JP4279200B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and more particularly to control of derivation of a display result in a gaming machine provided with a plurality of variation display means for variably displaying identification information.

  In a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, the identification information is variably displayed on a display device such as a liquid crystal display device, and finally it is determined whether or not to give a predetermined game value based on the display result derived and displayed. There are a number of games that enhance the fun of games through so-called variable display games. In the variable display game, the above-mentioned display device is used as a special symbol display device and the special symbol game is displayed in a variable manner as identification information, and the above-mentioned display device is also used or the other display device is used exclusively for the identification information. There is a general game that displays normal symbols in a variable manner.

  In particular, when the display result derived in the special figure game is “winning” (hereinafter, “hit”), a special electric accessory called a big winning opening or an attacker is intermittently opened for a certain period of time, and the game ball is won. It is controlled to a specific gaming state that is extremely easy. When the jackpot is generated, the player can acquire a large number of game balls. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine, the special game is the most attracted by the player. Therefore, a pachinko gaming machine has been proposed in which a plurality of special symbol display devices are provided and the player's attention is drawn to all of them to improve the interest of the game (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

  In addition, by controlling to a game state advantageous to the player after the end of the specific game state, it is possible not only to enable the player to acquire a lot of game balls with a jackpot, but also to have more game balls in a short period of time. Many pachinko machines that improve the fun of gaming by making it possible to acquire the game are also known. As such a pachinko gaming machine, there is a pachinko gaming machine that controls the gaming state to a probability variation state that improves the probability of the next big jackpot after the end of a specific gaming state depending on the type of jackpot of the special game (for example, , See Patent Document 2).

JP 2001-120748 A JP-A-5-277249

  By the way, in the pachinko gaming machine having a plurality of special symbol display devices as in Patent Document 1, the display result of one special symbol display device becomes a big hit, so that it is controlled to a specific gaming state. However, even in this case, if the special symbol game has already started in the other special symbol display device, it is necessary to terminate the special symbol game that has already been started and derive the display result of the special symbol game.

  Here, as in the pachinko gaming machine of Patent Document 2, the probability variation state is controlled after completion of the specific game state depending on the result of the special game, but this probability variation state does not continue indefinitely. Usually, when a big hit occurs, the probability variation state is terminated, but there are other cases where the probability variation state is terminated by winning a falling lottery performed every time the special figure game is executed. When the probability fluctuation state ends due to the winning of the falling lottery, the special figure game that was started before that may still be running. How is the result of the special figure game being executed at that time? There was a problem of whether to decide.

  The special symbol game is executed on a plurality of special symbol display devices, and the game state is controlled to the probability variation state based on the result of the special symbol game. As a result, it is possible to further improve the interest of the game. Accordingly, it has been desired to match the game state and the derived result with respect to the derivation of the display result when these are combined, so that the player can play the game with peace of mind.

  The present invention provides a gaming machine having a plurality of variation display means for variably displaying identification information, even if the special gaming state is terminated by a determination made each time the variation display is executed, the actual gaming state and the variation display means. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that can be consistent with the display result derived from the above.

In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention provides:
A plurality of variation display means (special symbol display portions 11L and 11R) for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable are provided, and specific display is provided on any of the plurality of variation display means as a display result of the variation display. When a result (bonus) is derived, the gaming machine controls to a specific gaming state (bonus control) that is advantageous to the player,
First variation display control means for deriving the display result after starting the variation display of the identification information in the first variation display means (special symbol display section 11L) among the plurality of variation display means (steps S301 and S401). When,
Second variation display control means (in steps S301 and S401) for deriving a display result after starting the variation display of the identification information in the second variation display means (special symbol display section 11R) of the plurality of variation display means. Corresponding)
First pre-decision means (steps S2001 to S2007, S2009) for deciding whether or not the display result of the fluctuation display in the first fluctuation display means is the specific display result until the display result is derived;
Second pre-decision means for deciding whether or not the display result of the fluctuation display in the second fluctuation display means is the specific display result until the display result is derived (corresponding to steps S2001 to S2007 and S2009) When,
A normal game in which, when a special condition related to the variable display in the first variable display means is established, the first and second pre-determining means respectively determine with a normal probability that the display result of the variable display is the specific display result. Special gaming state transition means (step S406) for transitioning the gaming state from the state to a special gaming state (probability variation state) determined with a higher special probability than the normal gaming state;
When the gaming state is shifted to the special gaming state, a lottery with a predetermined winning probability is performed each time the variable display is executed in the plurality of variation display means, and the special gaming state is terminated according to the lottery result. Special gaming state end determining means (step S2051) for determining whether or not
Special game state end means (steps S2015 and S410) for ending the special game state when the special game state end determination means determines to end the special game state;
The second variation display control means causes the special gaming state ending means to terminate the special gaming state before starting the variation display in the second variation display means in the special gaming state and deriving a display result. Sometimes, the second variation display means derives the display result that is determined whether or not to derive the second specific display result with the normal probability (FIG. 15).
It is characterized by that.

  In the gaming machine, when it is determined that the special gaming state is to be ended, the special gaming state is ended based on the determination, and thereafter, the determination that the specific display result is obtained by the first pre-determining means is also the second. The decision to obtain the specific display result by the prior decision means is also made with a normal probability. However, since the first variation display means and the second variation display means do not perform the variation display of the identification information and the derivation of the display result under the same conditions, the second predetermining means is determined by the special probability of the special gaming state. After completion, the end is determined by the change display in the first change display means, and the special gaming state may end.

  In this way, the display result in the case where the display result should be derived to the second variation display means after the special gaming state is finished may be the display result determined with the normal probability corresponding to the gaming state after the special gaming state is finished. . Thereby, it is possible to match the game state when the display result of the second variation display control means is derived with the display result, and the player does not feel distrust.

In the above gaming machine,
The special gaming state end determination means can determine whether or not to end the special gaming state when execution of variable display is started in each of the plurality of variable display means (step S2051).
The special gaming state ending means can end the special gaming state when the variable display determined to end the special gaming state is ended (step S410).

  In this case, even if it is determined that the special gaming state is to be ended, the display result of the change display means different from the change display means in which the change display is being executed until the determined change display is ended. Decisions can be made with a special probability. For this reason, since the game can proceed advantageously by not interrupting the variable display on the plurality of variable display means, the technical intervention for that purpose can be increased and the interest of the game can be improved.

Here, the gaming machine is
When the variation display determined to end the special gaming state by the special gaming state end determination unit is executed in the first variation display unit and the variation display is started in the second variation display unit. And a derivation time determination means for determining which display result of the fluctuation display started in the second fluctuation display means and the fluctuation display in the first fluctuation display means is derived first,
The second pre-determining unit determines whether the specific display result is derived with the normal probability when the derivation time determining unit determines that the variation display in the first variation display unit is derived first. In addition, it is possible to determine whether or not to derive the specific display result with the special probability when it is determined that it will be derived later (corresponding to step S2007).

  In this case, the second pre-determining means determines the probability of determining whether or not to derive the specific display result based on what probability when the second variable display means starts the variable display. The determination only needs to be made once based on the determination result of the determining means.

In the above gaming machine,
The second prior determination means determines whether the display result of the second variation display means is the specific display result with the special probability, and then the special gaming state is ended by the special gaming state end means. The second redetermining means (steps S456 and S556) for determining again whether or not to derive the specific display result with the normal probability may be provided. in this case,
The second variation display control unit may cause the second variation display unit to derive a display result based on the determination result of the second re-determination unit.

  In this case, the second pre-determining means can easily determine the display result to be derived to the second variation display means since it is sufficient to determine the display result with a special probability when the game is in the special gaming state at the time of the determination. be able to. When the special gaming state ends, the display result determined by the second redetermining means with the normal probability may be derived to the second fluctuation display means, so that the display result of the second fluctuation display control means is derived The game state and the display result can be matched, and the player does not feel distrust.

In the above gaming machine,
Information (background color) that can specify whether the display result of the fluctuation display executed in the second fluctuation display means is determined by the second pre-decision means with the normal probability or the special probability is notified. It is possible to further include second determination notification means (liquid crystal display 4R, steps S806, S807).

  In this case, it becomes easy to understand in what gaming state the display result of the variation display executed by the second variation display means is determined by the second predetermining means. In addition, it is good also as what alert | reports with which probability the display result of the fluctuation display currently performed in the 1st fluctuation display means is determined.

In this case, the gaming machine is
When the special gaming state ending unit ends the special gaming state until the display result is derived after starting the variation display in the second variation display unit in the special gaming state, based on the determination While the identification information is variably displayed on the second variation display means, whether the display result derived to the second variation display means after the end of the variation display is determined by the normal probability or the special probability It is possible to further include external output means (information output circuit 133, step S29) for outputting information that can identify the outside.

  In this case, by displaying the information output from the external output means on an external device such as a hall management computer, the display result derived for the running variable display is determined by the probability in any gaming state. It becomes possible to recognize from the outside what is.

In the above gaming machine,
Second variation time determining means (corresponding to step S206) for determining a variation time from the start of variation display of the identification information in the second variation display means until the display result is derived;
A time measuring unit (corresponding to step S307) for measuring a variation execution time after starting the variation display of the identification information in the second variation display unit;
Time variation means (corresponding to step S308) for determining whether or not the variation execution time measured by the time measurement means has passed the variation time determined by the second variation time determination means can be provided. In this case,
The second fluctuation display control means outputs the display result determined by the second pre-decision means to the second fluctuation display means when the time determination means determines that the fluctuation execution time has passed the fluctuation time. It can be derived (steps S308 (Yes), S311). here,
When the specific display result is derived as the display result of the first fluctuation display means, the measurement of the fluctuation execution time by the time measurement means is interrupted (corresponding to step S305), and the identification to the first fluctuation display means is performed. When the specific gaming state based on the derivation of the display result ends, the measurement of the variable execution time by the time measuring unit is resumed from the interruption point (step S509), and the measurement interruption unit may be further provided.

  In this case, when the specific game state is controlled based on the result of the specific display being derived to the first variation display means, the variation execution time of the second variation display means is measured until the specific game state ends. Is interrupted, the display result is not derived to the second variation display means. Thereby, when the specific gaming state is controlled based on the display result of the first variation display means, the player is not further controlled to the specific gaming state based on the display result of the second variation display means. It is possible to prevent the protracted gaming state from being prolonged and to suppress the shooting characteristics. In addition, when the specific gaming state is controlled based on the display result of the first variation display means, the specific gaming state is not further controlled based on the display result of the second variation display means. It becomes easy to control the start and end of the gaming state, which is easy for the player to understand.

The above gaming machine is
The game control means (FIG. 3 (b)) for executing a game control process for controlling the progress of the game every predetermined period can be further provided. In this case,
The game control process includes:
A numerical value updating process (step S25) for updating numerical data within a predetermined numerical value range determined in advance;
A first numerical value extraction process (step S23) for extracting numerical data updated by the numerical value update process;
A second numerical value extraction process (step S26) for extracting numerical data updated by the numerical value update process. here,
The first pre-determining means can determine whether or not to derive the specific display result using the numerical data extracted by the first numerical value extraction process (step S23),
The second pre-determining means can determine whether or not to derive the specific display result using the numerical data extracted by the second numerical value extraction process (step S26).
In the game control process, the game control means can execute the numerical value update process at least at a timing between the execution of the first numerical value extraction process and the execution of the second numerical value extraction process.

  Here, the first numerical value extraction process for determining whether or not the first predetermining means derives the specific display result, and the second predetermining means for determining whether or not the specific display result is derived The numerical data is updated during the second numerical value extraction process. As a result, different numerical data can be used for each determination even if the determination by the first predetermining means and the determination by the second predetermining means are performed in the same specific game process. Can be prevented as much as possible. In addition, it is not necessary to perform separate numerical value updating processes for the determination by the first predetermining unit and the determination by the second predetermining unit, and the amount of data necessary for the process can be minimized.

In the above gaming machine,
Based on the decision to derive the specific display result by the first pre-determining unit, the second variation display unit newly varies when the variation display of the identification information is being performed in the first variation display unit. When the display starts, before the display result of the first fluctuation display means is derived , the first fluctuation display means is provided in the effect display means provided separately from the first and second fluctuation display means. Specific effect execution means (step S907) for executing a specific effect indicating that the specific display result is derived may be provided.

In this case, if the derivation of the specific display result is determined for the variable display being executed by the first variable display means, the specific effect is displayed in the effect display means when the variable display is started by the second variable display means. Executed. Thereby, since the player's interest with respect to the display result of the first variation display means that has been executed first can be directed to other than the first variation display means, the interest of the game can be improved. In addition, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by giving the player a sense of expectation in the display result derived to the first variation display means by executing the specific effect .

In the above gaming machine,
The first variation display control means, the second variation display control means, the first advance determination means, the second advance determination means, and the special gaming state transition means,
First variation time determining means (step S206) for determining a variation time from the start of variation display of the identification information in the first variation display means until the display result is derived;
Second variation time determining means (corresponding to step S206) for determining a variation time from the start of variation display of the identification information in the second variation display means until the display result is derived;
Control information transmission means for transmitting control information (first and second special figure game commands) that can specify the display result and the variation time determined by the first and second variation time determination means (step S207 and its correspondence) When,
A game control means (game control board 101) further comprising:
Based on the control information received from the control information transmitted from the control information transmitting means while controlling the display of the effect display means provided separately from the first and second variation display means. Production control means (production control board 102) for performing the production can be further provided,
The production control means includes
When the control information transmitted by the control information transmitting means is received, the display contents of the effect display means (liquid crystal displays 4L, 4R) are determined based on the display result and the variation time specified by the control information. Display content determination means to perform (step S802 and its correspondence);
It may be provided with effect display control means (step S1008 and its correspondence) that causes the display content determined by the display content determining means to be displayed on the effect display means.

  Here, the display result and the variation time of the variable display by the first and second predetermining means, the control of the variation time management and the derivation of the display result by the first and second display control means, and the control information transmitting means If the control information is transmitted, various effects during the period in which the variation display of the identification information is performed by the first and second variation display means can be performed by the effect control means. Depending on the display content displayed on the effect display means by the effect control means, various effects can be performed and the interest of the game can be improved. In addition, by causing the effect control means to perform complicated effects processing, the first and second display control means need to perform complex effects for improving the fun of the game in addition to the display of the identification information in a variable manner. The processing load can be reduced.

In addition, the first variation display control means can perform control to output a drive signal to a light emitter provided in the first variation display means for variably displaying the identification information.
The second variation display control means may perform control to output a drive signal to a light emitter provided in the second variation display means for variably displaying the identification information.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

  FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to this embodiment. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is roughly divided into a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting a gaming board surface and a gaming machine frame (glass door frame) 20 for instructing and fixing the gaming board 2. The game board 2 forms a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails.

