JP2011025084A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of enhancing the amusement by effectively executing two variable display games. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine is configured to execute different variable display games (a first variable display game and a second variable display game). Narrow areas on right and left upper sides (a display area 201 for the first variable display and a display area 202 for the second variable display) are set on the screen of a variable display device 11, and a wide area (a pseudo variable display area 203 for displaying the respective variable display in an enlarged mode) all over the lower part below the display areas 201 and 202 is set in the variable display device 11. The first variable display is executed in the left upper display area 201 and in the pseudo variable display area 203, and the second variable display is executed in the right upper display area 202 and in the pseudo variable display area 203. When display control information including information on the variation time is received from a game control means, the respective variable display games are executed. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine capable of executing two types of variation display games (a first variation display game and a second variation display game).

  As shown in Patent Document 1, a special symbol display device (variable display device) or a normal symbol display device is provided in a so-called digipachi game machine, and a combination that is a big hit in the special symbol display device is stopped and displayed. Then, a special game state (big hit) that opens the big winning opening occurs, and when the winning symbol is stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display device, the ordinary electric (ordinary electric accessory) is released. Further, in this prior art, the special symbol display device and the normal symbol display device are combined with one display device. In addition, each of the special symbol display device and the normal symbol display device can store the start winning memory up to the respective upper limit.

  Patent Document 2 is provided with two symbol display devices, a first symbol display device and a second symbol display device, and the player selects which symbol display device to display a symbol, There is disclosed a pachinko machine that performs variable display on a selected symbol display device.

JP-A-7-213706 JP-A-8-276052

However, the conventional gaming machine has the following problems.
(1) The two variable display devices are independently controlled, and the variable display is simultaneously performed on each display device. Since the display is variably displayed at the same time, if the player is paying attention to the symbol variation of one variation display device (display area), it is interesting whether the other variation display will stop at the symbol or stop at the symbol. It was hard to say that I was getting enough.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine in which two variable display games are effectively played and an interest improvement is realized.

In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to claim 1 performs a first variation display game in which a variation display of identification information is performed on a display screen of one variation display device and then stopped and displayed. It is possible to control to the first special game state on the condition that the stop display mode of the first variable display game has become the first special display mode, and the first variable display game can be controlled within the one display screen of the one variable display device. A second variation display game that is not executed at the same time as the one variation display game is executed, and the second special game state can be controlled on condition that the stop display mode of the second variation display game becomes the second special display mode. A gaming machine,
Game control means for controlling the progress of the game;
Display control means for performing variable display of identification information on the one variable display device based on control information from the game control means,
The display control means includes
On one display screen of the one variable display device, a display area for a first variable display game in a narrow area, a display area for a second variable display game in a narrow area, a pseudo variable display area in a wide area, Set
When the display control information including the variation time information of the second variation display game is received from the game control means, the second variation display game includes the display region for the second variation display game and the pseudo variation display region. Run
When display control information including variation time information of the first variation display game is received from the game control means, the first variation display game includes the display region for the first variation display game and the pseudo variation display region. Run
One variation display that is being executed is displayed in the pseudo-variation display region, and the other variation display that is not being executed is stopped and displayed in the display region for the other.

  According to the gaming machine of the first aspect, since the display area for each variable display game is set on one display screen of the variable display device, the display screen of the variable display device can be used effectively. In addition, since one variation display being executed is displayed in a common display region (pseudo variation display region), two variation display games are played even if the same part is viewed, so it is necessary to move the viewpoint. The advantage is that it is easy to see and understand.

It is a front view which shows the game board of a pachinko machine. It is a front view which shows the center case of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the control system of a pachinko machine. It is a timing chart which shows the flow of a game. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing of a game control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing of a game control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing of a game control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing of a game control apparatus. It is a timing chart which shows the flow of a game (example of the 2nd form). It is a flowchart which shows the control process (2nd form example) of a game control apparatus. It is a front view which shows the center case (3rd example) of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the specific example (3rd form example) of a fluctuation | variation display. It is a front view which shows the center case (4th example) of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the specific example (4th example) of a fluctuation display. It is a figure explaining the specific example (4th form example) of a fluctuation display game. It is a front view which shows the center case (5th example) of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing (6th example) of a game control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing (6th example) of a game control apparatus. It is a figure which shows the specific example (6th form example) of a fluctuation | variation display.

Hereinafter, as an embodiment of the present invention, a configuration example when applied to a pachinko apparatus will be described with reference to the drawings.
(First embodiment)
First, the first embodiment will be described.
A. FIG. 1 is a front view showing a game board of a pachinko machine according to the present embodiment. In FIG. 1, reference numeral 1 denotes a game board, and a game area 3 is formed by surrounding a substantially circular area on the front surface with a guide rail 2.

The game board 1 includes an out-ball inflow port 4, a first variation display device 11, a second variation display device 12, a normal electric accessory type start winning port 13, a variable winning device 14 (large winning port), a normal start Gates 15 and 16, general winning openings 17, 18, 19, and 20, special drawing storage display unit 21 (start winning storage combined display unit), general drawing display 22, general drawing storage display 23, and direction change of hitting ball called windmill There are provided a member 24 (only a part is indicated and the others are omitted), a number of obstacle nails (not shown), and the like. A stage 41 for showing a ball is formed on the lower side of the center case 40 constituting the front surface and the periphery of the variable display devices 11 and 12.
A game board decoration member 31 is arranged around the game board 1 and decoration lamps 32 and 33 are arranged on the left and right. The decorative lamps 32 and 33 are electric decoration members that decorate the game by blinking or lighting, for example, at the time of reach or big hit.

  Each of the variable display devices 11 and 12 includes a screen capable of displaying identification information such as numbers and characters (hereinafter, referred to as a special figure in some cases), and can display a plurality of special figures. In this case, special figures are displayed in three vertical columns on the left, center, and right, and special figures consisting of numbers, characters, etc. are displayed in a stopped state (stop display) in each column, or a fluctuation state (for example, vertical direction) (In a state of scrolling to the right)) (that is, a variable display). In addition, on the screens of the variable display devices 11 and 12, it is possible to display an image for production or information notification such as a background image and a character image separately from the special figure.

  Further, the special winning opening may be arranged at the top of the game board 1. In addition, a plurality of prize winning openings may be provided. For example, two large winning holes may be provided in the vertical direction on the upper or lower portion of the game board 1, or one large winning opening may be provided on each of the upper and lower parts of the gaming board 1. In the case where a plurality of large winning openings are provided, it is desirable to operate corresponding to each variable display device. Moreover, there is no need to have a general map display (a mode in which a general map variable display game is not performed).

B. Next, the configuration of the center case and the like of the pachinko machine of this example will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a front view of the center case (both sides open).
As shown in FIG. 2, the center case 40 is a member that projects to the front side of these display units so as to surround the display units of the variable display devices 11 and 12, and has a recessed chamber that opens to the front side inside. Although it is formed, the bottom of this concave chamber is a stage 41. As shown in FIG. 2, a decoration portion 44 is formed in the center of the center case 40 so as to protrude forward from the front surface (game board surface) of the board (so-called veneer) constituting the game board 1.

  In addition, shelf-like portions 45 and 46 that extend obliquely downward toward the left or right are formed on the left and right sides of the decoration portion 44, respectively. It rolls on the upper surface (inclined surface) of 45 and 46, and flows down to the left or the right. In this case, the decorative portion 44 and the shelf upper portions 45 and 46 protrude to a position facing the inner surface of a glass plate (not shown) covering the front surface of the game board 1 with a slight gap, and flow down to the vicinity of the decorative portion 44. The played game ball always flows down to the left or right by one of the shelf portions 45 and 46.

