JP4704140B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, after a predetermined variable display execution condition is satisfied, a variable display of a plurality of types of identification information is started based on the satisfaction of the variable display start condition, and a display result is derived and displayed. A specific gaming state that includes a variable display device and a second variable display device, and is advantageous to the player based on the fact that the specific display result is derived and displayed on either the first variable display device or the second variable display device The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine to be transferred to.

  As a gaming machine, a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device, and when a game medium wins a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the player. There is something to be done. Furthermore, there is provided a variable display unit capable of changing the display state, and configured to give a predetermined game value to the player when the display result of the variable display unit is in a predetermined specific display mode. is there.

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

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

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

  In such a gaming machine, two special symbol displays that perform variable display of special symbols are provided, and when a specific display result is derived and displayed on any of the special symbol displays, a transition to the big hit gaming state is made. There are some (for example, Patent Document 1-2).

  In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1-2, the specific display result is derived and displayed on one of the special symbol displays in order to prevent the specific display result from being derived and displayed simultaneously on a plurality of special symbol displays. The start of variable display of the special symbol on the other special symbol display is delayed.

JP 2001-62080 A JP 2001-62081 A

  In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1-2, as described above, after the variable display in which the specific display result is derived and displayed on one special symbol display is started, the special symbol display on the other special symbol display is started. Since the start of the variable display of the symbol is delayed, the variable display of the special symbol is started on the other special symbol display during execution of the variable display in which the specific display result on one special symbol display is derived and displayed. Never happen. For this reason, a notice display for notifying that a specific display result is derived and displayed on one special symbol display device is displayed after a variable display for deriving and displaying a specific display result on one special symbol display device is started. It is impossible to execute at the timing related to the change of variable display of the special symbol on the other special symbol display to be started.

  For example, since the start of variable display of the special symbol on the other special symbol display is delayed, the timing at which the special symbol variable display starts on the other special symbol display does not occur. The timing related to the change in the variable display of the special symbol on the special symbol display cannot be set as the execution timing of the notice display for notifying that the specific display result is derived and displayed on one special symbol display.

  Therefore, the notice display for notifying that the specific display result is derived and displayed on one of the special symbol displays can be executed only at the same timing as when only one special symbol display is provided.

  In addition, it is possible to perform a notice display for notifying that a specific display result is derived and displayed on one special symbol display device at a timing related to the change in the variable display of the special symbol on one special symbol display device. However, since the notice display is executed only at a predetermined timing determined in advance, the notice display becomes monotonous, and the interest of the game may be reduced.

  Therefore, in the gaming machine having a plurality of special symbol indicators, the present invention can display a notice at a timing rich in variations when a specific display result is derived and displayed on one special symbol indicator. An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can improve the interest of the game.

  In the gaming machine according to the present invention, after a predetermined variable display execution condition is satisfied (for example, a game ball is won in the start winning opening 13a, 13b), a variable display start condition is satisfied (for example, the previous variable First variable display device (for example, special symbol display 8a, variable display) that starts variable display of a plurality of types of identification information (for example, special symbols, decorative symbols) based on the end of display) and derives and displays the display results Device 9a) and a second variable display device (for example, special symbol display 8b, variable display device 9b), and a specific display result (for example, a big hit) is displayed on either the first variable display device or the second variable display device. Table 1 is a gaming machine that shifts to a specific gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state) that is advantageous to the player based on the derivation and display of the symbol, and controls the first variable display device Control means (for example, a part for executing step S705 in the effect control microcomputer 101) and second display control means for controlling the second variable display device (for example, a part for executing step S706 in the effect control microcomputer 101). And pre-determining means for determining the display results of the first variable display device and the second variable display device before the derivation display (for example, a part for executing steps S67 to S69, S76, S77 in the game control microcomputer 60) ) And the variable display time from the start of the variable display of the identification information in the first variable display device and the second variable display device until the display result is derived and displayed based on the determination result by the prior determination means Variable display time determining means for determining (for example, a game controlling microcomputer 60) Part for executing step S90), variable display time measuring means for measuring the variable display time of the identification information in the first variable display device (for example, part for executing step S35c in the game control microcomputer 60), variable Variable display time determining means for determining whether or not the variable display time measured by the display time measuring means has reached the variable display time determined by the variable display time determining means (for example, executing step S128 in the game control microcomputer 60) The first display control means starts variable display of the identification information on the first variable display device based on the fact that the variable display start condition is satisfied, and the variable display time determination means Display determined by prior determination means based on the passage of the determined variable display time First display control execution means for deriving and displaying the result on the first variable display device (for example, executing steps S812, S815, S822, S824, S831 to S833, S846, S847, S851, and S852 in the production control microcomputer 101) The second display control means starts variable display of the identification information on the second variable display device based on the fact that the variable display start condition is satisfied, and is determined by the variable display time determination means. Second display control execution means for deriving and displaying the display result determined by the prior determination means on the second variable display device based on the elapse of the variable display time (for example, step S812 in the production control microcomputer 101). S815, S822, S824, S831 to S833, S846, S847, S 51, a portion for executing processing relating to the second decorative symbol corresponding to S852, and the display mode is a predetermined display mode (for example, the display result is a jackpot display result) on the second variable display device by the prior determination means. Display of variable display executed by the second variable display device when execution of variable display of identification information is started. A notice permitting means for permitting execution of a notice display for notifying that the form becomes a predetermined display form (for example, processing relating to the second special design (second decorative design) corresponding to steps S95 and S99a in the game control microcomputer 60) And the display content of the first variable display device changes in the state where the notice display is permitted by the notice permitting means. When a predetermined condition is established, notice display execution means (for example, steps S111a and S112 in the game control microcomputer 60, and steps S622 to S624 in the effect control microcomputer 101 are executed. Part).

  The predetermined condition that causes the display contents of the first variable display device to change state is, for example, the establishment of an execution condition for variable display of identification information in the first variable display device (for example, Y in step S311 and N in step S113). It is established by.

  After the first execution condition is satisfied among the execution conditions, the first variable display device variably displays the identification information based on the establishment of the first start condition among the start conditions (for example, Y in step S51 and N in S52). Numerical data update means (for example, a game control microcomputer) that updates numerical data (for example, jackpot determination random number) used in the determination by the prior determination means within a predetermined numerical range (for example, a range of 0 to 630). A part for executing step S26 in 60), a numerical data extracting means for extracting numerical data from the numerical data updating means when the first execution condition is satisfied (for example, a part for executing step S115 in the game control microcomputer 60), First numerical data that stores the numerical data extracted by the numerical data extraction means when the first execution condition is satisfied so that the extraction order can be specified. Storage means (for example, a first special symbol determination buffer in the RAM 55) and first numerical data storage number display means (for example, special symbol start storage display for displaying the numerical data number stored in the first numerical data storage means in an identifiable manner) The predetermined condition that causes the display content of the first variable display device to change state is when the number of numerical data stored in the first numerical data storage means changes (for example, steps S114 and S54). The notice display executing means executes the notice display by setting the display form of the first numerical data storage number display means to a specific display form (for example, blinking) (for example, in step S22e, the special symbol is displayed). Among the four LEDs constituting the start memory display 18a, the LEDs corresponding to the number of counts of the first start winning memory counter, or all four LEDs are given for a predetermined period. And outputs a driving signal for relative special symbol start memory indicator 18a.) It may be configured so.

  In addition, the gaming machine according to the present invention establishes a variable display start condition (for example, the previous time) after a predetermined variable display execution condition is satisfied (for example, a game ball wins a winning winning opening 13a, 13b). The first variable display device (for example, special symbol display device 8a, for example) which starts variable display of a plurality of types of identification information (for example, special symbols and decorative symbols) and derives and displays the display result. A variable display device 9a) and a second variable display device (for example, a special symbol display device 8b, a variable display device 9b), and a specific display result (either a first variable display device or a second variable display device) For example, a gaming machine that shifts to a specific gaming state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) advantageous to the player based on the derivation display of the jackpot symbol), and controls the first variable display device 1 display control means (for example, the portion for executing step S705 in the production control microcomputer 101) and 2nd display control means for controlling the second variable display device (for example, execute step S706 in the production control microcomputer 101). Part) and prior determination means for determining the display results of the first variable display device and the second variable display device before the derived display (for example, steps S67 to S69, S76, S77 in the game control microcomputer 60 are executed) And the variable display from the start of variable display of the identification information in the first variable display device and the second variable display device until the display result is derived and displayed based on the determination result by the prior determination means Variable display time determining means for determining time (for example, a game control microcomputer) A part for executing step S90 in 60), a variable display time measuring means for measuring a variable display time of the identification information in the first variable display device (for example, a part for executing step S35c in the game control microcomputer 60), Variable display time determination means for determining whether or not the variable display time measured by the variable display time measurement means has reached the variable display time determined by the variable display time determination means (for example, step S128 in the game control microcomputer 60). The first display control means starts variable display of the identification information on the first variable display device based on the fact that the variable display start condition is satisfied, and the variable display time determination means. Determined by the prior determination means based on the passage of the variable display time determined by First display control execution means for deriving and displaying the display result on the first variable display device (for example, steps S812, S815, S822, S824, S831 to S833, S846, S847, S851, and S852 in the microcomputer 101 for effect control) The second display control means starts variable display of the identification information on the second variable display device based on the fact that the variable display start condition is satisfied, and the variable display time determination means Second display control execution means for deriving and displaying the display result determined by the prior determination means on the second variable display device based on the passage of the determined variable display time (for example, step in the production control microcomputer 101) S812, S815, S822, S824, S831 to S833, S846, S84 , S851, S852, and a portion for executing processing relating to the second decorative symbol), and it is determined by the prior determination means that the display mode is the predetermined display mode in the second variable display device, and the identification information When the execution of the variable display is started, the display of the variable display executed by the second variable display device is changed to the predetermined display mode, and the notice display for notifying the first variable display device is executed. Advance notice display means (for example, a part for executing a process related to the second special symbol (second decorative pattern) corresponding to steps S95 and S99a in the game control microcomputer 60) and the notice allowance means execute the advance notice display. In a permitted state, when a predetermined condition that causes a change in the game mode is satisfied, the first variable display device is expected to execute a notice display. And having a display execution means (for example, portions for performing the steps S622~S624 in step S101, S108b and effect control microcomputer 101, in the gaming control microcomputer 60).

  When the specific display result is derived and displayed on the second variable display device by the second display control means during execution of variable display of the identification information on the first variable display device by the first display control means, the variable information is displayed. Variable display time measurement interrupting means for interrupting the measurement of the variable display time by the display time measuring means (for example, the part executing steps S126, S127, S35n in the game control microcomputer 60) and variable display by the variable display time measurement interrupting means When the specific game state based on the specific display result derived and displayed by the second variable display device is ended in the state where the time measurement is interrupted, the measurement of the variable display time by the variable display time measuring means is resumed. Variable display time measurement restarting means (for example, steps S124 and S125 in the game control microcomputer 60) A portion) to perform S35n, may comprise.

  Special advantage when a condition for shifting to a special advantageous state (for example, a short time state) is established (for example, occurrence of a short time and a big hit) in which the variable display time for variable display of identification information is shortened compared to the normal state. A game machine to be shifted to a state, and state data (for example, a time reduction flag) indicating whether or not the gaming state is a special advantageous state indicates that the special advantageous state is in effect when transitioning to the special advantageous state State data setting means for setting the state to a non-special state indicating that the special advantageous state is not in effect when the special advantageous state is terminated (for example, steps S98b, S84, S87, and S89 in the game control microcomputer 60 are performed). And when the state data setting means has shifted to the special advantageous state, the number of times that the variable display start condition is satisfied is a predetermined number of times. At the start of the reached variable display, the state data is set to a non-special state (eg, step S84), and the variable display time determining means sets the state data to the non-special state when the state data is set to the special advantageous state. The variable display time may be determined (for example, step S90) so that the variable display time is shorter than when it is set.

  The notice allowance means includes notice allowance state setting means for setting a notice allowance flag (for example, a part for executing a process related to the second special symbol corresponding to step S99a in the game control microcomputer 60). Further, it may be configured to confirm whether or not a notice permission flag is set when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, steps S111a and S108a), and if set, a notice display may be executed.

  When the predetermined display mode is displayed as the display mode of the variable display executed by the second variable display device, the warning allowable state releasing means for resetting the warning allowable flag (for example, the step in the game control microcomputer 60) A portion for executing processing relating to the second special symbol corresponding to S121 and S122) may be provided.

  According to the first aspect of the invention, the first display control means starts variable display of the identification information on the first variable display device based on the fact that the variable display start condition is satisfied, and determines the variable display time. A first display control execution means for deriving and displaying the display result determined by the prior determination means on the first variable display device based on the passage of the variable display time determined by the means; The means starts variable display of the identification information in the second variable display device based on the fact that the variable display start condition is satisfied, and the variable display time determined by the variable display time determination means has passed. And a second display control execution means for deriving and displaying the display result determined by the prior determination means on the second variable display device, and the display mode is provided in the second variable display device by the prior determination means. When the execution of the variable display of the identification information is started, the display mode of the variable display executed by the second variable display device becomes a predetermined display mode. A predetermined condition that causes the display content of the first variable display device to change in a state in which the advance notice display is permitted by the advance notice permitting means and the advance notice display is permitted by the advance notice allowing means. In some cases, it has a notice display executing means for executing a notice display, and therefore, a predetermined condition that causes a change in state of the display content of the first variable display device and the execution timing of the notice display are related to each other. When the specific display result is derived and displayed on the second variable display device, it is possible to display a notice at a timing rich in variations, thereby improving the fun of the game An effect that theft can be.

  In the second aspect of the invention, the predetermined condition that causes the state change of the display content of the first variable display device is established by the establishment of the execution condition of the variable display of the identification information in the first variable display device. Therefore, it can be expected that the player will actively launch the game medium and the operation rate will increase.

