JP2007007094A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which enables the display of animated images with limited burden on control along with no incongruity in looking. <P>SOLUTION: A variable display is carried out using two variable display parts and when the jackpot as the result of display is derived and displayed on a first variable display part, the measurement of the variable display time is halted on a second variable display part. When the game is controlled to the time shortening state, a time shortening flag is reset, if the variable display is started on any one of the variable display parts with the judgment that the time shortening state is ended as a result of the execution of the prescribed frequency of variable display on the two variable display parts which meets the conditions for ending the time shortening state. Moreover, animated images (animated images of a character CA) displayed repeatedly have the continuity of the display contents between the initial frame image and the final frame image in frame image data. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine and an image-type gaming machine, and in particular, includes a plurality of variation display units that perform variation display of a plurality of types of identification information that can be individually identified and derive and display a display result. When the display result of the variation display of the identification information becomes a predetermined specific display result in any one of the plurality of variation display units, the specific game state is controlled to be advantageous to the player. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a gaming machine that is controlled to a shortened state in which a change display time of identification information is shortened from a normal state different from the specific game state after the end of the specific game state.

  What is conventionally known as this type of gaming machine, such as a pachinko gaming machine, for example, a variable display device that displays a screen on which a plurality of types of identification information that can each be identified fluctuates (hereinafter, Is also referred to as “image display device”), and when the display result of the variable display device becomes a predetermined specific display result (for example, a doublet such as “444”), the specification that is advantageous to the player Some are configured to be controlled in a gaming state (a big hit gaming state).

  Such a gaming machine includes a plurality of variation display units that perform variation display of a plurality of types of identification information and derive and display a display result as a variation display device, and display any one of the plurality of variation display units. When the display result of the variable display becomes the specific display result, the specific game state is controlled to be advantageous to the player, and after the end of the specific game state, the variable display time of the identification information is the specific game state. What is controlled to a shortened state that is shorter than a normal state different from the above is included.

  In such a conventional gaming machine, generally, when the gaming machine is controlled to a specific gaming state, the gaming state is changed to a first state advantageous to the player (hereinafter also referred to as “round”). The second state is disadvantageous for the player, and is configured to repeatedly continue control to the first state again based on the establishment of a predetermined repeated continuation condition. A still image or a moving image is displayed on the image display device in order to swell.

When a moving image is displayed on the image display device, the moving image has a large amount of data and requires a large-capacity memory, which increases the cost. Therefore, in order to reduce the amount of moving image data, some methods have been used to display moving images. (For example, refer to Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2).
JP-A-9-38289 JP 2000-140421 A

  The gaming machine having the configuration described in Patent Document 1 repeatedly displays a moving image for a short time in order to reduce the data amount of the moving image, but the final frame of the moving image to be repeatedly displayed is displayed. After the display, when the first frame is displayed, it is not a continuous moving image, resulting in a strange appearance.

  In the gaming machine having the configuration described in Patent Document 2, an image showing a three-dimensional shape (hereinafter, also referred to as a “three-dimensional object” or “3D object”) in order to reduce the data amount of moving images. It is to repeatedly display a moving image of a short time generated by using it, but it is necessary to perform various processes for generating an image for each of a plurality of frames constituting the moving image, and the control burden of the image processing is reduced. It was getting bigger.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can display a moving image that has no uncomfortable appearance and has a small control load.

Specific examples of means for solving the problems and their effects

(1) A plurality of variation display units (first decoration variation display unit 8k, second decoration variation display unit 9k) that perform variation display of a plurality of types of identification information (symbols) each identifiable and derive and display the display result. When the display result of the variation display of the identification information becomes a predetermined specific display result (big hit display result) in any one of the plurality of variation display units, it is advantageous for the player The game is controlled to a specific game state (big hit game state), and after the specific game state is finished, the display time of the identification information is shortened from the normal state (normal game state) different from the specific game state. A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) controlled to a shortened state (short-time state),
Prior determination means for determining whether or not the display result of the variation display of the identification information is the specific display result before the display result of the variation display is derived and displayed (in the first special symbol process process of FIG. 21) S37 in the first special symbol normal process, and the same steps in the second special symbol process)
Setting (setting) the state data (time reduction flag) indicating whether or not the gaming state is the shortened state to the shortened state data indicating that the shortened state is in progress when the state is shifted to the shortened state. Is set (reset) to normal state data indicating that it is not in the shortened state when the process is completed (S705, S709, S714 in FIG. 24 in the first special symbol process, and the second special symbol process) Similar steps in processing)
End determination means for determining whether or not the shortened state has ended, with the end condition of the shortened state being that the variable display on the plurality of change display units is executed a predetermined number of times in the shortened state (S712 in FIG. 24). )When,
Normal fluctuation display data indicating the fluctuation display time in the normal state (a plurality of fluctuation display data in FIG. 6A) as fluctuation display data indicating the fluctuation display time from the start of the fluctuation display of the identification information until the display result is derived and displayed. Normal fluctuation display data storage means (ROM 54) for storing a plurality of kinds of data of a plurality of kinds of fluctuation display times corresponding to different kinds of non-shortening fluctuation patterns;
Shortening of storing a plurality of types of shortened variation display data (a plurality of types of variation display time data corresponding to a plurality of types of shortened variation patterns in FIG. 6B) indicating the variation display time in the shortened state as the variation display data. Fluctuating display data storage means (ROM 54);
Based on the determination by the prior determination unit, the variation display time in the plurality of variation display units is selected from the variation display data stored in the normal variation display data storage unit or the shortened variation display data storage unit. Fluctuation display data selection means (S69 in the first variation pattern setting process of FIG. 23 in the first special symbol process, and the same step in the second special symbol process),
Fluctuation display time measuring means for measuring the fluctuation display time of the fluctuation display executed based on the fluctuation display data selected by the fluctuation display data selection means (the first special symbol fluctuation of FIG. 25 in the first special symbol process). S81 in the process, and the same step in the second special symbol process)
Means for storing image data of an image to be displayed on the plurality of variable display units, and storing frame image data indicating a plurality of frame images whose display order is determined in order to generate a moving image as the image data Image data storage means (video ROMs 82 and 92);
Control data storage means (control ROM 801) for storing control data for controlling images displayed on the plurality of variable display sections;
Based on the control data stored in the control data storage means, an image generation means for reading out the image data stored in the image data storage means to generate an image and displaying it on the plurality of variable display sections ( S302 to S304 performed by reading the display control data in S301 of FIG.
When the shortened state data setting means is controlled to the shortened state, when the end condition determining means determines that the shortened state has ended, the variation display of the identification information is started (FIG. 7 (d) at timing 4), the state data is set to the normal state data (timing 4 in FIG. 7 (b), S714 in FIG. 24 in the first special symbol process), and the second special symbol process. Similar steps in)
The variation display data selection means selects the shortened variation display data stored in the shortened variation display data storage means when the shortened state data is set by the shortened state data setting means (first special display data). S69 in the first variation pattern setting process of FIG. 23 in the symbol process, and the same steps in the second special symbol process)
The variation display time measuring means is
The identification display information is displayed on a second variation display unit different from the first variation display unit, and the specific display result is derived and displayed on the first variation display unit among the plurality of variation display units. Is executed, the measurement interruption means for interrupting the measurement of the fluctuation display time in the second fluctuation display section at the first time point when the specific display result is derived and displayed on the first fluctuation display section. In S87 of the first special symbol variation process of FIG. 25, the part where the first interruption flag is set and the first special symbol process timer is not subtracted by setting Y is set, or, for example, in the first ornament variation display unit 8k When the jackpot display result is derived and displayed, and the variation display of the decorative symbols 9a to 9c is being executed in the second decorative variation display portion 9k, the first big winning is performed in S84 in the first special symbol variation processing of the first special symbol process. Running At the time when the lag is set, the second special symbol corresponding to the portion in which the first special symbol process timer is not subtracted by setting the first interruption flag to Y in S87 of the first special symbol variation process of FIG. The same steps in the special symbol process)
A second time point when the specific gaming state ends based on the specific display result being derived and displayed on the first variation display unit (for example, S113 and S114 in the first big hit end process of the first special symbol process) Measurement at the same time in the second special symbol process corresponding to the time when the second big hit execution flag and the first interruption flag are reset) to restart the measurement of the variable display time interrupted by the measurement interruption means Restart means (for example, S80 of the first special symbol process of the first special symbol process, or, for example, the first big hit running flag and the The first special chart that causes the second special symbol process timer to be subtracted when the two interruption flag is reset Include similar steps) and the second special symbol process processing corresponding to S80 of the first special symbol variation processing process treatment,
The image data storage means includes, as the frame image data, the first frame image (image with frame number F1 in FIG. 15) and the last frame image (image with frame number F10 in FIG. 15) of display content continuity (the same Frame image data storage means (third moving image storage unit 205 in the video ROMs 82 and 92) for storing a plurality of frame image data (FIG. 11, data of the third moving image storage unit) having images, similar images, etc. Including
The image generation means reads the frame image data stored in the frame image data storage means, and sequentially switches and generates images from the first frame image to the last frame image among the plurality of frame images (FIG. 15). Thus, a moving image generating means for generating a moving image on the plurality of variable display sections (S302 to S304 performed by reading out image data of moving images as display control data in S301 of FIG. 35),
The moving image generation means performs a repeated moving image generation process that repeats generation of images from the first frame image to the last frame image until a predetermined display end condition is satisfied (by the display control CPU 803 at predetermined intervals). The first drawing instruction process of FIG. 35 is repeatedly executed (FIG. 15).

  According to such a configuration, by sequentially switching and generating images from the first frame image to the last frame image among a plurality of frame images, a moving image is generated on a plurality of variable display units, and a display end condition is satisfied. Until this is done, a repeated moving image generation process is performed in which generation of images from the first frame image to the last frame image is repeated. In the frame image data, the first frame image and the last frame image have display content continuity. Due to the continuity of the display contents of the first frame image and the last frame image, a moving image that does not feel uncomfortable with a small amount of data can be generated when repeated moving image generation processing is performed. Further, by using a moving image, it is not necessary to perform processing for generating an image for each part of the image, so that it is possible to reduce a control burden related to image display.

  Further, by interrupting the measurement of the variation display time in the second variation display unit when the specific display result is derived and displayed on the first variation display unit, the specific gaming state is simultaneously generated in the plurality of variation display units. Can be prevented. In addition, since the variation display of the identification information is performed in the second variation display unit until the specific display result is derived and displayed on the first variation display unit, the specific display result is derived and displayed on the first variation display unit. Can be made difficult for the player to grasp.

  In addition, the status data indicating whether or not it is in a shortened state is set to the shortened state data indicating that it is in a shortened state when shifting to the shortened state, and it is not in the shortened state when the shortened state ends. Is set in the normal state data. Then, when the state data is set to the shortened state data, a shorter display time is selected than when the state data is set to the normal state data. Furthermore, when the shortened state is controlled, the identification information when the shortened state is determined to be completed is determined by the fact that the variable display on the plurality of variation display units is executed a predetermined number of times. When the variable display is started in any one of the variable display units, the time reduction state data is set to the normal state data. For this reason, it is executed during the shortened state due to the difference in the number of variable displays performed in the other variation display unit during the variation display when it is determined that the shortened state is completed by the variation display in one variation display unit. There is no difference between players in the number of variable displays. As a result, since unfairness does not occur between players, it is possible to enhance the interest of the players.

  (2) The moving image generating means performs the repeated moving image generating process when in the specific gaming state (S216, S217 in FIG. 31, FIGS. 37C and 37D).

  According to such a configuration, since the moving image generation process is repeatedly performed when the specific gaming state is set, it is possible to reduce a control burden related to image display when the specific gaming state is set.

(3) When the condition that fluctuation display has not been performed for a predetermined period in at least one fluctuation display section among the plurality of fluctuation display sections is satisfied (S323Y in FIG. 21), the fluctuation display in which the condition is satisfied The demonstration image display control means (S212 in FIG. 31, S212 in FIG. 31) controls the display of a predetermined demonstration image (image of the demonstration display in FIG. 15) on at least one of the plurality of fluctuation display units. 32, S254 of FIG. 32, S301 to S304 of FIG.
The demonstration image display control means performs control to display the moving image generated by the repeated moving image generation processing by the moving image generation means as the demonstration image (the display control CPU 803 performs the first display of FIG. The drawing instruction process is repeatedly executed (FIG. 15).

  According to such a configuration, the demonstration image is displayed on at least one variation display unit among the plurality of variation display units, and the predetermined period is displayed on at least one variation display unit among the plurality of variation display units. When the variable display is not performed, control is performed so that the moving image generated by the repeated moving image generation process is displayed as a demonstration image. Therefore, the control burden related to the image display when the variable display is not performed for a predetermined period of time. Can be reduced.

(4) At least one of the plurality of types of identification information includes at least a first part (first part P1) and a second part (second part P2) that are determined in advance. (Fig. 9),
The image data storage means includes
First sprite image data (data in the first sprite storage unit 201 in FIG. 11) indicating the first sprite image (S101 to S103 in FIG. 12) corresponding to the first part of the identification information is stored. 1 sprite image data storage means (first sprite storage unit 201 in the video ROMs 82 and 92);
Second sprite image data (data in the second sprite storage unit 202 in FIG. 11) indicating a second sprite image (S201 to S203 in FIG. 12) corresponding to the second part of the identification information is stored. 2 sprite image data storage means (second sprite storage unit 202 in the video ROMs 82 and 92);
Identification information frame image data (first image in FIG. 11) indicating a plurality of frame images (F1 to F10 in FIG. 13) whose display order is determined in order to generate a moving image corresponding to the first part of the identification information. The identification information frame image data storage means (the first moving image storage unit 203 in the video ROMs 82 and 92) for storing the data of the moving image storage unit 203),
The image generation means
The first sprite image data stored in the first sprite image data storage means is read to generate the first sprite image in the first part, and the second sprite image data storage means stores the second sprite image data. First identification information image generating means for reading the sprite image data and generating the second sprite image in the second part (S302 to S304, S405 performed by reading the display control data K or L in S301 of FIG. 35) , S406),
By reading the identification information frame image data stored in the identification information frame image data storage means and sequentially switching and generating images from the first frame image to the last frame image among the plurality of frame images, the first frame Second identification information image generation that generates the moving image in a part, reads the second sprite image data stored in the second sprite image data storage means, and generates the second sprite image in the second part Means (S302 to S304, S403 performed by reading the display control data M or N in S301 of FIG. 35);
It is generated by the first identification information image generating means under a predetermined condition (during the processing of generating a drawing command for the left symbol and the right symbol and when the reach timing to reach the reach display mode has elapsed). And replacement display means (S402 and S403 in FIG. 42) for replacing the first sprite image with the moving image generated by the second identification information image generation means (FIG. 36).

  According to such a configuration, with respect to the identification information image, the first and second sprite images are generated in the first and second parts by the first identification information image generating means. Then, under a predetermined condition, in the identification information image, the first sprite image generated in the first part is replaced with a moving image generated by the second identification information image generation means. In this way, since the image is replaced from the first sprite image by the moving image generated using the identification information frame image data at the first part in the identification information image, the identification information with movement is obtained by switching the sprite image. Compared with the case where an image is generated, the control burden for generating a moving identification information image can be reduced. In addition, it is not necessary to store a large amount of sprite image data in order to express the movement of the identification information image, and the amount of image data can be reduced.

(5) The first sprite image data storage means stores, as the first sprite image data, first sprite image data indicating a plurality of first sprite images with a predetermined display order (FIG. 11),
The first identification information image generating means generates images from the first sprite image (S101 in FIG. 12A) to the final sprite image (S103 in FIG. 12A) among the plurality of first sprite images. A first sprite image is generated by sequentially switching to the first part (FIG. 36);
When the replacement display means replaces the first sprite image with the moving image, the final sprite image based on the first sprite image data and the first frame image based on the identification information frame image data (F1 in FIG. 13) Have continuity of display contents (same image, similar image, etc., FIG. 36) (the sprite image S103 in FIG. 12A and the frame image of frame F1 in FIG. 13 have continuity of display contents. ).

  According to such a configuration, since the last sprite image of the first sprite image data and the first frame image of the identification information frame image data have continuity of display contents, the first sprite image is switched to the identification information frame image. Since the display states of the images before and after are connected, the switching between the first sprite image and the identification information frame image moving image is performed smoothly, and the uncomfortable feeling given to the player can be suppressed.

(6) The image generation means has a predetermined variable display order when the image of the identification information is variably displayed on the plurality of variable display sections (FIG. 10), and the variable display order is the first identification information. Composite identification information image generation means (S301 in FIG. 35) that generates a composite identification information image (an image of the composite symbol 690 in FIGS. 39 to 41) obtained by combining the image and the post-identification information image displayed after the destination identification information image. And S302 to S304 performed by reading out display control data for generating a composite symbol image in FIG. 42, S412 to S414 in FIG.
The control data storage means
As the control data used when the combined identification information image generating unit combines the preceding identification information image and the subsequent identification information image, the blend rate of the previous identification information image is gradually lowered according to the elapsed time, and the Blend ratio data for gradually increasing and specifying the blend ratio of the rear identification information image according to the elapsed time (using the C table in FIG. 38 for the front special symbol image and the D table in FIG. 38 for the rear special symbol image) Use rate) blend ratio data storage means (C table and D table of the control ROM 801);
Magnification rate data (F table storing data proportional to the data in table D in FIG. 38) for gradually increasing the size of the post-identification information image in proportion to the blend rate of the post-identification information image is stored. Expansion rate data storage means (F table of the control ROM 801)
The composite identification information image generation means is configured to generate the preceding identification information image and the subsequent image based on the blend ratio data stored in the blend ratio data storage and the enlargement ratio data stored in the enlargement ratio data storage means. A combining process for sequentially combining the identification information images is performed (S422 in FIG. 43, etc.).

  According to such a configuration, the composite identification information image is less visible as the blend rate of the previous identification information image displayed earlier becomes smaller with time, whereas the subsequent identification displayed next The information image is generated by performing a composition process that gradually becomes clear because the blend ratio increases with time and the enlargement ratio increases in proportion to the blend ratio. The synthesized image is displayed. For this reason, the earlier identification information image that disappears becomes an image that retains an afterimage as time passes, and the subsequent identification information image becomes a composite image that becomes gradually clearer, so that a sense of depth can be expressed and visually novel Variable display can be performed.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Note that 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 or the like. A plurality of variable display units for performing variable display of information and deriving and displaying a display result, and a display result of the variable information display of the identification information is predetermined in any one of the plurality of variable display units When a specific display result is obtained, it is controlled to a specific game state advantageous to the player, and after the end of the specific game state, the variation display time of the identification information is different from the normal state different from the specific game state. Any gaming machine may be used as long as the gaming machine is controlled to be shortened.

  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 openable and closable. 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) installed to be openable and closable 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. A structure including the board 6).

  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, there are provided 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 5 that is operated to fire the hitting ball. 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 driven can flow down.

  On the side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, a prepaid card (game card) as a recording medium owned by the player is received, and a record for lending a game ball as a game medium to the player (also referred to as lending or lending) A card unit 50 which is a medium processing apparatus is attached.

  In this pachinko gaming machine 1, based on the use of the remaining amount (also referred to as the balance) owned by the player specified by the record information of the prepaid card as the recording medium owned by the player received by the card unit 50, When a certain rental ball is paid out, the game ball is lent (lent) to the player. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a game ball, which is a game medium stored in the hit ball supply tray 3 as an upper plate, is ejected in response to operation of the hit ball operation handle 5, and is placed on the game board 6. A game is played by driving into the formed game area 7. Then, if a prize is generated by the game, a payout condition is established, and based on the establishment of the payout condition, a prize ball as a prize game medium is paid out as a prize.

  In the game area 7, a first special symbol display 8 and a second special symbol display 9 are arranged at a predetermined interval. The first special symbol indicator 8 has a plurality of types of identification information (for example, “0” to “ 9 ”is a display unit that performs a variable display (also referred to as a variable display) of all 10 types of numeric symbols) and derives and displays a display result. The second special symbol display 9 has a plurality of types of identification information (for example, “0” to “ 9 ”is a display unit that performs a variable display of all 10 types of numeric symbols) and derives and displays a display result. Each of the 1st special symbol display 8 and the 2nd special symbol display 9 is comprised by the 7 segment display. The variable display on each of the first special symbol display 8 and the second special symbol display 9 means that the above-described update display is performed while blinking the symbols.

  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, the 2nd special symbol storage memory display 11 is provided so that the 2nd special symbol display 9 may be pinched | interposed from right and left.

  In this embodiment, the case where the special symbol is a numeric symbol is shown as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the special symbol is other identification information such as characters, figures, patterns, etc. other than the numeric symbol. It may be a design in which is shown. The special symbol variation display may be updated by scrolling the symbol in a predetermined direction, or may be updated by switching the symbol, and updated while rotating the symbol around the virtual axis. It may be a thing. In addition, the first special symbol display 8 and the second special symbol display 9 are not limited to the 7-segment display, but use liquid crystal display devices, CRTs, plasma displays, electroluminescence, or dot matrix displays. Alternatively, an image display type that displays an image may be used. The first special symbol display 8 and the second special symbol display 9 may be mechanical, such as a rotary drum type display device. Deriving and displaying the display result allows the player to recognize that “variable display” is being performed and that the display of the display is derived after “variable display” has ended. Any aspect that can be used.

  Below the first special symbol display 8, a plurality of types of identification information (for example, all 10 types of numbers “0” to “9”) that can be identified, corresponding to the first special symbol display 8. A first decoration variation display section 8k is provided for performing a variable display (also referred to as a variable display) of 10 decorative symbols integrated with different characters added to each of them to derive and display the display result. Here, the character refers to an image representing a person, an animal, or an object displayed on the variation display unit. Below the second special symbol display 9, a plurality of types of identification information (for example, all 10 types of numbers “0” to “9”) that can be identified, corresponding to the second special symbol display 9. A second decoration variation display unit 9k is provided for performing variation display of 10 decorative symbols that are integrated by adding different characters for each of the above and deriving and displaying the display result. Each of the first decoration variation display unit 8k and the second decoration variation display unit 9k is configured by a liquid crystal display device (LCD), and can display the decoration pattern in a predetermined variation display mode such as scroll display. . In each of the first decoration variation display portion 8k and the second decoration variation display portion 9k, the decoration symbols are variably displayed in the three display areas of left, middle, and right. The decorative symbols that are 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.

  In this embodiment, the case where the decorative design is a design in which numbers and characters are integrated has been shown as an example. It may be a symbol on which other identification information such as a figure and a pattern is shown. In addition, there are various display patterns for decorative designs, such as those that are updated by scrolling the symbols in a predetermined direction, those that are updated by switching the symbols, and those that are updated while rotating the symbols around the virtual axis. The fluctuation display mode is included. The first decoration variation display unit 8k and the second decoration variation display unit 9k are not limited to the liquid crystal display device, and perform variable display using other display methods such as those using CRT or plasma display. There may be.

  When the display result of the first special symbol display 8 is a first special symbol specific display result (for example, odd symbol) which is a big hit symbol generated by a big hit as a specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player Is a first 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 combination of jackpot symbols in which the jackpot is generated also in the display result of the first ornament variation display unit 8k, that is, By being controlled so as to be flatter, the display results are controlled so that the consistency of both display results is maintained. When the display result of the second special symbol display 9 is the second special symbol specific display result (for example, an odd symbol) that is a jackpot symbol generated by the jackpot, the display result of the second decoration variation display unit 9k is also a jackpot Is controlled to be a second 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, i.e. Control is performed so that the consistency of the display result 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 called a first ornament symbol. The first decorative symbol is decoratively displayed with a predetermined relationship with the variable display of the first special symbol in order to enhance the decorative effect of the variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8. A design with meaning. Also, the identification information that is variably displayed on the second ornament variation display portion 9k is called a second ornament symbol. The second decorative symbol is decoratively displayed in a variable manner with a predetermined relationship with the variable display of the second special symbol in order to enhance the decorative effect of the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 9. A design with meaning. Examples of the predetermined relationship with respect to such a symbol include a relationship in which the variation display of the decorative symbol is started when the variation display of the special symbol is started, and the display result of the variation display of the special symbol is terminated. The relationship that the display of the variation of the decorative pattern ends and the display result is displayed is included.

  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 first special figure specific display result is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8, and the first ornament specific display result is derived and displayed on the first decorative fluctuation display portion 8k. The jackpot gaming state (hereinafter referred to as the first jackpot or the first jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous for the player generated by the above, and the second special figure specific display result is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display 9. The big hit gaming state (hereinafter referred to as the second big hit or the second big hit gaming state) that is advantageous for the player, which is generated by the second decoration specific display result being derived and displayed on the second decoration fluctuation display portion 9k. The jackpot gaming state is given the same value (for example, the number of jackpot rounds, the number of payouts and the like are the same). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and one big hit game state may be configured to be more advantageous than the other big hit game state.

  In this embodiment, the identification information is displayed by two systems of display units, that is, 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. It is the structure which performs the fluctuation display of. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a configuration may be adopted in which display units of three or more systems are provided, and the identification information is variably displayed on three or more (arbitrary natural number) display units.

  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 8k, and the variation display on the second special symbol display 9 Regarding the second special symbol used and the second decorative symbol used for variation display in the second ornament variation display unit 9k, the relationship between the display result and the executed control will be described. Each of the first decorative design and the second decorative design is a design in which numbers and characters are integrated as described above, but in the following description, in order to simplify the description, the first decorative design and the second decorative design are used. For each of the two decorative symbols, the type of the symbol is identified by identifying the number attached to the symbol.

  The first special symbol display 8 displays a first special symbol composed of 10 kinds 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 of 0-9 in each of three display areas. When the first special symbol display 8 derives and displays the odd number (1, 3, 5, 7, 9) of the first special symbol that is predetermined as the jackpot symbol as the display result, the first special symbol specific display result Thus, the first big hit gaming state occurs. When an odd number of symbols is derived and displayed as a display result by the first special symbol display 8, the first ornament specifying display result that is a doublet is derived and displayed as a display result on the first ornament variation display portion 8k.

  The symbols displayed on the second special symbol display 9 and the second decoration variation display unit 9k in the present embodiment are the symbols displayed on the first special symbol display 8 and the first decoration variation display unit 8k, respectively. It is the same. Further, when the odd number (1, 3, 5, 7, 9) of the second special symbol predetermined as the big hit symbol is derived and displayed as the display result by the second special symbol display 9, the second special symbol specifying display is performed. As a result, the second big hit gaming state occurs. 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.

  The big special symbol “3” or “7” is derived and displayed by the first special symbol display 8, and any odd symbol of the odd symbol is derived and displayed as a display result on the first decoration variation display portion 8 k. Or the second special symbol display 9 displays a big hit symbol of “3” or “7” and displays any odd symbol of the odd symbol on the second decoration variation display portion 9k. Is derived and displayed as a display result, the probability variation control mode as a special gaming state is targeted for both the first variation display portion and the second variation display portion. For example, the control is performed in the probability variation control mode.

  When controlled to the probability variation control mode, it is controlled to the probability variation state, which is a probability variation state, and to the time reduction state, which is a variation time reduction state. The probability variation state refers to a control state in which the probability of occurrence of a big hit is improved as compared with that in a normal gaming state other than the big hit gaming state. In the probability variation state, the probability of jackpot occurrence is improved, so that the display result of the variable display is likely to be the display result of the jackpot symbol from a probabilistic viewpoint, and the gaming state is advantageous to the player.

  Of the jackpot symbols derived and displayed by each of the first special symbol display 8 and the second special symbol display 9, the jackpot symbol (3 or 7) in which the probability variation state occurs when being derived and displayed is referred to as a probability variation jackpot symbol. . On the other hand, out of the jackpot symbols derived and displayed by the first special symbol display 8 and the second special symbol display 9 respectively, the jackpot symbol (1, 5, 9) that does not generate a probability variation state when being derived and displayed. Non-probable big hit symbol or normal jackpot symbol.

