JP4263668B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, after a predetermined variable display execution condition is satisfied, a variable display of a plurality of types of special identification information is started based on the satisfaction of the variable display start condition, and a display result is derived and displayed. A plurality of special variable display devices including the special variable display device and the second special variable display device, and it is advantageous for the player based on the specific display result being derived and displayed on any of the plurality of special variable display devices. The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine that is controlled to a specific gaming state.

  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. Furthermore, there is provided a variable display unit capable of changing the display state, and configured to give a predetermined game value to the player when the display result of the variable display unit is in a predetermined specific display mode. is there.

  Note that the game value is the right that the state of the variable winning ball device provided in the gaming area of the gaming machine is advantageous for a player who is likely to win a ball, or the advantageous state for a player. In other words, or a condition for winning a prize ball is easily established.

  In a pachinko machine, the fact that the display result of the variable display unit that displays the special symbol (identification information) becomes a specific display mode determined in advance is usually referred to as “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 the variable display section, the symbols other than the symbol that becomes the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol of the left and right middle symbols) continue for a predetermined time, stop, swing, There is a possibility that a big hit will occur before the final result is displayed due to the state of scaling or deformation, or multiple symbols changing synchronously with the same symbol, or the position of the display symbol being switched An effect performed in a continuing state (hereinafter, these states are referred to as reach states) is referred to as reach effect. Further, the reach state and its state are referred to as a reach mode. Furthermore, variable display including reach production is called reach variable display. And when the display result of the symbol variably displayed on the variable display portion is not a specific display result, it becomes “out of” and the variability display state ends. A player plays a game while enjoying how to generate a big hit.

  In such a gaming machine, a special symbol and a decorative symbol are used as identification information, the decorative symbol is variably displayed on the variable display device, and the special symbol is variably displayed on the special symbol indicator. There is (for example, Patent Document 1).

  In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, the special symbol display is controlled by a game control means such as a microcomputer for controlling the progress of the game in the gaming machine, and display control different from the microcomputer of the game control means A control signal for decorative design control is transmitted to the microcomputer (display control means). The variable display device is controlled by the display control means in response to a control signal from the game control means.

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 9-2014457 (FIG. 3-4)

  In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, a control signal is output by the game control means in a timer interruption process that is periodically executed, and the display contents of the decorative symbols on the variable display device are all displayed by the game control means. It was to be decided.

  As described above, since the process of transmitting the control signal is periodically executed and all the display contents of the decorative symbols are determined, there is a problem that the control burden of the game control means increases.

  In addition, as described above, since all the display contents of the decorative design are determined, it becomes necessary to store various data used for determining the display content of the decorative design, and the game control There is a problem in that the storage area of the storage medium included in the game control board on which the means is mounted is compressed, and there is a possibility that variations in the variation display of decorative symbols may be limited.

  SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of reducing the control burden of game control means and performing many variations in a gaming machine that variably displays special symbols and decorative symbols. .

In the gaming machine according to the present invention, after a predetermined variable display execution condition is satisfied (for example, a game ball is won in the start winning opening 13a, 13b), a variable display start condition is satisfied (for example, in a big hit game) First special variable display device (for example, a special symbol display) that starts variable display of a plurality of types of special identification information (for example, special symbols) based on the previous variable display) 8a) and a second special variable display device (for example, special symbol display device 8b), and a plurality of special variable display devices, and a specific display result (for example, a big hit display result. Is a special game state (for example, large game) advantageous to the player based on the fact that “7” on the special symbol display 8a and “F” on the special symbol display 8b are derived and displayed. A game control microcomputer (for example, a game control microcomputer such as a CPU 56) that executes a game control process for controlling the progress of the game, and the game control microcomputer. A game control board (for example, the main board 31) and a plurality of types of decoration identification information (for example, decorative symbols) that can be individually identified can be variably displayed, and are provided corresponding to a plurality of special variable display devices, respectively. A plurality of decoration variable display devices including a decoration variable display device (for example, variable display device 9a) and a second decoration variable display device (for example, variable display device 9b), and a control signal (for example, a variation pattern command, etc.) from the game control microcomputer Decoration control control micro that controls a plurality of decoration variable display devices based on Computer (for example, an effect control microcomputer such as the effect control CPU 101), an ornament display control board (for example, the effect control board 80) on which the ornament display control microcomputer is mounted, and output from the game control board to the ornament display control board And the game control microcomputer is provided with a light-emitting body (for example, each of which is provided in each of the plurality of special variable display devices in order to variably display the special identification information. , 7 segment LED, LED, lamp, etc.) Special variable display control means for performing a control to output a drive signal (for example, a part for executing step S22 in the CPU 56), and a specific display result of variable display of special identification information Specific numerical data used to determine whether or not to obtain a result (for example, a random number for jackpot determination) Specific numerical value updating means (for example, a part for executing step S26 in the CPU 56) for updating the count value of the random number counter for generating the value within a predetermined numerical value range (for example, 0 to 630), and a special value in the first special variable display device. First execution condition determination means for determining whether or not an execution condition for variable display of the identification information is satisfied (for example, a portion for executing step S311 in the CPU 56), and the execution condition is satisfied by the first execution condition determination means. First extraction means for extracting the specific numerical data updated by the specific numerical value update means on the condition that it has been determined (for example, determined as Y in step S311) (for example, a part for executing step S113 in the CPU 56) And whether or not the execution condition for variable display of the special identification information in the second special variable display device is satisfied Second execution condition determining means (e.g., a second portion to perform processing in the special symbol process processing corresponding to the first special symbol process treatment steps S311 of the CPU56 judges. Specifically, for example, a part for executing a process for determining whether or not the start port switch 14b is turned on) and that the execution condition is determined to be satisfied by the second execution condition determining unit (for example, the start port switch 14b). Second extraction means for extracting the specific numerical data updated by the specific numerical value update means (for example, the second start corresponding to step S113 in the first start port switch passing process in the CPU 56) A specific numerical value for which the variable display start condition of the special identification information has not yet been established among the specific numerical data extracted by the first extracting means or the second extracting means. and hold storage means for storing data, specific numerical data extracted by the first extraction means or the second extraction means (for example, step S 5), the display result of the first special variable display device or the second special variable display device is determined as the specific display result based on the jackpot determination random number extracted in step S113 in step 5 and step S113 in step S27. Predetermining means for determining whether the display result is derived and displayed before the display result (for example, the portion of the CPU 56 that executes step S56) and the first special variable display device based on the determination result by the predetermining means, or The variable display time (for example, the time shown in FIG. 15) from the start of the variable display of the special identification information in the second special variable display device until the display result is derived and displayed, and the display of the variable display of the special identification information Variable display data (for example, the fluctuation pattern shown in FIG. 15) indicating the content (for example, the content of the effect of the notice effect) is predetermined. Based on the variable display data selection means (for example, the part that executes step S63 in the game control means) to select from among several types of variable display data, the determination result of the prior determination means and the selection result of the variable display data selection means, Control signal transmitting means for transmitting a variable display instruction signal (for example, a variation pattern command) for instructing execution of variable display of decoration identification information to one decorative variable display device or the second decorative variable display device (for example, The decoration display control microcomputer is configured to execute variable display of decoration identification information based on the variable display instruction signal in any of the plurality of decoration variable display devices. Decoration variable display device determining means for determining whether to display on the variable display device (eg, CPU 10 for effect control) 1 in which the steps S613, S615, S616, and S618 in FIG. 1 are executed, and the decoration variable display device determination unit determines that the first decoration variable display device displays (for example, the first variation pattern command). A first display content determination means (for example, in the CPU 101 for effect control) that uniquely determines at least a part of the display content to be displayed on the first decoration display device based on the variable display instruction signal. A portion that executes S801) and when the decoration variable display device determination means determines to display the second decoration variable display device, the display is displayed on the second decoration display device based on the variable display instruction signal. Second display content determining means for uniquely determining at least a part of the display content (for example, S in the CPU 101 for effect control) And the first display content determination means or the second display content determination means. Decoration variable display control means for controlling the first decoration variable display device and the second decoration variable display device according to the display content and executing variable display of the decoration identification information (for example, the first effect control in the effect control CPU 101). And the variable display data selection means displays the first special variable display device by the pre-determination means. When it is determined that the result is the specific display result, the specific numerical data extracted by the second extraction means stored in the holding storage means The normal variable display data for selecting the normal variable display data indicating the normal variable display time as the variable display data indicating the variable display time of the special identification information in the first special variable display device. The specific numerical data extracted by the second extraction means stored in the holding storage means when the selection means and the prior determination means determine that the display result of the first special variable display device is the specific display result The variable display data indicating the variable display time of the special identification information in the first special variable display device is longer than the normal variable display time (for example, 90 seconds, 100 seconds) Long-time variable display data selection means for selecting long-time variable display data indicating variable display time (for example, step S6 in the game control means) 3) and variable display of special identification information based on the long-time variable display data (for example, special map variation A shown in FIG. 43) is executed by the first special variable display device by the special variable display control means. The variable display data indicating the variable display time and display contents of the special identification information in the second special variable display device is shorter than the normal variable display time (for example, 5 seconds, 10 seconds, 30 seconds). Short-time variable display data selecting means for selecting short-time variable display data indicating a variable display time (for example, a part for executing step S63 in the game control means), and the special variable display control means is a first special variable. When the variable display of the special identification information based on the long-time variable display data (for example, the special map variation A shown in FIG. 43) is executed on the display device, the second special variable display device The variable display of the special identification information based on the short-time variable display data (for example, special map variation a shown in FIG. 43) is executed, and the specific display result based on the long-time variable display data is derived and displayed in the first special variable display device. Before the display, the display result is derived and displayed on the second special variable display device, and the decoration variable display control means performs variable display of the special identification information based on the long-time variable display data in the first special variable display device (for example, FIG. When the special figure variation A) shown in Fig. 43 is executed, the second decoration variable display device is notified that the display result of the variable display executed by the first special variable display device becomes the specific display result. A notice display (for example, a decoration variation a shown in FIG. 43, that is, a notice effect of “notice 1”) is executed.

  The variable display data selection means is a short-time variable display data selection means when the special variable display control means is executing variable display of special identification information based on the long-time variable display data in the first special variable display device. Thus, as the variable display data indicating the variable display time and display contents of the special identification information in the second special variable display device, the short-time variable display data is continuously selected over a plurality of variable displays (for example, FIG. 43). In the first special variable display device, the special variable display control means variably displays special identification information based on long-time variable display data (for example, the special variable information shown in FIG. 43). When executing the figure variation A), the variable display of the special identification information based on the short-time variable display data is performed over a plurality of variable displays on the second special variable display device. (For example, special map fluctuations a to c shown in FIG. 43), and the first special variable display device displays on the second special variable display device before the specific display result based on the long-time variable display data is derived and displayed. The result is sequentially derived and displayed, and the decoration variable display control means executes variable display of special identification information (for example, special figure fluctuation A shown in FIG. 43) based on the long-time variable display data in the first special variable display device. In the second decoration variable display device, the notice display for notifying that the display result of the variable display executed in the first special variable display device becomes the specific display result is changed to a plurality of variable displays. It may be configured so as to be executed (for example, decoration fluctuations a to c shown in FIG. 43, that is, a continuous notice effect of “notice 1” to “notice 3”).

In addition, the gaming machine according to the present invention establishes a variable display start condition (for example, a big hit game) after a predetermined variable display execution condition is satisfied (for example, a game ball wins a winning winning opening 13a, 13b). A first special variable display device (for example, a special symbol) that starts variable display of a plurality of types of special identification information (for example, special symbols) based on the previous variable display (not in the middle) and derives and displays the display result A plurality of special variable display devices including a display device 8a) and a second special variable display device (for example, special symbol display device 8b) are provided, and a specific display result (for example, jackpot display result) is displayed on any of the plurality of special variable display devices. Specifically, a specific gaming state (eg, “7” on the special symbol display 8a, “F” on the special symbol display 8b) that is advantageous for the player based on the derived display. A game control microcomputer (for example, a game control microcomputer such as a CPU 56) that executes a game control process for controlling the progress of the game, and the game control microcomputer. The game control board (for example, the main board 31) and a plurality of types of decoration identification information (for example, decoration symbols) that can be individually identified can be variably displayed, and are provided corresponding to the plurality of special variable display devices, respectively. A plurality of decoration variable display devices including the decoration variable display device (for example, variable display device 9a) and the second decoration variable display device (for example, variable display device 9b), and a control signal (for example, a variation pattern command) from the game control microcomputer Display control command for controlling a plurality of decoration variable display devices based on the production control command). A black computer (eg, an effect control microcomputer such as the effect control CPU 101), an ornament display control board (eg, an effect control board 80) on which the ornament display control microcomputer is mounted, and a game control board to an ornament display control board A relay board (for example, a centralized relay board 77) that relays the output signal, and the game control microcomputer illuminates each of the plurality of special variable display devices to variably display special identification information ( For example, special variable display control means (for example, a part that executes step S22 in the CPU 56) that controls to output a drive signal to a 7-segment LED, LED, lamp, etc., and a display result of variable display of special identification information are specified. Specific numerical data used for determining whether or not to display the result (for example, jackpot determination) Specific numerical value updating means (for example, a portion for executing step S26 in the CPU 56) for updating a random number counter for generating random numbers within a predetermined numerical value range (for example, 0 to 630), and a first special variable display device The first execution condition determining means for determining whether or not the execution condition for variable display of the special identification information is satisfied (for example, the part for executing step S311 in the CPU 56), and the execution condition is satisfied by the first execution condition determining means. First extraction means (for example, step S113 in the CPU 56 is executed) that extracts the specific numerical data updated by the specific numerical value update means on the condition that it is determined that it has been determined (for example, determined as Y in step S311). And the execution condition for the variable display of the special identification information in the second special variable display device Second portions for performing the process in the special symbol process processing corresponding to the first step S311 of the special symbols process treatment in the second execution condition determination means (e.g., CPU56 determines whether. Specifically, for example, a part for executing a process for determining whether or not the start port switch 14b is turned on) and that the execution condition is determined to be satisfied by the second execution condition determining unit (for example, the start port switch 14b). Second extraction means for extracting the specific numerical data updated by the specific numerical value update means (for example, the second start corresponding to step S113 in the first start port switch passing process in the CPU 56) A specific numerical value for which the variable display start condition of the special identification information has not yet been established among the specific numerical data extracted by the first extracting means or the second extracting means. and hold storage means for storing data, specific numerical data extracted by the first extraction means or the second extraction means (for example, step S 5), the display result of the first special variable display device or the second special variable display device is determined as the specific display result based on the jackpot determination random number extracted in step S113 in step 5 and step S113 in step S27. Predetermining means for determining whether the display result is derived and displayed before the display result (for example, the portion of the CPU 56 that executes step S56) and the first special variable display device based on the determination result by the predetermining means, or The variable display time (for example, the time shown in FIG. 15) from the start of the variable display of the special identification information in the second special variable display device until the display result is derived and displayed, and the display of the variable display of the special identification information Variable display data (for example, the fluctuation pattern shown in FIG. 15) indicating the content (for example, the content of the effect of the notice effect) is predetermined. Based on the variable display data selection means (for example, the part that executes step S63 in the game control means) to select from among several types of variable display data, the determination result of the prior determination means and the selection result of the variable display data selection means, Control signal transmitting means for transmitting a variable display instruction signal (for example, a variation pattern command) for instructing execution of variable display of decoration identification information to one decorative variable display device or the second decorative variable display device (for example, The decoration display control microcomputer is configured to execute variable display of decoration identification information based on the variable display instruction signal in any of the plurality of decoration variable display devices. Decoration variable display device determining means for determining whether to display on the variable display device (eg, CPU 10 for effect control) 1 in which the steps S613, S615, S616, and S618 in FIG. 1 are executed, and the decoration variable display device determination unit determines that the first decoration variable display device displays (for example, the first variation pattern command). A first display content determination means (for example, in the CPU 101 for effect control) that uniquely determines at least a part of the display content to be displayed on the first decoration display device based on the variable display instruction signal. A portion that executes S801) and when the decoration variable display device determination means determines to display the second decoration variable display device, the display is displayed on the second decoration display device based on the variable display instruction signal. Second display content determining means for uniquely determining at least a part of the display content (for example, S in the CPU 101 for effect control) And the first display content determination means or the second display content determination means. Decoration variable display control means for controlling the first decoration variable display device and the second decoration variable display device according to the display content and executing variable display of the decoration identification information (for example, the first effect control in the effect control CPU 101). And the variable display data selection means displays the first special variable display device by the pre-determination means. When it is determined that the result is the specific display result, the specific numerical data extracted by the second extraction means stored in the holding storage means The normal variable display data for selecting the normal variable display data indicating the normal variable display time as the variable display data indicating the variable display time of the special identification information in the first special variable display device. The specific numerical data extracted by the second extraction means stored in the holding storage means when the selection means and the prior determination means determine that the display result of the first special variable display device is the specific display result The variable display data indicating the variable display time of the special identification information in the first special variable display device is longer than the normal variable display time (for example, 90 seconds, 100 seconds) Long-time variable display data selection means for selecting long-time variable display data indicating variable display time (for example, step S6 in the game control means) 3) and variable display of special identification information based on the long-time variable display data (for example, special map variation A shown in FIG. 46) is executed by the first special variable display device by the special variable display control means. The variable display data indicating the variable display time and display contents of the special identification information in the second special variable display device is shorter than the normal variable display time (for example, 5 seconds, 10 seconds, 30 seconds). Short-time variable display data selection means for selecting short-time variable display data indicating a variable display time (for example, a part for executing step S63b in the game control means), and the special variable display control means is a first special variable. When the variable display of the special identification information based on the long-time variable display data (for example, the special map variation A shown in FIG. 46) is executed on the display device, the second special variable display device The variable display of the special identification information based on the short-time variable display data is executed over a plurality of variable displays (for example, the special map fluctuations a to c shown in FIG. 46), and the first special variable display device is variable for a long time. Before the specific display result based on the display data is derived and displayed, the display result is sequentially derived and displayed on the second special variable display device, and the decoration variable display control means gives the player a predetermined variable display count (for example, twice). 3 times) and a variable display pattern of specific decoration identification information (for example, normal reach, super reach), and specified when the variable display pattern of specific decoration identification information is executed within the notified variable display count Special effect execution means for executing a special effect (for example, a mission effect) controlled in the gaming state (for example, decoration variation a to a CPU 101 for effect control shown in FIG. 46) The special effect executing means is a variable display of special identification information based on the long-time variable display data in the first special variable display device (for example, special map variation A shown in FIG. 46). In the second decoration variable display device, notification means for notifying the predetermined variable display count and the variable display pattern of the specific decoration identification information (for example, decoration variation shown in FIG. 46 in the CPU 101 for effect control) is executed. and a specific decoration identification information executing means (for example, an effect control CPU 101) that executes a variable display pattern of specific decoration identification information within a predetermined number of variable displays after being notified by the notification means. 46, a portion for executing the display process of the decoration variation c shown in FIG. 46).

  According to the first aspect of the invention, it is possible to reduce the control burden of the game control microcomputer and to produce many variations. In addition, the first special variable display device and the first decorative variable display device can provide a notice display for notifying that the display result of the variable display executed by the first special variable display device becomes the specific display result. However, since it is configured to be executed by the second decoration variable display device, it is possible to execute an unexpected effect and to improve the fun of the game.

  According to the second aspect of the present invention, the expectation can be improved step by step over a plurality of variable displays.

  According to the third aspect of the invention, the control burden of the game control microcomputer can be reduced, and many variations can be produced. In addition, a special effect for notifying that the display result of the variable display executed by the first special variable display device can be set as the specific display result is provided in the first special variable display device or the second special display device. Since it is configured to be executed by the second variable decoration display device instead of the one variable decoration display device, it is possible to execute an unexpected effect and improve the fun of the game. Play.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
Embodiment 1 FIG.
First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine that is an example of a gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine as viewed from the front. In the following embodiments, a pachinko gaming machine will be described as an example. However, the gaming machine according to the present invention is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine, and can be applied to other gaming machines such as a slot machine.

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

  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 hit ball supply tray 3 and a hitting operation handle (operation knob) 5 for launching the game balls 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. A game area 7 is formed on the front surface of the game board 6.

  Two variable display devices (special variable display portions) 9a and 9b each including a plurality of variable display portions that variably display (variably display) decorative symbols as identification information are provided on the left and right sides near the center of the game area 7. It has been. Each of the variable display devices 9a and 9b has, for example, three variable display portions (symbol display areas) of “left”, “middle”, and “right”.

  Two special symbol displays 8a and 8b including a variable display unit that variably displays special symbols as identification information are provided on the upper portions of the variable display devices 9a and 9b, respectively. Each of the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b is constituted by one 7-segment indicator, for example. The variable display devices 9a and 9b are provided corresponding to the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b, respectively.

  A start winning port 13a is provided below the variable display device 9a. The winning ball that has entered the start winning opening 13a is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the start opening switch 14a.

  Further, below the variable display device 9b, there is provided a variable winning ball device 15 as a start winning opening 13b. The winning ball that has entered the start winning opening 13b is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the start opening switch 14b. A variable winning ball device 15 that opens and closes is provided below the start winning opening 13b. The variable winning ball device 15 is opened by a solenoid 16.

  As described above, in this example, two start winning holes 13a and 13b are provided corresponding to the two variable display devices 9a and 9b. In this example, the variable winning ball apparatus 15 that opens and closes only at the lower part of one of the starting winning holes 13b is provided. It is good also as a structure which provides. Moreover, it is good also as a structure which does not provide a variable winning ball apparatus in the lower part of any start winning opening 13a, 13b. In this example, the two start winning holes 13a and 13b are provided. However, the structure is such that one start winning opening is provided, and the winning game ball is detected by one of the two start opening switches 14a and 14b. It is good.

  Moreover, it is good also as a structure which detects the game ball which won each at the two start winning opening 13a, 13b with one start opening switch. Furthermore, it is good also as a structure which provides one start winning opening and one start opening switch. In these cases, whether to win a prize corresponding to the first special symbol or a prize corresponding to the second special symbol may be determined by a lottery such as a random number.

  Between the variable display devices 9a, 9b and the special symbol indicators 8a, 8b, there are four LEDs for displaying the number of effective winning balls, that is, the starting memory number, in which the game balls are placed in any of the starting winning ports 13a, 13b. A special symbol start memory display 18 is provided. That is, up to four of the starting memory numbers are displayed in the winning order. The special symbol start memory display 18 increases the number of LEDs to be turned on by 1 every time there is an effective start winning in either of the start winning openings 13a, 13b. The special symbol start memory display 18 indicates the number of LEDs to be lit when the start memory number becomes 3 or less every time variable display is started by either of the variable display devices 9a and 9b. Decrease by 1 (ie turn off one LED). In this example, the special symbol start memory display 18 uses an LED capable of displaying two colors of lighting, and can identify which of the start winning ports 13a and 13b has been started by the lighting color. To display. For example, if it is a start memory for the start winning port 13a, it is lit red, and if it is a start memory for the start winning port 13b, it is lit in green. Each time variable display is started in either of the variable display devices 9a and 9b, the lighting state is shifted. Two special symbol start memory displays may be provided corresponding to the start winning ports 13a and 13b. Further, in this example, the upper limit number (up to 4 each) is provided for the starting memory number by winning in each of the start winning ports 13a and 13b, but the upper limit number may not be provided.

  Opening and closing plates 20a and 20b that are opened by solenoids 21a and 21b in a specific gaming state (big hit state) are provided at the lower portion of the start winning opening 13a and the variable winning ball apparatus 15, respectively. The opening / closing plates 20a and 20b are means for opening and closing a large winning opening (variable winning ball apparatus), respectively. Of the winning balls guided to the back of the game board 6 from the opening / closing plate 20a, the winning ball entering one (V winning area: special area) is detected by the V count switch 22a, and the winning ball from the opening / closing plate 20a is counted by the count switch. 23a is detected. Similarly, a winning ball that has entered one (V winning area: special area) of the winning balls led from the opening / closing plate 20b to the back of the game board 6 is detected by the V count switch 22b, and the winning ball from the opening / closing plate 20b. Is detected by the count switch 23b. Solenoids 24a and 24b are provided on the back side of the game board 6 for switching the paths in the respective special winning openings that are opened and closed by the opening and closing plates 20a and 20b.

  As described above, in this example, two large winning openings having the same shape are provided corresponding to the variable display devices 9a and 9b, but there may be one large winning opening. Moreover, two large winning openings having different shapes may be provided.

  When a game ball wins the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, the variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started. In this embodiment, the left and right lamps (the symbols can be visually recognized when lit) are alternately lit to perform variable display. For example, the left lamp (○ lamp) is lit at the end of variable display. If the right lamp (X lamp) is lit, it is off. When the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (winning symbol: ◯), the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times. Note that the probability of hitting a normal symbol is, for example, 12/13. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, a normal symbol start memory display 41 having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls entered into the gate 32 is provided. Each time there is a prize at the gate 32, the normal symbol start memory display 41 increases the number of LEDs to be turned on by one. Then, every time variable display on the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of LEDs to be lit is reduced by one.

  Around the left and right of the game area 7, there are provided decorative lamps 25 blinking and displayed during the game, and at the lower part there is an outlet 26 for absorbing a game ball that has not won a prize. Two speakers 27 that emit sound effects are provided on the left and right upper portions outside the game area 7. On the outer periphery of the game area 7, a top frame lamp 28a, a left frame lamp 28b, and a right frame lamp 28c are provided. Further, a decoration LED is installed around each structure (such as a big prize opening) in the game area 7. The top frame lamp 28a, the left frame lamp 28b, the right frame lamp 28c, and the decoration LED are examples of a decorative light emitter provided in the gaming machine.

  In addition, a camera 120 using a two-dimensional CCD, a CMOS sensor, or the like for photographing a player is installed above the variable display devices 9a and 9b. As shown in FIG. 1, an imaging effect selection switch (hereinafter referred to as a selection switch) 122 for selecting whether or not to allow an effect based on the captured image in the vicinity of the hitting operation handle 5, and again after shooting. A reset switch 123 used for enabling photographing is installed. The camera 120 may be installed not on the game board 6 but on the game frame side.

  In this example, a prize ball LED 51 that is lit during award ball payout is provided in the vicinity of the left frame lamp 28b, and a ball cut LED 52 that is lit when the supply ball is cut is provided in the vicinity of the right frame lamp 28c. It has been. As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment is provided with lamps and LEDs as light emitters in various places. Further, a prepaid card unit that enables lending a ball by inserting a prepaid card is installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1 (not shown).

  The game balls launched from the hit ball launching device enter the game area 7 through the hit ball rail, and then descend the game area 7.

  When the hit ball enters the start winning opening 13a and is detected by the start opening switch 14a, the special symbol starts variable display on the special symbol display unit 8a as long as variable display of the symbol can be started. The decorative pattern starts variable display. If it is not in a state in which the variable display of the symbol can be started, the number of start winning memories, which is a reserved storage of the variable display of the special symbol (first special symbol) on the special symbol display 8a, is increased by one.

  If the hit ball enters the start winning opening 13b and is detected by the start opening switch 14b, the special symbol display 8b starts variable display on the special symbol display 8b as long as variable symbol display can be started. In 9b, the decorative pattern starts variable display. If it is not in a state in which the variable display of the symbol can be started, the number of start winning memories which is a reserved storage of the variable display of the special symbol (second special symbol) on the special symbol display 8b is increased by one.