  According to the third aspect of the present invention, the predetermined condition that causes the state change of the display content of the first variable display device is established when the number of numerical data stored in the first numerical data storage means changes, and a notice display is displayed. Since the execution means is configured to execute the advance notice display by setting the display form of the first numerical data storage number display means to a specific display form, the advance notice display that is easy to understand for the player can be performed. Can improve the interest of

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, the first display control means starts variable display of the identification information on the first variable display device based on the fact that the variable display start condition is satisfied, and determines the variable display time. A first display control execution means for deriving and displaying the display result determined by the prior determination means on the first variable display device based on the passage of the variable display time determined by the means; The means starts variable display of the identification information in the second variable display device based on the fact that the variable display start condition is satisfied, and the variable display time determined by the variable display time determination means has passed. And a second display control execution means for deriving and displaying the display result determined by the prior determination means on the second variable display device, and the display mode is provided in the second variable display device by the prior determination means. The display mode of the variable display executed by the second variable display device is determined to be the predetermined display mode when the execution of the variable display of the identification information is started. The notice permitting means for allowing execution of the notice display for notice in one variable display device, and the predetermined condition that causes the game mode to change in the state in which the notice notice is allowed to be executed by the notice allowing means are established. In some cases, since it has a notice display execution means for executing a notice display, it is possible to associate a predetermined condition that causes a change in the game mode with the execution timing of the notice display. When the specific display result is derived and displayed on the variable display device of the above, the first variable display device can display a notice at a variety of timings. An effect that can be.

  According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, during the variable display of the identification information on the first variable display device by the first display control means, the specific display is performed on the second variable display device by the second display control means. When the result is derived and displayed, the variable display time measurement interrupting means for interrupting the variable display time measurement by the variable display time measuring means, and the variable display time measurement interrupted by the variable display time measurement interrupting means Variable display time measurement restarting means for restarting the measurement of the variable display time by the variable display time measuring means when the specific gaming state based on the specific display result derived and displayed by the second variable display device is ended, Since the first variable display device and the second variable display device are provided, it is possible to prevent the specific display result from being derived and displayed at the same time, and the second variable display. That the particular display results in location is derived displayed, it can be prevented that a predictable by the display mode of the first variable display device, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, when the state data setting means has shifted to the special advantageous state, the state data is stored at the start of the variable display when the number of times that the variable display start condition has been established reaches the predetermined number. When the non-special state is set and the variable display time determining means has a short variable display time when the state data is set to the special advantageous state, the variable display time is shorter than when the state data is set to the non-special state. In addition, since the variable display time is determined, it is possible to prevent the player from having an advantage or disadvantage with respect to the number of variable display fluctuations in which the special advantageous state is maintained.

  In the invention described in claim 7, the notice permitting means includes a notice allowance state setting means for setting a notice allowance flag, and the notice display executing means determines whether or not the notice allowance flag is set when a predetermined condition is satisfied. If it is set, it is configured to execute the notice display, so it can be determined whether or not the notice display is executed by checking whether the notice allowance flag is set or not. It is possible to determine whether or not to execute the notice display by an easy process.

  The invention according to claim 8 further comprises a notice allowance state releasing means for resetting a notice allowance flag when a predetermined display form is displayed as the display form of the variable display executed by the second variable display device. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the notice display from being executed when the notice display becomes invalid.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine that is an example of a gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine as viewed from the front. In the following embodiments, a pachinko gaming machine will be described as an example. However, the gaming machine according to the present invention is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine, and a slot machine or a pachinlot machine (a slot machine in which a game is performed using a game ball). It can also be applied to other gaming machines such as parrot machines and slit slot machines).

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

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

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

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

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

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

  As described above, in this example, two start winning openings 13a and 13b are provided corresponding to the two special symbol indicators 8a and 8b. In this example, the variable winning ball device 15 that opens and closes only at the lower portion of one of the starting winning ports 13b is provided. It is good also as a structure which provides. Moreover, it is good also as a structure which does not provide a variable winning ball apparatus in the lower part of any start winning opening 13a, 13b. Further, in this example, two start winning holes 13a and 13b are provided, but one starting pay hole is provided, and a winning game ball is detected by one of the two start opening switches 14a and 14b. It is good.

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

  Between the variable display devices 9a and 9b and the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b, there are four each for displaying the number of effective winning balls, that is, the starting memory number, in which the game balls are placed in any of the starting winning ports 13a and 13b. Two special symbol start memory indicators 18a and 18b made of LEDs are provided. That is, the special symbol start memory display 18a displays up to four start memory numbers based on the winning of the start winning opening 13a in the order of winning, and the special symbol start memory display 18b starts the memory based on the winning of the start winning opening 13b. Up to 4 numbers are displayed in order of winning.

  The special symbol start memory indicators 18a and 18b respectively increase the number of LEDs to be turned on by 1 each time there is an effective start winning at the corresponding start winning opening 13a or 13b. The special symbol start memory indicators 18a and 18b are turned on when the number of start memories becomes 3 or less every time variable display is started by the corresponding special symbol indicators 8a and 8b. Decrease the number of LEDs by 1 (ie turn off one LED). In this example, the two special symbol start memory displays 18a and 18b display in a distinguishable manner whether the start memory has been entered due to entering the start winning opening 13a or 13b. Note that one special symbol start memory display may be provided. Further, in this example, the upper limit number (up to 4 each) is provided for the starting memory number by winning in each of the start winning ports 13a and 13b, but the upper limit number may not be provided.

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

  As described above, in this example, two large winning openings having the same shape are provided corresponding to the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b, but there may be one large winning opening. Moreover, two large winning openings having different shapes may be provided.

  When a game ball wins the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol variable display on the normal symbol display 10 is started. In this embodiment, the left and right lamps (the symbols can be visually recognized when lit) are alternately lit to perform variable display. For example, the left lamp (○ lamp) is lit at the end of variable display. If the right lamp (X lamp) is lit, it is off. When the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (winning symbol: ◯), the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times. Note that the probability of hitting a normal symbol is, for example, 3/13. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, a normal symbol start memory display 41 having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls entered into the gate 32 is provided. Each time there is a prize at the gate 32, the normal symbol start memory display 41 increases the number of LEDs to be turned on by one. Each time variable display on the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of LEDs to be lit is reduced by one.

  Around the left and right sides of the game area 7, there are provided decorative lamps 25 for performing effects by lighting or flashing the lamps. In the lower part of the game area 7, there is an out port 26 for absorbing game balls that have not won. Two speakers 27 that emit sound effects are provided on the left and right upper portions outside the game area 7. A top frame lamp 28a, a left frame lamp 28b, and a right frame lamp 28c are provided on the outer periphery of the game area 7. Further, a decoration LED is installed around each structure (such as a big prize opening) in the game area 7. The top frame lamp 28a, the left frame lamp 28b, the right frame lamp 28c, and the decorative LED are examples of a decorative light emitter provided in the gaming machine.

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

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

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

  Further, when the hit ball enters the start winning opening 13b and is detected by the start opening switch 14b, the special symbol (second special symbol) is variably displayed on the special symbol display 8b if the variable symbol display can be started. At the same time, the decorative display (second decorative design) starts variable display on the variable display device 9b. If it is not in a state in which the variable display of the symbol can be started, the number of start winning memories which is a reserved storage of the variable display of the special symbol (second special symbol) on the special symbol display 8b is increased by one.

  The special symbol variable display on the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b is stopped when a predetermined time elapses. If the special symbol at the time of stoppage is a jackpot symbol (specific display result), the game shifts to a jackpot gaming state. That is, the corresponding opening / closing plates 20a and 20b are opened until a predetermined time elapses or a predetermined number (for example, 10) of hit balls wins. When the hit ball is detected in the V winning area 22a and 22b while the opening and closing plates 20a and 20b are opened and the corresponding V winning switches 22a and 22b are detected, the right to continue is generated and the opening and closing plates 20a and 20b are opened again. . The generation of the continuation right is allowed a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 rounds).

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

  If the special symbol at the time of stopping in either of the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b is a jackpot symbol (probability variation symbol or probability variation time symbol) with a probability variation, the probability of the next big hit is high. That is, it is advantageous for a player in a certain probability state (specific advantageous state: a state in which the probability that the display result of variable display of identification information is a specific display result is improved as compared to the normal state and the special advantageous state). It becomes a state. In the probability variation state, for example, the probability of the next big hit is about 2/630 (1/315) in the normal state that is not the probability variation state, but about 10/630 (1/63: normal) (About 5 times the state).

  In this example, when a big hit is made, the probability (probability change entry rate) of being a probable big hit is halved. The probability variation state continues until a predetermined probability variation termination condition is satisfied (for example, until the next big hit occurs).

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

  In addition, even when the special symbol at the time of stopping in either of the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b is a big hit symbol with a short time (short time symbol), the probability that the next big hit will be increased. That is, this is an advantageous state for the player in a short-time state (a special advantageous state: a state in which the variable display time for variable display of identification information a predetermined number of times is shortened compared to a normal state different from the specific gaming state). In the short time state, for example, the number of start winnings per unit time is increased and the variation time (variable display time) of the special symbol is shortened compared to the normal state that is not the short time state. . Therefore, in the short-time state, compared to the normal state, the number of times that the special symbol variation display is executed per unit time is increased, and as a result, the probability of occurrence of a big hit per unit time is increased. It becomes a state. In order to increase the number of times that a start winning is generated per unit time, for example, one or both of the opening time and the number of opening times of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased compared to the normal state in the short time state. Alternatively, the fluctuation time in the normal symbol display 10 may be shortened.

  After the jackpot gaming state based on the fact that the time-short symbol has been reached, in this example, until a predetermined time-short end condition is satisfied (for example, until a special symbol is variably displayed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times)). The short-time state continues.

  When the game ball wins the gate 32, the normal symbol display unit 10 is in a state where the normal symbol is variably displayed. Further, when the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (winning symbol), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a predetermined time. Further, for example, in the short time state, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased, and the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased. Even in the probability variation state, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol, the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 may be increased.

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

  As shown in FIG. 2, a ball storage tank 38 is provided on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1 above the mechanism plate in the outer frame 2A, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 is installed on the gaming machine installation island. A game ball is supplied to the ball storage tank 38 from above. The game balls in the ball storage tank 38 reach the ball payout device 97 (not shown in FIG. 2) covered with the prize ball case 40A through the guide rod 39.

  Further, on the back side of the gaming machine, a variable display control unit including an effect control board 80 on which an effect control microcomputer 101 (see FIG. 4) for controlling the variable display devices 9a and 9b is mounted, and a game control micro A game control board (main board) 31 on which a computer 60 (see FIG. 3) and the like are mounted is installed. In addition, a payout control board 37 on which a payout control microcomputer for performing ball payout control is mounted is installed.

  Display control means for performing variable display control of the variable display devices 9a and 9b is realized by the effect control microcomputer 101 mounted on the effect control board 80, the VDP (video display processor) 109 (see FIG. 4), and the like. . Further, the gaming machine drives a frame side lamp driver board 35 on which circuits for driving a top frame lamp 28a, a left frame lamp 28b, a right frame lamp 28c, etc. provided on the frame side are mounted, and a speaker 27. A voice control board 70 on which a circuit to be mounted is mounted.

  Further, a power supply board 910 and other boards (not shown) on which power supply circuits for creating DC30V, DC21V, DC12V, and DC5V are mounted are provided.

  Note that electrical component control means (payout control means, effect control means) including an electric component control microcomputer are mounted on the electric component control boards (payout control board, effect control board). The payout control means and the effect control means are electrical components provided in the gaming machine in accordance with command signals (control signals) from game control means (game control microcomputer 60 to be described later: CPU 56 and peripheral circuits such as ROM 54 and RAM 55). (Game device: ball payout device 97, variable display devices 9a, 9b, etc.) are controlled. Further, the light emitters such as lamps and LEDs provided on the frame side, and electrical components such as the speaker 27 are mounted on the frame side lamp driver board 35 and the sound control board 70 in accordance with a control signal from the effect control means. Driven by circuit components. Furthermore, game machines include a board on which a switch is mounted and a board on which a light emitter such as a lamp or LED (hereinafter also referred to as a lamp / LED) is mounted. The substrate is a printed wiring board on which electrically driven electrical components, circuit components, connection components such as connectors and terminals, and the like are mounted.

  On the back side of the gaming machine, a terminal board 160 provided with terminals for outputting various types of information to the outside of the gaming machine and connected to the payout control board 37 is provided above. Near the center, an information terminal board (information output board) 34 having terminals for outputting various information from the main board 31 to the outside of the gaming machine is installed. This terminal board 160 is connected to a management computer or the like outside the gaming machine, and is used for collecting data related to the gaming machine.

  The game balls stored in the ball storage tank 38 pass through the guide basket 39 and reach the ball payout device 97 covered with the payout case 40A through the curve bag 39. Above the ball payout device 97, a ball break switch as a game medium break detection means is provided. When the ball break switch detects a ball break, the dispensing operation of the ball dispensing device 97 is stopped. The ball break switch is a switch that detects the presence or absence of a game ball in the game ball passage. Part). When this ball break detection switch detects the shortage of game balls, the game balls are replenished to the gaming machines from the replenishment mechanism provided on the gaming machine installation island.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a circuit configuration in the main board 31. FIG. 3 also shows a payout control board 37, an effect control board 80, and the like. The main board 31 has a basic circuit (game control microcomputer 60, I / O port portion 57) 53 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program, a gate switch 32a, start port switches 14a and 14b, and a V winning switch 22a. , 22b and the input driver circuit 58 for supplying signals from the count switches 23a, 23b to the basic circuit 53, the solenoid 16 for opening / closing the variable winning ball apparatus 15, the solenoids 21a, 21b for opening / closing the opening / closing plates 20a, 20b, and the big prize A solenoid circuit 59 for driving solenoids 24a and 24b for switching the route in the mouth according to a command from the basic circuit 53 is mounted.