  Of the combinations of jackpot symbols derived and displayed in each of the first decoration variation display section 8k and the second decoration variation display section 9k, combinations of jackpot symbols that generate a probabilistic state when derived and displayed (an odd number of symbols). The combination of the lozenges) is called a probability variation jackpot symbol combination, and the symbols (odd symbols) constituting such a probability variation jackpot symbol combination are called probability variation jackpot symbols. On the other hand, among the combinations of jackpot symbols derived and displayed in each of the first decoration variation display section 8k and the second decoration variation display section 9k, combinations of jackpot symbols (0 or even numbers) that do not generate a probable change state when derived and displayed. Symbol combination) is called non-probable big hit symbol combination or normal jackpot symbol combination.

  Further, the display result of the probability variation jackpot symbol display using the special symbol and the display result of the combination of the probability variation jackpot symbol based on the decorative symbol may be collectively referred to as the probability variation jackpot display result. In addition, the display result of the non-probable variation jackpot symbol by the special symbol and the display result of the combination of the non-probability variation jackpot symbol by the decoration symbol may be collectively referred to as the non-probability variation jackpot display result or the normal jackpot display result. In addition, the probability variation jackpot display result and the non-probability variation jackpot display result may be collectively referred to as a jackpot display result. In addition, the display result of the off symbol by the special symbol and the display result of the combination of the off symbol by the decorative symbol may be collectively referred to as the off symbol display result.

  In addition, the short-time state refers to the first special symbol display 8, the second special symbol display 9, the first decoration variation display unit 8k, the second special symbol display 9, and the first special symbol display described later, as compared to the normal gaming state. Each of the normal symbol display 12 and the second normal symbol display 13 (to be described later) has a variable display time (a time from the start of the change until the display result is derived and displayed), and the display result is derived and displayed at an early stage. Control state. In the short-time state, the display time of the fluctuation of the symbol is shortened, so that the number of reserved memories to be described later is digested early, and the start winning that occurs exceeding the upper limit (for example, “4”) of the number of reserved memories becomes invalid. Since the display results are frequently derived and displayed in a short period of time and it is easier to derive and display the winning display results at an early stage, the display result of the variable display becomes the display result of the big hit symbol from a time efficient viewpoint. It becomes easy and it becomes a game state advantageous for a player.

  In the probability variation control mode, the total variation display count (total variation display count of both variation display portions) by the first variation display portion and the second variation display portion in the probability variation control mode is a predetermined variation display count (for example, 100 times). ) Will continue within the range to reach. Further, in the probability variation control mode, when the display result is the non-probability variation big hit display result in one of the first variation display unit and the second variation display unit, the first variation display unit and the second variation display unit Even if the total number of fluctuation displays does not reach the predetermined fluctuation display count defined as the duration of the probability change state, the probability change control mode ends.

  In addition, when the non-probability variation big hit display result is derived and displayed on the first variation display unit in a state other than the probability variation control mode, only the big hit gaming state occurs, and the probability variation state and the time reduction state are not controlled without the probability variation control mode. Does not occur. Similarly, in a state other than the probability variation control mode, when a non-probability variation big hit display result is derived and displayed on the second variation display section, only the big hit gaming state occurs, and the probability variation state and time reduction are not controlled without being controlled by the probability variation control mode. The condition does not occur.

  In addition, when either “0”, which is a missing symbol, or an even symbol is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8 as a display result, a combination of missing symbols is displayed in the first decoration variation display portion 8k. The incision (a combination other than the flat eye) is derived and displayed as a display result. When the second special symbol display 9 derives and displays either “0” or an even symbol as a display result as a display result, the second decoration variation display unit 9k is a combination of a dissociated symbol. Is derived and displayed as a display result.

  In the present embodiment, an example in which the probability variation big hit symbol and the non-probable variation big hit symbol are distinguished and used as display results for the special symbol big hit symbol is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for the special symbol jackpot symbol, the probability variation jackpot symbol and the non-probable variation jackpot symbol may be distinguished from each other and not used. For example, for a special symbol, one of the jackpot symbols is derived and displayed without distinguishing between when it is determined that the probability variation state is determined and when it is determined that the probability variation state is not determined. Depending on whether the display result is a combination of probability variation big hit symbols or a combination of non-probability big hit symbols, it may be determined whether or not the probability variation state is set.

  In the present embodiment, the types of symbols used in the first special symbol display 8 and the second special symbol display 9 are the same, and the first decoration variation display unit 8k and the second decoration variation are used. An example in which the types of symbols used in the display unit 9k are the same will be described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the types of symbols used in the first special symbol display 8 and the second special symbol display 9 are different, and the first decorative variation display unit 8k and the second decorative variation display unit 9k Different types of symbols may be used.

  As described above, if the probability variation big hit display result is derived and displayed on either the first variation display unit or the second variation display unit, both the first variation display unit and the second variation display unit are displayed. It is controlled to the probability variation control mode that is controlled to the probability variation state and controlled to the time reduction state.

  When the hit ball wins the first start winning opening 14, numerical data (for example, a big hit determination random number) is extracted in the first special symbol process described later. The numerical data thus extracted is stored in a first storage buffer (for example, a RAM 55 (see FIG. 2) mounted on the main board 31) as a storage device so that the extraction order can be specified. The number of numerical data stored in the first reserved storage buffer is notified to the player by the number of lighting of the LED of the first special symbol storage memory display 10 described above. The numerical data stored in this way is also called first reserved 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). Whenever a ball hits the first start winning opening 14), the number of lighting of the LED is incremented by one, and the number of lighting of the LED is incremented by one every time the first special symbol display 8 starts to display the variation. Decrease.

  When the hit ball wins the second start winning opening 16, numerical data (for example, a big hit determination random number) is extracted in the second special symbol process described later. The numerical data extracted in this way is stored in a second reserved storage buffer (for example, a storage area provided in the RAM 55 (see FIG. 2) mounted on the main board 31) as the reserved storage means so that the extraction order can be specified. Is done. The number of numerical data stored in the second reserved storage buffer is notified to the player by the number of lighting of the LEDs of the second special symbol storage memory display 11 described above. The numerical data stored in this way is also called second reserved storage data. The second special symbol hold memory display 11 is composed of four LEDs, and is effective start winning (in this embodiment, the number of numerical data stored in the second hold memory buffer is less than 4). Whenever a ball hits the second start winning opening 16), the number of lighting of the LED is increased by one, and the number of lighting of the LED is incremented by one every time the variable display of the second special symbol display 9 is started. Decrease.

  The numerical data (random number) stored in the first hold storage buffer has a start condition for starting the variable display of the first variable display unit when the variable display start condition of the first variable display unit is satisfied. This data indicates that it has been established. The numerical data stored in the second reserved storage buffer indicates that the start condition for starting the variable display of the second variable display unit is satisfied when the variable display start condition of the second variable display unit is satisfied. It is data.

  In this embodiment, each of the first holding storage buffer and the second holding storage buffer has a start condition (for example, a big hit gaming state and Up to four pieces of numerical data for which “the end of the previous variable display) has not been established 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 (arbitrary integer). Further, the upper limit value is changed (for example, changed from 4 to 20) based on the fact that the predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, the display result is changed to the specific gaming state based on the special display result). It may be configured.

  Also, below the first special symbol display 8, a first start winning portion 15 having a first start winning opening 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. The first start winning portion 15 is provided with a pair of left and right movable pieces that perform an opening and closing operation. The movable piece of the first start winning portion 15 is opened by the solenoid 71. When the movable piece of the first start winning portion 15 is opened by the solenoid 71, it becomes easy for the game ball to win the first start winning port 14 (easier to start winning), which is advantageous to the player. .

  Further, below the second special symbol display 9, a second start winning portion 17 having a second start winning opening 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. Further, the second start winning portion 17 is not provided with a movable piece like the first start winning portion 15. For this reason, compared with the 1st start winning part 15, the 2nd starting winning part 17 does not change the ease of winning a game ball. In the second start winning portion 17, a movable piece like the first start winning portion 15 may be provided.

  Below the first start winning opening 14, there is provided a first special variable winning device 20 that is opened by a solenoid 72 in a big win based on the fact that the big win display result is derived and displayed in the first variation display section. Yes. 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 V winning area and a 10-count winning area different from the V winning area. Of the winning balls led from the first grand prize opening 21 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. A solenoid (not shown here and shown as a solenoid 73 in FIG. 2) for driving a path switching member (seesaw) for switching the path in the first grand prize winning opening 21 is also provided on the back of the game board 6. ing.

  Below the start winning portion 17, there is provided a second special variable winning device 22 that is opened by a solenoid 75 in the big win based on the big win display result derived and displayed in the first variation display portion. 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. A solenoid (not shown here and shown as a solenoid 76 in FIG. 2) for driving a path switching member (seesaw) for switching the path in the second big prize opening 23 is also provided on the back of the game board 6. ing.

  In this embodiment, the first special variable winning device 20 that opens and closes based on the fact that the jackpot display result is derived and displayed on the first variation display unit, and the jackpot display result is derived and displayed on the second variation display unit. The example provided with the 2nd special variable prize-winning apparatus 22 opened and closed based on this was shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the special variable winning device may be configured to include only one. That is, a special variable winning device that is controlled to open and close based on the fact that the jackpot display result is derived and displayed on the first fluctuation display section, and the opening and closing control that is based on the fact that the jackpot display result is derived and displayed on the second fluctuation display section. The special variable winning device may be configured using the same (common) special variable winning device.

  In this embodiment, the first start winning part 15 related to establishment of the start condition of the first special symbol display 8 and the second start winning part 17 related to establishment of the start condition of the second special symbol display 9 are provided. Each example provided has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and there is one start winning portion related to the establishment of the start condition. The start condition may be satisfied. In that case, when the game ball wins the start winning opening of the start winning part, which of the change display parts (either the first change display part or the second change display part) is to display the change display? The variable display may be selected in a predetermined order for the two variable display units (for example, the first variable display unit and the second variable display unit are alternately displayed as variable displays). May be configured to execute.

  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 can variably display 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 a first normal symbol which is a storage area provided in the RAM 55 mounted on the main board 31. Stored in buffer. 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 does not reach 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 determination per normal symbol 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 is 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, the number of LEDs that are lit is reduced by 1 each time the first normal symbol display 12 starts the variable display of the normal symbols (for example, “◯” and “x”).

  In this embodiment, the left and right lamps marked with “◯” and “x” (the symbols become visible when lit) are alternately lit on the first normal symbol display 12 so that the normal symbol is displayed. The fluctuation display is performed, and the fluctuation display continues in a standard fluctuation time (for example, 29.2 seconds) in a non-time-short state. 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 the numerical data (normal symbol determination random number) 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. If the display result of the variable display on the first normal symbol display 12 is a win, the first start winning portion 15 is opened for 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 start winning portion 15 changes from a disadvantageous state to a player to an advantageous state 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. As with 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 the 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 is a storage area provided in the RAM 55 mounted on the main board 31. Usually stored in the symbol buffer. 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. If the display result of the variable display on the second normal symbol display 13 is a win, the second start winning portion 17 is opened for a predetermined number of times for a predetermined time, and the game ball wins the second start winning opening 16. It becomes easy to do. That is, the state of the start winning portion 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 time-short state, in addition to the above-described control for reducing the fluctuation time, among the control for increasing the opening time of the first start winning portion 15 than the non-time-short state and the control for increasing the number of times of opening compared to the non-time-short state. Either one or both are controlled. When the opening time or the number of opening times of the first start winning portion 15 is increased from the normal gaming state, a start winning to the first start winning port 14 is likely to occur. As a result, in the short time state, the probability that the number of change displays in the first change display section within a predetermined period increases and the winning symbol becomes higher than in the normal game state, which is more advantageous for the player.

  In addition, in the game area 7, in addition to the above-described winning opening, a plurality of winning areas called normal winning openings are provided (not shown). Each of the normal winning openings has a normal winning switch for detecting a winning game ball.

  On the left and right periphery of the game area 7 of the game board 6, there are provided decorative lamps 25 that are blinked during the game. In the lower part of the game area 7 of the game board 6, an out port 26 is provided for taking in game balls that have not won. 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 plurality of game effect lamps 40 are provided on the left outer periphery and the right outer periphery of the game area 7 in the front frame. Also, in the vicinity of the left and right game effect lamps 40, a prize ball lamp (not shown in FIG. 1 and shown in FIG. 2, etc.) that lights when there is a remaining number of prize balls, and lights when the supply ball runs out. A ball break lamp (not shown in FIG. 1 and shown in FIG. 2 and the like) is provided.

  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 parts are displayed in a synchronized manner while constituting all or part of the jackpot symbol.

  For example, in the first decoration variation display unit 8k and the second decoration variation display unit 9k, an effective line (one effective line in the case of the present embodiment) that is a winning when the symbol stops is determined in advance. When a predetermined symbol is stopped in a part of the display area on the effective line, a state in which the variable display is performed in the display area on the effective line that has not been stopped yet (for example, the first decoration change) Among the left, middle, and right display areas in the display section 8k and the second decoration variation display section 9k, the left and right display areas are still displayed with the same symbol stopped, and the middle display area is still in a variable display. In a state where all or a part of the display area on the active line is synchronously displayed while constituting all or part of the jackpot symbol (for example, the first decoration variation display) Part 8 , Reach display in a state in which the variable display is performed on all of the left, middle and right display areas in the second decoration variable display portion 9k, and the variable display is always performed in a state where the same symbols are aligned. Aspect or reach.

  In addition, during the reach, an unusual performance may be performed with a lamp or sound. This production is called reach production. In addition, during the reach, a character (an effect display imitating a person or the like, which is different from a design (decorative design etc.)), the first ornament variation display unit 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.

  In addition, for each of the first variation display unit and the second variation display unit, when a big hit is determined, a big hit announcement may be performed as a announcement effect informing that a big hit will be made. is there.

  Next, a specific game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with a ball hitting device (not shown) that drives a driving motor by operating a hitting operation handle 5 and uses the rotational force of the driving motor to launch a game ball into the game area 7. Yes. A game ball launched from the ball striking device enters the game area 7 through a ball striking rail mounted in a circular shape on the game board 6 so as to surround the game area 7, and then descends 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, it is in a state where the variation display of the first variation display section can be started (for example, the end of the big hit game or the end of the previous variation display). ), The variable display of the first variable display unit is started. If the variable display of the first variable display unit 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 memory is stored. The lighting number of LEDs of the 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 variation display section can be started (for example, the end of the big hit game or the previous variation display) ), And the second variable display unit 9 starts the variable display. If the variable display of the second variable display section is not ready to start, the number of numerical data (eg, jackpot determination random number) stored in the second reserved memory buffer is incremented by 1, and the second special symbol reserved memory is stored. The lighting number of LEDs of the display 11 is increased.

  The variation display of the first variation display unit is stopped when the variation display time selected every time the variation display is performed, and the display result is derived and displayed. When the display result derived and displayed by the first variation display unit becomes a big hit display result, 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 prize winning device 21 is used by the first special variable winning device 20 until a predetermined time elapses or until a predetermined number (for example, ten) of hit balls win the first big winning port 21. Is released. It should be noted that a predetermined number (for example, 10 balls) of the first big winning award is given until a predetermined period (for example, 30 seconds) elapses after the first special prize-winning device 20 is opened by the first special variable winning device 20. Until the winning of the mouth 21 is one round in the big hit 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 display result derived and displayed by the first variation display unit is the probability change big hit display result, the probability change is controlled to the first big hit gaming state and becomes the probability changing state after the first big hit gaming state. Controlled in control mode.

  The variation display of the second variation display section is stopped when the variation display time selected every time the variation display is performed, and the display result is derived and displayed. When the display result derived and displayed by the second variation display unit becomes a big hit display result, the state shifts to the second big hit game state as the second specific gaming state. In the second big hit game 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 since the second special prize-winning device 22 was opened and closed by the second special variable prize-winning device 22, or until a predetermined number (for example, ten) of hit balls entered the second big prize-winning port 23. Is one round in the jackpot gaming state. 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 display result derived and displayed by the second variation display unit is the probability change big hit display result, the probability change is controlled to the second big hit gaming state and becomes the probability changing state after the second big hit gaming state ends. Controlled in control mode.

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 FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an outline of the circuit configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1. 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 is controlled by 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 according to the program, a display control board 80, and the like. An I / O port unit 57 for transmitting signals is included. 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.

  On the main board 31, a switch circuit 32, a solenoid circuit 33, an LED drive circuit 77, and an information output circuit 34 are mounted. The switch circuit 32 includes a first gate switch 61, a first start port switch 62, a first count switch 63, a first V winning switch 64, a clear switch 65, a second gate switch 66, a second start port switch 67, and a second count. Signals from various detection means such as the switch 68, the second V winning switch 69, and the normal winning switch (not shown) are given to the game control microcomputer 53.

  The solenoid circuit 33 includes a solenoid 71 that opens and closes the first start winning portion 15, a solenoid 72 that opens and closes the first special variable winning device 20, a solenoid 73 that drives a path switching member in the first big winning opening 21, and a second special The solenoid 75 that opens and closes the variable winning device 22 and the solenoid 76 that drives the path switching member in the second large winning opening 23 are driven in accordance with commands from the game control microcomputer 53. The LED drive circuit 77 responds to a control signal from the game control microcomputer 53 with a first special symbol display 8, a second special symbol display 9, a first special symbol hold memory display 10, and a second special symbol. A drive signal is output to each of the hold memory display 11, the first normal symbol display 12, the second normal symbol display 13, the first normal symbol hold storage display 18, and the second normal symbol hold storage display 19. To do. The information output circuit 34 outputs an information output signal 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 data given from the game control microcomputer 53.

  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 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 in accordance with the program. Thus, 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.

  In addition, the main board 31 notifies the number of numerical data stored in the corresponding reserved storage buffer in each of the first special symbol reserved memory display 10 and the second special symbol reserved memory display 11. A circuit is formed. 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 for control. Do.

  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.

  Moreover, in order to notify the main board 31 of 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. This circuit is formed. 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 normal symbol reserved memory display 18 and the second normal symbol reserved memory display 19 for control. Do.

  The RAM 55 is a backup RAM as a storage means that is partly or entirely backed up by a backup power source created on a power supply board (not shown). That is, even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 55 is stored for a predetermined period (until the backup power supply cannot be supplied because the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged). The At least data (a special symbol process flag or the like) according to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control microcomputer 53 is stored in the backup RAM.

  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 which 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 the 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) including functions as a display control command, a light emission control command, and a sound control command to the display control board 80. The display control board 80 is equipped with a display control microcomputer 800 as effect control means for performing various effect controls. The display control microcomputer 800 includes a display control CPU, RAM, ROM, and I / O port unit (not shown). The display control microcomputer 800 responds to the effect control command transmitted from the main board 31, and performs display control of the first decoration variation display unit 8k and the second decoration variation display unit 9k, control of various light emitting means, and Various effects such as game sound generation control using the speaker 27 are controlled. The light emitting means controlled by the display control microcomputer 800 includes a decoration lamp 25, a game effect lamp 40, a prize ball lamp 51, and a ball break lamp 52.

  The effect control commands include a first effect control command for designating display on the first decoration variation display unit 8k and a second effect control command for designating display on 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 an effect control command from the main board 31, according to the received effect control command, a variable display unit (first decoration) according to the received command. Display control of the fluctuation display part 8k or the second decoration fluctuation display part 9k) is performed. Specifically, the following control is performed. In addition to the display control microcomputer 800, the display control board 80 is mounted with a video display processor (hereinafter referred to as VDP: Video Display Processor), a video ROM, and a VRAM (Video Ram). (Shown in FIG. 3).

  The VDP is a processing device having a display control function for performing image display and a high-speed drawing function, generates image data, and performs display control of the variable display unit. The video ROM is for storing in advance the image data to be displayed on the first decoration variation display unit 8k and the second decoration variation display unit 9k. VRAM is a frame buffer memory for expanding image data generated by VDP. The display control CPU reads necessary data from the video ROM in accordance with the received effect control command and outputs the data to the VDP. The VDP operates based on data input from the display control CPU. The VDP is an image to be displayed on the variation display unit (first decoration variation display unit 8k or second decoration variation display unit 9k) corresponding to the received effect control command according to the data input from the display control CPU. Data is generated, the image data is developed in the VRAM, and a process for displaying the image on the variable display unit according to the effect control command is performed. These specific configurations will be described later with reference to FIG.

  The display control microcomputer 800 outputs a drive signal for the speaker 27 to the sound output board 70 to control the sound output of the speaker 27 and outputs a drive signal for the various light emitting means described above to the lamp driver board 35. The light emission control of the lamp / LED provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed. The display control microcomputer 800 mounted on the display control board 80 displays an effect on the first decoration change display unit 8k and the second decoration change display part 9k based on the effect control command transmitted from the main board 31. Correspondingly, control for performing sound output and light emission by the speaker 27 and the above-described light emitting means is also performed.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of a circuit that performs processing for image display in the display control board 80. As shown in FIG. 3, in addition to the display control microcomputer 800, the display control board 80 is provided with VDPs 81 and 91, video ROMs 82 and 92, VRAMs 83 and 93, and LCD drive circuits 84 and 94. The display control microcomputer 800 includes a display control CPU 803, a control ROM 801, a RAM 802, and the like. The VDP 81, the video ROM 82, the VRAM 83, and the LCD drive circuit 84 are provided corresponding to the first decoration variation display unit 8k, and are provided for displaying an image on the first decoration variation display unit 8k. The VDP 91, the video ROM 92, the VRAM 93, and the LCD drive circuit 94 are provided corresponding to the second decoration variation display unit 9k, and are provided for displaying an image on the second decoration variation display unit 9k.

  The control ROM 801 is a semiconductor memory that stores various control programs and control data used by the CPU 803. Specifically, the control ROM 801 stores, for example, control data as shown in FIGS. 18 and 38 to be described later, and control programs as shown in FIGS. 28 to 35 and FIGS. 42 to 44 to be described later. ing.

  When the CPU 803 receives an effect control command for instructing display control from the main board 31, the control ROM 801 uses the RAM 802 as a work area in order to display an image on the decoration variation display unit designated by the effect control command. The display control data for performing display control is read out from.

  For example, the CPU 803 reads display control data corresponding to the variation pattern instructed by the effect control command when performing the variation display of the decorative symbol. Then, based on the read display control data, the CPU 803 displays an image to be displayed (expanded) (sprite number in the case of a sprite image; moving image number and frame number in the case of a moving image), an expansion layer, a position, a size, Create a drawing command that includes attributes that are various setting parameters that specify transparency (setting value that makes the image semi-transparent), drawing order, type of effect to be applied (enlargement / reduction ratio, rotation angle, palette number), etc. The drawing command is sent to the VDP corresponding to the decoration variation display unit that displays the image.

  The VDP 81 is a VDP provided for displaying an image on the first decoration variation display unit 8k. The VDP 91 is a VDP provided to display an image on the second decoration variation display unit 9k. Each VDP creates an attribute table as a data table used when generating an image based on a drawing command sent from the CPU 803. Further, such a VDP has a display control function and a high-speed drawing function for displaying an image, and performs functions such as deformation (enlargement / reduction, trimming) and composition of various images in accordance with attribute table data. Have Each VDP also has a function of decompressing compressed moving image data.

  The VRAM 83 is a frame buffer memory for developing image data when the VDP 81 generates an image. The VRAM 93 is a frame buffer memory for expanding image data when the VDP 91 generates an image. Each VDP creates an attribute table based on a drawing command transmitted from the CPU 803, reads necessary image data from a video ROM having a corresponding relationship, and uses a frame buffer in the corresponding VRAM as a drawing area. Thus, display image data corresponding to the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is generated, and the image data is expanded in the VRAM and temporarily stored in a frame buffer in the VRAM.

  The video ROM 82 stores various image data used for displaying an image on the first decoration variation display unit 8k. The video ROM 92 stores various image data used to display an image on the second decoration variation display unit 9k. The image data stored in each video ROM is data for displaying various images including, for example, a person, an animal, or a character (number), a figure, or a symbol. Such image data includes sprite image data for displaying a sprite image and frame image data for displaying a moving image.

  In addition, as various images, you may use the image by 3D object instead of the sprite which is a planar image. The data of the 3D object includes a plurality of coordinate data in the virtual three-dimensional space. For example, when the 3D object has a pyramid shape having five vertices, the data of the 3D object is coordinate data of the five vertices. As moving pictures, for example, MPEG1 (Moving Picture Experts Group phase 1) used for video CD (Video Compact Disk), DVD (Digital Video Disc), MPEG2 (Moving Picture) used for digital broadcasting, etc. Experts Group phase 2), MPEG4 (Moving Picture Experts Group phase 4), which is used in some digital home appliances, and H.B. H.264, other encoding methods using the principle of inter-frame compression, JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) compression of each frame image, JPEG (Motion-JPEG), encoding using other principles of intra-frame compression It may be compressed by any one of the conversion methods. Further, as a moving image, a moving image composed of a plurality of uncompressed frame images may be used.

  The LCD drive circuit 84 is a circuit that converts image data into a video signal and outputs the video signal to the first decoration variation display unit 8k. The LCD drive circuit 94 is a circuit that converts image data into a video signal and outputs the video signal to the second decoration variation display unit 9k. Each VDP reads out and outputs the image data developed from the corresponding VRAM in order to display an image on the corresponding decoration variation display unit based on the image data developed by the corresponding VRAM. Image data output from each VDP is converted into a video signal by a corresponding LCD drive circuit, and the video signal is output to a corresponding decoration variation display unit.

  When there are three decoration variation display units, three VDPs are provided. That is, the number of VDPs corresponding to the number of decoration variation display units is provided. Moreover, it is good also as a structure which controls the display of a some decoration fluctuation | variation display part 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.

  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. 4 is a diagram for explaining various random counters used by the game control microcomputer 53 for game control. FIG. 4 shows random counters R1 to R8 as an example of the random counter.

  R1 is for generating a random number used to randomly determine in advance whether or not to generate a jackpot gaming state for each variable display of the first special symbol display 8 and the second special symbol display 9 This is a big hit determination random counter, which is configured to count up from “0”, count up to its upper limit “400”, and count up again from “0”. This R1 is added and updated by 1 every 2 msec.

  When a valid start winning is detected by the first start port switch 62 or the second start port switch 67, this R1 is extracted accordingly and stored in the RAM 55 as the first reserved memory data or the second reserved memory data. . Then, for each of the first special symbol display 8 and the second special symbol display 9, the extracted value stored in the RAM 55 is preliminarily determined in the stage before starting the special symbol variation display. It is determined whether or not it matches the determination value. In this determination, if they match, it is determined that the big hit is generated by using the display result of the variable display as the big hit display result, and the aforementioned big hit gaming state is controlled. If they do not match, it is determined that the display result of the variable display 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 adjacent to the big hit judgment value so as not to be biased). As a result, the probability of a big hit is improved as compared with the case of the non-probable change state.

  R2 is a random counter for generating a random number used for determining whether or not to control to the probability variation state when it is determined in advance that the big hit is generated by the big hit determination using R1. R2 is configured to count up from “0”, count up to “19” which is the upper limit thereof, and count up again from “0”, and is incremented and updated by 1 every 2 msec. R2 is extracted at the same timing as R1 and stored in the RAM 55 as first reserved storage data or second reserved storage data. The extracted value of R2 is read at a predetermined timing before starting the special symbol variation display, and it is determined whether or not it matches a predetermined probability variation determination value. In this determination, if they match, it is determined to control to the probability variation state, and if they do not match, it is determined not to control to the probability variation state.

  R3 causes the first special symbol display 8 or the second special symbol display 9 to display which kind of probability variation big hit symbol when it is determined in advance that the probability variation state is controlled by the probability variation determination using R2. This is a random counter for generating a random number used to determine whether or not. R3 is configured to count up from “0”, count up to its upper limit “4”, and then count up from “0” again, one each for every 2 msec and interrupt processing remaining time. Added and updated. The value of R3 is allocated and associated with each of the probable big hit symbols of the special symbol. R3 is extracted at a predetermined timing before starting the variable symbol display of the special symbol, and is determined as a jackpot symbol from which the probability variation big bonus symbol corresponding to the selected value of R3 is derived and displayed as a display result.

