JP4260726B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention provides a plurality of variable display units for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information, each of which can be identified based on the establishment of a predetermined starting condition, and displaying the display results. And a special variable winning device that opens based on the result of the specific display being determined, and the specific display result is derived and displayed on any one of the variable display units. The present invention relates to a gaming machine that controls a specific gaming state advantageous to a player.

  As a gaming machine, a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device, and when a game medium wins a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the player. There is something to be done. Further, a plurality of variable display units capable of variably displaying the identification information (also referred to as “variation”) are provided, and a game is displayed when the display result of the variable information identification display results in a specific display result in any of the variable display units Some are configured to be controllable to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player.

  The specific game state means a state advantageous for a player who is given a predetermined game value. Specifically, the specific game state is, for example, a state in which a special variable winning device is advantageous for a player who is likely to win a ball (a big hit game state), or a state in which a right to be advantageous for a player has occurred. In this state, a predetermined game value such as a state where conditions for paying out premium game media are easily established is given.

  In such a gaming machine, the fact that the display result of the variable display unit that displays the special symbol as the identification information becomes a combination of specific display modes (specific display result) determined in advance is generally referred to as “big hit”. When a big hit occurs, for example, the big winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times, and the game shifts to a big hit gaming state in which a hit ball is easy to win. And in each open period, if there is a prize for a predetermined number (for example, 10) of the big prize opening, the big prize opening is closed. And the number of times of opening the special winning opening is fixed to a predetermined number (for example, 15 rounds). An opening time (for example, 29.5 seconds) is determined for each opening, and even if the number of winnings does not reach a predetermined number, the big winning opening is closed when the opening time elapses. Further, when a predetermined condition (for example, winning in the V zone provided in the big prize opening) is not established at the time when the big prize opening is closed, the big hit gaming state is ended.

  In such a gaming machine, in order to prevent a big win from occurring simultaneously in a plurality of specific variable display units, when a specific display result is derived and displayed in one variable display unit or one special variable winning device is specified game The time until the variable display of the identification information on the other variable display unit is started when the state is controlled is delayed (see, for example, Patent Document 1), or the display result is specified on one variable display unit When delaying the time until the variable display of the identification information on the other variable display unit is started when it is determined to be a result or when one special variable winning device is controlled to a specific gaming state (for example, And Patent Document 2).

JP 2001-62080 (page 9-10, FIG. 10) JP 2001-62081 A (page 8-11, FIG. 9)

  However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 2, when it is determined that the display result of the variable display of the identification information executed in one variable display unit is the specific display result, the other variable display Since the variable display start of the display unit is delayed, the display result of the one variable display unit that is currently variable display is changed to the specific display result by delaying the start of variable display in the other variable display unit. There is a risk that the interest given to the player will be reduced.

  In view of the above, in the gaming machine that performs variable display of identification information on a plurality of variable display units, the present invention effectively links the effects performed on the plurality of variable display units so as not to lower the interest of the game. The purpose is to do.

Yu technique machine according to the present invention, the establishment of predetermined starting condition (for example, game balls winning of the first starting winning opening 14, winning the game balls to the second start winning port 16) can identify each based on A plurality of types of identification information (for example, first decorative symbols 8a to 8c and second decorative symbols 9a to 9c synchronized with the first special symbol and the second special symbol, or the first special symbol and the second special symbol, respectively) A plurality of variable display units (for example, a first special symbol display 91, a second special symbol display 92, a first variable display unit 8, and a second variable display unit 9) that perform variable display and derive and display a display result. And a specific gaming state (for example, jackpot gaming state) advantageous to the player based on the fact that the specific display result (for example, jackpot symbol) is derived and displayed on any one of the plurality of variable display sections. Controlling gaming machine (for example, , A pachinko gaming machine 1), a pre-determining means for determining the display results of a plurality of variable display units before the derivation display (for example, a part for executing the big hit determination of the game control microcomputer 560 step S56), A plurality of types of predetermined variable display data indicating variable display time from the start of variable display of identification information in each of the plurality of variable display units to the display and display of the display result based on the determination result by the prior determination means Variable display data selection means (for example, a portion for executing the processing of steps S61 and S201 in the game control microcomputer 560) selected from variable display data (for example, a variation pattern, see FIG. 7), and variable display data selection means Variable display that measures variable display time based on variable display data selected by Inter-measuring means (for example, the portion of the game control microcomputer 560 that executes the process of step S75) and variable display time determining means (for example, determining whether the variable display time measured by the variable display time measuring means has elapsed) Display control means for performing the display control of the plurality of variable display units and deriving and displaying the display result of the identification information when the variable display time has elapsed. (For example, the portion for executing the first decorative symbol variation processing and the first decorative symbol variation stop processing in steps S803 and S804 in the production control microcomputer 100) and the first of the plurality of variable display units by the predetermining means. It has been decided that the display result in the variable display section will be the specific display result. A predetermined notice for notifying that the display result of the first variable display section becomes the specific display result during the variable display of the identification information on the second variable display section different from the first variable display section. A notice effect determining means for determining whether or not to execute the effect , and the variable display time measuring means derives and displays the specific display result on the first variable display section (see (14) in FIG. 15), and When the variable display of the identification information is executed on the second variable display unit (see (11) in FIG. 27), the first time point when the specific display result is derived and displayed on the first variable display unit (for example, The measurement of the variable display time in the second variable display unit is interrupted (for example, the second special symbol process timer is not subtracted) at the time when the first big hit execution flag is set in the first special symbol stop process). The specific display result at the first variable display The measurement of the variable display time is resumed at the second time point when the control to the specific gaming state based on the derived display is completed (for example, when the first big hit execution flag is reset in the first big hit end process) ( For example, measurement interruption resuming means for resuming subtraction of the second special symbol process timer (for example, a part for executing control relating to the second special symbol process timer in the game control microcomputer 560, steps S72, 73 and S78, S79, except that “first special symbol” is read as “second special symbol” and “second big hit” is read as “first big hit”), and the display control means resumes measurement interruption at the first time point When the measurement of the variable display time in the second variable display unit is interrupted by means, the variable display of the identification information in the second variable display unit is interrupted and Identification information temporary stop means for stopping and displaying the non-specific display result which is a display mode different from the display result (for example, the part for executing steps S823 and S825 in the effect control microcomputer 100, however, “first effect control” is performed). “Second effect control”, “first decorative symbol” is read as “second decorative symbol”), and measurement of the variable display time in the second variable display unit is resumed by the measurement interruption resuming means at the second time point. Sometimes the identification information revariable display means for resuming the variable display of the identification information interrupted in the second variable display section at the first time point (for example, the portion for executing steps S835 and S837 in the production control microcomputer 100, the "first effect control" and "the second effect control", and "the first decoration design" read as "the second decoration design"), notice effect determination Based on the determination of the means, the variable display of the identification information executed in the second variable display unit when the variable display of the identification information whose display result becomes the specific display result is executed in the first variable display unit In addition, a notice effect control means for executing a predetermined notice effect on the second variable display unit (for example, notice selection / variation time determination process shown in FIG. 25 of the game control microcomputer 560 in the effect control microcomputer 100) based on the notice determination result in step S204 seen including a portion) that performs a notification start processing shown in notice selection processing and 23 shown in FIG. 19 in, announcement attraction control means, of the identification information by the first display portion After the variable display is started, a predetermined notice effect is executed during variable display of the identification information for a plurality of times by the second variable display unit, and then the identification by the first variable display unit is performed. As specific display results are derived displayed as variable display displaying a result of the information, and controlling the execution of a predetermined announcement attraction.

  When the advance notice control means determines that the display result of the second variable display section is the specific display result before the variable display of the identification information is completed a plurality of times, the display of the second variable display section is displayed. The aspect in the notice effect that is executed during the variable display of the identification information whose result is the specific display result is different from the aspect in the notice effect that is executed during the variable display of the identification information executed before the variable display. (For example, when the production control microcomputer 100 executes the processing of steps S865 and S866, the game control microcomputer 560 determines that the display result of the second variable display portion is to be a big hit symbol. The effect mode of the notice effect to be executed (for example, the display of “Came” shown in FIG. 27), and the game control microcomputer 560 are provided in the second variable display section. It may be configured to produce embodiments of the announcement attraction (for example, a display of "large" and "hit") and made different) that is executed when determined not to display the results to the jackpot symbol.

  When the advance notice control means determines that the prior decision means uses both the display results of the first variable display part and the second variable display part as the specific display result, the notice effect of a specific aspect is executed (for example, The game control microcomputer 560 is prepared in advance with specific modes of the first notice effect and the second notice effect when the stop symbols of the first variable display unit 8 and the second variable display unit both become big hit symbols. However, in step S203 in FIG. 10, it is determined whether or not the display result of the first variable display unit 8 is a jackpot symbol as well as whether or not the display result of the second variable display unit 9 is a jackpot symbol. In the case where the first variable display unit 8 and the second variable display unit 9 are used as the big hit symbol, the linked announcement of the notice effect in a specific mode is determined, and the effect control microcomputer 100 does so. It may be configured to interlock announcement attraction of the determined specific embodiments run to) as.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, when the specific display result is derived and displayed on the first variable display unit, the variable display of the identification information on the second variable display unit is interrupted, so that the plurality of variable display units simultaneously. It is possible to prevent a specific gaming state from occurring. In addition, since the variable display of the identification information is performed in the second variable display unit until the specific display result is derived and displayed on the first variable display unit, the specific display result is derived and displayed on the first variable display unit. It can be made difficult for the player to grasp. Furthermore, after the variable display of the identification information by the first variable display unit is started, a predetermined notice effect is performed during variable display of the identification information by the second variable display unit, and then the first variable display unit Since the execution of a predetermined notice effect is controlled so that the specific display result is derived and displayed as the display result of the variable display of the identification information, the specific display result is derived and displayed on one variable display unit. When performing the game, it is possible to perform effects linked with a plurality of variable display units, and to increase the variety of game effects, so that the interest given to the player is not reduced. it can. In addition, when performing effects linked with a plurality of variable display units, it is also possible to perform effects using a plurality of variable displays, and it is possible to enrich game variations.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, when it is determined that the display result of the second variable display section is the specific display result before the variable display of the identification information is completed a plurality of times, the display result of the second variable display section is Since the aspect in the notice effect that is executed during the variable display of the identification information resulting in the specific display result is different from the aspect in the notice effect that is executed during the variable display of the identification information that is executed before the variable display, When performing effects linked by a plurality of variable display units and also performing effects using a plurality of variable displays, it is possible to further enrich variations of game effects.

In the invention according to claim 3 , when it is determined that both the display results of the first variable display section and the second variable display section are the specific display results, the notice effect in a specific mode is executed. The notice effect of a specific aspect can give the player a stronger interest in the gaming machine.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 1 that is an example of a gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine (bullet ball gaming machine) 1 as seen from the front. Note that a pachinko gaming machine is shown here as an example of a gaming machine, but the gaming machine according to the present invention is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine, for example, an image-type gaming machine, a coin gaming machine, a slot machine, and the like. Also good.

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

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

  Near the center of the game area 7 variably display a plurality of types of decorative decorations that can be distinguished based on the establishment of a predetermined start condition (for example, the hitting of the hit ball at the first start winning opening 14). The first variable display unit 8 for deriving and displaying the display result and a plurality of types of effects that can be distinguished from each other on the basis of establishment of a predetermined start condition (for example, the hit ball has won the second start winning opening 16) A second variable display unit 9 that variably displays the decorative symbols and displays and displays the display result is arranged with a partition 106 having a predetermined interval therebetween. In this embodiment, the first variable display unit 8 and the second variable display unit 9 are each configured by a liquid crystal display device (LCD) so that the identification information is displayed and controlled in three display areas of left, middle, and right. It is configured. Note that winning means that a game ball has entered a predetermined area such as a winning opening. Deriving and displaying the display result means that the symbol is stopped and displayed (except for the stop before the so-called re-variation).

  A first special symbol display (special symbol display device) 91 and a second special symbol display 92 that variably display special symbols as identification information are provided above the first variable display 8 and the second variable display 9. Is provided. In this embodiment, each of the first special symbol display 91 and the second special symbol display 92 is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9, for example. Has been. The first special symbol display 91 and the second special symbol display 92 are configured to variably display a larger number of numbers such as 0 to 99 in order to make it difficult for the player to grasp a specific stop symbol. It may be. Hereinafter, the identification information variably displayed on the first special symbol display 91 may be referred to as a first special symbol, and the identification information variably displayed on the second special symbol display 92 may be referred to as a second special symbol. In addition, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol.

  The first variable display unit 8 performs variable display of a decorative symbol as a symbol for decoration (for production) during the variable display period of the special symbol by the first special symbol indicator 91. In addition, the second variable display unit 9 performs variable display of decorative symbols as decorative symbols during the variable symbol variable display period of the second special symbol display 92. The first special symbol display 91 and the second special symbol display 92 that perform variable display of decorative symbols are controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. Hereinafter, the identification information variably displayed on the first variable display unit 8 may be referred to as a first decorative symbol, and the identification information variably displayed on the second variable display unit 9 may be referred to as a second decorative symbol. Further, the first decorative design and the second decorative design may be collectively referred to as a decorative design.