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

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

  The basic circuit 53 includes a game control microcomputer 60 and an I / O port unit 57. The game control microcomputer 60 is controlled in accordance with a ROM 54 for storing a game control (game control) program and the like, a RAM 55 as storage means (variation data storage means for storing fluctuation data) used as a work memory, and a program. This is realized by the CPU 56 that performs the operation. In this embodiment, the ROM 54 and the RAM 55 are built in the game control microcomputer 60. That is, the game control microcomputer 60 is a one-chip microcomputer. The one-chip microcomputer only needs to incorporate at least the RAM 55. For this reason, the ROM 54 may be externally attached. Further, the I / O port unit 57 may be built in the game control microcomputer 60. Note that the game control microcomputer 60 executes control according to the program stored in the ROM 54, so that the game control microcomputer 60 will be executed (or processed) hereinafter. The game control microcomputer 60 executes control according to a program. The same applies to microcomputers mounted on substrates other than the main substrate 31.

  The RAM 55 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means, part or all of which is backed up by a backup power supply created on the power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 55 is stored for a predetermined period (until the power supply of the backup power supply is disabled). At least data (special symbol process flag, state data, etc.) corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control microcomputer 60 is stored in the backup RAM. The data corresponding to the control state of the game control microcomputer 60 is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power failure or the like is restored. is there.

  FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration example of the effect control board 80, the frame side lamp driver board 35, and the sound control board 70. In the example shown in FIG. 4, the frame side lamp driver board 35 and the sound control board 70 are not equipped with a microcomputer. The effect control board 80 has an effect control microcomputer 101 including an effect control CPU and RAM (not shown). The RAM may be externally attached. In the effect control board 80, the effect control microcomputer 101 operates in accordance with a program stored in a built-in or external ROM (not shown), and responds to a strobe signal (effect control INT signal) from the main board 31. The production control command is received via the input port 103. Further, the production control microcomputer 101 causes the VDP (video display processor) 109 to perform display control of the variable display devices 9a and 9b using the LCD based on the production control command.

  The effect control command and the effect control INT signal are first input to the input driver 102 on the effect control board 80. The input driver 102 passes the signal input from the main board 31 only in the direction toward the inside of the effect control board 80 (does not pass the signal in the direction from the inside of the effect control board 80 to the main board 31). It is also a unidirectional circuit as a signal direction regulating means.

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

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

  In this embodiment, lamps / LEDs provided on the frame side are controlled by effect control means including an effect control microcomputer 101 mounted on the effect control board 80. Further, data for controlling the variable display devices 9a and 9b and the lamps / LEDs are stored in the ROM. The production control microcomputer 101 controls the variable display devices 9a, 9b, lamps, LEDs, and the like based on data stored in the ROM. Then, the lamp / LED is driven through the output port 352 mounted on the frame side lamp driver substrate 35 and each driver or drive circuit.

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

  In the voice control board 70, the sound number data from the effect control board 80 is input to the voice synthesis IC 703 by a digital signal processor, for example, via the input driver 702. The voice synthesis IC 703 reads data corresponding to the sound number data from the voice data ROM 704, generates voice and sound effects corresponding to the read data, and outputs them to the amplifier circuit 705. The amplification circuit 705 outputs an audio signal obtained by amplifying the output level of the speech synthesis IC 703 to a level corresponding to the volume set by the volume 706 to the speaker 27.

  FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a connection state of each symbol display device such as the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b and the variable display devices 9a and 9b. As shown in FIG. 5, in this example, the game control microcomputer 60 mounted on the main board 31 includes two special symbol indicators 8a and 8b, special symbol start memory indicators 18a and 18b, Display control of the symbol display 10 and the normal symbol start memory display 41 is performed. Further, the production control microcomputer 101 mounted on the production control board 80 controls the two variable display devices 9a and 9b based on the production control command from the main board 31, and each variable display device 9a. , 9b, display control of decorative symbols is performed. Note that two production control microcomputers may be mounted, and the variable display device 9a and the variable display device 9b may be controlled by separate microcomputers.

  In this example, the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b are each constituted by a 7-segment indicator and perform segment display. The variable display of the special symbol is performed by changing and displaying “0” to “9” and “−” in order on the 7-segment display. In the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b, when the stop symbol when the variable display is completed is “0” to “9”, it means a big hit, and when it is “−”, it means a disengagement. The probability that the display result of variable display is a big hit on the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b is, for example, 2/630 (= 1/315) and the same probability. Note that the special symbol may have multiple digits. Alternatively, separate special symbols may be displayed on the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b (for example, numbers are displayed on the special symbol indicator 8a and alphabets are displayed on the special symbol indicator 8b as special symbols).

  Moreover, in this example, the two special symbol start memory | storage indicators 18a and 18b and the normal symbol start memory | storage display 41 are comprised by LED. Further, the normal symbol display 10 and the gaming state notification lamp 25 are constituted by lamps, and the two variable display devices 9a and 9b are constituted by LCD. The decorative symbols are displayed by, for example, three symbols of the left middle right, and ten numbers from “0” to “9” are used for each of the left middle right symbols. The decorative symbol indicates that if the stop symbol is the same for each of the middle left and right, it means that it is a “big hit” (simply called “big hit”), and other stop symbols If it is, it means that “out of” is suggested (sometimes simply referred to as “out of”). In addition, you may make it perform the display effect by variable display apparatus 9a, 9b by identification information, such as a character. For example, when a display effect is performed by a character, it may be possible to suggest a big hit by, for example, displaying a baseball player and hitting a home run.

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

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

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

  Next, the operation of the gaming machine will be described. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a main process executed by game control means (game control microcomputer 60: CPU 56 and peripheral circuits such as ROM 54 and RAM 55) on the main board 31. When power is turned on to the gaming machine and the input level of the reset terminal becomes high level, the gaming control microcomputer 60 starts main processing after step S1. In the main process, the game control microcomputer 60 first performs necessary initial settings.

  In the initial setting process, the game control microcomputer 60 first sets the interrupt prohibition (step S1). Next, the interrupt mode is set to interrupt mode 2 (step S2), and a stack pointer designation address is set to the stack pointer (step S3). Then, the built-in device register is initialized (step S4). Further, after initialization (step S5) of CTC (counter / timer) and PIO (parallel input / output port) which are built-in devices (built-in peripheral circuits), the RAM is set in an accessible state (step S6). The interrupt mode 2 is an address synthesized from the value (1 byte) of the specific register (I register) built in the game control microcomputer 60 and the interrupt vector (1 byte: least significant bit 0) output from the built-in device. Is a mode indicating an interrupt address.

  Next, the game control microcomputer 60 checks the state of the output signal of the clear switch (not shown) input via the input port only once (step S7). If ON is detected in the confirmation, the game control microcomputer 60 executes an initialization process (steps S11 to S14).

  If the clear switch is not in the on state, whether or not data protection processing of the backup RAM area of the RAM 55 (for example, processing for stopping power supply such as addition of parity data) has been performed when power supply to the gaming machine is stopped (Step S8). When it is confirmed that such protection processing is not performed, the game control microcomputer 60 executes initialization processing. Whether there is backup data in the backup RAM area is confirmed, for example, by the state of the backup flag set in the backup RAM area in the power supply stop process. In this example, if “55H” is set in the backup flag area, it means that there is a backup (ON state), and if a value other than “55H” is set, it means that there is no backup (OFF state).

  When it is confirmed that there is a backup, the game control microcomputer 60 performs a data check (parity check in this example) in the backup RAM area (step S9). In step S9, the calculated checksum is compared with the checksum calculated and stored by the same process in the power supply stop process. When the power supply is stopped after an unexpected power failure or the like, the data in the backup RAM area should be saved, so the check result (comparison result) is normal (matched). That the check result is not normal means that the data in the backup RAM area is different from the data when the power supply is stopped. In such a case, since the internal state cannot be returned to the state when the power supply is stopped, an initialization process that is executed when the power is turned on is not performed when the power supply is stopped.

  If the check result is normal, the game control microcomputer 60 performs a game state restoration process for returning the internal state of the game control means and the control state of the electrical component control means such as the effect control means to the state when the power supply is stopped. Is performed (step S10). Then, the process proceeds to step S14.

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

  In the initialization process, the game control microcomputer 60 first performs a RAM clear process (step S11). In addition, a predetermined work area (for example, a normal symbol determination random number counter, a normal symbol determination buffer, a special symbol determination buffer, a special symbol process flag, a payout command storage pointer, a winning ball flag, a ball out flag, a payout stop flag For example, a work area setting process for setting an initial value to a flag for selectively performing a process according to a control state is performed (step S12). Further, a process of transmitting an initialization command for initializing the sub-boards (the payout control board 37 and the effect control board 80 in this embodiment) to each sub-board is executed (step S13). As the initialization command, there are a command (for the effect control board 80) indicating the initial design of the decorative design displayed on the variable display devices 9a and 9b, a command for instructing turning off the prize ball LED 51 and the ball cut LED 52, and the like.

  Then, a CTC register provided in the game control microcomputer 60 is set so that a timer interrupt is periodically generated every 2 ms (step S14). That is, a value corresponding to 2 ms is set in a predetermined register (time constant register) as an initial value.

  When the execution of the initialization process (steps S11 to S14) is completed, the display random number update process (step S17) and the initial value random number update process (step S18) are repeatedly executed in the main process. When the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process are executed, the interrupt disabled state is set (step S16). When the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process are finished, the interrupt enabled state is set. (Step S19). The display random number is a random number for determining the symbol displayed on the special symbol displays 8a and 8b, and the display random number update process is to update the count value of the counter for generating the display random number. It is processing. The initial value random number update process is a process for updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number. The initial value random number is a random number for determining the initial value of the count value, such as a counter for generating a random number for determining whether or not to make a big hit (a big hit determination random number generation counter). In a game control process described later, when the count value of the jackpot determination random number generation counter makes one round, an initial value is set in the counter.

  Note that when the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process are executed, the interrupt is prohibited. The display random number update process and the initial value random number update process are also executed in the timer interrupt process described later. This is to avoid competing with the processing in the timer interrupt processing. That is, a timer interrupt is generated during the processing of step S17 or step S18, and a counter value for generating a display random number during the timer interrupt processing or a counter count value for generating an initial value random number If updated, the continuity of the count value may be impaired. However, such an inconvenience does not occur if the interrupt disabled state is set during the processing of step S17 and step S18.

  When a timer interrupt occurs, the game control microcomputer 60 first performs a register saving process (step S20a). Next, after executing a power-off process (power-off detection process) for detecting whether or not a power-off signal has been output (whether or not an on-state has been turned on) (step S20b), steps S21 to S37 shown in FIG. A game control process is executed. In the game control process, the game control microcomputer 60 first inputs detection signals of switches such as the gate switch 32a, the start port switches 14a and 14b, and the count switches 23a and 23b via the input driver circuit 58. Is determined (switching process: step S21).

  Next, the game control microcomputer 60 executes display control processing for performing display control of the special symbol displays 8a and 8b, the normal symbol display 10, and the normal symbol start memory display 41 (step S22). In the display control process, control for outputting a drive signal to each display device is executed according to the contents of the output buffer set in steps S34 to S36.

  Next, the game control microcomputer 60 performs processing for updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number and processing for updating the count value of the counter for generating the display random number (step S23). , S24).

  In addition, the game control microcomputer 60 performs the first special symbol process (step S25). In the first special symbol process, the corresponding process is selected and executed according to the first special symbol process flag for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 in a predetermined order according to the gaming state. The value of the first special symbol process flag is updated during each process according to the gaming state.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 60 performs a process of updating the count value of each counter for generating each determination random number such as a big hit determination random number used for game control (step S26).

FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. Each random number is used as follows.
(1) Random 1: Decide whether or not to generate a big hit (for big hit judgment)
(2) Random 2: A special symbol that generates a jackpot is determined (for determining a jackpot symbol). In this example, by determining a special symbol that generates a big hit, it is determined whether the big hit is a probability big hit, a time short hit, a short time big hit, or a normal big hit.
(3) Random 3: Determine the variation pattern of the special symbol (for variation pattern determination)
(4) Random 4: Decide whether or not to reach when a big hit is not generated (in this example, whether or not to perform reach production with decorative symbols) (for reach determination)
(5) Random 5: Determines whether or not to generate a hit based on a normal symbol (for normal symbol hit determination)
(6) Random 6: Determine the initial value of random 1 (for determining the random 1 initial value)
(7) Random 7: Determine the initial value of random 5 (for determining the random 5 initial value)
(8) Random 8: Decide whether or not to end the probability variation state (for lottery determination). Random 8 takes a value in the range of 0-49.

  In step S26 in the game control process shown in FIG. 7, the game control microcomputer 60 uses (1) big hit determination random number, (2) big hit symbol determination random number, and (5) normal symbol determination determination. A counter for generating a random number and a random number for lottery determination of (8) is counted up (1 addition). That is, they are determination random numbers, and other random numbers are display random numbers or initial value random numbers. However, the jackpot symbol determination random number in (2) also has a role as a display random number. In order to enhance the game effect, random numbers other than the random numbers (1) to (8) are also used.

  Next, the game control microcomputer 60 performs the second special symbol process (step S27). In the second special symbol process, the corresponding process is selected and executed according to the second special symbol process flag for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 in a predetermined order according to the gaming state. The value of the second special symbol process flag is updated during each process according to the gaming state.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 60 performs normal symbol process processing (step S28). In the normal symbol process, the corresponding process is selected and executed according to the normal symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the normal symbol display 10 in a predetermined order. The value of the normal symbol process flag is updated during each process according to the gaming state.

  Next, the game control microcomputer 60 performs a process of sending an effect control command by setting an effect control command related to the decorative symbol in a predetermined area of the RAM 55 (decorative symbol command control process: step S29).