  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 53 performs various controls by periodically executing interrupt processing. For a certain interrupt processing, after the interrupt processing is executed, the period until the next execution start of the interrupt processing is performed. Waiting for interrupt 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.

  When it is determined in advance that the control is not controlled to the probability variation state by the probability variation determination using R2, R4 indicates which type of symbol out of the normal jackpot symbol as the non-probability variation big hit symbol is the first special symbol indicator 8 or 2 is a random counter for generating a random number used for determining at random whether to display on the special symbol display 9. R4 is configured to count up from “0”, count up to “4” which is the upper limit thereof, and then count up again from “0”, one each at every 2 msec and interrupt processing surplus time. Added and updated. The value of R4 is allocated and associated with each of the special jackpot symbols of the special symbol. R4 is extracted at a predetermined timing before starting the variation display of the special symbol, and is determined as a big hit symbol from which a normal big hit symbol corresponding to the selected value of R4 is derived and displayed as a display result.

  When it is determined in advance that R5 is to be out of jackpot determination using R1 (no jackpot is generated), which type of outlier symbol is designated as the first special symbol indicator 8 or the second special symbol. It is a random counter for generating a random number used for determining at random whether to display on the display unit 9. R5 is configured to count up from “0”, count up to the upper limit “4”, and then count up again from “0”, and add 1 every 2 msec and interrupt processing surplus time. Updated. The value of R5 is allocated and associated with each of the special symbols. R5 is extracted at a predetermined timing before starting to display the variation of the special symbol, and the special symbol corresponding to the selected value of R5 is determined as the off symbol.

  R6 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. R6 is configured to count up from “0”, count up to its upper limit “99”, and count up again from “0”, and once every 2 msec and interrupt processing surplus time. Added and updated. Based on the value of the counter extracted from R6 at a predetermined timing such as at the start of special symbol variation, based on the relationship between the predetermined count value and the variation pattern, from among a plurality of predetermined variation patterns The variation pattern used for variation display is selected and determined. Each variation pattern has a predetermined variation display time (the time from the start of variation display until the display result is derived and displayed, also referred to as variation time). By selecting and determining the variation pattern, The variable display time is selected and determined.

  R7 forms the above-described reach display mode during the variable display when it is determined that each of the first decorative variation display unit 8k and the second decorative variation display unit 9k is out of the jackpot determination ( Hereinafter, a random counter for reach determination for generating a random number used to randomly determine whether reach reach is not formed (hereinafter referred to as non-reach shift). It is. R7 is configured to count up from “0”, count up to its upper limit “39”, and then count up again from “0”, and add 1 every 2 msec and interrupt processing surplus time. Updated. Before the variable display is performed, the value of R7 is extracted, and it is determined whether or not the extracted value of R7 matches 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 in which the display result is out of control. On the other hand, when these values do not coincide with each other, it is determined that the non-reach is out of control, and control is performed 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 random numbers 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. R8 is configured to count up from an initial value such as “0”, count up to its upper limit “11”, and then count up again from the initial value such as “0”, and every 2 msec. One is added and updated. 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, at the stage before starting the normal symbol variation display, it is determined whether or not the extracted value matches a predetermined hit determination value. If they match, the normal symbol hit can be generated. The above-described control is performed, and if they do not match, it is determined to be out of control and the above-described control is not performed.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining an example of various random counters used by the display control microcomputer 800 for display control. FIG. 5 shows, as an example of the random counter, random counters RU-1 to RU-3 for determining decorative symbol stop symbols.

  RU-1 to RU-3 are for generating random numbers used to randomly determine a stop symbol of a decorative symbol 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 a decorative symbol stop symbol. 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. After being updated and updated to 9 which is the upper limit, it is updated again from 0.

  The decorative symbols are changed (updated) and displayed in accordance with a predetermined symbol arrangement order. Each of the plural types of decorative symbols is associated with numerical data for determining decorative symbol stop symbols, and in the big hit determination (determination by R1) by the game control microcomputer 53, it is a case where it is determined that there is a deviation. When it is determined that the reach state is not reached by the reach determination, the symbols corresponding to the random numbers extracted from each of RU-1 to RU-3 at the predetermined timing are the left, middle, and right decorative symbols, respectively. It is determined as the stop symbol that is the final display result. In addition, when it is determined that the jackpot judgment is a deviation, if the stop symbol corresponding to the extracted random number coincides with the symbol of the jackpot accidentally, it is corrected so as to become a symbol of 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 the combination of the big hit symbol is accidentally made, each stop symbol is determined by correcting the symbol so that it becomes an off symbol (for example, correcting the middle symbol by one symbol).

  Further, when it is determined that the big hit is determined by the big hit determination by the game control microcomputer 53 and it is determined that the probability change state is determined by the probability change determination (determination by R2), the RU is determined at a predetermined timing. The probability variation jackpot symbol (odd ornament symbol) corresponding to the numerical data extracted from -1 is determined as the stop symbol that is the display result of each of the left, middle, and right ornament symbols. Further, when it is determined that the big hit is determined to be a big hit, and it is determined that the probability variation state is not set by the probability variation determination, the non-probability variation corresponding to the random number extracted from the RU-1 at a predetermined timing. The jackpot symbol (0 or even number symbol) is determined as the stop symbol that is the display result of each of the left, middle and right decorative symbols.

  FIG. 6 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 for the fluctuation pattern selection which memorize | stored the data used in order to select and determine a fluctuation pattern. The variation pattern selection data table includes a shortened variation pattern data table used for selecting and determining a shortened variation pattern used in the probability variation control mode, and a non-shortened variation used in a normal gaming state not controlled in the probability variation control mode. Including a non-shortening variation pattern data table used for selecting and determining a pattern, and stored in advance in the ROM 54 described above.

  FIG. 6A is a non-shortened variation pattern data table that is looked up when the normal gaming state is not controlled in the above-described probability variation control mode. In the non-shortening variation pattern data table, based on the result of jackpot determination using R1 and the result of reach determination using R7, the non-reach shift determination data table, the reach shift determination data table, and the jackpot determination Different data tables are used.

  When the jackpot determination result using R1 is out of the range and the reach determination result using R7 is a non-reach out determination that does not cause reach, it is selected as the extracted value of R6 and the variation pattern used for variation display A non-reach deviation determination data table is used in which the relationship with the determined variation pattern is determined as follows. The information referred to as the variation pattern in this case includes information that can specify the type of the variation pattern and the time for performing the variation display (variation display time).

  When the extracted value of R6 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 R6 is in 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 big hit determination result using R1 is out of the range and the reach determination result using R7 is the reach outage determination for generating reach, the extracted value of R6 and the fluctuation used for the fluctuation display are displayed. A reach-offset determination data table is used in which the relationship with the variation pattern selected and determined as a pattern is determined as follows. When the extracted value of R6 is in 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 R6 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 R6 is in the range of “80 to 99”, the “reach C fluctuation pattern” with a fluctuation display time of 25 seconds is selected and determined.

  Also, when the big hit determination result using R1 is the big hit determination time when the big hit is determined, the relationship between the extracted value of R6 and the fluctuation pattern selected and determined as the fluctuation pattern used for the fluctuation display is determined as follows. The determined jackpot data table is used. When the extracted value of R6 is within the range of “0 to 19”, the “big hit A variation pattern” with a variation display time of 15 seconds is selected and determined. When the extracted value of R6 is in the range of “20 to 49”, the “big hit B fluctuation pattern” with a fluctuation display time of 20 seconds is selected and determined. When the extracted value of R6 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. 6B is a shortened variation pattern data table that is looked up when the probability variation control mode is controlled. In the shortened variation pattern data table, as in the case of the non-shortened variation pattern data table, based on the result of the jackpot determination using R1 and the result of reach determination using R7, the non-reach deviation determination data table, reach A data table for determining a loss and a data table for determining a jackpot are properly used.

  When the jackpot determination result using R1 is out of the range and the reach determination result using R7 is a non-reach out determination that does not generate reach, the fluctuation value used for the extracted value of R6 and the fluctuation display A non-reach deviation determination data table is used in which the relationship with the variation pattern to be selected is determined as follows. When the extracted value of R6 is within 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 R6 is in the range of “50 to 99”, the “normal D fluctuation pattern” having a fluctuation display time of 5 seconds is selected and determined.

  In addition, when the big hit determination result using R1 is out of the range and the reach determination result using R7 is the reach outage determination for generating reach, the fluctuation pattern used for the extracted value of R6 and the fluctuation display A reach-offset determination data table is used in which the relationship with the variation pattern selected and determined as follows is determined as follows. When the extracted value of R6 is in the range of “0 to 49”, the “reach D fluctuation pattern” having a fluctuation display time of 10 seconds is selected and determined. When the extracted value of R6 is in the range of “50 to 79”, the “reach E fluctuation pattern” having a fluctuation display time of 10 seconds is selected and determined. When the extracted value of R6 is in the range of “80 to 99”, the “reach F fluctuation pattern” having a fluctuation display time of 10 seconds is selected and determined.

  In addition, when the big hit determination result using R1 is the big hit determination when the big hit is determined, the relationship between the extracted value of R6 and the fluctuation pattern selected and determined as the fluctuation pattern used for the fluctuation display is determined as follows. A data table is used when determining the jackpot. When the extracted value of R6 is in the range of “0 to 19”, the “big hit D fluctuation pattern” with a fluctuation display time of 10 seconds is selected and determined. When the extracted value of R6 is in the range of “20 to 49”, the “big hit E fluctuation pattern” with a fluctuation display time of 10 seconds is selected and determined. When the extracted value of R6 is in the range of “50 to 99”, the “big hit F fluctuation pattern” having a fluctuation display time of 10 seconds is selected and determined.

  As will be described later, the variation pattern used for variation display in the present embodiment is the 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), S142 in the first special symbol process described later with reference to FIG. 20 and the same in the second special symbol process In step, the data table described in FIG. 6 is looked up and determined.

  Next, 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) in the probability variation state and the short time state. The operation of the display unit 9k) will be described.

  Here, the first variation display section and the second variation display mode when the probability variation control mode ends when the number of times of variation display in the probability variation control mode reaches the certain number of times of variation variation set to a predetermined number (for example, 100 times). The operation of the fluctuation display unit will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 is a timing chart for explaining the operation of the first variation display unit and the second variation display unit in the state of the probability variation control mode (the probability variation state and the short time state).

  In FIG. 7, (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 the non-time-short state. ) Shows whether the big hit gaming state or the non-hit gaming state is controlled, and (d) shows whether the first fluctuation display portion is controlled to the fluctuation state or the stopped state. In e), it is shown whether the second fluctuation display section is controlled in the fluctuation state or the stop state. In addition, the numbers with circles shown in the lower column in FIG. 7 indicate the timing in each of (a) to (e), and are simply expressed as timing 1 to timing 4 below.

  Timing 1 shows the timing when the variation display is started when the variation display result becomes the probability variation big hit display result in the first variation display section. Timing 2 shows the timing when the variation display started at timing 1 ends, the jackpot display result is derived and displayed as a display result, and the jackpot gaming state occurs. Timing 3 shows the timing when the jackpot gaming state started at timing 2 ends. Timing 4 indicates a timing when a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) of fluctuation display is executed in the probability variation control mode, which is one of the probability variation termination conditions for terminating the probability variation control mode.

  Before the timing 1, since the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag are not set and the probability variation control mode is not set, the jackpot determination described later is performed based on the normal jackpot occurrence probability, and the non-description described with reference to FIG. A variation pattern is determined using the shortened variation pattern data table. Therefore, for the fluctuation display being executed in the second fluctuation display section at timing 1, since the fluctuation display is started before timing 1, the jackpot occurrence probability in a non-probable change state (normal jackpot occurrence probability) The big hit determination is performed, and the variation pattern is determined using the non-shortened variation pattern data table described with reference to FIG.

  For the fluctuation display started from timing 1 to timing 4, the jackpot determination is performed with the jackpot occurrence probability (high probability jackpot occurrence probability) in the probability variation state by being controlled in the probability variation control mode. With respect to the fluctuation display started from timing 1 to timing 4, the fluctuation pattern is determined using the shortened fluctuation pattern data table described with reference to FIG. .

  For example, as shown in FIG. 7, when the variation display result in the first variation display unit is the probability variation big hit display result, the probability variation flag is set at the timing 1 when the variation display is started, and the time reduction flag is set. (See FIGS. 7A and 7B). As a result, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled in the probability variation control mode in which it is controlled to the probability variation state and also controlled to the time reduction state. The data of various flags used in the game control microcomputer 53 such as the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag are stored in the RAM 55 and updated.

  The probability change flag is state data indicating a gaming state, and indicates that the flag data is controlled to the probability change state when the flag data is in the set state, and is controlled to the probability change state when the flag data is in the reset state. Indicates not. The time reduction flag is state data indicating the gaming state, and indicates that the time reduction state is controlled when the flag data is in the set state, and the time reduction flag is set when the flag data is in the reset state. Indicates that it is not controlled.

  In the state of the probability variation control mode, after the timing 1, the big probability display result is not derived and displayed until the first probability variation end condition that the variation display is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) is satisfied. Or it continues until the 2nd probability change end condition that the variable display which becomes a non-probable variable big hit display result is started by the time when the variable display of the predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) is executed after the timing 1. When the first probability variation end condition is satisfied in the probability variation control mode, as shown at timing 4 in FIG. 7, the jackpot display result is not derived and displayed in the probability variation control mode for a predetermined number of times (for example, 100th). When the variation display is started, the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag are reset. As described above, the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag satisfy 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 control mode. It is reset at the start of the variable display to be performed.

  The relationship between the probability variation state and the short time state is as follows in the present embodiment. When the probability variation jackpot display result is derived and displayed in the variation display of either the first variation display portion or the second variation display portion, the probability variation state and the short time state are displayed after the jackpot gaming state ends. It is controlled to include the probability variation control mode. When the variable display that is the result of the probability variation big hit display is started, the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag are set (see timing 1). The probability variation flag and the time reduction flag indicate that the second probability variation end condition (a variation display resulting in a non-probability variation big hit display result is performed) until the first certain variation end condition (a predetermined number of variations display is performed) is established. If is established, it is reset at the start of the variable display where the second probability variation end condition is established. In addition, when the first probability variation end condition is satisfied, the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag are reset at the start of the variable display where the first probability variation end condition is satisfied (see timing 4). When the probability variation control mode ends, the normal gaming state is entered.

  In the variation display started after timing 4, since the probability variation flag and the hourly flag are not set, the big hit determination is performed based on the normal big hit occurrence probability, and the non-shortened variation pattern described with reference to FIG. A variation pattern is selected and determined using a data table.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an example of a variation pattern at the time of a variation display of a decorative design. In FIG. 8, as an example, a variation display in the first decoration variation display portion 8k is shown. Each of the left symbol 8a, the middle symbol 8b, and the right symbol 8c is configured as a symbol in which the symbol number N (“7” in the illustrated symbol) and the character C are integrated.

  In the variation pattern of FIG. 8, after the symbols of the left symbol 8a, the middle symbol 8b, and the right symbol 8c start to fluctuate, the left symbol 8a stops first, then the right symbol 8c stops, and the left symbol 8a And the right symbol 8c are aligned (in the figure, the decorative character with the number N is “7” with the cat character C is aligned) and the reach state is established, the character C constituting the left symbol 8a and the right symbol 8c. Perform various movements, and the fluctuation display result becomes the jackpot display result or the off-line display result. For example, in the example of FIG. 8, the “Cat” character C constituting the symbol moves its head or changes its facial expression. If it is a big hit, it is confirmed with that symbol, and if it is off, it changes to another symbol. And confirm. In addition to various examples, various variation patterns are prepared to enhance interest.

  FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an example of the configuration of a decorative design. As shown in FIG. 9, the decorative design image includes a first portion (a portion represented by a stripe for convenience) P1 on the character C included in the decorative design, and a portion of the character excluding the first portion, And a second part (a part other than the part represented by stripes) P2 including a numerical part indicating the symbol number. The image of the first part P1 is composed of a sprite image or a moving image of the character C. The image of the second part P2 is composed of a sprite image or a moving image of the character C and the number N. The decorative design image in the present embodiment is generated and displayed by synthesizing the image of the first part P1 and the image of the second part P2. The decorative design image is displayed as a series of movements of the character C. A method for generating and displaying these images will be described later.

  FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the types of decorative designs. Each of the decorative patterns “1” to “9” shown in FIG. 10 has a first part (for example, the head of the character C) and a second part, as in the case of the decorative pattern shown in FIG. (For example, the body part of the character C and the number N). The image of the first part is composed of a sprite image or a moving image of the character C. Further, the image of the second part is composed of a sprite image or a moving image of the character C and the number N. Each decorative design image is generated and displayed by synthesizing the first part image and the second part image. In addition, the image of each decorative pattern is displayed as representing a series of movements of the character C.

  Image data for displaying various images described with reference to FIGS. 8 to 10 and the like on the first decoration variation display unit 8k is stored in the video ROM 82. Image data for displaying various images described with reference to FIGS. 8 to 10 and the like on the second decoration variation display unit 9k is stored in the video ROM 92. Next, the image data stored in the video ROMs 82 and 92 will be described. Since the first decoration variation display unit 8k and the second decoration variation display unit 9k display the same type of image with respect to the decorative pattern image and other images, one of the two video ROMs 82 and 92 is used here. A configuration of data stored in one video ROM will be described as a representative example.

  FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a configuration example of data stored in one of the video ROMs 82 and 92. Referring to FIG. 11, each video ROM has a first sprite storage unit 201, a second sprite storage unit 202, a first moving image storage unit 203, a second moving image storage unit 204, and a third sprite storage unit 202. A moving image storage unit 205 is provided.

  The first sprite storage unit 201 stores image data of a sprite image arranged in the first part P1 of the image of each character C constituting each decorative design shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 11, three pieces of image data of sprite images for the first part P1 are prepared for each decorative design, and indexes S101 to S103 common to the sprite images of a plurality of decorative designs. Is assigned.

  Taking the decorative symbol “7” as an example, the first sprite storage unit 201 has three sprite images S101 to S103 for the first part (head) P1 of the cat that is the character corresponding to the decorative symbol 7. The image data is stored. The image data of each sprite image is specified by the type of decorative design and the index of the sprite image.

  FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating an example of image data stored in the first sprite storage unit 201 and the second sprite storage unit 202. For example, the image data of the sprite image S102 shown in FIG. 12A is specified by the “sprite image S102 of decorative design 7” stored in the first sprite storage unit 201. The specific address of the image data for each sprite image is obtained from the decorative symbol number and the sprite image index using the decorative symbol number and the data indicating the relationship between the sprite image index and the image data. .

  The second sprite storage unit 202 shown in FIG. 11 stores image data of a sprite image arranged in the second part P2 of the image of each character constituting each decorative design shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 11, three sprite images for the second part P2 are prepared for each decorative design, and common indexes S201 to S203 are assigned to the image data of the sprite images of a plurality of decorative designs. It has been.

  Taking “7” as a decorative pattern as an example, the second sprite storage unit 202 includes three items for the second part (body, limb, symbol number, etc.) P2 of a cat that is a character corresponding to the decorative pattern 7. The image data of the sprite images S201 to S203 is stored. The image data of each sprite image is specified by the type of decorative design and the index of the sprite image. For example, the image data of the sprite image S201 stored in the second sprite storage unit 202 shown in FIG. 12B is specified by “sprite image S201 of decorative design 7”. The specific address of the image data in each sprite image is obtained from the decorative symbol number and the sprite image index, for example, using the decorative symbol number and the data indicating the relationship between the sprite image index and the image data. The

  The sprite images S101 to S103 are composed of a plurality of sprite images to be displayed on the first part P1, and, for example, by repeating the sequential switching of the sprite images to be displayed at a predetermined period, the sprite images S101 to S103 are changed to the image of the first part P1. It is possible to give movement. The sprite images S201 to S203 are composed of a plurality of sprite images to be displayed on the second part P2. For example, the sprite images S201 to S203 are changed to the image of the second part P2 by repeatedly switching the sprite images to be displayed in a predetermined cycle. It is possible to give movement. When displaying a plurality of sprite images sequentially, the first sprite images S101 and S201 are referred to as the first sprite image, and the last sprite images S103 and S203 are referred to as the final sprite image.

  Next, image data of a moving image stored in the first moving image storage unit 203 illustrated in FIG. 11 will be described. A first moving image storage unit 203 illustrated in FIG. 11 stores image data of a moving image arranged in the first part P1 of the image of each character C that configures each decorative design illustrated in FIG. As shown in FIG. 11, three moving images for the first part P1 are prepared for each decorative design, and common indexes M101 to M103 are assigned to the image data of the moving images of a plurality of decorative designs. It has been. Three moving images are appropriately selected and used. For example, three moving pictures M101 to M103 are selected based on the type of variation pattern determined by the game control microcomputer 53, and are arranged in the first part of the decorative design image. A moving image is displayed by sequentially switching and generating a plurality of frame images generated based on a plurality of frame image data in a predetermined display order. Image data of an arbitrary frame image in each moving image is specified by the type of decorative design, the index of the moving image, and the frame number (frame number) in the moving image. For example, the third frame image of the moving image M101 of the first part shown in FIG. 13 is specified by “a frame F3 of the moving image M101 of the decorative design 7”. The physical address of image data in each moving image is, for example, a decorative symbol number, a moving image index, a moving image index, a frame number in a moving image, and data indicating the relationship between the image data and the image data. It is obtained from the index of the image and the frame number in the moving image.

  Here, an example of a moving image stored in the first moving image storage unit 203 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining the image data of the moving image M101 of the decorative design 7 out of the moving image image data stored in the first moving image storage unit 203. The moving image M101 of the decorative design 7 is composed of a plurality of images corresponding to the frame numbers F1 to F10.

  As the moving image M101 of the decorative pattern 7, images corresponding to the frame numbers are displayed on the first decorative variation display portion 8k and the second decorative variation display portion 9k in the order of the frame numbers F1, F2, F3,. The The moving picture M101 of the decorative design 7 is displayed from the image corresponding to the first frame number F1 to the image corresponding to the final frame number F10, and then the moving image M101 of the decorative design 7 is displayed next to the image corresponding to the final frame number F10. The image data is configured such that when the image corresponding to the first frame number F1 is displayed, the display content is a continuous moving image. That is, the image corresponding to the last frame number F10 of the moving image M101 of the decorative design 7 and the image corresponding to the first frame number F1 of the moving image M101 of the decorative design 7 are images having similar connections, that is, a display content sequence. It is an image that has sex. As described above, the image data of the moving image stored in the first moving image storage unit 203 in the present embodiment is an image corresponding to the first frame number F1 as the moving image M101 of the decorative design 7 shown in FIG. The image data is configured such that the image corresponding to the last frame number F10 is a similar image, that is, an image having continuity of display contents.

  Further, the image data of the moving image M101 of the decorative design 7 is displayed from the image corresponding to the first frame number F1 to the image corresponding to the final frame number F10, and then the image corresponding to the final frame number F10 is displayed next to FIG. The image data is configured so that the display content becomes a continuous image when the image of the first sprite image S101 shown in FIG. That is, the image corresponding to the final frame number F10 of the moving image M101 of the decorative pattern 7 and the image of the first sprite image S101 are images having similar connections, that is, images having continuity of display contents. . Further, the image data is configured such that the image corresponding to the first frame number F1 of the moving image M101 of the decorative design 7 is an image continuous with the image of the final sprite image S103 shown in FIG. That is, the image of the final sprite image S103 and the image corresponding to the first frame number F1 of the moving image M101 of the decorative design 7 are images having similar connections, that is, images having continuity of display contents. . As described above, the image corresponding to the final frame number F10 of the moving image stored in the first moving image storage unit 203 in the present embodiment and the first sprite image S101 stored in the first sprite storage unit 201. Is an image having a similar connection, that is, an image having continuity of display contents. The image corresponding to the first frame number F1 of the moving image stored in the first moving image storage unit 203 and the image of the final sprite image S103 stored in the first sprite storage unit 201 are similar. The image data is configured so that the images are connected, that is, the images have continuity of display contents. Note that image data that is an image having continuity of display contents is an image that is connected because the image corresponding to the first frame number F1 of the moving image and the image of the final sprite image S103 are the same. May be.

  Further, the moving image M101 shown in FIG. 13 is composed of the following image data. The moving image M101 is a moving image showing an event that a cat shakes his head. The frames from F1 to F4 are forward frames in which events are sequentially advanced, for example, with the direction in which the neck is swung leftward as viewed from the front, and are arranged according to the order of progression. The frames from F5 to F9 are retrograde frames that sequentially advance the events in the reverse direction (shake the neck to the right) starting from F4, which is the last frame of the forward frames, according to the order of progression. It is arranged. Such frames are stored in the first moving image storage unit 203 in accordance with the order of arrangement, with F1 being an arbitrary frame of the arranged frames at the top. Then, by sequentially generating frame images according to the order of arrangement, a moving image in which the cat swings his / her head left and right is displayed. The first moving image storage unit 203 that stores such image data sequentially arranges the forward frames that sequentially advance the events in the forward direction, and reverses the events starting from the last frame of the forward frames. It has a function as a storage means that arranges retrograde frames that are sequentially advanced in the direction and stores them in accordance with the order of arrangement, starting from an arbitrary frame of the arranged frames.

  Next, image data of moving images stored in the second moving image storage unit 204 shown in FIG. 11 will be described. The second moving image storage unit 204 illustrated in FIG. 11 stores image data of a moving image arranged in the second part P2 of the image of each character constituting each decorative design illustrated in FIG. As shown in FIG. 11, three moving images for the second part P2 are prepared for each decorative design, and indexes M201 to M203 that are common to the image data of the moving images of a plurality of decorative designs. Is assigned. Three moving images are appropriately selected and used. For example, one of the three moving images M201 to M203 is selected based on the type of variation pattern determined by the game control microcomputer 53 and arranged in the second part of the decorative design image. Image data of an arbitrary image in each moving image is specified by the type of decorative design, the index of the moving image, and the frame number (frame number) in the moving image. For example, the image data of the third frame image of the moving image M201 of the second part P2 shown in FIG. 14 is specified by “frame F3 of the moving image M201 of the decorative design 7”. The physical address of image data in each moving image is, for example, a decorative symbol number, a moving image index, a moving image index and a frame number in the moving image, and data indicating the relationship between the image data and the image data. Obtained from the image index and the frame number in the video.

  Here, an example of a moving image stored in the second moving image storage unit 204 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 14 is a diagram for explaining the moving image M201 of the decorative design 7 out of the moving image data stored in the second moving image storage unit 204. The image data of the moving image M201 of the decorative design 7 is composed of a plurality of images corresponding to the frame numbers F1 to F10.

  In the moving image M201 of the decorative pattern 7, images corresponding to the frame numbers are displayed on the first decorative variation display portion 8k and the second decorative variation display portion 9k in the order of the frame numbers F1, F2, F3,. The moving picture M201 of the decorative design 7 is displayed from the image corresponding to the first frame number F1 to the image corresponding to the final frame number F10, and then the moving picture M201 of the decorative design 7 is displayed next to the image corresponding to the final frame number F10. The image data is configured such that when the image corresponding to the first frame number F1 is displayed, the display content is a continuous moving image. In other words, the image corresponding to the last frame number F10 of the moving picture M201 of the decorative design 7 and the image corresponding to the first frame number F1 of the moving picture M201 of the decorative design 7 are images having similar connections, that is, a series of display contents. It is an image that has sex. As shown in FIG. 14, the image corresponding to the first frame number F1 and the image corresponding to the final frame number F10 are images having similar connections, that is, images having continuity of display contents. The moving images stored in the second moving image storage unit 204 in the present embodiment correspond to the image corresponding to the first frame number F1 and the last frame number F10, respectively, as shown in the moving image M201 of the decorative design 7. The image data is configured to be an image having a similar connection to the image to be processed, that is, an image having continuity of display contents.