  The variable display of the special symbols on the variable display devices 9a and 9b is stopped when a certain time has elapsed. If the special symbol at the time of stoppage is a jackpot symbol (specific display result), the game shifts to a jackpot gaming state. That is, the corresponding opening / closing plates 20a and 20b are opened until a predetermined time elapses or a predetermined number (for example, 10) of hit balls wins. When the hit ball is detected in the V winning area 22a and 22b while the opening and closing plates 20a and 20b are opened and the corresponding V winning switches 22a and 22b are detected, the right to continue is generated and the opening and closing plates 20a and 20b are opened again. . The generation of the continuation right is allowed a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 rounds).

  It should be noted that a configuration may be adopted in which a predetermined number of rounds are always executed when transitioning to the big hit gaming state without requiring generation of a continuation right. In such a configuration, the V winning switches 22a and 22b are not necessary.

  If the special symbol at the time of stopping in either of the variable display devices 9a, 9b is a jackpot symbol (probability variation symbol) with a probability variation, the probability of the next jackpot increases. That is, it becomes a more advantageous state for the player in the probability variation state. In the probability variation state, for example, the probability of the next big hit is about 2/630 (1/315) in the normal state that is not the probability variation state, whereas it is about 10/630 (1/63: normal) (About 5 times the state).

  In this example, when a big hit is made, the probability of a probability variation big hit (probability variation entry rate) is halved. Further, the probability variation state continues, for example, until the next big hit occurs.

  In addition, it is good also as a structure which always becomes a probable variation big hit when it is a big hit (that is, a structure in which there is no non-probable big hit). The probability variation state may be continued until the next big hit occurs or until a predetermined number of special symbols are variably displayed. Further, a lottery for determining whether or not to end the probability variation state may be performed using a random number, and the probability variation state may be terminated according to the lottery result.

  After the big hit gaming state is finished, in this example, the time is reduced until a special symbol is variably displayed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times). In the short time state, the variation time (variable display period) of the special symbol is shortened compared to the normal state that is not the short time state. In the short-time state, one or both of the opening time and the number of opening times of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 are increased as compared with the normal state, or the fluctuation time in the normal symbol display 10 is shortened. May be. It should be noted that there are a plurality of types of jackpot symbols, and only when a big jackpot is achieved with a predetermined symbol, the time saving state may be set after the jackpot gaming state is completed.

  When the game ball wins the gate 32, the normal symbol display unit 10 is in a state where the normal symbol is variably displayed. Further, when the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (winning symbol), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a predetermined time. Further, in the probability variation state, the probability that the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased, and the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased. That is, the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 can be increased when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol or the stop symbol of the special symbol is a probabilistic symbol. Change to an advantageous state. It should be noted that increasing the number of times of opening is a concept including changing from a closed state to an open state.

  Next, the structure of the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a rear view of the gaming machine as seen from the back side.

  As shown in FIG. 2, on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, a ball storage tank 38 is provided above the mechanism plate in the outer frame 2A, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 is installed on the gaming machine installation island. A game ball is supplied to the ball storage tank 38 from above. The game balls in the ball storage tank 38 pass through the guide basket 39 and reach the ball payout device covered with the prize ball case 40A.

  Further, on the back side of the gaming machine, a variable display control unit 49 including an effect control board 80 on which an effect control microcomputer for controlling the variable display device 9 is mounted, and a game on which a game control microcomputer and the like are mounted. A control board (main board) 31 is installed. In addition, a payout control board 37 on which a payout control microcomputer for performing ball payout control is mounted is installed.

  Display control means for performing variable display control of the variable display device 9 is realized by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board 80, a VDP, or the like. In addition, the gaming machine drives a frame side lamp driver board 35 on which circuits for driving a top frame lamp 28a, a left frame lamp 28b, a right frame lamp 28c and the like provided on the frame side are mounted, and a speaker 27. And a voice control board 70 on which a circuit to be mounted is mounted.

  Further, a power supply board 910 and other boards (not shown) on which power supply circuits for creating DC30V, DC21V, DC12V, and DC5V are mounted are provided. A central relay board 77 is provided for relaying signals output from the main board 31 to other boards.

  The electrical component control boards (payout control board and effect control board) are each equipped with electrical component control means (payout control means and effect control means) including an electric component control microcomputer. The payout control means and the effect control means control electrical components (game device: ball payout device 97, variable display devices 9a, 9b, etc.) provided in the gaming machine according to a command signal (control signal) from the game control means. To do. Further, the light emitters such as lamps and LEDs provided on the frame side, and electrical components such as the speaker 27 are mounted on the frame side lamp driver board 35 and the sound control board 70 in accordance with a control signal from the effect control means. Driven by circuit components. Furthermore, game machines include a board on which a switch is mounted and a board on which a light emitting body such as a lamp or LED (hereinafter also referred to as a lamp / LED) is mounted. The substrate is a printed wiring board on which electrically driven electrical components, circuit components, connection components such as connectors and terminals, and the like are mounted.

  On the back side of the gaming machine, a terminal board 160 provided with terminals for outputting various types of information to the outside of the gaming machine and connected to the payout control board 37 is provided above. The terminal board 160 has at least a ball breakage terminal for introducing the output of the ball breakage detection switch 167 and outputting it to the outside, and the payout control board 37 detects a payout count switch (a switch for detecting the ball that has been paid out). And a ball lending terminal for outputting ball lending information (ball lending number signal) to the outside. Near the center, an information terminal board (information output board) 34 having terminals for outputting various information from the main board 31 to the outside of the gaming machine is installed. This terminal board 160 is connected to a management computer or the like outside the gaming machine and used for collecting data related to the gaming machine. Also, instead of the ball lending terminal for outputting the ball lending information (ball lending number signal) to the outside (or in addition to the above-mentioned ball breakage terminal, prize ball terminal, ball lending terminal), a prize ball, a ball A payout terminal for externally outputting a signal indicating the number of balls paid out from the ball payout device 97 (prize ball case 40A) may be provided irrespective of any lending payout. As a result, a management device such as a management computer outside the gaming machine subtracts the number of prize balls specified by the signal output from the prize ball terminal from the number of payouts specified by the signal output from the terminal for payout. This makes it possible to specify the number of balls lent. Conversely, a payout terminal may be provided instead of the prize ball terminal (or in addition to the above-mentioned ball cut terminal, prize ball terminal, ball lending terminal). Thereby, a management device such as a management computer outside the gaming machine subtracts the number of balls lent specified by the signal output from the terminal for ball rental from the number of payouts specified by the signal output from the terminal for payment. Thus, the number of prize balls can be specified. Further, the signal output from the award ball terminal, the ball lending terminal, and the payout terminal may be one pulse signal transmitted to one payout game ball, and a predetermined number (example 10). One pulse may be transmitted.

  The game balls stored in the ball storage tank 38 pass through the guide rod 39 and reach the ball payout device covered with the payout case 40A via the curve rod 39. Above the ball payout device, a ball break switch as a game medium break detection means is provided. When the ball break switch detects a ball break, the dispensing operation of the ball dispensing device stops. The ball break switch is a switch for detecting the presence or absence of a game ball in the game ball passage, but the ball break detection switch 167 for detecting the shortage of supply balls in the storage tank 38 is also an upstream portion of the guide rod 39 (in the storage tank 38). (Proximate part). When the ball break detection switch 167 detects the shortage of game balls, the game machine is replenished to the game machine from the supply mechanism provided on the gaming machine installation island.

  Hereinafter, the electric component control board on which the microcomputer is mounted and the board for inputting a signal from the main board 31 may be collectively referred to as a peripheral board.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a circuit configuration in the main board 31. FIG. 3 also shows a payout control board 37, an effect control board 80, and the like. The main board 31 includes a basic circuit (corresponding to a game control microcomputer: game control means) 53 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 in accordance with a program, a gate switch 32a, start port switches 14a and 14b, and V count switches 22a and 22b. , And an input driver circuit 58 for supplying signals from the count switches 23a and 23b to the basic circuit 53, a solenoid 16 for opening and closing the variable winning ball apparatus 15, solenoids 21a and 21b for opening and closing the opening and closing plates 20a and 20b, and a special winning opening. A solenoid circuit 59 for driving solenoids 24a and 24b for switching paths in accordance with a command from the basic circuit 53 is mounted.

  The switches such as the gate switch 32a, the start port switches 14a and 14b, the V count switches 22a and 22b, and the count switches 23a and 23b may be referred to as sensors. That is, the name of the game medium detection means is not limited as long as it is a game medium detection means (game ball detection means in this example) that can detect a game ball. Each of the start port switches 14a and 14b, the V count switches 22a and 22b, and the count switches 23a and 23b that perform winning detection is also a winning detection means. Note that the winning detection means may be configured to collectively detect the respective game balls that have won separately a plurality of winning openings. In addition, even if a pass gate such as the gate switch 32a is used, if a prize ball is to be paid out, a game ball enters the pass gate is a prize, and a switch ( For example, the gate switch 32a) serves as a winning detection means. Furthermore, in this embodiment, since the game balls won in the V winning area are detected only by the corresponding V count switches 22a and 22b, the number of game balls won in the big prize opening is determined by the V count switches 22a and 22b. This is the sum of the number of detections and the number of detections by the count switches 23a and 23b. However, the game ball that has won the V winning area may be detected by the V count switches 22a and 22b and also by the count switches 23a and 23b. In that case, the number of game balls won in the big winning opening corresponds to the number detected by the count switches 23a and 23b.

  Further, according to the data given from the basic circuit 53, jackpot information indicating the occurrence of the jackpot, effective starting information indicating the number of starting winning balls used to start the variable display of the special symbols in the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b, probability variation An information output circuit 64 for outputting an information output signal such as probability variation information indicating that the error has occurred to an external device such as a hall computer is mounted.

  A basic circuit 53 realized by a game control microcomputer includes a ROM 54 for storing a game control (game control) program and the like, and storage means used as a work memory (variation data storage means for storing fluctuation data). A RAM 55, a CPU 56 that performs control operations according to a program, and an I / O port unit 57 are included. In this embodiment, the ROM 54 and the RAM 55 are built in the CPU 56. That is, the CPU 56 is a one-chip microcomputer. The one-chip microcomputer only needs to have at least the RAM 55 built in, and the ROM 54 and the I / O port unit 57 may be externally attached or built in. Since the CPU 56 executes control according to the program stored in the ROM 54, the CPU 56 executes (or performs processing) hereinafter, specifically, the CPU 56 executes control according to the program. is there. The same applies to CPUs mounted on substrates other than the main substrate 31. The game control means is realized by a basic circuit 53 realized by a game control microcomputer, but is mainly realized by a CPU 56 that executes control according to a program in the game control microcomputer.

  The RAM 55 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means, part or all of which is backed up by a backup power supply created on the power supply board. In other words, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 55 is stored for a predetermined period (until the power supply of the backup power supply is disabled). At least data (a special symbol process flag or the like) corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means, is stored in the backup RAM. The data corresponding to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power is restored after a power failure or the like.

  FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a connection state of main boards provided in the gaming machine. A signal from the main board 31 to the peripheral board (excluding the payout control board 37. In addition to the board formed as a board, including a terminal board in which a plurality of terminals are arranged), the central relay board 77 is transmitted. Is output via. In the example shown in FIG. 4, signals to the information terminal board 34, the decorative lamp board 79 on which the decorative lamp 25 is mounted, and the effect control board 80 are output via the centralized relay board 77. Note that the detection signals of the respective switches (such as the above-described prize opening switch) provided in the gaming machine are input to the main board 31 via the switch relay board 78.

  4 illustrates the information terminal board 34, the decorative lamp board 79, and the effect control board 80, there are more boards as peripheral boards for inputting signals from the main board 31. FIG. For example, FIG. 4 shows one decorative lamp substrate 79, but a plurality of decorative lamp substrates are provided in accordance with the installation position of the lamp, LED, or 7-segment LED on the game board 6. For example, one or more decorative lamp substrates mounted with lamps / LEDs provided around the variable display devices 9a, 9b are provided, and 1 mounted with lamps / LEDs provided around the winning prize opening. One or more decorative lamp substrates are provided. Even if a larger number of peripheral boards are provided, as illustrated in FIG. 4, the cost is reduced, so that a signal output from the main board 31 is transmitted to all peripheral boards via one centralized relay board 77. It is preferably output. That is, it is preferable that one central relay board 77 is provided for all peripheral boards. For example, it is preferable that the signal from the display drive circuit 63 is also output to the peripheral board via the central relay board 77. Furthermore, a drive signal from a solenoid circuit 59 (see FIG. 3) that outputs a drive signal to a solenoid as an electrical component that is one of the gaming devices may be routed through the centralized relay board 77.

  Further, as illustrated in FIG. 4, the power supply line from the power supply board 910 is input to the main board 31. The power supply line from the power supply board 910 is input to the effect control board 80, the frame side lamp driver board 35, the sound control board 70, and the payout control board 37 via the main board 31. A power supply relay board 911 that relays the power supply line is disposed between the main board 31 and each of the sub boards 80, 35, 70, and 37. Although not shown, the power supply relay board 911 is mounted with a unidirectional circuit as signal direction regulating means that allows a power signal to pass only in the direction toward the sub boards 80, 35, 70, and 37. A diode or a transistor is used as the unidirectional circuit.

  FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing a signal output unit in the main board 31 and components mounted on the centralized relay board 77. As shown in FIG. 5, on the main board 31, the information output circuit 34 for outputting a signal from the basic circuit 53 (specifically, the output port of the game control microcomputer) to the information terminal board 34, The ramp circuit 36 that outputs a signal and the output buffer circuit 67 (not shown in FIG. 3) that outputs a signal to the effect control board 80 allow the signal to pass only in the direction toward the central relay board 77 (the central relay board 77). The signal is not allowed to pass in the direction from the main board 31 to the main board 31). Although not shown, the display driving circuit 63 that outputs a signal to the decorative lamp substrate 79 in the main substrate 31 is also unidirectional as a signal direction regulating means that allows the signal to pass only in the direction toward the centralized relay substrate 77. It consists of a circuit. As the unidirectional circuit, a transistor or an IC circuit is used. Note that the unidirectional circuit may have a current amplification function.

  A signal output from the main board 31 to the central relay board 77 connects the connector 31A mounted on the main board 31, the connector 77A mounted on the central relay board 77, and the connector 31A and the connector 77A. The signal is transmitted to the central relay board 77 by a cable. The central relay board 77 is a signal direction regulating means that allows a signal input from the main board 31 to pass only in the direction toward the peripheral board (no signal is passed in the direction from the peripheral board to the central relay board 77). The unidirectional circuits 74, 75, and 76 are mounted. As the unidirectional circuits 74, 75, 76, for example, diodes or transistors are used. FIG. 5 illustrates a diode. Unidirectional circuits 74, 75, and 76 are provided for each signal.

  In the example shown in FIG. 5, the signal output to the information output circuit 34 is output via the connector 77 </ b> B mounted on the central relay board 77. A signal output to the decorative lamp substrate 79 is output via a connector 77C mounted on the central relay substrate 77. The signal output to the effect control board 80 is output via the connector 77D mounted on the central relay board 77.

  FIG. 5 shows an example in which a signal is output from the main board 31 to the centralized relay board 77 via one connector, but centralized relaying from the main board 31 via a plurality of connectors and cables is shown. A signal may be output to the substrate 77. Further, in this embodiment, a signal between the main board 31 and the payout control board 27 does not pass through the central relay board 77, but as a signal between the main board 31 and the payout control board 27, from the main board 31. When there is only a signal directed to the payout control board 27, a signal from the main board 31 to the payout control board 27 may be configured to pass through the central relay board 77.

  In addition to the signal direction regulating means, noise removing components such as a noise filter may be mounted on the centralized relay board 77. In other words, in the relay board, all the signals input from the game control board (or the main signals such as the effect control command and the INT signal for which noise countermeasures are particularly required, that is, if they are not input correctly, the game progress is hindered. It is preferable that noise removing means is provided for the signal. By mounting the noise removal component, it is possible to reduce the possibility of noise being added to the signal reaching the peripheral board even when the wiring length between the main board 31 and the peripheral board is increased. Further, the centralized relay board 77 may be equipped with an amplifying means for amplifying a signal (for example, a current for the signal) input from the game control board. In the case of such a configuration, amplification processing is performed on the relay board, so that the amplification circuit mounted on the game control board can be eliminated.

  In the example shown in FIG. 5, the central relay board 77 relays the signal output to the information output circuit 34, the signal output to the decorative lamp board 79, and the signal output to the effect control board 80. However, each signal may be relayed by a separate relay board. If each signal is relayed by a separate relay board, the prevention of fraud can be further strengthened. The centralized relay board 77 may be any one that relays a signal communicated with at least a board (for example, the effect control board 80) having a control command input function, and is a signal output to the information output circuit 34. Alternatively, the signal output to the decorative lamp substrate 79 may not be relayed.

  FIG. 6 is a block diagram illustrating a circuit configuration example of the effect control board 80, the frame side lamp driver board 35, and the sound control board 70. In the example shown in FIG. 6, the frame side lamp driver board 35 and the sound control board 70 are not equipped with a microcomputer. In the effect control board 80, the effect control CPU 101 in the effect control microcomputer (an example of an electric component control microcomputer) operates according to a program stored in a ROM (not shown), and is connected via the central relay board 77. In response to the input strobe signal (effect control INT signal) from the main board 31, an effect control command is received via the input port 103. Further, the effect control CPU 101 causes the VDP (video display processor) 109 to perform display control of the variable display device 9 using the LCD based on the effect 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 centralized relay board 77 only in the direction toward the inside of the effect control board 80 (the signal passes in the direction from the inside of the effect control board 80 to the centralized relay board 77). It is also a unidirectional circuit as signal direction regulating means.

  Further, the production control CPU 101 outputs sound number data to the sound control board 70 via the output port 104 and the output driver 110. A bus (including an address bus, a data bus, and a control signal line such as a write / read signal) input / output to / from the effect control CPU 101 is extended to the frame side lamp driver board 35 via the bus driver 105. .

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 inputs image data from the camera 120 via the input port 111. Further, an operation signal indicating whether or not an operation has been performed by the player is input from the selection switch (selection SW) 122 and the reset switch (reset SW) 123.

  In the frame side lamp driver substrate 35, a bus that is input to and output from the effect control CPU 101 is connected to the output port 352 via the bus receiver 351. A signal for driving each lamp output from the output port 352 is amplified by the lamp driver 354 and supplied to each lamp provided on the frame side such as the top frame lamp 28a, the left frame lamp 28b, and the right frame lamp 28c. . In addition, a signal for driving each LED output from the output port 352 is amplified by the LED driving circuit 355 and supplied to each LED provided on the frame side such as the prize ball LED 51 or the ball-out LED 52.

  In this embodiment, the lamps / LEDs provided on the frame side are controlled by the effect control means including the effect CPU 101 mounted on the effect control board 80. Further, data for controlling the variable display device 9 and lamps / LEDs are stored in the ROM. The effect CPU 101 controls the variable display device 9 and the lamps / LEDs based on the data stored in the ROM. The lamp / LED is driven via the output port 352 mounted on the frame side lamp driver board 35 and each driver or drive circuit.

  The effect control board 80, the frame side lamp driver board 35, and the sound control board 70 are independent boards, but are installed in a single box on the back of the gaming machine, for example.

  In the voice control board 70, the sound number data from the effect control board 80 is input to the voice synthesis IC 703 by a digital signal processor, for example, via the input driver 702. The voice synthesis IC 703 reads data corresponding to the sound number data from the voice data ROM 704, generates voice and sound effects corresponding to the read data, and outputs them 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.

  In addition, the camera 120 is used, for example, to use a captured image showing a player as a background image in the variable display device 9, or to use an image previously captured by the player as a jackpot notice effect. . When used as a jackpot notice effect, the CPU 101 for effect control displays the display result in the variable display devices 9a and 9b when the display result of the variable display of the identification information becomes a jackpot symbol (finally stopped and displayed). Before shooting), an image of the player is displayed at a predetermined position on the display screens of the variable display devices 9a and 9b with a high probability (100% may be acceptable). Further, when the display result of the variable display of the identification information does not become a big hit symbol, the image obtained by shooting the player is placed at a predetermined position on the display screen of the variable display devices 9a and 9b with a low probability (the probability may be 0). indicate.

  The selection switch 122 is used, for example, for the player to select whether or not to use an image photographed by the camera 120 for production. The reset switch 123 is used for resetting the state selected by the selection switch 122, canceling an image photographed by the camera 120 (specifically, erasing from the storage unit of the effect control means), and the like. .

  Note that the use of the camera 120 as a jackpot notice effect is an example, and the camera 120 may be used for other effects in the gaming machine. The use of the selection switch 122 and the reset switch 123 together with the camera 120 is also an example. For example, when the camera 120 is not provided, the player displays an effect displayed on the variable display device 9. May be used to select one character image from a plurality of character images. In that case, the CPU 101 for effect control performs different effects depending on the character image selected by the player, depending on the effect display devices such as the variable display devices 9a and 9b and the lamp / LED. Furthermore, as long as it is an operation means for selecting the type of effect by the effect devices (for example, the variable display devices 9a and 9b) provided in the gaming machine, other operation means (for example, a lever) And a non-contact type remote control means such as an infrared sensor.

  FIG. 7 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of the decorative lamp substrate 25. FIG. 7 shows an example in which an LED is used as the decorative lamp 25. An example in which a transistor for driving an LED (an example of a unidirectional circuit) is mounted on the lamp circuit 36 on the main board 31 is shown. A control signal is output from a game control microcomputer (specifically, an output port) to the transistor for driving the LED.

  FIG. 8 is a front view showing a substrate box that accommodates the concentrated relay substrate 77. The central relay board 77 is accommodated in the board box on the back side of the gaming machine. That is, the central relay board 77 is housed in a board box as a housing means and attached to the gaming machine. The relay board box has a structure in which a box body 770 in which the central relay board 77 is accommodated is covered with a lid 773. The lid portion 773 is fixed to the box body 770 with a one-way screw and other screws (not shown) screwed into attachment holes in the attachment portions 771 and 772. A one-way screw is a screw that can only turn in the tightening direction. Therefore, once tightened, the screw cannot be removed. Further, in the attachment portions 771 and 772, a one-way screw is attached to each of the left and right three attachment holes. The box body 770 and the lid portion 773 are made of a synthetic resin or the like that can be visually recognized from the outside (for example, transparent).

  When the lid 773 is removed from the box body 770 to expose the concentrated relay board 77, the one-way screw attachment portions (attachment portions with the lid portion 773) of the attachment portions 771 and 772 are used as cutting tools or the like. It is necessary to cut using a jig. Therefore, when the central relay board 77 is removed from the gaming machine, it cannot be mounted in the same manner as the mounting mode before removal. In addition, the number of times the central relay board 77 is exposed can be found from the cutting history of the attachment portion. When the actual number of times of cutting is larger than the cutting history (number of times) of the mounting portion known by the administrator or the like, the lid 773 is illegally removed and the central relay board 77 is exposed, and the central relay board is exposed. It can be seen that there is a possibility that some kind of fraud has been done against 77. In addition, since the attachment parts 771 and 772 are each provided with three attachment holes, the cover part 773 can be removed up to three times.

  Further, hinges 775 are provided at portions (two on the right side in the example shown in FIG. 8) attached to the mechanism plate of the box body 770. On the opposite side, a fixing portion 776 for fixing the box body 770 to the mechanism plate is provided. As the fixing portion 776, for example, a structure in which a flexible claw portion engages with a fixing portion fixed to the mechanism plate can be employed.

  In addition, there is a portion where the central relay board 77 is exposed in the upper part of the board box, and connectors 77A to 77D are installed in that part.

  FIG. 9 is an explanatory view showing a state in which the board box containing the central relay board 77 is opened with a hinge 775 (not shown in FIG. 9) as an axis. When the substrate box is closed and fixed to the mechanism plate, for example, the surface side of the central relay substrate 77 can be visually recognized through the transparent lid 773. As shown in FIG. 9, when the substrate box is opened, the back side of the central relay substrate 77 can be visually recognized through the back side of the transparent box body 770, for example.

  FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a connection state of each symbol display device such as the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b and the variable display devices 9a and 9b. As shown in FIG. 10, in this example, the CPU 56 mounted on the main board 31 includes two special symbol indicators 8a and 8b, a special symbol start memory indicator 18, a normal symbol indicator 10, and a normal symbol indicator 10. Display control with the symbol start memory display 41 is performed. Further, the effect control CPU 101 mounted on the effect control board 80 controls the two variable display devices 9a and 9b on the basis of the effect control command from the main board 31, and each of the variable display devices 9a and 9b. Control the display of decorative symbols at.

  In this example, the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b are each constituted by a 7-segment indicator and perform segment display. The variable display of special symbols is performed by blinking display of a 7-segment display. In the special symbol indicator 8a, when the stop symbol when the variable display is finished, “7” means a probable big hit, “0” means a non-probable big hit, and “−” means a loss. means. Further, in the special symbol display 8b, when the stop symbol when the variable display is finished is “F”, it means a probable big hit, “A” means a non-probable big hit, and “H”. It means an outage. The probability that the display result of variable display is a big hit on the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b is, for example, 2/630 (= 1/315) and the same probability. Note that the special symbol may have multiple digits. Further, the same special symbols may be displayed on the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b, respectively.

  Moreover, in this example, the special symbol start memory | storage display 18 and the normal symbol start memory | storage display 41 are comprised by LED. Further, the normal symbol display 10 is constituted by a lamp, and the two variable display devices 9a and 9b are constituted by an LCD. The decorative symbols are displayed by, for example, three symbols of left middle right, and ten numbers from “0” to “9” are used for each of the left middle right symbols, for example. The decorative symbol indicates that if the stop symbol is the same for each of the middle left and right, it means that it is a “big hit” (simply called “big hit”), and other stop symbols If it is, it means that “out of” is suggested (sometimes simply referred to as “out of”). In addition, you may make it perform the display effect by variable display apparatus 9a, 9b by identification information, such as a character. For example, when performing a display effect by a character, for example, a baseball player may appear and a state where a home run is hit may be displayed to suggest a big hit.

  In this example, electrical components (start winning award 13a, special symbol display 8a, variable display device 9a, opening / closing plate 20a) provided on the left side of the game area 7 and electricity provided on the right side of the game area 7 are provided. The parts (start winning award 13b, special symbol display 8b, variable display device 9b, opening / closing plate 20b, normal symbol start memory display 41, normal symbol display 10, gate 32) correspond to each other.

  That is, when a game ball wins the start winning opening 13a, the variable display of the first special symbol is started on the special symbol display 8a unless the first special symbol is being variably displayed on the special symbol display 8a. At the same time, variable display of the first decorative symbol (decorative symbol variably displayed on the variable display device 9a) is started on the variable display device 9a. If the first special symbol is being variably displayed on the special symbol indicator 8a, the number of lighting of the special symbol start memory indicator 18 is increased by 1 when the number is not the upper limit number of reserved storage. If the variable display result of the first special symbol is the big hit display result, the big hit gaming state is entered and the opening / closing plate 20a is opened and closed.

  Similarly, when a game ball wins in the start winning opening 13b, the variable display of the second special symbol is started on the special symbol display 8b unless the second special symbol is being variably displayed on the special symbol display 8b. At the same time, variable display of the second decorative symbol (decorative symbol variably displayed on the variable display device 9b) is started on the variable display device 9b. If the second special symbol is being variably displayed on the special symbol indicator 8b, the number of lighting of the special symbol start memory indicator 18 is increased by 1 when the number is not the upper limit number of reserved storage. If the variable display result of the second special symbol is the big hit display result, the big hit gaming state is entered and the open / close plate 20b is opened and closed.

