second variable display end command transmitted when the variable display of the special symbol by the second variable display device 4B ends. On the side of the effect control board 12, 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 command A000 (h) is a big hit start command transmitted when the big hit gaming state is started due to the big hit in the special figure game by one of the first and second variable display devices 4A, 4B. . When the command A001 (h) is controlled to the big hit gaming state due to the big hit in the special game by one of the first and second variable display devices 4A, 4B, and then the big hit gaming state ends. Is a jackpot end command sent to. The command B000 (h) is a variable display progress stop command that is transmitted when the progress of variable display of special symbols in the second variable display device 4B is stopped (interrupted). On the side of the effect control board 12, for example, in response to receiving a variable display progress stop command, the progress of variable display of decorative symbols by the fourth variable display device 4D is stopped (interrupted). Command B100 (h) is a variable display progress restart command that is transmitted when the progress of variable display of special symbols is started again in the special figure game in which the progress of variable display is stopped. On the side of the effect control board 12, for example, in response to receiving a variable display progress restart command, the progress of variable display of decorative symbols that has been stopped (suspended) by the fourth variable display device 4D is restarted.

  The main board 11 includes, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 107, and the like. The game control microcomputer 100 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and is controlled according to a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101 for storing a game control program, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 102 used as a work memory, and the program. A CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103 that performs operations, a random number circuit 104 that generates random numbers independently of the CPU 103, and an I / O (Input / Output) port 105 are included. The switch circuit 107 takes in the detection signal from each winning opening switch 20 and transmits it to the game control microcomputer 100.

  The random number circuit 104 counts numerical data as various random numbers used for controlling the progress of the game. As a specific example, the CPU 103 sets a random number generation operation by the random number circuit 104 and periodically (or irregularly) updates the numerical data according to a predetermined procedure, for example, for determining the jackpot random number or probability variation. Can count numerical data used as random numbers, random numbers for determining fixed symbols, random numbers for determining reach display, random numbers for determining variable display patterns, random numbers for determining the continuous performance execution, random numbers for determining the single long-term performance execution, random numbers for determining the performance-linked execution To control.

  The big hit determination random number is a random number used to determine whether or not the pachinko gaming machine 1 is put into the big hit gaming state by generating a big hit, and takes a value in the range of “0” to “299”, 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 reach determination is to determine whether the fixed symbol of the decorative symbol is derived and displayed after reaching the variable display mode of the decorative symbol when the fixed symbol does not become a jackpot symbol in the special game. It is a random number for display used to determine whether the symbol is derived and displayed. The random number for determining the variable display pattern is used to determine a variable display pattern to be used in the special figure game and to determine a production aspect such as a variable display aspect of the special symbol and a variable display aspect of the decorative pattern in the special figure game. Display random number. The random number for continuous performance execution determination is executed by the second variable display device 4B multiple times during the period in which the first variable display device 4A executes one special figure game. It is a random number used to determine whether or not to execute a continuous effect that is a continuous effect throughout the game. The single long-term effect execution determination random number is a long-term effect that allows the second variable display device 4B to execute a plurality of special-figure games during a period in which one special-purpose game is performed by the first variable display device 4A. It is a random number used to determine whether or not to execute. The effect-linked execution determination random number is an effect that controls the effect operation so that the effects performed during the variable display of the special symbols by both the first and second variable display devices 4A, 4B have a predetermined relationship with each other. It is a random number used to determine whether or not to perform interlocking. In addition, in order to improve a game effect, random numbers other than the above may be used.

  In addition to the game control program, the ROM 101 stores various data tables used for controlling the progress of the game. For example, the ROM 101 stores a plurality of determination tables and determination tables prepared for the CPU 103 to perform various determinations and determinations. This determination table includes a jackpot determination table that is referred to in order to determine whether or not the confirmed symbol is a jackpot symbol in the special figure game. Also, the decision table is used for special display games by the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B and variable display of decorative symbols by the third and fourth variable display devices 4C and 4D, respectively. A variable display pattern determination table for determining a variable display pattern is included.

  The variable display pattern determination table includes a plurality of types that can be used for variable display of special symbols by the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B and variable display of decorative symbols by the third and fourth variable display devices 4C and 4D. The data indicating the variable display pattern is stored. 5A, 5B, and 6 show the variable display time of the special symbol as a variable display pattern that can be used in correspondence with the special game by the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B. The variable display pattern which can be determined is illustrated. In this embodiment, a normal variable display pattern as shown in FIG. 5 (A) is prepared as a variable display pattern for deriving and displaying a lost symbol without the decorative symbol reaching. Further, a reach variable display pattern as shown in FIG. 5B is prepared as a reach-losing variable display pattern for deriving and displaying a lost symbol without making a big hit after the decorative symbol has been reached. As a variable display pattern for deriving and displaying the jackpot symbol as a definite symbol in the special game and deriving and displaying the jackpot combination decorative symbol, a jackpot variable display pattern as shown in FIG. 6 is prepared. For example, the data indicating each variable display pattern is associated with data indicating the variable display time of the special symbol, control data set as EXT data by the first and second variable display start commands, and the like.

  The variable display patterns of normal A to C, α-1 to α-3, β-1 to β-3, γ-1, γ-2, and δ-1 to δ-3, which are normal variable display patterns, are special. This is used when a lost symbol different from the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable symbol display result as a special symbol variable display result without setting the variable symbol display mode during variable symbol display. As shown in FIG. 5A, the special symbol variable display times in the variable display patterns A to C are Ti1, Ti2, and Ti3, respectively. The variable display times of special symbols in the normal α-1 to α-3 variable display patterns are Ti4, Ti5, and Ti6, respectively. Usually, the variable display times of the special symbols in the variable display patterns of β-1 to β-3 are Ti7, Ti8, and Ti9, respectively. Usually, the variable display times of the special symbols in the variable display patterns of γ-1 and γ-2 are Ti10 and Ti11, respectively. The variable display times of the special symbols in the variable display patterns of normal δ-1 to δ-3 are Ti12, Ti13, and Ti14, respectively.

  Here, the special symbol variable display time Ti9 in the normal β-3 variable display pattern is set to be longer than the special symbol variable display time Ti8 in the normal β-2 variable display pattern. The special symbol variable display time Ti8 in the normal β-2 variable display pattern is set to be longer than the special symbol variable display time Ti7 in the normal β-1 variable display pattern. The variable symbol display time Ti14 for the special symbol in the normal δ-3 variable display pattern is set to be longer than the variable symbol display time Ti13 for the special symbol in the normal δ-2 variable display pattern. The variable symbol display time Ti13 for the special symbol in the variable display pattern -2 is set to be longer than the variable symbol display time Ti12 for the special symbol in the variable display pattern δ-1.

  Reach A (lost) to C (losing), D-1 (losing), D-2 (losing), E (losing) to G (losing), α-1 (losing) to α, which are variable display patterns during reach. -3 (losing), β-1 (losing) to β-3 (losing), and δ-1 (losing) to δ-3 (losing) are variable display patterns during special display variable display. After the display mode is set to reach, it is used when a lost symbol different from the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable symbol display result of the special symbol. As shown in FIG. 5 (B), the variable display times of the special symbols in the variable display patterns of reach A (losing) to C (losing) are Ti21, Ti22, and Ti23, respectively. The variable display times of the special symbols in the variable display patterns of reach D-1 (losing) and D-2 (losing) are Ti24 and Ti25, respectively. The variable display times of the special symbols in the variable display patterns of reach E (losing) to G (losing) are Ti26, Ti27, and Ti28, respectively. The variable display times of the special symbols in the variable display patterns of reach α-1 (loss) to α-3 (loss) are Ti29, Ti30, and Ti31, respectively. The variable display times of the special symbols in the variable display patterns of reach β-1 (losing) to β-3 (losing) are Ti32, Ti33, and Ti34, respectively. The variable display times of the special symbols in the variable display patterns of reach δ-1 (losing) to δ-3 (losing) are Ti35, Ti36, and Ti37, respectively.

  Here, the special symbol variable display time Ti34 in the reach β-3 (losing) variable display pattern is longer than the special symbol variable display time Ti33 in the reach β-2 (losing) variable display pattern. The special symbol variable display time Ti33 in the reach β-2 (losing) variable display pattern is compared to the special symbol variable display time Ti32 in the reach β-1 (losing) variable display pattern. It is set to be a long time. The special symbol variable display time Ti37 in the reach δ-3 (losing) variable display pattern is determined to be longer than the special symbol variable display time Ti36 in the reach δ-2 (losing) variable display pattern. The special symbol variable display time Ti36 in the reach δ-2 (losing) variable display pattern is longer than the special symbol variable display time Ti35 in the reach δ-1 (losing) variable display pattern. It is determined to be.

  Reach A (big hit) to C (big hit), D-1 (big hit), E (big hit) to G (big hit), H-1 (big hit) to H-3 (big hit), α -1 (big hit) to α-3 (big hit), β-1 (big hit) to β-3 (big hit), γ-1 (big hit), γ-2 (big hit), δ-1 (big hit) to δ- The variable display pattern of 3 (big hit) is used when the display of the decorative symbol during the variable display of the special symbol is set to reach and then the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable display result of the special symbol. As shown in FIG. 6, the special symbol variable display times in the variable display patterns of reach A (big hit) to C (big hit) are Ti41, Ti42, and Ti43, respectively. The variable display time of the special symbol in the variable display pattern of reach D-1 (big hit) is Ti44. The special symbol variable display times in the variable display patterns of reach E (big hit) to G (big hit) are Ti45, Ti46, and Ti47, respectively. The special symbol variable display times in the variable display patterns of reach H-1 (big hit) to H-3 (big hit) are Ti48, Ti49, and Ti50, respectively. The variable display times of the special symbols in the variable display patterns of reach α-1 (big hit) to α-3 (big hit) are Ti51, Ti52, and Ti53, respectively. The variable display times of the special symbols in the variable display patterns of reach β-1 (big hit) to β-3 (big hit) are Ti54, Ti55, and Ti56, respectively. The special symbol variable display times in the reach γ-1 (big hit) and γ-2 (big hit) variable display patterns are Ti57 and Ti58, respectively. The variable display times of the special symbols in the variable display patterns of reach δ-1 (big hit) to δ-3 (big hit) are Ti59, Ti60, and Ti61, respectively.

  Here, the special symbol variable display time Ti43 in the reach C (big hit) variable display pattern is determined to be longer than the special symbol variable display time Ti42 in the reach B (big hit) variable display pattern. The special symbol variable display time Ti42 in the reach B (big hit) variable display pattern is determined to be longer than the special symbol variable display time Ti41 in the reach A (big hit) variable display pattern. ing. The special symbol variable display time Ti50 in the reach H-3 (big hit) variable display pattern is set to be longer than the special symbol variable display time Ti49 in the reach H-2 (big hit) variable display pattern. The variable display time Ti49 of the special symbol in the variable display pattern of reach H-2 (big hit) is longer than the variable display time Ti48 of the special symbol in the variable display pattern of reach H-1 (big hit). It is determined to be.

  Also, the special symbol variable display time Ti56 in the reach β-3 (big hit) variable display pattern is longer than the special symbol variable display time Ti55 in the reach β-2 (big hit) variable display pattern. The special symbol variable display time Ti55 in the reach β-2 (big hit) variable display pattern is longer than the special symbol variable display time Ti54 in the reach β-1 (big hit) variable display pattern. It is set to be time. The special symbol variable display time Ti61 in the reach δ-3 (big hit) variable display pattern is set to be longer than the special symbol variable display time Ti60 in the reach δ-2 (big hit) variable display pattern. The special symbol variable display time Ti60 in the reach δ-2 (big hit) variable display pattern is longer than the special symbol variable display time Ti59 in the reach δ-1 (big hit) variable display pattern. It is determined to be.

  Further, the variable display time Ti28 of the special symbol in the variable display pattern of reach G (losing) and the variable display time Ti47 of the variable display pattern of reach G (big hit) are the variable display time Ti1 of the special symbol in other variable display patterns. ~ Ti14, Ti21 ~ Ti27, Ti29 ~ Ti37, Ti41 ~ Ti46, Ti48 ~ Ti61 are pre-determined to have a sufficiently long time. For example, a special game is played once with a variable display pattern of reach G. During the period from the start of the variable display of the special symbol after the execution until the fixed symbol is stopped and displayed, the variable display of the special symbol by another variable display pattern can be executed a plurality of times.

  In the variable display patterns of reach A to C, D-1, D-2, E, and F, for example, the display mode after the variable display mode of the decorative design is set to reach during the variable display of the special design is different from each other. Become. That is, depending on whether the variable display pattern used for variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols is reach A to C, D-1, D-2, E, or F, the variable varies after reaching reach. A special symbol is variably displayed in the display mode, or a different character image appears.

  As a more specific example, in the variable display pattern of reach A, the same decorative design is stopped and displayed on the left and right variable display portions provided in the display area of the third variable display device 4C or the fourth variable display device 4D ( After the temporary stop display) and reach, the variable display speed of the decorative symbols in the middle variable display portion is reduced as a normal reach display mode. Note that the temporary stop display only needs to be displayed in a state in which the decorative symbols that are stopped and displayed are not fixed, for example, in a manner that swings alternately in the forward and reverse directions in the scroll direction of the decorative symbols. When the predetermined time elapses in this way, the medium fixed symbol is simply derived and displayed. In reach variable display pattern of reach B, after reaching reach, as a specific reach display mode different from the normal reach display mode by reach variable display pattern of reach A, with the display position of the decorative symbols rotated and moved, The decorative pattern in the middle variable display section is displayed at a constant speed. After the specific reach display mode is set until a predetermined time has elapsed, the display position of the decorative symbol is returned to the original position, the variable display speed of the special symbol in the medium variable display unit is reduced, and the medium fixed symbol is derived and displayed.

  In the variable display pattern of reach C, a combination of predetermined decorative symbols (so-called “chance eyes”) is temporarily derived and displayed out of the lost combinations different from the jackpot combination. As a specific example, a combination of decorative symbols indicating “3”, “4”, and “9” that are stopped and displayed on the left, middle, and right variable display portions in the third variable display device 4C, or a fourth variable The combination of decorative symbols indicating “B”, “I”, and “G”, which are stopped and displayed on the left, middle, and right variable display portions in the display device 4D, is a normal loss “ Included in the “chance eyes”. After the predetermined combination of decorative symbols is derived and displayed in this way, the variable display section for displaying the decorative symbols that have been stopped (temporarily stopped) is displayed again. All or some of the decorative symbols are displayed at a constant speed in synchronism while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination (so-called “full rotation reach”). After such re-variable display is performed until a predetermined time elapses, the decorative symbols on the variable display portions are displayed in a synchronized manner and displayed in a decelerating manner, and the confirmed symbols are derived and displayed.

  In the variable display pattern of reach D-1, after the reach is reached, the display position of the decorative symbol is rotated and moved as a specific reach display mode different from the normal reach display mode of the variable display pattern of reach A Then, the decorative symbols in the middle variable display portion are displayed at a constant speed. Next, the decorative symbols on the middle variable display section are displayed in a reduced speed, and a predetermined “decided” combination of the decorative symbols out of the lost combinations different from the big hit combination is once derived and displayed. As a specific example, a combination of decorative symbols indicating “7”, “3”, and “7” that are stopped and displayed on the left, middle, and right variable display portions in the third variable display device 4C, or a fourth variable A “chance” of reach losing where the combination of decorative symbols indicating “G”, “A”, and “G” stopped and displayed on the left, middle, and right variable display portions in the display device 4D is reach among the lost combinations. "Eye". After the predetermined combination of decorative symbols is derived and displayed in this way, the variable display is again performed to variably display the decorative symbols that have been stopped (temporarily stopped), so that, for example, a “full rotation reach” display mode is displayed. To display the decorative pattern at a constant speed. After such re-variable display is performed until a predetermined time elapses, the decorative symbols on the variable display portions are displayed in a synchronized manner and displayed in a decelerating manner, and the confirmed symbols are derived and displayed.

  In the variable display pattern of reach D-2, similarly to the variable display pattern of reach D-1, the decorative symbol on the middle variable display unit is displayed at a constant speed while the display position of the decorative symbol that has been reached is rotated and moved. After that, the decorative symbols on the middle variable display portion are displayed in a reduced speed. Then, a combination of decorative symbols that are “chance eyes” for reach lose is derived and displayed as a fixed symbol.

  In the variable display pattern of reach E, after reaching reach, an effect display by a moving image prepared in advance appears. After the effect display by the moving image is thus completed, for example, the variable display of the decorative symbol is decelerated at the middle variable display unit, and the fixed symbol is derived and displayed. In the variable display pattern of reach F, after reaching the reach, display with the same image as the effect display that appears in the variable display pattern of reach E is performed. For example, when the reach effect display according to the variable display pattern of reach F is started, the same image as the image displayed when the effect display using the moving image performed with the variable display pattern of reach E is ended is displayed. By doing so, it is presented to the player or the like that an effect display following the effect display in the variable display pattern of reach E appears. Thereafter, an effect display by a moving image prepared in advance separately from the variable display pattern of reach E appears. After the effect display by the moving image is finished in this way, for example, the variable display of the decorative symbol is decelerated at the middle variable display unit, and the fixed symbol is derived and displayed.

  In the variable display pattern of reach H-1 (big hit) to H-3 (big hit), a specific effect display different from any of the variable display patterns of reach A to C, D-1, D-2, E, and F is performed. Is called. For example, in the variable display pattern of reach H-1 (big hit) to H-3 (big hit), after the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes reach, an effect display by a moving image prepared in advance appears. Here, the moving image used in the effect display by the variable display pattern of reach H-3 (big hit) is the moving image used in the effect display by the variable display pattern of reach H-2 (big hit) and the moving image. Different moving images may be included. In addition, the moving image used in the effect display by the reach display variable of the reach H-2 (big hit) is different from the moving image used in the effect display by the reach display variable of the reach H-1 (big hit). It may include a moving image. After the effect display by the moving image is completed in this way, for example, the decorative symbols are displayed at a constant speed in a display mode of “full rotation reach”. Then, after the decorative symbols are variably displayed until a predetermined time elapses, the decorative symbols on the variable display portions are displayed in a synchronized manner and displayed in a decelerated manner, and the confirmed symbols are derived and displayed.

  In the variable display pattern of normal α-1 to α-3, normal β-1 to β-3, reach α-1 to α-3, reach β-1 to β-3, during the variable display of special symbols An effect operation that becomes a part of a continuous effect over a plurality of variable displays is performed as a predetermined notice effect by, for example, display on the third variable display device 4C or the fourth variable display device 4D. As a more specific example, in the variable display pattern of normal α-1 to α-3, normal β-1 to β-3, reach α-1 to α-3, reach β-1 to β-3, the first During the variable display of the special symbol by the variable display device 4A or the second variable display device 4B, the decorative symbol being variable-displayed by the third variable display device 4C or the fourth variable display device 4D is reduced to the upper left part of the display area. Is displayed. And the effect display by displaying the alerting | reporting information using a character in the display location produced by this reduced display is performed as a predetermined notice effect. In this embodiment, during the variable display of the special symbol by the first variable display device 4A, the decorative display variable display is performed by the third variable display device 4C and the effect display according to the variable display pattern is performed. Suppose that during the variable display of the special symbol by the second variable display device 4B, the fourth variable display device 4D performs the variable display of the decorative symbol and the effect display according to the variable display pattern.

  In the variable display pattern of normal γ-1, γ-2, normal δ-1 to δ-3, reach γ-1, γ-2, reach δ-1 to δ-3, In an effect mode different from the effect by the variable display pattern of α-1 to α-3, normal β-1 to β-3, reach α-1 to α-3, reach β-1 to β-3, An effect operation is performed by the display of the variable display device 4C or the fourth variable display device 4D. As a more specific example, in the variable display pattern of normal γ-1, γ-2, normal δ-1 to δ-3, reach γ-1, γ-2, reach δ-1 to δ-3, A decorative image being variably displayed on the variable display device 4C or the fourth variable display device 4D is displayed in a reduced size, and a predetermined image (a still image or a moving image) is used as an effect mode different from the notification information using characters. The effect display by displaying is performed.

  The RAM 102 is provided with a variable display data holding area 120 that holds various data used to control the execution of the special game by the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B. FIG. 7 shows a configuration example of the variable display data holding area 120. As shown in FIG. 7, the variable display data holding area 120 includes a special figure hold storage unit 121, first and second variable display time timers 122 </ b> A and 122 </ b> B, a probability variation counter 123, and an effect count counter 124. ing.

  The special figure holding storage unit 121 wins a game ball in either the normal winning ball device 5A or the normal variable winning ball device 5B, and starts a special game by one of the first and second variable display devices 4A, 4B. Although the start condition for starting is satisfied, the hold information related to the special game for which the start condition for starting the variable display is not satisfied due to the reason that the conventional special game is being executed is stored. For example, the special figure holding storage unit 121 is a jackpot determination random number extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on establishment of a start condition by winning a game ball to the normal winning ball device 5A or the normal variable winning ball device 5B. Is stored in association with the hold number until the stored number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “8”) according to the order in which the numerical data is extracted. The special figure storage unit 121 also has a start winning opening data “first” indicating that a game ball has won the normal winning ball apparatus 5A serving as the first starting winning opening, and a normally variable serving as the second starting winning opening. One of the start winning opening data “second” indicating that the game ball has won the winning ball apparatus 5B is stored in association with the holding number together with numerical data indicating the value of the big hit determination random number. Here, the special figure storage unit 121 includes a counter that counts the number of stored memory (first stored memory number) based on the winning of the game ball to the normal winning ball device 5A serving as the first start winning opening, and the second start. A counter may be provided that counts the number of stored memories (second reserved memory number) based on the winning of game balls to the normally variable winning ball apparatus 5B serving as a winning opening.

  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, in the first variable display time timer 122A, when the variable display of the special symbol by the first variable display device 4A is started, the special symbol in the variable display pattern determined using the variable display pattern determining random number or the like. The timer initial value corresponding to the variable display time is set. On the other hand, in the second variable display time timer 122B, when the variable display of the special symbol by the second variable display device 4B is started, the special symbol in the variable display pattern determined using the random number for determining the variable display pattern is used. A timer initial value corresponding to the variable display time 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 probability variation counter 123 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 123, the number of times of a special figure game that is predetermined to be executable in a high probability state when the jackpot gaming state based on the fact that the variable display result in the special figure game is a probability variation big hit is completed (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 123 is decremented by one.

  The effect number counter 124 is a counter that counts the number of special figure games started by the second variable display device 4B when executing a continuous effect. For example, when the count value of the production number counter 124 becomes equal to the predetermined number of continuous productions, the special design is variably displayed in the special game started by the second variable display device 4B. The final production will be executed. In this embodiment, it is assumed that the number of continuous effects is preset to “4”.

  In addition, in the RAM 102, a plurality of types of flags to be set or cleared are set in accordance with the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the signal transmitted from each winning port switch 20 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 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 flags), and the like. In addition, in the game control flag setting area, a probability changing flag, a variable display progress stop flag, an effect mode flag, an effect pattern flag, and the like are provided.

  The first and second special symbol process flags should be selected and executed in the first and second special symbol process processes executed corresponding to the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B, respectively. Instruct. The first and second big hit flags are determined that the variable display result in the special figure game is a big hit when the special figure game is started by each of the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B. And set to the ON state. On the other hand, when the big hit gaming state ends, the big hit flag is cleared and turned off. 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. Corresponding to being, it 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. Corresponding to being turned on, it is set to the on state. On the other hand, the probability changing flag is cleared and turned off when the count value in the probability changing counter 123 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 effect mode flag sets / instructs which of the notice effects having a plurality of kinds of effect modes is executed when various notice effects are performed during variable display of the special symbol. For example, the value of the effect mode flag is set to “1” or “2” when the continuous effect is executed as the notice effect, and the value of the effect mode flag is set to “3” when the long-term effect is executed. Here, when it is determined that the continuous effect is to be executed, the value of the effect mode flag is set to “1”, and then the variable display result is a big hit in the special game by the second variable display device 4B. When the determination is made, the value of the effect mode flag is updated to “2”. Also, when the effect linkage is executed as the notice effect, the value of the effect mode flag is set to “4” or “5”, and when the special notice effect is executed, the value of the effect mode flag is set to “6”. The

  The effect pattern flag indicates any effect as a continuous effect by instructing a combination pattern of effect display performed by the fourth variable display device 4D during the variable display of the special symbol multiple times by the second variable display device 4B. Specify whether to execute. For example, when it is determined that the continuous effect is to be executed, if the variable display result in the special figure game by the second variable display device 4B is a big hit, the effect pattern flag is set to “1”. On the other hand, if the variable display result in the special game by the second variable display device 4B is lost when it is determined that the continuous effect is executed, the value of the effect pattern flag is “2”. Or it is set to “3”. Here, whether the value of the effect pattern flag is set to “2” or “3” depends on whether the fourth variable display device 4D displays the decorative pattern variably when it is determined that the continuous effect is to be executed. It is determined according to the determination result of whether or not the mode is reach. That is, when the variable display mode of decorative symbols by the fourth variable display device 4D is to be reached, the value of the effect pattern flag is set to “2”. On the other hand, in the case of deriving and displaying the confirmed symbol of the loss without reaching the variable display mode of the decorative symbol by the fourth variable display device 4D, the value of the effect pattern flag is set to “3”.

  The effect 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 effect control board 12 causes the third and fourth variable display devices 4C and 4D to perform switching display of images based on the effect 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 the variable display of the special symbol by the devices 4A and 4B and when the variable display is stopped.

  FIG. 8 is a block diagram illustrating a hardware configuration example of the effect control board 12. The effect control board 12 includes an effect control CPU 130, a ROM 131, a RAM 132, a VDP (Video Display Processor) 133, a CGROM 134, and a VRAM (Video RAM) 135. Note that a plurality of VDPs 133, CGROMs 134, and VRAMs 135 may be provided corresponding to each of the third and fourth variable display devices 4C, 4D, or may be configured one by one.

