JP2007014505A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve a savor of a game by setting a display form during the variable display of identification information by a plurality of display means, as a form for making it difficult for a player to recognize a display result before a variable display result is derived and displayed. <P>SOLUTION: When control is performed to a big winning game state by the stop display of a big winning pattern as an established pattern in a special pattern game by one of first and second variable display devices, when the variable display of special patterns is under execution in the special pattern game by the other variable display device, the measurement of elapsed time after the start of the variable display of the special patterns under execution is interrupted. Additionally, when the special pattern game is to be started after the end of the big winning game state, when the count value of a variable display number-of-times counter becomes "0", an under-probability-variation flag and an under-time-shortening flag are cleared and an OFF state is attained. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and more specifically, based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied, a plurality of types of identification information that can be individually identified are cyclically displayed according to a predetermined display order. The first variable display unit that variably displays the identification information by updating the information, and a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied are displayed in advance. A second variable display unit that variably displays the identification information by cyclically updating in accordance with the order, and a display result of the variable display of the identification information by the first variable display unit is determined in advance. The present invention relates to a gaming machine that controls a specific gaming state advantageous to a player when a result is obtained or when a display result of variable display of identification information by the second variable display unit is the specific display result.

  In a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, it is possible to change by displaying predetermined identification information (hereinafter referred to as a display symbol) on a display device such as a liquid crystal display (hereinafter referred to as LCD) or an updated display or scrolling display. There are a number of games that have been enhanced by a so-called variable display game that performs variable display and determines whether or not to give a predetermined game value based on the display result.

  Some variable display games are played by using the above display device as an image display device. In such a variable display game, the change of the display symbol is started based on the detection of the game ball passing through the start winning opening (the start condition of the variable display is satisfied), and the stop when the change of the display symbol is completely stopped. A game in which a case of a symbol (determined symbol) is a specific display mode is a “big hit”. When a “big hit” occurs in the variable display game, a special electric combination called a big prize opening or an attacker is opened, and a state in which a game ball can be won extremely easily is provided to a player for a certain period of time. This state is referred to as a “specific game state”.

  As such a gaming machine, as an effect of updating the display symbol in the symbol display region of the image display device, the symbol display region is divided into two upper and lower regions, and a part of the display symbol divided by the divided regions is displayed. Have been proposed to vary each independently (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

In this effect, corresponding image data is read from a character ROM or the like based on two independent control data, and a part of the image displayed in the upper area of the two read image data is transparent. The composite processing of the image data that has been subjected to mask processing and the image data of the display image in the lower region is repeatedly executed, so that the image display device has a display pattern that is partially transparent And a composite image of the next display pattern are displayed in a variable manner.
JP 2002-136698 A

  In addition, there has been proposed a technique in which the expressive power of presentation in a variable display game is enhanced by moving and displaying a plurality of objects along a predetermined route on a first image as a background (for example, Patent Document 2). reference). For example, there is a display image that progresses in front of us in the tunnel, or an image display of the state of snow falling fluttering.

This is performed by combining and displaying the first image and a plurality of second images in which objects to be displayed are arranged, and the position of each second image with respect to the first image is along a predetermined path. Each one is to be moved. According to this, after a predetermined display symbol is displayed, an image different from the display symbol is displayed once, and then the next display symbol is displayed, thereby displaying the display symbol in a variable manner.
JP 2002-66015 A

  However, in the technique described in Patent Document 1, two display symbols are suddenly combined and displayed, so that the display image is suddenly changed. Further, in the technique described in Patent Document 2, an image different from the display symbol is temporarily displayed in the process of the display variation of the display symbol, and is switched to the next display symbol and displayed. For this reason, with the techniques described in Patent Documents 1 and 2, it is not possible to sufficiently enhance the effect of presentation in the display variation display.

  This invention is made in view of the said actual condition, and it aims at providing the gaming machine which can improve the production effect in the variable display of an identification symbol.

  In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to claim 1 of the present application has a first start condition (for example, that a game ball has won the normal winning ball device 6A, or a game ball has won the normal winning ball device 6A). A plurality of types of identification information (for example, decorative symbols, etc.) that can be identified by each of the first special symbol display device 4A after the previous special symbol game or the big hit gaming state is completed). A first variable display unit (for example, the first image display device 5A) that performs variable display of the identification information by cyclically updating according to a predetermined display order, and a second start condition (for example, a normal variable winning ball) The game ball won in the device 6B, or the previous special figure game or the big hit game state by the second special symbol display device 4B ended after the game ball won in the normal variable winning ball device 6B) A second variable that variably displays the identification information by cyclically updating a plurality of types of identification information (for example, decorative symbols, etc.) that can be identified based on the establishment, in accordance with a predetermined display order. A display unit (for example, the second image display device 5B), and a specific display result in which the display result of the variable display of the identification information by the first variable display unit is determined in advance (for example, a definite decorative combination of jackpot combination) Or when the display result of the variable display of the identification information by the second variable display unit becomes the specific display result, control to a specific gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player Video data storage means (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that stores video data of identification information to be displayed on the first and second variable display units (for example, Video ROM 141), control data storage means (for example, ROM 131) for storing control data for controlling the video of the identification information displayed on the first and second variable display sections, and storage in the control data storage means Display for reading the video data stored in the video data storage means based on the control data and displaying the video of the identification information defined by the read video data on the first and second variable display units By supplying a control signal to the first and second variable display units, display control means for reproducing an image of identification information in the first and second variable display units (for example, effect control mounted on the effect control board 12) CPU 130, ROM 131, RAM 132, display control unit 133, and the like, and a table of variable display of identification information in the first variable display unit Whether the display result is the specific display result, and whether the display result of the variable display of the identification information in the second variable display unit is the specific display result, the display result of the variable display of the identification information is Pre-determining means for determining before derivation and display (for example, the part in which the CPU 103 executes the process of step S314 in the first and second special symbol process, the part that executes the process corresponding to this), In accordance with the determination result of the pre-article determination means, a plurality of types of variable display times determined in advance from the start of variable display of the identification information in the first and second variable display sections to the display display of the display result are displayed. Variable display time setting means set from among them (for example, the CPU 103 performs steps S352, S356, S357, S359 in the first and second special symbol process) 361 and S362 after executing the processing of steps S363 and S364, and the portions corresponding to these processes), and the identification information in the first and second variable display sections Variable display elapsed time measuring means for measuring the elapsed time in variable display (for example, the first and second variable display time timers and the part where the CPU 103 executes the process of step S292 in the first and second special symbol process) And a portion for executing processing corresponding to this), and the variable display time in the first and second variable display units is controlled to be shorter than in the normal gaming state different from the specific gaming state. State data setting means for setting data indicating that the time is reduced when the condition for shifting is satisfied (for example, a time / middle flag, And the CPU 103 in the first and second special symbol process, the part for executing the processes of steps S304, S375, and S397, the part for executing the process corresponding to these, and the time reduction state. When the number of variable display times of identification information started in the first and second variable display units reaches a predetermined number when data is set (for example, the CPU 103 performs steps in the first and second special symbol process processes) When it is determined as Yes in the process of S379 or the process corresponding thereto, the data set by the state data setting unit is not in the time reduction state when the variable display of the identification information is started. State data updating means for updating the data to indicate data (for example, the CPU 103 performs the first and second special symbol process processing) , A part that executes the process of step S380, a part that executes a process corresponding to this, and the like, and the display control means is configured to perform the plurality of operations based on the control data stored in the control data storage means. Of the types of identification information, two identification information (for example, a decorative symbol “6” and a decorative symbol “7”) whose display order is continuous are synthesized, and a synthesized video (for example, the two identification information is overlapped) (for example, Composite image generating means (for example, a portion where the effect control CPU 130 executes the composite image effect processing in the processing of step S407) and the like, and the control data storage means includes the composite image generating means Among the two pieces of identification information synthesized by the video, the blending ratio of the video of the first order identification information whose display order is earlier is gradually reduced with the passage of time, Blend ratio data storage means (for example, blend ratio A) for storing blend ratio data for gradually improving the blend ratio of the video of the rear-order identification information displayed after the destination-order identification information with the passage of time. Table 171 and blend rate B table 172) and enlargement rate data for enlarging the video of the post-order identification information in proportion to the blend rate indicated by the blend rate data of the video of the post-order identification information. Enlargement rate data storage means (for example, enlargement rate B table 174, enlargement rate C table 175, etc.), and the synthesized video generation means identifies the prior order based on the blend rate data and the enlargement rate data. By sequentially synthesizing the video of information and the video of the backward identification information, the elapsed time measured by the variable display elapsed time measuring means is passed. Thus, an alpha composite video generation means (for example, a CPU 130 for effect control) generates a composite video in which the video of the pre-order identification information fades out while the video of the post-order identification information fades in. Looks up the magnification rate B table 174 and the magnification rate C table 175 in the process of step S602, determines Yes in the process of step S603 or S605, executes the process of step S604 or S606, and then performs the process of step S608. The variable display time setting means sets data indicating that the time reduction state is not established when data indicating the time reduction state is set by the state data setting means. Time shortening selection data (for example, variable) for selecting a short variable display time compared to when Referring to display patterns L3 (normally lost) and L4 (normally lost) setting data), the variable display time is set in the first and second variable display portions (for example, the CPU 103 sets the first and second special symbols). In the process process, after executing the process of step S361, the part for executing the process of steps S363 and S364, the part for executing the process corresponding to these, etc.), the variable display elapsed time measuring means is the first variable display. When the specific display result is derived and displayed in the section, when the variable display of the identification information is being executed in the second variable display section (for example, when the CPU 103 determines Yes in the process of step S248). , Measurement interrupting means (for example, CPU 10) for interrupting the measurement of the elapsed time in the variable display of the identification information in the second variable display unit. As a result of executing the process of step S250, when the determination in step S291 is YES, the specific display result is derived and displayed on the first variable display unit. When the specific gaming state based on the result is finished, the measurement restarting means for restarting the measurement of the elapsed time interrupted by the measurement interrupting means (for example, when the CPU 103 executes the process of step S274, No in step S291). When the determination is made, a part that executes the process of step S292) is included.

  3. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the control data storage means gradually improves the blend ratio of the video of the first order identification information as time elapses, and blends the video of the rear order identification information. Blend rate data storage means (for example, an enlargement rate A table 173 and an enlargement rate C table 175) for storing blend rate data for gradually decreasing the rate as time elapses, and the video of the rear-order identification information Expansion ratio data storage means for storing enlargement ratio data for reducing in proportion to the blend ratio indicated by the blend ratio data of the video of the post-order identification information, and the composite video generation means Based on the rate data and the enlargement rate data, the variable display elapsed time meter is obtained by sequentially synthesizing the video of the pre-order identification information and the video of the post-order identification information. As the time measured by the means elapses, the composite image in which the video of the pre-order identification information fades in and the composite video in which the video of the post-order identification information fades out while being reduced is generated The image generation means (for example, the production control CPU 130 looks up the enlargement rate A table 173 and the enlargement rate C table 175 in the process of step S612, determines Yes in the process of step S613 or S615, and determines whether the process is in step S614 or S616. A portion for executing the processing of step S618 after the processing is executed).

  In the gaming machine according to claim 3 of the present application, the first special symbol display is performed after the first start condition (for example, the game ball has won the normal winning ball device 6A or the game ball has won the normal winning ball device 6A). A plurality of types of identification information (for example, decorative symbols, etc.) that can be identified on the basis of a predetermined display order based on the fact that the last special game or the big hit gaming state by the device 4A has been established). By recursively updating, the first variable display section (for example, the first image display device 5A) that performs variable display of the identification information and the second start condition (for example, the normal variable winning ball device 6B wins a game ball) Or the fact that the previous special symbol game or the big hit gaming state by the second special symbol display device 4B is completed after the game ball has won the normal variable winning ball device 6B is established). A second variable display section (for example, a second image) that variably displays the identification information by cyclically updating a plurality of types of identification information (for example, decorative symbols) that can be identified by each in accordance with a predetermined display order. Display device 5B), and when the display result of the variable display of the identification information by the first variable display unit becomes a predetermined specific display result (for example, a definite decorative pattern of jackpot combination), or When the display result of the variable display of the identification information by the second variable display unit becomes the specific display result, a gaming machine (for example, a pachinko game) controlled to a specific gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player Image data storage means (for example, image ROM 141) that stores image data of identification information to be displayed on the first and second variable display units. Control data storage means (for example, ROM 131) for storing control data for controlling the video of the identification information displayed on the first and second variable display sections, and control data stored in the control data storage means Based on this, the video data stored in the video data storage means is read out, and the display control signal for displaying the video of the identification information defined by the read video data on the first and second variable display units is the first. Display control means for reproducing the video of the identification information in the first and second variable display sections by supplying the first and second variable display sections (for example, the effect control CPU 130 mounted on the effect control board 12, the ROM 131, A display result of variable display of identification information in the first variable display unit, and the specific display result. And whether to display the identification information variable display result in the second variable display section as the specific display result before the display result of the identification information variable display is derived and displayed. Pre-determining means (for example, the part in which the CPU 103 executes the process of step S314 in the first and second special symbol process processes, the part for executing the process corresponding thereto), and the determination result of the pre-determining means In accordance with the variable display time, the variable display time from the start of variable display of the identification information in the first and second variable display sections to the display and display of the display result is set from a plurality of predetermined types. Setting means (for example, when the CPU 103 performs the first and second special symbol process processes, any of steps S352, S356, S357, S359, S361, S362) In the variable display of the identification information in the first and second variable display sections), and the part that executes the processes in steps S363 and S364 and the part that executes the processes corresponding thereto. Variable display elapsed time measuring means for measuring time (for example, the first and second variable display time timers, and the part where the CPU 103 executes the process of step S292 in the first and second special symbol process processes, and corresponding to this And a condition for shifting to a time reduction state in which the variable display time in the first and second variable display units is controlled to be shorter than that in the normal game state different from the specific game state. State data setting means for setting data indicating that the time reduction state is in effect (for example, the time / middle flag and the CPU 103 perform the first In the second special symbol process, a part for executing the processes of steps S304, S375, and S397, a part for executing a process corresponding to these, etc.) and data indicating the time reduction state are set. Sometimes, when the number of variable display times of the identification information started in the first and second variable display parts reaches a predetermined number (for example, the CPU 103 performs the process of step S379 in the first and second special symbol process) When it is determined as Yes in the corresponding processing), when the variable display of the identification information is started, the data set by the state data setting unit is updated to data indicating that the time reduction state is not set. State data update means (for example, the CPU 103 performs the process of step S380 in the first and second special symbol process) The display control means, based on the control data stored in the control data storage means, the display control means Among them, a video of two pieces of identification information (for example, a decorative design “6” and a decorative design “7”) whose display order is continuous is synthesized, and a composite video (eg, a composite image 69) in which the two pieces of identification information overlap each other. And a composite video generation means (for example, a portion where the effect control CPU 130 executes the composite image effect processing in the process of step S407), and the control data storage means combines the video by the composite video generation means. Among the two pieces of identification information, the blend ratio of the video of the first order identification information whose display order is earlier is gradually reduced with the passage of time, and is later than the first order identification information. Blend ratio data storage means (for example, blend ratio A table 171 and blend ratio B table 172) for storing blend ratio data for gradually improving the blend ratio of the displayed post-order identification information video as time elapses. Etc.) and the video of the pre-order identification information is reduced in proportion to the blend rate indicated by the blend rate data of the video of the pre-order identification information, and the video of the post-order identification information is reduced to the post-order identification information. Expansion rate data storage means (for example, an enlargement rate A table 173 and an enlargement rate B table 174) for storing enlargement rate data for enlarging in proportion to the blend rate indicated by the blend rate data of the video of Based on the blend rate data and the enlargement rate data, the composite video generation unit is configured to generate a video of the first order identification information and a video of the second order identification information. As the time measured by the variable display elapsed time measurement means elapses, the video of the forward-order identification information fades out while shrinking, while the video of the backward-order identification information Α composite video generation means for generating a composite video that fades in while being enlarged (for example, the CPU 130 for effect control looks up the enlargement ratio A table 173 and the enlargement ratio B table 174 in the process of step S602, and step S603 Or the step of performing the process of step S608 after the process of step S604 or S606 is performed after the determination of Yes in the process of S605), and the variable display time setting unit reduces the time by the state data setting unit When the data indicating the status is set, it indicates that the time is not reduced Referring to time reduction selection data (for example, setting data for variable display patterns L3 (normally lost) and L4 (normally lost)) for selecting a variable display time that is shorter than when the data is set, The variable display time is set in the first and second variable display sections (for example, the part in which the CPU 103 executes the processes in steps S363 and S364 after executing the process in step S361 in the first and second special symbol process processes) The variable display elapsed time measuring means, when the specific display result is derived and displayed on the first variable display section, the identification information on the second variable display section Is being displayed (for example, when the CPU 103 determines Yes in step S248), Measurement interruption means for interrupting the measurement of the elapsed time in the variable display of the identification information in the variable display section (for example, if the determination of Yes is made in step S291 because the CPU 103 has executed the process in step S250, the process in step S292) And the elapsed time that has been interrupted by the measurement interrupting means when the specific gaming state based on the derivation and display of the specific display result in the first variable display unit is completed. Measurement restarting means for restarting (for example, the part that executes the process of step S292 when the CPU 103 executes the process of step S274 and No is determined in step S291). .

  5. The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein the display control means continues to variably display the identification information in the second variable display section when the measurement of the elapsed time is interrupted by the measurement interruption means. An ongoing notification means for informing the effect (for example, when the CPU 103 for effect control executes the process of step S402 in response to the CPU 103 executing the process of step S249, for example, FIGS. 49 (H) to (J) and FIG. 50 (H) to (J) as well as a portion for displaying the notification information 50 on the second image display device 5B).

  6. The gaming machine according to claim 5, wherein the display control means is a non-specific identification different from the specific display result in the second variable display section when the measurement of the elapsed time is interrupted by the measurement interruption means. An interruption stop display means for stopping and displaying information (for example, when the CPU 130 for effect control executes the process of step S402 in response to the CPU 103 executing the process of step S249, for example, FIGS. 50 (H) to (J)). As shown in FIG. 2), the decorative pattern of the normal lose combination as shown in FIG.

  In the gaming machine according to claim 6, when the variable display of the identification information in the first variable display unit based on the determination that the specific display result is made by the prior determination unit is executed. , A notice effect determining means (for example, the CPU 103 uses the first and second special symbols) to determine that the notice effect for notifying that the variable display result of the identification information in the first variable display unit becomes the specific display result is executed. In the process process, the process of step S356 or step S359 is executed and then the process of steps S363 and S364 is executed, or the part corresponding to these is executed. A variable table of identification information in the first variable display section when the decision means decides to execute the notice effect. After executing the notice effect during the variable display of the identification information on the second variable display unit, the specific display result is displayed as the display result of the variable display of the identification information on the first variable display unit. Preliminary effect execution means for derivation display (for example, according to one of the variable display patterns I and J designated by the effect control CPU 130 by either the first or second variable display start command from the main board 11, By starting the variable display of decorative symbols in either of the two-image display devices 5A and 5B, for example, notification information 60A as shown in FIG. 7A and a character 60B as shown in FIG. 7B are displayed. Part).

  The present invention has the following effects.

According to the configuration of the first aspect, the composite image generated by the α composite image video generation unit is difficult to see as the video of the first order identification information fades out with time. Then, the video of the backward identification information fades in and becomes clear.
As a result, the video of the front-order identification information that disappears becomes a video that leaves an afterimage as time passes, and the composite image in which the video of the rear-order identification information gradually becomes clear is displayed on the first and second variable display sections. Since it is displayed, it is possible to execute a visually novel variation display with a sense of depth.
In addition, when the condition for shifting to the time reduction state is satisfied, data indicating the time reduction state is set by the state data setting means. When the data indicating that the time is shortened is set, and the variable display count of the identification information started in the first and second variable display units reaches a predetermined number, the variable display of the identification information is performed. When starting, the state data update means updates the data to indicate that the time is not reduced. The variable display time setting means is for selecting a variable display time that is shorter when data indicating that the time is in a reduced state is set than when data indicating that the time is not in a reduced state. Since the variable display time in the first and second variable display sections is set with reference to the time shortening selection data, the identification information is variably displayed on a plurality of display means such as the first and second variable display sections. Sometimes the fairness of the game can be kept.
Further, when the specific display result is derived and displayed on the first variable display unit, and the variable display of the identification information is being executed on the second variable display unit, the identification on the second variable display unit is performed by the measurement interruption means. Measurement of elapsed time in variable display of information is interrupted. Thereafter, when the specific gaming state based on the specific display result is completed, the measurement restarting unit restarts the measurement of the elapsed time of the variable display time that has been interrupted by the measurement interrupting unit.
Thereby, the specific game state based on the display result of the variable display of the identification information by the first variable display unit and the specific game state based on the display result of the variable display of the identification information by the second variable display unit do not occur simultaneously. can do. Further, since the variable display of the identification information by the second variable display unit proceeds until the specific display result is derived and displayed on the first variable display unit, the specific display result is derived and displayed on the first variable display unit. Since the player is not recognized in advance, it is possible to prevent the game interest from deteriorating.

In the gaming machine according to claim 2, the composite image generated by the α composite image video generation unit fades in and becomes difficult to see as the video of the first order identification information shrinks with time. On the other hand, the video of the backward identification information fades in and becomes clear.
As a result, the video of the backward identification information that disappears becomes a video that leaves an afterimage as time passes, and the composite image in which the video of the forward identification information gradually becomes clear is displayed on the first and second variable display portions. Since it is displayed, it is possible to execute a visually novel variation display with a sense of depth.

According to the configuration of the third aspect, the composite image generated by the α composite image video generation unit fades out while the video of the first order identification information is reduced with time, and becomes difficult to see. On the other hand, the video of the backward identification information fades in and becomes clear while expanding.
As a result, the video of the previous order identification information that disappears becomes an image in which an afterimage remains as time passes, and a composite image in which the video of the rear order identification information becomes gradually clear is displayed on the first and second variable display units. Therefore, it is possible to execute a visually novel variation display with a sense of depth.
In addition, when the condition for shifting to the time reduction state is satisfied, data indicating the time reduction state is set by the state data setting means. When the data indicating that the time is shortened is set, and the variable display count of the identification information started in the first and second variable display units reaches a predetermined number, the variable display of the identification information is performed. When starting, the state data update means updates the data to indicate that the time is not reduced. The variable display time setting means is for selecting a variable display time that is shorter when data indicating that the time is in a reduced state is set than when data indicating that the time is not in a reduced state. Since the variable display time in the first and second variable display sections is set with reference to the time shortening selection data, the identification information is variably displayed on a plurality of display means such as the first and second variable display sections. Sometimes the fairness of the game can be kept.
Further, when the specific display result is derived and displayed on the first variable display unit, and the variable display of the identification information is being executed on the second variable display unit, the identification on the second variable display unit is performed by the measurement interruption means. Measurement of elapsed time in variable display of information is interrupted. Thereafter, when the specific gaming state based on the specific display result is completed, the measurement restarting unit restarts the measurement of the elapsed time of the variable display time that has been interrupted by the measurement interrupting unit.
Thereby, the specific game state based on the display result of the variable display of the identification information by the first variable display unit and the specific game state based on the display result of the variable display of the identification information by the second variable display unit do not occur simultaneously. can do. Further, since the variable display of the identification information by the second variable display unit proceeds until the specific display result is derived and displayed on the first variable display unit, the specific display result is derived and displayed on the first variable display unit. Since the player is not recognized in advance, it is possible to prevent the game interest from deteriorating.

In the gaming machine according to claim 4, when the measurement of the elapsed time is interrupted by the measurement interrupting means, it is indicated that the variable display of the identification information on the second variable display unit is continued by the ongoing notification means. Can be notified.
Thereby, even when the measurement display of the elapsed time is interrupted by the measurement interrupting means and the variable display of the identification information on the second variable display unit does not proceed, the player is not distrusted.

In the gaming machine according to claim 5, when the measurement of the elapsed time is interrupted by the measurement interrupting means, a display result different from the specific display result is displayed on the second variable display unit by the stop display means when interrupted. be able to.
Thereby, even when the measurement display of the elapsed time is interrupted by the measurement interrupting means and the variable display of the identification information on the second variable display unit does not proceed, the player is not distrusted.

In the gaming machine according to claim 6, when the variable display of the identification information is executed by the first variable display unit based on the determination that the specific display result is made by the prior determination unit, the notice effect determination is performed. When it is determined that the notice effect is to be executed by the means, the notice effect is executed by the notice effect executing means during the variable display of the identification information on the second variable display portion, and then specified in the first variable display portion. The display result can be derived and displayed.
Thereby, the player can be interested in both of the displays on the first and second variable display sections, and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly composed of a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting a gaming board surface and a gaming machine frame (base frame) 3 for supporting and fixing the gaming board 2. The game board 2 is formed with a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails. A first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B that variably display special symbols as identification information that can be individually identified are provided at approximately the center position of the game area. Below the first special symbol display device 4A, in correspondence with variable display of special symbols executed by the first special symbol display device 4A, variable decorative symbols as a plurality of types of identification information that can be individually identified. A first image display device 5A capable of displaying and the like is provided. Below the second special symbol display device 4B, in correspondence with variable display of special symbols executed by the second special symbol display device 4B, variable decorative symbols as a plurality of types of identification information that can be individually identified. A second image display device 5B capable of performing display or the like is provided.

  Below the first image display device 5A, an ordinary winning ball device (first start winning port) 6A is arranged. Below the second image display device 5B, an ordinary symbol display device 20 and an ordinary variable winning ball device (second start winning port) 6B are arranged. The normal symbol display device 20 includes a light emitting diode (LED) and the like, and is lit, flashing, and colored in a normal diagram game in which a game ball is started by passing through a passing gate 21 provided in the game area. Etc. are controlled. When a display with a predetermined hit pattern is performed in this normal figure game, the display result in the normal figure game is “win”, and the movable wing piece of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is passed for a predetermined time. Tilt control. Further, a first special variable winning ball device (first big winning port) 7A is disposed below the normal winning ball device 6A. Below the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6B, a second special variable winning ball apparatus (second large winning opening) 7B is arranged.

  The first and second special symbol display devices 4A and 4B are composed of, for example, 7 segments or a dot matrix light emitting diode (LED). The first special symbol display device 4A is, for example, a variable display game (special game) that is played based on the fact that a start condition (first start condition) is established by winning a game ball in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A. A special symbol composed of numerals indicating "0" to "9" is variably displayed. In the first special symbol display device 4A, after the first start condition is satisfied, for example, when the previous special symbol game or the big hit gaming state by the first special symbol display device 4A is finished, the special symbol variable display is started. As a start condition (first start condition) is established, special symbol variable display is started. The second special symbol display device 4B is, for example, “0” to “0” in a special game performed based on the start condition (second start condition) being established by winning a game ball in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. A special symbol composed of numbers indicating "9" is variably displayed. In the second special symbol display device 4B, after the second start condition is satisfied, for example, when the previous special symbol game or the big hit gaming state by the second special symbol display device 4B is ended, the special symbol variable display is started. Therefore, the special symbol variable display is started, assuming that the start condition (second start condition) is satisfied. Here, the normal variable winning ball device 6B controls the tilting of the movable wing piece of the electric tulip until a predetermined time elapses when the display result becomes a predetermined winning symbol in the normal symbol game by the normal symbol display device 20. This makes it easier to win the game ball than when the movable wing piece is in the vertical position.

