JP2006288844A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine preventing the lowering of a player's interest in a game by preventing the player from noticing that a display result becomes a specific display mode when executing variable displays on a plurality of variable display parts. <P>SOLUTION: When a display result of a variable display to become a big win is derived and displayed on a second variable display part, this game machine interrupts the measurement of the variable display time on a first variable display part (S80 and S86-S88). When a probability variable state ending condition is satisfied to start the variable display of symbols, a probability variable flag is updated into a reset state. When a time shortening state ending condition is formed after the probability variable state ending condition is satisfied and the variation of the symbols is started, a time shortening flag is updated into a reset state. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine represented by a pachinko gaming machine, a coin gaming machine, a slot machine, or the like. Specifically, the apparatus includes a plurality of variation display units that perform a variation display of a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified based on the establishment of a predetermined start condition and derive and display a display result, Based on the fact that the specific display result is derived and displayed on any of the fluctuation display sections, the player is controlled in a specific gaming state advantageous to the player, and after the completion of the specific gaming state, the display result of the fluctuation display is The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which the probability of a specific display result is controlled to a probability variation state that is higher than a normal gaming state that is different from the specific gaming state.

  What is conventionally known as this type of gaming machine is, for example, a variable display of a plurality of types of identification information (symbols) that can each be identified based on the establishment of a predetermined start condition and display results Based on the fact that a specific display result (a combination of jackpot symbols) is derived and displayed on one of the plurality of variation display units. A normal game that is controlled to a specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player, and that the probability that the display result of the variable display becomes the specific display result after the end of the specific gaming state is different from the specific gaming state. Some have been controlled to a probability variation state (high probability state) that is improved over the state (Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2).

In such a conventional gaming machine, when the display result on one of the variable display units becomes the specific display result in order to prevent the display result from being duplicated on both of the two variable display units. Until the specific game state in the one variation display portion is completed, the start of the variation display in the other variation display portion is delayed.
JP 2001-62080 A (FIG. 11) JP 2001-62081 A (FIG. 11)

  However, the conventional gaming machine as described above has the following problems. When the display result on one variation display unit becomes the specific display result, the start of the variation display on the other variation display unit is delayed until the specific gaming state on the one variation display unit ends. Therefore, when such a variation display start delay occurs, the player realizes that the display result on one of the variation display portions becomes the specific display result. As described above, in the conventional gaming machine, the player realizes that the display result becomes the specific display result, so that the interest of the player is lowered. In addition, regarding the customer waiting demonstration display that is performed when the variable information is not displayed on the variable display unit for a predetermined period, it is considered how and under what conditions the two variable display units display. It wasn't.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and its purpose is to make it difficult for a player to realize that a display result is a specific display result when performing variable display on a plurality of variable display units. It is another object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that can prevent a decrease in the interest of the player.

  In order to achieve the above object, each gaming machine according to claim 1 of the present application can be identified based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied (for example, a game ball wins at the first start winning opening 14). 1st variable display means (for example, the 1st change display part containing the 1st special design indicator 8 and the 1st decoration change display part 8k) which variably displays various kinds of discernment information (for example, a special design, a decoration design) And a plurality of types of identification information (for example, each of which can be identified based on the fact that a second starting condition different from the first starting condition is satisfied (for example, a game ball wins the second starting winning opening 16) Second variable display means for variably displaying special symbols and decorative symbols (for example, a second variation display unit including a second special symbol display 9 and a second ornament variation display unit 9k), and the first variable. Display result of variable display of identification information by display means The player is advantageous when the specified display result (for example, the big hit symbol) determined or the display result of the variable display of the identification information by the second variable display means becomes the specific display result. A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that is controlled to a specific gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state), and the display result of variable display of identification information by the first variable display means is the specific display result Prior to 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. Determination means (for example, S56 to S58 in FIG. 13 in the first special symbol process, and the same steps in the second special symbol process), and the prior determination means The variable display time from the start of variable display of the identification information in the first or second variable display means to the derivation and display of the display result according to the fixed result is determined from a plurality of predetermined variable display times. Variable display time setting means (for example, the first variation pattern setting process in S302 of FIG. 10 in the first special symbol process, and the same steps in the second special symbol process) ) And time measuring means for measuring the elapsed time of the variable display time after starting the variable display of the identification information by the first or second variable display means (for example, S303 in FIG. 10 in the first special symbol process). S81 in FIG. 18 in the first special symbol variation process of FIG. 18, and the same step in the second special symbol process)), and the time meter 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 measurement means (for example, the first special symbol variation in S303 of FIG. 10 in the first special symbol process) S82 of the process, and the same step in the second special symbol process) and after the variable display by the first variable display means is started, it is determined by the measurement determination means that the variable display time has elapsed. Sometimes, the display result according to the determination result of the prior determination means is derived and displayed on the first variable display means, and the variable display time is started by the measurement determination means after the variable display by the second variable display means is started. A variable table that causes the second variable display means to display and display a display result corresponding to the determination result of the prior determination means Control means (for example, a part for executing the first special symbol process process of S23 of FIG. 9 by the game control microcomputer 53 and executing the first display control process process of S205 of FIG. 23 by the display control microcomputer 800) The game control microcomputer 53 executes the second special symbol process in S25 of FIG. 9 and the display control microcomputer 800 executes the second display control process in S206), and the determination means It has been determined that the display result of the variable display of the identification information by the first or second variable display means is the special display result determined in advance among the specific display results, and the special display result has been derived and displayed. The specific display result is displayed by the prior determination means after the specific gaming state based on High probability state control means for controlling to a high probability state (probability variation state) controlled to a higher state than in the normal gaming state (normal gaming state) different from the specific gaming state. 17 in FIG. 17 in the first special symbol process, S71 to S75 in FIG. 14, S112 in FIG. 15, and similar steps in the second special symbol process), and in the high probability state and the high Until the variable display count of the identification information started by the first and second variable display means reaches a predetermined end count after the probability state is ended (for example, the variation count at the time of probability change in FIG. 14 becomes the probability change end count). During the time when the variable display time of the identification information in the first and second variable display means is controlled to be in a time shortening state (short time state) in which the variable display time is controlled to be shorter than in the normal gaming state. Short-time state control means (for example, S125 to S127 in FIG. 17 in the first special symbol process, S71 to S80 in FIG. 14, and similar steps in the second special symbol process), and the high probability state controller When the state is controlled to the high probability state, the data indicating the high probability state (the data of the probability variation flag set) and the time shortening state control means are controlled to the time shortening state. And state data storage means (RAM 55 of the game control microcomputer 53 in FIG. 2) for storing data indicating the time reduction state (data of the set time reduction flag), and the high probability state The number of variable display times of the identification information started by the first and second variable display means reaches a predetermined high probability end number. (For example, the number of fluctuations at the time of probability variation in FIG. 14 becomes the number of times of probability variation end), or the variable display count of the identification information started by the first and second variable display means in the high probability state is the predetermined high Prior to reaching the probability end count, the determination means determines that the display result of the variable display of the identification information by the first or second variable display means is a non-special display result different from the special display result. (E.g., NO in S123 of FIG. 17 in the first special symbol process), the high probability state stored in the state data storage means before the display result of the variable display of the identification information is derived. State data updating means (for example, the first special symbol program) for updating the data indicating that the state is not the high probability state (resetting the probability variation flag). 14 in the session process, S127 in FIG. 17, and the same step in the second special symbol process), and the first variable display means by the establishment of the first start condition in the period not in the specific gaming state. It is determined whether or not the period during which the identification information is not variably displayed has become a predetermined period, and the period not in the specific gaming state (for example, the special symbol normal process and the second special symbol in the first special symbol process) The period during which the variable display of the identification information of the second variable display means is not performed due to the establishment of the second start condition in a state in which the second special symbol normal process in the symbol process is being executed) (For example, in the first demonstration execution determination process, the processes in steps S703 and S704 are executed, and the second demonstration is executed. Variable display determination means (for example, the part in which the game control microcomputer 53 executes the first demonstration execution determination process and the second demonstration execution determination process) that executes the processes of steps S723 and S724 in the execution determination process; The first demonstration image using only the first variable display means when the variable display determination means determines that the period during which the identification information is not variably displayed by the first variable display means has become a predetermined period. (For example, the demonstration display displayed on the first decoration variation display unit 8k in FIGS. 34 and 35) is controlled, and the variable display determination unit performs variable display of the identification information by the second variable display unit. When it is determined that the period during which the operation is not performed has become a predetermined period (for example, 30 seconds), the second demonstration display is used by using only the second variable display means. Demo display control means for controlling the display of the display image (for example, the game control microcomputer 53 executes the first demonstration execution determination process and the second demonstration execution determination process and determines YES in step S704 or step S724). The first display control process in the first demonstration display process and the second display control process in the second demonstration display process, etc.) and the variable display determination means by the first variable display means Demo execution determination means for determining whether display control of the second demonstration image is executed by the second variable display means when it is determined that the period during which information is not variably displayed has become a predetermined period. (For example, the game control microcomputer 53 determines YES in step S704 of the first demonstration execution determination process. A portion for determining whether or not the second demo flag is set in step S705 when set, and whether or not the first demo flag is set in step S725 when YES is determined in step S724 of the second demo execution determination process And the variable display time setting means is configured to store a data indicating that the time is in a shortened state in the state data storage means (for example, a time reduction flag is set). Time reduction selection data for selecting a variable display time that is shorter than when data indicating that the time reduction state is not stored (for example, when the time reduction flag is reset). (For example, referring to shortened variation pattern data, FIG. 4B or FIG. 4C), the first and second variable display means can When the display time of the second demonstration image is determined to be executed by the second variable display means by the demonstration execution determination means (for example, the demonstration display control means sets the variable display time) In step S705, the display control of the second demonstration image being executed is stopped, and the display control of the cooperative demonstration image displayed across the first variable display means and the second variable display means is performed. Cooperation demonstration display control means (for example, the display control microcomputer 800 executes steps S745, S746, steps S755a, S755b, and S756 in response to the game control microcomputer 53 executing steps S706 and S707. The demonstration display shown in FIGS. 34 (A) to 34 (E) is performed. Characterized in that it comprises a minute).

  In order to achieve the above object, each of the gaming machines according to claim 2 of the present application is based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied (for example, the game ball wins the first start winning opening 14). First variable display means (for example, a first variable display including a first special symbol display 8 and a first decorative variation display unit 8k) that variably displays a plurality of types of identification information (for example, special symbols, decorative symbols) that can be identified. And a plurality of types of identification information (each of which is identifiable) based on the fact that a second start condition different from the first start condition is satisfied (for example, a game ball wins the second start winning opening 16). For example, a second variable display means (for example, a second variation display unit including a second special symbol display 9 and a second ornament variation display unit 9k) that variably displays a special symbol or a decorative symbol, 1 Display of variable display of identification information by variable display means When the result becomes a predetermined specific display result (for example, a jackpot symbol) or when the display result of the variable display of the identification information by the second variable display means becomes the specific display result A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that is controlled to a specific gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state) that is advantageous to the user, wherein the display result of the variable display of the identification information by the first variable display means is the specific display result And whether or not the display result of variable display of identification information by the second variable display means is used as the specific display result before the display result of variable display of the identification information is derived and displayed. Pre-determining means (for example, S56 to S58 in FIG. 13 in the first special symbol process, and similar steps in the second special symbol process), and the pre-determination A plurality of types of variable display times in which variable display times from the start of variable display of the identification information in the first or second variable display means to the display and display of the display results are determined in accordance with the step determination result Variable display time setting means (for example, the first variation pattern setting process of S302 of FIG. 10 in the first special symbol process, and the same in the second special symbol process) Step) and time measuring means for measuring the elapsed time of the variable display time after starting the variable display of the identification information by the first or second variable display means (for example, FIG. 10 in the first special symbol process). In S303 of the first special symbol variation process of S303, and the same step in the second special symbol process), Measurement determination means for determining whether or not the variable display time set by the variable display time setting means has elapsed by measurement by the time measurement means (for example, the first special symbol in S303 of FIG. 10 in the first special symbol process) After S82 of the variation process and the same step in the second special symbol process) and the variable display by the first variable display means are started, it is determined by the measurement determination means that the variable display time has elapsed. Display the display result according to the determination result of the prior determination means on the first variable display means, start variable display by the second variable display means, and then variable display by the measurement determination means When it is determined that the time has elapsed, the second variable display means derives and displays a display result corresponding to the determination result of the prior determination means. Change display control means (for example, the first special symbol process of S23 of FIG. 9 is executed by the game control microcomputer 53, and the first display control process of S205 of FIG. 23 is executed by the display control microcomputer 800. A portion for executing the second special symbol process in S25 of FIG. 9 by the game control microcomputer 53 and executing the second display control process in S206 by the display control microcomputer 800), and the determination means The determination result that the display result of the variable display of the identification information by the first or second variable display means is the special display result predetermined among the specific display results is made, and the special display result is derived and displayed. The specific display result by the prior determination means after the specific gaming state based on High probability state control means for controlling to a high probability state (probability change state) that is controlled to a higher state than the normal gaming state (normal gaming state) in which the probability of display is determined is different from the specific gaming state ( For example, S126 and S127 in FIG. 17 in the first special symbol process, S71 to S75 in FIG. 46, S112 in FIG. 15, and similar steps in the second special symbol process, and the high probability state and the above After the high probability state ends, the variable display count of the identification information started by the first and second variable display means reaches a predetermined end count (for example, the fluctuation count at the time of probability change becomes the probability change end count in FIG. 46). Until the variable display time of the identification information in the first and second variable display means is controlled to be shorter than that in the normal gaming state. Time reduction state control means (for example, S125 to S127 in FIG. 17 in the first special symbol process, S71 to S80 in FIG. 46, and similar steps in the second special symbol process), and the high probability state control When the high probability state is controlled by the means, the data indicating the high probability state (data of the probability change flag set) and the time shortening state control means are controlled to the time shortening state. State data storage means (RAM 55 of the game control microcomputer 53 in FIG. 2) for storing data indicating that the time reduction state is present (data of the set time reduction flag), and the high probability When the variable display of the identification information by any one of the first and second variable display means is started in the state, the high High-probability state end determination means for determining whether or not to end the rate state (for example, a part for executing the end-of-probability end determination process of FIG. 46 by the game control microcomputer 53), and the high probability in the high probability state When it is determined by the state end determination means that the high probability state is to be ended (for example, YES in S72a in the probability variation end determination process of FIG. 46), or in the high probability state, the high probability state end determination means Before it is determined that the high probability state is to be ended, the display result of variable display of identification information by the first or second variable display means by the determination means is a non-special display result different from the special display result. When the determination is made (for example, NO in S123 of FIG. 17 in the first special symbol process), the variable table of the identification information The state in which the data indicating the high probability state stored in the state data storage means is updated to the data indicating that the state is not the high probability state (the probability variation flag is reset) before deriving the display result of Data update means (for example, S75 in FIG. 46 in the first special symbol process, S127 in FIG. 17, and similar steps in the second special symbol process), and the first start condition in the period not in the specific gaming state It is determined whether or not the period during which the variable display of the identification information by the first variable display means is not performed due to the establishment of a predetermined period, and the period not in the specific gaming state (for example, the first special symbol process process) The special symbol normal process and the second special symbol normal process in the second special symbol process are being executed ) To determine whether the period during which the variable display of the identification information of the second variable display means is not performed due to the establishment of the second start condition has become a predetermined period (for example, in the first demonstration execution determination process) Steps S703 and S704 are executed, and Steps S723 and S724 are executed in the second demonstration execution determination process. Variable display determination means (for example, the gaming control microcomputer 53 performs the first demonstration execution determination process and A portion that executes the second demonstration execution determination process) and the variable display determination means determines that the period during which the variable display of the identification information is not performed by the first variable display means is a predetermined period. A first demonstration image (for example, a demonstration table displayed on the first decoration variation display portion 8k in FIGS. 34 and 35 using only the first variable display means). ), And when the variable display determination means determines that the period during which the variable display of the identification information is not performed by the second variable display means is a predetermined period (for example, 30 seconds). Demo display control means for controlling the display of the second demonstration image using only the second variable display means (for example, the game control microcomputer 53 executes the first demonstration execution determination process and the second demonstration execution determination process, and step S704 or In response to the determination of YES in step S724, the first demonstration display process in the first display control process process and the second demonstration display process in the second display control process process), and the variable display determination means Determination that the period during which the variable display of the identification information is not performed by the first variable display means is a predetermined period Demo execution determination means for determining whether or not display control of the second demonstration image is being executed by the second variable display means (for example, the game control microcomputer 53 performs the first demonstration execution determination process). When it is determined YES in step S704, a part for determining whether or not the second demo flag is set in step S705, and when it is determined YES in step S724 of the second demonstration execution determination process, the first is determined in step S725. A portion for determining whether or not a demo flag is set, and the like, and the variable display time setting means is configured to store data indicating that the time data is in the state data storage means (for example, When the time reduction flag is set), data indicating that the time is not reduced is stored. Time shortening selection data (for example, shortened variation pattern data, FIG. 4 (b) or FIG. 4 (c)) for selecting a variable display time that is shorter than when the time shortening flag is reset (for example, when the time shortening flag is reset). The demonstration display control means sets the second demonstration image in the second variable display means by the demonstration execution determination means. When it is determined that the display control is being executed (for example, YES in step S705), the display control of the second demonstration image being executed is stopped, and the first variable display means and the second variable display are stopped. Cooperation demonstration display control means for controlling display of the cooperation demonstration image displayed across the means (for example, the game control microcomputer 53 is The display control microcomputer 800 executes Steps S745, S746, Steps S755a, S755b, and S756 in response to execution of Steps S706 and S707, whereby the demonstration shown in FIGS. 34A to 34E is performed. A display portion).

  In order to achieve the above object, in the gaming machine according to claim 3 of the present application, the first start condition is satisfied during execution of the display control of the cooperative demonstration image (for example, the first demo flag is set). In step S52, the display of the cooperative demonstration image is interrupted by the cooperative demonstration display control means, and then the demonstration display control means uses only the second variable display means. 2 The display control of the demonstration image is performed, and the variable display control means starts the variable display of the identification information by the first variable display means (for example, the game control microcomputer 53 resets the first demo flag in step S52b). Accordingly, NO is determined in step S721c of the second demonstration execution determination process. The second demonstration start command is transmitted to the display control board 80, and the variable display start process in the first special symbol process is executed to transmit the first fluctuation pattern command to the display control board 80. Display control micro The computer 800 executes the second demonstration display process in the second display control process based on the reception of the second demonstration start command to execute the demonstration display, and based on the reception of the first variation pattern command. Then, the symbol variation start process in the first display control process is executed, and the first ornament variation display unit 8k starts the variation display of the first ornament symbols 8a to 8c, for example, FIGS. ), The second decoration variation display unit 9k performs the second display during the demonstration display in cooperation with the first and second decoration variation display units 8k and 9k. In the case of starting the variation display of the symbols 9a to 9c (when the variation display of the special symbol is started by the second special symbol display 9), the first and second decoration variation display sections 8k and 9k are linked. The demonstration display that has been executed is interrupted, and the first decoration variation display unit 8k starts the demonstration display alone, and the second decoration variation display unit 9k displays the variation display of the second decoration patterns 9a to 9c. Start).

  Further, in order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to claim 4 of the present application clears the RAM 55 when power supply to the gaming machine is started (for example, without restoring the gaming state before power-off). The cooperative demonstration display control means controls the display of the cooperative demonstration image (for example, the game control microcomputer 53 transmits an initialization signal to the display control board 80 and receives the initialization signal). Based on the above, the display control microcomputer 800 performs demonstration display in cooperation with the first and second decoration variation display units 8k and 9k).

  In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to claim 5 of the present application further includes game control means (for example, a game control microcomputer 53) for controlling the progress of the game, and the variable display control means includes: An effect control means (for example, for display control) that performs control to execute an effect by display on the first and second variable display means based on a control signal (for example, an effect control command) output from the game control means. When the game control means outputs a control signal (for example, a variation pattern command other than the probability variation pattern command) indicating that the probability variation state has ended (the microcomputer 800). For example, it is determined that the probability variation pattern command has not been received in S401 in FIG. 25, and the probability variation varies in S403. An effect display executed in the probability variation state for a predetermined period (for example, a period defined by the number of probability-changing similar effects determined in S406 of FIG. 25) when it is determined that the lag is set) Probability change end effect display means (for example, S405 in FIG. 25, S832, S837 in FIG. 29, etc.) for executing the same effect display (for example, a display with the same background as the effect at the time of probability change), and the second display control process A similar step in the process).

  In order to achieve the above object, in the gaming machine according to claim 6 of the present application, the time measuring means derives and displays the specific display result on the first variable display means (for example, FIG. 40B). And when the second variable display means is executing variable display of identification information (for example, the first decoration in FIG. 40B). A first time point when the specific display result is derived and displayed on the first variable display means (for example, a first special symbol process) when the variable display of the decorative symbols 8a to 8c is executed on the variable display unit 8k. When the second big hit execution flag is set in the same step of the second special symbol process corresponding to S84 in the first special symbol variation processing of the processing), the identification information is variably displayed by the second variable display means. Oh The second time point (for example, the first special symbol process processing is completed) is terminated based on the fact that the specific display result is derived and displayed by the first variable display means. Measurement interruption resumption means for resuming measurement of elapsed time at the time when the second big hit execution flag and the interruption flag are reset in the same step in the second special symbol process corresponding to S104 and S105 in the first big hit end processing (For example, in S87 of the first special symbol variation process of FIG. 18, the interruption flag is set to prevent the first special symbol process timer from being subtracted, and the first special symbol process processing first special The part that executes S81 when NO in S80 of the symbol variation process and performs subtraction of the first special symbol process timer, or, for example, 18 is set to YES in S87 of the first special symbol variation process, the interruption flag is set to prevent the first special symbol process timer from being subtracted, and the first special symbol variation processing of the first special symbol variation processing is performed. And the same special step in the second special symbol process corresponding to the portion where the first special symbol process timer is subtracted by executing S81 when NO in S80.

  In order to achieve the above object, in the gaming machine according to claim 7 of the present application, the variable display control means is configured to measure the elapsed time by the measurement interruption resumption means (for example, the first special In the symbol process processing, when YES is obtained in S824 of FIG. 30, that is, when an interruption command is received, and also in the first special symbol process processing), the variable display of the identification information by the second variable display means is performed. Variable display continuation notification control means for performing control to notify that the continuation is continued (for example, in the first special symbol process in FIG. As the display, S826 for displaying the changing message 100 as shown in FIGS. 40 and 41, and the same step in the second display control process. ) Characterized in that it comprises a.

  In order to achieve the above object, in the gaming machine according to claim 8 of the present application, the variable display control means is configured such that the measurement of elapsed time is interrupted by the measurement interruption resumption means (for example, the first special When the answer is YES in S824 of FIG. 30 in the symbol process, that is, when the interruption command is received, and also in the first special symbol process, the display result different from the specific display result (missing symbol) ) Is displayed on the second variable display means (for example, in the first symbol variation processing of FIG. 30, as the variation interruption display on the first decoration variation display portion 8 k, as shown in FIGS. 40 and 41. S826 for stopping and displaying the combination of outlier symbols, and the same step in the second display control process.

  In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to claim 9 of the present application is identified by the first variable display unit based on the determination that the specific display result is obtained by the prior determination unit. When a variable display of information is executed, a notice effect (for example, (A), (C) of FIG. 42) for notifying that the variable display result of identification information by the first variable display means becomes the specific display result. , (E) notice effect determining means for deciding whether or not to execute the notice character 91 and the notice background 90 by displaying the notice character background and the notice background 90 shown in the second decoration variation display section 9k. For example, a part for executing the first notice effect determination process by the display control microcomputer 800, a part for executing the second notice effect determination process by the display control microcomputer), and the notice When the decision to execute the notice effect is made by the output determining means, the notice effect control means (for example, display) that performs control to execute the notice effect during the variable display of the identification information by the second variable display means And a step of executing S833 to S835 of the first symbol variation start process by the control microcomputer 800 and the same steps of the second special symbol variation start process).

  In order to achieve the above object, in the gaming machine according to claim 10 of the present application, the notice effect by the notice effect control means is a continuous notice effect (for example, continuous notice) executed over a plurality of variable displays. It is characterized (for example, FIG. 42).

  In order to achieve the above object, in the gaming machine according to claim 11 of the present application, the demonstration execution determination unit performs variable display of the identification information by the second variable display unit by the variable display determination unit. A function for determining whether or not display control of the first demonstration image is being executed by the first variable display means when it is determined that the predetermined period has become a predetermined period (for example, the game control microcomputer 53 , When the determination is YES in S724 of the second demonstration execution determination process, the linked demonstration display control means is configured to determine whether or not the first demonstration flag is set in S725. When the first variable display means determines that the display control of the first demonstration image is being executed by the first variable display means, the first demonstration being executed The display control of the translation image is stopped, and the display of the cooperative demonstration image is controlled (for example, the display control microcomputer 800 performs the second demonstration display process in response to the game control microcomputer 53 executing S726 and S727). (A demonstration display shown in FIGS. 34A to 28E is performed).

  In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to claim 12 of the present application uses the cooperative demonstration display control means when the second start condition is satisfied during execution of display control of the cooperative demonstration image. After interrupting the display control of the cooperative demonstration image, the demonstration display control means controls the display of the first demonstration image using only the first variable display means, and the variable display control means controls the second variable display. The display of the identification information is started by the means (for example, the gaming control microcomputer 53 determines NO in S701c of the first demonstration execution determination process in response to resetting the second demonstration flag in S712b, and the first A demo start command is sent to the display control board 80, and in the second special symbol process. The variable display start process is executed and a second variable display start command is transmitted to the display control board 80. The display control microcomputer 800 performs the first demo display process based on the reception of the first demo start command. The demonstration display is executed to execute the second symbol variation start processing based on the reception of the second variable display start command, and the second ornament variation display unit 9k displays the second ornament symbols 9a to 9c. 35A to 35C, for example, the second decoration change display section 9k is displayed during the demonstration display in cooperation with the first and second decoration change display sections 8k and 9k. When the variation display of the second decorative symbols 9a to 9c is started (when the variation display of the special symbol is started by the second special symbol display 9), the first and second ornament variation display portions 8k, 9k ream The demonstration display that has been executed is interrupted, and the first decoration variation display section 8k starts the demonstration display alone, and the second decoration variation display section 9k performs variable display of the second decoration symbols 9a to 9c. Start).

  The present invention has the following effects.

  According to the gaming machine of claim 1, when the high probability state determination unit determines that the high probability state is set, the high probability state data indicating the high probability state is stored in the state data storage unit. When the variable display count of the identification information by the first and second variable display means reaches a predetermined variable display count in the high probability state, or is started by the first and second variable display means in the high probability state. Before the variable display count of the identification information reaches the predetermined high probability end count, the determination means determines that the display result of the variable display of the identification information by the first or second variable display means is a non-special display result. When done, before the derived display result of the variable display of the identification information is derived and displayed, the state data update means updates the data to indicate that the state is not a high probability state. The variable display time setting means is a time reduction selection for selecting a short variable display time when data indicating that the time reduction state is stored in the state data storage means compared to when data is not stored. Since the variable display time is set in the first and second variable display means with reference to the data, unfairness does not occur to the player.

  When the demonstration execution determining unit determines that the display control of the second demonstration image is being executed by the second variable display unit, the display control of the second demonstration image being executed is stopped, and the first variable is displayed. Display control of the cooperation demonstration image displayed across the display means and the second variable display means is performed.

  Thereby, compared with the case where the display control of the first demonstration image or the second demonstration image is performed independently by each of the first and second variable display means, it is possible to execute an effect with a higher impact and It is possible to attract interest. As a result, the mobilization rate of the gaming machine can be improved.

  According to the gaming machine of the second aspect, when the high probability state determination means determines that the high probability state is set, the high probability state data indicating the high probability state is stored in the state data storage means. The determination means is stored when it is determined by the high probability state end determination means to end the high probability state in the high probability state or before the high probability state end determination means determines that the high probability state is to be ended. When it is determined that the display result of variable display of identification information by the first or second variable display means is a non-special display result, before the display result of variable display of the identification information is derived and displayed Then, the state data update means updates the data to indicate that the state is not a high probability state. The variable display time setting means is a time reduction selection for selecting a short variable display time when data indicating that the time reduction state is stored in the state data storage means compared to when data is not stored. Since the variable display time is set in the first and second variable display means with reference to the data, unfairness does not occur to the player.

  When the demonstration execution determining unit determines that the display control of the second demonstration image is being executed by the second variable display unit, the display control of the second demonstration image being executed is stopped, and the first variable is displayed. Display control of the cooperation demonstration image displayed across the display means and the second variable display means is performed.

  Thereby, compared with the case where the display control of the first demonstration image or the second demonstration image is performed independently by each of the first and second variable display means, it is possible to execute an effect with a higher impact and It is possible to attract interest. As a result, the mobilization rate of the gaming machine can be improved.