  Two liquid crystal displays 4L and 4R are provided at approximately the center position of the game area of the game board 2. The liquid crystal displays 4L and 4R display decorative symbols from “0” to “9” in three display areas, for example, left, middle, and right, according to the special symbol variation display in the special symbol display units 11L and 11R, respectively. The display result corresponding to the derived display result is derived at a timing when the display result of the special game is derived on the special symbol display units 11L and 11R. For example, when the result of the special game corresponding to each becomes a normal jackpot, which will be described later, three even-numbered decorative symbols of the same type are stopped in a line, and when the probability variation jackpot described later is reached, an odd-numbered same type of decorative symbol is displayed. Align the three and stop.

  The liquid crystal displays 4L and 4R also display various effects while the special symbols are variably displayed on the special symbol display units 11L and 11R. As the effect display, the left, middle, and right display symbols are stopped in order with a time difference, but the reach display mode in which the same type of decorative symbols are stopped in two areas before the final stop is displayed. There is something. Further, the liquid crystal displays 4L and 4R change the color of the background image when in the probability variation state described later, or the special symbol display units 11L and 11R are determined to be big hits on the non-corresponding side. There are also specific performances. These displays will be described in more detail later along with the execution of the special figure game.

  A special symbol start opening (start chucker) 5L that also serves as an electric tulip-shaped accessory (ordinary electric accessory) 6L is disposed below the liquid crystal display 4L. In the lower left of the game board 2, a 7-segment LED display is provided, and a special symbol display section 11L is provided for displaying the numbers from “0” to “9” as special symbols by selecting the segment to be emitted. It has been. When “3” is derived in the special symbol display portion 11L, it is usually a big hit, and when “7” is derived, it becomes a probability variation big hit. On the right side of the special symbol display portion 11L, there is provided a hold memory display portion 10L for displaying the number of reserved memories of the start winning of the special symbol game corresponding to the special symbol display portion 11L.

  A starting condition is established when a game ball wins (starts winning) in the special symbol start opening 5L, and random numbers are extracted for determining the result of the special symbol game and the variable display time in the special symbol display section 11L. . When there is no reserved memory based on the previously passed game ball, the start condition is established, and when the start condition is established, the result and the variation display time of the special symbol game are determined, and the special symbol variation display is performed on the special symbol display unit 11L. Be started. Then, the result is derived when the determined variable display time has elapsed. Note that a maximum of four game balls passing through the special symbol start opening 5L are reserved and displayed, and the number is displayed on the hold storage display portion 10L.

  A special symbol start opening (start chucker) 5R that also serves as an electric tulip-shaped accessory (ordinary electric accessory) 6R is disposed below the liquid crystal display 4R. At the lower right of the game board 2 is a special symbol display section 11R that is composed of a 7-segment LED display, and displays a number from “0” to “9” as a special symbol in accordance with the selection of the light emitting segment. Is provided. Even when “3” is derived in the special symbol display portion 11R, it is usually a big jackpot, and when “7” is derived, it is a jackpot for probability fluctuation. On the left side of the special symbol display portion 11R, there is provided a hold memory display portion 10R for displaying the number of reserved memories for the start winning of the special symbol game corresponding to the special symbol display portion 11R.

  A starting condition is established when a game ball wins (starts winning) in the special symbol start port 5R, and random numbers are extracted to determine the result of the special symbol game and the variable display time in the special symbol display unit 11R. . The start condition is established when there is no reserved memory based on the previously passed game ball, the result of the special figure game and the variation display time are determined by the establishment of this start condition, and the special symbol variation display is displayed on the special symbol display unit 11R. Be started. Then, the result is derived when the determined variable display time has elapsed. Note that a maximum of four game balls passing through the special symbol start opening 5R are stored on hold, and the number is displayed on the hold storage display unit 10R.

  Below the special symbol start ports 5L and 5R, a large winning port (first-type special electric accessory: attacker) 8 is arranged to perform an opening operation by driving a solenoid or the like when a big hit occurs. The big winning opening 8 performs an opening operation as a big hit control, even if a big win is caused by any result of the special symbol display portions 11L and 11R. In the jackpot control, the opening operation of the next round is performed on condition that the game ball passes a specific area (not shown) inside the big winning opening 8 during the opening for a certain period, and this releasing operation is performed at a maximum of 15 times. It is something to do round. In addition, even if the probability variation jackpot is a result of any of the special symbol display units 11L and 11R, the probability variation state in which the probability of the next jackpot is higher than the normal gaming state is controlled.

  On the further left side of the liquid crystal display 4L, there is provided a passing gate 7L for starting a usual game by passing a game ball. On the upper side of the special symbol display portion 11L, a normal symbol display portion 12L is provided that indicates the result of the usual game started by passing the game ball to the passing gate 7L with a circle or a cross. When the result of the regular game on the normal symbol display unit 12L is a win, the electric tulip type accessory 6L is opened for a certain period.

  On the further right side of the liquid crystal display 4R, there is provided a passing gate 7R for starting a usual game by passing a game ball. On the upper side of the special symbol display portion 11R, a normal symbol display portion 12R is provided that indicates the result of the usual game started by passing the game ball to the passing gate 7R by ○ or ×. When the result of the regular game on the normal symbol display unit 12R is a win, the electric tulip type accessory 6R is opened for a certain period.

  A maximum of four game balls passing through the passing gates 7L and 7R are also stored on hold, but the number of the stored stores is not displayed. In addition, a winning opening is provided below the passing gate 7L and above the normal symbol display portion 12L, and below the passing gate 7R and above the normal symbol display portion 12R. 9 (9L, 9R) is provided. Further, at the lowermost part of the game board 2, an out port 3 is provided for collecting game balls that have not won any of the winning ports 5L, 5R, 8, and 9. Decorative lamps 13 (13a to 13d) are provided on the left and right sides of the game board 2.

  The glass door frame 20 is provided with a plurality of game effect LEDs 14 (14a to 14e) so as to surround the game area. Speakers 15 (15L, 15R) are provided on the upper left and right sides of the glass door frame 20. The game effect LED 14 emits light and a sound is output from the speaker 15 in synchronism with the execution of the special game or the jackpot control, or by control independent of these.

  Below the game area of the glass door frame 20, a hit ball supply tray 21 for supplying game balls to be launched into the game area is provided. A surplus ball receiving tray 22 for paying out award balls that can no longer be paid out to the hitting ball supply tray 21 is provided on the lower side. On the right side, a hitting operation handle 23 for driving a launch motor (not shown) for launching a game ball into the game area is provided. Further, on the left side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, a prepaid card unit 200 (see FIG. 2) is provided for inserting a prepaid card and receiving gaming balls.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 1. The control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is broadly divided into a power supply board 100, a game control board 101, an effect control board 102, and a payout control board 104. The power supply board 100 is equipped with a power supply circuit that converts commercial power into a predetermined voltage, and supplies operating power to each part of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The game control board 101 is a main control board for controlling the overall flow of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 111, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 112, and a ROM (Read Only). A basic circuit 110 composed of a one-chip microcomputer including a memory (memory) 113 and an input / output (I / O) port 114 is mounted. The game control board 101 is equipped with a switch circuit 131, a solenoid circuit 132, an information output circuit 133, and an address decoding circuit 134.

  The CPU 111 has a timekeeping function, a timer interrupt function, and a random number generation function, executes a program (described later) stored in the ROM 113 to control the progress of the game, and controls each part of the control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 1 Control directly or indirectly. The RAM 112 is used as a work area when the CPU 111 executes a program. The ROM 113 stores programs executed by the CPU 111 and fixed data. The I / O port 114 inputs and outputs control signals to and from each circuit connected to the basic circuit 110. The basic circuit 110 is connected to the special symbol display units 11L and 11R, the normal symbol display units 12L and 12R, and the reserved storage display units 10L and 10R, and directly controls them. For example, the special symbol display units 11L and 11R are controlled by changing a number (special symbol) displayed by selecting a segment to emit light.

  The switch circuit 131 includes a gate switch 37L for detecting a game ball that has passed through the passage gate 7L, a start port switch 35L for detecting a game ball that has passed through the special symbol start port 5L, and a game ball that has passed through the passage gate 7R. A gate switch 37R for detecting a game ball, a start port switch 35R for detecting a game ball that has passed through the special symbol start port 5R, a count switch 38 for detecting a game ball that has passed through the special winning port 8, and a special winning port 8 is connected to a V count switch 30 for detecting a game ball that has passed through a specific area, and a winning port switch 39 for detecting a gaming ball that has passed through a winning port 9.

  Also, a full tank switch 53 that detects that the game balls stored in the ball payout device 105 are full, a ball cut switch 52 that detects that the game balls are no longer stored in the ball payout device 105, and It is also connected to a prize ball count switch 51 for counting the prize balls dispensed by the ball dispensing device 105. The switch circuit 131 causes the CPU 111 to input signals output from the switches 37L, 35L, 37R, 35R, 38, 30, 39, 53, 52, and 51 through the I / O port 114.

  The solenoid circuit 132 includes a solenoid 45L for driving the electric tulip-shaped accessory 6L, a solenoid 45R for driving the electric tulip-shaped accessory 6R, a solenoid 48 for driving the opening / closing of the big prize opening 8, and a grand prize. It is inside the mouth 8 and is connected to a solenoid 40 for driving a seesaw (not shown) for bringing a game ball to a specific area. The solenoid circuit 132 outputs a drive control signal (excitation signal) to the solenoids 40, 45 and 48 based on the control signal output from the I / O port 114.

  Based on the control signal output from the I / O port 114, the information output circuit 133 sets the jackpot information indicating that the jackpot is being generated and the probability variation state (a state in which the winning probability in the special game and the normal game is increased). Probability change information indicating that there is a first variation information that is information related to the special symbol game being executed in the special symbol display unit 11L, second variation information that is information regarding the special symbol game being executed in the special symbol display unit 11R, and payment Various information such as prize ball information, which is information relating to the prize balls, is output to an external computer such as a management computer of a pachinko hall (game shop).

  The address decoding circuit 134 receives the address signal output from the CPU 111 and decodes it. As a result of decoding, a signal for selecting whether the control target of the CPU 111 is the RAM 112, the ROM 113, or the I / O port 114 is output to the CPU 111.

  The payout control board 104 is connected to the ball payout device 105 and the prepaid card unit 200, exchanges information necessary for lending game balls with the prepaid card unit 200, and the ball payout device 105. A control circuit for paying out game balls lent out to the player or game balls paid out as winning balls when winning.

  The production control board 102 is a sub-side control board for controlling the execution of the production in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and includes a CPU 121, a RAM 122, a ROM 123, and an I / O port 124 similar to the basic circuit 110 of the game control board 101. A basic circuit 120 including a one-chip microcomputer is mounted. The basic circuit 120 is connected to the game effect LEDs 14 (14a to 14e) and the decorative lamps 13 (13a to 13d) and controls them.

  The effect control board 102 also draws an image to be displayed on the liquid crystal display 4R and a video processor (VDP) 125L for drawing an image to be displayed on the liquid crystal display 4L based on a command from the CPU 121, respectively. Video processor (VDP) 125R and an audio processor (ADP) 126 for reproducing sound output from the speaker 15 are mounted.

  Next, the execution of the special symbol game on the special symbol display units 11L and 11R, the control of the game state based on the result, and the display of the decorative symbols on the liquid crystal display 4L and 4R which are executed in accordance with the special symbol game are displayed. Will be described.

  When a game ball starts and wins at the special symbol start opening 5L, various random numbers described later are extracted and stored in order in a storage area of a storage area provided in the RAM 112 (up to a maximum of 4). When all the special figure games based on the previous winning prize have been completed, the special figure game results (losing, normal jackpot or probability fluctuation jackpot) and variable display time are determined based on the various random numbers stored on hold. The special game is started in the symbol display section 11L. When the determined variation display time has elapsed, the result of the special figure game is derived to the special symbol display unit 11L.

  Also, when a game ball is won at the special symbol start opening 5R, various random numbers to be described later are extracted and stored in order in a storage area of a storage area provided in the RAM 112 (up to a maximum of 4). When all the special figure games based on the previous winning prize have been completed, the special figure game results (losing, normal jackpot or probability fluctuation jackpot) and variable display time are determined based on the various random numbers stored on hold. A special game is started in the symbol display section 11R. When the determined variation display time has elapsed, the result of the special figure game is derived to the special symbol display unit 11R.

  Even if the result of any of the special symbol display portions 11L and 11R is a big hit, the big hit control for making the big winning opening 8 open is performed. Moreover, even if any result of the special symbol display units 11L and 11R is a probability variation jackpot, any of the special symbol display units 11L and 11R that are controlled after the jackpot control is controlled to the probability variation state and started thereafter. Even in the special figure game in, the probability of jackpot will be higher than in the normal gaming state.

  On the other hand, even if the result of any of the special symbol display units 11L and 11R is a normal jackpot, after the jackpot control is finished, the game is controlled in the normal gaming state. Therefore, the probability variation state is determined by the special symbol display units 11L and 11R. Any normal jackpot will be terminated. Further, the probability variation state is terminated when the total number of executions of the special symbol game in the special symbol display units 11L and 11R reaches 100 times, when the 100th special symbol game is completed. That is, the game is dropped from the probability fluctuation state to the normal game state by executing the special figure game 100 times.

  The RAM 112 is provided with a fall counter for counting the total number of executions of the special figure game in the special symbol display units 11L and 11R. In addition, when the 100th special symbol game is executed on the special symbol display units 11L and 11R, first and second falling flags indicating that the probability variation state should be ended at the end of the special symbol game are displayed. An area to be set is provided.

  The execution of the special symbol game in the special symbol display units 11L and 11R is performed independently based on the start winning of the game balls to the special symbol start ports 5L and 5R, respectively. Even if the jackpot is generated due to the result of the figure game and the game is shifted to the jackpot control, the execution of the special figure game in the special symbol display unit 11R may not be finished yet. In this case, during execution of the jackpot control, the measurement of the execution time of the special symbol game in the special symbol display unit 11R is interrupted, and when the execution of the jackpot control is finished, the measurement of the execution time is resumed, The process ends when the measured execution time reaches the determined variable display time. The same applies when the special symbol display portions 11L and 11R are reversed.

  When the result of the special symbol game on the special symbol display unit 11L is a probability variation jackpot, the probability variation state is controlled after the jackpot control is finished, but the probability variation jackpot is derived to the special symbol display unit 11L. The special figure game started in the special symbol display unit 11R when in the normal gaming state before being played may not necessarily end before the probability variation jackpot is derived. If the result of the special symbol game on the special symbol display unit 11L is a normal jackpot, the game will be controlled in the normal gaming state after the jackpot control ends, but the normal jackpot is derived to the special symbol display unit 11L. The special symbol game started on the special symbol display unit 11R when the probability variation state before being played is not necessarily completed before the normal jackpot is derived.

  Furthermore, the game executed in the special symbol display unit 11L becomes the 100th special game executed in the probability variation state, and when the 100th special game is finished, the game is controlled to the normal game state. The special symbol game started on the special symbol display unit 11R when the 100th special symbol game is in the probability variation state before the end is not necessarily completed by the end of the 100th special symbol game. Absent.