On the stage 41, a game ball that has flowed into a warp inlet (not shown) is introduced via a channel (not shown).
As shown in FIG. 2, the special figure storage display unit 21 stores a first storage display 21 a having an upward triangle and a second storage display 21 b having a downward triangle at respective positions on the back side of the stage 41. The upper limit number is four, and eight (four sets) are alternately arranged in pairs. In this case, each of the first memory display 21a and the second memory display 21b is arranged side by side with a small gap as if constituting a set of displays, so that a total of four special figure memories are stored as a whole. It looks like the display is lined up.
Note that four downward triangular ornaments 25 are arranged on the lower side of the decorative portion 44. For example, a second storage indicator is arranged at the location of the ornament 25, and the position on the back side of the stage 41 is arranged. In this case, only the first memory display may be provided.

C. Next, the control system of the pachinko machine of this example will be described with reference to FIG.
In FIG. 3, a game control device 100 is a control device that performs overall control of a game (including control of game progress and direct or indirect control of each controlled device for that purpose), and is necessary for pachinko games and the like. A game microcomputer 101 (a game microcomputer: manufactured as an IC for a so-called amuse chip), an oscillator 101a, an input interface 102, and an output interface 103, which are comprised of a one-chip microcomputer for performing a control of an accessory, Furthermore, the gaming microcomputer 101 includes a CPU 104, a ROM 105, and a RAM 106. Further, the game control apparatus 100 is supplied with backup power from a backup power supply 107.
The game control device 100 constitutes game control means, start winning alternate distribution means, variable display game alternate selection execution means, first special game state control means, and second special game state control means of the present invention. The predetermined storage area of, for example, the RAM 106 in the game control device 100 constitutes the first start winning storage means and the second starting winning storage means of the present invention.

Here, to the input interface 102 of the game control device 100, detection signals from the special figure start sensor 131, the general figure start sensor 132, the count sensor 133, and the winning sensors A1 to AN are input.
Here, the winning sensors A1 to AN are sensors for detecting the winning balls that are won in the general winning ports 17 to 20, respectively. When there are n general winning ports on the game board, n winning sensors are arranged. .

Further, the special figure start sensor 131 is a sensor for detecting a winning ball that has won the special drawing start winning opening 13, and the general figure start sensor 132 is a sensor for detecting a ball that has passed the normal figure start gates 15 and 16. It is. Note that there are actually two normal start sensors 132 corresponding to the two normal start gates 15 and 16.
In addition, the count sensor 133 detects a game ball that has won a prize winning device 14 (a big prize opening). Based on the output of this sensor, the game control device 100 can count the total number of game balls won in the variable winning device 14 (large winning opening).

  On the other hand, from the output interface 103 of the game control device 100, the above-mentioned general map display 22, the general map storage display 23, the first storage display 21a (special display 1 storage display), the second storage display (special display). 2 memory display) 21b, a general-purpose solenoid 108 for driving the tulip-shaped opening / closing member of the start winning opening 13 (ordinary variable winning apparatus), and a large winning opening solenoid 109 for driving the opening / closing member of the variable winning apparatus 14 (attacker). Then, a signal is output to the board external connection terminal 110 for transmitting the board external information (for example, jackpot signal or the like) to the game store management device.

Further, a signal such as prize ball data is output from the output interface 103 to the discharge control device 113. That is, when the game control device 100 detects the winning of the game ball by the special figure start sensor 131, the count sensor 133, and the winning sensors A1 to AN provided for each winning opening of the gaming board 1, the winning control of the winning opening is received. Information on the number of prize balls set in advance corresponding to the value (prize ball data) is transmitted to the discharge control device 113. Then, the discharge control device 113 receives the prize ball data and performs prize ball discharge control according to the received prize ball data.
Control information is transmitted from the output interface 103 to the effect control device 120 that also functions as a display control device (display control means) for controlling the above-described variable display devices 11 and 12.

  Here, the effect control device 120 is also composed of a microcomputer including the CPU 121, and executes image display control and the like of each of the variable display devices 11 and 12 based on control information such as display control information transmitted from the game control device 100. . For example, when a variation display game is executed, data of combination (result mode) of stop symbols of either one of the variation display device 11 or the variation display device 12 from the game control device 100 and variation time data are included. The display control information is transmitted in this case, and the effect control device 120 selects a variation mode that satisfies the stop mode and the variation time, and selects one of the designated variation display devices 11 and 12. On the other hand, a variable display game is displayed in which a special figure (identification information) is variably displayed and a specific symbol combination (result mode) is finally derived and displayed. It should be noted that the special display variation display mode (variation mode) actually implemented by the control of the effect control device 120 may be uniquely determined by the display control information from the game control device 100, but in this case Is a configuration in which the production control device 120 finally selects the variation mode by random number extraction or the like within the range of the conditions given by the display control information (the production control device 120 is given a certain amount of discretion to select the variation mode). Configuration).

  The control information is sent from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 120 by parallel communication. For example, 8-bit command data (consisting of the above-mentioned result mode data, variation time data, etc.) is transmitted. 8 bit parallel signals (D0 to D7) for this purpose, and 2-bit control signals (START signal, STB (strobe) signal) for communication of these command data. Each command data is sequentially transmitted in synchronization with the STB signal following the START signal, and the CPU 121 of the effect control device 120 is configured to sequentially read these two types of command data while confirming the STB signal.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the effect control device 120 is a CPU 121, a PRGROM 122 that stores a control program and fixed data, a DRAM 123 that provides a work area for the CPU 121 and stores display control information transmitted from the game control device 100. , Input interface 124, output interfaces 125, 126 a, 126 b, VDP (video display processors) 127 a, 127 b that drive and control each of the variable display devices 11, 12, CGROM 128 that stores display data such as images and characters, and a frame buffer It comprises a DRAM 129a, 129b, buffer circuits 130a, 130b, and the like.

Then, the production control device 120 controls the variable display devices 11 and 12 based on the control information to realize the display of the special figure, and based on the control information for sound or the control information for decoration, A predetermined sound effect is realized by driving and controlling a speaker 141 provided on the front surface of the pachinko machine, and further, lamps 142 provided on the game board 10 and the like (for example, the decoration lamps 32 and 33 described above) are turned on. Control is also executed.
The buffer circuit 130a is a circuit that allows a signal (control information signal) to pass only in the direction from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 120. By this circuit, the signal is sent from the effect control device side to the game control device side. For example, even if an illegal modification is added to the production control device, a signal output by the illegal modification is not transmitted to the game control device side which is the center of the game control.
Similarly, the buffer circuit 130b is a circuit that passes a signal only in the direction from the PRGROM 122 and the CGROM 128 toward the performance CPU 121 side.
Although not shown in the figure, the effect control device 120 is supplied with a backlight power source and a liquid crystal display power source to the variable display devices 11 and 12, and is connected to a ground line.

  Here, when display control information (strictly, the above-mentioned START signal) is input from the game control device 100 via the interface 124, the effect control device 120 performs display control as follows. First, a reception interrupt is issued from the interface 124 to the CPU 121, and in response thereto, the CPU 121 receives display control information (specifically, the above-described command data) and stores it in the DRAM 123. Then, the CPU 121 analyzes the received display control information, and, for example, in the case of variable display of a special figure, based on the information on the result mode and the variable time included therein, the content of the variable display (area selection display is performed. Display data (data including symbols of symbols to be displayed, display position data, commands such as scrolling) and the like are generated and stored in the DRAM 123.