  According to the gaming machine of the third aspect, when the first start condition is established during the display control of the cooperative demonstration image, only the second variable display means is performed after the display control of the cooperative demonstration image is interrupted. Is used to control the display of the second demonstration image and the variable display control means starts the variable display of the identification information by the first variable display means.

  Thereby, it is possible to prevent the first variable display device from suddenly starting the variable display of the identification information when the display control of the cooperation demonstration image is being executed. Moreover, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable by continuously displaying the cooperation demonstration image on the second variable display device.

  According to the gaming machine of the fourth aspect, when the power supply to the gaming machine is started, the display of the cooperation demonstration image is controlled.

  Thus, in order to control the display of the linked demonstration image when the power supply to the gaming machine is started, the first display image and the second demonstration image are individually displayed by the first display control unit and the second display control unit, respectively. Compared with display control, it is possible to give more impact and attract the player's interest. As a result, the mobilization rate of the gaming machine can be improved.

  According to the gaming machine of claim 5, when the control signal indicating that the probability variation state ends is output from the game control means, the effect display executed in the probability variation state over a predetermined period of time The same effect display is executed.

  Thereby, when the control signal indicating that the probability variation state is ended is output from the game control means, the same effect display as the effect display executed in the probability variation state is executed for a predetermined period. After the end of the state, the effect display can make it difficult for the player to determine whether or not the state is a probability variation state. Thereby, it can be made difficult for the player's interest to decrease due to the end of the probability variation state.

  According to the gaming machine of the sixth aspect, when 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 display result is 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 occur simultaneously. Can be prevented. 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.

  According to the gaming machine of the seventh aspect, when the measurement of elapsed time is interrupted by the measurement interruption resuming means, the fact that the variable display of the identification information by the second variable display means is continued is notified.

  Thereby, even when the measurement display of the elapsed time is interrupted by the measurement interruption resuming means and the variable display of the identification information on the second variable display means does not proceed, the player is not distrusted.

  According to the gaming machine of the eighth aspect, when the measurement of the elapsed time is interrupted by the measurement interruption resuming unit, the display result different from the specific display result is displayed on the second variable display unit.

  Thereby, even when the measurement display of the elapsed time is interrupted by the measurement interruption resuming means and the variable display of the identification information on the second variable display means does not proceed, the player is not distrusted.

  According to the gaming machine of claim 9, when the variable display of the identification information is executed by the first variable display means based on the determination that the specific display result is made by the prior determination means, the notice effect Based on the decision to execute the notice effect by the decision means, the notice effect is executed during the variable display of the identification information by the second variable display means under the control of the notice effect control means.

  Thereby, when the specific display result is derived and displayed on the first variable display means, the variable display result of the identification information by the first variable display means is the specific display result during the variable display of the identification information by the second variable display means. Since a notice effect for notifying the player is executed, the player can be interested in both the first and second variable display means, and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

  According to the gaming machine of the tenth aspect, the continuous notice effect that is executed over a plurality of variable displays is executed by the notice effect control means.

  Thus, when it is determined that the display result of the variable display of the first variable display means is the specific display result, the second variable display means indicates that the display result of the variable display becomes the specific display result. Since the advance notice is given by the continuous notice executed over the variable display times, the player can be made more interested in the variable display of both the first variable display means and the second variable display means.

  According to the gaming machine of the eleventh aspect, when the demonstration execution determining unit determines that the display control of the first demonstration image is being executed by the first variable display unit, the first demonstration image being executed. Display control is stopped, and the display of the cooperative demonstration image displayed across the first variable display means and the second variable display means is controlled.

  Thereby, compared with the case where the display control of the first demonstration image or the second demonstration image is performed independently by each of the first and second variable display means, it is possible to execute an effect with a higher impact and It is possible to attract interest. As a result, the mobilization rate of the gaming machine can be improved.

  According to the gaming machine of the twelfth aspect, when the second start condition is established during the display control of the cooperation demonstration image, only the first variable display means is provided after the display control of the cooperation demonstration image is interrupted. Is used to control the display of the first demonstration image and the variable display control means starts the variable display of the identification information by the second variable display means.

  Thereby, it is possible to prevent the variable display of the identification information from being suddenly started on the second variable display device when the display control of the cooperation demonstration image is being executed. Moreover, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable by continuously displaying the cooperation demonstration image on the first variable display device.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Here, a pachinko gaming machine is shown as an example of a gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine, and may be, for example, an image-type gaming machine, a coin gaming machine, a slot machine, One of the plurality of variation display units is provided with a plurality of variation display units that perform variation display of a plurality of types of identification information that can each be identified based on establishment of a predetermined start condition and derive and display a display result. Based on the fact that the specific display result is derived and displayed on the fluctuation display section of the game, the game is controlled to a specific game state advantageous to the player. Any gaming machine may be used as long as the gaming machine is controlled to a probability fluctuation state that is higher than the normal gaming state that is different from the specific gaming state.

[First Embodiment]
First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 1 that is an example of a gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as seen from the front.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame (not shown) formed in a vertically long rectangular shape, and a game frame attached to the inside of the outer frame so as to be opened and closed. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape that is provided in the game frame so as to be opened and closed. The game frame includes a front frame (not shown) that can be opened and closed with respect to the outer frame, a mechanism plate (not shown) to which mechanism parts and the like are attached, and various parts (games to be described later) attached to them. And the board 6).

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape. On the lower surface of the glass door frame 2 is a hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3. Under the hitting ball supply tray 3, an extra ball receiving tray 4 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hitting ball supply tray 3 and a hitting operation handle (operation knob) 5 for firing the hitting ball are provided. A game board 6 is detachably attached to the back surface of the glass door frame 2. The game board 6 is a structure including a plate-like body constituting the game board 6 and various components attached to the plate-like body. In addition, a game area 7 is formed on the front surface of the game board 6 in which a game ball that has been struck can flow down.

  In the game area 7, a plurality of types of identification information (for example, “0” to “9”), each of which can be identified based on the establishment of a predetermined start condition (for example, the hit ball wins the first start winning opening 14). The first special symbol display 8 for displaying and displaying the display result by performing variable display (also referred to as variable display) of all 10 types of numerical symbols), and establishment of a predetermined start condition (for example, the hit ball is the second start prize) A plurality of types of identification information (for example, all 10 types of numeric symbols from “0” to “9”) that can be identified based on each (winning to the mouth 16) are displayed in a variable manner to display the second display result. A special symbol display 9 is arranged at a predetermined interval. Moreover, the 1st special symbol storage memory display 10 is provided so that the 1st special symbol display 8 may be pinched | interposed from right and left. Similarly, a second reserved memory display 11 is provided so as to sandwich the second special symbol display 9 from the left and right.

  In this embodiment, the case where the special symbol is a numeric symbol is shown as an example. However, the special symbol is not limited to this, and other identification information such as characters, figures, patterns, etc. other than numerals is shown. Design may be sufficient. Further, the variable display may be an update display by scrolling the symbol in a predetermined direction, an update display by switching the symbol, or an update display while rotating the symbol around the virtual axis. . In this embodiment, an example using a 7-segment display is described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a liquid crystal display device, a CRT, a display using plasma display, electroluminescence, or dot matrix display, etc. It may be a display type. Further, it may be a mechanical type such as a rotary drum type display device. Further, the variable display on the first special symbol display 8 and the second special symbol display 9 means that the above-mentioned update display is performed while blinking the symbols. In addition, when the display result is derived and displayed, the symbols are turned on. Stop display. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is possible for the player to recognize that the “variation display” is being performed and that the variation display is finished and the “display result is derived and displayed”. If it is.

  Below the first special symbol display 8, the identification information corresponding to the first special symbol display 8 (for example, all 10 kinds of numeric symbols from “0” to “9”) is displayed in a variable manner. A first decoration variation display unit 8k for deriving and displaying the result is provided, and identification information (for example, “0” to “9”) corresponding to the second special symbol display 9 is provided below the second special symbol display 9. The second decoration variation display section 9k is provided for performing variation display of all 10 types of numerical symbols) and deriving and displaying the display result.

  In the present embodiment, the first special symbol display 8 and the second special symbol display 9 are each constituted by a 7-segment LED display. Each of the first decoration variation display unit 8k and the second decoration variation display unit 9k is configured by a liquid crystal display (LCD), and includes three display areas of left, middle, and right (for example, the first decoration shown in FIG. 40 and the like). The identification information is displayed and controlled on the symbols 8a to 8c and the second decorative symbols 9a to 9c). The decorative symbols variably displayed in the three display areas of the left, middle, and right are called a left symbol, a middle symbol, and a right symbol.

  When the display result of the first special symbol display 8 is a first special figure specific display result (for example, an odd symbol) in which a jackpot is generated, the display result of the first decoration variation display unit 8k is also a first in which a jackpot is generated. It is controlled to be a decoration specific display result (for example, a combination of jackpot symbols in which the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol are the same, that is, a blue eye), and the display result of the second special symbol display 9 is a jackpot In the case of the second special figure specific display result (for example, odd number symbol), the display result of the second decoration fluctuation display unit 9k is also the second ornament specific display result (for example, the left symbol, middle symbol, right symbol). It is controlled so as to be a combination of jackpot symbols that have the same symbol, that is, a doublet), so that the consistency of both display results is maintained.

  The identification information variably displayed on the first special symbol display 8 is called a first special symbol, and the identification information variably displayed on the second special symbol display 9 is called a second special symbol.

  Also, the identification information that is variably displayed on the first ornament variation display portion 8k is referred to as a first ornament symbol, and the first special symbol indicator 8 is used to enhance the decoration effect of the variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol indicator 8. This means a symbol having a decorative meaning that is variably displayed with a predetermined relationship with the symbol variation display.

  In addition, the identification information that is variably displayed on the second ornament variation display unit 9k is called a second ornament symbol, and the second special symbol display unit 9 is provided with a second special symbol in order to enhance the decorative effect of the second special symbol variation display. This means a symbol having a decorative meaning that is variably displayed with a predetermined relationship with the symbol variation display.

  The predetermined relationship includes, for example, a relationship in which a decorative symbol variation display is started when a special symbol variation display is started, or a special symbol variation display is ended and a display result is displayed. This includes a relationship in which the display of the change is finished and the display result is displayed.

  Since the first special symbol display 8 and the first decoration variation display portion 8k have the correspondence relationship as described above, the following description may be collectively referred to as a first variation display portion in the following description. . In addition, since the second special symbol display 9 and the second decoration variation display unit 9k have the correspondence relationship as described above, the case where these are collectively referred to as the second variation display unit will be described below. There is.

  In this embodiment, the specific game that occurs when the first special figure specific display result is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8 and the first decoration specific display result is derived and displayed on the first decoration fluctuation display unit 8k. The state is the same as the specific game state generated when the second special figure specific display result is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display 9 and the second decoration specific display result is derived and displayed on the second decoration variation display unit 9k ( For example, the number of big hit rounds, the number of winnings and payouts, and the like are specified game states, but one specific game state may be more advantageous than the other specific game state.

  In this embodiment, the identification information is displayed by two systems of display units including the first special symbol display unit 8 and the first decoration variation display unit 8k, and the second special symbol display unit 9 and the second decoration variation display unit 9k. However, the present invention is not limited to this, but includes a plurality of display units, and a configuration for performing variable display of identification information on a plurality of display units (any natural number of 2 to ∞). Also good.

  Next, the first special symbol used for variation display on the first special symbol display 8, the first decoration symbol used for variation display on the first ornament variation display unit 8 k, and the variation display on the second special symbol display 9. The second special symbol used and the type of the second decorative symbol used for the variable display in the second decorative variable display unit 9k will be described.

  The first special symbol display 8 displays a first special symbol composed of 10 types of numbers from 0 to 9. The 1st decoration fluctuation display part 8k displays the 1st decoration symbol which consists of 10 types of numbers 0-9. When the odd number (1, 3, 5, 7, 9) of the first special symbol predetermined as the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed as the display result by the first special symbol display 8, the first special symbol specific display result is obtained. A big hit occurs (hereinafter referred to as the first big hit). When an odd number is derived and displayed as a display result by the first special symbol display 8, the first decoration specific display result that is a doublet is derived and displayed as a display result on the first decoration variation display portion 8k.

  The symbols displayed on the second special symbol display 9 and the second ornament variation display unit 9k in the present embodiment are the same as the symbols displayed on the first special symbol display 8 and the first ornament variation display unit 8k. . Further, when the second special symbol display 9 derives and displays an odd number (1, 3, 5, 7, 9) of the second special symbol as the display result, the second special symbol specific display result is obtained, and a big hit occurs ( Hereinafter referred to as the second big hit). When the odd number is derived and displayed as a display result by the second special symbol display 9, the second decoration specific display result that is a doublet is derived and displayed as a display result on the second decoration variation display portion 9k.

  When any one of “3, 5, 7” is derived and displayed as a display result by the first special symbol display 8, any one of the odd-numbered symbols is derived and displayed as a display result on the first decoration variation display portion 8k. Is done. Further, when any of “3, 5, 7” is derived and displayed as a display result by the second special symbol display 9, any one of the odd symbols of the odd symbol is displayed as the display result on the second decoration variation display portion 9k. Derived and displayed. One of the first variation display unit including the first special symbol display 8 and the first decoration variation display unit 8k, and the second variation display unit including the second special symbol display 8 and the second decoration variation display unit 8k. On the other hand, when such a display result is derived and displayed, after the big hit gaming state (the first big hit gaming state or the second big hit gaming state) corresponding to the variable display portion from which such a display result is derived and displayed is finished. In both of the first variation display unit and the second variation display unit, the probability variation control mode (in the following embodiment, the probability variation may be referred to as an abbreviated term, for example, the probability variation control mode). After the control, the control can be performed in the variable time reduction control mode (in the embodiment described below, the variable time reduction may be referred to as an abbreviation “short time”, for example, a short time control mode). When controlled to the probability variation control mode, the probability variation state, which will be described later, is controlled. When controlled to the time-shortening control mode, the time-shortening state, which is a variable time shortening state described later, is controlled. In the present embodiment, when the control mode is controlled to the probability variation control mode, the control is performed in the probability variation state and also in the time-short state. This state is referred to as a first state. In the present embodiment, when it is controlled to the time reduction control mode, it is controlled to the time reduction state. This state is referred to as a second state.

  The probability variation state is a control state that is improved as compared to the normal gaming state in which the probability of occurrence of a big hit is different from the probability variation state. A jackpot symbol in which such a probability variation state occurs is called a probability variation jackpot symbol. In the present embodiment, the probability variation state is such that after the jackpot gaming state in which the probability variation jackpot symbol is derived and displayed, the variation display count of the variation display of the special symbol and the decorative symbol is a predetermined variation display count (for example, 100 times). Continue within reach. In the probability variation state, when the display result of the non-probability variation big hit symbol different from the probability variation big hit symbol is displayed in the first special figure specific display result, the special symbol and the decorative symbol variation display are not performed a predetermined number of times. Even if it exists, the probability variation state ends.

  The time-short state is a first special symbol display 8, a second special symbol display 9, a first decoration variation display unit 8 k, a second special symbol display 9, which will be described later, as compared to a normal state other than the time-short state. It means a control state in which the display results are derived and displayed at an early stage by shortening the variable display time of the first normal symbol display 12 and the second normal symbol display 13 described later. When the jackpot gaming state occurs as a result of the probability variation jackpot symbol display, after the jackpot gaming state in which the probability variation jackpot symbol is derived and displayed, and after the probability variation state is terminated, the special symbol and decorative symbol variation display The variable display count is controlled to be in a time-saving state until a predetermined variable display count (for example, 100) is reached. In the short-time state, since the display time of the symbol variation is shortened, the number of reserved memories to be described later is digested early, and the start winnings that have occurred exceeding the upper limit (for example, “4”) of the reserved memories are invalidated. The game state is advantageous for the player in that the display result can be derived and displayed frequently in a short period of time and the winning display result can be derived and displayed at an early stage.

  Further, for each of the first special symbol display 8 and the second special symbol display 9, when “1” or “9” is derived and displayed as a display result, only the big hit gaming state occurs, as described above. Neither a certain change state nor a short time state occurs. When “1” or “9” is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8 as a display result, “0” or even numbered double-eyed eyes are derived and displayed on the first decoration variation display portion 8 k. The When “1” or “9” is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display 9 as a display result, “0” or even numbered double-eyed eyes are derived and displayed on the second decoration variation display portion 9k. In addition, when either “0” or an even number of symbols is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8 as a display result, the first decoration variation display portion 8k has a display result (a combination other than a flat eye). Is derived and displayed. When either “0” or an even number symbol is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display 9 as a display result, the disparity (combination other than the flat eye) is derived as the display result on the second decoration variation display portion 9k. Is displayed.

  Of the first special figure specific display result, the first special figure specific display result (here, “3, 5, 7”) in which the above-mentioned probability variation state occurs is expressed as “first special figure special display result (probability large hit symbol). The first special figure specific display result (here, “1, 9”) in which the probability variation state does not occur is referred to as the “first special figure non-special display result (non-probable variation big hit symbol)”. In addition, among the second special figure specific display results, the second special figure specific display result (here, “3, 5, 7”) in which the above-described certainty change state occurs is referred to as “second special figure specific display result (probable big hit The second special figure specific display result (here, “1, 9”) in which the probability variation state does not occur is referred to as the “second special figure non-special display result (non-probable variation big hit symbol)”.

  In the present embodiment, the types of symbols displayed on the first special symbol display unit 8 and the first decoration variation display unit 8k, and on the second special symbol display unit 9 and the second decoration variation display unit 9k, respectively. Although the example which becomes the same is demonstrated, it displays not only by this but with the 1st special symbol display device 8 and the 1st decoration fluctuation display part 8k, and the 2nd special symbol display device 9 and the 2nd decoration fluctuation display part 9k. Different types of symbols may be used.

  As described above, the probability variation big hit symbol is derived and displayed on either the first variation display unit or the second variation display unit, and thus the first special symbol display 8 and the second special symbol display 9 In both cases, the state is controlled to a certain variation state and the time-short state is controlled.

  In the case of the present embodiment, when the jackpot gaming state occurs as a result of the probability variation jackpot symbol display, after the jackpot gaming state ends, the probability variation state and the time-short state are started. When the predetermined number of fluctuation displays is reached, or when a big hit gaming state with a non-probable big hit symbol occurs, the probability change state ends. Then, the time-short state is continued until the variation display for a predetermined variation display count is executed after the probability variation state ends.

  When the hit ball wins the first start winning opening 14, the first extracting means extracts numerical data (for example, a big hit determination random number) updated by the numerical data updating means. The numerical data extracted by the first extracting means is stored in a first reserved storage buffer (for example, a RAM 55 (see FIG. 2) mounted on the main board 31) as a reserved storage means so that the extraction order can be specified. The player is notified of the number of numerical data stored in the first reserved storage buffer as the reserved storage means, based on the number of lighting of the LED of the first special symbol stored memory display 10 described above. The numerical data stored in this way is also referred to as first start winning storage data. The first special symbol hold memory display 10 is composed of four LEDs, and is effective start winning (in this embodiment, the number of numerical data stored in the first hold memory buffer is less than 4). The number of times the LED is turned on is increased every time a ball hits the first start winning opening 14), and the number of times the LED is turned on is reduced by 1 every time the first special symbol display 8 starts to display fluctuation.

  When the hit ball wins the second start winning opening 16, the second extraction means extracts numerical data (for example, a big hit determination random number) updated by the numerical data update means. The numerical data extracted by the second extracting means is stored in a second reserved storage buffer (for example, a RAM 55 (see FIG. 2) mounted on the main board 31) as the reserved storage means so that the extraction order can be specified. The player is notified of the number of numerical data stored in the second reserved storage buffer as the reserved storage means, based on the number of lighting of the LEDs of the second special symbol reserved storage display 11 described above. The numerical data stored in this way is also referred to as second start winning storage data. The second special symbol hold storage indicator 11 is composed of four LEDs, and is effective start winning (in this embodiment, the number of numerical data stored in the second hold storage buffer is less than 4). Whenever a ball hits the second start winning opening 16), the number of lighting of the LED is increased, and the number of lighting of the LED is decreased by 1 every time the second special symbol display 9 starts the variable display.

  The numerical data (random numbers) stored in the first reserved storage buffer starts the variable display of the first special symbol display 8 when the variable display start condition of the first special symbol display 8 is satisfied. This is the starting condition. The numerical data stored in the second reserved storage buffer is a starting condition for starting the variable display of the second special symbol display 9 when the variable display start condition of the second special symbol display 9 is satisfied. . For this reason, the numerical data stored in each holding storage buffer is also called holding storage data.

  Further, in this embodiment, the first pending storage buffer and the second pending storage buffer are still started in the numerical data (eg, big hit determination random number, etc.) extracted by the extraction means (eg, S44). Up to four numerical data items that do not satisfy the conditions (for example, the big hit gaming state and the end of the previous fluctuation display) are stored as a predetermined upper limit number. The upper limit number of numerical data that can be stored in the first hold storage buffer and the second hold storage buffer is not limited to the above, and for example, the upper limit number may be 20 (or any integer from 0 to ∞). Good. In addition, the upper limit value is changed (for example, changed from 4 to 20) based on the fact that a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, the display result is changed to a specific game state based on a special display result). It may be configured.

  Below the first special symbol display 8, there is provided a first start winning opening 14 through which a game ball can be won. The winning ball that has entered the first start winning opening 14 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the first start opening switch 62.

  Also, below the first special symbol display 8, a first variable winning device 15 having a first start winning port 14 through which a game ball can be won is provided. The winning ball that has entered the first start winning opening 14 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the first start opening switch 62. Further, the first variable winning device 15 that performs the opening / closing operation having the first start winning port 14 is provided with a pair of left and right movable pieces. The movable piece of the first variable winning device 15 is opened by the solenoid 73. When the movable piece of the first variable winning device 15 is opened by the solenoid 73, it becomes easier for the game ball to win the first start winning opening 14 (easy to start winning), which is advantageous to the player. .

  Also, below the second special symbol display 9, a second variable winning device 17 having a second start winning port 16 through which a game ball can be won is provided. The winning ball that has entered the second start winning opening 16 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the second start opening switch 67. The second variable winning device 17 that performs the opening / closing operation having the second start winning port 16 is provided with a pair of left and right movable pieces. The movable piece of the second variable winning device 17 is opened by the solenoid 74. When the movable piece of the second variable winning device 17 is opened by the solenoid 74, it becomes easier for the game ball to win the second starting winning port 16 (starting winning becomes easier), which is advantageous for the player. .

  Below the first start winning opening 14, a first special variable prize that is opened by the solenoid 72 at the big hit based on the first special symbol display result being derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8. A device 20 is provided. The first special variable winning device 20 includes a first big winning opening 21 inside. The solenoid 72 is means for opening and closing an opening / closing door provided on the front surface of the first special variable winning device 20.

  The first special winning opening 21 of the first special variable winning device 20 is provided with a 10-count winning area different from the V winning area and the V winning area. Of the winning balls led from the first grand prize opening 20 and led to the back of the game board 6, the winning ball that has entered one (V winning area) is detected by the first V winning switch 64 and the other (10 The winning ball that has entered the (count winning area) is detected by the first count switch 63. On the back of the game board 6, a solenoid 73 for switching the route in the first big winning opening 21 is also provided.

  Below the variable winning device 17, the second special variable winning device 22 that is opened by the solenoid 75 in the big hit based on the second special symbol display result being derived and displayed on the second special symbol display 9. Is provided. The second special variable winning device 22 includes a second large winning opening 23 inside. The solenoid 75 is means for opening and closing an opening / closing door provided on the front surface of the second special variable winning device 22.

  The second special winning opening 23 of the second special variable winning device 22 is provided with a V winning area and a 10-count winning area different from the V winning area. Of the winning balls led to the back of the game board 6 from the second grand prize opening 23, the winning ball that has entered one (V winning area) is detected by the second V winning switch 69 and the other (10 The winning ball that has entered the (count winning area) is detected by the second count switch 68. On the back of the game board 6, a solenoid 73 for switching the route in the second big prize opening 23 is also provided.

  In this embodiment, the first special variable winning device 20 and the second special symbol display 9 that open and close based on the first special symbol specific display result derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8 are displayed on the first special symbol display 8. Although the second special variable winning device 22 that opens and closes based on the second specific display result being derived and displayed is provided, only one special variable winning device may be provided. That is, a special variable winning device that is controlled to open and close based on the first special symbol specific display result derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8, and the second special symbol specific display on the second special symbol display 9. The special variable winning device that is controlled to open and close based on the result being derived and displayed may be configured using the same special variable winning device.

  In this embodiment, the first variable winning device 15 related to establishment of the starting condition of the first special symbol display 8 and the second variable winning device 17 related to establishment of the starting condition of the second special symbol display 9 are provided. Although the example with which each was provided was demonstrated, you may make it provide not only this but the variable prize-winning apparatus in connection with starting condition establishment corresponding to any one special symbol display. Further, in the configuration including only one variable winning device as described above, the variable winning device is configured to be related to the establishment of the starting condition of one of the variable display units (for example, only the first special symbol display 8). Alternatively, this variable winning device may be related to the establishment of the starting conditions of the two fluctuation display units (the first special symbol display 8 and the second special symbol display 9). In that case, when the game ball is won at the start winning opening of the variable prize winning device, it fluctuates in any fluctuation display section (for example, either the first special symbol display 8 or the second special symbol display 9). It is good also as composition which chooses whether to perform a display, and it is good also as a predetermined order (for example, predetermined) about two fluctuation display parts (for example, the 1st special symbol display 8 and the 2nd special symbol display 9). The first special symbol display unit 8 and the second special symbol display unit 9 may be configured to perform variable display by alternating variable display).

  On the lower left side of the first decoration variation display portion 8k, there is provided a first normal symbol display 12 composed of a pair of LEDs marked with “◯” and “X”. The first normal symbol display 12 is capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information (for example, “◯” and “x”) called normal symbols.

  When a game ball passes through the first gate 28 and is detected by the first gate switch 61, a random number for normal symbol determination is extracted and stored in the first normal symbol buffer of the RAM 55 mounted on the main board 31. In this embodiment, the upper limit of the number of random numbers for determination per normal symbol that can be stored in the first normal symbol buffer of the RAM 55 is four. If the number of random numbers for normal symbol determination stored in the first normal symbol buffer has not reached the upper limit, that is, the number of random numbers for determination per normal symbol stored in the first normal symbol buffer is 4 If the number has not been reached, a random number for normal symbol determination is extracted. If the display state of the normal symbol on the first normal symbol display 12 can be changed (“◯” and “x” are alternately lit), the normal display on the first normal symbol display 12 is normal. The symbol variation display is started. If the first normal symbol display 12 is not in a state where it is possible to start the variable display in which the display state changes, the random number for determination per normal symbol is stored in the first normal symbol buffer so that the number of random numbers for determination per normal symbol can be stored. Increase by one. Further, below the first normal symbol display 12, a first normal symbol hold storage indicator having a predetermined number (four in this embodiment) of LEDs for displaying the number of random numbers for determination per normal symbol. 18 is provided. The first normal symbol storage memory display 18 increases the number of LEDs that are turned on each time a game ball passes through the first gate 28 and is detected by the first gate switch 61. Then, every time the first normal symbol display 12 starts the variable display of the normal symbols (for example, “◯” and “x”), the number of LEDs that are lit is reduced by one.

  In this embodiment, the left and right lamps marked with “◯” and “X” are turned on alternately on the first normal symbol display 12 so that the normal symbol is displayed. A fluctuation display is performed, and the fluctuation display normally continues for a standard fluctuation time (for example, 29.2 seconds). Then, if the upper lamp with “◯” is turned on at the end of the variable display, it is a win. Whether or not to win is determined based on the value of numerical data (normal random number for symbol determination) extracted when the game ball passes through the first gate 28 and the first gate switch 61 detects the game ball. It is determined by whether or not it matches the judgment value per ordinary symbol. When the display result of the variable display on the first normal symbol display 12 is a win, the first variable winning device 15 is opened a predetermined number of times for a predetermined time, and the game ball wins the first start winning opening 14. It becomes easy to do. That is, the state of the first variable winning device 15 changes from an unfavorable state to an advantageous state to the player when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol.

  The first normal symbol display unit 12 and the first normal symbol hold storage display unit 18 have been described above. The second normal symbol display unit 13 and the second normal symbol hold storage display unit are displayed at the lower right of the second decoration variation display unit 9k. A container 19 is provided. Similarly to the first normal symbol display 12, the second normal symbol display 13 can also variably display a plurality of types of identification information (for example, “◯” and “x”) called normal symbols. When a game ball passes through the second gate 29 and is detected by the second gate switch 66, a random number for normal symbol determination is extracted and stored in the second normal symbol buffer of the RAM 55 mounted on the main board 31. . In this embodiment, the upper limit of the number of random numbers for determination per ordinary symbol that can be stored in the second ordinary symbol buffer of the RAM 55 is four. Based on this stored number, the second normal symbol display 13 performs a variable display. Further, based on this stored number, the LED is turned on in the second normal symbol holding storage display 19. When the display result of the variable display on the second normal symbol display 13 is a win, the second variable winning device 17 is opened for a predetermined number of times for a predetermined time, and the game ball wins the second start winning port 16. It becomes easy to do. That is, the state of the variable winning device 17 changes from an unfavorable state to an advantageous state to the player when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol.