  When the special symbol display unit 11L derives the result of the special symbol game and the game state changes after the special symbol game is started in the special symbol display unit 11R until the result is derived. In addition, it is necessary to derive a result based on the gaming state at the time when the result of the special symbol game is derived in the special symbol display unit 11R. Therefore, the determination of the result of the special symbol game and the variation display time in the special symbol display unit 11R is performed as follows.

  When it is determined that the special symbol game being executed in the special symbol display unit 11L is a big hit and the remaining time of change of the special symbol game is shorter than the shortest execution time of the special symbol game, the special symbol display unit 11L It is determined whether or not the special symbol game in the special symbol display unit 11R is a big jackpot with a probability corresponding to the type of the big jackpot derived in the above, and an arbitrary variable display time is selected. When it is determined in the special symbol display section 11L that the special figure game being executed is a big hit, and the remaining fluctuation time of the special figure game is equal to or longer than the minimum execution time of the special figure game, the current gaming state is set. It is determined whether or not the special symbol game in the special symbol display unit 11R is a big hit with a corresponding probability, and a variation display time longer than the variation remaining time is selected.

  When the 100th special symbol game is executed in the special symbol display unit 11L in the probability variation state, it is determined whether or not to win the special symbol game in the special symbol display unit 11R with a probability according to the normal game state. The variation display time longer than the variation remaining time of the special symbol display unit 11L is selected.

  When a special symbol game that is not determined to be a big hit in less than 100th time in the probability variation state is executed in the special symbol display unit 11L, the special symbol game in the special symbol display unit 11R with a probability corresponding to the probability variation state Whether or not to win. When a special figure game that has not been determined to be a big hit in the normal gaming state is determined, it is determined whether or not the special figure game in the special symbol display unit 11R is a big hit with a probability corresponding to the normal gaming state. . In these cases, when it is determined that the result of the special symbol game in the special symbol display unit 11R is a big hit, or when the special symbol game in the special symbol display unit 11R becomes the 100th special symbol game, the special symbol display is performed. A variation display time longer than the variation remaining time of the section 11L is selected, but any other variation display time is selected otherwise. The same applies when the special symbol display portions 11L and 11R are reversed.

  In the liquid crystal displays 4L and 4R, the decorative symbols are variably displayed in accordance with the execution of the special symbol game in the special symbol display units 11L and 11R, respectively, and the display result is derived in accordance with the derivation of the result of the special symbol game. It becomes. Since the CPU 121 of the effect control board 102 performs display control of decorative symbols, when the special symbol game is started in the special symbol display units 11L and 11R, the first and second special symbol game commands indicating the result and the variable display time are displayed. When the result of the special figure game is derived to the special symbol display units 11L and 11R, respectively, the first and second confirmation commands are respectively transmitted to the production control board 102.

  When the CPU 121 of the effect control board 102 receives the first and second special figure game commands, the CPU 121 determines the decorative display variable display patterns on the liquid crystal displays 4L and 4R, respectively, according to the variable display time indicated by the commands, The display result of the decorative symbols to be derived by the liquid crystal displays 4L and 4R is determined according to the result of the special figure game indicated by the command. Then, the decorative symbols are variably displayed according to the determined variable display pattern, and the determined decorative symbols are derived, but when the special symbol display units 11L and 11R stop measuring the execution time of the special symbol game. In this case, the measurement of the execution time for the decorative symbol variation display is also interrupted. In order to perform this interruption, when the measurement of the execution time of the special figure game in the special symbol display units 11L and 11R is interrupted and restarted, the first, second interrupt command and the first and second restart commands are respectively issued. It is transmitted to the effect control board 102.

  Further, in the liquid crystal displays 4L and 4R, not only the symbols are variably displayed as in the special symbol display units 11L and 11R, but the results are derived, and various effects other than the variably displaying the decorative symbols are performed. It will be a thing. As such an effect, there is one that changes the background color of the liquid crystal displays 4L and 4R according to the gaming state. That is, when the result of the special game is determined based on the probability of the normal gaming state, the background of the corresponding liquid crystal display 4L, 4R is set to white, and the result is determined based on the probability of the probability variation state. The background of the corresponding liquid crystal display 4L, 4R is set to blue.

  Also, in order to enable the CPU 121 of the production control board 102 to grasp the current gaming state, when a big hit occurs in any of the special figure games in the special symbol display portions 11L and 11R and the big hit control is started, the big hit starts When the jackpot control based on the normal gaming state is terminated, the non-probable variation jackpot termination command is transmitted to the effect control board 102, and when the jackpot control based on the probability variation state is terminated, the probability variation jackpot termination command is transmitted to the effect control board 102, respectively. .

  Further, when it is determined that the result of the special symbol game that is still being executed in the special symbol display units 11L and 11R is a big hit, that is, the display result of the decorative symbols derived to the liquid crystal displays 4L and 4R is also a big hit. When it is determined that the display of the decorative symbols is started on the other liquid crystal displays 4R and 4L, a specific notice effect indicating that the jackpot is determined may be executed. The specific notice effect is performed by displaying the specific character design on the liquid crystal displays 4L and 4R at the start of the decorative display of the decorative design. For example, when a specific notice effect is executed on the liquid crystal display 4R, a jackpot is derived as a result of the special game on the special symbol display unit 11L.

  Hereinafter, a gaming operation in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment will be described. In the following description, even if the operation is actually performed as the gaming operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the description is omitted for the operation that is not directly related to the present invention. To do.

  FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing processing executed by the CPU 111 in the basic circuit 110 of the game control board 101. When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the main process shown in FIG. 3 (a) is executed. In the main process, an initial setting process is first performed (step S11). In the initial setting process, a process of setting a timer interrupt time (for example, 2 msec) that defines timing for executing an interrupt process to be described later to the CPU 111 is performed. As a result, the time measurement for defining the timing at which the first interrupt process is executed after the reset due to power-on or the like is started. In addition, in the initial setting process, processes for setting various timers are also performed.

  When the initial setting process is completed, it is determined whether or not the state is not backed up when the power is shut down due to a power error that occurs before the power is turned on (step S12). If the state is backed up at the time of power shutdown, the backed up state is restored and the state before the power error is restored (step S13). Then, the processing from the state before the restored power supply error is continued.

  If the state is not backed up when the power is shut off, processing such as initialization of the RAM 112 and initialization of various flags is performed (step S14). Next, an initial command is transmitted to sub boards such as the effect control board 102 and the payout control board 104, and the state of these sub boards is initialized (step S15).

  When the sub-board is initialized, various random numbers (a jackpot determining random number, a stop symbol determining random number, a random number for determining a stop symbol, a display result of a special symbol game executed in the special symbol display units 11L and 11R and a variable display time, A random number update process for updating the variable display time determination random number) is performed (step S16). After the initialization of the sub board is completed in step S15, the process of step S16 is repeatedly executed in an infinite loop. Every time when the timer interrupt time set during this period comes and a timer interrupt occurs, the timer interrupt process of FIG. 3B is executed. When the timer interrupt process ends, the infinite loop process of step S16 is executed again. It will be.

  In the timer interrupt process, first, the states of the gate switches 37L and 37R, the count switch 38, the V count switch 30 and the like are input, and a switch process is performed to determine whether or not there is a winning for each winning mouth or passing gate (step S21). . The determination of the start winning by the start port switches 35L and 35R is performed in a special symbol process process described later. Next, various abnormality diagnosis is performed by a self-diagnosis function provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and error processing including processing such as generating an alarm according to the result is performed (step S22). .

  Next, the first special symbol process is performed (step S23). In this first special symbol process, in accordance with the first special symbol process flag, it is determined whether or not the passing of the game ball to the special symbol start port 5L is detected by the start port switch 35L. Processing to extract the random number of is included. And the process which determines the result of special figure game in 11 L of special symbol displays and fluctuation display time according to the value of the extracted random number is included. In addition, the special symbol display unit 11L displays the special symbol in a variable manner according to the determined result and the variable display time, and the display result is derived. Furthermore, processing for generating a special symbol command according to the processing result is also included. Details of the first special symbol process will be described later.

  Next, a first normal symbol process is performed (step S24). In the first normal symbol process, the corresponding process is selected and executed according to the first normal symbol process flag for controlling the normal symbols in a predetermined order in the normal symbol game in the normal symbol display unit 12L. The value of the first normal symbol process flag is updated during each process according to the gaming state.

  When the first special symbol process and the first normal symbol process are completed, the random number update process for updating the various random numbers described above is performed (step S25). That is, the values of various random numbers are updated between the first special symbol process and the first normal symbol process and the second special symbol process and the second normal symbol process described below. .

  When the random number update process in step S25 is completed, the second special symbol process process is performed (step S26). In the second special symbol process, in accordance with the second special symbol process flag, it is determined whether or not the passing of the game ball to the special symbol start port 5R is detected by the start port switch 35R. Processing to extract the random number of is included. And the process which determines the result of a special figure game in the special symbol display part 11R and fluctuation | variation display time according to the value of the extracted random number is included. In addition, the special symbol display unit 11R displays the special symbol in a variable manner according to the determined result and the variable display time, and the display result is derived. Furthermore, processing for generating a special symbol command according to the processing result is also included. The second special symbol process is performed by the same process as the first special symbol process.

  Next, the second normal symbol process is performed (step S27). In the second normal symbol process, the corresponding process is selected and executed in accordance with the second normal symbol process flag for controlling the normal symbols in a predetermined order in the normal symbol game in the normal symbol display unit 12R. The value of the second normal symbol process flag is updated during each process according to the gaming state. The second normal symbol process is performed by the same process as the first normal symbol process.

  Next, special symbol command processing is performed (step S28). This special symbol command process is a process for transmitting various commands from the basic circuit 110 to the effect control board 102 if various commands are generated in the first special symbol process or the second special symbol process.

  Next, an information output process for outputting information such as probability variation information, jackpot information, first variation information, second variation information, prize ball information, etc. to the outside through the information output circuit 133 is performed (step S29). Details of the information output process will be described later. Next, solenoid output processing for outputting a control signal for exciting and controlling the solenoids 45, 48 and 40 to the solenoid circuit 132 is performed (step S30). Next, a prize ball number signal and a prize ball possible signal are transmitted from the basic circuit 110 to the payout control board 104 to perform prize ball processing for issuing a prize ball payout command (step S31).

  Next, a hold storage process is performed (step S32). For example, when there is a winning game ball in the special symbol start ports 5L and 5R, the reserved memory processing increases the number of reserved memories stored in the RAM 112 for each special symbol display unit 11L and 11R. When the change of the symbol is started, the number of reserved memories is decreased. Then, the current reserved memory number is displayed on the reserved memory display units 10L and 10R. When the process of step S32 ends, the process returns to the infinite loop process of step S16 described above.

  Next, the first special symbol process in step S23 will be described in detail. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing in detail the first special symbol process in step S23. In the first special symbol process, first, the detection of the passing of the game ball to the special symbol start port 5L (so-called start prize) by the start port switch 35L is confirmed, and when there is a start prize, A winning confirmation process including a random number extraction process is performed (step S100).

  More specifically, when the passing of the game ball to the special symbol start port 5L is detected by the start port switch 35L, the jackpot determining random number, the stop symbol determining random number, and the variable display time determining random number are extracted, Of the four storage areas of the reserved storage provided in the RAM 112, the random numbers extracted are stored in the uppermost area where various random numbers are not yet stored. If there is no storage area in which various random numbers are not stored, the start winning is invalid. Further, the various random numbers stored in each storage area are shifted and stored in the upper area one by one when a new special figure game is started as will be described below.

  After the winning confirmation process, the first special symbol normal process (step S101) according to the first special symbol process flag (set in the RAM 112) indicating the control state when the special symbol game and the special symbol game is a big hit. First special symbol variation process (step S102), first special symbol stop process (step S103), first big prize opening opening process (step S104), first big prize opening opening process (step S105), first One of the jackpot end processing (step S106) is performed. Note that when there is a first start prize in a state where there is no pending storage, the value of the first special symbol process flag is set to execute the first special symbol normal process.

  FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing in detail the first special symbol normal process in step S101. In the first special symbol normal process, it is determined whether or not the second big hit execution flag is set in the RAM 112 by the second special symbol process (step S201). If the second jackpot running flag is set, the jackpot control based on the jackpot of the special symbol display unit 11R is performed, and the special symbol game is not executed in the special symbol display unit 11L. The special symbol normal processing is terminated.

  If the second jackpot execution flag is not set, the reserved memory storing the random numbers extracted by the start winning based on the passing of the game ball of the special symbol start port 5L for the special symbol game of the special symbol display unit 11L It is determined whether there is no storage area, that is, whether the number of reserved storage is 0 (step S202). If the number of reserved memories is 0, the special symbol display unit 11L does not satisfy the condition for executing the special symbol game, and thus the first special symbol normal process is terminated.

  If the number of reserved memories is not 0, the jackpot determining random number, the stop symbol determining random number stored in the uppermost storage area (the storage area of the reserved storage number = 1) among the four storage areas of the reserved storage, and The random number for variable display time determination is read (step S203). Further, various random numbers stored in the second and subsequent storage areas are shifted and stored one by one in the upper storage area (step S204).

  Next, through the first special symbol result determination process, which will be described in detail later, whether or not the special symbol game result in the special symbol display unit 11L is a big hit, and further, the type of symbol to be derived by the special symbol display unit 11L (the big win If so, the type) is determined (step S205). Further, the variation display time of the special figure game in the special symbol display unit 11L is determined by the first variation time determination process described in detail later (step S206).

  Furthermore, the jackpot determination table used for determining whether the special symbol game result in at least the special symbol display unit 11L is lost, the normal jackpot, or the probability variation jackpot, or whether the result of the special game is a jackpot The first special figure game command capable of specifying the variable display time until the type of the special figure game is derived is generated and set in a predetermined area of the RAM 112 (step S207). This first special figure game command is transmitted to the effect control board 102 when the special symbol command process of step S28 is executed next time.

  Thereafter, the value of the first special symbol process flag is set in the RAM 112 as a value for performing the first special symbol variation process of step S102 (step S208). Thus, in the first special symbol process process based on the next timer interrupt, the first special symbol variation process is performed. Then, the first special symbol normal process ends.

  FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing in detail the first special symbol result determination process in step S205. In the first special symbol result determination process, first, it is determined whether or not the second jackpot flag is set in the RAM 112 by the second special symbol process (step S2001). When the second jackpot flag is set, the special symbol display unit 11R is running a special symbol game whose result is a big jackpot, and the variation measured in the second special symbol process from the variation display time of the special symbol game. It is determined whether or not the remaining fluctuation time obtained by subtracting the execution time is shorter than the shortest execution time of the special figure game (step S2002).

  When the special symbol game is shorter than the shortest execution time, the special symbol display unit 11R checks whether the special symbol determined for the special symbol game being executed is a normal jackpot or a probability variation jackpot. Here, if it is a normal jackpot, refer to the jackpot determination table for the normal gaming state stored in the ROM 113 according to the value of the read jackpot determination random number, and if the probability variation jackpot, the read jackpot determination random number According to the value, the jackpot determination table for the probability variation state is referred to and a jackpot determination is performed (step S2003). Then, the process proceeds to step S2008.