  The first variable display section 8 has a first special symbol composed of four display areas for displaying the number of effective winning balls that have entered the first start winning opening 14, that is, the number of reserved memories (also referred to as start memory or start prize memory). A holding storage display area 10 is provided. Each time there is an effective start winning, the display color of one display area is changed. Each time the variable display on the first special symbol display 91 is started, the display color of one display area is restored. Further, the second variable display section 9 is provided with a second special symbol reservation storage display area 11 composed of four display areas for displaying the number of effective winning balls that have entered the second start winning opening 16, that is, the number of reserved storage. Yes. Each time there is an effective start winning, the display color of one display area is changed. Each time the variable display on the second special symbol display 92 is started, the display color of one display area is restored. In this example, the symbol display area and the special symbol hold memory display area are provided separately, so that the number of hold memories can be displayed even during variable display. A special symbol hold storage display area may be provided in a part of the symbol display area. Further, the display of the number of reserved memories may be interrupted during variable display. In this example, a special symbol reserved memory display area is provided in the first variable display unit 8 and the second variable display unit 9, but a display (special symbol reserved memory display) for displaying the number of reserved memories is provided. The first variable display unit 8 and the second variable display unit 9 may be provided separately.

  In this embodiment, the first special symbol reserved memory display area 10 displays the number of reserved memories for the variable display of the first special symbol display 91, and the second special symbol reserved memory display area 11 is the second special symbol reserved memory display area 11. Although it is configured to display the number of reserved memories for variable display of the symbol display 92, a single special symbol reserved storage display area is provided, and the variable display and second special display of the first special symbol display 91 are provided. The number of reserved storage (for example, the upper limit value is 8) for variable display of the symbol display 92 may be displayed collectively. Further, in this embodiment, the upper limit value of the number of reserved memories is 4, but the upper limit value may be a larger value. Further, the upper limit value may be changed according to the gaming state.

  Below the first variable display portion 8, a first variable winning device 15 having a first start winning port 14 through which a game ball can be won is provided. A game ball won in the first start winning opening 14 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by a first start opening switch 62 (not shown in FIG. 1). A first variable winning device 15 that opens and closes is provided below the first start winning opening 14. The first variable winning device 15 is opened by a solenoid 71 (not shown in FIG. 1). When the first variable winning device 15 is in the open state, it becomes easier for the game ball to win the first start winning opening 14 (easier to start winning), which is advantageous to the player.

  Further, below the second variable display section 9, a second variable winning device 17 having a second start winning port 16 through which a game ball can be won is provided. A game ball won in the second start winning opening 16 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by a second start opening switch 67 (not shown in FIG. 1). A second variable winning device 17 that opens and closes is provided below the second start winning opening 16. The second variable winning device 17 is opened by a solenoid 74 (not shown in FIG. 1). When the second variable winning device 17 is in the open state, it becomes easier for the game ball to win the second start winning port 16 (easier to start winning), which is advantageous to the player.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, variable winning devices 15 and 17 that perform opening and closing operations are provided below either the first starting winning port 14 and the second starting winning port 16. The variable winning device that opens and closes only at the lower part of one of the first start winning opening 14 and the second starting winning opening 16 may be provided. In this case, as will be described later, the normal symbol indicators 12 and 13 display the determination result as to whether or not the variable winning device is to be opened, and therefore the normal symbol on the side where the variable winning device is not provided. The display (the first normal symbol display 12 or the second normal symbol display 13) is not provided.

  Below the first variable winning device 15, a solenoid 72 (shown in FIG. 1) is displayed in a specific game state (a big hit game state) that occurs when a specific display result (a big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first variable display unit 8. A first special variable prize-winning device 20 that is opened by a not-shown) is provided. The first special variable winning device 20 includes a first opening / closing plate 21 and forms a first big winning opening. Of the game balls that have entered the first grand prize opening, game balls that have entered the V prize area are detected by a first V prize switch 64 (not shown in FIG. 1). Of the game balls that have entered the first grand prize opening, game balls that have not entered the V winning area are detected by the first count switch 63 (not shown in FIG. 1). A solenoid 73 (not shown in FIG. 1) for switching the route in the first big prize opening is also provided on the back of the game board 6.

  Below the second variable winning device 17, a solenoid 75 (shown in FIG. 1) in a specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) that occurs when a specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the second variable display unit 9. A second special variable prize-winning device 22 that is opened by a not-shown device is provided. The second special variable winning device 22 includes a second opening / closing plate 23 therein to form a second large winning opening. Of the game balls that have entered the second grand prize opening, the game balls that have entered the V prize area are detected by the second V prize switch 69 (not shown in FIG. 1), and the game balls that have entered the second big prize opening Of these, the game balls that have not entered the V winning area are detected by the second count switch 68 (not shown in FIG. 1). A solenoid 76 (not shown in FIG. 1) for switching the route in the second big prize opening is also provided on the back of the game board 6.

  A first ordinary symbol display 12 is provided on the left side of the first special variable winning device 20. The first ordinary symbol display 12 variably displays a plurality of types of identification information (for example, “◯” and “x”) called ordinary symbols.

  When the game ball passes through the first gate 28 and is detected by the first gate switch 61 (not shown in FIG. 1), variable display of the display on the first normal symbol display 12 is started. In this embodiment, variable display is performed by alternately lighting the left and right lamps (a symbol can be visually recognized when the lamp is lit). For example, if the left lamp is lit when the variable display ends, it is a hit. And when the stop symbol in the 1st normal symbol indicator 12 is a predetermined symbol (winning symbol), the 1st variable winning ball apparatus 15 will be in an open state for a predetermined number of times. That is, the state of the first variable winning device 15 changes from an unfavorable state to an advantageous state to the player when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol. In the vicinity of the first normal symbol display 12, a first normal symbol hold storage display 18 having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the first gate 28 is provided. Each time there is a game ball passing to the first gate 28, the first normal symbol storage memory display 18 increases the number of LEDs to be turned on by one. Each time variable display on the first normal symbol display 12 is started, the number of LEDs to be lit is reduced by one.

  A second ordinary symbol display 13 is provided on the right side of the second special variable winning device 22. The second ordinary symbol display unit 13 variably displays a plurality of types of identification information (for example, “◯” and “x”) called ordinary symbols.

  When the game ball passes through the second gate 29 and is detected by the second gate switch 66 (not shown in FIG. 1), variable display of the display on the second normal symbol display 13 is started. In this embodiment, variable display is performed by alternately lighting the left and right lamps (a symbol can be visually recognized when the lamp is lit). For example, if the left lamp is lit when the variable display ends, it is a hit. And when the stop symbol in the 2nd normal symbol indicator 13 is a predetermined symbol (winning symbol), the 2nd variable winning ball apparatus 16 will be in an open state for a predetermined number of times. That is, the state of the second variable winning device 16 changes from an unfavorable state to an advantageous state to the player when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol. In the vicinity of the second ordinary symbol display 13, a second ordinary symbol holding storage display 19 having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the second gate 29 is provided. Every time there is a game ball passing to the second gate 29, the second normal symbol holding memory display 19 increases the number of LEDs to be turned on by one. Each time the variable display on the second normal symbol display 13 is started, the number of LEDs to be lit is reduced by one.

  In this embodiment, two normal symbol indicators 12 and 13 and two variable winning ball devices 15 and 17 are provided. However, one normal symbol indicator and one variable winning ball device are provided. It may be configured as described above.

  Decorative lamps 25 flashing and displayed during the game are provided around the left and right of the game area 7 of the game board 6, and there is an out port 26 for taking in a hit ball that has not won a prize. In addition, two speakers 27 that utter sound effects and sounds as predetermined sound outputs are provided on the left and right upper portions outside the game area 7. A top frame lamp, a frame lamp left, and a frame lamp right provided on the front frame are provided at the outer periphery upper portion, the outer periphery left portion, and the outer periphery right portion of the game area 7. Also, a prize ball lamp that is turned on when there is a remaining number of prize balls is provided near the left of the frame lamp, and a ball break lamp that is turned on when the supply ball is cut is provided near the right of the frame lamp. .

  In the gaming machine, a ball hitting device (not shown) that drives a driving motor in response to a player operating the hitting operation handle 5 and uses the rotational force of the driving motor to launch a gaming ball to the game area 7. ) Is provided. A game ball launched from the ball striking device enters the game area 7 through a ball striking rail formed in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 7, and then descends the game area 7. When the game ball enters the first start winning opening 14 and is detected by the first start opening switch 62, if the variable display of the first special symbol can be started (for example, the end of the big hit game or the end of the previous variable display) ), The first special symbol display 91 starts variable display (variation) of the first special symbol, and the first variable display unit 8 starts variable display of the first decorative symbol. If the variable display of the first special symbol cannot be started, the number of reserved memories for the first special symbol display 91 is increased by one.

  Further, when the game ball enters the second start winning opening 16 and is detected by the second start port switch 67, if the variable display of the second special symbol can be started (for example, the end of the big hit game or the previous variable display) The second special symbol display unit 92 starts variable display (variation) of the second special symbol, and the second variable display unit 9 starts variable display of the second decorative symbol. If the variable display of the second special symbol cannot be started, the reserved memory number for the second special symbol display unit 92 is increased by one.

  The variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 91 and the variable display of the first decorative symbol on the first variable display unit 8 are stopped when a predetermined time has elapsed. When the first special symbol at the time of stoppage becomes a jackpot symbol (specific display result), the game shifts to a jackpot gaming state. That is, the first special variable winning device 20 is opened until a predetermined time (for example, 29 seconds) elapses or until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls have won the first grand prize opening. It should be noted that until a certain period of time elapses after the first special variable winning device 20 is opened, or until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of hitting balls enter the first big winning opening, it is one round in the big hit gaming state. is there. Then, when the first special variable winning device 20 is opened, the hit ball enters the V winning area in the first big winning opening, and when it is detected by the first V winning switch 64, a continuation right is generated and the first special variable winning device. 20 is opened again. The generation of the continuation right is allowed a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 rounds).

  If the stop symbol when the first special symbol on the first special symbol indicator 91 is stopped is a jackpot symbol with a probability variation (special display result: probability variation symbol, for example, “7”), after the jackpot gaming state ends Then, the special game state is controlled such that the next winning probability is higher than the normal game state. That is, it becomes a more advantageous state for the player in the probability variation state. In addition, when the stop symbol of the first special symbol becomes a probabilistic symbol and is controlled to the special game state after the jackpot game state is finished, the probability that the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 91 becomes a jackpot symbol is high. In addition, the probability that the second special symbol in the second special symbol display 92 becomes a big hit symbol is also increased. In other words, not only the jackpot determination based on the first start win but also the jackpot determination based on the second start win is determined to be a jackpot with a higher probability than in the normal gaming state.

  Further, the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 92 and the variable display of the second decorative symbol on the second variable display unit 9 are stopped when a predetermined time has elapsed. When the second special symbol at the time of stoppage becomes a jackpot symbol (specific display result), the game shifts to a jackpot gaming state. That is, the second special variable winning device 22 is opened until a predetermined time elapses or until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls wins the second big winning opening. It should be noted that until a certain period of time has elapsed after the second special variable winning device 22 is opened, or until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of hitting balls wins the second grand prize opening in one round in the big hit gaming state. is there. Then, when the second special variable winning device 22 is opened, the hit ball enters the V winning area in the second large winning opening and is detected by the second V winning switch 69, the continuation right is generated and the second special variable winning device. 22 is opened again. The generation of the continuation right is allowed a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 rounds).

  When the stop symbol at the time of stoppage of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display unit 92 is a jackpot symbol with a probability variation (special display result: probability variation symbol, for example, “7”), after the jackpot gaming state ends Then, the special game state is controlled such that the next winning probability is higher than the normal game state. That is, it becomes a more advantageous state for the player in the probability variation state. In addition, when the stop symbol of the second special symbol becomes a probabilistic symbol and is controlled to the special game state after the big hit game state, the second special symbol on the second special symbol display unit 92 is likely to become a big hit symbol. In addition, the probability that the first special symbol in the first special symbol display 91 becomes a big hit symbol is also increased. In other words, not only the jackpot determination based on the second start win but also the jackpot determination based on the first start win is determined to be a jackpot with a higher probability than in the normal gaming state.

  In the probability variation state as the special gaming state, as described above, the first special symbol display unit 91 and the second special symbol display unit 92 variably displayed on the first special symbol and the second special symbol stop symbol are the winning symbols ( The probability of becoming a specific display result (for example, an odd number of 0 to 9) is increased from the normal gaming state, and the variable display time (variation time) of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is shortened from the normal gaming state. The Further, in the first normal symbol display 12 and the second normal symbol display 13, the probability that the stop symbol becomes a winning symbol is higher than in the normal gaming state, and in the first variable winning device 15 and the second variable winning device 17. One or both of the opening time and the number of times of opening are increased as compared with the normal gaming state, which is more advantageous for the player. Further, in a predetermined state such as a probability variation state, the normal symbol variable display time (fluctuation time) on the first normal symbol display 12 and the second normal symbol display 13 is shortened from the normal game state, thereby It may be more advantageous for the person.

  In addition, you may make it make a player more advantageous than a normal game state by controlling to a short time state as a special game state. In the short time state, the first special symbol display unit 91 and the second special symbol display unit 92 perform the first special symbol until the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times). The variable display time (fluctuation time) of the first special symbol and the second special symbol in the display 91 and the second special symbol display 92 is shorter than the normal gaming state, and the first normal symbol display 12 and the second special symbol display 12 The normal symbol variable display time (fluctuation time) on the normal symbol display 13 is shorter than that in the normal gaming state. Further, in the first variable winning device 15 and the second variable winning device 17, one or both of the opening time and the number of times of opening is increased as compared with the normal gaming state. When the opening time or the number of times of opening of the first variable winning device 15 and the second variable winning device 17 is increased as compared with the normal gaming state, start winnings to the first starting winning port 14 and the second starting winning port 16 are likely to occur. The number of variable display times of the first special symbol and the second special symbol on the first special symbol display 91 and the second special symbol display 92 within a predetermined period increases, and the first special symbol and the second special symbol become The probability of winning a winning symbol is higher than that in the normal gaming state, which is more advantageous for the player.