  In the short time state, in addition to the above-described control for shortening the variation time, in the first variable winning device 15 and the second variable winning device 17, one or both of the opening time and the number of times of opening is set higher than the normal gaming state. Control is performed. When the opening time or the number of times of opening of the first variable winning device 15 and the second variable winning device 17 is increased from the normal gaming state, starting winnings to the first starting winning port 14 and the second starting winning port 16 are likely to occur. Since the number of variable display times in the first special symbol display 8 and the second special symbol display 9 within a predetermined period increases and the probability of winning a winning symbol is higher than the normal gaming state, it becomes a more advantageous state for the player. .

  A decorative lamp 25 blinkingly displayed during the game is provided around the left and right of the game area 7 of the game board 6, and an out port 26 into which a hit ball that has not won a prize is taken in at the bottom. In addition, two speakers 27 that utter sound effects and sounds as predetermined sound outputs are provided on the left and right upper portions outside the game area 7. A top frame lamp 40, a frame lamp left 41, and a frame lamp right 42 provided on the front frame are provided at the outer peripheral upper portion, the outer peripheral left portion, and the outer peripheral right portion of the game area 7. In addition, a prize ball lamp 51 that is lit when there is a remaining number of prize balls in the vicinity of the frame lamp left 41 is provided, and a ball break lamp 52 that is lit when the supply ball has expired is provided in the vicinity of the frame lamp right 42. It has been.

  Next, the reach display mode (reach) will be described. In the present embodiment, the reach display mode (reach) means that the symbols that have not been stopped when the stopped symbols constitute a part of the jackpot symbol, and that all or one of them is displayed. This is a state in which the symbols of the part are displayed in a synchronized manner while constituting all or part of the jackpot symbol.

  In the present embodiment, for example, the reach display mode in the first special symbol display 8 and the second special symbol display 9 is a specific display result (“1, 3, 5, 7, 9”) blinking. This state is referred to as reach display mode or reach.

  In addition, the reach display mode in the first decoration variation display portion 8k and the second decoration variation display portion 9k is that an effective line that is a hit is determined when a predetermined symbol is stopped, and a part on the effective line is determined. When a predetermined symbol is stopped in the display area, a state in which the variable display is performed in the display area on the active line that has not been stopped (for example, the first decoration change display portion 8k, the second decoration, etc.) A state in which the same display is stopped and displayed in the left and right display areas among the left, middle and right display areas in the variable display portion 9k, and the display areas in the middle are still in the variable display state). In addition, all or a part of the display area on the active line is synchronously displayed while forming all or a part of the jackpot symbol (for example, the first decoration variation display portion 8k, the second decoration variation Display section Left in k, in variation displayed in all of the right of the display area have been made, always state variation displayed with the same pattern are aligned is made) that reach the display mode or reach.

  In addition, during the reach, an unusual performance may be performed with a lamp or sound. This production is called reach production. Further, during the reach, a character (an effect display imitating a person or the like, which is different from a symbol (special symbol or the like)) is displayed, or the first ornament variation display portion 8k and / or the second ornament variation display is displayed. The display mode (for example, color etc.) of the background of the part 9k may be changed. This change in character display and background display mode is called reach effect display.

  Moreover, about each of the 1st fluctuation | variation display part and the 2nd fluctuation | variation display part, it alert | reports that either one fluctuation | variation display part will be a big hit for the fluctuation | variation display result in the other fluctuation | variation display part. There is a case where a jackpot notice is given as a notice effect. In the case of the present embodiment, as the jackpot notice, the one change display unit that performs the notice effect before the change display part of the notice target is displayed on the other change display unit that is the change display part to be notified. A continuous notice is performed in which the notice is executed over a plurality of variable displays.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 drives a driving motor by operating a hitting operation handle 5, and uses a rotational force of the driving motor to hit a game ball into the game area 7 (see FIG. 2). Is provided. The game balls launched from the hit ball launching device 45 enter the game area 7 through a hit ball rail mounted in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 7 on the game board 6, and then descend the game area 7. .

  When the hit ball enters the first start winning opening 14 and is detected by the first start opening switch 62, the variation display of the first special symbol display 8 can be started (for example, the end of the big hit game or the previous variation display). ), The variable display on the first special symbol display 8 is started. If the variable display on the first special symbol display 8 is not ready to start, the number of numerical data stored in the first reserved memory buffer (for example, a big hit determination random number) is increased by 1, and the first special symbol reserved The number of lighting of the LED of the memory display 10 is increased.

  Further, when the hit ball enters the second start winning opening 16 and is detected by the second start opening switch 67, if the variation display of the second special symbol display 9 can be started (for example, the end of the big hit game or the previous game End of fluctuation display), the fluctuation display of the second special symbol display 9 is started. If the variable display on the second special symbol display 9 is not ready to start, the number of numerical data stored in the second reserved memory buffer (for example, a random number for jackpot determination) is increased by 1, and the second special symbol is reserved. The number of lighting LEDs of the storage display 11 is increased.

  The fluctuation display of the first special symbol display 8 stops when a certain time has elapsed. When the first special symbol display 8 at the time of the stop becomes a big hit symbol, the state shifts to the first big hit gaming state as the first specific gaming state. In the first big hit gaming state, the first special winning prize port 21 is used by the first special variable prize winning device 20 until a predetermined time elapses or until a predetermined number (for example, ten) of hit balls win the first big prize winning opening 21. Is released. It should be noted that until a predetermined period has elapsed after the first special prize winning device 20 is opened and closed by the first special variable prize winning device 20, or until a predetermined number (for example, ten) of hit balls wins the first big prize winning opening 21. Is one round in the jackpot gaming state. When the first special variable prize winning device 20 opens the first big prize opening 21, the hit ball enters the V prize area in the first big prize opening 21 and is detected by the first V prize switch 64. And the first special prize winning device 20 opens the first big prize opening 21 again. The generation of the continuation right is allowed a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 rounds).

  As described above, when the stop symbol of the first special symbol indicator 8 when the fluctuation is stopped is the probability change big hit symbol, the first big hit game state is controlled, and after the first big hit game state ends, the probability change state is entered. .

  The fluctuation display on the second special symbol display 9 stops when a certain time has elapsed. When the second special symbol display 9 at the time of the stop becomes a big hit symbol, the state shifts to the second big hit gaming state as the second specific gaming state. In the second big hit gaming state, the second special prize winning device 23 is used by the second special variable prize winning device 22 until a predetermined time elapses or until a predetermined number (for example, ten) of hit balls win the second big prize winning port 23. Is released. It should be noted that until a predetermined period of time has elapsed after the second special prize-winning device 22 is opened and closed by the second special variable prize-winning device 22, or until a predetermined number (for example, ten) of hit balls wins the second big prize-winning port 23. Is one round in the jackpot gaming state. Then, when the second special prize winning device 22 opens the second big prize opening 23, the hit ball enters the V prize area in the second big prize opening 23 and is detected by the second V prize switch 69. And the second special prize winning device 22 opens the second big prize opening 23 again. The generation of the continuation right is allowed a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 rounds).

  As described above, when the stop symbol of the second special symbol display 9 when the fluctuation is stopped is the probability big hit symbol, the second big hit gaming state is controlled, and after the second big hit gaming state is finished, the probability changing state is entered. .

In addition, the specific game state according to the present invention is not limited to the above, and may be a state in which any one of the following controls 1 to 5 or a combination of controls is executed.
1. A variable winning device that can change between a first state that facilitates winning of a hit ball and a second state in which the hit ball cannot win or that is difficult to win, is changed to the first state continuously or intermittently for a predetermined time. 1. Control to A variable winning device that can change between a first state that makes it easy to win a hit ball and a second state that makes it difficult or difficult to win a ball, with the detection of a hit ball in a specific winning or passing area. 2. Control for setting to the first state continuously or intermittently for a predetermined time. 3. Control to discharge a predetermined number of prize balls directly regardless of the winning of the hit ball. 4. Control for adding a valuable number to a storage medium (card, receipt, etc.) having a valuable value Control for assigning points to a ball game machine that can be played based on the presence of a score FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an outline of the circuit configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment. A game control microcomputer 53 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main board 31. The game control microcomputer 53 includes a ROM 54 for storing a game control program, a RAM 55 as storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 56 for controlling a game signal in accordance with the program, a display control board 80, and the like. The I / O port unit 57 for transmitting. In this embodiment, the ROM 54 and RAM 55 are built in the CPU 56. That is, the game control microcomputer 53 is a one-chip microcomputer. In the game control microcomputer 53, the CPU 56 executes control in accordance with the program stored in the ROM 54. Therefore, hereinafter, the game control microcomputer 53 or the CPU 56 executes (or performs processing) Specifically, the game control microcomputer 53 or the CPU 56 executes control according to a program. The same applies to a game control microcomputer or CPU mounted on a board other than the main board 31.

  Also, the first gate switch 61, the first start port switch 62, the first count switch 63, the first V winning switch 64, the clear switch 65, the second gate switch 66, the second start port switch 67, the second count switch 68, Switch circuit for supplying signals to the game control microcomputer 53 from the second V winning switch 69, a full switch (not shown) that is detected when the surplus ball receiving tray 4 is full, and a count switch short-circuit signal (not shown). 32, a solenoid 72 that opens and closes the first special variable winning device 20, a solenoid 73 that moves a seesaw provided in the first big winning opening 21, a solenoid 74 that opens and closes the variable winning device 17, and a second special variable winning device 22 A solenoid 75 that opens and closes and a solenoid that moves a seesaw provided in the second grand prize opening 23 From the solenoid circuit 33 for driving the id 76 according to a command from the game control microcomputer 53, from the system reset circuit (not shown) for resetting the game control microcomputer 53 when the power is turned on, from the game control microcomputer 53 An information output circuit 34 that outputs information output signals such as jackpot information indicating the occurrence of a jackpot gaming state to an external device such as a hall computer in accordance with the given data is also mounted on the main board 31.

  The game control microcomputer 53 outputs a drive signal for driving the first special symbol display 8 and the second special symbol display 9 to the LED drive circuit 71. The LED driving circuit 71 includes a first special symbol display 8, a second special symbol display 9, a first special symbol hold storage display 10, a second special symbol hold storage display 11, and a first normal symbol display 12. The second normal symbol display unit 13, the first normal symbol hold storage display unit 18, and the second normal symbol hold storage display unit 19 are connected.

  The main board 31 is formed with a circuit for performing display control for deriving and displaying a display result after starting the variable display in each of the first special symbol display 8 and the second special symbol display 9. The game control microcomputer 53 performs display control by outputting a drive signal to each of the first special symbol display 8 and the second special symbol display 9 according to the program. Thereby, a control board for a special symbol display equipped with a driver circuit and a microcomputer is provided between the main board 31 and the first special symbol display 8 and the second special symbol display 9. Compared with the case where the display control of the first special symbol display 8 and the second special symbol display 9 is performed by the control board or the like based on the command signal, the result of the big hit determination can be surely displayed.

  The main board 31 is formed with a circuit for informing the number of numerical data stored in the corresponding reserved memory buffer in each of the first special symbol reserved memory display 10 and the second special symbol reserved memory display 11. Has been. In accordance with the program, the game control microcomputer 53 outputs a drive signal corresponding to the number of reserved memories in the reserved memory buffer to each of the first special symbol reserved memory display 10 and the second special symbol reserved memory display 11 to perform control. .

  The main board 31 is formed with a circuit for performing display control for deriving and displaying the display result after starting the variable display in each of the first normal symbol display 12 and the second normal symbol display 13. The game control microcomputer 53 performs display control by outputting a drive signal to each of the first normal symbol display 12 and the second normal symbol display 13 in accordance with the program. Accordingly, a control board for a normal symbol display equipped with a driver circuit and a microcomputer is provided between the main board 31 and the first normal symbol display 12 and the second normal symbol display 13. Compared with the case where the display control of the first normal symbol display 12 and the second normal symbol display 13 is performed by the control board or the like based on the command signal, the result of the normal symbol hit determination can be surely displayed. it can.

  The main board 31 is formed with a circuit for informing the number of numerical data stored in the corresponding reserved storage buffer in each of the first normal symbol reserved memory display 18 and the second normal symbol reserved memory display 19. Has been. The game control microcomputer 53 outputs a drive signal corresponding to the number of reserved memories in the reserved memory buffer to each of the first ordinary symbol reserved memory display 18 and the second ordinary symbol reserved memory display 19 according to the program, and performs control. .

  The game control microcomputer 53 pays out a ball in response to a ball lending request signal from a card unit 50 that enables lending by inserting a prepaid card or the like, and is provided on the game board 6. A payout control signal is transmitted to a payout control board 36 that controls a ball payout device 44 that is a device for paying out a winning ball when a winning of a game ball is detected at each winning opening. Further, the game control microcomputer 53 operates the hitting operation handle 5 to drive and control the hitting ball launching device 45 to transmit a launch control signal to the launch control board 37 that controls the launching of the game ball toward the game area 7. To do.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 53 transmits an effect control command (effect control signal) to the display control board 80. The display control microcomputer 800 (display control CPU (not shown), RAM (not shown), ROM (not shown), ROM (not shown), I / O port unit (not shown)) provided on the display control board 80 by receiving the effect control command (Peripheral circuits not shown) and the like) perform display control of the first decoration variation display portion 8k and the second decoration variation display portion 9k. The effect control commands include a first effect control command for designating display of the first decoration variation display unit 8k and a second effect control command for designating display of the second decoration variation display unit 9k. The microcomputer 800 controls the display of the fluctuation display unit (the first decoration fluctuation display part 8k or the second decoration fluctuation display part 9k) according to the received command.

  The display control CPU operates in accordance with a program stored in the ROM, and when receiving the effect control command from the main board 31, the change display unit (first decoration change display unit 8k) corresponding to the received command according to the received effect control command. Alternatively, display control of the second decoration variation display unit 9k) is performed. Specifically, display control of the variable display unit is performed by a VDP (not shown) having a display control function for displaying an image and a high-speed drawing function. The display control CPU reads necessary data from a character ROM (not shown) in accordance with the received effect control command. The character ROM stores character image data that is frequently used among images displayed on the first decoration variation display unit 8k and the second decoration variation display unit 9k, specifically, a person, a monster, a character, a figure, a symbol, or the like. It is for storing in advance.

  Then, the display control CPU outputs the data read from the character ROM to the VDP. The VDP operates based on data input from the display control CPU. In this embodiment, there are two VDPs, a first VDP (not shown) that controls the display of the first decoration variation display unit 8k and a second VDP (not shown) that controls the display of the second decoration variation display unit 9k. It is mounted on the display control board 80. When there are three variable display units, three VDPs are mounted. That is, the number of VDPs corresponding to the number of variable display units is mounted on the display control board 80. Each of the first VDP and the second VDP has a two-dimensional address space independent of the display control CPU, and a first VRAM (not shown) and a second VRAM (not shown) are mapped therein. In addition, it is good also as a structure which performs display control of several fluctuation | variation display parts with one VDP. For example, it is good also as a structure provided with one VDP which performs display control of both the 1st decoration fluctuation display part 8k and the 2nd decoration fluctuation display part 9k.

  The first VDP or the second VDP generates image data to be displayed on the variation display unit (the first ornament variation display unit 8k or the second ornament variation display unit 9k) according to the command received according to the character image data. The first VRAM is expanded to the second VRAM. The first RAM is a frame buffer memory for expanding the image data generated by the first VDP, and the second VRAM is a frame buffer memory for expanding the image data generated by the second VDP. And it outputs to the fluctuation display part (the 1st decoration fluctuation display part 8k or the 2nd decoration fluctuation display part 9k) according to the received command.

  In this embodiment, the display control microcomputer 800 provided on the display control board 80 outputs a drive signal for the speaker 27 to the sound output board 70 to control the sound output of the speaker 27, and at the same time, the lamp driver board. The drive signal of the lamp / LED is output to 35, and the light emission control of the lamp / LED provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed. That is, the display control microcomputer 800 mounted on the display control board 80 includes display control of the first decoration change display section 8k and the second decoration change display section 9k transmitted from the main board 31, and lamp / LED lighting control. Based on the effect control command as a control signal relating to the control of effects such as the generation of game sounds, the first decoration variation display unit 8k, the second decoration variation display unit 9k, the speaker 27, the lamp / LED provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1, etc. This is an effect control microcomputer for controlling the light emitter.

  Next, a random counter for generating a random number used for control in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment will be described. FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining various random counters used by the game control microcomputer for game control. FIG. 3 shows eight types of random counters, random counters R1 to R8, as an example of the random counter.

  R1 is a jackpot for generating a random number used to randomly determine in advance whether or not to generate a jackpot state for each variable display of the first special symbol display 8 and the second special symbol display 9 This is a random counter for determination, and is configured to count up from “0”, count up to the upper limit “658”, and count up from “0” again. This R1 is updated by adding a predetermined number every 2 msec. When a valid start winning is detected by the first start opening switch 62 or the second start opening switch 67, a random number of this R1 is extracted accordingly, and the first start winning storage data or the second start winning storage data. Is stored in the RAM 55. And about each of the 1st special symbol display 8 and the 2nd special symbol display 9, the extraction value memorize | stored in RAM55 in that way is the stage before starting the fluctuation | variation display of a special symbol. It is determined whether or not it matches the determination value. In this determination, if they match, it is decided to generate a big hit by using the display result of the variable display as a combination of the big hit symbols, and the above-mentioned control of the big hit gaming state is performed. It is determined that the display result is out of play, and the gaming state does not change. In a normal probability state other than the probability variation state, the jackpot determination value is set to one numerical value, for example. In the probability variation state, the big hit judgment value is set to a plurality of numerical values (in this case, the big hit judgment value is set so that the numerical order is not an adjacent numerical value in order to prevent the big hit judgment from being biased). As a result, the probability of a big hit is improved as compared with the case of the non-probable change state.

  The numerical range shown in the range column for each random counter in FIG. 3 is the count range of such a random counter, and after counting up from the initial value to the upper limit value as described in R1, again, Counting up from the initial value. Therefore, in order to simplify the description, the description of the count range and the counting method is omitted in the following description of the various counters.

  When R2 is determined in advance to generate a big hit by the big hit determination using R1, any type of big hit symbol is included in the first special symbol display 8 (including the first decoration variation display unit 8k) and the first 2 is a random counter for generating random numbers used to randomly determine whether to display on the special symbol display 9 (including the second decoration variation display unit 9k). A predetermined number is updated every 2 msec, updated from 0 and updated to 9 which is the upper limit, and then updated from 0 again.

  In the present embodiment, when the random number extracted from R2 is an odd number, any one of “3, 5, 7” in the first special symbol display 8 is an odd symbol in the first decoration variation display unit 8k. Each of the above-mentioned double-eyed eyes is derived and displayed as a display result, and is controlled to a probable change state after the big hit is completed. On the other hand, when the random number extracted from R2 is an even number, any one of “1, 9” in the first special symbol display 8 is either “0” or an even symbol in the second decoration variation display portion 9k. The double-eyed eyes are derived and displayed as display results, and a big hit occurs. In this way, in this embodiment, since it is determined whether or not to be controlled to the probability variation state after the big hit by the big hit symbol, R2 determines whether to control to the probability variation state (probability variation start determination). It is also a random counter for generating a random number used for.

  R3 is a detachable symbol determination for generating a random number used to randomly determine in advance a stop symbol in the display result that is out of place for each of the first special symbol display 8 and the second special symbol display 9. It is a random counter for. R3 is updated by adding a predetermined number every 2 msec and the interrupt processing surplus time, updated from 0 to 9 which is the upper limit, and then updated from 0 again.

  When it is determined that the winning symbol in this embodiment is not controlled by jackpot using R1, according to the extracted value of the random counter R3 from the missing symbol (“0, 2, 4, 6, 8”). It is determined.

  In the present embodiment, when any one of “0, 2, 4, 6, 8” is determined as the symbol of the first special symbol display 8 using R3, the first decoration variation display unit 8k When any one of “0, 2, 4, 6, 8” is determined as the symbol of the second special symbol display 9 so that the symbol that does not become a flat eye is derived and displayed, the second decoration variation display unit At 9k, control is performed so that an out-of-order symbol that does not become a flat eye is derived and displayed.

  Here, the count-up operation in the remaining interrupt processing time performed in a predetermined random counter such as R3 will be described. The CPU 56 of the game control microcomputer performs various controls by periodically executing interrupt processing. For a certain interrupt processing, after the interrupt processing is executed, the interrupt processing is interrupted until the next execution start of the interrupt processing. Waiting for processing. Repeating the random counter addition update process using an infinite loop during the interrupt process surplus time waiting for such interrupt process is called counting up the interrupt process surplus time.

  R4 indicates a variation pattern which is a variation display pattern of the first special symbol display 8 (including the first decoration variation display unit 8k) and the second special symbol display 9 (including the second decoration variation display unit 9k). It is a numerical data updating means (random counter) for generating a random number used for determining at random. R4 is incremented by a predetermined number every 2 msec and the interruption processing surplus time, updated from 0, updated to 99 which is the upper limit thereof, and then updated from 0 again. A variation pattern used for variation display is selected from a plurality of predetermined variation patterns based on the counter value extracted from the random counter R4 for variation time determination at a predetermined timing such as when the variation of the special symbol starts. It is determined. Each variation pattern has a predetermined variation time (the time from the start of variation display until the display result is derived and displayed, also referred to as variation display time), and by selecting and determining the variation pattern The variable display time is selected and determined.

  R5 is an update number determination random counter for generating a random number used to determine the number to be added when updating the random numbers of the random counters R1 to R4. This R5 is incremented by 1 every 2 msec and the interrupt processing surplus time.

  R6 is an update count determining random counter for generating random numbers used to determine the number of times to update the random counters R1 to R4. This R6 is incremented by 1 every 2 msec and the extra interrupt processing time.

  R7 is out of the big hit determination for each of the first special symbol display 8 (including the first decoration variation display portion 8k) and the second special symbol display 9 (including the second decoration variation display portion 9k). When the determination is made, the reach display mode described above is formed during the variable display (hereinafter referred to as “reach out”) or the reach display mode is not formed (hereinafter referred to as “non-reach out”). This is a reach determination random counter for generating a random number used to determine whether or not. This R7 is incremented by 1 every 2 msec and the extra interrupt processing time. Random numbers extracted from R7 at the stage before the symbols to be stopped by the first special symbol display 8, the first ornament variation display unit 8k, the second special symbol display 9, and the second ornament variation display unit 9k are determined. Is equal to a predetermined reach determination value. If these values match, it is determined that the reach is out of control, and the reach state is controlled during the variable display where the display result is out of control. On the other hand, when these values coincide with each other, it is determined that the non-reach is out of control, and control is performed so as not to reach the reach state during the variable display in which the display result is out of place.

  R8 is a random counter for generating a random number used to randomly determine in advance whether or not to generate a hit for each variable display of the first normal symbol display 12 and the second normal symbol display 13 It is. When a valid start passage is detected by the first gate switch 61 or the second gate switch 66, the R8 random number is extracted and stored in the RAM 55 as passage storage data. Then, it is determined whether or not the extracted value coincides with a predetermined hit determination value at a stage before starting the normal symbol variation display, and if it matches, the normal symbol hit may be generated. The above-described control is performed, and in the case of a mismatch, it is determined to be a deviation and the above-described control is performed.

  FIG. 4 shows the first variation display unit (first special symbol display unit 8, first decoration variation display unit 8k) and the second variation display unit (second special symbol display unit 9, second decoration variation display unit 9k). It is a figure for demonstrating the data table which memorize | stored the judgment value used in order to select and determine a fluctuation pattern. In the data table according to the present embodiment, determination values are distributed differently based on the result of the jackpot determination using R1 and the result of the reach determination using R7, and are stored in advance in the ROM 54 described above. .

  FIG. 4A is a data table that is looked up in the normal gaming state that is not controlled in either the probability variation control mode or the time-saving control mode. When the determination result is a big hit determination result using R1 and the reach determination result using R7 is a non-reach shift determination that does not generate reach, the fluctuation used for the extracted value of R4 and the fluctuation display The relationship with the variation pattern selected and determined as a pattern is determined as follows. When the extracted value of R4 is in the range of “0 to 49”, the “normal A fluctuation pattern” having a fluctuation display time of 10 seconds is selected and determined. When the extracted value of R4 is within the range of “50 to 99”, the “normal B fluctuation pattern” having a fluctuation display time of 15 seconds is selected and determined.

  Further, when the determination result is that the jackpot determination result using R1 is out of reach, and the reach determination result using R7 is a reach outset determination for generating reach, the extracted value of R4 and the fluctuation display are displayed. The relationship with the variation pattern selected and determined as the variation pattern to be used is determined as follows. When the extracted value of R4 is within the range of “0 to 49”, the “reach A fluctuation pattern” with a fluctuation display time of 15 seconds is selected and determined. When the extracted value of R4 is in the range of “50 to 79”, the “reach B fluctuation pattern” with a fluctuation display time of 20 seconds is selected and determined. When the extracted value of R4 is within the range of “80 to 99”, the “reach C fluctuation pattern” with a fluctuation display time of 25 seconds is selected and determined.

  Further, when the determination result is a big hit determination when the big hit determination result using R1 is a big hit, the relationship between the extracted value of R4 and the variation pattern selected and determined as the variation pattern used for variation display is as follows. It is determined as follows. When the extracted value of R4 is within the range of “0 to 19”, the “big hit A fluctuation pattern” having a fluctuation display time of 15 seconds is selected and determined. When the extracted value of R4 is in the range of “20 to 49”, the “big hit B fluctuation pattern” having a fluctuation display time of 20 seconds is selected and determined. When the extracted value of R4 is in the range of “50 to 99”, the “big hit C fluctuation pattern” with a fluctuation display time of 25 seconds is selected and determined.

  FIG. 4B is a data table that is looked up when the second state is controlled in the time-shortening control mode. In the present embodiment, the variation pattern determined by looking up the data table of FIG. 4B is referred to as a shortened variation pattern.

  When the determination result is a big hit determination result using R1 and the reach determination result using R7 is a non-reach shift determination that does not generate reach, it is used for the extracted value of R4 and the fluctuation display. The relationship with the variation pattern selected and determined as the variation pattern to be selected is determined as follows. When the extracted value of R4 is in the range of “0 to 49”, the “normal C fluctuation pattern” with a fluctuation display time of 5 seconds is selected and determined. When the extracted value of R4 is in the range of “50 to 99”, the “normal D fluctuation pattern” with a fluctuation display time of 5 seconds is selected and determined.

  Further, when the determination result is that the jackpot determination result using R1 is out of reach, and the reach determination result using R7 is a reach outset determination for generating reach, the extracted value of R4 and the fluctuation display are displayed. The relationship with the variation pattern selected and determined as the variation pattern to be used is determined as follows. When the extracted value of R4 is in the range of “0 to 69”, the “reach D fluctuation pattern” having a fluctuation display time of 10 seconds is selected and determined. When the extracted value of R4 is within the range of “70 to 99”, the “reach E fluctuation pattern” having a fluctuation display time of 10 seconds is selected and determined.

  Further, when the determination result is a big hit determination when the big hit determination result using R1 is a big hit, the relationship between the extracted value of R4 and the variation pattern selected and determined as the variation pattern used for variation display is as follows. It is determined as follows. When the extracted value of R4 is in the range of “0 to 29”, the “big hit D fluctuation pattern” with a fluctuation display time of 10 seconds is selected and determined. When the extracted value of R4 is within the range of “30 to 99”, the “big hit E fluctuation pattern” having a fluctuation display time of 10 seconds is selected and determined.

  FIG. 4C is a data table that is looked up when in the first state controlled in the probability variation control mode described above. In the present embodiment, a variation pattern determined by looking up the data table of FIG. 4C is referred to as a probability variation pattern. Further, when this probability variation pattern is determined, the variation time is shortened in the same manner as the shortened variation pattern described above.

  When the determination result is a big hit determination result using R1 and the reach determination result using R7 is a non-reach shift determination that does not generate reach, it is used for the extracted value of R4 and the fluctuation display. The relationship with the variation pattern selected and determined as the variation pattern to be selected is determined as follows. When the extracted value of R4 is in the range of “0 to 49”, the “normal E fluctuation pattern during probability change” with a fluctuation display time of 5 seconds is selected and determined. When the extracted value of R4 is in the range of “50 to 99”, the “normal F fluctuation pattern during probability change” with a fluctuation display time of 5 seconds is selected and determined.