  Further, when the remaining fluctuation time is equal to or longer than the minimum execution time of the special figure game in step S2002, if the probability variation flag is not set in the RAM 112 and is controlled in the normal gaming state, the read value of the jackpot determination random number is read. With reference to the normal gaming state jackpot determination table stored in the ROM 113, if the probability variation flag is set in the RAM 112 and is controlled in the probability variation state, it is stored in the ROM 113 according to the read value of the jackpot determination random number. The jackpot determination table for the probability fluctuation state is referred to and a jackpot determination is performed (step S2004). Then, the process proceeds to step S2008.

  When the jackpot determination is performed in step S2003 or S2004, for example, the value of the random number for determining the jackpot takes a value of 0 to 630, and 0 and 315 are registered in the jackpot determination table for the normal gaming state as the jackpot determination value. If the jackpot determination is made with reference to this, if the value of the extracted jackpot determination random number is 0 or 315, the jackpot is determined, and if it is any other value, it is determined to be lost. In the jackpot determination table for the probability variation state, for example, 0, 52, 104, 156, 208, 262, 315, 367, 419, 471, 523, and 575 are registered as jackpot determination values. The same applies to steps S2007 and S2009 described later.

  If the second jackpot flag has not been set in step S2001, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is set in the RAM 112 and the probability variation state is controlled (step S2005). If the probability variation state is controlled, it is determined whether or not the 100th special figure game is executed in the special symbol display unit 11R and the second fall flag is set in the RAM 112 (step S2006). When controlled in the normal gaming state, or when the second fall flag is set, refer to the normal gaming state jackpot determination table stored in the ROM 113 according to the read value of the jackpot determination random number Then, the jackpot determination is performed (step S2007). Then, the process proceeds to step S2008.

  In step S2008, it is determined whether or not it has been determined that the result of the special symbol game in the special symbol display unit 11L is a jackpot as a result of the jackpot determination in step S2003, S2004 or S2007. If it is not a big hit, the process proceeds to step S2017 as it is. If it is a big hit, the process proceeds to step S2011.

  When the second fall flag is not set in step S2006, the jackpot determination is performed with reference to the probability variation state jackpot determination table stored in the ROM 113 in accordance with the read jackpot determination random number value ( Step S2009). As a result of the jackpot determination, it is determined whether or not it is determined that the result of the special symbol game in the special symbol display unit 11L is a jackpot (step S2010). If it is a big hit, the process proceeds to step S2011.

  In step S2011, a first jackpot flag is set in the RAM 112. Further, the fall counter value of the RAM 112 is initialized to 0 (step S2012). Then, the process proceeds to step S2017.

  If it is not a big hit in step S2010, the value of the fall counter of the RAM 112 is incremented by 1 (step S2013). The fall counter is common to both the special symbol display units 11L and 11R, and the value may be added in the corresponding step of the second special symbol process. Next, as a result of the addition in step S2013, whether or not the value of the fall counter has reached 100, that is, the special symbol game executed in the special symbol display unit 11L is executed after being controlled to the probability variation state 100. It is determined whether or not it is the second special game (step S2014). If the value of the fall counter has not reached 100, the process directly proceeds to step S2017.

  If the value of the fall counter has reached 100, the probability variation state will be terminated when the current special figure game is terminated, so the first fall flag is set in the RAM 112 (step S2015), and the fall counter The value is initialized to 0 (step S2016). Note that the value of the fall counter is not added in the second special symbol process due to the setting of the first fall flag, so the fall counter value remains 0 until the next large probability fluctuation. Then, the process proceeds to step S2017.

  In step S2017, according to the result of the jackpot determination and the value of the read stop symbol determination random number, the type of symbol to be derived to the special symbol display unit 11L as the result of the special symbol game ("3" or " If “7” and “3” are determined, a normal jackpot is determined, and if “7” is determined, a probability variation jackpot is determined. Then, the first special symbol result determination process is terminated, and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing in detail the first variation time determination process in step S206. In the first variation time determination process, it is determined whether or not the second jackpot flag is set in the RAM 112 by the second special symbol process process (step S2101). When the second jackpot flag is set, it is determined whether or not the remaining fluctuation time of the special figure game being executed on the special symbol display unit 11R is shorter than the shortest execution time of the special figure game (step S2102).

  When it is shorter than the shortest execution time of the special figure game, the process proceeds to step S2108. When the remaining fluctuation time is equal to or longer than the shortest execution time of the special figure game, a fluctuation display time longer than the fluctuation remaining time is selected as the fluctuation display time of the special figure game in the current special symbol display unit 11L (step S2103). . Then, the first variation time determination process is terminated, and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  If the second jackpot flag has not been set in step S2101, it is determined in the immediately preceding first special symbol result determination process that the current special figure game will be a jackpot, and the first jackpot flag is set in the RAM 112. It is determined whether or not (step S2104). If the first jackpot flag is not set, the current special figure game is the 100th special figure game in the probability variation state, and it is determined whether or not the first fall flag is set in the RAM 112 (step S2105). When the first jackpot flag or the first fall flag is set, the process proceeds to step S2017.

  When the second fall flag is not set in the RAM 112, it is determined whether or not the 100th special figure game is executed in the special symbol display unit 11R and the second fall flag is set in the RAM 112 (step) S2106). If the second fall flag is set, the process proceeds to step S2107. If the second fall flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S2108.

  In step S2107, a variation display time longer than the variation remaining time is selected as the variation display time of the special symbol game in the special symbol display unit 11L this time. Then, the first variation time determination process is terminated, and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG. In step S2108, an arbitrary variation display time is selected from the selectable variation display times as the variation display time of the special figure game in the current special symbol display unit 11L. Then, the first variation time determination process is terminated, and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing in detail the first special symbol variation process in step S102. In the first special symbol variation process, first, a special symbol is variably displayed on the special symbol display unit 11L (step S301). Next, it is determined whether or not the second jackpot flag is set in the RAM 112 by the second special symbol process (step S302). If the second jackpot flag is not set, the execution of the special symbol game in the special symbol display unit 11L is not interrupted, and the process proceeds to step S307.

  If the second jackpot flag is set, it is determined whether or not the first interruption flag is set in the RAM 112 (step S303). If the first interruption flag is not set, it is further determined whether or not the second big hit execution flag is set in the RAM 112 by the second special symbol process (step S304). If the second jackpot running flag is not set, even if it is determined that the result of the special symbol game in the special symbol display unit 11R will be a big jackpot, it is still changing and the special symbol display unit 11L Since the execution of the special figure game is not interrupted, the process proceeds to step S307.

  If the second big hit execution flag is set, it is necessary to interrupt the execution of the special symbol game in the special symbol display unit 11R, so the first interruption flag is set in the RAM 112 (step S305). Also, a first interruption command indicating that the execution of the special symbol game on the special symbol display unit 11L is interrupted is generated and set in a predetermined area of the RAM 112 (step S306). The first interruption command is transmitted to the effect control board 102 when the special symbol command processing in step S28 is executed next. Then, the first special symbol variation process is terminated. If the first interruption flag is set in step S303, the execution of the special figure game is interrupted, so the first special symbol variation process is terminated as it is.

  In step S307, the variation execution time of the special symbol game in the special symbol display unit 11L is measured. In this measurement, for example, a value corresponding to the determined variation display time is set as an initial value in a variation execution time measurement counter provided in the RAM 112, and each time this process is performed, the value of the counter is incremented by one. This is done by subtracting. As a result, it is determined whether or not the special symbol game variable display time in the special symbol display unit 11L has ended (in the above example, whether or not the counter value has become 0) (step S308). If the variation display time has not ended, the first special symbol variation process is terminated as it is.

  If the variable display time is over, it is determined whether or not the first jackpot flag is set in the RAM 112 (step S309). If the first jackpot flag is not set, the result of the special symbol game this time in the special symbol display unit 11L will not be a jackpot, and the process directly proceeds to step S311. If the first jackpot flag is set, the result of the special figure game this time in the special symbol display unit 11L will be a jackpot, and the jackpot control will be started based on this, so the first jackpot is being executed in the RAM 112. A flag is set (step S310). Then, the process proceeds to step S311.

  In step S311, the value of the first special symbol process flag is set in the RAM 112 as the first special symbol stop process in step S103. Thus, in the first special symbol process process based on the next timer interrupt, the first special symbol stop process is performed. Then, the first special symbol variation process is terminated.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing in detail the first special symbol stop process in step S103. In the first special symbol stop process, first, the stop symbol determined in step S208 is derived as a result of the special symbol game to the special symbol display unit 11L (step S401). Also, a first confirmation command indicating that the result has been derived on the special symbol display unit 11L is generated and set in a predetermined area of the RAM 112 (step S402). The first confirmation command is transmitted to the effect control board 102 when the special symbol command process in step S28 is executed next.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the first jackpot flag is set in the RAM 112, that is, whether or not the result of the current special figure game on the special symbol display unit 11L is a jackpot (step S403). If the first jackpot flag is set, a jackpot start command indicating the start of jackpot control is generated and set in a predetermined area of the RAM 112 (step S404). The jackpot start command is transmitted to the effect control board 102 following the first confirmation command when the special symbol command process of step S28 is executed next.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the special symbol game jackpot in the special symbol display unit 11L is a probability variation jackpot (step S405). If the current jackpot is a probability variation jackpot, the probability variation state is set after the jackpot control is completed, so a probability variation flag is set in the RAM 112. If the probability variation flag is originally set, it is set as it is (step S406). Then, the process proceeds to step S408. If the current jackpot is a normal jackpot, the gaming state after the jackpot control is the normal gaming state, so if the probability change flag is set in the RAM 112, it is deleted. If the probability variation flag is not originally set, the state is not set as it is (step S407). Then, the process proceeds to step S408 as it is.

  In step S408, the value of the first special symbol process flag is set in the RAM 112 as the first special winning opening opening process in step S104. Thus, in the first special symbol process process based on the next timer interrupt, the first big prize opening release process is performed. And a 1st special symbol stop process is complete | finished.

  If the first jackpot flag is not set in step S403, it is determined whether or not the first fall flag is set in the RAM 112 (step S409). If the first fall flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S413 as it is. If the first fall flag is set, the probability variation flag set in the RAM 112 is erased (step S410), and the first fall flag is also erased (step S411). Further, a fall command indicating a fall from the probability variation state to the normal gaming state is generated and set in a predetermined area of the RAM 112 (step S412). This fall command is transmitted to the effect control board 102 following the first confirmation command when the special symbol command process of step S28 is executed next. Then, the process proceeds to step S413.

  In step S413, the special symbol game is started if there is an on-hold storage without shifting to the jackpot control, so that the value of the first special symbol process flag is set to the first special symbol normal processing in step S101. Is set in the RAM 112. Thereby, in the first special symbol process based on the next timer interrupt, the first special symbol normal process is performed. And a 1st special symbol stop process is complete | finished.

  In the first big prize opening opening process in step S104 and the big prize opening opening process in step S105, it is assumed that jackpot control for opening the big prize opening 8 intermittently for a certain period of time is performed. Since the jackpot control is not directly related to the present invention, a detailed description thereof is omitted. When the end condition for jackpot control is satisfied, the value of the first special symbol process flag is set in the RAM 112 as the one for causing the first jackpot end process of step S106 to be performed. Thus, in the first special symbol process process based on the next timer interrupt, the first jackpot end process is performed.

  In FIG. 10, in the first jackpot ending process, first, the jackpot control that has been executed is terminated (step S501). Next, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is set in the RAM 112, that is, whether or not the jackpot that has been completed this time is based on the fact that the probability variation jackpot has been derived in the special symbol display unit 11L (step S502).

  If the probability variation flag is not set, a non-probability variation jackpot end command indicating that the jackpot control based on the normal jackpot has ended is generated and set in a predetermined area of the RAM 112 (step S503). This non-probable big hit end command is transmitted to the effect control board 102 when the special symbol command process of step S28 is executed next time. Then, the process proceeds to step S505.

  If the probability variation flag is set, a probability variation jackpot end command indicating that the jackpot control based on the probability variation jackpot has ended is generated and set in a predetermined area of the RAM 112 (step S504). The probability variation jackpot end command is transmitted to the effect control board 102 when the special symbol command processing in step S28 is executed next time. Then, the process proceeds to step S505.

  In step S505, the first big hit execution flag set in the RAM 112 in step S310 is erased. Further, the first jackpot flag set in the RAM 112 in step S207 is deleted (step S506). Further, it is determined whether or not the second interruption flag is set in the RAM 112 by the second special symbol process (step S507). If the second interruption flag is not set, the execution of the special figure game is not interrupted in the special symbol display unit 11R, and the process directly proceeds to step S510.

  If the second interruption flag is set, the execution of the special figure game is interrupted in the special symbol display unit 11R, and thus the second interruption flag set in the RAM 112 is erased in order to resume this execution ( Step S508). Further, a second restart command indicating that the execution of the special symbol game on the special symbol display unit 11R is to be restarted is generated and set in a predetermined area of the RAM 112 (step S509). This second restart command is transmitted to the effect control board 102 following the non-probable variation jackpot end command or the probability variation jackpot end command when the special symbol command processing in step S28 is executed next time. Then, the process proceeds to step S510.

  In step S510, the value of the first special symbol process flag is set in the RAM 112 as the first special symbol normal process in step S101. Thereby, in the first special symbol process based on the next timer interrupt, the first special symbol normal process is performed. Then, the first jackpot end process ends.

  Note that the second special symbol process in step S26 is performed in the same manner as the first special symbol process. In the second special symbol process, the second special symbol process is the first special symbol process, the special symbol display units 11L and 11R are the special symbol display units 11R and 11L, and the first xx flag, If the second xxx flag is read as the second xxx flag, the first xxx flag, the first xxx command, and the second xxx command is read as the second xxx command and the first xxx command, respectively. Good.

  The jackpot determination random number, stop symbol determination random number, and variable display time determination random number extracted in the corresponding step of step S100 in the second special symbol process are the same as those extracted in the first special symbol process. However, since the random number whose value has been updated is extracted through the random number update process in step S25 after the first special symbol process process is completed, the first and second special symbol process processes in the same timer interrupt process are performed. In any case, even if the jackpot determination random number, the stop symbol determination random number, and the variable display time determination random number are extracted, the values of the extracted random numbers are different.

  Next, the information output process in step S29 will be described in detail. In the information output process, if the first jackpot execution flag or the second jackpot execution flag is set in the RAM 112, the jackpot information (1 bit) is made active and output from the information output circuit 133 to the external computer. If the probability variation flag is set in the RAM 112, the probability variation information (1 bit) is made active and output from the information output circuit 133 to the external computer. When a prize ball payout command is issued in the prize ball processing in step S31, prize ball information (4 bits) indicating the same value as the prize ball number signal is output from the information output circuit 133 to the external computer.