  Further, the game control microcomputer 60 performs information output processing for outputting data such as jackpot information, start information, probability variation information supplied to the hall management computer, for example (step S30).

  Further, the game control microcomputer 60 executes a prize ball process for setting the number of prize balls based on the detection signal of the prize opening switch (step S31). Specifically, a prize is awarded to the payout control board 37 in response to detection of a prize based on the fact that any of the prize opening switches (the switches such as the start opening switches 14a and 14b, which are the conditions for paying out the prize balls) is turned on. A payout control command indicating the number of balls is output. The payout control microcomputer mounted on the payout control board 37 drives the ball payout device 97 according to a payout control command indicating the number of prize balls.

  Then, the gaming control microcomputer 60 executes a test terminal process which is a process of outputting a test signal for enabling the control state of the gaming machine to be confirmed outside the gaming machine (step S32). Further, when a predetermined condition is established, a drive command is issued to the solenoid circuit 59 (step S33). In order to open or close the variable winning ball device 15 or the opening / closing plates 20a, 20b, or to switch the game ball passage in the big winning opening, the solenoid circuit 59 is operated according to a drive command to the solenoids 16, 21a, 21b. , 24a, 24b are driven.

  In addition, the game control microcomputer 60 sets the normal symbol reserved memory number data corresponding to the storage state of the start winning memory number of the normal symbol in the output buffer for setting the normal symbol reserved memory number data, and starts the special symbol. The special symbol reserved memory number data corresponding to the storage state of the winning memory number is set in the output buffer for setting the special symbol reserved memory number data (storage process: step S34). Note that the normal symbol start memory display 41 and the special symbol start memory indicators 18a and 18b are turned on by outputting a drive signal in step S22 in accordance with the reserved memory number data set in the output buffer. / Light-off control is executed.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 60 sets the first special symbol display control data for setting the first special symbol display control data for effect display of the first special symbol according to the value of the first special symbol process flag. The second special symbol display control data for performing the effect display of the second special symbol in accordance with the value of the second special symbol process flag is set in the output buffer for setting the second special symbol display control data. A special symbol display control process to be set is performed (step S35). In addition, according to the display control data set here in the output buffer, a special signal effect display is executed on the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b by outputting a drive signal in step S22.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 60 sets the normal symbol display control data for displaying the normal symbol according to the value of the normal symbol process flag in the output buffer for setting the normal symbol display control data. A control process is performed (step S36). In addition, according to the display control data set to the output buffer here, a drive signal is output in step S22, whereby the effect display of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display 10 is executed.

  Thereafter, the contents of the register are restored (step S37), and the interrupt permission state is set (step S38).

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

  As described above, in this embodiment, the two special symbol indicators 8a and 8b respectively execute the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol. And control which transfers to a big hit game state is performed when a specific display result is derived and displayed by either of the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b. In such a gaming machine that includes a plurality of special symbol indicators 8a and 8b and displays the special symbols on the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b, there is a risk that a big hit will occur at the same time. If it is allowed to simultaneously generate a big hit in the plurality of special symbol indicators 8a and 8b, the gambling property is unreasonably improved. Therefore, in this embodiment, the two special symbol indicators 8a and 8b are controlled so that the big hit gaming state does not occur at the same time, thereby preventing the unreasonable increase in gambling. Hereinafter, these controls will be described. In the following description, the process for controlling the special symbol display 8a will be described, but the same control is executed for the process for controlling the special symbol display 8b. In the process of controlling the special symbol display 8a, the special symbol display 8b is controlled for the part that performs the process based on the display control state of the special symbol display 8b (for example, the process based on the state of the second big hit execution flag). When applied to the processing, processing based on the display control state of the special symbol display 8a (for example, processing based on the state of the first big hit execution flag) is performed.

  FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing the relationship between the stop symbol of the special symbol used in this embodiment, whether it is a big hit / loss, and the gaming state to be controlled. In the example shown in FIG. 9, when the special symbol stops at 1 or 5, the gaming state (control state of the gaming machine) shifts to the probability changing state. Further, when the game stops at 9, the gaming state shifts to the time-saving state. When the game stops at 3 or 7, the gaming state shifts to a probability change state and a time reduction state. In this case, however, the probability variation state is given priority, and the state is shifted to the time reduction state at the end of the probability variation state.

  When the special symbol stops at 0, 2, 4, 6, or 8, the big hit game is executed, but the game state after the big hit game is in the normal state. Further, when the special symbol is stopped at “−”, the game state is maintained without executing the big hit game.

  In the probability variation state, the probability that the display result of the special symbol (final stop symbol, also simply referred to as the stop symbol) becomes a big hit symbol is increased as compared to a state that is not a probability variation state (low probability state). Hereinafter, this may be expressed as “a hit / displacement is determined with high probability in the probability variation state”. In this embodiment, it is assumed that the probability of a big hit symbol is increased five times in the probability variation state.

  Further, when the probability variation state ends, the special symbol variation time shortening state (time shortening state) may be controlled. For example, when the probability variation time is short and the probability variation state is preferentially changed, when the probability variation state is finished by lottery (when the probability variation puncture occurs), the probability variation time short state (substantially the probability variation state) shifts to the time variation state. May be. In the short time state, the variation time (variable display time) of the special symbol is shortened compared to the case where the special time state is not. It should be noted that the mode of shortening (how much is shortened for each variation pattern, which variation pattern is to be shortened, etc.) may be the same as the mode in the probability variation state (including the probability variation short state). The time-short state continues until the change of the special symbol for a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) ends or until a big hit occurs. The predetermined number of times may be selected from a plurality of types by lottery. In the short-time state, since the variation time of the special symbol is shortened, the frequency of the special symbol variation is increased (in other words, the digestion of the reserved memory is accelerated), and as a result, the big hit game is performed. The possibility increases.

  The advantageous state includes a probability change state (specific advantageous state) and a short time state (special advantageous state), and a gaming state (a state of the gaming machine) that is not in an advantageous state is a normal state. The high probability state is a probability variation state, and the low probability state includes a short time state and a normal state.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of a first special symbol process processing program executed by the game control microcomputer 60. The special symbol process shown in FIG. 10 is a specific process of step S25 in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control microcomputer 60 performs the first special symbol process, the start opening switch 14a for detecting that a game ball has won the start winning opening 13a provided in the game board 6 is turned on. If it is, that is, if a start winning that causes the game ball to win the start winning opening 13a has occurred (step S311), after the start opening switch passing process (step S312) is performed, steps S300 to S308 are performed according to the internal state. One of the processes is performed.

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

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

  Fluctuation time setting process (step S302): A fluctuation pattern is determined according to the value of random 3, and the fluctuation time in the fluctuation pattern (variable display time: display result is derived and displayed (stop display) after variable display is started). Is determined as the variable display variable time of the first special symbol. When the time is short, the variation time is determined to be shorter than that when the time is not short. It should be noted that the variation time shortened by a predetermined time or the variation time extended by a predetermined time according to the first start-winning memory number is referred to the first start-winning memory number (for example, a count number of a first start-winning memory counter described later). You may make it decide. When the variation pattern and the variation time are determined, the first variation time timer for measuring the variation time of the determined first special symbol is started and the variation display of the first special symbol is started. Then, the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated so as to shift to step S303.

  First special symbol variation process (step S303): It is monitored whether or not the variation time of the first special symbol has elapsed. When the variation time of the first special symbol has elapsed, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is set to step S304. Update to migrate.

  First special symbol stop process (step S304): A first decorative symbol stop command for instructing stop of the first decorative symbol is transmitted to the effect control board 80. Further, the first special symbol in the special symbol display 8a is stopped. If the stop symbol of the first special symbol is a big hit symbol, the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated to shift to step S305. If not, the internal state is updated to shift to step S300. The first decorative symbol stop command may not be transmitted. In this case, the effect control board 80 sets the fluctuation time in the first fluctuation time timer based on the fluctuation pattern command from the main board 31, and updates the first fluctuation time timer to thereby change the first decoration symbol. It is sufficient to monitor the fluctuation time of the first and perform a process of stopping the first decorative symbol when it is determined that the fluctuation time has elapsed.

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

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

  Specific area valid time process (step S307): Monitors whether or not the V winning switch 22a has passed, and performs a process of confirming that the big hit gaming state continuation condition is satisfied. If the condition for continuing the big hit gaming state is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the internal state is updated to shift to step S305. In addition, when the big hit gaming state continuation condition is not satisfied within a predetermined effective time, or when all rounds are finished, the internal state is updated to shift to step S308.

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

  FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a variation pattern used in this embodiment. In FIG. 11, “EXT” indicates EXT data of the second byte in the effect control command having a two-byte structure. “Time” indicates the variation time of special symbols (variable display time of identification information).

  The variation pattern shown in FIG. 11 is commonly used as the variation pattern of the first special symbol and the variation pattern of the second special symbol. The variation pattern of the first special symbol or the variation pattern of the second special symbol is distinguished by the MODE data of the first byte in the effect control command having a 2-byte configuration.

  In this example, each variation pattern of the special symbol is out of place, whether it is a probable big hit, whether it is a non-probable big hit, whether it is a reach, and the reach mode when it is a reach A plurality of types are prepared according to differences in various production modes, such as whether or not to perform the announcement production, the production mode in the case of performing the announcement production, and whether or not the variation is shortened. In this example, the reach effect and the notice effect are performed using the variable display devices 9a and 9b that display the decorative symbols in a variable manner. Further, the effect control board 80 may determine the effect mode in the case of performing the notice effect. In this case, the effect control board 80 may also determine whether or not to give a notice effect.

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

  Further, “reach B” is a variation pattern having a reach form different from “normal reach” and “reach A”. Note that “normal reach”, “reach A”, and “reach B” may or may not be a big hit. In FIG. 11, “normal reach” is clearly shown only when it is not a big hit.

  “Notice 1” is a variation pattern having a predetermined notice effect mode. In order to simplify the explanation, one type of variation pattern indicating the notice effect mode is illustrated, but actually, a plurality of types of variation patterns are set. Furthermore, the “shortening fluctuation” is a fluctuation pattern in which the fluctuation time of the identification information is extremely short. The “short reach variation” is a variation pattern in which the display result is in the reach state, but the reach time of the identification information is extremely short without performing the reach effect. Note that the fluctuation pattern 11 is a fluctuation pattern that is a big hit after performing a shortening fluctuation until reach is established and performing the effect of “reach A”. Further, the fluctuation pattern 12 is a fluctuation pattern that becomes a time-short hit after performing a short reach fluctuation.

  Although not shown in FIG. 11, in addition to the reach effect, a change pattern including the presence or absence of execution of another specific effect such as the presence or absence of a re-change effect may be included. FIG. 11 illustrates a part of the variation pattern, but actually, various combinations of variation patterns such as reach modes and display results are prepared.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the first start port switch passing process (step S312). In the first start port switch passing process, the game control microcomputer 60 confirms whether or not the first start winning memorized number, which is the reserved memorized number for the first special symbol, has reached the maximum value of 4 (step S113). ). If the first start winning memory number has not reached 4, it is confirmed whether or not the first notice allowance flag is set (step S111a).

  If the first notice permission flag is set (Y in step S111a), the gaming control microcomputer 60 resets the first notice permission flag, assuming that the first notice execution condition is satisfied (step S111b). One notice designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 80 (step S112).

  The first notice permission flag is set when a predetermined first notice permission condition is satisfied, and is reset when the first notice permission condition is not satisfied or when the first notice execution condition is satisfied. Flag.

  The first notice designation command is a command for instructing the variable display device 9a to execute the notice display for notifying that the display result of the variable display executed on the variable display device 9b becomes the jackpot display result. Then, it is transmitted when a predetermined first notice execution condition is satisfied.

  In this example, the “first notice allowable condition” is set when the variable display of the second special symbol whose display result is the jackpot display result is started (the processing of the second special symbol process corresponding to step S95 described later). The first notice permission flag is set in the process of the second special symbol process corresponding to step S99a described later.

  Further, in this example, the “first notice execution condition” is set when the game ball is won at the start winning opening 13a after the first notice allowance condition is satisfied (Y in step S311), or when the game ball passes through the gate 32. Is established (Y in step S101 described later), and the first notice designation command is transmitted in step S112 or step S108b described later.

  Next, the game control microcomputer 60 increases the count number of the first start-winning memory counter that counts the first start-winning memory number by 1 (step S114), and extracts the value of each random number such as the big hit determination random number, They are stored in a storage area (first special symbol determination buffer) corresponding to the value of the first start winning memorized number (step S115). Note that extracting a random number means reading a count value from a counter for generating a random number and setting the read count value as a random value. In step S115, random 1 to random 4 and random 8 are extracted from the random numbers shown in FIG. The first start winning memory counter is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 55.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of the first special symbol normal process (step S300) in the first special symbol process. In the first special symbol normal process, the gaming control microcomputer 60 does not have the second big hit execution flag set (step S50) and can start changing the first special symbol (for example, If the value of the first special symbol process flag is a value indicating step S300) (step S51), the value of the first start winning memorized number is confirmed (step S52). Specifically, the count value of the first start winning memory counter is confirmed. The first start winning memory counter is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 55.

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

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

  If the first start winning memory number is not 0, the game control microcomputer 60 reads each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the first starting winning memory number = 1, and the first random number buffer of the RAM 55. While storing in the area (step S53), the value of the first start winning memorized number is reduced by 1 and the contents of each storage area are shifted (step S54). That is, each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the first start winning memory number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) is stored in the storage area corresponding to the first starting winning memory number = n−1. Store. Therefore, the order in which the random values stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to the respective first start winning memory numbers are extracted is always the order of the first starting winning memory number = 1, 2, 3, 4 It is supposed to match. That is, in this example, every time the variable display start condition is satisfied, the contents of each storage area are shifted, so the order in which the random number values are extracted can be specified.