  Further, when the determination result is that the jackpot determination result using R1 is out of reach, and the reach determination result using R7 is a reach outset determination for generating reach, the extracted value of R4 and the fluctuation display are displayed. The relationship with the variation pattern selected and determined as the variation pattern to be used is determined as follows. When the extracted value of R4 is in the range of “0 to 69”, the “probability change reach F fluctuation pattern” with a fluctuation display time of 10 seconds is selected and determined. When the extracted value of R4 is within the range of “70 to 99”, the “probability change reach G fluctuation pattern” having a fluctuation display time of 10 seconds is selected and determined.

  Further, when the determination result is a big hit determination when the big hit determination result using R1 is a big hit, the relationship between the extracted value of R4 and the variation pattern selected and determined as the variation pattern used for variation display is as follows. It is determined as follows. When the extracted value of R4 is in the range of “0 to 29”, the “probable change big hit F fluctuation pattern” with a fluctuation display time of 10 seconds is selected and determined. When the extracted value of R4 is within the range of “30 to 99”, the “probable change big hit G fluctuation pattern” having a fluctuation display time of 10 seconds is selected and determined.

  As will be described later, the variation pattern used for the variation display in the present embodiment is a first variation display unit (first special symbol display 8, first decoration variation display unit 8k) or second variation display unit (first variation display unit). 2 When the variable display is started on the special symbol display 9 and the second decoration variation display unit 9k), S302 in the first special symbol process described later with reference to FIG. 10 and the same in the second special symbol process In step, the data table described in FIG. 4 is looked up and determined.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining various random counters used by the display control microcomputer 800 for display control. FIG. 5 shows three types of random counters, random counters RS, RT, and RU-1 to RU-3, as examples of the random counter.

  RS is a random counter for effect content determination for generating a random number used for determining the effect content displayed in the first ornament variation display unit 8k or the second ornament variation display unit 9k, and “0”. It is configured to count up from “0”, count up to “232” which is the upper limit, and count up again from “0”. This RS is added and updated by 1 every 33 msec.

  RT is a random counter for determining the number of times of probability-changing similar effects for generating a random number used to determine the number of times of performing the same background effect as when in the probability-changing state when the probability-changing state ends. It is configured to count up from “0”, count up to “8” which is the upper limit, and count up again from “0”. This RT is added and updated by 1 every 33 msec.

  RU-1 to RU-3 stop the decorative design for generating random numbers used to randomly determine the stop design in advance for each of the first decorative variation display unit 8k and the second decorative variation display unit 9k. This is a random counter for determining symbols. RU-1 is used to determine the stop symbol of the left symbol. RU-2 is used to determine the stop symbol of the middle symbol. RU-3 is used to determine the stop symbol of the right symbol. For each of RU-1 to RU-3, RU-1 is updated every 33 msec, RU-2 is updated every carry of RU-1, and RU-3 is updated every carry of RU-2. Is updated from 0 to 9 which is the upper limit, and then updated from 0 again.

  Note that the decorative symbols are changed (updated) and displayed in accordance with a predetermined symbol arrangement order. Each of the multiple types of decorative symbols is associated with numerical data for determining decorative symbol stop symbols, and it is determined that a reach state is determined to be out of reach in jackpot determination, and it is determined not to reach a reach state. In this case, symbols corresponding to random numbers extracted from each of RU-1 to RU-3 at a predetermined timing are determined as stop symbols for the left, middle, and right decorative symbols, respectively. In addition, when it is determined that the jackpot is determined to be a shift, if the stop symbol corresponding to the extracted random number coincides with the symbol of the jackpot accidentally, correction is made so that the symbol is a loss (for example, the middle symbol is changed). Each symbol is determined by one symbol shift correction). In addition, when it is determined that the jackpot determination is a shift and the reach determination is determined by reach determination, the random number extracted at the above-described timing is extracted from RU-1. The symbol corresponding to the random number is determined as the stop symbol of each of the left and right decorative symbols forming the reach state, and the symbol corresponding to the numerical data corresponding to the counter value extracted from RU-2 is the stop symbol of the middle symbol As determined. Also in this case, when a combination of accidental big hits is accidentally made, each stop symbol is determined by correcting it so that it becomes an outlier symbol (for example, correction for shifting the middle symbol by one symbol). Further, when it is determined that the jackpot is determined to be a big hit and it is determined that the probability variation state is determined by determining the big hit symbol, the probability variation corresponding to the random number extracted from the RU-1 at a predetermined timing is determined. The jackpot symbol (odd ornament symbol) is determined as the stop symbol for each of the left, middle and right ornament symbols. If it is determined that the jackpot is determined to be a big hit and it is determined not to be in a probable variation state by the determination of the big hit symbol, the non-corresponding to the random number extracted from the RU-1 at a predetermined timing. A probable big hit symbol (0 or even symbol) is determined as a stop symbol for each of the left, middle and right decorative symbols.

  FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining an effect content selection table used by the display control microcomputer 800 to select effect content. In the effect content selection table according to the present embodiment, determination values are distributed so as to be different based on a determination result command described later, and are stored in advance in a ROM mounted on the display control board 80 described above.

  The effect content selection table is set in correspondence with whether or not it is in a certain change state. For example, when the determination result command transmitted from the game control micro coin computer 53 at the low probability of the normal gaming state is a “reach pre-determination command”, the low probability table of FIG. Referring to the left column “reach pre-judgment command”, the display control random number extracted according to the preset distribution probability is “0 to 209”, no notice effect, “210 to 229” Is the notice effect 1, and when “230 to 232”, the notice effect 2 is selected and determined as the contents of the effect. Each table will be specifically described below.

  FIG. 6A is a low probability table that is looked up when the gaming state is the normal gaming state (low probability). The low probability table stores a range of random values for display control for selecting “no notice effect”, “notice effect 1”, and “notice effect 2” for each determination result command. For example, in the case where a determination result command indicating “disappearance prior determination command” is input to the display control microcomputer 800, “no notice effect” is selected when the extracted value is within the range of “0 to 230”. When the extracted value is within the range of “231 to 232”, “notice effect 1” is selected, but “notice effect 2” is not selected. When a determination result command indicating “non-probable big hit pre-determination command” is input to the display control microcomputer 800, if the extracted value is within the range of “0 to 126”, “no notice effect” is selected. When the extracted value is in the range of “127 to 216”, “notice effect 1” is selected, and when the extracted value is in the range of “217 to 232”, “notice effect 2” is selected. When a determination result command indicating “probability change big hit pre-determination command” is input to the display control microcomputer 800, “no notice effect” is selected when the extracted value is within the range of “0 to 126”. When the extracted value is in the range of “127 to 142”, “notice effect 1” is selected, and when the extracted value is in the range of “143 to 232”, “notice effect 2” is selected.

  FIG. 6B is a high-probability table that is looked up when the gaming state is a probable change state (high probability). Similarly, in the high-probability table, a range of random values for display control for selecting “no notice effect”, “notice effect 1”, and “notice effect 2” for each determination result command is stored. For example, when a determination result command indicating “reach pre-determination command” is input to the display control microcomputer 800, “no notice effect” is selected when the extracted value is within the range of “0 to 221”. When the extracted value is within the range of “222 to 231”, “notice effect 1” is selected, and when the extracted value is “232”, “notice effect 2” is selected. When the determination result command indicating the “non-probable change big hit pre-determination command” is input to the display control microcomputer 800, “no notice effect” is selected in the entire range of the extracted value “0 to 232”. There is no case where “notice effect 1” or “notice effect 2” is selected. As a result, when the notice effect is performed during the probability change, either the reach or the probability change big hit is obtained. That is, it is possible to improve the interest of the game without causing the player to wake up the player that the announcement effect is performed and the game is not a probable big hit or reach. In addition, during the probability change, there is a possibility that the notice effect is selected at the time of reach other than the probability change big hit, so the “gase notice effect” is possible, and the player's interest can be further improved.

  As described above, the display control microcomputer 800 uses the determination result command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 53, the probability of a big hit state, and the extracted value from the display control random number to display the first decoration variation display section 8k. And the control which displays "notice effect" in the 2nd decoration fluctuation display part 9k is performed. In addition, the display control microcomputer 800 sends a sound control command related to game sound generation and a lamp control command related to a lighting pattern such as a decoration lamp in response to the variation pattern command and the notice effect transmitted from the game control microcomputer 53. Transmission is performed to the audio output board 70 and the lamp driver board 35, respectively. Thereby, when execution of the notice effect is determined, a control command for executing generation of game sound and lighting of the lamp can be transmitted in synchronization with the notice effect, so that the first decoration variation display unit 8k and the second decoration are transmitted. It is possible to prevent inconveniences in which the effects and the like displayed on the fluctuation display portion 9k and the game sound / lamp lighting are shifted from each other. Further, the display control board 80 can select the contents of the effect according to the probability of distribution by the notice selection table from three types of “notice effect 1” and “notice effect 2” in addition to “notice effect 2”. Yes. Therefore, it becomes possible to diversify the notice effect, and the game can be continued without getting tired, and the interest can be improved.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining a probability variation similar effect number determination table used for determining the number of times that the display control microcomputer 800 performs the same background effect as when the probability change state is ended when the probability change state is ended. FIG. In the probability variation similar effect number determination table in the present embodiment, determination values are distributed so that the probability variation similar effect number can be determined based on the random number extracted from the random counter RT described above, and is mounted on the display control board 80 described above. Stored in advance in the ROM.

  If the random number extracted from RT is within the range of “0 to 2”, “3 times” is determined as the number of times of probable similar effects, and if within the range of “3 to 5”, “5 times” is definitely changed. The number of similar effects is determined, and in the case of “6 to 8”, “10 times” is determined as the probability variation similar effects number. Even after the probability variation state has been completed by the number of times determined using the probability variation similar effect number determination table, the variable display is performed with the same background effect as that in the probability variation state.

  FIG. 8 shows the first variation display unit (first special symbol variation display unit 8, first decoration variation display unit 8k) and second variation display unit (second special symbol variation display unit 9, It is a timing chart explaining operation | movement of 2 decoration fluctuation display part 9k). In FIG. 8, (a) shows whether the state is controlled to the probability variation state or the non-probability variation state, and (b) shows whether the state is controlled to the time-short state or non-time-short state. ) Shows whether the big hit state or non-big hit state is controlled, (d) shows whether the 1 fluctuation display part is controlled to the fluctuation state or the stopped state, (e) 2 It is shown whether the fluctuation display part is controlled to the fluctuation state or the stop state. In addition, the numbers with circles shown in the lower column in FIG. 8 indicate the timings in (a) to (e), respectively, and are simply expressed as timings 1 to 7 in the following.

  Timing 1 indicates the timing when the first variation display unit starts the variation display for generating the big hit gaming state based on the variation display result of the combination of the probability variation big hit symbol. Timing 2 shows the timing when the variation display started at timing 1 ends, the combination of probability variation jackpot symbols is derived and displayed as a variation display result, and a jackpot state occurs. Timing 3 shows the timing when the big hit state started at timing 2 ends. Timing 4 shows the timing when the variation display that becomes the non-probability big hit, which is one of the probability change end conditions for ending the probability change state, is started. Timing 5 shows the timing when the fluctuation display started at timing 4 ends, the combination of uncertain variable big hit symbols is derived and displayed as a fluctuation display result, and a big hit state occurs. Timing 6 shows the timing when the big hit state started at timing 5 ends. Timing 7 shows the timing when the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) after timing 5.

  Before the timing 1, since the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag are not set, the big hit determination which will be described later is performed based on the normal big hit occurrence probability, and the gaming state described in FIG. 4A is the normal gaming state. The variation pattern is determined using a data table that is looked up at the time. At timing 1, the variation display being executed by the second variation display unit is similarly determined based on the normal jackpot occurrence probability, which will be described later, and the gaming state described with reference to FIG. The variation pattern is determined using a data table that is looked up in the normal gaming state that is not the state. For the variable display that starts from timing 1 to timing 4, the jackpot determination is performed in a high probability state that is higher than the normal jackpot occurrence probability. For the fluctuation display started from timing 1 to timing 4, the fluctuation pattern is determined using the data table looked up when the gaming state described in FIG. 4C is the first state. . In addition, for the fluctuation display started from timing 4 to timing 7, the fluctuation pattern is determined using the data table looked up when the gaming state described in FIG. 4B is the second state. Is done.

  In the present embodiment, the probability variation flag is set at the timing 1 at which the variation display for generating the jackpot gaming state based on the variation display result of the combination of the probability variation jackpot symbol is started in the first variation display unit, and the time reduction flag Is set (see (a) and (b)). As a result, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to be in a probable variation state and also to a time-shortening state. Data of various flags used in the game control microcomputer 53 such as a probability change flag and a time reduction flag are stored in the RAM 55 and updated. Note that the timing at which the probability variation flag and the hourly flag are set when the jackpot gaming state based on the variation display result of the combination of probability variation jackpot symbols is not limited to the timing at which the variation display is started, but the probability variation indicated by timing 3 You may comprise so that it may be set when the big hit gaming state based on the variation display result of the big hit symbol combination ends.

  The probability variation state is the first probability variation termination condition that the predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) of the variation display is executed after timing 2 without the display result of the combination of jackpot symbols being derived and displayed, or Continue until the second probability change end condition of starting the variable display in which the display result of the combination of the non-probable big hit symbols is derived and displayed until the predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) of the variable display is executed after the timing 2 To do. In FIG. 8, as shown in the timing 4, the second probability variation end condition is satisfied by starting the variation display that becomes the non-probability large hit, and the probability variation flag is reset when the variation display is started. Shows the case. On the other hand, when the first probability variation end condition is satisfied, the predetermined number of times (for example, 100th) of variation display is started when the display result of the jackpot symbol combination is not derived and displayed in the probability variation state. The probability variation flag is reset. As described above, the probability variation flag establishes the first probability variation end condition or the second probability variation end condition when the first probability variation end condition or the second probability variation end condition is satisfied in the probability variation state. It is reset at the start of variable display. It should be noted that the fluctuation display that establishes the first probability variation end condition or the second probability variation end condition may be started immediately after the probability variation flag is reset. Further, the probability variation flag may be reset immediately after the start of the variable display that will establish the first probability variation end condition or the second probability variation end condition. The first probability variation termination condition, the second probability variation termination condition, or the first probability variation termination condition and the second probability variation termination condition in the present embodiment are referred to as a first termination condition.

  Further, the time-saving state continues until the time-saving end condition that the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) after timing 5 at which the variable display for which the probability change flag is reset is ended, Even if the display result of the combination of non-probable change big hit symbols is derived and displayed before the predetermined number of times of change display, it continues. FIG. 8 shows a case where the fluctuation display started at timing 7 is the fluctuation display of a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) from timing 5 onward. The time reduction end condition is established by starting the variable display at the timing 7, and when the variable display is started, the time reduction flag is reset. In this way, the time reduction flag is reset at the start of the variable display that will satisfy the time reduction end condition when the time reduction end condition is satisfied in the time reduction state. The short-time end condition in the present embodiment is referred to as a second end condition.

  The relationship between the probability variation state and the short time state is as follows in the present embodiment. When the probability variation big hit is reached, the probability variation state and the time-short state are controlled. The probability variation flag and the time reduction flag are set when a variation display that is a probability variation big hit is started (see timing 1). The probability variation flag is a variable display for which the second probability variation end condition is satisfied if the second probability variation end condition (non-probability large hit) is satisfied before the first probability variation end condition (predetermined number of variations display) is satisfied. It is reset at the start (timing 4). The probability variation flag is reset when the first probability variation end condition (predetermined number of times of variation display) is satisfied, at the start of the variation display where the first probability variation end condition is satisfied. The time-short flag has a time-short end condition (predetermined number of fluctuations display) after the end of the fluctuation display that satisfies the first probability change end condition (predetermined number of fluctuations display) or the second probability change end condition (non-probability change big hit) If it is established, it is reset at the start of the variable display in which the short time end condition is established. In the present embodiment, the probability variation control mode refers to a state in which the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag are set and the probability variation state and the time reduction state are controlled. The fluctuation time shortening control mode is a state in which the probability variation flag is reset and the time reduction flag is set, and control is performed only in the time reduction state.

  In the fluctuation display started after timing 7, since the probability variation flag and the hourly flag are not set, the big hit determination described later is performed based on the normal big hit occurrence probability, and the gaming state described in FIG. The variation pattern is determined using a data table that is looked up when the normal gaming state is not the short-time state.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart for explaining the game control main process and the timer interrupt process executed by the game control microcomputer. In FIG. 9, (a) shows the game control main process, and (b) shows the timer interrupt process. This timer interrupt process is executed once every 2 msec, for example.

  In the game control main process shown in (a), first, an initialization process for initializing the built-in device registers and the like is performed in step S (hereinafter simply referred to as S) 11, and the random counter is updated in S12. A random number update process is performed. The random number update process in S12 is a process for updating the above-described values of R3 to R8, sets “3” as the value of M, and the subroutine program is started. Here, the value of M is a value for specifying one random counter among the random counters R1 to R8 described above, and is a random counter R (value of M). For example, when the value of M is “3”, R3 is specified. Therefore, in the random counter update process executed in S12, the update process is started from R3. In the present embodiment, the process of S12 is repeatedly performed indefinitely during the interrupt waiting process surplus time until the next interrupt process is executed after the interrupt process is executed every 2 msec.

  Next, the timer interrupt process shown in (b) will be described. When a timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 performs a register saving process (S21), and then executes a game control process that is an interrupt process of S22 to S36. In the game control process, first, the CPU 56, via the switch circuit 32, first gate switch 61, first start port switch 62, first count switch 63, first V winning switch 64, clear switch 65, second gate switch 66, the detection signals of the switches such as the second start port switch 67, the second count switch 68, the second V winning switch 69, etc. are inputted, and their state is judged (switch processing: S22).

  Then, the CPU 56 performs the first special symbol process (S23). In the first special symbol process, the processing corresponding to the first special symbol process flag for controlling the first special symbol display 8, the first special variable winning device 20, etc. in a predetermined order according to the gaming state. Selected and executed. The value of the first special symbol process flag is updated during each process according to the gaming state.

  Next, in S24, the CPU 56 performs a random number update process for updating the value of the random counter. The random number update process in S24 is a process for updating R1 to R8 described above. "1" is set as the value of M, and a subroutine program for the random counter update process is started. Therefore, in the random counter update process executed in S24, the update process is started from the random counter R1.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs a second special symbol process (S25). In the second special symbol process control, an appropriate process is selected according to the second special symbol process flag for controlling the second special symbol display 9, the second special variable winning device 22 and the like in a predetermined order according to the gaming state. It is issued and executed. The value of the second special symbol process flag is updated during each process according to the gaming state.

  Also, the first normal symbol process is performed (S26). In the first normal symbol process, a corresponding process is selected and executed according to a first normal symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the first normal symbol display 12 in a predetermined order. The value of the first normal symbol process flag is updated during each process according to the gaming state. Next, the second normal symbol process is performed (S27). In the second ordinary symbol process, the corresponding process is selected and executed according to the second ordinary symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the second ordinary symbol display 13 in a predetermined order. The value of the second normal symbol process flag is updated during each process according to the gaming state. The display control of the first normal symbol display 12 and the opening / closing control of the first variable winning device 15 are executed by executing the first normal symbol process, and the second normal symbol process is executed by executing the second normal symbol process. Display control of the display 13 and opening / closing control of the second variable winning device 17 are executed.

  Next, the CPU 56 stores effect control commands related to the first decorative symbols 8a to 8c variably displayed on the first decorative variation display portion 8k and the second decorative symbols 9a to 9c variably displayed on the second decorative variation display portion 9k. Is set to a predetermined area and a process of sending an effect control command is performed (decorative symbol command control process: S28).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs information output processing for outputting data such as jackpot information, start information, probability variation information supplied to the hall management computer, for example (S29).

  The CPU 56 also receives awards based on detection signals from the first start port switch 62, the first count switch 63, the first V winning switch 64, the second starting port switch 67, the second count switch 68, the second V winning switch 69, and the like. Prize ball processing for setting the number of balls is executed (S30). Specifically, any of the first start port switch 62, the first count switch 63, the first V winning switch 64, the second starting port switch 67, the second count switch 68, the second V winning switch 69, etc. is turned on. The payout control command indicating the number of prize balls is output to the payout control board 36 in accordance with the winning detection based on the above. The payout control CPU mounted on the payout control board 36 drives the ball payout device 44 in accordance with a payout control command indicating the number of prize balls.

  And CPU56 performs the memory | storage process which checks the increase / decrease in a pending | holding memory | storage number (S31). In addition, a test terminal process, which is a process for outputting a test signal for enabling the control state of the gaming machine to be confirmed outside the gaming machine, is executed (S32). Further, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a drive command is issued to the solenoid circuit 33 (S33). The first variable winning device 15, the first special variable winning device 20, the second variable winning device 17, and the second special variable winning device are opened or closed, or the first grand prize port 21 and the second grand prize port 23. In order to switch the game ball path, the solenoid circuit 33 drives the solenoids 72 to 76 in accordance with a drive command.

  Next, a special symbol display control process is performed. In the special symbol display control process, a process of setting a drive signal for controlling the display state of the first special symbol display 8 and the second special symbol display 9 is performed (S33). Further, a normal symbol display control process is performed. In the normal symbol display control process, a process of setting a drive signal for controlling the display state of the first normal symbol display device 12 and the second normal symbol display device 13 is performed (S34). Thereafter, the contents of the register are restored (S36), and the interrupt permission state is set (S37).

  With the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is started every 2 ms. In this embodiment, the game control process is executed by the timer interrupt process. However, in the timer interrupt process, for example, only a flag indicating that an interrupt has occurred is set, and the game control process is performed by the main process. May be executed.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the variation display of the special symbol is executed by the two displays of the first special symbol display 8 and the second special symbol display 9, and the first decoration variation display unit 8k and the second special symbol display 8 The variable display of the first decorative symbols 8a to 8c and the second decorative symbols 9a to 9c is executed by the two variable display units of the two decorative variable display unit 9k. Then, when the big hit symbol is derived and displayed on any one of the first special symbol indicator 8 and the second special symbol indicator 9, control for shifting to the big hit gaming state is executed. As described above, in a gaming machine that includes a plurality of variation display units and displays the variation of the special symbol in each variation display unit, there is a possibility that a big hit gaming state may occur at the same time. For this reason, in this embodiment, control is performed so that the big hit gaming state does not occur at the same time in the two variation display units. Hereinafter, these controls will be described. In the following description, processing for mainly controlling the first special symbol display 8 and the first decoration fluctuation display unit 8k will be described. However, the second special symbol display 9 and the second decoration fluctuation display unit 9k The same control is executed for the control process.

  Next, processing contents of the first special symbol process (S23) and the second special symbol process (S25) will be described. The processing contents of the first special symbol process and the second special symbol process are such that the first special symbol process is targeted for the first variation display unit (the first special symbol display 8 and the first decoration variation display unit 8k). The process is different and the second special symbol process is performed on the second variation display unit (the second special symbol display unit 9 and the second decoration variation display unit 9k). The processing content for controlling the display unit is the same. Therefore, here, the first special symbol process will be described as a representative example of these special symbol process, and the description of the processing contents of the second special symbol process will not be repeated. In addition, the processing content of the first special symbol process described below is obtained by replacing the processing target of the first variation display unit in the first special symbol process with the processing target of the second variation display unit. This is the processing content of the symbol process.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of a program of the first special symbol process (S26) executed by the game control microcomputer 53. In the first special symbol process, a process for controlling the first variation display unit is executed. When the first special symbol process is performed, the game control microcomputer 53 detects a first start port switch for detecting that a game ball has won the first start winning port 14 provided in the game board 6. If 62 is turned on, that is, if a start winning that causes the game ball to win the first start winning opening 14 is generated (S311), after the first start opening switch passing process (S312) is performed, the internal state is changed. Then, any one of S300 to S307 is performed.

  In the first start port switch passing process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the number of numerical data stored in the first reservation storage buffer of the RAM 55 (the number of reservation storage) has reached the upper limit value, and the first reservation storage. If the number of numerical data stored in the buffer does not reach the maximum value, the count value of the first reserved storage counter indicating the number of reserved memories is incremented by one. Then, each of the numerical data such as a big hit determination random number from a big hit determination random counter (for example, a function of the CPU 56 which updates (counts up) the numerical data (a big hit determination random number)) as a numerical data update means) A process of extracting (random number) values and storing them in a storage area (corresponding to the value of the first reserved storage counter) corresponding to the extraction order of the first reserved storage buffer is executed. Conditions for extracting numerical data when the first start port switch 62 is turned on and the number of numerical data stored in the first reserved storage buffer (the number of stored storage) has not reached the upper limit value. Is established. Extracting numerical data (random numbers) means reading random numbers from a counter for generating numerical data (random numbers), and setting the read random numbers as the values (random numbers) of the numerical data.

  First special symbol normal processing (S300): Wait until the first special symbol display 8 can start the variable display. When the variable display of the first special symbol display 8 can be started, the number of numerical data stored in the first reserved memory buffer (first reserved memory number) is confirmed. The number of numerical data stored in the first hold storage buffer can be confirmed by the count value of the first hold storage counter. If the count value of the first reserved storage counter is not 0, whether or not to make a big hit as a result of the variable display of the first special symbol display 8 (whether or not to make the first special figure specific display result) is determined. decide. In the case of a big hit, the first big hit flag is set. Then, the first special symbol process flag is updated to shift to S301.

  First special symbol stop symbol setting process (S301): The first special symbol after variation display using the extracted value of the random counter R2 for determining the jackpot symbol or the extracted value of the random counter R3 for determining the off symbol described above The stop symbol (big hit symbol or off symbol) of the symbol display 8 is determined. Further, when determining the stop symbol, the reach determination is performed using the extracted value of the random counter R7 for reach determination described above. When reaching the reach, when the reach is determined, the preceding symbol of the outlier determined using the extracted value of R3 is used. The jackpot symbol is determined as the reach symbol. Then, the first special symbol process flag is updated to shift to S302.

  The stop symbol of the first special symbol display 8 is randomly determined from among the symbols “3, 5, and 7” defined as the probability variation big hit symbol when it becomes the probability variation big hit symbol. The stop symbol of the first special symbol display 8 is randomly determined from the identification information “1, 9” determined as the non-probable variation big hit symbol when the non-probable big hit symbol is reached. The stop symbol of the first special symbol display 8 is randomly determined from the identification information “0, 2, 4, 6, 8” defined as the loss symbol when the symbol is lost. The same applies to the stop symbol of the second special symbol indicator 9.

  First variation pattern setting process (S302): The variation pattern of variation display (variation display data) of the variation display of the first special symbol display 8 is set to the value of the random counter R4 for variation pattern extraction extracted at the time of start winning. In response to this, it is selected and determined from a plurality of predetermined variation patterns (variation display data). The variation pattern is selected and determined using the data table described with reference to FIG. That is, in the first state in which the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag are set, the data table in FIG. 4C is looked up, and the variation pattern is selected and determined. In the second state in which the time reduction flag is set, the data table of FIG. 4B is looked up, and the variation pattern is selected and determined. In the normal gaming state in which the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag are not set, the data table in FIG. 4A is looked up, and the variation pattern is selected and determined. The variation pattern includes information that can specify the type of variation pattern and the time (variation time) for performing variation display. Further, based on the selected and determined variation pattern, the first special symbol display 8 sets the variation time (the time from the variation start time to the display result derivation display time) in the first special symbol process timer, 1 Start the special symbol process timer. And the drive signal for starting the fluctuation | variation display of a 1st special symbol is set. The drive signal set here is output in S34 of FIG. Also, a first variation pattern command, which is a command for commanding a variation pattern including information on the length of variation time of variation display of the first decorative symbol, is set. The first variation pattern command set here is output to the display control microcomputer 800 in S28 of FIG. Then, the first special symbol process flag is updated to shift to S303.

  First special symbol variation process (S303): When the variation time in the variation pattern selected and determined in the first variation pattern setting processing elapses (the first special symbol process timer set in S302 times out), the first special symbol variation process The process flag is updated to shift to S304.

  First special symbol stop process (S304): Control is performed so that the symbols that are variably displayed on each of the first special symbol display 8 and the first decoration variation display unit 8k are stopped. Specifically, a drive signal for stopping the first special symbol is set. The drive signal set here is output in S34 of FIG. Then, a first symbol stop command for stopping the first decorative symbol is set. The first symbol stop command set here is output to the display control microcomputer 800 in S28 of FIG. If the first big hit flag is set, the first special symbol process flag is updated to shift to S305. Otherwise, the first special symbol process flag is updated to shift to S300.

  First big prize opening pre-processing (S305): Control for opening the first big prize opening 21 is started. Specifically, the counter and the flag are initialized, and the first special prize winning opening 21 is opened by driving the solenoid 72 to open the first special variable winning device 20. Also, the execution time of the first big prize opening opening process is set by the process timer, and the first special symbol process flag is updated to shift to S306.

  First big winning opening opening process (S306): control for sending a round display effect control command to the display control board 80 during the first big winning game state and confirmation of the closing condition of the first big winning opening 21 being confirmed. Processing is performed. When the closing condition of the last first grand prize opening 21 is established, the presence or absence of passage of the first V prize switch 64 provided in the first big prize opening 21 is monitored to confirm that the big hit gaming state continuation condition is established. Perform the process. If the condition for continuation of the big hit gaming state is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the first special symbol process flag is updated to shift to S305. In addition, when the big hit gaming state continuation condition is not satisfied within a predetermined effective time, or when all rounds are finished, the first special symbol process flag is updated to shift to S307.