  There may be a difference between the special game state when the stop symbol of the first special symbol becomes a probability variation symbol and the special game state when the stop symbol of the second special symbol becomes a probability variation symbol. For example, the special game state when the stop symbol of the first special symbol becomes a probable symbol is changed to a probable state, and the special game state when the stop symbol of the second special symbol becomes a probable symbol is changed to a short-time state. Thus, it may be configured such that when the stop symbol of the first special symbol becomes a probabilistic symbol, the player becomes more advantageous than when the stop symbol of the second special symbol becomes a probable symbol. . By configuring as such, the interest given to the player can be further improved.

  In addition, the stop symbols of the first special symbol and the second special symbol are controlled as a special gaming state in a short time state (controlled to a special gaming state that is disadvantageous for the player as compared to other special gaming states). The probability may be set to be higher than the probability of a big hit symbol that is controlled as a special gaming state to a probable variation state (controlled to a special gaming state that is advantageous to the player as compared to other special gaming states). By comprising in that way, the interest given to a player can be improved more.

  In addition, the special game state is not limited to the above, and other game states may be used as long as the game control is advantageous to the player. Further, the special game state may be a game state completely different from the specific game state, or may be a special game state including the specific game state.

  The variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 91 and the variable display of the first decorative symbol on the first variable display unit 8 are synchronized. Further, the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 92 and the variable display of the second decorative symbol on the second variable display unit 9 are synchronized. Here, the synchronization means that the variable display period is the same. Further, when the big win symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 91, the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed on the first variable display portion 8 in a state where, for example, the left, middle and right decorative symbols are aligned. When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 92, the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed on the second variable display unit 9 in a state where, for example, the left, middle and right decorative symbols are aligned. Hereinafter, the fact that the first variable display portion 8 and the second variable display portion 9 are stopped and displayed in a state where the left, middle and right decorative symbols are aligned is expressed as displaying a big hit symbol of the decorative symbols.

  Further, when the probability variable symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol indicator 91, a decorative symbol (for example, “7”, “7”, “7”) that reminds the probability variable symbol on the first variable display unit 8 is displayed. Stopped display. When the probability variable symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 92, special decorative symbols (for example, “7”, “7”, “7”) that remind the probability variable symbol on the second variable display unit 9 are displayed. Stopped display.

  Next, the reach display mode (reach) will be described. The reach display mode (reach) in this embodiment is a decorative pattern that has not been stopped when the stopped decorative pattern (the first decorative pattern or the second decorative pattern) constitutes a part of the jackpot symbol. This is a state in which variable display (variable display) is performed, and all or part of the decorative symbols are synchronously variably displayed while constituting all or part of the jackpot symbol.

  For example, the left and right display areas of the left, right and right display areas in the first variable display section 8 or the second variable display section 9 are decorative symbols (for example, “7”) that are part of the jackpot symbol. The display area on the right is still displayed in a variable state while the display is stopped, and all or some of the symbols in the display area are synchronously displayed while constituting all or part of the jackpot symbol. (For example, a state in which the variable display is performed in all of the left, middle, and right display areas in the first variable display unit 8 and the variable display is always performed in a state where the same symbols are arranged) Becomes a reach display mode or reach.

  In addition, during the reach, an unusual performance is performed with a lamp or sound. The effect and the reach display mode in the first variable display unit 8 or the second variable display unit 9 are called reach effects. Further, during the reach, a character (an effect display imitating a person or the like, which is different from a design (decoration design etc.)) or the background of the first variable display unit 8 or the second variable display unit 9 is displayed. The display mode (for example, color) may be changed.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 31. 2 also shows the payout control board 37, the effect control board 80, and the like. A basic circuit (corresponding to game control means) 53 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main board 31. The basic circuit 53 includes a ROM 54 for storing a game control (game progress control) program and the like, a RAM 55 as storage means used as a work memory, and a game control microcomputer 560 having a CPU 56 for performing control operations in accordance with the program. And an I / O port unit 57. In this embodiment, the ROM 54 and the RAM 55 are built in the game control microcomputer 560. That is, the game control microcomputer 560 is a one-chip microcomputer. The one-chip microcomputer only needs to include at least the RAM 55, and the ROM 54 may be external or internal. Further, the I / O port unit 57 may be incorporated in the game control microcomputer 560. In this case, the game control microcomputer 560 also includes an I / O port unit.

  In the game control microcomputer 560, the CPU 56 executes control in accordance with the program stored in the ROM 54. Therefore, hereinafter, the game control microcomputer 560 executes (or performs processing) specifically. Is that the CPU 56 executes control according to the program. The same applies to microcomputers mounted on substrates other than the main substrate 31. The game control means is realized by a basic circuit 53 including a game control microcomputer 560.

  Also, the first gate switch 61, the first start port switch 62, the first count switch 63, the first V winning switch 64, the second gate switch 66, the second starting port switch 67, the second count switch 68, and the second V winning prize. An input driver circuit 58 for supplying a detection signal from the switch 69 to the basic circuit 53 is also mounted on the main board 31, and includes a solenoid 71 for opening and closing the first variable winning device 15, a solenoid 72 for opening and closing the first special variable winning device 20, Solenoid 73 for switching the path in the 1st prize winning opening, solenoid 74 for opening / closing the 2nd variable prize winning apparatus 17, solenoid 75 for opening / closing the 2nd special variable winning prize apparatus 22, solenoid for switching the path in the 2nd prize winning opening A solenoid circuit 59 for driving 76 in accordance with a command from the basic circuit 53 is also mounted on the main board 31, An information output signal such as a jackpot information indicating the occurrence of a jackpot gaming state is output to the hall computer in accordance with data provided from a system reset circuit (not shown) or the basic circuit 53 for resetting the game control microcomputer 560 when the power is turned on. An information output circuit 60 for outputting to an external device such as the above is also mounted on the main board 31.

  The hitting ball launching device for hitting and launching the game ball includes a launch motor 94 controlled by a payout control microcomputer mounted on the payout control board 37, and when the launch motor 94 rotates, the game ball is played in the game area 7. Fire towards. A drive signal for driving the firing motor 94 is transmitted to the firing motor 94 via the touch sensor substrate 90. The touch sensor detects that the player is touching the operation knob (hitting ball handle) 5, and a signal from the touch sensor is mounted on the touch sensor substrate 90 (the player touches the operation knob 5. Is transmitted to the payout control board 37 via a circuit including a detection circuit for detecting whether or not it is touched. The circuit on the payout control board 37 stops the driving of the firing motor 94 when the signal from the touch sensor circuit indicates an off state.

  The hitting ball launching device is not controlled by a payout control microcomputer mounted on the payout control board 37, but a separate circuit from the payout control microcomputer, for example, a fire control different from the payout control board 37. It may be controlled by a circuit on the substrate.

  In this embodiment, the effect control means (configured by the effect control microcomputer) mounted on the effect control board 80 receives the effect control command from the game control microcomputer 560 via the relay board 77. The display control of the first variable display 8 and the second variable display unit 9 that receives and variably displays the decorative design is performed.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a circuit configuration example of the relay board 77, the effect control board 80, the lamp driver board 35, and the audio output board 70. In the example shown in FIG. 3, the lamp driver board 35 and the audio output board 70 are not equipped with a microcomputer, but may be equipped with a microcomputer. Further, without providing the lamp driver board 35 and the audio output board 70, only the effect control board 80 may be provided for effect control.

  The effect control board 80 has an effect control microcomputer 100 including an effect control CPU 101 and a RAM. The RAM may be externally attached. In the effect control board 80, the effect control microcomputer 100 operates in accordance with a program stored in a built-in or external ROM (not shown), and a strobe signal from the main board 31 input via the relay board 77. In response to the (effect control INT signal), an effect control command is received via the input driver 102 and the input port 103. Further, the production control microcomputer 100 causes the VDP (video display processor) 109 to perform display control of the first variable display unit 8 and the second variable display unit 9 using an LCD based on the production control command.

  The effect control command and the effect control INT signal are first input to the input driver 102 on the effect control board 80. The input driver 102 passes the signal input from the relay board 77 only in the direction toward the inside of the effect control board 80 (does not pass the signal in the direction from the inside of the effect control board 80 to the relay board 77). It is also a unidirectional circuit as a regulating means.

  As a signal direction regulating means, the signal inputted from the main board 31 is allowed to pass through the relay board 77 only in the direction toward the effect control board 80 (the signal is not passed in the direction from the effect control board 80 to the relay board 77). The unidirectional circuit is installed. For example, a diode or a transistor is used as the unidirectional circuit. FIG. 3 illustrates a diode. A unidirectional circuit is provided for each signal.

  Further, the effect control microcomputer 100 outputs a signal for driving the lamp to the lamp driver board 35 via the input / output port 105. In addition, the production control microcomputer 100 outputs sound number data to the audio output board 70 via the input / output port 104.

  In the lamp driver board 35, a signal for driving the lamp is input to the lamp driver 352 via the input / output driver 351. The lamp driver 352 amplifies a signal for driving the lamp and supplies the amplified signal to each lamp provided on the frame side such as the top frame lamp 40, the left frame lamp 41, and the right frame lamp 42. Further, it is supplied to a decorative lamp 25 provided on the frame side.

  In the voice output board 70, the sound number data is input to the voice synthesis IC 703 via the input / output driver 702. The voice synthesizing IC 703 generates voice or sound effect according to the sound number data, and outputs it to the amplifier circuit 705. The amplification circuit 705 outputs an audio signal obtained by amplifying the output level of the speech synthesis IC 703 to a level corresponding to the volume set by the volume 706 to the speaker 27. The voice data ROM 704 stores control data corresponding to the sound number data. The control data corresponding to the sound number data is a collection of data indicating the sound effect or sound output mode in a time series in a predetermined period (for example, a decorative symbol variation period).

  The signal for driving the lamp and the sound number data are transmitted bidirectionally between the effect control microcomputer 100, the lamp driver board 35 and the audio output board 70 (a response signal is transmitted from the signal receiving side to the transmitting side). Communication).

  The effect control microcomputer 100 reads necessary data from a character ROM (not shown) in accordance with the received effect control command. The character ROM is character image data that is frequently used among images displayed on the first variable display unit 8 and the second variable display unit 9, specifically, a person, a character, a figure, a symbol, etc. (including decorative designs). ) In advance. The effect control microcomputer 100 outputs the data read from the character ROM to the VDP 109. The VDP 109 performs display control based on data input from the effect control microcomputer 100.

  In this embodiment, a VDP 109 that performs display control of the first variable display unit 8 and display control of the second variable display unit 9 is mounted on the effect control board 80. The VDP 109 has an address space independent of the production control microcomputer 100, and maps a VRAM therein. The VRAM is a buffer memory for expanding image data generated by the VDP. The VDP 109 outputs the image data in the VRAM to the first variable display unit 8 and the second variable display unit 9. Note that the number of VDPs corresponding to the number of variable display units may be mounted on the effect control board 80.

Embodiment 1 FIG.
Hereinafter, the game control process in the first embodiment will be described. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the timer interrupt process. For example, when a timer interrupt set to occur every 2 ms occurs during the execution of the main process, the game control microcomputer 560 plays a game in a timer interrupt process activated in response to the occurrence of the timer interrupt. Control processing (game control microcomputer 560 controls itself for game devices such as variable display devices 8, 9 provided in the game machine, variable winning ball device, ball payout device, etc. A process of transmitting a command signal to cause the microcomputer to control, also referred to as a gaming apparatus control process) is executed.

  In the main process, the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process are repeatedly executed. The display random number is a random number for determining a symbol displayed on the first special symbol display 91 or the second special symbol display 92, and in this embodiment, there are a plurality of types of display random numbers. The display random number update process is a process for updating the count value of the counter for generating the display random number. The initial value random number update process is a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number. The initial value random number is a random number for determining an initial value of a count value such as a counter for generating a random number for determining whether or not to make a big hit (a big hit determination random number generation counter). In the determination random number update process in the game control process, the value of the big hit determination random number generation counter is incremented by one, but the value of the big hit determination random number generation counter is one round (the value that the big hit determination random number generation counter can take) When the number of steps from the minimum value to the maximum value is incremented), an initial value is set in the counter.

  In the timer interrupt process, the game control microcomputer 560 includes a first gate switch 61, a first start port switch 62, a first count switch 63, a first V winning switch 64, a second gate switch 66, and a second start port switch. 67, the detection signals of the second count switch 68 and the second V winning switch 69 are input, and the state is determined (switch processing: step S21).

  Next, a process of updating the count value of each counter for generating each determination random number such as a big hit determination random number used for game control is performed (determination random number update process: step S22). The game control microcomputer 560 further performs a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number and the display random number (initial value random number update process, display random number update process: step S23, S24).