  When the special symbol game is executed in the special symbol display unit 11L, the jackpot determination table (for the normal gaming state or the probability variation state) used for determining the result and the result of the special symbol game (for loss, normal) First fluctuation information (3 bits) indicating a big hit or a probable big hit is output from the information output circuit 133 to an external computer. When the special symbol game is executed in the special symbol display unit 11R, the jackpot determination table (for the normal gaming state or the probability variation state) used for determining the result and the result of the special symbol game (lost, normal) Second fluctuation information (3 bits) indicating a big hit or a probable big hit is output from the information output circuit 133 to an external computer.

  The information output circuit 133 performs the information output process on the jackpot information, the probability variation information, the prize ball information, the first variation information, and the second variation information output by the information output processing in step S29 in the next timer interrupt processing. Until the output is continued in the same state. If the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 has changed during the next timer interrupt process, the information output from the information output circuit 133 will also change.

  As described above, the CPU 111 of the game control board 101 executes the special game on the special symbol display units 11L and 11R based on the game ball launched into the game area as described above. In accordance with the execution of the game, the decorative symbols are variably displayed on the liquid crystal displays 4L and 4R. In addition to the simple display of the decorative pattern, various effects such as a background color change and a notice display are performed.

  Hereinafter, various effects related to display such as decorative display variation display performed in the liquid crystal displays 4L and 4R will be described in detail. The CPU 121 of the effect control board 102 performs various effects related to the display other than the display such as lighting of the decoration lamp 13 and the game effect LED 14 and the output of the sound from the speaker 15, but the description of the processes related to these is omitted. To do.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing display control processing executed by the CPU 121 of the effect control board 102. In the display control process, an initialization process is first performed (step S51). In this initialization process, for example, based on an initialization command sent from the game control board 101, the state of the effect control board 102, particularly the values of various counters and flags provided in the RAM are initialized. When this initialization process is completed, the infinite loop process of steps S52 to S56 is executed.

  When the initialization process is completed, a command analysis process for analyzing various commands received from the game control board 101 is performed (step S52). Next, when a predetermined condition for shifting the game state is established by the command analyzed in the command analysis process, the game state managed on the effect control board 102 side is also managed on the game control board 101 side. A state setting process for setting the game state is performed (step S53). Details of the state setting process will be described later.

  When the state setting process is completed, a first decorative symbol display control process is performed (step S54). In the first decorative symbol display control process, when the first special symbol game command is received, the decorative symbol is variably displayed on the liquid crystal display 4L in accordance with the variation of the special symbol in the special symbol display unit 11L, and the display result is displayed. Processing for deriving is included. Details of the first decorative symbol display control process will be described later.

  When the first decorative symbol display control process is completed, a random number update process is performed to update various random number values such as a random number for determining a variable display pattern, a random number for determining a stop symbol, and a random number for specific notice lottery (step S55). When the random number update process is completed, the second special figure game command is received, and the decorative symbols are variably displayed on the liquid crystal display 4R in accordance with the variation of the special symbols in the special symbol display unit 11R, and the display result is derived. A second decorative symbol display control process is performed (step S56). When the second decorative symbol display control process is completed, the process returns to the command analysis process in step S52.

  Next, the state setting process in step S53 will be described in detail. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing in detail the state setting process in step S53. In the state setting process, it is determined whether the jackpot start command set in step S404 (or the corresponding step of the second special symbol process process) has been received as a result of the command analysis process in step S52 (step S601).

  If the jackpot start command has been received, the jackpot control is started, so the jackpot flag is set in the RAM 122 (step S602). Also, if the probability variation flag is set in the RAM 122, the probability variation state once ends by the start of the jackpot control (if the probability variation jackpot, the probability variation state is controlled immediately after the jackpot control), and is deleted. . If the probability variation flag is not set, the state is left as it is (step S603). Then, the state setting process ends.

  If the jackpot start command has not been received, it is determined whether or not the probability variation jackpot end command set in step S504 (or the corresponding step of the second special symbol process) has been received as a result of the command analysis process in step S52. (Step S604). If the probability change jackpot end command has been received, the jackpot flag set in the RAM 122 is erased (step S605), and the probability change flag is set in the RAM 122 (step S606). Then, the state setting process ends.

  If the probability variation jackpot end command has not been received, whether or not the non-probability jackpot termination command set in step S503 (or the corresponding step of the second special symbol process) has been received as a result of the command analysis processing in step S52. Determination is made (step S607). If the non-probable big hit end command has been received, the big hit medium flag set in the RAM 122 is deleted (step S608). Then, the state setting process ends.

  If the non-probable big hit end command has not been received, it is determined as a result of the command analysis processing in step S52 whether or not the fall command set in step S412 (or the corresponding step of the second special symbol process processing) has been received. (Step S609). If a fall command has been received, the probability variation flag set in the RAM 112 is erased (step S610). Then, the state setting process ends. If no fall command has been received, the state setting process ends.

  Next, the first decorative symbol display control process in step S54 will be described in detail. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing in detail the first decorative symbol display control process in step S54. In the first decorative symbol display control process, according to the first display control process flag (set in the RAM of the effect control board 102), the first special symbol game command reception waiting process (step S701), the first decorative symbol variation start process ( Step S702), first decorative symbol variation processing (Step S703), first decorative symbol stop processing (Step S704), first jackpot display processing (Step S705), first jackpot game processing (Step S706) Do one of the processes. Note that when there is a first start prize in a state where no hold storage is made, the value of the first display control process flag is set to execute the first special figure game command reception waiting process.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing in detail the first special figure game command reception waiting process in step S701. As a result of the command analysis processing in step S52, it is determined whether or not the first special figure game command set in step S207 has been received (step S801). If the first special figure game command is not received, the first special figure game command reception waiting process is ended as it is.

  If the first special figure game command is received, the variable display pattern determining random number and the stop symbol determining random number are extracted, and the extracted random number value and the special symbol display part 11L indicated by the first special figure game command are extracted. Based on the result of the special figure game and the fluctuation display time, the fluctuation display pattern of the decoration pattern on the liquid crystal display 4L and the stop symbol to be finally derived are determined (step S802).

  Further, it is determined whether or not the result of the special symbol game on the special symbol display unit 11L is a big hit based on the received first special symbol game command (step S803). If the result of the special symbol game on the special symbol display unit 11L is a big hit, the first big hit flag is set in the RAM 122 (step S804), and the process proceeds to step S805. If the result of the special symbol game on the special symbol display unit 11L is not a big hit, the process proceeds to step S805 as it is.

  In step S805, whether or not the jackpot determination table used for determining the result of the special symbol game in the special symbol display unit 11L (hit determination) based on the received first special symbol game command is for the normal gaming state Determine if it is for the state. If it is for the normal gaming state, the background color of the liquid crystal display 4L is set to white (step S806). Then, the process proceeds to step S808. If it is for the special gaming state, the background color of the liquid crystal display 4L is set to blue (step S807). Then, the process proceeds to step S808.

  In step S808, the value of the first display control process flag is set in the RAM 122 as the one for performing the first decorative symbol variation start process in step S702. Accordingly, in the next first decorative symbol display control process, the first decorative symbol variation start process is performed. Then, the first special figure game command reception waiting process is terminated.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing in detail the first decorative symbol variation start process in step S702. In the first decorative symbol variation start process, it is first determined whether or not the second big hit flag is set in the RAM 122 by the second decorative symbol display control process (step S901). If the second jackpot flag is not set, the result of the special figure game being executed in the special symbol display unit 11R will not be a jackpot and no specific notice will be given, so the process proceeds to step S905 as it is. .

  If the second jackpot flag is set, the result of the special figure game executed in the special symbol display unit 11R and the display result of the variable display on the liquid crystal display 4R are jackpots. Random numbers are extracted, and based on the extracted random number values, a specific notice lottery for determining whether or not to give notice to that effect by a specific effect is performed (step S902). As a result of the lottery, it is determined whether or not a specific advance notice is to be made (step S903). When the specific notice is not performed, the process proceeds to step S905 as it is.

  In the case of performing the specific notice, for example, by displaying a specific character design as an image of the background of the decorative design of the liquid crystal display 4L, the result of the special figure game executed in the special design display unit 11R becomes a big hit. A specific notice effect indicating this is performed (step S904). Then, the process proceeds to step S905. In step S905, the liquid crystal display 4L starts the variable display of the left, middle and right decorative symbols.

  Next, the value of the first display control process flag is set in the RAM 122 as a value for performing the first decorative symbol variation process in step S703 (step S906). Thus, in the next first decorative symbol display control process, the first decorative symbol changing process is performed. Then, the first decorative symbol variation start process is terminated.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing in detail the first decorative symbol variation process in step S703. In the first decorative symbol variation processing, first, it is determined whether or not the first interruption flag is set in the RAM 122 (step S1001). If the first interruption flag is not set, it is determined whether or not the first interruption command set in step S306 has been received as a result of the command analysis processing in step S52 (step S1002).

  If the first interruption command has not been received, the execution of the special symbol game in the special symbol display unit 11L has not been interrupted, and the process directly proceeds to step S1007. If the first interruption command has been received, the execution of the special figure game in the special symbol display unit 11L is interrupted, so the first interruption flag is set in the RAM 122 (step S1003). Then, the process proceeds to step S1006.

  If the first interruption flag is set in step S1001, whether or not the first resume command set in the corresponding step of step S509 of the second special symbol process is received as a result of the command analysis processing of step S52. Determination is made (step S1004). If the first resume command has not been received, the execution of the special symbol game in the special symbol display unit 11L remains suspended, and the process directly proceeds to step S1006. If the first resume command has been received, the execution of the special symbol game in the special symbol display unit 11L has been resumed, so the first interruption flag set in the RAM 112 is deleted (step S1005). The process proceeds to step S1007.

  In step S1006, the current variation display state is continued for each of the left, middle, and right decorative symbols on the liquid crystal display 4L. For example, the temporarily stopped decorative pattern is continued for the temporarily stopped decorative design. The decorative display is continued as it is for the decorative pattern that is displayed in a variable manner. And the 1st decoration design change process is complete | finished.

  In step S1007, the variation execution time from the start of the decorative symbol variation display is measured using, for example, the internal timer of the CPU 121. Next, an image corresponding to the current variation execution time is displayed on the liquid crystal display 4L for the variation display pattern determined in step S802, and the variation of the decorative symbol is displayed (step S1008). Further, it is determined whether or not the variation display time indicated by the first special figure game command has ended based on the variation execution time measured in step S1007 (step S1009). If the variation display time has not ended, the first decorative symbol variation process is terminated as it is.

  If the variable display time has ended, the value of the first display control process flag is set in the RAM 122 as the first design symbol stop process of step S704 (step S1010). Thereby, in the next first decorative symbol display control process, the first decorative symbol stop process is performed. And the 1st decoration design change process is complete | finished.

  In the first decorative symbol stop process in step S704, the first symbol command indicating that the result of the special symbol game is derived is sent in the special symbol display unit 11L, and when this is received, the decision is made in step S802. The stopped symbol is displayed on the liquid crystal display 4L as a result of the decorative symbol variation display. If this result is a jackpot, the value of the first display control process flag is assumed to cause the first jackpot display process in step S705 to be performed. If the result is a loss, the value of the first display control process flag is set to the first value in step S701. It is set in the RAM 122 as a special game command reception waiting process.

  In the first jackpot display process of step S705 and the first jackpot game process of step S706, an image for jackpot presentation in accordance with the execution of the jackpot control is displayed on the liquid crystal display 4L. Since the jackpot effect is not directly related to the present invention, a detailed description thereof is omitted. When the jackpot effect ends with the end of the jackpot control, the value of the first display control process flag is set in the RAM 122 as the first special figure game command reception waiting process in step S701.

  The second decorative symbol display control process in step S56 is performed in the same manner as the first decorative symbol display control process. In the second decorative symbol display control process, the second decorative symbol display control process is the first decorative symbol display control process, the special symbol display units 11L and 11R are the special symbol display units 11R and 11L, respectively. The liquid crystal displays 4L, 4R are respectively the liquid crystal displays 4R, 4L, the first xx flag, the second xx flag is the second xx flag, the first xx flag, the first xx command, the second The XX command may be read as the second XX command and the first XX command, respectively.

  The random display pattern determining random number, the stop symbol determining random number, and the specific notice lottery random number extracted in the corresponding steps of steps S802 and S902 in the second decorative symbol display control process are extracted in the first decorative symbol display control process. Is the same. However, since the random numbers whose values have been updated are extracted through the random number updating process in step S55 after the first symbol display control process is finished, the first and second decorative symbol display controls in the same loop are performed. Even if random numbers of the same type are extracted in any of the process processes, the values of the extracted random numbers are different.

  Hereinafter, the relationship between the change of the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment and the execution of the special-purpose game based thereon will be described using a specific example.

  FIG. 17 is a timing chart showing an example of the change in the game state and the execution of the special game. In this figure, the special game with hatching indicates that the result is determined based on the probability of the probability variation state. In this example, it is assumed that there is a probability variation state at timing t0 considered as the initial state, and the value of the fall counter indicating the number of executions of the special figure game in the probability variation state is 98. Further, it is assumed that the special symbol game is being executed in the special symbol display unit 11L and the special symbol display unit 11R. Also, it is assumed that none of the reserved memories are interrupted.

  It is assumed that the special symbol game in the special symbol display unit 11R is finished at the timing t1. In this case, there is no change in the game state, the result is determined based on the probability of the probability variation state in the special symbol display unit 11R, and the next special game is started. Here, the value of the fall counter is incremented by 1 to 99. The variable display time is arbitrarily determined. Here, it is assumed that it is determined that the time until the timing t3 after the special symbol game being executed in the special symbol display unit 11L ends.

  It is assumed that the special symbol game in the special symbol display unit 11L is finished at the timing t2. Also in this case, there is no change in the gaming state, the result is determined based on the probability of the probability variation state in the special symbol display unit 11L, and the next special game is started. Again, the value of the fall counter is incremented by 1 to 100. When the value of the fall counter becomes 100, the first fall flag is set, and the probability variation state is terminated at the end of this special figure game. Due to the setting of the first fall flag, the fluctuation display time of the special symbol game is determined to be the timing after the special symbol game being executed in the special symbol display unit 11R is finished (here, timing t4). Is done.

  Furthermore, it is assumed that the special symbol game in the special symbol display unit 11R is finished at the timing t3. Although the probability variation state is still set here, the first fall flag is set and the special symbol display unit 11L falls to the normal game state at the end of the special figure game. Therefore, the result is determined based on the probability of the normal game state in the special symbol display unit 11R, and the next special game is started. In addition, since the first falling flag is set, the fluctuation display time of the special figure game is the timing after the special figure game being executed in the special symbol display unit 11L is finished (here, timing t5). To be determined. The value of the fall counter remains 100.

  Next, it is assumed that the special symbol game on the special symbol display unit 11L is finished at the timing t4. At this timing t4, since the first fall flag is set, the probability variation state is terminated. As a result of the change in the gaming state, the result is determined based on the probability of the normal gaming state in the special symbol display section 11L, and the next special game is started. Further, at this timing, the first fall flag is deleted and the fall counter value is initialized to 0, so that the fluctuation display time is arbitrarily determined.