  Next, the gaming control microcomputer 60 subtracts 1 if the gaming time counter is not 0 when the gaming state is the probability change time short state (step S55) (step S56). If the gaming state is not the probability change time short state, the process proceeds to step S57. Whether or not the probability change time short state is set is determined by the state of the probability change time short flag that is set when the probability change time short state is reached and reset when the probability change time short state ends. Note that the probability change time-short flag is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 55.

  Next, when the gaming state is the probability variation state or the probability variation short time state (step S57), the game control microcomputer 60 determines whether or not to end the probability variation before executing the jackpot determination in steps S67 and S68. The determination is made by lottery (steps S58 to S59). If the gaming state is not the probability variation state, the process proceeds to step S67. In this example, the determination of whether or not to end the probability change is performed every time the variable display is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 5 times). That is, for example, when lottery determination is performed every five times, after the transition to the probability variation state, the lottery is performed when variable display of the fifth, tenth, fifteenth,... Is executed until the probability variation state ends. Determination (processing of steps S58 to S59) is executed.

  Whether or not the state is the probability variation state is determined by the state of the probability variation flag that is set when the probability variation state or the probability variation time short state is reached and is reset when neither the probability variation state nor the probability variation time short state disappears. The probability variation flag is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 55.

  If it is in the probability change state (step S57), the game control microcomputer 60 reads out the lottery determination random number (probability change end determination random number: random 8) from the storage area (step S58). It is determined whether or not the value matches the probability change end value (step S59). If they match, the gaming state is changed to a non-probability change state, and the probability change state (including the probability change short time state) is ended (step). S60).

  If the time reduction counter is not 0 (step S62), since the gaming state is shifted to the time reduction state, a time reduction flag is set (step S63). Further, since the count value is subtracted again in step S82 to be described later, the value of the time reduction counter is incremented by 1 (step S64).

  Also, if the hour / count counter is 0 (note that the value of the hour / times counter is 0 even when it is just a probability change state that is not a probability change time short state), the normal state without shifting the gaming state to the time reduction state Therefore, the process proceeds to step S67 without setting the time reduction flag.

  In this example, whether or not the time-saving state is set is determined by the state of the time-saving flag that is set when the time-shortening state is reached and is reset when the time-shortening state ceases. The time reduction flag is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 55. In this example, the time reduction flag is not set when the probability change time short state is entered, but is set when the probability change state in the probability change time short state ends and the time change state is entered.

  Therefore, when the probability variation state ends based on the value of random 8, the lottery based on the low probability state is executed in the big hit determination of step S68.

  On the other hand, if the random 8 value read in step S58 does not coincide with the probability variation end value (step S59), the game control microcomputer 60 reads the jackpot determination random number from the first random number buffer area (step S59). S67), the big hit determination module is executed (step S68). The jackpot determination module is a program that determines that a jackpot is determined when the jackpot determination random number matches a predetermined jackpot determination value. When it is determined to be a big hit (step S69), the game control microcomputer 60 sets a big hit flag (step S70). When it is decided to make the difference, the reach determination module is executed to decide whether or not to reach. The “big hit flag” is referred to in step S75 described later.

  Then, the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first special symbol stop symbol setting process (step S71).

  In step S68, whether or not the control state is a probability change state is taken into consideration, and the determination is made based on the jackpot probability at the time of probability change or the jackpot probability at the time of non-probability change. In other words, whether or not the control state is a probability variation state is confirmed by a probability variation flag, and if it is a certain probability variation state, a determination is made based on the jackpot probability at the time of probability variation. .

  In this example, the determination as to whether or not to end the probability change is made by lottery, but the determination as to whether or not to end the probability change may not be performed. That is, the probability change state may not be terminated by puncture. In this case, steps S57 to S64 may not be executed in the first special symbol normal process described above.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing an example of the first special symbol stop symbol setting process (step S301) in the first special symbol process. In the first special symbol stop symbol setting process, the game control microcomputer 60 determines the stop symbol of the first special symbol according to the determination result of whether or not the big hit. Specifically, when it is determined to be a big hit in step S68 (Y in step S75), according to the value of the big hit symbol determining random number (random 2) stored in the first random number buffer area. A jackpot symbol is determined (step S76). By determining the big hit symbol, it is determined whether it is a normal big hit, a probable big hit, a short-time big hit, or a short-term big hit in the probability change. If it is determined in step S68 that the symbol is to be removed (N in step S75), the symbol “-” (see FIG. 9), which is a missing symbol, is determined to be a stop symbol (step S77). . Then, the game control microcomputer 60 updates the value of the first special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the variation time setting process (step S78).

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing an example of the variation time setting process (step S302) in the first special symbol process. In the variable time setting process, the game control microcomputer 60 stores in the first special symbol determination buffer whether or not the game state is the short-time state, the determination result of whether or not there is a big hit or reach in step S68. Based on the fluctuation pattern determination random number (random 3) that has been made, it is determined which of the fluctuation patterns shown in FIG. 11 is to be used (step S90). In this example, the variation time of the first special symbol is determined by determining the variation pattern. Note that after determining the variation time, the variation pattern in which the determined variation time is set may be selected from a plurality of variation patterns.

  When the variation pattern is determined, the game control microcomputer 60 sets the address of the determined command transmission table for variation pattern designation to the pointer (step S91a), and executes a command setting process as a subroutine (step S92a).

  An effect control command is transmitted to the effect control board 80 by executing the command set process. In this embodiment, each effect control command that can be transmitted to the effect control means is stored in the command transmission table of the ROM 54. In the command set process, the game control microcomputer 60 sets the effect control command data stored at the address of the ROM 54 indicated by the pointer as an output port for outputting the effect control command data, and sends the command. An effect control INT signal indicating transmission is output.

  Next, the game control microcomputer 60 sets the address of the command transmission table for designating the display result indicating the display result of the first special symbol determined in step S68 or the like (for example, the probability variation big hit, the normal big hit, the loss). Then, a command set process that is a subroutine is executed (step S92b). It should be noted that a specific stop symbol of the first decorative symbol is displayed on the effect control board 80 in accordance with an effect control command (display result specifying command) for specifying a display result such as probability variation big hit, non-probability big hit, and loss transmitted here. Determined by

  Next, if the time reduction flag is set (step S81), the game control microcomputer 60 decrements the value of the time reduction counter (step S82). When the value of the time reduction counter becomes 0 (step S83), the time reduction flag is reset (step S84).

  Next, in the game control microcomputer 60, if the probability change flag, the time reduction flag, or the probability change time reduction flag is set (step S85), the display result of the current variable display is the normal big hit (non-probability and non-time-short hit: probability change). If it is a big hit that will satisfy the end condition of the state or the time-saving state (step S86), all the set flags among the probability change flag, the time reduction flag, and the probability change time-short flag are reset (step S87).

  In addition, when the probability change flag, the time reduction flag, or the probability change time reduction flag is set (step S85), the game control microcomputer 60 displays the current variable display result as a time-short hit (non-probability and time-short hit: probability change). If it is in the state, the end condition is satisfied and the time is changed to the short time state, and if it is in the short time state, the control state is maintained (a big hit that will be maintained) (step S88), the short time flag is set and An initial value (for example, “100”) is set in the counter, and if the probability change flag and the probability change time short flag are set, the counter is reset (step S89). In this way, in this example, if a short-time big hit occurs in the probability variation state, the gaming state is changed from the probability variation state to the short-time state before the variable display that the display result becomes the hourly big hit symbol is started. At the same time, an initial value is set in the time reduction counter. In addition, if the time and big hit occurs when the probability change time short state, the game state is changed from the probability change state to the time short state before the variable display that the display result becomes the time and big hit symbol is started, An initial value is set in the number counter. In addition, if a time and big hit occurs in the time saving state, the initial value is set in the hour and hour number counter without changing the gaming state before the variable display that the display result becomes the time and big hit symbol is started. Is done.

  If none of the probability change flag, the time reduction flag, or the probability change time reduction flag is set (step S85), the game control microcomputer 60 determines the time reduction if the display result of the current variable display is a time reduction big hit (step S98a). In addition to setting the flag, an initial value (for example, “100”) is set in the time reduction counter (step S98b). Further, if the display result of the current variable display is the probability variation big hit (step S98c), the game control microcomputer 60 sets the probability variation flag (step S98d). Further, if the display result of the variable display this time is the probability change time big hit (step S98e), the game control microcomputer 60 sets the probability change flag and the probability change time short flag, and sets an initial value (eg, “100” in the time count counter). ") Is set (step S98f).

  In this embodiment, 100 is set in the time reduction counter in steps S89 and S98b, but the time reduction number may be another number (for example, 50 times, 120 times, etc.). . In addition, the number of time reductions may be selected from a plurality of types of times (for example, 20 times, 50 times, 100 times). In this case, the number of times selected by lottery is determined in steps S89 and S98b. Is set in the hourly counter. The selection by lottery here is, for example, extracting a random number for determining the number of times for a short time, and using a table for determining the number of times for a short time in which the extracted value and the number of times are associated with each other. What is necessary is just to make it perform by performing the process which selects the frequency | count.

  Next, the game control microcomputer 60 sets the variation time data indicating the variation time of the first special symbol determined in step S90 in the first special symbol process timer and starts measuring the variation time (step (S93), a first measurement execution flag, which will be described later, is set, and the variable display of the first special symbol on the special symbol indicator 8a is started (step S94).

  Further, when the variable display result of the first special symbol that has been started becomes the big hit display result (step S95), the game control microcomputer 60 sets the first big hit fluctuation flag (step S96). The first jackpot variation flag is a flag indicating whether or not variable display in which the variation display result becomes the jackpot display result is executed by the first special symbol.

  When the variable display result of the first special symbol that has been started is a jackpot display result (step S95), the game control microcomputer 60 sets the second notice allowance flag (step S99a) and the second Time measurement by the notice allowable flag set period timer is started (step S99b).

  The second notice permission flag is set when a predetermined second notice permission condition is satisfied, and is reset when the second notice permission condition is not satisfied or when the second notice execution condition is satisfied. Flag.

  The second notice allowance flag set period timer is a timer for measuring a period during which the second notice display is allowed to be executed (second notice display execution allowance period). For example, in this example, since the notice display is a big hit notice, the second variable display device (for example, the variable display) is displayed before the big hit symbol is confirmed and displayed in the first special symbol by the second notice allowable flag set period timer. It is determined whether or not there is a period during which the notice display on the device 9b) can be completed. That is, if the second notice allowable flag set period timer has not timed out, it means that there is still a period for executing the second notice display in the second variable display device, and the second notice allowable flag set period timer Means that there is no remaining period for executing the second notice display on the second variable display device. The second notice display execution allowance period measured by the second notice allowance flag set period timer is, for example, the first notice symbol variable display period to a predetermined period (the period from the final display to the completion of variable display of the second notice display). A period obtained by subtracting the execution period (a period equal to or longer than a period obtained by adding the longest period when there are plural types) may be used.

  Note that the second notice display execution allowance period measured by the second notice allowance flag set period timer may be a period until reach is established, or a predetermined period (for example, 5 seconds, 10 seconds, etc.) from the start of fluctuation. You may make it.

  Then, the game control microcomputer 60 updates the value of the first special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the first special symbol variation process (step S97).

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing an example of the first special symbol variation process (step S303) in the first special symbol process. In the first special symbol variation process, the game control microcomputer 60 updates the second notice permission flag set period timer (for example, the timer) if the second notice permission flag set period timer has not timed out (N in step S121). The value is added or subtracted (step S122a). On the other hand, if the second notice permission flag set period timer has timed out (Y in step S121), the second notice permission flag is reset (step S122b). That is, the second notice permission flag is reset so that the second notice display is not executed when the second notice permission flag set period timer times out and the second notice permission condition is not satisfied. Note that when the second notice permission flag is not set, the processing of step S121, step S122a, and step S122b may not be executed.

  Next, the game control microcomputer 60 confirms whether the measurement of the variation time of the first special symbol using the first special symbol process timer is being executed (step S123). This confirmation is performed depending on whether or not the first measurement execution flag indicating whether or not the measurement of the variation time of the first special symbol is being executed is set.

  The first measurement execution flag is set when the variable display of the first special symbol is started or when the variable display of the first special symbol is restarted, and when the variable display of the first special symbol is ended, or the first This flag is reset when the special symbol variation display is interrupted.

  When the measurement of the variation time of the first special symbol is being executed (when it is not interrupted), the game control microcomputer 60 determines that the first big hit execution flag is set, The measurement execution flag is reset and the measurement of the variation time is interrupted (steps S126 and S127). That is, the first measurement execution flag is set to a reset state so that step S35c described later is not executed.

  On the other hand, when the variation time measurement of the first special symbol is not executed (if it is interrupted), the gaming control microcomputer 60 will reset the second big hit running flag, The first measurement execution flag is set and the measurement of the variation time is resumed (steps S124 and S125). That is, the first measurement execution flag is set and step S35c described later is executed.

  When it is determined that the variation time of the first special symbol has progressed by execution of step S35c described later and the variation time indicated by the variation time data set in the first special symbol process timer has elapsed (determination that the variation time has ended). (Y of step S128), the game control microcomputer 60 updates the value of the first special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the first special symbol stop process (step S129).

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing an example of the first special symbol stop process (step S304) in the first special symbol process. In the first special symbol stop process, the game control microcomputer 60 performs a process of transmitting an effect control command indicating the first decorative symbol stop (step S131). Further, the game control microcomputer 60 stops and displays the first special symbol with the determined stop symbol (step S132).

  Next, the game control microcomputer 60 checks whether or not the stop symbol is a big hit symbol (step S133), and if it is a big hit symbol, the first big hit fluctuation flag is reset (step S134).

  Then, the game control microcomputer 60 sets the internal state (first special symbol process flag) to step S305 (pre-opening process for big prize opening) when the stop symbol of the variation of the first special symbol is a big hit symbol. Update so as to shift (step S135), otherwise update the internal state to shift to step S300 (first special symbol normal process) (step S136).