  In the special symbol game performed by the first and second special symbol display devices 4A and 4B, after the special symbol variable display is started, when the predetermined time has elapsed, the fixed special symbol that is the variable symbol variable display result is stopped and displayed. (Derived display). At this time, when a specific special symbol (big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A, the specific gaming state by opening and closing the first special variable winning ball device 7A It becomes a big hit gaming state as. In this embodiment, the special symbol indicating the numbers “3” and “7” is the jackpot symbol, and the special symbol indicating the other numbers is the lost symbol. In addition, the special symbol indicating “3” is the normal jackpot symbol, and the special symbol indicating “7” is the probability variation jackpot symbol.

  In the big hit gaming state based on the fact that the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A, the opening / closing plate of the first special variable winning ball device 7A is set for a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) or a predetermined time. It is opened in the period until the number of winning balls (for example, 10) is generated, and while it is being opened, it receives a game ball falling on the surface of the game board 2 and then closes it to make one round. finish. The round as the open / close cycle can be repeated up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 15 rounds).

  On the other hand, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B, the big special game state is established by opening and closing the second special variable winning ball device 7B. In the big hit gaming state based on the fact that the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B, the opening / closing plate of the second special variable winning ball device 7B is set for a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) or predetermined time. It is opened in the period until the number of winning balls (for example, 10) is generated, and while it is being opened, it receives a game ball falling on the surface of the game board 2 and then closes it to make one round. finish. The round as the open / close cycle can be repeated up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 15 rounds). Here, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B, a predetermined period (which is different from when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A) For example, 45 seconds) or a period until a predetermined number (for example, 15) of winning balls is generated, the second special variable winning ball device 7B is opened, and a round to be closed thereafter is a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 20 rounds). May be repeated.

  Thus, in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, the special symbol game is started on the basis that different start conditions are satisfied. When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A, and when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B, the first or second It is controlled to the big hit gaming state by the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing plate in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7A, 7B.

  Further, for example, the first special symbol display device 4A performs variable display using 10 kinds of symbols indicating the numbers “0” to “9” as special symbols, while the second special symbol display device 4B performs “A” to “J”. 10 kinds of symbols indicating the alphabet “” may be variably displayed as special symbols. Alternatively, each of the first and second special symbol display devices 4A and 4B may variably display a plurality of types of character symbols related to mutually different motifs as special symbols.

  The first and second image display devices 5A and 5B may be configured by, for example, an LCD or the like and perform image display by a dot matrix method using a large number of pixels. The display screen of the first image display device 5A is divided into, for example, “left”, “middle”, and “right” corresponding to variable display of special symbols in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A. In the variable display areas DL, DC, and DR as the displayed areas, a plurality of types of decorative symbols that can be identified are variably displayed. On the display screen of the second image display device 5B, in correspondence with variable display of special symbols in the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B, a plurality of types each identifiable in the variable display areas DL, DC, DR The decorative pattern of is variably displayed.

  When the fixed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable display result of the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A after the decorative symbol variable display (for example, switching display or scroll display) is started in the first image display device 5A. In the first image display device 5A, the decorative symbols (determined decorative symbols) that become the fixed symbols are stopped and displayed (derived display) in the variable display areas DL, DC, and DR, whereby the variation of the decorative symbols stops. When the fixed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable display result of the special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B after the variable display of the decorative symbol in the second image display device 5B is started, in the second image display device 5B. When the fixed decorative symbols are derived and displayed in the variable display areas DL, DC, and DR, the variation of the decorative symbols is stopped. Further, in the first and second image display devices 5A and 5B, when the special symbols are variably displayed by the first and second special symbol display devices 4A and 4B, the effect by any of various effect modes. Display can be made.

  In this embodiment, the decorative symbols displayed in a variable manner in the variable display areas DL, DC, and DR of “left”, “middle”, and “right” in the first and second image display devices 5A and 5B. Among them, an odd number of “1”, “3”, “5”, “7”, “9” is designated as a decorative symbol for a probable big hit (probable variable symbol), and an even number of “0”. , “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” are designated decorative symbols (ordinary symbols) for normal big hits.

  A special symbol indicating “7” is stopped and displayed as a display result of the special figure game, and variable display results of “left”, “middle”, and “right” are displayed as variable display results of decorative symbols in the variable display areas DL, DC, and DR. When the same probability variation symbol is stopped and displayed, it is a probability variation big hit. When it is a probable big hit, it will continue as one of the special game states until the execution of a special figure game of a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) or until the execution of the special figure game that becomes a big hit is started. Thus, a high probability state (probability improvement state) in which probability variation control (probability variation control) is performed is obtained. In this high probability state, the probability that the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable display result in the special figure game and is controlled to the jackpot gaming state is improved as compared with the normal gaming state. Note that the normal gaming state is a gaming state other than the big hit gaming state or the special gaming state, and the probability that the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed symbol in the special figure game is the initial value immediately after the power is turned on. It is controlled in the same way as the setting state.

  On the other hand, a special symbol indicating “3” is stopped and displayed as a display result of the special symbol game, and variable display areas DL, DC, “left”, “middle”, and “right” are displayed as variable display results in the decorative symbols. When the same normal symbol is stopped and displayed in DR, it is usually a big hit. Since the probability variation control is not performed when the normal big hit, the probability that the variable display result in the special figure game becomes a big hit and is controlled to the big hit gaming state does not improve. On the other hand, when a big hit is usually made, the high probability state is until a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) the execution of the special figure game is started or until the execution of the special figure game that is a big hit is started. One of the different special game states is a time reduction state in which time reduction control (time reduction control) is continuously performed. In the time reduction state where the time reduction control is performed, the probability of being a big hit in each special figure game and being controlled to the big hit gaming state is the same as the normal gaming state, but the special symbol variable display is started in the special figure game. The variable display time, which is the time from when the final symbol as the display result is displayed to stop, is controlled to be shorter than the normal gaming state.

  Further, in this embodiment, after the variable display result in the special figure game is not a big hit after the probability variation big hit, the predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) the special figure game is executed, and then the predetermined number of times (for example, 50 times). ) Until the special figure game is executed or until the variable display result in the special figure game is a big hit. Furthermore, when the probability variation falling lottery for ending the high probability state is performed when the gaming state is a high probability state, the gaming state shifts to the time reduction state.

  Even if the first image display device 5A is provided with a special symbol start memory display area for displaying the number of effective winning balls entered into the normal winning ball device 6A, that is, the first reserved memory number (first start winning memory number). Good. In the special symbol start memory display area, a winning display is performed corresponding to the effective start winning when the first reserved memory number is less than a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”). As a specific example, a display that is normally blue is changed to a red display. In this case, the first reserved memory number is displayed during the variable display of the decorative symbols by providing the decorative symbol display areas (variable display areas DL, DC, DR) and the special symbol start memory display area separately. State. The special symbol start memory display area may be provided in part of the decorative symbol display area. In this case, the display of the first reserved memory number may be interrupted during the variable display of the decorative symbols. Further, a display (special symbol start storage display) for displaying the first reserved memory number may be provided separately from the first image display device 5A.

  In the same manner as the first image display device 5A, the second image display device 5B displays the number of effective winning balls that have entered the normally variable winning ball device 6B, that is, the second reserved memory number (second start winning memory number). A special symbol start memory display area may be provided. Further, a display (special symbol start storage display) for displaying the second reserved memory number may be provided separately from the second image display device 5B. Furthermore, a special symbol start memory display area for displaying both the first and second reserved memory numbers may be provided in any of the first and second image display devices 5A and 5B.

  The normal winning ball device 6A is always kept open by, for example, a predetermined ball receiving member. When the game ball flowing down the game area wins the normal winning ball device 6A, the gaming ball is detected by the first start winning port switch included in each winning port switch 70 (FIG. 2), so that the first The start condition is met. The normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is a tulip-type accessory (ordinary electric accessory) having a pair of movable wing pieces that are movable and controlled between a vertical (normally open) position and a tilt (enlarged open) position by a solenoid (not shown). ). The normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B passes the movable wing piece of the electric tulip for a predetermined time when the display result of the normal symbol variable display (normal game) by the normal symbol display device 20 is a predetermined hit symbol. By controlling the tilting of the game ball, it becomes easier to win the game ball than when the movable wing piece is set to the vertical position. The game balls that have won the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B are detected by the second starting winning opening switch included in each winning opening switch 70 (FIG. 2), and the second starting condition is established by the detection.

  Each of the first and second special variable winning ball devices 7A and 7B includes an opening / closing plate that opens and closes a winning area by a solenoid (not shown). The opening / closing plate is in a closed state at a normal time, for example, before the big hit gaming state is generated after the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on. On the other hand, when the big hit gaming state is achieved based on the variable display result in the special game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, the winning area is set for a predetermined period or a predetermined number of winning balls by the solenoid. After opening in the period until the occurrence of, close. When a game ball is won in the winning area when the first and second special variable winning ball devices 7A and 7B are opened, the game ball is detected by a predetermined large winning opening switch. Based on this, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out.

  The normal symbol display device 20 includes, for example, LEDs, and controls lighting, blinking, coloring, and the like in a normal diagram game in which a game ball passes through a passing gate 21 provided in a game area. Is done. When a display with a predetermined hit pattern is performed in this normal figure game, the display result in the normal figure game is “win”, and the movable wing piece of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is passed for a predetermined time. Tilt control. Here, in the above-described high probability state and time reduction state, the variable display time in the normal game by the normal symbol display device 20 is shorter than that in the normal game state, and the display result is “winning” in each normal game. ”May be improved. At this time, the tilting time of the movable wing piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B may be longer than that in the normal gaming state, and the number of tilts may be increased compared to that in the normal gaming state. Thus, in the high probability state and the time shortening state, the gaming state is advantageous to the player, which is different from the big hit gaming state. Here, in the time shortening state, probability variation control is not performed, and the probability of being in the big hit gaming state is the same as in the normal gaming state, so the high probability state is more advantageous for the player than the time shortening state.

  In addition to the above configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill with a built-in lamp, an outlet, and the like. Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the left and right upper positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a game effect lamp 9 is provided at the periphery of the game area. Decorative LEDs are installed around each structure in the game area of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, the normal winning ball device 6A, the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B, the first and second special variable winning ball devices 7A, 7B, etc.). May be.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, various control boards such as a main board 11 and an effect control board 12 as shown in FIG. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is also equipped with a signal relay board 13 for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. The main board 11 and the effect control board 12 are arranged at appropriate positions on the back of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and for example, an effect control INT signal signal for transmitting / receiving an effect control signal line or a strobe signal between the two boards. Wires are wired. The production control board 12 may be configured by a plurality of independent boards such as a display control board, a sound control board, and a lamp control board, or may be configured as a single board in which these are combined. In addition, various control boards such as a payout control board and an information terminal board are arranged on the back of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The main board 11 is a main-side control board on which various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are mounted. The main board 11 is mainly addressed to a sub-side control board composed of a random number setting function used in a special game, a function of inputting a signal from a switch or the like disposed at a predetermined position, and an effect control board 12. Each has a function of outputting and transmitting a control command as an example of command information as a control signal, a function of outputting various information to a hall management computer, and the like. In addition, the main board 11 can change the special symbols in the first and second special symbol display devices 4A and 4B by performing lighting / extinguishing control of each segment constituting the first and second special symbol display devices 4A and 4B. While controlling the display, the normal symbol display device 20 is turned on / flashed / colored to control the normal symbol variable display on the normal symbol display device 20.

  The main board 11 is connected to the test signal output terminal 19 directly or via a predetermined signal output board. A test signal indicating a special gaming state such as a high probability state or a time shortening state is output from the test signal output terminal 19 to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the test signal output from the test signal output terminal 19 may be an electrical signal that is at a low level when in a special gaming state, but is at a high level when not in a special gaming state. In addition, the test signal indicates, for example, the number of times that the special figure game has been executed in a special game state such as a high probability state or a time reduction state, or whether or not a big hit has occurred during the special game state. Any device that can be specified by an externally connected measuring device or the like may be used.

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

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

  The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the signal relay board 13 is an effect control command transmitted as an electric signal, for example. The effect control command includes, for example, a display control command used for controlling the image display operation in the first and second image display devices 5A and 5B, and a sound used for controlling sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R. A control command, a lamp control command used to control the lighting operation of the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED, and the like are included. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of display control commands used in this embodiment. The display control command has, for example, a 2-byte structure, and the first byte indicates MODE (command classification), and the second byte indicates EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always “1”, and the first bit of the EXT data is “0”. Note that the command form shown in FIG. 3 is an example, and other command forms may be used. In this example, the control command is composed of two control signals. However, the number of control signals constituting the control command may be one or a plurality of three or more.

  In this embodiment, as display control commands, first and second variable display start commands, first and second display result notification commands, etc., corresponding to the first and second special symbol display devices 4A and 4B, respectively. Are prepared in advance. In addition, a jackpot start command, jackpot end command, variable display progress stop command, variable display progress restart command, and the like are also prepared in advance.

  In the example shown in FIG. 3, commands 8000H to 80XXH are first variable display start commands transmitted when variable display of special symbols is started in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A. XXH indicates an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be a value arbitrarily set according to the instruction content by the display control command. Commands 8100H to 81XXH are second variable display start commands transmitted when variable display of special symbols is started in the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. The first and second variable display start commands are, for example, a variable display time of a special symbol, which is a time from the start of variable display of a special symbol to the stop display of a fixed special symbol, and a variable display mode of a decorative symbol. It includes EXT data indicating whether it is a reach loss that is lost after reaching or a normal loss that is lost without reaching. That is, the first and second variable display start commands are display control commands indicating the variable symbol display time (total variation time) of the special symbol, and the variable display pattern command designating the variable display pattern (variation pattern) used for display. It is.

  Here, “reach” refers to a decorative symbol (not yet derived and displayed when the decorative symbol derived and displayed by one of the first and second image display devices 5A and 5B constitutes a part of the jackpot combination. Reach variation design) is a display mode in which the variable display is performed, or a display mode in which all or part of the decorative symbols are synchronously displayed while constituting all or part of the jackpot symbol It is. Specifically, on the combination effective line that has not been stopped yet when the symbols constituting the predetermined jackpot combination are stopped and displayed in some variable display areas on the predetermined combination effective line. Display modes in which variable display is performed in the variable display area (for example, “left”, “right” variable display areas DL, DC, DR among the variable display areas DL, DC, and DR) In DR, the variable display area DC which is part of the big hit symbol (for example, “7”) is stopped and displayed and the variable display area DC is still displayed in a variable manner), or on the active line The display mode in which all or some of the decorative symbols in the variable display area are variably displayed synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot symbol (for example, “left”, “middle”, “right” variable display) Fluctuation display in all regions DL, DC, DR Is performed a display mode in variable display is conducted embodiments which states have all the same decoration pattern be displayed). In addition, during the reach, unusual effects may be performed with lamps or sounds. This production is called reach production. In addition, in the case of reach, a character (an effect display imitating a person or the like, which is different from a decorative pattern) is displayed, the background display mode is changed, or the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is changed. Sometimes. This change in character display, background display mode, and variable display mode of decorative symbols is called reach effect display.

  The command 90XXH is a first display result notification command indicating whether or not the variable display result of the decorative symbol by the first image display device 5A is a big hit and whether or not the gaming state is a high probability state. The command 91XXH is a second display result notification command indicating whether or not the decorative display variable display result by the second image display device 5B is a big hit and whether or not the gaming state is a high probability state. As a specific example, a command 9000H included in the first display result notification command is a first display result notification indicating that the variable display result of the decorative pattern by the first image display device 5A is not a big hit but is lost. The command 9100H included in the second display result notification command is a second display result indicating that the decorative display variable display result by the second image display device 5B is not a big hit but is lost. This is a notification # 1 command. A command 9001H included in the first display result notification command is a first display result notification # 2 indicating that the game state does not become a high probability state although the variable display result of the decorative design by the first image display device 5A is a big hit. The command 9101H included in the second display result notification command is a second indicating that the game state does not become a high probability state although the variable display result of the decorative design by the second image display device 5B is a big hit. This is a display result notification # 2 command. The command 9002H included in the first display result notification command is a first display result notification # 3 command indicating that the variable display result of the decorative symbol by the first image display device 5A is a big hit and the gaming state becomes a high probability state. is there. The command 9102H included in the second display result notification command is a second display result notification # 3 command indicating that the variable display result of the decorative symbol by the second image display device 5B is a big hit and the gaming state becomes a high probability state. is there.

  By such first and second display result notification commands, on the side of the effect control board 12, whether or not the type of the final decorative symbol display result that is stopped after the variable decorative symbol display is performed is normal It is possible to specify whether it is a big hit or a probable big hit. That is, with the first and second display result notification commands, the type of the display result of the decorative symbol that is derived and displayed when the variable display time has elapsed since the start of variable display of the decorative symbol has elapsed or is usually a big hit. It can be specified whether it is a probable big hit or not.

  The command A000H is a big hit start command indicating that the big hit gaming state is started when a big hit is made in the special figure game by any of the first and second special symbol display devices 4A, 4B. Command A100H is a jackpot end command indicating that the jackpot gaming state is ended.

  The command A800H is a variable display progress stop command that is transmitted when the progress of variable symbol special display by the first and second special symbol display devices 4A and 4B is stopped (interrupted). On the side of the effect control board 12, for example, in response to receiving a variable display progress stop command, the progress of variable display of decorative symbols in any of the first and second image display devices 5A and 5B is stopped (interrupted). . For example, when a variable display progress stop command is received on the side of the effect control board 12, a timer for measuring the variable display time of the decorative symbols in any of the first and second image display devices 5A and 5B (the first to be described later). The timer value update in any one of the first and second display control time timers is stopped. The variable display progress stop command is used to stop (interrupt) the progress of variable display of special symbols by either the first or second special symbol display devices 4A, 4B. A variable display pattern for extending the total variable display time of decorative symbols in any of 5B may be designated. In this case, on the side of the effect control board 12, the decoration that is being executed in one of the first and second image display devices 5A and 5B corresponding to the variable display pattern specified by the variable display progress stop command. What is necessary is just to extend the time until the definite decorative symbol that is the variable display result in the variable display of the symbol is derived and displayed, and to continue the variable display of the decorative symbol.

  Command A900H is a variable display progress restart command that is transmitted when the progress of variable display of special symbols is started again in the special figure game in which the progress of variable display is stopped. On the effect control board 12 side, for example, in response to receiving a variable display progress restart command, variable display of decorative symbols that have been stopped (interrupted) in one of the first and second image display devices 5A, 5B Resume progress.

  In addition, the display control command includes a probability change start command indicating that the gaming state is in a high probability state by probability variation control, a short time start command indicating that the gaming state is in a time reduction state by time reduction control, and the high probability state is terminated. A probability change end command indicating that the time reduction state is ended may be prepared in advance.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the main board 11 is connected to wiring for receiving a detection signal from each winning port switch 70. Each winning port switch 70 includes a detection switch for detecting a winning of a game ball to the first and second starting winning ports, the first and second large winning ports, and other winning ports. Further, on the main board 11, command signals for performing tilt control of the movable blade piece in the normal variable winning ball device 6B and opening / closing control of the opening / closing plate in the first and second special variable winning ball devices 7A and 7B are illustrated. Wiring for transmitting to the solenoid may be connected.

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

  The random number circuit 104 counts numerical data as various random numbers used for controlling the progress of the game. As a specific example, the CPU 103 sets a random number generation operation by the random number circuit 104 and updates the numerical data regularly (or irregularly) according to a predetermined procedure. FIG. 4 is an explanatory view illustrating random numbers counted on the main board 11 side. As shown in FIG. 4, in this embodiment, on the main board 11 side, a random value MR1 for jackpot determination, a random value MR2 for reach determination, a random value MR3 for variable display pattern determination, a probability variation determination The numerical data indicating the random value MR4 and the random value MR5 for probability variation falling lottery are controlled to be countable. In addition, in order to improve a game effect, random numbers other than these may be used. The random number circuit 104 only needs to count numerical data indicating all or part of these random number values MR1 to MR5. The CPU 103 may count numerical data indicating all or part of the random number values MR1 to MR5 by updating with software using a random counter different from the random number circuit 104.

  The jackpot determination random number MR1 is a random value used for determining whether or not the pachinko gaming machine 1 is put into a jackpot gaming state by generating a jackpot, for example, a range of “0” to “65535”. Takes the value of That is, the jackpot determination random number MR1 is used to determine whether the type of variable display result in the special figure game is a jackpot or a loss. The random value MR2 for reach determination is to determine whether or not to display the fixed decorative symbol of the combination of combinations after reaching the variable display mode of the decorative symbol when the special symbol of the special symbol game does not become a big hit symbol. This is a random number value for display used to determine whether to display a definite decorative symbol of a combination that is lost without being performed, and takes a value in the range of “0” to “1530”, for example. The random value MR3 for determining the variable display pattern is the variable display time of the special symbol in the special symbol game by each of the first and second special symbol display devices 4A and 4B and each of the first and second image display devices 5A and 5B. Is a random number value for display that is used to determine the variable display mode or the like of the decorative design corresponding to any of a plurality of variable display patterns prepared in advance, for example, in the range of “0” to “108” Takes the value of

  The random number value MR4 for the probability variation determination is a random value used for determining whether the probability variation big hit or the normal big hit is made when it is determined that the special figure game is a big hit. It takes a value in the range of “0” to “9”. The random value MR5 for probability variation falling lottery does not reach the upper limit (for example, 100 times) of the special figure game that can be executed in the high probability state when the game state is in the high probability state by the probability variation control. Sometimes, it is a random value used to determine whether or not to end the high probability state, and takes a value in the range of “0” to “399”, for example.

  In addition to the game control program, the ROM 101 stores various data tables used for controlling the progress of the game. For example, the ROM 101 stores table data constituting a plurality of determination tables and determination tables prepared for the CPU 103 to perform various determinations and determinations. The decision table is a big hit decision table that is referred to in order to decide whether or not the variable display result is a big hit with the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game as a big hit symbol, or whether the big change is a positive hit big Probability change determination table that is referred to for determining whether to win a big hit, reach determination table that is referred to for determining whether or not the decorative symbol variable display mode is to be reached when lost, and high by probability change control A probability variation end determination table and the like that are referred to in order to perform a probability variation falling lottery for determining whether or not to end the probability state are included.

  In addition, the determination table stored in the ROM 101 includes a fixed special symbol determination table for determining a fixed special symbol to be derived and displayed as a variable display result in the special symbol game, and the first and second special symbol display devices 4A and 4B. Whether to execute a variable display pattern determination table for determining a variable display pattern such as a symbol in a special display game or a variable display of decorative symbols by the first and second image display devices 5A, 5B, and various effect displays An effect display execution determination table and the like are included.

  The variable display pattern determination table stored in the ROM 101 associates each variable display pattern with a random value MR3 for determining a variable display pattern, for example, so that the variable display pattern is determined based on the random value MR3 for determining the variable display pattern. What is necessary is just to be comprised from the selection data etc. which enable selection. In this embodiment, the normal losing pattern is used as a variable display pattern for deriving and displaying the definitive decorative symbol of the losing combination without reaching the variable display mode of the decorative symbol in the normal gaming state other than the special gaming state or the specific gaming state. It is prepared. In addition, a plurality of types of reach loss patterns are prepared as variable display patterns for reach lose that derives and displays a definite decorative pattern for a combination of loses without making a big hit after setting the variable display mode of the decorative symbols as reach. A plurality of types of jackpot patterns are prepared as variable display patterns for deriving and displaying the jackpot symbol as a confirmed special symbol in the special game and deriving and displaying the jackpot combination symbol. The data indicating each variable display pattern in the variable display pattern determination table is, for example, the variable display time of the special symbol in the variable display pattern determination table or in a variable display pattern setting table different from the variable display pattern determination table. And control data set as EXT data by the first and second variable display start commands.

  FIG. 5 shows a configuration example of the variable display pattern table 110 as an example of a variable display pattern setting table. The variable display pattern table 110 is, for example, setting data that associates a plurality of types of variable display patterns, a total variable display time of special symbols, and control data set as EXT data of the first and second variable display start commands. It is composed of Here, the variable symbol display time (total variation time) is the same as the special symbol variable display time. Accordingly, by determining the variable display pattern and setting the variable display time of the special symbol, the variable display time of the decorative symbol is also determined.

  In this embodiment, for example, a variable display pattern A (big hit), a variable display pattern B (big hit),..., A variable display pattern K (big hit) are prepared as the big hit patterns corresponding to the big hit. As a reach loss pattern corresponding to reach loss, a variable display pattern A (reach loss), a variable display pattern B (reach loss),..., A variable display pattern K (reach loss) are prepared. As the variable display pattern corresponding to the normal loss, the variable display pattern I (normal loss), the variable display pattern J (normal loss), the variable display pattern L1 (normal loss), the variable display pattern L2 (normal loss), the variable display pattern L3 (normal loss) and variable display pattern L4 (normal loss) are prepared.

  Variable display pattern A (big hit), variable display pattern B (big hit), ..., big display patterns such as variable display pattern K (big hit), variable display pattern A (reach loss), variable display pattern B (reach loss), ..., variable display In the reach loss pattern such as the pattern K (reach loss), for example, the display mode after the decorative symbol variable display mode is set to reach during the special symbol variable display is different. In other words, depending on which of the variable display patterns A to J is the variable display pattern used in the variable display of the special symbol and the decorative symbol, the special symbol and the decorative symbol can be changed in different variable display modes after reaching reach. Display is performed or a different character image appears.

  FIG. 6 shows, as an example, a variable display mode of decorative symbols in the variable display pattern A. In this variable display pattern A, “Left” and “Right” are displayed after the decorative pattern starts to change in each of the variable display areas DL, DC, DR in the first and second image display devices 5A, 5B. In the variable display areas DL and DR, the same decorative pattern (decorative pattern “7” in FIG. 6) stops and reach is established. Thereafter, in the “middle” variable display area DC, the same decorative pattern “7” as that of the “left” and “right” variable display areas DL and DR is stopped and displayed, but the decorative pattern “7” is gradually faded out. On the other hand, in the variable display of the decorative symbol, the decorative symbol “6” immediately before the decorative symbol “7” is gradually faded in. If it is lost, the synthetic symbol is stopped at the decorative symbol “6”. An image 69 is displayed. On the other hand, if it is a big hit, after that, the decorative pattern “6” is faded out, the decorative pattern “7” is faded in, and finally the composite image 69 is stopped at the decorative pattern “7”. Is displayed.

  Further, the variable display pattern I (normally lost), the variable display pattern J (normally lost), the variable display pattern L1 (normally lost), the variable display pattern L2 (normally lost), the variable display pattern L3 (normally lost), and the variable display pattern In the variable display pattern corresponding to the normal loss such as L4 (normal loss), for example, the display modes from the start of the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol to the display of the finalized special symbol or the finalized decorative symbol are different. It will be a thing.

  As a specific example, the total variable display time T28 of the special symbol in the variable display pattern L4 (normal loss) is the total variable display time T25 to T27 of the special symbol in the variable display patterns L1 (normal loss) to L3 (normal loss). The time is set to be shorter than that. In addition, the total variable display time T27 for the special symbol in the variable display pattern L3 (normal loss) is longer than the total variable display time T25 for the special symbol in the variable display pattern L1 (normal loss), and the variable display is possible. It is assumed that the time is set to be shorter than the total variable display time T26 of the special symbol in the pattern L2 (normally lost).

  Moreover, in the variable display pattern I, the effect by displaying the notification information 60A as shown in FIG. 7 (A) during the variable display of the decorative symbol in any of the first and second image display devices 5A and 5B. Display is performed. Note that the total variable display time T17 of the special symbol in the variable display pattern I (normal loss) corresponding to the normal loss is, as shown in FIG. 5, the variable display pattern L1 (normal loss) and the variable display pattern L3 (normal loss). It is assumed that the time is longer than the total variable display times T25, T27, and T28 of special symbols corresponding to each of the variable display patterns L4 (normally lost).