  Also, the moving image M201 of the decorative pattern 7 is displayed from the image corresponding to the first frame number F1 to the image corresponding to the final frame number F10, and then the image corresponding to the final frame number is shown in FIG. Image data is configured to be a continuous image when the sprite image S201 is displayed. That is, the image corresponding to the final frame number F10 of the moving image M201 of the decorative design 7 and the image of the sprite image S201 are images having similar connections, that is, images having continuity of display contents. Furthermore, the image data is configured so that the image corresponding to the first frame number F1 of the moving image M201 of the decorative design 7 is an image in which the display content is continuous with the image of the sprite image S203 illustrated in FIG. . That is, the image of the sprite image S203 and the image corresponding to the first frame number of the moving image M201 of the decorative design 7 are images having similar connections, that is, images having continuity of display contents. As described above, the image corresponding to the final frame number F1 of the moving image stored in the second moving image storage unit 204 and the sprite image S201 stored in the second sprite storage unit 202 in the present embodiment. The image data is configured to be an image having a similar connection, that is, an image having continuity of display contents. Further, the image corresponding to the first frame number F1 of the moving image stored in the second moving image storage unit 204 and the image of the sprite image S203 stored in the second sprite storage unit 202 have similar connections. The image data is configured to be a certain image, that is, an image having continuity of display contents. Note that image data that is an image having continuity of display contents may be an image that is connected because the image corresponding to the first frame number F1 of the moving image and the image of the sprite image S203 are the same. Good.

  Next, the moving image stored in the third moving image storage unit 205 shown in FIG. 11 will be described. The third moving image storage unit 205 shown in FIG. 11 is open when the big hit gaming state occurs in the big hit gaming state and when the first special variable winning device 20 or the second special variable winning device 22 is opened ( A moving image to be displayed as a background image at the time of opening, a demonstration display (hereinafter abbreviated as a demo display) indicating that a customer is in a waiting state, and a decorative pattern image are displayed in a variable manner or stopped. A moving image (not shown) that is displayed as a background image during normal operation, and when the reach state is generated during the variable display and the reach effect is being performed (during the reach effect), the variable display device 4 In a moving image (not shown) displayed as a background image, image data for displaying a moving image such as a moving image displayed as a background image is stored. The background image in the present embodiment refers to a moving image stored in the third moving image storage unit 205 for normal use, for opening, for reach production, for demonstration display, and the like. The background image is an image different from the image of the decorative design, and is an image in which priority order information described later is set so as to be displayed on the back side of the decorative design.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the image data of the moving image stored in the third moving image storage unit 205 is prepared for the time of opening, the time of demonstration display, and the like, and an index is added to the image data of the moving image. Assigned. Such a moving image is appropriately selected and used according to the gaming state. Image data of an arbitrary image in each moving image is specified by a gaming state, a moving image index, and a frame number (frame number) in the moving image.

  As shown in FIG. 11, a plurality of opening moving image data stored in the third moving image storage unit 205 are prepared, and indexes M301, M302,. Such a plurality of moving images are appropriately selected and used as a background image displayed on the back side of the decorative design.

  Further, the image data of the moving image for demonstration display stored in the third moving image storage unit 205 is shared with the image data of the moving image for opening, and indexes M301, M302,. . The moving image for demonstration display is used as a background image in the demonstration display.

  Note that the image data of the moving image for normal use includes the image data of the moving image selected when the variable display is performed and the image data of the moving image selected when the stop display is performed. 3 in the moving image storage unit 205. Then, the image data of these moving images is selected according to whether it is in the variable display or the stop display, and is used to display the background image on the back side of the decorative design.

  Image data of an arbitrary image in the moving image stored in the third moving image storage unit 205 is specified by an index and a frame number (frame number) in the moving image. For example, the image data of the third frame image of the moving image M301 shown in FIG. 15 is specified by “frame F3 of moving image M301 for opening” or “frame F3 of moving image M301 for displaying demo”. The physical address of the image data in each moving image is obtained from the moving image index and the frame number in the moving image using data indicating the relationship between the moving image index and the frame number in the moving image and the image data. .

  Here, an example of a moving image stored in the third moving image storage unit 205 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 15 is a diagram for explaining a moving image M301 used for opening and displaying a demo among moving images stored in the third moving image storage unit 205. The moving image M301 is a moving image of a predetermined humanoid character CA, and includes a plurality of images corresponding to the generated frame numbers F1 to F10.

  As the moving image M301, images corresponding to the frame numbers are displayed in the order of the frame numbers F1, F2, F3,... F10 on the first decoration variation display unit 8k and the second decoration variation display unit 9k, respectively. The moving image M301 is displayed from the image corresponding to the first frame number F1 to the image corresponding to the last frame number F10, and then the image corresponding to the first frame number F1 of the moving image M301 after the image corresponding to the last frame number F10. The image data is configured such that the display content is a continuous moving image when is displayed. That is, as shown in FIG. 15, the image corresponding to the last frame number F10 of the moving image M301 and the image corresponding to the first frame number F1 of the moving image M301 are images having similar connections, that is, continuity of display contents. The image has In other words, the moving image data stored in the third moving image storage unit 205 includes an image corresponding to the first frame number F1 and an image corresponding to the final frame number F10, as shown in the moving image M301. The image data is configured so as to be an image having similar connections, that is, an image having continuity of display contents.

  The format of the moving image data stored in the first to third moving image storage units described above is arbitrary. In this embodiment, an example of the data configuration is shown in FIG. 16 assuming that a notice encoding format such as the MPEG2 format is adopted.

  FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of moving image data. As shown in the figure, the MPEG-2 video stream is composed of a sequence, a GOP, a picture, a slice, and a macro block in a hierarchical manner for each layer of the block. A sequence means an encoded signal of an entire video program. A sequence begins with a sequence header and ends with a sequence end. The sequence header includes information indicating the size of the image, the number of frames to be encoded per second, the communication speed, and the like. The sequence is composed of one or more “GOP”. A GOP (Group of Picture) is composed of “GOP header” and “picture” (one or more), and the GOP header includes time stamp information for enabling time adjustment with audio or the like at the time of image restoration. It is.

  A picture corresponds to each of the screens that make up a moving image signal, and is an intra-frame encoded I picture that is a key frame that can be decoded independently. It consists of either a P picture, which is a forward prediction frame for decoding an image with compensated prediction, or a B picture, which is a bidirectional prediction frame that performs bidirectional motion compensation using both past and future frames. . Each picture is composed of “picture header” and “slice” (one or more). The picture header includes information for identifying I, P, and B pictures, information for specifying the display order of each picture, and the like. The slice is composed of “slice information” and “macroblock” (one or more), and the slice information includes coding information used in the slice, for example, information indicating quantization characteristics. The macro block is composed of “macro block information” and “block” (one or more), and is composed of four Y signals and one block each of Cr and Cb. The macro block information includes information for performing coding control in units of macro blocks. The block is composed of DTC coefficient data of any one of Y signal, Cr signal, and Cb signal. Note that the video itself may be a live-action video or a CG (computer graphic) video.

  Next, an outline of image processing performed using the VDPs 81 and 91 will be described. Since the VDP 81 and the VDP 91 execute similar image processing, the VDP 81 will be described as a representative example here. The VDP 81 creates an attribute table based on the drawing command transmitted from the CPU 803, reads out necessary image data from the video ROM 82, and uses the frame buffer in the VRAM 83 as a drawing area to play the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 Display image data corresponding to the image data is generated, and the image data is temporarily stored in a frame buffer in the VRAM 83.

  First, a procedure in which the VDP 81 develops image data in the VRAM 83 will be described. FIG. 17 is a diagram for explaining a procedure for developing image data generated by the VDP 81 in the VRAM 83.

  The image data stored in the video ROM 82 is divided into 16 × 16 dot image data corresponding to the character codes 0000H to 0255H (H indicates a hexadecimal number). For example, the image data of the sprite images S101 to S103 and S201 to S203 described in FIG. 11 are stored separately as 16 × 16 dot image data.

  Each 16 × 16 dot image data is arranged and combined in a designated area of the VRAM 83 to create image data. The image data is colored using the palette table 173 and then the actual display image 172 is displayed. Are displayed on the first decoration fluctuation display section 8k and the second decoration fluctuation display section 9k.

  Every time the display screen of the first decoration variation display unit 8k is switched, a drawing command created by the CPU 803 is transmitted to the VDP 81. Then, the VDP 81 creates the attribute table 174 based on the drawing command. The stored data of the attribute table 174 includes data of the display position of the image displayed on the first decoration variation display unit 8k, color information, priority on the display screen, enlargement ratio, translucent mixing ratio, and character code. It is out. On the display screen of the first decoration variation display unit 8k, as shown in FIGS. 39 to 41 described later, a plurality of types of images may be displayed partially or entirely superimposed. Done above. At the time of superimposing, which image is to be displayed preferentially is determined based on the priority order data. The priority order of the background image in the present embodiment is set lower than the priority order of the decorative design image so that the decorative design image is ranked higher when displayed in a superimposed manner with the decorative design image. . The translucent mixing ratio is a numerical value of 1 to 0 and represents opacity. If the translucent mixing ratio is low, the image is displayed lightly. When mixing the overlapping parts, a translucent mixing ratio is used. As the image data to be overlaid with the translucent mixing ratio, colors based on color information are mixed. The enlargement ratio is the enlargement ratio of the shape size of the image data and is a numerical value of 1 to 0.

  For example, the image data described in the attribute table corresponding to another image having the same position information as the address 0 of the attribute table 174 corresponding to an image and superimposed on the image is temporarily stored in the address 255 of the attribute table 174. It is assumed that the image data is described in the above (excluding position information). In this case, since the priority order of the address 0 is higher than the priority order of the address 255 and the semi-transparent mixing ratio of the address 0 is 1 indicating opaqueness, the image data of the address 0 is the image data of the image to be generated. Adopted as

  The palette table 173 stores color data divided into 16 types of 0 to 15 and further stores 16 types of color data of 0 to 15 in the form of a two-dimensional table in one group (one palette). It is remembered. Which group of palettes 0 to 15 is selected and designated is determined by the color information in the attribute table 174. The character code (type information) is an identification number for designating which image data among a plurality of types of image data (16 × 16 dot data) stored in the video ROM 82 is selected. It is.

  The position information is coordinate data for determining at which position on the display screen the selected image data is displayed. Specifically, the display coordinates for expanding the image data on the VRAM 83 are designated. It is data to do. In FIG. 17, the upper left corner of the VRAM 83 is the origin of the coordinates (0, 0).

  Which group color is used for the image data developed on the VRAM 83 is selected and specified by the color information in the attribute table 174. The image data developed in the VRAM 83 is output to be displayed on the first decoration variation display portion 8k, and the output image data is selected according to the color data of the palette of the group selected and designated by the color information described above. The coloring process is performed, and the image data after the coloring process is displayed on the first decoration variation display unit 8k by the LCD drive circuit 94.

  As described above, the video ROM 82 stores a plurality of types of image data of one unit in which pixel data is arranged in a matrix of 0 to 15 × 0 to 15. A character code is assigned to each 16 × 16 dot data, and the character code is designated and selected by the type information (character code) of the attribute table 174.

  Each dot of 16 × 16 dots corresponds to one pixel (one pixel), and 4-bit information of 0 to 15 can be stored for each dot. The 4-bit data of 0 to 15 is used to select and specify each color data of 0 to 15 stored in the selected palette (group). As a result, in the present embodiment, color data is designated for each pixel (one pixel), and the designated color data is displayed on the first decoration variation display portion 8k. That is, the minimum unit for color designation is one pixel (one pixel).

  In the above configuration, the VDP 81 creates the attribute table 174 based on the drawing command sent from the CPU 803, and displays the character code of the image data (16 × 16 dot data) corresponding to “●” and the image display. Specify the location. Display control is performed using the attribute data stored in the specified character code. Specifically, referring to FIG. 17, image data (16 × 16 dot data) corresponding to character code 0001H corresponding to “●” is read from video ROM 82 and the data is developed on VRAM 83. When developing, for example, using the coordinate data of the position information (30, 200) stored at address 0 of the attribute table 174, the upper left corner of the image is positioned at the coordinates (30, 200) on the VRAM 83. To be mapped. Since this image is set with high priority data, this image is displayed with priority even if it is overlapped with another image.

  Next, since the color information stored in the address 0 of the attribute table 174 is “palette 15”, the coloring process is performed using the data stored in the palette 15 of the palette table 173. Specifically, when the data of the palette 15 is used for the 16 × 16 dot data area developed on the VRAM 83 and the 4-bit data constituting each pixel of 16 × 16 dots is “2”, for example. , R, G, B data “2”, that is, data of R (red) = 10, G (green) = 10, B (blue) = 10 as the third data from the left, The pixel is subjected to a coloring process and displayed as an actual display image 172. When the dot data in the 16 × 16 dot data developed in the VRAM 83 is “14”, “14” in the palette 15, that is, the second data counted from the right, R = 10, G = 9, B The pixel (pixel) is colored by the data of = 0.

  Through the above processing, the image data stored in the frame buffer in the VRAM 83 is sent to the VDP 81 at a predetermined timing (for example, 30 images per second on the first decoration variation display unit 8k in accordance with the drawing command). Is transmitted to the LCD drive circuit 84 every 1/30 second). The LCD drive circuit 84 converts the image data input from the VDP 81 into a video signal composed of a color signal and a synchronization signal, and outputs the video signal to the first decoration variation display unit 8k.

  The VDP 91, the video ROM 92, the VRAM 93, and the LCD drive circuit 94 have the same functions as the VDP 81, the video ROM 82, the VRAM 83, and the LCD drive circuit 84 described above, and image data is supplied to the second decoration variation display unit 9k. Output.

  Next, display control data stored in the control ROM 801 will be described. FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating an example of display control data that is stored in the control ROM 801 and is used when generating a decorative design image and a background image. Display control data K, L, M, and N shown in FIGS. 18A to 18D are images of decorative symbols in each of the three display areas, left, middle, and right, which are displayed and controlled by variable display of decorative symbols. Contains information used when generating Display control data P shown in FIG. 18E includes information used when generating a background image.

  The display control data K shown in FIG. 18A is display control data used when generating a decorative design during variable display. The decorative design during the variable display is generated by arranging the sprite image S101 of the first part at the position of the first part and arranging the sprite image S201 of the second part at the position of the second part. Further, the decorative design during the variable display is generated by the CPU 803 repeatedly performing control for generating an image based on the display control data K.

  In the display control data L shown in FIG. 18B, the decorative design is stopped while the decorative design is stopped in one display region among the three display regions, but is still displayed in the other display regions. Is display control data used when generating. At timing T1, the sprite image S101 of the first part is placed at the position of the first part, and the sprite image S201 of the second part is placed at the position of the second part. Subsequently, at timing T2, the sprite image S102 is arranged at the position of the first part, and the sprite image S202 is arranged at the position of the second part. At timing T3, the sprite image S103 is arranged at the position of the first part, and the sprite image S203 is arranged at the position of the second part. As a result, a decorative pattern that is stopped while the variable display is stopped in a certain display area while the variable display is performed in another display area is generated. The decorative symbol from the stop to the end of the variable display is generated by the CPU 803 repeatedly performing a process for generating an image based on the display control data L. The control ROM 801 arranges the sprite image S101 of the first part at the position of the first part as the display control data at the timing T2, and arranges the sprite image S102 at the position of the first part at the timing T2. The display control data may be stored in which the sprite image S103 is arranged at the position of the first part at the timing T3 and the sprite image S201 is always arranged at the position of the second part. Further, the control ROM 801 arranges the sprite image S201 of the second part at the position of the second part at the timing T1 as the display control data, and arranges the sprite image S202 at the position of the second part at the timing T2. The sprite image S203 may be arranged at the position of the second part at the timing T3, and display control data for always arranging the sprite image S101 may be stored at the position of the first part.

  The display control data M shown in FIG. 18C is display control data used when generating a decorative symbol (reach symbol) that has already stopped when the reach display mode is entered during variable display. The display control data M arranges a frame image of one moving image selected based on the type of variation pattern used for variation display among the three moving images M101 to M103 in the first part, and generates a decorative design. . Here, a case where the moving image data M101 is selected from the three moving images M101 to M103 will be described. At timing T1, the first frame image M101-F1 of the moving image data M101 of the first part is arranged at the position of the first part, and the sprite image S201 of the second part is arranged at the position of the second part. . At the timing T2, the second frame image M101-F2 of the moving image data M101 is arranged at the position of the first part, and the sprite image S201 of the second part is arranged at the position of the second part. ... And at timing T10, the image M101-F10 of the tenth frame of the moving image data M101 is arranged at the position of the first part, and the sprite image S201 of the second part is arranged at the position of the second part. To do. In this case, with regard to the first part, the moving image is obtained by sequentially switching and arranging the first to tenth frame images M101-F1 to M101-F10 of the moving image data M101 to the position of the first part. Is generated. As a result, a decorative symbol that has already stopped when the reach display mode is entered during the variable display is generated. The decorative pattern that has been stopped between the time when the reach display mode is reached and the time when the variable display ends is controlled by the CPU 803 repeatedly performing a process for generating an image based on the display control data M, thereby A moving image in which an image based on the first to tenth frames of the data M101 is repeatedly generated and a sprite image in which an image based on the sprite image data S201 is continuously generated are generated as an image.

  The display control data N shown in FIG. 18D is other display control data used when generating a decorative symbol that has already stopped when the reach display mode is entered during the variable display. Display control data N arranges a frame image of one moving image selected based on the type of variation pattern used for variation display among the three moving images M201 to M203 in the second part, and generates a decorative design. . Here, a case where the moving image data M201 is selected from the three moving images M201 to M203 will be described. From timing T1 to T10, the sprite image S101 of the first part is arranged at the position of the first part, and the images M201-F1 to M201-F10 of the first to tenth frames of the moving image data M201 of the second part are obtained. By sequentially switching to the position of the second part, the decorative pattern that has already stopped when the reach display mode is entered during the variable display is generated. The decorative pattern from the reach display mode to the end of the variable display is displayed in the sprite image data S101 by repeatedly performing control for generating an image based on the display control data N by the CPU 803. A sprite image in which an image based on the image is continuously generated and a moving image in which an image based on the first to tenth frames of the moving image data M201 is repeatedly generated are generated as an image. Whether the control based on the display control data M or the control based on the display control data N is performed is appropriately selected according to the variation pattern.

  The display control data P shown in FIG. 18 (e) uses the moving image data shared for the opening time and the demo display time stored in the third moving image storage unit 205 described in FIG. Is display control data used for generating. In order to display background images for opening and demonstration display, the images M301-F1 to M301-F10 of the first to tenth frames of the moving image data M301 are sequentially switched and arranged from the timing T1 to T10. Thus, a background image for opening and a background image for displaying demonstration are generated respectively. As for the background image during the opening and the demonstration display, the CPU 803 repeatedly performs processing for generating an image based on the display control data P, so that an image based on the first to tenth frames of the moving image data M301 is obtained. It is displayed in a form that is repeatedly generated.

  Among the display control data K, L, M, N, and P described above, switching from control based on any display control data to control based on other display control data is defined by each display control data itself, It is executed by the CPU 803 that operates according to the display control data.

  Next, the control operation in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. FIG. 19 is a flowchart for explaining a game control main process and a timer interrupt process executed by the game control microcomputer 53. In FIG. 19, (a) shows a game control main process, and (b) shows a timer interrupt process. This timer interrupt process is executed once every 2 msec, for example.

  In the game control main process shown in (a), an initialization process for initializing the built-in device register and the like is first performed in step S (hereinafter simply referred to as S) 1, and a random number for updating the random counter in S2. Update processing is performed. In the random number update process in S2, the values of R3 to R7 described above are updated. In the present embodiment, after the interrupt process is executed every 2 msec, the process of S2 is repeatedly performed during the remaining interrupt waiting process time until the next interrupt process is executed.

  In the timer interrupt process shown in (b), first, a power-off process (S11) is performed in which it is confirmed whether a power-off signal is output from the power supply board and a predetermined backup operation is performed as necessary. Then, the game control process which is the interruption process of S12-S25 is performed.

  In the game control process, first, the first gate switch 61, the first start port switch 62, the first count switch 63, the first V winning switch 64, the second gate switch 66, the second start port switch are connected via the switch circuit 32. 67, detection signals of various switches such as the second count switch 68 and the second V winning switch 69 are input, and a switch process for determining the state thereof is performed (S12).

  Then, the first special symbol process is performed (S13). In the first special symbol process process, a process corresponding to the first special symbol process flag for controlling the first special symbol display 8, the first special variable winning device 20 and the like 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 S14, a random number update process for updating the value of the random counter is performed. In the random number update process of S14, each of R1 to R8 described above is updated.

  Next, the second special symbol process is performed (S15). In the second special symbol process, the processing corresponding 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. Selected 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 (S16). 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 (S17). In the second normal symbol process, the corresponding process is selected and executed according to the second normal symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the second normal 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. By executing the first normal symbol process, the display control of the first normal symbol indicator 12 and the opening / closing control of the first start winning portion 15 are executed, and by executing the second normal symbol process, the second normal symbol process is executed. Display control of the display 13 is executed.

  Next, an effect control command related to the first decorative symbol variably displayed on the first decorative variable display unit 8k and the second decorative symbol variably displayed on the second decorative variable display unit 9k is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 55, A decorative design command control process for sending a production control command is performed (S18). Further, for example, information output processing for outputting data such as jackpot information, starting information, probability variation information supplied to the hall management computer is performed (S19).

  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. Prize ball processing for setting the number of prize balls based on the detection signal is executed (S20). Specifically, one 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. In response to the winning detection based on, a winning ball control signal indicating the number of winning balls is output to the payout control board 36. The payout control microcomputer mounted on the payout control board 36 drives the ball payout device 44 in accordance with the prize ball control signal indicating the number of prize balls, and performs control for paying out the prize balls.

  Then, a storage process for checking increase / decrease in the number of reserved storage is executed (S21). Further, a test terminal process, which is a process of outputting a test signal for enabling the control state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to be confirmed outside the gaming machine, is executed (S22). Further, a solenoid output process (S23) is executed for instructing the solenoid circuit 33 to drive the various solenoids when a predetermined condition is satisfied. The first start winning portion 15, the first special variable winning device 20, and the second special variable winning device 22 are opened or closed, and the game ball passages in the first big winning port 21 and the second big winning port 23 are opened. In order to perform switching, the solenoid circuit 33 drives the solenoids 71 to 73, 75, and 76 in accordance with a drive command.

  Next, a special symbol display control process is performed (S24). 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. Further, a normal symbol display control process is performed (S25). 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 12 and the second normal symbol display 13 is performed. Thereafter, the interrupt permission state is set (S26).

  With the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is started every 2 msec. 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.

  In this embodiment, the change display of the special symbol is performed by two indicators, the first special symbol display 8 constituting the first variation display unit and the second special symbol display 9 constituting the second variation display unit. The first decoration symbol and the second decoration are executed by two variation display units, which are executed, and the first variation variation display unit 8k constituting the first variation display unit and the second ornament variation display unit 9k constituting the second variation display unit. Symbol variation display is executed. Then, in either one of the first variation display unit and the second variation display unit, control is executed to shift to the big hit gaming state when the big hit display result is derived and displayed as the variable display result. . As described above, in a gaming machine that includes a plurality of variation display units and displays the variation display of symbols on 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, display control in the first variation display unit and the second variation display unit including these controls will be mainly described. In the following description, processing for mainly controlling the first special symbol display unit 8 and the first decoration variation display unit 8k will be described. However, the second special symbol display unit 9 and the second decoration variation display unit 9k will be described. The same control is executed for the process to be controlled.

  Next, processing contents of the first special symbol process (S13) and the second special symbol process (S15) will be described. The processing contents of the first special symbol process and the second special symbol process are as follows: the first special symbol process performs the first variation display unit, and the second special symbol process performs the second variation display unit. Although different in that the processing is performed as a target, the processing content for controlling the variable display unit to be processed is the same. Therefore, here, the first special symbol process will be described as a representative example of these special symbol process, and the repeated description of the processing contents of the second special symbol process will not be repeated. The processing content of the first special symbol process described below is the same as that of the first special symbol process, except that the processing target of the first variation display unit is replaced with the processing target of the second variation display unit. By replacing data such as various flags used in the symbol process with data such as various flags used in the second special symbol process, the processing contents of the second special symbol process are obtained.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing an example of a program of the first special symbol process (S13) executed by the game control microcomputer 53. In the first special symbol process, a process for controlling the first variation display unit is executed. The game control microcomputer 53 performs the following processing in the first special symbol process. First, if the first start port switch 62 is turned on, that is, if a start winning that causes the game ball to win the first start winning port 14 is generated (S131), a first start port switch passing process (S132) is performed. After that, any one of S140 to S147 is performed according to the internal state.

  In the first start port switch passing process, it is confirmed whether the number of numerical data stored in the first holding storage buffer of the RAM 55 (the upper limit is four holding storage numbers) has reached the upper limit, and the first holding is performed. If the number of numerical data stored in the storage buffer has not reached the maximum value, the count value of the first reserved storage counter indicating the number of reserved memories is incremented by one. Then, numerical data (random numbers) is extracted from the big hit determination random counter R1 and the probability variation determination random counter R2 and corresponds to the extraction order of the first hold storage buffer (the value of the first hold storage counter). Corresponding to the storage area) 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. The extraction of numerical data means that numerical data is read from a counter for generating numerical data, and the read numerical data is used as a random number value.

  First special symbol normal processing (S140): 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 S141. When the first variable display section does not perform the variable display for a predetermined time (60 seconds), the demonstration display start timing is reached, and a demonstration display command for instructing the start of the demonstration display is set. The demonstration display command set here is output to the display control board 80 in S18 of FIG. Thus, the display control microcomputer 800 creates a drawing command according to the display control data P described with reference to FIG. Based on the drawing command, the VDP 81 sequentially arranges the frame images in the background from the first frame, which is the first frame, based on the data of the demo display moving image described in FIG. A process of generating and displaying on the display unit 8k is performed.

  First special symbol stop symbol setting process (S141): Fluctuation display by selectively using the extracted values of the random counters R3 and R4 for determining the jackpot symbol and the extracted value of the random counter R5 for determining the off symbol The stop symbol (big hit symbol or off symbol) of the subsequent first special symbol indicator 8 is determined. Further, a first stop symbol information command for specifying information of the first decorative symbol to be derived and displayed is set. The first stop symbol information command set here is output to the display control board 80 in S18 of FIG. Then, the first special symbol process flag is updated to shift to S142.

  First variation pattern setting process (S142): The value of the random counter R6 for determining the variation pattern is extracted, and a plurality of types of variation patterns determined in advance according to the value of R6 using the data table described in FIG. By selecting and determining from among these, the variation pattern of variation display on the first special symbol display 8 is selected and determined.

  Further, based on the selected and determined variation pattern, the variation display time (time from the start of variation to the time when the display result is derived and displayed) for the variation display on the first special symbol display 8 is set to the first special symbol process timer. After setting, the first special symbol process timer is started. In addition, a drive signal for starting the variable display of the first special symbol is set. The drive signal set here is output in S24 of FIG. In addition, a first variation pattern command which is a command for commanding a variation pattern including information on the variation display time of the first decorative symbol is set. The first variation pattern command set here is output to the display control board 80 in S18 of FIG. Then, the first special symbol process flag is updated to shift to S143.

  First special symbol variation process (S143): 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 S142 times out), the first special symbol variation process The process flag is updated to shift to S144.

  1st special symbol stop process (S144): It controls so that the symbol variably displayed in each of the 1st special symbol indicator 8 and the 1st decoration fluctuation display part 8k may be stopped. Specifically, a drive signal for stopping the first special symbol is set. The drive signal set here is output in S24 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 board 80 in S18 of FIG. When the first jackpot flag is set, a first jackpot start command indicating that the first jackpot gaming state is started is set. The first big hit start command set here is output to the display control board 80 in S18 of FIG. Then, when the first big hit gaming state is started, the first special symbol process flag is updated to shift to S145. Otherwise, the first special symbol process flag is updated to shift to S140.

  First big winning opening opening pre-processing (S145): Control for opening the first big winning opening 21 is started. The first special winning opening 21 is opened by driving the solenoid 72 to open the first special variable winning device 20. In addition, the execution time of the first special symbol opening process is set in the first special symbol process timer, and the first special symbol process flag is updated to shift to S146.