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the jackpot end process (step S308) executed when the jackpot game ends. In the jackpot ending process, the game control microcomputer 60 checks whether or not the special symbol stop symbol (which is a jackpot symbol) causing the jackpot game is a short symbol at the time of probability change (step S151). If it is a probability change short symbol, the special jackpot ends to notify the effect control board 80 of the end of the big hit gaming state and the transition to the special gaming state (probability changing short state, probability changing state or time saving state) A process of transmitting a display-designated effect control command is performed (step S155). Then, the value of the first special symbol process flag is set to a value corresponding to the first special symbol normal process (step S300) (step S156).

  When the stop symbol of the first special symbol is not a short symbol at the time of probability change, it is confirmed whether or not the stop symbol of the first special symbol is a probability change symbol (step S157). If it is a probable variation, the process proceeds to step S155.

  If the stop symbol of the first special symbol is not a probability variable symbol, it is confirmed whether or not the stop symbol of the first special symbol is a time-short symbol (step S160). If it is a short time symbol, the process proceeds to step S155.

  If the stop symbol of the first special symbol is not a time-short symbol, a process of transmitting an effect control command specifying non-specific jackpot end display is performed in order to notify the end of the jackpot gaming state (step S164). Then, the process proceeds to step S156.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the normal symbol process (step S28). In the normal symbol process, when the game control microcomputer 60 detects that the game ball has passed through the gate 32 and the gate switch 32a is turned on (step S101), the first notice permission flag is set. If so (Y in step S108a), the first notice permission flag is reset and a first notice designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 80 (step S108b). If the second notice permission flag is set (Y in step S109a), the second notice permission flag is reset and a second notice designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 80 (step S109b). Further, a gate switch passage process (step S102) is executed. Then, the game control microcomputer 60 executes any one of the processes shown in steps S103 to S107 according to the value of the normal symbol process flag.

  In the gate switch passage processing, the game control microcomputer 60 checks whether the count value of the gate passage memory counter (the number of gate passage memories) has reached the maximum value (in this example, “4”). If not reached, the count value of the gate passage memory counter is incremented by 1, the normal random number for symbol determination is extracted, and stored in the storage area (ordinary symbol determination buffer) corresponding to the gate passage memory number value. Is executed. The LED of the normal symbol start memory display 41 is turned on according to the value of the gate passage memory counter.

  Normal symbol variation waiting process (step S103): It is monitored whether or not the normal symbol variation can be started (for example, when the value of the normal symbol process flag is a value indicating step S103). The case where the value of the normal symbol process flag is a value indicating step S103 is a case where the normal symbol is not changed in the normal symbol display 10 and the start winning a prize opening / closing process is not being performed. When the normal symbol variation can be started, if the number of stored gate passes is not 0, the value of the normal symbol process flag is changed to a value indicating the normal symbol determination process (step S104). .

  Normal symbol determination processing (step S104): The random number value for determination per normal symbol stored in the storage area corresponding to the gate passing memory number = 1 is read and stored in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55, and the gate passing memory number The value is decreased by 1 (the count value of the gate passage storage counter is decreased by 1), and the contents of each storage area are shifted. Next, a random number for normal symbol determination is read from the random number buffer area, and it is determined whether to make a hit or not.

  Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the random number for normal symbol determination matches the hit determination value, and if there is a matching hit determination value, it is determined to be a hit. The winning determination value is, for example, a state in which the winning is a high probability as any of 3 to 12 in the special gaming state (probability change state, short time state, short time state of probability change), and 3, 5 or 7 in the case of not being in the special gaming state. As a hit state with a relatively low probability. It should be noted that not only the winning state with a high probability in other special game states such as a probability change state, but also the opening time and release of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 without any other special game state such as a probability change state. A special gaming state with an increased number of times may be set.

  Also, after determining the hit / miss, the normal symbol change time is set in the normal symbol change time timer. For example, when the normal symbol is hit with a high probability, 5.1 seconds is set, and when the normal symbol is hit with a low probability, 29.2 seconds is set. Then, the game control microcomputer 60 starts changing the normal symbol. Further, the internal state (normal symbol process flag) is updated, and the process proceeds to step S105 (normal symbol variation process).

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

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

  Start winning opening / closing process (step S107): The game controlling microcomputer 60 performs opening control for opening the variable winning ball apparatus 15 for a predetermined period. A state in which the opening period of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is set longer than the normal time is referred to as an open extended state. In general, when the game is in a special game state such as a probability change state or a short time state, the open extended state is controlled. In this example, if it is not in the open extended state, the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is controlled so as to open only once for 0.2 seconds. On the other hand, in the open extended state, control is performed so that the variable winning ball device 15 is opened only once for 2 seconds. In the open extended state, the variable winning ball apparatus 15 may be controlled to open again for 2 seconds after a closing period of 3 seconds after the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is released for 2 seconds. Then, the game control microcomputer 60 updates the normal symbol process flag to a value indicating the normal symbol variation waiting process.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the display control process (step S22). In the display control process, the game control microcomputer 60 first stops driving signals for the special symbol displays 8a and 8b, the normal symbol display 10, and the normal symbol start memory display 41 (step S22a).

  Next, the game control microcomputer 60 responds to the special symbol display 8a in accordance with the display control data set in the output buffer for setting the first special symbol display control data (first special symbol output buffer). A drive signal is output (step S22b).

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

  In addition, if the interruption state designation value is set as the display control data, the special symbol display 8a displays a state in which an arbitrary off symbol (specifically, “-”) is displayed during the interruption of the progress of the symbol variation. A drive signal for output is output. When a plurality of types of missed symbols are provided, the missed symbols to be displayed may be, for example, predetermined predetermined missed symbols, or missed symbols determined by random number lottery or the like. In addition, when the interruption state designation value is set as the display control data, the special symbol display unit 8a has the display state of the special symbol display unit 8a in the variable display state while the progress of the symbol variation is interrupted. A drive signal may be output. That is, in the state where the subtraction process (step S35c) of the first special symbol process timer is interrupted (the progress of the measurement of the variation time is interrupted), a drive signal for setting the same display state as when the symbol variation is in progress is output. You may make it do.

  Next, in the same manner as in step S22b, the game control microcomputer 60 performs special processing according to the display control data set in the output buffer for setting the second special symbol display control data (second special symbol output buffer). A drive signal is output to the symbol display 8b (step S22c).

  The game control microcomputer 60 outputs a drive signal to the normal symbol display 10 in accordance with the display control data set in the output buffer for setting the normal symbol display control data (ordinary symbol output buffer). (Step S22d).

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

  Next, the game control microcomputer 60 displays the special symbol start memory display according to the special symbol hold memory number data set in the output buffer (special symbol start winning memory number buffer) for setting the special symbol hold memory number data. A drive signal for displaying the number of reserved symbols of the current special symbol is output to the devices 18a and 18b (step S22e). That is, in step S22e, the game control microcomputer 60 outputs a drive signal for turning on the LEDs corresponding to the count number of the first start winning memory counter among the four LEDs constituting the special symbol start memory display 18a. A special signal is output to the special symbol start memory display 18a, and a drive signal for turning on the LEDs corresponding to the count number of the second start winning memory counter among the four LEDs constituting the special symbol start memory display 18b. Output to the start memory display 18b. Note that the count number of the first start winning memory counter is added at step S114 in response to the occurrence of the first effective start winning (effective starting winning by winning to the start winning opening 13a), and the variable display of the first special symbol is performed. Is subtracted in step S54 when the start condition is satisfied. Similarly, the count number of the second start winning memory counter corresponds to step S114 in the second separate symbol process according to the occurrence of the second effective start winning (effective starting winning by winning to the start winning opening 13b). And subtracted in a process corresponding to step S54 in the second separate symbol process in accordance with the establishment of the variable special variable display start condition.

  Then, the game control microcomputer 60 displays the normal symbol start memory display in accordance with the normal symbol hold memory number data set in the output buffer for setting the normal symbol hold memory number data (ordinary symbol start winning memory number buffer). A drive signal for displaying the current number of reserved symbols stored in the normal symbol is output to the device 41 (step S22f).

  Furthermore, the game control microcomputer 60 outputs a drive signal in accordance with the setting contents of another output buffer for another data setting output buffer (for example, an output buffer for setting game state display control data) ( Step S22g). In step S22g, for example, a process of outputting a driving signal for displaying the gaming state is performed on a display device (for example, the gaming state notification lamp 25) that displays a gaming state such as a probability change state or a short time state. .

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the storage process (step S34). In the storage process, the game control microcomputer 60 first sets the normal symbol reserved memory number data corresponding to the current reserved number of normal symbols in the normal symbol start winning memory number buffer (step S34a). Then, the game control microcomputer 60 sets the special symbol reserved memory number data corresponding to the current special symbol reserved memory number in the special symbol start winning memory number buffer (step S34b).

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing a first special symbol display control process (a process related to the first special symbol in the special symbol display control process of step S35). The special symbol display control process in step S35 includes a second special symbol display control process that is processed in the same manner as the first special symbol display control process, but the description thereof is omitted here. In the first special symbol display control process, a specified value for specifying the display content of the first special symbol to be displayed on the special symbol indicator 8a is used for the first special symbol according to the value indicated by the first special symbol process flag. Processing to set the output buffer is executed. Here, according to the designated value set in the first special symbol output buffer, the drive signal is output in step S22b described above.

  In the first special symbol display control process, the game control microcomputer 60 first reads the first special symbol process flag (step S35a). Next, if the read first special symbol process flag is a value indicating step S303 (first special symbol variation process) (Y in step S35b), the game controlling microcomputer 60 proceeds with the variation display of the special symbol. It is confirmed whether it is interrupted (step S35n). Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the progress of the fluctuation time in the fluctuation display of the first special symbol is interrupted by checking whether or not the interruption flag is set.

  If the progress of the variable display of the first special symbol is being interrupted, the game control microcomputer 60 selects the interrupt state designation value (step S35r), and the selected interrupt state designation value is output to the first special symbol output buffer. (Step S35s). Then, the process ends without subtracting the first special symbol process timer.

  If the progress display of the first special symbol variation display is not interrupted, the game control microcomputer 60 decrements the first special symbol process timer by 1 (step S35c), and selects the variation state designation value (step S35d). The selected variation state designation value is set in the special symbol output buffer (step S35e). The variation state designation value is selected according to the variation period of the first special symbol, and in this example, the designation value indicating the symbol displayed in the variation state in the variation display is selected in step S35d.

  The first special symbol process flag read in step S35a is set to step S300 (first special symbol normal process), step S301 (first special symbol stop symbol setting process), step S302 (variable time setting process), step S304 ( If it is a value indicating one of the first special symbol stop processing (step S35f), the game control microcomputer 60 selects a stop symbol designation value (step S35g), and uses the selected stop symbol designation value as a special symbol. Is set in the output buffer (step S35h).

  In this example, if the value indicated by the first special symbol process flag is a predetermined value in step S35f, the process proceeds to step S35g, and the stop symbol designation value is set in step S35h even when the symbol is stopped. Although it is set every time, the value indicated by the first special symbol process flag is stored, it is determined whether or not the first special symbol process flag is updated in step S35f, and the first special symbol process flag is determined. The process may be shifted to step S35g only when has been updated. However, the process of storing the value indicated by the first special symbol process flag and the first special symbol process flag are updated if the stop symbol designation value is set every time in step S35h as in this example. Since the process for determining whether or not the game has been performed is not necessary, the load on the game control microcomputer 60 can be reduced.

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

  If the first special symbol process flag read in step S35a is not a value indicating one of steps S300 to S304 (N in step S35f), that is, if it is a big hit gaming state, the game control microcomputer 60 Then, a process for confirming whether or not the winning prize opening number display waiting timer is 0 is performed (step S35i).

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

  If the winning prize opening number display wait timer is not 0 (N in step S35i), the game control microcomputer 60 subtracts 1 from the winning prize opening number display waiting timer (step S35j), and sets the turn-off designated value as a special value. Set in the symbol output buffer (step S35k). The turn-off specified value is a specified value for instructing the end of display of the number of times of winning of the special winning opening.

  If the big prize opening number of times display waiting timer is 0 (Y in step S35i), the game control microcomputer 60 selects the number-of-opening display designation value (step S351), and the selected number-of-opening number display designated value is special. Set in the symbol output buffer (step S35m).

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

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the normal symbol display control process (step S36). In the normal symbol display control process, the game control microcomputer 60 first reads the normal symbol process flag (step S36a). Next, if the read normal symbol process flag is a value indicating step S105 (normal symbol variation processing) (Y in step S36b), the game control microcomputer 60 decrements the ordinary symbol variation time timer by one (step S36b). S36c), the fluctuation state designation value is selected (step S36d), and the selected fluctuation state designation value is set in the normal symbol output buffer (step S36e). The change state designation value is selected according to the change period of the special symbol, and in this example, the change state indicating the display state at any point in the change display in which the left and right light emitters are alternately lit in step S36d. A state specification value is selected.

  If the normal symbol process flag read in step S36a is a value indicating processing other than step S105 (normal symbol variation processing) (N in step S36b), the game control microcomputer 60 selects the stop symbol designation value. (Step S36f), and the selected variation state designation value is set in the normal symbol output buffer (Step S36g).

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

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

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

  Next, a method for sending a control command from the game control means to the effect control means will be described. FIG. 24 is an explanatory diagram showing a signal line of an effect control command transmitted from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80. As shown in FIG. 24, in this embodiment, the effect control command is transmitted from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80 through eight signal lines of the effect control signals D0 to D7. An effect control INT signal signal line for transmitting a strobe signal (effect control INT signal) is also wired between the main board 31 and the effect control board 80. FIG. 24 shows an example of the effect control command. However, the control commands for other electrical component control boards (in this embodiment, the payout control board 37) also include eight signal lines and one control command. Is transmitted by the signal line of the INT signal.