  Further, in the variable display pattern J, an effect obtained by displaying the character image 60B as shown in FIG. 7B during the variable display of the decorative design in any of the first and second image display devices 5A and 5B. Display is performed. As shown in FIG. 5, the total variable display time T20 of the special symbol in the variable display pattern J (normal loss) corresponding to the normal loss is variable display pattern L1 (normal loss) and variable display pattern L3 (normal loss). It is assumed that the time is longer than the total variable display times T25, T27, and T28 of special symbols corresponding to each of the variable display patterns L4 (normally lost).

  As a specific example of the variable display pattern determination table, in this embodiment, the big hit pattern determination table 111 shown in FIG. 8A, the reach-losing pattern determination table 112 shown in FIG. 8B, and FIG. Reach-losing notice pattern determination table 113 shown in (C), normal lose notice pattern determination table 114 shown in FIG. 8 (D), and normal / probably changing pattern determination table 115 shown in FIG. 9 (A). A time-short / medium pattern determination table 116 shown in FIG. 9B is stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 or the like. The big hit pattern determination table 111 shown in FIG. 8A is based on numerical data generated as a random value MR3 for determining a variable display pattern when the variable display result of a decorative design is a big hit. Among the patterns, a pattern used for variable display of a special game or a decorative design can be selected and determined. The reach-losing pattern determination table 112 shown in FIG. 8B has a plurality of types of reach-losing based on numerical data generated as the random display pattern determining random value MR3 when the variable display result of the decorative design is determined to be reach-losing. Among the patterns, a pattern used for variable display of a special game or a decorative design can be selected and determined.

  Here, when the big hit pattern determination table 111 and the reach lose pattern determination table 112 are compared, the allocation of the random display pattern MR3 for determining the variable display pattern for each variable display pattern (reach type) is different. That is, the ratio of the reach type to be selected differs depending on whether the display result in the special figure game or the variable display of the decorative symbols is reach lose or a big hit. Thus, the probability that the display result is a big hit will vary depending on the type of reach that appears during the special figure game. As described above, the probability that the display result determined for each reach type is a big hit is also referred to as a reach big hit reliability or simply a reach reliability.

  The reach-miss notice pattern determination table 113 shown in FIG. 8C is variably displayed based on numerical data generated as the random display pattern determination random value MR3 when the variable symbol display result of the decorative symbol is set to reach lose. Of the pattern I (reach lose) and the variable display pattern J (reach lose), one to be used for variable display of a special game or a decorative design can be selected and determined. The normal losing notice pattern determination table 114 shown in FIG. 8D is based on numerical data generated as the random display value MR3 for determining the variable display pattern when the decorative symbol variable display result is normal losing. A variable display pattern I (normally lost) and a variable display pattern J (normally lost) can be selected and determined to be used for variable display of a special game or a decorative design.

  The normal / probability changing pattern determination table 115 shown in FIG. 9A is a random value MR3 for determining the variable display pattern when the variable display result of the decorative symbol is normally lost in the normal gaming state or the high probability state. Based on numerical data generated by the random number circuit 104 or the like, the variable display pattern in the special display game or the variable display of the decorative design can be selected and determined. The time-short / medium pattern determination table 116 shown in FIG. 9B is generated in the random number circuit 104 or the like as the random display pattern determination random value MR3 when the variable display result of the decorative design is normally lost in the time-saving state. The variable display pattern in the special display game or the variable display of the decorative design can be selected and determined based on the numerical data.

  Here, with reference to the normal / probability changing pattern determination table 115, when normal loss occurs in the normal gaming state or the high probability state, the variable display pattern I (normal loss), the variable display pattern J (normal loss) ), The variable display pattern L1 (normal loss), or the variable display pattern L2 (normal loss) is selected. Then, according to the setting of the normal / probability changing pattern determination table 115 shown in FIG. 9A, the variable display pattern L2 (normal loss) is more variable display pattern L1 (normal loss) and variable display pattern I ( It is selected at a higher rate than normal display) or variable display pattern J (normal display). On the other hand, by referring to the time-short / medium pattern determination table 116, when normal loss occurs in the time shortening state, either the variable display pattern L3 (normal loss) or L4 (normal loss) is selected. Then, according to the setting of the short / medium pattern determination table 116 shown in FIG. 9B, the variable display pattern L4 (normal loss) is selected at a higher rate than the variable display pattern L3 (normal loss). . As a result, on average, the total variable display time of the special symbol in the special game is shorter in the time reduction state than in the normal game state or the high probability state. Note that all the variable display patterns selected using the short / medium pattern determination table 116 shown in FIG. 9B are all determined using the normal / probability changing pattern determination table 115 shown in FIG. 9A. It may be set in advance so that the total variable display time of the special symbol is shorter than the variable display pattern.

  The RAM 102 shown in FIG. 2 is provided with a game control data holding area 120 as shown in FIG. 10, for example, as an area for holding various data used for controlling the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Yes. The game control data holding area 120 shown in FIG. 10 includes first and second special figure storage units 121A and 121B, first and second confirmed special symbol storage units 122A and 122B, and a game control flag setting unit 123. The game control timer setting unit 124 and the game control counter setting unit 125 are provided.

  Each of the first and second special figure storage units 121A and 121B has a first and second special symbol display device 4A when a game ball wins one of the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal variable winning ball device 6B. 4B, the start condition (either the first or second start condition) for executing the special figure game according to any one of 4B is satisfied, but it is variable for the reason that the previous special figure game is being executed. The hold information regarding the special figure game in which the start condition for starting the display (one of the first and second start conditions) is not satisfied corresponds to each of the first and second special symbol display devices 4A and 4B. Remember. For example, the first special figure reservation storage unit 121A is associated with the normal winning ball device 6A and the second special figure reservation memory unit 121B is associated with the normal variable winning ball device 6B. A numerical value indicating the jackpot determination random number MR1 extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the establishment of the starting condition by winning in association with the holding number in the order of winning to the ball device 6A or the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B. Data is stored as pending data until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”).

  The first and second fixed special symbol storage units 122A and 122B store data indicating fixed special symbols derived and displayed as variable display results in the special symbol game by the first and second special symbol display devices 4A and 4B. . The game control flag setting unit 123 sets a plurality of types of flags that are set or cleared in accordance with the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the signal transmitted from each winning port switch 70 via the switch circuit 107, and the like. To store data. The game control timer setting unit 124 stores data indicating a plurality of types of timer values used for game control in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The game control counter setting unit 125 stores data indicating a plurality of types of count values used for game control in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The circuit used for flag setting and counter / timer may be constituted by a register circuit provided separately from the RAM 102.

  The game control flag setting unit 123 includes, for example, a special symbol process flag (first and second special symbol process flag) and a big hit flag (first flag) corresponding to each of the first and second special symbol display devices 4A and 4B. 1 and a second big hit flag), a probability change confirmation flag (a first and second probability change confirmation flag), and the like. In addition, the game control flag setting unit 123 is provided with a probability changing flag, a time saving flag, a variable display progress stop flag, a big hit competition avoidance flag, and the like.

  The first and second special symbol process flags are executed in correspondence with the first and second special symbol display devices 4A and 4B, respectively (steps S15 and S16 in FIG. 26). In FIG. 4, it is instructed which process should be selected and executed. The first and second big hit flags are determined to indicate that the variable display result in the special figure game is a big hit when starting the special figure game by the first and second special symbol display devices 4A and 4B, respectively. Then, the on state is set. On the other hand, when the big hit gaming state is finished, the big hit flag is cleared and turned off. The jackpot flag may be cleared and turned off when it is determined that the variable display result is lost when the special game is started. The first and second certainty change confirmation flags are set to the on state when it is determined that the certainty big hit is made when starting the special figure game by the first and second special symbol display devices 4A and 4B, respectively. Is done. The probability variation confirmation flag set to the on state is cleared and turned off when the probability variation flag is set to the on state when the special figure game is started.

  The probability change flag is set to the on state in response to the determination that the probability change big hit is made when the special symbol game is started by any one of the first and second special symbol display devices 4A and 4B. Is done. The probability changing flag set to the on state indicates that it is determined that the high probability state is to be ended when the special figure game is started by one of the first and second special symbol display devices 4A and 4B. Correspondingly, it is cleared and turned off. The hour / midtime flag is set to an on state in response to a determination that a normal big hit is made when the special game is started by one of the first and second special symbol display devices 4A and 4B. Is done. In addition, the time-short / middle flag is turned on even when it is determined that the high-probability state is to be ended when the special-figure game by any of the first and second special symbol display devices 4A and 4B is started. Set to The short / medium time flag set to the on state means that it is determined that the time shortening state is to be ended when the special figure game is started by one of the first and second special symbol display devices 4A and 4B. Correspondingly, it is cleared and turned off.

  Here, the status data indicating whether the probability changing flag is on or off, and the status data indicating whether the time reduction flag is on or off are, for example, in each of the probability changing flag and the time reduction flag. Correspondingly, the data may be one bit at a time stored in the game control flag setting unit 123. Specifically, when the value of the high probability state data stored in the game control flag setting unit 123 corresponding to the probability changing flag is “0”, the probability changing flag is off, and when it is “1”. Assume that the probability change flag is on. In addition, when the value of the time reduction state data stored in the game control flag setting unit 123 corresponding to the hour / middle flag is “0”, the hour / middle flag is off, and when it is “1”, the hour / middle flag Is on.

  Alternatively, common status data may be prepared for the probability changing flag and the hour / short flag, and either one of the probability changing flag and the hour / middle flag may be turned on and the other may be turned off. Specifically, 1-bit special game state data common to the probability changing flag and the hour / short / long flag is prepared, and when the value of the special game state data is “0”, the hour / short / medium flag is on. It is assumed that the probability changing flag is off, and when it is “1”, the hour / medium flag is off while the probability changing flag is on. In this case, apart from the special game state data, there is prepared game state specifying data that can specify whether the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the normal game state or the special game state. When the value is “0”, the normal gaming state may be set, and when the value is “1”, the special gaming state (high probability state or time reduction state) may be set.

  The variable display progress stop flag is set by the second special symbol display device 4B when the big hit gaming state is started based on the fact that the big win symbol is derived and displayed as a variable display result in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A. When the special symbol variable display is performed in the special symbol game, or the big bonus game state based on the fact that the big bonus symbol is derived and displayed as a variable display result in the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B is started. When the special symbol variable display is performed in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A, the on state is set. On the other hand, if the variable display progress stop flag is turned on when the big hit gaming state ends, the variable display progress stop flag is cleared and turned off.

  The big hit competition avoidance flag is set to ON when the variable display result of the special figure game by the first and second special symbol display devices 4A and 4B is a big hit at the same time. In this embodiment, when the variable display result of the special symbol game by the first and second special symbol display devices 4A and 4B is a big win at the same time, first, the variable display of the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B is performed. The jackpot game based on the fact that the variable display result of the special figure game by the first special symbol display device 4A is a jackpot after the game is shifted to the jackpot game state based on the result that the result is a jackpot and the jackpot game state is ended. Transition to the state. The big hit competition avoidance flag that is turned on is cleared and turned off when the big hit gaming state based on the variable display result of the special figure game by the second special symbol display device 4B has been won. It becomes.

  The game control timer setting unit 124 includes, for example, variable display time timers (first and second variable display time timers) corresponding to the first and second special symbol display devices 4A and 4B, respectively. Yes. The first variable display time timer is for measuring the variable symbol display time of the special symbol, which is the execution time of the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A, on the main board 11 side. The second variable display time timer is for measuring the variable symbol display time of the special symbol, which is the execution time of the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B, on the main board 11 side. For example, each of the first and second variable display time timers is used as a down counter that stores a timer value corresponding to the remaining variable display time of the special symbol in the special figure game and periodically counts down the timer value. In this case, a timer initial value corresponding to the variable display pattern determined when the variable display of the special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A is started is set in the first variable display time timer. In the second variable display time timer, a timer initial value corresponding to the variable display pattern determined when the special symbol variable display by the second special symbol display device 4B is started is set.

  The game control counter setting unit 125 is provided with, for example, a probability variation counter, a time reduction counter, and the like. Further, the game control counter setting unit 125 counts a reserved memory number (first reserved memory number) that is the number of reserved data based on the winning of a game ball to the normal winning ball device 6A serving as the first start winning opening. A second holding memory number counter and a second holding number that counts a holding memory number (second holding memory number) that is the number of holding data based on the winning of a game ball to the normally variable winning ball device 6B serving as the second starting winning hole And a storage number counter.

  The probability variation counter is for counting the remaining number of special figure games that can be executed in a high probability state where probability variation control is performed. The probability variation counter is set to a high probability state in response to the determination that the probability variation big hit is made when the special symbol game by any of the first and second special symbol display devices 4A, 4B is started. Thus, data indicating the number of special figure games (for example, “100”) predetermined as executable is set as the initial value of the variable display count during probability change. When the special game is started in the high probability state, the count value in the probability variation counter is updated (for example, 1 is subtracted).

  The time reduction counter is for counting the remaining number of special figure games that can be executed in a time reduction state in which time reduction control is performed. The time-saving counter is set in a time-saving state in response to the determination that a normal big hit is made when the special game is started by one of the first and second special symbol display devices 4A and 4B. The data indicating the number of special figure games (for example, “100”) predetermined as executable is normally set as the initial value for the time reduction after the big hit. Also, the time reduction counter is executed in a time shortened state following the high probability state when the high probability state ends when the count value in the probability variation counter reaches a predetermined probability variation end reference value (eg, “0”). Data indicating the number of special figure games (for example, “50”) determined in advance as possible is set as the initial value for the time reduction after probability variation big hit. Furthermore, when it is determined that the high probability state is to be ended in the probability variation falling lottery that determines whether or not to end the high probability state when starting the special figure game, the execution is performed in a time shortened state after the probability variation falls. Data indicating the number of special figure games determined as possible is set as an initial value for the probability fall. As a specific example, the initial value for the probability variation fall is the count of the probability variation counter when it is determined from the predetermined upper limit value (for example, “150”) that the high probability state is terminated in the probability variation fall lottery. Any numerical value obtained by subtracting the value may be used. Alternatively, the initial value for the probability variation fall is a special figure game that is determined in advance as being executable in the time reduction state following the high probability state when it is determined that the high probability state ends in the probability variation drop lottery. It may be a numerical value indicating the number of times (for example, “30”). When the special game is started in the time reduction state, the count value in the time reduction counter is updated (for example, 1 is subtracted).

  The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11. As shown in FIG. 2, the effect control board 12 includes an effect control CPU 130, a ROM 131, a RAM 132, a display control unit 133, a sound control unit 134, and a lamp control unit 135. The effect control board 12 may be provided with a command receiving circuit used for receiving the effect control command. The effect control board 12 is connected with wiring to the first and second image display devices 5A and 5B, the speakers 8L and 8R, and the game effect lamp 9.

  The effect control CPU 130 operates in accordance with a program stored in the ROM 131 while using a predetermined area of the RAM 132 as a work area, and receives an effect control command from the main board 11. Then, in accordance with the received effect control command, the effect control CPU 130 performs display control of the first and second image display devices 5A and 5B, lighting-on / off control, sound output control, drive control of the movable effect device, and the like. Various controls are performed. For example, when the display control of the first and second image display devices 5A and 5B is executed, the effect control CPU 130 gives a command according to the display control command to the display control unit 133. In addition, the effect control CPU 130 sets a random number generation operation by a random counter (not shown) mounted on the effect control board 12, for example, and updates numerical data periodically (or irregularly) according to a predetermined procedure. For example, numerical data indicating various random numbers used for controlling the progress of the performance is counted.

  The ROM 131 shown in FIG. 2 includes data indicating the display operation contents in the first and second image display devices 5A and 5B, data indicating the sound output control contents of the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9 and the like. Data indicating production contents are stored. For example, data indicating the content of the display operation in the first and second image display devices 5A and 5B determined in response to the display control command transmitted from the main board 11 is stored in advance in a predetermined area of the ROM 131. . In the data stored in the ROM 131, various images are displayed at which timing and in which size corresponding to each variable display pattern designated by either the first or second variable display start command from the main board 11. Display control data that defines the display operation is included.

  In this embodiment, the display control data is composed of timing data indicating the switching timing of various images displayed on the first and second image display devices 5A and 5B and two consecutive decorative symbols. Includes blend rate data that defines the blend rate of image data of each decorative design and enlargement rate data that defines the display size of the image of each decorative design when generating a composite image 69 in which decorative designs overlap. ing. Such blend rate data and enlargement rate data are stored in a blend rate table and an enlargement rate table, respectively.

  As a specific example of the blend rate table and the enlargement rate table, in this embodiment, the blend rate A table 171 shown in FIG. 11A, the blend rate B table 172 shown in FIG. An enlargement rate A table 173 shown in FIG. 12A, an enlargement rate B table 174 shown in FIG. 12B, and an enlargement rate C table 175 shown in FIG. 12C are stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 131. .

  In the blend rate A table 171 shown in FIG. 11A and the blend rate B table 172 shown in FIG. 11B, an elapsed time TN (N = 1, 2, ..., 100) and blend rate data are stored in association with each other. The blend rate data stored in the blend rate A table 171 is control data for sequentially decreasing the blend rate from “1” to “0” as time passes. On the other hand, the blend rate data stored in the blend rate B table 172 is control data for sequentially increasing the blend rate from “0” to “1” as time passes.

  An enlargement rate A table 173 shown in FIG. 12A, an enlargement rate B table 174 shown in FIG. 12B, and an enlargement rate C table 175 shown in FIG. An enlargement ratio is stored in association with each other. The enlargement ratio data stored in the enlargement ratio A table 173 is control data that sequentially decreases the enlargement ratio from “1” to “0” as time elapses. On the other hand, the enlargement ratio data stored in the enlargement ratio B table 172 is control data for sequentially increasing the enlargement ratio from “0” to “1” with the passage of time. The enlargement ratio data stored in the enlargement ratio C table 175 is control data that remains “1” without changing the enlargement ratio as time passes.

  In addition, the ROM 131 shown in FIG. 2 is used for determining a plurality of types of decorative symbols used for determining a final decorative symbol derived and displayed as a variable display result of decorative symbols in the first and second image display devices 5A and 5B. A table may be stored.

  In the RAM 132 shown in FIG. 2, for example, display control data as shown in FIG. 13 is used as an area for holding various data used for controlling the display state in the first and second image display devices 5A and 5B. A holding area 150 is provided. The display control data holding area 150 shown in FIG. 13 includes first and second confirmed decorative symbol storage units 151 and 152, a display control flag setting unit 153, a display control timer setting unit 154, and a display control counter setting unit 155. And has.

  The first and second confirmed decorative symbol storage units 151 and 152 store data indicating the fixed decorative symbols that are derived and displayed as variable display results in the variable display of decorative symbols in the first and second image display devices 5A and 5B. To do. The display control flag setting unit 153 sets a plurality of types of flags that are set or cleared according to the display state of the first and second image display devices 5A and 5B, the display control command transmitted from the main board 11, and the like. Stores data for setting. The display control timer setting unit 154 stores data indicating a plurality of types of timer values used for display control in the first and second image display devices 5A and 5B, for example. The display control counter setting unit 155 stores data indicating a plurality of types of count values used for display control in the first and second image display devices 5A and 5B, for example. The circuit used for flag setting and counter / timer may be constituted by a register circuit provided separately from the RAM 132.

  The display control flag setting unit 153 includes, for example, a display control process flag (first and second display control process flag) and a variable display start flag (corresponding to each of the first and second image display devices 5A and 5B). First and second variable display start flags) are provided. In addition, the display control flag setting unit 153 is provided with a big hit start flag, a big hit end flag, a progress stop flag, and the like.

  The first and second display control process flags are the first display control process (FIG. 41) executed corresponding to the first image display device 5A and the second display control process flag executed corresponding to the second image display device 5B. 2 Indicate which process should be selected and executed in the display control process. The first variable display start flag is set to an ON state when a command 80XXH serving as a first variable display start command is received from the main board 11, and the second variable display start flag is set to a second variable display start flag from the main board 11. When a command 81XXH serving as a display start command is received, the on state is set. The jackpot start flag is set to ON when a command A000H that is a jackpot start command from the main board 11 is received, and the jackpot end flag is set when a command A100H that is a jackpot end command from the main board 11 is received. Set to the on state. The progress stop flag is set to ON when a command A800H serving as a variable display progress stop command from the main board 11 is received, and is cleared to OFF when receiving a command A900H serving as a variable display progress restart command. It becomes.

  In the display control timer setting unit 154, for example, display control time timers (first and second display control time timers) are provided corresponding to the first and second image display devices 5A and 5B, respectively. . The first display control time timer is for measuring the execution time of the effect display such as the variable display time of the decorative symbols in the first image display device 5A on the effect control board 12 side. The second display control time timer is for measuring the execution time of the effect display such as the variable display time of the decorative design in the second image display device 5B on the effect control board 12 side.

  For example, in the first display control time timer, the variable display indicated by the first variable display start command transmitted from the main board 11 when the decorative display variable display in the first image display device 5A is started. The timer initial value corresponding to the pattern is set. Further, the second display control time timer displays the variable display indicated by the second variable display start command transmitted from the main board 11 when the variable display of the decorative design in the second image display device 5B is started. The timer initial value corresponding to the pattern is set. Thereafter, the first and second display control time timers are used as, for example, a down counter that periodically counts down the timer value, and stores a timer value corresponding to the remaining time during which the decorative symbol variable display is executed. In this embodiment, an elapsed time timer for measuring the elapsed time since the generation of the composite image 69 is started is also provided. In this elapsed time timer, a predetermined timer initial value (for example, “0”) is set when the synthesis start timing defined in the timing data is reached.

  The display control unit 133 illustrated in FIG. 2 executes data processing for displaying images on the first and second image display devices 5A and 5B based on a command from the effect control CPU 130. The sound control unit 134 executes sound signal processing for outputting sound from the speakers 8L and 8R based on a command from the effect control CPU 130. For example, the sound control unit 134 includes an audio IC, an audio ROM, an audio RAM, a DAC, an audio amplifier, and a volume. The sound IC generates a sound signal for generating sound and sound effects in accordance with a command from the effect control CPU 130. The audio ROM stores a plurality of types of audio data used for outputting audio from the speakers 8L and 8R. The audio RAM is used as a work memory for developing audio data read from the audio ROM by the audio IC. The DAC converts a digital audio signal output from the audio IC into an analog audio signal. The audio amplifier amplifies the analog audio signal output from the DAC and supplies it to the speakers 8L and 8R. The volume sets the output level of the analog audio signal output from the audio amplifier to a level corresponding to the set volume.

  The lamp control unit 135 performs signal processing for causing the light emitters such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED to perform the lighting / extinguishing operation based on a command from the effect control CPU 130. For example, the lamp control unit 135 includes a lamp driving circuit for outputting a signal to the game effect lamp 9, an LED driving circuit for outputting a signal to the decorative LED, and the like.

  FIG. 14 shows an example of the configuration of the display control unit 133. As shown in FIG. 14, the display control unit 133 includes, for example, a VDP (Video Display Processor) 140, a video ROM 141, a VRAM 142, and LCD drive circuits 143A and 143B. A plurality of VDPs 140, video ROMs 141, and VRAMs 142 may be provided corresponding to each of the first and second image display devices 5A and 5B, or may be configured one by one.

  The VDP 140 has a display control function and a high-speed drawing function for causing the first and second image display devices 5A and 5B to display an image, and executes image processing in accordance with a drawing command from the effect control CPU 130. The video ROM 141 is for storing various video data for video display on the first and second image display devices 5A and 5B.

  The VRAM 142 is a frame buffer memory for expanding the image data generated by the VDP 140. The LCD driving circuits 143A and 143B are provided corresponding to the first and second image display devices 5A and 5B, respectively, and generate scanning signals from gradation data, clock signals, and the like input from the VDP 140, and By outputting to the corresponding one of the second image display devices 5A and 5B, an image is displayed.

  In order to implement the above functions, the VDP 140 is provided with a sprite calculation unit 160, an attribute table 161, and a palette table 162, as shown in FIG.

  The sprite calculation unit 160 generates image data according to the data read from the video ROM 141 according to the storage information of the attribute table 161 and develops it on the VRAM 142.

  In the attribute table 161, when the display images of the first and second image display devices 5A and 5B are switched, information necessary for the image after the switching is written by the effect control CPU 130. As shown in FIG. 15, each address of the attribute table 161 includes sprite position information, color information, and a display screen on the display screen of the first and second image display devices 5A and 5B. Priority level, enlargement ratio, translucent mixing ratio, and character code are stored in association with each other.

  Here, the position information is coordinate data for determining at which position on the display screen the sprite region displaying the selected image data is displayed. Specifically, the image data is stored on the VRAM 142. This is data for designating display coordinates for mapping. The priority order is determined when the overlapping is performed on the VRAM 142 in the case where a part or all of a plurality of types of sprite areas are displayed on the display screens of the first and second image display devices 5A and 5B. This is information for determining whether to prioritize the sprite. The translucent mixing ratio is a numerical value from “0” to “1”, and represents opacity. That is, when the translucent mixing ratio is low, the image is displayed lightly. When the parts to be overlapped are mixed, a translucent mixing ratio is used, and color information and the like are mixed as display data when overlapping is performed according to the translucent mixing ratio.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 15, the display data described in the attribute table on another screen that has the same position information as address 0 of the attribute table 161 and is superimposed is temporarily described in the address 255 of the attribute table 161. Display data at the address 0 because the priority order of the address 0 is higher than the priority order of the address 255 and the translucent mixing ratio of the address 0 is 1. Is adopted. Further, when the translucent mixing ratio at address 0 is 0.8 and the translucent mixing ratio at address 255 is 0.6, the display data at address 0 is translucent mixing ratio because the priority of address 0 is high. Only 0.8 is adopted, and the display data of the address 255 is adopted for the remaining 0.2, and the color information is mixed. Further, when the translucent mixing ratio at address 0 is 0.4 and the translucent mixing ratio at address 255 is 0.4, the display data at address 0 and address 255 is 0.4 according to the respective translucent mixing ratio. It is adopted one by one, and the remaining 0.2 becomes transparent, and the image becomes thinner by that amount.

  The enlargement ratio is an enlargement ratio of the shape size of the display data, and takes a numerical value from “0” to “1”. 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 141 is to be selected.

  As shown in FIG. 16, the palette table 162 shown in FIG. 14 stores color data divided into 16 types of “0” to “15”, and further stores “0” in one group (one palette). 16 types of color data of "15" are stored in the form of a two-dimensional table. Which group of palettes 0 to 15 is used is determined by the color information of the attribute table 161. The image data mapped and output on the VRAM 142 is subjected to a coloring process according to the determined palette color data, and the image display devices 5A and 5B are subjected to the coloring process by the LCD drive circuits 143A and 143B. An image based on the image data is displayed.

  The video ROM 141 shown in FIG. 14 stores various image data such as image data for displaying various symbols and image data constituting the background of the display screens of the first and second image display devices 5A and 5B. Yes. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 17, the video ROM 141 has pixel data “0” to “15” × “0” corresponding to each character code 0000H to 0255H (H represents a hexadecimal number). A plurality of types of image data of 1 unit arranged in a matrix of “15”, that is, image data of 16 × 16 dots are stored. Which image data of the image data stored in the video ROM 141 is used is determined by the character code in the attribute table 161.