  When the presentation control command transmitted from the main board 11 is received via the signal relay board 13, the presentation control CPU 130 reads control data for performing presentation control from the ROM 131 while using a predetermined area of the RAM 132 as a work area. . Based on the control data thus read out, the effect control CPU 130 performs display control of the third and fourth variable display devices 4C and 4D by sending a drawing command to the VDP 133, for example. For example, when the CPU 130 for effect control reads the EXT data included in the first variable display start command received from the main board 11 via the signal relay board 13, the big hit or the loss or the loss is determined. In the case of a big hit, whether to reach or not is specified whether it is a probable big hit or a normal big hit. Based on the result thus specified, among the decorative symbols variably displayed on the third variable display device 4C, a combination of decorative symbols derived and displayed as a variable display result may be determined. On the other hand, when the second variable display start command is received from the main board 11, in the same manner as when the first variable display start command is received, among the decorative symbols variably displayed on the fourth variable display device 4D, A combination of decorative symbols to be derived and displayed as a variable display result may be determined. Further, the production control CPU 130 performs audio output control in the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting audio data from an audio data output circuit (not shown) to the audio output circuit, or from a lamp data output circuit (not shown) to a lamp driver. Lamp lighting control in the game effect lamp 9 or the like may be performed by causing the circuit to output lamp data.

  The ROM 131 is a semiconductor memory that stores various control programs executed by the effect control CPU 130, fixed parameters, and the like. In addition, the ROM 131 stores a plurality of types of display control table data used for controlling the variable display mode of decorative symbols by the third and fourth variable display devices 4C and 4D. For example, each display control table data is configured to include a combination of a plurality of display control time timer values and display control data that are serially written in time series, and an end code, and variable symbol display in a special game is started. Variable display speed and display position of 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 game), The size, display color, background image, display period in the display state, and other information related to effect display are set in advance.

  The plurality of display control data included in each display control table data may be configured as display control information including, for example, read control information for designating a read position of image data in the CGROM 134. Here, as the reading position of the image data in the CGROM 134, 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 effect control CPU 130 refers to the display control table data stored in the ROM 131, thereby corresponding to the timer value in the display control time timer provided in the display control timer setting area of the RAM 132, the image reproduction period ( Playback position) can be determined, and by sending a drawing command to the VDP 133, it is possible to control the display mode of the image in each of the third and fourth variable display devices 4C, 4D.

  The RAM 132 is a semiconductor memory used as a work area by the effect control CPU 130. Display control for setting a plurality of types of flags to be set or cleared in the RAM 132 in accordance with the display state in each of the third and fourth variable display devices 4C and 4D, the effect 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. The circuit used for flag setting and timer may be constituted by a register circuit provided separately from the RAM 132.

  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 is mainly displayed when the special symbol variable display is being executed by the first variable display device 4A and the decorative symbol variable display by the third variable display device 4C is being executed. The variable display progress stop command is received from the substrate 11, or the special symbol variable display is being executed in the special symbol game by the second variable display device 4B, and the decorative symbol variable by the fourth variable display device 4D is variable. In response to receiving the variable display progress stop command from the main board 11 while the display is being executed, it is set to the on state. When the 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 used to measure, on the sub-side, variable display times of decorative symbols by the associated ones of the third and fourth variable display devices 4C and 4D, respectively. It is a down counter.

  The VDP 133 has a display control function and a high-speed drawing function for displaying an image 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 effect control CPU 130. To do. Further, it has a two-dimensional address space independent of the effect control CPU 130, and the VRAM 135 is mapped there. For example, the VDP 133 generates image data according to the data read from the CGROM 134 and develops it on the VRAM 135. 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 133. It can be combined to display about 16.7 million colors. 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 134 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 134 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, graphic, or symbol. Has been. The VRAM 135 is a frame buffer memory for developing image data generated by the VDP 133.

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

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a game control interrupt process that is executed each time a timer interrupt occurs. In this example, when a timer interrupt occurs in the CPU 103, first, a predetermined switch process is executed to determine the state of the detection signal input from each winning port switch 20 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 winning ball device 5A or the normal variable winning ball device 5B is detected, the numerical data indicating the value of the big hit determination random number is extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like, The process etc. which are memorize | stored in the special figure holding | maintenance memory | storage part 121 with the start winning opening data 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 (for example, LED lighting) in the normal symbol display 40 provided corresponding to the normal variable winning ball apparatus 5B. , Off, etc.) are controlled to enable setting of variable display of normal symbols (for example, lighting / flashing display, etc.) and tilt control of the movable blade piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 5B. Further, the CPU 103 transmits a control command from the main board 11 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 by executing a predetermined command control process, and instructs 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.

  Subsequently, the CPU 103 executes a predetermined solenoid output process to control the tilting of the movable blade piece in the normal variable winning ball device 5B 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 S21). Thereafter, by executing predetermined prize ball processing, it is possible to set the number of prize balls based on the detection signal input from each prize opening switch 20, and to output a payout control command to the payout control board 15. (Step S22).

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S15 shown in FIG. 9 as the start winning process. In this start winning process, the CPU 103 first detects whether or not a game ball has won the normal winning ball device 5A, for example, a game ball detected by the normal winning ball device 5A included in each winning port switch 20. The determination is made by checking the detection signal from the 1 start winning opening switch 41a (step S201). When the game ball wins the normal winning ball apparatus 5A and the detection signal from the first start winning opening switch 41a is turned on (step S201; Yes), the variable display data holding area 120 is provided. It is determined whether or not the number of reserved storage in the special figure storage unit 121 has reached an upper limit (for example, “8”) (step S202). At this time, if the special figure hold storage unit 121 stores the value of the jackpot determination random number in association with the maximum value of the hold number, it is determined that the hold storage number has reached the upper limit value.

  When the number of reserved memories in the special figure reservation storage unit 121 is less than the upper limit value (step S202; No), the number of reserved memories based on the winning of the game ball to the normal winning ball device 5A serving as the first start winning opening. One pending storage number is incremented by 1 (step S203), and numerical data indicating the value of the jackpot determination random number updated by the random number circuit 104 or the like is extracted (step S204). The CPU 103 stores the data indicating the random number value extracted at this time together with the start winning opening data “first” indicating that the game ball has won the normal winning ball apparatus 5A, which is the first starting winning opening, and the special figure holding storage unit. It is stored by setting it at the head of the empty entry in 121 (step S205). At this time, one of the LEDs that are turned off in the start winning memory display 7 (for example, the leftmost LED among the LEDs that are turned off) is turned on. May be performed.

  When the detection signal from the first start winning a prize mouth switch 41a is in an OFF state in step S201 (step S201; No), the number of reserved memories in the special figure reservation storage unit 121 has reached the upper limit value in step S202. When (Step S202; Yes) or after executing the processing of Step S205, whether or not a game ball has won the normal variable winning ball apparatus 5B, for example, is included in each winning opening switch 20 and is usually variable variable winning The determination is made by checking the detection signal from the second start winning port switch 41b for detecting the game ball in the ball device 5B (step S206). If the detection signal from the second start winning port switch 41b is in an OFF state because the game ball has not won the normal variable winning ball device 5B (step S206; No), the start winning process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the game ball wins the normal variable winning ball device 5B and the detection signal from the second start winning port switch 41b is turned on (step S206; Yes), the special figure holding storage unit 121 holds it. It is determined whether the number of memories has reached the upper limit (step S207). 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 special figure reservation storage unit 121 is less than the upper limit value in step S207 (step S207; No), the reservation based on the winning of the game ball to the normal variable winning ball device 5B serving as the second starting winning opening is made. The second reserved storage number that is the storage number is incremented by 1 (step S208), and 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 together with the start winning opening data “second” indicating that the game ball has won the normal variable winning ball apparatus 5B, which is the second starting winning opening, with a special figure pending. It is stored by setting it at the head of the empty entry in the storage unit 121 (step S210). At this time, one of the LEDs that are turned off in the start winning memory display 7 (for example, the leftmost LED among the LEDs that are turned off) is turned on. May be performed.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S16 shown in FIG. 9 as the first special symbol process. In the first special symbol process shown in FIG. 11, the following values are set 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”. In this special symbol normal process, the special symbol game by the first variable display device 4A is executed based on numerical data indicating the value of the random number for jackpot determination stored in the special symbol storage unit 121 together with the start winning opening data “first”. It includes a process for determining whether or not to start. 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 and the special symbol set in step S111, the control data is set in the predetermined command transmission table, for example, the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 1 Variable display start command is set to be transmittable. Then, the first variable display start command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect 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 is a process for performing a setting for transmitting the first variable display end command indicating that the variable display of the special symbol by the first variable display device 4A is ended to the effect control board 12 or the like. 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 a big hit operation such as opening / closing an opening / closing plate in the first special variable winning ball apparatus 6A. The special winning opening 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. Further, in the special winning opening opening process, it is determined whether or not the big hit operation by the first special variable winning ball apparatus 6A is finished, and if it is finished, the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated to “6”. The jackpot end process in step S116 is executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is “6”. The jackpot end process includes a process of transmitting a jackpot end command to instruct the effect control board 12 to end the jackpot gaming state.

  FIG. 12 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. 12 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, so that 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), it is determined whether or not the first reserved storage number in the special figure storage unit 121 is “0” (step S221). S222). For example, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the first reserved memory number is “0” by reading the count value in the counter provided for the special figure reserved memory unit 121 to count the first reserved memory number. May be. Alternatively, by reading the start winning data stored in the special figure storage unit 121 and determining whether or not the start winning data “first” is included, the first reserved memory number becomes “0”. It may be determined whether or not. When it is determined that the first reserved storage number is “0” (step S222; Yes), the special symbol normal process is terminated as it is.

  On the other hand, when the first reserved storage number is other than “0” (step S222; No), “1” is set as an initial value to the variable k for checking the storage contents of the special figure storage unit 121. (Step S223). Subsequently, the starting prize opening data stored in association with the holding number “k” in the special figure holding storage unit 121 is read, and it is determined whether or not it is the starting prize opening data “first”. (Step S224). When the start winning opening data read in step S224 is not the starting winning opening data “first” indicating the winning of the game ball to the normal winning ball apparatus 5A which is the first starting winning opening (step S224; No), the variable After adding 1 to the value of k (step S225), the process returns to step S224.

  When it is determined that the start prize opening data read in step S224 is the start prize opening data indicating “first” (step S224; Yes), the special figure reservation storage unit 121 sets the reservation number “k”. The associated stored data is read (step S226). At this time, 1 is subtracted from the first reserved storage number in the special figure storage unit 121, and the stored data stored in the entry lower than the reservation number “k” is shifted up by one entry (step S227). ). When the first reserved memory number is decremented by 1 in step S227, for example, one of the LEDs that are lit on the start winning memory indicator 7 (for example, the rightmost LED among the lit LEDs) is selected. You may make it perform light extinction control of the start winning memory | storage display device 7, such as making it light-extinguish.

  Thereafter, the CPU 103 stops displaying 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 included in the storage data read in step S226. A big hit / probable change determination process is executed to determine whether or not to make a big hit, and to determine whether to make a promising big hit or a normal big hit in the case of a big hit (step S228). Thereafter, the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated to “1” which is a value corresponding to the variable display start process (step S229).

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of the big hit / probability change determination process executed in step S228 of FIG. When the big hit / probability change determination process shown in FIG. 13 is started, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the probability change 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). 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 S403). Thereafter, whether or not the numerical value data indicating the value of the jackpot determination random number read from the special figure holding storage unit 121 in step S226 in FIG. 12 matches the determination value data set in step S402 or S403. Is determined (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).

  After the first big hit flag is set to ON in step S408, 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 (step S409). Subsequently, the CPU 103 determines, for example, by referring to a predetermined probability change determination table, whether the variable display result in the special game by the first variable display device 4A is the probability change big hit or the normal big hit (step). S410). Here, the probability variation determination table may be configured by setting data that associates the value of the probability variation determination random number with the determination result of whether the probability variation big hit or the normal big hit. When it is determined in step S410 that it is a promising big hit (step S410; Yes), while the first probable change confirmation flag is set to an on state (step S411), when it is determined that a normal big hit is made. (Step S410; No), the first probability change confirmation flag is cleared and turned off (Step S412). When it is determined in step S407 that the numerical data indicating the value of the random number for determining the big hit is different from the determined value data (step S407; No), the first big hit flag is cleared and turned off (step S407). Step S413).

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing an example of the variable display start time process executed in step S111 of FIG. In the variable display start process shown in FIG. 14, 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 determines a special symbol to be stopped and displayed as a confirmed symbol in accordance with the determination result of whether to win or lose in the special symbol game by the first variable display device 4A. For example, in step S241, it is determined whether the first big hit flag is on or off. At this time, if the first big hit flag is on, it is further determined whether the first certainty change confirmation flag is on or off. If it is on, the probability big hit symbol is determined. While the special symbol indicating “7” is determined as the confirmed symbol, when the first probability variation determination flag is off, the special symbol indicating “3”, which is the normal jackpot symbol, is determined as the confirmed symbol. To do. 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 the 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, an effect mode flag is set by executing an effect mode setting process as shown in FIG. In the effect mode setting process shown in FIG. 16, it is first determined whether or not the value of the effect mode flag is “0” (step S421). When the value of the effect mode flag is a value other than “0” (step S421; No), after the value of the effect mode flag has already been set, the effect corresponding to the value of the effect mode flag is continued. The effect mode setting process shown in FIG. 16 ends without setting the value of the effect mode flag.

  When it is determined in step S421 that the value of the effect mode flag is “0” (step S421; Yes), the second reserved storage number in the special figure storage unit 121 is specified, and the specified reserved memory is stored. It is determined whether or not the number is equal to or greater than a predetermined long-term effect execution allowable value (step S422). Here, the long-term effect execution allowable value is determined by the second variable display device 4B during the period in which one special game is performed by the first variable display device 4A, such as a continuous effect or a long-term effect. Is a reference value determined in advance for executing. In this embodiment, as a specific example, the long-term effect execution allowable value is predetermined as “4”. Note that the CPU 103 may specify the second reserved memory number by reading a count value in a counter provided for the special figure reserved memory unit 121 to count the second reserved memory number, for example. Alternatively, the second reserved memory number may be specified by reading the start winning data stored in the special figure holding storage unit 121 and counting the number of start winning data “second” stored.

  When it is determined in step S422 that it is equal to or longer than the long-term effect execution allowable value (step S422; Yes), for example, the continuous effect execution determination updated by the random number circuit 104 or the determination random number update process in step S13 shown in FIG. Numerical data indicating the value of the random number for use is extracted (step S423). Subsequently, based on the extracted random number value, for example, by referring to a continuous effect determination table stored in advance in the ROM 101 or the like, it is determined whether or not the continuous effect is executed (step S424). Here, the continuous effect determination table may be configured by setting data that associates the value of the random number for determining the continuous effect execution with the determination result as to whether or not to execute the continuous effect. In addition, the continuous rate set to vary the determination that the continuous effect is executed depends on whether the variable display result in the special game by the first variable display device 4A is a big hit or a loss. An effect determination table may be provided.

  For example, the big success time determination table and the loss continuous effect determination table are stored in advance in the ROM 101 or the like. In the big success time continuous effect determination table, as compared with the lost time continuous effect determination table, a larger number of continuous effect execution determination random numbers may be associated with the determination result to execute the continuous effect. In step S424, the CPU 103 determines whether the first big hit flag is turned on or off. If the first big hit flag is turned on, the CPU 103 refers to the big hit time continuous production determination table to perform the continuous production. On the other hand, if the first big hit flag is off, it is determined whether to execute the continuous effect with reference to the lost continuous effect determination table. That's fine. As a result, when the variable display result in the special figure game by the first variable display device 4A is a big hit, it is determined that the continuous effect is executed at a higher rate than when the game is lost.

  If it is determined in step S424 that the continuous effect is to be executed (step S424; Yes), the value of the effect mode flag is set to “1” and the count value of the effect counter 124 is set to “1”. (Step S425). On the other hand, when it is determined in step S424 that the continuous effect is not to be executed (step S424; No), for example, it is updated by the random number circuit 104 or the determination random number update process in step S13 shown in FIG. Numerical data indicating the value of the single long-term effect execution determination random number is extracted (step S426). Subsequently, based on the extracted random number value, for example, by referring to a single long-term effect determination table stored in advance in the ROM 101 or the like, the long-term effect is displayed during execution of the special game by the first variable display device 4A. It is determined whether or not to execute alone (step S427). Here, the single long-term effect determination table only needs to be composed of setting data that associates the value of the single long-term effect execution determination random number with the determination result as to whether or not to execute the long-term effect. In addition, the single unit set so as to vary the rate at which the long-term effect is determined depends on whether the variable display result in the special game by the first variable display device 4A is a big hit or a loss. A long-term effect determination table may be provided.

  For example, a single long-term effect determination table for big hits and a single long-term effect determination table for losers are stored in advance in the ROM 101 or the like. In the big-hit single long-term effect determination table, as compared with the single-time long-term effect determination table at the time of losing, a larger number of single long-term effect execution random numbers may be associated with the determination result to execute the long-term effect. In step S427, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the first jackpot flag is on. If the flag is on, the CPU 103 refers to the single jackpot long-term effect determination table and executes the long-term effect. On the other hand, if the first big hit flag is off, it is determined whether or not the long-term effect is to be executed with reference to the single long-term effect determination table when lost. Good. As a result, when the variable display result in the special figure game by the first variable display device 4A is a big hit, it is determined that the long-term effect is executed at a higher rate than when the game is lost.

  When it is determined in step S427 that the single long-term effect is to be executed (step S427; Yes), the value of the effect mode flag is set to “3” (step S428). When it is determined in step S422 that the second reserved storage number is less than the long-term effect execution allowable value (step S422; No), or when it is determined in step S427 that the single long-term effect is not executed (step S427; No), it is determined whether or not the second big hit flag is on (step S429). When the second big hit flag is on (step S429; Yes), it is further determined whether or not the first big hit flag is on (step S430). When it is determined in step S430 that the first big hit flag is on (step S430; Yes), the value of the effect mode flag is set to “6”. On the other hand, when the first big hit flag is OFF in step S430 (step S430; No), the effect mode setting process shown in FIG. 16 is ended without setting the effect mode flag. At this time, the value of the effect mode flag remains “0”.

  When it is determined in step S429 that the second big hit flag is off (step S429; No), the timer value in the second variable display time timer 122B is specified, and the specified timer value is determined in advance. It is determined whether or not it is within the range where the effects can be linked (step S432). For example, when the special figure game by the second variable display device 4B has not yet started, the timer value of the second variable display time timer 122B is “0”. Therefore, when the timer value of the second variable display time timer 122B is “0”, the CPU 103 determines that it is out of the effect interlocking range. In addition, even if the timer value of the second variable display time timer 122B is a value other than “0”, when the CPU 103 is less than the predetermined reference value, in order to prevent the production inconsistency from occurring, It may be determined that it is outside the range where the effects can be linked.

  Here, a plurality of types of reference values used for determining whether or not the range is within the production interlocking range are set in advance corresponding to the variable display pattern in the special figure game by the second variable display device 4B. May be. For example, in the reach variable display pattern as shown in FIG. 5 (B), when the reach effect display corresponding to the variable display pattern is started after reaching reach, a change to another variable display pattern is performed. There may be inconsistencies in the performance, giving the player a sense of incongruity. Therefore, when the variable display pattern in the special figure game by the second variable display device 4B is the reach variable display pattern, a larger value than the normal variable display pattern shown in FIG. Further, it may be determined whether or not it is within a range where the effect linkage can be performed.

  In this case, the CPU 103 is set so as to be able to specify the variable display pattern used in the special figure game being executed by the second variable display device 4B in the process of step S432. For example, the CPU 103 stores information indicating the variable display pattern used in the special figure game in the second variable display device 4B in the RAM 102, and reads out the information stored in the RAM 102 in step S432. May be. Alternatively, the CPU 103 stores the transmission history of the second variable display start command in the RAM 102 or the like, reads the transmission history in step S432, and acquires the EXT data in the second variable display start command transmitted last time. You may make it specify the variable display pattern currently used by the special figure game currently performed by the 2nd variable display apparatus 4B. By comparing the reference value corresponding to the variable display pattern specified in this way and the timer value of the second variable display time timer 122B, it is possible to perform effect linkage according to the variable display pattern used in the special figure game. Whether it is within the range can be determined.

  If it is determined in step S432 that it is outside the range where the effect can be linked (step S432; No), the effect mode setting process shown in FIG. 16 is terminated without setting the value of the effect mode flag. At this time, the value of the effect mode flag remains “0”. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S432 that it is within the range where the effects can be interlocked (step S432; Yes), special symbols are being variably displayed in the special game by the second variable display device 4B and decorations by the fourth variable display device 4D. During the variable display of symbols, it is determined whether or not to execute an effect predetermined as the second notice effect has been determined (step S433). In this embodiment, the variable display pattern used in the special figure game by the second variable display device 4B is any one of normal C, reach B (losing), reach D-2 (losing), and reach E (losing). When it is a variable display pattern, it determines with having decided to perform a 2nd specific production.

  In this case, when it is decided to execute the second notice effect in the special figure game by the second variable display device 4B, it is set to the on state, and the variable display result in the special figure game by the second variable display device 4B is derived. A second notice effect execution flag that is cleared and displayed in an off state when it is displayed is provided, and in step S433, it is determined whether or not the second notice effect execution flag is on. It may be determined whether or not it is determined to execute the second notice effect in the special figure game by the variable display device 4B. Alternatively, as in the process of step S432, the second notice effect is executed by using a configuration that can specify the variable display pattern used in the special game being executed by the second variable display device 4B. It may be determined whether or not is already determined.

  When it is determined in step S433 to execute the second notice effect (step S433; Yes), the value of the effect mode flag is set to “4” (step S434). On the other hand, when it is not decided to execute the second notice effect in step S433 (step S433; No), for example, it is updated by the random number circuit 104 or the determination random number update process in step S13 shown in FIG. Numerical data indicating the value of the effect-linked execution determination random number is extracted (step S435). Subsequently, based on the extracted random number value, it is determined whether or not the effect linkage is executed by referring to the effect linkage determination table stored in advance in the ROM 101 or the like (step S436). Here, the effect interlocking determination table may be composed of setting data that associates the value of the effect interlocking execution determination random number with the determination result of whether or not effect interlocking is executed. In addition, the effect set to vary the ratio of determining that the effect interlocking is performed depending on whether the variable display result in the special game by the first variable display device 4A is a big hit or a loss. An interlocking determination table may be provided.

  For example, a big hit time effect linkage determination table and a lost time effect linkage determination table are stored in the ROM 101 or the like in advance. In the big hit effect linkage determination table, it is only necessary to associate a larger number of production interlock execution determination random numbers with the determination result indicating that the effect linkage is executed as compared with the loss effect linkage determination table. Then, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the first big hit flag is on or off in the process of step S436. On the other hand, if the first big hit flag is OFF, it is determined whether or not the production linkage is executed with reference to the loss-time production linkage judgment table. That's fine. As a result, when the variable display result in the special figure game by the first variable display device 4A is a big hit, it is determined that the effect linkage is executed at a higher rate than when the game is lost.

  When it is determined in step S436 that effect linkage is to be executed (step S436; Yes), the value of the effect mode flag is set to “5” (step S437). On the other hand, when it is determined in step S436 that the effect linkage is not executed (step S436; No), the effect mode setting process shown in FIG. 16 is terminated without setting the effect mode flag. At this time, the value of the effect mode flag remains “0”.

  After the effect mode setting process as described above is completed, the process proceeds to the process of step S243 shown in FIG. 14 to determine whether the value of the effect mode flag is set to “1” or “3”, Determine whether it is set to a value. When the value of the effect mode flag is “1” or “3” in step S243 (step S243; Yes), it is determined whether or not the first big hit flag is on (step S244). When the first big hit flag is on (step S244; Yes), among the big hit variable display patterns shown in FIG. 6, the reach G variable pattern is displayed by the first variable display device 4A. The variable display pattern in the variable display of the decorative symbols by the special game and the third variable display device 4C is determined (step S245). On the other hand, when the first big hit flag is off in step S244 (step S244; No), the reach G (lost) variable display pattern is selected from the reach variable display patterns shown in FIG. The variable display pattern in the special display game this time by the variable display device 4A and the variable display of the decorative symbols by the third variable display device 4C is determined (step S246).

  When the value of the effect mode flag is a value other than “1” or “3” in step S243 (step S243; No), it is determined whether or not the value of the effect mode flag is “4” (FIG. 15 step S247). Then, when the value of the effect mode flag is “4” (step S247; Yes), the special display game by the second variable display device 4B and the variable display of the decorative symbols by the fourth variable display device 4D are respectively executed. In response to the execution of the predetermined effect display as the second notice effect, the setting for executing the predetermined effect display as the first notice effect in the special game by the first variable display device 4A is performed. That is, the CPU 103 executes the special display game currently being executed by the second variable display device 4B and the variable display pattern in the variable display pattern of the decorative symbols by the third variable display device 4C and the special display game this time by the first variable display device 4A. The variable display pattern corresponding to the setting of the effect display executed as the second notice effect is determined by the variable display of the decorative symbol being executed by the fourth variable display device 4D. More specifically, the CPU 103 specifies the variable display pattern used in the special figure game being executed by the second variable display device 4B, and displays the variable display pattern previously associated with the specified variable display pattern. Then, the variable display pattern in the special display game this time by the first variable display device 4A and the variable display of the decorative symbols by the third variable display device 4C is determined (step S248).