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

  As shown in FIG. 25, the 8-bit effect control command data of the effect control command is output in synchronization with the effect control INT signal. The effect control microcomputer 101 mounted on the effect control board 80 detects that the effect control INT signal has risen, and starts a 1-byte data capturing process through an interrupt process. Therefore, when viewed from the production control microcomputer 101, the production control INT signal corresponds to a capture signal that triggers the capture of production control command data.

  The effect control command is sent only once so that the effect control microcomputer 101 can recognize it. In this example, “recognizable” means that the level of the effect control INT signal changes, and that it is sent only once so as to be recognizable means that, for example, each of the first and second bytes of the effect control command data Accordingly, the production control INT signal is output in a pulse shape (rectangular wave shape) only once. The effect control INT signal may have a polarity opposite to that shown in FIG.

  FIG. 26 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command sent to the effect control board 80. In the example shown in FIG. 26, commands 8000 (H) to 8058 (H) are effect control commands for designating a variation pattern of the first decorative symbol variably displayed on the variable display device 9a corresponding to the first special symbol. (Variation pattern command, first variation pattern command). Commands 8100 (H) to 8158 (H) are effect control commands (variation pattern commands, second designation) for designating a variation pattern of the second decorative symbol variably displayed on the variable display device 9b corresponding to the second special symbol. Variation pattern command).

  Command 85XX (H) is an effect control command (display result designation command, first display result designation command) for designating the display result of the first special symbol. The first display result designation command is used for determining a stop symbol of the first decorative symbol in the variable display device 9a. Command 86XX (H) is an effect control command (display result specifying command, second display result specifying command) for specifying the display result of the second special symbol. The second display result designation command is used for determining the stop symbol of the second decorative symbol in the variable display device 9b.

  Command 9000 (H) is an effect control command (first notice designation command) for instructing execution of notice display on variable display device 9a. Command 9100 (H) is an effect control command (second notice designation command) instructing execution of notice display on variable display device 9b.

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

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

  The command D000 (H) is an effect control command for designating a customer waiting demonstration in the variable display device 9a. Command D100 (H) is an effect control command for designating a customer waiting demonstration in the variable display device 9b.

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

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

  When the effect control means of the effect control board 80 receives the above-described effect control command from the game control means of the main board 31, it changes the display state of the variable display devices 9a and 9b according to the contents shown in FIG. The display state of the lamp / LED is changed, and the sound number data is output to the sound control board 70 if necessary. Note that control commands other than the example shown in FIG. 26 are also transmitted from the game control means to the effect control means. For example, the display state of the award ball LED 51 and the ball break LED 52 and a more detailed effect control command related to the big hit game are also transmitted from the game control means to the effect control means.

  Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the effect control microcomputer 101. In the main process, an initialization process is first performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a 2 ms timer for determining the start interval of effect control (step S701). Thereafter, the production control microcomputer 101 proceeds to a loop process for confirming monitoring of the timer interrupt flag (step S702). When a timer interrupt occurs, the production control microcomputer 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set in the main process, the effect control microcomputer 101 clears the flag (step S703) and executes the following effect control process.

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

  In the effect control process, the effect control microcomputer 101 first analyzes the received effect control command (command analysis process: step S704). Next, the production control microcomputer 101 performs a first production control process (step S705). In the first effect control process, a process corresponding to the current control state (first effect control process flag) is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state, and display control of the variable display device 9a is executed. In addition, the effect control microcomputer 101 performs the second effect control process (step S706). In the second effect control process, a process corresponding to the current control state (second effect control process flag) is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state, and display control of the variable display device 9b is executed. And the process which updates a random number counter is performed (step S707). Thereafter, the process returns to the process of checking the timer interrupt flag in step S702.

  Next, an effect control command reception process from the main board 31 will be described. FIG. 28 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a command reception buffer for storing the effect control command received from the main board 31. In this example, a command reception buffer of a ring buffer type capable of storing six 2-byte configuration effect control commands is used. Therefore, the command reception buffer is configured by a 12-byte area of reception command buffers 1 to 12. A command reception number counter indicating in which area the received command is stored is used. The command reception number counter takes a value from 0 to 11. It is not always necessary to use the ring buffer format. For example, when using stop symbol designating commands for designating the left, middle, and right stop symbols, three stop symbol designating command storage areas (2 × 3 = 6) are used. It is also possible to adopt a buffer configuration such as one command storage area (byte command reception buffer) and other command storage areas (2 × 1 = 2 bytes command reception buffer). Similarly, the sound control means and the lamp control means may have a buffer format other than the ring buffer format.

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

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart illustrating a specific example of command analysis processing (step S704). The effect control command received from the main board 31 is stored in the reception command buffer, but in the command analysis process, the effect control microcomputer 101 confirms the content of the command stored in the command reception buffer.

  In the command analysis process, the production control microcomputer 101 first checks whether or not a reception command is stored in the command reception buffer (step S611). Whether it is stored or not is determined by comparing the value of the command reception number counter with the read pointer. The case where both match is the case where the received command is not stored. If the reception command is stored in the command reception buffer, the effect control microcomputer 101 reads the reception command from the command reception buffer (step S612). When read, the value of the read pointer is incremented by +2 (step S613).

  If the received effect control command is the effect control command for designating the first variation pattern (step S614), the effect control microcomputer 101 stores the EXT data of the command in the first variation pattern data storage area (step S615). ).

  If the received effect control command is an effect control command for designating the second variation pattern (step S616), the effect control microcomputer 101 stores the EXT data of the command in the second variation pattern data storage area (step S617). ).

  If the received effect control command is the effect control command for designating the first display result (step S618), the effect control microcomputer 101 stores the EXT data of the command as the display result of the first decorative design in the first decorative design. Store in the area (step S619).

  If the received effect control command is an effect control command for designating the second display result (step S620), the effect control microcomputer 101 stores the EXT data of the command as the display result of the second decorative design in the second decorative design. Store in the area (step S621).

  If the received effect control command is the effect control command designated for the first notice (step S622), the effect control microcomputer 101 determines the execution pattern (notice pattern) of the first notice display (step S623). The first notice display is executed with the notice pattern thus made (step S624).

  Specifically, in step S624, the production control microcomputer 101 displays a warning on the variable display device 9a based on the warning display control execution data in which the control content of the warning pattern determined in step S623 is set. A control signal for displaying an image for use (for example, a character for displaying a notice) is transmitted to the VDP 109. The VDP 109 causes the variable display device 9a to display the background and decorative symbols (for example, decorative symbols instructed in step S844 if the decorative symbols are being displayed in a variable manner) in accordance with a control signal from the effect control microcomputer 101. The display image for the notice display is displayed on the variable display device 9a with the highest priority (even if there is a portion where the character for the notice display overlaps with the background or the decorative pattern, the image for the notice display has priority over the background or the decorative pattern. Display the character in the foreground).

  If the received effect control command is the effect control command designated for the second notice (step S625), the effect control microcomputer 101 determines the execution pattern (notice pattern) of the second notice display (step S626). The second notice display is executed with the notice pattern thus made (step S627).

  In Steps S623 and S626, a notice pattern that matches the current display state in the variable display devices 9a and 9b that execute the notice display is used from a plurality of kinds of notice effect patterns (notice patterns) prepared in advance. Selected as a notice pattern.

  It should be noted that when an effect control command of the first notice designation or the second notice designation is received, it is determined whether or not to perform a notice display by random lottery, and only when it is decided to perform the notice display, steps S623 or S626. You may make it perform the process of transfer.

  The effect control microcomputer 101 sets a command reception flag corresponding to the received command when the received command read in step S612 is another effect control command, and stores the received command if necessary (step S628).

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing the first effect control process (step S705) in the main process shown in FIG. In the first effect control process, one of steps S800 to S806 is performed according to the value of the first effect control process flag. In each process of steps S800 to S806, the following process is executed.

  Although detailed description is omitted, in the second effect control process (step S706), the same process as the first effect control process is executed according to the value of the second effect control process flag. About the part which performs the process based on the display control state of the variable display device 9b (for example, the process based on the state of the second big hit effect flag) in the process of controlling the variable display device 9a (first effect control process), variable display is performed. When applied to the process of controlling the device 9b (second effect control process), a process based on the display control state of the variable display device 9a (for example, a process based on the state of the first big hit effect flag) is performed.

  First decorative symbol normal process (step S800): It is confirmed whether or not a big hit game effect (second big hit game effect) is being executed by the variable display device 9b that performs variable display or the like of the second decorative symbol. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not a second big hit effect flag, which will be described later, is set. If the second big hit effect flag is not set and the first fluctuation pattern command is received, the effect control microcomputer 101 sets the value of the first effect control process flag to the first decorative symbol fluctuation pattern. Change to a value corresponding to the decision process.

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

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

  First decorative symbol variation processing (step S803): Controls the switching timing of each variation state (variation speed) constituting the variation pattern, and monitors the end of the variation time. In addition, stop control of the left and right symbols is performed.

  First decorative symbol stop process (step S804): If the effect control command (first decorative symbol stop effect control command) for instructing the stop of all symbols is received after the variation time has ended, the first decorative symbol changes To stop and display the stop symbol.

  Big hit display process (step S805): After the end of the variation time, the control of the probability change big hit display, the time short big hit display, the probability change short big hit display, or the normal big hit display is controlled.

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

  FIG. 31 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of process data set for each variation pattern table. The process data is composed of data obtained by collecting a plurality of combinations of process timer set values and presentation control execution data. The effect control execution data includes display control execution data and lamp control execution data. As the display control execution data, data indicating the display state of the variable display devices 9a and 9b during the decorative symbol variation period is set. For example, in the display control execution data 1, data indicating the display state of the variable display devices 9a and 9b at the start of variable display is set. The lamp control execution data is set with data indicating the lamp / LED display state during the decorative symbol variation period. For example, in the lamp control execution data 1, data indicating the lamp / LED display state at the start of variable display is set. When the timing for switching the display state (for example, the timing when a new character appears in the variable display devices 9a and 9b, the timing when the lamp / LED is switched from the lit state to the unlit state) arrives during the decorative symbol variation period. The control means controls the display states of the variable display devices 9a and 9b and the lamp / LED according to the next effect control execution data in the process data. In the process timer set value, a time corresponding to the switching timing is set.

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

  The process data shown in FIG. 31 is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80. Further, process data is prepared according to each of the decorative pattern variation patterns. Note that the decorative pattern variation pattern is different from the special symbol variation pattern. However, the variation pattern of the decorative design includes at least a variation pattern corresponding to each variation pattern shown in FIG.

  FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing the first decorative symbol normal process (step S800) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the first decorative symbol normal process, the effect control microcomputer 101 checks whether or not the second big hit effect flag is set (step S811). The second big hit effect flag is set when the big hit game effect is started on the variable display device 9b by the production control microcomputer 101 (corresponding to the process of step S856 in which the first big hit effect flag is set). Is reset when the jackpot game effect ends (corresponds to the processing after the display control and the like of the last round is completed in step S806 where the first jackpot effect flag is reset) This flag is reset in the process of

  If the second big hit effect flag is not set, the effect control microcomputer 101 checks whether or not the first variation pattern command reception flag is set (step S812). The first variation pattern command reception flag is set when it is determined as Y in step S614, that is, when the first variation pattern command is received.

  If the first variation pattern command reception flag is not set, the production control microcomputer 101 displays a demonstration screen (first display) on the variable display device 9a if the first variation display timeless timer has timed out (step S813). (Demo screen) is displayed (step S814). The demonstration screen is a screen that is displayed when the variable display is not continuously executed for a predetermined period (for example, 30 seconds, 1 minute) and the jackpot game effect is not executed. Therefore, in the first variable display timeless timer, the period during which the variable display of the first decorative symbol is not executed after the variable display of the first decorative symbol is completed or the first big hit game is ended becomes the predetermined period. It is a timer for measuring whether or not. The demonstration screen is displayed by, for example, characters, characters, movie images, and the like.

  If the first variation pattern command reception flag is set, the production control microcomputer 101 changes the value of the first production control process flag to a value corresponding to the first decorative symbol variation pattern determination process (step S815). .

  FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing a first decorative symbol variation pattern determination process (step S801) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the decorative pattern variation pattern determination process, the production control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the current variable display display result of the first decorative pattern is a jackpot display result based on the storage information in the first variation pattern data storage area. (Step S820). In the case of the big hit display result, the production control microcomputer 101 sets a first big hit changing flag used to check whether or not the variable display which is the big hit display result is executed in the variable display device 9a. (Step S821). When making a decision related to the notice effect on the main board 31 side, the first big hit changing flag is not used, so step S821 may not be executed (the first big hit changing flag is not set). . On the other hand, when it is set as the structure which performs the determination regarding a notice effect on the production control board 80 side, what is necessary is just to perform the process which sets the 1st big hit change flag in step S821.

  Next, the production control microcomputer 101 determines the variation pattern of the decorative pattern according to the EXT data stored in the first variation pattern data storage area (step S822). In this example, the production control microcomputer 101 uniquely determines at least part of the decorative pattern variation pattern. For example, the variation time specified by EXT data and the result of prior judgment among the variation patterns of multiple types of decorative symbols prepared in advance (probability change short hit, probability change big hit, time change big hit, short time big hit, normal big hit, outage, reach, notice, etc.) A variation pattern to be executed is selected from a plurality of types of variation patterns of decorative designs that match the above. As described above, the production control microcomputer 101 can, for example, display the content of the decorative design (for example, which character is used to produce), the presence / absence of the announcement production, the production content, the presence / absence of the mission production, At least a part of the variation of the decorative design, such as the contents of the performance, is uniquely determined.