  Next, the operation of the gaming machine will be described. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by game control means (peripheral circuits such as the CPU 56, ROM 54, and RAM 55) on the main board 31. When power is turned on to the gaming machine and the input level of the reset terminal becomes high level, the CPU 56 starts main processing after step S1. In the main process, the CPU 56 first performs necessary initial settings.

  In the initial setting process, the CPU 56 first sets the interrupt prohibition (step S1). Next, the interrupt mode is set to interrupt mode 2 (step S2), and a stack pointer designation address is set to the stack pointer (step S3). Then, the built-in device register is initialized (step S4). Further, after initialization (step S5) of CTC (counter / timer) and PIO (parallel input / output port) which are built-in devices (built-in peripheral circuits), the RAM is set in an accessible state (step S6). The interrupt mode 2 is an address synthesized from the value (1 byte) of the specific register (I register) built in the game control microcomputer 56 and the interrupt vector (1 byte: least significant bit 0) output from the built-in device. Is a mode indicating an interrupt address.

  Next, the CPU 56 confirms the state of the output signal of a clear switch (not shown) input via the input port only once (step S7). When the on-state is detected in the confirmation, the CPU 56 executes normal initialization processing (steps S11 to S14).

  If the clear switch is not on, check whether data protection processing of the backup RAM area (for example, power supply stop processing such as addition of parity data) has been performed when power supply to the gaming machine is stopped (Step S8). When it is confirmed that such protection processing is not performed, the CPU 56 executes initialization processing. Whether there is backup data in the backup RAM area is confirmed, for example, by the state of the backup flag set in the backup RAM area in the power supply stop process. In this example, if “55H” is set in the backup flag area, it means that there is a backup (ON state), and if a value other than “55H” is set, it means that there is no backup (OFF state).

  After confirming that there is a backup, the CPU 56 performs a data check of the backup RAM area (parity check in this example) (step S9). In step S9, the calculated checksum is compared with the checksum calculated and stored by the same process in the power supply stop process. When the power supply is stopped after an unexpected power outage or the like, the data in the backup RAM area should be saved, so the check result (comparison result) is normal (matched). That the check result is not normal means that the data in the backup RAM area is different from the data when the power supply is stopped. In such a case, since the internal state cannot be returned to the state when the power supply is stopped, an initialization process that is executed when the power is turned on is not performed when the power supply is stopped.

  If the check result is normal, the CPU 56 performs a game state restoration process for returning the internal state of the game control means and the control state of the electrical component control means such as the effect control means to the state when the power supply is stopped (step S10). ). Then, the saved value of the PC (program counter) stored in the backup RAM area is set in the PC, and the address is restored.

  In this embodiment, it is confirmed whether or not the data in the backup RAM area is stored by using both the backup flag and the check data, but only one of them may be used. That is, either the backup flag or the check data may be used as an opportunity for executing the state recovery process.

  In the initialization process, the CPU 56 first performs a RAM clear process (step S11). In addition, a predetermined work area (for example, a normal symbol determination random number counter, a normal symbol determination buffer, a special symbol left middle right symbol buffer, a special symbol process flag, a payout command storage pointer, a winning ball flag, a ball out flag, a payout A work area setting process for setting an initial value to a flag such as a stop flag for selectively performing processing according to the control state is performed (step S12). Further, a process of transmitting an initialization command for initializing the sub-boards (the payout control board 37 and the effect control board 80 in this embodiment) to each sub-board is executed (step S13). Examples of the initialization command include a command indicating the initial design of the decorative design displayed on the variable display device 9 (to the effect control board 80), a command for instructing the turn-off of the prize ball LED 51 and the ball-out LED 52, and the like.

  Then, a CTC register set in the CPU 56 is set so that a timer interrupt is periodically generated every 2 ms (step S14). That is, a value corresponding to 2 ms is set in a predetermined register (time constant register) as an initial value.

  When the execution of the initialization process (steps S11 to S14) is completed, the display random number update process (step S17) and the initial value random number update process (step S18) are repeatedly executed in the main process. When the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process are executed, the interrupt disabled state is set (step S16). When the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process are finished, the interrupt enabled state is set. (Step S19). The display random number is a random number for determining the symbol displayed on the special symbol displays 8a and 8b, and the display random number update process is to update the count value of the counter for generating the display random number. It is processing. 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 the initial value of the 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 a game control process described later, when the count value of the jackpot determination random number generation counter makes one round, an initial value is set in the counter.

  Note that when the display random number update process is executed, the interrupt is prohibited. The display random number update process is also executed in the timer interrupt process described later, and thus conflicts with the process in the timer interrupt process. This is to avoid that. That is, if a timer interrupt is generated during the process of step S17 and the counter value for generating the display random number is updated during the timer interrupt process, the continuity of the count value is impaired. There is a case. However, such an inconvenience does not occur if the interrupt is prohibited during the process of step S17.

  When the timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 performs the register saving process (step S20), and then executes the game control processes of steps S21 to S37 shown in FIG. In the game control process, first, the CPU 56 inputs detection signals of switches such as the gate switch 32a, the start port switches 14a and 14b, and the count switches 23a and 23b via the switch circuit 58, and determines their state ( Switch processing: Step S21).

  Next, the CPU 56 executes a display control process for performing display control of the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b, the normal symbol indicator 10, and the normal symbol start memory indicator 41 (step S22). In the display control process, control for outputting a drive signal to each display is executed according to the contents of the output buffer set in steps S34 to S37.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs processing for updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number and processing for updating the count value of the counter for generating the display random number (steps S23 and S24).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a first special symbol process (step S25). In the first special symbol process, the corresponding process is selected and executed according to the first special symbol process flag for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 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.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a process of updating the count value of each counter for generating each determination random number such as a jackpot determination random number used for game control (step S26).

FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. Each random number is used as follows.
(1) Random 1: Decide whether or not to generate a big hit (for big hit judgment)
(2) Random 2: Determines the special symbol detachment symbol (for special symbol determination)
(3) Random 3: Determine a special symbol that generates a big hit (for big hit symbol determination)
(4) Random 4: Determine the variation pattern of the special symbol (for variation pattern determination)
(5) Random 5: Decide whether or not to reach when no big hit is generated (in this example, whether or not to perform reach production with decorative symbols) (for reach determination)
(6) Random 6: Determines whether or not to generate a hit based on a normal symbol (for determination per normal symbol)
(7) Random 7: Determine initial value of random 1 (for determining random 1 initial value)
(8) Random 8: Determine initial value of random 6 (for determining random 6 initial value)

  In step S23 in the game control process shown in FIG. 12, the CPU 56 generates a jackpot determination random number (1), a jackpot determination random number (3), and a normal determination random number (6). Counter is incremented (added by 1). That is, they are determination random numbers, and other random numbers are display random numbers or initial value random numbers. In order to enhance the game effect, random numbers other than the random numbers (1) to (8) are also used.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs a second special symbol process (step S27). In the second special symbol process, the corresponding process is selected and executed according to the second special symbol process flag for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 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 CPU 56 performs normal symbol process processing (step S28). In the normal symbol process, the corresponding process is selected and executed according to the normal symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the normal symbol display 10 in a predetermined order. The value of the normal symbol process flag is updated during each process according to the gaming state.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs a process of setting an effect control command related to the decorative design in a predetermined area of the RAM 55 and sending the effect control command (decorative design command control process: step S29).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs information output processing for outputting data such as jackpot information, starting information, probability variation information supplied to the hall management computer, for example (step S30).

  Further, the CPU 56 executes a prize ball process for setting the number of prize balls based on the detection signal of the prize opening switch (step S31). Specifically, a prize is awarded to the payout control board 37 in response to detection of a prize based on the fact that any of the prize opening switches (the switches such as the start opening switches 14a and 14b, which are the conditions for paying out the prize balls) is turned on. A payout control command indicating the number of balls is output. The payout control CPU mounted on the payout control board 37 drives the ball payout device 97 according to a payout control command indicating the number of prize balls.

  And CPU56 performs the test terminal process which is a process which outputs the test signal for enabling the control state of a gaming machine to be confirmed outside a gaming machine (step S32). Further, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a drive command is issued to the solenoid circuit 59 (step S33). In order to open or close the variable winning ball device 15 or the opening / closing plates 20a, 20b, or to switch the game ball passage in the big winning opening, the solenoid circuit 59 is operated according to a drive command to the solenoids 16, 21a, 21b. , 24a, 24b are driven.

  Further, the CPU 56 sets the normal symbol holding memory number data corresponding to the storage state of the normal symbol starting winning memory number in the output buffer for setting the normal symbol holding memory number data, and stores the starting symbol memory number of the special symbol. The special symbol reserved memory number data corresponding to the state is set in the output buffer for setting the special symbol reserved memory number data (storage process: step S34). Here, the normal symbol start memory indicator 41 and the special symbol start memory indicator 18 are turned on / off by outputting a drive signal in step S22 according to the reserved memory number data set in the output buffer. Control is executed.

  Further, the CPU 56 sets the first special symbol display control data for effect display of the first special symbol in the output buffer for setting the first special symbol display control data according to the value of the first special symbol process flag. In addition, the special symbol display for setting the second special symbol display control data for effect display of the second special symbol according to the value of the second special symbol process flag in the output buffer for setting the second special symbol display control data A control process is performed (step S35). In addition, according to the display control data set here in the output buffer, a special signal effect display is executed on the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b by outputting a drive signal in step S22.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a normal symbol display control process for setting normal symbol display control data for effect display of the normal symbol in an output buffer for setting the normal symbol display control data according to the value of the normal symbol process flag ( Step S36). In addition, according to the display control data set to the output buffer here, a drive signal is output in step S22, whereby the effect display of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display 10 is executed.

  Then, the CPU 56 performs state display lamp control processing for setting the game state display control data for notifying the game state such as the probability change state or the short time state in the output buffer for setting the game state display control data (step S37). Here, in response to the display control data set in the output buffer, a drive signal is output in step S22, so that a gaming state display for notifying the gaming state indicates that the state is in a probable change state. Or a display indicating that the time is short.

  Thereafter, the contents of the register are restored (step S38), and the interrupt permission state is set (step S39).

  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 two special symbol indicators 8a and 8b respectively execute the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol. And control which transfers to a big hit game state is performed when a specific display result is derived and displayed by either of the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b. In a gaming machine that includes a plurality of special symbol displays 8a and 8b and displays special symbols on the special symbol displays 8a and 8b, there is a risk that a big hit will occur simultaneously. Therefore, in this embodiment, control is performed so that the big hit gaming state does not occur simultaneously with the two special symbol indicators 8a and 8b. Hereinafter, these controls will be described. In the following description, the process for controlling the special symbol display 8a will be described, but the same control is executed for the process for controlling the special symbol display 8b.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a program for the first special symbol process executed by the CPU 56. The special symbol process shown in FIG. 14 is a specific process of step S25 in the flowchart of FIG. When performing the special symbol process, the CPU 56 performs a variation shortening timer subtraction process (step S310) to detect that a game ball has won a start winning opening 13a provided in the game board 6. If the switch 14a is turned on, that is, if a start winning that causes the game ball to win the start winning opening 13a has occurred (step S311), the start opening switch passing process (step S312) is performed, and then according to the internal state. Any one of steps S300 to S308 is performed. The variation shortening timer is a timer for setting the variation time when the variation time of the special symbol is shortened.

  First special symbol normal process (step S300): Wait until the variable display of the first special symbol can be started. When the variable display of the first special symbol can be started, the start winning memory number for the first special symbol is confirmed. If the start winning memorized number is not 0, it is determined whether or not the result of variable display of the first special symbol is a big hit. Then, the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated so as to shift to step S301.

  First special symbol stop symbol setting process (step S301): A stop symbol after variable display of the first special symbol is determined. Then, the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated so as to shift to step S302.

  Fluctuation time setting process (step S302): A fluctuation pattern is determined according to the value of random 4, and the fluctuation time in the fluctuation pattern (variable display time: display result is derived and displayed (stop display) after variable display is started). Is determined as the variable display variable time of the first special symbol. Moreover, the 1st variation time timer which measures the variation time of the determined 1st special symbol is started. Then, the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated so as to shift to step S303.

  First special symbol variation process (step S303): After starting the variation display of the first special symbol, whether or not a big hit game (second big hit game) based on the fact that the second special symbol has become a big hit symbol is started. Perform the monitoring process. Specifically, the state of a second big hit execution flag to be described later is monitored. When the second jackpot game is started, the measurement of the variation time of the first special symbol (the time indicated by the first variation time timer in step S302) is interrupted and resumed after the second jackpot game ends. . When the variation time of the first special symbol elapses, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated so as to shift to step S304. In the case of a big hit, a first decorative symbol stop command for instructing stop of the first decorative symbol is transmitted to the effect control board 80 in the first special symbol variation process.

  First special symbol stop process (step S304): The first special symbol in the special symbol display 8a is stopped. If the stop symbol of the first special symbol is a big hit symbol, the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated to shift to step S305. If not, the internal state is updated to shift to step S300.

  Big winning opening opening process (step S305): Control for opening the big winning opening is started. Specifically, the counter and flag are initialized, and the solenoid 21a is driven to open the special winning opening. Also, the execution time of the big winning opening opening process is set by the process timer, and the first big hit flag is set. Then, the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated so as to proceed to step S306.

  Processing during opening of a special winning opening (step S306): processing for sending an effect control command for displaying a large winning opening round to the effect control board 80, processing for confirming the establishment of the closing condition of the special winning opening, and the like are performed. When the closing condition for the last big prize opening is satisfied, the internal state is updated to shift to step S307.

  Specific area valid time process (step S307): The presence / absence of passing through the V winning switch 22a is monitored to confirm that the big hit gaming state continuation condition is satisfied. If the condition for continuing the big hit gaming state is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the internal state is updated to shift 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 shift to step S308.

  Big hit end processing (step S308): Control for causing the effect control means to perform display control for notifying the player that the big hit gaming state has ended. Then, the internal state is updated so as to shift to step S300.

  FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a variation pattern used in this embodiment. In FIG. 15, “EXT” indicates EXT data of the second byte 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).

  The variation pattern shown in FIG. 15 is commonly used as the variation pattern of the first special symbol and the variation pattern of the second special symbol. The variation pattern of the first special symbol or the variation pattern of the second special symbol is distinguished by the MODE data of the first byte in the effect control command having a 2-byte configuration.

  In this example, each variation pattern of the special symbol is out of place, whether it is a probable big hit, whether it is a non-probable big hit, whether it is a reach, or a reach mode when it is a reach , Whether to perform a notice effect, whether to produce a notice effect, whether to perform a mission effect, whether to perform a mission effect, whether to make long-term fluctuations, whether to make short-term fluctuations A plurality of types are prepared according to differences in various production modes such as “no”. In this example, the reach effect, the notice effect, and the mission effect are performed using the variable display devices 9a and 9b that display the decorative symbols in a variable manner.

  The “normal fluctuation” is a fluctuation pattern that does not involve a reach mode. “Normal reach” is a fluctuation pattern that involves a reach mode, but the fluctuation result (stop symbol) does not cause a big hit. “Reach A” is a variation pattern having a reach form different from “normal reach”. Further, the difference in reach mode means that a change mode (speed, rotation direction, etc.), a character, or the like of a different mode appears in the reach change time. For example, in “normal”, the reach mode is realized by only one type of change mode, whereas in “reach A”, a reach mode including a plurality of change modes with different speeds and directions of change is realized.

  Further, “reach B” is a variation pattern having a reach form different from “normal reach” and “reach A”. “Reach C” is a variation pattern having a reach form different from “normal reach”, “reach A”, and “reach B”. Note that “reach A”, “reach B”, and “reach C” may or may not be a big hit.

  “Notice 1” is a variation pattern having the notice effect mode of notice 1. “Special 1” is a variation pattern having a special effect (mission effect) mode of “special 1”. For the sake of simplicity, the variation pattern indicating the notice effect mode and the variation pattern indicating the special effect mode are illustrated one by one, but actually, a plurality of types of variation patterns are set.

  Furthermore, “long-term fluctuation” is a fluctuation pattern having a fluctuation time of long-term fluctuation described later. “Short-term fluctuation” is a fluctuation pattern having a fluctuation time of short-term fluctuation described later. The variation time for short-term fluctuation is preferably shorter than the fluctuation time for normal fluctuations other than long-term fluctuations, but may be at least a period shorter than the fluctuation time for long-term fluctuations.

  A shortened display pattern may be used. The shortened display pattern is a very short variation pattern in which the variation time of the left middle right symbol is 1.0 seconds, for example. Although not shown in FIG. 15, in addition to the reach effect, a change pattern including the presence or absence of execution of another specific effect such as the presence or absence of a re-change effect may be included.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the first start port switch passing process (step S312). In the first start port switch passing process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the first start winning memorized number has reached 4, which is the maximum value (step S111). If the first start winning memorized number has not reached 4, the first starting win memorized number is increased by 1 (step S112), each random number value such as a big hit determination random number is extracted, and the first start winning memorized number is obtained. Is stored in a storage area (first special symbol determination buffer) corresponding to the value (step S113). 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. In step S113, random numbers 1 to 5 are extracted from the random numbers shown in FIG.

  Then, the CPU 56 sets the fluctuation time reduction determination time for determining whether or not to reduce the fluctuation time in the fluctuation reduction timer (step S119). As described above, the variation shortening timer set here is subtracted in step S310.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing an example of the first special symbol normal process (step S300) in the first special symbol process. In the first special symbol normal process, the CPU 56 does not set the second big hit execution flag (step S50) and can start the variation of the first special symbol (for example, the first special symbol process). If the flag value is a value indicating step S300) (step S51), the value of the first start winning memorized number is confirmed (step S52). Specifically, the count value of the first start winning counter is confirmed.

  The second big hit game running flag is a big hit game (second big hit game) based on the big hit (second big hit) generated when the variable display result of the second special symbol becomes the big hit display result in the special symbol display 8b. ) Is a flag that is set when the game starts, and is reset when the second jackpot game ends.

  The case where the value of the first special symbol process flag is a value indicating step S300 means that the special symbol indicator 8a does not change the first special symbol and the first special symbol is variable. This is a case where the big hit game (first big hit game) based on the big hit (first big hit) generated when the display result is the big hit display result is not being executed.

  If the first start winning memory number is not 0, the CPU 56 reads out each random value stored in the storage area corresponding to the first starting winning memory number = 1 and stores it in the first random number buffer area of the RAM 55. (Step S53), the value of the first start winning memorized number is reduced by 1, and the contents of each storage area are shifted (Step S54). That is, each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the first start winning memory number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) is stored in the storage area corresponding to the first starting winning memory number = n−1. Store. Therefore, the order in which the random values stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to the respective first start winning memory numbers are extracted is always the order of the first starting winning memory number = 1, 2, 3, 4 It is supposed to match. That is, in this example, every time the variable display start condition is satisfied, the contents of each storage area are shifted, so the order in which the random number values are extracted can be specified. Each random value stored in each storage area corresponding to the first start winning memory number and each random value stored in each storage area corresponding to the second start winning memory number are extracted. The order may also be stored in an identifiable manner.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads the jackpot determination random number from the first random number storage buffer (step S55), and determines whether or not the jackpot is determined (step S56). In the case of losing, the reach determination random number is read from the first random number storage buffer, and it is determined whether or not to reach (step S57). Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the first special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the first special symbol stop symbol setting process (step S58).

  In step S56, whether or not the control state is a probability change state is taken into consideration, and the determination is made based on the jackpot probability at the time of probability change or the jackpot probability at the time of non-probability change.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing an example of the first special symbol stop symbol setting process (step S301) in the first special symbol process. In the first special symbol stop symbol setting process, when the CPU 56 determines the presence or absence of the big hit, the CPU 56 determines the stop symbol of the first special symbol according to the determination result. Specifically, if it is determined to be a big hit in step S56 (Y in step S59), the big hit symbol is determined according to the value of the big hit symbol determining random number (random 3) stored in the random number storage buffer. Is determined (step S60). If it is determined in step S56 that it is determined to be out of order (N in step S59), the out-of-sequence symbol is determined according to the value of the out-of-sequence symbol determining random number (random 2) stored in the random number storage buffer. (Step S61). Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the first special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the variation time setting process (step S58).

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing an example of the variation time setting process (step S302) in the first special symbol process. In the variation time setting process, the CPU 56 determines the variation pattern according to the determination result of the presence / absence of the big hit and the presence / absence of the reach in steps S56 to S57 (step S63). In this example, the variation time of the first special symbol is determined by determining the variation pattern. Note that after determining the variation time, the variation pattern in which the determined variation time is set may be selected from a plurality of variation patterns.

  In step S63, the CPU 56 uses the variation pattern determination table set in accordance with the determination result in step S56 and the variation pattern determination random number stored in the first special symbol determination buffer. It is determined which of the fluctuation patterns shown in FIG. As the variation pattern determination table, for example, for big hit, probable big hit, reach, and loss are prepared in advance, and the use table is set according to the determination results in steps S56 and S57.

  After determining the variation pattern, the CPU 56 sets the address of the determined variation pattern designation command transmission table to the pointer (step S64), and executes a command setting process which is a subroutine (step S65).

  An effect control command is transmitted to the effect control board 80 by executing the command set process. In this embodiment, each effect control command that can be transmitted to the effect control means is stored in the command transmission table of the ROM 54. In the command set process, the CPU 56 sets the effect control command data stored at the address of the ROM 54 indicated by the pointer as an output port for outputting the effect control command data, and indicates that the command is transmitted. An effect control INT signal is output.

  When the variation time of the first special symbol is determined in step S63, the CPU 56 sets the variation time data indicating the determined variation time in the first special symbol process timer and starts measuring the variation time (step S63). (S66), a measurement execution flag to be described later is set, and the first special symbol display on the special symbol indicator 8a is started (step S67). Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the first special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the first special symbol variation process (step S68).

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing an example of the first special symbol variation process (step S303) in the first special symbol process. In the first special symbol variation process, the CPU 56 confirms whether measurement of the variation time of the first special symbol using the first special symbol process timer is being executed. This confirmation is performed depending on whether or not the measurement execution flag indicating whether or not the measurement of the variation time of the first special symbol is being executed is set.

  If the measurement of the variation time of the first special symbol is being executed (if not interrupted), the CPU 56 resets the measurement execution flag if the second big hit execution flag is set. The measurement of the fluctuation time is interrupted (steps S72 and S73). That is, the measurement execution flag is set to a reset state so that step S35c described later is not executed.

  On the other hand, if the measurement of the variation time of the first special symbol is not executed (if it is interrupted), the CPU 56 sets the measurement execution flag if the second big hit execution flag is reset. Then, the measurement of the variation time is restarted (steps S70 and S71). That is, the measurement execution flag is set, and step S35c described later is executed.

  When the variation time ends (Y in step S74), the CPU 56 updates the value of the first special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the first special symbol stop process (step S75).

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing an example of the first special symbol stop process (step S304) in the first special symbol process. In the first special symbol stopping process, the CPU 56 sets the address of the command transmission table for designating decorative symbols to the pointer (step S76), and executes the command setting process which is a subroutine (step S77).

  Then, the CPU 56 stops and displays the first special symbol with the determined stop symbol (step S78). Further, the CPU 56 updates the value of the first special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the pre-opening process for the big prize opening when winning a big hit, and the value of the first special symbol process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the first special symbol normal when defeating. Update to a value corresponding to the process (step S79).

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the normal symbol process (step S28). In the normal symbol process, when detecting that the game ball has passed through the gate 32 and the gate switch 32a is turned on (step S101), the CPU 56 executes a gate switch passage process (step S102). Then, the CPU 56 executes any one of the processes shown in steps S103 to S107 according to the value of the normal symbol process flag.

  In the gate switch passage processing, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the count value of the gate passage memory counter (the number of gate passage memories) has reached the maximum value (“4” in this example), and if it has not reached the maximum value, The count value of the gate passage storage counter is incremented by 1, the value of the random number for hit determination is extracted, and the process of storing in the storage area (ordinary symbol determination buffer) corresponding to the value of the gate passage storage number is executed. The LED of the normal symbol start memory display 41 is turned on according to the value of the gate passage memory counter.

  Normal symbol variation waiting process (step S103): It is monitored whether or not the normal symbol variation can be started (for example, when the value of the normal symbol process flag is a value indicating step S103). The case where the value of the normal symbol process flag is a value indicating step S103 is a case where the normal symbol display 10 does not produce the normal symbol and is not in the big hit game. When the normal symbol variation can be started, if the number of stored gate passes is not 0, the value of the normal symbol process flag is changed to a value indicating the normal symbol determination process (step S104). .

  Normal symbol determination process (step S104): The random number value for hit determination stored in the storage area corresponding to the gate passing memory number = 1 is read and stored in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55, and the value of the gate passing memory number is set. Decrease by 1 (decrease the count value of the gate passage storage counter by 1) and shift the contents of each storage area. Next, a random number for hit determination is read from the random number storage buffer, and it is determined whether to win or not.

  Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the hit determination random number matches the hit determination value, and if there is a matching hit determination value, the hit is determined. The hit determination value is, for example, a state that hits with a high probability as any of 3 to 12 when in the special gaming state, and a state that hits with a relatively low probability as 3, 5 or 7 when not in the special gaming state. Is done. It should be noted that not only the special game state in which the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 are increased, but also in a special game state such as a probability change state, it is possible to make a state with a high probability of winning. .

  Also, after determining the hit / miss, the normal symbol change time is set in the normal symbol change time timer. For example, 5.1 seconds is set when the probability is high, and 29.2 seconds is set when the probability is low. And CPU56 starts the production of a normal symbol. Further, the internal state (normal symbol process flag) is updated, and the process proceeds to step S105 (normal symbol variation process).

  Normal symbol variation processing (step S105): It is confirmed whether or not the normal symbol variation time timer has timed out, and if it has timed out, the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value indicating the normal symbol stop processing.

  Normal symbol stop process (step S106): The area corresponding to the determined hit / miss display result is turned on to stop the variation of the normal symbol, and the normal symbol effect is ended. When the winning symbol is stopped and displayed, the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value indicating the start winning opening / closing process. In addition, when the stop symbol is displayed with the off symbol, the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value indicating the normal symbol variation waiting process.

  Start winning opening / closing process (step S107): The CPU 56 performs opening control for opening the variable winning ball apparatus 15 for a predetermined period. In this example, if it is not in the open extended state, the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is controlled so as to open only once for 0.2 seconds. On the other hand, in the open extended state, control is performed so that the variable winning ball device 15 is opened only once for 2 seconds. In the open extended state, the variable winning ball apparatus 15 may be controlled to open again for 2 seconds after a closing period of 3 seconds after the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is released for 2 seconds. Then, the CPU 56 updates the normal symbol process flag to a value indicating the normal symbol variation waiting process.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the display control process (step S22). In the display control process, the CPU 56 first stops driving signals for the special symbol displays 8a and 8b, the normal symbol display 10, and the normal symbol start memory display 41 (step S22a).

  Next, the CPU 56 outputs a drive signal to the special symbol display 8a in accordance with the display control data set in the output buffer for setting the first special symbol display control data (first special symbol output buffer). (Step S22b).

  Specifically, if a stop symbol designation value is set as the display control data, the special symbol display 8a displays the stop symbol of the current variable display or the previous variable display stop symbol depending on the content. A drive signal for output is output. Further, if the change state designation value is set as the display control data, a drive signal for making the display state of the special symbol display 8a blink is output. If the specified number of times of opening display is set as the display control data, a driving signal for displaying the number of times of opening of the big winning opening during the big hit is output to the special symbol display 8a. Further, if the turn-off designation value is set as the display control data, a drive signal for turning off the display of the number of times of opening of the big winning opening during the big hit is output to the special symbol display 8a.