  Specifically, the variable display pattern is determined in the current special-figure game by the first variable display device 4A and the decorative display variable display by the third variable display device 4C so as to have a combination as shown in FIG. That is, when the variable display pattern in the special figure game by the second variable display device 4B is the normal C variable display pattern of normal C, reach B (losing) of the reach variable display patterns shown in FIG. The variable display pattern of FIG. 6 or the variable display pattern of reach B (big hit) in the variable display pattern at the time of big hit shown in FIG. 6 is displayed as a special game of this time by the first variable display device 4A and the decoration by the third variable display device 4C. The variable display pattern in the variable display of symbols is determined. At this time, if the first big hit flag is on, the variable display pattern for reach B (big hit) is determined to be a variable display pattern for reach B, and if the first big hit flag is off, the variable display pattern for reach B (lack) is determined. Good.

  When the variable display pattern in the special game by the second variable display device 4B is the reach variable display pattern for reach B (losing), reach C among the reach variable display patterns shown in FIG. The special display game and the third variable display device of this time by the first variable display device 4A are used as the variable display pattern of (losing) or the variable display pattern of reach C (big hit) among the variable display patterns at the time of the big hit shown in FIG. The variable display pattern in the variable display of the decorative design by 4C is determined. At this time, if the first big hit flag is on, the reach C (big hit) big hit variable display pattern is determined. If the first big hit flag is off, the reach C (losing) variable display pattern is determined. Good.

  Further, when the variable display pattern in the special game by the second variable display device 4B is the reach variable display pattern of reach D-2 (losing), among the reach variable display patterns shown in FIG. The special display game of this time by the first variable display device 4A, the variable display pattern of reach D-1 (losing) or the variable display pattern of reach D-1 (big hit) among the variable display patterns at the time of big hit shown in FIG. And the variable display pattern in the variable display of the decorative design by the 3rd variable display apparatus 4C is determined. At this time, if the first big hit flag is on, the reach D-1 (big hit) big hit variable display pattern is determined, and if the first big hit flag is off, the reach D-1 (losing) reach variable display pattern is determined. You just have to decide.

  Further, when the variable display pattern in the special game by the second variable display device 4B is the reach variable display pattern of reach E (losing), reach F among the reach variable display patterns shown in FIG. The special display game and the third variable display device of this time by the first variable display device 4A are used as the variable display pattern of (losing) or the variable display pattern of reach F (big hit) among the variable display patterns at the time of the big hit shown in FIG. The variable display pattern in the variable display of the decorative design by 4C is determined. At this time, if the first big hit flag is on, it is determined that the reach display variable display pattern of reach F (big hit), and if it is off, the reach variable display pattern of reach F (losing) is determined. Good.

  When it is determined in step S247 that the value of the effect mode flag is not “4” (step S247; No), it is determined whether or not the value of the effect mode flag is “5” (step S249). ). When the value of the effect mode flag is “5” (step S249; Yes), the special symbol game being executed on the second variable display device 4B and the decorative symbol being executed on the fourth variable display device 4D are displayed. The changed variable display pattern for changing the variable display pattern in the variable display, the current special-figure game by the second variable display device 4B, and the variable display pattern in the variable display of the decorative symbols by the third variable display device 4C. A combination is determined (step S250). For example, a predetermined jackpot combination determination table corresponding to each of a case where the confirmed symbol becomes a big hit symbol and a case where the confirmed symbol becomes a lost symbol as a variable display result in the special figure game by the first variable display device 4A. And a predetermined loss combination combination determination table are stored in advance in the ROM 101 or the like. In both the big hit combination determination table and the loss combination determination table, the variable display pattern determination random number value and the special display game of this time by the first variable display device 4A and the variable display of the decorative pattern by the third variable display device 4C are displayed. And the variable display pattern in the second variable display device 4B and the variable display pattern after the change in the variable display of the decorative pattern by the fourth variable display device 4D. Good.

  For example, if the first big hit flag is on when the process of step S250 is executed, numerical data indicating the value of the variable display pattern determining random number updated by the random number circuit 104 or the like is extracted, and the extracted random value By referring to the jackpot combination determination table based on the above, the combination of the variable display patterns is determined as one of the combinations shown in the following (1) to (4). (1) The variable display pattern of the big hit at reach B (big hit) is the variable display pattern in the special display game of this time by the first variable display device 4A and the variable display pattern of the decorative symbols by the third variable display device 4C. A combination in which the time variable display pattern is changed to a variable display pattern after the change in the special display game by the second variable display device 4B and the decorative display variable display by the fourth variable display device 4D. (2) The big hit variable display pattern of reach C (big hit) is used as the variable display pattern in the special display game this time by the first variable display device 4A and the decorative display variable display by the third variable display device 4C, and reach B (loss) The variable display pattern at the time of reach is a variable display pattern after the change in the special display game by the second variable display device 4B and the variable display of the decorative pattern by the fourth variable display device 4D. (3) Reach D-1 (big hit) variable display pattern at the time of big hit as a variable display pattern in the special display game of this time by the first variable display device 4A and the variable display of decorative symbols by the third variable display device 4C. -2 (losing) reach variable display pattern is a variable display pattern after change in the special display game by the second variable display device 4B and the variable display of decorative symbols by the fourth variable display device 4D. (4) The reach display variable display pattern of reach F (big hit) is used as a variable display pattern in the special display game this time by the first variable display device 4A and the decorative display variable display by the third variable display device 4C, and reach E (losing) The variable display pattern at the time of reach is a variable display pattern after the change in the special display game by the second variable display device 4B and the variable display of the decorative pattern by the fourth variable display device 4D.

  If the first big hit flag is OFF when the processing of step S250 is executed, numerical data indicating the value of the variable display pattern determining random number updated by the random number circuit 104 or the like is extracted, and the extracted random value The combination of variable display patterns is determined to be one of the combinations shown in (5) to (8) below by referring to the combination determination table at the time of loss. (5) The reach variable display pattern of reach B (losing) is the variable display pattern in the special display game of this time by the first variable display device 4A and the decorative display variable display by the third variable display device 4C. A combination in which the time variable display pattern is changed to a variable display pattern after the change in the special display game by the second variable display device 4B and the variable display of the decorative pattern by the fourth variable display device 4D. (6) The reach variable display pattern of reach C (losing) is used as the variable display pattern in the special display game of this time by the first variable display device 4A and the decorative display variable display by the third variable display device 4C. The variable display pattern at the time of reach) is a combination of the special display game by the second variable display device 4B and the variable display pattern after change in the variable display of the decorative pattern by the fourth variable display device 4D. (7) The reach variable display pattern of reach D-1 (losing) is used as the variable display pattern in the special display game of this time by the first variable display device 4A and the variable display of the decorative symbols by the third variable display device 4C. -2 (losing) variable display pattern is a combination of a special display game by the second variable display device 4B and a variable display pattern after change in the variable display of decorative symbols by the fourth variable display device 4D. (8) The reach variable display pattern of reach F (losing) is used as the variable display pattern in the special display game this time by the first variable display device 4A and the decorative display variable display by the third variable display device 4C, and reach E (losing) The variable display pattern at the time of reach) is a combination of the special display game by the second variable display device 4B and the variable display pattern after change in the variable display of the decorative pattern by the fourth variable display device 4D.

  Here, when the big hit combination determination table and the lost combination determination table are compared, the assignment of the variable display pattern determination random number value to each variable display pattern combination may be different. For example, when determining the combination of variable display patterns with reference to the big hit time combination determination table, it is determined as one of four combinations of variable display patterns with the selection probability of the big hit as shown in FIG. The On the other hand, when determining the combination of variable display patterns with reference to the combination determination table at the time of loss, one of the four combinations of variable display patterns with the selection probability at the time of loss as shown in FIG. To be determined. By setting the jackpot combination determination table and the loss combination determination table, the jackpot reliability for each combination of the variable display patterns is designed to have a value as shown in FIG. 19C, for example. The jackpot reliability shown in FIG. 19C has a jackpot probability of 1/300, which is the probability that the confirmed symbol becomes a jackpot symbol as a variable display result in the special figure game by the first variable display device 4A. When the first big hit flag is on, the probability that it is determined in step S436 that the effect interlocking is executed is 1 and when it is off, the probability is 1/100 (the effect interlocking execution probability when lost). It is calculated as a thing. As shown in FIG. 19C, the probability that the confirmed symbol becomes a jackpot symbol as a variable display result after effect linkage is executed is the combination of each variable display pattern, that is, during variable display by the variable display devices 4A to 4D. Depending on the effect mode in effect interlocking executed in the process, it may be different.

  When the variable display pattern combination is determined in step S250 shown in FIG. 15, the CPU 103 determines the special game by the second variable display device 4B and the decoration by the fourth variable display device 4D based on the determined variable display pattern combination. A setting for transmitting a pattern change command for instructing change of the variable display pattern in the variable display of the symbols to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S251). In addition, based on the combination of the variable display patterns determined in step S250, CPU 103 adjusts and sets the timer value in second variable display time timer 122B to a timer value that matches the changed variable display pattern. (Step S252). For example, the CPU 103 may reset the timer value in the second variable display time timer 122B to a timer value corresponding to the variable display time of the special symbol in the changed variable display pattern. As another example, the CPU 103 starts from the timing when the special symbol variable display by the second variable display device 4B is started to the timing when the variable display pattern is changed based on the combination of the variable display patterns determined in step S250. The timer value corresponding to the elapsed time is subtracted from the timer value corresponding to the variable display time of the special symbol in the changed variable display pattern, and the obtained value is set in the second variable display time timer 122B as a new timer value. May be. In this case, it is set so that the variable display time of the special symbol in the special symbol game by the second variable display device 4B is adjusted to the variable display time of the special symbol in the variable display pattern after the change.

  When it is determined in step S249 shown in FIG. 15 that the value of the effect mode flag is not “5” (step S249; No), it is determined whether or not the value of the effect mode flag is “6”. (Step S253). Then, when the value of the effect mode flag is “6” (step S253; Yes), the special display of this time by the first variable display device 4A is performed by executing the big hit concentration pattern determination process as shown in FIG. A variable display pattern in the variable display of the decorative design by the game and the third variable display device 4C is determined (step S254).

  In the big hit concentration pattern determination process shown in FIG. 17, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second probability variation confirmation flag is on (step S441). At this time, when the second certainty change confirmation flag is on (step S441; Yes), reach H is selected from the timer value in the second variable display time timer 122B and the big hit time variable display pattern shown in FIG. The timer initial values corresponding to the variable display times Ti48 to Ti50 of the special symbols in the variable display pattern of -1 (big hit) to reach H-3 (big hit) are compared (step S442). Thereby, the remaining variable display time of the special symbol in the special symbol game being executed by the second variable display device 4B and the special symbol in each of the variable display patterns of reach H-1 (big hit) to reach H-3 (big hit). Are compared with the variable display time.

  As a result of this comparison, it is determined whether or not the remaining variable display time of the special symbol in the special game by the second variable display device 4B is longer than the variable display time Ti50 of reach H-3 (big hit). (Step S443). When the remaining variable display time on the second variable display device 4B is longer than the variable display time Ti50 of reach H-3 (big hit) (step S443; Yes), reach H-3 (big hit) ) Is determined as the variable display pattern in the special display game of this time by the first variable display device 4A and the variable display of the decorative symbols by the third variable display device 4C (step S444).

  When it is determined in step S443 that the remaining variable display time on the second variable display device 4B is the same as or shorter than the variable display time Ti50 of reach H-3 (big hit) (step S443; No). It is determined whether or not the remaining variable display time on the second variable display device 4B is longer than the reach H-2 (big hit) variable display time Ti49 (step S445). When the remaining variable display time on the second variable display device 4B is longer than the variable display time Ti49 of reach H-2 (big hit) (step S445; Yes), reach H-2 (big hit) ) Is determined as the variable display pattern in the special display game this time by the first variable display device 4A and the decorative display variable display by the third variable display device 4C (step S446). On the other hand, when it is determined that the remaining variable display time on the second variable display device 4B is the same as or shorter than the variable display time Ti49 of reach H-2 (big hit) (step S445; No), reach H The variable display pattern of -1 (big hit) is determined to be a variable display pattern in the special display game of this time by the first variable display device 4A and the variable display of decorative symbols by the third variable display device 4C (step S447). Thus, one of the variable display patterns of reach H-1 (big hit) to reach H-3 (big hit) is selected according to the remaining variable display time of the special symbol in the special symbol game by the second variable display device 4B. Thus, the second variable display device 4B is displayed for a short period of time after the big hit gaming state based on the fact that the confirmed symbol has become a big hit symbol in the special game by the first variable display device 4A. The big hit symbol can be displayed as a confirmed symbol in the special symbol game by.

  If the second certainty change confirmation flag is off in step S441 (step S441; No), the reach of the timer value in the second variable display time timer 122B and the big hit time variable display pattern shown in FIG. A timer initial value corresponding to the variable display times Ti41 to Ti43 of the special symbols in the variable display patterns from A (big hit) to reach C (big hit) is compared (step S448). Thereby, the remaining variable display time of the special symbol in the special symbol game being executed by the second variable display device 4B and the variable display time of the special symbol in each of the variable display patterns of reach A (big hit) to reach C (big hit). And are compared.

  As a result of this comparison, it is determined whether or not the remaining variable display time of the special symbol in the special symbol game by the second variable display device 4B is longer than the variable display time Ti43 of reach C (big hit) (step S449). ). When the remaining variable display time on the second variable display device 4B is longer than the variable display time Ti43 of reach C (big hit) (step S449; Yes), the variable display of reach C (big hit) is variable. The pattern is determined to be a variable display pattern in the special display game this time by the first variable display device 4A and the variable display of the decorative symbols by the third variable display device 4C (step S450).

  When it is determined in step S449 that the remaining variable display time on the second variable display device 4B is the same as or shorter than the variable display time Ti43 for reach C (big hit) (step S449; No), the second It is determined whether or not the remaining variable display time on the variable display device 4B is longer than the reach B (big hit) variable display time Ti42 (step S451). When the remaining variable display time on the second variable display device 4B is longer than the variable display time Ti42 for reach B (big hit) (step S451; Yes), variable display for reach B (big hit) is performed. The pattern is determined as a variable display pattern in the special display game this time by the first variable display device 4A and the variable display of the decorative symbols by the third variable display device 4C (step S452). On the other hand, when it is determined that the remaining variable display time on the second variable display device 4B is equal to or shorter than the variable display time Ti42 of reach B (big hit) (step S451; No), reach A (big hit) ) Is determined to be a variable display pattern in the special display game of this time by the first variable display device 4A and the variable display of decorative symbols by the third variable display device 4C (step S453). In this way, one of the variable display patterns of reach A (big hit) to reach C (big hit) is selected and determined according to the remaining variable display time of the special symbol in the special symbol game by the second variable display device 4B. Thus, in the short period after the big hit gaming state based on the fact that the confirmed symbol has become a big hit symbol in the special figure game by the first variable display device 4A, the special figure game by the second variable display device 4B. The big hit symbol can be displayed as a final symbol.

  After the variable display pattern is determined in any one of steps S248 and S254 shown in FIG. 15 or after the timer value in the second variable display time timer 122B is adjusted and set in step S252, the effect mode flag is set. The value is updated to “0” (step S255). When it is determined in step S253 that the value of the effect mode flag is not “6” (step S253; No), the value of the effect mode flag is “0”. At this time, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the first big hit flag is on (step S256). When the first big hit flag is on (step S256; Yes), for example, based on the value of the random number for variable display pattern determination extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like, the variable display pattern determination table stored in advance in the ROM 101 or the like. 6 is selected and selected from the variable display patterns at the time of the big hit shown in FIG. 6 for the special display game and the variable display of the decorative symbols this time (step S257). At this time, by selecting any one of the big hit variable display patterns excluding the reach G (big hit) variable display pattern, the special game by the first variable display device 4A and the decorative pattern by the third variable display device 4C are selected. The variable display time in the variable display may be prevented from becoming unnecessarily long.

  When the first big hit flag is OFF in step S256 (step S256; No), refer to the reach determination table stored in advance in the ROM 101 or the like based on the reach determination random number extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like, for example. Thus, it is determined whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative symbols by the third variable display device 4C is to be reached (step S258). When reaching (step S258; Yes), for example, a variable display pattern determination table stored in advance in the ROM 101 or the like is referred to based on the variable display pattern determination random number value extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like. Then, the variable display pattern in the special display game and the variable display of the decorative symbols is selected and determined from the reach variable display patterns shown in FIG. 5B (step S259). For example, in the process of step S259, the current special-figure game and the decorative symbols are changed from the variable display patterns of reach A (losing) to reach C (losing) among the variable display patterns during reach shown in FIG. 5B. What is necessary is just to select and determine the variable display pattern in a display.

  When it is determined in step S258 that the reach is not to be reached (step S258; No), the variable in the variable display of the current special-figure game and the decorative symbol is selected from the normal variable display patterns shown in FIG. 5A. A display pattern is selected and determined (step S260). For example, in the process of step S260, the variable display pattern in the variable display pattern of the special figure game and the decorative pattern this time is changed from the normal A and normal B variable display patterns among the normal variable display patterns shown in FIG. Select and decide.

  Thus, after the variable display pattern is determined in any of steps S245 and S246 shown in FIG. 14 and steps S257, S259, and S260 shown in FIG. 15, or the value of the effect mode flag is updated in step S255 shown in FIG. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the probability changing flag is on (step S261 in FIG. 14). When the probability variation flag is on (step S261; Yes), the count value in the probability variation counter 123 is decremented by 1 (step S262), and whether or not the subtracted count value of the probability variation counter 123 has become “0”. Is determined (step S263). At this time, if the count value of the probability variation counter 123 is “0” (step S263; Yes), it is determined that the high probability state is to be terminated, and the probability variation flag is cleared and turned off (step S264).

  When the probability changing flag is OFF in step S261 (step S261; No), when the count value of the probability changing counter 123 is other than “0” in step S263 (step S263; No), or the processing in step S264 Is executed, for example, setting for transmitting the first variable display start command to the effect control board 12 is performed, such as setting control data corresponding to the determined variable display pattern in a predetermined command transmission table ( Step S265). At this time, a timer initial value corresponding to the variable display time of the special symbol in the determined variable display pattern is set in the first variable display time timer 122A (step S266). Further, the setting for starting the variable display of the special symbol by the first variable display device 4A by starting the lighting / extinguishing operation of each segment in the first variable display device 4A is performed (step S267). Thereafter, the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated to “2” which is a value corresponding to the variable display control process (step S268).

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing an example of the variable display stop process executed in step S113 of FIG. When the 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 effect control board 12. Is performed (step S271). At this time, the fixed symbol is stopped and displayed by controlling the display operation in the first variable display device 4A (step S272).

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the first big hit flag is on (step S273). When the first big hit flag is on (step S273; Yes), it is determined whether or not the timer value in the second variable display time timer 122B is “0” (step S274). When the timer value in the second variable display time timer 122B is other than “0” in step S274, 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 S274 that the timer value in the second variable display time timer 122B is other than “0” (step S274; Yes), for example, predetermined control data is set in the command transmission table. For example, setting for transmitting a variable display progress stop command to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S275). Further, the variable display progress stop flag is set to the on state (step S276). Thus, when the big hit symbol is derived and displayed as the variable display result in the special figure game by the first variable display device 4A during the execution of the special figure game by the second variable display device 4B (first time point), The setting for interrupting the progress of the variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol game by the two variable display device 4B and the variable display of the decorative symbol by the fourth variable display device 4D is performed. That is, after the setting for transmitting the variable display progress stop command is made in step S275, the command control processing in step S19 shown in FIG. 9 is executed, so that the variable can be performed from the main board 11 toward the effect control board 12. By transmitting the display progress stop command, processing for interrupting the progress of the variable display of decorative symbols by the fourth variable display device 4D is executed on the side of the effect control board 12. In addition, since the variable display progress stop flag is set to the ON state in step S276, 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.

  Note that the first point in time when the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed as the variable display result is the timing at which the decorative symbol that is the jackpot combination in the variable symbol display is stopped and displayed as the final symbol, or the symbol combination of the jackpot combination Any timing may be used as long as the big hit gaming state is started based on the stop display. However, the timing at which the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed (temporary stop display) before the variable display of the decorative symbol corresponding to one special symbol game is finished is not included in the above timing, and the lottery is performed again. In this case, after the re-lottery, the timing at which the decorative symbol variable display ends and the decorative symbol that becomes the final symbol is completely stopped is the timing at which the big hit symbol is derived and displayed. Also, if the special symbol variable display and the decorative symbol variable display in the special game are finished at the same timing and the confirmed symbol is stopped, the special symbol variable display in the special game The timing at which the special symbol that becomes a jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed symbol after the end of the process may be set as the first time point when the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed as a variable display result.

  When it is determined in step S274 that the timer value in the second variable display time timer 122B is “0” (step S274; No), the processing in steps S275 and S276 is 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 S277). If it is determined in step S273 that the first big hit flag is OFF (step S273; No), the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated to “0” (step S278). When the variable display stop process shown in FIG. 20 is executed, it is determined whether or not the value of the effect mode flag is “3”. When the process is “3”, the value of the effect mode flag is set to “0”. It may be updated to "". That is, after it is determined that the long-term effect is to be executed independently during the execution of the special figure game by the first variable display device 4A, the variable display result is confirmed in the special figure game by the first variable display device 4A. When the symbol is stopped and displayed, it is only necessary that the value of the effect mode flag set for executing the long-term effect can be returned to the initial state “0”.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing an example of the jackpot end process executed in step S116 of FIG. When the jackpot end process is started, the CPU 103 performs setting for transmitting a jackpot end command to the effect control board 12 such as setting predetermined control data in a predetermined command transmission table (step S281). Further, the first big hit flag is cleared and turned off (step S282). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the first certain change determination flag is on (step S283).

  When the first certainty change confirmation flag is on in step S283 (step S283; Yes), the first certainty change confirmation flag is cleared and turned off, and the certainty change flag is set on (step S284). In addition, a count initial value that is a variable display count initial value during probability variation is set in the probability variation counter 123 (step S285). 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 S283 (step S283; No), the certainty changing flag is cleared and turned off, and the certainty counter 123 is cleared and the count value is set to “0”. "(Step S286).

  Thereafter, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the variable display progress stop flag is turned on (step S287). Here, when the variable display progress stop flag is on (step S287; Yes), for example, predetermined control data is set in the command transmission table, and the variable display progress restart command is transmitted to the effect control board 12. Is set (step S288). In addition, the variable display progress stop flag is cleared and turned off (step S289). Thus, when the big hit gaming state is ended (second time point), the big hit symbol is derived and displayed as a confirmed symbol in the special figure game by the first variable display device 4A. The progress of the variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol game by the second variable display device 4B interrupted at the time point and the progress of the variable display of the decorative symbol by the fourth variable display device 4D are resumed. When the variable display progress stop flag is OFF in step S287 (step S287; No), the progress of variable display by the second and fourth variable display devices 4D is not interrupted, so the processing of steps S288 and S289 is performed. Just skip. Following this, the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated to “0” (step S290).

  As the second special symbol process in step S17 shown in FIG. 9, a process in which the first special symbol process shown in FIG. 11 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 the jackpot determination random number stored in the special symbol holding storage unit 121 together with the start winning opening data “second” This includes a process for determining whether or not to start the special game by the second variable display device 4B based on the numerical data indicating the value. 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. 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.

  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. In addition, processing for performing settings for transmission to the effect control board 12 is included. 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. In the special winning opening opening process, it is determined whether or not the big hit operation by the second special variable winning ball device 6B is finished, and if it is finished, the value of the second special symbol process flag is updated to “6”. The jackpot end process executed when the value of the second special symbol process flag is “6” includes a process of transmitting a jackpot end command for instructing the effect control board 12 to end the jackpot.

  FIG. 22, FIG. 23 (A) and FIG. 23 (B) are flowcharts showing an example of variable display start time processing executed when the value of the second special symbol process flag is “1”. In this variable display start process, 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 second variable display device 4B (step S311). At this time, the CPU 103 determines a special symbol to be stopped and displayed as a confirmed symbol according to the determination result of whether to win or lose in the special symbol game by the second variable display device 4B. For example, in the process of step S311, it is determined whether the second big hit flag is on or off. At this time, if the second big hit flag is on, it is further determined whether the second certainty change confirmation flag is on or off. If it is on, the probability changing big hit symbol “7” is set. While the special symbol to be shown is determined as the confirmed symbol, when the second certainty change confirmation flag is OFF, the special symbol indicating “3” which is the normal jackpot symbol is determined as the confirmed symbol. On the other hand, when the second 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, it is determined whether or not the value of the effect mode flag is “0” (step S312). When the value of the effect mode flag is a value other than “0” (step S312; No), it is determined whether or not the value of the effect mode flag is “3” (step S313). When the value of the effect mode flag is “3”, a setting for executing a long-term effect in variable display by the fourth variable display device 4D is made. Therefore, when the value of the effect mode flag is “3” in step S313 (step S313; Yes), it is determined whether or not the second big hit flag is on (step S314). (Step S314; Yes), by executing the single long-term effect pattern determination process, the variable display pattern in the special display game this time by the second variable display device 4B and the variable display of the decorative symbols by the fourth variable display device 4D Determine (step S315). Here, as an example of the single long-term effect pattern determination process executed in step S315, the process of steps S442 to S447 in the big hit concentration pattern determination process shown in FIG. 17 is applied to the second variable display device 4B. Any suitable process may be used.