  At the subsequent timing t5, the special game in the special symbol display section 11R started at the timing t3 is ended. The special game that started in the probability variation state ended at this timing, but the result (here, the loss) determined based on the probability of the normal game state at the end of the special game is derived. It becomes. When the result is derived at timing t5, the special symbol display unit 11R determines the result based on the probability of the normal gaming state, and a new special game is started.

  As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment includes the two special symbol display devices 11L and 11R, and the special symbol game based on the start winnings to the separate special symbol start ports 5L and 5R, respectively. To do. The result of each special figure game is determined at the start of the special figure game according to the random number value extracted at the time of starting winning and the current game state. The same jackpot control is performed even if the result of any of the special symbol games in the special symbol display units 11L and 11R is a jackpot.

  Regardless of the special symbol game result of the special symbol display portions 11L and 11R, the probability variation jackpot is controlled after the jackpot control is finished, and the result of any special game started after that is controlled. Is also determined based on the probability of the probability variation state. In addition, even if the special symbol game result of any of the special symbol display portions 11L and 11R is a normal jackpot, it is controlled to the normal gaming state (when this is controlled to the probability variation state, this ends) The result of any special figure game started thereafter is determined based on the probability of the normal gaming state. Further, when the execution of the 100th special figure game is completed in the probability variation state, the probability variation state is terminated and the normal game state is controlled, and the result of any special figure game started thereafter is the normal game state. Determined based on the probability of.

  Here, for example, when the probability variation jackpot is derived as a result of the special symbol game of the special symbol display unit 11L, the special symbol game started when the game is in the normal gaming state before that is the special symbol display unit 11R. May be running in Alternatively, when the special jackpot is derived as a result of the special symbol game of the special symbol display unit 11L, the special symbol game started when the probability variation state is earlier than that is executed in the special symbol display unit 11R. There may be. Further, when the 100th special symbol game ends in the special symbol display unit 11L and the probability variation state ends, the special symbol game started when the probability variation state is earlier than the special variation game is the special symbol display unit 11R. May be running in

  In such a case, when the special symbol game is started in the special symbol display unit 11R, the result is obtained by using the jackpot determination table corresponding to the gaming state when the special symbol game in the special symbol display unit 11L is finished. Is to be determined. Even if the game state is different from the start time when the result of the special figure game is derived, the result determined based on the probability of the game state at the time of derivation may be derived. The results are matched, and the results are easily understood by the player. This does not cause the player to feel distrust.

  In addition, since it is sufficient to determine the result based on the probability of the gaming state at the time when the result of the special figure game is derived, it becomes possible to clearly determine each special figure game. The game state at the time of derivation at the start of the special figure game is determined, and based on this, the jackpot determination table is selected to determine the result of the special figure game. Even if the gaming state changes depending on the result of this, it is not necessary to repeat the determination.

  When the game state changes depending on the result of the special figure game being executed, or when the game state changes due to the special figure game that is started this time, the special figure game that is currently being executed is used as the variable display time of the special figure game that is currently started The one longer than the fluctuation remaining time is selected. This selection of the variable display time prevents the inconvenience that the new special figure game ends and the gaming state changes before the running special figure game whose result has been determined previously ends. be able to.

  In addition, when the results of the special symbol display units 11L and 11R are jackpots, the determination of whether to make a normal jackpot or a probability variation jackpot depends on the determination of the stop symbol (“3” or “7”) Will be done. Since this determination is performed at substantially the same timing as the determination of jackpot, it is possible to efficiently determine whether to win the jackpot and determine the type of jackpot. Also, by determining the type of jackpot according to the type of stop symbol, it becomes easier for the player to determine whether the game will be in the normal gaming state or the probability variation state depending on the type of special symbol derived as a result of the special symbol game. .

  In addition, the falling counter is counted in common in the execution of the special symbol game in either of the special symbol display units 11L and 11R. For this reason, even if a game ball wins with a bias toward one of the special symbol start openings 5L, 5R, the execution of 100 special figure games is guaranteed until the probability variation state ends (however, If you do n’t have a big win). For this reason, the player can fully receive the merit of the probability variation state.

  For example, when a jackpot is derived in the special symbol display unit 11L, the jackpot control is performed. At the time of derivation of the jackpot, the special symbol display unit 11L is executing a variable symbol variation display. In some cases. In this case, the measurement of the variation execution time of the special symbol display unit 11R is suspended until the jackpot control based on the derivation of the jackpot to the special symbol display unit 11L is completed. Furthermore, until the jackpot control is finished, even if any of the special symbol games in the special symbol display portions 11L and 11R is stored on hold or there is a new start prize, a new special symbol game will not start. Absent. For this reason, a new jackpot is not derived before the jackpot control is finished, and it is possible to prevent the jackpot control from being lengthened and to ensure the suppression of the shooting performance.

  Furthermore, when the jackpot control is performed based on the result of one special figure game, there is no case where the jackpot control must be performed based on the result of the other special figure game. The termination control is not complicated. The start and end of jackpot control will be easy for the player to understand.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment includes liquid crystal displays 4L and 4R in addition to the special symbol display units 11L and 11R, and in accordance with the execution of the special symbol game in the special symbol display units 11L and 11R, The decorative symbols are variably displayed on the liquid crystal displays 4L and 4R, respectively. Unlike the special symbol variation display in the special symbol display units 11L and 11R, the decorative symbol variation display on the liquid crystal displays 4L and 4R can be executed with various variation display patterns. It can be raised and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Here, in order to display the decorative symbols on the liquid crystal display devices 4L and 4R in a variable manner, the CPU 111 of the game control board 101 must additionally perform the result of the special game (lost, normal jackpot or probable jackpot ) And the type of jackpot determination table used to select the result and the transmission of a command indicating the variable display time. It is assumed that the CPU 121 of the effect control board 102 performs the determination of the decorative display variation display pattern and the display control process. For this reason, it becomes possible to perform a complicated performance for improving the interest of the game without increasing the load on the CPU 111 and other circuits of the game control board 101.

  When the measurement of the variable execution time in the special symbol display units 11L and 11R is interrupted / resumed, the fact is changed from the game control board 101 to the effect control board 102 by the first, second interrupt command and the first and second restart commands. It will be notified. The measurement of the decorative symbol variation execution time can also be suspended / resumed by the first and second suspension commands and the first and second resume commands, so that the decorative symbol variation display and special display on the liquid crystal displays 4L and 4R are possible. There is no timing difference between the special symbol variation display in the symbol display portions 11L and 11R.

  In addition, in the liquid crystal displays 4L and 4R, when the decorative symbol variation display is started, the background color is white or white according to the jackpot determination table used to determine the result of the corresponding special figure game. Set to one of blue. By setting the background color, it becomes easy for the player to know what game state the probability of the special-figure game is determined with.

  Further, for example, when it is determined that the result of the special symbol game in the special symbol display unit 11L (display result of the variable symbol display on the liquid crystal display 4L) is a big hit, the result is derived. Before, a special symbol game may be started in the special symbol display part 11R. When the special symbol game starts on the special symbol display unit 11R, the special symbol game may also start on the liquid crystal display 4R. In such a case, a special effect is performed at a predetermined rate. By executing this special effect, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation for the result of the special symbol game on the special symbol display unit 11L (decorative display of decorative symbols on the liquid crystal display 4L). Can be improved. In addition, since the player's interest in the results derived to the special symbol display unit 11L and the liquid crystal display 4L can be directed to the liquid crystal display 4R, the interest of the game can be improved by mutual cooperation. .

  By the way, whether or not the result of the special symbol game in the special symbol display unit 11L is a big hit, the type of stop symbol (type of big jackpot), and the change display time are determined by a random number for determining a big hit, a random number for determining a stop symbol, And based on the value of the random number for determining the variation time. Whether the special symbol game result in the special symbol display unit 11R is a jackpot, the type of stop symbol (type of jackpot), and the determination of the variable display time are also used to determine the special symbol game in the special symbol display unit 11L. This is based on the same jackpot determination random number, stop symbol determination random number, and variation time determination random number as those.

  However, between the first special symbol process for determining the result of the special symbol game in the special symbol display unit 11L and the second special symbol process for determining the result of the special symbol game in the special symbol display unit 11R. The random number update process is performed to update the values of the jackpot determination random number, stop symbol determination random number, and variation time determination random number. For this reason, even if the result of the special symbol game in the special symbol display units 11L and 11R is determined within the same timer interruption process, the random number value used for the determination is different, so-called The aim can be prevented as much as possible. Further, since it is not necessary to prepare separate random numbers for determining the result of the special symbol game in the special symbol display units 11L and 11R, the amount of data necessary for these determinations can be minimized. .

  In addition, a first decorative symbol display control process for determining a decorative symbol variation display pattern or the like in the liquid crystal display 4L, and a second decorative symbol display control process for determining a decorative symbol variation display pattern or the like in the liquid crystal display 4R. Also, the random number updating process is performed to update the values of the variable display pattern determining random number and the stop symbol determining random number. For this reason, it is possible to prevent so-called shooting even when determining the variable display pattern in the liquid crystal displays 4L and 4R, and it is possible to minimize the amount of data necessary for the determination.

  Further, jackpot information, probability variation information, first variation information and second variation information, and prize ball information are output from the information output circuit 133 to an external computer. By outputting the jackpot information and the probability variation information, it is possible to monitor the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 from the outside.

  In addition, the first variation information and the second variation information are not only information related to the result determined for the special figure game being executed, but whether the jackpot determination table used for the result is for the normal gaming state. It also contains information about whether it is for a probability state. By monitoring the first variation information and the second variation information in an external computer, the result that is derived in the special symbol game being executed in the special symbol display units 11L and 11R is a jackpot corresponding to any gaming state. It is possible to recognize from the outside whether the determination is made using the determination table.

  The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. Hereinafter, modifications of the above-described embodiment applicable to the present invention will be described.

  In the above embodiment, the special symbol starting port 5L for starting the special symbol game in the special symbol display unit 11L and the special symbol starting port 5R for starting the special symbol game in the special symbol display unit 11R are: Each was provided separately. On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the special symbol start port provided in common to the special symbol display portions 11L and 11R, the special symbol game is started in either of the special symbol display portions 11L and 11R. It can be made to. When only one common special symbol start port is provided, for example, distribution to the special symbol display units 11L and 11R can be performed as follows.

  First, every time a game ball passes through the special symbol start opening, it is assumed that there has been a start prize for executing the special symbol game in the special symbol display portions 11L and 11R, respectively, and the distribution can be performed. it can. In this case, the special symbol game can be executed without being biased to any of the special symbol display units 11L and 11R. In addition, when a game ball passes through the special symbol start opening, it is determined by lottery which of the special symbol display portions 11L and 11R is allocated to the start winning, and the start winning can be stored according to the determination result. .

  In addition, random numbers are extracted when the game ball passes through the special symbol start port provided in common in the special symbol display units 11L and 11R, and the special symbol display units 11L and 11R perform the special symbol display based on the extracted random numbers. The result of the figure game may be determined at the same time. For example, if the extracted random number value is 0, the special symbol game of the special symbol display unit 11L is a big hit, and if the extracted random number value is 1, the special symbol game of the special symbol display unit 11R is a big hit, and the extracted random number If the value is any other value, any special game can be determined to be lost.

  Furthermore, even if the special symbol display units 11L and 11R each determine the result of the special symbol game by passing the game ball to the special symbol start ports 5L and 5R, the program used for the determination in this case is shared. can do. In other words, it is possible to jump to the common jackpot determination subroutine from both the first special symbol normal process and the second special symbol process process, and the jackpot determination can be performed. The same applies to the determination of the stop symbol and the determination of the variation time.

  In the above embodiment, the total number of executions of the special figure game when in the probability variation state is counted using the fall counter provided in common in the special symbol display units 11L and 11R, and the total number of executions When the number reaches 100 times, the probability variation state is ended after waiting for the end of the special game. On the other hand, separate fall counters are provided for the special symbol display units 11L and 11R, and the number of executions of the special symbol game in the special symbol display unit 11L and the special symbol display unit 11R as a result of counting by the respective fall counters. When the number of times of execution of the special figure game reaches 50, the probability variation state may be ended after waiting for the special figure game to end.

  In this case, in order to obtain the maximum benefit of the probability variation state in which the jackpot probability is high, the special symbol game is executed in a balanced manner in the special symbol display units 11L and 11R, and the special symbol game in the probability variation state is The total number of executions needs to be increased. In other words, it is necessary to win the game balls in a well-balanced manner at the special symbol start openings 5L and 5R. Here, it is necessary to have a gaming technique for distributing the winnings of the game balls to the special symbol starting ports 5L and 5R in a well-balanced manner, and the technical intervention can be enhanced, thereby suppressing the shooting ability and improving the interest of the game. . Note that the number of executions of the special symbol game for ending the probability variation display may be set differently for the special symbol display unit 11L and the special symbol display unit 11R.

  In the above embodiment, the special symbol display units 11L and 11R count the fall counter when the special figure game starts, and wait for the end of the special figure game when the fall counter value reaches 100. The probability fluctuation state was to be terminated. However, the count timing of the fall counter is not limited to the time of starting the special figure game, and may be counted during the execution or end of the special figure game. In any case, the probability variation state can be ended when the special game when the value of the fall counter reaches 100 is ended.

  In the above embodiment, the probability variation state is when the number of executions of the special figure game in the probability variation state reaches 100 times in addition to the result that the special symbol game results in the special symbol display units 11L and 11R are usually big hits. It is assumed that the special game is ended after the special game is over. However, for example, the probability variation state may be ended based on a result of a lottery performed each time the special figure game is executed in the probability variation state. In this case, the first (second) special symbol result determination process in FIG. 6 may be modified as described below.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the first special symbol result determination process in this modification. The process of this flowchart is different from the process of the flowchart of FIG. 6 in that the first big hit flag is first set in the RAM 112 in step S2011 and then the process proceeds to the process of step S2017 as it is.

  Further, the processing in the case where it is determined in step S2010 that the result of the special game is not a big hit is different from the flowchart of FIG. If it is determined in step S2010 that the winning is not a big hit, a random number for falling lottery is extracted, and a falling lottery is performed to determine whether or not to end the probability variation state based on the extracted random number value (step S2051). As a result, it is determined whether or not the falling lottery is won (step S2052). If lost in the falling lottery, the process proceeds to step S2017 as it is. If the winning lottery is won, a first falling flag is set in the RAM 112 (step S2015), and the process proceeds to step S2017. The processing in step S2017 is the same as that in the above embodiment. The second special symbol result determination process may be changed in the same manner as the first special symbol result determination process.

  As described above, in this modification, for example, when the probability variation state ends after winning the falling lottery in the special symbol game in the special symbol display unit 11L, the special variation started before the probability variation state ends. The figure game may be executed in the special symbol display unit 11R. Even in this case, even when the game state is different from the start time when the result of the special game is derived on the special symbol display unit 11R, the result determined based on the probability of the game state at the time of deriving the result is obtained. Since it is sufficient to derive the game state, the game state at the time of the derivation and the result are matched, and the result is easily understood by the player, and the player does not feel distrust.