  Processing during opening of first big winning opening (S146): Control for sending an effect control command for instructing round display during the first big winning game state to display control board 80 and establishment of closing condition for first big winning opening 21 Processing to confirm is performed. When the closing condition for the first big 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 continuation condition for the big hit gaming state is established. Perform processing. If the conditions for continuation of the big hit gaming state are satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the first special symbol process flag is updated to shift to S145. In addition, when the continuation condition of the big hit gaming state is not satisfied within a predetermined effective time, or when all rounds are finished, that is, when the first big hit gaming state is finished, the first big hit end command described above is used. Is set. The first big hit end command set here is output to the display control board 80 in S18 of FIG. Then, the first special symbol process flag is updated to shift to S147.

  First jackpot end process (S147): Control is performed to cause the display control microcomputer 800 to display when the first jackpot gaming state ends. Then, the first special symbol process flag is updated to shift to S140.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the first special symbol normal process (S140) in the first special symbol process. The game control microcomputer 53 performs the following processing in the first special symbol normal processing. The first special symbol normal process is executed when the special symbol is not displayed on the first special symbol display 8 and is not in a big hit game.

  First, it is confirmed whether or not the second big hit execution flag is set (S31). 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 (S15), and is reset in the second big hit end process (not shown) when the second big hit game state (specific game state) ends. When the second big hit execution flag is set, the process returns.

  On the other hand, when the second big hit execution flag is not set, the value of the first reserved memory counter is checked to determine whether or not the first reserved memory number is “0” (S33). If the first reserved storage number is 0, the process related to the demonstration display is executed and then the process returns. Specifically, if the first reserved storage number is 0, the process proceeds to S321, and it is determined whether or not the first demonstration display flag is set (S321). Here, the first demonstration display flag is set when a demonstration display, which is a display performed when the symbol variation display has not been performed for a predetermined time or longer (for example, 60 seconds) in the first variation display section. Flag. If the demo display flag is set, return. On the other hand, when the demonstration display flag is not set, the value of the non-variable time timer for measuring the non-variable time during which the symbol variation display is not performed in the first variation display section is updated (S322). Specifically, the value of the non-variable time timer is updated by subtracting and updating a timer value made up of numerical data initialized to a numerical value corresponding to a predetermined time (for example, 60 seconds) one by one. The non-fluctuating time timer may be such that the numerical data corresponding to a predetermined time is subtracted and updated until it reaches 0, and the numerical data is added and updated until a value corresponding to the predetermined time is reached. It may be something that goes on.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the first demo display start timing has come (S323). Specifically, when the time measured by the non-variable time timer is not a predetermined time (for example, 60 seconds), it is determined that it is not the start timing of the first demonstration display, and is measured by the non-variable time timer. When the time reaches a predetermined time, it is determined that it is the start timing of the first demonstration display. If it is determined that it is not the start timing of the first demonstration display, the process returns. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is the start timing of the first demonstration display, a setting for transmitting a first demonstration display command instructing the first decoration variation display unit 8k to perform the demonstration display is performed (S324). The first demonstration display command set here is output to the display control board 80 in S18 of FIG. Then, the first demonstration display flag described above is set (S325), and the process returns.

  In S32 described above, if the first reserved memory number is not 0, the first demo display flag is reset, and the first non-variable time timer is set to the initial value, thereby relating to the first demo display. Processing for initializing data to be performed is performed (S33).

  Then, each random number (numerical data) stored in the first reserved memory buffer corresponding to the first reserved memory number = 1 in the first reserved memory buffer of the RAM 55 is read and stored in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55 (S34). ), 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 shifted (S35). 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, a jackpot determination random number (R1 extracted data) is read from the random number buffer area (S36), and a jackpot determination process is executed (S37). In the big hit determination process, the following process is performed. First, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is set. When the probability variation flag is set, a plurality of predetermined values are set as the jackpot judgment value used for jackpot judgment as the jackpot judgment value at the time of probability variation. When the probability variation flag is not set, the jackpot judgment used for the jackpot judgment As the value, one predetermined value is set as a jackpot determination value at the time of non-probability change. Then, the jackpot determination random number read in S34 of the first special symbol normal process is compared with the jackpot determination value, and when the jackpot determination random number and the jackpot determination value match, a determination is made that the jackpot is successful. Make a decision not to make a big hit when it is not.

  As a result of the big hit determination process, when it is determined to be the first big hit (Y in S38), the first big hit flag is set (S39). On the other hand, when it is determined not to enter the first big hit game state (N in S38), the first big hit flag is not set. 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 (S141) (S40), and the process returns.

  In the first special symbol normal processing described above, when the big hit display result is derived and displayed on the second variation display section and the second big hit gaming state occurs, the second big hit running flag is set, and the big hit gaming state Since the second big hit execution flag is not reset until the end of the game, Y is selected in S31 in the first special symbol normal process (S140) and the processes after S31 are not executed until the big hit game state ends. As described above, when the big hit symbol is derived and displayed on the second fluctuation display portion and the second big hit gaming state is generated, the first fluctuation display portion is controlled not to start the special symbol fluctuation display.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the first special symbol stop symbol setting process (S141) in the first special symbol process. In the first special symbol stop symbol setting process, the game control microcomputer 53 performs the following processing.

  First, it is determined whether or not the first big hit flag is set (S41). When the first big hit flag is not set, a random number is extracted from R5, and the off symbol of the first special symbol is determined based on the extracted value (S46). That is, based on the random number extracted from R5, the first special symbol derived and displayed as a display result from “0” or an even symbol is determined. And it progresses to S47 mentioned later.

  On the other hand, when the first big hit flag is set, it is extracted from R2 at the time of starting winning, and the probability change determination is made based on the extracted value of R2 read in S34 (S42). Then, it is determined whether or not it is determined to be a probable big hit in the determination of S42 (S43). When it is determined that the probability variation jackpot is set, the first probability variation jackpot flag is set (S44), and the process proceeds to S45. Here, the first probability variation jackpot flag is a flag indicating that it has been determined that the variation display performed on the first variation display unit side is the probability variation jackpot. On the other hand, when it is determined that the probability variation big hit is not made, the process proceeds to S45 as it is.

  In S45, a random number is extracted from R3 or R4, and the jackpot symbol of the first special symbol is determined based on the extracted value. Specifically, in S45, when the first probability variation jackpot flag is set, that is, when probability variation jackpot is selected, the probability variation jackpot symbol to be displayed as the first special symbol is determined based on the lottery value of R3. . On the other hand, when the normal big hit is determined, the probability variation big hit symbol as the display result of the first special symbol is determined based on the lottery value of R4. After S45, the process proceeds to S47.

  In S47, processing for selecting the first stop symbol information command to be transmitted is performed. Specifically, when the off symbol is determined in S46, that is, when the first big hit flag is not set, a command for designating the off display result is selected as the first stop symbol information command. On the other hand, when the first big hit flag is set, the first stop symbol information command is selected as follows. When the above-mentioned first certainty jackpot flag is not set, a command designating that a normal jackpot display result is selected as the first stop symbol information command is selected. When the first probability variation jackpot flag is set, a command that designates that the probability variation jackpot display result is selected as the first stop symbol information command is selected.

  Next, a setting (command set) for transmitting the first stop symbol information command selected in S47 is performed (S48). When the first stop symbol information command is set in this way, the first stop symbol information command is output in S18 of FIG. Then, the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first variation pattern setting process (S142) (S49), and the process returns.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the first variation pattern setting process (S142) in the first special symbol process. The game control microcomputer 53 performs the following process in the first variation pattern setting process.

  First, by determining whether or not the first jackpot flag has been set, it is determined whether or not it has been determined that the variation display on the first variation display unit side is a jackpot (S61). When it is determined that the big hit is not determined, the process proceeds to S65 described later. On the other hand, when it is determined that the big hit is determined, it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is set (S62).

  When it is determined that the time reduction flag is not set, the normal gaming state is not controlled in the probability variation control mode, so the non-shortening variation of FIG. 6A is used as a data table used to determine the variation pattern. The big hit determination time data table is selected from the pattern data tables (S63), and the process proceeds to S69. On the other hand, when it is determined that the time reduction flag is set, since the control is in the probability variation control mode and the time reduction state is set, the data table used for determining the variation pattern is shortened in FIG. The big hit determination time data table is selected from the variation pattern data table (S64), and the process proceeds to S69.

  Further, when the process proceeds to S65, since it is determined that the fluctuation display result is out of the range, a random number is extracted from R7, and reach determination is performed based on the extracted value (S65). The reach determination result in this case is stored as data such as a reach flag. Then, it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is set (S66).

  When it is determined that the time reduction flag is not set, the normal gaming state is not controlled in the probability variation control mode, so the non-shortening variation of FIG. 6A is used as a data table used to determine the variation pattern. Among the pattern data tables, either the non-reach deviation determination data table or the reach deviation determination data table is selected (S67), and the process proceeds to S69. On the other hand, when it is determined that the time reduction flag is set, it is in the state of the probability variation control mode and is in the time reduction state. Therefore, as a data table used for determining the fluctuation pattern, the shortened fluctuation shown in FIG. Among the pattern data tables, either the non-reach deviation determination data table or the reach deviation determination data table is selected (S68), and the process proceeds to S69. In each of S67 and S68, when it is determined not to reach in S65, the non-reach shift determination data table is selected, and when it is determined to reach, the reach shift determination data table is determined. Selected.

  In S69, a random number is extracted from R6, and based on the extracted value, a variation pattern is selected using the variation pattern table selected in S63, S64, S67, and S68. Then, a special game process is performed as a process for managing the probability variation control mode in the special game state (S70). The contents of the special game process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the first special symbol display 8 performs a process for starting the variable display of the first special symbol (S71). Specifically, a drive signal for starting the variable display of the first special symbol is set on the first special symbol display 8, and the drive signal is output in S24 of FIG. Then, a setting (command set) for transmitting the first variation pattern command corresponding to the variation pattern selected in S69 is performed (S72). When the variation pattern command is set in this way, the first variation pattern command is output in S18 of FIG. Then, based on the selected variation pattern, the variation display time for the first special symbol display 8 is set in the first special symbol process timer, and then the first special symbol process timer is started (S73). The first special symbol process timer is a timer used for managing the variable display time on the first special symbol display 8. Then, the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first special symbol variation process (S143) (S74), and the process returns.

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the special game process (S70). In the special game process, the game control microcomputer 53 performs the following process.

First, by determining whether or not the first jackpot flag has been set, it is determined whether or not it has been determined that the variation display on the first variation display unit side is a jackpot (S701). When it is determined that the big hit has not been determined, the process proceeds to S710 described later. On the other hand, when it is determined that the big hit is decided, the decision on whether or not the variation display on the first fluctuation display unit side is the probability variation big hit is made by determining whether or not the first certain variation big hit flag is set. It is determined whether or not (S702). When it is determined that the decision to make a probable big hit is made,
In order to determine whether or not the control is in the probability variation control mode, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag are set (S703).

  When it is determined that the probability change flag and the time reduction flag are not set, the probability change flag is set (S704), the time reduction flag is set (S705), and the process proceeds to S706. As a result, when the control is newly performed in the probability variation control mode, both the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag are set. On the other hand, when it is determined that the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag are set, the process proceeds to S706 as it is. As a result, when a probability variation big hit newly occurs in the probability variation control mode, the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag are already set, so the state where the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag are set is maintained as it is. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when a probability variation big hit newly occurs in the probability variation control mode, the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag may be reset and then the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag may be newly set. In S706, in response to the occurrence of a new probability variation control mode, the data of the number of times of variation at probability variation as the number of variation displays counted in the probability variation control mode is initialized, and the process returns. Here, the number of fluctuations at the time of probability change is the number of times that the fluctuation display that is out of place is performed by the first fluctuation display part and the second fluctuation display part during the probability change control mode, and is the first fluctuation display part or the second fluctuation display part. Each time the variable display is started, one is added and stored in the storage area of the RAM 55. The number of times of change during probability change is used in common in each of the special game processes of the first change pattern setting process and the second change pattern setting process, and is counted in common.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the probability variation big hit has not been determined, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag are set (S707). When the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag are set, that is, in the probability variation control mode, the probability variation flag is reset (S708), the time reduction flag is reset (S709), and the process returns. As a result, when a non-probability variation big hit occurs in the probability variation control mode, the probability variation control mode ends, and the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag are set. On the other hand, when the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag are not set, the process returns.

  If it is determined in S701 that the big hit has not been determined and the process proceeds to S710, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag are set. That is, it is determined whether or not the mode is the probability variation control mode. When the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag are not set, the process returns.

  On the other hand, when the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag are set, since it is the probability variation control mode, 1 is added to the number of times of variation during probability variation based on the variation display executed this time (S711). Then, it is determined whether or not the number of fluctuations at the time of probability change has reached a preset number of times of probability change (100 times) (S712). In step S712, data of the predetermined probability variation end count is read from the ROM 54, the probability variation end count is set, and used for determination. If not, return. On the other hand, if it has reached, the probability variation flag is reset (S713), the time reduction flag is reset (S714), and the process returns. As described above, in the probability variation control mode according to the present embodiment, each time the variation display of the first special symbol and the variation display of the second special symbol are started, the variation number at the time of probability variation is incremented by one in S711. Is done. When it is determined in S712 that the number of fluctuations at the time of probability variation has reached the number of times of end of probability variation, the probability variation flag is reset in S713, and the time variation flag is reset in S714.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the probability variation big hit occurs, the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag are set, and the probability variation control mode is controlled. Then, when the fluctuation display that is out of the probability variation control mode is executed a predetermined number of times, the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag are reset, and the probability variation control mode ends. Also, when a non-probability variation big hit occurs during the probability variation control mode, the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag are reset, and the probability variation control mode ends.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the first special symbol variation process (S143) in the first special symbol process. In the first special symbol variation process, the game control microcomputer 53 performs the following process.

  First, it is confirmed 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, the first big hit running flag is set (S84), and the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first special symbol stop process (S144) ( S85). If the first special symbol process timer has not timed out in S82, the process returns without updating the value of the first special symbol process flag. That is, when the first special symbol process is executed again, the first special symbol variation process is performed again. Further, when the first big hit execution flag is set in S84, the second special symbol process (S15) is executed to interrupt the special symbol variation display on the second special symbol display 9.

  On the other hand, if the second big hit flag is set in S80, it is confirmed whether or not the first interruption flag is set (S86). If the first interruption flag is not set, 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 first interruption flag is set (S88). And the process for interrupting the variable display of a 1st special symbol is performed (S89). Specifically, a drive signal for interrupting the variation display of the first special symbol which is performing the variation display on the first special symbol display 8 is set, and the drive signal is the special symbol display control process (S24) of FIG. Is output. Further, the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the first interruption command is set in the pointer (S89a), 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 S89a is transmitted to the display control board 80 in the decorative symbol command control process (S18) of FIG. That is, if it is determined in S87 that the second big hit execution flag is set, the process of S81 is not executed, so the first special symbol process timer is not subtracted, the first interruption flag is set, and the first interruption command is set. Is transmitted to the display control board 80. When the display control microcomputer 800 receives the first interruption command, the display control microcomputer 800 executes control for interrupting the variable display of the first decorative symbol in the first decorative variable display unit 8k.

  As described above, in this embodiment, when the first special symbol display 8 performs the variable display of the first special symbol (when the first special symbol process timer has not timed out), the second big hit When the in-execution flag is set, the subtraction of the first special symbol process timer for measuring the variation time is interrupted, and a command for instructing to interrupt the variation display of the first ornament symbol is transmitted to the display control board 80. The process of interrupting the symbol variation display in the first variation display section after the jackpot gaming state is generated based on the fact that the jackpot display result is derived and displayed on the second variation display section until the jackpot gaming state ends. Is doing.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the first special symbol stop process (S144) 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 the special symbol display control process (S24) of FIG. Is output. 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 (S18) of FIG. When the display control microcomputer 800 receives the first symbol stop command, the display control microcomputer 800 executes control for deriving and displaying the display result by stopping the variation display of the first ornament symbol on 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 the first big hit flag is set in step S38 in the first special symbol normal process (S140), the first big hit is started. Is set to the pointer of the command transmission table corresponding to the first big hit start command indicating (S93). The first jackpot start command set in S93 is transmitted to the display control board 80 by the decorative symbol command control process (S18) of FIG. Then, the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first big prize opening opening pre-processing (S145) (S94), and the process returns.

  When the display control microcomputer 800 receives the first big hit start command, the display in the big hit gaming state such as a display indicating that the big hit gaming state is started and a moving image for opening are displayed on the first decoration variation display unit 8k. Control to display. Specifically, the display control microcomputer 800 creates a drawing command for displaying a moving image for opening according to the display control data P described with reference to FIG. Then, based on the drawing command, the VDP 81 sequentially arranges the frame images of the moving image data for opening described with reference to FIG. 15 in the background from the first frame as the first frame, and the background image is changed to the first decoration variation. A process of generating and displaying on the display unit 8k is performed.

  When it is determined in S92 that the first big hit flag is not set, the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first special symbol normal process (S140) (S95). Return.

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the first big hit end process (S147) in the first special symbol process. In the first jackpot ending process, the game control microcomputer 53 performs the following process.

  First, the first big hit execution flag is reset (S111). 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 (S15) by resetting the first big hit execution flag in S111. 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.

  Then, the second interruption flag set in the second special symbol variation process in the second special symbol process (S15) is reset (S112), and the first big hit flag is reset (S113). Then, in the second special symbol variation process in which the same process as the first special symbol variation process of FIG. 25 is performed, the second special symbol variation display suspended as described above due to the occurrence of the first jackpot is resumed. The process is performed (S114). 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 the special symbol display control process (S24) of FIG. Is output.

  Further, the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the second restart command is set in the pointer (S115). Here, the second resume command is a command for instructing to resume the variation display of the second decorative symbol suspended in the second ornament variation display portion 9k. The reason why the second restart command is transmitted is to restart the variation display on the second variation display unit side interrupted by the big hit gaming state generated on the first variation display unit side. The second restart command set in S115 is transmitted to the display control board 80 in the decorative symbol command control process (S18) of FIG. 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. Then, the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first special symbol normal process (S140) (S116).

  Next, the operation of the display control microcomputer 800 will be described. FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the effect control main process executed by the display control microcomputer 800. In the effect control main process, first, an initialization process is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval, and the like (S201).

  When the initialization process is completed, the display control microcomputer 800 monitors the timer interrupt flag (S202). When a timer interrupt occurs, the display control microcomputer 800 sets “1” as the value of the timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If “1” is set as the value of the timer interrupt flag in S202, the display control microcomputer 800 clears the value of the timer interrupt flag (S203), and executes the following effect control processing.

  A timer interrupt occurs every 33 ms, for example. That is, the effect control process is activated every 33 ms, for example. Further, in the timer interrupt process in this embodiment, only the process of setting “1” as the value of the timer interrupt flag is performed, and the specific effect control process is executed in the main process. The effect control process may be executed.

  In the effect control process, first, a timer interruption flag is cleared, and a power-off process for monitoring whether or not a power-off signal is output is executed (S204). Next, command analysis processing for analyzing the received effect control command is executed (S205). The contents of the command analysis process will be described later with reference to FIG. Next, a first effect control process is performed (S206). The contents of the first effect control process will be described later with reference to FIG. In the first effect control process, the process corresponding to the current control state (first effect control process flag) is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state, and the display control of the first decoration variation display unit 8k is included. Perform production control. Next, a second effect control process is performed (S207). In the second effect control process, a process corresponding to the current control state (second effect control process flag) is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state, and the display control of the second decoration variation display unit 9k is included. Perform production control.

  Next, in order to display an image on the first decoration variation display unit 8k in accordance with the progress state of the display control by the first effect control process, a first drawing instruction process for giving an image drawing instruction to the VDP 81 is executed. (S208). The processing contents of the first drawing instruction processing will be described later with reference to FIG. Then, in order to display an image on the second decoration variation display unit 9k in accordance with the progress state of the display control by the second effect control process, a second drawing instruction process for giving an image drawing instruction to the VDP 91 is executed ( S209).

  Next, a random number update process for updating a predetermined random counter is executed (S210). In the random number update process, for example, various random counters such as random counters RU-1 to RU-3 used for determining a combination of decorative symbols to be derived and displayed as a variation display result are updated. Thereafter, the process returns to the process of checking the timer interrupt flag in S202. An INT signal for effect control from the main board 31 is input to an interrupt terminal of the microcomputer 800 for display control. For example, when the INT signal from the main board 31 is turned on, an INT interrupt is generated in the display control microcomputer 800. Then, the display control microcomputer 800 executes an effect control command reception process in the interrupt process. In the effect control command reception process, the display control microcomputer 800 stores the received effect control command data in a command reception buffer provided in the RAM.

  Next, the command analysis processing in S205 of FIG. 28 will be described. FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing command analysis processing. In the command analysis process, it is determined whether or not there is a reception command in the command reception buffer (S211). If there is no reception command, the process returns. On the other hand, when there is a reception command, the reception command is read (S212). The command data read here is erased in the command reception buffer. Then, it is determined whether or not the read reception command is the above-described stop symbol information command (first stop symbol information command, second stop symbol information command) (S213). When the received command is a stop symbol information command, data indicating stop symbol information indicated by the stop symbol information command is stored in a stop symbol information storage area provided in the RAM 802 (S214). Then, in response to the received command, a stop symbol information reception flag, which is a reception flag that can identify the received stop symbol information command, is set (S215), and the process returns to S211.

  If the received command is not a stop symbol information command, it is determined whether or not the read received command is the aforementioned variation pattern command (first variation pattern command, second variation pattern command) (S216). If it is a variation pattern command, data specifying the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern command is stored in a variation pattern data storage area provided in the RAM 802 (S217). Then, in response to the received command, a variation pattern reception flag that is a reception flag that can identify the received variation pattern command is set (S218). Then, for each of the first decorative symbol and the second decorative symbol, symbol determination processing for determining a combination of symbols to be derived and displayed as a display result is performed (S219). The contents of the symbol determination process will be described later with reference to FIG. Then, the symbol data determined in the symbol determination process is stored in the determined symbol data storage area provided in the RAM 802 (S220), and the process returns to S211.

  If the received command is not a variation pattern command, it is determined whether or not the read received command is the above-described demonstration display command (first demonstration display command, second demonstration display command) (S221). If it is a demo display command, a demo display command reception flag, which is a reception flag for specifying the received demo display command, is set (S222), and the process returns to S211.

  If the received command is not a demonstration display command, it is determined whether or not the read received command is the above-mentioned jackpot start command (first jackpot start command, second jackpot start command) (S223). If it is a big hit start command, a big hit start command reception flag, which is a reception flag capable of specifying the received big hit start command, is set (S224), and the process returns to S211.

  Further, when it is determined in S223 that the received command is not a big hit start command (when it is another command other than the command described above), it is determined what other received command is, and it corresponds to the received command. The received command reception flag is set (S225), and the process returns to S211. That is, S225 collectively shows processing corresponding to reception of various commands other than the stop symbol information command, the variation pattern command, the demo display command, and the jackpot start command described above.

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing the symbol determination process (S219) in the command analysis process. In the symbol determination process, first, it is determined whether or not the display result of the variable display performed according to the received effect control command is a combination of jackpot symbols (S231). Specifically, when the first stop symbol information command specifying that the normal jackpot display result is to be received, and when the first stop symbol information command specifying to be the probability variation jackpot display result is received, the display is performed. The result is determined to be a jackpot symbol combination. On the other hand, when the first stop symbol information command for specifying that the display result is to be the display result is received, it is determined that the display result is not a combination of the jackpot symbol. If it is determined in S231 that the winning combination is not a combination of symbols, depending on whether or not to reach, the combination of outliers as the display result of the variable display is determined at random (S232), and the process returns. In S232, the combination of shift symbols is determined as follows.

  First, the values of RU-1 to RU-3 are extracted. When a variation pattern command specifying a variation pattern that is out of reach, such as a reach A variation pattern, is received as a variation pattern command, a reach symbol determination data table in which the relationship between the value of RU-1 and the reach symbol is determined in advance. The corresponding reach symbol is selected from the extracted values of RU-1, and the combination of the reach symbols is determined as the combination of the left symbol and the right symbol (reach symbol). Then, the middle symbol corresponding to the extracted value of RU-2 is selected using the middle symbol determination data table in which the relationship between the predetermined RU-2 and the middle symbol is predetermined. However, when the middle symbol corresponding to the extracted value of RU-2 matches the reach symbol, correction is performed to change the middle symbol so as not to match the reach symbol. When a variation pattern command that designates a variation pattern that is out of reach, such as a normal A variation pattern, is received as the variation pattern command, the left symbol determination is for a predetermined relationship between the value of RU-1 and the left symbol. Each extracted value of RU-1 to RU-3 using the data table, the above-described middle symbol determination data table, and the right symbol determination data table in which the relationship between the value of RU-3 and the right symbol is predetermined. Then, the corresponding decorative design is selected, and the combination of the decorative design is determined as the combination of the stop design of the decorative design. However, when the combination of decorative symbols corresponding to the extracted values of RU-1 to RU-3 matches, correction is performed to change the middle symbol so as not to match.

  If the combination of jackpot symbols is determined by the determination in S231, it is determined whether or not the display result of the variable display performed according to the received effect control command is the combination of the probability variation jackpot symbols (S233). Specifically, when a stop symbol information command designating that a probability variation jackpot display result is to be received, it is determined that the combination is a probability variation jackpot symbol. On the other hand, when a stop symbol information command designating that a normal jackpot display result is to be received is determined, it is determined that the combination of probability variation jackpot symbols is not used. If it is determined in S233 that the combination of probability variation big hit symbols is selected, the probability variation big hit symbol combination is randomly determined as the display result of the variable display (S234), and the process returns. In S234, the combination of probability variation jackpot symbols is determined as follows.

  Specifically, in S234, the combination of non-probable variation big hit symbols is determined as follows. First, the value of RU-1 is extracted. Then, using the data table for determining the probability variation jackpot symbol in which the relationship between the value of RU-1 and the probability variation jackpot symbol (odd decoration symbol) is predetermined, the corresponding probability variation jackpot symbol is selected from the extracted value of RU-1. Then, the combination of the probable big hit symbols is determined as the combination of the stop symbols of the decorative symbols.

  If it is determined in S233 that the probability variation big winning symbol combination is not used, the combination of the non-probable variation big winning symbol is randomly determined as the display result of the variable display (S235), and the process returns. In S235, the combination of non-probable variation big hit symbols is determined as follows. First, the value of RU-1 is extracted. Then, the correspondence between the RU-1 value and the non-probable variation jackpot symbol (0, even-numbered decorative symbol) is determined from the extracted value of RU-1 using the non-probable variation jackpot symbol determination data table. The non-probable variation jackpot symbol to be selected is selected, and the combination of the non-probable variation jackpot symbol is determined as the combination of the stop symbol of the decorative symbol.

  Next, the first effect control process according to S206 in FIG. 28 and the second effect control process according to S207 in FIG. 28 will be described. The processing contents of the first effect control process and the second effect control process are as follows: the first effect control process is performed on the first decoration change display unit 8k, and the second effect control process is the second effect change. 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. For this reason, here, the first effect control process will be described as a representative example of these effect control process, and the description of the process details of the second effect control process will not be repeated. In addition, the processing content of the 1st effect control process demonstrated below is processing object called the 1st decoration fluctuation display part 8k and its related apparatus in the 1st effect control process process in the 2nd decoration fluctuation display part 9k and it. The second effect control process is performed by replacing the data such as various flags used in the first effect control process with the data of various flags used in the second effect control process. It becomes processing contents.

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing the first effect control process according to S206 of FIG. In the first effect control process, one of S211 to S217 is executed according to the value of the first effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed.

  First variation pattern command reception waiting process (S211): It is confirmed whether or not the first variation pattern command has been received. When it is confirmed that the first variation pattern command has been received, the value of the first effect control process flag Is updated to a value according to S213. The contents of the first variation pattern command reception waiting process will be described later with reference to FIG. Further, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value according to S212 in accordance with the establishment of the execution condition of the demonstration display as described above.