  That is, in the process of step S315, the variable display from reach H-1 (big hit) to reach H-3 (big hit) among the timer value in the first variable display time timer 122A and the big hit time variable display pattern shown in FIG. The timer initial values corresponding to the variable symbol display times Ti48 to Ti50 of the special symbols in the pattern are compared. As a result of this comparison, it is determined whether or not the remaining variable display time of the special symbol in the special game by the first variable display device 4A is longer than the variable display time Ti50 of reach H-3 (big hit). To do. When the remaining variable display time on the first variable display device 4A is longer than the variable display time Ti50 for reach H-3 (big hit), the variable display pattern for reach H-3 (big hit) is displayed. Then, the variable display pattern in the special display game this time by the second variable display device 4B and the variable display of the decorative symbols by the fourth variable display device 4D is determined. Further, when it is determined that the remaining variable display time on the first variable display device 4A is the same as or shorter than the variable display time Ti50 of reach H-3 (big hit), the first variable display device 4A It is determined whether or not the remaining variable display time is longer than the variable display time Ti49 of reach H-2 (big hit). When the remaining variable display time on the first variable display device 4A is longer than the variable display time Ti49 for reach H-2 (big hit), the variable display pattern for reach H-2 (big hit) is displayed. Then, the variable display pattern in the special display game this time by the second variable display device 4B and the variable display of the decorative symbols by the fourth variable display device 4D is determined. On the other hand, when it is determined that the remaining variable display time on the first variable display device 4A is the same as or shorter than the variable display time Ti49 of reach H-2 (big hit), reach H-1 (big hit) is reached. The variable display pattern is determined to be a variable display pattern in the special display game this time by the second variable display device 4B and the variable display of the decorative symbols by the fourth variable display device 4D.

  When the value of the effect mode flag is a value other than “3” in step S313 (step S313; No), the value of the effect mode flag is “1” or “2”, which is variable by the fourth variable display device 4D. Settings for executing a continuous effect in the display are made. At this time, it is determined whether or not the count value in the effect number counter 124 is equal to a predetermined continuous effect number (“4” in this embodiment) (step S316 in FIG. 23A). At this time, if the count value of the effect number counter 124 is different from the number of times of continuous effect (step S316; No), the current variable by the second variable display device 4B is executed by executing the continuous effect pattern determination process. The variable display pattern in the variable display of the decorative symbols by the figure game and the fourth variable display device 4D is determined (step S317).

  As a specific example of the continuous effect pattern determination process executed in step S317, for example, the following process may be used. That is, when the continuous effect pattern determination process is started, first, the CPU 103 specifies a count value in the effect number counter 124. At this time, when the count value of the performance counter 124 is “1”, it is determined whether or not the second jackpot flag is on. When it is determined that the effect is on, the value of the effect mode flag is set. While updating to “2”, the value of the effect pattern flag is set to “1”. Subsequently to the variable display pattern of reach α-1 (big hit) among the big hit variable display patterns shown in FIG. 6, the current special figure game by the second variable display device 4B and the fourth variable display device 4D. The variable display pattern in the variable display of the decorative design is determined.

  When it is determined that the count value of the performance counter 124 is “1” and the second big hit flag is OFF, the ROM 101 is based on the reach determination random number value acquired from the random number circuit 104, for example. Whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative symbols by the fourth variable display device 4D is set to reach during the variable display of the special symbols by the second variable display device 4B by referring to the reach determination table stored in advance Judgment is made. When it is determined that the reach is reached, the value of the effect pattern flag is set to “2”. After that, among the reach variable display patterns shown in FIG. 5B, the variable display pattern of reach α-1 (losing) is displayed as the current special-purpose game by the second variable display device 4B and the fourth variable display device 4D. The variable display pattern in the variable display of the decorative design is determined. On the other hand, when it is determined not to reach, the value of the effect pattern flag is set to “3”, and the normal variable display pattern shown in FIG. The variable display pattern is determined as the variable display pattern in the special display game this time by the second variable display device 4B and the variable display of the decorative symbols by the fourth variable display device 4D. After the variable display pattern is determined when the count value of the effect number counter 124 is “1”, the count value of the effect number counter 124 is incremented by 1 and updated to “2”.

  Further, when the count value of the production counter 124 is “2” when the pattern production process for continuous production is started, it is determined whether or not the second jackpot flag is turned on, and it is turned on. When the determination is made, it is determined whether or not the value of the effect mode flag is “1”. When the value of the effect mode flag is “1”, the value of the effect mode flag is updated to “2”, and then the reach α-2 (big hit) is variable among the big hit variable display patterns shown in FIG. The display pattern is determined as the variable display pattern in the special display game this time by the second variable display device 4B and the variable display of the decorative symbols by the fourth variable display device 4D. On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the effect mode flag is not “1”, the variable display pattern of reach γ−1 (big hit) among the big hit variable display patterns shown in FIG. 6 is displayed as the second variable display device 4B. To the variable display pattern in the special display game of this time and the variable display of the decorative design by the fourth variable display device 4D.

  When the count value of the performance counter 124 is “2” and it is determined that the second big hit flag is off, it is determined whether or not the value of the effect mode flag is “1”. . When the value of the effect mode flag is “1”, the normal α-2 variable display pattern among the normal variable display patterns shown in FIG. 5A is displayed by the second variable display device 4B. The variable display pattern in the variable display of the decorative symbol by the figure game and the fourth variable display device 4D is determined. On the other hand, when the value of the effect mode flag is not “1”, the variable display pattern of the normal γ−1 among the normal variable display patterns shown in FIG. The variable display pattern in the variable display of the decorative symbol by the figure game and the fourth variable display device 4D is determined. After the variable display pattern is determined when the count value of the effect number counter 124 is “2”, the count value of the effect number counter 124 is incremented by 1 and updated to “3”.

  Further, if the count value of the production counter 124 is “3” when the continuous production pattern determination process is started, it is determined whether or not the second jackpot flag is on, and it is on. When the determination is made, it is determined whether or not the value of the effect mode flag is “1”. When the value of the effect mode flag is “1”, the value of the effect mode flag is updated to “2”, and then the reach α-3 (big hit) is variable among the big hit variable display patterns shown in FIG. The display pattern is determined as the variable display pattern in the special display game this time by the second variable display device 4B and the variable display of the decorative symbols by the fourth variable display device 4D. On the other hand, when the value of the effect mode flag is not “1”, the variable display pattern of reach γ-2 (big hit) among the big hit variable display patterns shown in FIG. 6 is displayed by the second variable display device 4B. The variable display pattern in the variable display of the decorative symbols by the figure game and the fourth variable display device 4D is determined.

  When the count value of the performance counter 124 is “3” and it is determined that the second jackpot flag is off, it is determined whether or not the value of the effect mode flag is “1”. . Then, when the value of the effect mode flag is “1”, it is determined whether or not the value of the effect pattern flag is “2”. When the value of the effect pattern flag is “2”, FIG. The normal α-3 variable display pattern among the normal variable display patterns shown in FIG. 5B) is used as the variable display pattern in the special display game this time by the second variable display device 4B and the decorative display variable display by the fourth variable display device 4D. To decide. On the other hand, when the value of the effect pattern flag is not “2”, the reach α-3 (losing) variable display pattern among the reach variable display patterns shown in FIG. The variable display pattern is determined in the special game of this time by the device 4B and the variable display of the decorative symbols by the fourth variable display device 4D. On the other hand, when the value of the effect mode flag is not “1”, the variable display pattern of normal γ−2 among the normal variable display patterns shown in FIG. The variable display pattern in the variable display of the decorative symbol by the figure game and the fourth variable display device 4D is determined. After the variable display pattern is determined when the count value of the effect number counter 124 is “3”, the count value of the effect number counter 124 is incremented by 1 and updated to “4”.

  When the count value of the production number counter 124 matches the number of continuous productions in step S316 shown in FIG. 23A (step S316; Yes), the final production pattern determination process is executed to execute the second variable display device. The variable display pattern in the special display game of this time by 4B and the variable display of the decorative symbols by the fourth variable display device 4D is determined (step S318). For example, after the count value of the effect number counter 124 is updated to “4” by executing the above-described continuous effect pattern determination process, the special condition game start condition by the second variable display device 4B is further satisfied. Sometimes, it is determined in the process of step S316 that the count value of the effect counter 124 is equal to “4” set in advance as the number of continuous effects, whereby the final effect pattern determination process of step S318 is executed. Will be.

  As a specific example of the final effect pattern determination process executed in step S318, for example, the following process may be performed. That is, when the final effect pattern determination process is started, it is first determined whether or not the second big hit flag is on. Then, when the second big hit flag is on, it is determined whether or not the value of the effect mode flag is “1”.

  If the second jackpot flag is on when the final effect pattern determination process is started and the value of the effect mode flag is “1”, the timer value in the first variable display time timer 122A and FIG. Are compared with initial values of timers corresponding to variable display times Ti54 to Ti56 of special symbols in variable display patterns of reach β-1 (big hit) to β-3 (big hit). Thus, the remaining variable display time of the special symbol in the special symbol game currently being executed by the first variable display device 4A and the special symbol in each of the variable display patterns of reach β-1 (big hit) to β-3 (big hit). Are compared with the variable display time.

  As a result of this comparison, when the remaining variable display time of the special symbol in the special game by the first variable display device 4A is longer than the variable display time Ti56 of reach β-3 (big hit), reach β -3 (big hit) variable display pattern is determined as the variable display pattern in the special display game this time by the second variable display device 4B and the variable display of the decorative symbols by the fourth variable display device 4D. On the other hand, the remaining variable display time of the special symbol in the special game by the first variable display device 4A is the same as or shorter than the variable display time Ti56 of reach β-3 (big hit), and reach β -2 (big hit) variable display pattern is longer than the special symbol variable display time Ti55, the reach β-2 (big hit) variable display pattern is displayed by the second variable display device 4B. And it determines to the variable display pattern in the variable display of the decorative design by 4th variable display apparatus 4D. On the other hand, when the remaining variable display time of the special symbol in the special game by the first variable display device 4A is equal to or shorter than the variable display time Ti55 of reach β-2 (big hit), reach β-1 (big hit) ) Is determined as the variable display pattern in the special display game of this time by the second variable display device 4B and the variable display of the decorative symbols by the fourth variable display device 4D.

  If the second jackpot flag is on when the final effect pattern determination process is started and the value of the effect mode flag is not “1”, the timer value in the first variable display time timer 122A, The timer initial values corresponding to the variable display times Ti59 to Ti61 of the special symbols in the variable display patterns of reach δ-1 (big hit) to δ-3 (big hit) among the big hit variable display patterns shown in FIG. 6 are compared. . Thus, the remaining variable display time of the special symbol in the special symbol game currently being executed by the first variable display device 4A and the special symbol in each of the variable display patterns of reach δ-1 (big hit) to δ-3 (big hit). Are compared with the variable display time.

  As a result of this comparison, when the remaining variable display time of the special symbol in the special figure game by the first variable display device 4A is longer than the variable display time Ti61 of reach δ-3 (big hit), reach δ -3 (big hit) variable display pattern is determined as the variable display pattern in the special display game this time by the second variable display device 4B and the variable display of the decorative symbols by the fourth variable display device 4D. On the other hand, the remaining variable display time of the special symbol in the special game by the first variable display device 4A is the same as or shorter than the variable display time Ti61 of reach δ-3 (big hit), and reach δ -2 (big hit) variable display pattern is longer than the special symbol variable display time Ti60, the reach δ-2 (big hit) variable display pattern is displayed by the second variable display device 4B. And it determines to the variable display pattern in the variable display of the decorative design by 4th variable display apparatus 4D. On the other hand, when the remaining variable display time of the special symbol in the special game by the first variable display device 4A is equal to or shorter than the variable display time Ti60 of reach δ-2 (big hit), reach δ-1 (big hit) ) Is determined as the variable display pattern in the special display game of this time by the second variable display device 4B and the variable display of the decorative symbols by the fourth variable display device 4D.

  If the second jackpot flag is off when the final effect pattern determination process is started, it is determined whether or not the first jackpot flag is on. At this time, if the first big hit flag is on, the special notice by the first variable display device is executed after the predetermined notice effect is executed during the variable display of the special symbol a plurality of times by the second variable display device 4B. A jackpot symbol is derived and displayed as a variable display result in the game. Therefore, it is determined whether or not the value of the effect mode flag is “1”, and when the value of the effect mode flag is “1”, the timer value in the first variable display time timer 122A and FIG. Are compared with initial values of timers corresponding to variable display times Ti32 to Ti34 of special symbols in the variable display patterns of reach β-1 (loss) to β-3 (loss). As a result, the remaining variable display time of the special symbol in the special symbol game currently being executed by the first variable display device 4A and the special symbol in each of the variable display patterns of reach β-1 (losing) to β-3 (losing). Are compared with the variable display time.

  As a result of this comparison, when the remaining variable display time of the special symbol in the special game by the first variable display device 4A is longer than the variable display time Ti34 of reach β-3 (losing), reach β -3 (losing) variable display pattern is determined to be a variable display pattern in the current special-figure game by the second variable display device 4B and the variable display of decorative symbols by the fourth variable display device 4D. On the other hand, the remaining variable display time of the special symbol in the special game by the first variable display device 4A is the same as or shorter than the variable display time Ti34 of reach β-3 (losing), and reach β -2 (losing) variable display pattern of the special symbol is longer than the special symbol variable display time Ti33, the reach β-2 (losing) variable display pattern is displayed in the special game of this time by the second variable display device 4B. And it determines to the variable display pattern in the variable display of the decoration design by 4th variable display apparatus 4D. On the other hand, when the remaining variable display time of the special symbol in the special game by the first variable display device 4A is the same as or shorter than the variable display time Ti33 of reach β-2 (losing), reach β-1 (losing) ) Is determined as the variable display pattern in the special display game of this time by the second variable display device 4B and the variable display of the decorative symbols by the fourth variable display device 4D.

  When the final effect pattern determination process is started, the second big hit flag is off while the first big hit flag is on and the value of the effect mode flag is not “1”. It is determined whether or not the value of the flag is “2”. When the value of the effect pattern flag is other than “2”, the reach time adjustment pattern determination process as described below is executed, so that the reach δ− of the reach variable display patterns shown in FIG. The variable display pattern in this special figure game is determined from the variable display patterns of 1 (losing) to δ-3 (losing).

  In this reach time adjustment pattern determination process, first, among the timer value in the first variable display time timer 122A and the reach time variable display pattern shown in FIG. The timer initial value corresponding to the variable display time Ti35 to Ti37 of the special symbol in the variable display pattern of “losing” is compared. As a result, the remaining variable display time of the special symbol in the special symbol game currently being executed by the first variable display device 4A and the special symbol in each of the variable display patterns of reach δ-1 (losing) to δ-3 (losing). Are compared with the variable display time.

  As a result of this comparison, when the remaining variable display time of the special symbol in the special game by the first variable display device 4A is longer than the variable display time Ti37 of reach δ-3 (losing), reach δ -3 (losing) variable display pattern is determined as the variable display pattern in the special display game this time by the second variable display device 4B and the variable display of the decorative symbols by the fourth variable display device 4D. On the other hand, the remaining variable display time of the special symbol in the special game by the first variable display device 4A is the same as or shorter than the variable display time Ti37 of reach δ-3 (losing), and reach δ -2 (losing) variable display pattern is longer than the special symbol variable display time Ti36, the reach δ-2 (losing) variable display pattern is displayed by the second variable display device 4B. And it determines to the variable display pattern in the variable display of the decorative design by 4th variable display apparatus 4D. On the other hand, when the remaining variable display time of the special symbol in the special figure game by the first variable display device 4A is equal to or shorter than the variable display time Ti36 of reach δ-2 (losing), reach δ-1 (losing) ) Is determined as the variable display pattern in the special display game of this time by the second variable display device 4B and the variable display of the decorative symbols by the fourth variable display device 4D.

  Further, when both the first and second big hit flags are off when the final effect pattern determination process is started, it is determined whether or not the value of the effect mode flag is “1”. When the value of the effect mode flag is “1”, the normal β-1 to β-3 among the timer value in the first variable display time timer 122A and the normal variable display pattern shown in FIG. The initial value of the timer corresponding to the variable display time Ti7 to Ti9 of the special symbol in the variable display pattern is compared. Thereby, the remaining variable display time of the special symbol in the special symbol game currently being executed by the first variable display device 4A and the variable display time of the special symbol in each of the normal β-1 to β-3 variable display patterns are obtained. To be compared.

  As a result of this comparison, when the remaining variable display time of the special symbol in the special figure game by the first variable display device 4A is longer than the variable display time Ti9 of the normal β-3, the variable display of the normal β-3 The pattern is determined as the variable display pattern in the special display game this time by the second variable display device 4B and the variable display of the decorative symbols by the fourth variable display device 4D. On the other hand, the remaining variable display time of the special symbol in the special symbol game by the first variable display device 4A is the same as or shorter than the variable display time Ti9 of the normal β-3, and is normally β-2. When it is longer than the variable display time Ti8 of the special symbol in the variable display pattern, the normal β-2 variable display pattern is displayed as the decoration of the special game of this time by the second variable display device 4B and the fourth variable display device 4D. The variable display pattern in the variable display of symbols is determined. On the other hand, when the remaining variable display time of the special symbol in the special game by the first variable display device 4A is the same as or shorter than the variable display time Ti8 of the normal β-2, the variable display pattern of the normal β-1 is displayed. Then, the variable display pattern in the special display game this time by the second variable display device 4B and the variable display of the decorative symbols by the fourth variable display device 4D is determined.

  In addition, when the final effect pattern determination process is started, the second big hit flag is off while the first big hit flag is on, and the value of the effect mode flag is not “1” while the effect pattern When the flag value is “2” or when the final effect pattern determination process is started, both the first and second jackpot flags are off, and the value of the effect mode flag is not “1”. In this case, the variable display time of the special symbol in the variable display pattern of the normal δ-1 to δ-3 among the timer value in the first variable display time timer 122A and the normal variable display pattern shown in FIG. The timer initial values corresponding to Ti12 to Ti14 are compared. Thus, the remaining variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol game currently being executed by the first variable display device 4A is compared with the variable display time of the special symbol in each of the variable display patterns of normal δ-1 to δ-3. Is done.

  As a result of this comparison, when the remaining variable display time of the special symbol in the special figure game by the first variable display device 4A is longer than the variable display time Ti14 of the normal δ-3, the variable display of the normal δ-3 The pattern is determined as the variable display pattern in the special display game this time by the second variable display device 4B and the variable display of the decorative symbols by the fourth variable display device 4D. On the other hand, the remaining variable display time of the special symbol in the special figure game by the first variable display device 4A is the same as or shorter than the variable display time Ti14 of the normal δ-3, and is usually δ-2. When it is longer than the variable display time Ti13 of the special symbol in the variable display pattern, the variable display pattern of δ-2 is usually displayed as a special game of this time by the second variable display device 4B and the decoration by the fourth variable display device 4D. The variable display pattern in the variable display of symbols is determined. On the other hand, when the remaining variable display time of the special symbol in the special figure game by the first variable display device 4A is the same as or shorter than the variable display time Ti13 of the normal δ-2, the variable display pattern of the normal δ-1 is displayed. Then, the variable display pattern in the special display game this time by the second variable display device 4B and the variable display of the decorative symbols by the fourth variable display device 4D is determined.

  As described above, after the variable display pattern is determined in the final effect pattern determination process, the predetermined notice effect during the variable display of a plurality of special symbols by the second variable display device 4B is ended. Execute the process. That is, the value of the effect mode flag is updated to “0”, and the value of the effect pattern flag is set to “0”. In addition, the performance counter 124 is cleared and its count value is set to “0”.

  Thus, the special effect game by the second variable display device 4B and the decoration by the fourth variable display device 4D are executed by executing the continuation effect pattern determination processing in step S317 and the final effect pattern determination processing in step S318 shown in FIG. By determining the variable display pattern in the variable display of the symbols, any one of the big success time continuous effect patterns P01 to P24 as shown in FIG. 24 or any of the continuous effect patterns P31 to P54 at the time of loss as shown in FIG. Accordingly, the effect display mode in the predetermined notice effect performed in the variable display of the decorative symbols by the fourth variable display device 4D is determined. Here, the effect patterns P01 to P24 included in the big hit time continuous effect pattern shown in FIG. 24 are selected when the variable display result in the special figure game by the first variable display device 4A is a big hit. On the other hand, the effect patterns P31 to P54 included in the losing time continuous effect pattern shown in FIG. 25 are selected when the variable display result in the special figure game by the first variable display device 4A is lost.

  For example, in a variable display pattern of normal α-1 and reach α-1, by displaying notification information using characters, a predetermined effect display is notified among a plurality of types of effect displays within a predetermined period. For example, as a predetermined period, the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is reached more than once as a predetermined effect display within a period until the second special display game is executed by the second variable display device 4B. This is notified. When the variable display result in the special figure game by the first variable display device 4A is a big hit, the second variable display device can be used even when any of the effect patterns P01 to P24 as shown in FIG. 24 is selected. In the four special drawing games by 4B, the variable display mode of the decorative symbols by the fourth variable display device 4D becomes reach at least twice. That is, when the variable display result in the special figure game by the first variable display device 4A is a big hit, the variable display pattern is determined so that the effect display notified by the notification information displayed at the beginning of the continuous effect is executed. Is done. As a result, the first variable display device is notified after a predetermined effect display is first notified in a plurality of special figure games executed by the second variable display device 4B, and then the notified effect display is performed. At 4A, the jackpot symbol can be derived and displayed as a variable display result of the special figure game.

  On the other hand, when the variable display result in the special figure game by the first variable display device 4A is lost and does not result in a big hit, the fourth variable display is performed while the four special figure games are executed by the second variable display device 4B. The number of times the decorative display variable display mode by the device 4D reaches reach may be less than twice notified by the notification information at the beginning of the continuous performance. That is, when any of the effect patterns P31, P39, P47, P49, and P51 included in the lost-time continuous effect pattern shown in FIG. The number of times is one. In particular, when the variable display result does not become a big hit (is lost) in any special figure game while the second variable display device 4B is played four times, the effect pattern P39 or P47 is selected. Therefore, the number of times that the decorative display variable display mode by the fourth variable display device 4D is reached is one. That is, when the variable display result in the special figure game by the first variable display device 4A does not become a big hit, the effect display notified by the notification information displayed at the beginning of the continuous effect may not be executed. Thus, when a predetermined effect display is first notified in a plurality of special figure games executed by the second variable display device 4B, and the notified effect display is not performed thereafter, the first effect display is performed. The losing symbol can be derived and displayed as a variable display result of the special figure game on the variable display device 4A.

  When the value of the effect mode flag is “0” in step S312 shown in FIG. 22 (step S312; Yes), it is determined whether or not the second big hit flag is on (step of FIG. 23B). S319). When the second big hit flag is on (step S319; Yes), for example, based on the value of the variable display pattern determination random number extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like, the variable display pattern determination table stored in advance in the ROM 101 or the like. Referring to FIG. 6, the variable display pattern in the special display game and the decorative symbol variable display of this time is selected and determined from the big hit time variable display patterns shown in FIG. 6 (step S320). At this time, by selecting any one of the big hit variable display patterns excluding the reach G (big hit) variable display pattern, a special game by the second variable display device 4B and a decorative pattern by the fourth variable display device 4D are selected. The variable display time in the variable display may be prevented from becoming unnecessarily long.

  When the second big hit flag is OFF in step S314 or step S319 shown in FIG. 22 (steps S314, S319; No), for example, the ROM 101 or the like is preliminarily stored in the ROM 101 or the like based on the reach determination random number value extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like. It is determined whether or not the decorative display variable display mode by the fourth variable display device 4D is set to reach by referring to the stored reach determination table (step S321). When reaching (step S321; Yes), for example, referring to the variable display pattern determination random number extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like, a variable display pattern determination table stored in advance in the ROM 101 or the like is referred to. Then, the variable display pattern in the special display game and the decorative symbol display of this time is selected and determined from the reach variable display patterns shown in FIG. 5B (step S322). For example, in the process of step S322, reach A (losing) to reach C (losing), reach D-1 (losing), reach D-2 (losing) among the reach variable display patterns shown in FIG. 5B. And the variable display pattern in the special display game and the variable display of the decorative design may be selected and determined from the variable display pattern of reach E (losing).

  When it is determined in step S321 that the reach is not to be reached (step S321; No), the variable in the special display game and the decorative symbol variable display of this time is selected from the normal variable display patterns shown in FIG. A display pattern is selected and determined (step S323). For example, in the process of step S323, the variable display pattern in the special display game and the decorative pattern variable display of this time is selected from the normal A to normal C variable display patterns among the normal variable display patterns shown in FIG. Select and decide.

  After the variable display pattern is determined in any of steps S315 shown in FIG. 22, steps S317, S318 shown in FIG. 23A, and steps S320, S322, and S323 shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not is on (step S324 in FIG. 22). When the probability variation flag is on (step S324; Yes), the count value in the probability variation counter 123 is decremented by 1 (step S325), and whether or not the subtracted probability variation counter 123 count value is “0”. Is determined (step S326). At this time, if the count value of the probability variation counter 123 is “0” (step S326; Yes), it is determined that the high probability state is finished, and the probability variation flag is cleared and turned off (step S327).

  When the probability changing flag is off at step S324 (step S324; No), when the count value of the probability changing counter 123 is other than “0” at step S326 (step S326; No), or the processing at step S327 After executing, for example, setting for transmitting the second variable display start command to the effect control board 12 is performed, such as setting control data corresponding to the determined variable display pattern in a predetermined command transmission table ( Step S328). At this time, a timer initial value corresponding to the variable display time of the special symbol in the determined variable display pattern is set in the second variable display time timer 122B (step S329). Also, the setting for starting the variable display of the special symbol by the second variable display device 4B by starting the lighting / extinguishing operation of each segment in the second variable display device 4B is performed (step S350). Thereafter, the value of the second special symbol process flag is updated to “2” which is a value corresponding to the variable display control process (step S351).