  In the above embodiment, when the special figure game in which the total number of executions in the probability variation state has reached 100 is being executed and the first falling flag or the second falling flag is set, the special game started at that time is started. As the fluctuation display time of the figure game, a time longer than the fluctuation remaining time of the 100th special figure game being executed is selected. In other words, the 101st special game is not finished before the 100th special game in the probability variation state. The relationship between the special figure game won in the falling lottery and the special figure game started to be executed thereafter is the same.

  On the other hand, as the fluctuation display time of the special figure game that starts when the first fall flag or the second fall flag is set, the remaining fluctuation time of the 100th special figure game being executed is shorter than the shortest execution time. If it is longer, a variation display time shorter than the variation remaining time may be selected. The result of the special figure game starting after the start of the 100th special figure game and ending before the end may be determined based on the probability of the probability variation state. In the special game when the fall counter value reaches 100 or when the fall lottery is won, only the variable display time may be selected for a certain time or more. Only at this time, a variable display time (for example, 3 minutes) longer than a normally selectable variable display time (for example, 10 to 30 seconds) may be selected.

  When such control is performed, for example, even if the 100th special symbol game is started in the probability variation state in the special symbol display unit 11L, the special symbol display unit 11R that can digest the variable display time until the completion thereof. The result of the special figure game is determined according to the probability of the probability variation state. In other words, even if the special symbol game is being executed in one of the special symbol display portions 11L and 11R, the game can be advantageously advanced by starting the special symbol game without interruption on the other side, and the technical intervention property is improved. It can increase the interest of the game more.

  In the above embodiment, the special symbol displays 11L and 11R display the special symbols in a variable manner, and the symbols derived therefrom indicate the result of the special symbol game. At the same time, the liquid crystal displays 4L and 4R are displayed. In FIG. 5, the decorative symbols are displayed in a variable manner, and the result of the special-figure game can be shown by the decorative symbols derived there. Since the liquid crystal displays 4L and 4R are easier for the player to visually recognize, it is considered that the player proceeds with the game by looking at the decorative symbols displayed on the liquid crystal displays 4L and 4R. Therefore, without providing the special symbol display portions 11L and 11R, the symbols displayed on the liquid crystal displays 4L and 4R are not applied as decorative symbols, but are applied as special symbols, which are directly used in the special symbol game. The result may be shown. The processing in this case can be performed in the same manner as in the above embodiment except that the display control of the special symbol display units 11L and 11R is not necessary.

  Further, the control of the special symbol change display in the special symbol display units 11L and 11R is not performed by the CPU 111 of the game control board 101, but may be performed by the CPU 121 of the effect control board 102. Here, as the processing on the game control board 101 side, the display control of the special symbol display portions 11L and 11R is unnecessary, and as the processing on the effect control board 102 side, the first and second special figure game commands and the second Based on the first and second confirmation commands, display control processing in the special symbol display portions 11L and 11R is added. The normal symbol display control in the normal symbol display units 12L and 12R and the hold memory display control in the hold memory display units 10L and 10R may be performed by the CPU 121 of the effect control board 102.

  In the above embodiment, a common jackpot determination random number and jackpot determination are used to determine whether or not the results of the special symbol game on the special symbol display unit 11L and the special symbol game on the special symbol display unit 11R are the big jackpots. The table is used, but a different one or both may be used. When different random numbers are used, the range of values that can be taken by the random numbers may differ between the special symbol display portion 11L for the special symbol game and the special symbol display portion 11R for the special symbol game. When different jackpot determination tables are used, different jackpot determination values may be registered for the special game for the special symbol display unit 11L and for the special game for the special symbol display unit 11R. .

  In the above embodiment, when it is determined that the special symbol game result in the special symbol display units 11L and 11R is a big hit, the probability change big hit or the normal big hit is determined by the determination of the stop symbol that is subsequently performed. It was decided whether or not. However, the determination of the type of jackpot may be performed independently of the determination of the stop symbol, and the type may not be indicated in the result of the special game.

  In the above embodiment, when the result of the special figure game is determined using the jackpot determination table for the probability variation state based on the probability variation jackpot before the result is derived even in the normal gaming state, The background color of the liquid crystal display 4L, 4R on which the special figure game based on the determination using the jackpot determination table for the probability variation state is set to blue. On the other hand, when the result of the special game is determined using the jackpot determination table for the normal gaming state based on the normal jackpot before the result is derived even in the probability variation state, the liquid crystal displays 4L, 4R Among them, the background color of the person who is executing the special figure game based on the determination using the jackpot determination table for the normal gaming state is set to white.

  However, if the background color different from the color corresponding to the current gaming state is set in the liquid crystal displays 4L and 4R, the player will know the occurrence of the jackpot. Therefore, the background color corresponding to the current gaming state may be set in the liquid crystal displays 4L and 4R with priority given to whether or not the probability variation flag is set in the RAM 122. When measurement of the variable display time is restarted by the first and second restart commands, it is checked again whether or not the probability change flag is set in the RAM 122, and the background color corresponding to the gaming state at that time is displayed on the liquid crystal display. It may be set to 4L, 4R.

  In the above embodiment, for example, when a special symbol game is started in the special symbol display unit 11R during execution of the special symbol game whose jackpot is determined in the special symbol display unit 11L, the gaming state at the end of the special symbol game is displayed. The special game results and the variable display time are determined in consideration. The result of the special symbol game in the special symbol display unit 11R is determined according to the game state at the time of determination, and when it is a big hit, after the big jackpot is derived to the special symbol display unit 11L, it is decided according to the type of the big jackpot It may be reworked. Further, even when the probability fluctuation state falls to the normal gaming state, it may be determined again according to the probability of the normal gaming state.

  The process of this modification includes, for example, the first (second) special symbol result determination process, the first (second) special symbol stop process, the first (second) jackpot end process in the above embodiment, The first (second) decorative pattern variation processing can be realized by changing as follows. The special symbol display units 11L and 11R have special memory storage areas for storing special game games that are currently being executed (a total of five areas). When the hold storage is shifted in the process of step S204, a process of shifting the various random numbers read out in step S203 to the storage area of the special figure game currently being executed is included. In the first variation time determination process (second also) in step S206, the variation display time of the special figure game may be arbitrarily determined.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the first special symbol result determination process in this modification. First, if the probability change flag is not set in the RAM 112 and is controlled to the normal gaming state, the jackpot determination table for the normal gaming state stored in the ROM 113 is referred to according to the read value of the jackpot determination random number, and the jackpot Make a decision. If the probability variation flag is set and controlled to the probability variation state, the jackpot determination table for the probability variation state stored in the ROM 113 is referred to according to the read value of the jackpot determination random number and the jackpot determination is performed. This is performed (step S2201).

  As a result of the jackpot determination, it is determined whether or not it has been determined that the special symbol game result in the special symbol display unit 11L is a jackpot (step S2202). If the jackpot is reached, a first jackpot flag is set in the RAM 112 (step S2203). Further, the value of the fall counter in the RAM 112 is initialized to 0 (step S2204). Then, the process proceeds to step S2211.

  If it is not a big hit, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is in a probability variation state based on whether or not the probability variation flag is set in the RAM 112 (step S2205). If the current gaming state is not in the probability variation state, the process proceeds to step S2211 as it is. If the current gaming state is in the probability variation state, it is determined whether or not the second fall flag is set in the RAM 112 (step S2206). If the second fall flag is set, the 100th special game is executed in the special symbol display unit 11R, and the probability variation state is ended at the end of the special symbol display unit 11R. Therefore, the process proceeds to step S2211 as it is.

  If the second fall flag is not set, the fall counter value in the RAM 112 is incremented by 1 (step S2207). As a result of the addition, whether or not the value of the fall counter has reached 100, that is, the special figure game for the 100th time executed after the special figure game executed in the special symbol display unit 11L is controlled to the probability fluctuation state It is determined whether or not (step S2208). If the value of the fall counter has not reached 100, the process directly proceeds to step S2211.

  If the value of the fall counter has reached 100, the probability variation state will be terminated when the current special figure game is finished, so the first fall flag is set in the RAM 112 (step S2209), and the fall counter The value is initialized to 0 (step S2210). Note that the value of the fall counter is not added in the second special symbol process due to the setting of the first fall flag, so the fall counter value remains 0 until the next large probability fluctuation. Then, the process proceeds to step S2211.

  In step S2211, the type of symbol to be derived to the special symbol display unit 11L as a result of the special symbol game (“3” or “ If “7” and “3” are determined, a normal jackpot is determined, and if “7” is determined, a probability variation jackpot is determined. Then, the first special symbol result determination process is terminated, and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG. The second special symbol result determination process may be changed in the same manner as the first special symbol result determination process.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the first special symbol stop process in this modification. In the first special symbol stop process of this modification, after the first fall flag is erased in step S411, the process of steps S451 to S457 is executed, and then the process proceeds to the process of step S413.

  When the first fall flag is erased, for the special symbol game being executed in the special symbol display unit 11R, the jackpot determination random number and the stop symbol determination random number stored in the storage area of the pending storage currently being executed are read out. (Step S451). Next, referring to the jackpot determination table for the normal gaming state using the read jackpot determination random number, whether or not the result of the special figure game being executed in the special symbol display unit 11R is a jackpot is re-established. Determine (step S452).

  As a result of this redetermination, it is determined whether or not the result of the special figure game being executed in the special symbol display unit 11R is a big hit (step S453). In the case of jackpot, a second jackpot determination flag is set in the RAM 112. If the second big hit determination flag is originally set, the state is set as it is (step S454). Then, the process proceeds to step S456. In the case of not winning the jackpot, if the second jackpot flag is set in the RAM 112, it is deleted. If the second big hit determination flag is not originally set, the state is not set as it is (step S455). Then, the process proceeds to step S456.

  In step S456, the stop symbol of the special symbol game being executed in the special symbol display unit 11R is re-determined using the stop symbol determining random number read in step S451. Again, if there is no change in the game state before the re-determination, the same result as that determined at the start of the special figure game will be determined. That is, if the jackpot is before or after the redetermination, the jackpot type (that is, the type of stop symbol) is not changed. Also, the variable display time is not re-determined here.

  Then, a second fall command that can specify the result of redetermining the special symbol game of the special symbol display unit 11R (separate from loss, normal jackpot, probability variation jackpot) and the type of jackpot determination table used for determining the jackpot Is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 112 (step S457). The second falling command is transmitted to the effect control board 102 following the first confirmation command when the special symbol command process of step S28 is executed next. Then, the process may proceed to step S413. The second special symbol stop process may be changed in the same manner as the first special symbol stop process.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the first jackpot end process in this modification. The processing up to step S507 and the processing when it is determined in step S507 that the second interruption flag is not set are the same as the first jackpot end processing in FIG. When it is determined in step S507 that the second interruption flag is set, first, the second interruption flag set in the RAM 112 is erased as in the first big hit end process of FIG. 10 (step S508).

  Next, for the special symbol game being executed in the special symbol display unit 11R, the jackpot determination random number and the stop symbol determination random number stored in the storage area of the pending storage currently being executed are read (step S551). Next, using the read jackpot determination random number, if the current gaming state is the normal gaming state, use the jackpot determination table for the normal gaming state, and if the probability variation state, the jackpot determination for the probability variation state Using the table, it is re-determined whether or not to win the result of the special figure game being executed in the special symbol display unit 11R (step S552).

  As a result of this redetermination, it is determined whether or not the result of the special figure game being executed in the special symbol display unit 11R is a big hit (step S553). In the case of jackpot, a second jackpot determination flag is set in the RAM 112. If the second big hit determination flag is originally set, it is set as it is (step S554). Then, the process proceeds to step S556. In the case of not winning the jackpot, if the second jackpot flag is set in the RAM 112, it is deleted. If the second jackpot determination flag is not originally set, the state is not set as it is (step S555). Then, the process proceeds to step S556.

  In step S556, the stop symbol of the special symbol game being executed in the special symbol display unit 11R is re-determined using the stop symbol determining random number read in step S551. Again, if there is no change in the game state before the re-determination, the same result as that determined at the start of the special figure game will be determined. That is, if the jackpot is before or after the redetermination, the jackpot type (that is, the type of stop symbol) is not changed. Also, the variable display time is not re-determined here.

  The special symbol display unit 11R indicates that the execution of the special symbol game is to be resumed, and the special symbol display unit 11R special symbol game is redetermined (separate from the loss, normal jackpot, probability variation jackpot) and the jackpot. A second restart command that can specify the type of the jackpot determination table used for the determination is generated and set in a predetermined area of the RAM 112 (step S557). This second restart command is transmitted to the effect control board 102 following the non-probable variation jackpot end command or the probability variation jackpot end command when the special symbol command processing in step S28 is executed next time. Then, the process proceeds to step S510. The process of step S510 is the same as the first jackpot end process of FIG. The second jackpot end process may be changed in the same manner as the first jackpot end process.

  Moreover, in the state setting process in this modification, it is determined whether or not the fall command has been received in step S609. The corresponding step of the second fall command set in step S457 and the second special symbol stop process It may be determined whether any of the first fall commands set in step S1 is received.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the first decorative symbol variation process in this modification. In the first decorative pattern variation process of this modification, first, it is determined whether or not the first fall command transmitted in the corresponding step of step S457 has been received (step S1050). If the first fall command has been received, the process proceeds to step S1052 which will be described in detail later. If the first falling command has not been received, the process proceeds to step S1001. The processing in steps S1001 to S1004 and S1006 is the same as the first decorative symbol variation processing in FIG. If it is determined in step S1004 that the first restart command has been received, first, the first middle flag set in the RAM 112 is erased (step S1051). Then, the process proceeds to step S1052.

  In step S1052, according to the result of the special symbol game in the special symbol display unit 11L indicated by the first fall command or the first restart command, the variation display pattern and the type of decorative symbol to be derived are determined again. If one or more decorative symbols that contradict the results of the special game are already temporarily stopped, a variation display pattern including re-variation of the temporarily stopped decorative symbols is determined. .

  Next, whether or not the jackpot determination table used for redetermining the result of the special figure game in the special symbol display unit 11L (big hit determination) by the received first restart game command is for the normal gaming state or the probability variation state It is determined whether it is for use (step S1053). If it is for the normal gaming state, the background color of the liquid crystal display 4L is set to white (step S1054). Then, the process proceeds to step S1007. If it is for the probability variation state, the background color of the liquid crystal display 4L is set to blue (step S1055). Then, the process proceeds to step S1007. The processing from step S1007 is the same as the first decorative symbol variation processing in FIG.

  In this modification as well, the probability variation state may be terminated based on the result of the falling lottery instead of the number of executions of the special figure game. FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the first special symbol result determination process in this case. This example differs from the first special symbol result determination process of FIG. 19 in that after the first jackpot flag is set in step S2203, the process proceeds to the process of step S2211 as it is.