Next, the VDP 127a or 127b reads and develops the display data sent from the DRAM 123. That is, the character font data stored in the CGROM 128 is read in correspondence with the special figure to be displayed, the effect design, and the character code, and the image data (including the background image) to be displayed is generated according to the display position data etc. It is stored in the display image storage area 129b.
Thereafter, the VDP 127a or 127b reads out the image data from the display image storage area and outputs a display drive signal for the corresponding variable display device 11 or 12. As a result, a predetermined display is performed on the screen of each variable display device 11 or 12.

E. Contents of Game (a) Outline of Game Next, an outline of a game performed in the pachinko machine of the present embodiment and a flow of the game will be described with reference to FIG.
First, at the beginning of the game (or before the game), the customer waiting state (during the demonstration) is in progress, and display control information for instructing the display of the customer waiting screen is transmitted from the game control device 100, A customer waiting screen (moving image or still image) is displayed on the screen of each of the variable display devices 11 and 12.

Then, when the game ball that is driven into the game area via the guide rail 2 wins the start winning opening 13 which is a special drawing start opening (chucker) (that is, when there is a special drawing start winning), As shown in FIG. 4, first, one first start winning memory is stored, and the display control information for instructing the above-mentioned variable display is transmitted from the game control device 100, and first of the first variable display device 11 is stored. On the display screen, for example, a display (so-called variable display) in which 14 types of special drawings (consisting of numbers, characters, symbols, patterns, etc.) change (for example, scroll) is executed, and the first variable display game is played.
Next, if there is a special start prize, as shown in FIG. 4, one second start prize memory is stored next. On the other hand, after the first fluctuation display game is over, the second fluctuation is stored. On the display screen of the display device 12, for example, five kinds of special figures are displayed in a variable manner, and the second variable display game is played.
Here, “first start winning memory” or “second start winning memory” means start winning data for playing the first or second variable display game (in this case, extracted values such as jackpot determination random numbers, etc.) ) Memory.

Then, the result mode of the first variation display game on the first variation display device 11 (a combination of special figures derived by the variation display) is a specific mode (for example, a doublet such as “3, 3, 3”; In the case of the first special display mode), a privilege called a first jackpot (first special game state) is given to the player. In addition, when the result mode of the first variation display game is still another specific mode (for example, “7, 7, 7”), the control is performed so as to be in a probability variation state or a time-short state described later after the big hit. .
Further, if the result mode of the second variable display game on the second variable display device 12 is a specific mode (for example, “5, 5, 5”; second special display mode), the second big hit (second special) A privilege of (gaming state) is given to the player.

In terms of control, for example, on the condition that there has been a start prize, the value of the random number for jackpot determination is extracted and stored, and the extracted and stored random number value is compared with the predetermined determination value at the time of determination, Based on the comparison determination result, whether or not to win a big hit is determined in advance, and each variable display game is started in response to this determination. In this case, the probability that the first big hit is determined by the random number determination is set to 1/220, for example, and is set lower than the probability that the second big hit is determined by the random number determination (for example, 1/25).
In addition, in the state where the so-called fluctuation time reduction control is being performed (time-short state), the time from the start to the end of the fluctuation of the special drawing is shortened from the normal time, and the fluctuation display game per hour is correspondingly reduced. The frequency of is substantially increased, which is advantageous. Further, when the probability of jackpot is set to a high probability by controlling so-called probability fluctuation (probability fluctuation state), the probability of hitting the jackpot more than usual increases.

  Also, in this case, when the first big hit is reached, the period until the 10 winnings are achieved within a range where the opening / closing member of the variable winning device 14 (large winning opening) does not exceed a specified time (for example, 30 seconds after opening). An opening operation is performed that is temporarily opened. This opening operation is performed up to 16 rounds, for example. Further, in the first jackpot state, display control information for instructing display of a jackpot screen for producing the first jackpot state or informing the player of the number of jackpot rounds is transmitted from the game control device 100, for example, On the display screen of the one fluctuation display device 11 (or each of the fluctuation display devices 11 and 12), such a big hit display is executed.

  Also, when the second big hit is reached, an opening operation is performed in which the opening / closing member of the variable winning device 14 (large winning opening) is temporarily opened for a specified time (for example, 1.8 seconds). In the second jackpot state, display control information for instructing display of a jackpot screen for producing the second jackpot state is transmitted from the game control device 100, for example, the second variation display device 11 (or each variation display device 11). , 12) such a big hit display is executed.

In addition, when a game ball is further won in the start winning opening 13 during the above-described variable display game or big hit, the first start winning memory or the second starting winning memory always increases one by one. Correspondingly, the display of the first storage display 21a or the second storage display 21b (see FIG. 2) in the special figure storage display unit 21 is alternately performed, and in this case, up to 4 (total 8) are stored, After the variable display game or jackpot is over, the special display variable display game is repeated or returned to the customer waiting state based on the memory (that is, the start winning memory).
That is, if the variable display game ends with a big hit, the game shifts to a big hit state, and if the variable display game ends with a start and there is a start memory, the variable display game is executed again, the variable display game ends with a start and no start memory is stored. If the jackpot ends and the start memory is stored, the variable display game is executed again. If the jackpot ends and there is no start memory, the flow returns to the customer waiting state.

The execution of each variation display game (the first variation display game or the second variation display game) (digestion of each start winning memory) is always performed alternately once as shown in FIG. Is called.
FIG. 4 exemplifies a state in which the second variation display game for the second time of the special figure is hit (second hit). In FIG. 4, T1 is the time from when the first variation display game is ended to the end until the variation start condition described later is satisfied and the second variation display game is started, and T2 is This is the time from when the second variation display game is ended to the end until the first variation display game is started after the variation start condition is satisfied. In FIG. 4, T3 is the time from when the second big hit is completed until the first variation display game is started after the variation start condition is satisfied.

On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the general diagram start gate 15 or 16 during the game, the general diagram variable display game by the variable display of the general diagram (for example, a single digit number) on the general map display 22. Is done. And if this variable display game result (stopped usual figure) is a predetermined | prescribed aspect (for example, "7"), the game value (privilege) called per common figure will be provided.
A game is held for about 0.5 seconds, for example, in an open state in which the pair of opening and closing members of the start winning opening 13 are opened in a reverse C shape. This makes it easier for a game ball to win the start winning opening 13, and accordingly, the number of executions of the special figure variable display game increases and the possibility of a big hit increases.
Further, during the above-mentioned variable display game, when a game ball is further won in the general chart start gate 15 or 16, a general chart start memory display is executed by the general chart storage display 23, and in this case, up to four memories are stored. Then, after the usual variable display game is over, the usual variable display game is repeated based on the memory. Note that, as with the special figure, there is a case where the control for shortening the fluctuation time is also executed for the usual fluctuation display.

F. Operation of Control System Next, the contents of control performed by the above-described control system will be described.
(A) Main Routine First, an outline of the main routine of the game control device 100 (microcomputer 101) will be described with reference to FIG. 5 (left side).
When the power is supplied and the reset signal is canceled and the microcomputer 110 is activated, first, it is determined whether or not the power is turned on. If the power is turned on, an initialization process is performed in step S1 in the RAM 106. Work area initialization, I / O register setting, system internal register setting processing, flag initialization, and the like are performed.

Next, a stirring random number update process is executed in step S2. This stirs each random number that is updated in step S15 of the timer interrupt process described later. Specifically, every time the value of each random number makes one round, the next start value is changed.
Note that the above main routine (except for the startup process such as the initialization process) is repeatedly executed, for example, sequentially.