  Next, in the same manner as in step S22b, the CPU 56 displays the special symbol display 8b in accordance with the display control data set in the output buffer for setting the second special symbol display control data (second special symbol output buffer). In response, a drive signal is output (step S22c).

  Further, the CPU 56 outputs a drive signal to the normal symbol display 10 in accordance with the display control data set in the normal symbol display control data setting output buffer (normal symbol output buffer) (step S22d). .

  Specifically, if a stop symbol designation value is set as display control data, the stop symbol of the current variable display or the stop symbol of the previous variable display is displayed on the normal symbol display 10 according to the content. A drive signal for output is output. Further, if the change state designation value is set as the display control data, a drive signal for alternately lighting the left and right lamps in the display state of the normal symbol display 10 is output.

  Next, the CPU 56 responds to the special symbol start memory display 18 in accordance with the special symbol hold memory number data set in the output buffer (special symbol start winning memory number buffer) for setting the special symbol hold memory number data. Then, a drive signal for displaying the current number of reserved symbols stored in the special symbol is output (step S22e).

  Then, the CPU 56 responds to the normal symbol start memory display 41 in accordance with the normal symbol hold memory number data set in the output buffer for setting the normal symbol hold memory number data (ordinary symbol start winning memory number buffer). Then, a drive signal for displaying the current number of reserved symbols stored in the normal symbol is output (step S22f).

  Further, the CPU 56 outputs a drive signal according to the setting contents of other output buffers for other data setting output buffers (for example, an output buffer for setting gaming state display control data) (step S22g). In step S22g, for example, a process of outputting a driving signal for displaying the gaming state is performed on a display device that displays the gaming state such as the probability variation state or the short time state.

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the storage process (step S34). In the storage process, the CPU 56 first sets the normal symbol reserved memory number data corresponding to the current normal symbol reserved memory number in the normal symbol start winning memory number buffer (step S34a). Then, the CPU 56 sets the special symbol reserved memory number data corresponding to the current special symbol reserved memory number in the special symbol start winning memory number buffer (step S34b).

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing a first special symbol display control process (a process related to the first special symbol in step S35). Note that step S35 includes a second special symbol display control process that is processed in the same manner as the first special symbol display control process, but the description thereof is omitted here.

  In the first special symbol display control process, the CPU 56 first reads a first special symbol process flag (step S35a). Next, if the read first special symbol process flag is a value indicating step S303 (first special symbol variation process) (Y in step S35b), the CPU 56 decrements the first special symbol process timer by one (step S35b). S35c), the variation state designation value is selected (step S35d), and the selected variation state designation value is set in the first special symbol output buffer (step S35e). The variation state designation value is selected according to the variation period of the special symbol. In this example, the variation state designation value indicating the lighting state in the blinking display or the variation state designation indicating the unlit state in the blinking display in step S35d. A value is selected. Note that the CPU 56 does not execute the subtraction process in step S35c when the measurement execution flag is in the reset state.

  The first special symbol process flag read in step S35a is set to step S300 (first special symbol normal process), step S301 (first special symbol stop symbol setting process), step S302 (variable time setting process), step S304 ( If it is a value indicating one of the first special symbol stop processing (step S35f), the CPU 56 selects a stop symbol designated value (step S35g), and the selected fluctuation state designated value is output to the first special symbol output buffer. (Step S35h).

  The stop symbol designation value is selected according to the state of the first special symbol process flag. Specifically, if the first special symbol process flag is a value indicating one of steps S300 to S302, a stop symbol designation value indicating the stop symbol that was the display result of the previous variation display in step S35g. Is selected. On the other hand, if the first special symbol process flag is a value indicating step S304, a stop symbol designation value indicating the stop symbol which is the display result of the current variation display is selected in step S35g.

  If the first special symbol process flag read in step S35a is not a value indicating any of steps S300 to S304 (N in step S35f), that is, if it is a big hit gaming state, the CPU 56 opens the big prize opening. Processing for confirming whether or not the number display wait timer is 0 is performed (step S35i).

  The big prize opening number of times display waiting timer is a timer that is set when, for example, the process proceeds from step S306 to step S307 and timed out when the next round starts.

  If the special winning opening opening number display waiting timer is not 0 (N in step S35i), the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the special winning opening opening number display waiting timer (step S35j), and outputs the turn-off designated value for the first special symbol. Set in the buffer (step S35k). The turn-off designated value is a designated value for instructing the end of the number of times of opening of the big prize opening displayed on the special symbol display 8a.

  If the big prize opening number of times display wait timer is 0 (Y of step S35i), the CPU 56 selects the number of times of opening display designation (step S351), and outputs the selected number of times of opening display designated value for the first special symbol output. Set in the buffer (step S35m).

  The specified number of times of opening display is selected according to the number of rounds in the big hit gaming state. Specifically, the open count display designated value indicating the number of rounds to be transferred is selected.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the normal symbol display control process (step S36). In the normal symbol display control process, the CPU 56 first reads a normal symbol process flag (step S36a). Next, if the read normal symbol process flag is a value indicating step S105 (normal symbol variation processing) (Y in step S36b), the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the ordinary symbol variation time timer (step S36c), and the variation state is detected. A designated value is selected (step S36d), and the selected variation state designated value is set in the normal symbol output buffer (step S36e). The change state designation value is selected according to the change period of the special symbol, and in this example, the change state indicating the display state at any point in the change display in which the left and right light emitters are alternately lit in step S36d. A state specification value is selected.

  If the normal symbol process flag read in step S36a is a value indicating processing other than step S105 (normal symbol variation processing) (N in step S36b), the CPU 56 selects a stop symbol designation value (step S36f). The selected variation state designation value is set in the normal symbol output buffer (step S36g).

  The stop symbol designation value is selected according to the state of the normal symbol process flag. Specifically, if the normal symbol process flag is a value indicating one of steps S103 to S104, a stop symbol designation value indicating the stop symbol that is the previous display result of the variable display is selected in step S36f. Is done. On the other hand, if the normal symbol process flag is a value indicating one of steps S106 to S107, a stop symbol designation value indicating the stop symbol which is the display result of the current variable display is selected in step S36f.

  In this example, as described above, the special symbol process (steps S25 and 27) and the special symbol display control process (step S35) are provided separately, but both may be processed together. Good. Also, with regard to various processes executed in the special symbol process (steps S25 and S27) and the special symbol display control process (step S35), the special symbol process only performs a process for updating the special symbol process flag. These processes may all be performed by a special symbol display control process.

  In this example, as described above, the normal symbol process (step S28) and the normal symbol display control process (step S36) are provided separately, but both may be processed together. In addition, regarding the various processes executed in the normal symbol process (step S28) and the normal symbol display control process (step S36), the normal symbol process only performs the process of updating the normal symbol process flag, and other processes. All may be performed by a normal symbol display control process.

  Next, a method for sending a control command from the game control means to the effect control means will be described. FIG. 27 is an explanatory diagram showing a signal line of an effect control command transmitted from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80. As shown in FIG. 27, in this embodiment, the effect control command is transmitted from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80 through eight signal lines of the effect control signals D0 to D7. An effect control INT signal signal line for transmitting a strobe signal (effect control INT signal) is also wired between the main board 31 and the effect control board 80. FIG. 27 shows an example of the effect control command. However, the control commands for other electrical component control boards (the payout control board 37 in this embodiment) are also eight signal lines and one. Is transmitted by the signal line of the INT signal.

  In this embodiment, the effect control command has a 2-byte structure, 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.

  As shown in FIG. 28, the 8-bit effect control command data of the effect control command is output in synchronization with the effect control INT signal. The effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80 detects that the effect control INT signal has risen, and starts a 1-byte data capturing process through an interrupt process. Therefore, when viewed from the effect control means, the effect control INT signal corresponds to a capture signal that triggers the capture of the effect control command data.

  The production control command is sent only once so that the production control means can recognize it. In this example, “recognizable” means that the level of the production control INT signal changes, and that it is sent only once so as to be recognizable means that, for example, the first byte and the second byte of the production control command data respectively. Accordingly, the production control INT signal is output in a pulse shape (rectangular wave shape) only once. The effect control INT signal may have a polarity opposite to that shown in FIG.

  FIG. 29 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command sent to the effect control board 80. In the example shown in FIG. 29, commands 8000 (H) to 8058 (H) are effect control commands for designating a variation pattern of the first decorative symbol variably displayed on the variable display device 9a corresponding to the first special symbol. It is. Commands 8100 (H) to 8158 (H) are effect control commands for designating a variation pattern of the second decorative symbol variably displayed on the variable display device 9b corresponding to the second special symbol.

  Command A000 (H) is an effect control command for instructing stop of variable display of the first decorative symbol. Command A100 (H) is an effect control command for instructing stop of variable display of the second decorative symbol.

  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. The commands C000 (H) to EXXXX (H) are effect control commands relating to the display state of the variable display devices 9a and 9b 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 E400 (H) is a command transmitted when the high 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.

  Note that each effect control command is for display instruction on the variable display device 9b or display instruction on the variable display device 9b by changing MODE data, for example, even if not specifically mentioned. It is configured so that it can be distinguished.

  When the effect control means of the effect control board 80 receives the effect control command described above from the game control means of the main board 31, the display status of the variable display devices 9a and 9b is changed according to the contents shown in FIG. The display state of the lamp / LED is changed, and the sound number data is output to the sound output board 70 if necessary. Note that control commands other than the example shown in FIG. 29 are also transmitted from the game control means to the effect control means. For example, the display state of the award ball LED 51 and the ball break LED 52 and a more detailed effect control command related to the big hit game are also transmitted from the game control means to the effect control means.

  Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing the main processing executed by the effect control CPU 101. In the main process, first, an initialization process is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a 2 ms timer for determining the start interval of effect control (step S701). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 shifts to a loop process for checking the timer interrupt flag (step S702). When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set in the main process, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (step S703) and executes the following effect control process.

  In this embodiment, the timer interrupt takes every 2 ms. That is, the effect control process is activated every 2 ms. In this embodiment, only the flag is set in the timer interrupt process, and the specific effect control process is executed in the main process, but the effect control process may be executed in the timer interrupt process.

  In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 first analyzes the received effect control command (command analysis execution process: step S704). Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs a first effect control process (step S705). In the first effect control process, a process corresponding to the current control state (first effect control process flag) is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state, and display control of the variable display device 9a is executed. In addition, the effect control CPU 101 performs the second effect control process (step S706). 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 display control of the variable display device 9b is executed. Then, image data input processing for inputting image data from the camera 120 is performed (step S707). The image data input by the image data input process is used, for example, in display control of the variable display devices 9a and 9b in the first effect control process and the second effect control process. In this example, in step S707, processing for inputting an external signal from another external device such as an operation signal from the selection switch 122 or the reset switch 123 is also executed. And the process which updates a random number counter is performed (step S708). Thereafter, the process returns to the process of checking the timer interrupt flag in step S702.

  Next, an effect control command reception process from the main board 31 will be described. FIG. 31 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a command reception buffer for storing the effect control command received from the main board 31. In this example, a command reception buffer in the form of a ring buffer capable of storing six 2-byte effect control commands is used. Therefore, the command reception buffer is configured by a 12-byte area of reception command buffers 1 to 12. A command reception number counter indicating in which area the received command is stored is used. The command reception number counter takes a value from 0 to 11. It is not always necessary to use the ring buffer format. For example, three symbol designating command storage areas (2 × 3 = 6 byte command receiving buffer) and other command storing areas for designating other variation patterns ( (2 × 1 = 2-byte command reception buffer). Similarly, the sound control means and the lamp control means may have a buffer format other than the ring buffer format.

  An INT signal for effect control from the main board 31 is input to the interrupt terminal of the CPU 101 for effect control. For example, when the INT signal from the main board 31 is turned on, the production control CPU 101 is interrupted. Then, the effect control CPU 101 executes an effect control command reception process in the interrupt process. In the reception process of the effect control command, the effect control CPU 101 stores the received effect control command data in the reception command buffer indicated by the command reception number counter.

  FIG. 32 is a flowchart illustrating a specific example of command analysis processing (step S704). The effect control command received from the main board 31 is stored in the reception command buffer, but in the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms the content of the command stored in the command reception buffer.

  In the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 first checks whether or not a reception command is stored in the command reception buffer (step S611). Whether it is stored or not is determined by comparing the value of the command reception number counter with the read pointer. The case where both match is the case where the received command is not stored. When the received command is stored in the command receiving buffer, the effect control CPU 101 reads the received command from the command receiving buffer (step S612). When read, the value of the read pointer is incremented by one.

  If the received effect control command is the effect control command for designating the first variation pattern (step S613), the effect control CPU 101 stores the EXT data of the command in the first variation pattern data storage area (step S615).

  If the received effect control command is an effect control command for designating the second variation pattern (step S616), the effect control CPU 101 stores the EXT data of the command in the second variation pattern data storage area (step S618).

  If the received command read in step S612 is another effect control command, a flag corresponding to the received command is set (step S619).

  FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing the first effect control process (step S705) in the main process shown in FIG. In the first effect control process, one of steps S800 to S806 is performed according to the value of the first effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed.

  Although detailed description is omitted, in the second effect control process (step S706), the same process as the first effect control process is executed according to the value of the second effect control process flag.

  First decoration symbol normal process (step S800): It is confirmed whether or not a big hit game effect (second big hit game effect) is being executed by the variable display device 9b that performs variable display or the like of the second decorative symbol. If the game effect is not executed, it is confirmed whether or not there is still a variation display of the first decorative symbol that has not been executed yet. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the second big hit effect flag is set and whether or not the value of the first unprocessed variation counter is 1 or more. The second big hit effect flag is set when the big hit game effect is started on the variable display device 9b by the effect control CPU 101 (Y in step S854 when the first big hit effect flag is set). It is set in a process corresponding to the process after the determination), and is reset when the jackpot game effect is finished (the first round hit effect flag is reset in step S806, the final round display control, etc.) This flag is reset in a process corresponding to the process after ending. If the second big hit effect flag is not set and the value of the first unprocessed variation counter is 1 or more, the effect control CPU 101 sets the value of the first effect control process flag to the first decoration symbol. Change to a value corresponding to the variation pattern determination process.

  First decorative symbol variation pattern determination process (step S801): The variation pattern of the first decorative symbol is determined based on information stored in the first variation pattern data storage area.

  First decorative symbol variation start process (step S802): Control is performed so that the variation of the left middle right symbol is started.

  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. In addition, stop control of the left and right symbols is performed.

  First decorative symbol stop process (step S804): In response to the end of the variation time, the variation of the first decorative symbol is stopped and the stopped symbol is displayed. When the display result is a jackpot display result (a display result suggesting a jackpot), an effect control command for instructing all symbols to stop at the end of the fluctuation time (first decoration symbol stop effect control command) is received. If it does, control which stops the fluctuation | variation of a 1st decoration design and displays a stop design is performed.

  Big hit display process (step S805): After the end of the fluctuation time, the control of the probability variable big hit display or the normal big hit display is performed.

  Big hit game processing (step S806): Control during the first big hit game is performed. For example, when an effect control command for display before opening the big winning opening or display when opening the big winning opening is received, display control of the number of rounds is performed. When the final round display control or the like is finished, the first big hit effect flag is reset.

  FIG. 34 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of process data set for each variation pattern table. The process data is composed of data obtained by collecting a plurality of combinations of process timer set values and presentation control execution data. The effect control execution data includes display control execution data and lamp control execution data. As the display control execution data, data indicating the display state of the variable display devices 9a and 9b during the decorative symbol variation period is set. For example, in the display control execution data 1, data indicating the display state of the variable display devices 9a and 9b at the start of variable display is set. The lamp control execution data is set with data indicating the lamp / LED display state during the decorative symbol variation period. For example, in the lamp control execution data 1, data indicating the lamp / LED display state at the start of variable display is set. When the timing for switching the display state (for example, the timing when a new character appears in the variable display devices 9a and 9b and the timing when the lamp / LED is switched from the lighting state to the unlighting state) arrives during the decorative symbol variation period. The control means controls the display states of the variable display devices 9a and 9b and the lamp / LED according to the next effect control execution data in the process data. In the process timer set value, a time corresponding to the switching timing is set.

  Thus, the effect control means controls the effect means based on the program and process data stored in the ROM, and a plurality of effect means (variable display devices 9a and 9b and lamps / LEDs in this embodiment). A program related to the control is stored in the ROM mounted on the effect control board 80. And ROM which stores those programs can be comprised as one ROM. Therefore, the number of parts can be reduced. Of the process data stored in the ROM, the process timer set value is shared. Therefore, the ROM capacity of the effect control means can be saved. Note that the effect control execution data may be one effect control execution data as long as the display control execution data and the lamp control execution data can be shared. As described above, in this embodiment, at least a part of data related to the control of a plurality of rendering means (in this embodiment, data excluding data stored in the audio data ROM 704) is stored in the same ROM. can do.

  The process data shown in FIG. 34 is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80. Further, process data is prepared according to each of the decorative pattern variation patterns. Note that the decorative pattern variation pattern is different from the special symbol variation pattern. However, the variation pattern of the decorative design includes at least a variation pattern corresponding to each variation pattern shown in FIG.

  FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing a first decorative symbol variation pattern determination process (step S801) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the decorative symbol variation pattern determination process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether the display result of the variable display of the first decorative symbol this time is the jackpot display result based on the storage information in the first variation pattern data storage area. (Step S820). In the case of the big hit display result, the CPU 101 for effect control sets the first big hit changing flag used for checking whether or not the variable display that is the big hit display result is being executed in the variable display device 9a ( Step S821).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines the variation pattern of the decorative symbol in accordance with the EXT data stored in the first variation pattern data storage area (step S822). In this example, the production control CPU 101 uniquely determines at least a part of the decorative pattern variation pattern. For example, among the variation patterns of a plurality of types of decorative symbols prepared in advance, among the variation patterns of a plurality of types of decorative symbols that match the variation time specified by the EXT data and the pre-determined result (big hit, miss, reach, etc.) To select a variation pattern to be executed. As described above, the production control CPU 101, for example, the production contents of the decorative design (for example, which character is used for production), the presence / absence of the announcement production, the production content, the presence / absence of the mission production, and the production content. For example, at least a part of the variation of the decorative pattern is uniquely determined.

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 updates the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the first decorative symbol variation start process (step S802) (step S824).

  FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing the first decorative symbol variation start process (step S802) in the effect control process. In the first decorative symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 first selects process data corresponding to the variable pattern variation pattern of the first decorative symbol (step S831). Then, a process timer corresponding to the effect execution data 1 in the selected process data is started (step S832). Further, LCD control is performed based on the display control execution data 1 in the process data (step S833). For example, a signal corresponding to the content of the display control execution data 1 is given to the variable display device 9a using an LCD. Note that a ROM address may be set in the display control execution data, and more detailed control data may be stored in an area starting from the address, and LCD control may be performed according to the control data. Further, lamp / LED control is performed based on the lamp control execution data 1 in the process data (step S834). For example, a signal corresponding to the content of the lamp control execution data 1 is given to each lamp / LED. Note that the ROM address is set in the lamp control execution data, and more detailed control data is stored in an area starting from the address, and the lamp / LED control is performed according to the control data. Good.

  Further, the sound number data corresponding to the variation pattern is output to the sound output board 70 (step S835). In the voice output board 70, the voice synthesis IC 703 reads data corresponding to the sound number data from the voice data ROM 704, generates voice and sound effects corresponding to the read data, and outputs them 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 707 to the speaker 27.

  Thereafter, a first variation time timer (a timer corresponding to the variation time of the first decorative symbol) is started (step S836), and the value of the first effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the first decorative symbol variation process. (Step S837).

  FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing the first decorative symbol variation process (step S803) in the effect control process. In the first decorative symbol variation process, the effect control CPU 101 must interrupt the process timer and the first variation time timer update process when the second big hit effect flag is set (step S840). For example, the updating of the process timer and the first variation time timer is interrupted (step S848). When the update of the timer is interrupted, the process timer and the first variation time timer are not updated and do not time out, so that it is determined as N in Step S841 and Step S846 described later, and the progress of variable display of the first decorative symbol Is interrupted. That is, when the big hit game effect is started in the variable display device 9b while the variable display device 9a is performing the variable display of the first decorative symbol, the progress of the variable display of the first decorative symbol in the variable display device 9a is interrupted. And the state of the change display of the 1st decoration symbol when it interrupts continues.

  When the second big hit effect flag is not set (step S840), if the update processing of the process timer and the first variation time timer is interrupted, the effect control CPU 101 interrupts the process timer and the first variation time. The timer update is resumed (step S849). That is, when the progress of variable display of the first decorative symbol on the variable display device 9a is interrupted, when the big hit game effect on the variable display device 9b ends, the variable display of the first decorative symbol on the variable display device 9a. The display of the first decorative symbol is resumed from the state at the time of the interruption.

  Next, the production control CPU 101 checks whether or not the process timer has timed out. If time-out occurs, the presentation control execution data in the process data is switched (step S842). That is, in the process data, the next set process timer is started (step S843), and LCD control is performed based on the next set display control execution data (step S844). Further, lamp / LED control is performed based on the lamp control execution data set next in the process data (step S845).

  If the first variation time timer has timed out (step S846), the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the first decorative symbol stop waiting process (step S847).

  FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing the first decorative symbol stop process (step S804) in the effect control process. In the first decorative symbol stop process, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not an effect control command (first decorative symbol stop effect control command) for instructing the first decorative symbol stop is received (step S852). If an effect control command for instructing stop of the first decorative symbol has been received, control is performed to stop the first decorative symbol with the stop symbol determined by itself (step S853). For example, in step S801, the stop control CPU 101 determines that the stop symbol is a symbol that matches the display result of the corresponding first special symbol indicated by the variation pattern command.

  When the big hit symbol is displayed in step S853 (Y in step S854), the effect control CPU 101 resets the first big hit changing flag, sets the first big hit effect flag, and provides the effect control process. The flag value is set to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (step S805) (step S855).

  When the big hit symbol is not displayed in step S853 (when the off-set symbol is displayed), the effect control CPU 101 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the first decorative symbol normal process (step S800). (Step S860).

  Next, the relationship between the special symbol and the variation state of the decorative symbol in the gaming machine of this example will be described in detail. Here, the relationship between the special symbol display 8a and the variable state of the variable display device 9a will be described. Although not described here, the same applies to the relationship between the special symbol display 8b and the variable state of the variable display device 9b.

  FIG. 39 is a timing chart showing a specific example of the variation state of the first special symbol and the first decorative symbol when there are two consecutive start winnings in the start winning opening 13a. Here, an example will be described in which the variable display of the first special symbol is executed based on two start winnings (starting winnings A to B) to the starting winning port 13a.

  When the start winning A is generated, the CPU 56 executes a first start port switch passing process. Then, if the CPU 56 is in a state where variable display of the first special symbol is possible, the CPU 56 performs a prior determination (see steps S56 to S63), and displays it with a variation time of, for example, 10 seconds based on the result. A variation pattern command indicating that the result is out of order is transmitted (see steps S64 and S65). In addition, the CPU 56 starts the first special symbol variation display (special diagram variation A) according to the start winning prize A (see steps S66 and S67).

  When receiving the variation pattern command based on the start winning prize A, the effect control CPU 101 determines the variation pattern of the first decorative pattern from which the display result is lost in the variation time of 10 seconds based on the received variation pattern command ( In step S826), the first decorative symbol variation display (decoration variation A) is executed in accordance with the determined variation pattern.

  Further, when the start winning B is generated, the CPU 56 executes a first start port switch passing process (for example, a process other than the process related to the prior determination in the process shown in FIG. 16). However, since the special symbol variation A has not yet ended and the variable display of the first special symbol based on the start winning prize B is not possible, the variable display of the first special symbol based on the start winning symbol B is suspended. The

  Thereafter, when the end timing of the special figure variation A arrives, the CPU 56 transmits a symbol stop command to the effect control board 80 and ends the special figure variation A. On the other hand, the effect control CPU 101 ends the decoration variation A when receiving the symbol stop command.

  Next, when the special figure variation A is finished and the variable display of the first special symbol can be executed, the CPU 56 makes a preliminary determination based on the start winning prize B (see steps S56 to S63). Based on the result, for example, a fluctuation pattern command indicating that the display result is out of place with a fluctuation time of 15 seconds is transmitted. In addition, the CPU 56 starts the first special symbol variation display (special diagram variation B) according to the start winning prize B.

  When receiving the variation pattern command based on the start winning prize B, the effect control CPU 101 determines the variation pattern of the first decorative pattern from which the display result is lost in the variation time of 15 seconds based on the received variation pattern command ( In step S826), the first decorative symbol variation display (decoration variation B) is executed in accordance with the determined variation pattern.

  Thereafter, when the end timing of the special figure variation B comes, the CPU 56 transmits a symbol stop command to the effect control board 80 and ends the special figure variation B. On the other hand, the effect control CPU 101 ends the decoration variation B when receiving the symbol stop command.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the game control means transmits a variation pattern command at the start of variation of the special symbol, and transmits a symbol stop command at the time of variation stop. Therefore, the synchronization between the special design and the decorative design can be ensured.

  Next, the relationship between the variation states of the plurality of special symbols and the plurality of decorative symbols in the gaming machine of this example will be described in detail. FIG. 40 is a timing chart showing a specific example of a variation state of a plurality of special symbols and a plurality of decorative symbols.

  In this example, it is assumed that a start prize (start prize A) is generated in the start prize opening 13a. In addition, it is assumed that three start prizes (start prizes a to c) are generated in the start prize opening 13b after the start prize (start prize A) is generated in the start prize opening 13a.

  Also, in this example, the display result of the special symbol variation display based on the start winning prize A and the display result of the special symbol variation display based on the start winning prize c are the jackpot display results, and other special symbols based on the start winning award are displayed. It is assumed that the display result of the variable display is out of sync.

  First, when the start winning A is generated, the CPU 56 determines that the display result based on the start winning A is a big hit in step S56 when the variable display based on the start winning A can be started. In step S63, a variation pattern to be executed is determined from a plurality of types of variation patterns including a variation pattern of long-term variation. Here, it is assumed that the long-term fluctuation pattern is determined.

  The long-term fluctuation pattern means, for example, a fluctuation pattern having a longer fluctuation period than a normal fluctuation period of fluctuation display executed in a game. In this example, a fluctuation pattern having a fluctuation period (for example, 90 seconds, 100 seconds, 2 minutes, etc.) longer than a predetermined reference long period (for example, 1 minute) is called a long-term fluctuation pattern. The fluctuation display by the fluctuation pattern is called long-term fluctuation.

  In step S63, for example, if there is no other special figure fluctuation (variation other than special figure fluctuation A) that is not a big hit game and the display result for which the display result has not yet been derived is a big hit, there is a long period of time. A variation pattern to be executed is determined from a plurality of types of variation patterns including variation patterns of variation.

  Based on the result of the prior determination as described above (see steps S56 to S63), the CPU 56 transmits a first variation pattern command indicating that the display result based on the start winning prize A is a big hit and indicates a variation pattern of long-term variation ( Steps S64 to S65). In addition, the CPU 56 starts a variation display (special diagram variation A) of long-term variation of the first special symbol corresponding to the start winning prize A.

  When receiving the first variation pattern command based on the start winning prize A, the effect control CPU 101 determines the variation pattern of the first decorative symbol of the long-term variation in which the display result is a big hit based on the received first variation pattern command. (Refer to step S822), the variation display (decoration variation A) of the long-term variation of the first decorative symbol is executed according to the determined variation pattern.

  When the start winning a is generated, the CPU 56 receives a second change pattern command indicating that the display result is out of order based on the result of the prior determination when the variation display based on the start winning a is ready. Send. In addition, the CPU 56 starts the second special symbol variation display (special diagram variation a) corresponding to the start winning a.