  If the second falling flag is not set in step S2206, a falling lottery for extracting a random number for falling lottery and determining whether to end the probability variation state based on the extracted random number value is performed. (Step S2251). As a result, it is determined whether or not the falling lottery is won (step S2252). If it is lost in the falling lottery, the process directly proceeds to step S2211. If the winning lottery is won, the first falling flag is set in the RAM 112 (step S2209), and the process proceeds to step S2211.

  As described above, according to this modification, the result of the special figure game in the special symbol display units 11L and 11R is once determined according to the gaming state at the start thereof. However, if a special symbol game is being executed in the special symbol display unit 11R when the special symbol display unit 11L is derived, for example, after the jackpot control based on the special symbol game jackpot in the special symbol display unit 11L is completed. The result of the special symbol game in the special symbol display unit 11R is redetermined. If the special symbol display unit 11L ends the special symbol game and falls from the probability variation state to the normal gaming state, the result of the special symbol game in the special symbol display unit 11R is redetermined based on the probability of the normal gaming state. .

  The redetermination of the result of the special figure game in the special symbol display unit 11R when the jackpot control is ended is performed using the jackpot determination table corresponding to the gaming state controlled at the end of the jackpot control. Even if the game state is different from the start time when the result of the special figure game is derived, the result determined based on the probability of the game state at the time of derivation is derived. In addition, since the special symbol game result in the special symbol display unit 11R when it falls to the normal gaming state is determined again using the jackpot determination table for the normal gaming state, the result of the special symbol game is Even if the gaming state is different from the starting time when it is derived, the result determined based on the probability of the gaming state at the time of deriving is derived. As a result, for the result derived in the special figure game, the game state at the time of derivation and the result are matched, and the result becomes easy for the player to understand and the player does not feel distrust. .

  In this modification, the determination of whether or not to win the special game result and the determination of the type of jackpot may be made at different timings. For example, when a jackpot is derived as a result of the special symbol game in the special symbol display unit 11L, it may be determined by lottery whether the jackpot is a normal jackpot or a probability variation jackpot. Furthermore, at any timing until the jackpot control is finished (including when it is finished), when the result of the special game becomes a jackpot, it is determined whether the jackpot is a normal jackpot or a probability variation jackpot Good.

  Further, when the special symbol display units 11L and 11R resume the execution of the special figure game based on the first and second resume commands at the end of the big hit control, the special figure game result is redetermined to become a big hit. When it is determined, the variable display time of the resumed special game may be re-determined so as to be longer than the variable display time determined before the interruption. As a result, various effects can be performed over a long time on the liquid crystal displays 4L, 4R, etc., until the jackpot is derived to the special symbol display section 11L or 11R. This can improve the fun of the game.

  In the above-described embodiment, the variable display time is determined after determining whether or not to win the special game result in the special symbol display units 11L and 11R. On the other hand, after determining the variable display time, it may be determined whether or not to win the special game result. Here, for example, when a special symbol game is started in the special symbol display unit 11R during execution of the special symbol game in which the jackpot is determined in the special symbol display unit 11L, before the determined variable display time elapses. It is determined whether or not the special symbol game on the special symbol display unit 11L is finished, and if the special symbol game on the special symbol display unit 11L is finished first, and if it ends with a big jackpot, A jackpot determination table for the normal gaming state is used when the jackpot determination table corresponding to the type is used, and when the special symbol display unit 11L falls from the probability variation state to the normal gaming state at the end of the special figure game. Thus, the result of the special symbol game in the special symbol display unit 11R can be determined.

  In addition, it is possible to notify which game state has been determined with the probability corresponding to the result of the special figure game in the special symbol display units 11L and 11R by a method other than the setting of the background color of the liquid crystal displays 4L and 4R. Good. For example, a dedicated display configured by an LED or the like may be provided, and notification may be performed using the dedicated display, or notification may be performed by changing sound such as BGM output from the speaker 15. The sound corresponding to the probability for determining the result of the special figure game may be output from the speaker 15L or 15R corresponding to the special symbol display unit 11L or 11R.

  In the above embodiment, for example, when it is determined that the result of the special symbol game executed in the special symbol display unit 11L is a big hit, a new special symbol game is displayed in the special symbol display unit 11R on the opposite side. The specific notice design is executed by displaying the specific character design on the liquid crystal display 4R at a predetermined rate at the timing when the display starts, that is, the timing at which the decorative display of the decorative design is started on the liquid crystal display 4R. It was. However, the execution of the specific notice effect may be performed at an arbitrary timing until the jackpot result is derived in the special symbol display unit 11L.

  In addition, the specific notice effect is not limited to the display of the character design, but is based on other modes such as changes in the variation start mode of the decorative design (for example, the change start timing is delayed in the order of left, middle, and right). It is good. The mode of the specific notice effect may be different depending on whether it is determined that the jackpot will normally be a jackpot and when it is determined that the jackpot will be a probability variation jackpot. Or it is good also as what changes the selection ratio of the aspect of a specific notice effect by the time when it is determined that it becomes a normal jackpot, and when it is determined that it becomes a probability variation jackpot.

  Furthermore, the specific notice effect is a predetermined value lower than when the jackpot is determined to be a big hit even when the result of the special figure game executed in the special symbol display unit 11L is not decided to be a big jackpot, for example. It is good also as what is performed in the liquid crystal display 4R in the ratio. In this case, since the result of the special symbol game executed in the special symbol display unit 11L is not necessarily a big hit just because the specific notice effect is executed, the result is displayed on the special symbol display unit 11L and the liquid crystal display 4R. Until is derived, the player's interest in the result can be sustained.

  In the above embodiment, when a special winning game is executed on the other side when a big win is generated by the result of one of the special symbol display units 11L and 11R, The measurement of the variable display time in the special figure game was interrupted, and the special symbol was variably displayed. On the other hand, with respect to the special symbol game that was executed on the other side when the jackpot is generated by the result of one of the special symbol display units 11L and 11R, the special symbol is blinked until the jackpot control is finished. It may be temporarily stopped. The special symbol temporarily stopped here may be the same as or different from the special symbol derived as a final result.

  In the above embodiment, the two liquid crystal displays 4L and 4R are provided corresponding to the special symbol display portions 11L and 11R, and the decorative symbols are displayed in a variable manner in accordance with the variable symbol display. However, the variable display device for variably displaying decorative symbols is not constituted by an image display device such as a liquid crystal display. For example, a triple drum in which a plurality of types of symbols, each distinguishable on the outer peripheral portion, are drawn. It may be constituted by. One of the decorative symbol display portions corresponding to one of the special symbol display portions 11L may be constituted by a liquid crystal display, and the other may be constituted by a drum. The same applies when the symbol displayed on the liquid crystal display or the drum is a special symbol.

  In the above embodiment, the two liquid crystal displays 4L and 4R are provided corresponding to the special symbol display portions 11L and 11R, and the decorative symbols are variably displayed separately according to the special symbol variation display. It was. On the other hand, although two special symbol display parts 11L and 11R are provided, there may be only one liquid crystal display controlled by the CPU 121 of the effect control board 102.

  When only one liquid crystal display 1 is provided, the display area can be divided into two, and an effect can be performed in exactly the same manner as in the above embodiment. Alternatively, the display pattern of the liquid crystal display is not divided, and the decorative symbols are displayed on the liquid crystal display 4 in accordance with the special symbols that are variably displayed in the special symbol display units 11L and 11R, in which the variable display is stopped first. It is good also as what is variably displayed in. Alternatively, the image is displayed on the liquid crystal display independently of the special symbol variation display in the special symbol display units 11L and 11R, and the occurrence of the jackpot and the type of the jackpot are indicated at the timing when one of the display results is the jackpot. An image may be displayed.

  In the above embodiments, a card reader (CR: Card Reader) type first pachinko gaming machine that lends a ball using a prepaid card has been described as an example, but a variable display device including a liquid crystal display or the like is included. As long as it is a thing, it may be a pachinko gaming machine classified into the second type or the third type, a general electric machine, a ball game machine with a probability setting function called a pachikon, or the like. Furthermore, the present invention can be applied not only to a CR-type pachinko gaming machine (CR machine) that lends a ball using a prepaid card, but also to a pachinko gaming machine (cash machine) that lends a ball using cash.

1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine of FIG. (A) is a flowchart which shows the main process which CPU in the basic circuit of a game control board performs, (b) is a flowchart which shows a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st special symbol process process of FIG. 3 in detail. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st special symbol normal process of FIG. 4 in detail. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st special symbol result determination process of FIG. 5 in detail. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st fluctuation time determination process of FIG. 5 in detail. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st special symbol fluctuation | variation process of FIG. 4 in detail. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st special symbol stop process of FIG. 4 in detail. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st big hit end process of FIG. 4 in detail. It is a flowchart which shows the display control process which CPU in the basic circuit of an effect control board performs. It is a flowchart which shows the state setting process of FIG. 11 in detail. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st decorative symbol display control process process of FIG. 11 in detail. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st special figure game command reception waiting process of FIG. 13 in detail. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st decoration symbol change start process of FIG. 13 in detail. It is a flowchart which shows in detail the 1st decoration design change process of FIG. It is a timing chart which shows the relationship between the change of a gaming state, and execution of a special figure game. It is a flowchart which shows the other example of the 1st special symbol result determination process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st special symbol result determination process in a modification in detail. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st special symbol stop process in a modification in detail. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st big hit end process in a modification in detail. It is a flowchart which shows in detail the process during the 1st decoration symbol change in a modification. It is a flowchart which shows the other example of the 1st special symbol result determination process in a modification.

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1 Pachinko machine 4L, 4R Liquid crystal display 5L, 5R Special symbol starting port 8 Big prize opening 11L, 11R Special symbol display unit 101 Game control board 102 Production control board

Claims (8)

A plurality of variation display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable, and when a specific display result is derived to any of the plurality of variation display means as a display result of the variation display, A gaming machine that controls a specific gaming state that is advantageous to the player,
First variation display control means for deriving a display result after starting the variation display of the identification information in the first variation display means of the plurality of variation display means;
Second variation display control means for deriving a display result after starting the variation display of the identification information in the second variation display means of the plurality of variation display means;
First pre-decision means for deciding whether or not the display result of fluctuation display in the first fluctuation display means is the specific display result until the display result is derived;
Second pre-deciding means for deciding whether or not the display result of the variable display in the second variable display means is the specific display result until the display result is derived;
A normal game in which, when a special condition related to the variable display in the first variable display means is established, the first and second pre-determining means respectively determine with a normal probability that the display result of the variable display is the specific display result. Special gaming state transition means for transitioning the gaming state from the state to a special gaming state determined with a special probability higher than the normal gaming state;
When the gaming state is shifted to the special gaming state, a lottery with a predetermined winning probability is performed each time the variable display is executed in the plurality of variation display means, and the special gaming state is terminated according to the lottery result. Special gaming state end determination means for determining whether or not
Special gaming state ending means for ending the special gaming state when the special gaming state ending determining means determines to end the special gaming state;
The second variation display control means causes the special gaming state ending means to terminate the special gaming state before starting the variation display in the second variation display means in the special gaming state and deriving a display result. Sometimes, the gaming machine is characterized in that the second variation display means derives a display result that determines whether or not to derive the second specific display result with the normal probability. The special gaming state end determination means determines whether or not to end the special gaming state when execution of variable display is started in each of the plurality of variable display means,
2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the special game state ending unit ends the special game state when the variable display determined to end the special game state is ended. 3. When the variation display determined to end the special gaming state by the special gaming state end determination unit is executed in the first variation display unit and the variation display is started in the second variation display unit. And a derivation time determination means for determining which display result of the fluctuation display started in the second fluctuation display means and the fluctuation display in the first fluctuation display means is derived first,
The second pre-determining unit determines whether the specific display result is derived with the normal probability when the derivation time determining unit determines that the variation display in the first variation display unit is derived first. And determining whether or not to cause the specific display result to be derived with the special probability when it is determined that the specific display result is derived later. The second prior determination means determines whether the display result of the second variation display means is the specific display result with the special probability, and then the special gaming state is ended by the special gaming state end means. A second redetermining means for determining again whether or not to derive the specific display result with the normal probability,
3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the second variation display control unit causes the second variation display unit to derive a display result based on a determination result of the second re-determination unit. Second variation time determining means for determining a variation time from the start of variation display of the identification information in the second variation display means until the display result is derived;
A time measuring unit for measuring a variation execution time after starting the variation display of the identification information in the second variation display unit;
A time determination unit for determining whether or not the variation execution time measured by the time measurement unit has passed the variation time determined by the second variation time determination unit;
The second fluctuation display control means outputs the display result determined by the second pre-decision means to the second fluctuation display means when the time determination means determines that the fluctuation execution time has passed the fluctuation time. Derived,
Based on the derivation of the specific display result to the first variation display unit by interrupting the measurement of the variation execution time by the time measurement unit when the specific display result is derived as the display result of the first variation display unit. The game according to any one of claims 1 to 4, further comprising: measurement interruption means for resuming measurement of the variable execution time by the time measurement means from the point of interruption when the specific game state is ended. Machine. It further comprises a game control means for executing a game control process for controlling the progress of the game every predetermined period,
The game control process includes:
A numerical value updating process for updating numerical data within a predetermined numerical value range;
A first numerical value extraction process for extracting numerical data updated by the numerical value update process;
A second numerical value extraction process for extracting numerical data updated by the numerical value update process,
The first pre-determining means determines whether to cause the specific display result to be derived using numerical data extracted by the first numerical value extraction process,
The second pre-determining means determines whether to cause the specific display result to be derived using the numerical data extracted by the second numerical value extraction process;
The said game control means performs the said numerical value update process at the timing between execution of the said 1st numerical value extraction process and execution of the said 2nd numerical value extraction process in the said game control process. The gaming machine according to any one of 1 to 5. Based on the decision to derive the specific display result by the first pre-determining unit, the second variation display unit newly varies when the variation display of the identification information is being performed in the first variation display unit. When the display starts, before the display result of the first fluctuation display means is derived , the first fluctuation display means is provided in the effect display means provided separately from the first and second fluctuation display means. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6, further comprising a specific effect executing unit that executes a specific effect indicating that the specific display result is derived. The first variation display control means, the second variation display control means, the first advance determination means, the second advance determination means, and the special gaming state transition means,
First variation time determining means for determining a variation time from the start of variation display of the identification information in the first variation display means until the display result is derived;
Second variation time determining means for determining a variation time from the start of variation display of the identification information in the second variation display means until the display result is derived;
Control information transmitting means for transmitting control information capable of specifying the display result and the variable time determined by the first and second variable time determining means;
A game control means further comprising:
Based on the control information received from the control information transmitted from the control information transmitting means while controlling the display of the effect display means provided separately from the first and second variation display means. It further includes production control means for performing production,
The production control means includes
Display content determining means for determining the display content of the effect display means based on the display result and the variation time specified by the control information when receiving the control information transmitted by the control information transmitting means;
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 7, further comprising: an effect display control unit that displays the display content determined by the display content determining unit on the display unit for effect.

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