  First jackpot end process (S307): Control is performed to cause the display control board 80 to perform display control for notifying the player that the first jackpot gaming state has ended. Then, the first special symbol process flag is updated to shift to S300.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a subroutine program of the first start port switch passing process described in the first special symbol process of FIG.

  First, it is determined whether or not there is a start winning in the first start winning opening 14 (S41). If there is no start prize, the process is terminated without executing the subsequent processing. If there is a start prize, whether or not the first start memory number indicating the count value of the first hold storage counter is “4”. A determination is made (S42). If the starting winning memory number is “4”, the process is terminated. If the first starting memory number is not “4”, a process of adding “1” to the first starting memory number is performed (S43). That is, a process of adding 1 to the count value of the first hold storage counter is performed.

  Next, a process of extracting random numbers from R1, R2, and R7 described above is performed (S44). Then, a first random number determination process for making various determinations using the extracted random number is performed (S45). Here, based on the random numbers extracted as described later, a prior determination command as described later is set. Next, a process of storing the random numbers extracted in S44 in the corresponding first reserved storage buffers is performed (S46).

  First, it is determined whether or not the random number extracted from R1 is “7”, which is a big hit (S61). When the random number is “7”, it is determined whether or not the random number extracted from R2 is “odd number” that is a big hit of probability variation (S62). If it is “odd”, the first probability variation jackpot advance judgment command is set for transmission (S63). If it is not “odd”, the first non-probability variation jackpot advance judgment command is set for transmission (S64). 1 The random number determination process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S61 that the game is not a big hit, it is determined whether or not a probability variation flag indicating that the current gaming state is changing in probability is set (S65). If the probability is changing, it is determined whether or not the random number extracted from R1 is “7, 17, 41, 57, 107” (S66). The process proceeds to S62 and the above-described processing is performed. If not, it is determined whether or not the random number extracted from R7 is any one of “5, 14, 31” that can reach the reach state (S67). If it is “5, 14, 31”, the first reach advance determination command is set to be transmitted (S68). If it is not “5, 14, 31”, the first deviation is detected. The advance determination command is set to be transmitted (S69), and the first random number determination process is terminated.

  In the present embodiment, the first probabilistic big hit pre-determination command, the first non-probable big hit pre-determination command, the first reach pre-determination command, and the first off-set pre-determination command that are set in the first random number determination process are collectively This is called a pre-judgment result command. In the second random number determination process similarly executed in the second special symbol process of S25 in FIG. 9, the second probability variable big hit prior determination command, the second 2 non-probability variable big hit pre-determination command, second reach pre-determination command, and second outlier pre-determination command are set. The second pre-determination result command is a combination of the second probability variation jackpot pre-determination command, the second non-probability variation big hit pre-determination command, the second reach pre-determination command, and the second outlier pre-determination command set in the second random number determination process. That's it. The first pre-determination result command and the second pre-determination result command are transmitted from the game control microcomputer 53 to the display control microcomputer 800 at the time of starting winning in the decorative symbol command control process in S28 of FIG.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the first special symbol normal process (S300) in the first special symbol process. The game control microcomputer 53 performs the following processing in the first special symbol normal processing. First, it is confirmed whether or not the second big hit execution flag is set (S51). The second big hit execution flag is displayed when the big special symbol (second special figure specific display result) is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display 9 and the second big hit gaming state (specific gaming state) starts. It is set in the second special symbol variation process (not shown) in the symbol process (S25), and is reset in the second big hit end process (not shown) when the second big hit game state (specific game state) ends. The Next, the value of the first reserved memory counter is checked to determine whether or not the first reserved memory number is “0” (S52). The first special symbol normal process is executed when the special symbol variable display is not performed on the first special symbol display 8 and the game is not a big hit game.

  When it is determined in step S52 that the first reserved storage number is “0” (step S52; Yes), the first demonstration execution determination process is performed, and then the process ends (step S51a). FIG. 16 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the first demonstration execution determination process executed in step S51a. In the first demonstration execution determination process shown in FIG. 16, it is first determined whether or not the first demonstration flag is set (step S701a). Then, when the first demo flag is set (step S701a; YES), it is determined whether or not the cooperation demo flag is set (step S701b). When the cooperation demo flag is set (step S701b; YES), It is determined whether the second demo flag is set (step S701c).

  The first demo flag is a flag that is set in step S707a or step S708a, which will be described later, and indicates that the demo display is being executed in the first decoration variation display unit 8k. The cooperation demonstration flag is set in step S707a, which will be described later, and indicates that the demonstration display is being executed in cooperation with the first and second decoration variation display sections 8k and 9k. The second demo flag is set in the second demo execution determination process (step S711a described later) executed in the special symbol normal process in the second special symbol process (step S25) (specifically, 2 is a flag indicating that the demonstration display is being executed in the second decoration variation display unit 9k in step S726 or step S728) of the demonstration execution determination process.

  Therefore, when it is determined in step S701c that the second demo flag is not set (step S701c; NO), that is, the first and second decoration variation display units 8k and 9k perform the demonstration display in cooperation. When it is determined that the second demonstration flag indicating that the demonstration display is being executed is not set in the second decoration variation display unit 9k, even though the cooperative demonstration flag indicating that the second decoration variation display unit 9k is set. The second special symbol display 9 determines that the variation display of the special symbol has been started, resets the cooperation demo flag, and executes the demonstration display (first ornament variation display unit) independently executed by the first ornament variation display unit 8k. The first demonstration start command for instructing the start of the display of the first demonstration image at 8k (see FIG. 34A) is set (step S702). The first demonstration start command is transmitted to the display control board 80 in the decorative symbol command control process (step S28).

  In this embodiment, when the demonstration display is executed in the first decoration variation display portion 8k, the first demonstration flag is set regardless of whether or not the demonstration display is executed in cooperation with the second decoration variation display portion 9k. set. Similarly, when the demonstration display is executed on the second decoration variation display unit 9k, the second demonstration flag is set regardless of whether or not the demonstration display is executed in cooperation with the first decoration variation display unit 8k. Therefore, when it is determined in step S701b that the cooperative demo flag is set but it is determined in step S701c that the second demo flag is not set, the second special symbol display 9 displays the special symbol. It can be recognized that the variable display is started.

  When it is determined in step S701b that the cooperation demo flag is not set (step S701b; NO), it is determined that the demonstration display is being executed independently in the first decoration variation display unit 8k, and the process Exit. In addition, when the cooperation demo flag is set in step S701b (step S701b; YES) and it is determined in step S701c that the second demo flag is set (step S701c; YES), the first decoration variation display unit is displayed. It is determined that the demonstration display is being executed in cooperation with 8k and the second decoration variation display unit 9k, and the process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S701a that the first demo flag is not set (step S701a; NO), the first standby counter is incremented by 1 (step S703), and the value of the first standby counter is a predetermined value. It is determined whether or not (step S704). The first standby counter is a counter that measures the elapsed time since the change display of the special symbol is stopped on the first special symbol display 8. It is determined whether or not the value of one standby counter has reached a value corresponding to 30 seconds. If it is determined in step S704 that the first standby counter is not a predetermined value (step S704; NO), the process ends.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S704 that the first standby counter is a predetermined value (step S704; YES), it is determined whether or not the second demo flag is set (step S705). In this embodiment, when it is determined that one of the first and second decoration variation display sections 8k and 9k starts the demonstration display while the demonstration display is being executed, the other demonstration display is displayed. When starting, control is performed so that demonstration display is performed in cooperation with both the first and second decoration variation display sections 8k and 9k. That is, when it is determined in step S705 that the second demo flag is set (step S705; YES), the first demo flag and the cooperation demo flag are set (step S706), and the first and second decoration variation display portion 8k. , 9k in cooperation demonstration instructing start of demonstration display (display of cooperative demonstration image displayed across first and second decoration variation display sections 8k, 9k: see FIG. 34E) A start command is set (step S707). The cooperation demonstration start command is transmitted to the display control board 80 in the decorative symbol command control process (step S28).

  When it is determined in step S705 that the second demonstration flag is not set (step S705; NO), it is determined that the demonstration display is not executed in the second decoration variation display portion 9k, and the first demonstration flag is set. (Step S708), a first demonstration start command for instructing the start of the demonstration display to be executed independently by the first decoration variation display unit 8k is set (Step S709).

  Further, the display control microcomputer 800 mounted on the display control board 80 controls the display of the first decoration variation display unit 8k based on the reception of the first demonstration start command described above, and executes the demonstration display. Based on the reception of the above-described cooperation demo command, the display control is performed on the first and second decoration variation display units 8k and 9k to execute the demonstration display.

  On the other hand, when the first reserved memory number is other than “0” in step S52 (step S52; No), the first standby counter is reset (step S52a), and the first demo flag is set. The first demo flag is reset (step S52b). By resetting the first standby counter in step S52a, the elapsed time from when the special symbol change display is stopped by the first special symbol display 8 until it is determined to start the demonstration display is always constant. be able to.

  Next, an end-of-probability determination process described later with reference to FIG. 14 is executed (S52c), and each stored in the first hold storage buffer corresponding to the first hold storage number = 1 in the first hold storage buffer of the RAM 55. The random number is read and stored in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55 (S53), the value of the first reserved memory number is decreased by 1 (the count value of the first reserved memory counter is decremented by 1), and the contents of each storage area are stored. Shift (S54). That is, each random number stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved memory number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the first reserved memory buffer of the RAM 55 is set to the first reserved memory number = n−1. Store in the corresponding storage area. Therefore, the order in which the random numbers stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to the numbers of reserved memories are extracted always matches the order of the numbers of reserved memories = 1, 2, 3, and 4. . That is, in this example, the contents of each storage area are shifted each time the start condition of the variable display is satisfied, so that the order in which the random numbers are extracted can be specified.

  Next, the big hit determination random number is read from the random number storage buffer (S55), and a hit determination process described later with reference to FIG. 15 is executed (S56). As a result of the big hit determination process, when it is determined to be the first big hit (YES in S57), the CPU 56 sets the first big hit flag (S58). Then, the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first special symbol stop symbol setting process (S301) (S59).

  By the above processing, when the big hit symbol is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display 9 and the big hit gaming state occurs, the first special symbol display 8 is controlled not to start the special symbol variation display. That is, when the big hit symbol is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display 9 and the big hit gaming state is generated, the second big hit running flag is set, and the second big hit big running flag is set until the big hit gaming state ends. Since it is not reset, YES is selected in S51 in the first special symbol normal process (S300) until the big hit gaming state based on the fact that the big hit symbol is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display 9, and S52 to S59. Is not executed.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the end-of-probability determination process in the first special symbol normal process and the second special symbol normal process. In the probability change end determination process, first, it is set when it is determined that a big hit is generated by the probability change big hit symbol, and it is determined whether or not a probability change flag indicating that the probability change state is being set is set (S71). When the probability variation flag is not set, the process proceeds to S76.

  On the other hand, when the probability variation flag is set, it is determined whether or not the number of times of variation during probability variation has reached a preset number of probability variation ends (100 times) (S72). The number of fluctuations at the time of the probability change is incremented by one each time the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is started in the probability variation state, and is stored in the storage area of the RAM 55. . If not reached, 1 is added to the number of times of fluctuation at the time of probability variation (S73), the termination processing at the time of probability variation is terminated, and the routine returns. The number of times of change at the time of probability change is used in common in the end determination process at the time of probability change of the first special symbol normal process and the second special symbol normal process. When it has reached, the number of fluctuations at the time of probability change is initialized (S74), the probability change flag is reset (S75), the end process at the time of probability change is terminated, and the process returns. As described above, in the probability variation state according to the present embodiment, every time the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is started, the variation number at the probability variation is incremented by 1 at S73, and the variation frequency at the probability variation at S72. Is determined to have reached the probability variation end count, the process is terminated by resetting the probability variation flag in S75.

  Next, it is determined whether or not a time reduction flag, which is a flag indicating that the time reduction is in effect, is set when it is determined that a big hit is generated by the probability variation big hit design (S76). When the time reduction flag is not set, the probability change end determination process ends and the process returns.

  On the other hand, when the time reduction flag is set, it is determined whether or not the number of time reduction fluctuations has reached a preset time reduction end count (100 times) (S77). The number of fluctuations in the short time is one that is added every time the first special symbol or the second special symbol starts to be displayed in the short time state, and is stored in the storage area of the RAM 55. . If not reached, 1 is added to the number of fluctuations in the short time (S78), and the probability variation end determination process is terminated. If it has reached, the number of hourly fluctuations is initialized (S79), and the hourly flag is reset (S80). As described above, in the present embodiment, the time reduction state is obtained when the fluctuation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is started in step S78 after the probability variation flag is reset in step S75. One is added, and if it is determined that the number of time reduction fluctuations has reached the number of time reduction ends in S77, the time reduction flag is reset in S80, and the process ends.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a jackpot determination process in the first special symbol normal process and the second special symbol normal process. In the big hit determination process, first, it is determined whether or not a probability variation flag is set (S111). When the probability change flag is set, “7, 17, 41, 57, 107”, which is predetermined as the probability change big hit determination value, is set as the big hit determination value A used for the big hit determination (S112). When the probability variation flag is not set, “7”, which is predetermined as a non-probability variation big hit determination value, is set to the big hit determination value A used for the big hit determination (S113). Then, the jackpot determination random number read in S55 of the first special symbol normal process or the corresponding process in the second special symbol normal process and the jackpot determination value A are compared to determine whether or not to determine the jackpot (S114). Then, the big hit determination process is terminated.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a first special symbol stop symbol setting process in the first special symbol process. In the first special symbol stop symbol setting process, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the first big hit flag is set (S121). When the first big hit flag is not set, a random number is extracted from R3, and the off symbol is determined based on the extracted value (S128). That is, a symbol to be derived and displayed as a display result from “0” or an even symbol is determined based on the random number extracted from R3. Then, the process proceeds to S129.

  On the other hand, when the first jackpot flag is set, the jackpot symbol is determined based on the random number extracted from R2 at the time of starting winning (step 122). That is, based on the random number extracted from R2, the symbol derived and displayed as the display result from the odd symbol is determined. In the present embodiment, as described above, when the random number extracted from R2 is an odd number, one of “3, 5, 7” among the odd numbers is determined as the stop symbol, and R2 If the random number extracted from is an even number, one of the odd symbols “1, 9” is determined as the stop symbol.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the jackpot symbol determined in S122 is any one of “3, 5, 7” which is a probability variation jackpot symbol (S123). When it is determined that the symbol is a probable big hit symbol, the probable variation flag and the time reduction flag are set (S124, S125), and the process proceeds to S129. When it is determined that the symbol is not the probability variation big hit symbol, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is set (S126). Then, when the probability variation flag is not set, the routine proceeds to S129, and when the probability variation flag is set, the probability variation flag is reset (S127), and the routine proceeds to S129. In S129, the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first variation pattern setting process (S301).

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag are set when a major hit by the probability variation big hit symbol occurs. In addition, when a big hit due to a non-probable change big hit symbol other than the probability change big hit symbol occurs in the probability change state, the probability change flag is reset and the probability change state ends.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the first special symbol variation process (S303) in the first special symbol process. In the first special symbol variation process, the CPU 56 first checks whether or not the second big hit flag is set (S80). If the second jackpot flag is not set, the first special symbol process timer is decremented by 1 (S81), and if the first special symbol process timer times out (S82), whether or not the first jackpot flag is set. (S83). If the first big hit flag is set (S83), the first big hit execution flag is set (S84), and the value of the first special symbol process flag is set to a value corresponding to the first special symbol stop process (S304). Update (S85). If the first special symbol process timer has not timed out in S82, the value of the first special symbol process flag is not updated. That is, when the first special symbol process is executed again, the first special symbol normal process is performed again. Further, when the first big hit execution flag is set in S84, the second special symbol process (S27) is executed to interrupt the special symbol variation display on the second special symbol display 9.

  If the second big hit flag is set in S80, it is confirmed whether or not the interruption flag is set (S86). If the interruption flag is not set (S86), it is checked whether or not the second big hit execution flag is set (S87). If the second big hit execution flag is not set, the process proceeds to S81 described above. . On the other hand, if the second big hit execution flag is set, the interruption flag is set (S88). And the process for interrupting the variable display of a 1st special symbol is performed (S88a). Specifically, a drive signal for interrupting the variation display of the first special symbol that is performing the variation display on the first special symbol display 8 is set, and the drive signal is output in S28 of FIG. Further, the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the first interruption command is set in the pointer (S89), and the process returns. The first interruption command is a command for instructing to interrupt the variable display of the first decorative symbol that is performing the variable display in the first decorative variable display portion 8k. The first interruption command set in S89 is transmitted to the display control board 80 in the decorative symbol command control process (S28). That is, if it is determined in S87 that the second big hit execution flag is set, the special symbol process timer is not subtracted because the processing in S81 is not executed, the first interruption flag is set, and the first interruption command is displayed and controlled. Transmit to the substrate 80. When the display control microcomputer 800 mounted on the display control board 80 receives the first interruption command, the display control microcomputer 800 executes control for interrupting the variable display of the first decorative symbols 8a to 8c in the first decorative variable display portion 8k.

  Thus, in this embodiment, when the special symbol fluctuation display is executed on the first special symbol display 8 (when the first special symbol process timer has not timed out), the second big hit is executed. When the middle flag is set, the subtraction of the special symbol process timer for measuring the variation time is interrupted, and a command instructing to interrupt the variation display of the first decorative symbols 8a to 8c is transmitted to the display control board 80. From the occurrence of the big hit gaming state (specific gaming state) based on the fact that the big hit symbol (second special figure specific display result) is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display 9, until the big hit gaming state ends. Processing is performed to interrupt the special symbol variation display on the first special symbol display 8 and the variation display of the first ornament symbols 8a to 8c on the first ornament variation display portion 8k.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the first special symbol stop process (S304) in the first special symbol process. In the first special symbol stop process, the game control microcomputer 53 performs the following process. First, a process for stopping the variable display of the first special symbol is performed (S90). Specifically, a drive signal for stopping the variation display of the first special symbol that is performing the variation display on the first special symbol display 8 is set, and the drive signal is output in S28 of FIG. Thereby, the first special symbol is stopped and displayed at the stop symbol determined as described above. Further, the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the first symbol stop command is set in the pointer (S91). The first symbol stop command is a command for instructing to stop the variation display of the first ornament symbol on the first ornament variation display portion 8k. The first symbol stop command set in S91 is transmitted to the display control board 80 in the decorative symbol command control process (S28). When receiving the first symbol stop command, the display control microcomputer 800 executes control for deriving and displaying the display results by stopping the variation display of the first ornament symbols 8a to 8c in the first ornament variation display unit 8k.

  Next, it is confirmed whether or not the first big hit flag is set (S92). If the first big hit flag is set in S92, that is, if it is determined that the big big hit flag is set in S57 in the first special symbol normal processing (S300) and the first big hit flag is set, the first big hit start command is accepted. The address of the command transmission table is set in the pointer (S93), and the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first big prize opening pre-processing (S305) (S94). The first jackpot start command set in S93 is transmitted to the display control board 80 in the decorative symbol command control process (S28). When the display control microcomputer 800 receives the first jackpot start command, the display control microcomputer 800 performs display control for starting the jackpot gaming state on the first decoration variation display unit 8k.

  If the first big hit flag is not set in S92, that is, if it is determined that the first big hit flag is not set in S57 in the first special symbol normal process (S300) and the first big hit flag is not set, the first special symbol process. The value of the flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first special symbol normal process (S300) (S95).

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the first big hit end process (S307) in the first special symbol process. In the first big hit ending process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the probability variation flag is set (S101). The probability variation flag is set when it is determined in the first special symbol stop symbol setting processing (S301) in the first special symbol process processing that the stopped symbol is a probability variation big hit symbol, and when the probability variation flag is set, the probability variation state is set. As described in S112, the big hit determination value is set as the big hit determination value A in the big hit determination process.

  In this embodiment, when controlled to the probability variation state, as described above, the probability that the display result of the special symbol on the first special symbol display 8 becomes the first special symbol specific display result, the first normal symbol display 12, the probability that the display result of the normal symbol in 12 is a win, the probability that the display result of the special symbol in the second special symbol display 9 becomes the second special symbol specific display result, and the normal symbol in the second normal symbol display 13 The probability that the display result is a hit is increased. Then, when the display result of the special symbol on the first special symbol display 8 or the second special symbol display 9 becomes a non-probable variation big hit symbol, or during the certain variation state, the special symbol is displayed for a predetermined number of times. Sometimes the probabilistic state ends.

  First, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is set (S101). If the probability variation flag is set in S101, the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the probability variation jackpot end command is set in the pointer (S102). If the probability variation flag is not set in S101, the response corresponding to the non-probability variation jackpot termination command is set. The address of the command transmission table is set in the pointer (S103). The probability variation jackpot end command and the non-probability variation jackpot end command set in S102 and S103 are transmitted to the display control board 80 in the decorative symbol command control process (S28). When the display control microcomputer 800 receives the probability variation jackpot end command, the display control microcomputer 800 controls the first ornament variation display unit 8k and the second ornament variation display unit 9k to end the probability variation jackpot and receives the non-probability variation jackpot termination command. Then, display control for ending the uncertain variation big hit is performed on the first decoration variation display unit 8k and the second decoration variation display unit 9k.

  Next, after the first big hit execution flag is reset (S104), the interruption flag set in the second special symbol change process in the second special symbol process (S27) is reset (S105), and the first big hit The flag is reset (S106). Then, in the second special symbol variation process in which the same process as the first special symbol variation process in FIG. 18 is performed, the variation display of the second special symbol suspended as described above due to the occurrence of the first big hit is resumed. (S106a). Specifically, a drive signal for restarting the variable display of the second special symbol that is performing the variable display on the second special symbol display 9 is set, and the drive signal is output in S28 of FIG. Further, the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the restart command is set in the pointer (S107). Then, the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first special symbol normal process (S300) (S108). A process of starting the variation of the special symbol in the second special symbol display 9 by executing the second special symbol normal process in the second special symbol process (S25) by resetting the first big hit execution flag in S104. Then, the second special symbol variation process is executed, and a special symbol process timer subtraction process for measuring the variation time of the special symbol becomes executable. The restart command set in S107 is a command for instructing to resume the variation display of the second decorative symbol suspended in the second decorative variation display portion 9k, and is displayed in the decorative symbol command control process (S28). It is transmitted to the control board 80. When the display control microcomputer 800 receives the restart command, the display control microcomputer 800 performs control to restart the variable display of the second decorative symbol in the second decorative variable display unit 9k.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing an example of the second special symbol normal process in the second special symbol process (step S25). Since the second special symbol normal process is a process in which the processing content of the first special symbol normal process (step S300) in the first special symbol process (step S23) is made to correspond to the second special symbol display 9, the details Detailed explanation is omitted. In the second special symbol normal process, when it is determined in step S712 that the second reserved memory number is “0”, the second demonstration execution determination process is performed, and then the process is terminated (step S712). S711a). On the other hand, when it is determined in step S712 that the second reserved memory number is not “0”, the second standby counter is reset (step S712a), the second demo flag (step S712b) is reset, and the cooperation demo flag is set ( If the first demo flag is not set (step S712c) (step S712d), the cooperative demo flag is reset (step S712e). The state in which the cooperative demo flag is set and the first demo flag and the second demo flag are not set is determined when the first pending storage number is not “0” at the same time (within the same interrupt process) and the second This is a state in which it is determined that the reserved storage number is not “0”. That is, when a game ball wins the first variable winning device 15 and the second variable winning device 17 at the same time, the first demonstration execution determination process (step S51a) and the second demonstration execution determination process (step S711a) are not executed. Therefore, the cooperation demo flag is reset by executing the processing of step S712b to step S712e.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the second demonstration execution determination process executed in step S711a. Since the second demonstration execution determination process is a process in which the processing content of the first demonstration execution determination process (step S51a) is associated with the second special symbol display 9, detailed description thereof is omitted. The second standby counter is a counter that measures an elapsed time after the special symbol variation display is stopped on the second special symbol display 9. In this embodiment, the second standby counter is set as a predetermined value in step S724. 2. It is determined whether or not the value of the standby counter has become a value corresponding to 30. When it is determined in step S724 that the second standby counter is a predetermined value (step S724; YES), it is determined whether or not the first demo flag is set (step S725), and the first demo flag is set. If it is determined (step S725; YES), the second demonstration flag and the cooperation demonstration flag are set (step S726), and the demonstration display executed in cooperation with the first and second decoration variation display sections 8k and 9k. A cooperative demonstration start command for instructing the start of is set (step S727).

  When it is determined in step S725 that the first demonstration flag is not set (step S725; NO), it is determined that the demonstration display is not executed in the first decoration variation display portion 8k, and the second demonstration flag is set. (Step S728), a second demonstration start command for instructing the start of the demonstration display (display of the second demonstration image on the second decoration variation display unit 9k) executed alone on the second decoration variation display unit 9k is set ( Step S729). The second demonstration start command is transmitted to the display control board 80 in the decorative symbol command control process (step S28). The display control microcomputer 800 mounted on the display control board 80 performs display control by controlling the display of the second decoration variation display unit 9k based on the reception of the above-described second demonstration start command.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the first demonstration flag is set when the demonstration display is executed in the first decoration variation display portion 8k, and the first demonstration flag is set when the demonstration display is executed in the second decoration variation display portion 9k. Since the 2 demo flag is set, it can be determined whether or not the demonstration display is being executed in the other decoration variation display section by determining whether or not the first demo flag or the second demo flag is set. Therefore, when it is determined that the demonstration display is to be executed, it is determined whether the first demonstration flag or the second demonstration flag is set, and the demonstration display is executed on the other decoration variation display unit. It is possible to execute a demonstration display in cooperation with the first and second decoration variation display sections 8k and 9k.

  Further, when the demonstration display is stopped in the other decoration variation display section (for example, NO in step S52 or NO in step S712), the first demo flag or the second demo flag is reset (step S52b). Or step S712b). Further, when the demonstration display is executed in cooperation with the first and second decoration variation display units 8k and 9k, the same applies to the case where the decorative display of the other decoration variation display unit is started. The corresponding flag of the first demo flag or the second demo flag is reset. At this time, since the linkage flag is not reset, the linkage flag is set in step S701b of the first demonstration execution determination process (step S51a) (step S701b; YES), but the second demonstration flag is not set. (Step S step S701c; NO) or when the first demo flag is not set despite the linkage flag being set (step S721b; YES) in step S721b of the second demo determination process (step S711a) ( Step S721c; NO), that is, although the cooperation flag indicating that the demonstration display is executed in cooperation with the first and second decoration variation display sections 8k and 9k is set, the other decoration A flag indicating that the demo display is being executed in the variable display section (the first demo flag or If the second demonstration flag) is not set, it is determined that the demonstration display has been interrupted by the other decoration variation display unit, and a command (first demonstration start command or Set the second demo start command). Thus, in this embodiment, the demonstration display is started on the other decoration variation display section while the demonstration display is being performed on one of the first and second decoration variation display sections 8k and 9k. When the determination is made, a process of executing a demonstration display in cooperation with both the first and second decoration variation display units 8k and 9k is performed.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing a display control main process and a timer interrupt process executed by the display control microcomputer 800. In FIG. 23, (a) shows the display control main process, and (b) shows the timer interrupt process.

  In the display control main process shown in (a), first, an initialization process is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, initializing a 33 ms timer for determining the start interval of the display control process, and the like. (S201). Thereafter, the process proceeds to a loop process for checking the timer interrupt flag (S202). When a timer interrupt occurs, a timer interrupt flag is set in the timer interrupt processing shown in (b) (S209), and interrupt permission is performed (S210). In the display control main process, if the timer interrupt flag is set, the flag is cleared (S203), and the following effect control process is executed.

  In this embodiment, the timer interrupt takes every 33 ms. That is, the display control main process is started every 33 ms. In this embodiment, only the flag is set in the timer interrupt process, and specific display control is executed in the display control main process, but even if the display control main process is executed in the timer interrupt process, Good.

  In the effect control process, first, a command analysis process for analyzing the received effect control command is performed (S204). Next, a first display for performing display control of the first decoration variation display unit 8k based on a first effect command relating to display control of the first decoration variation display unit 8k such as a first variation pattern command transmitted from the main board 31 side. Control process processing is performed (S205). In the first display control process, a process corresponding to the current control state is selected and executed among the processes corresponding to the control state.