  When receiving the second variation pattern command based on the start winning a, the effect control CPU 101 determines and determines the variation pattern of the second decorative pattern from which the display result is off based on the received second variation pattern command. According to the variation pattern, the variation display (decoration variation a) of the second decorative symbol is executed.

  Thereafter, when the end timing of the special figure variation a arrives, the CPU 56 transmits a second decorative symbol stop command to the effect control board 80 and ends the special figure variation a. On the other hand, when receiving the symbol stop command, the effect control CPU 101 ends the decoration variation a.

  When the special figure variation a is ended, the CPU 56 transmits a second variation pattern command indicating that the display result based on the start winning b is out of line based on the result of the prior determination based on the occurrence of the starting win b, The special figure fluctuation b is started. When the end timing of the special figure variation b comes, a second decorative symbol stop command is transmitted to the effect control board 80 and the special figure variation b is terminated.

  When receiving the second variation pattern command based on the start winning prize b, the effect control CPU 101 determines and determines the variation pattern of the second decorative pattern from which the display result is off based on the received second variation pattern command. According to the variation pattern, the variation display (decoration variation b) of the second decorative symbol is executed. Thereafter, when receiving the second decorative symbol stop command, the effect control CPU 101 ends the decorative variation b.

  When the special figure variation b is finished, the CPU 56 transmits a second variation pattern command indicating that the display result based on the start winning c is a big hit based on the result of the prior determination based on the occurrence of the starting winning c. The special figure variation c is started. Then, when the end timing of the special figure variation c comes, the second decorative symbol stop command is transmitted to the effect control board 80, and the special figure variation c is terminated with the display result of the variable display as the jackpot display result.

  When receiving the second variation pattern command based on the start winning prize c, the effect control CPU 101 determines and determines the variation pattern of the second decorative symbol whose display result is a big hit based on the received second variation pattern command. According to the variation pattern, the variation display (decoration variation c) of the second decorative symbol is executed. Thereafter, when receiving the second decorative symbol stop command, the effect control CPU 101 ends the decorative variation c with the display result of the variable display as the jackpot display result.

  In this example, it is assumed that during the period in which the special figure fluctuation a to the special figure fluctuation c are executed, the long-term fluctuation special figure fluctuation A is still continued.

  Then, the CPU 56 stops and displays the special figure variation c as a jackpot display result, and then starts the jackpot game effect on the special symbol display 8b. In addition, the effect control CPU 101 stops and displays the decoration variation c as a jackpot display result, and then starts the jackpot game effect on the variable display device 9b.

  In this example, when the big hit game effect is started on the special symbol display 8b and the variable display device 9b, it is assumed that the long-term fluctuation special figure fluctuation A and decoration fluctuation A have not ended yet.

  In this example, in the special figure variation A, the execution time measurement is interrupted when the big hit game effect is started on the special symbol display 8b and the variable display device 9b (see steps S72 and S73), and the big hit game effect ends. When this is done, the measurement of execution time is resumed (see steps S70 and S71). Therefore, the special figure variation A stops at the big hit display result after the big hit game effect on the variable display device 9b is finished.

  Further, in this example, the decoration variation a is stopped and displayed after the jackpot game effect is ended because the first symbol stop command is not transmitted until the jackpot game effect is ended on the variable display device 9b. Accordingly, the decoration variation a stops at the big hit display result when the big hit game effect on the variable display device 9b is finished and the first decorative symbol stop command is received by the effect control CPU 101.

  In this example, during the period when the big hit game effect is executed on the variable display device 9b, it is assumed that the change display of the special figure change A and the decoration change a is continuously executed. In other words, while the execution time of the special figure variation A is interrupted, an effect is provided in which the apparent variation display period continues. Note that during the period in which the big hit game effect is being executed on the variable display device 9b, the variation display of the special figure variation A and the decoration variation a may be interrupted. In this case, for example, the off-line symbols may be displayed.

  As described above, when the display result of one of the special symbols is a jackpot display result, the variation display that is the jackpot is configured to change for a long period of time. When it occurs, a big hit can be generated continuously with a plurality of special symbols. For this reason, it is possible to perform an effect as if it is controlled to a special gaming state, and it is possible to increase the variation of the effect. Therefore, the interest of the game can be improved.

  FIG. 41 is a timing chart showing another specific example of a variation state of a plurality of special symbols and a plurality of decorative symbols.

  In this example, it is assumed that a start prize (start prize A) is generated in the start prize opening 13a. Further, it is assumed that four start prizes (start prizes a to d) are generated in the start prize opening 13b after the start prize (start prize A) is generated in the start prize opening 13a. Further, as shown in FIG. 41, when a start winning A is generated, it is assumed that the probability variation state is set.

  Also, in this example, the display result of the special symbol variation display based on the start winning A is the non-probable variation jackpot display result, the display variation display result of the special symbol based on the start winning d is the jackpot display result, and the other start winnings It is assumed that the display result of the variation display of special symbols based on the above is out of date. It should be noted that the display result of the special symbol variation display based on the start winning prize d is a big hit display result when the big hit is determined in the probability variation state, and is lost when the big hit is determined in the non-probability variation state.

  First, when the start winning A is generated, the CPU 56 determines that the display result based on the start winning A is a big hit in step S56 when the variable display based on the start winning A can be started. In step S63, a variation pattern to be executed is determined from a plurality of types of variation patterns including a variation pattern of long-term variation. Here, it is assumed that the CPU 56 determines the fluctuation pattern of the long-term fluctuation on the condition that it is in a probability variation state and is a non-probability variation big hit.

  Based on the result of the prior determination as described above (see steps S56 to S63), the CPU 56 transmits a first variation pattern command in which the display result based on the start winning prize A is an uncertain variation big hit and indicates a variation pattern of long-term variation. (See steps S64 to S65). In addition, the CPU 56 starts a variation display (special diagram variation A) of long-term variation of the first special symbol corresponding to the start winning prize A.

  When the CPU 101 for effect control receives the first variation pattern command based on the start winning prize A, based on the received first variation pattern command, the variation pattern of the first decorative pattern of the long-term variation in which the display result is an uncertain variation big hit. Is determined (see step S822), and the long-term variation display (decoration variation A) of the first decorative symbol is executed according to the determined variation pattern.

  When the start winning a is generated, the CPU 56 makes a prior determination when it becomes possible to start the variable display based on the start winning a. In this example, when the change display of long-term fluctuation (decoration fluctuation A) by the first special symbol is being executed, the CPU 56 performs short-term fluctuation with a short fluctuation period in the process corresponding to step S63. It is determined to be a fluctuation pattern. In this example, in the process corresponding to step S56 in the prior determination of the second special symbol in which the display result of the variable display can be derived and displayed within the fluctuation period of the long-term fluctuation in the first special symbol, A determination is made as to whether or not to win a jackpot with probability.

  The fluctuation pattern of short-term fluctuation means, for example, a fluctuation pattern that is a shorter fluctuation period than a normal fluctuation period of fluctuation display executed in a game. In this example, a fluctuation pattern having a fluctuation period (for example, 5 seconds, 10 seconds) that is equal to or shorter than a predetermined reference short period (for example, 20 seconds) is referred to as a short-period fluctuation pattern. The display is called short-term fluctuation.

  In the process corresponding to step S63 above, for example, when the big hit game is not being played and the long-term fluctuation display is being executed in the first special symbol (specifically, the second target to be determined). Change pattern of short-term fluctuation when special symbol fluctuation ends (or when a short-term fluctuation has been reached, or when a long-term fluctuation display is being executed in the first special symbol) Is determined as a variation pattern to be executed.

  Based on the result of the prior determination, based on the result of the prior determination, the CPU 56 transmits a second variation pattern command indicating a variation pattern in which the display result based on the start winning a is out of place and changes for a short period. In addition, the CPU 56 starts the second special symbol variation display (special diagram variation a) corresponding to the start winning a.

  When receiving the second variation pattern command based on the start winning a, the effect control CPU 101 determines and determines the variation pattern of the second decorative pattern from which the display result is off based on the received second variation pattern command. According to the variation pattern, the variation display (decoration variation a) of the second decorative symbol is executed.

  Thereafter, when the end timing of the special figure variation a arrives, the CPU 56 transmits a second decorative symbol stop command to the effect control board 80 and ends the special figure variation a. On the other hand, when receiving the symbol stop command, the effect control CPU 101 ends the decoration variation a.

  When the special figure variation “a” is finished, the CPU 56 makes a preliminary determination based on the occurrence of the start winning prize “b”. In this example, the special figure fluctuation b is determined to be a fluctuation pattern executed by the short-term fluctuation fluctuation pattern in the same manner as the special figure fluctuation a. Next, the CPU 56 transmits a second variation pattern command indicating a variation pattern in which the display result based on the start winning prize b is out of date and is a short-term variation based on the result of the prior determination, and starts the special figure variation b. . When the end timing of the special figure variation b comes, a second decorative symbol stop command is transmitted to the effect control board 80 and the special figure variation b is terminated.

  When receiving the second variation pattern command based on the start winning prize b, the effect control CPU 101 receives the second variation pattern command based on the received second variation pattern command, and displays the variation pattern of the second decorative pattern that is out of display and varies for a short period of time. The change display of the second decorative symbol (decoration variation b) is executed according to the determined variation pattern. Thereafter, when receiving the second decorative symbol stop command, the effect control CPU 101 ends the decorative variation b.

  Thereafter, the same processing as the processing based on the start winning prizes a and b is performed for the second special symbol variation display (special variation c) and the second decorative symbol variation display (decoration variation c) according to the start winning prize c. As a result, the display result is out of order, and the special figure fluctuation c and the decoration fluctuation c of the short-term fluctuation are executed.

  When the special figure variation c ends, the CPU 56 makes a preliminary determination based on the occurrence of the start winning prize d. In this example, the special figure fluctuation d is determined to be a fluctuation pattern executed by the short-term fluctuation pattern, similarly to the special figure fluctuations a to c. Next, the CPU 56 transmits a second variation pattern command indicating that the display result based on the start winning prize d is a big hit and is a short-term variation based on the result of the prior determination, and starts the special figure variation d. When the end timing of the special figure variation d comes, a second decorative symbol stop command is transmitted to the effect control board 80, and the special figure variation d is terminated with the display result of the variable display as the jackpot display result.

  When receiving the second variation pattern command based on the start winning prize d, the effect control CPU 101 determines and determines the variation pattern of the second decorative pattern whose display result is a big hit based on the received second variation pattern command. According to the variation pattern, a variation display (decoration variation d) of the second decorative symbol that is a short-term variation is executed. Thereafter, when receiving the second decorative symbol stop command, the effect control CPU 101 ends the decorative variation d using the display result of the variable display as the jackpot display result.

  In this example, it is assumed that the long-term special map variation A still continues during the period in which the special map variation a to the special map variation d are executed.

  Then, the CPU 56 stops and displays the special figure variation d as a big hit display result, and then starts the big hit game effect on the special symbol display 8b. In addition, the effect control CPU 101 stops and displays the decoration variation d as a jackpot display result, and then starts the jackpot game effect on the variable display device 9b.

  In this example, when the big hit game effect is started on the special symbol display 8b and the variable display device 9b, it is assumed that the long-term fluctuation special figure fluctuation A and decoration fluctuation A have not ended yet.

  In this example, in the special figure variation A, the execution time measurement is interrupted when the big hit game effect is started on the special symbol display 8b and the variable display device 9b (see steps S72 and S73), and the big hit game effect ends. When this is done, the measurement of execution time is resumed (see steps S70 and S71). Therefore, the special figure variation A stops at the big hit display result after the big hit game effect on the variable display device 9b is finished.

  Further, in this example, the decoration variation a is stopped and displayed after the jackpot game effect is ended because the first symbol stop command is not transmitted until the jackpot game effect is ended on the variable display device 9b. Accordingly, the decoration variation a stops at the big hit display result when the big hit game effect on the variable display device 9b is finished and the first decorative symbol stop command is received by the effect control CPU 101.

  In this example, during the period when the big hit game effect is executed on the variable display device 9b, it is assumed that the change display of the special figure change A and the decoration change a is continuously executed. In other words, while the execution time of the special figure variation A is interrupted, an effect is provided in which the apparent variation display period continues. Note that during the period in which the big hit game effect is being executed on the variable display device 9b, the variation display of the special figure variation A and the decoration variation a may be interrupted. In this case, for example, the off-line symbols may be displayed.

  As described above, when the display result of one of the special symbols is a jackpot display result, the variation display that is the jackpot is varied for a long time, and the variation display of the other special symbol is varied for a short period of time. Therefore, during the long-term fluctuation in which the display result of one special symbol becomes the jackpot display result, the number of variable displays executed with the other special symbol can be increased. Therefore, it is possible to improve the probability that a big jackpot will occur in the other special symbol during a period in which one special symbol has been fluctuating for a long time, and it is possible to cause a continuous occurrence of a big jackpot in a plurality of special symbols to appear with a high probability. it can. For this reason, it is possible to improve the appearance frequency of an effect as if it is controlled to a special game state, and to improve the interest of the game.

  Also, as described above, when the probability variation state is present, when the display result of one special symbol is a non-probability variation big hit display result, the variation display that becomes the non-probability big hit variation is changed for a long time, and the other Since the special symbol's fluctuation display is changed for a short period, the display result of one special symbol becomes a non-probable big hit display result during the long-term fluctuation (that is, before the probability variation state ends), the other special symbol It is possible to increase the number of times of variable display executed in. Therefore, the number of jackpot determinations executed with the jackpot probability in the probability variation state can be increased, and the number of jackpot occurrences can be increased. In particular, an increased variable display (usually a variable display that should have been executed after a non-probable big hit (special figure variation d)) is displayed only when the other special symbol is in a probable state. If the result includes a variation display that is a big hit, the number of occurrences of the big hit can be increased, and a lot of advantageous states can be given to the player.

  In the example shown in FIG. 40 and FIG. 41, the start winning for the second special symbol is generated after the starting winning for the first special symbol that is changed for a long time is generated. Even if the start winning for the second special symbol is generated and stored before the start winning for the first special symbol that is changed for a long time is generated, the same processing can be performed. . In this case, the special figure variation A may be changed for a long time only when there is a reserved memory for the second special symbol (may be a predetermined number or more). If comprised in this way, generation | occurrence | production of the big hit will be delayed unnecessarily, and it can prevent giving a disadvantage to a player.

  Also, in the example shown in FIG. 40 and FIG. 41, among the special figure fluctuations of the second special symbol that is variably displayed during execution of the special figure fluctuation A that is long-term fluctuation, the special figure fluctuation that is a big hit When determining the fluctuation time of the special figure fluctuation c in FIG. 40 and the special figure fluctuation d in FIG. 41, the display result is a timing slightly earlier (for example, 5 seconds) than the timing at which the special figure fluctuation A is derived and displayed. The variation time may be determined so that is derived and displayed. With this configuration, the jackpot display result is derived and displayed in the second symbol, and immediately after the execution of the jackpot game effect is completed, the long-term fluctuation period ends and the jackpot display result is derived in the first symbol. Is displayed. Therefore, the other big hit game can be started immediately after the one big hit game is finished, and an effect with an impact can be performed.

  In this example, when the jackpot gaming state for the probability variation jackpot ends, the probability transition state is entered, and when the jackpot gaming state for the non-probability variation state ends, the probability variation state ends. However, it may be configured to shift to the probability variation state when the variation display that becomes the probability variation big hit is started. Specifically, for example, as shown in FIG. 42, when the fluctuation display (special figure fluctuation A) that becomes a probability variation big hit is started in the non-probability variation state, it may be configured to shift to the probability variation state. .

  The example shown in FIG. 42 is the same as that shown in FIG. 41 except for the fact that the special figure variation A is a probable big hit, the non-probable change state when the start winning A is generated, and the transition condition to the positive change state. Same as example.

  As described above, when the display is changed from the non-probability change state to the probabilistic change state when the fluctuation display that is a probable big hit is started, the display result of one of the special symbols is displayed in the non-probability change state. When the result is a probable big hit display result, the fluctuation display for the probable big hit is changed for a long time and the change display for the other special symbol is changed for a short period. During the long-term fluctuation in which the probability variation big hit display result is obtained (that is, the state shifted to the probability variation state), it is possible to increase the number of variation displays executed with the other special symbol. Therefore, the number of jackpot determinations executed with the jackpot probability in the probability variation state can be increased, and the number of jackpot occurrences can be increased.

  Next, another example of the relationship between the variation states of a plurality of special symbols and a plurality of decorative symbols in the gaming machine of this example will be described in detail. FIG. 43 is a timing diagram showing a specific example of a variation state of a plurality of special symbols and a plurality of decorative symbols. 44 and 45 are explanatory diagrams illustrating examples of display states of the variable display devices 9a and 9b in this example.

  In this example, as shown in FIG. 43, when there is no reserved storage of the first special symbol and the second special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol and the second decorative symbol is executed (FIG. 44 ( a)) It is assumed that a start prize (start prize A) is generated in the start prize opening 13a, and three start prizes (start prizes a to c) are generated in the start prize opening 13b.

  Further, in this example, it is assumed that the display result of the special symbol variation display based on the start winning prize A becomes the jackpot display result, and the display results of the other special symbol variation display based on the other start winning prizes are not.

  First, when the start winning A is generated, the CPU 56 can start the variable display based on the start winning A. Therefore, based on the determination that the display result based on the start winning A is a big hit in step S56. In step S63, a variation pattern to be executed is determined from a plurality of types of variation patterns including a variation pattern of long-term variation. Here, it is assumed that the long-term fluctuation pattern is determined.

  The long-term fluctuation pattern means, for example, a fluctuation pattern having a longer fluctuation period than a normal fluctuation period of fluctuation display executed in a game. In this example, a fluctuation pattern having a fluctuation period (for example, 90 seconds, 100 seconds, 2 minutes, etc.) longer than a predetermined reference long period (for example, 1 minute) is called a long-term fluctuation pattern. The fluctuation display by the fluctuation pattern is called long-term fluctuation.

  In step S63, for example, there is no other special figure fluctuation (a fluctuation other than special figure fluctuation A) in which a display result for which a display result has not yet been derived and a display result has not been derived exists, and the other special When there is a predetermined number (for example, two or three) of reserved memory for symbols (second special symbols), a variation pattern to be executed is determined from a plurality of types of variation patterns including long-term variation patterns. Is done.

  Based on the result of the prior determination as described above (see steps S56 to S63), the CPU 56 transmits a first variation pattern command indicating that the display result based on the start winning prize A is a big hit and indicates a variation pattern of long-term variation ( Steps S64 to S65). In addition, the CPU 56 starts a variation display (special diagram variation A) of long-term variation of the first special symbol corresponding to the start winning prize A.

  When receiving the first variation pattern command based on the start winning prize A, the effect control CPU 101 determines the variation pattern of the first decorative symbol of the long-term variation in which the display result is a big hit based on the received first variation pattern command. Then, according to the determined variation pattern, long-term variation display (decoration variation A) of the first decorative symbol is executed (FIG. 44 (b)).

  When the start winning a is generated, the CPU 56 makes a prior determination when it becomes possible to start the variable display based on the start winning a. In this example, when the CPU 56 is executing the long-term fluctuation display (decoration fluctuation A) based on the first special symbol, the CPU 56 performs the short-term fluctuation in the short-term fluctuation in the process corresponding to step S63. There is also a variable pattern for executing a notice effect for notifying that the display result of the variable display currently being executed on the other special symbol (first special symbol) becomes a jackpot display result. . Here, it is assumed that the variation pattern for executing the notice effect in the effect mode “notice 1” is determined.

  The fluctuation pattern of short-term fluctuation means, for example, a fluctuation pattern that is a shorter fluctuation period than a normal fluctuation period of fluctuation display executed in a game. In this example, a fluctuation pattern having a fluctuation period (for example, 5 seconds, 10 seconds) that is equal to or shorter than a predetermined reference short period (for example, 20 seconds) is referred to as a short-period fluctuation pattern. The display is called short-term fluctuation.

  In the process corresponding to step S63 above, for example, when the big hit game is not being played and the long-term fluctuation display is being executed in the first special symbol (specifically, the second target to be determined). When the special symbol change ends (or at the end of the short-term change), when the long-term change display is in progress in the first special symbol), a short-term change notice is given. The variation pattern for performing is determined as the variation pattern to be executed.

  Based on the result of the prior determination, the CPU 56 determines that the display result based on the start winning a is not based on the result of the prior determination, is a short-term change, and includes a notice effect of “notice 1”. A second variation pattern command indicating the pattern is transmitted. In addition, the CPU 56 starts the second special symbol variation display (special diagram variation a) corresponding to the start winning a.

  When receiving the second variation pattern command based on the start winning a, the presentation control CPU 101 receives the second variation pattern command, and the display result is lost, and the first variation for performing the notice effect of “notice 1” is performed. The variation pattern of the two decorative symbols is determined, and the variation display (decoration variation a) of the second decorative symbols is executed according to the determined variation pattern (FIG. 44 (c)).

  In this example, two characters of a main character MC and a sub character SC1 are made to appear (FIG. 44 (c)), and a state in which the main character MC wins the sub character SC1 in a boxing game is displayed (FIG. 44 (d). )) To execute the notice effect “Notice 1”. As shown in FIG. 44C and the like, the second special symbol is reduced and displayed in the lower right area of the screen while the notice effect is being executed.

  Thereafter, when the end timing of the special figure variation a arrives, the CPU 56 transmits a second decorative symbol stop command to the effect control board 80 and ends the special figure variation a. On the other hand, when receiving the symbol stop command, the effect control CPU 101 ends the decoration variation a (FIG. 44D).

  When the special figure variation a ends, the CPU 56 causes the display result based on the start winning b to be out of line based on the result of the prior determination based on the occurrence of the starting winning b, and the variation pattern including the notice effect of “notice 2”. Is transmitted, and the special figure fluctuation b is started. When the end timing of the special figure variation b comes, a second decorative symbol stop command is transmitted to the effect control board 80 and the special figure variation b is terminated.

  When receiving the second variation pattern command based on the start winning prize b, the effect control CPU 101 receives the second variation pattern command, and the display result is lost, and the first variation for performing the notice effect of “notice 2” is performed. The variation pattern of the two decorative symbols is determined, and the variation display (decoration variation b) of the second decorative symbols is executed according to the determined variation pattern (FIG. 44 (e)). Thereafter, when receiving the second decorative symbol stop command, the effect control CPU 101 ends the decorative variation b (FIG. 45 (a)).

  In this example, two characters of a main character MC and a sub character SC2 are made to appear (FIG. 44 (e)), and a state in which the main character MC wins the sub character SC2 in a boxing game is displayed (FIG. 45 (a)). )) To execute the notice effect of “Notice 2”.

  When the special figure variation b ends, the CPU 56 causes the display result based on the start winning c to be out of line based on the result of the prior determination based on the occurrence of the starting winning c, and the variation pattern including the notice effect of “notice 3”. Is transmitted, and the special figure variation c is started. When the end timing of the special figure variation c comes, a second decorative symbol stop command is transmitted to the effect control board 80 and the special figure variation c is terminated.

  When receiving the second variation pattern command based on the start winning prize c, the effect control CPU 101 receives the second variation pattern command, and the display result is lost, and the first effect for performing the notice effect of “notice 3” is performed. The variation pattern of the two decorative symbols is determined, and the variation display (decorative variation c) of the second decorative symbols is executed according to the determined variation pattern (FIG. 45 (b)). Thereafter, when receiving the second decorative symbol stop command, the effect control CPU 101 ends the decorative variation c (FIG. 45 (c)).

  In this example, two characters of a main character MC and a sub character SC3 are made to appear (FIG. 45 (b)), and a state in which the main character MC wins the sub character SC3 in a boxing game is displayed (FIG. 45 (c). )) To execute the notice effect “notice 3”.

  In this example, it is assumed that during the period in which the special figure fluctuation a to the special figure fluctuation c are executed, the long-term fluctuation special figure fluctuation A is still continued.

  Then, after the special figure variation c is stopped and displayed, when the end timing of the special figure variation A comes, the CPU 56 transmits a first decorative symbol stop command to the effect control board 80 and stops at the jackpot display result. Display and end special figure variation A. In addition, when the effect control CPU 101 stops displaying the decoration variation c (the right screen of FIG. 45C) and receives the first design symbol stop command, the effect control CPU 101 stops displaying the jackpot display result and ends the decoration variation A. (Left screen in FIG. 45D).

  Thereafter, the special symbol display 8b starts the big hit game effect, and the variable display device 9b starts the big hit game effect. Alternatively, the special symbol variation display may be performed on the LCD, and the above-described notice effect may be performed by the special symbol variation display.

  In this example, the variable display device 9b is configured to execute the notice effect. However, the special symbol display 8b may execute the notice effect. For example, the notice effect may be performed by making the blinking interval different from the normal effect. The notice effect may include an effect that does not generate a big hit even when a notice is given. In the above example, the game control means determines whether to execute the notice effect (step S63), but may be determined by the effect control means.

  As described above, when the display result of one of the special symbols is the jackpot display result, the variation display of the special symbol and the decorative symbol that is the big hit is changed for a long time, and the one special symbol and the decorative symbol is changed for a long time. During the period, the announcement effect is executed with the other special symbol and the decorative symbol, so the announcement effect is executed on the display screen on the second special symbol side, and a big hit is generated with the first special symbol. It is possible to execute an unexpected production such as this, and increase the variation of the production. Therefore, the interest of the game can be improved.

  Next, still another example of the relationship between the variation states of a plurality of special symbols and a plurality of decorative symbols in the gaming machine of this example will be described in detail. FIG. 46 is a timing chart showing a specific example of a variation state of a plurality of special symbols and a plurality of decorative symbols. FIG. 47 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the display state of the mission effect displayed on the variable display device 9b in this example.

  In this example, as shown in FIG. 46, when there is no storage of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, a start winning (start winning A) to the start winning port 13a occurs, and further, the start winning port 13b. It is assumed that three start prizes (start prizes a to c) have occurred.

  Further, in this example, it is assumed that the display result of the special symbol variation display based on the start winning prize A becomes the jackpot display result, and the display results of the other special symbol variation display based on the other start winning prizes are not.

  First, when the start winning A is generated, the CPU 56 is ready to start the variable display based on the start winning A. Based on the determination that the display result based on the start winning A is a big hit in step S56, the step 56 is performed. In S63, a variation pattern to be executed is determined from a plurality of types of variation patterns including a long-term variation pattern. Here, it is assumed that the long-term fluctuation pattern is determined.

  The long-term fluctuation pattern means, for example, a fluctuation pattern having a longer fluctuation period than a normal fluctuation period of fluctuation display executed in a game. In this example, a fluctuation pattern having a fluctuation period (for example, 90 seconds, 100 seconds, 2 minutes, etc.) longer than a predetermined reference long period (for example, 1 minute) is called a long-term fluctuation pattern. The fluctuation display by the fluctuation pattern is called long-term fluctuation.

  In step S63, for example, there is no other special figure fluctuation (a fluctuation other than special figure fluctuation A) in which a display result for which a display result has not yet been derived and a display result has not been derived exists, and the other special When there is a predetermined number (for example, two or three) of reserved memory for symbols (second special symbols), a variation pattern to be executed is determined from a plurality of types of variation patterns including long-term variation patterns. Is done.

  Based on the result of the prior determination as described above (see steps S56 to S63), the CPU 56 transmits a first variation pattern command indicating that the display result based on the start winning prize A is a big hit and indicates a variation pattern of long-term variation ( Steps S64 to S65). In addition, the CPU 56 starts a variation display (special diagram variation A) of long-term variation of the first special symbol corresponding to the start winning prize A.