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing an example of a variable display control process executed when the value of the second special symbol process flag is “2”. When the variable display control process shown in FIG. 26 is started, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the variable display progress stop flag is on (step S331). When the variable display progress stop flag is off (step S331; No), the timer value in the second variable display time timer 122B is decremented by 1 to update the timer value (step S332). Then, it is determined whether or not the timer value of the updated second variable display time timer 122B has become “0” (step S333). When the timer value of the second variable display time timer 122B becomes “0” (step S333; Yes), the value of the second special symbol process flag is “3” corresponding to the variable display stop time process. (Step S334). On the other hand, when it is determined in step S333 that the timer value of the second variable display time timer 122B is other than “0” (step S333; No), the variable display of the special symbol in the second variable display device 4B is continued. Therefore, settings for controlling the display operation are performed (step S335).

  If the variable display progress stop flag is on in step S331 (step S331; Yes), the process proceeds to step S335 without executing step S332. 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 second variable display device 4B is interrupted, and the special diagram by the second variable display device 4B. Progress of variable display of special symbols in the game is interrupted. But the variable display operation | movement of the special symbol in the 2nd variable display apparatus 4B may be performed continuously, without stopping. Alternatively, when the variable display progress stop flag is on in step S331, for example, by executing a predetermined process different from the process in step S335, the second variable display device 4B loses other than the big hit symbol. The symbols may be stopped and displayed. Alternatively, when the variable display progress stop flag is on in step S331, any special symbol may be blinked and displayed on the second variable display device 4B.

  Next, the operation of the effect control CPU 130 mounted on the effect control board 12 will be described. In the effect control board 12, the effect control CPU 130 detects, for example, the occurrence of a timer interrupt every 33 milliseconds by determining whether or not a timer interrupt flag provided in the RAM 132 or the like is turned on, for example. Then, various timer interrupt processing programs stored in advance in the ROM 131 or the like for effect control are executed. In addition, the effect control CPU 130 generates an interrupt for receiving the effect control command from the main board 11 separately from the timer interrupt that occurs every 33 milliseconds. This interruption is generated when, for example, an effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interruption due to the turn-on of the effect control INT signal occurs, the effect control CPU 130 automatically sets the interrupt prohibited state, but uses a CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt prohibited state. Preferably issues an interrupt disable instruction (DI instruction).

  When the production control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on, an interruption is generated in the production control CPU 130, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process is executed, and the main board via the signal relay board 13. The effect control command read from the predetermined input port that receives the control signal transmitted from 11 is stored in the reception command buffer. For example, when the effect control command has a 2-byte configuration, the first byte (MODE) and the second byte (EXT) are sequentially received and stored in the reception command buffer, and then the interrupt permission is set.

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect control interrupt process executed each time the effect control CPU 130 detects the occurrence of a timer interrupt. When the effect control interrupt process shown in FIG. 27 is started, a command analysis process is first executed (step S31). In this command analysis process, various processes corresponding to the types of effect control commands received by the effect control board 12 from the main board 11 via the signal relay board 13 are executed. That is, the effect control CPU 130 reads out the received command stored in the received command buffer by executing the command analysis process, and is provided in the display control flag setting area corresponding to the type of the read received command, for example. The processing corresponding to the type of the received command is executed, such as setting various flags to the on state.

  After executing the command analysis process, a first display control process for controlling the display operation in the third variable display device 4C and a second display control process for controlling the display operation in the fourth variable display device 4D. Processing is executed sequentially (steps S32 and S33). Subsequently, by executing a random number update process, numerical data indicating a predetermined random number value generated on the side of the effect control board 12 is updated (step S34). In addition, in the effect control interruption process, a process for controlling the sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a process for controlling the lighting operation and the extinguishing operation of the game effect lamp 9, and the like may be executed.

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S32 shown in FIG. 27 as the first display control process. In the first display control process processing shown in FIG. 28, the following is performed according to the value of the first display control process flag provided in the display control flag setting area such as the RAM 132 corresponding to the third variable display device 4C. Steps S150 to S155 are executed.

  The variable display start command reception waiting process in step S150 is executed when the value of the first display control process flag is “0”. In this variable display start command reception waiting process, it is determined whether or not the first variable display start command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received, whereby the special symbol variable in the special game by the first variable display device 4A is changed. This includes processing for determining whether or not display has started. The decorative symbol variable display start process in step S151 is executed when the value of the first display control process flag is “1”. The decorative symbol variable display start processing is performed by various displays including variable symbol display on 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 131. Processing for setting the display operation of the display device 4C is included. Further, in the decorative symbol variable display start process in step S151, based on the variable display pattern designated by the first variable display start command from the main board 11, etc., it is determined by variable display of the decorative symbol by the third variable display device 4C. A combination of decorative symbols to be symbols is determined.

  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”. This decorative symbol stop waiting process includes a process of ending variable display of decorative symbols in the third variable display device 4C in response to receiving the first variable display end command transmitted from the main board 11. Yes.

  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. Then, 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 display processing. 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.

  As the second display control process in step S33 shown in FIG. 27, a process in which the first display control process shown in FIG. 28 is adapted to the fourth variable display device 4D may be executed. For example, the CPU 130 for effect control selects and executes a process in which each process of steps S150 to S155 shown in FIG. 28 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 variable display of decorative symbols by the fourth variable display device 4D, for example, a special display in the second variable display device 4B is selected from a plurality of types of display control table data stored in the ROM 131, for example. This includes processing for setting the display operation of the fourth variable display device 4D, such as processing for selecting the one corresponding to the symbol variable display time. In the decorative symbol variable display start process executed when the value of the second display control process flag is “1”, based on the variable display pattern designated by the second variable display start command from the main board 11, etc. The combination of the decorative symbols to be the determined symbols is determined by the variable display of the decorative symbols by the fourth variable display device 4D.

  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. . The decorative symbol stop waiting process executed when the value of the second display control process flag is “3” is the fourth variable in response to receiving the second variable display end command transmitted from the main board 11. This includes a process of ending variable display of decorative symbols on the display device 4D. 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.

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing an example of decorative symbol variable display processing executed when the value of the second display control process flag is “2” in the second display control process. When the decorative symbol variable display process shown in FIG. 29 is started, the effect control CPU 130 first determines whether or not the in-progress stop flag provided in the display control flag setting area is on (step S501). At this time, if the progress stop flag is OFF (step S501; No), it is determined whether or not a variable display progress stop command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (step S502). When the variable display progress stop command is received (step S502; Yes), the progress stop flag is set to the on state (step S503).

  When the progress stop flag is ON in step S501 (step S501; Yes), it is determined whether or not a variable display progress restart command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (step S504). After executing the process of step S503 or when it is determined in step S504 that the variable display progress restart command has not been received (step S504; No), a predetermined drawing command is sent to the VDP 133, etc. Settings are made to perform control for causing the fourth variable display device 4D to display an image corresponding to the fact that the progress of variable display of special symbols in the special figure game by the second variable display device 4B is interrupted (step S505). . For example, in the process of step S505, the rendering control CPU 130 sends a drawing command instructing drawing based on predetermined image data stored in the CGROM 134 to the VDP 133, so that the fourth variable display device 4D performs variable display. Control is performed to display an image for notifying that the progress is interrupted. Or you may make it perform control which performs various production | presentation displays, without displaying the image for alert | reporting that the progress of the variable display of the special symbol in the 2nd variable display apparatus 4B is interrupted. In this case, you may make it perform control which displays on the 4th variable display apparatus 4D the image for alert | reporting that the variable display of the special symbol in the 2nd variable display apparatus 4B is continuing.

  In the process of step S505, the effect control CPU 130 repeatedly reads out the same display control data from the display control data table and sends a drawing command to the VDP 133, and so on, in the special game in the special game by the second variable display device 4B. When the progress of the variable display of the symbol is interrupted, a control for continuously executing the decorative symbol variable display operation itself in the fourth variable display device 4D may be performed. Alternatively, when the production control CPU 130 sends a predetermined drawing command to the VDP 133, information related to the production unique to the pachinko gaming machine 1, such as the type of reach and the introduction of characters, is displayed on the fourth variable display device. You may perform control notified by display in 4D. Alternatively, in the big hit gaming state based on the big win game state based on the special winning game by the first variable display device 4A and the variable display of the decorative symbols by the third variable display device, for example, the number of rounds or the first special variable winning ball device 6A Control regarding notifying information related to the big hit gaming state such as the number of winning balls to be won by display on the fourth variable display device 4D may be performed. Alternatively, when the presentation control CPU 130 sends a predetermined drawing command to the VDP 133, the progress of the special symbol variable display in the special symbol game by the second variable display device 4B is interrupted. The decorative display variable display in the device 4D may be stopped, and the decorative design that is the combination of the loss may be stopped and displayed.

  When the processing of step S505 is thus executed, the decorative symbol variable display in-process is terminated without updating the timer value in the second display control time timer provided in the display control timer setting area or the like. Thus, for example, during the execution of the special symbol game by the second variable display device 4B and the variable symbol display by the fourth variable display device 4D, the confirmed symbol is a big hit as a variable display result in the special symbol game by the first variable display device 4A. When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in a big hit gaming state, for example, as a symbol, the progress of the variable display of decorative symbols by the fourth variable display device 4D is stopped on the effect control board 12 on the sub side. Thus, the measurement of the elapsed time by the second display control time timer is interrupted.

  When it is determined in step S504 that the variable display progress restart command has been received (step S504; Yes), the progress stop flag is cleared and turned off (step S506). When the variable display progress stop command is not received in step S502 (step S502; No), or after the process of step S506 is executed, the special game and the fourth variable display by the second variable display device 4B are executed. It is determined whether or not a pattern change command for instructing change of a variable display pattern in the variable display of decorative symbols by the apparatus 4D is received from the main board 11 via the signal relay board 13 (step S507). At this time, if it is determined that the pattern change command has been received (step S507; Yes), the changed variable display pattern is specified based on the EXT data included in the pattern change command (step S508). Based on the variable display pattern specified at this time, the timer value of the second display control time timer provided in the display control timer setting area corresponding to the fourth variable display device 4D is adapted to the changed variable display pattern. The timer value is adjusted and set (step S509).

  In addition, the effect control CPU 130, based on the variable display pattern specified by the pattern change command, if necessary, a combination of decorative symbols that are derived and displayed as a fixed symbol by variable display of decorative symbols by the fourth variable display device 4D. Is set to change (step S510). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 130 executes processing such as changing the display control data table read from the ROM 131 in accordance with the variable display pattern specified by the pattern change command, and decorating based on the changed variable display pattern. The variable display of symbols is started (step S511).

  When it is determined in step S507 that the pattern change command has not been received (step S507; No), after the process of step S511 is executed, for example, the timer value in the second display control time timer is decremented by 1. For example, the timer value of the second display control time timer is updated (step S512). Following this, it is determined whether or not the second display control time timer has timed out (step S513). If timed out (step S513; Yes), the value of the second display control process flag is set to the decorative symbol stop wait. The value corresponding to the process is updated to “3” (step S514). On the other hand, when the second display control time timer has not timed out (step S513; No), for example, display control data corresponding to the timer value of the second display control time timer is read from the display control data table, and the read display is read. The display control is set according to the timer value of the second display control time timer, such as sending a drawing command according to the control data to the VDP 133 (step S515).

  Hereinafter, a specific operation example of the pachinko gaming machine 1 with a focus on display operations in the third and fourth variable display devices 4C and 4D will be described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, in response to the establishment of the start condition (first start condition) of the special figure game by the first variable display device 4A, it is associated with the start winning data “first” from the special figure storage unit 121. The big hit determination random number value is read (step S226 in FIG. 12), and the big hit / probability change determination process is executed based on the random number value (step S228).

  In the big hit / probability change determination process, when it is determined that a big hit is made because the value of the big hit determination random number matches the determination value data (step S407 in FIG. 13; Yes), the first big hit flag is turned on. It is set (step S408). Here, it is assumed that the value of the effect mode flag is “0” (step S421 in FIG. 16; Yes). At this time, if the second reserved storage number in the special figure storage unit 121 is equal to or greater than the long-term effect execution allowable value (step S422; Yes), and it is determined that the continuous effect is executed (step S424; Yes). ) The value of the effect mode flag is updated to “1”, and the count initial value “1” is set in the effect counter 124 (step S425). The variable display pattern of reach G (big hit) among the big hit variable display patterns shown in FIG. 6 is variable in the special figure game by the first variable display device 4A and the variable display of the decorative symbols by the third variable display device 4C. The display pattern is determined (step S245 in FIG. 14). Thereafter, the first variable display start command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the signal relay board 13, whereby the variable display of the decorative symbols by the third variable display device 4C is started. (Step S265), the variable display of the special symbol by the first variable display device 4A is started (Step S267).

  On the side of the effect control board 12, the effect control CPU 130 reads the EXT data included in the first variable display start command transmitted from the main board 11, and determines whether or not the special symbol variable display time or the big hit is set. The result and the determination result whether or not to reach are specified. Based on the contents specified in this manner, the decorative display variable can be determined on the side of the effect control board 12 by the effect control CPU 130. It should be noted that a combination of decorative symbols to be a definite symbol may be determined on the main board 11 side and instructed to the effect control board 12 by a predetermined effect control command. In response to the transmission of the first variable display start command from the main board 11 in this way, in the third variable display device 4C, the decorative symbols that have been stopped and displayed as shown in FIG. The decorative display variable display as shown in FIG. 30C is started.

  After that, when a special symbol game start condition (second start condition) by the second variable display device 4B is established, in the special symbol normal process corresponding to the value of the second special symbol process flag being “0”, The jackpot determination random number value associated with the start winning data “second” is read from the special figure storage unit 121, and the jackpot / probability change determination process is executed based on the random value. At this time, if it is determined that the game is lost, the second big hit flag is cleared and turned off.

  Subsequently, when determining the variable display pattern in the special display game by the second variable display device 4B and the variable display of the decorative symbols by the fourth variable display device 4D, the value of the effect mode flag is “1” (FIG. 22 steps S312 and S313; No), the count value of the performance counter 124 is “1”, which is different from the continuous performance count (“4” in this embodiment) (step of FIG. 23A). S316; No). Therefore, the continuous effect pattern determination process is executed (step S317), and it is determined whether or not the decorative display variable display mode by the fourth variable display device 4D is to be reached.

  At this time, when it is determined that the reach is not performed, the value of the effect pattern flag is set to “3”, and the normal α−1 variable among the normal variable display patterns shown in FIG. The display pattern is determined to be a variable display pattern in the special figure game by the second variable display device 4B and the decorative display variable display by the fourth variable display device 4D. At this time, the count value of the performance counter 124 is incremented by 1 to “2”. Thereafter, the second variable display start command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the signal relay board 13, whereby the variable display of the decorative symbols by the fourth variable display device 4D is started. Then, the variable display of the special symbol by the second variable display device 4B is started.

  On the side of the effect control board 12, in response to the effect control CPU 130 receiving the second variable display start command transmitted from the main board 11, a combination of the decorative symbols that become the variable display time of the decorative symbols and the fixed symbol Can be determined. In response to the transmission of the second variable display start command from the main board 11 in this way, in the fourth variable display device 4D, the decorative symbols that have been stopped and displayed as shown in FIGS. 30B and 30D are displayed. The display is accelerated, and variable display of decorative symbols in the fourth variable display device 4D is started in accordance with the variable display pattern of normal α-1. Thereby, the effect display as shown in FIG. 30F is performed and the notification information 70a is displayed. At this time, in the third variable display device 4C, for example, as shown in FIG.

  After the decision to execute the continuous effect is made in this way, after the first variable display is started by the second and fourth variable display devices 4B, 4D, the special symbol variable display in the normal α-1 variable display pattern is started. When the time Ti4 elapses, the second variable display time timer 122B provided on the main board 11 times out. At this time, a variable display stop process corresponding to the value of the second special symbol process flag being “3” is executed, so that the effect control board 12 is transmitted from the main board 11 via the signal relay board 13. A second variable display end command is transmitted. Further, in the second variable display device 4B, a lost symbol different from the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed symbol. In response to receiving the second variable display end command from the main board 11, the effect control CPU 130 displays a combination of decorative symbols that normally loses, for example, as shown in FIG. Derived and displayed on the device 4D. At this time, in the third variable display device 4C, for example, as shown in FIG. 30G, the decorative symbol indicating “7” is stopped (temporarily stopped) on the left variable display, and the other variable display is displayed. Then, the variable display of the decorative design is continued.

  Subsequently, when the start condition of the next special figure game by the second variable display device 4B is satisfied, the value of the effect mode flag is “1” (steps S312 and S313 in FIG. 22; No), and the effect counter 124 Since the count value is “2” (step S316 in FIG. 23A; No), the continuation effect pattern determination process is executed (step S317), and it is determined whether or not the second big hit flag is on. Determined. When the second big hit flag is off, the value of the effect mode flag is “1”, so that the normal α-2 variable display pattern is the normal variable display pattern shown in FIG. Then, the variable display pattern in the special display game and the variable display of the decorative design is determined. At this time, the count value of the performance counter 124 is incremented by 1 to “3”. Thereafter, the CPU 130 for effect control starts variable display of decorative symbols by the fourth variable display device 4D according to the variable display pattern of normal α-2, based on the second variable display start command from the main board 11. Thereby, the effect display as shown in FIG. 30J is performed and the notification information 70b is displayed. At this time, in the third variable display device 4C, for example, as shown in FIG. 30 (I), variable display of decorative symbols is continuously performed.

  After the second variable display by the second and fourth variable display devices 4B and 4D is started in this way, when the variable display time Ti5 of the special symbol in the normal α-2 variable display pattern has elapsed, the signal relay from the main board 11 A second variable display end command is transmitted to the effect control board 12 via the board 13. Further, in the second variable display device 4B, a lost symbol different from the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed symbol. In response to receiving the second variable display end command from the main board 11, the effect control CPU 130 displays a combination of decorative symbols that are normally lost, for example, as shown in FIG. Derived and displayed in 4D. At this time, in the third variable display device 4C, for example, as shown in FIG. 30K, variable display of decorative symbols is continuously performed.

  Subsequently, when the start condition of the next special figure game by the second variable display device 4B is satisfied, the value of the effect mode flag is “1” (steps S312 and S313 in FIG. 22; No), Since the count value is “3” (step S316 in FIG. 23A; No), the continuation effect pattern determination process is executed (step S317), and it is determined whether or not the second big hit flag is on. Determined. When the second big hit flag is off, the value of the effect mode flag is “1” and the value of the effect pattern flag is “3”. Therefore, the reach time variable shown in FIG. Among the display patterns, the variable display pattern of reach α-3 (losing) is determined as the variable display pattern in the current special-figure game and variable display of decorative symbols. At this time, the count value of the performance counter 124 is incremented by 1 to “4”. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 130 starts variable display of decorative symbols by the fourth variable display device 4D according to the variable display pattern of reach α-3 (loss) based on the second variable display start command from the main board 11. . Thereby, the effect display as shown in FIG. 30 (N) is performed and the notification information 70c is displayed. At this time, in the third variable display device 4C, for example, as shown in FIG. 30M, the decorative symbol indicating “7” is stopped (temporarily stopped) on the variable display on the right, and the variable display in the middle Then, the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is reached by continuously performing the variable display of the decorative symbol.

  After the third variable display by the second and fourth variable display devices 4B and 4D is started in this way, when the variable symbol display time Ti31 of the special symbol in the reach α-3 (loss) variable display pattern has elapsed, the main board 11 The second variable display end command is transmitted to the effect control board 12 via the signal relay board 13. Further, in the second variable display device 4B, a lost symbol different from the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed symbol. In response to receiving the second variable display end command from the main board 11, the effect control CPU 130, for example, as shown in FIG. 30 (P), displays the combination of decorative symbols that will cause reach loss in the fourth variable display device 4D. Derived and displayed. At this time, in the third variable display device 4C, for example, as shown in FIG. 30 (O), variable display of decorative symbols is continuously performed.

  Subsequently, when the start condition of the next special figure game by the second variable display device 4B is satisfied, the value of the effect mode flag is “1” (steps S312 and S313 in FIG. 22; No), and the effect number counter 124 is displayed. Since the count value of “4” is “4” (step S316 in FIG. 23A; Yes), the final effect pattern determination process is executed (step S318), and whether or not the second big hit flag is on. Is determined. When the second big hit flag is off, the first big hit flag is on and the value of the effect mode flag is “1”. Based on the timer value in the first variable display time timer 122A, Among the variable display patterns at the time of reach shown in FIG. 5 (B), the variable display patterns in the special display game and the decorative display of this time are changed from the variable display patterns of reach β-1 (losing) to β-3 (losing). To decide. For example, when the reach β-2 (losing) variable display pattern is determined, the effect control CPU 130 determines the reach β-2 (losing) variable display pattern based on the second variable display start command from the main board 11. Accordingly, the variable display of the decorative symbols by the fourth variable display device 4D is started. Thereby, the effect display as shown in FIG. 30 (R) is performed and the notification information 70d is displayed. At this time, in the third variable display device 4C, for example, as shown in FIG. 30Q, variable display of decorative symbols is continuously performed.

  After the fourth variable display is started by the second and fourth variable display devices 4B and 4D in this way, when the variable symbol display time Ti33 of the special symbol in the variable display pattern of reach β-2 (loss) has elapsed, the main board 11 The second variable display end command is transmitted to the effect control board 12 via the signal relay board 13. Further, in the second variable display device 4B, a lost symbol different from the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed symbol. In response to the reception of the second variable display end command from the main board 11, the effect control CPU 130, for example, as shown in FIG. Derived and displayed. At this time, in the third variable display device 4C, for example, as shown in FIG. 30S, variable display of decorative symbols is continuously performed.

  Thus, by determining the variable display pattern in the special display game by the second variable display device 4B and the variable display of the decorative symbols by the fourth variable display device 4D, the special display executed four times by the second variable display device 4B. In the special game of two times among the figure games, the variable display mode of the decorative symbols in the fourth variable display device 4D is reached, and the effect display previously notified by the notification information 70a shown in FIG. It will be broken. After that, when the elapsed time from the start of variable display by the first and third variable display devices 4A and 4C reaches the variable symbol display time Ti47 of the special symbol in the variable display pattern of reach G (big hit), from the main board 11 A first variable display end command is transmitted to the effect control board 12 via the signal relay board 13 (step S271 in FIG. 20). In the first variable display device 4A, the big hit symbol (a special symbol indicating “3” or “7”) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed symbol. In response to receiving the first variable display end command from the main board 11, the effect control CPU 130 displays “" in the variable display section in the third variable display device 4 </ b> C as shown in FIG. The combination of decorative symbols that are a big hit is derived and displayed by, for example, stopping and displaying the decorative symbols indicating “7”.

  As described above, when the value of the effect mode flag is “1”, the display on the fourth variable display device 4D during, for example, the special game of a plurality of times by the second variable display device 4B causes, for example, FIG. ), (J), (N), and the special information game by the second variable display device 4B after the start of the continuous production of any of the notification information 70a to 70d using characters as shown in (R). Displayed according to the number of executions. Then, for example, after a predetermined condition is presented by the notification information 70a as shown in FIG. 30F, when the condition is satisfied, the special game and the third variable display by the first variable display device 4A are performed at a predetermined ratio. It is a big hit by the variable display of the decorative design by the device 4C, and it can be lost when the condition cannot be satisfied.

  In addition, when the second big hit flag is off, in the final effect pattern determination processing in step S318 shown in FIG. 23A, the reach β is determined depending on whether or not the first big hit flag is on. The first variable display based on the timer value in the first variable display time timer 122A from among the variable display patterns of -1 (loss) to β-3 (loss) and the normal display patterns of normal β-1 to β-3. The variable display pattern having the longest variable display time in the variable display pattern having the variable display time shorter than the remaining variable display time of the special symbol in the special symbol game by the device 4A is the special graphic game by the second variable display device 4B. The variable display pattern is determined in the variable display of the decorative design by the fourth variable display device 4D. Thus, the first and third variable displays are performed within a short period of time after the continuous presentation is executed and the special display game by the second variable display device 4B and the variable display of the decorative symbols by the fourth variable display device 4D are completed. The variable display result by the devices 4A and 4C can be a big hit.

  In addition, it is assumed that after the determination to execute the continuous effect is made, it is determined that the variable display result is a big hit in the third variable display by the second and fourth variable display devices 4B and 4D. In this case, the same operation as in the above operation example is performed until the second variable display. In the third and fourth variable display devices 4C and 4D, for example, as shown in FIGS. , Variable display of decorative symbols similar to FIGS. 30A to 30L, and effect display by the notification information 70a, 70b, etc. are performed.

  Subsequently, when the start condition of the third special figure game by the second variable display device 4B is satisfied, the value of the effect mode flag is “1” (steps S312 and S313 in FIG. 22; No), and the number of effects Since the count value of the counter 124 is “3” (step S316 in FIG. 23A; No), the continuous effect pattern determination process is executed (step S317), and the second big hit flag is on. It is determined whether or not. At this time, if the second big hit flag is on, the value of the effect mode flag is “1”. Therefore, after the value of the effect mode flag is updated to “2”, the big hit time shown in FIG. Among the variable display patterns, the variable display pattern of reach α-3 (big hit) is determined as the variable display pattern in the current special-figure game and variable display of decorative symbols. At this time, the count value of the performance counter 124 is incremented by 1 to “4”. Thereafter, the CPU 130 for effect control starts variable display of decorative symbols by the fourth variable display device 4D according to the variable display pattern of reach α-3 (big hit) based on the second variable display start command from the main board 11. . Thereby, the effect display as shown in FIG. 31 (N) is performed and the notification information 70c is displayed. At this time, in the third variable display device 4C, for example, as shown in FIG. 31 (M), the decorative symbol indicating “7” is stopped (temporarily stopped) on the right variable display, and the variable display in the middle is displayed. Then, the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is reached by continuously performing the variable display of the decorative symbol.