  Further, the second display for performing the display control of the second decoration variation display unit 9k based on the second effect command relating to the display control of the second decoration variation display unit 9k such as the second variation pattern command transmitted from the main board 31 side. Control process processing is performed (S206). In the second display control process, as in the first display control process, a process corresponding to the current control state is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state and executed. Then, based on the effect control command transmitted from the main board 31 side, a random counter RS used for determining the effect contents of the variation display of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol, and the random used for determining the number of probability variation similar effects. Random number update processing for updating the counter RT and the random counters RU-1 to RU3 used to determine the combination of decorative symbols derived and displayed as the variation display result is executed (S207). Then, in order to output the sound corresponding to the effect content selected based on the effect control command such as the received variation pattern command and to emit the lamp, the drive signal is output to the audio output board 70 and the lamp driver board 35. A sound lamp control process for outputting a drive signal is performed (S208). As a result, it is possible to produce an effect in which the display on the first decoration variation display unit 8k and the second decoration variation display unit 9k is synchronized with the sound output and the lamp emission. Thereafter, the process returns to S202.

  Next, command analysis processing in S204 of FIG. 23 will be described. FIG. 24 is a flowchart for explaining command analysis processing. In the command analysis process, it is determined whether or not there is a reception command in the command reception buffer (S321). If there is no reception command, the process returns. On the other hand, when there is a reception command, the reception command is read (S322). The command data read here is erased in the command reception buffer. Whether or not the read received command is a stop symbol command (either the first stop symbol command or the second stop symbol command) for designating a stop symbol of the ornament symbol (first ornament symbol or second ornament symbol). Is determined (S323). If it is a stop symbol command, the combination of the stop symbol of the decorative symbol corresponding to the stop symbol command is determined based on the value of the random symbol RU-1 to RU-3 for determining the decorative symbol of the decorative symbol (S324).

  Specifically, in S324, a combination of stop symbols of the first decorative symbol or the second decorative symbol is determined as follows. First, the values of RU-1 to RU-3 are extracted. When a probability variation jackpot symbol command is received as a stop symbol command, the RU-1 value and the probability variation jackpot symbol (odd decoration symbol) are used to determine the relationship between the value of RU-1 and the probability variation jackpot symbol determination data table. The corresponding probability variation jackpot symbol is selected from the extracted value of −1, and the combination of the probability variation jackpot symbol is determined as the combination of the decorative symbol stop symbols. Further, when a non-probable big hit symbol command is received as a stop symbol command, a data table for determining non-probable big hit symbols in which the relationship between the value of RU-1 and the non-probable big hit symbol (even number of decorative symbols) is predetermined is used. Then, the corresponding non-probable variation jackpot symbol is selected from the extracted value of RU-1, and the combination of the non-probable variation jackpot symbol is determined as the combination of the stop symbol of the decorative symbol.

  In addition, when a reach failure symbol command is received as a stop symbol command, a corresponding relationship between the value of RU-1 and the reach symbol is determined from the extracted value of RU-1, using a predetermined reach symbol determination data table. A reach symbol is selected, and a combination of the reach symbols is determined as a combination of stop symbols (reach symbols) of the left and right decoration symbols. Then, using the center ornament design determination data table in which the relationship between the predetermined RU-2 and the center ornament design is predetermined, the corresponding center ornament design is selected from the extracted value of RU-2. However, when the center ornament symbol corresponding to the extracted value of RU-2 matches the reach symbol, correction is performed to change the center ornament symbol so that it does not match the reach symbol. When a non-reach off symbol command is received as a stop symbol command, a left ornament symbol determination data table in which the relationship between the value of RU-1 and the left ornament symbol is predetermined, the value of RU-2, and the center ornament symbol RU-1 to RU-1 to RU-1 are used by using a middle ornament symbol determination data table in which the relationship between the RU-3 and the right ornament symbol is determined in advance. A corresponding decorative design is selected from each of the extracted values of 3, and the combination of the decorative design is determined as a combination of the stop design of the decorative design. However, when the combinations of decorative symbols corresponding to the extracted values of RU-1 to RU-3 match, correction is performed to change the inner decorative symbols so as not to match.

  Then, the symbol number of the stop symbol of each decorative symbol determined in S324 is stored in each symbol stop storage area (S325), and a valid flag (stop symbol command flag) corresponding to the received command is set (S326). , The process returns to S321. Here, the valid flag is a flag indicating what command is effectively received. Data of various flags used in the display control microcomputer 800 such as an effective flag is stored in the RAM of the display control microcomputer 800 and updated.

  On the other hand, if the received command is not each symbol designation command in S323 described above, it is determined whether the received command is a variation pattern command (first variation pattern or second variation pattern) (S327). If the received effect control command is the first variation pattern command (step S327), the display control microcomputer 800 sets a valid flag (first variation pattern reception flag) indicating that the first variation pattern command has been received. (Step S328a). Then, a probability variation end determination process (S328b) for determining whether or not the probability variation state has been completed is executed, and thereafter, during the first demonstration indicating that the demonstration display is being performed on the first decoration variation display portion 8k. If the flag and the cooperative demonstration flag indicating that the demonstration display is executed in cooperation with the first and second decoration variation display units 8k and 9k are set, these flags are reset (step S328c). Details of the probability variation end determination process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  If the received effect control command is the second variation pattern command (step S329), the display control microcomputer 800 sets an effective flag (second variation pattern reception flag) indicating that the second variation pattern command has been received. (Step S329a). Then, a probability variation end determination process (S329b) for determining whether or not the probability variation state has been completed is executed, and then the second decoration change display portion 9k indicates that the demonstration display is being performed. If the flag and the cooperative demonstration flag indicating that the demonstration display is executed in cooperation with the first and second decoration variation display units 8k and 9k are set, these flags are reset (step S329c). Details of the probability variation end determination process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In S329 described above, if the received command is not a variation pattern command, it is determined whether the received command is the above-described prior determination result command (first preliminary determination result command or second preliminary determination result command) ( S330). When the received command is a prior determination result command, it is determined whether or not the received command is the first prior determination result command among the prior determination result commands (S331). When it is determined that the command is not the first pre-judgment result command, that is, when the command is the second pre-judgment result command, the first notice effect determination process for performing the process related to the notice effect performed by the first decoration variation display unit 8k is executed. Then (S332), the process returns to S321. On the other hand, when it is determined that the command is the first prior determination result command, a second notice effect determination process for executing a process related to the notice effect performed by the second decoration variation display unit 9k is executed (S333), and the process returns to S321.

  If it is determined in S330 that the received command is not a pre-determination result command, and the received effect control command is the first demonstration start command (step S334), the display control microcomputer 800 includes the first control command. A first demonstration start flag indicating that the demonstration display is started in the decoration variation display portion 8k is set (step S335). If the received effect control command is the second demonstration start command (step S336), the display control microcomputer 800 starts the second demonstration indicating that the second decoration variation display unit 9k starts the demonstration display. A flag is set (step S337). If the received effect control command is a cooperative demonstration start command (step S338), the display control microcomputer 800 starts demonstration display in cooperation with the first and second decorative variation display units 8k and 9k. A cooperation demonstration start flag indicating that is set (step S339). If the first demonstration flag or the second demonstration flag is set, these flags are reset (step S340).

  If it is determined in S338 that the received command is not a cooperative demonstration start command (if it is another command other than the command described above), it is determined what other received command is (S341) and received. The valid flag corresponding to the command is set, and the process returns to S321. That is, S341 collectively describes processing corresponding to reception of various commands other than the stop symbol command, the variation pattern command, and the determination result command described above.

  Next, the probability variation end determination process in S328b and S329b in FIG. 24 will be described. FIG. 25 is a flowchart for explaining the probability variation end determination process.

  It is determined whether the received variation pattern command (first variation pattern command, second variation pattern command) is a probability variation pattern command used in the first state as shown in FIG. 4C (S401). ). If it is determined that the command is a probability variation pattern command, a probability variation flag that is a flag indicating that the control is in the first state is set (S402), and the process returns. On the other hand, when it is determined that the command is not the probability variation pattern command, that is, when the variation pattern command determined by looking up (a) or (b) in FIG. Is determined (S403).

  If it is determined that the probability variation flag is not set, the process returns. On the other hand, when it is determined that the probability variation flag is set, the probability variation flag is reset (S404), and the probability variation effect flag is set (S405). Here, the probability variation similar effect refers to an effect similar to the effect in the display executed by the first decoration variation display unit 8k and the second decoration variation display unit 9k in the probability variation state. The probability variation similar effect flag is a flag indicating that the probability variation similar effect is in a state (hereinafter also referred to as a probability variation similar effect mode state). When a variation pattern command other than the probability variation pattern command is received in a state where the probability variation flag is set as described above, it can be said that the control signal indicates the end of the probability variation state executed so far. Thus, when it is determined that the probability variation state has ended, the probability variation similar effect flag is set in order to perform the probability variation similar effect. Then, the value of the random counter RT for determining the probability variation similar effect count is extracted, the probability variation similar effect count is randomly determined based on the extracted value (S406), and the process returns. In this probability variation end determination process, when the variation pattern command for the first variation display after the probability variation state is completed, YES is determined in S403, and the probability variation similar effect flag is set in S405. Thus, the probability variation similar effect mode state is entered, and the number of times the probability variation similar effect is performed (the number of fluctuation display times) is randomly determined in S406.

  Next, the first notice effect determination process by S332 in FIG. 24 will be described. FIG. 26 is a flowchart for explaining the first notice effect determination process. In the first notice effect determination process, the first notice effect determination process is performed according to the probability set by the low probability table or the high probability table of FIG. The content of the first notice effect, which is the contents of the effect of the continuous notice performed at the decoration variation display unit 8k, is determined.

  First, it is determined whether or not the probability change is in progress (S501). Specifically, the determination is made based on whether or not the probability variation flag set in S402 in the probability variation end determination process of FIG. 25 when the probability variation state is set. If not, the low-probability table RS1 shown in FIG. 6A is looked up when determining the content of the notice effect (S502). Then, it is determined whether or not the received second preliminary determination result command is a second deviation preliminary determination command (S503). When it is determined that the command is the second deviation advance determination command, the corresponding notice effect flag (first notice effect flag) is set based on the distribution probability of RS1-1 and the number of consecutive notices is stored (S504). When it is determined in S503 that the command is not the second pre-determination command, and after S504, it is determined whether or not the received second pre-determination result command is the second reach pre-determination command (S505). When it is determined that the command is the second reach pre-determination command, the corresponding notice effect flag (first notice effect flag) is set based on the distribution probability of RS1-2 and the number of consecutive notices is stored (S506).

  When it is determined in S505 that the command is not the second reach pre-determination command, and after S506, it is determined whether or not the received second pre-determination result command is the second non-probable change big hit pre-determination command (S507). . If it is determined that the command is the second non-probable big hit prior determination command, the corresponding notice effect flag (first notice effect flag) is set based on the distribution probability of RS1-3 and the number of consecutive notices is stored (S508). When it is determined in S507 that the command is not the second non-probable variation jackpot advance determination command, and after S508, it is determined whether or not the second received determination result command is the second probability variation jackpot advance determination command (S509). . When it is determined that the command is the second probable big hit prior determination command, the corresponding notice effect flag (first notice effect flag) is set based on the distribution probability of RS1-4 and the number of consecutive notices is stored (S510), and the return is performed. To do.

  In S501 described above, when the probability change is in progress, the high-probability table RS2 shown in FIG. 6B is looked up when the content of the notice effect is determined (S511). Then, it is determined whether or not the received second prior determination result command is a second reach prior determination command (S512). When it is determined that the command is the second reach pre-determination command, the corresponding notice effect flag (first notice effect flag) is set based on the distribution probability of RS2-2 and the number of consecutive notices is stored (S513). Next, when it is determined in S512 that the command is not the second reach pre-determination command, and after S513, it is determined whether or not the received second pre-determination result command is the second probability variation big hit pre-determination command ( S514). If it is determined that the command is the second probable big hit prior determination command, in S515, the corresponding notice effect flag (first notice effect flag) is set based on the distribution probability of RS2-4 and the number of consecutive notices is stored, and the process returns. . On the other hand, when it is determined that the command is a second probability variation big hit prior determination command, the process directly returns. In S504, S506, S508, S510, S513, and S515 described above, when it is determined to perform the notice effect based on the low probability table RS1 or the high probability table RS2, the notice effect is not performed. There is a time when is decided. For this reason, when it is determined that the notice effect is to be performed, the notice effect flag and the number of continuous notices are stored as described above, and the notice effect is executed, but when it is determined that the notice effect is not to be performed, The notice effect flag and the number of continuous notices as described above are not stored, and the notice effect is not executed.

  Further, in the second notice effect determination process (S333), the notice effect performed by the second decoration variation display unit 9k based on the second prior determination command is performed by performing the same process as the first notice effect determination process. Processing related to production is performed. Here, the content of the second notice effect determination process is different from the prior determination command used to determine the notice effect and the decoration change display unit for executing the notice effect. Therefore, the duplicated description will not be repeated.

  Next, the first display control process process in S205 of FIG. 23 and the second display control process process in S206 of FIG. 23 will be described. The processing contents of the first display control process and the second display control process are as follows: the first display control process performs the process for the first decoration variation display unit 8k, and the second display control process performs the second decoration variation. Although different in that the processing is performed on the display unit 9k, the processing contents for controlling the variable display unit to be processed are the same. Therefore, here, the first display control process process will be described as a representative example of these display control process processes, and the description of the process details of the second display control process process will not be repeated. Note that the processing content of the first display control process described below includes the second decoration variation display unit 9k and the processing target of the first decoration variation display unit 8k and the related device in the first display control process. By replacing with a processing target of a related device, the processing content of the second display control process is obtained.

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart for explaining the first display control process. In the first display control process, any one of S800 to S806 is performed according to the value of the first display control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed.

  First variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800): It is confirmed whether or not the first variation pattern command (variation display command) has been received by the command reception interrupt process. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not a flag (first fluctuation pattern reception flag) indicating that the first fluctuation pattern command has been received is set. If it is set, the value of the first display control process flag is set to the first value. The value is updated according to the symbol variation start process. Also, it is confirmed whether the first demo start command and the linked demo start command have been received. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the first demonstration start flag or the cooperative demonstration start flag is set. If the flag is set, the value of the first display control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the demonstration display process.

  First symbol variation start processing (S801): Control is performed so that variations in the decorative symbols 8a to 8c are started.

  First symbol variation processing (S802): Controls the switching timing of each variation state (variation speed) constituting the variation pattern and monitors the end of the variation time.

  First symbol stop waiting process (S803): If an effect control command (first symbol stop command) for instructing stoppage of the decorative symbols 8a to 8c is received after the variation time timer times out, the decorative symbols 8a to 8c change. Is stopped and the stop symbol (determined symbol) is displayed.

  First big hit display processing (S804): After the end of the variation time, the control of the probability variation big hit display or the normal big hit display is performed.

  First big hit game processing (S805): Control during big hit game is performed. For example, the first special prize winning opening display indicating that the first special variable prize winning device 20 is driven by the solenoid 72 to open the first big prize winning opening 21 or the first grand prize winning opening 21 is being opened. When an effect control command for displaying the first grand prize opening shown is received, display control of the number of rounds is performed.

  First demonstration display process (S806): Based on the reception of the first demonstration start command and the linked demonstration start command, the first decoration variation display portion 8k is controlled to start demonstration display. Specifically, if the first demonstration start flag is set, the first decoration variation display section 8k starts the demonstration display alone, and if the cooperation demonstration start flag is set, the first and second decoration variation display sections. Demo display starts in cooperation with 8k and 9k.

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the first variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800) of FIG. When the variation pattern command reception waiting process shown in FIG. 28 is started, the display control microcomputer 800 first checks whether or not the first variation pattern reception flag is set (step S730). If the first variation pattern reception flag is set (step S730; YES), the first variation pattern reception flag is reset (step S734), and the value of the first display control process flag is set to the first symbol variation start process (S801). (Step S735), and the process ends. By updating the value of the first display control process flag to a value corresponding to the first symbol variation start process (S801), the first symbol variation start process (S801) is executed in the next interrupt process.

  On the other hand, if the first variation pattern reception flag is not set (step S730; NO), it is determined whether or not the first demonstration start flag is set (step S731). As described above, the first demonstration start flag is a flag indicating that the first decoration variation display unit 8k is instructed to start the demonstration display alone. If the first demonstration start flag is set (step S731; YES), it is determined that the first decoration variation display unit 8k starts the demonstration display alone, and the value of the first display control process flag is displayed in the first demonstration display. The value is updated to a value corresponding to the process (S806) (step S733), and the process ends.

  If the first demonstration start flag is not set (step S731; NO), it is determined whether or not the cooperation demonstration start flag is set (step S732). If the cooperation demonstration start flag is set (step S732). S732; YES), it is determined that the demonstration display is executed in cooperation with the first and second decoration variation display units 8k, 9k, and the value of the first display control process flag corresponds to the first demonstration display process (S806). The value is updated (step S733), and the process ends. On the other hand, if the cooperation demonstration start flag is not set (step S732; NO), the process is terminated as it is.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the display control microcomputer 800 monitors the reception of the first variation pattern command in the first variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800), and also uses the first demonstration start command. And the process of monitoring the reception of the linked demo start command.

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing the first symbol variation start process (S801) of FIG.

  First, a variable display pattern corresponding to the received command is set (S830). Specifically, in S830, the data used for the variable display is set, so that the variable display pattern is set. Then, it is determined whether or not the above-mentioned probability variation similar effect flag is set (S831). If it is determined that the probability variation similar effect flag is set, data for displaying the same background as the background displayed in the probability variation state is set in the data used for variable display (S832). When it is determined in S831 that the probability variation similar effect flag is not set, and after S832, it is determined whether or not the first notice effect flag is set (S833). This first notice effect flag is set in the first notice effect determination process of FIG. When it is determined that the first notice effect flag is set, the first notice effect start time timer is started (S834), and data for effect such as display of the character and the background according to the first notice effect flag. Is set to data used for variable display (S835).

  When it is determined in S833 that the first notice effect flag is not set, and after S835, a first variation time timer for counting the variation display time of the first decoration variation display unit 8k is started (S836). ). Next, the first decorative symbol display for derivation and display of the display result in the first decorative variable display unit 8k is started with the set variable display pattern and variable display time (S837). Then, the first display control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first symbol variation processing (S802) (S838), and the process returns.

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing the first symbol variation processing (S802) in the first display control process. In the first symbol variation processing, the display control microcomputer 800 performs the following processing. First, an additional effect process for performing an additional effect in accordance with the normal variation display is performed (S819). Here, the additional effect refers to an effect that is additionally performed, such as the above-described probability variation similar effect. The contents of the additional effect process will be described later with reference to FIG. Next, it is confirmed whether or not the first fluctuation interruption flag is set (S820). If the first fluctuation interruption flag is not set, it is confirmed whether or not the first interruption command is received (S824). Here, the interruption command is a flag indicating that the variation display of the variation decoration symbol is suspended in accordance with the interruption of the variation display of the special symbol described above. If the first interruption command is received in S824, the first fluctuation interruption flag is set (S825), and the fluctuation display of the first decorative symbols 8a to 8c is apparently interrupted in the first decoration fluctuation display portion 8k. In addition to the display, a variable interruption display for displaying a variable message 100 indicating that the control of the variable display is actually continued is performed (S826). In this variation interruption display, the variation display of the first decorative symbols 8a to 8c is apparently interrupted by temporarily suspending the variation display of the first decorative symbols 8a to 8c by the combination of the symbols. The first decorative design that is temporarily stopped in this way may be a predetermined symbol combination or may be a randomly determined symbol combination. Such a variation interruption display is also a display that means that the subtraction of the decorative symbol process timer for measuring the variation time in the variation display section on which the variation interruption display is performed is suspended.

  If the first fluctuation interruption flag is set in S820, it is confirmed whether or not the first restart command is received (S821). If the first restart command is received in S821, the first variation interruption flag is reset (S822), and the first ornament variation display unit 8k is indicated to resume the variation display of the first ornament symbols 8a to 8c. The change restart display is performed (S823). If the first restart command is not received in S821, the first symbol variation process is terminated and the process returns.

  When the first interruption command is not received in S824 and after S823, it is confirmed whether or not the process timer has timed out (S827), and if it has timed out, the display control execution data is switched (S828). . In this embodiment, process data indicating the variation pattern of the decorative design is provided (stored) for each variation pattern. The process data is composed of data obtained by combining a plurality of combinations of process timers and display control execution data, and the display control CPU selects process data corresponding to the variation pattern command and sets the process timer with reference to the process data. Control is performed to display the decorative symbols in a varying manner set in the display control execution data for the set time.

  Then, it is determined whether or not the first variation time timer has timed out (S829a). If the first variable time timer has not timed out, the process returns. On the other hand, if the first variable time timer has timed out, the monitoring timer is started (S829b), the first display control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first symbol stop waiting process (S803) (S829c), Return.

  With the above processing, when the big hit symbol combination is derived and displayed on the second ornament fluctuation display portion 9k and the big hit gaming state is set, the first fluctuation interruption flag is set based on the reception of the first interruption command. In the first decoration fluctuation display section 8k, fluctuation interruption display is performed. Then, control is performed so that the processing after S827 is not executed until the first restart command is received. That is, control is performed so that the first decorative symbols 8a to 8c are not displayed in a variable manner.

  As described above, in the above-described embodiment, when the big hit symbol is derived and displayed on one of the fluctuation display units, the interruption command is transmitted from the game control microcomputer 53 to the display control board 80, and the interruption command is received. Based on the above, the display control microcomputer 800 is controlled to interrupt the fluctuation display in the other fluctuation display section. Further, when the above-described big hit gaming state is completed in a state where control for interrupting such variable display is performed, a restart command is transmitted from the game control microcomputer 53 to the display control board 80, and the restart command is executed. Based on the reception, the display control microcomputer 800 performs control for resuming the interrupted variation display.

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart for explaining the additional effect process in S819 of FIG. First, it is determined whether or not the above-described probability variation similar effect flag is set (S810). When it is determined that the probability variation similar effect flag is set, “1” is subtracted from the number of probability variation similar performances (S811). When it is determined that the probability variation similar effect flag is not set, and after S811, it is determined whether or not the number of probability variation similar effects is “0” (S812). If it is determined that the number of odd / similar effects is “0”, the probability similar / similar effect flag is reset (S813). When it is determined that the number of odd / similar effects is not “0” and after S813, it is determined whether or not the above-described notice effect start time timer has timed out (S814). That is, it is determined whether it is time to start the notice effect.

When the notice effect start time timer has not timed out, the process returns. On the other hand, when the notice effect start time timer times out, display of a character and a background image (see FIG. 42) for performing the notice effect (continuous notice) is started (S815). Then, 1 is subtracted from the number of continuous notices stored together with the first notice effect flag set as described above (S816). Next, it is determined whether or not the subtracted continuous notice number is “0” (S817). If it is “0”, the first notice effect flag set as described above is cleared. The More specifically, for example, when the execution condition is satisfied when the hold memory is “2” and the first notice effect flag / continuous storage number “3” is set in the hold memory “3” is set. The notice effect is executed three times in succession in each of the variable display of the hold memory “1”, the hold memory “2”, and the hold memory “3”. In addition, since the number of continuous notices corresponding to the first notice effect flag after starting the third notice effect is 3-3 = “0”, the first notice effect flag is reset (S818), and the first decoration variation The continuous notice effect on the display unit 8k ends.

  By performing the additional effect processing as described above, for the probability variation similar effect, the probability variation similar effect is performed in the variation display for the number of times of the probability variation similar effect determined as described above. As for the continuous notice, the notice is given in the variable display for the number of continuous notices determined as described above.

  FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing an example of the first demonstration display process (S806) of FIG. When the first demonstration display process shown in FIG. 32 is started, the display control microcomputer 800 first checks whether or not the first variation pattern reception flag is set (step S740), and the first variation pattern reception flag is set. If so (step S740; YES), that is, if the first variation pattern command is received, the value of the first display control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first symbol variation start processing (S801). (Step S747), the process ends.

  In this embodiment, when the first special symbol display unit 8 starts to display the special symbol variation display while the first ornament variation display unit 8k is executing the demonstration display, the first decoration variation display unit 8k is performing the display. The production control command (for example, the first demonstration end command) for instructing the end of the demonstration display is not transmitted. That is, the first variation pattern command also serves as a first demonstration end command for instructing the end of the demonstration display being executed in the first decoration variation display unit 8k. The first demonstration end command may be transmitted separately from the first variation pattern command.

  On the other hand, if the first variation pattern reception flag is not set (step S740; NO), the first demonstration flag or the first flag indicating that the demonstration display is being executed independently on the first decoration variation display unit 8k. Then, it is determined whether or not a cooperative demonstration flag indicating that the demonstration display is being executed in cooperation with the second decoration variation display units 8k and 9k is set (step S741). If the first demonstration flag and the linked demonstration flag are not set (step S741; NO), it is confirmed whether the first demonstration start flag is set (step S742), and the first demonstration start flag is set. If so (step S742; YES), the first demonstration start flag is reset and the first demonstration in-progress flag is set (step S743), and the first decoration variation display unit 8k independently performs the demonstration display. First demonstration execution data, which is stored control data, is read from the ROM mounted on the display control board 80 (step S744). Then, display control is performed on the first decoration variation display unit 8k based on the read execution data (step S746).

  Further, if the first demonstration start flag is not set (step S742; NO), the first decoration variation display in the aspect in which the demonstration display is executed in cooperation with the first and second decoration variation display sections 8k and 9k. The cooperative demonstration first execution data, which is control data in which the aspect of the unit 8k is stored, is read from the ROM mounted on the display control board 80 (step S745). Then, display control is performed on the first decoration variation display unit 8k based on the read execution data (step S746). In the first display control process (S205), the cooperative demonstration flag indicating that the demonstration display is executed in cooperation with the first and second decoration variation display units 8k and 9k is not set. Then, in the second display control process, the cooperative demonstration flag is set. That is, since the second display control process is executed after the execution of the first display control process (S205) in the interrupt process executed by the display control microcomputer 800 as described above, the second display control process is executed. By setting the cooperative demonstration flag in the process, it is possible to prevent the first and second decoration variation display sections 8k and 9k from misidentifying that the demonstration display is being executed in cooperation.

  If the first demonstration flag or the linked demonstration flag is set (step S741; YES), the first decoration variation display unit 8k is executing the demonstration display alone, or the first and The second decoration variation display units 8k and 9k determine that the demonstration display is being executed in cooperation, and display control of the first decoration variation display unit 8k is performed based on the previously read execution data (step S746).

  FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing the second demonstration display process in the second display control process (S206). Since the second demonstration display process is a process in which the processing content of the first demonstration display process (S806) is associated with the second decoration variation display unit 9k, detailed description thereof is omitted.

  In this embodiment, when the second special symbol display 9 starts the special symbol variation display while the second ornament variation display unit 9k performs the demonstration display, the second ornament variation display unit 9k An effect control command (for example, a second demo end command) for instructing the end of the demonstration display being executed is not transmitted. That is, the second variation pattern command also serves as a second demonstration end command for instructing the end of the demonstration display being executed in the second decoration variation display unit 9k. The second demonstration end command may be transmitted separately from the second variation pattern command.

  If the second demonstration start flag is not set in step S752 (step S752; NO), the linkage demonstration start flag is reset and the linkage demonstration in progress flag is set (step S755a), and the first and second decorations are set. Among the modes in which the demonstration display is executed in cooperation with the variation display units 8k and 9k, the collaboration demonstration second execution data which is the control data in which the mode of the second decoration variation display unit 9k is stored is mounted on the display control board 80. Read from the ROM (step S755b). Then, display control of the second decoration variation display unit 9k is performed based on the read execution data (step S756).

  Thus, in this embodiment, when the demonstration display is started on the other decoration variation display section while the demonstration display is being performed on one of the first and second decoration variation display sections 8k, 9k, The demonstration display is executed in cooperation with the first and second decoration variation display sections 8k and 9k. By configuring in this way, it is possible to execute a demo display with more impact than in the case where the demo display is executed independently in each of the first and second decoration variation display portions 8k and 9k. Can be attracted, and as a result, the mobility of the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be improved.

  Hereinafter, specific examples of the demonstration display in the embodiment of the present invention will be described. As shown in FIG. 34 (A) and FIG. 34 (B), during the demonstration display by the first decoration variation display section 8k alone, the special symbol variation display is stopped by the second special symbol display 9. When it is determined that 30 seconds have passed as a predetermined period (step S724; YES), a cooperation demonstration start command is transmitted to the display control board 80. The display control microcomputer 800 starts the display control of the first decoration variation display unit 8k based on the cooperation demonstration first execution data when receiving the cooperation demonstration start command, and performs the second control based on the cooperation demonstration second execution data. The display control of the two-decoration variation display unit 9k is started (FIGS. 34C to 34E).

  As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in a standby state (a state in which a player's game is not performed for a predetermined period of time, and a winning of a game ball to the first variable winning apparatus 15 and the second variable winning apparatus 17 is performed for a predetermined period of time. In order to execute the demonstration display in cooperation with the first and second decoration variation display units 8k and 9k when the state is not generated), the first and second decoration variation display units 8k and 9k respectively Compared with the case where the demonstration display is performed alone, the demonstration display with higher impact can be executed, and the player's interest in the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be attracted. As a result, the mobility of the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be improved.