  When receiving the first variation pattern command based on the start winning prize A, the effect control CPU 101 determines the variation pattern of the first decorative symbol of the long-term variation in which the display result is a big hit based on the received first variation pattern command. (Refer to step S822), the variation display (decoration variation A) of the long-term variation of the first decorative symbol is executed according to the determined variation pattern.

  When the start winning a is generated, the CPU 56 makes a prior determination when it becomes possible to start the variable display based on the start winning a. In this example, when the CPU 56 is executing the long-term fluctuation display (decoration fluctuation A) based on the first special symbol, the CPU 56 performs the short-term fluctuation in the short-term fluctuation in the process corresponding to step S63. There is also a change pattern for executing the mission effect (special effect). In this example, it is determined that the mission effect is executed by three variable displays of “special 1” to “special 3” (see step S63f). Here, “special 1” executed in the first variable display is included. It is assumed that the variation pattern for executing the mission effect in the effect mode is determined (see step S63b after step S63f). “Mission effect” refers to a player presenting a specific effect form within a specific period as a mission (mission notification), and the specific effect form appears within the specific period presented. This means an effect that enables control to shift to the big hit gaming state as a mission achievement.

  The fluctuation pattern of short-term fluctuation means, for example, a fluctuation pattern that is a shorter fluctuation period than a normal fluctuation period of fluctuation display executed in a game. In this example, a fluctuation pattern having a fluctuation period (for example, 5 seconds, 10 seconds) that is equal to or shorter than a predetermined reference short period (for example, 20 seconds) is referred to as a short-period fluctuation pattern. The display is called short-term fluctuation.

  In the process corresponding to step S63 above, for example, based on conditions such as not being a big hit game, and displaying a long-term fluctuation display with the first special symbol (see FIG. 48), short-term fluctuation is performed. The variation pattern for performing the mission effect is determined as the variation pattern to be executed.

  Based on the result of the above-described prior determination, the CPU 56 indicates that the display result based on the start winning a is not based on the result of the prior determination, is a short-term fluctuation, and includes a mission effect of “special 1”. A second variation pattern command indicating the pattern is transmitted. In addition, the CPU 56 starts the second special symbol variation display (special diagram variation a) corresponding to the start winning a.

  When the CPU 101 for effect control receives the second variation pattern command based on the start winning a, the display result is lost based on the received second variation pattern command and the mission effect for “special 1” is performed. The variation pattern of the two decorative symbols is determined, and the variation display (decoration variation a) of the second decorative symbols is executed according to the determined variation pattern.

  In this example, after the variable display of the second decorative design (first time: special 1) is started (FIG. 47A), the display screen of the variable display device 9b is displayed while the left middle right design is changing at high speed. A mission notification character appears on the top and the mission notification is performed (FIG. 47B). Here, a mission message “Please apply normal reach within 3 rotations” is displayed as a balloon display of the mission notification character, and a voice “Please apply normal reach within 3 rotations” is output from the speaker 27. Mission notification. That is, the specific period presented as a mission is “within 3 rotations”, and the specific performance mode is “normal reach”.

  Thereafter, when the end timing of the special figure variation a arrives, the CPU 56 transmits a second decorative symbol stop command to the effect control board 80 and ends the special figure variation a. On the other hand, when receiving the symbol stop command, the effect control CPU 101 ends the decoration variation a without causing the normal reach to appear (FIG. 47C).

  When the special figure variation a is completed, the CPU 56 determines that the display result based on the start winning b is lost based on the result of the preliminary determination based on the occurrence of the start winning b (see step S63b after step S63a). The second variation pattern command indicating the variation pattern including the mission effect “special 2” is transmitted, and the special figure variation b is started. When the end timing of the special figure variation b comes, a second decorative symbol stop command is transmitted to the effect control board 80 and the special figure variation b is terminated.

  When receiving the second variation pattern command based on the start winning prize b, the effect control CPU 101 receives the second variation pattern command, the display result is lost, and the “secondary” mission effect for performing the “special 2” mission effect is performed. The variation pattern of the two decorative symbols is determined, and the variation display (decoration variation b) of the second decorative symbols is executed according to the determined variation pattern.

  In this example, after the variable display of the second decorative design (second time: special 2) is started (FIG. 47D), variable display is executed on the display screen of the variable display device 9b. In this variable display, the normal reach does not appear so that the mission is not completed (FIG. 47E).

  Thereafter, when receiving the second decorative symbol stop command, the effect control CPU 101 ends the decorative variation b (FIG. 47 (F)).

  When the special figure variation b ends, the CPU 56 determines that the display result based on the start winning c is lost based on the result of the prior determination based on the occurrence of the starting win c (see step S63b after step S63a). The second variation pattern command indicating the variation pattern including the mission effect “special 3” is transmitted, and the special figure variation c is started. When the end timing of the special figure variation c comes, a second decorative symbol stop command is transmitted to the effect control board 80 and the special figure variation c is terminated.

  When receiving the second variation pattern command based on the start winning prize c, the effect control CPU 101 receives the second variation pattern command, and the display result is out of order, and the “third” mission effect for performing the “special 3” mission effect. The variation pattern of the two decorative symbols is determined, and the variation display (decoration variation c) of the second decorative symbols is executed according to the determined variation pattern.

  In this example, after the variable display of the second decorative symbol (third time: special 3) is started, when the reach display in which the left and right symbols become the same symbol is performed and the normal reach effect is started, the mission achievement notification is performed (Fig. 47 (G)). After that, when receiving the second decorative symbol stop command, the effect control CPU 101 stops display with the off symbol and ends the decorative variation c (FIG. 47 (H)).

  In this example, it is assumed that during the period in which the special figure fluctuation a to the special figure fluctuation c are executed, the long-term fluctuation special figure fluctuation A is still continued.

  Then, after the special figure variation c is stopped and displayed, when the end timing of the special figure variation A comes, the CPU 56 transmits a first decorative symbol stop command to the effect control board 80 and stops at the jackpot display result. Display and end special figure variation A. Further, when the effect control CPU 101 stops displaying the decoration variation c and then receives the first design symbol stop command, the effect control CPU 101 stops displaying the jackpot display result and ends the decoration variation A.

  Thereafter, the special symbol display 8b starts the big hit game effect, and the variable display device 9b starts the big hit game effect. Further, the special symbol variation display may be performed on the LCD, and the mission effect described above may be performed by the special symbol variation display.

  In this example, the mission effect is executed by the variable display device 9b. However, the mission effect may be executed by the special symbol display 8b. For example, the mission notification is performed only by sound output from the speaker 27, and the mission of “Please blink the second special symbol within 3 revolutions at high speed” is presented, and the special symbol display 8b displays the second special symbol. The mission can be accomplished by flashing at a high speed. Further, the mission effect may include an effect that does not generate a big hit even when the mission is achieved. In the above example, the game control means determines whether to execute the mission effect (step S63e), but may be determined by the effect control means.

  FIG. 48 is a flowchart showing a specific example of the variation pattern determination process (step S63) in this example. FIG. 48 shows the variation pattern determination process for the first special symbol, but the same processing is performed for the second special symbol.

  In the variation pattern determination process, if the mission effect is being executed (step S63a), the CPU 56 determines the current variation pattern according to the special effect pattern that has already been determined (step S63b). Whether or not the mission effect is being executed is set, for example, in step S63f, and is reset when it is determined in step S63b as the last variable display effect pattern to be executed among the special effect patterns. This is confirmed by the state of the effect execution flag.

  In step S63b, a variation pattern to be used this time is selected from a plurality of variation patterns set as the special performance pattern according to how many times the variable display this time is the variable display in the mission effect. To do. That is, in the special effect pattern, it is set so that it is possible to recognize how many times the change patterns for a plurality of times used in the mission effect are used. Further, the CPU 56 uses, for example, a counter (a counter that is set to “1” in step S63f and counts up when it is determined as Y in step S63a), and how many times this variable display is performed in the mission effect. It is grasping whether or not it is variable display.

  On the other hand, when the mission effect is not being executed (step S63a), the CPU 56 is executing a long-term change in the second special symbol (step S63c), and there are three or more reserved memory numbers of the first special symbol. If (step S63d), it is determined whether or not to execute the mission effect (step S63e).

  In step S63c, for example, it is confirmed by a flag that is set during the execution period of long-term fluctuation in the second special symbol. Also, in step S63d, the value is confirmed by the value indicated by the first special symbol start winning memorized number buffer. Note that “three or more” is an example, and may be more than the number necessary for performing the mission effect, and may be another number such as two or more. Furthermore, in step S63e, the determination may be made, for example, by random lottery. However, the mission effect may be always performed when it is determined as Y in step S63d without performing determination such as lottery.

  When it is determined to execute the mission effect, the CPU 56 determines an effect pattern (special effect pattern) of the mission effect (step S63f). In step S63f, for example, a mission effect effect pattern is determined which is executed by variable display over a plurality of times with the number of reserved storage of the first special symbol indicated by the first special symbol start winning memory number buffer as an upper limit. In this example, a part or all of each variable display in the mission effect is changed for a short time. A mission effect that is completed at least earlier than the long-term fluctuation that is being executed in the second special symbol is selected from a plurality of types of mission effects that are determined in advance.

  When the special effect pattern is determined, the CPU 56 selects the variation pattern set as the first variable display in the determined special effect pattern as the variation pattern to be used this time (step S63b).

  When the second special symbol is not being changed for a long time (N in Step S63c), when the number of reserved memories in the first special symbol is 2 or less (N in Step S63d), or the mission effect is When it is not decided to execute (N in Step S63e), the CPU 56 decides not to execute the mission effect and decides the variation pattern in the same manner as Step S63 shown in FIG. 19 described above (Step S63e). S63g).

  As described above, when the display result of one of the special symbols is the jackpot display result, the variation display of the special symbol and the decorative symbol that is the big hit is changed for a long time, and the one special symbol and the decorative symbol is changed for a long time. Since the mission effect is executed with the other special symbol or decorative symbol during the period during which the mission is performed, the mission effect is executed on the display screen on the second special symbol side, and when the mission is achieved, the first It is possible to execute an unexpected effect of generating a big hit with a special symbol, and to increase the variation of the effect. Therefore, the interest of the game can be improved.

  In the example of executing the notice effect (including the continuous notice effect) and the mission effect described with reference to FIGS. 43 to 48, the appearance probability and the effect content of the notice effect and the mission effect are different depending on the mode of the big hit. You may make it let. Specifically, when the display result of one special symbol or decorative symbol is a probable big hit symbol, a notice effect or mission effect appears in the other special symbol or decorative symbol than when it is a non-probable big hit symbol What is necessary is just to make it raise the probability to do. Also, when the display result of one special symbol or decorative symbol is a probable big hit symbol, a mission effect with a higher degree of difficulty appears in the other special symbol or decorative symbol than when it is a non-probable big hit symbol, The mission should be achieved with a high probability.

  In addition, the above-described notice effect has been described as an example of a result that is a continuous notice that is executed over a plurality of variable displays as a result. However, when the execution of the effect is determined as in the mission effect, a plurality of notice effects are provided. The content of the notice effect that is executed in the variable display may be determined, and the notice effect of the related content may be executed in the variable display multiple times. For example, the main character MC may appear in the first variable display, the sub character SC1 may appear in the second variable display, and the boxing game and the result may be displayed in the third variable display. Moreover, you may make it perform the effect which makes a player select some information (for example, a main character and a sub character) with the selection button provided in the gaming machine by the continuous notice effect. In addition, for example, when a player presses an operation button provided on the gaming machine during variable display, a notice effect character appears (the reliability varies depending on the character that appears) May be desirable). Furthermore, the notice effect is not limited to that performed by the character, but may be performed by other methods such as by movement of a movable member provided in the gaming machine. The contents of the effect of the notice effect as described above may be configured such that the effect control means uniquely determines the effect content.

  Further, although not particularly mentioned in the above example, in the mission effect described above, an effect of causing the player to select some information may be performed using a selection button provided on the gaming machine. In this case, for example, a mission effect to be executed may be selected from a plurality of types of mission effects. In addition, for example, in a variable display indicating mission achievement, a mission achievement effect may be performed in a display state (for example, reach display state) where mission is achieved in response to a player pressing a button.

  In the above example, the mission is configured to notify the mission that the normal reach is performed within a predetermined number of times. However, the above mission is an example, and other reach such as super reach and double reach is applied. Other types of commands may be used, such as commands that issue commands and commands that issue specific out-of-order symbols (for example, left middle right symbols are “1”, “2”, and “3”). Moreover, it is good also as a structure which alert | reports a mission, such as applying normal reach or super reach within a predetermined time as a mission. Further, as a mission, a command may be issued so that a movable member provided in the gaming machine operates in a predetermined manner (for example, a command such as “Move the movable member!”). It should be noted that the effect contents of the mission effect as described above may be configured so that the effect control means uniquely determines the content.

  In the above example, only the example of mission achievement has been described. However, the mission effect appears even when the variable display that is a big hit is not executed, and the mission effect includes a case where the mission fails. Needless to say, it may also be possible to make it.

  Further, in the above example, the determination is made in advance and the special effect pattern to be executed over a plurality of variable displays is determined in advance. However, the mission effect may be performed without making the determination in advance. . In this case, for example, when a variable display that happens to be a big hit in the other special symbol or decorative symbol is started within the notification period after the mission notification is made when one special symbol or decorative symbol changes. Before the variable display ends, the mission effect may be performed by adjusting the special display or the decorative symbol variable display so that an effect that achieves the mission appears.

  Moreover, in the above example, when the display result of one special symbol is the big hit display result, the special symbol and the decorative symbol which are the big hits are configured to change for a long time, but one of the special symbols is changed. When the display result is an outlier display result, the fluctuation display of the special symbol and the decorative symbol that are out of place may be changed for a long time. In this case, for example, during the period in which the first special symbol and the first decorative symbol have fluctuated for a long time, the mission effect is executed with the second special symbol or the second decorative symbol, and the mission effect fails in the mission effect. After performing the performance, the display result of the first special symbol and the first decorative symbol may be derived and displayed as a display result.

  As described above, the game control means controls the plurality of special symbol indicators 8a and 8b, and the effect control means controls the plurality of variable display devices 9a and 9b. A variation pattern command indicating a determination result of prior determination such as whether or not is transmitted to the effect control unit, and the effect control unit determines a variation pattern of the decorative design based on the received variation pattern command, and according to the determined variation pattern Since the decorative symbols are sequentially displayed in a variable manner, variable display using a plurality of display devices can be performed for each of the special symbols and decorative symbols without increasing the control load of the game control means. There is an effect that the production can be performed.

  Specifically, the game control means does not need to determine all the decorative pattern variation patterns, and does not need to be involved in all the variation states such as the decorative symbol stop timing. For this reason, the control burden of the game control means related to the variation display of the decorative symbols is reduced.

  Specifically, since the game control means does not determine all the decorative pattern variation patterns, the main substrate 31 includes various data (tables, programs, etc.) used for determining the decorative pattern variation patterns. It is no longer necessary to save the file. In a pachinko machine, from the viewpoint of preventing fraud, a microcomputer that determines a big hit has a limited storage capacity so that rewriting of a program can be easily discriminated. On the other hand, the production control board 80 has no such limitation. Since it is set as the structure which can determine the variation pattern of a decoration design by such an effect control means, many variations can be produced.

  As described in, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2001-62080, a gaming machine has conventionally been provided with two special symbol displays that perform variable display of special symbols. When the specific display result was derived and displayed, there was one that shifted to the big hit gaming state. However, there has been a problem in that there is a possibility that the production may be lacking by merely performing the display production by the variable display of the special design using the two special design indicators. On the other hand, in the embodiment described above, a gaming machine that can variably display special symbols and decorative symbols on a plurality of display devices, respectively, and can perform many variations.

  In the above-described embodiment, when the jackpot display result is derived and displayed on one special symbol display (for example, special symbol display 8a), the other special symbol display (for example, special symbol display 8b) is displayed. Since the special symbol variable display is interrupted, the jackpot display result is derived and displayed at the same time on a plurality of special symbol displays, and it is possible to prevent the jackpot from being generated at a plurality of locations. .

  In the above-described embodiment, since the variable display of the special symbol and the decorative symbol is interrupted by interrupting the measurement of the variation time, and the variable display for the remaining time is executed after the restart, it is realized. During the interruption period, the special symbol variable display continues and the decorative symbol effect display also continues. Specifically, for example, high-speed fluctuation display of special symbols and decorative symbols is continuously executed. However, during the period of interruption, the off symbol may be stopped and displayed.

Embodiment 2. FIG.
In the first embodiment described above, the game control unit is configured to transmit a variation pattern command by making a prior determination at the start of variation of the special symbol. However, the game control unit is in advance when a start winning occurs. It is good also as a structure which performs determination and transmits a fluctuation pattern command. Hereinafter, an example will be described in which a prior determination is made when a start winning as described above occurs. Note that a detailed description of the parts configured in the same manner as in the first embodiment described above will be omitted.

  FIG. 49 is a flowchart showing the first start-port switch passing process (step S312) in the second embodiment. In the first start port switch passing process, in this example, the CPU 56 performs the above-described steps S111 to S113, and then based on the jackpot determination random number stored in the first special symbol determination buffer in step S113. In step S114, it is determined whether or not the game is to be reached based on the reach determination random number (step S115).

  In step S114, whether or not the control state at the time of starting the variable display of the target special symbol is the probability variation state is taken into account, and the determination is made based on the probability of big hit at the time of probability variation or the probability of big hit at the time of non-probability variation I do. Whether or not the control state when the variable display of the target special symbol is started is a probable change state, for example, the current probable / non-probable state and the variable display that is suspended What is necessary is just to confirm based on the display result of the variable display from which a display result is derived before the variable display of the special symbol which starts becomes.

  When determining whether or not to make a big hit, the CPU 56 determines the variation pattern determination table set according to the determination result, and the variation pattern determination random number stored in the first special symbol determination buffer in step S113. Based on this, it is determined which of the variation patterns shown in FIG. 15 is to be used (step S116). As the variation pattern determination table, for example, for big hit, probable big hit, reach, and loss are prepared in advance, and the use table is set according to the determination results of steps S114 and S115.

  When the variation pattern is determined, the CPU 56 sets the address of the command transmission table for designating the determined variation pattern in the pointer (step S117), and executes a command setting process which is a subroutine (step S118). Then, the CPU 56 sets the fluctuation time reduction determination time for determining whether or not to reduce the fluctuation time in the fluctuation reduction timer (step S119).

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the pre-determination process is executed when a start winning is generated.

  FIG. 50 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the first special symbol stop process (step S304) in the second embodiment. In the first special symbol stop process, the CPU 56 sets the address of the command transmission table for designating the decorative symbol stop to the pointer (step S76) when stopping at the big hit symbol (step S76a Y), A set process is executed (step S77). And CPU56 performs the process of step S78-step S79 mentioned above.

  On the other hand, when it is determined to be off (N in step S76a), the process proceeds to step S78 without performing the process for transmitting the effect control command designating the decorative symbol stop.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, an effect control command for designating a decorative symbol stop is transmitted only when stopping at a jackpot symbol.

  FIG. 51 is a flowchart illustrating a specific example of command analysis processing (step S704) in the second embodiment.

  In the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms the content of the read control command after executing the processes of steps S611 to S612 described above (step S613).

  If the received effect control command is an effect control command for designating the first variation pattern (step S613), the effect control CPU 101 adds 1 to the value of the first unprocessed variation count counter (step S614). The EXT data is stored in the first variation pattern data storage area (step S615).

  If the received effect control command is an effect control command for designating the second variation pattern (step S616), the effect control CPU 101 adds 1 to the value of the second unprocessed variation counter (step S617). The EXT data is stored in the second variation pattern data storage area (step S618).

  The first unprocessed variation count counter is a counter that is provided in, for example, a RAM included in the effect control board 80 and counts the number of receptions of the first variation pattern command related to the variation display of the unprocessed first decorative design. The second unprocessed variation count counter is a counter that is provided, for example, in a RAM included in the effect control board 80 and counts the number of times the second variation pattern command related to the variation display of the unprocessed second decorative symbol is received.

  If the received command read in step S612 is another effect control command, a flag corresponding to the received command is set (step S619).

  FIG. 52 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the first variation pattern data storage area. Although not shown, the second variation pattern data storage area is configured similarly to the first variation pattern data storage area. As shown in FIG. 52, a plurality of first variation pattern data storage areas are provided corresponding to the count value of the first unprocessed variation number counter.

  In step S615, as shown in FIG. 52, the variation pattern data corresponding to the count value of the first unprocessed variation counter after the received first variation pattern command EXT data is added in step S614. Stored in the storage area.

  FIG. 53 is a flowchart showing a first decorative symbol variation pattern determination process (step S801) in the second embodiment. In the decorative symbol variation pattern determination process, the effect control CPU 101 has an unprocessed variation counter value of 2 or more (Y in step S811), and the variation display from this time is continuously off. (Y in Step S812), it is determined whether or not to perform a continuous effect over a plurality of variable displays (Step S813).

  In step S812, the variation display from this time is continuously shifted based on the received EXT data of the first variation pattern command stored in the first variation pattern data storage area (see FIG. 52). Check if it is. If the respective EXT data related to the multiple fluctuations from this time are different from each other, Y is determined in step S822.

  In step S813, it is confirmed whether or not the big hit fluctuation display (second big hit fluctuation display) is being executed by the variable display device 9b that performs variable display or the like of the second decorative symbol, and the second big hit fluctuation display is being executed. And, on the condition that the remaining execution time of the second big hit variation display is equal to or longer than a predetermined time, it is determined to perform a continuous effect with a predetermined probability using, for example, a random number. Whether or not the second big hit fluctuation display is being executed is confirmed by the second big hit fluctuation flag. The second big hit changing flag is set when variable display is started in which the display result is a big hit in the variable display device 9b (set in the process corresponding to step S821 in which the first big hit changing flag is set). A flag that is reset when the variable display is completed (the flag is reset by a process corresponding to the process after it is determined as Y in step S854 that the first big hit variable flag is reset). is there.

  When it is determined to perform the continuous effect, the effect control CPU 101 determines a continuous effect pattern to be executed from among a plurality of predetermined continuous effect patterns (step S814). The continuous effect pattern is information including the number of times of variable display (number of times of continuous) executed as a continuous effect, the execution time of each variable display, and the effect mode. Note that the total execution time of each variable display is determined to be a continuous effect pattern shorter than the remaining time of the second big hit variation display.

  When the continuous effect pattern is determined, the effect control CPU 101 sets the determined continuous number in the continuous number counter (step S815) and subtracts the set continuous number from the unprocessed variation number counter (step S816). At this time, the EXT data stored in the variation pattern data storage area is shifted by the number of consecutive times.

  When it is determined not to execute the continuous effect, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not to determine the variation pattern of the variation display obtained by integrating a plurality of variation displays for the decorative design (step S817).

  Further, in step S817, for example, a random number for performing integrated determination of variable display is extracted, and a plurality of variable displays are integrated by determining whether or not it matches a predetermined comparison value prepared in advance. It is determined whether or not to determine a variation pattern.

  When it is determined that the variation display of the decorative pattern for a plurality of times is to be integrated, the effect control CPU 101 determines the variation time for each of the plurality of variations of the variation display from a plurality of types of variation patterns prepared in advance. Any one of the variation patterns of the total variation time is selected, and it is determined that the decorative symbol variation display is performed with the selected variation pattern (step S818).

  When it is determined that a variation pattern of the variation time is obtained by summing the variation times of the variation display of a plurality of outliers, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts the number of variation displays in which the variation times are totaled from the unprocessed variation counter. (Step S819). At this time, the EXT data stored in the first variation pattern data storage area is shifted by the number of variation displays in which the variation times are totaled.

  When it is determined as N in step S811 or step S812, the effect control CPU 101 determines that the display result of the variable display of the first decorative symbol this time is the jackpot display result based on the storage information of the first variation pattern data storage area. It is confirmed whether or not (step S820). In the case of the big hit display result, the CPU 101 for effect control sets the first big hit changing flag used for checking whether or not the variable display that is the big hit display result is being executed in the variable display device 9a ( Step S821).

  When it is determined as N in step S811, step S812, or step S817, the effect control CPU 101 displays the decorative pattern according to the EXT data stored in the variation pattern data storage area corresponding to the number of unprocessed variations = 1. A variation pattern is determined (step S822), and 1 is subtracted from the unprocessed variation counter (step S823). At this time, the EXT data stored in the fluctuation pattern data storage area is shifted by one (for example, each EXT data stored corresponding to the number of unprocessed fluctuations = 2 to n is changed to the unprocessed fluctuation). Shift to the storage area corresponding to the number of times = 1 to n−1).

  Then, the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first decorative symbol variation start process (step S802) (step S824).

  FIG. 54 is a flowchart showing the first decorative symbol variation process (step S803) according to the second embodiment. In the first decorative symbol variation process, the effect control CPU 101 must interrupt the process timer and the first variation time timer update process when the second big hit effect flag is set (step S840). For example, the updating of the process timer and the first variation time timer is interrupted (step S848). When the update of the timer is interrupted, the process timer and the first variation time timer are not updated and do not time out, so that it is determined as N in Step S841 and Step S846 described later, and the progress of variable display of the first decorative symbol Is interrupted. That is, when the big hit game effect is started in the variable display device 9b while the variable display device 9a is performing the variable display of the first decorative symbol, the progress of the variable display of the first decorative symbol in the variable display device 9a is interrupted. And the state of the change display of the 1st decoration symbol when it interrupts continues.

  When the second big hit effect flag is not set (step S840), if the update processing of the process timer and the first variation time timer is interrupted, the effect control CPU 101 interrupts the process timer and the first variation time. The timer update is resumed (step S849). That is, when the progress of variable display of the first decorative symbol on the variable display device 9a is interrupted, when the big hit game effect on the variable display device 9b ends, the variable display of the first decorative symbol on the variable display device 9a. The display of the first decorative symbol is resumed from the state at the time of the interruption.

  Next, the production control CPU 101 checks whether or not the process timer has timed out. If time-out occurs, the presentation control execution data in the process data is switched (step S842). That is, in the process data, the next set process timer is started (step S843), and LCD control is performed based on the next set display control execution data (step S844). Further, lamp / LED control is performed based on the lamp control execution data set next in the process data (step S845).

  If the first variation time timer has timed out (step S846), the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the first decorative symbol stop waiting process (step S847).

  Next, the relationship between the special symbol and the decorative symbol variation state in the second embodiment will be described in detail. Here, the relationship between the special symbol display 8a and the variable state of the variable display device 9a will be described. Although not described here, the same applies to the relationship between the special symbol display 8b and the variable state of the variable display device 9b.

  FIG. 55 is a timing chart showing a specific example of the variation state of the first special symbol and the first decorative symbol when the starting winning award to the starting winning opening 13a has been made four times in succession. In this example, it is assumed that the display results of the first special symbol based on the four start prizes (start prizes A to D) to the start prize opening 13a are all off. Here, the variation pattern of the first special symbol based on the start winning prizes A, B, C, and D is changed to the variation pattern of the variation time of 10 seconds, 5 seconds, 5 seconds, and 10 seconds, respectively, in step S116. Shall be determined.

  As shown in FIG. 55, when the start winning A occurs, the CPU 56 executes the first start port switch passing process (see FIG. 49), and 10 seconds based on the result of the prior determination (see steps S114 to S116). The variation pattern command indicating that the display result is out of the variation time is transmitted (see steps S117 to S118). Further, the CPU 56 starts the first special symbol variation display (special variation A) according to the start winning prize A.