  Demo display process (S212): The first decoration variation display unit 8k executes the demonstration display as described above, and fulfills the condition for ending the demonstration display (reception of the first variation pattern command, etc.). The value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to S213.

  First symbol variation start processing (S213): In response to the first variation pattern command, the variation in the first ornament variation display section 8k is actually changed from a plurality of predetermined ornament variation patterns as shown in FIG. Determine the variation pattern used for display. Further, the variation time is set according to the determined variation pattern, and the variation of the first decorative symbol (left, right, middle symbol) in the first decorative variation display portion 8k is started. Thereafter, the value of the first effect control process flag is updated to a value according to S214. The contents of the first symbol variation start process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  First symbol variation processing (S214): Controls the switching timing of each variation state (variation speed, etc.) constituting the variation pattern of the ornament symbol in the first ornament variation display section 8k, and ends the set variation time. To monitor. Then, when the set variation time is over, the left, right, and middle symbols of the first decorative symbol are temporarily stopped, and control is performed so as to change to a shaking variation state in which the symbol is swaying without confirming the display result. Thereafter, the value of the first effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to S215. The contents of the first symbol variation processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

  First symbol stop waiting process (S215): The first symbol stop command is received when a command (first symbol stop command) for instructing all symbols of the first decorative symbol is received after the variation time specified by the first variation pattern command has elapsed. Control is performed to stop the variation of the first decorative symbol on the decorative variation display unit 8k and display the stopped symbol. Thereafter, when the stop symbol of the first decoration symbol on the first decoration variation display unit 8k is a combination of the jackpot symbol, the value of the first effect control process flag is updated to a value according to S216, and the first ornament variation When the stop symbol of the first decorative symbol on the display unit 8k is a combination of symbols that are out of sync, the value of the first effect control process flag is updated to a value according to S211.

  First jackpot display processing (S216): After the decoration symbol variation time in the first decoration variation display section 8k is over, a display for notifying that a big hit has been made is performed. Specifically, in response to the reception of the first jackpot start command, a display for notifying that a jackpot has been made is performed. Thereafter, the value of the first effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to S217.

  First big hit game processing (S217): Control is performed to display a big hit game state. For example, in response to the reception of the first jackpot start command as described above, the above-described moving image for opening is displayed. When the solenoid 72 receives an indication before opening the big winning opening indicating that the first special variable winning apparatus 20 is opened or an effect control command indicating that the big winning opening is open, Perform display control. After that, when the big hit game is finished, the big hit end display as an effect when the big hit game state is finished is performed, and the value of the production control process flag is updated to a value according to S211.

  FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing the first variation pattern command reception waiting process in S211 of FIG. In the first variation pattern command reception waiting process, the display control microcomputer 800 performs the following process.

  In the first variation pattern command reception waiting process, first, it is determined whether or not the first variation pattern command is received by determining whether or not a reception flag that is set when the first variation pattern command is received is set. Is determined (S251). If it is determined that the first variation pattern command has been received, the reception flag is reset (S252). The value of the first effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first symbol variation start process (S213) (S253), and the process returns.

  If it is determined in S251 that the first variation pattern command has been received, it is determined whether or not the reception flag that is set when the first demonstration display command is received is set to It is determined whether a demo display command has been received (S254). When it is determined that the first demonstration display command has been received, the value of the first effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first demonstration display process (S212) (S255), and the process returns. As a result, the demonstration display is started. On the other hand, if it is determined that the first demonstration display command has not been received, the process directly returns.

  Next, the first symbol variation start process in S213 of FIG. 31 will be described. FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing the first symbol variation start process (S213) of FIG. In the first symbol variation start process, the display control microcomputer 800 performs the following process.

  First, data for performing a variation display with a variation pattern corresponding to the received variation pattern command is set (S261). Specifically, in S261, the variation pattern is set by selecting and setting data used for variation display in the variation pattern corresponding to the received variation pattern command. Then, the first variation time timer for measuring the variation display time in the first decoration variation display unit 8k is set to the variation display time corresponding to the variation pattern, and the time measurement is started (S262).

  Next, with the variation pattern set in S262, the first ornament variation display unit 8k starts the variation display of the first ornament symbol for deriving and displaying the display result (S263). As the background image when the variable display is performed, for example, a moving image selected when the variable display is performed among the moving images for normal time in accordance with the display control data P described with reference to FIG. A drawing command for sequentially arranging the frame images of the first frame to the last frame of the image on the background is created. Based on the drawing command, the VDP 81 sequentially arranges the moving images selected when the variable display is performed from the first frame, which is the first frame, in the background, and displays the background image on the first decoration variable display unit 8k. The process to do is performed. Then, the first effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first symbol variation processing (S214) (S264), and the process returns.

  FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing the first symbol variation processing (S214) of FIG. In the first symbol variation processing, the display control microcomputer 800 performs the following processing.

  First, it is confirmed whether or not the first fluctuation interruption flag is set (S271). If the first fluctuation interruption flag is not set, it is confirmed whether or not the first interruption command is received (S275). Here, the variation interruption flag is a flag indicating that the variation display of the decorative symbol is suspended in accordance with the interruption of the variation display of the special symbol described above. In addition, the interruption command includes a first interruption command for instructing interruption of fluctuation display in the first decoration fluctuation display section 8k, and a second interruption command for instructing interruption of fluctuation display in the second decoration fluctuation display section 9k. There is.

  If the first interruption command is received in S275, the first fluctuation interruption flag is set (S276), and the first decoration fluctuation display section 8k interrupts (stops) the progress of the first decoration symbol fluctuation display. In addition, the variable interruption display for displaying the changing message 100 indicating that the progress of the variable display is interrupted but the variable display is in progress is displayed. (S277) and return. In this variation interruption display, the first decorative symbol is temporarily stopped by the combination of the off symbol, whereby the variable display of the first decorative symbol is interrupted. Such a change interruption display is also a display that means that the update of the timer for measuring the change time in the change display unit on which the change interruption display is performed is interrupted.

  If the first fluctuation interruption flag is set in S271, it is confirmed whether or not the first restart command has been received (S272). If the first restart command is received in S272, the first change interruption flag is reset (S273), and the change restart display indicating that the first decoration change display unit 8k restarts the change display of the first decoration symbol. (S274), the process proceeds to S278. If the first restart command has not been received in S272, the process returns. If the first interruption command is not received in S275 described above, the process proceeds to S278.

  In S278, the aforementioned first variation time timer and the process timer used for managing display control in the first variation processing are updated. Then, it is confirmed whether or not the process timer has timed out (S279), and if it has timed out, the effect control execution data is switched (S280). 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 collecting a plurality of combinations of process timers and presentation control execution data. The display control microcomputer 800 selects the process data corresponding to the variation pattern command and refers to the process data in the variation mode set in the presentation control execution data for the time set in the process timer. Controls to display the variable.

  Then, it is determined whether or not the first variation time timer has timed out (S281). If the first variable time timer has not timed out, the process returns. On the other hand, if the first variation time timer has timed out, the monitoring timer is started (S282), the first effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first symbol stop waiting process (S215) (S283), 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. And it controls so that the process of S278-S283 is not performed until a 1st restart command is received. That is, control for interrupting the variable display of the first decorative symbols 8a to 8c is performed.

  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, control for interrupting the fluctuation display in the other fluctuation display section is performed. Further, when the above-described big hit gaming state is finished 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 controls to resume the interrupted variable display.

  Next, the first drawing instruction process in S208 and the second drawing instruction process in S209 in FIG. 28 will be described. The processing contents of the first drawing instruction process and the second drawing instruction process are as follows: the first drawing instruction process is performed on the first decoration variation display unit 8k, and the second drawing instruction process is performed on the second decoration variation display unit 9k. Although different in that the processing is performed as a target, the processing contents for controlling the variable display unit to be processed are the same. For this reason, here, the first drawing instruction process will be described as a representative example of these drawing instruction processes, and a duplicate description of the processing contents of the second drawing instruction process will not be repeated. The processing content of the first drawing instruction process described below is based on the second decoration change display from the processing object of the first decoration change display unit 8k and the related device to which the first drawing instruction process gives the drawing instruction. By substituting the processing target of the unit 9k and the related device, the processing contents of the second drawing instruction processing are obtained.

  FIG. 35 is a flowchart for explaining the first drawing instruction process. This first drawing instruction process is repeatedly executed at predetermined intervals as the above-described effect control main process proceeds. First, the CPU 803 of the display control microcomputer 800 responds to an effect control command (for example, a variation pattern command, a demo display command, a big hit start command, etc.) from among the display control data stored in the control ROM 801. The corresponding one is read (S301).

  For example, when a variation pattern command is received as an effect control command, the CPU 803 reads display control data corresponding to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern command from the control ROM 801. Further, the CPU 803 reads the following display control data when generating an image of each decorative design. When the decoration pattern to be generated is being displayed in a variable manner, the display control data K shown in FIG. Further, when the decorative symbol to be generated is stopped, but the variable display of the other decorative symbol is being performed in the other display area, the display control data L shown in FIG. 18B is read out. Further, when the decorative pattern to be generated is already stopped when the reach occurs, the display control data M shown in FIG. 18C or the display control data N shown in FIG. 18D is read. Further, when generating an image at the time of demonstration display or an image at the time of opening in the big hit gaming state, the display control data P shown in FIG.

  Then, based on the read display control data, the CPU 803 displays an image (sprite number in the case of a sprite image; a moving image number and a frame number in the case of a moving image) or a developing layer to be displayed at that time. -Specify (set) various parameters for image display, such as position, size, transparency (setting values that make the image semi-transparent), drawing order, and the type of effect to be applied (enlargement / reduction ratio, rotation angle, palette number) A drawing command including an attribute which is the data of the various setting parameters is generated (S302). Subsequently, the CPU 803 transmits the generated drawing command to the VDP 81 (S303).

  The VDP 81 executes image development / synthesis processing. In the image expansion / combination processing, image data (material) is read from the video ROM 82 in accordance with an attribute table created based on a drawing command instructed by the CPU 803, and in the case of a moving image, decompression processing is performed and expansion is performed in accordance with the instruction. -Synthesize (S304).

  On the other hand, the VDP 81 reads image data (for example, RGB luminance data) on the VRAM 83 at a predetermined periodic timing and supplies the read image data to the LCD drive circuit 84. The LCD drive circuit 84 generates a control signal such as an LCD drive signal in accordance with the supplied image data, and supplies the control signal to the first decoration variation display unit 8k, whereby the screen of the first decoration variation display unit 8k is displayed. Display decorative designs and backgrounds.

  By repeating the process of generating an image as shown in FIG. 35, a sprite image and a moving image as shown in FIGS. 8 to 10, 13 to 15, 36, 37, and 39 to 41 are obtained. An image including is generated and displayed. Thereby, the image according to the condition of the game by the pachinko gaming machine 1 is displayed on the first decoration variation display unit 8k and the second decoration variation display unit 9k.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 8, images of the left symbol until the variable display starts and stops, the left symbol until the reach state is established, and the left symbol after the reach state is established (the same applies to the right symbol). Will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 36 is a diagram for explaining a decorative symbol composition display process executed by the display control board 80 based on a certain variation pattern among a plurality of types of variation patterns, a character created thereby, and changes thereof. As shown in FIGS. 8 and 36, the images of the first part P1 and the second part P2 of the decorative pattern “7 (cat)” from the start to the stop of the variable display are shown in FIG. The sprite image S101 and the sprite image S201 are combined and displayed in accordance with the display control data K illustrated in FIG. 8 (see FIGS. 8A and 36A). During the period from when the variable display is started to when it is stopped, the CPU 803 repeatedly performs control to synthesize and display an image according to the display control data K.

  In addition, the images of the first part P1 and the second part P2 of the decorative design “7 (cat)” from when the design is stopped to when the reach state is established are shown in FIG. 18B. In accordance with the control data L, first, the sprite image S101 and the sprite image S201 are combined and displayed. After the sprite image S102 and the sprite image S202 are combined and displayed, the sprite image S103 and the sprite image S203 are combined. Displayed. Until the reach state is established, the CPU 803 repeatedly performs control to synthesize and display an image in accordance with the display control data L (see FIGS. 8B to 8D and FIGS. 36B to 36D). ).

  Furthermore, the images of the first part P1 and the second part P2 of the decorative pattern “7 (cat)” after the reach state is established are displayed in accordance with the display control data M illustrated in FIG. The first frame image M101-F1 of the moving image data M101 and the sprite image S201 are combined and displayed, and the second frame image M101-F2 of the moving image data M101 and the sprite image S201 are combined and displayed. The third frame image M101-F3 of the moving image data M101 and the sprite image S201 are combined and displayed. . . The tenth frame image M101-F10 of the moving image data M101 and the sprite image S201 are combined and displayed (see FIGS. 8E to 8H and FIGS. 36E to 36N). After the reach state is established, the CPU 803 repeatedly performs control for combining and displaying images according to the display control data M. In this way, the CPU 803 switches from the control based on the display control data K to the control based on the display control data L when stopping the decorative design, and from the control based on the display control data L to the display control data when the reach state occurs. Switch to control based on M.

  While the display control microcomputer 800 is performing such a variation display process using images, the game control microcomputer 53 repeatedly executes the special symbol variation process as in S143 of FIG.

  Next, display modes of the first decoration variation display unit 8k and the second decoration variation display unit 9k when the control of the embodiment described above is performed will be described. FIG. 37 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, two variation display units, a first decoration variation display unit 8k and a second decoration variation display unit 9k, are provided, and the variation display unit performs variation display of the decorative symbols in parallel. . That is, in FIG. 37 (A), when the variation display of the first decoration symbols 8a to 8c is executed in the first ornament variation display portion 8k, the second ornament variation display portion 9k also displays the second decoration symbols 9a to 9c. Are displayed in parallel.

  From the main board 31, a first variation pattern command for instructing the display control board 80 on the variation pattern of the first special symbols 8a to 8c in the first ornament variation display unit 8k, and a second special pattern in the second ornament variation display unit 9k. A second variation pattern command that indicates the variation mode of the symbols 9a to 9c is transmitted. The display control microcomputer 800 performs control so that the decorative symbols are displayed in a variable display section according to the received variation pattern command.

  In this embodiment, the effect control command transmitted from the main board 31 has a 2-byte structure, the first byte represents MODE (command classification), and the second byte represents EXT (command type). The command for instructing the variation pattern of the first decorative symbols 8a to 8c in the first ornament variation display portion 8k and the command for instructing the variation pattern of the second ornament symbols 9a to 9c in the second ornament variation display portion 9k are MODE. Alternatively, by changing EXT, it is 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. 37 (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 jackpot display result is derived and displayed in the second special symbol variation process (or the second special symbol stop process) in the second special symbol process (S15). On the basis of this, the second big hit execution flag is set, and the second special symbol stop process is performed to transmit the second big hit start command to the display control board 80.

  If the second big hit execution flag is set, it is determined in S87 that the second big hit execution flag is set when the first special symbol variation process (S143) is executed, and the first interruption flag is set in S88. Is set, and a process for transmitting the first interruption command to the display control board 80 is performed in S89a. The display control microcomputer 800 sets the first fluctuation interruption flag in S276 when the first interruption command is received in S275 in the first symbol fluctuation processing of FIG. 34, and performs fluctuation interruption display in S277.

  As shown in FIG. 37 (C), when the display control microcomputer 800 receives the first interruption command, it displays the changing message 100 on the first decoration change display unit 8k and temporarily stops the combination of the off symbols. Display the variable interruption display. That is, the shift display result is stopped and displayed on the first decoration variation display portion 8k that interrupts the variation display. As described above, the variable display unit that interrupts the variable display can display the shift display result in a stopped manner so that the decorative symbol variable display can be interrupted without causing distrust to the player. At this time, in the second decoration variation display unit 9k, after the big hit display result is derived and displayed, a display for notifying that the big hit gaming state has occurred is performed.

  Also, as shown in FIGS. 37D to 37E, the changing message 100 is displayed until the big hit gaming state ends. For this reason, it is possible to interrupt the display of the decorative symbols without giving distrust to the player until the big hit gaming state is completed. Further, in the big hit gaming state, as shown in FIGS. 37 (C) and (D), an image of the character CA for opening as shown in FIG. 15 is displayed. FIG. 37D shows a display example in 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. 37 (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 game state in the second decoration variation display section 9k and the probability change changes. It is exemplified that a display for notifying that the state has been reached is performed.

  Then, a first restart command is further transmitted from the main board 31 to the display control board 80. Based on the reception of the first restart command, the display control microcomputer 800 displays “change restart” as the change restart display 103 in step S274 of FIG. 34, as shown in FIG. The control after 34 of S278 is executed and the variable display is resumed.

  In this way, if the jackpot display result is derived and displayed on the other variation display section during the variation display of the special symbol and the decorative pattern on one variation display section and the jackpot gaming state is entered, the one variation display section displays The changing message 100 indicating that the changing display is interrupted is displayed and the off-set symbol is temporarily stopped. After that, when the big hit gaming state is ended, the changing display of the special symbol and the decorative symbol is displayed on the one changing display unit. Since the change restart display 103 indicating that the game is to be restarted is performed, the change display of the special symbol and the decorative symbol can be interrupted without causing distrust to the player.

  In FIG. 37, as shown to (F)-(H), a mode that the variation of a new decoration symbol is performed in the 2nd decoration variation display part 9k is shown. That is, as shown in (F), after the big hit gaming state is ended, the decorative display of the decorative pattern is started again in the second decorative display part 9k. Then, as shown in (H), in response to the transmission of the second interruption command for the second decoration variation display unit 9k from the main board 31, the display control microcomputer 800 displays the second decoration variation display unit. At 9k, together with the changing message 100, the combination of symbols that are out of place is stopped and displayed.

  As described above, according to the display control data described with reference to FIGS. 18A to 18D, the sprite images or moving images read from the video ROMs 82 and 92 are arranged in the first part and the second part, The example which produces | generates an image and displays it on the 1st decoration fluctuation display part 8k and the 2nd decoration fluctuation display part 9k was demonstrated. Next, using FIG. 38 to FIG. 43, the blended image and the enlargement rate are further changed over time for the generated decorative image, and the composite image synthesized with the image of other decorative symbols is used as the first decorative image. An example of display on each of the variation display unit 8k and the second decoration variation display unit 9k will be described.

  FIG. 38 is a diagram for describing synthesis information data for specifying blend ratio data and enlargement ratio data used to generate a composite image. The composite information data is stored as display control data for generating a composite image in the control ROM 801 described above.

  FIG. 38A is a diagram for explaining the synthesis information data. In the present embodiment, the composite information data is displayed in accordance with the elapsed time T = 0 to 100, and a front side decorative symbol image (variable display of two decorative symbols combined when the decorative symbol is combined and displayed) In the case of the present embodiment, the display order of the variable display order is displayed on the front side of the display pattern before the display pattern of the subsequent display. The side decorative symbol image) and the rear decorative symbol image (the two decorative symbols combined when the decorative symbols are combined and displayed are the later decorative symbols in the order of the variable symbols. In the case of the form, since the decorative display with the variable display order is displayed on the rear side of the decorative pattern after the variable display order, it is used when synthesizing the rear decorative pattern image). Enlargement rate (reduction rate) 1 to 0 and And a A~F table storing trend rate 1-0. By combining these A to F tables, first to fifth blend rate data, first to fifth enlargement rate data, and front side symbol enlargement rate data described later are configured.

  The A table is a table in which the enlargement ratio remains 1 and does not change over time. The B table is a table in which the enlargement ratio is stored so that the image is gradually enlarged as time elapses from time T = 0 to time T = 100. The E table is a table that stores the enlargement ratio so that the image is gradually reduced as time elapses from time T = 0 to time T = 100. The F table is the same as the B table, and is a table that stores an enlargement ratio so that an image is gradually enlarged as time passes.

  The C table is a table in which blend ratios are stored so that an image gradually becomes unclear as time elapses from time T = 0 to time T = 100. The D table is a table in which the blend ratio is stored so that the image gradually becomes clear as time elapses from time T = 0 to time T = 100.

  The data of the enlargement ratio B table and the F table are proportional to the data of the blend ratio D table, and the data of the enlargement ratio E table is proportional to the data of the blend ratio C table. The blend ratio C table is data whose value gradually decreases with time, whereas the data of the D table is data whose value gradually increases with time. The data of the enlargement ratios B table and F table are data whose values gradually increase with time, whereas the data of E table are data whose values gradually decrease with time.

  Here, the blend ratio represents the composite ratio of the decorative design image displayed on the front side and the decorative design image displayed on the rear side, and the blend rate of the decorative design image displayed on the front side and the rear side. The sum of the decorative pattern image displayed on the side and the blend ratio is set to 1. This blend ratio corresponds to an α value representing the opacity in α synthesis described later. The clarity of an image of a decorative design (for example, a color tone indicating the strength of a color or a tone of light and shade) varies depending on the blend rate. When the blend rate is high, the decorative pattern image is displayed in an easily visible manner. On the other hand, when the blend ratio is low, the decorative pattern image is displayed with difficulty. When compositing the image of the decorative pattern on the front side and the image of the decorative pattern on the rear side, the blend ratio is used as the translucent mixing ratio of the image of each decorative pattern, and the blending is performed by ignoring the priority order. Make the image tone multiplied by the rate.

  In FIG. 38, data is only described up to T = 0 to 100, but T = 101, T = 102,... After T = 100, T = 99, T = 99, T = 98,. .., T = 0, and further timed to specify enlargement ratio data and blend ratio data, and T = 201, T = 202 are further turned back to T = 1, T = 2. Are further timed to identify enlargement ratio data and blend ratio data.

  The first blend rate data of the present embodiment is based on the blending rate of the front side decorative design image and the rear side decorative design image according to the elapsed time when the front side decorative design image and the rear side decorative design image are combined. Data that specifies that the blend rate of the front side decorative design image is gradually lowered according to the elapsed time and that the blend rate of the rear side decorative design image is gradually increased according to the elapsed time. . Accordingly, the first blend rate data includes, for example, a C table that is blend rate data when used for a front side decorative symbol image, and a D table that is blend rate data when used for a rear side decorative symbol image. Corresponds. The first enlargement ratio data is data of an enlargement ratio that gradually enlarges the image in accordance with the elapsed time in proportion to the blend ratio (D table) of the rear side decorative design image. Thus, the first enlargement ratio data corresponds to the B table and the F table, which are enlargement ratio data when used for the rear decorative image.

  Based on the first blend ratio data and the first enlargement ratio data, a front side decorative pattern image that gradually decreases the blend ratio of the front side decorative pattern image according to the elapsed time, and a rear side decorative pattern according to the elapsed time. A process of sequentially synthesizing the rear-side decorative design image with the rear-side decorative design image that gradually enlarges the image and gradually increases the blend ratio of the rear-side decorative design image is referred to as a first α synthesis process.

  The second blend rate data is data for designating that the blend rate of the front decorative image is gradually increased according to the elapsed time and that the blend rate of the rear decorative image is gradually decreased according to the elapsed time. . Accordingly, the second blend rate data includes, for example, a D table that is blend rate data when used for a front side decorative symbol image, and a C table that is blend rate data when used for a rear side decorative symbol image. Corresponds. The second enlargement ratio data is data of an enlargement ratio that gradually reduces the image according to the elapsed time in proportion to the blend ratio (C table) of the rear side decorative image. Thus, the E table corresponding to the enlargement ratio data when used for the rear decorative image is equivalent.

  Based on the second blend ratio data and the second enlargement ratio data, the front side decorative pattern image that gradually increases the blend ratio of the front decorative pattern image according to the elapsed time, and the rear decorative pattern image according to the elapsed time. Is a process of sequentially synthesizing the rear-side decorative design image and gradually reducing the blend ratio of the rear-side decorative design image as the second α combining processing.

  The third blend rate data is data limited to a predetermined specific time range among the first blend rate data. Accordingly, the third blend rate data is, for example, blend rate data that gradually decreases when used for the front side decorative pattern image within an elapsed time from T = 20 to T = 80 as a specific time range. The C table corresponds to the D table that is blend rate data that is gradually increased when used for the rear decorative image. The third magnification data is data limited to a specific time range among the first magnification data. Thereby, the third enlargement ratio data is gradually increased in proportion to the blend ratio (D table) of the rear-side decorative design image within an elapsed time from T = 20 to T = 80 as a specific time range, for example. The B table and the F table, which are enlargement ratio data when used for the rear decorative image, are enlarged.

  In the elapsed time from T = 20 to T = 80 in FIG. 38 as a specific time range, the front side decorative pattern image is blended according to the elapsed time based on the third blend rate data and the third enlargement rate data. The front decorative pattern image that gradually decreases the rate and the rear decorative image that gradually enlarges the rear decorative image and gradually increases the blend ratio of the rear decorative image according to the elapsed time are sequentially combined. The process is referred to as a third α synthesis process.

  The fourth blend rate data is data limited to a specific time range in the second blend rate data. Accordingly, the fourth blend rate data is, for example, blend rate data that is gradually increased when used for the front side decorative pattern image within an elapsed time from T = 20 to T = 80 as a specific time range. The D table and the C table, which is blend rate data that gradually decreases when used for the rear decorative image, correspond to the D table. The fourth magnification data is data limited to a specific time range among the second magnification data. As a result, the fourth enlargement ratio data includes, for example, an image proportional to the blend ratio (C table) of the rear side decorative pattern image within the elapsed time from T = 20 to T = 80 as a specific time range. The E table corresponding to the enlargement ratio data when used for the rear decorative image that is gradually reduced corresponds to this.

  In the elapsed time from T = 20 to T = 80 in FIG. 38 as a specific time range, the front side decorative image image is blended according to the elapsed time based on the fourth blend rate data and the fourth enlargement rate data. The front decorative image that gradually increases the rate and the rear decorative image that gradually reduces the blending ratio of the rear decorative image and gradually reduces the blending ratio of the rear decorative image according to the elapsed time are sequentially combined. The process is referred to as a fourth α synthesis process.

  The fifth blend rate data is data that continues from the third blend rate data or the fourth blend rate data as time elapses, and is data that specifies the blend rate of the rear side decorative pattern image and the front side decorative pattern image. Accordingly, the fifth blend rate data includes the blend rate when used within the time from T = 81, T = 181 (T = 19) to T = 100, T = 200 (T = 0), respectively. Data C table and D table correspond. In addition, when the image of the decorative pattern on the front side or the rear side in the direction of travel opposite to the direction in which the blend rate has increased or decreased has been identified as the final stop pattern, the fifth blend rate data includes The C table and D table, which are blend rate data when used within the time from T = 80 and T = 180 (T = 20) to T = 0 and T = 100, respectively.

  The fifth enlargement ratio data is data that continues from the third enlargement ratio data or the fourth enlargement ratio data as time elapses, and designates the enlargement ratio of the rear decorative image. Accordingly, the fifth enlargement ratio data includes an enlargement ratio when used within the time from time T = 81, T = 181 (T = 19) to T = 100, T = 200 (T = 0), respectively. The B table, E table, and F table, which are data, correspond. Further, when it is determined that the decorative pattern on the front side or the rear side in the direction of travel opposite to the direction of increase or decrease in the enlargement rate that has progressed so far is the final stop symbol, time T = 80, T B table, E table, and F table, which are enlargement ratio data when used within the time from T = 20 (T = 20) to T = 0, T = 100, respectively, correspond to the fifth enlargement ratio data. Become.

  When it is specified that the final stop symbol is the rear decorative image, the blend rate of the front decorative image is gradually increased according to the elapsed time based on the fifth blend rate data and the fifth enlargement factor data. 5a is a process of sequentially synthesizing the lower-side decorative pattern image to be lowered and the rear-side decorative graphic image gradually expanding the rear-side decorative graphic image according to the elapsed time and gradually increasing the blending ratio of the rear-side decorative graphic image. This is called composition processing.