  In this embodiment, when the demonstration display is started in cooperation with the first and second decoration variation display units 8k and 9k, the first and second decoration variation display units 8k and 9k are blacked out (black). Display), the first and second decoration variation display sections 8k and 9k cooperate to perform a demonstration display. That is, in FIG. 34 (D), after suspending the demonstration display that is being executed independently on one of the first and second decoration variation display sections 8k, 9k, the first and second decoration variation display sections 8k, 9k Since the demonstration display is started in cooperation with each other, if the demonstration display is suddenly executed in cooperation with the first and second decoration variation display sections 8k and 9k, the demonstration display before and after cannot be matched, and the player feels uncomfortable. Will be given. In this embodiment, when the demonstration display is started in cooperation with the first and second decoration variation display sections 8k and 9k, the first and second decoration variation display sections 8k and 9k are blacked out to be the first. In addition, the demonstration display which is being executed independently by one of the second decoration variation display units 8k and 9k is interrupted, and the display content of one variation display unit is temporarily reset so that the player does not feel uncomfortable. Yes.

  As shown in FIG. 35 (A), the second start port switch 67 is turned on while the first and second decoration variation display portions 8k and 9k are linked to execute the demonstration display, and the second reserved memory number is set. When it is determined that it is not “0” (step S712; NO), a first demonstration start command is transmitted to the display control board 80. When the display control microcomputer 800 receives the first demonstration start command, the display control microcomputer 800 starts display control of the first decoration variation display portion 8k based on the first demonstration execution data (FIGS. 35B to 34D). )).

  At this time, the display control microcomputer 800 interrupts the demonstration display in cooperation with the first and second decoration variation display sections 8k and 9k, and starts the demonstration display alone at the first decoration variation display section 8k. At the same time, the second ornament variation display unit 9k starts the variation display of the second ornament symbols 9a to 9c based on the second variation pattern command. For this reason, during the execution of the demonstration display executed in cooperation with the first and second decoration variation display units 8k and 9k, the second decoration variation display unit 9k suddenly starts the variation display of the second decoration symbols 9a to 9c. It is possible to prevent problems such as being performed. Further, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable by continuously performing the previous demonstration display on the first decoration variation display portion 8k.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the display of decorative symbols is started on one of the variable display units while the demonstration display is being executed in cooperation with the first and second decorative change display units 8k and 9k, After the other decoration variation display section is blacked out (black display), the other decoration variation display section performs a demonstration display alone. That is, when starting the demonstration display alone in the first decoration variation display section 8k in FIG. 34B, the demonstration display being executed in cooperation with the first and second decoration variation display sections 8k and 9k. Since the demonstration display is started in the first decoration variation display unit 8k after the interruption, if the demonstration display is suddenly executed in the first decoration variation display unit 8k, the previous and subsequent demonstration displays cannot be matched. , It will make the player feel uncomfortable. In this embodiment, when the decorative display of the decorative pattern is started in one of the variable display units, the demonstration display of the other decorative change display unit is The demonstration display being executed in the other decoration variation display unit is interrupted by blacking out, and the display content of the other decoration variation display unit is temporarily reset so that the player does not feel uncomfortable.

  In addition, when it is set as the structure which does not give a player a sense of incompatibility when performing demonstration display in cooperation with the 1st and 2nd decoration fluctuation display parts 8k and 9k, it will not be restricted to an above-described example. For example, when the demonstration display is started in cooperation with the first and second decoration variation display units 8k and 9k, whiteout (white display) may be performed, or an image different from the demonstration display may be displayed. This may interrupt the demonstration display. Further, the demonstration display may be started in cooperation with the first and second decoration variation display units 8k and 9k continuously from the demonstration performance being executed independently without blackout and whiteout.

  The demonstration display executed in cooperation with the first and second decoration variation display units 8k and 9k is not limited to the above-described example. For example, the demonstration display performed in one variation display is the first and second demonstration displays. It may be executed by enlarging and dividing in both of the decoration variation display units 8k and 9k, or may be performed by a moving image different from the demonstration display executed alone in one variation display unit.

  Further, in this embodiment, when power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started, the demonstration display is executed in cooperation with the first and second decoration variation display units 8k and 9k. Specifically, when power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started, an initial setting process for performing an initial setting or the like (for example, clearing the RAM 55) is executed by the game control microcomputer 53. At this time, there are a case where the gaming state stored in the RAM 55 is restored without clearing the RAM 55 (a gaming state before power is turned off) and a case where the RAM 55 is cleared to an initial state. In addition, when the RAM 55 is cleared to the initial state, an initialization signal is transmitted to the display control board 80. In this embodiment, the first and second decorations are displayed by the display control microcomputer 800 mounted on the display control board 80 when an initialization signal transmitted when the RAM 55 is cleared to the initial state is received. Demo display is executed in cooperation with the variable display sections 8k and 9k. As described above, when the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started, the first and second decoration variation display units 8k and 9k perform the demonstration display in cooperation with each other. Compared to the case where the demonstration display is executed independently in each of the sections 8k and 9k, it is possible to execute a demonstration display with higher impact and attract the player's interest. As a result, the pachinko gaming machine 1 Movability can be improved. When the RAM 55 is cleared to the initial state when power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started, the cooperation demonstration start command described above is transmitted to the display control board 80 and the cooperation demonstration start command is received. Based on the above, the demonstration display may be executed in cooperation with the first and second decoration variation display units 8k and 9k.

[Second Embodiment]
In the first embodiment described above, an example in which a suspend command and a resume command are transmitted from the game control microcomputer 53 has been described. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and a suspend command and a resume command are transmitted from the game control microcomputer 53. Instead, the display control microcomputer 800 may be instructed to stop the display of the decorative symbols. Such a configuration will be described below as a second embodiment.

  FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing a first special symbol variation process according to the second embodiment. In the first special symbol variation process, the game control microcomputer 53 performs the following process. It is determined whether or not the second big hit execution flag is set (step SA (hereinafter simply referred to as SA) 81). When the second big hit execution flag is set, the processing for interrupting the first special symbol variation display (first special symbol variation interruption processing) similar to S88a of FIG. 18 is performed (SA85), and the return To do.

  On the other hand, when the second big hit execution flag is not set, it is determined whether or not the first special symbol variation interruption process by SA85 is being executed (SA81a). If it is determined in SA81a that it is being executed, processing for resuming the second special symbol variation display similar to S106a in FIG. 20 is performed (SA81b). Further, when it is determined in SA81a that it is not being executed and after SA81b, the first special symbol process timer is decremented by 1 (SA82), and it is confirmed whether or not the special symbol process timer has timed out (SA83). . If the special symbol process timer has timed out, the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first special symbol stop process (S304) (SA84).

  When it is determined in SA81 that the second big hit execution flag is set, the first special symbol variation process is terminated without executing the process, and the process returns. When the first special symbol process is executed again, the first special symbol variation process is executed, but the special symbol process timer is not subtracted. As described above, in the first embodiment, the process of setting the interrupt flag and transmitting the interrupt command to the display control microcomputer 800 is executed. However, in the second embodiment, these processes are not executed.

  FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing a first special symbol stop process according to the second embodiment. The game control microcomputer 53 performs the following process in the first special symbol stop process. First, the process for stopping the change display of the first special symbol similar to S90 of FIG. 19 is performed (SA90). Then, the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the first special symbol stop command is set in the pointer (SA91), and it is confirmed whether or not the first big hit flag is set (SA92). If the first big hit flag is set in SA92, the first big hit flag is reset (SA93), and the first big hit execution flag is set (SA94). Then, the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the first big hit start command is set in the pointer (SA95), and the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first big winning opening opening pre-processing (S305). (SA96).

  If the first big hit flag is not set in SA92, the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first special symbol normal process (S300) (SA97).

  FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing the first big hit end process according to the second embodiment. The game control microcomputer 53 performs the following process in the first jackpot end process. First, it is confirmed whether or not the probability variation flag is set (SA101). The probability variation flag is set when it is determined in the first special symbol stop symbol setting processing (see S301) in the first special symbol process processing according to the second embodiment that the stopped symbol is a probability variation big hit symbol. If the probability change flag is set in SA101, the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the probability change jackpot end command is set in the pointer (SA102). If the probability variation flag is not set in SA101, the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the non-probability variation big hit end command is set in the pointer (SA103).

  Next, after the first big hit execution flag is reset (SA104), the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first special symbol normal process (S300) (SA106). As described above, in the first embodiment, the process of transmitting the restart command instructing the restart of the variable display to the display control board 80 is executed. However, in the second embodiment, the restart command is not transmitted.

  FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing the first symbol variation processing according to the second embodiment. The display control microcomputer 800 performs the following processing in the first symbol variation processing. First, the additional rendering process described with reference to FIG. 31 is performed (SA819). Then, it is confirmed whether or not the first fluctuation interruption flag is set (SA820). If the first fluctuation interruption flag is not set, it is confirmed whether or not the second big hit start command is received (SA824). If the second big hit start command is received at SA824, the first fluctuation interruption flag is set (SA825), and the fluctuation display of the first decorative symbols 8a to 8c is apparently interrupted at the first decoration fluctuation display portion 8k. In addition, a variable interruption display for displaying the changing message 100 indicating that the variable display is actually continued is performed (SA826). In this variation interruption display, the variation display of the first decorative symbols 8a to 8c is temporarily stopped by the combination of the symbols.

  If the first variation interruption flag is set in SA820, it is confirmed whether or not the second probability variable big hit end command or the second non-probable big hit end command has been received (SA821). If the second probability variation jackpot end command or the second non-probability variation jackpot termination command is received in SA821, the first variation interruption flag is reset (SA822), and the first ornament variation display portion 8k is displayed with the first ornament symbols 8a to 8a. The change restart display indicating that the change display of 8c is resumed is performed (SA823). If the second probability variation jackpot end command or the second non-probability variation jackpot termination command is not received in SA821, the first symbol variation processing is terminated and the process returns.

  If the second big hit start command is not received in SA824, it is confirmed whether or not the process timer has timed out (SA827), and if it has timed out, the display control execution data is switched (SA828). If the first variable time timer has timed out (SA829a), the monitoring timer is started (SA829b), and the first process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first symbol stop waiting process (S803) (SA829c). .

  As described above, when the big hit symbol is derived and displayed on the second decoration fluctuation display portion 9k and the big hit gaming state is entered, the fluctuation interruption flag is set and the fluctuation interruption display is performed based on the reception of the second big hit start command. To do. Then, control is performed so that the processing after SA827 is not executed until the second probability variation jackpot end command or the second non-probability variation jackpot end command is received. That is, control is performed so that the first decorative symbols 8a to 8c are not displayed in a variable manner.

  As described above, the second embodiment of the present invention has been described. In the second embodiment, when the big hit symbol is derived and displayed on one of the variable display portions and the big hit gaming state is entered, the second big hit is obtained from the main board 31. Based on the fact that the start command is transmitted to the display control board 80 and the second jackpot start command is received, the display control microcomputer 800 performs control to interrupt the variable display. Further, when the big hit gaming state is finished, the second probability variable big hit end command or the second non-probable variable big hit end command is transmitted from the main board 31 to the display control board 80, and the second probability variable big hit end command or the second non-probable big hit end command is finished. Based on the reception of the command, the display control microcomputer 800 performs control to resume the variable display.

[Common explanations of the first and second embodiments]
Next, common explanation items of the first and second embodiments will be described. A display mode of the first decoration variation display unit 8k and the second decoration variation display unit 9k when the control of the first embodiment and the second embodiment described above is performed will be described. FIG. 40 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of effect display of the first decoration variation display unit 8k and the second decoration variation display unit 9k. In this embodiment, there are provided two fluctuation display parts, a first decoration fluctuation display part 8k and a second decoration fluctuation display part 9k, and each of the fluctuation display parts performs a special symbol fluctuation display in parallel. Yes. That is, in FIG. 40A, when the variation display of the first special symbols 8a to 8c is executed in the first ornament variation display portion 8k, the second special symbols 9a to 9c are also displayed in the second ornament variation display portion 9k. Are displayed in parallel.

  From the main board 31, the first variation pattern command for instructing the display control board 80 on the variation mode of the first special symbols 8a to 8c in the first ornament variation display unit 8k, and the second variation in the second ornament variation display unit 9k. A second variation pattern command that indicates the variation mode of the special symbols 9a to 9c is transmitted. The display control microcomputer 800 controls the variation display unit in accordance with the received variation pattern command so that the decorative symbol variation display is performed.

  Further, the presentation control command transmitted from the main board 31 in this embodiment has a 2-byte configuration, the first byte represents MODE (command classification), and the second byte represents EXT (command type). A command for instructing a variation pattern of the first decoration symbols 8a to 8c in the first ornament variation display portion 8k, a command for instructing a variation pattern of the second ornament symbols 9a to 9c in the second ornament variation display portion 9k, and MODE or By making EXT different, it becomes possible to specify which variation display command the variation pattern command transmitted from the main board 31 is the variation pattern of the special symbol in which variation display unit. Note that such a command form is an example, and other command forms may be used. For example, a control command composed of 1 byte or 3 bytes or more may be used.

  As shown in FIG. 40 (B), while the variable display of the first decorative symbols 8a to 8c is being executed in the first decorative variable display portion 8k, that is, S82 in the first special symbol variable processing shown in FIG. When the first special symbol process timer has not timed out, the big special symbol (specific display result) is derived by the second special symbol variation process (or the second special symbol stop process) in the second special symbol process (S27). Based on the display, the second big hit execution flag is set, and processing for transmitting a second big hit start command to the display control board 80 is performed in the second special symbol stop processing. In the second embodiment described above, the display control microcomputer 800 sets the variable interruption flag at SA825 when receiving the second big hit start command at SA824, and performs the variable interruption display at SA826.

  In the first embodiment described above, when the first special symbol variation process (S303) is executed, it is determined in S87 that the second big hit execution flag is set, and in S88, the interruption flag is set. At the same time, a process for transmitting an interruption command to the display control board 80 is performed in S89. The display control microcomputer 800 sets a variable interruption flag in S825 when receiving an interruption command in S824, and performs a variable interruption display in S826.

  As shown in FIG. 40C, when the interruption command is received in the first embodiment or when the second big hit start command is received in the second embodiment, the display control microcomputer 800 displays the first decoration variation display. The changing message 100 is displayed on the part 8k, and the off symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed. That is, the non-specific display result is stopped and displayed on the first decoration variation display unit 8k that interrupts the variation display. By stopping and displaying the non-specific display result at the variation display unit that interrupts the variation display, it is possible to suspend the variation display of the decorative symbols without causing distrust to the player. At this time, a combination of jackpot symbols (specific display result) is derived and displayed on the second decoration variation display portion 9k.

  In this embodiment, since the changing message 100 is displayed until the big hit gaming state ends (see FIGS. 40D and 40E), the player is informed until the big hit gaming state ends. It is possible to interrupt the display of the decorative pattern without giving distrust. FIG. 40D shows an example of the first round in the big hit gaming state.

  Further, when the big hit gaming state is ended, a second big hit end command (probability variable big hit end command or non-probability variable big hit end command) is transmitted from the main board 31 to the display control board 80. In FIG. 40 (E), in response to the reception of the probability change jackpot end command as the second jackpot end command, the display control microcomputer 800 displays the jackpot gaming state in the second decoration variation display portion 9k and the probability change is changed. It is exemplified that a display for notifying that the state has been reached is performed. In the first embodiment described above, a restart command is further transmitted from the main board 31 to the display control board 80, and the display control microcomputer 800 receives "restart command" as the change restart display 103 in step S823. And the process after S827 is executed to resume the variable display (see FIG. 40F). In the example shown in FIG. 40, the display result that is finally derived after the change is resumed in the first decoration change display unit 8k is a jackpot symbol (see FIG. 40H). In that case, the display state in the first decoration variation display section 8k shown in FIG. 40E may be changed to a display indicating that effect (for example, “win another time”). In that case, the effect display about the big hit game state is performed using both the first ornament fluctuation display portion 8k and the second ornament fluctuation display portion 9k (the big hit game is displayed in the second ornament fluctuation display portion 9k). Since the notification of the next big hit occurrence is made in advance in the first decoration variation display section 8k), the visual effect is enhanced and the player's interest can be improved.

  In this way, when the big win symbol is derived and displayed on the other fluctuation display section while the special symbol and decoration pattern fluctuation display on one fluctuation display section, the fluctuation display section displays the fluctuation display. The message 100 during change indicating that the game is interrupted is displayed, and the symbol is temporarily stopped and the special symbol and the decorative symbol on the one variable display unit are resumed when the big hit gaming state is ended. Since the change restart display 103 is performed, the change display of the special symbol and the decorative symbol can be interrupted without causing distrust to the player.

  FIG. 40 further shows a state in which a new decoration pattern variation is executed in the second decoration variation display section 9k (see FIGS. 40F to 40H). That is, after the big hit gaming state is finished, the decorative display of the decorative change is started again in the second decorative change display portion 9k (FIG. 40F), and the first big hit start command (or the first implementation) is started from the main board 31. In response to the transmission of the suspension command for the second decoration variation display portion 9k in the form, the display control microcomputer 800 stops displaying the off-pattern symbol together with the changing message 100 on the second decoration variation display portion 9k. This is shown in FIG. 40 (H).

  In FIG. 41, the decoration for the first decoration variation display section 8k is displayed based on the fact that the first special symbol process timer has timed out after the decoration display of the decoration pattern is started again in the second decoration variation display section 9k. An effect control command (symbol stop command) indicating symbol stop is transmitted from the main board 31, but a first big hit start command (or an interrupt command for the second decoration variation display portion 9k in the first embodiment) is transmitted. It is shown that when there is no display, the display control CPU derives and displays a shifted symbol on the first decoration variation display portion 8k (FIG. 41 (H)). In this case, in the second decoration variation display portion 9k, the display of the variation of the decorative pattern is continued without the off symbol being stopped and displayed.

  It should be noted that the display control microcomputer 800 displays a visible display (for example, a variation) when the first decoration variation display unit 8k or the second decoration variation display unit 9k is stopped and displayed together with the changing message 100. You may stop the decorative design that has been displayed in the middle of the display) (if the stop symbol is a big hit symbol, shift any symbol in the middle left and right) The stop symbol may be determined according to the random number, or the stop symbol may be selected in a predetermined order, and the method of selecting the stop symbol is arbitrary.

  FIG. 42 is an explanatory diagram showing continuous notice as an example of effect display on the first decoration variation display unit 8k and the second decoration variation display unit 9k. In FIG. 42, a series of fluctuation display of (A) and (B) is executed, then a series of fluctuation display of (C) and (D) is executed, and then (E) and (F). A mode of continuous notice when a series of variable displays is executed is shown.

  The continuous notice is an effect of notifying that a big hit will occur, and is a notice that is continuously executed over a plurality of variable displays. In this embodiment, the continuous notice is performed on any one of the change display sections. When the continuous notice is given in any one of the change display sections, it means that the big hit is generated in the other change display section. That is, when the continuous notice is given on the first decoration change display section 8k side, the occurrence of a big hit on the second decoration change display section 9k side is notified. On the contrary, when the continuous notice is given on the second decoration change display part 9k side, the occurrence of a big hit on the first decoration change display part 8k side is notified.

  For example, the notice character and background are set in S835 in FIG. 29, and the notice character and background display is started in S815 in FIG. 31 based on the setting. 42 (A), (C), and (E) are displayed, and a background image 90 (for example, the color of the background image 90 is a predetermined color for the notification). Is displayed). In this example, the continuous notice is performed during the execution of the variable display each time on the side of the variable display unit on which the continuous notice is performed. In the example shown in FIG. 42, the continuous notice as shown in (A), (C), and (E) becomes the notice display for the jackpot shown in (F). Such variable display in which continuous notice is performed is executed in the variable display before the display result of the combination of jackpot symbols is derived and displayed for the number of times corresponding to the number of continuous notices set as described above. In addition, in this embodiment, it includes a variation display that is subject to continuous notice, for example, a variation display that is performed at the same time as the variation display of the time when the display result of the combination of the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed. In the variable display performed before the display result is derived and displayed, continuous notice is performed. Note that the number of times of variable display for which continuous notice is given includes the time of change display that is the target of continuous notice, for example, the number of times of change display that is performed at the same time as the change display of the time when the display result of the combination of jackpot symbols is derived and displayed. It may not be possible.

  In this way, when a notice in which the notice character and the background are continuously displayed over a plurality of variable displays is executed, the player has a sense of expectation that a big hit will occur and the interest is improved. .

  FIG. 43 is an explanatory diagram showing a special winning opening determination table. The big prize opening determination table is a specific variation display unit (for example, the first decoration variation display unit 8k) among a plurality of variation display units (the first decoration variation display unit 8k and the second decoration variation display unit 9k in the above example). ) In the big hit gaming state started on the basis of the fact that the big win symbol is derived and displayed, in order to open the big winning opening according to a predetermined opening order pattern, provided that a plurality of big winning openings are not opened simultaneously. (Stored in the ROM 54). As shown in FIG. 43, in the winning prize determination table, in each round (1R to 15R), the left winning prize (the first winning prize 21) and the right winning prize (the first winning prize 23) on the right side. Is set in advance for each type of jackpot symbol. “Left” indicates that the left big prize opening is opened, and “Right” indicates that the right big prize opening is opened. For example, when the jackpot symbol is “0”, the left big winning opening and the right big winning opening are alternately opened. In addition, in the grand prize opening determination table, a circle (○) means that it is decided to notify the big prize opening to be opened before the grand prize opening is opened. is doing. For example, when the jackpot symbol is “5”, since 1R, 3R, 5R, 7R, 9R, 11R, 13R, and 15R are circled, the notification is executed in the round. In the example shown in FIG. 43, the winning prize determination table performs notification when the jackpot symbol is a probability variation symbol (“1”, “3”, “5”, “7”, “9”). In the case of other normal symbols, the notification is set not to be executed. In particular, when the jackpot symbol is “7”, notification is performed in all rounds.

  The game control microcomputer 53 mounted on the main board 31 is used in the jackpot gaming state at that time based on the jackpot symbol and the jackpot determination table in the first jackpot opening pre-processing (S305). The winning opening opening pattern (that is, the advantageous state pattern) to be determined is determined. In each round, the first special variable winning device 20 or the second special variable winning device 22 is in an open state in which the game ball can easily win (game) based on the big winning opening opening pattern determined to be used. The first state which is advantageous to the person). By such control, the special winning opening that the player should aim for during the specific game state is changed, and the interest of the game can be further improved. Here, the control using the big prize winning determination table is performed in the big hit gaming state started based on the fact that the big win symbol is derived and displayed on a specific fluctuation display part (for example, the first decoration fluctuation display part 8k). In the big hit gaming state that starts based on the fact that the big hit symbol is derived and displayed on the other fluctuation display portion (for example, the second decoration fluctuation display portion 9k), a predetermined big prize opening (for example, the first big win) The winning opening 23) is controlled to be in the open state, but the big winning opening opening pattern may be used for the big hits in all or not all the variable display portions. Here, the release order pattern (advantageous state pattern) is determined based on the jackpot symbol, but other methods, for example, the release order pattern may be determined based on a random number.

[Third Embodiment]
Next, a third embodiment will be described. In the first and second embodiments, the end condition of the probability variation state is that the variation display is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) without displaying the display result of the combination of jackpot symbols, and the predetermined number of times ( The case has been described in which the display result of the combination of uncertain change big hit symbols is derived and displayed before the change display (for example, 100 times) is executed. In the third embodiment, as the end condition for the probability change state, in addition to the end condition for the probability change state in the first and second embodiments, a determination to end the probability change state in the probability change end determination performed each time the variable display is performed. An example including what has been done will be described.

  FIG. 44 is a diagram for explaining various random counters used for game control by the game control microcomputer 53 according to the third embodiment. Referring to FIG. 44, in the third embodiment, in addition to the random counters R1 to R8 shown in FIG. 3, a random counter R9 for determining the end of probability change for determining whether or not to end the probability change state is used. It is done. R9 is updated by adding a predetermined number every 2 msec and the remaining interrupt processing time, updated from 0 and updated to 29 which is the upper limit, and then updated from 0 again. The probability variation end determination is executed every time the variation display is performed in the probability variation state. Specifically, in the probability variation state, the value of R9 is extracted every time the variation display is performed, and when the extracted value matches a predetermined probability variation end determination value, it is determined that the probability variation state is terminated. Probability end determination is performed. Further, when it is determined that the probability variation state is to be ended, a notification that the probability variation state has ended may be performed, or such notification may not be performed. Such a notification includes a notification by a display device such as a first variation display unit and a second variation display unit, a notification by output of sound from the speaker 27, and a notification by light emission of a light emitting means such as a predetermined lamp. What is necessary is just to perform in alerting | reporting modes, such as alerting | reporting by any one or any combination.

  FIG. 45 shows the first variation display unit (first special symbol variation display unit 8, first decoration variation display unit 8k) and second variation display unit (second special symbol variation) in the probability variation state and the short time state according to the third embodiment. It is a timing chart explaining operation | movement of the display part 9 and the 2nd decoration fluctuation display part 9k). 45, each control state is shown in (a) to (e) as in FIG.

  45 differs from FIG. 8 in the following points. That is, in the case of the third embodiment, the third probability variation end condition is added to the first probability variation end condition and the second probability variation end condition described in the first embodiment as the probability variation end condition. The third probability change end condition is satisfied when it is determined to end the probability change state by the probability change end determination using R9 described above. For this reason, the second probability variation end condition that the display result of the combination of non-probability large hit symbols is derived and displayed as the probability variation end condition that is satisfied until the fluctuation display is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) in the probability variation state. Is satisfied and when it is determined that the probability variation state is to be terminated by the probability variation end determination. Specifically, when the third probability variation end condition is satisfied, as shown at timing 4 in FIG. 45, a fluctuation display (non-probability variation) when the probability variation end determination is made in the probability variation state by the probability variation termination determination. When the variation display determined to be a big hit is started, the probability variation flag is reset. Thereby, also in the case of the third embodiment, as in the case of the first and second embodiments, the probability variation flag indicates that the third probability variation end condition is satisfied when the third probability variation end condition is satisfied in the probability variation state. It can be said that it is reset at the start of the variable display that establishes. Each of the first probability variation end condition, the second probability variation end condition, the third probability variation end condition, or a combination condition thereof in the present embodiment is referred to as a first end condition.

  In the time reduction state, as in the case of the first and second embodiments, a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) of fluctuation display is executed after timing 5 when the fluctuation display for which the probability variation flag is to be reset ends. This is continued until the short-term termination condition is established, and continues even if it is determined that the probability variation state is terminated by the certain variation end determination until the predetermined number of fluctuation displays is executed. Note that the time-saving end condition in the present embodiment is also referred to as a second end condition.

  When the third probability change end condition is satisfied as shown in the timing 4, the time reduction flag is not reset at the start of the variation display in which the probability change end is determined to be ended by the probability change end determination in the probability change state. The stored data in the set state is maintained. As described above, the time reduction flag is set at the start of the variable display in which it is determined in the probability variation state that the probability variation state is terminated by the probability variation end determination when the third probability variation end condition is satisfied. In this way, when the probability variation state is ended by the probability variation end determination in the middle of the probability variation state defined by the number of fluctuations, the pachinko gaming machine 1 enters a single time-saving state without the probability variation state after the probability variation state ends. Be controlled.

  Next, a control method for realizing the third embodiment will be described. FIG. 46 is a flowchart for explaining the probability change end determination process according to the third embodiment. The probability change end determination process of FIG. 46 is a process that can be replaced with the probability change end determination process of FIG. 14 according to the first embodiment. 46, the same step number is attached to the same part as in FIG. 14, and the description of the step will not be repeated.

  The process of FIG. 46 differs from the process of FIG. 14 in step S72a. Specifically, when it is determined in S72 that the number of fluctuations at the time of probability variation has not reached the number of times of probability variation end, the value of R9 is extracted, and it is determined whether or not the extracted value matches the above-described probability variation end determination value. (S72a). When it is determined that the extracted value of R9 and the probability variation end determination value do not match, the probability variation state is not terminated by proceeding to S73. On the other hand, when it is determined that the extracted value of R9 matches the probability variation end determination value, the process proceeds to S74, whereby the probability variation flag is reset in S75, and the probability variation state ends. As described above, in the probability variation end determination process according to the third embodiment, when the probability variation flag is not set, R9 is set each time the variation display is executed until the probability variation variation count reaches the probability variation termination count. The end of probability change is determined by the lottery used.

  Next, main effects obtained by the first to third embodiments described above will be described.