  When receiving the variation pattern command based on the start winning prize A, the effect control CPU 101 determines the variation pattern of the first decorative pattern from which the display result is lost in the variation time of 10 seconds based on the received variation pattern command ( 53 (see step S822 in FIG. 53), the variation display (decoration variation A) of the first decorative symbol is executed according to the determined variation pattern.

  Next, the CPU 56 executes the start port switch passing process every time the start prizes B to D are generated, and the display result is out of place with a variation time of 5 seconds based on the start prize B based on the result of the prior determination. A variation pattern command indicating that the display result is out of 5 seconds based on the start winning prize C, and a display result is out of the display in a variation time of 10 seconds based on the start winning D Fluctuation pattern commands are sent sequentially. At this time point, as shown in FIG. 55, the first special symbol variation display according to the start winning B is not started since the variation display of the first special symbol according to the start winning A has not yet been completed.

  Each time the effect control CPU 101 receives the variation pattern command based on the start winning prizes B to D, the first unprocessed variation count counter is added (see step S614), and the variation pattern command EXT data is stored in the variation pattern data storage area. (See step S615).

  After that, when the special symbol variation A for 10 seconds is finished, the CPU 56 executes the first special symbol variation display (special variation B) corresponding to the start winning prize B for 5 seconds, and the first special symbol corresponding to the start winning prize C. The symbol variation display (special symbol variation C) is executed for 5 seconds, and the first special symbol variation display (special symbol variation D) corresponding to the start winning prize D is performed for 10 seconds. That is, special figure fluctuation A, special figure fluctuation B, special figure fluctuation C, and special figure fluctuation D are sequentially executed.

  On the other hand, when the effect control CPU 101 finishes the decoration variation A for 10 seconds, the value of the first unprocessed variation counter is 2 or more (see Y in step S811), and the deviation continues two or more times. (Refer to Y in Step S812) If the effect is not continuous (see N in Step S813), it is determined whether or not a variation pattern integrating a plurality of variation displays is used (see Step S817).

  In this example, it is determined that a plurality of variation displays are integrated into a variation pattern (see Y in step S817), the first decorative symbol variation display (decoration variation B) corresponding to the special diagram variation B, and the special diagram. It is assumed that the variation pattern of the first decorative symbol corresponding to the variation C (decorative variation C) and the variation display of the first decorative symbol corresponding to the special variation D (decorative variation D) are determined as an integrated variation pattern. (Refer to step S818).

  As a variation pattern in which the decoration variation B to the decoration variation D are integrated, for example, the variation time is 20 seconds, which is the total of the decoration variation B to the decoration variation D, and the display result is out of order (after reaching reach, it becomes out of place) One of the variation patterns is selected.

  Then, the CPU 101 for effect control executes the variation display of the first decorative symbol according to the determined variation pattern.

  FIG. 56 is a timing chart showing another specific example of the variation state of the first special symbol and the first decorative symbol in the case where there are four consecutive start winnings in the starting winning opening 13a. In this example, it is assumed that the display results of the first special symbol based on the four start prizes (start prizes A to D) are all out of place. Here, the variation pattern of the first special symbol based on the start winning prizes A, B, C, and D is changed to the variation pattern of the variation time of 10 seconds, 5 seconds, 5 seconds, and 10 seconds, respectively, in step S116. Shall be determined.

  In the example shown in FIG. 56, the CPU 56 performs the same processing as in the example shown in FIG. 55, and thus the description of the operation of the CPU 56 is omitted.

  Also in this example, when the effect control CPU 101 receives the variation pattern command based on the start winning prize A, based on the received variation pattern command, the variation of the first decorative symbol whose display result is lost in the variation time of 10 seconds. A pattern is determined (see N in Step S811, Step S822), and the first decorative symbol variation display (decoration variation A) is executed according to the determined variation pattern.

  In addition, every time the effect control CPU 101 receives the variation pattern command based on the start winning prizes B to D, the first unprocessed variation counter is added (see step S614), and the EXT data of the variation pattern command is used as the variation pattern data. Store in the storage area (see step S615).

  After that, when the effect control CPU 101 finishes the decoration variation A for 10 seconds, the value of the unprocessed variation counter is 2 or more (see Y in step S811), and the deviation continues two or more times (step S811). If the effect is not continuous (see N in step S812) (see N in step S813), it is determined whether or not a variation pattern in which a plurality of variation displays are integrated (see step S817).

  In this example, it is determined that a plurality of variation displays are not integrated into a variation pattern (see N in step S817), and a variation time of 5 seconds is displayed based on the variation pattern command based on the received start winning prize B. A variation pattern of the decorative design that results in an outlier is determined (see step S822), and the variation display (decoration variation B) of the first decorative symbol is executed according to the determined variation pattern.

  After that, when the effect control CPU 101 finishes the decoration variation B for 5 seconds, the value of the first unprocessed variation counter is 2 or more (see Y in step S811), and the deviation continues two or more times. (Refer to Y in Step S812) If the effect is not continuous (see N in Step S813), it is determined whether or not a variation pattern integrating a plurality of variation displays is used (see Step S817).

  In this example, it is determined that a plurality of variation displays are integrated into a variation pattern (see Y in step S817), a variation display (decoration variation C) of a decorative pattern corresponding to the special diagram variation C, and a special diagram variation D. It is assumed that the variation pattern integrated with the variation display (decoration variation D) of the decorative pattern corresponding to is determined (see step S818).

  As a variation pattern in which the decoration variation C to the decoration variation D are integrated, for example, the variation time is 15 seconds, which is the total of the decoration variation C to the decoration variation D, and the display result is out of place (after reaching reach, it becomes out of place). One of the variation patterns is selected.

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 executes the decorative pattern variation display according to the determined variation pattern.

  FIG. 57 is a timing chart showing still another specific example of the variation state of the first special symbol and the first decorative symbol in the case where there are four consecutive start winnings in the starting winning opening 13a.

  In this example, the display results of the first special symbol based on the first three start prizes (start prizes A to C) are all off, and the first special symbol based on the last one start prize (start prize D). The display result of is a big hit. Here, the variation pattern of the first special symbol based on the start winning prizes A, B, C, and D is changed to the variation pattern of the variation time of 10 seconds, 5 seconds, 5 seconds, and 10 seconds, respectively, in step S116. Shall be determined.

  As shown in FIG. 57, when the start winning A occurs, the CPU 56 executes the first start port switch passing process (see FIG. 49), and 10 seconds based on the result of the prior determination (see steps S114 to S116). The variation pattern command indicating that the display result is out of the variation time is transmitted (see steps S117 to S118). Further, the CPU 56 starts the first special symbol variation display (special variation A) according to the start winning prize A.

  When receiving the variation pattern command based on the start winning prize A, the effect control CPU 101 determines the variation pattern of the first decorative pattern from which the display result is lost in the variation time of 10 seconds based on the received variation pattern command ( In step S822), according to the determined variation pattern, the first decorative symbol variation display (decoration variation A) is executed.

  Next, the CPU 56 executes the first start port switch passing process every time the start winning prizes B to D are generated, and the display result is dissociated with the variation time of 5 seconds based on the start winning prize B based on the result of the prior determination. Fluctuation pattern command indicating that the display result is 5 seconds based on the start winning prize C, and the display result is a big hit with a 10 second variation time based on the variation pattern command indicating the start winning D Are sequentially transmitted. At this point in time, as shown in FIG. 57, the first special symbol variation display corresponding to the start winning B is not started since the variation display of the first special symbol corresponding to the start winning A has not yet ended.

  Each time the effect control CPU 101 receives the variation pattern command based on the start winning prizes B to D, the first unprocessed variation count counter is added (see step S614), and the variation pattern command EXT data is stored in the variation pattern data storage area. (See step S615).

  After that, when the special symbol variation A for 10 seconds is finished, the CPU 56 executes the first special symbol variation display (special variation B) corresponding to the start winning prize B for 5 seconds, and the first special symbol corresponding to the start winning prize C. The symbol variation display (special symbol variation C) is executed for 5 seconds, and the first special symbol variation display (special symbol variation D) corresponding to the start winning prize D is performed for 10 seconds. That is, special figure fluctuation A, special figure fluctuation B, special figure fluctuation C, and special figure fluctuation D are sequentially executed.

  On the other hand, when the effect control CPU 101 finishes the decoration variation A for 10 seconds, the value of the unprocessed variation counter is 2 or more (see Y in step S811), and the deviation continues two or more times (step S811). If the continuous effect is not performed (see N in step S812) (see N in step S813), it is determined whether or not a plurality of variation displays are integrated into a variation pattern (see step S817).

  In this example, it is determined that a plurality of variation displays are integrated into a variation pattern (see Y in step S817), the first decorative symbol variation display (decoration variation B) corresponding to the special diagram variation B, and the special diagram. It is assumed that the variation pattern of the first decorative symbol corresponding to the variation C (decorative variation C) and the variation display of the first decorative symbol corresponding to the special variation D (decorative variation D) are determined as an integrated variation pattern. (Refer to step S818).

  As a variation pattern in which the ornament variation B to the ornament variation D are integrated, for example, the variation time is 20 seconds which is the total of the ornament variation B to the ornament variation D, and one of the variation patterns whose display result is a big hit is selected. .

  The effect control CPU 101 executes the variation display of the first decorative symbol in which the ornament variation B to the ornament variation D are integrated according to the determined variation pattern.

  In order to make the display result of the special figure variation D the jackpot display result (see Y in step S76a in FIG. 50), the CPU 56 transmits the first decorative symbol stop command (see steps S76 and S77), and then displays the special figure variation D. And the first special symbol is stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol (see step S78).

  The effect control CPU 101 receives the first decorative symbol stop command after the variation period of the first decorative symbol variation display in which the decorative variation B to the decorative variation D are integrated (in step S852 in FIG. 54). (See Y), the first decorative design is stopped and displayed in a design (for example, the same design on the left, middle, and right) that ends the variation display of the first decorative design in which the decorative variation B to the decorative variation D are integrated (step 1). (See S853).

  Next, the relationship between the variation states of the plurality of special symbols and the plurality of decorative symbols in the second embodiment will be described in detail. FIG. 58 is a timing chart showing a specific example of a variation state of a plurality of special symbols and a plurality of decorative symbols.

  In this example, after the start prize (start prize A) is generated at the start prize opening 13a, before the display result of the variation display of the first special symbol based on the start prize A is derived and displayed, the start prize opening 13a is newly displayed. It is assumed that a start prize (start prize B) has occurred. In addition, after the start winning (start winning a) is generated at the start winning opening 13b, the start winning opening 13b is started three times before the display result of the second special symbol based on the start winning a is derived and displayed. It is assumed that a winning (starting winning b to d) has occurred.

  Further, in this example, it is assumed that the display result of the variation display of the special symbol based on the start winning prize B becomes the jackpot display result, and the display result of the variation display of the special symbol based on the other start winning prizes is deviated.

  As shown in FIG. 58, when the start winning A is generated, the CPU 56 transmits a first variation pattern command indicating that the display result is out of date based on the result of the prior determination (see steps S114 to S116) ( Steps S117 to S118). Further, the CPU 56 starts the first special symbol variation display (special variation A) according to the start winning prize A.

  When receiving the first variation pattern command based on the start winning prize A, the effect control CPU 101 determines the variation pattern of the first decorative pattern from which the display result is off based on the received first variation pattern command (step S811). , N in step S820, see step S822), and the variation display (decoration variation A) of the first decorative symbol is executed according to the determined variation pattern.

  Similarly, when the start winning a is generated, the CPU 56 transmits a second variation pattern command indicating that the display result is out of date based on the result of the prior determination. In addition, the CPU 56 starts the second special symbol variation display (special diagram variation a) corresponding to the start winning a.

  When receiving the second variation pattern command based on the start winning a, the effect control CPU 101 determines and determines the variation pattern of the second decorative pattern from which the display result is off based on the received second variation pattern command. According to the variation pattern, the variation display (decoration variation a) of the second decorative symbol is executed.

  Next, when the start winning B is generated, the CPU 56 transmits a first variation pattern command indicating that the display result based on the start winning B is a big hit based on the result of the prior determination. At this time, as shown in FIG. 58, since the special figure variation A has not yet ended, the first special symbol variation display (special diagram variation B) corresponding to the start winning prize B is not started.

  Similarly, every time the start prizes b to d are generated, the CPU 56 determines the second fluctuation pattern command based on the start prize b, the second fluctuation pattern command based on the start prize c, and the start prize d based on the result of the prior determination. The second variation pattern command based on the command is sequentially transmitted. At this time point, as shown in FIG. 58, since the special figure variation a has not yet ended, the variation display of the second special symbol corresponding to the start winning prize b is not started.

  Each time the production control CPU 101 receives the second variation pattern command based on the start winning prizes b to d, the second unprocessed variation count counter is added (see step S617), and the EXT data of the second variation pattern command is added to the first variation pattern command. The data is stored in the two variation pattern data storage area (see step S618).

  Thereafter, when the special figure variation A is ended, the CPU 56 starts executing the variation display (special diagram variation B) of the first special symbol corresponding to the start winning prize B. Further, when the special figure variation a is finished, the CPU 56 starts to execute the second special symbol fluctuation display (special figure fluctuation b) according to the start winning prize b, and when the special figure fluctuation b is finished, the CPU 56 responds to the starting prize c. The second special symbol variation display (special variation c) is started, and when the special symbol variation c is finished, the second special symbol variation display (special variation d) is started according to the start winning prize d. To do.

  On the other hand, when finishing the decoration variation A, the effect control CPU 101 sets the first big hit flag and determines the effect pattern based on the first variation pattern command transmitted based on the start winning prize B (steps S821, S822). Reference), the execution of the variation display (decoration variation B) of the first decorative symbol is started with the determined production pattern.

  Also, when the effect control CPU 101 finishes the decoration variation a, the value of the second unprocessed variation counter is 2 or more (see Y in step S811), and the deviation continues two or more times (step S812). It is determined whether or not to perform continuous production (see step S813).

  In this example, since the first big hit flag is set, it is assumed that it is determined to perform the continuous effect (see Y in step S813). In this example, it is assumed that the number of consecutive times is three and the continuous effect pattern is determined such that reach continuously appears in the three variable display of the second decorative symbols (see step S814). .

  It should be noted that the execution period of the variable display of each second decorative pattern in the continuous performance is a period in which the total time is shorter than the remaining period of the execution period of the decorative fluctuation B regardless of the execution period of the variable display of the corresponding special symbol. In step S814, the setting is made. In this example, the remaining period of the execution period of the decoration variation B is 15 seconds, the special figure variations b to d are each 7 seconds, and the decoration variations b to d are each determined to be 4 seconds.

  The continuous effect executed by the variable display device 9b is a notice effect that the display result of the variable display effect currently being executed by the special symbol display device 8a becomes the jackpot display result.

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 executes the variable display device 9b to display the variation of the second decorative symbol three times, the decoration variation b to the decoration variation d, according to the determined continuous effect pattern.

  Thereafter, the CPU 56 transmits a first decorative symbol stop command and stops and displays the special figure variation B as a big hit display result. In addition, when receiving the first decoration symbol stop command, the effect control CPU 101 starts displaying the big hit game effect after stopping and displaying the decoration variation B on the variable display device 9a as a big hit display result.

  In this example, when the big hit game effect is started on the variable display device 9a, it is assumed that the special figure variation d has not ended yet. In this case, for the special figure variation d, the execution time measurement is interrupted when the jackpot game effect is started on the variable display device 9a (see steps S72 and S73), and the execution time is measured when the jackpot game effect ends. Resumes (see steps S70 and S71). Therefore, the special figure fluctuation d stops after the big hit game effect on the variable display device 9a is finished.

  Further, in this example, during the period in which the jackpot game effect is executed on the variable display device 9a, the jackpot game effect (or the effect assisting the jackpot effect on the variable display device 9a) is also performed on the variable display device 9b. That is, the big hit effect is performed by the variable display device 9a and the variable display device 9b. Note that the display result of the previous variable display may be displayed during the period in which the big hit game effect is executed on the variable display device 9a.

  As described above, in the second embodiment described above, the game control means controls the plurality of special symbol displays 8a and 8b, and the effect control means controls the plurality of variable display devices 9a and 9b. The game control means makes a prior determination, such as whether or not a big hit is made when an effective start winning occurs, and transmits a variation pattern command indicating the determination result to the effect control means, and the effect control means receives The decorative pattern variation pattern is determined based on the variation pattern command, and the decorative pattern is sequentially displayed in accordance with the determined variation pattern, so that the special design and decorative design are not increased without increasing the control load of the game control means. It is possible to perform variable display using a plurality of display devices for each, and to produce many variations. An effect.

  In the second embodiment described above, the other variable display device (for example, variable display) is executed during execution of the variable display effect that is the jackpot display result on one variable display device (for example, the variable display device 9a). Since the device 9b) is configured to execute a continuous effect by variable display of decorative symbols over a plurality of times, it can be related to a plurality of display effects using a plurality of decorative symbols, and variations of the effects Can be more. Therefore, the interest of the game can be improved.

  Also, in the second embodiment described above, the game control means, as a rule, sends a variation pattern command indicating a variation time and a variation mode once (if a big hit, the decorative symbol stop designation is made when the variation display is stopped. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the number of times the control signal is transmitted, and to reduce the control burden on the game control means.

  Specifically, in a conventional gaming machine, for example, a gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2000-325585, a display pattern of identification information at the start of variable display of identification information by game control means. And a control signal capable of specifying a stop symbol are transmitted, and the display control means performs variable display control of identification information based on the received control signal. However, in the above-described embodiment, the game control means transmits a variation pattern command indicating the variation time and the variation mode only once in order to cause the effect control means to execute the variable display of the decoration symbol as identification information. Therefore, as compared with the above conventional gaming machine, the number of times of transmitting the control signal can be reduced, and the control burden of the game control means can be reduced.

  In the second embodiment described above, the game control means transmits a variation pattern command by making a jackpot determination or the like at the time of starting winning, and the effect control means creates a variation pattern in which variation displays of a plurality of decorative symbols are integrated. Since it is configured to display the decorative symbols in a variable pattern that is determined and integrated with a plurality of variable displays, it is possible to increase variations in performance and improve the fun of the game. Moreover, the management burden of the transmission timing of the control signal in the game control means can be reduced.

  That is, for example, in the conventional gaming machine described above (for example, the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2000-325585), the game control means controls the display pattern of the identification information at the start of variable display of the identification information. A signal and a control signal capable of specifying a stop symbol are transmitted. On the other hand, in the above-described embodiment, when an effective start winning occurs, a determination process such as whether or not to win is made, and a variation pattern command is determined and transmitted based on the determination result Therefore, the management burden of the transmission timing of the control signal in the game control means can be reduced.

  In the second embodiment described above, the effect control means determines the execution time of each variable display in the continuous effect, but the execution time of each variable display indicated by the variation pattern command from the game control means. It may be configured to execute the continuous effect when the total execution time of the plurality of variable displays is shorter than the time until the variable display effect that is the jackpot display result ends. In this case, when the game control means decides to use the special symbol variable display result on one special symbol display 8a as the jackpot display result, the reserved memory corresponding to the other special symbol display 8b. The number is confirmed (for example, the count value of the second start winning memory counter is confirmed), and when the number of reserved memories is equal to or greater than a predetermined number (for example, 2), a predetermined reference time (for example, 20 seconds) is exceeded. It is preferable to determine that the variation pattern has a long variable display time (for example, step S116). If comprised in this way, when it is a holding | maintenance state in which a continuous production | presentation may be performed in a production | presentation control means, since the execution period of the variable display production | presentation which becomes a jackpot display result is a short period, It is possible to avoid a situation that is not determined to be performed, and to perform control so that a continuous effect is likely to appear. In addition, when the production control unit is in a holding state where there is a possibility that the continuous production is executed, the execution period of the variable display production that is the jackpot display result can always be long, and the continuous production execution period Can be expected to be sufficiently secured, so that it is possible to perform many variations of continuous production.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, a configuration for executing a big hit determination random number update process between the first special symbol process process and the second special symbol process process in which the big hit determination random number extraction process is executed. Therefore, even if the big hit determination random number extraction process is executed in both the first special symbol process and the second special symbol process in one timer interrupt process, the extracted value is It is possible to prevent synchronization. That is, as in the above-described embodiment, the first special symbol process and the second special symbol process may use a single random number counter for generating a big hit determination random number in synchronization. Can be prevented, and the fairness of the game can be secured.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, the big hit determination random number update process is executed between the first special symbol process process and the second special symbol process process in which the big hit determination random number extraction process is executed. However, the first special symbol process and the second special symbol process may be alternately performed in each timer interrupt process. In other words, the timer interrupt process that executes only the first special symbol process and the timer interrupt process that executes only the second special symbol process are alternately performed each time a timer interrupt occurs. May be. If comprised as mentioned above, it can prevent that the random number determination random number extraction process is executed in both the first special symbol process and the second special symbol process in one timer interrupt process. It is possible to prevent the extracted values from being synchronized between the first special symbol process and the second special symbol process. Therefore, even if the first special symbol process and the second special symbol process are commonly used as a single-hit determination random number counter for generating random numbers, it is possible to prevent synchronization. The fairness of the game can be secured.

  Further, as described above, in each of the above embodiments, a signal from the main board 31 to the peripheral board is output to each peripheral board via the centralized relay board 77. The main board 31 is provided with a signal direction restricting means for preventing signal input from the centralized relay board 77 (see FIG. 5). Further, the central relay board 77 is provided with a signal direction restricting means for preventing signal input from the peripheral board (see FIG. 5). Furthermore, in an electrical component control board equipped with a microcomputer that inputs a signal from the main board 31 and does not send a signal to the main board 31, the signal is input from the central relay board 77 to the central relay board 77. Signal direction regulating means for preventing signal output is provided (for example, the input buffer circuit 102 shown in FIG. 6).

  Since the signal from the main board 31 to each peripheral board is concentrated on the central relay board 77 and the signal output from the main board 31 to the central relay board 77 is provided with signal direction regulating means, the main board It is possible to effectively prevent the input of an illegal signal that illegally pays out a prize ball to 31 or generates a big hit illegally.

  That is, conventionally, in order to prevent fraud, a direction in which a signal is passed only in the direction from the game control means to the display control means between the display control means for controlling the variable display means and the game control means. A gaming machine provided with a data transfer means has been proposed (for example, JP-A-8-224339 (paragraphs 0009-0011, FIG. 1)).

  However, in gaming machines, there are sub-boards on which microcomputers are mounted in addition to boards on which display control microcomputers are mounted. Further, as described above, in addition to the sub-board on which the microcomputer is mounted, the board on which the gaming device itself that operates in response to the control signal from the game control means is mounted, or the control signal from the game control means is used. In some cases, a board on which a circuit (for example, a driver circuit) for driving the gaming apparatus is mounted is provided, and a signal is also output from these game control boards. Countermeasures against fraud are also required for signal lines between such a large number of boards and game control boards. Further, in the above conventional gaming machine (the gaming machine described in JP-A-8-224339), it is effective for fraudulent acts such as attaching a fraudulent board on the sub board, but the game in the one-way data transfer means If an illegal act is made on the control means side, an illegal signal is input to the game control means.

  On the other hand, in each of the above-described embodiments, the signal from the main board 31 is configured to concentrate on the central relay board 77 and the signal output to the central relay board 77 at the main board 31 is configured. The signal direction regulating means is provided. For this reason, it is possible to effectively prevent the input of an illegal signal that illegally pays out a prize ball to the main board 31 or illegally generates a big hit.

  In each of the above embodiments, the effect control board 80 is exemplified as an electric component control board on which a microcomputer that inputs a signal from the main board 31 and does not send a signal to the main board 31 is illustrated. When there is another electrical component control board on which a microcomputer that inputs a signal from and does not send a signal to the main board 31 is present, the signal from the main board 31 also passes through the centralized relay board 77 for that board. A signal direction restricting means for preventing signal output to the central relay board 77 is provided at a portion where signals are input from the central relay board 77 while being configured to pass through.

  By adopting the configuration as described above, there is a suspicious point in the operation of the gaming machine, and a fraudulent act (a signal that illegally pays out a prize ball to the main board 31 or illegally generates a big hit is input. In the case where there is a suspicion of an act to be performed, for example, an act of connecting an unauthorized board to a peripheral board or a cable between boards, only the central relay board 77 needs to be examined except for the main board 31. Even if an illegal signal is sent to the central relay board 77 in order to send an illegal signal to the main board 31, the signal is sent to the main board 31 side by the signal direction regulating means mounted on the central relay board 77. This is because the signal transmission is blocked.

  In addition, since only one centralized relay board 77 needs to be investigated, compared to the case where a large number of relay boards are provided, in particular, compared to the case where a large number of relay boards are arranged in cascade. Survey time can be shortened. Further, since the front and back surfaces of the central relay board 77 can be easily seen from the outside of the board box (see FIGS. 8 and 9), the survey is easy when the central relay board 77 is surveyed. Further, the board box for storing the central relay board 77 is structured so that it cannot be easily opened, and when it is opened, this is easily grasped (see FIG. 8). For this reason as well, it is easy to find fraudulent acts made on the centralized relay board 77.

  In each of the above embodiments, one central relay board 77 is provided for all peripheral boards, but a plurality of relay boards may be provided in parallel. For example, one relay board may be provided corresponding to each peripheral board or for several peripheral boards (not all peripheral boards). In such a case, there is a possibility that the investigation time for fraud may be longer, but there is a merit that it is easy to route the wiring inside the gaming machine.

  Further, in each of the above embodiments, the central relay board 77 is firmly housed in the board box and cannot be easily removed from the gaming machine. A simple fixing method of fixing with a screw or the like may be used. In that case, the central relay board 77 is removed from the gaming machine using a screwdriver (driver) as a jig or a coin. Even when a simple fixing method is used, since the front and back surfaces of the central relay board 77 can be easily visually recognized from the outside of the board box, the central relay board 77 can be easily investigated.

  Thus, it is preferable that the central relay board 77 is detachably mounted from the gaming machine by using a predetermined jig (such as a screwdriver or a cutting tool). This is because the central relay board 77 cannot be easily removed, and illegal acts against the central relay board 77 can be prevented.

  Further, as described above, when the central relay board 77 is removed from the gaming machine, it is more preferable that the central relay board 77 is mounted on the gaming machine so that it cannot be mounted (for example, with a one-way screw) in the same manner as the mounting mode before removal. This is because it can be easily recognized that the central relay board 77 has been illegally removed.

  In each of the above embodiments, the game control means on the main board 31 is configured to control the light emitters provided on the game board 6, but the light emitters provided on the game board 6 are used for gaming. Even when it is configured to be controlled by a control means other than the control means (for example, a production control means or a microcomputer other than a production control microcomputer that controls a light emitter in a gaming machine), The present invention can be applied.

  In each of the above embodiments, the signal from the main board 31 is routed through the central relay board 77. However, the payout control board 37 sends a signal to the peripheral board for the payout control board 37 (the signal from the payout control board 37). Each signal output to the input board) may be routed through one relay board having a unidirectional circuit that passes only in the direction from the payout control main board 37 to the peripheral board. For example, an award ball LED 51 indicating that the award ball is being paid out (or indicating that there is a remaining award ball), a out-of-supply LED 52 indicating a replenished ball state, and the like are mounted on the payout control board 37. In the case of being controlled by a payout control microcomputer, each signal including those LEDs or signals to the board on which these LEDs are mounted may be routed through a relay board. In such a configuration, as in the prevention and investigation of fraud on the main board 31, it is ensured that the fraud signal is input to the payout control board 37 so that the game ball is illegally paid out. It can be prevented and it becomes easy to investigate whether or not fraudulent activity has been made. As in the case of the main board 31, a plurality of relay boards may be installed in parallel as relay boards corresponding to each peripheral board or a plurality of peripheral boards.