  In the variable display of the decorative design by the fourth variable display device 4D according to the reach α-3 (big hit) variable display pattern, for example, as shown in FIG. 31 (P), the left and right in the fourth variable display device 4D The decorative display indicating “C” is stopped and displayed (temporary stop display) on the variable display section of the display, and the variable display mode of the decorative design in the fourth variable display device 4D becomes reach. When the variable display time Ti53 of the special symbol in the variable display pattern of reach α-3 (big hit) has elapsed since the start of the third variable display by the second and fourth variable display devices 4B and 4D, the main board 11 The second variable display end command is transmitted to the effect control board 12 via the signal relay board 13. Further, in the second variable display device 4B, the big hit symbol (a special symbol indicating “3” or “7”) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed symbol. In response to receiving the second variable display end command from the main board 11, the effect control CPU 130 displays, in the variable display section in the fourth variable display device 4 </ b> D, for example, as shown in FIG. A combination of decorative symbols that are a big hit is derived and displayed by, for example, stopping display of decorative symbols indicating “C”. During this time, in the third variable display device 4C, for example, as shown in FIGS. 31 (O) and (Q), variable display of decorative symbols is continuously performed.

  In this way, the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the second variable display device 4B, and the combination of decorative symbols that are the jackpot combination is derived and displayed on the fourth variable display device 4D, so that the pachinko gaming machine 1 It becomes a big hit gaming state. During the period when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the big hit gaming state, as will be described later, the progress of the variable display of the special symbol by the first variable display device 4A and the variable display of the decorative symbol by the third variable display device 4C are performed. You may make it interrupt progress.

  When the start condition for the next special figure game by the second variable display device 4B is satisfied after the big hit gaming state is ended, the value of the effect mode flag is “2” (steps S312 and S313 in FIG. 22; No). Since the count value of the production counter 124 is “4” (step S316 in FIG. 23A; Yes), the final production pattern determination process is executed (step S318), and the second jackpot flag is turned on. It is determined whether or not. When the second big hit flag is off, it is determined whether or not the first big hit flag is on. At this time, if the first big hit flag is ON, the value of the effect pattern flag is “3”. Therefore, based on the timer value in the first variable display time timer 122A, the reach time variable shown in FIG. Among the display patterns, the variable display patterns in the current special-figure game and the variable display of the decorative symbols are determined from the variable display patterns of reach δ-1 (losing) to δ-3 (losing). For example, when the reach δ-2 (losing) variable display pattern is determined, the effect control CPU 130 determines the reach δ-2 (losing) variable display pattern based on the second variable display start command from the main board 11. Accordingly, the variable display of the decorative symbols by the fourth variable display device 4D is started. Thereby, for example, an effect display as shown in FIG. 31 (T) is performed and displayed on the fourth variable display device 4D in an effect mode different from the notification information 70d using characters as shown in FIG. 30 (R). The effect display by the predetermined image (still image or moving image) is performed. At this time, in the third variable display device 4C, for example, as shown in FIG. 31 (S), the decorative symbol variable display is continuously performed.

  Thereafter, in accordance with the variable display pattern of reach δ-2 (loss), for example, as shown in FIG. 31 (V), a decorative pattern indicating “G” is displayed on the left and right variable display portions in the fourth variable display device 4D. By the stop display (temporary stop display) or the like, the variable display mode of the decorative symbols in the fourth variable display device 4D becomes reach. When the variable display time Ti36 of the special symbol in the variable display pattern of reach δ-2 (loss) has elapsed after the fourth variable display by the second and fourth variable display devices 4B and 4D is started, the main board 11 A second variable display end command is transmitted to the effect control board 12 via the signal relay board 13. Further, in the second variable display device 4B, a lost symbol different from the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed symbol. In response to receiving the second variable display end command from the main board 11, the effect control CPU 130 displays “" in the variable display section in the fourth variable display device 4 </ b> D as shown in FIG. A combination of decorative symbols that will cause reach loss is derived and displayed by, for example, stopping and displaying the decorative symbol indicating “A”. During this time, in the third variable display device 4C, for example, as shown in FIGS. 31 (U) and (W), variable display of decorative symbols is continuously performed.

  Thus, by determining the variable display pattern in the special display game by the second variable display device 4B and the variable display pattern of the decorative symbols by the fourth variable display device 4D, the special display game executed four times by the second variable display device 4B. In these two special-figure games, the variable display mode of the decorative symbols in the fourth variable display device 4D is reached, and the effect display previously notified by the notification information 70a shown in FIG. become. After that, when the elapsed time from the start of variable display by the first and third variable display devices 4A and 4C reaches the variable symbol display time Ti47 of the special symbol in the variable display pattern of reach G (big hit), from the main board 11 A first variable display end command is transmitted to the effect control board 12 via the signal relay board 13. In the first variable display device 4A, the big hit symbol (a special symbol indicating “3” or “7”) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed symbol. In response to receiving the first variable display end command from the main board 11, the effect control CPU 130 displays “" in the variable display section in the third variable display device 4 </ b> C as shown in FIG. The combination of decorative symbols that are a big hit is derived and displayed by, for example, stopping and displaying the decorative symbols indicating “7”.

  As described above, after setting the value of the effect mode flag to “1” based on the determination that the continuous effect is to be executed, the second variable display device 4B uses the second variable display device 4B before the end of the continuous effect. When it is determined that the variable display result is a big hit in the special figure game, after the big hit gaming state due to the big hit symbol being stopped and displayed in the special figure game, the second variable display device 4B During the variable display of the special symbol, the display operation in the fourth variable display device 4D performs an effect display in an effect mode different from the notification information using characters. For example, an image (still image) as shown in FIG. Image or moving image) can be displayed.

  In addition, when the second big hit flag is off, in the final effect pattern determination processing in step S318 shown in FIG. 23A, the reach δ is determined depending on whether or not the first big hit flag is on. The first variable display based on the timer value in the first variable display time timer 122A from among the variable display patterns of −1 (loss) to δ-3 (loss) and the variable display patterns of normal δ-1 to δ-3. The variable display pattern having the longest variable display time in the variable display pattern having the variable display time shorter than the remaining variable display time of the special symbol in the special symbol game by the device 4A is the special graphic game by the second variable display device 4B. The variable display pattern is determined in the variable display of the decorative design by the fourth variable display device 4D. Thus, the first and third variable displays are performed within a short period of time after the continuous presentation is executed and the special display game by the second variable display device 4B and the variable display of the decorative symbols by the fourth variable display device 4D are completed. The variable display result by the devices 4A and 4C can be a big hit.

  Further, when it is determined in step S424 shown in FIG. 16 that the continuous effect is not to be executed (step S424; No), the long-term effect is independently performed during the execution of the special game by the first variable display device 4A. When it is determined to be executed (step S427; Yes), the value of the effect mode flag is set to “3” (step S428). The variable display pattern of reach G (big hit) among the big hit variable display patterns shown in FIG. 6 is variable in the special figure game by the first variable display device 4A and the variable display of the decorative symbols by the third variable display device 4C. The display pattern is determined (step S245 in FIG. 14). Thereafter, the first variable display start command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the signal relay board 13, whereby the variable display of the decorative symbols by the third variable display device 4C is started. (Step S265), the variable display of the special symbol by the first variable display device 4A is started (Step S267).

  On the side of the production control board 12, the production control CPU 130 receives the second variable display start command transmitted from the main board 11, and the third variable display device 4C uses the variable display pattern of reach G (big hit). Start variable display of decorative designs. As a result, for example, the decorative symbols that have been stopped and displayed as shown in FIG. 32A are accelerated and displayed, and variable display of the decorative symbols as shown in FIG. 32C is started.

  Thereafter, when the condition for starting the special figure game by the second variable display device 4B is satisfied, the value of the effect mode flag is “3” (step S313 in FIG. 22; Yes), so that the second big hit flag is turned on. It is determined whether or not (step S314). When the second big hit flag is off (step S314; No), it is determined whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative symbols by the fourth variable display device 4D is to be reached (FIG. 23B). Step S321). At this time, if it is determined not to reach (step S321; No), the variable display in the special display game and the decorative design variable display of this time is selected from the normal variable display patterns shown in FIG. 5A. Select and determine the pattern. Thus, for example, when the variable display pattern of normal A is determined, the CPU 130 for effect control is decorated by the fourth variable display device 4D according to the variable display pattern of normal A based on the second variable display start command from the main board 11. Start variable display of symbols. Thereby, for example, the decorative symbols that have been stopped and displayed as shown in FIGS. 32B and 32D are accelerated and displayed, and variable display of the decorative symbols as shown in FIG. 32F is started.

  When the variable display time Ti1 of the special symbol in the normal A variable display pattern has elapsed after the variable display by the second and fourth variable display devices 4B and 4D is started after the decision to execute the long-term effect is thus made. The second variable display end command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the signal relay board 13. Further, in the second variable display device 4B, a lost symbol different from the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed symbol. In response to receiving the second variable display end command from the main board 11, the effect control CPU 130 displays a combination of decorative symbols that normally loses, for example, as shown in FIG. 32 (H). Derived and displayed on the device 4D. At this time, in the third variable display device 4C, for example, as shown in FIG. 32G, the decorative symbol indicating “7” is stopped and displayed on the left variable display portion (temporary stop display), and the other variable display portions are displayed. Then, the variable display of the decorative design is continued.

  Subsequently, when the start condition of the next special figure game by the second variable display device 4B is satisfied, the value of the effect mode flag is “3” (step S313 in FIG. 22; Yes), so the second big hit flag is It is determined whether or not it is on (step S314). At this time, if the second big hit flag is on (step S314; Yes), the single long-term effect pattern determination process is executed (step S315), and based on the timer value in the first variable display time timer 122A. From the variable display pattern of reach H-1 (big hit) to reach H-3 (big hit) among the variable display patterns at the big hit shown in FIG. decide. For example, when the variable display pattern of reach H-2 (big hit) is determined, the effect control CPU 130 is based on the second variable display start command from the main board 11, for example, as shown in FIG. In accordance with the variable display pattern of reach H-2 (big hit), variable display of decorative symbols by the fourth variable display device 4D is started. At this time, in the third variable display device 4C, for example, as shown in FIG. 32 (I), the variable display of decorative symbols is continuously performed.

  Here, in the variable display pattern of reach H-1 (big hit) to H-3 (big hit), a specific effect different from any of the variable display patterns of reach A to C, D-1, D-2, E, and F. Display is performed. For example, the effect control CPU 130 controls the display operation in the fourth variable display device 4D according to the reach H-2 (big hit) variable display pattern, so that, for example, in the decorative display variable display by the fourth variable display device 4D, Images (for example, moving images and character images) as shown in FIGS. 32 (L), (N), (P), and (R) are displayed. In this period, in the third variable display device 4C, for example, as shown in FIG. 32 (K), after the variable display of the decorative symbols is continuously performed, the right variable as shown in FIG. 32 (M), for example. The decorative symbol indicating “7” is stopped and displayed on the display unit (temporary stop display), and the variable display unit continuously displays the decorative symbol in a variable manner, so that the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes reach. . Then, for example, as shown in FIGS. 32 (O) and (Q), variable display of decorative symbols is continuously performed.

  After the display of the image as shown in FIG. 32 (R) is finished, for example, as shown in FIG. 32 (T), the decorative pattern is displayed in the display mode of “full rotation reach” in the fourth variable display device 4D. Displayed at a constant speed. When the variable display time Ti49 of the special symbol in the variable display pattern of reach H-2 (big hit) has elapsed since the start of variable display by the second and fourth variable display devices 4B and 4D, the signal relay from the main board 11 A second variable display end command is transmitted to the effect control board 12 via the board 13. Further, in the second variable display device 4B, the big hit symbol (a special symbol indicating “3” or “7”) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed symbol. In response to receiving the second variable display end command from the main board 11, the effect control CPU 130 displays the decorative symbol on the fourth variable display device 4D at a reduced speed, for example, as shown in FIG. The big win combination decorative pattern is derived and displayed. Meanwhile, in the third variable display device 4C, for example, as shown in FIGS. 32 (S) and (U), the variable display of the decorative symbols is continuously performed.

  In this way, the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the second variable display device 4B, and the combination of decorative symbols that are the jackpot combination is derived and displayed on the fourth variable display device 4D, so that the pachinko gaming machine 1 It becomes a big hit gaming state. During the period when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the big hit gaming state, as will be described later, the progress of the variable display of the special symbol by the first variable display device 4A and the variable display of the decorative symbol by the third variable display device 4C are performed. You may make it interrupt progress.

  After the big hit gaming state is finished, the progress of the variable display of the special symbol by the first variable display device 4A and the progress of the variable display of the decorative symbol by the third variable display device 4C are resumed. When the display time timer 122A times out, a first variable display end command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the signal relay board 13. In the first variable display device 4A, the big hit symbol (a special symbol indicating “3” or “7”) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed symbol. In response to receiving the first variable display end command from the main board 11, the effect control CPU 130 displays the variable display unit in the third variable display device 4 </ b> C, for example, as shown in FIG. A combination of decorative symbols that are a big hit is derived and displayed by, for example, stopping and displaying a decorative symbol indicating “7”.

  As described above, after the determination that the long-term effect is to be executed independently during the execution of the special figure game by the first variable display device 4A, before the long-term effect ends, the second variable display device 4B. When it is determined in the special figure game that the variable display result is a big hit, in the variable display of decorative symbols by the fourth variable display device 4D, reach A to C, D-1, D-2, E, A specific effect display different from any of the variable display patterns such as F is performed, and for example, images as shown in FIGS. 32 (L), (N), (P), and (R) can be displayed.

  In addition, in step S429 shown in FIG. 16, the second big hit flag is off (step S429; No), and in step S432, the timer value of the second variable display time timer 122B is within the range where the effects can be linked. Is determined (step S432; Yes), it is determined that a predetermined effect display as the second notice effect is to be executed in the variable display of the decorative symbols by the fourth variable display device 4D ( Step S433; Yes), the value of the effect mode flag is set to “4” (Step S434). Then, based on the special display game being executed by the second variable display device 4B and the variable display pattern in the variable display of the decorative symbols by the fourth variable display device 4D, the first variable display device 4A is combined so as to have the combination of FIG. The variable display pattern in the special display game and the variable display of the decorative design by the third variable display device 4C is determined (step S248 in FIG. 15).

  For example, the variable display pattern in the special display game by the second variable display device 4B and the decorative display variable display by the fourth variable display device 4D is normal C variable among the normal variable display patterns shown in FIG. It is assumed that the display pattern is determined. In this case, based on the second variable display start command transmitted from the main board 11, the effect control CPU 130 starts the variable display of decorative symbols by the fourth variable display device 4D according to the normal C variable display pattern. Thus, for example, the decorative symbols that have been stopped and displayed as shown in FIG. 33B are accelerated and displayed, and variable display of the decorative symbols as shown in FIG. 33D is started.

  Thereafter, the variable display of the decorative pattern by the third variable display device 4C as illustrated in FIG. 33A together with the special game by the first variable display device 4A is completed. Following the derivation and display of the combination of decorative symbols that are normally lost as shown in FIG. 33 (C), the start condition for the next special figure game by the first variable display device 4A is established. At this time, it is determined that the variable display result in the special figure game by the first variable display device 4A is a big hit, the first big hit flag is set to the on state, and the value of the effect mode flag is set to “4”. Suppose that it is set. In this case, based on the fact that the variable display pattern in the special display game being executed by the second variable display device 4B and the decorative display variable display by the fourth variable display device 4D is the normal C variable display pattern, FIG. The variable display pattern of reach B (big hit) is determined to be a variable display pattern for the special display game by the first variable display device 4A and the variable display pattern of the decorative pattern by the third variable display device 4C so that the combinations shown in FIG. Is done.

  At this time, the CPU 130 for effect control is based on the first variable display start command from the main board 11, for example, as shown in FIG. Starts variable display of decorative symbols. In the fourth variable display device 4D, for example, as shown in FIG. 33F, variable display of decorative symbols is continuously performed.

  Thereafter, when the variable display of the decorative symbols is continuously performed on the third variable display device 4C as shown in FIG. 33 (G), the fourth variable display device 4C shows, for example, FIG. 33 (H). As shown in the figure, the decorative symbol indicating “B” is stopped and displayed on the left variable display portion (temporary stop display). Subsequently, in the fourth variable display device 4C, for example, as shown in FIG. 33J, the decorative symbol indicating “G” is stopped and displayed (temporary stop display) on the right variable display section. At this time, in the third variable display device 4C, for example, as shown in FIG. 33I, the decorative symbol indicating “7” is stopped and displayed (temporary stop display) on the left variable display section. When the variable display time Ti3 of the special symbol in the normal C variable display pattern has elapsed after the variable display by the second and fourth variable display devices 4B and 4D is started, the second variable display time timer 122B has timed out. In response to this, a second variable display end command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the signal relay board 13. In the second variable display device 4B, the lost symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed symbol. In response to receiving the second variable display end command from the main board 11 in response to the second variable display end command received from the main board 11, the CPU 130 for effect control displays the decorative design in the variable display section in the fourth variable display device 4D, for example, in FIG. As shown in (L), a decorative symbol indicating “I” is derived and displayed on the variable display portion in the middle. As a result, in the fourth variable display device 4D, a combination of decorative symbols that are “losing chance” of normal loss is derived and displayed.

  At this time, in the third variable display device 4C, for example, as shown in FIG. 33 (K), the decorative pattern indicating “7” is stopped and displayed (temporary stop display) on the variable display section on the right, and the variable display section in the middle is displayed. Then, the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is reached by continuously performing the variable display of the decorative symbol. As shown in FIG. 33 (K), after the decorative display variable display mode in the third variable display device 4C has reached reach, as an effect display according to the variable display pattern of reach B (big hit), for example, FIG. The reach effect display as shown in M) is performed on the third variable display device 4C. When the variable display time Ti42 of the special symbol in the variable display pattern of reach B (big hit) has elapsed since the start of variable display by the first and third variable display devices 4A, 4C, the first variable display time timer 122A In response to the time-out, the first variable display end command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the signal relay board 13. In the first variable display device 4A, the big hit symbol (a special symbol indicating “3” or “7”) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed symbol. In response to receiving the first variable display end command from the main board 11 in response to the first variable display end command received from the main board 11, the CPU 130 for effect control displays, for example, FIG. As shown in (O), the decorative symbol indicating “7” is derived and displayed on the variable display portion in the middle. In this way, in the third variable display device 4C, a combination of decorative symbols that is a big hit combination is derived and displayed.

  As described above, when the special game by the first variable display device 4A is started, the variable in the special display game being executed by the second variable display device 4B and the decorative display variable display by the fourth variable display device 4D. If the display pattern is set to execute the effect display that is the second notice effect, the variable display pattern corresponding to the setting is displayed by the special game by the first variable display device 4A and the third variable display device 4C. The variable display pattern in the variable display of the decorative design is determined. As a result, an effect display serving as the first notice effect is executed in the variable display of the decorative symbols by the third variable display device 4C, and a second notice effect is provided in the variable display of the decorative symbols by the fourth variable display device 4D. The effect display is executed, and thereafter, the display result of the variable display by the first and third variable display devices 4A, 4C can be a big hit. By performing such a display operation, when the first and second notice effects are performed, the player is notified that the display result of the variable display by the first and third variable display devices 4A and 4C is a big hit. Recognize that a notice has been made.

  In addition, when it is determined in step S433 shown in FIG. 16 that it has not been determined to execute the second notice effect (step S433; No), it is determined that effect linkage is to be executed (step S433). S436; Yes), the value of the effect mode flag is set to “5”. At this time, when the first big hit flag is on, the special design game by the first variable display device 4A and the decoration pattern change by the third variable display device 4C so that the combination shown in FIG. The variable display pattern in the display and the special display game being executed by the second variable display device 4B and the variable display pattern after the change in the variable display of the decorative symbols by the fourth variable display device 4D are determined (step of FIG. 15). S250).

  For example, the variable display pattern in the special display game by the second variable display device 4B and the variable display of the decorative symbols by the fourth variable display device 4D is a normal variable A among the normal variable display patterns shown in FIG. It is assumed that the display pattern has been determined. In this case, the effect control CPU 130 starts variable display of decorative symbols by the fourth variable display device 4D according to the normal A variable display pattern based on the second variable display start command transmitted from the main board 11. Thereby, for example, the decorative symbols that have been stopped and displayed as shown in FIG. 34 (B) are accelerated and displayed, and variable display of the decorative symbols as shown in FIG. 34 (D) is started.

  Thereafter, the variable display of the decorative symbols by the third variable display device 4C as illustrated in FIG. 34A together with the special game by the first variable display device 4A is completed. Following the derivation and display of the combination of decorative symbols that are normally lost as shown in FIG. 34 (C), the start condition of the next special figure game by the first variable display device 4A is established. At this time, it is determined that the variable display result in the special game by the first variable display device 4A is a big hit, the first big hit flag is set to the on state, and the value of the effect mode flag is set to “5”. Suppose that it is set. Then, as a combination of the variable display patterns shown in FIG. 19A, the variable display pattern of reach C (big hit) is determined as the variable display pattern in the variable display by the first and third variable display devices 4A and 4C, and reach B When the variable display pattern of (losing) is determined as the variable display pattern after change in the variable display by the second and fourth variable display devices 4B and 4D, the main control board 11 and the effect control board 12 via the signal relay board 13 Then, a pattern change command for designating a variable display pattern for reach B (loss) is transmitted (step S251 in FIG. 15). At this time, a first variable display start command for designating a reach C (big hit) variable display pattern is also transmitted (step S265 in FIG. 14).

  Based on the reception of the first variable display start command from the main board 11, the effect control CPU 130, for example, as shown in FIG. 34 (E), the third variable display device according to the reach C (big hit) variable display pattern. The variable display of decorative symbols by 4C is started. Further, the effect control CPU 130 adjusts the timer value in the second display control time timer, or the fourth variable display device based on the reception of the pattern change command from the main board 11 (step S507 in FIG. 29; Yes). For example, as shown in FIG. 34 (F), a change of reach B (loss), which is a variable display pattern after the change, is performed by changing a decoration symbol derived and displayed as a fixed symbol by variable display of the decoration symbol by 4D. Variable display of decorative symbols based on the display pattern is started (steps S508 to S511). For example, in response to the changed variable display pattern being the reach B (loss) variable display pattern, the effect control CPU 130 displays the variable display result in the variable display of the decorative design by the fourth variable display device 4D. Change to a combination of decorative patterns that will reach you.

  Thereafter, in the third variable display device 4C, the combination of decorative symbols that are “losing chance” of normal loss as shown in FIG. 34G is temporarily stopped (temporarily stopped). At this time, in the fourth variable display device 4D, for example, as shown in FIG. 34 (H), the decorative symbol indicating “C” is stopped and displayed (temporary stop display) on the left variable display section. Subsequently, for example, as shown in FIG. 34 (I), while the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed on the third variable display device 4C as shown in FIG. 34 (I), the fourth variable display device 4D as shown in FIG. A decorative symbol indicating “C” is also stopped (temporarily stopped) on the variable display portion on the right, and the variable display of the decorative symbol is continuously displayed on the variable display portion in the middle, whereby the fourth variable display device is displayed. The variable display mode of decorative symbols in 4D is reach.

  After the variable display mode of the decorative design in the fourth variable display device 4D is reached in this way, as an effect display according to the variable display pattern of reach B (losing), for example, shown in FIGS. 34 (L) and (N). Such reach effect display is performed by the fourth variable display device 4D. At this time, in the third variable display device 4C in which the “losing chance” of the normal loss is stopped and displayed as shown in FIG. 34 (K), for example, as shown in FIG. 34 (M), the decorative symbols are variably displayed again. Start re-variable display. Then, in response to the time-out of the second variable display time timer 122B, a second variable display end command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the signal relay board 13. In the second variable display device 4B, the lost symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed symbol. In response to receiving the second variable display end command from the main board 11 in response to the second variable display end command received from the main board 11, the CPU 130 for effect control displays the decorative design in the variable display section in the fourth variable display device 4D, for example, in FIG. As shown in (P), a decorative symbol combination indicating “G” is derived and displayed on the variable display portion in the middle, for example, so that a combination of decorative symbols that will cause reach loss is derived and displayed.

  At this time, in the third variable display device 4C, for example, the decorative symbol continuously variably displayed as shown in FIG. 34 (O) becomes “full rotation reach” as shown in FIG. 34 (Q), for example. Display at a constant speed in the display mode. When the variable display time Ti43 of the special symbol in the variable display pattern of reach C (big hit) has elapsed since the start of variable display by the first and third variable display devices 4A, 4C, the signal relay board 13 is transferred from the main board 11. The first variable display end command is transmitted to the effect control board 12 via In the first variable display device 4A, the big hit symbol (a special symbol indicating “3” or “7”) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed symbol. In response to receiving the first variable display end command from the main board 11, the effect control CPU 130 displays the decorative symbol on the third variable display device 4C at a reduced speed, for example, as shown in FIG. A large jackpot combination decorative pattern is derived and displayed. In the meantime, in the fourth variable display device 4D, as exemplified in FIGS. 34 (R) and (T), for example, based on the fact that the start condition of the next special game by the second variable display device 4B is satisfied, A variable display of the decorative design may be performed.

  As described above, the variable by the second and fourth variable display devices 4B and 4D is based on the determination that the effect linkage is executed when the special figure game by the first variable display device 4A is started. The variable display pattern in the display is changed to execute the first notice effect in the variable display of the decorative design by the third variable display device 4C, and the second notice effect in the variable display of the decorative design by the fourth variable display device 4D. Set to be executable. After the first and second notice effects are thus executed, the display result of the variable display by the first and third variable display devices 4A and 4C can be a big hit. By performing such a display operation, when the first and second notice effects are performed, the player is notified that the display result of the variable display by the first and third variable display devices 4A and 4C is a big hit. Recognize that a notice has been made.