  Furthermore, the game control microcomputer 560 performs the first special symbol process (step S25). In the first special symbol process, corresponding processing is executed according to a first special symbol process flag for controlling the first special symbol display 91 and the first special variable winning device 20 in a predetermined order according to the gaming state. . The value of the first special symbol process flag is updated during each process according to the gaming state. Next, the game control microcomputer 560 performs the second special symbol process (step S26). In the second special symbol process, corresponding processing is executed according to a second special symbol process flag for controlling the second special symbol display 92 and the second special variable winning device 22 in a predetermined order according to the gaming state. . The value of the second special symbol process flag is updated during each process according to the gaming state.

  Further, the first normal symbol process is performed (step S27). In the first normal symbol process, the corresponding process is executed according to the first normal symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the first normal symbol display 12 in a predetermined order. The value of the first normal symbol process flag is updated during each process according to the gaming state. Next, the second normal symbol process is performed (step S28). In the second normal symbol process, the corresponding process is executed according to the second normal symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the second normal symbol display 13 in a predetermined order. The value of the second normal symbol process flag is updated during each process according to the gaming state. The display control of the first normal symbol display 12 and the opening / closing control of the first variable winning device 15 are executed by executing the first normal symbol process, and the second normal symbol process is executed by executing the second normal symbol process. Display control of the display 13 and opening / closing control of the second variable winning device 17 are executed.

  Next, the game control microcomputer 560 performs a process of sending an effect control command related to the display control of the first variable display unit 8 and the second variable display unit 9 (special symbol command control process: step S29).

  Further, the game control microcomputer 560 performs information output processing for outputting data such as jackpot information, start information, probability variation information supplied to the hall management computer, for example (step S30).

  In addition, the game control microcomputer 560 detects signals from the first start port switch 62, the first count switch 63, the first V winning switch 64, the second starting port switch 67, the second count switch 68, and the second V winning switch 69. A prize ball process for setting the number of prize balls based on this is executed (step S31). Specifically, any one of the first start port switch 62, the first count switch 63, the first V winning switch 64, the second starting port switch 67, the second count switch 68, and the second V winning switch 69 is turned on. In accordance with the winning detection based on, a payout control command indicating the number of winning balls is output to the payout control microcomputer mounted on the payout control board 37. The payout control microcomputer drives the ball payout device 97 in accordance with a payout control command indicating the number of winning balls.

  In this embodiment, a RAM area (output port buffer) corresponding to the output state of the output port is provided. However, the game control microcomputer 560 relates to ON / OFF of the solenoid in the RAM area of the output port. The contents are output to the output port (step S32: solenoid output processing). Thereafter, the interrupt permission state is set (step S33), and the process is terminated.

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

  As described above, in this embodiment, the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is executed by the two displays of the first special symbol display 91 and the second special symbol display 92. In this embodiment, control is performed so that a big hit does not occur simultaneously in the two displays.

  In this embodiment, when the display result on the first special symbol display 91 is a big hit symbol (the first variable display portion 8 is a big hit symbol of a decorative symbol), the first variable display portion 8 In order to notify the player in advance that the display result on the first special symbol display 91 will be a big hit symbol by the second variable display unit 9 (hereinafter also referred to as linked notice # 1 or linked notice effect # 1). .) Can be performed. When the display result on the second special symbol display 92 is a big hit symbol (the second variable display portion 9 becomes a big hit symbol of a decorative symbol), the first variable display portion 8 and the second variable display portion 9 are displayed. Thus, a notice effect (hereinafter also referred to as “linked notice # 2” or “linked notice effect # 2”) for notifying the player in advance that the display result on the second special symbol display 92 becomes a jackpot symbol is executed. It is possible.

  In the following description, the interlocking notice effect # 1 will be mainly described, but the interlocking notice effect # 2 is also executed in the same manner as the interlocking notice effect # 1. In addition, you may vary the production | presentation aspect of interlock | cooperative notice effect # 1 and interlocking notice effect # 2.

  FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of a program of the first special symbol process (step S25) executed by the game control microcomputer 560 mounted on the main board 31. As described above, in the first special symbol process, a process for controlling the first variable display unit 8 is executed. The program for the second special symbol process (step S26) is configured in the same manner. That is, in the following description, if “first” is read as “second” and “second” is read as “first”, the second special symbol process will be described. This is the same not only in this embodiment but also in other embodiments.

  The game control microcomputer 560 has a first start port switch for detecting that a game ball has won the first start winning port 14 provided in the game board 6 when performing the first special symbol process. If 62 is turned on, that is, if a start winning that causes the game ball to win the first start winning opening 14 has occurred (step S311), the number of reserved memories has not reached the upper limit (step S312). Then, the value of the first reserved memory counter indicating the number of reserved memories is incremented by 1 (step S313). Thereafter, any one of steps S300 to S307 is performed according to the internal state (specifically, the value of the first special symbol process flag).

  When the value of the first pending storage counter is incremented by 1, the game control microcomputer 560 extracts the counter value for generating the big hit determination random number and the like as the extracted random value. A process of storing in the storage area in the first reserved storage buffer corresponding to the value of the reserved storage counter is executed. In the first reserved storage buffer, the same number of storage areas as the upper limit value of the number of reserved memories is secured. Note that the counter and the first reserved storage buffer for generating the big hit determination random number are formed in the RAM 55. “Formed in RAM” means an area in the RAM.

  First special symbol normal processing (step S300): When the microcomputer for game control 560 is in a state where variable display of the first special symbol can be started, the number of numerical data stored in the first reserved memory buffer (reserved memory) Number). The number of numerical data stored in the first hold storage buffer can be confirmed by the count value of the first hold storage counter. If the count value of the first reserved storage counter is not 0, it is determined whether or not to win as a result of variable display of the first special symbol (whether or not to make a specific display result). In the case of winning, the first big hit flag is set. Then, the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S301.

  First special symbol stop symbol setting process (step S301): The stop symbol of the first special symbol after variable display is determined. Then, the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated to a value according to step S302. When the stop symbol of the first special symbol is a big hit, it is determined which one of the odd symbols from “0” to “9” is to be the stop symbol. Further, for example, when the stop symbol of the first separate symbol when the big hit is “7”, the probability change state is controlled after the big hit gaming state. In other words, in this embodiment, by determining the jackpot symbol of the first special symbol, it is determined whether to control the game state between the probable change state (special game state) and the normal game state after the jackpot game state ends. Yes.

  First variation pattern setting process (step S302): variation pattern determining random number (one of display random numbers) obtained by extracting variation pattern of variable display of first special symbol (corresponding to variation time here) extracted at the time of start winning. Is selected from a plurality of predetermined variation patterns according to the value of. Also, based on the determined variation pattern, the variable display time until the first special symbol is variably displayed and derived and displayed is set in the first special symbol process timer, and then the first special symbol process timer is started. At this time, information (variation pattern command) for instructing the variation pattern is transmitted to the effect control board 80. Then, the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated to a value according to step S303.

  First special symbol variation process (step S303): When the variation time of the variation pattern selected in the first variation pattern setting process elapses (the first special symbol process timer set in step S302 times out), the internal state ( The first special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S304.

  First special symbol stop process (step S304): The variable display on the first special symbol display 91 is stopped and the stopped symbol is displayed. If the first big hit flag is set, the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated to a value according to step S305. Otherwise, the internal state is updated to a value according to step S300. Note that the production control microcomputer 100 on the production control board 80 executes control to stop the variable display of the first decorative symbols independently when the variation time elapses, but the game control microcomputer 560 performs the first variable display. You may control so that a 1st decoration symbol may be stopped in the part 8. FIG. For example, an effect control command (decoration symbol stop command) indicating stoppage of a decorative symbol may be transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 when the variation time has elapsed.

  First big winning opening opening pre-processing (step S305): Control for opening the first big winning opening is started. Specifically, a counter (for example, a counter that counts the number of game balls that have entered the first grand prize opening) and the like are initialized, and the solenoid 72 is driven to open the first special variable prize-winning device 20. Open the 1st prize opening. Also, the execution time of the first big prize opening opening process is set by the process timer, and the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated to a value according to step S306.

  Processing during opening of first big prize opening (step S306): control for sending production control command of round display during big hit gaming state to production control board 80, processing for confirming establishment of closing condition of first big prize opening, etc. I do. When the closing condition of the first grand prize opening is established, the process of monitoring whether or not the game ball has passed through the first V winning area provided in the first big prize opening and confirming the establishment of the big hit gaming state continuation condition I do. If the condition for continuation of the big hit gaming state is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the internal state is updated to a value corresponding to step S305. In addition, when the big hit gaming state continuation condition is not satisfied within a predetermined effective time, or when all rounds are finished, the internal state is updated to a value according to step S307.

  First jackpot end process (step S307): Control for causing the microcomputer 100 for effect control to perform display control for notifying the player that the jackpot gaming state has ended is performed. Then, the internal state is updated to a value corresponding to step S300.

  FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command sent to the effect control board 80. In this embodiment, the effect control command has a 2-byte configuration. The first byte represents MODE (command classification), and the second byte represents EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always “1”, and the first bit (bit 7) of the EXT data is always “0”. Note that such a command form is an example, and other command forms may be used. For example, a control command composed of 1 byte or 3 bytes or more may be used.

  In the example shown in FIG. 6, commands 8000 (H) to 8009 (H) change the decorative symbols variably displayed on the first variable display portion 8 or the second variable display portion 9 corresponding to the variable symbol special display. This is an effect control command for designating a pattern. The effect control command for designating the variation pattern is also a command for designating the variation start.

  The command 8101 (H) is an effect control command for designating that the display result on the first variable display unit 8 is a big hit symbol, and the command 8102 (H) is a display result on the second variable display unit 9. This is an effect control command for designating a big hit symbol.

  Command 8201 (H) is for notifying that the display result of the first special symbol display 91 becomes a jackpot symbol (equivalent to the display result on the first variable display unit 8 being a jackpot symbol of a decorative symbol). Is an effect control command (hereinafter referred to as an effect control command designated by interlocking notice effect # 1) for designating both the first notice effect and the second notice effect, and the command 8202 (H) is the second. A first notice effect and a second notice for notifying that the display result of the special symbol display 92 becomes a jackpot symbol (equivalent to the display result on the second variable display unit 9 being a jackpot symbol of a decorative symbol). This is an effect control command (hereinafter referred to as an effect control command specified by interlocking notice effect # 2) that designates performing both effects.

  The command 8301 (H) is for notifying that the display result of the first special symbol display 91 becomes a jackpot symbol (equivalent to the display result on the first variable display unit 8 being a jackpot symbol of a decorative symbol). Is a presentation control command (hereinafter, referred to as a second notice designation presentation control command), and command 8302 (H) is a big hit when the display result of the second special symbol display 92 is a big hit. An effect control command (hereinafter referred to as a first effect control command) for designating that a first notice effect is given for notifying that a symbol will be displayed (equivalent to the display result on the second variable display unit 9 being a jackpot symbol of a decorative symbol). This is referred to as an advance control command designated in advance).

  In this embodiment, the notice effect produced by the first variable display unit 8 is called a second notice effect, and the notice effect produced by the second variable display unit 9 is called a first notice effect.

  Command A100 (H) is an effect control command for instructing interruption of variable display of decorative symbols on the first variable display unit 8, and command A101 (H) is variable of decorative symbols on the first variable display unit 8. This is an effect control command for instructing resumption of display.

  Command A 200 (H) is an effect control command for instructing interruption of variable display of decorative symbols on the second variable display unit 9, and command A 201 (H) is variable of decorative symbols on the second variable display unit 9. This is an effect control command for instructing resumption of display.

  The command BXXX (H) is an effect control command that is sent from the start of the big hit game to the end of the big hit game. Commands D000 (H) to EXXXX (H) are effect control commands relating to the display state of the variable display devices 8 and 9 that are not related to the variation of the decorative symbols and the big hit game.

  Command D000 (H) is an effect control command for designating a customer waiting demonstration.

  The command E001 (H) is an effect control command that specifies that the first reserved memory number is increased by 1. The command E002 (H) is an effect control that specifies that the second reserved memory number is increased by 1. It is a command. In the present embodiment, these effect control commands may not be provided.

  The command E400 (H) is a command transmitted when the low probability state is changed to the low probability state, and the command E401 (H) is transmitted when the low probability state is changed to the high probability state. It is a command.

  When the effect control microcomputer 100 mounted on the effect control board 80 receives the above-described effect control command from the game control microcomputer 560 mounted on the main board 31, it corresponds to the contents shown in FIG. 6. While changing the display state of the 1st variable display part 8 and the 2nd variable display part 9, the display state of a lamp is changed, and sound number data are output with respect to the audio | voice output board | substrate 70. FIG. Note that effect control commands other than the effect control commands shown in FIG. 6 are also transmitted from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80. For example, a more detailed presentation control command related to the big hit game is also transmitted from the main board 31 to the presentation control board 80.

  FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a variation pattern used in this embodiment. In FIG. 7, “EXT” indicates the second byte of EXT data in the effect control command having a two-byte structure. “Time” indicates the variation time of the special symbol (variable display period of identification information).

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the first special symbol normal process (step S300) in the first special symbol process. The state where the first special symbol normal process is executed is when the value of the first special symbol process flag is a value indicating step S300. The case where the value of the first special symbol process flag is a value indicating step S300 means that the first special symbol display 91 does not display the variation of the first special symbol and is also a big hit game. This is the case. In the first special symbol normal process, the game control microcomputer 560 first checks whether or not the second big hit game-in-progress flag is set (step S51). The second big hit gaming flag is displayed when the second big hit gaming state as the big hit gaming state (specific gaming state) starts when the big winning symbol (specific display result) is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display 92. It is set in the second special symbol variation process in the special symbol process (step S27), and is reset when the second big hit gaming state ends. If the second big hit game flag is set, the first special symbol normal process is terminated. That is, the variable display of the first special symbol and the first decorative symbol is not started.