  Then, the sprite calculation unit 160 creates display image data in the VRAM 142 by mapping the image data determined by the character code of the attribute table 161 to each designated sprite area of the VRAM 142 and superimposing each sprite. To do. The smaller the size of the sprite area to which one 16 × 16 dot data is mapped, the finer and more detailed video can be displayed, but the total number of sprites increases and the burden on the VDP 140 increases. As a result, the display control operation becomes slow. In consideration of such merits and demerits, data of a size of 16 × 16 dots is employed in this embodiment.

  Each dot of 16 × 16 dots corresponds to one pixel (1 pixel), and 4-bit information “0” to “15” can be stored for each dot. Which color data of the palette color data determined by the color information in the attribute table 161 is determined by the 4-bit data of “0” to “15”. As a result, in the present embodiment, color data is determined for each pixel (1 pixel), and an image based on image data that has been subjected to coloring processing using the determined color data is the first and first images. Displayed on the two-image display devices 5A and 5B. That is, the minimum unit of the designated color is one pixel (one pixel).

  Next, a specific operation of the display control unit 133 having the above-described configuration will be described as an example in which “●” is displayed at a predetermined display location. First, the VDP 140 calculates a character code of image data (16 × 16 dot data) corresponding to “●” based on a command to display “●” included in the control data from the effect control CPU 130. The sprite display position is specified based on the execution count value included in the control data. Subsequently, the address of the attribute table 161 that stores the attribute data satisfying the specified character code and display position is determined.

  In the example shown in FIG. 18, image display control is executed using the attribute data stored at address 0. Specifically, the sprite calculation unit 160 reads image data (16 × 16 dot data) corresponding to the character code 0001H stored at address 0 of the attribute table 161 from the video ROM 141, and reads the read data on the VRAM 142. To map. This mapping is performed using the position information (30, 200) stored at address 0 of the attribute table 161 so that the upper left corner portion of the sprite is positioned at the coordinates (30, 200) on the VRAM I 42. Since the priority stored in the address 0 of the attribute table 161 is set to “high”, the sprite has priority even if it overlaps with other sprites. Displayed on the two-image display devices 5A and 5B.

  In the example shown in FIG. 18, since the color information stored at address 0 of the attribute table 161 is “pallet 15”, the coloring process is performed using the data stored in the palette 15 of the palette table 162. Done. Specifically, a color process is performed on the sprite region of 16 × 16 dot data mapped on the VRAM 142 using the color data of the palette 15. For example, when the 4-bit data stored in the pixel is “2”, color data corresponding to “2” in the palette 15, that is, R (red) is 10 and G (green) is 10 Thus, the pixel is subjected to a coloring process with data of B (blue) of 10. Further, when the 4-bit data stored in the pixel is “14”, color data corresponding to “14” in the palette 15, that is, R is 10, G is 9, and B is 0. The pixel is colored by the data. In this way, the image “●” is displayed as the actual display image on the first and second image display devices 5A and 5B.

  Next, a control operation for synthesizing two consecutive decorative symbols and displaying the synthesized image 69 on the first and second image display devices 5A and 5B will be described. In this case, the effect control CPU 130 first analyzes the variable display pattern indicated by the variable display start command from the main board 11, and uses the timing data stored in the ROM 131 to store the first and second image display devices 5A and 5B. The display content is instructed to the display control unit 133.

  FIG. 19 is a diagram illustrating a time schedule for variable display of decorative symbols in the case where composite image display control is performed. In this example, after the decorative symbol “7” is stopped (temporarily stopped) in the “left” variable display area DL, the same as the “left” variable display area DL is displayed in the “right” variable display area DR. Reach is established when the decorative symbol “7” is stopped (temporarily stopped). Thereafter, in the “middle” variable display area DC, the same decorative pattern “7” as the “left” and “right” variable display areas DL and DR is stopped and displayed, but the decorative pattern “7” gradually fades out. On the other hand, in the variable display of the decorative symbol, the decorative symbol “6” immediately before the decorative symbol “7” is gradually faded in. In this way, the player once thinks that the variable display result of the decorative pattern is “Leach Loss”, and then fades out the decorative pattern “6” indicating the number, and also displays the decorative pattern. “7” is faded in, and finally the “7” is displayed in the “middle” variable display area DC, and the same decorative pattern “7” as the “left” and “right” variable display areas DL and DR is displayed. The variable display result of “big hit” is derived and displayed. Details of such a display control operation will be described below with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 20 shows a temporal change of the composite image in which the image of the decorative design “6” fades out with the passage of time, while the image of the decorative design “7” fades in while being enlarged. Yes. When the composite image 69 shown in FIG. 20 is generated, for the image data of the decorative pattern “6”, the blend rate data stored in the blend rate A table 171 shown in FIG. The enlargement rate data stored in the enlargement rate C table 175 shown in FIG. 11 is used, and the image data of the decorative pattern “7” is stored in the blend rate B table 172 shown in FIG. The blend rate data and the enlargement rate data stored in the enlargement rate B table 174 shown in FIG. 12B are used.

  By performing α synthesis described later using such blend rate data and enlargement rate data, the blend rate of the decorative pattern “6” is increased as time passes as shown in FIG. While the image data linearly decreases from “1” to “0”, the blend ratio of the image data of the decorative pattern “7” increases linearly from “0” to “1”. Further, as shown in FIG. 21B, the enlargement rate of the image data of the decorative design “6” remains “1”, while the enlargement rate of the image data of the decorative design “7” is Along with progress, “0” is linearly improved from “1”. For this reason, in the example shown in FIG. 20, the image of the decorative design “7” is enlarged in proportion to the blend ratio of the image data.

  In FIG. 22, contrary to the example shown in FIG. 20, the temporal change of the composite image in which the image of the decorative design “6” fades in and the image of the decorative design “7” fades out while being reduced. Is shown. When the composite image 69 shown in FIG. 22 is generated, for the image data of the decorative design “6”, the blend rate data stored in the blend rate B table 172 shown in FIG. The enlargement rate data stored in the enlargement rate C table 175 shown in FIG. 11) is used, and the image data of the decorative design “7” is stored in the blend rate A table 171 shown in FIG. The blend rate data and the enlargement rate data stored in the enlargement rate A table 173 shown in FIG.

  By performing α synthesis described later using such blend rate data and enlargement rate data, the blend rate of the decorative pattern “6” is increased as time passes, as shown in FIG. While the image data linearly increases from “0” to “1”, the blend ratio of the image data of the decorative pattern “7” decreases linearly from “1” to “0”. Further, as shown in FIG. 23B, the enlargement rate of the image data of the decorative design “6” remains “1”, while the enlargement rate of the image data of the decorative design “7” is As time passes, the value decreases linearly from “1” to “0”. For this reason, in the example shown in FIG. 22, the image of the decorative pattern “7” is reduced in proportion to the blend rate of the image data.

  FIG. 24 shows the temporal change of the composite image in which the decorative image “6” fades out while the image of the decorative symbol “7” fades out with the passage of time, while the image of the decorative symbol “7” enlarges. Is shown. When the composite image 69 shown in FIG. 24 is generated, for the image data of the decorative design “6”, the blend rate data stored in the blend rate A table 171 shown in FIG. The enlargement rate data stored in the enlargement rate A table 173 shown in FIG. 11) is used, and the image data of the decorative design “7” is stored in the blend rate B table 172 shown in FIG. The blend rate data and the enlargement rate data stored in the enlargement rate B table 174 shown in FIG. 12B are used.

  By performing α synthesis described later using such blend rate data and enlargement rate data, the blend rate of the decorative pattern “6” is increased as time passes, as shown in FIG. While the image data linearly decreases from “1” to “0”, the blend ratio of the image data of the decorative pattern “7” increases linearly from “0” to “1”. In addition, as shown in FIG. 25B, the enlargement rate of the image data of the decorative pattern “6” decreases linearly from “1” to “0” as time passes. The enlargement rate of the image data of the decorative pattern “7” increases linearly from “0” to “1” with the passage of time. Therefore, in the example shown in FIG. 24, the image of the decorative pattern “6” is reduced in proportion to the blend ratio of the image data, and the image of the decorative pattern “7” is reduced to the blend ratio of the image data. Expand proportionally.

Here, the α synthesis will be described. In the α synthesis, when the image B to be drawn is synthesized with the image A originally drawn on the display screens of the first and second image display devices 5A and 5B, the following formula 1 is used. To be synthesized.
[Equation 1]

  Color data of image A × (1.0−α) + Color data of image B × α

  Here, α is the blend ratio (opacity) of the image B.

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 image B is blue with a sky blue color, The color data of the image B is (rgb: 0.0, 0.5, 0.0). When the blend ratio (opacity) of the image B is 0.5, α = 0.5. Substituting these values into Equation 1,
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) x 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) (Blue, rgb: 0.0, 0.5, 1.0) overlaid with a color (yellowish translucent sky blue (rgb: 0.5, 0.75, 0.5)) and Become.

  In the example shown in FIG. 20, the blend rate of the image data of the decorative design “6” at the elapsed time T20 is 0.8, and the blend rate of the image data of the decorative design “7” is 0.2. The enlargement rate of the image data of the decorative design “6” is 1, and the enlargement rate of the image data of the decorative design “7” is 0.8. At this time, the color of the image of the decorative design “6” is green (rgb: 0.0, 1.0, 0.0), and the color of the image of the decorative design “7” is red (rgb: 1.0, 0.0). 0.0, 0.0), the composite image 69 is an image in which the image of the full-size decorative pattern “6” and the decorative pattern “7” reduced to one fifth of the size overlap each other. The color of the overlapped portion is a slightly yellowish green color (rgb: 0. 2, 0.8, 0.0). In addition, the color of the non-overlapping portion of the decorative design “6” is green (rgb: 0.0, 0.8, 0.0) with the opacity decreased to 0.8, and the decorative design “7” The color of the non-overlapping portion is red (rgb: 0.2, 0.0, 0.0) whose opacity is reduced to 0.2. As described above, the blend ratio indicates the opacity α value in the α composition of the image. In this embodiment, each of the R, G, and B signals is expressed by the magnitude of the voltage in 256 steps (8 bits). The portions other than the decorative symbols “6” and “7” are transparent, but an image of a background color specified separately may be displayed.

  Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment will be described. In the main board 11, when a power supply voltage is supplied from a predetermined power supply board, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined game control main process. When the game control main process is started, the CPU 103 performs necessary initial settings after setting the interrupt prohibition. In this initial setting, for example, the RAM 102 is cleared. Also, register setting of a CTC (counter / timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 100 is performed. Thereby, thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute a timer interrupt process. When the initial setting is completed, the interrupt processing is permitted and then loop processing is started. CPU103 which performed such game control main processing will perform the game control interruption process shown in the flowchart of FIG. 26, if the interruption request signal from CTC is received and an interruption request | requirement is received.

  When the game control interrupt process is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process to determine the state of the detection signal input from each winning port switch 70 via the switch circuit 107 (step S11). . Subsequently, by executing predetermined error processing, abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S12). Thereafter, random number value update processing (step S13) is performed to update various random number values counted on the main substrate 11 side, such as the random number values MR1 to MR5 shown in FIG. Note that if only the random number as the hardware random number generated by the random number circuit 104 is used and the random number circuit 104 can update the numerical data that becomes the random number value without the instruction from the CPU 103, step S13 is performed. This process may not be executed.

  Following the random value update process, the CPU 103 executes a start winning process (step S14). In the start winning process, when the winning of the game ball to the normal winning ball device 6A or the normal variable winning ball device 6B is detected, numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for jackpot determination is extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like. , Processing to be stored in one of the first and second special figure storage units 121A and 121B, and the like. Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes the first special symbol process (step S15). In the first special symbol process, the value of the first special symbol process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 123 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A. Various processes are selected and executed in order to perform control of the operation and setting of the opening / closing operation of the first special variable winning ball apparatus 7A in a predetermined procedure. Subsequent to the first special symbol process, the second special symbol process is executed (step S16). In the second special symbol process, the value of the second special symbol process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 123 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B. Various processes are selected and executed in order to control the operation and set the opening / closing operation of the second special variable winning ball apparatus 7B in a predetermined procedure.

  Subsequent to the second special symbol process, the normal symbol process is executed (step S17), whereby the display operation (for example, LED lighting) in the normal symbol display device 20 provided corresponding to the normal variable winning ball device 6B is performed. , Off, etc.) are controlled to enable setting of variable display of normal symbols (for example, lighting / flashing display, etc.) and tilt control of the movable blade piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. Further, the CPU 103 transmits a control command from the main board 11 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 by executing a predetermined command control process, and instructs operation control in accordance with the gaming state. (Step S18). For example, the CPU 103 controls the signal output operation from the command transmission signal output terminal included in the I / O port 105 based on the control data set in the predetermined command transmission table. A control signal for controlling the progress of the game is transmitted to the control board on the sub side. The effect control command sent from the main board 11 by this command control processing is received by the effect control CPU 130 of the effect control board 12, and the first and second image display devices, for example, according to the display control command included in the effect display control command. Display control of 5A and 5B is performed.

  Furthermore, by executing predetermined information output processing, the contents of the storage area for various output data are output to each output port included in the I / O port 105 (step S19). In this information output process, a command for outputting jackpot information, starting information, probability variation information, and the like to the hall management computer is also transmitted from the main board 11 to a predetermined information terminal board. Subsequently, the CPU 103 executes predetermined solenoid output processing to control the tilting of the movable blade piece in the normal variable winning ball device 6B and the first and second special variable winning ball devices 7A when a predetermined condition is satisfied. , 7B, the opening / closing control of the opening / closing plate is performed (step S20). After that, by executing predetermined prize ball processing, the number of prize balls is set based on the detection signal input from each prize opening switch 70, and the payout control command can be output to the payout control board. (Step S21).

  In addition, every time the game control interrupt process shown in FIG. 26 is executed, the CPU 103 controls the ON / OFF operation of each segment LED and each dot LED included in the first and second special symbol display devices 4A and 4B. The special symbol display control process and the normal symbol display control process for controlling the lighting / extinguishing operation of the LEDs included in the normal symbol display device 20 may be sequentially executed.

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S14 of FIG. 26 as the start winning process. In this starting winning process, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the detection signal from the first starting winning opening switch that is included in each winning opening switch 70 and detects a winning ball to the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is turned on. Is checked to determine whether or not a game ball has won the normal winning ball device 6A (step S101). When the game ball wins the normal winning ball device 6A and the detection signal from the first start winning opening switch is turned on (step S101; Yes), the game control data holding area 120 is provided with a first one. It is determined whether or not the first reserved storage number, which is the number of reserved data in the 1 special figure reserved storage unit 121A, has reached an upper limit (eg, “4”) (step S102). Here, the first reserved memory number is counted by the first reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 125, and the count value of the first reserved memory number counter is the first special figure reserved memory. It may be determined whether or not the reference value has been reached by comparing with a reference value determined in advance corresponding to the upper limit value of the number of memories in the unit 121A.

  When the first reserved memory number in the first special figure reservation memory unit 121A is less than the upper limit value (step S102; No), for example, the count value in the first reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 125 is 1 For example, 1 is added to the first reserved memory number that is the number of reserved data in the first special figure reservation storage unit 121A (step S103). Also, numerical data indicating the jackpot determination random number MR1 updated by the random number circuit 104 or the like is extracted (step S104). The CPU 103 sets the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 extracted at this time to the head of the empty entry in the first special symbol storage unit 121A provided corresponding to the first special symbol display device 4A, thereby It stores as data (step S105).

  When the detection signal from the first start winning opening switch is OFF in step S101 (step S101; No), or the number of reserved memories in the first special figure reservation storage unit 121A reaches the upper limit value in step S102. (Step S102; Yes), or after executing the process of step S105, for example, a second start winning opening switch that is included in each winning opening switch 70 and detects a winning ball to the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B. It is determined whether or not the game ball has won the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B by checking whether or not the detection signal from the player has turned on (step S106). If the detection signal from the second start winning port switch is OFF because the game ball has not won the normal variable winning ball device 6B (step S106; No), the start winning process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the game ball wins the normal variable winning ball device 6B and the detection signal from the second start winning port switch is turned on (step S106; Yes), the game ball is provided in the game control data holding area 120. It is determined whether or not the second reserved memory number, which is the number of reserved data in the second special figure reserved memory unit 121B, has reached the upper limit value (step S107). Here, the second reserved memory number is counted by a second reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 125, and the count value of the second reserved memory number counter is stored in the second special figure reserved memory. It may be determined whether or not the reference value has been reached by comparing the reference value with a predetermined reference value corresponding to the upper limit value of the number stored in the unit 121B.

  When the second reserved storage number in the second special figure storage unit 121B has reached the upper limit (step S107; Yes), the start winning process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, when the second reserved memory number is less than the upper limit value in step S107 (step S107; No), for example, 1 is added to the count value in the second reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 125. Then, 1 is added to the second reserved memory number which is the number of reserved data in the second special figure reserved memory unit 121B (step S108). Also, numerical data indicating the jackpot determination random number MR1 updated by the random number circuit 104 or the like is extracted (step S109). The CPU 103 sets the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 extracted at this time at the head of the empty entry in the second special symbol storage unit 121B provided corresponding to the second special symbol display device 4B, thereby Store as data (step S110).

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S15 shown in FIG. 26 as the first special symbol process. In the first special symbol process shown in FIG. 28, the following steps are performed according to the value of the first special symbol process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 123 corresponding to the first special symbol display device 4A. Each process of S120-S126 is performed.

  The special symbol normal process in step S120 is executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is “0”. In this special symbol normal process, as shown in FIG. 29, the CPU 103 first determines, for example, whether or not the value of the second special symbol process flag is “4” or more. It is determined whether or not the gaming state at is a big hit gaming state (step S131). At this time, if the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the big hit gaming state (step S131; Yes), the start condition (first start condition) for starting the special figure game by the first special symbol display device 4A is set. The special symbol normal process is terminated as it is.

  On the other hand, if the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is not the big hit gaming state in step S131 (step S131; No), the first reserved memory number that is the reserved memory number in the first special figure reservation memory unit 121A is “0”. Is determined (step S132). In step S132, for example, the CPU 103 may specify the first reserved memory number by reading the count value of the first reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 125. Alternatively, the first reserved storage number may be specified by counting the number of valid numerical data stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit 121A. Then, when it is determined that the first reserved storage number is “0” (step S132; Yes), it is determined that the first start condition, which is the premise that the first start condition is satisfied, is not satisfied. The special symbol normal processing is terminated. On the other hand, when the first reserved storage number is other than “0” (step S132; No), the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated to “1” which is a value corresponding to the variable display start process. (Step S133).

  The variable display start time process of step S121 shown in FIG. 28 is executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is “1”. The variable display start process includes a process for determining a variable display result in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A, a variable symbol display time of the special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A, and the first image display device 5A. Includes a process for determining a variable display mode of the decorative pattern. Corresponding to the variable display result, the special symbol variable display time, the decorative symbol variable display mode, etc. in the special symbol game determined in step S121, for example, control data is set in a predetermined command transmission table, etc. The first variable display start command and the first display result notification command are set to be transmittable from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. Thereafter, by executing the command control processing in step S18 shown in FIG. 26, the first variable display start command and the first display result notification command can be transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12.

  The variable display control process of step S122 is executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is “2”. This variable display control process is performed by the first special symbol display device 4A based on the timer value of the first variable display time timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 124 corresponding to the first special symbol display device 4A. It includes a process of measuring the remaining variable display time of the special symbol in the figure game. The variable display stop process in step S123 is executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is “3”. In this variable display stop process, it is determined whether the variable symbol display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is a big hit or a loss. On the other hand, when it is lost, the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated to “0”.

  The pre-opening process for the special winning opening in step S124 is executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is “4”. This pre-opening process for the big prize opening includes an initialization process in a big hit operation such as opening / closing an opening / closing plate in the first special variable winning ball apparatus 7A. The special winning opening releasing process in step S125 is executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is “5”. This process during opening of the big prize opening includes various processes related to the big hit operation such as opening and closing the opening / closing plate in the first special variable winning ball apparatus 7A and the opening time per time in the first special variable winning ball apparatus 7A. Includes processing to check. At this time, it is determined whether or not the big hitting operation by the first special variable winning ball apparatus 7A is finished. If it is finished, the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated to “6”. The big hit end process in step S126 is executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is “6”. The jackpot end process includes a process of transmitting a jackpot end command that instructs the effect control board 12 to end the jackpot gaming state.

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing an example of the variable display start time process executed in step S121 of FIG. In the variable display start time process shown in FIG. 30, first, the CPU 103 sets a numerical value indicating the value of the random number MR1 for jackpot determination stored in correspondence with the hold number “1” from the first special figure hold storage unit 121A. Data is read out (step S211). In this case, for example, the count value in the first reserved memory number counter is decremented by 1, for example, and the first reserved memory number is decremented by 1, and the first special figure hold memory unit 121A is lower than the hold number “1”. The numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 stored in the entries (for example, entries corresponding to the holding numbers “2” to “4”) are shifted upward by one entry (step S212).

  Subsequent to the process of step S212, the CPU 103 executes a probability variation falling lottery process to perform a probability variation falling lottery as to whether or not to end the high probability state when the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a high probability state. This is performed (step S213). More specifically, as shown in FIG. 31, when the CPU 103 starts the probability variation falling lottery process in step S213, first, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 123 is on. Is determined (step S301). When the probability variation flag is off (step S301; No), the probability variation falling lottery process is terminated as it is.

  When the probability changing flag is on in step S301 (step S301; Yes), numerical data indicating the random number MR5 for probability changing falling lottery updated by the random number circuit 104 or the like is extracted (step S302). Subsequently, based on the random number value MR5 for probability variation falling lottery extracted in step S302, for example, by referring to a probability variation end determination table stored in the ROM 101, numerical data indicating the random value MR5 is predetermined. It is determined whether or not it matches the end determination value data (step S303). Here, the probability variation end determination value data only needs to be held in the probability variation end determination table as data indicating a predetermined number of random values MR5 for probability variation drop lottery, for example.

  When it is determined in step S303 that the numerical data indicating the random value MR5 is different from the probability variation end determination value data (step S303; No), it is determined that the high probability state will not be terminated, and the probability variation falling lottery process Exit. On the other hand, when it is determined that the numerical data indicating the random value MR5 matches the probability variation end determination value data (step S303; Yes), the high probability state is ended and the state is shifted to the time reduction state. Determination is made to clear the probability changing flag to turn it off, and the hour / short flag is set to on (step S304). At this time, by clearing the probability variation counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 125, initialization such as setting the count value to “0” is also performed.

  In the process of step S304, for example, the high probability state data indicating “1” stored in the game control flag setting unit 123 is deleted and set to “0”, while the time shortening state data indicating “1” is set to the game. The information is stored in the control flag setting unit 123. Thus, when it is determined that the high probability state is to be ended, the high probability state data indicating “1” is deleted at the timing when the special figure game that triggered the determination is started. It can be updated to 0 ″.

  Further, when the process of step S304 is executed, the initial value for the probability change fall is set in the time counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 125 (step S305). Here, the initial value for the probability variation fall is determined in advance as a count value in the probability variation counter at the time when it is determined in step S303 that the numerical data indicating the random value MR5 matches the probability variation end determination value data. Any numerical value determined by subtracting from the upper limit value (for example, “150”) may be used.

  After executing the probability variation drop lottery processing as described above, the variable display result in the special figure game by the first special symbol display device 4A is determined to be a big hit or lost by executing the big hit / probability determination processing. When it is determined to be a big hit, it is determined whether it is a promising big hit or a normal big hit (step S214 in FIG. 30). More specifically, as shown in FIG. 32, when starting the big hit / probability change determination process in step S214, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the probability change flag is on (step S311). When the probability changing flag is on (step S311; Yes), a determination indicating that the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable display result in the special figure game using the increase determination value data indicating a predetermined number of numerical values. While the value data is set (step S312), when the probability changing flag is off (step S311; No), the normal determination value data indicating a predetermined number of numerical values is set as the determination value data (step S311). Step S313).

  Here, the increase determination value data and the normal determination value data are held in the jackpot determination table stored in the ROM 101, for example, as data indicating a predetermined number of numbers among the random numbers MR1 for jackpot determination. Anything can be used. The increase determination value data includes a larger number of numerical values than the normal determination value data. As a specific example, when the range of possible values for the jackpot determination random number MR1 is set to “0” to “65535”, the normal determination value data is in the range of “2001” to “2184”. While the numerical value is shown, the increase determination value data is a numerical value in the range of “2001” to “3104”. Therefore, in the high probability state in which the probability changing flag is on, the probability that the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for jackpot determination is equal to the determination value data is higher than that in the normal gaming state other than the jackpot gaming state. . Therefore, in the high probability state, the probability that the variable display result is determined to be a big hit is increased.

  After setting the determination value data in either step S312 or S313, the numerical data indicating the jackpot determination random value MR1 read from the first special figure reservation storage unit 121A in step S211 of FIG. Is determined to match the determination value data (step S314). At this time, if the numerical data indicating the jackpot determination random number MR1 does not match the determination value data (step S314; No), the jackpot / probability determination process is terminated. On the other hand, if the numerical data indicating the jackpot determination random number MR1 matches the determination value data (step S314; Yes), the first jackpot flag is set to the on state (step S315) and updated by the random number circuit 104 or the like. Numerical data indicating the numerical data indicating the random number MR4 for probability variation determination is extracted (step S316). Then, it is determined whether or not the numerical data indicating the random value MR4 extracted at this time matches the predetermined probability change determination value data (step S317). Here, the probability variation determination value data may be data stored in the probability variation determination table stored in the ROM 101 as data indicating a predetermined number of random values MR4 for probability variation determination, for example. .

  When the numerical data indicating the random number MR4 matches the probability variation determination value data in step S317 (step S317; Yes), the first certain probability variation flag is set to the on state (step S318). On the other hand, when it is determined that the numerical data representing the random value MR4 is different from the probability variation determination value data (step S317; No), the big hit / probability variation determination processing is terminated without executing the processing of step S318.

  After the big hit / probability determination process as described above is executed, a first display result setting process is executed (step S215 in FIG. 30). FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing an example of the first display result setting process executed in step S215 of FIG. In the first display result setting process, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the first big hit flag is on (step S331).

  When the first big hit flag is off (step S331; No), it is variable in the current special symbol game from among the lost symbols included in a plurality of types of special symbols that can be displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A. A confirmed special symbol to be derived and displayed as a display result is determined (step S332). For example, the CPU 103 extracts numerical data indicating random values for determining a special symbol for determination to be updated, which is updated by the random number circuit 104 or the like, and refers to a fixed special symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 101 or the like. Any one of a plurality of lost symbols may be selected and determined as a confirmed special symbol.

  When the first big hit flag is on in step S331 (step S331; Yes), it is determined whether or not the first certainty change confirmation flag is on (step S333). When the first certainty change confirmation flag is OFF in step S333 (step S333; No), a special symbol indicating “3”, which is a normal jackpot symbol, among a plurality of types of special symbols is variable in this special symbol game. The determined special symbol to be derived and displayed as the display result is determined (step S334). On the other hand, when the first certainty change confirmation flag is ON in step S333 (step S333; Yes), the special symbol indicating “7” which is the probability variation big hit symbol among the plural types of special symbols is selected this time. The determined special symbol to be derived and displayed as a variable display result in the special figure game is determined (step S335).

  Thereafter, the CPU 103 causes the first confirmed special symbol storage unit 122A to store data that can identify the confirmed special symbol determined in any of steps S332, S334, and S335, so that the variable display in the special symbol game is possible. The result type is stored so that it can be specified (step S336). Also, a first display result notification command is sent to the effect control board 12 such as setting control data corresponding to the confirmed special symbol determined in any of steps S332, S334, and S335 in a predetermined command transmission table. Setting for transmission is performed (step S337).