(B) Timer interrupt process Next, the timer interrupt process of the game control apparatus 100 (microcomputer 101) will be described with reference to FIG. 5 (right side).
This timer interruption process is activated by a timer activation process (not shown) in the main routine described above, and is executed, for example, every 2 msec.
In this timer interrupt process, first, in step S11, a register save or interrupt prohibition process is executed as necessary, and then an input process in step S12 is executed. In this input processing, reading of detection signals of the above-described sensors (special drawing start sensor 131, universal drawing start sensor 132, count sensor 133, winning hole sensors 1 to n (A1 to AN), etc.) is executed. Specifically, the output value of each sensor is determined at each timer interruption period, and when the output value of the same level continues for a specified number of times (for example, twice), the level of this output value is detected by each sensor. Read as deterministic value of signal. When it is read that any sensor or switch is on, a flag (input flag) indicating that is set.

Next, in step S13, an output process for setting and outputting the output data set in steps S18 and S19, which will be described later, to the output port is executed, and then in step S14, the set control devices (effect control device 120, Processing for transmitting control information (command) to the discharge control device 113) (command transmission processing) is executed.
As a result, a variation display game in which the special display is variably displayed on the variation display device 11 or 12 by the effect control device 120 is appropriately performed.

Thereafter, in step S15, random number update processing is executed. Here, the random number related to the special drawing and the random number related to the general drawing are updated. As random numbers related to special figures, for example, jackpot determination random numbers (random numbers for determining whether to win or not), jackpot symbol random numbers (random numbers for jackpot stop symbol determination), fluctuation pattern determination random numbers (reach action) Random number for determining a fluctuation pattern including presence / absence of a stop pattern), random number for determining a stop symbol (random number for determining an outlier stop symbol), and the like. In the generation of random numbers, the special figure 1, special figure 2 and ordinary figure random numbers are incremented, for example, by "1" and updated. Therefore, each time this routine is repeated, the random numbers of special figure 1, special figure 2 and ordinary figure change, and the random number extraction value per jackpot or ordinary figure maintains at randomness. The same applies to reach random numbers and jackpot stop symbol random numbers.
Note that the variation pattern determination random number may directly determine all of the variation modes. For example, the variation control time is determined only by the variation pattern determination random number, and the effect control device 120 determines the variation pattern determination random number. A mode in which a specific variation mode is determined may be used. The random numbers related to the special figure may be common to the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 or may be provided separately. Moreover, you may provide the separate random number (reach random number) which determines the presence or absence of reach action, and the aspect of reach action.

Next, in step S16, switch monitoring processing (sensor input monitoring processing) is executed. This monitors the input flag (other than the special figure start sensor) set as described above. For example, if the input flag of the normal figure start sensor 132 is set, the random number value per common figure is extracted and stored. Etc. are executed.
For example, the error monitoring process may be executed at the timing between steps S15 and S16. This is a process for monitoring an undetected error of each prize ball sensor, an excessive error of prize ball discharge, an open state of a glass frame (not shown) covering the front surface of the game board 1, and the like.
Next, in step S17, a start port sensor monitoring process is executed. This monitors the input flag set as described above, and executes processing such as extracting and storing a jackpot random number value when the input flag of the special figure start sensor 131 is set ( Details will be described later).

Next, in step S18, special figure game processing is performed. In the special figure game process, overall control of the special figure variable display game is performed. That is, when the variation start condition (the start condition of the variation display game) is satisfied, the determination of the big hit random number (the process of determining whether the big hit random number extracted and stored in the start port sensor monitoring process is a big hit), or the big hit A process for setting a jackpot flag, a process for setting a combination (result mode) of a special symbol stop symbol, and a process for setting a variation mode of the special figure are performed (details will be described later).
Here, when the change start condition is satisfied, when the start-up prize is received in the waiting state and the change display game is started, the change display game ends and the start display is stored and the change display game is executed again. When the game is played, there are three types when the jackpot is over, the start-up memory is stored, and the variable display game is executed again.
In this special figure game process, a process of setting various output data related to the special figure variable display game is also performed. That is, the content (command data) of control information (command) to be transmitted to, for example, the effect control device 120 is set in accordance with the game state of the special display variable display game.

Next, in step S19, processing for the usual variable display game is performed. That is, processing for setting the content (command data) of control information (command) to be transmitted to the effect control device 120 or the like in accordance with the state of the usual variable display game is performed.
Next, in step S20, external information editing processing is executed. This is a process of setting output data (a jackpot signal, a winning ball signal, etc.) of the board external connection terminal 110.
Thereafter, in step S20a, the saved register is restored in order to resume the main routine, the interrupt is permitted, and the process is interrupted (returned).

(C) Start Port Sensor Monitoring Process Next, the start port sensor monitoring process in the timer interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG.
When this routine is started, first, in step S21, it is determined whether or not a game ball is detected by the special figure start sensor 131 (that is, whether or not the input flag of the special figure start sensor 131 is set) and detected. If YES in step S22, the process advances to step S22. If not detected, the process of this routine is terminated and the process returns.
Next, in step S22, a winning allocation setting process is executed. This refers to the stored data in the winning allocation setting storage area, determines whether the previous starting winning memory is the first starting winning memory or the second starting winning memory, and sets the starting winning memory different from the previous. For example, if the previous start prize memory is the first start prize memory, the second start prize memory is set this time.

Next, in step S23, if the start winning memory set in step S22 is first, the process proceeds to step S24, and if it is second, the process proceeds to step S31.
In step S24, it is determined whether or not the first start winning memory has been stored up to the upper limit number (in this case, 4). If the upper limit number has been stored, the process returns. If not, the process proceeds to step S25. Return after executing Steps S25 to S30.
Here, in step S25, the fact that the current start winning is the first starting winning memory is stored in the winning allocation setting storage area, and in step S26, the number of the first starting winning memory is counted up, In S27, the big hit determination random number of the first variation display game is acquired (extracted), in step S28, the big hit symbol random number of the first variation display game is acquired, and in step S29, each acquired random number is used for the current start prize. In step S30, display setting for displaying the current start winning memory is performed on the first memory display 21a. In this case, at least the information acquired and stored in steps S27 to S29 corresponds to the start winning data of the first variable display game of the present invention, and the storage area of the RAM 106 in which these data are stored is the storage area of the present invention. This corresponds to first start winning storage means.

On the other hand, in step S31, it is determined whether or not the second start winning memory has been stored up to the upper limit number (in this case, 4). If the upper limit number has been stored, the process returns. If not, the process returns to step S32. Proceed and return after executing steps S32 to S37.
Here, in step S32, the fact that the current start win is the second start win memory is stored in the win allocation setting storage area, and in step S33, the number of second start win memories is counted up. In S34, a big hit determination random number for the second variable display game is acquired (extracted), in step S35, a big hit symbol random number for the second variable display game is acquired, and in step S36, each acquired random number is used for the current start prize. In step S37, display setting for displaying the current start winning memory is executed on the second memory display 21b. In this case, at least the information acquired and stored in steps S34 to S36 corresponds to the start winning data of the second variable display game of the present invention, and the storage area of the RAM 106 in which these data are stored is the memory of the present invention. This corresponds to the second start winning storage means.