  Further, when it is determined in step S429 shown in FIG. 16 that the second big hit flag is on (step S429; Yes) and it is determined in step S430 that the first big hit flag is on (step S430; Yes), the value of the effect mode flag is set to “6” (step S431). At this time, the big hit concentration pattern determination process as shown in FIG. 17 is executed in step S254 shown in FIG. 15, thereby determining whether the second probability variation confirmation flag is on or off, and Based on the timer value in the second variable display time timer 122B, among the big hit variable display patterns shown in FIG. 6, reach A (big hit) to reach C (big hit), reach H-1 (big hit) to reach H-3 ( The variable display pattern for the current special figure game by the first variable display device 4A and the variable display of the decorative symbols by the third variable display device 4C is determined from the variable display pattern of the big hit.

  For example, when the special game is started by the second variable display device 4B, the second certainty change confirmation flag is set to the on state based on the determination that the variable display result is the certainty big hit. It is assumed that the variable display pattern in the special display game by the second variable display device 4B and the variable display of the decorative symbols by the fourth variable display device 4D is determined as the variable display pattern of reach B (big hit). In this case, the effect control CPU 130 starts variable display of decorative symbols by the fourth variable display device 4D according to the variable display pattern of reach B (big hit) based on the second variable display start command transmitted from the main board 11. . As a result, for example, the decorative symbols that have been stopped and displayed as shown in FIG. 35B are accelerated and displayed, and variable display of the decorative symbols as shown in FIG. 35D is started.

  Thereafter, the variable display of the decorative symbols by the third variable display device 4C as illustrated in FIG. 35A is completed together with the special game by the first variable display device 4A, and the third variable display device 4C displays, for example, FIG. Subsequent to the display of the combination of decorative symbols that are normally lost as shown in FIG. 35C, the start condition of the next special game by the first variable display device 4A is established. At this time, it is determined that the variable display result in the special game by the first variable display device 4A is a big hit, and the first big hit flag is set to the on state, so that the value of the effect mode flag is “6”. Is set to. In this case, since the second certainty change confirmation flag is on (step S441 in FIG. 17; Yes), the reach is selected from among the big hit variable display patterns shown in FIG. 6 based on the timer value in the first variable display time timer 122A. From the variable display pattern of H-1 (big hit) to reach H-3 (big hit), the variable display pattern in the special display game and the variable display of the decorative design is determined. For example, when the variable display pattern of reach H-1 (big hit) is determined, the effect control CPU 130 is based on the first variable display start command from the main board 11, for example, as shown in FIG. Then, the variable display of the decorative symbols by the third variable display device 4C is started in accordance with the variable display pattern of reach H-1 (big hit). At this time, in the fourth variable display device 4D, for example, as shown in FIG. 35 (F), the decorative symbol indicating “G” is stopped and displayed on the left variable display portion (temporary stop display), and other variable display portions are displayed. Then, the variable display of the decorative design is continued.

  Subsequently, the CPU 130 for effect control performs display control of the third variable display device 4C according to the variable display pattern of reach H-1 (big hit), so that, for example, in variable display of decorative symbols by the third variable display device 4C, Images as shown in FIGS. 35G and 35I (for example, moving images and character images) are displayed. During this period, in the fourth variable display device 4D, for example, as shown in FIG. 35 (H), the decorative symbol indicating “G” is stopped and displayed (temporary stop display) on the right variable display portion, and the variable display portion inside is displayed. Then, the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is reached by continuously performing the variable display of the decorative symbol. Then, as the effect display according to the variable display pattern of reach B (big hit), for example, reach effect display as shown in FIGS. 35 (J) and (L) is performed on the fourth variable display device 4D.

  Thereafter, when the variable display time Ti48 of the special symbol in the variable display pattern of reach H-1 (big hit) has elapsed after the variable display by the first and third variable display devices 4A and 4C is started, signal relay from the main board 11 A first variable display end command is transmitted to the effect control board 12 via the board 13. In the first variable display device 4A, the big hit symbol (a special symbol indicating “3” or “7”) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed symbol. In response to receiving the first variable display end command from the main board 11, the effect control CPU 130 displays the decorative symbol on the third variable display device 4C at a reduced speed, for example, as shown in FIG. A large jackpot combination decorative pattern is derived and displayed. As a result, the pachinko gaming machine 1 becomes a big hit gaming state, and, as will be described later, the progress of the variable display of the special symbol by the second variable display device 4B and the progress of the variable display of the decorative symbol by the fourth variable display device 4D. Interrupted. After the jackpot gaming state is finished, when the progress of the variable display of the special symbol game by the second variable display device 4B and the variable display of the decorative symbols by the fourth variable display device 4D is resumed and the second variable display time timer 122B times out, A second variable display end command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the signal relay board 13. Further, in the second variable display device 4B, the probability variation big hit symbol (a special symbol indicating “7”) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed symbol. In response to receiving the second variable display end command from the main board 11, the effect control CPU 103 displays the variable display section in the fourth variable display device 4D, for example, as shown in FIG. By stopping and displaying the decorative symbol indicating “G”, the combination of the decorative symbol that is a big hit is derived and displayed.

  As described above, when it is determined that the big win is made in the special game by the first variable display device 4A, the determination that the big variable is made in the special game by the second variable display device 4B is made. When the second certainty change confirmation flag is turned on based on what has been done, reach H-1 (big hit) to reach H-3 (different from the variable display patterns of reach A (big hit) to reach C (big hit) One of the variable display patterns of the big hit is determined as the variable display pattern in the special display game by the first variable display device 4A and the variable display of the decorative symbols by the third variable display device 4C. Here, in the variable display pattern of reach H-1 (big hit) to reach H-3 (big hit), a unique effect display different from any of the variable display patterns of reach A (big hit) to reach C (big hit) is performed. . Further, the variable display pattern of reach H-1 (big hit) to reach H-3 (big hit) is based on the timer value in the second variable display time timer 122B, and the remaining variable display in the special figure game by the second variable display device 4B. The variable display time is selected and determined so as to be shorter than the time. Therefore, a big hit is made in the special figure game by the first variable display device 4A, and after the big hit gaming state based on the big hit is finished, the big change game is made in the special figure game by the second variable display device 4B. As a result, in a short period of time, it is possible to make a big hit in the special game by both the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B, and the big win game state based on the fact that the special game has been won by both special game is completed. After that, it can be controlled to a high probability state.

  As shown in FIGS. 30 (U), 31 (Y), 32 (W), 33 (O), 34 (S), and 35 (K), the decorative pattern by the third variable display device 4C is displayed. As a display result of the variable display, a decorative symbol that is a big hit combination is derived and displayed, and the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed symbol in the special figure game by the first variable display device 4A, so that the big hit gaming state is controlled. When the variable display of the special symbol is being executed in the special game by the second variable display device 4B at the time (first time point), the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the signal relay board 13 A variable display progress stop command is transmitted (step S275 in FIG. 20). For example, in the special game by the first variable display device 4A, the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed symbol, and the jackpot combination symbol as shown in FIG. 36A is displayed by the third variable display device 4C. Is derived and displayed as a variable display result.

  In this case, the presentation control CPU 130 sends a predetermined drawing command to the VDP 133 in response to receiving the variable display progress stop command from the main board, for example, in the fourth variable display device 4D in FIG. The notification information 71A as shown in B) is displayed. The notification information 71A may be any information as long as the measurement of the elapsed time in the special figure game by the second variable display device 4B is interrupted while the variable display of the special symbol is continued. With this notification information 71A, the player can recognize that the measurement of the elapsed time in the special game by the second variable display device 4B has been interrupted. In addition to the notification information 71A, the effect control CPU 130 sends a predetermined drawing command to the VDP 133 in response to receiving the variable display progress stop command from the main board, for example, FIG. A character image 71C as shown in FIG. 6 may be displayed on the fourth variable display device 4D. Alternatively, only one of the notification information 71A and the character image 71C may be displayed, or neither may be displayed to notify that the variable display is interrupted. In this way, when variable display is interrupted, a decorative symbol that becomes a lost combination may be stopped and displayed.

  Thus, at the first time point when the big hit gaming state is controlled, the variable display progress stop flag is set to the on state (step S276 in FIG. 20), so that the process of step S332 shown in FIG. 26 is not executed. (Step S331; Yes), measurement of the elapsed time since the variable display of the special symbol is started in the special symbol game by the second variable display device 4B is interrupted. On the side of the effect control board 12 as well, in response to receiving the variable display progress stop command, the progress stop flag is set to the on state (step S503 in FIG. 29), and the process of step S512 is executed. As a result, the measurement of the elapsed time from the start of the variable display of the decorative design by the fourth variable display device 4D is interrupted.

  Thereafter, the CPU 103 mounted on the main board 11 performs a setting for transmitting a predetermined big hit round number instruction command to the effect control board 12 in the large winning opening opening process of step S115 shown in FIG. For example, as shown in FIG. 36C, 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. 36D, the variable display of the decorative symbols is continuously executed as in FIG. 36B, but the progress of the variable display is interrupted. What should I do? Alternatively, when the progress of the variable display of the special symbol in the special game by the second variable display device 4B is interrupted, the variable display of the decorative symbol in the fourth variable display device 4D is stopped, and the decorative symbol to be a combination of lost May be stopped and displayed.

  Then, when the big hit gaming state ends, a big hit end command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 (step S281 in FIG. 21). 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. Thus, when the big hit gaming state ends (second time point), the variable display progress stop flag is cleared and turned off (step S289 in FIG. 21), so that the process of step S332 shown in FIG. 26 is executed. (Step S331; No), the measurement of the elapsed time from the start of variable display of special symbols in the special symbol game by the second variable display device 4B is resumed. At this time, a variable display progress restart command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the signal relay board 13 (step S288 in FIG. 21). On the side of the effect control board 12, in response to receiving the variable display progress restart command, the progress stop flag is cleared and turned off (step S506 in FIG. 29), and the process of step S512 is executed. In other words, the measurement of the elapsed time from the start of variable display of decorative symbols by the fourth variable display device 4D is resumed.

  When the measurement of the elapsed time from the start of the variable display of the decorative design by the fourth variable display device 4D is resumed, for example, the effect control CPU 130 sends a predetermined drawing command to the VDP 133, for example, FIG. The notification information 71B as shown in FIG. 6 may be displayed on the fourth variable display device 4D. With this notification information 71B, the player can recognize that the progress of the special game by the second variable display device 4B and the progress of the variable display of decorative symbols by the fourth variable display device 4D have been resumed.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 31 (R), FIG. 32 (V) and FIG. 35 (N), the big hit game is stopped by displaying the big hit symbol as a fixed symbol in the special figure game by the second variable display device 4B. When the special symbol variable display is being executed in the special symbol game by the first variable display device 4A when controlled to the state, the special symbol variable in the special symbol game being executed by the first variable display device 4A is variable. The progress of display and the progress of variable display of decorative symbols by the third variable display device 4C may be interrupted. In this case, the variable display stop processing shown in FIG. 20 is adapted to the second variable display device 4B as the variable display stop processing executed when the value of the second special symbol process flag is “3”. The jackpot end process shown in FIG. 21 is adapted to the second variable display device 4B as the jackpot end process executed when the value of the second special symbol process flag is “6”. Just do it. In addition, in the variable display control process (step S112 in FIG. 11) executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is “2”, the variable display control process shown in FIG. 26 is applied to the first variable display device 4A. Perform the adapted process. Further, on the side of the effect control board 12, the effect control CPU 130 performs the decorative symbol variable display in-process processing (step S152 in FIG. 28) executed when the value of the first display control process flag is “2”. The process which matched the process during decorative design variable display shown in 29 to the 3rd variable display apparatus 4C is performed.

  When the big hit gaming state based on the fact that the variable display result is the probability change big hit in the special game by the first variable display device 4A ends, the first probability change confirmation flag is on (step S283 in FIG. 21; Yes), the probability variation flag is set to the on state (step S284), and the count value of the probability variation counter 123 is set to the variable display count initial value during probability variation (step S285). When the big hit gaming state based on the fact that the variable display result is the probability change big hit in the special game by the second variable display device 4B ends, the second probability change confirmation flag is on, so the probability change flag is on. In addition, the count value of the probability variation counter 123 is set to the initial value of the variable display count during probability variation.

  When the probability change flag is on, the increase determination value data is set as the determination value data in the big hit / probability change determination process shown in FIG. 13 (step S402). The probability that the determination is made is higher than that in the normal gaming state. In such a high probability state, the special symbol variable display time in the special game may be set to be shorter than that in the normal game state. For example, when it is determined in step S256 shown in FIG. 15 that the first big hit flag is OFF, it is determined whether or not the probability changing flag is ON. The variable display pattern may be determined with reference to different variable display pattern determination tables. Then, the variable display pattern determination table referenced at this time is prepared by selecting data for selecting a variable display time shorter than that in the normal gaming state, and storing it in the ROM 101 or the like in advance. That's fine.

  When the probability changing flag is on, the count value of the probability changing counter 123 is decremented by 1 in step S262 shown in FIG. 14 or step S325 shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not “0” has been reached (step S263 in FIG. 14 and step S326 in FIG. 22). Thereby, when the variable display of the special symbol is started in the special figure game, it is determined whether or not to end the high probability state, and when it is determined that the high probability state is ended, the probability changing flag is set. It is cleared (step S264 in FIG. 14 and step S327 in FIG. 22).

  For example, when the initial value of the variable display count during probability change is “100”, after the big hit gaming state based on the fact that the variable display result in the special figure game has become the probability change big hit, at timing T1 shown in FIG. It is assumed that the special display game by the first variable display device 4A and the variable display of decorative symbols by the third variable display device 4C are finished. Subsequently, when the start condition of the 100th special figure game after the end of the big hit gaming state based on the probability change big hit is satisfied at the timing T2, the count value of the probability change counter 123 is set in step S262 shown in FIG. By subtracting one, the count value of the probability variation counter 123 becomes “0” (step S263; Yes). Therefore, the probability changing flag is cleared and turned off (step S264). As a result, as shown in FIG. 37 (C), at the timing T2 when the 100th special figure game is started after the end of the big hit gaming state based on the probability changing big hit, the probability changing flag is cleared and turned off. Thereafter, in the big hit / probability change determination process shown in FIG. 13, the normal determination value data is set as the determination value data in step S403. Thereby, the probability of winning a big hit at an appropriate timing corresponding to the end of the high probability state can be returned to the same probability as in the normal gaming state.

  As a specific example, after the probable change flag is cleared and turned off at timing T2, for example, at the timing T3, the 101st special game is started after the end of the big hit gaming state based on the probable big hit. When the game is played, even if the special symbol variable display is not finished in the 100th special game, it is determined whether or not the variable display result is a big hit with the same probability as in the normal gaming state. become.

  Here, when a test signal indicating a high probability state is output from the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the outside, the output level ( For example, when the voltage level is switched, the output of the test signal indicating the high probability state is stopped. Note that the test signal may be an electric signal that is at a low level when it is in a high probability state, for example, but is at a high level when it is not in a high probability state. The number of times or whether or not a big hit during the high probability state may be specified by, for example, a measuring device connected to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like.

  In the example shown in FIG. 37, when the start condition of the special game by the first variable display device 4A is satisfied at the timing T2, the special game by the first variable display device 4A and the decorative pattern by the third variable display device 4C. The variable display pattern in the variable display is determined as a variable display pattern in which the variable display time of the special symbol is TiB. Then, when the start condition of the special figure game by the second variable display device 4B is satisfied at the timing T3 after the special figure game by the first variable display device 4A is started, the special figure by the second variable display device 4B is established. The variable display pattern in the variable display of the decorative symbol by the game and the fourth variable display device 4D is determined to be a variable display pattern having a special symbol variable display time TiA shorter than the variable display time TiB. In this case, the 101st special figure game by the second variable display device 4B may end at a timing T4 earlier than the timing T5 at which the 100th special figure game by the first variable display device 4A ends.

  In this case, for example, when the CPU 103 mounted on the main board 11 switches and controls the output level of the test signal at a predetermined test signal output terminal, the timing at which the 100th special game by the first variable display device 4A ends. At T5, for example, switching from a low level indicating that the high probability state is being performed to a high level indicating that the high probability state is not being performed. When controlled to the high probability state, for example, in the variable display of decorative symbols by the third and fourth variable display devices 4C and 4D, an image for informing that the high probability state is displayed may be displayed. In this case, while the image for informing that the high probability state is displayed, the player recognizes that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the high probability state, and the special game or decoration pattern is recognized. The expectation that the display result in the variable display will be a big hit is enhanced. In this embodiment, by switching the output level of the test signal at the timing when the special figure game executed in such a high probability state is completed, it is possible to output a test signal indicating an accurate gaming state. Thus, for example, the number of times that a special game is executed in a high probability state or a high probability using a test signal indicating an accurate gaming state in a measuring device connected outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like. It is possible to accurately identify (measure) whether or not a big hit has occurred during the state.

  As described above, according to the present invention, the big hit symbol is controlled to be the big hit gaming state by the fact that the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the fixed symbol in the special figure game by one of the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B. When the variable display of the special symbol is being executed in the special symbol game by the other variable display device, the progress of the variable display of the special symbol being executed is interrupted and the elapsed time is measured. Interrupted. Thereafter, when the big hit gaming state ends, the suspended variable display of the special symbol is resumed and the elapsed time measurement is also 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. It is possible to prevent competing with the big hit gaming state due to the stop display, and to prevent the gambling of the pachinko gaming machine 1 from being increased more than necessary due to the big hit gaming state competing, and the first And before the variable display result in the special game by the second variable display devices 4A and 4B is derived and displayed, it becomes difficult to recognize in advance whether or not it will be a big hit, and the interest of the game can be improved. .

  Further, when the progress of the variable display of the special symbol is interrupted in the special symbol game being executed, for example, the effect control CPU 130 executes the processing of step S505 in FIG. The notification information 71A shown in (D), (F), and (I) and the character image 71C shown in FIG. 36 (I) can be displayed to notify that the progress of variable display is interrupted. This notification allows the player to recognize that the special symbol or decorative symbol variable display does not proceed, so that the distrustful feeling that the special symbol or decorative symbol variable display does not proceed and the confirmed symbol is not stopped and displayed. Never have.

  Here, when the progress of the variable display of the special symbol in the special figure game being executed is interrupted, a variable display progress stop command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the signal relay board 13. Thus, the effect control CPU 130 can execute the process of step S505 of FIG. 29 to interrupt the progress of the variable display of the decorative symbols, or to notify that the progress of the variable display is interrupted. When the progress of variable display is resumed, the variable display progress restart command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the signal relay board 13, whereby the effect control CPU 130 performs the step of FIG. The process of variable display of decorative symbols can be resumed by executing the processing of S512 or step S515. In this way, the effect control CPU 130 mounted on the effect control board 12, which is a sub-side board different from the CPU 103 mounted on the main board 11, performs processing for interrupting the progress of variable display, and interrupted variable display. The process of resuming the progress of is shared and executed. As a result, it is possible to prevent an increase in control burden on the main board 11 on the main side.

  When the value of the effect mode flag is “1”, the second variable display device 4B performs a plurality of special figure games during the period in which the first variable display device 4A executes one special figure game. A continuous effect, which is a continuous effect over the special figure game, is executed as a notice effect for notifying that the variable display result in the special figure game by the first variable display device 4A will be a big hit. Then, if there is a special figure game that has been determined to be a big hit among a plurality of special figure games by the second variable display device 4B, the value of the effect mode flag is updated to “2”. For example, as shown in FIG. 31 (T), an effect display different from the effect display shown in FIG. 30 (R) when the value of the effect mode flag is “1” is performed. Due to such a notice effect, the player can make any of the effects performed by the display of the third and fourth variable display devices 4C and 4D during the variable display of the special symbols by the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B. Interest can be raised and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Further, when the value of the effect mode flag is “3”, the second variable display device 4B can execute the special game several times during the period in which one special game is performed by the first variable display device 4A. When it is determined that the variable display result is a big hit in the special game by the second variable display device 4B during the long-term production, for example, FIG. 32 (L), (N ), (P) and (R) are used for the effect display using the images, and the variable display result in the special game by the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B will be a big hit. can do. Thereby, the player is interested in any of the effects performed by the display of the third and fourth variable display devices 4C and 4D during the variable display of the special symbol by the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B. It can be held and the interest of the game can be improved.

  When the special game is started by the first variable display device 4A, the special display game being executed by the second variable display device 4B and the variable display pattern in the variable display of the decorative symbols by the fourth variable display device 4D are second notices. If it is set to execute an effect display as an effect, the value of the effect mode flag is updated to “4”, and a variable display pattern corresponding to the setting is specially displayed by the first variable display device 4A. The variable display pattern in the variable display of the decorative design by the game and the third variable display device 4C can be determined. At this time, an effect display serving as the first notice effect is executed in the variable display of the decorative symbol by the third variable display device 4C, and an effect serving as the second notice effect in the variable display of the decorative symbol by the fourth variable display device 4D. Display is executed, and thereafter, the display result of variable display by the first and third variable display devices 4A, 4C can be a big hit. By performing the effect display as the first and second notice effects, the player can perform the third and fourth variable display devices during the variable display of the special symbol by the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B. Since it is possible to be interested in any of the effects performed by the 4C and 4D display, the interest of the game can be improved.

  When the value of the effect mode flag is “5”, the variable display pattern in the variable display by the second and fourth variable display devices 4B and 4D is displayed when the special game by the first variable display device 4A is started. The setting is made so that the first notice effect is executed in the variable display of the decorative symbol by the third variable display device 4C and the second notice effect can be executed in the variable display of the decorative symbol by the fourth variable display device 4D. Do. After the first and second notice effects are thus executed, the display result of the variable display by the first and third variable display devices 4A and 4C can be a big hit. By performing the effect display as the first and second notice effects, the player can perform the third and fourth variable display devices during the variable display of the special symbol by the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B. Since it is possible to be interested in any of the effects performed by the 4C and 4D display, the interest of the game can be improved.

  When it is determined that a big win is made in the special game by the second variable display device 4A, based on the determination that the big change is made in the special game by the second variable display device 4B. When the second probability change confirmation flag is on, the variable display pattern of reach H-1 (big hit) to reach H-3 (big hit) is different from the variable display pattern of reach A (big hit) to reach C (big hit). Is determined as the variable display pattern in the special display game by the first variable display device 4A and the decorative display variable display by the third variable display device 4C. Thereby, for example, the effect display using the images as shown in FIGS. 35G and 35I is performed, and the variable display result in the special figure game by the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B is a big hit. Can be foretold. Thereby, the player is interested in any of the effects performed by the display of the third and fourth variable display devices 4C and 4D during the variable display of the special symbol by the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B. It can be held and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In the above embodiment, when it is determined that the variable display result is a big hit in the special figure game by the first variable display device 4A, the special figure game and the fourth variable display by the second variable display device 4B are determined. The variable display result in the special game by the first variable display device 4A is a big hit in the variable display of the decorative symbol by the fourth variable display device 4D during the period in which the variable display of the decorative symbol by the device 4D is executed. The explanation was given on the assumption that the notice effect to be notified is executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Further, when it is determined that the variable display result is a big hit in the special game by the second variable display device 4B, the first variable display device 4A. In the special display game by the second variable display device 4B in the variable display of the decorative design by the third variable display device 4C during the period in which the variable display of the decorative design by the third variable display device 4C is executed. You may make it perform the notice effect which notifies that a variable display result will be a big hit.

  In this case, the reach of the variable display pattern in the special figure game by one of the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B is sufficiently longer than the variable display time of the special symbol in the other variable display patterns. When the variable display pattern is G, even if the variable display result is a big hit in the special figure game by the other variable display device, it may be controlled not to execute the continuous effect. Thereby, it is possible to prevent an inappropriate performance from being performed at an inappropriate time, for example, a continuous performance is executed after the big hit gaming state is completed.

  Further, in the above embodiment, in the big hit concentration pattern determination process shown in FIG. 17, reach H-1 (big hit) to reach H-3 (big hit) only when the second probability variation confirmation flag is on in step S441. The variable display pattern is determined as the variable display pattern in the special display game of this time by the first variable display device 4A and the variable display pattern of the decorative pattern by the third variable display device 4C. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the variable display pattern of reach H-1 (big hit) to reach H-3 (big hit) is displayed regardless of whether or not the second probability variation confirmation flag is on. You may enable it to determine the variable display pattern in the special display game this time by the 1st variable display apparatus 4A, and the variable display of the decoration symbol by the 3rd variable display apparatus 4C. In this case, in the big hit concentration pattern determination process, the variable display results are obtained in the special game by both the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B by executing the processes of steps S442 to S447 shown in FIG. When it is a big hit, a specific effect display different from any of the variable display patterns of reach A to C, D-1, D-2, E, and F can be performed.

  In the above embodiment, when the progress of variable display of special symbols in the second variable display device 4B is stopped (interrupted), a variable display progress stop command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. The progress of the variable display of decorative symbols in the fourth variable display device 4D was interrupted. Further, when the progress of the special symbol variable display is started again in the special game in which the progress is stopped by the second variable display device 4B, the variable display progress resumption command is sent from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. , The progress of the variable display of the decorative symbols whose progress has been stopped by the fourth variable display device 4D is resumed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the presentation control board 12 receives the jackpot start command, the fourth variable display device 4D determines whether or not the decorative symbols are being variably displayed. If it is determined and the variable display is being performed, the progress may be stopped. Then, when the jackpot end command is received, it is determined whether or not the progress of the variable display of the decorative symbols by the fourth variable display device 4D is interrupted, and if it is interrupted, the progress of the variable display is resumed. May be. In this way, the variable display progress is stopped by suspending or resuming the progress of the variable display of decorative symbols based on the jackpot start command or jackpot end command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. The progress of variable display can be interrupted or resumed without using a special command such as a command or a variable display progress restart command, and the control burden on the main board 11 side can be reduced.