  Further, when it is specified that the final stop symbol is a front side decorative symbol image, the blend ratio of the front side decorative symbol image is set according to the elapsed time based on the fifth blend rate data and the fifth enlargement factor data. A process of sequentially synthesizing the front-side decorative design image that gradually increases and the rear-side decorative design image that gradually reduces the rear-side decorative design image and gradually reduces the blending ratio of the rear-side decorative design image according to the elapsed time. This is called the sixth α synthesis process.

  The front side design magnification data is data that specifies the enlargement rate of the front side decorative design image according to the elapsed time when combining the front side decorative design image and the rear side decorative design image. This is an enlargement rate that gradually changes in proportion to the blend rate of the pattern image. Thus, the front side symbol enlargement ratio data includes B table, E table when the magnification ratio data changes in proportion to the blend ratio of the front side ornament symbol image when used for the front side ornament symbol image. This corresponds to the F table.

  Next, using FIG. 39 to FIG. 41, a synthesized image obtained by synthesizing the front side decorative pattern image and the rear side decorative pattern image in accordance with the blend rate data and the enlargement rate data specified using the combined information data. explain. 39 to 41, symbol 1 is a symbol whose variation display order is first (displayed first) in the first variation variation display portion 8k and the second variation variation display portion 9k, that is, a decoration displayed on the front side. Design is shown. The symbol 2 shows the symbol displayed after the symbol 1 in the first ornament variation display portion 8k and the second ornament variation display portion 9k, that is, the ornament symbol displayed on the rear side. The image of the composite symbol 690 indicates an image obtained by combining the image of symbol 1 and the image of symbol 2 by α synthesis described later. Symbol 1, symbol 2, and composite symbol 690 are images corresponding to the respective timings T = 20, 40, 60, and 80 indicating the elapsed time.

  FIG. 39 shows the front side according to the blend rate data and the enlargement rate data specified by looking up the A table and the C table for the front side decorative design image and the B table and the D table for the rear side decorative design image, respectively. It is a figure for demonstrating the image of the synthetic | combination symbol which synthesize | combined the decorative symbol image and the back side decorative symbol image.

  In FIG. 39, the image “6” as the symbol 1 becomes thinner as time passes, and the image “7” as the symbol 2 becomes larger as time passes, and the image becomes gradually darker.

  FIG. 40 shows the front side decorative image according to the blend rate data and magnification data specified by looking up the A table and D table for the front decorative image and the C table and E table for the rear decorative image, respectively. It is a figure for demonstrating the image of the synthetic | combination symbol which synthesize | combined the decorative symbol image and the back side decorative symbol image.

  In FIG. 40, the time passage of FIG. 39 is reversed. The image “6” as the pattern 1 gradually becomes darker as time passes, and the image “7” as the pattern 2 becomes darker as time passes. The image gets thinner as it gets smaller. That is, FIG. 39 shows a state in which the symbol as identification information is gradually switching from “6” to “7”, and FIG. 40 shows a state in which the symbol is gradually switching from “7” to “6”. ing.

  41 shows the front side decorative image according to the blend ratio data and the magnification data specified by looking up the C table and the E table for the front decorative image and the D table and the F table for the rear decorative image, respectively. It is a figure for demonstrating the image of the synthetic | combination symbol which synthesize | combined the decorative symbol image and the back side decorative symbol image.

  FIG. 41 is different from FIG. 39 in that the image “6” as the pattern 1 gradually becomes thinner and the size of the image becomes smaller as time elapses. That is, in FIG. 39, the image enlargement ratio remains 1 but does not change. In FIG. 41, the image enlargement ratio decreases from 1 to 0.8, 0.6, 0.4, 0.2 over time. It represents a number of examples. FIG. 41 shows the front surface generated by using the enlargement rate E table of FIG. 38 as the front side symbol enlargement rate data and the C table as the blend rate of the front side symbols in the first α synthesis process or the third α synthesis process. The side decoration design image is illustrated as an example of a combination process with a rear side design image generated using the enlargement rate F table and the blend rate D table.

Here, α synthesis will be described. The α composition means that the first ornament variation display portion 8k and the second ornament variation display portion are added to the image A of the ornament pattern previously displayed in the first ornament variation display portion 8k and the second ornament variation display portion 9k. When compositing the image B of the decorative pattern to be displayed later in 9k,
Color data of image A × (1.0−α) + Color data of image B × α ··· “Equation 1”
Is to be synthesized. Here, α represents the blend ratio (opacity) of the image B. The example in which the color data is composed of data of 0 to 15 for each of R, G, and B in the palette table 173 in FIG. 17 has been described. However, in describing the α composition below, when marking the color data, the data “0-15” in the palette table 173 of FIG. (Rgb: 0.0 to 1.0, 0.0 to 1.0, 0.0 to 1.0).

For example, when the color of the image A is yellow, the color data of the image A is (rgb: 1.0, 1.0, 0.0), and when the color of the image B is blue with a sky blue color, The color data of the image B is (rgb: 0.0, 0.5, 1.0), and when the blend ratio (opacity) of the image B is 0.5, α is 0.5. Substituting the value into “Equation 1” and calculating,
rgb (1.0, 1.0, 0.0) × (1.0−0.5) + rgb (0.0, 0.5, 1.0) × 0.5
= Rgb (0.5, 0.5, 0.0) + rgb (0.0, 0.25, 0.5)
= Rgb (0.5, 0.75, 0.5)
Translucent (blend rate α = 0.5) image A (yellow (rgb: 1.0, 1.0, 0.0)) and translucent (blend rate α = 0.5) image B (sky blue) And a blue color (rgb: 0.0, 0.5, 1.0)) expressed in an overlapping manner (yellowish translucent sky blue (rgb: 0.5, 0.75, 0.5)) Become.

  In FIG. 39, when the elapsed time T = 20, the enlargement ratio of the symbol 1 “6” is 1 and the symbol 2 “7” is 0.2. Further, the blend ratio (α value) when the elapsed time T = 20 is 0.8 for the symbol “6” and 0.2 for the symbol “7” of 0.2.

  For example, symbol 6 “6” is green (rgb: 0.0, 1.0, 0.0) and symbol 2 is red (rgb: 1.0, 0.0, 0.0). As shown in FIG. 39, the composite symbol image is an image in which an image “6” having a magnification factor of 1 and an image “7” having a magnification factor of 0.2 overlap each other. . The overlapped portion was expressed by overlapping the green “6” portion where the blend rate fell to 0.8 and the red “7” portion where the blend rate (opacity) dropped to 0.2. , Displayed in a slightly yellowish green (rgb: 0.2, 0.8, 0.0). The non-overlapping portions of the decorative symbol image “6” as symbol 1 and “7” as symbol 2 are green (rgb: 0.0, 0.8, 0.0) where the blend ratio has dropped to 0.8, respectively. ) “6” portion and a red (rgb: 0.2, 0.0, 0.0) “7” portion in which the blend ratio (opacity) falls to 0.2 is displayed. That is, “6” that is symbol 1 is green with the blend rate falling to 0.8, and “7” that is symbol 2 is light red with a blend rate of 0.2. As described above, the blend ratio indicates the opacity α value in the α composition of the decorative pattern image. In the present embodiment, portions other than “6” and “7” in symbol 1 and symbol 2 are transparent, but a background color specified separately may be displayed in the transparent portion where there is nothing. In the present embodiment, each of the R, G, and B signals is expressed by 256 levels of voltage (8 bits).

  The CPU 803 reads synthesis information data to be used from the control ROM 801 with respect to the symbols 1 and 2 to be synthesized. Next, the CPU 803 generates a drawing command for specifying at least the size and the blending rate according to the elapsed time of each symbol from the specified enlargement rate based on the read synthesis information data for symbol 1 and symbol 2. Generate and send to VDP 81, 91. The VDPs 81 and 91 generate an image of the composite symbol 690 for each elapsed time (composite display time T = 0 to 100) by α synthesis in the work area of the VRAM 83 and 93 according to the attribute table created based on the drawing command. In this way, an image of the composite symbol 690 corresponding to the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is generated. The generated image data is temporarily stored in the VRAMs 83 and 93, and displayed on the first decoration variation display unit 8k and the second decoration variation display unit 9k at predetermined timings, so that the LCD drive circuits 84 and 94 are displayed. Sent to. Details of this will be described later with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.

  In the above description, as described with reference to FIG. 38A, the control ROM 801 stores composite information data for specifying the blend ratio and the enlargement ratio when two decorative design images are combined. The example in which the CPU 803 reads the blend rate and the enlargement rate according to the passage of time has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the CPU 803 may calculate the blend ratio and the enlargement ratio from the elapsed time (composite display time) TN (N is a natural number of 0 to 200). For example, the blend ratio and the enlargement ratio specified from the B table, the D table, and the F table are values obtained by substituting the value of N of the elapsed time TN into “0.01N”. Further, the blend ratio and the enlargement ratio specified from the C table and the E table are values obtained by substituting the value of N of the elapsed time TN into “1-0.01N”. FIG. 38B shows a calculation formula as a reference.

  The data stored in the control ROM 801 described with reference to FIG. 38 is not limited to specific numerical data corresponding to the time T = 0 to 100 in each table illustrated in FIG. ) Is a concept including the case of the calculation example illustrated as a reference. In this way, the storage capacity used can be reduced by storing the calculation formula instead of storing the specific numerical data. Also, each of the first to fifth blend rate data, the first to fifth enlargement rate data, and the front side symbol enlargement rate data may be provided with a unique table, and as a common table as in the present embodiment, The data loading order (order of use) may be changed.

  Next, a decorative design image displayed on the first decorative variation display portion 8k and the second decorative variation display portion 9k, which is executed in the drawing command generation processing in S302 of the first drawing instruction processing of FIG. The changing drawing command generation process for generating the drawing command used for generating the command will be described.

  FIG. 42 is a flowchart for explaining the changing drawing command generation process. This process is executed when the drawing command is generated for each of the left, middle, and right symbols during the variable display in the first drawing instruction process described above with reference to FIG.

  The CPU 803 is in the process of generating a drawing command for the middle symbol and also displays the composite image as the middle symbol based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern command from the main board 31 as the first decoration variation display unit 8k. It is determined whether or not it is during the synthesis period from the start of the composite image effect processing to be displayed to the time when the symbol is finally stopped and displayed (401). When it is determined that it is not a process for generating a drawing command for the middle symbol or that it is not during the synthesis period, the CPU 803 is in the process of generating a drawing command for the left symbol and the right symbol, and is in a reach display. It is determined whether or not the reach timing to become an aspect has elapsed (S402). The reach timing is specified from the variation pattern instructed by the variation pattern command from the main board 31. When it is determined that the reach timing has elapsed, control based on the display control data M or the display control data N read from the control ROM 801 is performed. As described above, whether the control based on the display control data M or the control based on the display control data N is performed is appropriately selected according to the variation pattern.

  When the control based on the display control data M is performed, the images M101-F1 to M101-F10 of the first to tenth frames of the moving image data M101 are displayed in the first period from timing T1 to T10 (see FIG. 18C). The drawing command including the attribute for arranging the sprite image S201 at the position of the second part P2 is generated by sequentially switching to the position of the part P1, and the changing drawing command generation process is ended (S403). Thereby, from timing T1 to T10, the first to tenth frames of the moving image data M101 are sequentially switched to the position of the first part P1, and the sprite image S201 of the second part P2 is placed in the second part P2. By using an image of a decorative pattern generated by placing the image at the position, it is possible to display an image of the decorative pattern from the reach display mode until the end of the variable display.

  When the control based on the display control data N is performed, the sprite image S101 is arranged at the position of the first part P1 from the timing T1 to T10 (see FIG. 18D), and the first to the first of the moving image data M201. A drawing command including an attribute for sequentially switching and arranging the 10-frame images M201-F1 to M201-F10 to the position of the second part P2 is generated, and the drawing command generating process during change is terminated (S403). Thereby, from timing T1 to T10, the sprite image S101 is arranged at the position of the first part P1, and the images M201-F1 to M201-F10 of the first to tenth frames of the moving image data M201 are stored in the second part P2. By using the decorative pattern image generated by sequentially switching to the position, it is possible to display the decorative graphic image from the reach display mode until the variable display is completed.

  When it is determined in step S2 that the reach timing has not elapsed, in the process of generating the drawing command for the left symbol based on the variation pattern instructed by the variation pattern command from the main board 31, the stop for stopping the left symbol It is determined whether or not the timing has elapsed, and in the process of generating the drawing command for the right symbol, it is determined whether or not the stop timing for stopping the right symbol has elapsed (S404). The stop timing is specified from the variation pattern included in the variation pattern command from the main board 31.

  When it is determined that the stop timing has elapsed, control based on the display control data L read from the control ROM 801 is performed, and the sprite image S101 is displayed at the position of the first part P1 at timing T1 (see FIG. 18B). The sprite image S201 is placed at the position of the second part P2, the sprite image S102 is placed at the position of the first part P1, and the sprite image S201 is placed at the position of the second part P2. At the timing T3, a drawing command including an attribute for arranging the sprite image S103 at the position of the first part P1 and arranging the sprite image S201 at the position of the second part P2 is generated, and the drawing under change The command generation process is terminated (S405). Thus, at timing T1, the sprite image S101 is arranged at the position of the first part P1, the sprite image S201 is arranged at the position of the second part P2, and at timing T2, the sprite image S102 is arranged at the first part P1. The sprite image S202 is placed at the position of the second part P2, the sprite image S103 is placed at the position of the first part P1, and the sprite image S203 is placed at the position of the second part P2. By using the decorative design image generated by placing the image in the position, it is possible to display the decorative design image while the display is stopped but the variable display is performed in another display area.

  When it is determined in S404 that the stop timing has not elapsed, control based on the display control data K read from the control ROM 801 is performed, and the sprite image S101 of the first part is placed at the position of the first part. A drawing command including an attribute for arranging the sprite image S201 of the second part P2 at the position of the second part P2 is generated, and the drawing command generating process during change is terminated (S402). Thus, the sprite image S101 of the first part P1 is arranged at the position of the first part P1, and the decoration generated by arranging the sprite image S201 of the second part P2 at the position of the second part P2. Variation display can be performed using a design image.

  When it is determined in S401 that the drawing command is generated for the middle symbol and it is determined that it is during the synthesis period, it is determined whether or not the time T shown in the time column of the synthesis information data in FIG. 38 is 201 or more (S407). ). The time T is an elapsed time measured since the image effect of the composite symbol 690 is started. This time T is counted from T = 0 to T = 200 by the CPU 803 as will be described later. In FIG. 38, enlargement ratio data and blend ratio data are stored corresponding to each of T = 0 to 100, and the corresponding enlargement ratio data and blend ratio data can be specified according to the value of T. Yes. The enlargement ratio data and blend ratio data corresponding to T = 101 to 200 are stored corresponding to T obtained by subtracting 100 from T (T-100) as will be described later with reference to FIG. Enlargement ratio data and blend ratio data are used. That is, when T = 101, enlargement ratio data and blend ratio data of T = 1 are used. When T = 102, enlargement ratio data and blend ratio data of T = 2 are used. Similarly, when T = 200, enlargement ratio data and blend ratio data of T = 100 are used.

  When it is determined that the time T is 201 or more, “0” is set to the time T (S408). When it is determined that the time T is not 201 or more, or when “0” is set to the time T, it is determined whether or not it is during the initial synthesis period (S409).

  The initial synthesis period is a period from the start of the production of the image of the composite symbol 690 to the start of the turnover synthesis. The “spinning composition” is the synthesis of an image of a decorative design in order to produce an effect that makes a big hit. When a period longer than T = 100 is set as the initial synthesis period, the first repetition control process for turning back T = 0 to 100 in the reverse direction is performed. The first repeat control process is to sequentially and repeatedly execute the first α composition process and the second α composition process. That is, the front side decorative symbol image that gradually decreases the blending ratio of the front side decorative symbol image according to the elapsed time, and the rear side decorative symbol image is gradually enlarged according to the elapsed time, and the rear side decorative symbol image is blended. The first α composition process for sequentially combining the rear side decorative pattern image with the rate gradually increasing, the front side decorative pattern image gradually increasing the blending ratio of the front side decorative pattern image with the elapsed time, and the elapsed time with The second α synthesis process for sequentially synthesizing the rear-side decorative design image while sequentially reducing the rear-side decorative design image and gradually reducing the blend ratio of the rear-side decorative design image is repeatedly performed.

  In addition, the final stop symbol (T = 0 in FIG. 38 or T = 100 in FIG. 38) is left as it is without performing the display effect of the turn synthesis (repetition of T = 20 to 80 in FIG. 38) as an exception. Sometimes. In that case, everything becomes the initial synthesis period until the final stop symbol is reached. When the final synthesis instruction is received during the initial synthesis effect display and the final stop symbol is reached, the time when the instruction is received is the final synthesis start point described later, and the initial synthesis period is until the final synthesis start.

  If it is determined that it is not in the initial synthesis period, it is determined whether or not it is in the turnover synthesis period (S410). The turn synthesis period is a period from the start of turn synthesis to the start of final synthesis. When it is determined that it is during the turnover period, it is determined whether the time T is within the turnable time, that is, T = 20 to 81 in FIG. 38 (S411). When T is 101 or more, it is determined by subtracting 100 from T.

  If it is determined in S409 that it is during the initial composition period, and if it is determined in S411 that it is not in the turnable time, the process proceeds to a subroutine for initial composition processing (S412). If it is determined in S411 that it is not in the turnable time, even if a turnover instruction is received, if the time T at that time is outside the turnable time, the initial composition is performed until the turnable time is reached. Means to continue.

  If it is determined in S411 that it is during the turnable time, the process proceeds to a turnover synthesis subroutine (S413), and if it is determined in S410 that it is not in the turnover period, the process proceeds to a final synthesis process subroutine (S414). . The final synthesis period is a period from the start of final synthesis to the stop display time of the final stop symbol. After any of the initial synthesis process, the turnover synthesis process, or the final synthesis process, 1 is added to the time T (S415), and the changing drawing command generation process ends. This in-fluctuation drawing command generation process is repeated every predetermined period. For this reason, the time T increases by one for every predetermined period. When the composition period of the image effect of the composite symbol 690 ends, the time T of the composite information data is reset and returns to T = 0. The initial synthesis period, the turnover synthesis period, and the final synthesis period are determined in advance by a designated variation pattern.

  FIG. 43 is a flowchart for explaining a subroutine program of initial synthesis processing, turning synthesis processing, and final synthesis processing. FIG. 43A is a flowchart for explaining a subroutine program of the initial synthesis process. First, it is determined whether or not the time T is in the range of 0 to 100 (S421). When it is determined that the time T is within the range of 0 to 100, the process proceeds to a subroutine for the rear side increased display composition process (S422). When it is determined that the time T is not within the range of 0 to 100, the process proceeds to the front side increased display composition processing subroutine (S423). Thereafter, the initial synthesis process is terminated.

  The rear side increased display composition processing (first, third, and fifth α composition processing) is that the image on the front side gradually becomes thin and unclear as time elapses, and the image on the rear surface side becomes gradually darker and clearer This is processing for creating an image of the composite symbol 690 that becomes a correct image. Also, the front side increased display composition processing (second, fourth, and sixth α composition processing) is that the image on the front side gradually becomes darker and clearer as time passes, and the image on the rear side becomes gradually thinner. This is a process for creating an image of the composite symbol 690 that becomes an unclear image. The details will be described with reference to FIGS. 44 (d) and 44 (e).

  FIG. 43B is a flowchart for explaining a subroutine program for the turnover synthesis process. First, it is determined whether or not the time T is 181 (S425). When it is determined that the time T is 181, “20” is set to T (S426), and the process proceeds to S429.

  When it is determined that the time T is not 181, it is determined whether or not the time T is 81 (S427). When it is determined that the time T is 81, “120” is set in T (S428), and the process proceeds to S429. If it is determined that the time T is not 81, the process proceeds to S429.

  In S429, it is determined whether or not the time T is in the range of 20-80. When it is determined that the time T is within the range of 20 to 80, the process proceeds to a subroutine for rear side increased display composition processing (S430). On the other hand, when it is determined that the time T is not within the range of 20 to 80, the process proceeds to the front side increased display composition processing subroutine (S431). Thereafter, the turning synthesis process is terminated.

  In this turning synthesis subroutine, when T = 181 in S425, T becomes 20 by the process of S426, and when T = 81 in S427, T becomes 120 by the process of S428. As described in FIG. 38 (a), between T = 20 to 80 is designated as the data designated at the time of image production, the blending ratio data and the enlargement rate data between T = 20 to 80 are used in the turning composition processing. Thus, a combined image cycle for combining the front side decorative symbol image and the rear side decorative symbol image is repeated. This performs the second repetition control process. The second repetition control process is to sequentially and repeatedly execute the third α synthesis process and the fourth α synthesis process within a predetermined time.

  That is, the front side decorative symbol image that gradually decreases the blending ratio of the front side decorative symbol image according to the elapsed time, and the rear side decorative symbol image is gradually enlarged according to the elapsed time, and the rear side decorative symbol image is gradually increased. The 3α composition process for sequentially combining the rear-side decorative pattern image to increase the blending rate of the image, the front-side decorative graphic image that gradually increases the blending ratio of the front-side decorative graphic image according to the elapsed time, and the elapsed time The 4α synthesis process for sequentially synthesizing the rear side decorative design image, which gradually reduces the blend ratio of the rear side decorative design image and gradually reduces the blend ratio of the rear side decorative design image, is performed repeatedly.

  FIG. 43C is a flowchart for explaining the subroutine program of the final synthesis process. First, it is determined whether or not the final stop symbol is a rear side decorative symbol image (S435). If it is determined that the final stop symbol is a rear-side decorative symbol image, the process proceeds to a subroutine for rear-side increased display composition processing (S436). On the other hand, when it is determined that the final stop symbol is not the rear side decorative symbol image, the process proceeds to the front side augmented display composition processing subroutine (S437). Thereafter, the final synthesis process is terminated.

  FIG. 44 is a flowchart for explaining a subroutine program of the rear side increased display combining process and the front side increased display combining process. FIG. 44D is a flowchart for explaining a subroutine program of the rear side increased display combining process (first, third, and fifth α combining processes). First, the above-mentioned C table is looked up in order to specify the blend rate for the front side decorative design image, and the above-mentioned D table is looked up to specify the blend rate for the back side decorative design image (S441). . The above-mentioned E table is looked up in order to specify the enlargement rate for the front side decorative design image, and the above-mentioned F table is looked up in order to specify the enlargement rate for the back side decorative design image (S442).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the time T is 100 or less (S443). When it is determined that the time T is 100 or less, the blend rate and enlargement rate data corresponding to the time T are read from the respective lookup tables (S444). If it is determined that the time T is not less than 100, the blend rate and enlargement rate data corresponding to the time “T-100” are read from the respective look-up tables (S447). Then, a drawing command including an attribute for a composite image obtained by subjecting the front-side decorative design image and the rear-side decorative design image to α synthesis processing at the blend rate and enlargement rate read out in either S444 or S447 is generated (S448). . Thereafter, the rear side increased display combining process is terminated.

  FIG. 44E is a flowchart for explaining a subroutine program of the front side increased display combining process (second, fourth, and sixth α combining processes). First, the above-mentioned D table is looked up in order to specify the blending rate for the front side decorative design image, and the above-mentioned C table is looked up in order to specify the blending rate for the back side decorative design image (S451). . The above-mentioned F table is looked up in order to specify the enlargement rate for the front side decorative design image, and the above-mentioned E table is looked up in order to specify the enlargement rate for the back side decorative design image (S452).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the time T is 100 or less (S453). When it is determined that the time T is 100 or less, the blend rate and enlargement rate data corresponding to the time T is read from each table that is being looked up (S454). If it is determined that the time T is not less than 100, the blend rate and enlargement rate data corresponding to the time “T-100” are read from the respective look-up tables (S457). Then, a drawing command including an attribute for a composite image obtained by subjecting the front side decorative design image and the rear side decorative design image to α synthesis processing at the blend rate and enlargement rate read out in either S454 or S457 is generated (S458). . Thereafter, the front side increased display composition process is terminated.

  In the above description, in S442 of FIG. 44 (d) and S452 of FIG. 44 (e), the enlargement ratio used for the front side decorative symbol image is an E table that is reduced with the passage of time, and is enlarged with the passage of time. The example which displays the image shown in FIG. 41 using F table was shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and as the enlargement ratio used for the front side decorative pattern image, the A table that does not change with the enlargement ratio remains 1 even if time passes is used instead of the E table and the F table described above. May be. Thus, the image shown in FIG. 39 is displayed. In this case, the enlargement ratio used for the front decorative image is always 1 regardless of the time T.

  Further, the above-described turnover period may be configured to end at an intermediate timing of T = 0 to 100 or T = 101 to 200 (for example, T = 50 or T = 151). As a result, a transition is made from the turn synthesis process to the final synthesis process, and between the drawing command generation by reading data in step S444 or step S454 and the drawing command generation by reading data in step S447 or step 457, mutually. Even at the time of switching, since the blend rate and enlargement rate data read out before and after the switching are approximate, it is possible to provide an effect of smoothly shifting to the final stop symbol.

  FIG. 45 is a timing chart for explaining an example of a variation pattern used for symbol variation display. As described above, the variation pattern is selected by the game control microcomputer 53 in the variation pattern setting process as shown in FIG. Then, the game control microcomputer 53 transmits a variation pattern command for designating the selected variation pattern to the display control microcomputer 800 of the display control board 80. The CPU 803 reads display control data (see FIGS. 18 and 38) at a timing specified from the received variation pattern command, transmits a drawing command for generating an image to the VDPs 81 and 91, and generates them by the VDPs 81 and 91. The displayed image is displayed on the first decoration variation display unit 8k and the second decoration variation display unit 9k.

  FIG. 45A is a timing chart for explaining a variation pattern a that does not reach the reach display mode, that is, shifts without reaching reach. FIG. 45B is a timing chart for explaining the variation pattern b in which reach is established. FIG. 45C is a timing chart for explaining a variation pattern c in which an image effect of the composite symbol 690 is performed after reach is established.

  45 (a) to 45 (c) each take time on the horizontal axis, and in accordance with the time, images of each symbol are generated in the order of the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol from the top. The type of display control data used for this purpose is shown. K, L, M, and N in the figure indicate the display control data K, L, M, and N described in FIG. B in the figure indicates display control data for performing the image effect of the composite symbol 690 described with reference to FIGS. 38 and 42 to 43.

  First, the case where the variation pattern a is selected will be described with reference to FIG. After the decorative pattern variation starts, the variation display is performed by scrolling the image generated based on the display control data K from the top to the bottom in any of the left, middle, and right display areas.

  Then, the left symbol stops in the left display area, and then the right symbol stops in the right display area. In this case, since the middle symbol is still variably displayed in the middle display area, the left symbol and the right symbol are displayed in a stopped manner by displaying an image generated based on the display control data L. Thereby, the character C can be moved and displayed by switching and displaying the plurality of sprite images described in FIG.

  Thereafter, when the variation time timer reaches 0, the middle symbol stops in the middle display area. In this case, the middle symbol is stopped by displaying an image generated based on the display control data K. Note that the left symbol and the right symbol are also switched to the image generated based on the display control data K in accordance with the timing when the middle symbol stops. Thereby, the moving display of the character C in the left symbol and the right symbol is finished, and the display is fixed.

  Next, the case where the variation pattern b is selected will be described with reference to FIG. After the decorative pattern variation starts, the variation display is performed by scrolling the image generated based on the display control data K from the top to the bottom in any of the left, middle, and right display areas.

  Then, the left symbol stops in the left display area. In this case, since the right symbol is still variably displayed in the right display area, the left symbol is displayed in a stopped manner by displaying an image generated based on the display control data L.

  Next, the right symbol stops in the right display area. In this case, the left symbol and the right symbol are the same symbol and reach display mode is reached, and reach is established. Therefore, the left symbol and the right symbol are stopped by displaying an image generated based on the display control data M. Display is performed. Accordingly, the moving image described in FIG. 11 is arranged in the first part P1, and the image generated by arranging the sprite image described in FIG. 12B in the second part P2 is displayed. Thus, it is possible to perform a display in which the character C constituting the decorative design moves.