(D) Special Figure Game Process Next, the special figure game process in the timer interruption process will be described with reference to FIG.
When this routine is started, first, at step S41, the process number branches. That is, the process number 1 goes to step S42 (special game start process), the process number 2 goes to step S43 (special figure 1 symbol stop monitoring process; the first fluctuation display game special figure stop monitor process), and the process number 3 To step S44 (special figure 2 symbol stop monitoring process; special figure stop monitoring process of the second variation display game), the process number 4 goes to step S45 (big hit 1 process; first big hit process), and the process number 5 goes to step S46 Proceed to (Big hit 2 processing; 2nd big hit processing). The customer waiting state (during demonstration) is process number 1.

In step S42 (special game start processing), each start winning memory is monitored, and if there is any starting winning memory, a setting for starting the corresponding variable display (first or second) is executed. Then, after returning the process number to 2 or 3, the process returns. If there is no special figure start winning memory, the process returns as it is (the process number remains 1) (details will be described later).
In step S43 (special symbol 1 symbol stop monitoring process), when the special symbol fluctuation display time has elapsed, after transmitting the symbol stop command, the processing number is set to 4 if it is a big hit, and the processing number is set to 1 if it is off. To do. When the set special figure variation display time has not elapsed, the process returns as it is (the process number remains 2).
In step S44 (special symbol 2 symbol stop monitoring process), when the special symbol fluctuation display time has elapsed, after transmitting the symbol stop command, the processing number is set to 5 if it is a big hit, and the processing number is set to 1 if it is off. To do. When the set special figure change display time has not elapsed, the process returns as it is (the process number remains 3).

Then, in step S45 (one big hit process), after executing the process for realizing the first big hit action (the action of opening the big prize opening 14 within 30 seconds for 16 rounds), the process number is returned to 1 and the process returns.
Further, in step S46 (2 big hits process), after executing the process for realizing the second big hit operation (the operation for opening the big winning opening 14 for 1.8 seconds), the process number is returned to 1 and the process returns.

(E) Special Figure Game Start Process Next, the special figure game start process in the special figure game process will be described with reference to FIG.
When this routine is started, first, in step S51, the execution information of the special figure variable display game executed last time is acquired, and the special figure game information executed this time (whether the first variable display game or the second variable display game). Information). Specifically, a variation display game different from the variation display game executed last time is set as the special game information to be executed this time (for example, if the previous variation display game is the first variation display game, the second variation display game is set this time). .

Next, in step S52, if the execution information set in step S51 is the special figure 1 (first variation display game), the process proceeds to step S53, and if not, the process proceeds to step S55.
In step S53, it is determined whether or not there is one or more first start winning memory, and if there is, the process proceeds to step S54, and if not, the process returns.
On the other hand, in step S55, it is determined whether or not there is one or more second start winning memory, and if there is, the process proceeds to step S56, and if not, the process returns.

In step S54, a subtraction process for subtracting the first start winning memory is executed, and whether or not the first big hit is made based on various random numbers, whether or not the reach action is performed, and which stop symbol is used. , And a setting process for executing the first variation display game is performed, and then the process number is returned to 2.
On the other hand, in step S56, a subtraction process for subtracting the second start winning memory is executed, and whether to make a second big hit based on various random numbers, whether to perform a reach action, and which stop symbol to use. Etc., and after performing the setting process for executing the second variation display game, the process number is returned as 3.

As the storage areas for the first or second start winning memory, four storage areas (storage areas 1 to 4) corresponding to the upper limit value, and the start winning memory to be executed from now on are stored. There is a storage area (storage area No. 0). In the subtraction processing in the above steps S54 and S56, the data in storage area 1 is shifted as the data in storage area 0, and the data in storage area 2 is stored in storage area No. 1. The data is shifted one by one, such as shifting the data in the storage area 3 as the data in the storage area 2 and shifting the data in the storage area 4 as the data in the storage area 3. This is the process of finally reducing the number of memories by one.
In addition, as the random number value used for the big hit determination in the above steps S54 and S56, data stored in the storage area No. 0 (various random values corresponding to the start winning memory to be executed from now on) is used.

  In the pachinko machine of the present example configured as described above, each variation display game (first variation display game and second variation display game) on the variation display devices 11 and 12 is executed alternately, so that each start Even if there is an upper limit for the winning memory, it is possible to obtain an impression that the game of changing the number of times by adding the respective upper limit is executed, and an impression that the starting winning memory is increased. In addition, since each variation display game is always executed alternately once and not simultaneously, the interest of each variation display game can be obtained with certainty. In this case, although the upper limit of each start winning memory is four, each variation display game is executed alternately, so that eight starting winning memories can be stored as a whole, and the total can be reliably changed up to eight times as a whole. You can experience the display game.

In addition, since the start winning memory of the same variable display game is not simply increased, the variable display game having different contents is alternately performed, so that a novel and interesting experience that is not available in the past can be obtained. In particular, in the case of this example, the first variable display game with a large bonus game bonus but a relatively low jackpot probability and the second variable display game with a small bonus game bonus but a relatively high jackpot probability are 1 Since it is executed alternately, it is possible to obtain a timeless and undulating fun.
This is because, for example, if only the first variable display game with a low probability of jackpot is being played continuously, it is difficult to increase the interest by obtaining an impression that a special game (a jackpot state) that can acquire game value does not easily occur, By playing alternately with the high probability 2nd variation display game, the way of interest is low, but compared to the case where there is no big hit for a long time and the interest does not rise at all, the game has a undulating interest that does not get tired It can be performed.

  Moreover, in this example, the special memory | storage display part 21 by which the 1st memory | storage display 21a and the 2nd memory | storage display 21b which each display the presence of each start winning memory | storage one by one was arrange | positioned alternately. (Starting winning memory combination display section) is provided. For this reason, it is clearly shown by the display of the start winning memory that each start winning memory and each variation display game corresponding thereto are alternately performed, and there is also an advantage that the progress and progress of the game can be easily understood by the player. In the case of the second embodiment to be described later, the first variation display game and the second variation display game are performed in one set, and the above configuration of the special figure storage display unit 21 (with the first storage display 21a and In this respect, there is an advantage that the progress of the game can be easily understood.

(Second embodiment)
Next, a second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.
In this example, the start condition of the first variable display game includes that both the first start winning memory and the second starting winning memory exist (characterized by a part of the special game start process). The other configuration may be the same as that of the first embodiment.
FIG. 9 is a timing chart corresponding to FIG. 4 of the first embodiment. In this example, as shown in FIG. 9, the fluctuation start condition (starting condition) is established only when both of the first winning winning memory and the second starting winning memory exist after the start winning is generated twice. The first variation display game and the second variation display game are performed in order (that is, when the first variation display game ends, the second variation display game is executed following the completed first variation display game).

Next, FIG. 10 shows a special game start process in this example. Only the parts different from the special figure game starting process (FIG. 8) of the first embodiment will be described below.
In this example, if the determination result in step S52 is affirmative (if the execution information set in step S51 is the special figure 1 (first variation display game)), the process proceeds to step S53a; Proceed to S56.
In step S53a, it is determined whether or not there is one or more first start winning memory. If there is, the process proceeds to step S55a, and if not, the process returns.
Next, in step S55a, it is determined whether or not there is one or more second start winning memory, and if there is, the process proceeds to step S54, and if not, the process returns.

  In the special figure game starting process as described above, the first variation display game is always started only when there is both the first start winning memory and the second starting winning memory, and the second variation display game is If the 1-variable display game is executed, the game is successively executed. That is, the first variation display game and the second variation display game are always executed as one set. For this reason, the first variation display game and the second variation display game can be played together, and a sense of expectation (the first variation display game and the second variation display game) for the gaming machine can be obtained once (collectively). . In addition, the starting order of each variable display game becomes clear, and the player can easily grasp the flow of the game.