  In the above-described second embodiment, the configuration is such that a plurality of variation displays are integrated only when the deviation continues two or more times. However, there are a plurality of unprocessed variation displays and the next time. In the case where the fluctuation is a deviation, a plurality of fluctuation displays may be integrated even if the deviation is not continuous twice or more. That is, even when there are two unprocessed variation displays that are the next variation display and the next is a jackpot variation display, the same process as in FIG. It can be performed.

  Further, in the second embodiment described above, in the case of a big hit, the decoration symbol stop command is transmitted when the special symbol change is stopped. However, in the case of a big hit, the special symbol change It is good also as a structure which transmits the effect control command which shows the remaining time of a fluctuation | variation inside. Further, if the variation pattern command includes a time until the jackpot display result is displayed, it is possible to eliminate the need to separately send an effect control command for matching the display timing of the jackpot symbol.

  Further, in the second embodiment described above, in the case of the big win, the configuration is such that the decorative symbol stop command is transmitted when the change of the special symbol is stopped. The stop command may not be transmitted. In this case, the effect control means displays the stop symbol without performing the processing of steps S851 and S852 shown in FIG.

  In each embodiment described above, the effect control unit is configured to determine the variation pattern of the decorative symbol at the start of the variation of the decorative symbol. In the second embodiment, the variation from the game control unit is determined. It is good also as a structure which determines the variation pattern of a decoration design when a pattern command is received.

  In this case, when the determination result at the time of starting winning is out of order (step S114), the game control means indicates that the fluctuation pattern command (only out of place) indicating that there is a deviation without specifying the fluctuation time. (Variation pattern command to be shown) is determined (step S116), and the determined variation pattern command is transmitted (steps S117 to S118). In addition, when the determination result at the time of starting winning is a big hit (step S114), the game control means determines a fluctuation pattern command indicating a fluctuation time and a big hit (step S116), and the determined fluctuation A pattern command is transmitted (steps S117 to S118). This variation time is the display result of the variable display of the special symbol based on the corresponding start winning from the start of the variation display when the variation pattern command is received by the production control means and the variation display of the decorative symbol starts immediately. Is displayed (ie, the time until the jackpot display result is confirmed and displayed on the special symbol display 8). Therefore, a variation pattern indicating a big hit with such a time as the variation time is selected or generated in step S116.

  On the other hand, in this example, when the effect control means receives the variation pattern command indicating the deviation in the command analysis process (step S704), the effect control means performs a plurality of types such as a predetermined period (for example, 5 seconds, 7 seconds). The variation pattern of the decorative design with the variation time as the variation time may be selected. Then, in the first effect control process (step S705) or the second effect control process (step S706), the variable display of the first decorative symbol or the second decorative symbol is executed according to the determined variable pattern.

  In addition, when the effect control means receives the variation pattern command indicating the big hit in the command analysis process (step S704), it determines the variation pattern of the decorative pattern of the variation time indicated by the received variation pattern command. Then, in the first effect control process (step S705) or the second effect control process (step S706), the variable display of the first decorative symbol or the second decorative symbol is executed according to the determined variable pattern.

  In this example, the effect control means determines the variation pattern when receiving the variation pattern command, and sequentially executes the variation display of the decorative symbols. That is, when the effect control means receives the variation pattern command, it immediately starts the variation display of the corresponding decorative design. Therefore, in order to smoothly digest the variable display, it is desirable to set the fluctuation time short when performing the fluctuation fluctuation display.

  Further, in the second embodiment described above, when the effect control means has a display result that suggests a dislocation when the number of unprocessed variable displays becomes a predetermined number (for example, four) or more, You may comprise so that the fluctuation | variation period of a fluctuation | variation display may be shortened.

  In this case, specifically, for example, when the production control means confirms that the first unprocessed variation counter is greater than or equal to a predetermined number (for example, 4) in step S811, for example, in step S814 or step S818. What is necessary is just to determine the fluctuation pattern which shortened the fluctuation time. Note that when the variation time is shortened in step S814, for example, after adding the variable display variation times for a plurality of times, the added variation time may be shortened.

  If comprised as mentioned above, the execution frequency of a variable display can be improved without increasing the control burden of a game control means, and a variable display effect can be performed smoothly.

  Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, the maximum number of starting winning prizes corresponding to the first special symbol and the second special symbol is four, but it may be three or less or five or more. . Furthermore, the upper limit of the number of starting winning prizes may be changed by the establishment of a predetermined condition. Specifically, for example, the maximum number is 4 at normal time, but when a big hit occurs, it is conceivable to have a maximum of 15 until the big hit gaming state ends.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b are constituted by 7-segment indicators, the special symbol start memory indicator 18 and the normal symbol start memory indicator 41 are constituted by LEDs, and the normal symbols are displayed. The display device 10 is configured by a lamp and the variable display device 9 is configured by an LCD. Each display device is provided with various display devices such as a 7-segment display, an LED, a lamp, and a dot matrix. Can be applied.

  FIG. 59A shows an example in which the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b, the special symbol start memory indicator 18, the normal symbol start memory indicator 41, and the normal symbol indicator 10 are constituted by a 7-segment indicator. FIG. FIG. 59B is an explanatory diagram showing an example in which the special symbol indicators 8, 8b, the special symbol start memory indicator 18, the normal symbol start memory indicator 41, and the normal symbol indicator 10 are constituted by LEDs. It is.

  In the example shown in FIG. 59 (B), the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b are each composed of two LEDs. In this case, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed when only the right side of the two LEDs is lit, it means “displacement”, and the special symbol is stopped and displayed when only the left side of the two LEDs is lit. “Big hit” means “Big hit”, and when both of the two LEDs are lit and stopped, it means “Probable big hit”.

  In each of the embodiments described above, the decorative symbols are displayed by the two variable display devices 9a and 9b. However, the decorative symbols may be displayed by one variable display device.

  Although not specifically mentioned in each of the above-described embodiments, the first decorative symbol and the second decorative symbol respectively displayed on the variable display devices 9a and 9b are different types even if they are the same type. It may be a symbol. In the case of different types of symbols, for example, as shown in FIG. 1, the first decorative symbol may be a number and the second decorative symbol may be an alphabet.

  Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, the unidirectional circuits 74, 75 as signal direction regulating means that allow the signal input from the main board 31 to pass through the central relay board 77 only in the direction toward the peripheral board. The signal direction regulating means may not be mounted on the centralized relay board 77.

  Although not specifically mentioned in each of the above-described embodiments, the game control means determines the timing for deriving the variable display result for the first special symbol and the timing for deriving the variable display result for the second special symbol in step S63. Determines the variation time of the special symbol so that it comes in the order according to the winning order. Note that the variation time of the special symbol may be determined regardless of the winning order.

  In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 60A, a CPU for effect control (effect control CPU 101) is mounted on the effect control board 80, and based on the effect control command from the main board 31. However, the display control, the sound, and the effect control related to the lamp are collectively performed by the effect control CPU. However, the display control CPU, the sound control CPU, and the lamp control CPU are provided in each sub-board 80. , 70, and 35, respectively, and presentation control regarding display, sound, and lamp may be performed by separate CPUs.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 60 (B), sound control for controlling the display control board 80 on which the CPU for display control for controlling the variable display devices 9a, 9b and the like and the speaker 27 are controlled. And a lamp control board 35 having a lamp control CPU 35 for controlling a light emitter such as a lamp, and the display control board 80 receives control commands from the main board 31. In addition to performing display control based on the above, a control command to the voice control board 70 and the lamp control board 35 is transmitted when performing sound and lamp effects, and based on the control command from the display control board 80. The effect control may be performed by the sound control board 70 and the lamp control board 35.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 60B, the display control board 80, the sound control board 70, and the lamp control board 35 are each configured to perform effect control based on the control command from the main board 31. May be.

  Note that the sub-substrates 80, 70, and 35 shown in FIG. 60A may be mounted on one substrate.

  Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, the operation control board 80 is configured to receive an operation signal output by the operation means (for example, the selection switch 122) in response to an operation as an external signal. 80 performs two-way communication with a board other than the main board 31 (for example, the audio control board 70), and a signal output from a board other than the main board 31 is input to the effect control board 80 as an external signal. It may be configured. If comprised in this way, it can prevent that an improper signal is sent to a game control means via a peripheral board | substrate using the signal line from board | substrates other than the main board | substrate 31 to a peripheral board | substrate.

  Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, the operation control output from the operation means (for example, the selection switch 122) according to the operation is input to the effect control board 80 as an external signal. Movable effect that performs an effect operation by performing a predetermined operation (for example, vertical movement, opening and closing operation) within a predetermined movable range (for example, a range from a reference position to a position moved by a predetermined distance in the vertical direction). In the case where a means (for example, a movable member that is operated by a motor or solenoid, for example, a movable member having a shape of a person or an animal) is provided, the operating position of the movable effect means is detected in the gaming device. Position detection means (for example, a position sensor) for performing the operation, and the production control board 80 is configured to receive a position detection signal of the position detection means as an external signal. It may be. With this configuration, even if the signal line for transmitting the position detection signal is cheated on the main board 31 side of the relay board, an illegal signal is not input to the game control means. Can do.

  FIG. 61 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a movable member provided in the gaming machine and a position sensor for detecting the position of the movable member. As shown in FIG. 61, in this example, one variable display device 9c that plays the role of each of the variable display devices 9a and 9b is provided, and a movable member 401 that divides the screen of the variable display device 9c into left and right is arranged. Yes. In this example, the first decorative design is displayed on the left screen divided by the movable member 401, and the second decorative design is displayed on the right screen.

  In the example shown in FIG. 61, an origin sensor 402 for detecting that the movable member 401 is located at the reference position is arranged above the center position in the left-right direction of the display screen included in the variable display device 9c. ing. Further, a left end point sensor 403 and a right end point sensor 404 are disposed at positions separated from the origin sensor 402 by a predetermined distance to the left and right, respectively.

  The movable member 401 is driven and controlled by, for example, the effect control CPU 101, and performs an operation of moving in the left-right direction between the installation position of the left end sensor 403 and the installation position of the right end sensor 404. Each of the sensors 402, 403, and 404 outputs a position detection signal to the effect control board 80 when the movable member 401 is positioned at the center position of the moving range, the left end of the moving range, and the right end of the moving range, respectively. Output as a signal. Then, the position detection signals from the sensors 402, 403, 404 are input to the effect control CPU 101 via the input port of the effect control board 80 (for example, not only the image data but also the position detection signal in step S707). As long as you enter. Based on the position detection signals from the sensors 402, 403, and 404, the effect control CPU 101 outputs a drive signal to a drive source (for example, a motor) for driving the movable member 401, for example. Drive control is performed (for example, although not shown in FIG. 30, a process for driving and controlling the movable member 401 in a loop in the effect control main process may be executed). For example, when a position detection signal is input from the left end point sensor 403 or the right end point sensor 404, the effect control CPU 101 stops the drive source to stop the movement of the movable member 401, and reverses the direction if necessary. Control the drive source to move.

  In the case of the above configuration, even if a signal line for transmitting a position detection signal from each of the sensors 402, 403, and 404 is cheated on the side of the main board 31 in the relay board, the game control means It is possible to prevent an illegal signal from being input.

  In the above example, when the movable member 401 moves to the left and right, the size of the display area of the left screen and the right screen in the variable display device 9c changes. Therefore, the production control CPU 101 performs control to change the display mode of the left and right screens according to the movement state (position) of the movable member 401. Specifically, the effect control CPU 101 performs a process of adjusting and displaying the display size of the first decorative symbol and the second decorative symbol in accordance with the moving state of the movable member 401. That is, the first decorative symbol and the second decorative symbol are displayed in a reduced size so that the first decorative symbol is displayed on the left side of the movable member 401 and the right side of the second decorative symbol movable member 401. Or enlarged, displayed with a deformed shape, or changed from the left / right / right / right alignment to the top / bottom / bottom order.

  In addition, the variable display device 9c, the movable member 401, and the sensors 402, 403, and 404 in the above example are provided in the gaming machine of each of the above-described embodiments (for example, the gaming machine shown in FIG. 1). The various display processes in the form may be configured to be executed using the variable display device 9c having one display screen for displaying the first decorative symbol and the second decorative symbol.

  In the above example, the variable display device 9c having one display screen for displaying the first decorative symbol and the second decorative symbol is provided. However, the two variable display devices 9a and 9b described above are provided. Also good. In this case, for example, according to the movement state (position) of the movable member 401, the first decorative symbol and the second decorative symbol are displayed using two display screens provided in the two variable display devices 9a and 9b. Specifically, for example, if the movable member 401 is located at the center position in the left-right direction of the variable display device 9b, a part of the first decorative symbol (for example, the left symbol and the middle symbol) is displayed on the variable display device 9a. In the display area on the left side of the position of the movable member 401 in the variable display device 9b, another part (for example, the right pattern) of the first decorative design is displayed, and the right side of the position of the movable member 401 in the variable display device 9b. The second decorative symbol is displayed in the display area.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine according to each of the above embodiments has a predetermined game value mainly when a stop symbol of a special symbol variably displayed on the variable display portions 9a and 9b based on a start winning combination is a combination of a predetermined symbol. Although it was a pachinko machine that can be given to a player, a pachinko machine that can give a predetermined game value to a player when there is a prize in a predetermined area of an electric accessory that is released based on a start prize Even if it is a pachinko gaming machine in which a predetermined right is generated or continued if there is a prize for a predetermined electric accessory that is released when the stop symbol of the symbol variably displayed based on the start winning is a combination of the predetermined symbol The present invention can be applied. Furthermore, the present invention can be applied to a slot machine as long as it has a configuration including a main board and a peripheral board.

  The present invention can be applied to a game such as a pachinko gaming machine, and in particular, in a gaming machine that variably displays a special symbol and a decorative symbol, in order to reduce the control burden of the game control means and to produce many variations. Useful for.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is the rear view which looked at the gaming machine from the back. 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 connection state of the main board | substrates provided in the gaming machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows the components mounted in the signal output part in a main board | substrate, and the concentrated relay board | substrate. FIG. 12 is a block diagram illustrating circuit configuration examples of an effect control board, a frame side lamp driver board, and a sound control board. It is a block diagram which shows the example of 1 structure of a decoration lamp board | substrate. It is a front view which shows the board | substrate box which accommodates a concentrated relay board | substrate. It is explanatory drawing which shows the state by which the board | substrate box which accommodated the concentrated relay board | substrate was opened centering on the hinge. It is a block diagram which shows the example of display apparatuses, such as a special symbol display. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which CPU in a main board | substrate performs. It is a flowchart which shows a 2 ms timer interruption process. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st special symbol process process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st start port switch passage process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st special symbol stop symbol setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a change time setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st special symbol fluctuation process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a normal symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a display control process. It is a flowchart which shows a memory | storage process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st special symbol display control process. It is a flowchart which shows a normal symbol display control process. FIG. 38E illustrates an effect control command signal line. It is a timing diagram showing the relationship between an 8-bit control signal and an INT signal constituting a control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which CPU for production control performs. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure of a command reception buffer. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st effect control process process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of 1 structure of process data. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st decoration design variation pattern determination process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st decoration design change start process. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st decoration design change process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st decoration symbol stop process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the variable display timing of a special symbol and a decoration symbol. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the variable display timing of a some special design and a some decoration design. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the variable display timing of a some special design and a some decoration design. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the variable display timing of a some special design and a some decoration design. It is explanatory drawing which shows the other specific example of the variable display timing of a some special design and a some decoration design. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the display state of a continuous notice effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the display state of a continuous notice effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the other specific example of the variable display timing of a some special symbol and a some decoration design. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the display state of a mission effect. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st start port switch passage process in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st special symbol stop process in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the command analysis process in 2nd Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the 1st fluctuation pattern data storage area in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st decoration design variation pattern determination process in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st decoration design change process in 2nd Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the variable display timing of a special symbol and a decoration symbol. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the variable display timing of a special symbol and a decoration symbol. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the variable display timing of a special symbol and a decoration symbol. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the variable display timing of a some special design and a some decoration design. It is a block diagram which shows the other examples of display apparatuses, such as a special symbol display. It is a block diagram which shows the other structural example of a sub board | substrate. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the movable member provided in the gaming machine.

Explanation of symbols

1 Pachinko machine 8a, 8b Special symbol display 9a, 9b Variable display device 31 Game control board (main board)
34 Information Output Circuit 36 Display Drive Circuit 56 CPU
67 Output buffer circuit 77 Centralized relay board 80 Production control board 101 Production control CPU

Claims (3)

After a predetermined variable display execution condition is satisfied, a variable display of a plurality of types of special identification information is started based on the satisfaction of the variable display start condition, and a first special variable display for deriving and displaying the display result A plurality of special variable display devices including a device and a second special variable display device, and a specific game advantageous to a player based on the specific display result being derived and displayed on any of the plurality of special variable display devices A gaming machine to control the state,
A game control microcomputer for executing a game control process for controlling the progress of the game;
A game control board equipped with the game control microcomputer;
A plurality of types of decoration identification information that can be distinguished from each other can be variably displayed, and include a plurality of first decoration variable display devices and second decoration variable display devices provided corresponding to the plurality of special variable display devices, respectively. A decorative variable display device,
A decoration display control microcomputer that controls the plurality of decoration variable display devices based on a control signal from the game control microcomputer;
A decoration display control board equipped with the decoration display control microcomputer;
A relay board for relaying a signal output from the game control board to the decoration display control board,
The game control microcomputer is:
Special variable display control means for performing control to output a drive signal to a light emitter provided in each of the plurality of special variable display devices in order to variably display the special identification information;
Specific numerical value updating means for updating specific numerical data used for determining whether or not the display result of the variable display of the special identification information is the specific display result, within a predetermined numerical range;
First execution condition determination means for determining whether or not an execution condition for variable display of the special identification information in the first special variable display device is satisfied;
First extraction means for extracting the specific numerical data updated by the specific numerical value update means on the condition that the execution condition is determined to be satisfied by the first execution condition determination means;
Second execution condition determination means for determining whether or not an execution condition for variable display of the special identification information in the second special variable display device is satisfied;
Second extraction means for extracting the specific numerical data updated by the specific numerical value updating means on condition that the second execution condition determining means determines that the execution condition is satisfied;
Among the specific numerical data extracted by the first extracting means or the second extracting means, a holding storage means for storing specific numerical data for which a variable display start condition for special identification information has not yet been established;
Based on the specific numerical data extracted by the first extraction means or the second extraction means, the display result of the first special variable display device or the second special variable display device is used as the specific display result. Prior determination means for determining whether or not the display result is derived and displayed ;
Variable display from the start of variable display of special identification information in the first special variable display device or the second special variable display device based on the determination result by the prior determination means until the display result is derived and displayed Variable display data selection means for selecting variable display data indicating a time and display contents of variable display of the special identification information from a plurality of predetermined variable display data;
Execution of variable display of the decoration identification information on the first decoration variable display device or the second decoration variable display device based on the determination result of the prior determination means and the selection result of the variable display data selection means. Control signal transmission means for transmitting a variable display instruction signal for instructing
The decoration display control microcomputer includes:
Decoration variable display device determination means for determining on which variable decoration display device of the plurality of decoration variable display devices execution of variable display of the decoration identification information is displayed based on the variable display instruction signal;
Of the display contents to be displayed on the first decoration display device based on the variable display instruction signal when the decoration variable display device determination means determines to display on the first decoration variable display device. First display content determination means for uniquely determining at least a part,
Of the display contents to be displayed on the second decoration display device based on the variable display instruction signal when the decoration variable display device determination means determines to display on the second decoration variable display device A second display content determination means for uniquely determining at least a part;
The first decoration variable display device and the second decoration variable display device are controlled in accordance with the display content determined by the first display content determination means or the second display content determination means, and the decoration is controlled. Decoration variable display control means for performing variable display of identification information,
The variable display data selection means includes
The specific numerical value extracted by the second extraction means stored in the holding storage means when the prior determination means determines that the display result of the first special variable display device is the specific display result When the number of data is not greater than or equal to the predetermined number, the normal variable display for selecting the normal variable display data indicating the normal variable display time as the variable display data indicating the variable display time of the special identification information in the first special variable display device Data selection means;
The specific numerical value extracted by the second extraction means stored in the holding storage means when the prior determination means determines that the display result of the first special variable display device is the specific display result On the condition that the number of data is equal to or greater than a predetermined number, variable display data indicating the variable display time of the special identification information in the first special variable display device is variable display longer than the normal variable display time. Long-time variable display data selection means for selecting long-time variable display data indicating time;
The special identification information in the second special variable display device when the special variable display control means is executing variable display of the special identification information based on the long-time variable display data in the first special variable display device. Short display variable display data selection means for selecting short variable display data indicating variable display time shorter than the normal variable display time , as variable display data indicating the variable display time and display content,
The special variable display control means includes
When the variable display of the special identification information based on the long-time variable display data is being executed on the first special variable display device, the second special variable display device is based on the short-time variable display data. The variable display of the special identification information is executed, and the display result is derived to the second special variable display device before the specific display result based on the long-time variable display data is derived and displayed on the first special variable display device. Display
When the variable display of special identification information based on the long-time variable display data is executed on the first special variable display device, the decoration variable display control means is configured to display the second variable variable display device on the second special variable display device. A game machine, wherein a notice display for notifying that a display result of a variable display executed by one special variable display device becomes a specific display result is executed. The variable display data selection means is a short-time variable display data selection means when the special variable display control means is executing variable display of special identification information based on the long-time variable display data in the first special variable display device. Thus, as the variable display data indicating the variable display time and display contents of the special identification information in the second special variable display device, the short-time variable display data is continuously selected over a plurality of variable displays,
The special variable display control means is variable for a short time by the second special variable display device when the first special variable display device is executing variable display of special identification information based on the long-time variable display data. The variable display of the special identification information based on the display data is performed over a plurality of variable displays, and the specific display result based on the long-time variable display data is derived and displayed on the first special variable display device. The display results are sequentially derived and displayed on the second special variable display device,
The decoration variable display control means is configured such that when the variable display of the special identification information based on the long-time variable display data is executed on the first special variable display device, the first variable variable display device uses the first variable variable display control device. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a notice display for notifying that a display result of a variable display executed by the special variable display device is a specific display result is executed over a plurality of variable displays. After a predetermined variable display execution condition is satisfied, a variable display of a plurality of types of special identification information is started based on the satisfaction of the variable display start condition, and a first special variable display for deriving and displaying the display result A plurality of special variable display devices including a device and a second special variable display device, and a specific game advantageous to a player based on the specific display result being derived and displayed on any of the plurality of special variable display devices A gaming machine to control the state,
A game control microcomputer for executing a game control process for controlling the progress of the game;
A game control board equipped with the game control microcomputer;
A plurality of types of decoration identification information that can be distinguished from each other can be variably displayed, and include a plurality of first decoration variable display devices and second decoration variable display devices provided corresponding to the plurality of special variable display devices, respectively. A decorative variable display device,
A decoration display control microcomputer that controls the plurality of decoration variable display devices based on a control signal from the game control microcomputer;
A decoration display control board equipped with the decoration display control microcomputer;
A relay board for relaying a signal output from the game control board to the decoration display control board,
The game control microcomputer is:
Special variable display control means for performing control to output a drive signal to a light emitter provided in each of the plurality of special variable display devices in order to variably display the special identification information;
Specific numerical value updating means for updating specific numerical data used for determining whether or not the display result of the variable display of the special identification information is the specific display result, within a predetermined numerical range;
First execution condition determination means for determining whether or not an execution condition for variable display of the special identification information in the first special variable display device is satisfied;
First extraction means for extracting the specific numerical data updated by the specific numerical value update means on the condition that the execution condition is determined to be satisfied by the first execution condition determination means;
Second execution condition determination means for determining whether or not an execution condition for variable display of the special identification information in the second special variable display device is satisfied;
Second extraction means for extracting the specific numerical data updated by the specific numerical value updating means on condition that the second execution condition determining means determines that the execution condition is satisfied;
Among the specific numerical data extracted by the first extracting means or the second extracting means, a holding storage means for storing specific numerical data for which a variable display start condition for special identification information has not yet been established;
Based on the specific numerical data extracted by the first extraction means or the second extraction means, the display result of the first special variable display device or the second special variable display device is used as the specific display result. Prior determination means for determining whether or not the display result is derived and displayed ;
Variable display from the start of variable display of special identification information in the first special variable display device or the second special variable display device based on the determination result by the prior determination means until the display result is derived and displayed Variable display data selection means for selecting variable display data indicating a time and display contents of variable display of the special identification information from a plurality of predetermined variable display data;
Execution of variable display of the decoration identification information on the first decoration variable display device or the second decoration variable display device based on the determination result of the prior determination means and the selection result of the variable display data selection means. Control signal transmission means for transmitting a variable display instruction signal for instructing
The decoration display control microcomputer includes:
Decoration variable display device determination means for determining on which variable decoration display device of the plurality of decoration variable display devices execution of variable display of the decoration identification information is displayed based on the variable display instruction signal;
Of the display contents to be displayed on the first decoration display device based on the variable display instruction signal when the decoration variable display device determination means determines to display on the first decoration variable display device. First display content determination means for uniquely determining at least a part,
Of the display contents to be displayed on the second decoration display device based on the variable display instruction signal when the decoration variable display device determination means determines to display on the second decoration variable display device A second display content determination means for uniquely determining at least a part;
The first decoration variable display device and the second decoration variable display device are controlled in accordance with the display content determined by the first display content determination means or the second display content determination means, and the decoration is controlled. Decoration variable display control means for performing variable display of identification information,
The variable display data selection means includes
The specific numerical value extracted by the second extraction means stored in the holding storage means when the prior determination means determines that the display result of the first special variable display device is the specific display result When the number of data is not greater than or equal to the predetermined number, the normal variable display for selecting the normal variable display data indicating the normal variable display time as the variable display data indicating the variable display time of the special identification information in the first special variable display device Data selection means;
The specific numerical value extracted by the second extraction means stored in the holding storage means when the prior determination means determines that the display result of the first special variable display device is the specific display result On the condition that the number of data is equal to or greater than a predetermined number, variable display data indicating the variable display time of the special identification information in the first special variable display device is variable display longer than the normal variable display time. Long-time variable display data selection means for selecting long-time variable display data indicating time;
The special identification information in the second special variable display device when the special variable display control means is executing variable display of the special identification information based on the long-time variable display data in the first special variable display device. Short display variable display data selection means for selecting short variable display data indicating variable display time shorter than the normal variable display time , as variable display data indicating the variable display time and display content,
The special variable display control means includes
When the variable display of the special identification information based on the long-time variable display data is being executed on the first special variable display device, the second special variable display device is based on the short-time variable display data. The variable display of the special identification information is performed over a plurality of variable displays, and the second special display is performed before the specific display result based on the long-time variable display data is derived and displayed on the first special variable display device. The display results are sequentially derived and displayed on the variable display device.
The decoration variable display control means notifies a player in advance of a predetermined variable display number and a variable display pattern of specific decoration identification information, and the variable display pattern of the specific decoration identification information within the notified variable display number. Is provided with special effect execution means for executing a special effect controlled to the specific gaming state when
The special effect execution means includes
When the variable display of the special identification information based on the long-time variable display data is executed in the first special variable display device, the second decorative variable display device uses the predetermined variable display count and a specific Informing means for informing the variable display pattern of the decoration identification information;
A gaming machine comprising: specific decoration identification information executing means for executing a variable display pattern of the specific decoration identification information within the predetermined variable display count after being notified by the notification means.

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