  (1) YES in S824 of the first symbol variation processing (S802) of the first embodiment, control is performed without executing the processing after S827, or YES in SA824 of the first symbol variation processing of the second embodiment. By not executing the processing after SA827, for example, when the specific display result is derived and displayed on the second decoration fluctuation display section 9k, the measurement of the fluctuation display time in the first decoration fluctuation display section 8k is interrupted. It is possible to prevent the specific gaming state from occurring at the same time in the fluctuation display section. Also, YES is determined in S821 of the first symbol variation processing (S802) of the first embodiment, and control is executed to execute the processing after S827, or YES is determined in SA821 of the first symbol variation processing of the second embodiment. By performing the control to execute the processing after SA827, for example, the first decoration variation display unit 8k displays the special symbol variation display until the specific display result is derived and displayed on the second decoration variation display unit 9k. For example, it can be made difficult for the player to grasp that the specific display result is derived and displayed on the second decoration variation display portion 9k.

  Further, when the probability variation end condition is established by the non-probability variable big hit symbol being stopped and displayed, and when the variable display for stopping and displaying the non-probability variable big hit symbol is started, S127 in FIG. 17 in the first special symbol process, By the same step in the second special symbol process, the probability variation flag is updated to the data indicating the reset state, while the time-short flag set in S125 of FIG. 17 in the first special symbol process is maintained. Thereby, when switching from the probability variation state to the state in which the subsequent non-probability variation state is in the short time state, the switching timing becomes clear, and it is possible to prevent a period in which the gaming state is unclear. In addition, regarding the variable display that is newly started after the variable display that stops the non-probable large hit symbol is started, S56 to S58 in FIG. 13 in the first special symbol process, and further in the second special symbol process. According to similar steps, it is possible to appropriately determine the big hit depending on whether or not the gaming state is a probable change state. Further, each time the fluctuation display is executed in S78 of FIG. 14 and FIG. 46 in the first special symbol process, the number of hourly fluctuations is incremented by one, and as a result, it is determined as YES in S77. The time reduction flag is reset in S80 of FIGS. 14 and 46 in the special symbol process. For this reason, it is possible to accurately determine whether or not the change display has been executed for the number of times of change of the time reduction based on whether or not the time reduction flag is set.

  (2) When it is determined that the probability variation pattern command has not been received in S401 and it is determined that the probability variation flag is set in S403, that is, the variation pattern command indicating that the probability variation state ends. When received, the probability variation similar effect flag is set in S405, so that the same effect display as the effect display executed in the probability variation state is performed over the period specified by the number of probability variation similar effects determined in S406. Similar effects are executed. For this reason, after the end of the probability change state, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to determine whether or not the state is the probability change state by the effect display as in the case of the probability change. Thereby, it can be made difficult for the player's interest to decrease due to the end of the probability variation state.

  (3) A diagram for determining the end of probability change based on the extracted value of the random counter R9 in S52c prior to the jackpot determination in S56 to S58 in FIG. 13 cited in the third embodiment in the first special symbol process. As shown in 46 of the probability change end determination process S72a and the same special step in the second special symbol process, every time the big hit determination is performed, the probability change end determination process S52c is performed before the big hit determination is performed. Is performed, it is determined whether or not to end the probability variation state. Since the big hit determination is performed based on the determination as to whether or not to end the probability change state, the big hit determination to be performed based on whether or not the probability change state can be performed accurately.

  (4) S72 of FIG. 14 in which the end of probability change is determined based on the number of fluctuations at the time of probability change at the stage before the big hit determination in S56 to S58 of FIG. 13 in the first special symbol process, and further, the second special symbol process As shown in the same step in FIG. 5, every time a big hit determination is made, it is determined whether or not the probability change state is to be ended by performing a probability change end determination process S52c at a stage before the big hit determination is made. Since the big hit determination is performed based on the determination as to whether or not to end the probability change state, the big hit determination to be performed based on whether or not the probability change state can be performed accurately.

  (5) When S826 displaying the changing message 100 is displayed and the measurement of the change display time in the first change display unit or the second change display unit is interrupted by the same step in the second display control process, Since the fact that the variable display in the variable display part 2 is displayed is displayed, the fluctuation of the identification information in the variable display part does not give a distrust that the variable display has been stopped. The display can be interrupted.

  (6) As shown in FIG. 40 (C) and FIG. 41 (C), the big hit gaming state is started based on the fact that the combination of big hit symbols is derived and displayed in one fluctuation display section, and the other fluctuation display. When the measurement of the variation display time in the part is interrupted, the combination of the symbols that are separated from the other variation display part is stopped and displayed. For this reason, it is possible to suspend the variation display in the other variation display unit without giving the player a distrust that the variation display as the jackpot display result has been stopped. Furthermore, since the variation display of the identification information is stopped and displayed on the other variation display unit, the player can be focused on one variation display unit.

  (7) As shown in FIG. 42, when it is determined that the variation display result of one variation display unit is the jackpot display result, the display result of the one variation display is displayed in the other variation display unit. Since the jackpot notice as a notice to the effect that the jackpot display result is obtained is performed by continuous notice, the player can be interested in the fluctuation display of both the first fluctuation display section and the second fluctuation display section. .

  (8) As shown in FIG. 42, when it is determined that the variation display result of one variation display unit is the jackpot display result, the display result of the one variation display is displayed on the other variation display unit. Since the jackpot notice as a notice that the jackpot display result is obtained is notified by the continuous notice executed over a plurality of variable displays, the first variable display section and the second variable display are displayed for the player. It is possible to make the change display of both parts more interesting.

  (9) For example, when the big win display result is displayed on the second decoration fluctuation display unit 9k, the second big hit start command is received in SA824 of the first symbol variation processing (S802) of the second embodiment. By performing control that does not execute the processing after S827 based on the above, when the display control microcomputer receives the second big hit start command, the display control microcomputer uses the special symbol in the first decoration variation display portion 8k. The variable display is interrupted. Then, by performing a control to execute YES after S827 in SA821 of the first symbol variation process (S802) of the second embodiment, the display control microcomputer receives the jackpot end command when receiving the big hit end command. Since the variation display of the special symbol in the one decoration variation display portion 8k is resumed, the control burden on the game control microcomputer can be reduced. In addition, since a plurality of instructions are given by one control signal (command), control can be performed using both control signals, and the number of control signals can be reduced.

  Next, modifications and feature points of the embodiment described above are listed below.

  (1) In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag are set simultaneously due to the occurrence of the jackpot gaming state based on the variation display result of the probability variation jackpot symbol combination has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The probability variation flag is set based on the occurrence of the big hit gaming state based on the variation display result of the probability variation big hit symbol combination, and the time reduction flag is set based on the establishment of the probability variation end condition. Also good. In this case, when the probability variation flag is set, control may be performed to the above-described probability variation state and time-short state, and when the time-short flag is set, control may be performed only to the time-short state described above. The timing at which the probability variation flag is set may be before or after the timing at which the variation display for deriving and displaying the probability variation jackpot symbol as a display result is started, and is controlled to be set when the variation display is started. Alternatively, it may be controlled to be set immediately before the change display is started. In addition, the timing at which the probability variation flag is reset may be before or after the timing at which the variable display that establishes the probability variation end condition is started, and is controlled to be reset when the variation display is started. Or may be controlled to be reset immediately before the change display is started. The timing flag may be set before and after the timing at which the variable display that establishes the probability variation end condition is started, and may be controlled to be set when the variable display is started. It may be controlled to be set immediately before the change display is started. The timing for resetting the time reduction flag may be before or after the timing at which the variable display that establishes the time reduction end condition is started, and may be controlled to be reset when the variable display is started. The control may be performed so as to be reset immediately before the change display is started.

  (2) In the probability variation end determination process of FIG. 46 in the above-described embodiment, when the probability variation flag is set (YES in step S71), when the probability variation variation count matches the probability variation end count (step S71). The example in which the probability variation flag is reset (step S75) when it is determined whether or not the extracted value of R9 matches the end determination value (YES in step S72a) is determined (NO in S72). However, the present invention is not limited to this. In the probability variation end determination process of FIG. 46, when the probability variation flag is set (YES in step S71), it is determined whether or not the extracted value of R9 matches the termination determination value. Only when they match (YES in step S72a), the probability variation flag may be reset (step S75). That is, without performing the process of step S72, when it is determined YES in step S71, the process may be shifted to step 72a.

  (3) In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the probability variation end count and the short-time end count are preset to the same number (for example, 100 times) has been described. It may be set in advance so that the number of time reduction ends is increased, or conversely, it may be set in advance so that the number of probability variation ends is larger than the number of time reduction ends. Further, the probability variation end count and the time reduction end count may be determined using a random counter or the like. For example, when setting the probability variation flag, a random number is extracted from a random counter for determining the probability variation end count, and the probability variation end is performed using the extracted random number. The number of times may be determined. Similarly, when the time reduction flag is set, a random number may be extracted from a random counter for determining the number of time reduction ends, and the number of time reduction ends may be determined using the extracted random number.

  (4) In the above-described embodiment, the example has been described in which the upper limit number that can be reserved is set to be the same in the first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer. You may set so that the upper limit number which can be reserved-stored in one hold-storage buffer becomes larger than the upper limit number which can be hold-stored in another hold-storage buffer. For example, the upper limit number to be determined in step S42 in FIG. 11 is set to, for example, “10” in the first start port switch passing process and “5” in the second start port switch passing process. You may make it make a number differ.

  (5) In the embodiment described above, when a start winning occurs, the value of each random counter such as the big hit determination random counter R1 is extracted and stored in the holding storage buffer (see step S46 in FIG. 11). An example has been described in which values are read in the stored order (step S53), jackpot determination (step S56, etc.) is performed and the variable display is performed when the corresponding special symbol display is not performing the variable display. However, it is not limited to this. For example, the value extracted from each random counter such as the big hit determination random counter R1 is temporarily stored in the holding storage buffer when the corresponding special symbol display is not displaying the fluctuation, and the corresponding special symbol display is performed. It may be stored when fluctuation display is performed in the instrument. Then, when the variable display is not performed on the corresponding special symbol display device, the temporarily stored value may be read immediately, the big hit determination may be performed, and the variable display may be performed.

  (6) In the embodiment described above, in the ball game machine shown in FIG. 1, the first ornament variation display portion 8k is provided on the left side and the second ornament variation display portion 9k is provided on the right side toward the center of the game area 7. The example in which the first special symbol display 8 is provided above the first decoration variation display portion 8k and the second special symbol display 81 is disposed below the second decoration variation display portion 9k has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the arrangement of the first and second decoration variation display units and the first and second special symbol displays can be arbitrarily changed according to the configuration and specifications of the pachinko gaming machine 1. Further, the first and second decorative variation display units and the first and second special symbol displays do not need to be configured as independent display devices, for example, by dividing the display area of one display device. A plurality of display areas may be formed.

  (7) In the embodiment described above, when the CPU 56 of the game control microcomputer 53 starts to display the variation of the special symbol on the special symbol display, the variation pattern indicating the variation display time is determined, and the variation A decorative design variation pattern command corresponding to the pattern is transmitted to the display control board 80. The example in which the display control CPU determines the variation pattern from the decorative symbol variation pattern command received when the variation display unit starts the variation display of the decorative symbol and controls the display of the decorative symbol has been described. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and it may be configured such that the CPU 56 of the game control microcomputer 53 transmits a decorative symbol variation pattern command to the display control board 80 when a start winning is made to the start winning opening 14. .

  (8) In the above-described embodiment, a plurality of variations including a first variation display unit and a second variation display unit that can individually perform variation display of a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified. Although a gaming machine that has a display unit and is controlled to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when the display result of the variable display in any of the variable display units becomes a predetermined specific display result has been described, For example, it is possible to start a game by setting the number of bets for one game, and the display result of the variable display unit is derived and displayed, so that one game is completed and the variable display is displayed. It may be a slot machine or the like that can generate a predetermined prize according to the display result of the section.

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

  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 above-described embodiment are not limited to a form distributed and provided to a computer apparatus or the like by a detachable recording medium, but a storage apparatus that the computer apparatus or the like has in advance. You may take the form that is distributed by pre-installing. 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. Further, the game can be executed by exchanging data with other computer devices or the like via a network.

  (9) In the above-described embodiment, the example has been described in which the short time state in which the variable display is continued until the predetermined number of times is executed is started simultaneously with the start of the probability changing state. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the time-short state may be controlled to start when the probability variation state ends and thereafter continue until the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times. In that case, the time-short state may be set during the probability changing state, and the time-short state may not be set.

  (10) S75 in FIG. 14 in the first special symbol process, S127 in FIG. 17, and similar steps in the second special symbol process, the probability variation state control means (in FIG. 17 in the first special symbol process). S126, S127, S75 in FIGS. 14 and 46, S112 in FIG. 15, and the same process in the second special symbol process) are controlled to the probability variation state (probability variation state), and the probability variation ends. 17 (non-probability big hit occurs in FIG. 17, the number of fluctuations at the time of probability change becomes the number of times of the probability change end in FIG. 14, the number of fluctuations at the time of probability change becomes the number of times of the probability change end, FIG. When the extracted value becomes the probability variation end judgment value), the probability variation state storage means (of the game control microcomputer 53 in FIG. 2) Probability of updating the probability variation state data (set probability variation flag data) stored in the AM 55) to non-probability variation state data (reset probability variation flag data) indicating that the probability variation state is not established Fluctuation state data updating means is configured. The probability variation state data update means updates the probability variation state data to the non-probability variation state data when the probability variation end condition is satisfied and the display control means starts the variation display of the identification information (first probability variation state data). 14 and 46 in FIG. 14 and FIG. 46 in the first special symbol process, S127 in FIG. 17, and similar steps in the second special symbol process). When such an update is performed, “when the display control means starts the variable display of the identification information”, the variable display is displayed immediately after the probability change flag as shown in S52c of FIG. 13 is updated to the reset state. In addition to the meaning of “when starting variable display” when it is started, “when starting variable display” when the probability variation flag is updated to the reset state immediately after the start of variable display is included.

  (11) In the above-described embodiment, the first big hit execution flag is set in S84 in the first special symbol variation process of FIG. 18, that is, the first big hit execution flag is set when the combination of big hit symbols is stopped. In the second special symbol variation process corresponding to the first special symbol variation process of FIG. 18, the measurement interruption means for interrupting the measurement of the variation display time has been described. Similarly, in the second special symbol variation process corresponding to the first special symbol variation process of FIG. 18, the second big hit execution flag is set, that is, when the combination of big hit symbols is stopped, the second big hit execution flag is set. Then, the measurement interruption means for setting the interruption flag and interrupting the measurement of the fluctuation display time in S88 of the first special symbol fluctuation process of FIG. 18 has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the first big hit running flag is set in the first big winning opening opening pre-processing when the process proceeds from S304 to S305 in FIG. 10, that is, the first big hit is being executed when the big hit is started. It may be a measurement interruption unit that sets a flag and interrupts the measurement of the variation display time in the second special symbol variation process corresponding to the first special symbol variation process of FIG. Similarly, the second big hit running flag is set in the second big winning opening opening pre-processing corresponding to the second special symbol process, that is, the second big hit running flag is set when the big hit is started. Measurement interruption means for setting an interruption flag in S88 of the first special symbol fluctuation process and interrupting the measurement of the fluctuation display time may be used.

  (12) In the embodiment described above, the variation pattern command input from the game control microcomputer 53 to the display control microcomputer 800 is looked up when the probability variation state of FIG. 4 is in (c). An example has been described in which it is determined whether or not the probability variation state has ended in S401 of FIG. 25 based on whether or not the probability variation pattern command (such as a normal E variation pattern command during probability variation) determined using the data table. . However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the probability variation flag is reset in S75 of FIG. 14, the game control microcomputer 53 outputs a probability variation end command to the display control microcomputer 800 as an effect control command for display control. The microcomputer 800 may be configured to determine whether or not the probability variation state is terminated when the probability variation end command is received.

  (13) It should be understood that the embodiment disclosed herein is illustrative and non-restrictive in every respect. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko machine from the front. It is a block diagram showing the outline | summary of the circuit structure of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the various random counters which the microcomputer for game control uses for game control. It is a figure for demonstrating the data table which memorize | stored the judgment value used in order to determine the fluctuation pattern for specifying the fluctuation display time in a 1st fluctuation display part and a 2nd fluctuation display part. It is a figure for demonstrating the various random counters which the microcomputer for display control uses for display control. It is a figure for demonstrating the production content selection table which the microcomputer for display control uses for selection of production content. It is a figure for demonstrating the table for probability variation similar effect frequency determination. It is a timing chart explaining operation | movement of the 1st fluctuation | variation display part in a probability variation state and a time-short state, and a 2nd fluctuation | variation display part. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the main process for game control, and a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a 1st special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine program of a 1st start port switch passage process. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine program of a 1st random number determination process. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st special symbol normal process in a 1st special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows the end determination process at the time of probability change in a 1st special symbol normal process and a 2nd special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows the big hit determination process in a 1st special symbol normal process and a 2nd special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st demonstration execution determination process in a 1st special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st special symbol stop symbol setting process in a 1st special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st special symbol fluctuation | variation process in a 1st special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st special symbol stop process in a 1st special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st big hit end process in a 1st special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows the 2nd special symbol normal process in a 2nd special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows the 2nd demonstration execution determination process in a 2nd special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a display control main process and a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating command analysis processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a probability change completion | finish determination process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a 1st announcement effect determination process. It is a flowchart explaining a 1st display control process process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st symbol variation start process. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st symbol change process in a 1st display control process process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating an additional production | presentation process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st demonstration display process. It is a flowchart which shows a 2nd demonstration display process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the effect display of a 1st decoration fluctuation display part and a 2nd decoration fluctuation display part. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the effect display of a 1st decoration fluctuation display part and a 2nd decoration fluctuation display part. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st special symbol fluctuation | variation process by 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st special symbol stop process by 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st big hit end process by 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st symbol variation process by 2nd Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the effect display of a 1st decoration fluctuation display part and a 2nd decoration fluctuation display part. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the effect display of a 1st decoration fluctuation display part and a 2nd decoration fluctuation display part. It is explanatory drawing which shows the continuous notice as an example of the effect display in a 1st decoration fluctuation display part and a 2nd decoration fluctuation display part. It is explanatory drawing which shows a big prize opening determination table. It is a figure for demonstrating the various random counters which the microcomputer for game control by 3rd Embodiment uses for game control. It is a timing chart explaining operation | movement of the 1st fluctuation | variation display part and a 2nd fluctuation | variation display part in the probability variation state and time-short state by 3rd Embodiment. It is a flowchart explaining the end determination process at the time of probability change by 3rd Embodiment.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 8 1st special symbol display 8k 1st decoration fluctuation display part 9 2nd special symbol display 9k 2nd decoration fluctuation display part 53 Game control microcomputer 55 RAM
800 Microcomputer for display control

Claims (12)

Based on the establishment of the first start condition, the first variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable, and the second start condition different from the first start condition is established And a second variable display means for variably displaying each of a plurality of types of identification information that can be distinguished from each other, and a display result of variable display of the identification information by the first variable display means is determined in advance. Or a gaming machine that controls a specific gaming state advantageous to a player when the display result of the variable display of identification information by the second variable display means becomes the specific display result,
Whether the display result of the variable display of the identification information by the first variable display means is the specific display result, and whether the display result of the variable display of the identification information by the second variable display means is the specific display result Prior determination means for determining before the display result of the variable display of the identification information is derived and displayed,
A plurality of predetermined variable display times from the start of the variable display of the identification information in the first or second variable display means until the display result is derived and displayed according to the determination result of the prior determination means Variable display time setting means for setting any one of the variable display times to a variable display time;
Time measuring means for measuring an elapsed time of the variable display time after starting variable display of identification information by the first or second variable display means;
Measurement determination means for determining whether or not the variable display time set by the variable display time setting means has passed by measurement by the time measurement means;
After the variable display by the first variable display means is started, when the measurement determination means determines that the variable display time has elapsed, the display result corresponding to the determination result of the prior determination means is displayed in the first 1 When the variable display means determines that the variable display time has elapsed after starting the variable display by the second variable display means and starting the variable display by the second variable display means, the determination by the prior determination means Variable display control means for causing the second variable display means to display and display a display result corresponding to the result;
The determination means determines that the display result of the variable display of the identification information by the first or second variable display means is a special display result predetermined among the specific display results, and the special display result is A state in which the probability that the specific display result is displayed by the prior determination means after the specific gaming state based on the derived display is finished is higher than that in the normal gaming state different from the specific gaming state High probability state control means for controlling to a high probability state controlled by
During the high-probability state and after the high-probability state ends, the first and second times until the variable display count of the identification information started by the first and second variable display means reaches a predetermined end count. Time shortening state control means for controlling to a time shortening state in which the variable display time of the identification information in the variable display means is controlled to be shorter than in the normal gaming state;
When the high probability state control means is controlled to the high probability state, the data indicating the high probability state, and when the time reduction state control means is controlled to the time reduction state, State data storage means for storing data indicating that the time reduction state;
When the variable display count of the identification information started by the first and second variable display means in the high probability state reaches a predetermined high probability end count, or in the high probability state, the first and second variable Before the variable display count of the identification information started by the display means reaches the predetermined high probability end count, the display result of the variable display of the identification information by the first or second variable display means by the determination means, The high probability state stored in the state data storage means before deriving the display result of the variable display of the identification information when it is determined that the non-special display result is different from the special display result. State data updating means for updating data indicating that the data is not in the high probability state;
It is determined whether or not the period during which the variable display of the identification information of the first variable display means due to the establishment of the first start condition is not performed during the period not in the specific gaming state is a predetermined period, and the specific game Variable display determination means for determining whether a period during which the variable display of the identification information of the second variable display means due to the establishment of the second start condition is not performed during a period that is not in a state has become a predetermined period;
The first demonstration image using only the first variable display means when the variable display determination means determines that the period during which the identification information is not variably displayed by the first variable display means has become a predetermined period. Only when the variable display determination means determines that the period during which the variable display of the identification information is not performed by the second variable display means has become a predetermined period. Demo display control means for controlling the display of the second demonstration image using,
When the variable display determination means determines that the period during which the first variable display means does not perform variable display of the identification information has become a predetermined period, the second variable display means displays the second demonstration image. A demonstration execution determination means for determining whether or not display control is being executed,
The variable display time setting means is shorter when the data indicating the time reduction state is stored in the state data storage means than when the data indicating that the time reduction state is not stored. With reference to the time shortening selection data for selecting the display time, setting the variable display time in the first and second variable display means,
The demonstration display control means determines the second demonstration image being executed when the demonstration execution determination means determines that the display control of the second demonstration image is being executed by the second variable display means. A gaming machine comprising: linked demonstration display control means for stopping display control and controlling display of a linked demonstration image displayed across the first variable display means and the second variable display means. Based on the establishment of the first start condition, the first variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable, and the second start condition different from the first start condition is established And a second variable display means for variably displaying each of a plurality of types of identification information that can be distinguished from each other, and a display result of variable display of the identification information by the first variable display means is determined in advance. Or a gaming machine that controls a specific gaming state advantageous to a player when the display result of the variable display of identification information by the second variable display means becomes the specific display result,
Whether the display result of the variable display of the identification information by the first variable display means is the specific display result, and whether the display result of the variable display of the identification information by the second variable display means is the specific display result Prior determination means for determining before the display result of the variable display of the identification information is derived and displayed,
A plurality of predetermined variable display times from the start of the variable display of the identification information in the first or second variable display means until the display result is derived and displayed according to the determination result of the prior determination means Variable display time setting means for setting any one of the variable display times to a variable display time;
Time measuring means for measuring an elapsed time of the variable display time after starting variable display of identification information by the first or second variable display means;
Measurement determination means for determining whether or not the variable display time set by the variable display time setting means has passed by measurement by the time measurement means;
After the variable display by the first variable display means is started, when the measurement determination means determines that the variable display time has elapsed, the display result corresponding to the determination result of the prior determination means is displayed in the first 1 When the variable display means determines that the variable display time has elapsed after starting the variable display by the second variable display means and starting the variable display by the second variable display means, the determination by the prior determination means Variable display control means for causing the second variable display means to display and display a display result corresponding to the result;
The determination means determines that the display result of the variable display of the identification information by the first or second variable display means is a special display result predetermined among the specific display results, and the special display result is A state in which the probability that the specific display result is displayed by the prior determination means after the specific gaming state based on the derived display is finished is higher than that in the normal gaming state different from the specific gaming state High probability state control means for controlling to a high probability state controlled by
During the high-probability state and after the high-probability state ends, the first and second times until the variable display count of the identification information started by the first and second variable display means reaches a predetermined end count. Time shortening state control means for controlling to a time shortening state in which the variable display time of the identification information in the variable display means is controlled to be shorter than in the normal gaming state;
When the high probability state control means is controlled to the high probability state, the data indicating the high probability state, and when the time reduction state control means is controlled to the time reduction state, State data storage means for storing data indicating that the time reduction state;
High probability state end determination means for determining whether or not to end the high probability state when variable display of identification information by either of the first and second variable display means is started in the high probability state; ,
When it is determined by the high probability state end determination means to end the high probability state in the high probability state, or when the high probability state end determination means is to end the high probability state in the high probability state Before the determination, when the determination means determines that the display result of the variable display of the identification information by the first or second variable display means is a non-special display result different from the special display result, Before deriving the display result of the variable display of the identification information, the data indicating the high probability state stored in the state data storage means is updated to the data indicating not the high probability state. State data update means;
It is determined whether or not the period during which the variable display of the identification information of the first variable display means due to the establishment of the first start condition is not performed during the period not in the specific gaming state is a predetermined period, and the specific game Variable display determination means for determining whether a period during which the variable display of the identification information of the second variable display means due to the establishment of the second start condition is not performed during a period that is not in a state has become a predetermined period;
The first demonstration image using only the first variable display means when the variable display determination means determines that the period during which the identification information is not variably displayed by the first variable display means has become a predetermined period. Only when the variable display determination means determines that the period during which the variable display of the identification information is not performed by the second variable display means has become a predetermined period. Demo display control means for controlling the display of the second demonstration image using,
When the variable display determination means determines that the period during which the first variable display means does not perform variable display of the identification information has become a predetermined period, the second variable display means displays the second demonstration image. A demonstration execution determination means for determining whether or not display control is being executed,
The variable display time setting means is shorter when the data indicating the time reduction state is stored in the state data storage means than when the data indicating that the time reduction state is not stored. With reference to the time shortening selection data for selecting the display time, setting the variable display time in the first and second variable display means,
The demonstration display control means determines the second demonstration image being executed when the demonstration execution determination means determines that the display control of the second demonstration image is being executed by the second variable display means. A gaming machine comprising: linked demonstration display control means for stopping display control and controlling display of a linked demonstration image displayed across the first variable display means and the second variable display means.   When the first start condition is satisfied during the display control of the cooperation demonstration image, the display control of the cooperation demonstration image is interrupted by the cooperation demonstration display control means, and then the second display by the demonstration display control means. 2. The display of the second demonstration image is controlled using only the variable display means, and the variable display control means starts the variable display of the identification information on the first variable display means. The gaming machine according to claim 2.   The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein when the power supply to the gaming machine is started, the cooperative demonstration display control means performs display control of the cooperative demonstration image. It further includes game control means for controlling the progress of the game,
The variable display control means includes
Effect control means for performing control to execute an effect by display on the first and second variable display means based on a control signal output from the game control means;
When the control signal indicating that the probability variation state is ended is output from the game control unit, the effect control unit displays the same effect display as the effect display executed in the probability variation state over a predetermined period. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, further comprising an effect display means at the end of probability change to be executed.   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. The measurement interruption resumption means for resuming the measurement of elapsed time at the second time point when the specific gaming state based on the derived display is completed is included. Gaming machine.   The variable display control means performs control for notifying that the variable display of the identification information by the second variable display means continues when the measurement of elapsed time is interrupted by the measurement interruption restart means. 7. The gaming machine according to claim 6, further comprising a notification control means during display continuation.   The variable display control means controls the second variable display means to display a display result different from the specific display result when the measurement of elapsed time is interrupted by the measurement interruption resumption means. The gaming machine according to claim 6 or 7. When 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 prior determination means is executed, the identification information of the first variable display means A notice effect determining means for determining whether or not to execute a notice effect for notifying that the variable display result becomes the specific display result;
Notice effect control means for performing control to execute the notice effect during variable display of identification information by the second variable display means when the notice effect is determined by the notice effect determining means; A gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized by comprising:   The gaming machine according to claim 9, wherein the notice effect by the notice effect control means is a continuous notice effect executed over a plurality of variable displays. The demonstration execution determination means is set to the first variable display means when the variable display determination means determines that a period during which the variable display of the identification information is not performed by the second variable display means has become a predetermined period. A function of determining whether display control of the first demonstration image is being executed,
The cooperative demonstration display control means is configured to execute the first demonstration image being executed when the demonstration execution determination means determines that the display control of the first demonstration image is being executed by the first variable display means. The game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein display control is stopped and display control of the cooperative demonstration image is performed. When the second start condition is satisfied during the display control of the cooperation demonstration image, the display control of the cooperation demonstration image is interrupted by the cooperation demonstration display control means, and then the first display by the demonstration display control means. 2. The display of the first demonstration image is controlled using only the variable display means, and the variable display control means starts the variable display of the identification information on the second variable display means. The gaming machine according to claim 11.