  In addition, since each variation display game having a different value at the time of a big hit is set as one set, a main variation display game with high value (first variation display game) and a sub variation display game with low value (second variation display). Game) is executed as a group and only the sub-variable display game is performed alone, it is possible to reduce the low expectation that may be felt as a start winning memory of the sub-variable display game. Further, even if the main variation display game is deviated, there is a possibility of winning in the sub variation display game, and the feeling of expectation becomes higher than that performed independently.

(Third embodiment)
Next, a third embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.
In this example, as shown in FIG. 11, one variable display device 11 is arranged in the center case 40, and a plurality of types of identification information are displayed in a variable manner on one display screen of the variable display device 11. The first variation display and the second variation display in which a plurality of types of identification information are variably displayed, the second variation display having at least a display position different from the first variation display are executed. In addition, the game control apparatus 100 performs a control process similar to that of the first embodiment example or the second embodiment example, the first variation display game to stop display after performing the variation display of the identification information in the first variation display, The second variation display game that is displayed in a stopped state after the variation display of the identification information in the two variation display is executed alternately, and the stop display mode of the first variation display game is a jackpot symbol (first special display mode). The first big hit (first special game state) is generated on the condition that the second big hit (the second special display mode) is set on the condition that the stop display mode of the second variable display game becomes the big hit symbol (second special display mode) 2nd special game state).
In this case, the second variable display device 12, the VDP 127b, the LCD I / F 126b, and the DRAM 129b in FIG. 3 are unnecessary (the same applies to fourth to fifth embodiments described later).

In this example, as shown in FIG. 12, for example, each variation display game is played. That is, in the demonstration display state (waiting for customers) without starting winning memory, as shown in FIG. 12A, a display area 201 for first variation display and a display area 202 for second variation display are The variable display device 11 is formed side by side with the same size on both sides of the center of the screen, and a demonstration display of each special display for variable display (for example, display in a stopped state) is executed.
When the first variation display for the first variation display game is performed, as shown in FIG. 12B, for example, the display area 202 is reduced and moved to the upper right corner of the screen. The display area 201 is enlarged in the center of the screen, and the first variation display is executed in the large display area 201.
On the other hand, when the second variation display for the second variation display game is performed, as shown in FIG. 12C, for example, the display area 201 is reduced and moved to the upper left corner of the screen. The display area 202 is enlarged in the center of the screen, and the second variable display is executed in the large display area 202.

In addition, it is good also as an aspect by which a 1st fluctuation | variation display and a 2nd fluctuation | variation display are performed in the fixed area | region on a screen, without changing a display area.
For example, a mode in which each variable display is fixedly executed in the display areas 201 and 202 shown in any one of FIG. 12A, FIG. 12B, or FIG.
In this way, if one variable display device 11 performs variable display for each variable display game, there is an advantage that an increase in cost can be suppressed because only one variable display device is required.

(Fourth embodiment)
Next, a fourth embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.
Also in this example, as shown in FIG. 13, one variation display device 11 is arranged in the center case 40, and a plurality of types of identification information are variably displayed on one display screen of the variation display device 11. A first variation display and a second variation display for varyingly displaying a plurality of types of identification information, wherein at least the identification information to be displayed is different from the first variation display are executed. . In addition, the game control apparatus 100 performs a control process similar to that of the first embodiment example or the second embodiment example, the first variation display game to stop display after performing the variation display of the identification information in the first variation display, The second variation display game that is displayed in a stopped state after the variation display of the identification information in the two variation display is executed alternately, and the stop display mode of the first variation display game is a jackpot symbol (first special display mode). The first big hit (first special game state) is generated on the condition that the second big hit (the second special display mode) is set on the condition that the stop display mode of the second variable display game becomes the big hit symbol (second special display mode) 2nd special game state).

  In this example, the contents of the first variation display game (variation display game 1) and the second variation display game (variation display game 2) are set as shown in FIG. 15, for example. That is, the big hit occurrence probability and the game content (privilege content) at the time of the big hit are the same as in the first embodiment, but the identification information is different. In this case, the identification information (Special Figure 1) of the first variation display game is a figure outer frame (14 types of numbers or characters having a certain thickness of “0” to “9” and “A” to “D”). The identification information (special figure 2) of the second variation display game is five types of internal patterns (vertical stripes, grids, etc.) displayed in the symbol outer frame of special figure 1.

In this example, as shown in FIG. 14, for example, each variation display game is played. That is, in the demonstration display state (waiting for customers) without starting winning memory, as shown in FIG. 14 (a), symbols are displayed in three horizontal rows on the entire screen of the variable display device 11 as in the prior art. A demonstration display of the display special figure (for example, display in a stopped state) is executed. At this time, the outer frame of each symbol is the above-mentioned special figure 1, and the internal pattern is the above-mentioned special figure 2.
When the first variation display for the first variation display game is performed, as shown in FIG. 14 (b), for example, the left and right symbols (for example, white symbols without patterns) are displayed. Fluctuation display (first fluctuation display) scrolling in the vertical direction is executed.
Next, at the end of the first variation display (stop display state of special figure 1), as shown in FIG. 14 (c), the left and right middle symbols (for example, white symbols with no pattern) are stopped. The displayed stop display is executed. At this time, the form inside each pattern is not limited to white, but may be black or may be given a specific pattern.

Next, when the second variation display for the second variation display game is performed, as shown in FIG. 14 (d), the special figure remains in the state where the stop display of the special figure 1 is being executed. An internal pattern is displayed within one symbol outer frame, and a variation display (second variation display) is performed in which the internal pattern is scrolled in the vertical direction and changed. Note that the color may be changed instead of or together with the internal pattern.
At the end of the second variation display (stop display state of special figure 2), as shown in FIG. 14 (e), the left and right middle symbols (special figure 1; white pattern without pattern) are in a stopped state. In addition, the internal form (special drawing 2) of each symbol is also displayed in a state where the entire pattern is fixed to any pattern (or color) and stopped.
Further, if the result of the first variation display (stop display mode in FIG. 1) becomes the first special display mode (for example, a state in which the same symbol outer frame is aligned in the three places of the left center, the right, and the special frame) Even if FIG. 2 (internal pattern) is not complete, the first big hit (first special game state) occurs, and the result of the second variation display (stop display mode in FIG. 2) is the second special display mode (for example, If the same inner pattern is obtained at the three locations on the left, middle and right), the second big hit (second special game state) occurs even if the special figure 1 (designation outer frame) at that time is not complete.

  In this example, as shown in FIG. 14, a variable display in which the outer frame of the symbol fluctuates (scrolls) and a very novel fluctuating display in which the internal aspect (internal pattern or color) of the symbol fluctuates (scrolls) It is executed alternately as a 1-variation display and a second-variation display. For this reason, compared to the case where two types of simple symbol variation display are performed, the interest of the variation display is greatly improved, and the interest of the game is particularly enhanced.

(Fifth embodiment)
Next, a fifth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
Also in this example, as shown in FIG. 16, one variation display device 11 is arranged in the center case 40, and a plurality of types of identification information are variably displayed on one display screen of the variation display device 11. A first variation display and a second variation display for varyingly displaying a plurality of types of identification information, wherein at least the identification information to be displayed is different from the first variation display are executed. . In addition, the game control apparatus 100 performs a control process similar to that of the first embodiment example or the second embodiment example, the first variation display game to stop display after performing the variation display of the identification information in the first variation display, The second variation display game that is displayed in a stopped state after the variation display of the identification information in the two variation display is executed alternately, and the stop display mode of the first variation display game is a jackpot symbol (first special display mode). The first big hit (first special game state) is generated on the condition that the second big hit (the second special display mode) is set on the condition that the stop display mode of the second variable display game becomes the big hit symbol (second special display mode) 2nd special game state).