  If the second big hit gaming flag is not set, the game control microcomputer 560 checks the value of the number of reserved memories (step S52). Specifically, the count value of the first hold storage counter is confirmed.

  If the reserved memory number is not 0, each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved memory number = 1 in the first reserved memory buffer of the RAM 55 is read out and stored in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55 (step S53). ) Decrease the value of the number of reserved storage by 1 (subtract 1 from the count value of the first reserved storage counter), and shift the contents of each storage area (step S54). That is, each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved memory number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the first reserved memory buffer of the RAM 55 is stored as the reserved memory number = n−1. Store in the area. Therefore, the order in which the random number values stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to the number of reserved memories is extracted always matches the order of the number of reserved memories = 1, 2, 3 and 4. Yes.

  Next, the game control microcomputer 560 reads the jackpot determination random number from the random number storage buffer (step S55), and executes the jackpot determination module (step S56). The jackpot determination module is a program that compares a jackpot determination value determined in advance with a jackpot determination random number and executes a process of determining a jackpot if they match. When it is determined to be a big hit (step S57), the game control microcomputer 560 sets a first big hit flag (step S58). Then, the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first special symbol stop symbol setting process (step S301) (step S59).

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the first variation pattern setting process (step S302) in the first special symbol process. In the first variation pattern setting process, the game control microcomputer 560 executes a notice selection / variation time determination process (step S61). In the advance notice selection / change time determination process, the game control microcomputer 560 determines the change pattern (change time) and whether to execute the notice effect.

  When it is determined that the game control microcomputer 560 is a big hit, the game control microcomputer 560 performs control to transmit a big hit variation designation effect control command (8101 (H)) to the effect control microcomputer 100. (Step S62). Further, control is performed to transmit an effect control command (variation pattern command) for designating a variation pattern according to the determined variation pattern (variation time) (step S63).

  Further, a first changing flag indicating that variable display is performed on the first special symbol display 91 and the first variable display unit 8 is set (step S64), and the first special symbol process timer is started (step S64). S65). Then, the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated to a value according to step S303 (step S66).

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the advance notice selection / change time determination process. In the advance notice selection / variation time determination process, the game control microcomputer 560 first determines a variation pattern (variation time) based on the variation pattern determination random number extracted when the start winning is generated (step S201). Here, a big hit time fluctuation pattern table in which a value corresponding to the fluctuation pattern at the time of big hit is set, and a loss time fluctuation pattern table in which a value corresponding to the fluctuation pattern at the time of loss is set. Then, the game control microcomputer 560 determines a variation pattern using either the big hit variation pattern table or the loss variation pattern table in accordance with the big hit determination result executed in advance. Specifically, a variation pattern corresponding to a value that matches the random number value of the variation pattern determination random number is determined.

  Next, in the second variable display unit 9, it is confirmed whether or not variable display of the second decorative symbol is being executed (step S202). This can be confirmed by, for example, the second special symbol process flag. If variable display of the second decorative symbol is being executed in the second variable display unit 9, a notice determination random number (one of display random numbers) is extracted, and a notice effect is produced based on the extracted notice decision random number. It is determined whether or not to perform (step S203). Here, it is determined whether or not to execute the linked notice effect # 1. Note that extracting a random number means reading a count value from a counter for generating a random number and setting the read count value as a random value. Further, the random number for determining the notice may be extracted when the start winning is generated.

  In step S203, the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether or not the variation time of the first decorative symbol executed in the first variable display unit 8 is a time during which the notice effect (see FIG. 15) can be executed. It is determined whether or not the variation time of the second decorative symbol currently being executed in the variable display unit 9 is a time during which the notice effect (see FIG. 14) can be executed. For example, when the variation pattern of the first decorative symbol executed by the first variable display unit 8 is a normal variation as shown in FIG. 7, the variation time of the normal variation is short. It is determined that the notice effect cannot be executed in the variable display. Similarly, when the variation pattern of the second decorative symbol executed in the second variable display unit 9 is a normal variation as shown in FIG. 7, in the variable display currently executed in the second variable display unit 9. It is determined that the notice effect cannot be executed. Further, even if the variation time of the variation pattern of the second decorative pattern executed in the second variable display unit 9 is a time when the notice effect can be performed, the time has elapsed since the variation was started, When the remaining time is short, it is determined that the notice effect cannot be executed in the variable display currently being executed by the second variable display unit 9. The elapsed time of the variable display of the second decorative symbol on the second variable display unit 9 can be recognized by checking the second special symbol process timer. The processing in step S203 as described above is preferably performed in the same manner in other embodiments described later.

  As a result of the above determination, when it is determined that the variation time of the first decorative symbol and the second decorative symbol is a time in which the notice effect can be executed, whether or not it is determined in advance in step S203 that it is a big hit. This is confirmed by the first jackpot flag, and if it is determined to be the first jackpot, it is determined to perform the notice effect with a high probability or with a probability of 100%. In addition, when it is not decided to make a big hit, it may be decided to always perform the notice effect, but in this embodiment, it is decided to give the notice effect with a low probability. . In order to realize such a determination method, for example, a jackpot notice determination table in which a larger number of notice determination values are set and an off-line notice determination table in which a smaller number of notice determination values are set are provided. If it is determined to be a big hit, the jackpot notice determination table is used, and if it is determined not to be a big hit, the loss notice notice determination table is used to match the random number for notice determination. If the notice determination value is in the table, it may be decided to perform the notice effect.

  In the above processing, after determining the variation pattern in the first variable display unit 8 (step S201), it is determined whether or not to perform the linked advance notice (step S203). However, the present invention is not limited to such a configuration. For example, it is determined whether or not the first notice effect can be executed in the remaining time of fluctuation in the second variable display unit 9. If it is determined that the first notice effect can be executed, it is determined whether or not the linked notice is to be performed. The variation pattern in the first variable display unit 8 may be determined from the patterns.

  When it is determined to perform the notice effect (step S204), the game control microcomputer 560 performs control to transmit the effect control command 8201 (H) designated by the associated notice # 1 to the effect control microcomputer 100. (Step S205). Specifically, the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the effect control command designated by interlocking advance notice # 1 is set in the pointer. When the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the effect control command designated by interlocked advance notice # 1 is set to the pointer, the effect control command designated by interlocked advance notice # 1 is transmitted in the special symbol command control process (step S29). The command transmission table is an area of the ROM 54 in which each effect control command exemplified in FIG. 6 is set. The pointer is data used for designating an address where the corresponding command is stored in the area, and is formed in the RAM 55.

  If variable display of the second decorative symbol is not being executed in the second variable display unit 9, a notice determination random number (one of the display random numbers) is extracted, and a notice effect is produced based on the extracted notice decision random number. It is determined whether or not to perform (step S206). Here, it is determined whether or not to execute the second notice effect on the first variable display unit 8. That is, it is determined whether or not to perform an effect of giving a notice in advance by the effect of the first variable display unit 8 as to whether or not the display result on the first variable display unit 8 is a big hit symbol of the decorative symbol.

  Also in step S206, the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether or not the variation time of the first decorative symbol executed in the first variable display unit 8 is a time in which the notice effect (single notice) can be executed. . For example, when the variation pattern of the first decorative symbol executed by the first variable display unit 8 is a normal variation as shown in FIG. 7, the variation time of the normal variation is short. It is determined that the notice effect cannot be executed in the variable display. The processing in step S206 as described above is preferably executed in the same manner in other embodiments described later.

  In step S206, if it is determined to be a big hit, it is determined to perform the notice effect with a high probability or with a probability of 100%. In addition, when it is not decided to make a big hit, it may be decided to always perform the notice effect, but in this embodiment, it is decided to give the notice effect with a low probability. .

  Even in this case, after determining the variation pattern in the first variable display unit 8 (step S201), it is determined whether or not the single notice is performed (step S206), but the configuration is limited to this. However, for example, it is determined whether or not a single notice is to be made, and when it is determined that a single notice is to be given, the fluctuation in the first variable display unit 8 is selected from the fluctuation patterns of the variable time in which the notice effect can be executed. It may be configured to determine a pattern.

  When it is determined to perform the notice effect (step S207), the game control microcomputer 560 performs control to transmit the second notice designation effect control command 8301 (H) to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S207). Step S208). Specifically, the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the presentation control command designated by the second notice is set to the pointer. When the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the second notice designation effect control command is set to the pointer, the second notice designation effect control command is transmitted in the special symbol command control process (step S29).

  Here, the first special symbol process is described. However, in the notice selection / variation time determination process in the second special symbol process, the game control microcomputer 560 is connected to the first variable display unit 8. If variable display of the first decorative symbol is being executed, whether or not to perform a linked announcement effect # 2 is extracted based on the extracted random number for announcement determination (one of the random numbers for display) To decide. Further, if variable display of the first decorative symbol is not being executed in the first variable display unit 8, a preliminary determination random number (one of the display random numbers) is extracted, and based on the extracted preliminary determination random number, It is determined whether or not the first notice effect is performed on the second variable display unit 9.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the first special symbol changing process (step S303) in the first special symbol process. In the first special symbol changing process, the game control microcomputer 560 checks whether or not the second big hit game flag is set (step S71). If the second big hit game flag is not set, it is confirmed whether or not the interruption flag is set (step S72). If the interruption flag is set, the interruption flag is reset (step S73), and a control for transmitting the resumption designated production control command (interrupt command: A101 (H)) to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed (step S74). ). Specifically, the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the restart command is set in the pointer. When the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the resume command is set in the pointer, the resume command is transmitted in the special symbol command control process (step S29). When receiving the restart command, the effect control microcomputer 100 executes control to restart the variable display of the first decorative symbol on the first variable display unit 8.

  Executed when the display result of the second special symbol display 92 is a big hit symbol when the variation of the first decorative symbol is interrupted in the first variable display unit 8 by the control of steps S71 to S74. When the big hit game (second big hit game) ends, the first variable display unit 8 resumes the variation of the first decorative symbol. Here, the first special symbol process is described. However, in the second special symbol process as well, when the variation of the second decorative symbol is interrupted in the second variable display unit 9 in the same manner. When the jackpot game (first jackpot game) executed when the display result of the first special symbol display 91 is the jackpot symbol is finished, the second variable display section 9 resumes the variation of the second ornament symbol. The

  When it is confirmed in step S72 that the interruption flag is not set, the game control microcomputer 560 decrements the first special symbol process timer by 1 (step S75), and when the first special symbol process timer times out (step S76). ), The value of the first special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first special symbol stop process (step S304) (step S77). If the first special symbol process timer has not timed out, the first special symbol process changing process is terminated without updating the value of the first special symbol process flag.

  When it is confirmed in step S71 that the second big hit gaming flag is set, the game control microcomputer 560 checks whether or not the interruption flag is set (step S78). If the interruption flag is set, the process is terminated. If the interruption flag has not been set, the interruption flag is set (step S79), and control for transmitting an interruption-designated effect control command (interrupt command: A100 (H)) to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed ( Step S80). Specifically, the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the interruption command is set in the pointer. When receiving the interruption command, the production control microcomputer 100 executes control for interrupting the variable display of the first decorative symbol on the first variable display unit 8.

  When the big hit game (second big hit game) that is executed when the display result of the second special symbol display 92 is the big hit symbol is started by the control of steps S71 and S78 to S80, the first variable display section In 8, the variation of the first decorative design is interrupted. Although the first special symbol process is described here, the second special symbol process is also executed when the display result of the first special symbol display 91 is a jackpot symbol. When the big hit game (first big hit game) is started, the second variable display portion 9 interrupts the variation of the second decorative symbol.

  Thus, in this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 executes the variable display of the first decorative symbol (or the second decorative symbol) on the first variable display portion 8 (or the second variable display portion 9). If the second big hit game flag (or the first big hit game flag) is set at the same time, the subtraction of the special symbol process timer for measuring the variation time is interrupted (the process of step S75 is not executed). Then, a command for instructing to interrupt the change display of the first decorative symbol (or the second decorative symbol) is transmitted to the effect control board 80, and the second special symbol indicator 92 (or the first special symbol indicator 91) is a big hit. The first variable display section 8 is from the occurrence of the big hit gaming state (specific gaming state) based on the fact that the symbol (specific display result) is derived and displayed until the big hit gaming state ends. Or it executes a process for interrupting the variable display of the first decorative design (or second decorative design) in the second variable display unit 9). In the description here, each (or...) Description corresponds. That is, the description is made such that all (or...) Descriptions are replaced with the immediately preceding descriptions.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the first special symbol stop process (step S304) in the first special symbol process. In the first special symbol stop process, the game control microcomputer 560 first stops the fluctuation of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display 91 and derives and displays the stop symbol (step S84). Then, the first changing flag is reset (step S85). Next, the game control microcomputer 560 checks whether or not the first big hit flag is set (step S86). If the first big hit flag is not set, the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first special symbol normal process (step S300) (step S90).

  When the first jackpot flag is set, the game control microcomputer 560 sets the first jackpot game flag indicating that the jackpot game is being executed (step S87), and designates the start of the first jackpot game. Is performed to transmit the effect control command (first big hit start command: B000 (H)) to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S88). Specifically, the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the first jackpot start command is set in the pointer. The set first jackpot start command is transmitted to the effect control board 80 in the special symbol command control process (step S29). When receiving the first big hit start command, the production control microcomputer 100 mounted on the production control board 80 performs control to display on the first variable display unit 8 that the big hit gaming state is started.