  After executing the first display result setting process as described above, the first variable display pattern setting process is executed (step S216 in FIG. 30). FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing an example of the first variable display pattern setting process executed in step S216 of FIG. In the first variable display pattern setting process, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the first big hit flag is on (step S351).

  When the first big hit flag is on (step S351; Yes), the big hit pattern determination table 111 shown in FIG. 8A is set as a table for selecting a variable display pattern (step S352). Further, when the first big hit flag is OFF in step S351 (step S351; No), numerical data indicating the reach determination random number value MR2 updated by the random number circuit 104 or the like is extracted (step S353). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the numerical data indicating the random value MR2 extracted in step S353 matches the predetermined reach determination value data (step S354). Here, the reach determination value data may be any data as long as it is held in the reach determination table stored in the ROM 101 as data indicating a predetermined number of random values MR2 for reach determination, for example. .

  When the numerical data indicating the random value MR2 matches the reach determination value data in step S354 (step S354; Yes), it is determined whether or not the second big hit flag is on (step S355). At this time, if the second big hit flag is ON (step S355; Yes), the variable display result in the variable display of the special symbol game in the second special symbol display device 4B and the decorative symbol in the second image display device 5B is obtained. Since it is a big hit, a table for selecting a variable display pattern for giving a notice that a big hit will be given during variable display of decorative symbols in the first image display device 5A is used for the notice of reach loss shown in FIG. The pattern determination table 113 is set (step S356). On the other hand, when the second big hit flag is OFF in step S355 (step S355; No), the reach loss pattern shown in FIG. 8B is used as a table for selecting one of a plurality of types of reach loss patterns. The decision table 112 is set (step S357).

  When the numerical data indicating the random value MR2 does not match the reach determination value data in step S354 (step S354; No), it is determined whether or not the second big hit flag is on (step S358). At this time, if the second big hit flag is on (step S358; Yes), in order to select a variable display pattern for giving a notice that a big hit will occur during variable display of decorative symbols on the first image display device 5A. As the table, the normal loss notice pattern determination table 114 shown in FIG. 8D is set (step S359).

  When the second big hit flag is off in step S358 (step S358; No), it is determined whether or not the hour / medium flag is on (step S360). When the hour / middle flag is ON in step S360 (step S360; Yes), the hour / middle pattern determination table 116 shown in FIG. 9B is set as a table for selecting a variable display pattern (step S361). . On the other hand, when the time / short flag is OFF in step S360 (step S360; No), the normal / probability changing pattern determination table 115 shown in FIG. 9A is set as a table for selecting the variable display pattern. (Step S362).

  After executing any of the processes in steps S352, S356, S357, S359, S361, and S362, numerical data indicating the random display pattern determining random value MR3 updated by the random number circuit 104 or the like is extracted (step S363). ). Then, based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 extracted at this time, by referring to the pattern determination table set in any of steps S352, S356, S357, S359, S361, and S362, this special figure game And the variable display pattern in the variable display of the decorative design is selected and determined (step S364). Thereafter, for example, a command 80XXH serving as a first variable display start command is transmitted to the effect control board 12, such as setting control data corresponding to the variable display pattern determined in step S364 in a predetermined command transmission table. Is set (step S365), and the first variable display pattern setting process is terminated.

  After executing the first variable display pattern setting process as described above, a special gaming state end determination process is executed (step S217 in FIG. 30). FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing an example of the special gaming state end determination process executed in step S217 of FIG. In this special gaming state end determination process, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the probability changing flag is on (step S371).

  When the probability changing flag is on (step S371; Yes), the count value in the probability changing counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 125 is updated by, for example, subtracting 1 (step S372). Note that the count value of the probability variation counter is set to the predetermined variable display count during certain probability variation when it is determined that either one of the first and second special symbol display devices 4A, 4B will be a major variation bonus at the start of the special figure game. Set to the initial value. Following the process of step S372, it is determined whether or not the count value of the probability variation counter has reached a predetermined probability variation end reference value (eg, “0”) (step S373). At this time, if the count value of the probability variation counter is a value other than the probability variation termination reference value (step S373; No), the special gaming state termination determination process is terminated. On the other hand, if the count value of the probability variation counter is the probability variation end reference value in step S373 (step S373; Yes), the probability variation counter is cleared and turned off, and the count value is cleared by clearing the probability variation counter. Is initialized to “0” (step S374).

  After the processing of step S374 is executed, the hour / middle flag is set to the on state (step S375), and the initial value for the time reduction after the probable large hit is set in the hour / hour counter (step S376). Here, the initial value for time reduction after the probability variation big hit is preliminarily set to be executable in the time shortening state following the high probability state when the high probability state ends when the count value in the probability variation counter reaches the probability variation end reference value. Any numerical value indicating the number of times of the specified special figure game (for example, “50”) may be used. In the process of step S374, the high probability state data indicating “1” stored in the game control flag setting unit 123 is deleted and set to “0”, while in the process of step S375, the time indicating “1” is set. The shortened state data is stored in the game control flag setting unit 123. As a result, after the gaming state becomes a high probability state because the variable display result has become a probable big hit, etc., the high probability state can be obtained by performing a predetermined number of special game without the variable display result being a big hit. When the game ends, it is possible to shift from the high probability state to the time reduction state at the timing when the special figure game is started.

  When the probability changing flag is off in step S371 (step S371; No), it is determined whether or not the hour / short flag is on (step S377). At this time, if the hour / short flag is off (step S377; No), the special gaming state end determination process is ended. On the other hand, when the hour / middle flag is on (step S377; Yes), the count value in the hour / hour counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 125 is updated by, for example, subtracting 1 (step S378). Note that the count value of the hour / hour counter is set to the predetermined number of times / hours / variable display counts when it is determined that either of the first and second special symbol display devices 4A and 4B is normally a big hit at the start of the special figure game. Set to the initial value. Following the processing in step S378, it is determined whether or not the count value of the time reduction counter has reached a predetermined time reduction end reference value (eg, “0”) (step S379). At this time, if the count value of the time reduction counter is a value other than the time reduction end reference value (step S379; No), the special gaming state end determination process ends. On the other hand, if the count value of the hour / hour counter is the hour / hour end reference value in step S379 (step S379; Yes), the hour / middle flag is cleared to turn off, and the count value is cleared by clearing the hour / hour counter. Is initialized to “0” (step S380). Here, in the process of step S380, for example, by deleting the time shortening state data indicating “1” stored in the game control flag setting unit 123 and setting it to “0”, the time shortening state is terminated and the normal state is set. It is possible to shift to a gaming state.

  After executing the special gaming state end determination process as described above, the special gaming state setting process is executed (step S218 in FIG. 30). FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing an example of the special gaming state setting process executed in step S218 of FIG. In the special gaming state setting process shown in FIG. 36, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the first big hit flag is on (step S391).

  When the first big hit flag is off (step S391; No), the special gaming state setting process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, when the first big hit flag is on (step S391; Yes), it is determined whether or not the first probability variation confirmation flag is on (step S392). At this time, if the first certainty change confirmation flag is on (step S392; Yes), the time-short / medium flag is cleared and turned off, and the time-shortage counter is cleared to set the count value to “0”. Etc. are initialized (step S393). Subsequently, the first certainty change confirmation flag is cleared and turned off, while the certainty change flag is set on (step S394). Thereafter, the initial value of the variable display count during probability change is set in the probability change counter (step S395), and the special gaming state setting process is terminated. As a result, when it is determined that the probability change big hit is made when the special figure game is started in the time shortening state, the time-short / medium flag is cleared and turned off when the special figure game is started. By setting the middle flag to the on state, it is possible to shift from the time reduction state to the high probability state.

  If the first certainty change confirmation flag is off in step S392 (step S392; No), the certainty change flag is cleared to be turned off, and the probability change counter is cleared to set the count value to “0”. Is initialized (step S396). Subsequently, the time / short / medium flag is set to the ON state (step S397), and the initial value for time / short time is set to the time / counter counter (step S398), and the special game state setting process is terminated. As a result, when it is determined that a special big hit is made when a special figure game is started in a high probability state, the probability variation flag is cleared and turned off when the special figure game is started. By setting the middle flag to the on state, it is possible to shift from the high probability state to the time reduction state.

  After executing the special game state setting process as described above, the initial value of the timer corresponding to the total variable display time of the special symbol in the variable display pattern used in the variable display of the special symbol game or decoration symbol of this time is set to the game control. The first variable display time timer provided in the timer setting unit 124 is set (step S219 in FIG. 30). Further, the CPU 103 performs setting for starting the variable display of the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A, for example, starting the turning on / off operation of each segment and each dot in the first special symbol display device 4A ( Step S220). At this time, the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated to “2” which is a value corresponding to the variable display control process (step S221).

  FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing an example of the variable display stop process executed in step S123 of FIG. In the variable display stop process shown in FIG. 37, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit competition avoidance flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 123 is on (step S241). Here, the big hit competition avoidance flag is set to the on state when the process of step S246 described later is executed.

  When the big hit competition avoidance flag is OFF in step S241 (step S241; No), for example, the display operation in the first special symbol display device 4A is controlled corresponding to the stored data of the first fixed special symbol storage unit 122A. For example, the setting for stopping the fixed special symbol on the first special symbol display device 4A and terminating the variable symbol special display is performed (step S242). Subsequently, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the first big hit flag is on (step S243). At this time, if the first big hit flag is off (step S243; No), it is determined that the variable display result is lost, and the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated to “0” (step S244). .

  When the first big hit flag is ON in step S243 (step S243; Yes), it is determined whether or not the value of the second special symbol process flag is “4” or more (step S245). Here, when the value of the second special symbol process flag is “4” or more in step S245 (step S245; Yes), it is variable in the special symbol game by both the first and second special symbol display devices 4A and 4B. It is determined that a big hit gaming state conflict occurs due to the display result being a big hit, and in order to avoid the conflict, the big hit conflict avoidance flag is set to the on state (step S246), and the variable display stop process is performed. finish.

  When the value of the second special symbol process flag is less than “4” in step S245 (step S245; No), it is determined that no big hit gaming state competition occurs and the value of the second special symbol process flag is variable. It is determined whether or not the value corresponding to the display start time process is “1” (step S247). At this time, if the value of the second special symbol process flag is a value other than “1” (step S247; No), the timer value in the second variable display time timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 124 is “0”. It is determined whether the value is other than “” (step S248).

  Here, if the value of the second special symbol process flag is “1” when the variable display stop process shown in FIG. 37 is executed, in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A. Even if the gaming state shifts to the jackpot gaming state because the variable display result is a big hit, the special symbol variable display is started in the special figure game by the second special symbol display device 4B. . Also, if the timer value in the second variable display time timer is a value other than “0” when the variable display stop process shown in FIG. 37 is executed, the special display by the second special symbol display device 4B. The figure game is being executed, and the special symbols are variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B. In such a case, if the variable display result in the special figure game by the second special symbol display device 4B becomes a big hit, a big hit gaming state competition occurs. Therefore, when the value of the second special symbol process flag is “1” in step S247 (step S247; Yes), the timer value in the second variable display time timer is a value other than “0” in step S248. In some cases (step S248; Yes), the progress of variable symbol special display in the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B is stopped and the progress of variable symbol variable display in the second image display device 5B is stopped. Make settings for That is, for example, by setting predetermined control data in a predetermined command transmission table, setting for transmitting the command A 800H serving as a variable display progress stop command to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S249). Further, the variable display progress stop flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 123 is set to the on state (step S250).

  As a result, the first special symbol display device 4A starts the variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B and before it is determined that the total variable display time of the special symbol has elapsed. When the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed as a variable display result in the special symbol game, the progress of variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B is interrupted and the decoration by the second image display device 5B. The progress of variable display of symbols is interrupted. That is, after the setting for transmitting the variable display progress stop command is made in step S249, the command control processing in step S18 shown in FIG. 26 is executed, so that the variable is performed from the main board 11 toward the effect control board 12. By transmitting the display progress stop command, processing for interrupting the progress of the variable display of decorative symbols in the second image display device 5B is executed on the side of the effect control board 12. Moreover, after the variable display progress stop flag is set to the on state in step S250, the variable display of the special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B performed using the second variable display time timer is started. The measurement of the elapsed time is interrupted.

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

  When the timer value in the second variable display time timer is “0” in step S248 (step S248; No), after executing the process of step S250, the value of the first special symbol process flag is set to the big prize opening. The value is updated to “4” corresponding to the pre-release processing (step S251).

  When the big hit contention avoidance flag is on in step S241 (step S241; Yes), for example, by determining whether or not the value of the second special symbol process flag is “0”, the second special symbol is determined. It is determined whether or not the big hit gaming state based on the big win in the special game by the symbol display device 4B has ended (step S252). At this time, if the big hit gaming state has ended (step S252; Yes), after clearing the big hit competition avoidance flag to turn it off (step S253), the process proceeds to step S251, whereby the first special symbol is obtained. The process flag value is updated to “4”. If the big hit gaming state has not ended in step S252 (step S252; No), the variable display stop time process is ended without executing the process of step S253. Thereby, even when the variable display result is a big hit in the special figure game by both the first and second special symbol display devices 4A and 4B, the big hit based on the big hit in the special figure game by the second special symbol display device 4B The round in the gaming state is started first, and after the big hit gaming state is ended, the round in the big hit gaming state based on the big hit in the special figure game by the first special symbol display device 4A is started. Therefore, the big hit gaming state can be prevented from competing.

  FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing an example of the big hit end process executed in step S126 of FIG. In the jackpot end process shown in FIG. 38, first, the CPU 103 performs settings for transmitting a jackpot end command to the effect control board 12, such as setting predetermined control data in a predetermined command transmission table (step S31). S271). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the variable display progress stop flag is turned on (step S272). Here, when the variable display progress stop flag is on (step S272; Yes), a variable display progress restart command is transmitted to the effect control board 12, for example, by setting predetermined control data in the command transmission table. Is set (step S273). In addition, the variable display progress stop flag is cleared and turned off (step S274).

  In this way, the special symbol game in the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B is obtained when the big special symbol game is derived and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A. When the progress of variable display and the progress of variable display of decorative symbols by the second image display device 5B are interrupted, when the big hit gaming state is ended, the special symbols and decorative symbols that are interrupted are variable. The display progress will be resumed. When the variable display progress stop flag is off in step S272 (step S272; No), the progress of the variable display of the special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B and the variable display of the decorative symbol in the second image display device 5B are performed. Is not interrupted, the processing in steps S273 and S274 may be skipped. Following this, the first big hit flag is cleared and turned off (step S275), and the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated to “0” (step S276).

  As the second special symbol process in step S16 shown in FIG. 26, a process in which the first special symbol process shown in FIG. 28 is adapted to the second special symbol display device 4B may be executed. That is, in each of the processes included in the first special symbol process described above, “first” is replaced with “second”, and “second” is replaced with “first”. It is only necessary to execute the process realized in this way. Of course, as the variable display stop process of step S123 in the first special symbol process shown in FIG. 28, the process shown in FIG. 37 is executed, but the variable display executed in the second special symbol process is executed. In the stop process, it is not necessary to execute a process according to the setting of the big hit contention avoidance flag. More specifically, the processing corresponding to steps S241, S245, S246, S252, and S253 shown in FIG. 37 is unnecessary, and when the second big hit flag is on in the processing corresponding to step S243, the processing corresponds to step S247. It is sufficient to determine whether or not the value of the first special symbol process flag is “1”.

  In the second special symbol process process of step S16 shown in FIG. 26, a process selected according to the value of the second special symbol process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 123 is executed. For example, in the special symbol normal process executed when the value of the second special symbol process flag is “0”, it is determined whether or not the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a big hit gaming state. If not, it is determined whether or not the second reserved memory number which is the reserved memory number in the second special figure reserved memory unit 121B is “0”. When the second reserved storage number is other than “0”, the value of the second special symbol process flag is updated to “1” which is a value corresponding to the variable display start process.

  The variable display start time process executed when the value of the second special symbol process flag is “1” includes a process for determining a variable display result in the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B, and a second special symbol. This includes processing for determining the variable display time of the special symbol by the display device 4B and the variable display mode of the decorative symbol by the second image display device 5B. Corresponding to the variable display result, the special symbol variable display time, the decorative symbol variable display mode, etc. in the special symbol game determined at this time, for example, by setting control data in a predetermined command transmission table, etc. The second variable display start command and the second display result notification command are set to be transmittable from the board 11 to the effect control board 12. Thereafter, by executing the command control process of step S18 shown in FIG. 26, the second variable display start command and the second display result notification command can be transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12.

  The variable display control process executed when the value of the second special symbol process flag is “2” is the second variable display time provided in the game control timer setting unit 124 corresponding to the second special symbol display device 4B. This includes processing for measuring the remaining variable display time of the special symbol in the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B based on the timer value in the timer. In the variable display stop process executed when the value of the second special symbol process flag is “3”, it is determined whether the variable symbol display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is a big hit or a loss, and it is a big hit. Sometimes, the value of the second special symbol process flag is updated to “4”, while when it is lost, the value of the second special symbol process flag is updated to “0”.

  The big winning opening opening pre-processing executed when the value of the second special symbol process flag is “4” includes initialization processing in the big hit operation such as opening and closing the opening / closing plate in the second special variable winning ball apparatus 7B. Contains. The special prize opening opening process executed when the value of the second special symbol process flag is “5” includes various processes related to the big hit operation such as opening / closing the opening / closing plate by the second special variable winning ball device 7B. And a process of checking the opening time per time in the second special variable winning ball apparatus 7B. At this time, it is determined whether or not the big hit operation by the second special variable winning ball apparatus 7B is finished. If the big hit operation is finished, the value of the second special symbol process flag is updated to “6”. The jackpot end process executed when the value of the second special symbol process flag is “6” includes a process of transmitting a jackpot end command to instruct the effect control board 12 to end the jackpot gaming state. .

  FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing an example of a variable display control process executed when the value of the second special symbol process flag is “2”. In the variable display control process shown in FIG. 39, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the variable display progress stop flag is on (step S291). When the variable display progress stop flag is off (step S291; No), the timer value in the second variable display time timer is updated by subtracting, for example, 1 (step S292). Subsequently, it is determined whether the second variable display time timer updated in step S292 has timed out because the timer value becomes “0” (step S293). If the second variable display time timer has timed out (step S293; Yes), the value of the second special symbol process flag is updated to “3” which is a value corresponding to the variable display stop process (step S294). On the other hand, when the second variable display time timer has not timed out in step S293 (step S293; No), a setting for controlling the display operation in order to continue the variable display of the special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B, etc. Is performed (step S295).

  If the variable display progress stop flag is on in step S291 (step S291; Yes), the process proceeds to step S295 without executing step S292. Thereby, when the variable display progress stop flag is ON, the measurement of the elapsed time from the start of variable display of the special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B is interrupted, and the second special symbol display device 4B The progress of variable display of special symbols in the special figure game is interrupted. However, the special symbol variable display operation in the second special symbol display device 4B may be continuously executed without being stopped. Alternatively, when the variable display progress stop flag is on in step S291, for example, by executing a predetermined process different from the process in step S295, the second special symbol display device 4B performs a process other than the jackpot symbol. The lost symbol may be stopped and displayed. Alternatively, when the variable display progress stop flag is on in step S291, any special symbol may be blinked and displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B. That is, when the variable display progress stop flag is on, the special symbol variable display by the second special symbol display device 4B may be performed with a variable display pattern different from that when the variable display progress stop flag is off. Good.

  Next, the operation in the effect control board 12 will be described. In the effect control board 12, when the supply of the power supply voltage is received, the effect control CPU 130 mounted on the effect control board 12 executes the effect control main process. In this effect control main process, a predetermined initialization process is executed to clear the RAM 132, set various initial values, and register a CTC (counter / timer circuit) (not shown) mounted on the effect control board 12. Settings are made. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 130 executes a loop process until a timer interrupt occurs, for example, by monitoring a predetermined timer interrupt flag. For example, the CPU 130 for effect control generates a timer interrupt every 33 milliseconds, and when this timer interrupt occurs, a timer interrupt flag is set by executing a predetermined timer interrupt process.

  In addition, the effect control CPU 130 generates an interrupt for receiving the effect control command from the main board 11 separately from the timer interrupt that occurs every 33 milliseconds. This interruption is an interruption that occurs when the effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interruption occurs due to the turn-on of the effect control INT signal, the effect control CPU 130 automatically sets the interrupt prohibited state, but uses a CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt prohibited state. Preferably issues an interrupt prohibition instruction (DI instruction).

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

  When the production control CPU 130 detects the occurrence of the timer interruption by monitoring the timer interruption flag, the command analysis process for analyzing the production control command transmitted from the main board 11 or the first and second image display First and second display control process processes for controlling display operations in each of the devices 5A and 5B are executed.

  In the first display control process, the value of the first display control process flag provided in the display control flag setting unit 153 is used to control the display operation in the first image display device 5A according to a predetermined procedure. Updating is performed according to the display state in the device 5A, and various processes provided in advance corresponding to the value of the first display control process flag are selected and executed. In the second display control process, the value of the second display control process flag provided in the display control flag setting unit 153 is set to the second value in order to control the display operation in the second image display device 5B according to a predetermined procedure. It is updated according to the display state in the image display device 5B, and various processes provided in advance corresponding to the value of the second display control process flag are selected and executed.

  FIG. 40 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the processing content in the command analysis processing executed by the effect control CPU 130. In this command analysis process, first, the reception command buffer is checked to determine whether or not there is an effect control command received from the main board 11 via the signal relay board 13. When it is determined that there is a received command, the command is read from the received command buffer. Subsequently, various processes corresponding to the read reception command are executed.

  For example, when the received command is the command 80XXH serving as the first variable display start command, the EXT data included in the command is stored in a predetermined area (for example, the first pattern storage area) of the display control data holding area 150. As a result, the variable display pattern indicated by the first variable display start command is saved. At this time, the first variable display start flag provided in the display control flag setting unit 153 is set to the on state. When the received command is the command 81XXH that is the second variable display start command, for example, the EXT data included in the command is stored in a predetermined area (for example, the second pattern storage area) of the display control data holding area 150. For example, the variable display pattern indicated by the second variable display start command is saved. At this time, the second variable display start flag provided in the display control flag setting unit 153 is set to the on state.

  When the received command is one of the commands 9000H to 9002H of the first display result notifications # 1 to # 3, the EXT data included in the command is stored in a predetermined area (for example, the first display) of the display control data holding area 150. Save it in the result storage area). Further, when the received command is any of the commands 9100H to 9102H of the second display result notifications # 1 to # 3, the EXT data included in the command is stored in a predetermined area (for example, the second display) of the display control data holding area 150. Save it in the result storage area).

  In the command analysis process, when the received command is the command A000H that becomes the big hit start command, the big hit start flag provided in the display control flag setting unit 153 is set to the on state. When the received command is command A100H that is a jackpot end command, the jackpot end flag provided in display control flag setting section 153 is set to the on state.

  In the command analysis process, when the received command is the command A 800H that is a variable display progress stop command, the progress stop flag provided in the display control flag setting unit 153 is set to the on state. On the other hand, when the received command is A900H which is a variable display progress restart command, the progress stop flag is cleared and turned off. When the received command is another command, for example, processing corresponding to the received command is executed, such as setting a command received flag corresponding to the effect control command received by the display control flag setting unit 153 to the on state.

  FIG. 41 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the first display control process executed by the effect control CPU 130. In the first display control process shown in FIG. 41, the following step S150 is performed according to the value of the first display control process flag provided in the display control flag setting unit 153 corresponding to the first image display device 5A. Each process of -S155 is performed.

  The first variable display start command reception waiting process of step S150 is a process executed when the value of the first display control process flag is “0”. In this process, the effect control CPU 130 determines whether or not the first variable display start flag is on. In the command analysis process described above, when the received command is the first variable display start command, the first variable display start flag is set to the on state. If the first variable display start flag is on, the first variable display start flag is cleared and turned off, and the value of the first display control process flag is a value corresponding to the effect display control setting process “1”. Update to "". On the other hand, when the first variable display start flag is off, the first variable display start command reception waiting process is ended as it is.

  The effect display control setting process in step S151 is executed when the value of the first display control process flag is “1”. This effect display control setting processing corresponds to various display including variable display of decorative symbols in the first image display device 5A in response to the special symbols being variably displayed in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A. In order to produce an effect by displaying, for example, the display operation in the first image display device 5A such as processing for selecting one corresponding to the variable display pattern from among a plurality of types of display control data stored in the ROM 131 is set. It includes processing to do. Further, in the effect display control setting process of step S151, the variable display pattern specified by the first variable display start command from the main board 11 or the variable display result in the special game notified by the first display result notification command. Based on the above, the combination of the decorative symbols derived and displayed as the final decorative symbols is determined by the variable display of decorative symbols by the first image display device 5A.

  The decorative symbol variable display process in step S152 is executed when the value of the first display control process flag is “2”. For example, in the decorative symbol variable display process, the effect control CPU 130 switches the reading position of the display control data stored in the ROM 131 each time the first display control time timer included in the display control timer setting unit 154 times out. The display control of the first image display device 5A is changed according to the display control data read from the reading position. When the display control data for ending the variable display of the decorative design in the first image display device 5A is read out, the timer initial value determined in advance corresponding to the big hit start command reception waiting time is set to the first display control time. Set to timer. Thereafter, the countdown operation of the first display control time timer is started, and the value of the first display control process flag is updated to “3” which is a value corresponding to the big hit start command reception waiting process.

  The big hit start command reception waiting process in step S153 is executed when the value of the first display control process flag is “3”. In this process, the effect control CPU 130 determines whether or not the jackpot start command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received, for example, by checking a jackpot start flag. When the big hit start command is received, it is determined that the variable symbol display result is a big hit, and the value of the first display control process flag is set to “4” corresponding to the big hit effect display processing. Update. On the other hand, when the first display control time timer has timed out without receiving the jackpot start command from the main board 11, it is determined that the variable display result of the decorative symbol is lost, and the value of the first display control process flag Is updated to “0” which is an initial value.

  The big hit effect display process of step S154 is a process executed when the value of the first display control process flag is “4”. In this processing, the effect control CPU 130 performs control to display an image corresponding to the big hit gaming state by controlling the display operation in the first image display device 5A. For example, the player can be notified by displaying the number of rounds corresponding to the jackpot round number instruction command from the main board 11 on the first image display device 5A. When the round game executed in the big hit gaming state becomes the final round (for example, 15 rounds), the value of the first display control process flag is updated to “5” which is a value corresponding to the big hit end effect display processing. The big hit end effect display process in step S155 is executed when the value of the first display control process flag is “5”. This jackpot end effect display process includes a process of performing control for notifying that the jackpot gaming state has ended by executing a predetermined jackpot end notification effect display on the first image display device 5A.

  The second display control process executed by the effect control CPU 130 may be a process that adapts the first display control process shown in FIG. 41 to the second image display device 5B. For example, in the second variable display start command reception waiting process executed when the value of the second display control process flag is “0”, the effect control CPU 130 determines whether or not the second variable display start flag is on. Is determined. In the command analysis process described above, when the received command is the second variable display start command, the second variable display start flag is set to the on state. If the second variable display start flag is on, the second variable display start flag is cleared and turned off, and the value of the second display control process flag is a value corresponding to the effect display control setting process “1”. Update to "". On the other hand, when the second variable display start flag is off, the second variable display start command reception waiting process is ended as it is.