In this example, as shown in FIG. 16, for example, each variation display game is played. That is, the narrow areas on the left and right sides of the upper part of the screen of the variable display device 11 are the display area 201 for the first variable display and the display area 202 for the second variable display, and the entire area below these display areas 201 and 202 is wide. The region is a pseudo variation display region 203 for enlarging and displaying each variation display.
When the first variation display for the first variation display game is performed, the variation display (first variation display) of the symbol shown in FIG. 1 is executed in the upper left display area 201 and the same variation display is performed. Is greatly enlarged in the pseudo-variable display area 203.
On the other hand, when the second variation display for the second variation display game is performed, the symbol variation display (second variation display) of the special figure 2 is executed in the upper right display area 202 and the same variation display is performed. Is greatly enlarged in the pseudo-variable display area 203.

  In this example, only the one variation display being executed is displayed in the common display region (pseudo variation display region 203), and two variation display games are alternately performed even if the same part is viewed. There is an advantage that it is not necessary to move and is easy to see and understand.

(Sixth embodiment)
Next, a sixth embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.
In this example, when the second big hit (second special game state) is generated, the stop display mode of the first variation display game executed first is determined as the second special display mode of the second variation display game. (In this case, there is a feature in a part of the special figure game start processing), and the other configuration may be the same as the first embodiment or the second embodiment.
FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing details of step S54 (see FIG. 1 start setting process) of FIG. 8 or FIG. In this example, when the special figure 1 start setting process is started, first, in step S61, a subtraction process for subtracting the first start winning memory is executed, and then in step S62, a random number for determining a variation pattern is extracted. And proceed to step S63.

Next, in step S63, it is determined whether or not to be the first big hit based on the value of the big hit determination random number in the first start winning memory to be executed, and in the case of the first big win, the process proceeds to step S64. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S69.
In step S64, the jackpot flag in FIG. 1 is set. Next, in step S65, the jackpot symbol is determined based on the jackpot symbol random number in the first start winning memory, and the procedure proceeds to step S66. Note that the jackpot flag in FIG. 1 is used, for example, to determine whether or not the jackpot is in step S43, and is cleared, for example, in the process of step S45 when the jackpot ends.
Next, in step S66, the fluctuation pattern (only the fluctuation time may be used) when the special figure 1 is a big hit is determined based on the value of the fluctuation pattern determining random number extracted in step S62, and the process proceeds to step S67.

On the other hand, in step S69, the fluctuation pattern (only the fluctuation time is acceptable) is determined based on the value of the fluctuation pattern determination random number extracted in step S62, and then in step S70, the stop symbol is determined. A random number for determination is extracted, and the process proceeds to step S71.
Next, in step S71, based on the values of the variation pattern determination random numbers and stop pattern determination random numbers extracted in steps S62 and S70, stop symbols that are out of the special figure 1 are determined, and the process proceeds to step S67.
Then, in step S67, the determined stop symbol of FIG. 1 is stored, and in the next step S68, the process number is set to 2 and the process returns.

  Next, FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing details of step S56 (see FIG. 2 start setting process) of FIG. 8 or FIG. In this example, when the special figure 2 start setting process is started, first, in step S81, a subtraction process for subtracting the second start winning memory is executed, and then in step S82, a random number for determining a variation pattern is extracted. And proceed to step S83.

Next, in step S83, it is determined whether or not to be the second big hit based on the value of the big hit determination random number in the second start winning memory to be executed from now on. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S88.
In step S84, the jackpot flag in FIG. 2 is set, and in step S85, the stop symbol in FIG. 1 (stored in step S67) is determined as the jackpot symbol in FIG. The process proceeds to step S86. Note that the jackpot flag in FIG. 2 is used, for example, for determining whether or not the jackpot is in step S44, and is cleared, for example, in the process of step S46 when the jackpot ends.
Next, in step S86, a fluctuation pattern (only the fluctuation time may be used) when special figure 2 is a big hit is determined based on the value of the fluctuation pattern determination random number extracted in step S82, and the process proceeds to step S87.

On the other hand, in step S88, based on the value of the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern extracted in step S82, the fluctuation pattern (only the fluctuation time may be used) when the special figure 2 is out is determined. Next, in step S89, the stop pattern is stopped. A random number for determination is extracted, and the process proceeds to step S90.
Next, in step S90, a stop symbol that is out of the special figure 2 is determined based on the fluctuation pattern determination random numbers and stop symbol determination random numbers extracted in steps S82 and S89, and the process proceeds to step S87. In addition, when it is determined that an extraordinary reach action is performed based on the extraction result of the fluctuation pattern determination random number, only the symbol (for example, the middle symbol) to be finally stopped is determined by the value of the stop symbol determination random number, For the symbols (for example, the left and right symbols), the same symbol as the stop symbol (stored in step S67) of the previous special diagram 1 is determined. In this case, the symbol to be finally stopped (for example, the middle symbol) determined at random according to the value of the stop symbol determining random number is coincidentally the same symbol as the stop symbol (stored in step S67) of the previous special symbol 1. In this case, the symbol to be finally stopped is corrected to a different symbol (which is not the stop symbol of the previous special figure 1).
In step S87, the process number is set to 3 and the process returns.

In this example, the same symbol group (for example, numbers from 0 to 9) is used as the symbol group (identification information group) of the special diagram 1 and the special diagram 2 that are variably displayed in the first variation display game and the second variation display game. Is used. Then, for example, as shown in FIG. 19, each variation display game is played.
That is, during execution of the first variation display game, for example, as shown in FIG. 19A, in the first variation display device 11 (or display area 201), the three horizontal rows (in the left and right middle) are displayed vertically. Scrolling variation display (first variation display) is executed, and in the second variation display device 12 (or display area 202), a demonstration display (display in a waiting state for a customer, in the figure, the numbers “2” in the left and right sides, respectively. 5 and 7 "are displayed in a stopped state).
Next, when the first variation display game is finished and the second variation display game is started, the first variation display device 11 (or the display area 201) displays the first variation display game as shown in FIG. The display stop display mode (in the case of the figure, “1, 3, 8”, which is the jackpot symbol of the second variable display game (the combination mode of the jackpot symbol)) is displayed in the stopped state. In the variation display device 12 (or the display area 202), variation display (second variation display) in which each symbol scrolls in the vertical direction is executed.

Next, when the reach action is executed in the second variable display game, the first variable display device 11 (or the display area 201), for example, as shown in FIG. Thus, in the second variation display device 12 (or the display area 202), the symbols in which the left and right symbols constitute the big hit symbol (the first variation display stop symbol “1” while the first variation display stop display mode is displayed. ”,“ 8 ”), and a variable display (that is, reach action) is executed in which only the middle symbols scroll up and down.
When the second variation display game is a big hit, for example, as shown in FIG. 19D, the first variation display stop display mode is displayed on the first variation display device 11 (or the display area 201). In the second variation display device 12 (or display area 202), the big hit symbol (in the case of the figure, “1, 3, 8”) is stopped and displayed, and the second variation display game is ended.