  Then, the game control microcomputer 560 updates the value of the first special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the first big winning opening opening pre-processing (step S305) (step S89).

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the first big hit end process (step S307) in the first special symbol process. In the first big hit ending process, the game control microcomputer 560 checks whether or not the odd big hit is made (step S91). Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the first probability variation flag is set. The first probability variation flag is displayed as a special display result (probability variation, for example, “7”) by using the first special symbol display symbol 91 in the first special symbol stop symbol setting processing (step S301). Then it is set when determined. The second probability variation flag is a second special symbol stop symbol setting process (not shown) in the second special symbol process, and a special display result (probability variation, for example, “7” is displayed on the second special symbol display unit 92. )) Is set when it is determined. When the first probability variation flag is set, the high probability jackpot determination table is used in the jackpot determination process executed in step S56. The high probability jackpot determination table includes more jackpot determination values than the low probability jackpot determination table used in the normal gaming state. That is, when the first probability variation flag is set, the probability variation state is controlled, and the probability of being a big hit is higher than in the normal gaming state. Then, for example, in the first special symbol stop symbol setting process (step S301) and the second special symbol stop symbol setting process, the stop symbol is determined to be a non-special display result (non-probable variable symbol, for example, an odd symbol other than "7"). When this is done, the first probability variation flag is reset.

  In this embodiment, the display result of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 91 or the display result of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 92 is a special display result. By controlling to the probability variation state, the display result of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 91 and the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 92 increases the probability of being a big hit symbol, and the first normal symbol display The display result of the normal symbol on the device 12 and the display result of the normal symbol on the second normal symbol display device 13 are configured to increase the probability that it becomes a winning symbol. The probability variation state is terminated based on the non-special display result being derived and displayed on either the first special symbol display 91 or the second special symbol display 92.

  If it is confirmed in step S91 that the first probability variation flag has been set, the game control microcomputer 560 performs control to transmit an effect control command for designating high probability to the effect control microcomputer 100. (Step S92). Then, whether or not it is a probable big hit, control is performed to transmit the production control command for designating the display of the first big hit end to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S93). When the production control microcomputer 100 receives the production control command with high probability display designation, for example, the production control microcomputer 100 performs a notification production so that it can be recognized that the player is in a high probability state (probability variation state). In addition, when an effect control command for designating the first jackpot end display is received, the first variable display unit 8 displays a notification that the jackpot game has ended.

  As already described, when transmitting the effect control command, the game control microcomputer 560 sets the address of the corresponding command transmission table in the pointer. In the special symbol command control process (step S29), the game control microcomputer 560 transmits the effect control command stored at the address specified by the pointer to the effect control microcomputer 100.

  Next, the game control microcomputer 560 resets the first big hit flag and the first big hit game flag (steps S94 and S95). Then, the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first special symbol normal process (step S300) (step S96).

  Next, display modes in the first variable display unit 8 and the second variable display unit 9 will be described. 14-16 is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the effect display in the 1st variable display part 8 and the 2nd variable display part 9. FIG. In this embodiment, it is possible to display decorative symbols in parallel on the two variable display units, the first variable display unit 8 and the second variable display unit 9. That is, when the variable display of the first decorative symbols 8a to 8c is executed on the first variable display unit 8, the variable display of the second decorative symbols 9a to 9c is executed in parallel on the second variable display unit 9. Sometimes. 14 to 16, the display state transitions in the order of (1) → (18). 14 to 16, an arrow as a decorative design indicates that the decorative design is changing. FIGS. 14 to 16 also illustrate the states of the first special symbol reservation storage display area 10 and the second special symbol reservation storage display area 11. Display effects as exemplified in FIGS. 14 to 16 are executed by the effect control microcomputer 100.

  In FIG. 14, the first notice effect is shown in (4) to (7). (4) to (6) in FIG. 14 show a specific reach effect that is a part of the first notice effect executed by the second variable display unit 9. The specific reach effect is, for example, a display effect that displays a specific character in the display of “reach”. In this embodiment, as shown in (7), there are basically 10 types of decorative symbols, 0 to 9, but the production control microcomputer 100 stops the design after a specific reach production. Is derived and displayed as a decorative pattern 9b. By displaying the chance eye, the player can easily visually recognize that the linked notice effect is being performed.

  After executing the first notice effect, the effect control microcomputer 100 executes the second notice effect on the first variable display section 8, as shown in (8) to (11) of FIG. Here, the case where the specific reach production (refer to (8)-(10) of Drawing 15) similar to the 1st notice production is performed as the 2nd notice production is illustrated. Then, after the end of the specific reach production, the production control microcomputer 100 displays a special decorative design called a chance eye as the decorative design 8b (see (11) in FIG. 15). In this state, the decorative symbols 8a, 8b, and 8c are stopped and displayed, but the stop symbol that is finally stopped is not derived and displayed, and this state is called temporary stop.

  After the temporary stop, the production control microcomputer 100 changes the decorative symbols 8a, 8b, and 8c again (re-change, see (12) and (13) in FIG. 15). The effect control microcomputer 100 derives and displays stop symbols of the decorative symbols 8a, 8b, and 8c on the first variable display unit 8 after re-variation (see (14) in FIG. 15).

  As shown in FIG. 16, when the second decorative symbols 9a, 9b, 9c are changed in the second variable display section, the first big hit game is performed and the first variable display section 8 is a big hit. When the display effect during the game is being performed, the variation in the second variable display section is interrupted (see (15) to (17) in FIG. 16). Then, when the first big hit game ends, the change in the second variable display portion is resumed. In this way, when the big winning symbol is derived and displayed on the first variable display unit 8, the variation of the second decorative symbol on the second variable display unit 9 is interrupted, so that the plurality of variable display units 8 and 9 can simultaneously A big hit can be prevented. As a result, it is possible to prevent the gambling feeling of the player from being unfairly increased.

  Further, the production control microcomputer 100 temporarily stops and displays the symbols when the variation is interrupted by the second variable display unit 9 (see (15) in FIG. 16). You can stop the decorative design that was displayed in the middle of the part) (if the stopped symbol is a big hit symbol, shift any symbol in the middle left and right) The symbol at the time of interruption may be determined according to the random number generated, or the symbol at the time of interruption may be selected in a predetermined order, and the method of selecting the symbol at the time of interruption is arbitrary.

  Also, like the character images in (16) and (17) of FIG. 16, when the first big hit game is executed and the display effect during the big hit game is being performed on the first variable display portion 8, variable display is possible. In the second variable display unit 9 that is interrupted, predetermined guidance information or the like may be displayed. The guidance information is, for example, information for teaching a player the type of reach, game information, the type of character, the effect of the appearance of the character, and the like. Moreover, you may make it display the information regarding a 1st big hit game in the 2nd variable display part 9 which has interrupted the variable display. For example, you may make it display the number of rounds regarding a 1st big hit game, and the number of winning balls to a 1st big winning opening.

  In addition, when the second notice effect is finished in the first variable display unit 8, a chance eye as shown in (11) of FIG. 15 may be displayed. It may be possible to temporarily display a specific combination of outliers that does not appear in the fluctuation. In that case, re-variation is started from the combination of the missing symbols.

  In the first notice effect, the second variable display unit 9 displays a chance, and in the second notice effect that is started thereafter, a specific reach effect is executed in the first variable display unit 8. May be.

  In addition, after the change is temporarily stopped at the chance of the first variable display unit 8, a specific reach effect is performed in the second variable display unit 9 as the first notice effect, and then the first notice effect is given as the first notice effect. A specific reach effect may be performed in the first variable display unit 8 after the chances that have been stopped in the variable display unit 8 are changed again.

  In the first notice effect, the second variable display unit 9 displays a specific first image (background, character, etc.), and in the second notice effect that is started thereafter, the first variable display part 8 A specific second image (such as a background or a character) related to the first image may be displayed. Here, the related images mean two images that cause the player to recall some relationship.

  Here, the interlocking advance notice effect # 1, that is, the advance notice effect in which the second advance notice effect is performed on the first variable display section 8 after the first advance notice effect is performed on the second variable display section 9 has been described. Also, the interlocking notice effect # 2, that is, the notice effect that the second variable display unit 9 performs the second notice effect after the first variable display part 8 performs the first notice effect is executed in the same manner. In addition, as an aspect of the interlocking notice effect, the effect illustrated above may not be provided as long as the notice effect related to the first variable display unit 8 and the second variable display unit 9 is performed.

  Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 mounted on the effect control board 80. The production control microcomputer 100 starts executing the main process when the power is turned on. In the main process, first, an initialization process is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, initializing a timer for determining the start interval of effect control, and the like (step S701). Thereafter, the effect control microcomputer 100 proceeds to a loop process for confirming the monitoring of the timer interrupt flag (step S702). When the timer interruption occurs, the production control microcomputer 100 sets a timer interruption flag in the timer interruption process. If the timer interrupt flag is set in the main process, the effect control microcomputer 100 clears the flag (step S703), and executes the following effect control process.

  In the effect control process, the effect control microcomputer 100 first analyzes the received effect control command (command analysis process: step S704). Next, the production control microcomputer 100 executes a notice selection process for selecting a use to be used from a plurality of types of notice effects (step S705). Then, the first effect control process is performed (step S706). In the first effect control process, the process corresponding to the current control state (first effect control process flag) is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state, and the display control of the first variable display unit 8 is executed. . Further, a second effect control process is performed (step S707). In the second effect control process, a process corresponding to the current control state (second effect control process flag) is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state, and the display control of the second variable display unit 9 is executed. . Furthermore, a random number update process for updating a counter value of a counter for generating a random number such as a random number for notice determination is executed (step S708). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S702.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the first effect control process (step S706) in the main process shown in FIG. In the first effect control process, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs one of steps S800 to S806 according to the value of the first effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed.

  First variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800): It is confirmed whether or not a variation pattern designation effect control command (variation pattern command) has been received by the command reception interrupt process. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not a flag (first variation pattern reception flag) indicating that the variation pattern command has been received is set. The first variation pattern reception flag is an effect control command (8000 (H) to 8004 (H) for designating the variation pattern of the first decorative pattern in the first variable display unit 8 in the command analysis processing executed by the effect control microcomputer 100. Is set when it is confirmed that any of the above has been received.

  First variation mode determination process (step S801): The variation pattern of the first decorative pattern (the variation speed of the decorative pattern, the background, the character type, the character display start time, etc. during the variable period) is determined in advance. Select from multiple types.

  First decorative symbol variation start process (step S802): Control is performed so that the variation of the first decorative symbol is started. In addition, a value corresponding to the variation time is set in the variation time timer, the process table to be used is selected, and the process timer setting value set at the beginning of the process table is set in the process timer.

  First decorative symbol variation processing (step S803): Controls the switching timing of each variation state (variation speed) constituting the variation pattern, and monitors the end of the variation time.

  First decorative symbol variation stop process (step S804): When the variation time timer times out, control is performed to stop the variation of the first decorative symbol and derive and display the stopped symbol (determined symbol).

  First big hit display processing (step S805): After the end of the variation time, the big hit display is controlled.

  First big hit game processing (step S806): Control during big hit game is performed. For example, when receiving an effect control command for displaying the first grand prize opening before opening indicating that the first grand prize opening is opened or displaying when the first grand prize opening is open indicating that the first grand prize opening is open. Control display of the number of rounds.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the advance notice selection process (step S705). In the advance notice selection process, the production control microcomputer 100 confirms whether or not the production control command of the linked advance notice designation (in this case, the linked advance notice # 1 designation) has been received (step S811). When the effect control command for specifying the linked advance notice is received, the advance notice mode is determined based on the random number for determining the advance notice (step S812). FIG. 20 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a notice determination table for determining the notice mode of the linked notice effect # 1. The effect control microcomputer 100 extracts the notice determination random number, and determines the notice mode using the extracted notice determination random number and the notice determination table. For example, the notice mode in which the first notice effect illustrated in FIGS. 14 and 15 is a specific reach effect and the second notice effect is a specific reach effect corresponds to the notice effect A shown in FIG. For example, the notice effect B is a notice mode different from the notice effect A.

  Then, the effect control microcomputer 100 starts a timer (first notice effect start timer) for determining the start time of the first notice effect (step S813), and a timer for determining the start time of the second notice effect. (Second notice effect start timer) is started (step S814). Specifically, a value corresponding to the time until the time is up is set in each notice effect start timer.

  The time point when the first notice effect start timer and the second notice effect start timer expire may be a fixed value, but it is preferable that the effect control microcomputer 100 appropriately determines according to the situation. For example, in the example shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, the time point when the first notice effect start timer is up corresponds to the time point (4) in FIG. 14, and the time point when the second notice effect start timer is up is shown in FIG. 14 (8), the effects shown in (4) to (6) of FIG. 14 are executed before the stop symbol is derived and displayed on the second variable display section 9, and thereafter, The effects shown in (8) to (10) of FIG. 15 need to be executed before the stop symbol is derived and displayed on the first variable display unit 8. Accordingly, from the time when the first notice effect start timer and the second notice effect start timer are started, the stop symbol is derived and displayed on the second variable display unit 9 and the stop symbol is derived and displayed on the first variable display unit 8. When the time up to the point in time is short, the production control microcomputer 100 preferably shortens the measurement times of the first notice effect start timer and the second notice effect start timer.