  The effect display control setting process executed when the value of the second display control process flag is “1” corresponds to the special symbol being variably displayed in the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. In order to produce effects by various displays including decorative display of decorative designs in the second image display device 5B, for example, one corresponding to the variable display pattern from among a plurality of types of display control data stored in the ROM 131. This includes processing for setting a display operation in the second image display device 5B, such as processing for selection. In the effect display control setting process, the variable display pattern designated by the second variable display start command from the main board 11, the variable display result in the special game notified by the second display result notification command, or the like is used. Based on this, the combination of decorative symbols derived and displayed as the final decorative symbol is determined by variable display of decorative symbols by the second image display device 5B.

  In the decorative design variable display process executed when the value of the second display control process flag is “2”, the effect control CPU 130 causes the second display control time timer included in the display control timer setting unit 154 to time out. Further, the display control data reading position stored in the ROM 131 is switched, and the display control of the second image display device 5B is changed in accordance with the display control data read from the reading position. When the display control data for ending the variable display of the decorative symbols on the second image display device 5B is read, the timer initial value determined in advance corresponding to the jackpot start command reception waiting time is set to the second display control time. Set to timer. Thereafter, the countdown operation of the second display control time timer is started, and the value of the second display control process flag is updated to “3” which is a value corresponding to the big hit start command reception waiting process.

  In the jackpot start command reception waiting process executed when the value of the second display control process flag is “3”, the effect control CPU 130 determines whether or not the jackpot start command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received. For example, it is determined by checking a big hit start flag. When the big hit start command is received, it is determined that the variable symbol display result is a big hit, and the value of the second display control process flag is set to “4” corresponding to the big hit effect display process. Update. On the other hand, when the second display control time timer has timed out without receiving the jackpot start command from the main board 11, it is determined that the variable display result of the decorative symbol is lost, and the value of the second display control process flag Is updated to “0” which is an initial value.

  In the jackpot effect display process executed when the value of the second display control process flag is “4”, the effect control CPU 130 controls the display operation in the second image display device 5B to respond to the jackpot game state. Control to display the selected image. For example, the number of rounds corresponding to the jackpot round number instruction command from the main board 11 is displayed on the second image display device 5B so that the player can be notified. When the round game executed in the big hit game state becomes the final round (for example, 15 rounds), the value of the second display control process flag is updated to “5” which is a value corresponding to the big hit end effect display process. In the jackpot end effect display process executed when the value of the second display control process flag is “5”, the jackpot gaming state is ended by executing a predetermined jackpot end notification effect display on the second image display device 5B. It includes a process of performing control for notifying that it has been performed.

  FIG. 42 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a decorative symbol variable display process executed when the value of the second display control process flag is “2”. In the decorative symbol variable display process shown in FIG. 42, the effect control CPU 130 first receives the variable display progress stop command from the main board 11 by determining whether or not the progress stop flag is on. Whether or not (step S401).

  When the in-progress stop flag is on in step S401 (step S401; Yes), the display control is set in the in-progress stop, and the progress of variable display of decorative symbols in the second image display device 5B is interrupted. A predetermined image corresponding to being present is displayed (step S402). For example, in the process of step S402, the rendering control CPU 130 sends a drawing command instructing drawing based on predetermined image data stored in the video ROM 141 to the VDP 140 of the display control unit 133, whereby the second image display is performed. Control is performed to display an image for notifying that the progress of variable display is interrupted on the device 5B. Alternatively, without displaying an image for notifying that the progress of the variable display of the special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B or the progress of the variable display of the decorative symbol by the second image display device 5B is interrupted, You may make it perform control which performs various production | presentation displays. In this case, an image for notifying that the variable display of the special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B and the variable display of the decorative symbol by the second image display device 5B are continued is the second image display device 5B. You may make it perform control to display on.

  Further, for example, when the variable display progress stop command can specify a variable display pattern of decorative designs during the progress of variable display stop, the effect control CPU 130 is stored in the ROM 131 in the process of step S402. The display control data corresponding to the variable display pattern designated by the variable display progress stop command is read from the plurality of types of display control data, and the drawing command corresponding to the read display control data is sent to the VDP 140, whereby the second special When the progress of the variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol game by the symbol display device 4B is interrupted, the variable display itself of the decorative symbol in the second image display device 5B is continued and the total variable display time is extended. You may perform control to perform. Alternatively, when the effect control CPU 130 sends a predetermined drawing command to the VDP 140, information related to the effect peculiar to the pachinko gaming machine 1, such as introduction of the type of reach, for example, in the second image display device 5B. You may perform control which alert | reports by a display. Or, in the big hit gaming state based on the big win game state based on the special figure game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the variable display of the decorative symbol in the first image display device 5A, for example, the number of rounds and the first special variable winning ball You may perform control which alert | reports the information regarding a big hit game state, such as the count number of the winning ball to apparatus 7A, by the display in the 2nd image display apparatus 5B. Alternatively, when the CPU 130 for effect control sends a predetermined drawing command to the VDP 140, the progress of the special symbol variable display in the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B is interrupted. The decorative display variable display on the display device 5B may be stopped, and the decorative design that is the combination of the loss may be stopped.

  When the progress stop flag is OFF in step S401 (step S401; No), the timer value in the second display control time timer provided in the display control timer setting unit 154 is updated by subtracting 1 for example. (Step S403). Then, based on the updated timer value in the second display control time timer, display control data read from the ROM 131 based on the timer value, etc., it is determined whether or not the total variable display time of the decorative symbols has elapsed ( Step S404).

  When it is determined in step S404 that the total variable display time of the decorative symbols has elapsed (step S404; Yes), for example, the effect control CPU 130 sends a predetermined drawing command to the VDP 140 of the display control unit 133. Then, settings are made to stop and display the fixed decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” variable display areas DL, DC, DR in the second image display device 5B (step S405). Subsequently, the value of the second display control process flag is updated to “3” which is a value corresponding to the big hit start command reception waiting process (step S406). At this time, a timer initial value determined in advance corresponding to the big hit start command reception waiting time may be set in the second display control time timer, and then the countdown operation of the second display control time timer may be started. Further, when the composite image effect process (FIG. 43) is being executed, the elapsed time timer and the compositing flag are cleared.

  When it is determined in step S404 that the total variable display time of the decorative symbols has not elapsed (step S404; No), for example, the display control read from the ROM 131 corresponding to the timer value of the second display control time timer. According to the data, the effect control CPU 130 sends a predetermined drawing command to the VDP 140 of the display control unit 133, etc., and performs settings for causing the second image display device 5B to perform variable display of decorative symbols (step S407). .

  In the processes of steps S402, S405, and S407 shown in FIG. 42, a predetermined drawing instruction process is executed. Thereby, the CPU 130 for effect control specifies the display control data used for the variable display of the decorative pattern corresponding to the variable display pattern notified by the second variable display start command from the main board 11, and this display control data. Is controlled in accordance with the timing data defined by the second image display device 5B to display images from the start of the change of the decorative design to the display of the definitive decorative design. Specifically, among a plurality of types of display control data stored in the ROM 131, data corresponding to the variable display pattern notified by the second variable display start command, the timer value in the second display control time timer, etc. Based on the read display control data, a drawing command is generated and transmitted to the VDP 140.

  Further, when the variable display pattern notified by the second variable display start command from the main board 11 specifies the effect by the composite image 69, the drawing instruction process in step S407 shown in FIG. The composite image effect process shown in 43 is executed. In this process, the effect control CPU 130 determines whether or not the compositing flag is on (step S501). When the compositing flag is off (step S501; No), based on the timer value in the second display control time timer, the timing data read from the ROM 131 based on the timer value, etc., the compositing start timing shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not (step S502).

  If it is the synthesis start timing (step S502; Yes), the measurement of the elapsed time from the synthesis start timing by the elapsed time timer is started by setting a timer initial value “0” in the elapsed time timer (step S502). S503). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 130 sets the compositing flag to the on state (step S504), and proceeds to step S506. On the other hand, if it is not the synthesis start timing (step S502; No), the composite image effect process is terminated as it is.

  If it is determined in step S501 that the compositing flag is on (step S501; Yes), the timer value in the elapsed time timer is updated by adding 1 or the like (step S505), and the process proceeds to step S506. .

  Thereafter, the effect control CPU 130 determines whether or not the timer value in the elapsed time timer has become larger than the maximum value “200” (step S506). At this time, if it is larger than the timer value “200” in the elapsed time timer (step S506; Yes), the timer initial value “0” is reset to the elapsed time timer (step S507), and if it is less than “200” (step S506). No), step S507 is skipped.

  Subsequently, the effect control CPU 130 determines whether or not it is during the initial synthesis period based on the timer value in the elapsed time timer, the timing data read from the ROM 131 based on the timer value, and the like (step S508). Here, the period during the initial synthesis period is a period from the synthesis start timing (= elapsed time T0) to the turnover synthesis start timing, as shown in FIG. If it is during the initial synthesis period (step S508; Yes), the initial synthesis process is executed (step S509).

  On the other hand, if it is not during the initial synthesis period (step S508; No), then, based on the timer value in the elapsed time timer, the timing data read from the ROM 131 based on the timer value, and the like, It is determined whether or not there is (step S510). Here, during the turn-over synthesis period, as shown in FIG. If it is during the turnover synthesis period (step S510; Yes), it is further determined whether or not it is a period during which turnover synthesis is possible (step S511). In this embodiment, the period in which the turn synthesis is possible is a period from the elapsed time T20 to T81 or a period from the T120 to T181.

  Here, when it is a period during which turn synthesis is impossible, that is, when the timer value in the elapsed time timer is “0” or more and “19” or less, or “82” or more and “119” or less, “182” or more. When it is “200” or less (step S511; No), the process proceeds to step S509 so as to execute the initial synthesis process until the period in which the turn synthesis is possible. On the other hand, when it is a period in which turn synthesis is possible, that is, when the timer value in the elapsed time timer is “20” or more and “81” or less, or “120” or more and “181” or less (step S511; Yes). Then, the turning synthesis process is executed (step S512).

  If it is determined in steps S508 and S510 that neither the initial synthesis period nor the turnover synthesis period is in effect (step S510; No), the final synthesis process is performed assuming that the final synthesis process period is in progress (step S513). Here, during the middle synthesis process period, as shown in FIG. 19, is a period from the final synthesis start timing to the end of variable display of decorative symbols. In the example shown in FIG. 19, the initial synthesis process, the turnover synthesis process, and the final synthesis process are all performed. However, after the initial synthesis process is completed, the final synthesis process is performed immediately without executing the turnover synthesis process. You may make it perform. In this case, the period from the synthesis start timing to the final synthesis start timing is the initial synthesis period. Further, the initial synthesis process or the final synthesis process may be performed for the entire period from the synthesis start timing to the end of the variable display of the decorative symbols.

  FIG. 44 is a flowchart showing details of the initial synthesis process executed in step S509. In this process, the effect control CPU 130 determines whether or not the timer value in the elapsed time timer is “100” or less (step S521). When the timer value in the elapsed time timer is equal to or less than “100” (step S521; Yes), the image having the display pattern with the display order earlier (for example, the decorative pattern “6”) is faded out of the two consecutive decorative patterns. And a first α composition process for generating a composite image 69 in which an image of a decorative pattern (for example, decorative pattern “7”) whose display order is later is faded in is executed (step S522).

  On the other hand, when the timer value in the elapsed time timer is a value larger than “100” (step S521; No), the display order of the first two of the consecutive decorative symbols (for example, the decorative symbol “6”) is displayed. ”) Is faded in, and the second α synthesis process is executed to generate a composite image in which the image of the decorative pattern (for example, the decorative pattern“ 7 ”) whose display order is later is faded out (step S523). .

  FIG. 45 is a flowchart showing details of the turnover synthesis processing executed in step S512. In this process, the effect control CPU 130 determines whether or not the timer value in the elapsed time timer is “181” (step S531), and if it is “181” (step S531; Yes), the elapsed time timer is set. A timer value “20” is set (step S532). On the other hand, when the timer value in the elapsed time timer is not “181” (step S531; No), it is further determined whether or not this timer value is “81” (step S533). If it is “81” (step S533; Yes), the timer value “120” is set in the elapsed time timer (step S534). If it is not “81” (step S533; Yes), the process of step S534 is skipped. As a result, once the turn synthesis process is started, the turn synthesis process can be continuously executed until the final synthesis start timing is reached.

  Thereafter, the effect control unit CPU 130 determines whether or not the timer value in the duration timer is not less than “20” and not more than “80” (step S535), and if it is not less than “20” and not more than “80” (step S535). Yes), the first α synthesis process is executed (step S536), and if it is “120” or more and “180” or less (step S535; No), the second α synthesis process is executed (step S537).

  FIG. 46 is a flowchart showing details of the final composition process executed in step S513. In this process, the effect control CPU 130 determines whether the confirmed decorative pattern in the “middle” variable display area DC is the decorative pattern whose display order is later (for example, the decorative pattern “7”), or the decorative pattern whose display order is earlier. It is determined whether it is (for example, decorative pattern “6”) (step S541). When the display order is the final decoration design in the variable display area DC whose display design is “medium” (step S541; Yes), the first α composition processing is executed (step S542), and the display design with the display order of the previous design is selected. When the symbol is a confirmed decorative pattern in the “medium” variable display area DC (step S541; No), the second α synthesis process is executed (step S543).

  FIG. 47 is a flowchart showing details of the first α synthesis process executed in steps S522, S536, and S542. In this process, the CPU 130 for effect control sets the blend rate A table 171 as a table for reading the blend rate data used for the decorative symbol (for example, the decorative symbol “6”) whose display order is earlier, and displays it. A blend rate B table 172 is set as a table for reading the blend rate data used for the later decorative pattern (for example, the decorative pattern “7”) (step S601). Further, the effect control CPU 130 reads the enlargement ratio data used for the decorative symbol (for example, the decorative symbol “6”) whose display order is earlier, as an enlargement factor A table 173 (or an enlargement factor C table 175). Is set, and an enlargement rate B table 174 (or enlargement rate C table 175) is set as a table for reading out enlargement rate data to be used for a decorative symbol whose display order is later (for example, the decorative symbol “7”). (Step S602).

  Subsequently, the effect control CPU 130 determines whether or not the timer value in the elapsed time timer is “100” or less (step S603), and when it is “100” or less (step S603; Yes), this timer value is determined. Are read from the blend rate table and the enlargement rate table set in steps S601 and S602, respectively (step S604).

  On the other hand, when the timer value in the elapsed time timer is larger than “100” (step S603; No), it is determined whether or not the processing up to the previous time is the same in the direction of improvement or reduction in the blend rate and the enlargement rate (step). If the directions are the same (step S605; Yes), blend rate data and enlargement rate data corresponding to a value obtained by subtracting “100” from the timer value in the elapsed time timer are set in steps S601 and S602. Each of the blend ratio table and the enlargement ratio table is read out (step S606). Specifically, when the timer value in the elapsed time timer exceeds “100” and becomes “101”, the blend rate table and the enlargement rate table set in steps S601 and S602 correspond to the elapsed time T1. The blend rate data and the enlargement rate data are read out, and then the blend rate data and the enlargement rate data corresponding to the elapsed times T2, T3,. As a result, the second image display device 5B completely fades out the image of the first decorative pattern (for example, the decorative pattern “6”) out of the two consecutive decorative symbols, and the display order is later. After only the image of the decorative symbol (for example, the decorative symbol “7”) is displayed, the decorative symbol with the later display order is erased, the decorative symbol with the previous display order appears again, and gradually fades out. On the other hand, an image is displayed in which the decorative pattern after the erased display order fades in.

  On the other hand, when the blend rate and the enlargement rate are improved or decreased in a different direction from the previous processing (step S605; No), the blend corresponding to the value obtained by subtracting the timer value in the elapsed time timer from “200”. The rate data and the enlargement rate data are read from the blend rate table and the enlargement rate table set in steps S601 and S602, respectively (step S607). Specifically, when the timer value in the elapsed time timer exceeds “100” and becomes “101”, the blend rate table and the enlargement rate table set in steps S601 and S602 correspond to the elapsed time T99. Blend ratio data and enlargement ratio data are read out. As a result, in the second image display device 5B, of the two consecutive decorative symbols, the image of the decorative symbol whose display order is earlier (for example, the decorative symbol “6”) is completely faded out, and the decorative image whose display order is later is displayed. After only the image of the design (for example, the design “7”) is displayed, this time, on the contrary, the display design in the display order fades in and the display design in the display order is in the back. An image that fades out is displayed.

  Thereafter, the effect control CPU 130 determines the position information, color information, priority, enlargement ratio, translucent mixing ratio, character, based on the blend ratio data and enlargement ratio data read in steps S604, S606, and S607. A drawing command designating information such as a code is generated and transmitted to the VDP 140 (step S608). Information such as position information specified by a drawing command from the effect control CPU 130, color information, priority, enlargement ratio, translucent mixing ratio, character code, and the like is written in the attribute table 161 of the VDP 140, and sprite calculation is performed. The unit 160 generates image data according to the data read from the video ROM 141 in accordance with the information written in the attribute table 161 and develops it on the VRAM 142. Thereafter, the image data developed on the VRAM 142 is periodically read out and supplied to the LCD drive circuit 143B, whereby the second image display device 5B is read out in steps S604, S606, and S607. An image synthesized according to the blend ratio and the enlargement ratio indicated by the blend ratio data and the enlargement ratio data is displayed.

  FIG. 48 is a flowchart showing details of the second α synthesis process executed in steps S523, S537, and S543. In this process, the CPU 130 for effect control sets the blend rate B table 172 as a table for reading the blend rate data used for the decorative symbol (for example, the decorative symbol “6”) whose display order is earlier, and displays it. The blend rate A table 171 is set as a table for reading the blend rate data used for the decorative pattern (for example, the decorative pattern “7”) in the later order (step S611). Further, the effect control CPU 130 uses the enlargement ratio B table 174 (or the enlargement ratio C table 175) as a table for reading the enlargement ratio data used for the decoration pattern (for example, the decoration pattern “6”) whose display order is earlier. Is set, and an enlargement rate A table 173 (or enlargement rate C table 175) is set as a table for reading out enlargement rate data to be used for a decorative symbol (for example, a decorative symbol “7”) whose display order is later. (Step S612).

  Subsequently, the effect control CPU 130 determines whether or not the timer value in the elapsed time timer is “100” or less (step S613), and when it is “100” or less (step S613; Yes), this timer value is determined. Are read from the blend rate table and the enlargement rate table set in steps S611 and S612, respectively (step S614).

  On the other hand, when the timer value in the elapsed time timer is larger than “100” (step S613; No), it is determined whether or not the processing up to the previous time is the same in the direction of improvement or decrease in the blend rate and enlargement rate (step If the directions are the same (step S615; Yes), blend rate data and enlargement rate data corresponding to a value obtained by subtracting “100” from the timer value in the elapsed time timer are set in steps S611 and S612. Each of the blend ratio table and the enlargement ratio table is read (step S616). Specifically, when the timer value in the elapsed time timer exceeds “100” and becomes “101”, the blend rate table and the enlargement rate table set in steps S611 and S612 correspond to the elapsed time T1. The blend rate data and the enlargement rate data are read out, and then the blend rate data and the enlargement rate data corresponding to the elapsed times T2, T3,. As a result, the second image display device 5B completely fades out the image of the decorative pattern (for example, the decorative pattern “7”) whose display order is later, out of the two consecutive decorative patterns, and the display order of the previous one is the previous one. After only the decorative pattern image (for example, decorative pattern “6”) is displayed, the first decorative pattern is erased and the later decorative pattern appears again, gradually fading out. On the other hand, an image in which the decorative pattern faded in is displayed in the erased display order.

  On the other hand, when the blend rate and the enlargement rate increase or decrease direction is different from the previous processing (step S615; No), the blend corresponding to the value obtained by subtracting the timer value in the elapsed time timer from “200”. The rate data and the enlargement rate data are read from the blend rate table and the enlargement rate table set in steps S611 and S612, respectively (step S617). Specifically, when the timer value in the elapsed time timer exceeds “100” and becomes “101”, the blend rate table and the enlargement rate table set in steps S611 and S612 correspond to the elapsed time T99. Blend ratio data and enlargement ratio data are read out. As a result, in the second image display device 5B, the image of the decorative pattern whose display order is later (for example, the decorative pattern “7”) is completely faded out of the two consecutive decorative patterns, and the display order of the first decorative pattern is the previous one. After only the image of the design (for example, the design “6”) is displayed, this time, on the contrary, the design in which the display order is earlier is displayed while the design in the display order fades in. An image that fades out is displayed.

  Thereafter, the effect control CPU 130 determines the position information, color information, priority, enlargement ratio, translucent mixing ratio, character based on the blend ratio data and enlargement ratio data read in steps S614, S616, and S617. A drawing command designating information such as a code is generated and transmitted to the VDP 140 (step S618). Information such as position information specified by a drawing command from the effect control CPU 130, color information, priority, enlargement ratio, translucent mixing ratio, character code, and the like is written in the attribute table 161 of the VDP 140, and sprite calculation is performed. The unit 160 generates image data according to the data read from the video ROM 141 in accordance with the information written in the attribute table 161 and develops it on the VRAM 142. Thereafter, the image data developed on the VRAM 142 is periodically read out and supplied to the LCD drive circuit 143B, whereby the second image display device 5B is read out in steps S614, S616, and S617. An image synthesized according to the blend ratio and the enlargement ratio indicated by the blend ratio data and the enlargement ratio data is displayed.

  Hereinafter, an example of specific control in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, in response to a player operating a hitting ball operating handle provided at the lower right position of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the game ball is moved to the gaming area by the driving force of the unillustrated launch motor. It is driven in. Then, when the game ball that has been driven into the game area wins the normal winning ball device 6A (step S101 in FIG. 27; Yes), the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the first image display device 5A When the first start condition for executing variable display of the decorative symbols is satisfied, numerical data indicating the random number MR1 for jackpot determination updated by the random number circuit 104 or the like is extracted, and the first special figure hold memory is stored as the hold data. Stored in the unit 121A (steps S104 and S105). As a result, a predetermined upper limit number (for example, “4”) is executed to execute the special symbol and decorative symbol variable display such as the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the variable symbol display of the first image display device 5A. ) Can be stored on hold.

  Further, when the game ball that has been driven into the game area wins the normal variable winning ball device 6B (step S106; Yes), the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B and the decorative symbol in the second image display device 5B. When the second start condition for executing the variable display is established, numerical data indicating the jackpot determination random number value MR1 updated by the random number circuit 104 or the like is extracted, and the second special figure reservation storage unit 121B is stored as the reservation data. (Steps S109 and S110). As a result, a predetermined upper limit number (for example, “4”) is executed to execute the variable display of the special symbol and the decorative symbol, such as the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B and the variable display of the decorative symbol by the second image display device 5B. ) Can be stored on hold.

  Thereafter, in response to the establishment of the first start condition for starting the special figure game in the first special symbol display device 4A, the numerical value indicating the random number MR1 for jackpot determination from the first special figure storage unit 121A Data is read (step S211 in FIG. 30), and a big hit / probability determination process is executed based on the random value MR1 (step S214). Further, when the second start condition for starting the special figure game by the second special symbol display device 4B is satisfied, the numerical data indicating the random number MR1 for jackpot determination is read from the second special figure holding storage unit 121B. Then, the big hit / probability change determination process is executed based on the random value MR1.

  For example, in the jackpot / probability change determination process executed when the special symbol game is started by the first special symbol display device 4A, the determination that the jackpot determination random number MR1 matches the determination value data makes the determination that the jackpot When (step S314 in FIG. 32; Yes), the first big hit flag is set to the on state (step S315). After the determined special symbol or variable display pattern is determined based on the determination result, variable display of the special symbol on the first special symbol display device 4A is started (step S220 in FIG. 30), and the main board is also displayed. 11 transmits the first variable display start command and the first display result notification command to the effect control board 12 (step S337 in FIG. 33 and step S365 in FIG. 34), the decoration in the first image display device 5A. The variable display of symbols is started. Thereafter, in the first image display device 5A, for example, as shown in FIG. 49A, the same decorative design is stopped and displayed in the “left” and “right” variable display areas DL and DR. The variable display mode becomes reach. At this time, in the second image display device 5B, the special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B is variable based on the fact that the second start condition for starting the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B is satisfied. Corresponding to the start of display, for example, as shown in FIG. 49 (F), variable display of decorative symbols is started.

  Thereafter, for example, as shown in FIG. 49B, the same decorative design as the “left” and “right” variable display areas DL and DR in the “middle” variable display area DC in the first image display device 5A. As a result of the stop display, a definite decorative symbol of the jackpot combination is derived and displayed as a variable display result. In the first special symbol display device 4A, the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game. As a result, the variable display result is a big hit. Thus, when the variable display result of the special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A or the variable display result of the decorative symbol by the first image display device 5A is a big hit, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state. At this time, if the variable display of the special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B or the variable display of the decorative symbol by the second image display device 5B is being executed, the variable display progresses from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. A stop command is transmitted (step S249 in FIG. 37).

  When the variable display progress stop command is transmitted, the variable display progress stop flag is set to the on state (step S250). After the variable display progress stop flag is turned on, the process of step S292 shown in FIG. 39 is not executed until the variable display progress stop flag is cleared and turned off. Thereby, measurement of the elapsed time (variable display time) since the variable display of the special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B is started is interrupted. On the side of the production control board 12, when the variable display progress stop command is received from the main board 11 (when the "reception command" is "variable display progress stop command" in FIG. 40), the progress stop flag is turned on. Set to state. Since the progress stop flag is turned on in this way, the process of step S403 shown in FIG. 42 is not executed until the variable display progress restart command is received from the main board 11 and the progress stop flag is turned off. (Step S401; Yes), measurement of the elapsed time (variable display time) after the variable display of the decorative design in the second image display device 5B is started is interrupted. Then, the effect control CPU 130 sets display control for displaying on the second image display device 5B an image corresponding to the fact that the variable display of the decorative design is stopped (step S402).

  For example, the effect control CPU 130 causes the second image display device 5B to display the notification information 50 as shown in FIG. 49H by sending a predetermined drawing command to the VDP 140, etc. Although variable display continues, you may make it alert | report that those progress has stopped. At this time, the decorative symbols that are variably displayed in one of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” variable display areas DL, DC, and DR in the second image display device 5B are continuously variably displayed. You may do it. In addition, a variable display pattern for extending the variable display of decorative symbols is specified by a variable display progress stop command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, and the effect control CPU 130 is specified. The second image display device 5 </ b> B may perform an effect by display corresponding to the designated variable display pattern by sending a drawing command corresponding to the variable display pattern to the VDP 140. In the second special symbol display device 4B, for example, in response to the determination that the variable display progress stop flag is turned on in step S291 shown in FIG. 39, the lost symbol other than the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed. You may do it.

  The CPU 103 mounted on the main board 11 sets the command A000H, which is a big hit start command, to the effect control board 12 in the pre-opening process of the big winning opening in step S124 shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 49C, information for notifying that the variable display result is a big hit is displayed on the first image display device 5A. Thereafter, when the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a big hit gaming state, for example, as shown in FIG. 49 (I), the progress of variable display of decorative symbols in the second image display device 5B remains stopped. .

  Subsequently, when the big hit gaming state is ended, for example, in the big hit end process of step S126 shown in FIG. 28, the main board 11 is set to be able to transmit a command A100H as a big hit end command to the effect control board 12 Thus, the big hit end notification effect display for notifying that the big hit gaming state is ended is executed on the first image display device 5A. In the jackpot end notification effect display, for example, a display as shown in FIG. 49D is performed on the screen of the first image display device 5A. At this time, in the second image display device 5B, for example, as shown in FIG. 49J, variable display of decorative symbols is continuously performed as in FIGS. 49H and 49I, and the notification information 50 is also displayed. Is displayed.