  In the above embodiment, after the probability variation flag is set to ON in step S284 in FIG. 21, the count value of the probability variation counter 123 is “0” in step S263 in FIG. 14 or step S326 in FIG. When the determination is made, the probability change flag is cleared, and while the probability change flag is on, control is performed to a high probability state in which the probability of a big hit is higher than in the normal gaming state. As explained. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and until the number of special-figure games started by the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B reaches a predetermined number after the big hit gaming state ends. The variable symbol display time of the special symbol may be controlled to a time shortening state that is controlled to be shorter than that in the normal gaming state.

  In this case, a time-shortage flag is provided separately from the probability-changing flag, and a time-shortage counter is provided separately from the probability-changing counter 123, which is started by the first and second variable display devices 4A, 4B after the big hit gaming state is finished. The number of special game is counted, and when the count value reaches a predetermined short time end set value, the short and medium flag may be cleared at the timing when the special symbol variable display is started in the special game. Good. As a result, switching from the setting of the variable display time in the time reduction state to the setting of the variable display time in the normal gaming state other than the high probability state or the time reduction state at an appropriate timing corresponding to the end of the time reduction state. be able to. Here, the status data indicating whether the probability changing flag is on or off, and the status data indicating whether the time reduction flag is on or off are, for example, in each of the probability changing flag and the time reduction flag. Correspondingly, the data may be one bit at a time stored in the game control flag setting area. Specifically, when the value of the high probability state data stored in the game control flag setting area corresponding to the probability change flag is “0”, the probability change flag is off, and when it is “1”, the probability change Assume that the middle flag is on. In addition, when the value of the time reduction state data stored in the game control flag setting area corresponding to the time reduction flag is “0”, the time reduction flag is off, and when it is “1”, the time reduction flag is set. Assume that it is on.

  Alternatively, common status data may be prepared for the probability changing flag and the hour / short flag, and either one of the probability changing flag and the hour / middle flag may be turned on and the other may be turned off. Specifically, 1-bit special game state data common to the probability changing flag and the hour / short / long flag is prepared, and when the value of the special game state data is “0”, the hour / short / medium flag is on. It is assumed that the probability changing flag is off, and when it is “1”, the time reduction flag is off while the probability changing flag is on.

  Further, the probability variation counter 123 and the time reduction counter may be configured using a common variable display number counter. In this case, when the count value of the variable display number counter reaches a predetermined probability change end set value, the variable display number counter is cleared while the variable flag is cleared at the timing when the variable display of the special symbol in the special figure game is started. When the count value reaches the predetermined time-short end set value, the time-short / middle flag may be cleared at the timing when the special symbol variable display in the special-game is started. Here, the probability variation end setting value and the short time end setting value may be set in advance so that the probability variation end setting value is larger than the time variation end setting value, or the probability variation end setting value is more You may preset beforehand so that it may become a small value compared with a time-short end setting value. As a specific example, when the probability variation end setting value is set to “0” and the time-short end setting value is set to “50”, the control in the high probability state continues after the time reduction state ends. Will be. In this way, the time reduction state may end before the high probability state ends. Alternatively, when the probability variation end setting value is set to “50” while the short time end setting value is set to “0”, the control of the time reduction state is continued after the high probability state ends. Become. Thus, after the high probability state ends, the time reduction state may be continuously controlled.

  Further, in the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 12, after executing the process of step S227 and before executing the process of step S228, based on the value of the random number for probability variation end extraction extracted from the random number circuit 104, for example, You may make it perform the probability change completion | finish determination process which determines whether the high probability state by probability variation control is complete | finished. In this probability variation end determination process, whether or not to end the high probability state by referring to a predetermined probability variation end determination table based on the value of the probability variation end determination random number when the probability variation end flag is on. judge. When it is determined that the high-probability state is to be ended, by clearing the probability changing flag, the probability that the jackpot / probability determination processing in step S228 shown in FIG. It may be possible to return to the same probability as in the gaming state.

  In the above embodiment, when a special symbol indicating “3” is derived and displayed as a fixed symbol in the special symbol game by the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B, it is usually a big hit and a special symbol indicating “7”. In the above description, it is assumed that when a symbol is derived and displayed as a confirmed symbol, it is usually a big hit. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and even if any special symbol variably displayed in the special symbol game is derived and displayed as a fixed symbol, it can be controlled to the big hit gaming state, and the big hit gaming state After the process is completed, it may be possible to control the time reduction state. Alternatively, even if any special symbol variably displayed in the special game is derived and displayed as a confirmed symbol, it can be controlled to the big hit gaming state, and after the big hit gaming state is finished, it can be controlled to the high probability state Also good.

  Furthermore, in the first variable display device 4A and the second variable display device 4B, different special symbols may be set so as to be a normal big hit symbol or a probable variable big hit symbol. For example, in the special figure game by the first variable display device 4A, a special symbol indicating “3” is normally a big hit when the special symbol indicating “3” is derived and displayed as a confirmed symbol, while in the special figure game by the second variable display device 4B, “5” When the special symbol indicating "" is derived and displayed as a confirmed symbol, a normal jackpot may be made. In the special game using the first variable display device 4A, a special symbol indicating “7” is derived and displayed as a fixed symbol. When the special symbol indicating "" is derived and displayed as a fixed symbol, it may be a probable big hit. In addition, in the third variable display device 4C and the fourth variable display device 4D, a plurality of different types of decorative symbols are variably displayed, and the combinations of decorative symbols when the variable display result is a big hit are also different from each other. You may do it. Alternatively, the third and fourth variable display devices 4C and 4D variably display the same plural types of decorative symbols, and the combination of decorative symbols when the variable display result is a big hit is also the same. You may do it.

  As described above, the special symbols that result in the specific display may be the same special symbols or different special symbols in the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B. In addition, the combination of decorative symbols resulting in the specific display result may be a combination of the same decorative symbols in the third and fourth variable display devices 4C and 4D, or may be a combination of different decorative symbols. . In addition, it may be a specific display result when only one of the special symbol and the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed with the predetermined symbol, or when both the special symbol and the decorative symbol are stopped with the predetermined symbol. It may be a specific display result.

  In the continuous effect pattern determination process in step S317 and the final effect pattern determination process in step S318 shown in FIG. 23A, the big hit time continuous effect patterns P01 to P24 as shown in FIG. It is not limited to determining the variable display pattern so as to be any one of the continuous effect patterns P31 to P54 at the time of losing, and the special game and decoration each time so as to be a combination of arbitrary variable display patterns that will be a continuous effect What is necessary is just to be able to determine the variable display pattern in the variable display of symbols. For example, in the continuous effect pattern determination process in step S317, the count value of the effect counter 124 is “2”, the second big hit flag is off, and the value of the effect mode flag is “1”. Sometimes, in addition to the normal α-2 variable display pattern of the normal variable display pattern shown in FIG. 5A, the reach α-2 of the reach variable display pattern shown in FIG. 5B is variable. The display pattern may be determined to be a variable display pattern in the special display game this time by the second variable display device 4B and the variable display of the decorative symbols by the fourth variable display device 4D.

  Further, when it is determined that the variable display result is a big hit in the special game by the second variable display device 4B before the end of the continuous effect after the decision to execute the continuous effect is made, During the special symbol variable display in the special figure game, the display operation in the fourth variable display device 4D may perform the effect display of the effect mode different from the notification information using characters. Furthermore, when it is determined that the variable display result is a big hit in the special game by the second variable display device 4B before the end of the continuous effect after the decision to execute the continuous effect is made, The variable display pattern may be determined so that the continuous performance is not continued after the big hit gaming state due to the big hit symbol being stopped and displayed in the special figure game.

  Further, the arrangement of the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B can be arbitrarily changed according to the configuration and specifications of the pachinko gaming machine 1. Further, the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B do not need to be configured as independent display devices. For example, in the two display areas of one display device, the first and second variable display devices described above. The display may be substantially the same as 4A and 4B.

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

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

  The third and fourth variable display devices 4C and 4D have all or part of the functions as the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B. For example, the decorative display variable display and the first effect and second An effect display as an effect may be performed, and a special symbol variable display may be performed. Alternatively, the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B have all or a part of the functions of the third and fourth variable display devices 4C and 4D. An effect display or the like may be performed. Further, when the variable display result of the identification information in both the first and third variable display devices 4A and 4C becomes a big hit as the specific display result, or in both the second and fourth variable display devices 4B and 4D. When the variable display result of the identification information becomes a big hit as the specific display result, the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be controlled to the big hit gaming state as the specific gaming state. That is, while the first and third variable display devices 4A and 4C both perform variable display of the identification information as the first variable display means, the second and fourth variable display devices 4B and 4D both perform the second variable. You may make it perform variable display etc. of the identification information as a display means.

  In the above embodiment, the description has been given on the assumption that the normal winning ball device 5A and the normal variable winning ball device 5B are provided as the first and second start winning holes. That is, it has been described that one start winning opening is provided for each of the two variable display devices, and the first start condition and the second start condition are different from each other. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, one start winning opening corresponding to both the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B is provided, and the first and second variable display devices 4A, The starting conditions for executing the special figure game by 4B may be the same.

  In this case, when a game ball won in one start winning opening is detected by the start winning opening switch, for example, numerical data indicating the value of the big hit determination random number updated by the random number circuit 104 or the like is extracted, and the first variable Either the first start condition for executing the special figure game by the display device 4A or the second start condition for executing the special figure game by the second variable display device 4B is established. When the first start condition is satisfied, the start winning data “first” is stored in the special figure holding storage unit 121, while when the second start condition is satisfied, the start winning data “second” is stored in the special figure holding storage unit. 121 may be stored. In this case, for example, the first and second start conditions may be alternately satisfied each time numerical value data indicating the value of the big hit determination random number is extracted. Also, when extracting the numerical data indicating the value of the jackpot determination random number, the numerical data indicating the value of the distribution determination random number is extracted, and the first and second start conditions are determined according to the value of the distribution determination random number. Either of these may be established.

  Further, based on the value of the jackpot determination random number extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like, it may be determined which of the first and second start conditions is satisfied. For example, it is assumed that the value of the jackpot determination random number takes a value in the range of “0” to “599”. In this case, when the value of the big hit determination random number extracted in accordance with the winning of the game ball at the starting winning opening is within the range of “0” to “299”, the first starting condition is satisfied. On the other hand, when the value of the extracted jackpot determination random number is within the range of “300” to “599”, the second start condition is satisfied. In this case, for example, when the value of the big hit determination random number is “3”, it is determined that the variable display result in the special game by the first variable display device 4A is a big hit, and the big hit determination random number When the value is “303”, it may be determined that the variable display result in the special game by the second variable display device 4B is a big hit. Alternatively, the internal structure of one start winning opening is divided into a first path for guiding the game ball to the installation position of the first detection switch that establishes the first start condition when the game ball is detected, and second when the game ball is detected. The first detection path is divided into a first path and a second path that are separated into a second path that guides the game ball to a position where the second detection switch that establishes the start condition is established, and that wins the start winning opening. And you may make it guide | lead so that either of a 2nd detection switch may detect.

  In addition, the special figure holding storage unit 121 stores numerical data indicating the value of the jackpot determination random number extracted when a game ball won in one start winning opening is detected by the start winning opening switch. Each time a start condition for starting a special figure game by any one of the first and second variable display devices 4A, 4B is satisfied, a big hit from the top entry (entry of the holding number “1”) of the special figure storage unit 121 Numerical data indicating the value of the random number for determination may be read, and various processes for starting a special game such as a big hit determination process may be executed. That is, the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B are sequentially read from the numerical data indicating the value of the jackpot determination random number extracted when the game ball that has won first is detected by the start winning opening switch. Of the special figure games based on the above, it may be used for a special figure game in which the start condition is established first.

  Further, when the normal winning ball device 5A and the normal variable winning ball device 5B are provided corresponding to each of the first and second variable display devices 4A, 4B, the normal winning ball device 5A and the normal variable winning ball device are provided. When a game ball wins any of 5B, for example, numerical data updated as one kind of big hit determination random number by the random number circuit 104 or the like (for example, numerical data stored in one count value storage circuit) is extracted. Then, depending on which of the normal winning ball device 5A and the normal variable winning ball device 5B the game ball has won, either the start winning data “first” or the starting winning data “second” is used for determining the big hit The figure may be stored in the special figure holding storage unit 121 in association with the numerical data indicating the value of the random number.

  In the above embodiment, the first start condition for executing the special game by the first variable display device 4A when the game ball won in the normal winning ball device 5A is detected by the first start winning port switch 41a. On the other hand, the second start condition for executing the special game by the second variable display device 4B is satisfied when the game ball that has won the normal variable winning ball device 5B is detected by the second start winning port switch 41b. Explained as what to do. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when a game ball won in the normal winning ball device 5A is detected by the first start winning port switch 41a, a special game is executed by the second variable display device 4B. In order to execute the special game with the first variable display device 4A when the second starting condition is established, and when the game ball won in the normal variable winning ball device 5B is detected by the second starting winning port switch 41b. The first start condition may be satisfied.

  Alternatively, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a correspondence relationship between which one of the first and second start conditions is satisfied in response to the detection of the game ball by the first and second start winning port switches 41a and 41b, respectively. May be changed. As a specific example, in the initial setting state such as immediately after the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the first start condition is set when a game ball won in the normal winning ball device 5A is detected by the first start winning port switch 41a. On the other hand, the second start condition is satisfied when the game ball that has won the normal variable winning ball apparatus 5B is detected by the second start winning port switch 41b. After this, when the big hit gaming state due to the big win in the special game with either of the first and second variable display devices 4A, 4B is ended, it is determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied, and the normal winning ball device When a game ball that has won 5A is detected by the first start winning port switch 41a, the first start condition is satisfied, while a game ball that has won the normal variable winning ball device 5B is detected by the second start winning port switch 41b. The setting may be changed so that the second start condition is satisfied. Further, every time the big hit gaming state is finished, the correspondence relationship between which of the first and second starting conditions is met in response to the detection of the game ball by the first and second starting winning port switches 41a and 41b, respectively. May be controlled to change.

  In the above embodiment, the special figure holding storage unit 121 common to both the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B corresponds to the holding number with numerical data indicating the value of the big hit determination random number, starting winning data, and the like. It was explained as being attached and memorized. On the other hand, you may provide a separate special figure reservation memory | storage part corresponding to each of 1st and 2nd variable display apparatus 4A, 4B. For example, a first special figure storage unit may be provided corresponding to the first variable display device 4A, and a second special figure storage unit may be provided corresponding to the second variable display device 4B.

  In the above embodiment, the start prize data is stored together with the numerical data indicating the value of the random number for determining the big hit in the special figure holding storage unit 121 common to both the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B. On the other hand, when the game ball that has won the normal winning ball device 5A is detected by the first starting winning port switch 41a, the first starting condition is satisfied and the special variable game by the first variable display device 4A can be executed. When the game ball that has won the normal variable winning ball device 5B is detected by the second starting winning port switch 41b, the second starting condition is satisfied and the special game by the second variable display device 4B can be executed. As explained. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and numerical data indicating the value of the jackpot determination random number is stored in the special figure holding storage unit 121 common to both the first and second variable display devices 4A and 4B. Each time the start condition for starting the special figure game by any one of the first and second variable display devices 4A, 4B is satisfied, the top entry (the entry of the reservation number “1”) is stored in the special figure storage unit 121. ) May be read out, and various processes for starting a special game such as a big hit / probability change determination process may be executed. In other words, regardless of whether the game ball has won the normal winning ball device 5A serving as the first starting winning port or the normal variable winning ball device 5B serving as the second starting winning port, First and second are sequentially read from numerical data indicating the value of the random number for jackpot determination extracted by detection by the start winning port switch (the first start winning port switch 41a or the second start winning port switch 41b). Among special figure games by any of the variable display devices 4A and 4B, the special figure game in which the start condition is established first may be used.

  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 block diagram which shows the system configuration example in a pachinko gaming machine. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a signal relay board | substrate and a transmission direction control circuit. It is a figure which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a variable display pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a variable display pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the data holding area for variable display. It is a block diagram showing an example of a hardware configuration in an effect 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 and probability variation determination 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 start time process performed within a 1st special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows production mode setting processing. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit concentration pattern determination process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the combination of a variable display pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the selection probability and jackpot reliability of the combination of a variable display pattern. It is a flowchart which shows 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 variable display start time process performed within a 2nd special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows the variable display start time process performed within a 2nd special symbol process process. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates a big hit time continuous production pattern. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates a continuous effect pattern at the time of a loss. It is a flowchart which shows the variable display control process performed within a 2nd special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an effect control interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st display control process process. It is a flowchart which shows the decorative symbol variable display process performed within a 2nd display control process process. It is a figure which shows an example of the display mode in a 3rd and 4th variable display apparatus. It is a figure which shows an example of the display mode in a 3rd and 4th variable display apparatus. It is a figure which shows an example of the display mode in a 3rd and 4th variable display apparatus. It is a figure which shows an example of the display mode in a 3rd and 4th variable display apparatus. It is a figure which shows an example of the display mode in a 3rd and 4th variable display apparatus. It is a figure which shows an example of the display mode in a 3rd and 4th variable display apparatus. It is a figure which shows an example of the display mode in a 3rd and 4th variable display apparatus. It is a timing diagram for demonstrating the specific operation example of a pachinko gaming machine.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 2 ... Game board 3 ... Gaming machine frame 4A, 4B, 4C, 4D ... Variable display device 5A ... Ordinary winning ball device 5B ... Ordinary variable winning ball device 6A, 6B ... Special variable winning ball device 7 ... Start winning memory display 8R, 8L ... Speaker 9 ... Game effect lamp 10 ... Power supply board 11 ... Main board 12 ... Production control board 13 ... Signal relay board 13-1 to 13-n ... Transmission direction regulating circuit 14 ... Power supply relay board DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 15 ... Payout control board 20 ... Each winning a prize mouth switch 40 ... Normal symbol display 41a, 41b ... Starting winning a prize mouth switch 60 ... Output buffer circuit 61A, 61B, 62A ... Connector 100 ... Microcomputer 101, 131 for game control ROM
102, 132 ... RAM
103 ... CPU
104 ... Random number circuit 105 ... I / O port 107 ... Switch circuit 120 ... Variable display data holding area 121 ... Special figure holding storage unit 122A, 122B ... Variable display time timer 123 ... Probability change counter 124 ... Production number counter 130 ... Production control CPU
133 ... VDP
134… CGROM
135 ... VRAM

Claims (9)

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 established, and each being identifiable based on the second start condition being established Second variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information, and when the display result of variable display of identification information by the first variable display means is a predetermined specific display result, or the second (2) A gaming machine that controls a specific gaming state advantageous to a player when a display result of variable display of identification information by the variable display means becomes the specific display result,
First pre-determination means for determining whether or not the display result of variable display of identification information by the first variable display means is the specific display result before the display result of variable display of identification information is derived and displayed. When,
Second pre-determination means for determining whether or not the display result of variable display of identification information by the second variable display means is the specific display result before the display result of variable display of the identification information is derived and displayed. When,
A first variable display time from the start of variable display of the identification information in the first variable display means to the derivation and display of the display result in accordance with the determination result of the first prior determination means; and the second prior determination means Variable display time setting means for setting a second variable display time from the start of the variable display of the identification information in the second variable display means to the derivation and display of the display result according to the determination result;
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;
By controlling the display of the first variable display means during the variable display of the identification information by the first variable display means, the display result of the variable display of the identification information by the first variable display means becomes the specific display result. By the first variable display means by controlling the display of the second variable display means during the variable display of the identification information by the second variable display means. A notice effect determining means for making a determination to execute a second notice effect for notifying that the display result of the variable display of information becomes the specific display result;
After starting the variable display by the first variable display means, when the measurement determination means determines that the variable display time has elapsed, the display result according to the determination result of the first prior determination means is The second pre-determining unit when the measurement determining unit determines that the variable display time has elapsed after the first variable display unit displays and displays the variable display by the second variable display unit. Variable display control means for causing the second variable display means to display and display a display result according to the determination result;
When the determination to execute the first and second notice effects is made by the notice effect determining means, the first notice effect is executed while the identification information is variably displayed by the first variable display means. A notice effect control means for performing control to execute the second notice effect during variable display of the identification information by the second variable display means,
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. The measurement of 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 display result is derived and displayed on the means, and the specific display result is displayed by the first variable display means. Including a measurement interruption resumption means for resuming measurement of elapsed time at a second time point when the specific gaming state based on the derived display is completed.
A gaming machine characterized by that. The advance notice determining means is configured to execute the first advance during the variable display of the identification information by the second variable display means based on the determination that the specific display result is not made by the second advance determination means. When it is determined by the determination means that the specific display result is obtained, a determination is made to execute the second notice effect during variable display of the identification information being executed by the second variable display means. Deciding to execute the first notice effect during variable display of identification information by the first variable display means;
The gaming machine according to claim 1. The notice effect determining means is:
When the variable display of the identification information by the second variable display means is started, a second notice effect for determining whether or not to execute the second notice effect during the variable display of the identification information by the second variable display means. A determination means;
When starting the variable display of the identification information by the first variable display means, the first prior determination means determines that the specific display result is made, and the identification being executed by the second variable display means When it is determined that the display result of the variable display of information is not to be the specific display result by the second pre-determining means, the second notice effect determining means performs the second display during the variable display of the identification information. Second notice effect execution determination means for determining whether or not it is determined to execute the notice effect;
When it is determined by the second notice effect execution determining means that the second notice effect is to be executed, the first notice effect is executed during the variable display of the identification information by the first variable display means. First announcement effect execution determination means for determining to do,
The gaming machine according to claim 1. 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 established, and each being identifiable based on the second start condition being established Second variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information, and when the display result of variable display of identification information by the first variable display means is a predetermined specific display result, or the second (2) A gaming machine that controls a specific gaming state advantageous to a player when a display result of variable display of identification information by the variable display means becomes the specific display result,
First pre-determination means for determining whether or not the display result of variable display of identification information by the first variable display means is the specific display result before the display result of variable display of identification information is derived and displayed. When,
Second pre-determination means for determining whether or not the display result of variable display of identification information by the second variable display means is the specific display result before the display result of variable display of the identification information is derived and displayed. When,
A first variable display time from the start of variable display of the identification information in the first variable display means to the derivation and display of the display result in accordance with the determination result of the first prior determination means; and the second prior determination means Variable display time setting means for setting a second variable display time from the start of the variable display of the identification information in the second variable display means to the derivation and display of the display result according to the determination result;
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;
The variable display of the identification information by the second variable display means during execution of the variable display of the identification information by the first variable display means based on the determination that the first prior determination means determines the specific display result. A notice effect determining means for making a decision to execute a predetermined notice effect for notifying that the display result of the variable display of the identification information by the first variable display means becomes the specific display result;
After starting the variable display by the first variable display means, when the measurement determination means determines that the variable display time has elapsed, the display result according to the determination result of the first prior determination means is The second pre-determining unit when the measurement determining unit determines that the variable display time has elapsed after the first variable display unit displays and displays the variable display by the second variable display unit. Variable display control means for causing the second variable display means to display and display a display result according to the determination result;
When the decision to execute the predetermined notice effect is made by the notice effect determining means, the notice effect for performing control to execute the predetermined notice effect during variable display of the identification information by the second variable display means Control means,
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. The measurement of 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 display result is derived and displayed on the means, and the specific display result is displayed by the first variable display means. Including a measurement interruption resumption means for resuming measurement of elapsed time at a second time point when the specific gaming state based on the derived display is completed.
A gaming machine characterized by that. The notice effect control means varies the effect form in the predetermined notice effect depending on whether or not the second prior determination means determines that the specific display result is obtained.
The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein: When the first prior determination unit determines that the specific display result is to be obtained, the advance notice determining unit is configured to perform the predetermined advance notice during variable display of the identification information by the second variable display unit. Make a decision to execute the production,
The notice effect control means executes the predetermined notice effect during variable display of the identification information by the second variable display means after the variable display of the identification information by the first variable display means is started. The execution of the predetermined notice effect is controlled so that the specific display result is derived and displayed as the display result of the variable display of the identification information by the first variable display means.
The gaming machine according to claim 4 or 5, characterized in that. The notice effect control means starts the execution of the predetermined notice effect, and after the specific display result is derived and displayed by the first variable display means, the second prior determination means and the specific display result. When it is determined to do so, control is performed to execute a notice effect different from the predetermined notice effect during the variable display of the identification information by one of the first and second variable display means.
The gaming machine according to claim 6. In the variable display of the identification information by the first and second variable display means when the notice effect determining means is determined to be the specific display result by the first and second prior determination means, Including a specific notice effect determining means for making a decision to execute a specific notice effect,
The notice effect control means is configured to display the specific information during variable display of the identification information by the first and second variable display means when the specific notice effect determination means determines that the specific notice effect is to be executed. Including specific notice effect control means for performing control to execute the notice effect of
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that: A game control means for controlling the progress of the game, comprising: the first and second preliminary determination means; the variable display time setting means; the time measurement means; the measurement determination means;
Including the variable display control means and the notice effect control means, and an effect control means for controlling the first and second variable display means based on a control signal from the game control means,
The game control means includes
A variable display progress stop signal is transmitted as a control signal indicating that the progress of variable display of identification information by the second variable display means is interrupted at the first time point when the measurement of elapsed time is interrupted by the measurement interrupt restart means. Variable display progress stop signal transmitting means for
A variable display progress resumption signal is transmitted as a control signal indicating that the progress of variable display of identification information by the second variable display means is resumed at the second time point when elapsed time measurement is resumed by the measurement interruption resumption means. Variable display progress resumption signal transmitting means
The production control means includes signal receiving means for receiving a control signal transmitted from the game control means,
The variable display control means advances the variable display of the identification information by the second variable display means based on the reception of the variable display progress stop signal transmitted from the variable display progress stop signal transmitting means by the signal receiving means. And the progress of the variable display of the identification information by the second variable display means is resumed based on the reception of the variable display progress restart signal transmitted from the variable display progress restart signal transmitting means by the signal receiving means. Including variable display interruption resumption means,
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that:

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