  When the effect control command for specifying the linked advance notice has not been received, the effect control microcomputer 100 provides the effect control command for the independent advance notice designation (in this case, the second advance notice designation using only the first variable display unit 8). Is checked (step S815). When an effect control command for designation of a single notice is received, a notice mode is determined based on a random number for notice determination (step S816), and a timer for determining the start time of the notice effect (first independent notice start timer) ) Is started (step S817).

  In this embodiment, when an effect control command for specifying a linked advance notice is received in the advance notice selection process, even if it has been determined that the second variable display unit 9 will perform an independent advance notice before that, Is configured to execute with priority.

  FIG. 21 is an explanatory diagram of a configuration example of the process table. The process table includes data in which a plurality of combinations of process timer set values, display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data are collected. In the display control execution data, each variation mode constituting the variation pattern is described. The process timer set value is set with a change time in the change mode. The effect control microcomputer 100 refers to the process table, and performs control for variably displaying the decorative symbols in the variation mode set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer set value.

  In addition, when the time set in the process timer set value elapses, the effect control microcomputer 100 changes the lighting state of various lamps based on the lamp control execution data, and the time set in the process timer set value. When the time has elapsed, the sound number data is output to the sound output board 70.

  The process data shown in FIG. 21 is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80. A process table is prepared for each variation pattern.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the first decorative symbol variation process (step S802) in the first effect control process. In the first decorative symbol variation process, the production control microcomputer 100 first checks whether or not the variation suspension flag is set (step S821). If the variation suspension flag is not set, has the suspension command been received? It is confirmed whether or not (step S822). If the interruption command has been received, the fluctuation interruption flag is set (step S823), and the shifted symbol is stopped and displayed on the first variable display section 8 (step S824). At this time, guidance information as shown in FIG. 16 is also displayed.

  If it is confirmed in step S821 that the variable interruption flag is set, the effect control microcomputer 100 confirms whether or not a restart command has been received (step S835). If the resume command has been received, the fluctuation interruption flag is reset (step S836), and the decoration pattern fluctuation is resumed in the first variable display section 8 (step S837). If the restart command has not been received, the first decorative symbol variation process is terminated.

  If it is confirmed in step S823 that the interruption command has not been received, the effect control microcomputer 100 executes a notice start process (step S826). Then, the production control microcomputer 100 decrements the process timer by 1 (step S827) and decrements the variation time timer by 1 (step S828). When the process timer expires, process data is switched (steps S829 and S830). In other words, the process timer setting value set next in the process table is set in the process timer, and the production component (based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data set next) The control state for the variable display unit, lamp, and speaker is changed.

  If the variation time timer has timed out (step S831), the value of the first effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first decorative symbol variation stop process (step S804) (step S832).

  As described above, when the big hit symbol is derived and displayed on the second variable display unit 9 and the big hit gaming state is obtained, the effect control microcomputer 100 sets the variable interruption flag based on the reception of the interruption command. At the same time, change interruption processing is performed. Then, control is performed so that the processing of steps S826 to S831 is not executed until a restart command is received. That is, control is performed so as not to change the first decorative design.

  Note that the instruction control microcomputer 100 may be instructed to stop the variation of the first decorative symbol without transmitting an interruption command and a resume command from the main board 31. For example, in the process of step S822, instead of the process of monitoring the reception of the interruption command, the reception of the second jackpot start command (the second jackpot start designation effect control command) is monitored, and the restart command reception of step S835 is received. Instead of monitoring, the reception of the second jackpot end command (the second jackpot end designation effect control command) may be monitored.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the notice start process. In the notice start process, the effect control microcomputer 100 determines that the notice start timer (for each of the first notice effect start timer and the first individual notice effect start timer) is not 0 (step S921). The value of -1 is decremented (step S922). Then, when the value of the notice start timer becomes 0, control for starting the notice effect is executed (step S924).

  For example, when the first notice effect start timer reaches 0, control is performed so that the specific reach effect shown in (4) of FIG. 14 is started. Specifically, a process table (a table configured in the same manner as that shown in FIG. 21) in which data indicating the production modes (4) to (6) in FIG. 14 is stored will be used. Thereafter, display effects such as shown in (4) to (6) of FIG. 14 are realized by executing display control and the like based on the contents of the process table.

  In addition, although the 1st effect control process process which performs the display control of the 1st variable display part 8 was demonstrated here, the 2nd effect control process process which performs the display control of the 2nd variable display part 9 is also 1st. It is executed in the same manner as the effect control process. That is, in the first effect control process, when “first” is read as “second” and “second” is read as “first”, the second effect control process is described.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 displays the display result of the first variable display unit 8 (or the second variable display unit 9) as a big hit symbol (strictly, the first variable symbol). The display result of the special symbol display 91 or the second special symbol display 92 is a jackpot symbol.When the display result of the special symbol becomes a jackpot symbol, the display result of the decorative symbol is controlled to be a jackpot symbol). The first notice effect (or second notice effect) for notifying that the display result of the first variable display portion 8 (or the second variable display portion 9) becomes a big hit symbol when it is decided to do so. After execution on the two variable display section 9 (or the first variable display section 8), the first variable display section 8 (or the second variable display section 9) is displayed on the first variable display section 8 (or the second variable display section 9). ) Display results of jackpot Second announcement attraction to notice that you (or first announcement attraction) is executed. Therefore, variations in game effects can be made abundant, so that the interest given to the player can be prevented from being lowered. In the description here, each (or...) Description corresponds. That is, the description is made such that all (or...) Descriptions are replaced with the immediately preceding descriptions.

Embodiment 2. FIG.
In the first embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 changes the display result of the first variable display unit 8 to the jackpot symbol after the second variable display unit 9 starts variable display of the second decorative symbol. When it is decided, the linked notice effect # 1 is executed (after the first notice effect is executed on the second variable display unit 9, the second notice effect is executed on the first variable display unit 8). (See steps S202 and S203 in FIG. 10).

  However, the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether or not to execute the first notice effect on the second variable display unit 9 when the variable display of the second decorative symbol is started on the second variable display unit 9. (In the first embodiment, this corresponds to determining whether or not to perform a single notice effect), and then when the display result of the first variable display unit 8 is determined to be a big hit symbol, the second variable It is determined whether or not it is decided to execute the first notice effect on the display unit 9, and when it is decided to execute the first notice effect on the second variable display part 9, the first variable display part By deciding to execute the second notice effect at 8, the linked notice effect may be executed.

  FIG. 24 shows the notice selection / execution executed in the first variation pattern setting process (see FIG. 9) of the first special symbol process process (see FIG. 5) in the second embodiment in which the linked notice effect is executed. It is a flowchart which shows a change time setting process.

  The difference from the notice selection / variation time setting process (see FIG. 10) in the first embodiment is that the second variable display section 9 determines that the first notice effect is to be executed (step S202A). ), Executing the processing of steps S203 to S205.

  Note that whether or not the first notice effect is executed in the second variable display section 9 is determined by the special symbol process (executed in the second special symbol process) (in FIG. 24, “first” is changed to “second”). And “second” is read as “first”.

Embodiment 3 FIG.
In the first and second embodiments, the case where the linked notice effect is executed has been described. However, even if the linked notice effect is not performed, the variable display of the decorative symbol whose display result is the big hit symbol is displayed in the first variable display unit 8 ( Alternatively, the display of the first variable display unit 8 during the variable display of the decorative pattern executed in the second variable display unit 9 (or the first variable display unit 8) when being executed in the second variable display unit 9). Even if the notice effect for notifying that the result will be a big hit symbol is executed on the second variable display portion 9 (or the first variable display portion 8), the variation of the game effect can be enriched. It is possible to prevent the interest given to the player from being reduced.

  FIG. 25 shows the notice selection / variation executed in the first variation pattern setting process (see FIG. 9) of the first special symbol process process (see FIG. 5) in the third embodiment for executing the notice effect as described above. It is a flowchart which shows a time setting process.

  Also in this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether or not to give a notice based on the notice decision random number (step 203A). In the first and second embodiments, however, a linked notice is executed. In contrast to this, in this embodiment, it is determined whether or not to execute the first notice effect in the second variable display section 9. If it is decided to give a notice, an effect control command for designating the first notice effect is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S205A). The control of the production control microcomputer 100 may be the same as in the first and second embodiments.

  When the production control microcomputer 100 receives the production control command for designating the first advance notice effect, for example, it executes only the first advance notice effect illustrated in (4) to (7) of FIG. The second notice effect exemplified in (8) to (11) is not executed.

  Further, in this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 further changes the next variation in the second variable display unit 9 from the variation time of the first decorative symbol in the first variable display unit 8 determined in step S201. It is determined whether or not there is a variation time (see FIG. 7) in the second variable display unit 9 that is shorter than the time obtained by subtracting the time until the start of the operation. The time variation pattern is then determined as a variation pattern for variable display executed by the second variable display unit 9 (steps S209 and S210). That is, the time until the next change on the second variable display unit 9 is started (if the current change is in progress, the remaining time of change and the stop display time after the second decorative symbol is derived and displayed) and the second The variation pattern of the longest time among the ones whose total time with the next variation time on the variable display unit 9 is shorter than the variation time already determined on the first variable display unit 8 is displayed on the next second variable display. Decide on a difficult pattern in part 9. Here, when such a variation pattern is determined, the variation pattern determined here is used without determining the variation pattern by lottery in the advance notice selection / variation time setting processing in the second special symbol process. Decide on. Note that lottery means determination based on random numbers.

  If such control is executed, the time when the display result is derived and displayed on the first variable display section 8 and the time when the variable display on the second variable display section 9 ends (even when the display result is derived and displayed). The player can easily recognize which change is being predicted by the notification effect on the second variable display unit 9.

  When it is determined to perform the notice effect in step S203A, the game control microcomputer 560 displays the current variation (variable display) on the second variable display unit 9 for the next time on the second variable display unit 9. The time at which the fluctuation of the first variable display section 8 stops immediately after the fluctuation stop is calculated backward so as to stop at a timing different from the timing of the fluctuation stop at the second variable display section 9 determined in advance. You may comprise. Even with such a configuration, the time when the display result is derived and displayed on the first variable display section 8 and the time when the variable display on the second variable display section 9 ends (also the time when the display result is derived and displayed). And the player can easily recognize which change is being noticed by the notice effect on the second variable display unit 9.

Embodiment 4 FIG.
In each of the above embodiments, the notice effect is executed in one change (from the start of change to the derivation of the display result) in each of the variable display units 8 and 9, but the notice is provided over a plurality of changes. An effect may be executed. That is, when the variable display of the decorative symbol whose display result is the big hit symbol is being executed in the first variable display unit 8 (or the second variable display unit 9), the second variable display unit 9 (or the first variable display). During the variable display of the decorative symbols executed a plurality of times in the section 8), a notice effect for notifying that the display result of the first variable display section 8 (or the second variable display section 9) becomes a big hit symbol is provided. You may make it perform by the 2 variable display part 9 (or 1st variable display part 8). Hereinafter, a notice effect over a plurality of fluctuations is referred to as a continuous notice.

  26 and 27 are explanatory diagrams showing an example of continuous notice. In the example shown in FIGS. 26 and 27, the first variable display on the second variable display unit 9 (corresponding to (3) and (4) in FIG. 26) is “large” from the start of the first notice. Is displayed (see (3) in FIG. 26), and the second variable display section 9 corresponds to the second variable display (corresponding to (5) and (6) in FIG. 26), from the start of the second notice. “Win” is displayed (see (5) in FIG. 26), and the third notice is given in the third variable display (corresponding to (7) and (8) in FIG. 26) on the second variable display unit 9. “GA” is displayed from the start point (see (7) in FIG. 26), and the fourth variable display (corresponding to (9) and (10) in FIG. 27) on the second variable display unit 9 is 4 “Came” is displayed from the start of the second notice (see (9) in FIG. 27). Thereafter, the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed on the first variable display section 8 (see (11) in FIG. 27). Note that the variable display of the second decorative symbol on the second variable display section 9 is interrupted during the first big hit game, as in the case of the above embodiments.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the notice effect is displayed, the decorative symbols are variably displayed in the display area (see (3), (5), (7), FIG. 26). 27 (see arrow in (9)).

  In addition, as illustrated in FIG. 26 and FIG. 27, characters indicating a certain concept may be displayed as a notice effect, but a specific reach effect is performed as in the case of each of the above embodiments. Also good. Furthermore, a so-called mission effect may be executed. A mission effect is an effect that gives a specific command to a player, and when an effect that fulfills the command is executed, a profit is given to the player (for example, a big hit is generated). It is a dramatic production.

  28-30 is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the mode of the change of the decoration design in case a mission effect is used as a notice effect. In the example shown in FIGS. 28 and 29, after the mission is displayed from the start of the notice in the first variable display (corresponding to (2) to (7) in FIG. 28) on the second variable display unit 9 ( The display result of the variable display becomes reach (see (5) in FIG. 28), and the second variable display on the second variable display section 9 ((8) to (8) in FIG. 29). (Corresponding to (13)) is reached (see (10) in FIG. 29), and the case where the mission is satisfied is shown. Thereafter, the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed on the first variable display section 8 (see (16) in FIG. 30). Note that the variable display of the second decorative symbol on the second variable display section 9 is interrupted during the first big hit game, as in the case of the above embodiments.