  Thus, when the big hit gaming state ends, since the variable display progress stop flag is on (step S272 in FIG. 38; Yes), the variable display progress restart command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. (Step S273). In addition, the variable display progress stop flag is cleared and turned off (step S274). After the variable display progress stop flag is turned off, the process of step S292 shown in FIG. 39 is executed (step S291; No), whereby the special symbol variable display by the second special symbol display device 4B is started. Measurement of the elapsed time (variable display time) is restarted.

  On the side of the effect control board 12, in response to receiving the variable display progress restart command from the main board 11 (when the "reception command" is the "variable display progress restart command" in FIG. 40), the progress stop Clear the middle flag to turn it off. When the in-progress stop flag is turned off, the process of step S403 shown in FIG. 42 is executed (step S401; No), and after the variable display of decorative symbols on the second image display device 5B is started. Measurement of elapsed time (variable display time) is resumed. Then, until the total variable display time of the decorative symbols on the second image display device 5B elapses, display control of the variable display image on the second image display device 5B is performed (step S407). In this way, the progress of variable display of decorative symbols in the second image display device 5B is resumed. At this time, for example, notification information 51 as shown in FIG. 49 (K) is displayed on the second image display device 5B to notify that the progress of the variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols has been resumed. May be.

  Next, when the first start condition for starting the next special symbol game in the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied by the end of the big hit gaming state, the special symbol variable in the first special symbol display device 4A. Corresponding to this, for example, as shown in FIG. 49E, variable display of decorative symbols on the first image display device 5A is started.

  In addition, the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a fixed special symbol that is a variable display result in the special symbol game in the first special symbol display device 4A, and the jackpot combination is determined as a variable display result of the decorative symbol in the first image display device 5A. When the decorative symbol is derived and displayed, the special symbol variable display by the second special symbol display device 4B and the decorative symbol variable display by the second image display device 5B are being executed when the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state. In some cases, a decorative pattern that is a lost combination may be stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” variable display areas DL, DC, and DR in the second image display device 5B.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 50B, the same decorative design is stopped and displayed in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” variable display areas DL, DC, DR in the first image display device 5A. Thus, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state based on the fact that the definite decorative symbol of the big hit combination is derived and displayed as a variable display result. At this time, in response to receiving the variable display progress stop command from the main board 11 on the side of the effect control board 12, for example, the effect control CPU 130 sends a predetermined drawing command to the VDP 140, etc. FIG. As shown in (H), the notification information 50 may be displayed on the second image display device 5 </ b> B, and the decorative symbol that is the combination of the loss may be stopped and displayed.

  The combination of decorative symbols that are stopped and displayed at this time is, for example, a combination of decorative symbols that is displayed when power supply is started with the control state cleared on the side of the effect control board 12. It may be a predetermined combination of decorative symbols such as a combination of decorative symbols. Alternatively, the display state (for example, the display target in the display area and the display state in each of the variable display areas DL, DC, DR of “left”, “middle”, and “right” at the timing when the process of step S402 shown in FIG. 42 is executed. It is also possible to determine a decorative pattern to be a lost combination from the decorative pattern), and to stop display the determined combination of decorative patterns.

  Thereafter, when the big hit gaming state ends, for example, the first image display device 5A performs a big hit end notification effect display to notify that the big hit gaming state as shown in FIG. A predetermined image prepared in the above is displayed. At this time, in the second image display device 5B, for example, as shown in FIG. 50 (J), the decorative combination of the lost combination is stopped and displayed in the same manner as in FIGS. 50 (H) and (I). The display is done.

  Thus, when the big hit gaming state ends, based on the fact that the variable display progress restart command is sent from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, for example, as shown in FIG. The variation of the decorative symbols that have been stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” variable display areas DL, DC, and DR in the device 5B is started again. At this time, for example, by displaying the notification information 51 on the second image display device 5B, it may be notified that the progress of the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol has been resumed.

  Also, in the big hit / probability change determination process (step S214 in FIG. 30) executed when starting the special figure game by the first special symbol display device 4A, the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for the big hit determination is the determination value. After determining that it is a big hit by matching with the data (step S314 in FIG. 32; Yes), the numerical data indicating the random value MR4 for the probability variation determination matches the probability variation determination value data, so When it is determined to do so (step S317; Yes), the first certainty change confirmation flag is set to the on state (step S318). When the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B is started, a process for adapting the big hit / probability change determination process to the second special symbol display device 4B is executed, and it is determined that the big hit is made. The second big hit flag is set to the ON state, and when it is determined that the probability big hit is made, the second positive change confirmation flag is set to the ON state.

  When the first probability variation determination flag is turned on by such big hit / probability variation determination processing, the probability variation flag is set to the on state when the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A is started (FIG. 36). In step S394), the initial value of the variable display count during the probability change is set in the probability change counter (step S395). At this time, the time-shortage flag is cleared and turned off, and the time-shortage counter is cleared, for example, initialization such as setting the count value to “0” is performed (step S393). On the other hand, when the first big hit flag is set to the ON state by the big hit / probability change determination process (step S317; No in FIG. 32), the first special symbol display device is set. When the special game by 4A is started, the hour / middle flag is set to the on state (step S397 in FIG. 36), and the initial value for the shorter hour after normal big hit is set to the hour / hour counter (step S398). At this time, the probability variation flag is cleared and turned off, and the probability variation counter is cleared, for example, initialization such as setting the count value to “0” is performed (step S396).

  If the second probability variation confirmation flag is on when the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B is started, the probability variation flag is set to the on state and the probability variation counter is initially set to the variable variation count during probability variation. Value is set. At this time, the time-short / medium flag is cleared to be in an OFF state, and the time-shortage counter is cleared to initialize the count value to “0”, for example. On the other hand, when the special game with the second special symbol display device 4B is started, the second big hit flag is set to the on state, while the second certainty change confirmation flag is set to the off state, the short / medium flag is turned on. In addition to being set to the state, an initial value for the time reduction after the big hit is normally set in the time reduction counter. At this time, the probability changing flag is cleared and turned off, and the probability changing counter is cleared, for example, initialization such as setting the count value to “0” is performed.

  After the probability variation flag is set to the ON state in this way, when the special symbol game is started by the first special symbol display device 4A, the probability variation falling lottery process in step S213 shown in FIG. A falling lottery for determining whether or not to end the state is performed (step S303 in FIG. 31). Further, when the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B is started, the probability variation falling lottery process similar to step S213 shown in FIG. 30 is executed to determine whether or not to end the high probability state. A lottery will be held. When it is determined that the high probability state by the probability variation control is to be ended (step S303 in FIG. 31; Yes), the probability variation flag is cleared and turned off, and the time reduction flag is set on. As a result (step S304), the high-probability state is terminated and the state is shifted to the time reduction state. When the probability change flag is on, the increase determination value data is set as the determination value data in the big hit / probability change determination process shown in FIG. 32 (step S312). The probability that the determination to be made is higher than that in the normal gaming state.

  In addition, when the special symbol game is started by the first special symbol display device 4A, when it is determined that the variable display result is a normal loss (step S354 in FIG. 34; No), the short / middle flag is turned on. If so (step S360; Yes), the variable display pattern is selected and determined using the short / medium pattern determination table 116 shown in FIG. 9B (steps S361, S363, and S364). As a result, when the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the time shortening state, when the normal gaming state or the high probability state is selected, the normal / probable changing pattern determination table 115 shown in FIG. The variable display pattern is determined to be different from the variable display pattern. For example, in the variable display pattern L4 (normally lost) determined using the short / medium pattern determination table 116, the total variable display time of the special symbol in the special game is determined using the normal / probably changing pattern determination table 115. Thus, the variable display mode of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is different so that the time is shorter than any of the variable display patterns. The same process is also performed when the special symbol game is started by the second special symbol display device 4B, so that the variable symbol display time of the special symbol is shorter in the time reduction state than in the normal gaming state or the high probability state. Is set to be

  Then, when starting the special game by the first special symbol display device 4A, the special game state end determination process of step S217 shown in FIG. 30 is executed, so that the special game state such as the high probability state or the time shortening state can be obtained. The number of executions of the special figure game is counted. For example, in a high probability state in which the probability variation flag is on (step S371 in FIG. 35; Yes), the count value of the probability variation counter is updated (step S372), thereby executing the special game in the high probability state. The number of times is counted. On the other hand, in the time reduction state in which the time reduction flag is on (step S377; Yes), the count value of the time reduction counter is updated (step S378), whereby the number of executions of the special figure game in the time reduction state is increased. Be counted. When starting the special game by the second special symbol display device 4B, the same process as the special game state end determination process shown in FIG. The number of executions of the special figure game in the state is counted.

  When the number of executions of the special figure game counted in this way reaches a predetermined variable display count, the probability changing flag is cleared (step S374) and the time-shortage flag is cleared (step S380). Here, when clearing the probability changing flag and turning it off, the time reduction flag is set to the on state (step S375), and the initial value for the time reduction after the probability variation large hit is set in the time reduction counter (step S376). The high probability state is terminated and the time reduction state is entered.

  For example, when the initial value of the variable display count during probability change is “100”, as shown in FIG. 51 (A) after the big hit gaming state based on the fact that the variable display result in the special figure game is the probability change big hit is completed. Further, it is assumed that the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the variable display of the decorative symbols by the first image display device 5A are completed at the timing Ti11. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 51, when the start condition for the special figure game which is the 100th time after the end of the big hit gaming state based on the probability variation big hit is satisfied at the timing Ti12 as shown in FIG. By updating the count value of the probability variation counter in step S372, the count value of the probability variation counter becomes equal to the probability variation end reference value (step S373; Yes).

  At this time, as shown in FIGS. 51 (C) and 51 (D), the probability changing flag is cleared at timing Ti12 when the 100th special figure game is started after the end of the big hit gaming state based on the probability changing big hit. Then, the state is turned off (step S374), and the hour / short flag is set to the on state (step S375). As a result, the variable display mode selection setting in the high probability state by the probability variation control is switched to the variable display mode selection setting in the time reduction state by the time reduction control. For example, as shown in FIG. 51 (B), when the 101st special figure game is started after the end of the big hit gaming state based on the probable big hit at the timing Ti13, the special symbol is used in the 100th special figure game. Even if the variable display is not completed, the variable display mode can be selected and set in the time-reduced state.

  In this way, the probability changing flag is cleared at timing Ti12 and turned off, and the hourly flag is set to ON. For example, after the big hit gaming state based on the probability changing big hit at timing Ti13, the 101st time is reached. When the special figure game is started, even if the special symbol variable display is not finished in the 100th special figure game, the time-short / medium pattern determination table 116 set in the process of step S361 shown in FIG. The variable display pattern is selected and determined using. Thus, when the variable display pattern L4 (normal loss) is determined using the short / middle pattern determination table 116, the total variable display time of the special symbol is set to the total variable display time T28 corresponding to the variable display pattern L4 (normal loss). Is done. Also, after the 101st special game is over at timing Ti14, the 102nd special game is started after the big hit game state based on the probable big hit is over at timing Ti15. A variable display pattern is selected and determined using the pattern determination table 116. When the variable display pattern L3 (normally lost) is determined, the total variable display time of the special symbol is set to the total variable display time T27 corresponding to the variable display pattern L3 (normally lost).

  Here, the test signal output from the test signal output terminal 19 to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is switched in its output level (for example, voltage level) when the special game started in the high probability state is finished. As a result, the output of the test signal indicating the high probability state may be stopped. For example, when the first start condition for starting the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied at the timing Ti12, the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the first image display device 5A is obtained. It is assumed that the variable display pattern in the variable display of the decorative design is determined as the variable display pattern B (reach lose). When the second start condition for starting the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B is satisfied at the timing Ti13 after the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A is started, 2 When the variable display pattern in the special display game by the special symbol display device 4B or the variable display of the decorative symbol in the second image display device 5B is determined to be the variable display pattern L4 (normally lost), the variable display pattern B Since the total variable display time T3 of the special symbol in (Leach Loss) is set to be longer than the total variable display time T28 of the special symbol in the variable display pattern L4 (normal loss), the second special symbol display device The 101st special game by 4B is the timing Ti1 at which the 100th special game by the first special symbol display device 4A ends. And it ends at the earlier timing Ti14 than. Further, there is further a second start condition for starting the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B at a timing Ti15 earlier than the timing Ti17 at which the 100th special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A ends. When established, the variable display pattern in the special display game by the second special symbol display device 4B and the variable display of the decorative symbol in the second image display device 5B is determined as the variable display pattern L3 (normally lost). It is assumed that the 102nd special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B ends at timing Ti16 earlier than the timing Ti17 at which the 100th special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A ends.

  In this case, for example, when the CPU 103 mounted on the main board 11 switches and controls the output level of the test signal at the test signal output terminal 19, the timing Ti17 at which the 100th special figure game by the first special symbol display device 4A ends. Thus, for example, the low level indicating that the high probability state is being used may be switched to the high level indicating that the high probability state is not being set. When controlled to the high probability state, for example, in the variable display of decorative symbols by the first and second image display devices 5A and 5B, an image for notifying that the state is a high probability state may be displayed. In this case, the player recognizes that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the high probability state while the image for informing that the high probability state is displayed. In this embodiment, by switching the output level of the test signal at the timing when the special figure game executed in such a high probability state is completed, it is possible to output a test signal indicating an accurate gaming state. Thereby, it is possible to accurately specify (measure), for example, whether or not a big hit has occurred during the high probability state using a measuring device connected to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like.

  Further, for example, when the initial value for the short time after the normal big hit is “100”, after the big hit gaming state based on the fact that the variable display result in the special figure game is the normal big hit, it is shown in FIG. 52 (A). As described above, it is assumed that the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the variable display of the decorative symbols by the first image display device 5A are completed at the timing Ti21. Following this, when the start condition of the special figure game which is the 100th time after the end of the big hit gaming state based on the normal big hit is established at the timing Ti22 as shown in FIG. 52 (A), it is shown in FIG. By updating the count value of the hour / hour counter in step S378, the count value of the hour / hour counter becomes equal to the hour / hour end reference value (step S379; Yes).

  At this time, as shown in FIG. 52 (C), at the timing Ti22 at which the 100th special figure game is started after the end of the big hit gaming state based on the normal big hit, the time-shortage flag is cleared and the off state is set. (Step S380 in FIG. 35). As a result, the variable display mode selection setting in the time reduction state by the time reduction control is switched to the variable display mode selection setting in the normal gaming state. For example, when the 101st special figure game is started after the end of the big hit game state based on the normal big hit at the timing Ti23, even if the special symbol variable display is not finished in the 100th special figure game. The variable display pattern is selected and determined using the normal / probability changing pattern determination table 115 set in the process of step S362 shown in FIG. For example, when the variable display pattern L2 (normal loss) is determined, the total variable display time of the special symbol is set to the total variable display time T26 corresponding to the variable display pattern L2 (normal big hit).

  Here, the test signal output from the test signal output terminal 19 to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is switched in its output level (for example, the voltage level) when the special game started in the time reduction state is completed. As a result, the output of the test signal indicating the time reduction state may be stopped. For example, when the first start condition for starting the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied at the timing Ti22, the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the first image display device 5A is obtained. It is assumed that the variable display pattern in the variable display of the decorative design is determined as the variable display pattern B (reach lose). When the second start condition for starting the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B is satisfied at the timing Ti23 after the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A is started, 2 When the variable display pattern in the special display game by the special symbol display device 4B or the variable display of the decorative symbol in the second image display device 5B is determined to be the variable display pattern L2 (normally lost), the variable display pattern B Since the total variable display time T3 of the special symbol in (Leach Loss) is set to be longer than the total variable display time T26 of the special symbol in the variable display pattern L2 (normal loss), the second special symbol display device The 101st special figure game by 4B is the timing Ti2 at which the 100th special figure game by the first special symbol display device 4A ends. And it ends at the earlier timing Ti24 than.

  In this case, for example, when the CPU 103 mounted on the main board 11 switches and controls the output level of the test signal at the test signal output terminal 19, the timing Ti25 at which the 100th special game by the first special symbol display device 4A ends. Thus, for example, the low level indicating that the time is being shortened may be switched to the high level indicating that the time is not being shortened. When the time reduction state is controlled, for example, in the variable display of decorative symbols by the first and second image display devices 5A and 5B, an image for notifying that the time reduction state is present may be displayed. In this case, the player recognizes that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled in the time reduction state while the image for informing that the time reduction state is displayed. In this embodiment, by switching the output level of the test signal at the timing when the special figure game executed in such a time shortening state is completed, it is possible to output a test signal indicating an accurate gaming state. Thereby, for example, it is possible to accurately specify (measure) whether or not a big hit has occurred during the time reduction state, using a measuring device connected to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like.

  When the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A is started, the first big hit flag is turned off while the second big hit flag is on (step S355 in FIG. 34; Yes or step S358; Yes) for executing an effect display as a specific notice effect during variable display of decorative symbols executed in the first image display device 5A corresponding to the special game by the first special symbol display device 4A Settings are made. At this time, a reach-losing notice pattern determination table 113 (see FIG. 8C) set in step S356 shown in FIG. 34 or a normal lose notice pattern determination table 114 (see FIG. 8) set in step S359. (D) is used to select and determine the variable display pattern. As a result, the variable display pattern in the special display game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the variable display of the decorative symbol in the first image display device 5A is determined as one of the variable display pattern I and the variable display pattern J. Therefore, during the variable display of the decorative symbols executed in the first image display device 5A, the notification information 60A as shown in FIG. 7A and the character image 60B as shown in FIG. 7B are displayed. The

  Further, when the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B is started, the second big hit flag is turned off, while when the first big hit flag is on, the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. During the variable display of decorative symbols executed in the second image display device 5B corresponding to the figure game, a setting for executing an effect display as a specific notice effect is performed. For example, when it is determined that a big hit is made when starting the special figure game by the first special symbol display device 4A (step S314 in FIG. 32; Yes), the first big hit flag is set to an on state ( Step S315). At this time, the variable display pattern used for the special display game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the variable display of the decorative symbol by the first image display device 5B refers to the big hit pattern determination table 111 shown in FIG. By doing so, it is assumed that the variable display pattern A (big hit) is determined.

  In this case, based on the first variable display start command transmitted from the main board 11, the effect control CPU 130 starts variable display of decorative symbols on the first image display device 5B according to the variable display pattern A (big hit). Thereby, for example, the decorative symbols that have been stopped and displayed as shown in FIG. 53 (A) are accelerated and displayed, and variable display of the decorative symbols as shown in FIG. 53 (B) is started.

  On the other hand, the variable display of the decorative symbols in the second image display device 5B illustrated in FIG. 53 (F) together with the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B ends, and the second image display device 5B For example, it is assumed that a combination of decorative symbols that are normally lost as shown in FIG. 53 (G) is derived and displayed, and subsequently, the condition for starting the next special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B is satisfied. . At this time, if it is determined that the display result in the special display game in which the start condition is satisfied and the decorative symbol variable display executed correspondingly is lost, the second jackpot flag is set to the off state. In contrast, the first big hit flag is in an on state. Therefore, for example, with reference to the normal-losing notice pattern determination table 114, the variable display pattern used in the variable display of the special symbol game of this time by the second special symbol display device 4B and the decorative symbol in the second image display device 5B, One of the variable display pattern I (normal loss) and the variable display pattern J (normal loss) can be determined.

  As a specific example, when the variable display pattern I (normally lost) is determined, based on the second variable display start command transmitted from the main board 11 by the effect control CPU 130, for example, as shown in FIG. Then, in accordance with the variable display pattern I (normally lost), the variable display of the decorative pattern in the second image display device 5B is started. At this time, in the first image display device 5A, for example, as shown in FIG. 53C, the decorative symbol “7” is stopped (temporarily stopped) in the “left” variable display area DL. .

  Subsequently, in the first image display device 5A, according to the variable display pattern A (big hit), for example, as shown in FIG. 53 (D), the “right” variable display area DR is the same as the “left” variable display area DL. Reach is established when the decorative symbol is stopped (temporarily stopped). On the other hand, in the second image display device 5B, according to the variable display pattern I (normally lost), for example, as shown in FIG. 53 (I), the display result in the variable display of the special figure game or the decorative symbol is a big hit. The notification information 60A for notifying the user is displayed.

  Thereafter, when the total variable display time T2 of the special symbol corresponding to the variable display pattern A (big hit) has elapsed since the start of the variation of the special symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A, the first special symbol display is performed. The big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol on the device 4A, and the fixed symbol combination of the big hit combination as shown in FIG. 53 (E) is stopped and displayed on the first image display device 5A, for example. In this way, a special game based on the decision to win the display result in the special display game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the variable display of the decorative symbols by the first image display device 5A, When the decorative symbol variable display is executed, for example, based on the determination that the display result of the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B is lost, an effect that becomes a specific notice effect When the variable display pattern I or the variable display pattern J for executing the display is selected and determined, after the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the variable display of the decorative symbols by the first image display device 5A is started. The first special symbol display device 4A performs an effect display as a notice effect according to the variable display pattern during the variable display of the decorative symbols on the second image display device 5B. As a display result of the variable display of decorative designs in special symbol game or the first image display device 5A, it is possible to derive displaying the confirmation ornament pattern jackpot symbol and jackpot combination.

  As described above, according to the present invention, when a decorative design image is switched, as the time passes, the currently displayed decorative design image is reduced or faded out in full size and is difficult to see. On the other hand, the next decorative design image is enlarged or faded-in at its full size, and the composite image 69 that becomes clear is displayed. Variable display can be realized. Further, after the image of one decorative design is completely faded out in this way and only the image of the other decorative design is displayed, this time, for example, as shown in FIG. The composite image that fades out the image of the decorative pattern that has faded out while magnifying or fading in the original size while reducing the image of the decorative pattern that is clearly displayed or fading out with the original size 69 is displayed. By performing such fade-in / fade-out and enlargement / reduction of images of two decorative designs alternately and repeatedly, it is possible to improve the effect for the player.

  Further, when a condition for setting the gaming state to be in a time shortening state is established, for example, when it is determined that the game is normally a big hit when variable display of decorative symbols is started, for example, step S397 shown in FIG. 36 is performed. When the hour / middle flag is set to the on state, the data indicating the time reduction state is set. When starting the variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols in the time shortening state, if the number of executions of the special symbol game counted by the hour / hour counter reaches a predetermined hour / hour end reference value, for example, step S380 shown in FIG. The time-short / middle flag is cleared and set to an off state at, so that the data is updated to indicate that the time is not reduced. When the hour / middle flag is on, for example, the variable display pattern is selected and determined with reference to the hour / middle pattern determination table 116 set in step S361 shown in FIG. To decide. Here, if the data indicating that the time reduction state is not changed despite the decision to end the time reduction state, the special game that is started before the data is changed. As in the case where the variable display of the decorative pattern and the time reduction state continues, the variable display time becomes short. On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present invention, when it is determined that the time reduction state is to be ended when the variable display of the special figure game or the decorative pattern is started, the special figure game or the decorative figure is displayed. By changing the state data so as to clear the time-shortage flag at the time when variable display is started, a plurality of first and second special symbol display devices 4A and 4B or first and second image display devices 5A and 5B are provided. When the display symbol is variably displayed on the display device, the fairness of the game can be maintained.

  In addition, the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game by one of the first and second special symbol display devices 4A and 4B, and the first and second image display devices 5A and 5B. As a result of the variable display of the decorative symbols by either one of the above, when the definite decorative symbol of the jackpot combination is stopped and displayed, the special symbol display by the other special symbol display device or image display device is When the variable display of the decorative symbol is being executed, the progress of the variable display of the special symbol or decorative symbol being executed is stopped and the measurement of the elapsed time is interrupted. As a result, the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A, and the confirmed symbol of the jackpot combination is displayed as the variable display result of the decorative symbol by the first image display device 5A. The jackpot gaming state due to the stop display, and the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B, and the decorative symbol variation display result by the second image display device 5B As a result, it is possible to prevent competition with the big hit gaming state due to the fact that the decisive decorative symbol of the big hit combination is stopped and displayed. At the same time, before the variable display result in the special game by the first and second special symbol display devices 4A and 4B and the variable display result of the decorative symbol by the first and second image display devices 5A and 5B are derived and displayed, It becomes difficult to recognize in advance whether or not the variable display result is a big hit, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Further, the effect control CPU 130 uses the blend rate data and the enlargement rate data stored in the ROM 131 and the image data of each decorative pattern stored in the video ROM 141 according to the elapsed time and the final decorative pattern. Since various composite images 69 can be generated, it is not necessary to prepare image data of the composite image 69 in advance. As a result, the amount of data on the effect control board 12 can be reduced.

  In addition, when stopping the progress of variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols that are being executed when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state, the measurement of the elapsed time of the variable display time is interrupted while being variable. The special symbol and the decorative symbol being displayed can be continuously displayed in a variable manner. At this time, for example, by displaying the notification information 50 as shown in FIG. 49H, the progress in the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is stopped, but the variable display is continuously executed. Can be notified. By performing such notification, the player is not distrusted about the fact that the variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols does not proceed.

  Alternatively, when stopping the progress of the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol being executed when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state, the measurement of the elapsed time of the variable display time is interrupted. As shown in 50 (H) to (J), it is possible to stop and display the decorative combination of the lost combination. With this display, the player can recognize that the variable display result is not a big hit, and can recognize that the variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols does not proceed. There is no distrust to the fact that the variable display does not progress.

  In addition, it is determined that the game is lost when one of the first and second special symbol display devices 4A and 4B is started, and the other special game is being executed. Is set to execute an effect display as a specific notice effect. Based on this setting, for example, display of the notification information 60A shown in FIG. 7 (A) or FIG. 7 (B) during the variable display of the decorative design in one of the first and second image display devices 5A and 5B. After the announcement effect by the display of the character image 60B shown in FIG. 5 is executed, the finalized combination symbol of the jackpot combination is derived and displayed as a variable display result of the ornament symbol on the other side. Thereby, the player can be interested in any of the displays on the first and second image display devices 5A and 5B, and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

  The probability variation falling lottery process as shown in FIG. 31 is executed in step S213 before the big hit / probability change determination process is executed in step S214 in the variable display start time process shown in FIG. 30, for example. Therefore, it is not necessary to memorize the lottery result in the probability variation falling lottery for a long time. As a result, it is possible to reduce the possibility of fraud by modifying the lottery result and the possibility of an error in the data indicating the lottery result.

  Furthermore, when a condition for setting the gaming state to a high probability state is established, for example, when it is determined that the probability variation jackpot is made when variable display of the decorative symbols is started, for example, step S394 shown in FIG. 36 is performed. The data indicating the high probability state is set, for example, when the probability changing flag is set to the on state. When starting the variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols in the high probability state, if the number of executions of the special symbol game counted by the probability variation counter reaches a predetermined probability variation end reference value, for example, step S374 shown in FIG. In step S 375, the probability changing flag is cleared and turned off, and in step S 375, the hour / middle flag is set to on. Data indicating a shortened state is set. When the probability changing flag is on, for example, increase determination value data for determining that the variable display result is a big hit at a higher rate than when the probability changing flag is off in step S312 of FIG. In step S314, it is determined whether or not the numerical data indicating the jackpot determination random value MR1 matches the determination value data. Here, if the data indicating the high probability state is not changed even though the decision to end the high probability state is made, the special game started before the data is changed. As with the case where the high probability state continues, the ratio of the big hit in the variable display of the decoration pattern and the display becomes higher than the normal gaming state. On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present invention, when it is determined that the high probability state is to be ended when the variable display of the special game or the decorative symbol is started, the special game or decorative symbol of the special game or decorative symbol is displayed. A plurality of first and second special symbol display devices 4A and 4B or first and second image display devices 5A and 5B can be obtained by changing the state data so as to clear the probability changing flag when variable display is started. When the display symbol is variably displayed on the display device, the fairness of the game can be maintained.