  Thereafter, when the variation time timer reaches 0, the middle symbol stops in the middle display area. In this case, the middle symbol is stopped by displaying an image generated based on the display control data K. Note that the left symbol and the right symbol are also switched to the image generated based on the display control data K in accordance with the timing when the middle symbol stops. Thereby, the moving display of the character in the left symbol and the right symbol is finished, and the display result is fixed.

  Next, a case where the variation pattern c is selected will be described with reference to FIG. After the decorative pattern variation starts, the variation display is performed by scrolling the image generated based on the display control data K from the top to the bottom in any of the left, middle, and right display areas.

  Then, the left symbol stops in the left display area. In this case, since the right symbol is still variably displayed in the right display area, the left symbol is displayed in a stopped manner by displaying an image generated based on the display control data L.

  Next, the right symbol stops in the right display area. In this case, the left symbol and the right symbol are the same symbol and reach display mode is reached, and reach is established. Therefore, the left symbol and the right symbol are stopped by displaying an image generated based on the display control data M. Display is performed. Accordingly, the sprite image described in FIG. 12A is arranged in the first part, and the image generated by arranging the moving image described in FIG. 14 in the second part is displayed. A display in which the character C constituting the symbol moves can be performed.

  When a predetermined time elapses after the reach is established, the medium symbol image is displayed by switching to the composite symbol 690 image generated based on the display control data B for performing the above-described composite symbol 690 image effect. The That is, the middle symbol image is displayed by switching to the synthesized symbol 690 image generated by performing the initial synthesis process, the turnover synthesis process, and the final synthesis process described in FIG.

  As described above, the variation patterns a to c have been described as examples of the variation pattern used for the symbol variation display. However, the variation pattern is not limited to this. The variation pattern in the present embodiment may be any pattern as long as it is switched to an image generated based on the display control data described with reference to FIGS. 18 and 38 in a predetermined order and timing. .

Next, main effects obtained by the embodiment described above will be described.
(1) By generating the drawing command in S302 of FIG. 35, the images from the first frame image of F1 to the last frame image of F10 among the plurality of frame images are sequentially switched as shown in FIGS. To generate a moving image on each of the first decoration variation display unit 8k and the second decoration variation display unit 9k, and the images from the first frame image to the last frame image until the image display end condition is satisfied. The moving image generation process is repeated. In such frame image data, as shown by F1 and F10 in FIG. 15, the first frame image and the last frame image have continuity of display contents. Due to the continuity of the display contents of the first frame image and the last frame image, a moving image that does not feel uncomfortable with a small amount of data can be generated when repeated moving image generation processing is performed. In addition, by using a moving image using a frame image, it is not necessary to perform processing for generating an image for each part of the image, so that it is possible to reduce a control burden related to image display on the display control board 80.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, for example, when the jackpot display result is derived and displayed on the second decoration variation display portion 9k and the first decoration variation display portion 8k is executing the variation display of the first decoration symbol, In S87 of the first special symbol variation process of 25, Y is set to indicate that the first interruption flag is set and the first special symbol process timer is not subtracted. In the above-described embodiment, for example, when the jackpot display result is derived and displayed on the first decoration variation display portion 8k and the second decoration variation display portion 9k is executing the variation display of the second decoration symbol, At the time when the first big hit execution flag is set in S84 in the first special symbol variation process of the first special symbol process, the second special symbol variation process is performed in a step corresponding to S87 of the first special symbol variation process. It is judged that the big hit flag is set and the second interruption flag is set to indicate that the second special symbol process timer is not subtracted. In this way, when the big hit display result is derived and displayed on one fluctuation display section, the measurement of the fluctuation display time on the other fluctuation display section is interrupted, so that a big hit gaming state occurs simultaneously on a plurality of fluctuation display sections. Can be prevented. Also, since the symbol variation display is performed on the other variation display portion until the jackpot display result is derived and displayed on one variation display portion, the player is informed that the jackpot display result is derived and displayed on one variation display portion. Can be difficult to grasp.

  Also, as shown in S705 of FIG. 24, a time reduction flag is set to indicate that the time reduction state is in effect when shifting to the time reduction state, and the time reduction state is terminated as shown in S709 and S714 of FIG. When this is done, the time reduction flag is reset to indicate that the time is not short. Then, as shown in S62 to S64, S66 to S68, and S69 of FIG. 6 and FIG. 23, when the hour / hour flag is set, a shorter variation time is selected than when the hour / hour flag is reset. Is done. Further, as shown in S712 to S714 in FIG. 24, when the time is controlled to be in the short time state, the number of fluctuations at the time of probability change is changed to the number of times of probability change end by the fluctuation display executed by the first fluctuation display unit and the second fluctuation display unit. When the change display of the symbol at the time when it is determined that it has been reached is started in any one of the change display sections, the time reduction flag is reset. For this reason, it is executed during the time reduction state due to the difference in the number of times of change display executed in the other change display unit during the change display when it is determined that the time reduction state is ended by the change display in one change display unit. There is no difference between players in the number of variable displays. As a result, since unfairness does not occur between players, it is possible to enhance the interest of the players.

  (2) As shown in S216, S217 of FIG. 31, and FIGS. 37 (C), (D), in the big hit gaming state, processing for generating a moving image for opening shown in FIG. 15 is performed. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the control burden related to image display when the game is in the big hit gaming state.

  (3) As shown in S323, S324 in FIG. 21, S212 in FIG. 31, S254, S255 in FIG. 32, at least one of a plurality of variable display units in which a demonstration image is displayed on the variable display unit. When the variable display is not performed for a predetermined period in the variable display unit, the process for generating the moving image for the demonstration display shown in FIG. 15 is performed, so that the variable display is not performed for the predetermined period. The control burden related to the image display can be reduced.

  (4) As shown in FIG. 36, the image of the first part P1 is replaced with the moving images M101-F1 to M101-F10 from the sprite images S101 to S103. As compared with the case of generating the image, it is possible to reduce the control burden for generating an image with a moving pattern. Also, by generating a moving image composed of frame images, it is possible to reduce the amount of image data without having to store a large amount of sprite image data in order to express the movement of the design image.

  (5) As shown in FIG. 42, when a process of generating a drawing command for the left symbol and the right symbol is being processed and the reach timing for reaching the reach display has elapsed (S402Y) When the condition is satisfied, the image generated at the first part P1 of the decorative design is replaced with the moving image from the sprite image. The relationship between the final sprite image S103 shown in FIG. 12A and the first frame image F1 shown in FIG. 13 and the relationship between the final sprite image S103 and the first frame image M101-F1 shown in FIG. As described above, since the final sprite image of the sprite image generated as the image of the first part P1 and the first frame image of the moving image have continuity of display contents, when switching from the sprite image to the frame image of the moving image, Since the display states of the images before and after are connected, the switching between the sprite image and the moving image is performed smoothly, and the uncomfortable feeling given to the player can be suppressed.

  (6) The image of the composite design 690 of the decorative design shown in FIGS. 39 to 41 is less visible as the blend rate of the front-side decorative design image displayed earlier becomes smaller with time. The next decorative image on the rear side that is displayed next is a composition that gradually becomes clear because its blend rate increases with time and its enlargement rate increases in proportion to the blend rate. It is generated by performing processing, and an image of the generated composite symbol 690 is displayed. For this reason, the front side decorative design image that disappears becomes an image that leaves an afterimage with the passage of time, and the rear side decorative design image becomes an image of the composite design 690 that becomes gradually clearer, so that a sense of depth can be expressed. Visually innovative variation display can be performed. Also, since the rear-side special symbol image also changes the enlargement ratio, the front-side special symbol image gradually disappears and the rear-side special image gradually appears as compared with the case where only the blend rate is changed. Such an effect can be provided to the player more effectively, and the interest can be further improved. As shown in FIG. 41, when the enlargement ratio of the front side special symbol image is changed, the rear side special symbol image is gradually changed as compared with the case where only the blend ratio of the front side special symbol image is changed. Providing the player more effectively with the effect that the front side special image gradually disappears and the front side special symbol image gradually disappears and the rear side special image gradually appears Can be further enhanced.

Next, modifications and feature points of the embodiment described above are listed below.
(1) In the above-described embodiment, the gaming machine that is controlled to the probability variation state and the short time state in the probability variation control mode when it is determined to be the probability variation state has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the gaming machine is a gaming machine that does not have the probability variation control function for controlling to the probability variation state as described above, and when the display result of the symbol variation display becomes the specific display result, A shortening determination means for determining whether or not (shortening state) is set, and when the shortening determination means determines that the time is short, the control is set to the shorting state after the end of the specific gaming state (big hit gaming state). It may be a gaming machine provided with a shortening control means. Further, the gaming machine is a gaming machine having a probability variation control function for controlling to a probability variation state as described above, and a gaming machine having the aforementioned shortening determination means and the shortening control means separately from the probability variation control function It may be. For example, when the display result of the variable display becomes a predetermined display result for occurrence of probability change (probability change big hit display result) among the specific display results, the display is controlled to the probability change state, and the display for occurrence of a predetermined short time It may be a gaming machine that is controlled in a time-saving state when a result (time-time big hit display result) is obtained. In other words, the gaming machine is advantageous to the player at least when the display result of the variable information display of the identification information becomes a predetermined specific display result in any one of the variable display units. In the gaming machine, the control unit is controlled to a shortened state in which the variable information display time of the identification information is shortened from a normal state different from the specific gaming state after the end of the particular gaming state. I just need it. When adopting such a configuration that is controlled in the short-time state, it is adopted that the variable display is performed a predetermined number of times as the termination condition for the short-time state, similar to the termination condition of the probability variation control mode described in the above-described embodiment. You may make it do. For example, in the time reduction state where the time reduction flag is set, the number of changes is counted based on the technical idea similar to S711 in FIG. 24 every time the change display is performed, and based on the technical idea similar to S712 to S714, When the fluctuation count value reaches a preset number of fluctuations as a condition for ending the time reduction state, the time reduction state may be controlled by resetting the time reduction flag.

  (2) In the above-described embodiment, as an end condition for the time reduction state, the variable display on the plurality of change display units (the first change display unit and the second change display unit) is executed a predetermined number of times in the time reduction state. The number display condition and the display result of the variable display of the symbol in any of the plurality of variable display units in the time reduction state is a specific display result (a jackpot display result, in particular, An example has been described in which a specific display result condition that a state is a non-probable big hit display result that does not occur further) is combined. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and only the above-described number cut condition may be employed as the termination condition for the short-time state. When only the count cut condition is adopted as the termination condition for the time reduction state, the pattern when it is determined that the time reduction state has ended based on the establishment of the count cut condition, as in the control described in the above-described embodiment. When the variable display is started, the time reduction flag is reset. Further, only the above-described specific display result condition may be adopted as the condition for ending the time reduction state. When only the specific display result condition is adopted as the end condition of the time reduction state, when it is determined that the time reduction state has ended based on the establishment of the specific display result condition, as in the control described in the above-described embodiment. When the variable display of the symbol is started, the time reduction flag is reset.

  (3) In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the above-described number cut condition and the above-described specific display result condition are combined as the termination condition for the time-saving state has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the termination condition in the short-time state may be replaced with these conditions, or in addition to these conditions, with a plurality of variation display units (first variation display unit and second variation display unit). Each time the variable display is executed, it is randomly determined by lottery whether or not to end the time reduction state (for example, when numerical data is extracted from a predetermined random counter and the numerical data matches the end determination value) It is also possible to adopt a lottery end condition such that the end condition is satisfied by the lottery, so-called puncture lottery that determines that the time-short state is to be ended. In addition, in the above-described modified example, such a lottery end condition may be adopted as the time-short end condition instead of or in addition to the above-mentioned time-short end condition.

  (4) In the above-described embodiment and modification, the example of shifting to the normal gaming state when the probability variation control mode is completed has been described. However, not limited to this, when the probability variation control mode ends, the probability variation state ends, and the mode shifts to the time reduction control mode, which is a control mode in which the time reduction state continues, and when the time reduction control mode ends, the state shifts to the normal gaming state. You may make it perform control to perform. For example, in the probability variation control mode, as shown in the above-described embodiment, the probability variation flag is set and the time reduction flag is set, and in the time reduction control mode, the probability variation flag is reset, and , The time reduction flag is set. That is, in this case, the state data in which the probability variation flag is set and the time reduction flag is set indicates the probability variation control mode, the probability variation flag is reset, and the time variation flag is set. Indicates that the mode is the short-time control mode. Thus, the end condition of the probability change state in the probability change control mode when the control to shift from the probability change control mode to the time reduction control mode is performed, in other words, the time reduction end condition includes the time reduction end condition shown in the above-described embodiment, Any of the short-time end conditions may be adopted among the short-time end conditions shown in the modified example of (2) and the short-time end conditions shown in the modified example of (3). As described above, when the control to shift from the probability variation control mode to the time-shortening control mode is performed, in the probability variation control mode, when it is determined that the time-shortening state is terminated based on the establishment of the probability variation termination condition, that is, the time-shortening termination condition. When the symbol variation display is started, the probability variation flag is reset, and the hour / hour flag is set (the hour / hour flag remains set). In addition, the time-short end condition in the time-short control mode when the control for shifting from the probability variation control mode to the time-short control mode is performed as described above is shown in the time-short end condition shown in the above-described embodiment and the modification of the above (2). Of the short-time end condition and the short-time end condition shown in the modified example (3), any short-time end condition may be adopted.

  (5) In the above-described embodiment, an example in which two display devices configured separately are provided as the first ornament variation display portion 8k and the second ornament variation display portion 9k that constitute a plurality of variation display portions. Indicated. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the first decoration variation display unit 8k and the second decoration variation display unit 9k that constitute a plurality of variation display units include a plurality of display areas (for example, two display areas) of one display device. The display control microcomputer 800 may perform various kinds of display control as described above for the display area divided into a plurality of areas on the screen.

  (6) In the above-described embodiment, as the control for performing the demonstration display, the display conditions for the demonstration display are established separately for each of the first variation display unit and the second variation display unit. An example in which a demonstration display is performed separately in each of the second fluctuation display units has been shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when display of fluctuation is not performed for a predetermined period in both the first fluctuation display part and the second fluctuation display part, display conditions for demonstration display are established for both of these fluctuation display parts. However, a demonstration display may be performed on both of these fluctuation display sections. In other words, as a demonstration display, when the condition that the variable display has not been performed for a predetermined period in at least one of the plurality of variable display parts is satisfied, in the variable display part in which the condition is satisfied, It is only necessary to perform demonstration image display control for performing control to display a predetermined demonstration image on at least one variation display unit among the plurality of variation display units.

  (7) In the embodiment described above, a display control microcomputer capable of comprehensively controlling display control, sound control, and lamp control is provided as means for controlling the effects of the game. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a microcomputer for performing display control, a microcomputer for performing sound control, and a microcomputer for performing lamp control are provided, and the microcomputer for game control has a display control for each of these microcomputers. A configuration may be employed in which a command, a sound control command, and a lamp control command are given, and each microcomputer individually executes each control in accordance with the command.

  (8) In addition, as the gaming machine shown in the above-described embodiment, for example, a gaming machine with a probability setting function called a general electric machine or a pachikon, etc., as long as it has a display unit. It doesn't matter. Furthermore, the present invention can be applied not only to a CR type ball game machine that lends a ball using a prepaid card, but also to a 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.

  (9) The embodiment described above can also be applied to a game machine or the like 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 device or the like by a detachable recording medium. You may take the form distributed by pre-installing. Further, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter. The game execution mode is not only executed by attaching a detachable recording medium, but can also be executed by temporarily storing a program and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. It is also possible to execute directly using hardware resources on the other device side on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Further, the game may be executed by exchanging data with other computer devices or the like via a network.

  (10) In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the image data for opening and the image data for demonstration display are shared has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the image data for opening and the image data for demo display may use different image data set individually and display different moving images.

  (11) In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the image of the last frame of the moving image to be repeatedly generated and the image of the first frame are images having continuity of display contents is shown. In addition, as an image used when replacing an image of a specific part of a character with a moving image from a sprite image, an image having a continuity of display content between the last frame image of the moving image and the first image of the sprite image An example was given. Further, as an image used when replacing an image of a specific part of a character from a moving image to a sprite image, the final image of the sprite image and the image of the first frame of the moving image are images having continuity of display contents. An example to do. The continuity of the display contents in such an example may be such that the display contents have continuity by making the images similar to each other, and the images are connected to each other. Thus, the display content may be continuous.

  (12) In the embodiment described above, as a moving image for opening, the entire timing of the big hit gaming state such as the timing at which the big hit gaming state has occurred and the subsequent big hit gaming state such as opening time etc. An example of displaying an image is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and as a moving image for opening, an image may be displayed only during a period in which the big winning opening is open in the big hit gaming state.

  (13) In the above-described embodiment, the example in which all the symbols of the decorative symbols are composed of the first part and the second part has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the decorative design composed of the first part and the second part may be at least one design.

  (14) In the above-described embodiment, an example in which each of the first variation display unit and the second variation display unit includes a special symbol display and a decoration variation display unit has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and each of the first variation display unit and the second variation display unit may be configured only by a special symbol display device that displays a special symbol. In that case, a special symbol display device is configured by a display device capable of displaying the same image as the decorative variation display unit, and the same symbol as the above-mentioned decorative symbol is displayed as the special symbol displayed by the special symbol display device. At the same time, control is performed so that various images other than the decorative design such as the background image described above are displayed in the same manner.

  (15) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 21, on the game control microcomputer 53 side, the non-variable time is measured by the non-variable time timer for each variable display unit, and the condition for performing the demo display is set. An example of determining whether or not it was established was shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the following configuration may be adopted. On the game control microcomputer 53 side, when the number of reserved storages becomes “0” for each variation display unit, a demonstration display command for the corresponding variation display unit is immediately transmitted to the display control board 80. On the display control microcomputer 800 side, for each of the variable display units, the measurement of the non-variable time is started from the time of receiving the demo display command, and the condition for displaying the demo is satisfied when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the measurement. It may be determined whether or not a demonstration display is executed.

  (16) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 24, in the probability variation control mode, by setting the probability variation flag and setting the time reduction flag, both the probability variation state and the time reduction state are set. The example which shows being controlled was demonstrated. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and in the probability variation control mode, only the probability variation flag may be set to indicate that the state is controlled to both the probability variation state and the time reduction state.

  (17) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, the example in which the decorative design is configured by the first part P1 and the first part P2 is shown. Thus, when the decorative design includes the first part P1 and the first part P2, other parts may be included in addition to the first part P1 and the first part P2. That is, in the case where the decorative design includes the first part P1 and the first part P2, it is only necessary that the decorative design includes at least the first part P1 and the first part P2.

(18) It should be understood that the embodiment disclosed this time is illustrative in all respects and not restrictive. 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 game 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 block diagram which shows the structural example of the circuit which performs the process for an image display in a display control board. 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 an example of the various random counters which the microcomputer for display control uses for display control. It is a figure for demonstrating the data table for the variation pattern selection which memorize | stored the data used in order to select and determine the variation pattern in a 1st variation display part and a 2nd variation display part. It is a timing chart explaining operation | movement of the 1st fluctuation | variation display part and the 2nd fluctuation | variation display part in the state of the probability change control mode. It is a figure which shows the example of the fluctuation pattern at the time of the fluctuation display of a decoration design. It is a figure which shows an example of a structure of a decoration design. It is a figure which shows the kind of decoration design. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the memory | storage data of one video ROM among video ROMs. It is a figure which shows the example of the image data memorize | stored in a 1st sprite memory | storage part and a 2nd sprite memory | storage part. It is a figure for demonstrating the image data of the moving image M101 of a decoration design among the moving image image data memorize | stored in the 1st moving image memory | storage part. It is a figure for demonstrating the moving image M201 of a decoration pattern among the image data of the moving image memorize | stored in the 2nd moving image memory | storage part. It is a figure for demonstrating the moving image M301 used at the time of a demonstration display and an open | release among the moving images memorize | stored in the 3rd moving image memory | storage part. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the image data of a moving image. It is a figure for demonstrating the procedure which expand | deploys the image data produced | generated by VDP to VRAM. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of display control data that is stored in a control ROM and is used when generating a decorative design image and a background image. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the game control main process and timer interruption process which are performed by the microcomputer for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of the 1st special symbol process process which the microcomputer for game control performs. 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 1st special symbol stop symbol setting process in a 1st special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st fluctuation pattern setting process in a 1st special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows special game processing. In the special game process, the game control microcomputer performs the following 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 presentation control main process which the microcomputer 800 for display control performs. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows the symbol determination process in a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st effect 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 variation process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a 1st drawing instruction | indication process. It is a figure for demonstrating the synthetic | combination display process of the decorative design which CPU for display control performs based on a certain variation pattern among several types of variation patterns, the character produced by it, and its change. 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 figure for demonstrating the synthetic | combination information data for specifying the blend rate data and enlarging rate data used in order to produce | generate a synthesized image. It is a figure for demonstrating the image of the synthetic | combination symbol which synthesize | combined the front side decorative design image and the back side decorative design image. It is a figure for demonstrating the image of the synthetic | combination symbol which synthesize | combined the front side decorative design image and the back side decorative design image. It is a figure for demonstrating the image of the synthetic | combination symbol which synthesize | combined the front side decorative design image and the back side decorative design image. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the drawing command generation process during a fluctuation | variation. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the subroutine program of an initial composition process, a turn composition process, and a final composition process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a subroutine program of a back side increase display combination process and a front side increase display combination process. It is a timing chart for demonstrating an example of the fluctuation pattern used for the fluctuation display of a symbol.

Explanation of symbols

  8k 1st decoration change display part, 9k 2nd special symbol display, 1 pachinko machine, 53 game control microcomputer, 800 display control microcomputer, 54 ROM, 82, 92 video ROM, 801 control ROM.

Claims (6)

A plurality of variable display units for performing a variable display of a plurality of types of identification information, each of which can be identified, and deriving and displaying a display result, and the variation of the identification information in any one of the plurality of variable display units When the display result of the display becomes a predetermined specific display result, it is controlled to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player, and after the specific gaming state ends, the identification information variable display time is A gaming machine controlled to a shortened state that is shortened from a normal state different from a gaming state,
Pre-decision means for determining whether or not the display result of the variation display of the identification information is the specific display result before the display result of the variation display is derived and displayed;
State data indicating whether or not the gaming state is the shortened state is set to shortened state data indicating that the shortened state is in progress when the state is shifted to the shortened state, and when the shortened state ends, the shortened state Abbreviated state data setting means for setting normal state data indicating that there is no medium,
An end determination means for determining whether or not the shortened state has ended, with the end condition of the shortened state being that the variable display on the plurality of change display units is executed a predetermined number of times in the shortened state;
Normal fluctuation display for storing a plurality of types of normal fluctuation display data indicating the fluctuation display time in the normal state as fluctuation display data indicating the fluctuation display time from the start of the fluctuation display of the identification information until the display result is derived and displayed. Data storage means;
Shortened variation display data storage means for storing a plurality of types of shortened variation display data indicating the variation display time in the shortened state as the variation display data;
Based on the determination by the prior determination unit, the variation display time in the plurality of variation display units is selected from the variation display data stored in the normal variation display data storage unit or the shortened variation display data storage unit. A variable display data selection means;
Fluctuation display time measuring means for measuring the fluctuation display time of the fluctuation display executed based on the fluctuation display data selected by the fluctuation display data selection means;
Means for storing image data of an image to be displayed on the plurality of variable display units, and storing frame image data indicating a plurality of frame images whose display order is determined in order to generate a moving image as the image data Image data storage means;
Control data storage means for storing control data for controlling images displayed on the plurality of variable display sections;
Image generation means for reading out the image data stored in the image data storage means based on the control data stored in the control data storage means, generating an image, and displaying it on the plurality of variable display sections; Including
When the shortened state data setting unit is controlled to the shortened state, when the variation display of the identification information when the end condition determining unit determines that the shortened state has ended is started, Setting the state data to the normal state data;
The variation display data selection means, when the shortened state data is set by the shortened state data setting means, selects the shortened variation display data stored in the shortened variation display data storage means,
The variation display time measuring means is
The identification display information is displayed on a second variation display unit different from the first variation display unit, and the specific display result is derived and displayed on the first variation display unit among the plurality of variation display units. Is interrupted, the measurement interruption means for interrupting the measurement of the fluctuation display time in the second fluctuation display section at the first time point when the specific display result is derived and displayed in the first fluctuation display section. ,
Measurement that resumes measurement of the variable display time interrupted by the measurement interrupting means at a second time point when the specific gaming state based on the specific display result being derived and displayed on the first variable display unit Resuming means,
The image data storage means includes frame image data storage means for storing, as the frame image data, a plurality of frame image data in which the first frame image and the last frame image have display content continuity,
The image generation means reads out the frame image data stored in the frame image data storage means, and sequentially switches and generates images from the first frame image to the last frame image among the plurality of frame images. Including a moving image generation means for generating a moving image in the plurality of variation display units,
The game machine is characterized in that the moving image generation means performs a repeated moving image generation process that repeats generation of images from the first frame image to the last frame image until a predetermined display end condition is satisfied.   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the moving image generation means performs the repeated moving image generation processing when the specific game state is established. When at least one variation display unit among the plurality of variation display units does not perform variation display for a predetermined period, a predetermined demonstration image is displayed as at least one variation display unit among the plurality of variation display units. Further includes demonstration image display control means for controlling the display in
3. The game according to claim 1, wherein the demonstration image display control unit performs control to display a moving image generated by the repeated moving image generation processing by the moving image generation unit as the demonstration image. Machine. At least one of the plurality of types of identification information is composed of at least a predetermined first part and a second part,
The image data storage means includes
First sprite image data storage means for storing first sprite image data indicating a first sprite image corresponding to the first part of the identification information;
Second sprite image data storage means for storing second sprite image data indicating a second sprite image corresponding to the second part of the identification information;
Identification information frame image data storage means for storing identification information frame image data indicating a plurality of frame images whose display order is determined in order to generate a moving image corresponding to the first part of the identification information. ,
The image generating means includes
The first sprite image data stored in the first sprite image data storage means is read to generate the first sprite image in the first part, and the second sprite image data storage means stores the second sprite image data. First identification information image generating means for reading sprite image data and generating the second sprite image in the second part;
By reading the identification information frame image data stored in the identification information frame image data storage means and sequentially switching and generating images from the first frame image to the last frame image among the plurality of frame images, the first frame Second identification information image generation that generates the moving image in a part, reads the second sprite image data stored in the second sprite image data storage means, and generates the second sprite image in the second part Means,
And replacement display means for replacing the first sprite image generated by the first identification information image generation means with the moving image generated by the second identification information image generation means under a predetermined condition. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the gaming machine is characterized by that. The first sprite image data storage means stores, as the first sprite image data, first sprite image data indicating a plurality of first sprite images having a predetermined display order;
The first identification information image generation means generates a first sprite image by sequentially switching and generating images from the first sprite image to the last sprite image among the plurality of first sprite images to the first part. Generate
When the replacement display means replaces the first sprite image with the moving image, the last sprite image based on the first sprite image data and the first frame image based on the identification information frame image data are displayed continuously. The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein the gaming machine has characteristics. The image generation means has a variable display order when the image of the identification information is variably displayed on the plurality of variable display sections, and the variable display order is the first identification information image and the first identification information image. Further comprising a combined identification information image generating means for generating a combined identification information image obtained by combining the post-identification information image to be displayed after
The control data storage means
As the control data used when the combined identification information image generating unit combines the preceding identification information image and the subsequent identification information image, the blend rate of the previous identification information image is gradually lowered according to the elapsed time, and the Blend rate data storage means for storing blend rate data for gradually increasing and specifying the blend rate of the post-identification information image according to the elapsed time;
Expansion rate data storage means for storing expansion rate data for gradually increasing the size of the post-identification information image in proportion to the blend rate of the post-identification information image,
The composite identification information image generation means is configured to generate the identification information image and the enlargement ratio data stored in the blend ratio data storage means and the enlargement ratio data stored in the enlargement ratio data storage means. 6. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a composition process for sequentially composing the rear identification information image is performed.