  In this embodiment, when continuous notice is executed on the second variable display unit 9, a change pattern with a short change time is selected in the second change pattern setting process in the second special symbol process. And

  FIG. 31 shows the advance notice selection / fluctuation executed in the first variation pattern setting process (see FIG. 9) of the first special symbol process process (see FIG. 5) in the fourth embodiment for executing the notice effect as described above. It is a flowchart which shows a time setting process.

  In this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 uses the second reserved memory number to be 4 (step S211), that is, if it is in a state where continuous notice is possible, It is determined whether to give a notice based on a random number (step 203A). If it is decided to give a notice, an effect control command for designating the first notice effect is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S205A). Note that the condition that the second reserved storage number is 4 is not an essential condition in the present invention. If it is possible to grasp that the continuous notice is possible, other control may be executed instead of the process of step S211.

  When it is determined that the continuous notice is to be given, the game control microcomputer 560 changes the variable display time (first special symbol) executed by the first variable display unit 8 regardless of the determination in step S201. It is also possible to decide to make the longest one or the longest, but not the longest, as the special symbol variation time in the display 91.

  The control of the effect control microcomputer 100 may be basically the same as in the above-described embodiments, but the notice selection process is executed as shown in the flowchart of FIG.

  In other words, in the notice selection process, the effect control microcomputer 100 confirms whether or not an effect control command of notice designation (in this case, first notice designation) has been received (step S851). When the first notice designation effect control command is received, the notice mode (see FIG. 20) is determined based on the notice determination random number (step S852). When the notice effect A is determined as the notice mode (step S853), 4 is set in the continuous notice counter (step S854). When the notice effect B is determined as the notice mode (step S853), 2 is set in the continuous notice counter (step S855).

  In this embodiment, as an example, the notice effect A corresponds to the notice effect illustrated in FIGS. 26 and 27, and the notice effect B corresponds to the notice effect illustrated in FIGS. 28 to 30. .

  FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing a second variation mode determination process in the second effect control process in this embodiment. In the second variation mode determination process, the production control microcomputer 100 first determines the variation mode of the second decorative design based on the variation mode determination random number (step S861). Next, if the value of the continuous notice counter is not 0 (step S862), a notice effect start timer for determining the start time of the notice effect at the number of times indicated by the value of the continuous notice counter is started (step S863). Specifically, taking the notice effect A as an example, if the value of the continuous notice counter is 4, the notice effect start timer for determining the start time of the first notice effect is started, If the value is 3, start the notice effect start timer for determining the start time of the second notice effect, and if the value of the continuous notice counter is 2, determine the start time of the third notice effect. The notice effect start timer is started, and if the value of the continuous notice counter is 1, the notice effect start timer for deciding the start time of the fourth notice effect is started. Thus, in this embodiment, the notice effect start timer for determining the start point of the notice effect is set by the second variation mode determination process (first variation mode determination process in the case of the first decorative symbol). . Next, the production control microcomputer 100 decrements the value of the continuous notice counter by −1 (step S864).

  Furthermore, it is preferable that the production control microcomputer 100 performs control for changing the mode of the notice production to a special mode when the display result of the variable display of the decorative design this time becomes a big hit design (step) S865, S866). For example, when the notice effect as shown in (9) of FIG.

  The effect control microcomputer 100 sets, for example, a flag indicating that the mode of the notice effect is changed to a special form at the time of execution of step S866, and when the notice effect start timer times out, the character is displayed. Instructs the VDP 109 to change the color. Further, whether or not the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol this time becomes a big hit symbol can be determined by whether or not the big hit variation designation effect control command 8102 (H) has been received. The big hit variation designation effect control command 8102 (H) is transmitted when the game control microcomputer 560 decides in advance that the big hit will be a big hit (see step S56 in FIG. 8 and step S62 in FIG. 9). Predetermination means that the display result is determined before the display result is derived and displayed, for example, before the variable display is started.

  Thereafter, the value of the second effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the second decorative symbol variation start process (step S867).

  In this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 displays the second variable display unit 9 before the variable display of the decorative symbols is completed a plurality of times when the second variable display unit 9 performs the continuous notice. When it is determined that the result is to be a jackpot symbol, the identification information that is executed before the variable display indicates the aspect in the notice effect that is executed during the variable display in which the display result of the second variable display unit becomes the jackpot symbol. This is different from the mode in the notice effect executed during variable display. For example, the character color is changed, but changes such as changing the background may be made.

  Further, in this embodiment, a notice effect effect mode (for example, “Came”) that is executed when the game control microcomputer 560 determines that the display result of the second variable display unit is a jackpot symbol. Display mode) and a notice effect effect mode (for example, “Large” and “Hit”) executed when the game control microcomputer 560 determines that the display result of the second variable display unit 9 is not to be a big hit symbol. ")".

  Such a change in the production mode is not limited to this embodiment, but can be applied to other embodiments. For example, in the case of the first embodiment shown in FIG. 14, the reach effect as the first notice effect is different depending on whether the display result of the second variable display unit is not the big hit symbol or the big hit symbol. You may do it. In this case, for example, a reach effect mode of “7” always appears when the jackpot symbol is used, and another reach effect mode appears when the jackpot symbol is not used. Such a change in the effect mode can be realized by the following configuration, for example. A first notice effect mode (“7” reach effect mode) when the jackpot symbol is used in advance and a first notice effect mode (other reach effect modes other than “7”) when the jackpot symbol is not used are prepared In addition, in step S203 in FIG. 10, the game control microcomputer 560 not only determines whether or not the display result of the first variable display unit 8 is a big hit symbol, but also displays the display result of the second variable display unit 9. It is determined whether or not to make a jackpot symbol, and when the second variable display unit 9 makes the jackpot symbol, a linked notice including the mode of the first notice effect in the case of making the jackpot symbol is determined, and the effect control micro This can be realized by the computer 100 executing the effect of the linked notice determined as described above. The same applies to the processing in step S203 in FIG. 24, step S203A in FIG. 25, and step S203A in FIG.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 560 makes the first variable by making the reach effect as the first notice effect different depending on whether the display result of the second variable display unit 9 is not the big hit symbol or the big hit symbol. When it is determined that the display results of the display unit 8 and the second variable display unit 9 are both jackpot symbols, a notice effect in a specific manner is executed. Such a change in the effect mode can be realized by the following configuration, for example. A specific mode is prepared in advance as the first notice effect and the second notice effect when the stop symbols of the first variable display portion 8 and the second variable display portion are both big hit symbols, and the game control microcomputer 560 is prepared. However, in step S203 in FIG. 10, it is determined not only whether the display result of the first variable display unit 8 is a jackpot symbol, but also whether the display result of the second variable display unit 9 is a jackpot symbol. In the case where the first variable display section 8 and the second variable display section 9 are used as the big hit symbol, the linked notice of the notice effect in a specific mode is determined, and the effect control microcomputer 100 is determined as such. This can be realized by executing a linked notice effect in a specific mode. The same applies to the processing in step S203 in FIG. 24, step S203A in FIG. 25, and step S203A in FIG. In each of the above-described embodiments, the first notice effect may be executed in the second variable display unit 9 even when the display result of the first variable display unit 8 is changed to a symbol. It is preferable to execute the notice effect in a specific mode on the display unit 9 only when the display result of the first variable display unit 8 is a big hit symbol.

  Further, in the first notice effect for notifying that the display result of the first variable display unit 8 becomes a jackpot symbol, when the display result of the first variable display unit 8 becomes a probability variable jackpot symbol, the first notice effect is displayed. The mode may be made different from the case where the display result of the first variable display unit 8 does not become a probable big hit symbol. For example, in the same manner as in each of the above examples, when the predetermined notice mode is changed in the continuous notice effect, or the reach result as the first notice effect is displayed, the display result of the first variable display unit 8 becomes a probable big hit symbol You may make it differ with the case where it does not become.

  In the above-described embodiment, the “specific display result” is the stop symbol when the first special symbol and the second special symbol on the first special symbol display 91 and the second special symbol display 92 are stopped. Among them, a big hit symbol (for example, an odd number symbol) which is a big hit, and the left middle in the first variable display unit 8 and the second variable display unit 9 synchronized with the first special symbol display 91 and the second special symbol display 92 The right first decorative design and the second decorative design are in a state where they are aligned with the same design. In the above embodiment, the first special symbol display 91 and the second special symbol display 92 have been described on the assumption that they are the same as the jackpot symbol in the first special symbol display 91 and the second special symbol display 92. Different symbols may be used as the big hit symbol for the second special symbol display 92. For example, in the first special symbol display 91, “1”, “5”, and “9” among the odd symbols are used as the jackpot symbol as the specific display result, and in the second special symbol display 92, “3” “7” among the odd symbols. "May be a jackpot symbol.

  In the above embodiment, the “special display result” is a jackpot symbol (for example, “7”) having a probability variation among the jackpot symbols in the first special symbol indicator 91 and the second special symbol indicator 92. In addition, the first decorative symbol and the second decorative symbol on the left middle right in the first variable display portion 8 and the second variable display portion 9 are synchronized with the first special symbol display 91 and the second special symbol display 92. It means a state in which an odd number of identical symbols are arranged.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a game control board (main board). It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a relay board | substrate, an effect control board | substrate, a lamp driver board | substrate, and an audio | voice output board | substrate. It is a flowchart which shows a 2 ms timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st special symbol process process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a 1st special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a 1st fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a notice selection / change time determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a process during the 1st special symbol change. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a 1st special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a 1st big hit end process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the effect display in a 1st variable display part and a 2nd variable display part. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the effect display in a 1st variable display part and a 2nd variable display part. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the effect display in a 1st variable display part and a 2nd variable display part. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the main process which the microcomputer for production control performs. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a 1st effect control process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a notice selection process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of the notice determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a process table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a 1st decoration design change process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a notice start process. It is a flowchart which shows the notice selection / variation time determination process of 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the advance notice selection / variation time determination process of 3rd Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a continuous notice. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a continuous notice. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the continuous notice by mission effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the continuous notice by mission effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the continuous notice by mission effect. It is a flowchart which shows the notice selection / variation time determination process of 4th Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the notice selection process of 4th Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the 2nd fluctuation | variation aspect determination determination process of 4th Embodiment.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 8 1st variable display part 9 2nd variable display part 14 1st start winning opening 15 1st variable winning apparatus 16 2nd starting winning opening 17 2nd variable winning apparatus 31 Main board 80 Production control board 91 1st Special symbol display 92 Second special symbol display 100 Production control microcomputer 560 Game control microcomputer

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One of the plurality of variable display units includes a plurality of variable display units for performing variable display of a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified based on the establishment of a predetermined start condition, and deriving and displaying a display result. A gaming machine that controls a specific gaming state advantageous to the player based on the fact that the specific display result is derived and displayed on the variable display portion of
Pre-decision means for determining a display result of the plurality of variable display parts before the derivation display;
Variable display data indicating variable display time from the start of variable display of the identification information in each of the plurality of variable display units to the display of the display result is determined based on the determination result by the predetermined determination unit. Variable display data selection means for selecting from a plurality of types of variable display data;
Variable display time measuring means for measuring the variable display time based on the variable display data selected by the variable display data selecting means;
Variable display time determination means for determining whether or not the variable display time measured by the variable display time measurement means has passed;
Display control means for performing display control of the plurality of variable display units and deriving and displaying a display result of the identification information when the variable display time has elapsed ;
A second variable different from the first variable display unit when the prior determination means determines that the display result on the first variable display unit among the plurality of variable display units is the specific display result. A notice for determining whether or not to execute a predetermined notice effect for notifying that the display result of the first variable display part becomes the specific display result during variable display of the identification information a plurality of times on the display part. Production determination means ,
Wherein the variable display time measuring means, the specific display results on the first display portion is derived displayed, and, when the variable display of the identification information in the second display portion is performed, the first The measurement of the variable display time in the second variable display unit is interrupted at the first time point when the specific display result is derived and displayed on the variable display unit, and the specific display result is derived and displayed on the first variable display unit. Measurement interruption resuming means for resuming measurement of the variable display time at a second time point when the specific gaming state based on
The display control means includes
When the measurement interruption resumption means interrupts the measurement of the variable display time in the second variable display unit at the first time point, the variable display of the identification information in the second variable display unit is interrupted and the specific display result Identification information temporary stopping means for stopping and displaying a non-specific display result which is a display mode different from
When the measurement of the variable display time in the second variable display unit is resumed by the measurement interruption resuming means at the second time point, the variable of the identification information suspended at the first time point in the second variable display unit. Identification information revariable display means for resuming display;
Based on the determination by the notice effect determining means, when the variable display of the identification information whose display result is the specific display result is being executed by the first variable display unit, the execution is performed by the second variable display unit. variable during the display of the identification information, viewing including the informational display control means for executing the predetermined announcement attraction at the second display portion,
The notice effect control unit executes the predetermined notice effect during variable display of the identification information by the second variable display unit after the variable display of the identification information by the first variable display unit is started. Then, the execution of the predetermined notice effect is controlled so that the specific display result is derived and displayed as the display result of the variable display of the identification information by the first variable display unit . The notice effect control means displays the second variable display section when the prior decision means decides to use the display result of the second variable display section as the specific display result before the variable display of the identification information is completed a plurality of times. The aspect in the notice effect that is executed during the variable display of the identification information whose result is the specific display result is different from the aspect in the notice effect that is executed during the variable display of the identification information executed before the variable display. The gaming machine according to claim 1 . The notice effect control means executes a notice effect in a specific manner when the prior decision means decides that both the display results of the first variable display section and the second variable display section are the specific display results. Or the game machine of Claim 2 .

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