In the case of this example, the first variation display game and the second variation display game may be executed as one set as in the second embodiment, or there is no second start winning memory as in the first embodiment. Alternatively, the second variation display game may be executed when the first variation display game is started and then the second start winning memory is generated. In any case, in the case of this example, the jackpot symbol of the second variation display game is the same as the stop display mode of the first variation display game performed before that (see FIG. 19D). Therefore, when the first fluctuation display game is a big hit, the big hit symbol becomes a big hit symbol even in the second fluctuation display game.
In this example, the determination of the stop display mode of the first and second variation display games and the storage of the stop display mode of the first variation display game are performed in steps S54 and S56 of FIG. 8 or FIG. However, any step or time other than the above is possible as long as it is between the time when each of the first and second variable display games is won and until each variable display game is stopped.

As described above, in the gaming machine of the sixth embodiment, the game control device 100 and / or the effect control device 120 (game control means or / and display control means) sets the stop display mode of the first variation display game. Based on the function as the stop display mode storage means for storing (step S67 in FIG. 17) and the extraction result of the random number for determining the big hit included in the start winning data for performing the second variation display game, the second variation display. A function as stop display mode determining means (steps S85 and S90 in FIG. 18) for determining a game stop display mode in advance before the end of the second variation display game, and the result of extracting the jackpot determination random number is When the second special game state (a big hit in FIG. 2) is generated, the second variation table indicates the stop display mode of the first variation display game executed previously. Determining a second special display mode of the game (step S85 in FIG. 18).
According to the gaming machine of this embodiment, when the stop display mode of the second variation display game is the second special display mode and the second special game state occurs, the second special display mode of the second variation display game is generated. The display mode is set to be the same as the stop display mode of the first variation display game executed previously. Therefore, the second variation display game can be executed while maintaining the continuity of the game with respect to the first variation display game, and the interest of the game can be maintained between the variation display games. It can be improved. Moreover, in this case, when viewed from the player, if the same stop display mode is derived in the first variation display game and the subsequent second variation display game, the second special gaming state will occur (FIG. 19). See), the continuity of the game of the first variation display game and the subsequent second variation display game is very high, and the effect of improving the interest is remarkable.

The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications and applications are possible.
For example, in the second variation display game, the identification information related to the variation display result of the identification information in the first variation display game (stop mode in FIG. 1) is variably displayed, and the variation display result related to the variation display result is displayed. You may execute what derives.
As a specific example, a number (for example, “13”) obtained by adding the numbers (for example, “7, 5, 1”) of each stop symbol in the special figure 1 and a number (for example, “10” different from the value). , 11, 13, 14 "), when the second big hit is displayed, the correct number (for example," 13 ") is stopped, and when it is out of place, a different number (for example, There may be a game (addition game) that displays a stop display of “14”).
Alternatively, if the display of the stop pattern (for example, “7”) in the special figure 1 is gradually destroyed and the second big hit is given, all of the stop patterns are broken into pieces within the specified fluctuation display time. In the case where the display is performed and it is determined to be off, it may be a game (design destruction game) in which the remains of the stopped symbols remain.

Also, as in the sixth embodiment described above, the stop symbol of special figure 1 is determined as the big hit symbol of special figure 2 as it is, and when it is the second big hit, the same symbol as the stop symbol of special figure 1 is stopped. In the case where the display is performed and it is determined to be off, a game (design matching game) in which a stop display of a symbol different from the stop symbol of Special Figure 1 is performed may be used.
In addition, information indicating the stop result display of Special Figure 1 is variably displayed as Special Figure 2, such as "Special Figure 1 is all odd", "Special Figure 1 is even", and "Special Figure 1 is out of reach". In the case of the second big hit, the above information that matches the stop result display in FIG. 1 is displayed, and in the case of losing, the above information different from the stop result display in FIG. 1 is displayed. May be.
In this way, the second variation display game can be executed while maintaining the continuity of the game with respect to the first variation display game, and the interest of the game can be maintained between the variation display games. The interest can be improved.

Moreover, you may make it perform at least one part of control processing of the game control apparatus 100 shown to each above-mentioned form example with the production | presentation control apparatus 120. FIG.
For example, the characteristic part of the invention described in claim 5 is not limited to the above-described aspect of the sixth embodiment (the aspect realized by the processing of the game control device 100), but is realized by the processing of the effect control device as follows. Or a mode realized by cooperation of the game control device and the effect control device.

(Aspect realized by processing of the production control device)
In the game control device, it is determined whether the variation display game (first and second) is a big hit or miss, and the variation pattern is determined. From the game control device, only the variation pattern data and data specifying whether the big hit or miss is transmitted to the effect control device (transmitted for each of the first and second variation display games). A jackpot symbol is created when jackpot data is received, and a missing symbol is created when missed data is received. Then, the produced stop display mode of the first variation display game is stored in the effect control device, and when the big hit data of the second variation display game is received, the stored first variation display game is stopped and displayed. A mode is created as a jackpot symbol of the second variation display game.
In this case, the effect control device (display control means) realizes the stop display mode storage means and the stop display mode determination means of the present invention.

(Aspect realized by collaboration of game control device and effect control device)
Regarding the first variation display game, the game control device determines the stop display mode as in the first embodiment, and the game control device stores the stop display mode. Also, for the second variation display game, the game control device determines whether to win or lose and determines the variation pattern. Then, from the game control device to the effect control device, the variation pattern data of the second variation display game, the data specifying whether the second variation display game is a big hit or miss, and the first stored in the game control device. The data of the stop display mode of the one variation display game is transmitted (transmitted for each second variation display game). On the other hand, in the effect control device, when the big hit data of the second variation display game is received, the stop display mode of the received first variation display game is determined as the big hit symbol, and the second variation display game is not released. When data is received, a symbol out of it is created. Note that the effect control device may store the stop display mode of the first variation display game.
In this case, the game control device or the game control device and the effect control device realize the stop display mode storage means of the present invention, and the effect control device realizes the stop display mode determination means of the present invention.

In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention may be provided with a V winning opening in the large winning opening (or the downstream side of the large winning opening), and winning in the V winning opening may be a necessary condition for continuing the big hit round.
In addition, it should be considered that the embodiment disclosed this time is illustrative and not restrictive in all respects. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game board 11 1st fluctuation | variation display apparatus 12 2nd fluctuation | variation display apparatus 14 Fluctuation winning apparatus 21a 1st memory | storage display 21b 2nd memory | storage display 21 Special figure memory | storage display part (starting prize memory | storage combined display part)
100 Game control device (game control means)
120 Production control device (display control means)
106 RAM (first start prize storage means, second start prize storage means)

Claims (1)

A first variation display game is displayed in which a variation display of identification information is performed on one display screen of one variation display device and then stopped and displayed, and the stop display mode of the first variation display game is a first special display mode. On the condition that the first special game state can be controlled, a second variation display game that is not executed simultaneously with the first variation display game is performed within one display screen of the one variation display device. And a game machine that can be controlled to the second special game state on the condition that the stop display mode of the second variation display game is the second special display mode,
Game control means for controlling the progress of the game;
Display control means for performing variable display of identification information on the one variable display device based on control information from the game control means,
The display control means includes
On one display screen of the one variable display device, a display area for a first variable display game in a narrow area, a display area for a second variable display game in a narrow area, a pseudo variable display area in a wide area, Set
When the display control information including the variation time information of the second variation display game is received from the game control means, the second variation display game includes the display region for the second variation display game and the pseudo variation display region. Run
When display control information including variation time information of the first variation display game is received from the game control means, the first variation display game includes the display region for the first variation display game and the pseudo variation display region. Run
One of the variation displays being executed is displayed in the pseudo-variation display region, and the other variation display not being performed is stopped and displayed in the display region for the other.

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