  The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. For example, in the above-described embodiment, the start timing (composition start timing) of generation of the composite image 69 by the effect control CPU 130 by the composite image effect processing has been described as when a predetermined time has elapsed after reach is established. Is not limited to this. For example, when a predetermined time has elapsed after starting a predetermined effect display in the big hit gaming state, or when an effect display that becomes a predetermined notice effect is started during variable display of decorative symbols It may be performed when a predetermined condition is satisfied, such as when a predetermined time has passed later. Furthermore, the variable display area in which the composite image 69 is displayed is not limited to the “middle” variable display area DC, and may be a “left” variable display area DL or a “right” variable display area DR. In this case, part or all of the variable display of the decorative design may be performed by the composite image 69.

  Further, in the special game with one of the first and second special symbol display devices 4A and 4B, the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol, and the first and second image display devices 5A and 5B As a result of variable display of the decorative symbols by either one, the special symbol or ornament by the other special symbol display device or image display device is controlled when it is controlled to the jackpot gaming state because the fixed symbol combination of the jackpot combination is stopped and displayed. When the variable display of the symbol is being executed, the progress of the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol that is being executed is stopped, and the turn-synthesizing process shown in FIG. 45 is executed until the big hit game state is ended. The composite image 69 may be displayed in the variable display area that was variably displayed at the start of the state. In this way, a composite image 69 in which fade-in / fade-out and enlargement / reduction of images of two decorative symbols are alternately repeated is displayed in the variable display area that was variably displayed at the start of the big hit gaming state. Therefore, the contents of the presentation during the big hit game period can be improved.

  Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, it has been described that the effect control board 12 includes the effect control CPU 130, the ROM 131, the RAM 132, and the display control unit 133 including the VDP 140, the video ROM 141, and the VRAM 142. The physical configuration thereof is arbitrary, and for example, a one-chip microprocessor incorporating these components may be mounted. Further, when the VDP 140 alone can exhibit a sufficient function, the VDP 140 may be caused to perform a part or all of the display control processing executed by the effect control CPU 130. Conversely, the VDP 140 may not be arranged, and the effect control CPU 130, the ROM 131, and the RAM 132 may execute all the processes performed by the VDP 140.

  In the above embodiment, the probability variation counter and the time reduction counter are separately provided. However, a common variable display number counter may be used. In this case, in step S395 shown in FIG. 36, the variable display number initial value during probability change is set in the common variable display number counter, while in step S398, the common variable display number counter is displayed in the common variable display number counter. Set the initial number of times. Further, in the process of step S305 shown in FIG. 31, the initial value for the probability change fall is set in the common variable display number counter. In the special gaming state end determination process shown in FIG. 35, after updating the count value in the common variable display number counter, for example, by subtracting 1 or the like, it is determined whether or not the probability changing flag is on. At this time, if the probability changing flag is on, it is determined whether or not the count value of the variable display number counter has become the probability changing end reference value. Then, if it is the probability variation end reference value, the probability variation flag is cleared and turned off, the hour / middle flag is set to on, and the common variable display counter is set to the initial value for time variation after probability variation big hit. set. On the other hand, when the probability changing flag is off, it is determined whether or not the count value of the variable display number counter has become the short-time end reference value, and if it is the short-time end reference value, the short-time flag may be cleared.

  In the above embodiment, the game state after the end of the big hit gaming state is a time shortened state when the variable symbol display result of the special symbol or decoration symbol is a normal big hit, while the big hit gaming state of the big hit gaming state is when the probability variable big hit The game state after the end has been described as a high probability state. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the variable display result of special symbols or decorative symbols is a normal big hit, the gaming state after the big hit gaming state ends becomes the normal gaming state, and the time saving state It is also possible not to be in a high probability state. In this case, for example, when it is determined in step S392 shown in FIG. 36 that the first certainty change confirmation flag is off, it is determined whether or not the certainty change flag is on, and the short and medium flag is on. It is determined whether or not. When the probability variation flag is on, the probability variation flag is cleared and turned off, and the probability variation counter is cleared, for example, initialization such as setting the count value to “0” is performed. When the hour / middle flag is on, the hour / middle flag is cleared and turned off, and the hour / hour counter is cleared, for example, initialization such as setting the count value to “0” is performed. You can do it.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the high probability state is ended by executing a probability variation falling lottery process as shown in FIG. 31, for example, or executing a special gaming state end determination process as shown in FIG. When the determination is made, the probability changing flag is cleared to be turned off, and the time / shortage flag is set to be turned on so that the gaming state is shifted from the high probability state to the time reduction state. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when it is determined that the high probability state is to be ended, the probability changing flag is cleared and turned off, and the time reduction flag is also kept off. Thus, the gaming state may be shifted from the high probability state to the normal gaming state.

  Furthermore, in the above embodiment, when it is determined that the decorative symbol variable display result is a normal loss when the gaming state is the normal gaming state or the high probability state, the process of step S362 shown in FIG. 34 is performed. When the variable display pattern is determined using the normal / probability changing pattern determination table 115 set in the above, while the variable display result of the decorative design is determined to be normal loss in the time-reduced state, In the above description, the variable display pattern is determined using the time-short / medium pattern determination table 116 set in the process of step S361 shown in FIG. On the other hand, even when the gaming state is a high probability state, the variable display pattern is determined using the short / medium pattern determination table 116, so that the variable display time of the special symbol and the decorative symbol can be changed as compared with the normal gaming state. May be shortened.

  The arrangement of the first and second special symbol display devices 4A and 4B and the first and second image display devices 5A and 5B can be arbitrarily changed according to the configuration and specifications of the pachinko gaming machine 1. Further, the first and second special symbol display devices 4A and 4B and the first and second image display devices 5A and 5B do not need to be configured as independent display devices, for example, two displays included in one display device. In the area, substantially the same display as that of the first and second special symbol display devices 4A and 4B and the first and second image display devices 5A and 5B described above may be performed.

  Further, each of the two display devices operates as one of the above-described first and second special symbol display devices 4A and 4B, or one of the first and second image display devices 5A and 5B. It may be a thing. For example, a period in which the pachinko gaming machine 1 is operating with power supplied is divided into a first period and a second period, and one of the two display devices is a first special symbol in the first period. While operating as the display device 4A, the other operates as the second special symbol display device 4B. In contrast, in the second period, one of the two display devices operates as the second special symbol display device 4B and the other operates as the first special symbol display device 4A.

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

  Further, the first and second image display devices 5A and 5B have all or part of the functions as the first and second special symbol display devices 4A and 4B. For example, a variable display of decorative symbols and various effects display are performed. At the same time, variable display of special symbols may be performed. Alternatively, the first and second special symbol display devices 4A and 4B have all or a part of the functions as the first and second image display devices 5A and 5B, and for example, perform variable display of the special symbols and display the decorative symbols. Variable display or various effects display may be performed. Further, when the variable display result of the identification information in both the first special symbol display device 4A and the first image display device 5A is a big hit as the specific display result, or the second special symbol display device 4B and the second image. When the variable display result of the identification information on both the display devices 5B is a big hit as the specific display result, the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be controlled to the big hit gaming state as the specific gaming state. That is, while the first special symbol display device 4A and the first image display device 5A both perform variable display of the identification information as the first variable display means, the second special symbol display device 4B and the second image display device 5B. The identification information may be variably displayed as the second variable display means by both of them.

  In the above embodiment, the description has been made assuming that the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal variable winning ball device 6B are provided as the first and second start winning ports. That is, it has been described that one start winning opening is provided for each of the two special symbol display devices, and the first start condition and the second start condition are different from each other. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, one start winning opening corresponding to both the first and second special symbol display devices 4A and 4B is provided, and the first and second special symbol display devices are provided. The starting conditions for executing the special game according to 4A and 4B may be the same.

  In this case, when a game ball won in one start winning opening is detected by the start winning opening switch, for example, numerical data indicating a jackpot determination random number MR1 updated by the random number circuit 104 or the like is extracted, and the first Either the first start condition for executing the special symbol game by the special symbol display device 4A or the second start condition for executing the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B is established. When the first start condition is satisfied, numerical data indicating the jackpot determination random value MR1 is stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit 121A, while when the second start condition is satisfied, the jackpot determination random number MR1. May be stored in the second special figure storage unit 121B. At this time, for example, the first and second start conditions may be alternately satisfied each time numerical value data indicating the jackpot determination random number MR1 is extracted. Further, when extracting the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for jackpot determination, the numerical data indicating the random value for distribution determination is extracted, and the first and second start operations are performed according to the random number value for distribution determination. Any of the conditions may be satisfied.

  Furthermore, it may be determined which of the first and second start conditions is established based on the jackpot determination random number value MR1 extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like. For example, it is assumed that the random value MR1 for jackpot determination takes a value in the range of “0” to “599”. In this case, when the jackpot determination random number MR1 extracted according to the winning of the game ball at the start winning opening is within the range of “0” to “299”, the first start condition is satisfied. On the other hand, when the extracted random number MR1 for jackpot determination is within the range of “300” to “599”, the second start condition is satisfied. In this case, for example, when the random number MR1 for jackpot determination is “3”, it is determined that the variable display result in the special game by the first special symbol display device 4A is a jackpot, and for the jackpot determination When the random value MR1 is “303”, it may be determined that the variable display result in the special game by the second special symbol display device 4B is a big hit. Alternatively, the internal structure of one start winning opening is divided into a first path for guiding the game ball to the installation position of the first detection switch that establishes the first start condition when the game ball is detected, and second when the game ball is detected. The first path is divided into either the first path or the second path by separating the game ball that has won the start winning opening into a second path that guides the game ball to the installation position of the second detection switch that establishes the start condition. And you may make it guide | lead so that either of a 2nd detection switch may detect.

  In addition, numerical data indicating a jackpot determination random number MR1 extracted when a game ball won in one start winning opening is detected by the start winning opening switch is stored in a predetermined special figure holding storage unit. Each time a start condition for starting a special figure game by any one of the first and second special symbol display devices 4A, 4B is satisfied, the first entry in the special figure holding storage unit (entry with the holding number “1”) It is also possible to read numerical data indicating the jackpot determination random number MR1 and execute various processes for starting a special game such as a jackpot / probability determination process. That is, the first and second special symbol display devices 4A and 4B are sequentially read out from the numerical data indicating the jackpot determination random number MR1 extracted when the game ball that has won first is detected by the start winning opening switch. Of these, the special game may be used for a special game in which the start condition is established first.

  In addition, when the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal variable winning ball device 6B are provided corresponding to the first and second special symbol display devices 4A and 4B, the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal variable winning ball are provided. When a game ball wins one of the devices 6B, for example, numerical data (for example, stored in one count value storage circuit) updated as data indicating one type of jackpot determination random number value by the random number circuit 104 or the like. Numerical value data) is extracted, and one of the first and second special figure reservation storage units 121A and 121B corresponding to which of the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal variable winning ball device 6B wins the game ball. You may memorize in.

  In the above embodiment, the first start condition for executing the special game by the first special symbol display device 4A when the game ball won in the normal winning ball device 6A is detected by the first start winning port switch. On the other hand, the second start condition for executing the special game by the second special symbol display device 4B is satisfied when the game ball that has won the normal variable winning ball device 6B is detected by the second start winning port switch. Explained as what to do. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when a game ball won in the normal winning ball device 6A is detected by the first start winning port switch, a special game is executed by the second special symbol display device 4B. In order to execute the special game by the first special symbol display device 4A when the second starting condition is established, and when the game ball that has won the normal variable winning ball device 6B is detected by the second starting winning port switch. The first start condition may be satisfied.

  Or, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the correspondence relationship between which of the first and second start conditions is satisfied in response to the detection of the game ball by each of the first and second start winning port switches is changed. You may be able to do it. As a specific example, in the initial setting state such as immediately after the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the first start condition is satisfied when the game ball won in the normal winning ball device 6A is detected by the first start winning opening switch. On the other hand, the second start condition is established when the game ball that has won the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by the second start winning port switch. After that, when the big hit gaming state due to the big hit in the special figure game by either the first or second special symbol display device 4A, 4B is finished, it is determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied, and the normal winning ball When a game ball won in the device 6A is detected by the first start winning port switch, the second start condition is established, while a game ball won in the normal variable winning ball device 6B is detected by the second start winning port switch. Sometimes, the setting may be changed so that the first start condition is satisfied. In addition, each time the big hit gaming state ends, the correspondence relationship between which of the first and second start conditions is satisfied in response to the detection of the game ball by the first and second start winning port switches is changed. You may control to do.

  In the said embodiment, it demonstrated as providing the 1st and 2nd special figure reservation memory | storage parts 121A and 121B corresponding to each of the 1st and 2nd special symbol display apparatuses 4A and 4B. On the other hand, in the special figure holding storage unit common to the first and second special symbol display devices 4A and 4B, numerical data indicating the jackpot determination random value MR1 and start winning data are associated with the holding number. You may make it memorize | store. Here, the start winning data is data indicating that it is possible to specify whether the game ball has won the normal winning ball apparatus 6A serving as the first starting winning opening or the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B serving as the second starting winning opening. I just need it.

  In the case where numerical data indicating the jackpot determination random value MR1 is stored in the special figure holding storage unit common to both the first and second special symbol display devices 4A and 4B, the first and second special symbols are displayed. Each time a start condition for starting a special figure game by any one of the display devices 4A and 4B is satisfied, a random value MR1 for jackpot determination is determined from the head entry (entry with a holding number “1”) in the special figure holding storage unit. May be read and various processes for starting a special game such as a big hit / probability change determination process may be executed. In other words, regardless of whether the game ball has won the normal winning ball device 6A serving as the first starting winning port or the normal variable winning ball device 6B serving as the second starting winning port, First and second special readings are sequentially performed from numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for jackpot determination extracted by detection by the start winning port switch (first start winning port switch or second start winning port switch). Of the special symbol games by either of the symbol display devices 4A and 4B, the special symbol game may be used for the special symbol game in which the start condition is established first.

  Further, the special game by the first and second special symbol display devices 4A, 4B is not executed at the same time, and the special game by one of the first and second start conditions is established in the order in which one is satisfied. Only the game may be executed. For example, in the special symbol normal process as shown in FIG. 29, it is determined whether or not the special symbol display device on the other special symbol display device is being executed, and whether or not the big hit gaming state is being executed. If it is determined that the special symbol is present, the special symbol normal process may be terminated as it is.

  In addition, if the gaming machine of the present invention has an image display device in a ball game machine such as a pachinko game machine, for example, a general electric machine or a ball game machine with a probability setting function called a Pachi-Con It does not matter. In addition, the present invention is not limited to a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of prize balls in response to detection of winning balls, and encloses game balls and gives points in response to detection of winning balls. It can also be applied to an enclosed game machine.

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

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

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in the embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram which shows the system configuration example in a pachinko gaming machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the content of a display control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows the random number counted by the random number circuit by the side of a main board | substrate. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a variable display pattern table. It is a figure which shows an example of the variable display pattern in the variable display of a decoration design. It is a figure which illustrates the notice effect produced during variable display of a decoration design. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the data holding area for game control. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a blend rate table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of an enlargement ratio table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the data holding area for display control. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of a display control part. It is a figure which shows the structural example of an attribute table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a pallet table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of video ROM. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the specific operation | movement of VDP. It is a figure which illustrates the time schedule of the variable display of a decoration design. It is a figure which shows an example of a synthesized image. It is a figure which shows the time change of the blend rate and expansion rate of each decoration design at the time of producing | generating the synthesized image shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of a synthesized image. It is a figure which shows the time change of the blend rate and expansion rate of each decoration design at the time of producing | generating the synthesized image shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of a synthesized image. It is a figure which shows the time change of the blend rate and expansion rate of each decoration design at the time of producing | generating the synthesized image shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a game control interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a start winning process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a 1st special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the special symbol normal process performed within a 1st special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the variable display start time process performed within a 1st special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a probability change fall lottery process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a big hit and probability variation determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a 1st display result setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a 1st variable display pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of special game state completion | finish determination processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special game state setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process at the time of the variable display stop performed within a 1st special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the jackpot end process performed within a 1st special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the variable display control process performed within a 2nd special symbol process process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the processing content in a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a 1st display control process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the decoration symbol variable display process performed within a 2nd display control process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a composite image effect process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an initial stage synthesis process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a roll composition process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a final synthetic | combination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a 1st alpha synthesis process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of 2nd (alpha) synthetic | combination processing. It is a figure which shows the example of a display in an image display apparatus. It is a figure which shows the example of a display in an image display apparatus. FIG. 10 is a timing diagram illustrating a variable display operation of a special symbol and a decorative symbol, a setting operation of a flag for changing probability and a flag for time reduction, and the like. FIG. 4 is a timing diagram illustrating a variable display operation of special symbols and decorative symbols, a setting operation of a time / middle flag, an output operation of a test signal, and the like. It is a figure which shows the example of a display in an image display apparatus.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 2 ... Game board 3 ... Gaming machine frame 4A, 4B ... Special symbol display device 5A, 5B ... Image display device 6A ... Normal winning ball device 6B ... Normal variable winning ball device 7A, 7B ... Special variable winning game Ball device 8L, 8R ... Speaker 9 ... Game effect lamp 11 ... Main board 12 ... Production control board 13 ... Signal relay board 20 ... Normal symbol display device 21 ... Pass gate 70 ... Each prize opening switch 100 ... Game control microcomputer 101 131 ROM
102, 132 ... RAM
103 ... CPU
104 ... Random number circuit 105 ... I / O port 107 ... Switch circuit 110 ... Variable display pattern table 111 ... Big hit pattern determination table 112 ... Reach loss pattern determination table 113 ... Reach loss notification pattern determination table 114 ... Normal loss notification Pattern determination table 115 ... Normal / probable changing pattern determination table 116 ... Short / medium pattern determination table 120 ... Game control data holding areas 121A and 121B ... Special figure holding storage units 122A and 122B ... Finalized special symbol storage unit 123 ... Game control Flag setting unit 124 ... Game control timer setting unit 125 ... Game control counter setting unit 130 ... Production control CPU
133 ... Display control unit 134 ... Sound control unit 135 ... Lamp control unit 140 ... VDP
141 ... Video ROM
142 ... VRAM
143A, 143B ... LCD drive circuit 150 ... Display control data holding areas 151, 152 ... Definitely decorated symbol storage unit 153 ... Display control flag setting unit 154 ... Display control timer setting unit 155 ... Display control counter setting unit 160 ... Sprite calculation unit 161 ... Attribute table 162 ... Pallet table 171 ... Blend rate A table 172 ... Blend rate B table 173 ... Enlargement rate A table 174 ... Enlargement rate B table 175 ... Enlargement rate C table

Claims (6)

A first variable display that performs variable display of the identification information by cyclically updating a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified based on the establishment of the first start condition in accordance with a predetermined display order. And a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied, and cyclically updating the identification information according to a predetermined display order, thereby performing variable display of the identification information. Two variable display units, and when the display result of the variable display of the identification information by the first variable display unit becomes a predetermined specific display result, or the variable of the identification information by the second variable display unit When the display result of the display is the specific display result, a gaming machine that controls to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player,
Video data storage means for storing video data of identification information to be displayed on the first and second variable display sections;
Control data storage means for storing control data for controlling the video of the identification information displayed on the first and second variable display sections;
Based on the control data stored in the control data storage means, the video data stored in the video data storage means is read, and the video of the identification information defined by the read video data is displayed in the first and second variable displays. Display control means for reproducing a video of identification information in the first and second variable display units by supplying a display control signal for display in the unit to the first and second variable display units;
Whether the display result of the variable display of the identification information in the first variable display unit is the specific display result, and whether the display result of the variable display of the identification information in the second variable display unit is the specific display result Predetermining means for determining the heel before the display result of the variable display of the identification information is derived and displayed;
A plurality of predetermined variable display times from the start of the variable display of the identification information in the first and second variable display sections to the display and display of the display result according to the determination result of the prior determination means Variable display time setting means to set from among,
Variable display elapsed time measuring means for measuring an elapsed time in the variable display of the identification information in the first and second variable display units;
When a condition for shifting to a time reduction state in which the variable display time in the first and second variable display units is controlled to be shorter than in the normal game state different from the specific game state is satisfied, the time reduction state is State data setting means for setting data indicating that there is,
When the data indicating that the time is shortened is set, and the number of variable display times of the identification information started in the first and second variable display units reaches a predetermined number, the variable of the identification information is changed. State data updating means for updating the data set by the state data setting means to data indicating that it is not in the time saving state when starting display;
With
The display control means includes
Based on the control data stored in the control data storage means, a composite video in which two types of identification information of the plurality of types of identification information, in which the display order is continuous, is synthesized and the two pieces of identification information overlap. Including synthetic video generation means for generating
The control data storage means
Among the two pieces of identification information to be synthesized by the synthesized video generation means, the blend ratio of the video of the first order identification information whose display order is the first is gradually lowered with time, and the first order identification is performed. Blend rate data storage means for storing blend rate data for gradually improving the blend rate of the video of the rear-order identification information displayed after the information with the passage of time;
Enlargement rate data storage means for storing enlargement rate data for enlarging the video of the rear order identification information in proportion to the blend rate indicated by the blend rate data of the video of the rear order identification information;
Including
The composite video generation means includes
Based on the blend rate data and the enlargement rate data, the time of the time measured by the variable display elapsed time measuring unit is synthesized by sequentially combining the video of the pre-order identification information and the video of the post-order identification information. As the video of the pre-order identification information fades out with the progress, α composite video generation means for generating a composite video that fades in while the video of the post-order identification information expands,
The variable display time setting means includes
When data indicating that the time reduction state is set by the state data setting means, a variable display time for selecting a shorter variable display time than when data indicating that the time reduction state is not set is set. With reference to the time shortening selection data, setting the variable display time in the first and second variable display unit,
The variable display elapsed time measuring means is
When the specific display result is derived and displayed on the first variable display section, and the variable display of the identification information on the second variable display section is being executed, the variable display of the identification information on the second variable display section is performed. A measurement interruption means for interrupting the measurement of the elapsed time at
Measurement restarting means for restarting measurement of the elapsed time suspended by the measurement suspension means when the specific gaming state based on the specific display result being derived and displayed in the first variable display unit;
including,
A gaming machine characterized by that. The control data storage means
Blend ratio for gradually improving the blend ratio of the video of the preceding order identification information with the passage of time and gradually decreasing the blend ratio of the video of the rear order identification information with the passage of time Blend ratio data storage means for storing data;
Enlargement rate data storage means for storing enlargement rate data for reducing the video of the rear order identification information in proportion to the blend rate indicated by the blend rate data of the video of the rear order identification information;
Including
The composite video generation means includes
Based on the blend rate data and the enlargement rate data, the time of the time measured by the variable display elapsed time measuring unit is synthesized by sequentially combining the video of the pre-order identification information and the video of the post-order identification information. Along with the progress, including the α composite video generation means for generating a composite video in which the video of the pre-order identification information fades in, while the video of the post-order identification information fades out while being reduced,
The gaming machine according to claim 1. A first variable display that performs variable display of the identification information by cyclically updating a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified based on the establishment of the first start condition in accordance with a predetermined display order. And a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied, and cyclically updating the identification information according to a predetermined display order, thereby performing variable display of the identification information. Two variable display units, and when the display result of the variable display of the identification information by the first variable display unit becomes a predetermined specific display result, or the variable of the identification information by the second variable display unit When the display result of the display is the specific display result, a gaming machine that controls to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player,
Video data storage means for storing video data of identification information to be displayed on the first and second variable display sections;
Control data storage means for storing control data for controlling the video of the identification information displayed on the first and second variable display sections;
Based on the control data stored in the control data storage means, the video data stored in the video data storage means is read, and the video of the identification information defined by the read video data is displayed in the first and second variable displays. Display control means for reproducing a video of identification information in the first and second variable display units by supplying a display control signal for display in the unit to the first and second variable display units;
Whether the display result of the variable display of the identification information in the first variable display unit is the specific display result, and whether the display result of the variable display of the identification information in the second variable display unit is the specific display result Predetermining means for determining the heel before the display result of the variable display of the identification information is derived and displayed;
A plurality of predetermined variable display times from the start of the variable display of the identification information in the first and second variable display sections to the display and display of the display result according to the determination result of the prior determination means Variable display time setting means to set from among,
Variable display elapsed time measuring means for measuring an elapsed time in the variable display of the identification information in the first and second variable display units;
When a condition for shifting to a time reduction state in which the variable display time in the first and second variable display units is controlled to be shorter than in the normal game state different from the specific game state is satisfied, the time reduction state is State data setting means for setting data indicating that there is,
When the data indicating that the time is shortened is set, and the number of variable display times of the identification information started in the first and second variable display units reaches a predetermined number, the variable of the identification information is changed. State data updating means for updating the data set by the state data setting means to data indicating that it is not in the time saving state when starting display;
With
The display control means includes
Based on the control data stored in the control data storage means, a composite video in which two types of identification information of the plurality of types of identification information, in which the display order is continuous, is synthesized and the two pieces of identification information overlap. Including synthetic video generation means for generating
The control data storage means
Among the two pieces of identification information to be synthesized by the synthesized video generation means, the blend ratio of the video of the first order identification information whose display order is the first is gradually lowered with time, and the first order identification is performed. Blend rate data storage means for storing blend rate data for gradually improving the blend rate of the video of the rear-order identification information displayed after the information with the passage of time;
The video of the pre-order identification information is reduced in proportion to the blend rate indicated by the blend rate data of the video of the pre-order identification information, and the video of the post-order identification information is blended with the video of the post-order identification information. Enlargement rate data storage means for storing enlargement rate data for enlargement in proportion to the blend rate indicated by the rate data;
Including
The composite video generation means includes
Based on the blend rate data and the enlargement rate data, the time of the time measured by the variable display elapsed time measuring unit is synthesized by sequentially combining the video of the pre-order identification information and the video of the post-order identification information. With the progress, an alpha composite video generation means for generating a composite video in which the video of the forward identification information fades out while being reduced and the video of the backward identification information is enlarged while fading out. Including
The variable display time setting means includes
When data indicating that the time reduction state is set by the state data setting means, a variable display time for selecting a shorter variable display time than when data indicating that the time reduction state is not set is set. With reference to the time shortening selection data, setting the variable display time in the first and second variable display unit,
The variable display elapsed time measuring means is
When the specific display result is derived and displayed on the first variable display section, and the variable display of the identification information on the second variable display section is being executed, the variable display of the identification information on the second variable display section is performed. A measurement interruption means for interrupting the measurement of the elapsed time at
Measurement restarting means for restarting measurement of the elapsed time suspended by the measurement suspension means when the specific gaming state based on the specific display result being derived and displayed in the first variable display unit;
including,
A gaming machine characterized by that. The display control means includes an ongoing notification means for notifying that the variable display of the identification information in the second variable display unit is continued when the measurement of the elapsed time is interrupted by the measurement interruption means. ,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, 2, or 3. The display control means is an interrupt stop display means for stopping and displaying non-specific identification information different from the specific display result in the second variable display section when the measurement of the elapsed time is interrupted by the measurement interrupt means. including,
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: When the variable display of the identification information on the first variable display unit based on the determination that the specific display result is made by the prior determination unit is executed, the identification information of the first variable display unit A notice effect determining means for making a decision to execute a notice effect for notifying that the variable display result becomes the specific display result;
The display control means starts the variable display of the identification information on the first variable display section when the decision to execute the notice presentation effect is made by the notice presentation determination section, and then the second variable display section. Including a notice effect executing means for deriving and displaying the specific display result as a display result of variable display of the identification information in the first variable display section after executing the notice effect during variable display of the identification information in
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that:

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