  When determining the variation pattern of the decorative pattern in step S822, for example, a variation pattern table (normal state decorative pattern variation pattern table) used when the gaming state is the normal state, and the gaming state is a probable variation state. A variation pattern table (decorative pattern variation pattern table for probability variation state) used when the game state is used, and a variation pattern table (decoration pattern variation pattern table for time reduction state) used when the gaming state is the short-time state are used. It is done. In each decorative pattern variation pattern table, a plurality of types of decorative pattern variation patterns are set. Note that when the gaming state is a short state during the probability change time, a decorative pattern variation pattern table for the probability change state is used.

  When the production control microcomputer 101 determines the presence / absence of execution of the notice effect and the contents of the notice effect, the change pattern command from the main board 31 includes the presence / absence of the notice effect and the contents of the effect. Information about is not included. In this case, the effect control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not to execute the notice effect and the contents of the effect of the notice effect based on the change time and the change result indicated by the change pattern command from the main board 31.

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

  FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing the first decorative symbol variation start process (step S802) in the effect control process. In the first decorative symbol variation start process, the production control microcomputer 101 first selects process data corresponding to the variable pattern variation pattern of the first decorative symbol (step S831). Then, a process timer corresponding to the effect execution data 1 in the selected process data is started (step S832). Further, LCD control is performed based on the display control execution data 1 in the process data (step S833). For example, a signal corresponding to the content of the display control execution data 1 is given to the variable display device 9a using an LCD. Note that a ROM address may be set in the display control execution data, and more detailed control data may be stored in an area starting from the address, and LCD control may be performed according to the control data. Further, lamp / LED control is performed based on the lamp control execution data 1 in the process data (step S834). For example, a signal corresponding to the content of the lamp control execution data 1 is given to each lamp / LED. Note that the ROM address is set in the lamp control execution data, and more detailed control data is stored in an area starting from the address, and the lamp / LED control is performed according to the control data. Good.

  Further, the sound number data corresponding to the variation pattern is output to the sound control board 70 (step S835). In the voice control board 70, the voice synthesis IC 703 reads data corresponding to the sound number data from the voice data ROM 704, generates voice and sound effects corresponding to the read data, and outputs them to the amplifier circuit 705. The amplification circuit 705 outputs an audio signal obtained by amplifying the output level of the speech synthesis IC 703 to a level corresponding to the volume set by the volume 706 to the speaker 27.

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

  FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing the first decorative symbol variation process (step S803) in the effect control process. In the first decorative pattern variation process, the production control microcomputer 101 interrupts the process timer and the first variation time timer update process when the second big hit medium production flag is set (step S840). If not, the updating of the process timer and the first variation time timer is interrupted (step S848). When the update of the timer is interrupted, the process timer and the first variation time timer are not updated and do not time out, so that it is determined as N in Step S841 and Step S846 described later, and the progress of variable display of the first decorative symbol Is interrupted. That is, when the big hit game effect is started in the variable display device 9b while the variable display device 9a performs the variable display of the first decorative symbol, the variable display time of the variable display of the first decorative symbol in the variable display device 9a is increased. The progress of the measurement is interrupted, and the state of the variable display of the first decorative symbol when it is interrupted is apparently continued. Note that, when the progress of the variable display variable time of the first decorative symbol is interrupted, the variable symbol may be stopped and displayed on the variable display device 9a.

  Note that the update of the process timer and the first variation time timer is performed after steps S840, S848, and S849, for example, in the first ornament symbol variation process that is periodically executed while the first ornament symbol varies. Next, it is executed by the production control microcomputer 101. When the suspended state is set in step S848, the updating process of the process timer and the first variation time timer is suspended, and when the process is resumed from the suspended state in step S849, the updating process is resumed.

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

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

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

  FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing the first decorative symbol stop process (step S804) in the effect control process. In the first decorative symbol stop process, the effect control microcomputer 101 confirms whether or not an effect control command (first decorative symbol stop effect control command) for instructing the first decorative symbol stop has been received (step S851). ). If an effect control command for instructing stop of the first decorative symbol has been received, control is performed to stop the first decorative symbol at the stop symbol determined by itself (step S852). Note that the stop symbol is determined so that, for example, in step S801, the effect control microcomputer 101 matches the display result of the first special symbol recognized by the display result designation command.

  When the big hit symbol is displayed in step S852 (Y in step S853), the production control microcomputer 101 resets the first big hit changing flag (step S854) and sets the first big hit big effect flag. Set (step S856). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (step S805) (step S857).

  When the big hit symbol is not displayed in step S853 (when the missing symbol is displayed) (N in step S853), the production control microcomputer 101 starts measurement by the first variable display timeless timer, and the production control process. The value of the flag is set to a value corresponding to the first decorative symbol normal process (step S800) (step S858). In the case of shifting to the big hit game state, when the big hit game ends, measurement by the first variable display timeless timer is started.

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

  FIG. 37 is a timing chart showing a specific example of the variation state of the first special symbol and the first decorative symbol when there are two consecutive start winnings in the start winning opening 13a. Here, an example will be described in which the variable display of the first special symbol is executed based on two start winnings (starting winnings A to B) to the starting winning port 13a.

  When the start winning A occurs, the game control microcomputer 60 executes the first start port switch passing process. And if the microcomputer 60 for game control is in the state which can perform the variable display of a 1st special symbol, it will perform a prior | preceding determination (refer step S67-S69, S75-S77, S90), and the result will be shown. Based on this, for example, a variation pattern command indicating that the variation time is 10 seconds and a display result designation command that designates a deviation are transmitted (see steps S91a, S91b, S92a, and S92b). In addition, the game control microcomputer 60 starts the first special symbol variation display (special diagram variation A) corresponding to the start winning prize A (see steps S93 and S94).

  When the production control microcomputer 101 receives the variation pattern command based on the start winning prize A, the first decorative design in which the display result is lost in the variation time of 10 seconds based on the received variation pattern command and the display result designation command. Is determined (see step S822), and the first decorative symbol variation display (decorative variation A) is executed in accordance with the determined variation pattern.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 60 executes the first start port switch passing process (see FIG. 12) when the start winning prize B is generated. However, since the special symbol variation A has not yet ended and the variable display of the first special symbol based on the start winning prize B is not possible, the variable display of the first special symbol based on the start winning symbol B is suspended. The

  Thereafter, when the end timing of the special figure variation A arrives, the game control microcomputer 60 transmits a symbol stop command to the effect control board 80 (see step S131) and ends the special figure variation A (see FIG. Step S132). On the other hand, when receiving the symbol stop command, the production control microcomputer 101 ends the decoration variation A (see steps S851 and S852).

  Next, the game control microcomputer 60 determines in advance based on the start prize B when the special figure variation A is finished and the variable display of the first special symbol is possible (steps S67 to S69, S75 to S77 and S90 are performed, and based on the result, a variation pattern command indicating that the variation time is, for example, 15 seconds and a display result designation command that designates a deviation are transmitted (step S91a). , S91b, S92a, S92b). In addition, the game control microcomputer 60 starts the first special symbol variation display (special diagram variation B) corresponding to the start winning prize B (see steps S93 and S94).

  When the production control microcomputer 101 receives the variation pattern command based on the start winning prize B, the first decorative design in which the display result is lost in the variation time of 15 seconds based on the received variation pattern command and the display result designation command. Is determined (see step S822), and the first decorative symbol variation display (decorative variation B) is executed in accordance with the determined variation pattern.

  Thereafter, when the end timing of the special figure variation B arrives, the game control microcomputer 60 transmits a symbol stop command to the effect control board 80 (see step S131), and ends the special figure variation B ( (See step S132). On the other hand, when receiving the symbol stop command, the production control microcomputer 101 ends the decoration variation B (see steps S851 and S852).

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the game control microcomputer 60 transmits the variation pattern command and the display result designation command when the variation of the special symbol is started, and transmits the symbol stop command when the variation is stopped. Therefore, the synchronization between the special design and the decorative design can be ensured.

  Next, an example of the relationship between the variation states of a plurality of special symbols and a plurality of decorative symbols in the gaming machine of this example will be described in detail. FIG. 38 is a timing chart showing a specific example of a variation state of a plurality of special symbols and a plurality of decorative symbols. FIG. 39 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the display state of the variable display devices 9a and 9b in this example. FIG. 38 and FIG. 39 show a case in which the jackpot notice display is executed in the other variable display device 9a when the variable display that is the jackpot display result is executed in one variable display device 9b.

  In this example, as shown in FIG. 38, there is no holding storage of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, and the first special symbol and the first decorative symbol based on the starting prize A are displayed on the starting prize opening 13a. When it is executed (FIG. 39A), it is assumed that a start winning (start winning a) to the start winning opening 13b has occurred, and further, the second special symbol and the second decorative symbol based on the start winning a. It is assumed that the start winning prize B is generated in the starting winning opening 13a when the change display is executed (FIG. 39B).

  In this example, it is assumed that the display results of the special symbol variation display based on the start winning prize A and the start winning prize B are different from each other, and the special symbol variation display display result based on the start winning a is a jackpot display result.

  First, when the start winning a occurs when the first special symbol and the first decorative symbol based on the start winning A are being displayed (FIG. 39A), the game control microcomputer 60 starts. Since the variable display based on a can be started, it is determined that the display result based on the start winning a is a big hit (processing in the second special symbol process corresponding to step S68). Then, a variation pattern to be executed is determined from a plurality of types of variation patterns (processing in the second special symbol process corresponding to step S90). Further, the game control microcomputer 60 sets a first notice allowance flag in response to determining that the display result based on the start winning a is a big hit (in the second special symbol process corresponding to step S99a). ), Measurement by the first notice allowance flag set period timer is started (processing in the second special symbol process corresponding to step S99b).

  Based on the result of the above-described prior determination (processing in the second special symbol process corresponding to steps S67 to S69, S75 to S77, S90), the game control microcomputer 60 is variable based on the start winning a. A second variation pattern command indicating the display variation pattern and a display result designation command indicating that the display result is a big hit are transmitted (in the second special symbol process corresponding to steps S91a, S92a, S91b, S92b). processing). In addition, the game control microcomputer 60 starts the second special symbol variation display (special symbol variation a) corresponding to the start winning a (processing in the second special symbol process corresponding to steps S93 and S94). .

  When the production control microcomputer 101 receives the second variation pattern command and the display result designation command based on the start winning a, the display result is a big hit based on the received second variation pattern command and the display result designation command. The second big hit variation flag is set (processing in the second effect control process corresponding to steps S820 and S821), and the variation pattern of the second decorative symbol whose display result is a big hit is determined (corresponding to step S822). The second display control variation display (decoration variation a) is started in accordance with the determined variation pattern (FIG. 39B).

  Next, when the start prize B is generated, the game control microcomputer 60 transmits a first notice designation command to the effect control board 80 because the first notice permission flag is set (steps S111a, S112). reference). In addition, since it is not in the state which can start the fluctuation display based on the start winning prize B, the preliminary determination (see steps S67 to S69, S75 to S77, S90) is not yet executed.

  When receiving the first notice designation command (see step S622), the effect control microcomputer 101 determines the notice pattern (see step S623), and displays the notice display of the decided notice pattern on the variable display device 9a (step 622). (See S624).

  Here, in step S623, it is assumed that the notice display is determined to be executed by causing a jackpot notice character to appear. Accordingly, the production control microcomputer 101 executes the notice display determined in step S623 in the decoration variation B (FIG. 39C). In other words, the display result of the decoration change a (special figure change a) becomes the jackpot display result by causing the big hitting notice character to appear in a display area other than the variable display area of the decoration change B in the variable display device 9a. A notice is displayed to give notice. Note that any display form of the notice display may be used.

  Thereafter, when the end timing of the special figure variation A comes, the game control microcomputer 60 transmits a first decorative symbol stop command to the effect control board 80 and ends the special figure variation A. On the other hand, when receiving the symbol stop command, the production control microcomputer 101 ends the decoration variation A (see steps S851 and S852: FIG. 39D).

  When the special figure variation A is completed and the variation display based on the start winning prize B can be started, the game control microcomputer 60 makes a prior determination (see steps S67 to S69, S75 to S77, S90).

  Then, the game control microcomputer 60, based on the result of the prior determination, displays the first variation pattern command indicating the variable display variation pattern based on the start winning prize B and the display result designation command indicating that the display result is different. Are transmitted (see steps S91a, S92a, S91b, S92b). In addition, the game control microcomputer 60 starts the first special symbol variation display (special diagram variation B) corresponding to the start winning prize B (see steps S93 and S94).

  When the production control microcomputer 101 receives the first variation pattern command based on the start winning prize B, the display control result of the first decorative pattern including the execution of the notice display is deviated based on the received first variation pattern command. A variation pattern is determined (see step S822), and a variation display (decoration variation B) of the first decorative symbol is executed according to the determined variation pattern (FIG. 39 (E)).

  In this example, it is assumed that the end timing of the special figure variation a arrives before the end timing of the special figure variation B arrives.

  When the end timing of the special figure variation a comes, the game control microcomputer 60 transmits a second decorative symbol stop command to the effect control board 80 and ends the special figure variation a. On the other hand, when receiving the symbol stop command, the effect control microcomputer 101 stops display with the big hit symbol and ends the decoration variation a (the processing of the second effect control process corresponding to steps S851 and S852: FIG. 39). (E)), the second big hit changing flag is reset (processing of the second effect control process corresponding to step S854). Thereafter, the special symbol display 8b starts the big hit game effect, and the variable display device 9b starts the big hit game effect.

  During execution of the big hit game effect, the progress of the variation time of the special figure variation B and the progression of the variation time of the decoration variation B are interrupted (Y in steps S127 and S35n). When the big hit game effect ends, the progress of the variation time of the special figure variation B and the progression of the variation time of the decoration variation B are resumed (N in steps S125 and S35n).

  After that, when the end timing of the special figure variation B comes, the game control microcomputer 60 transmits a first decorative symbol stop command to the effect control board 80 and ends the special figure variation B. On the other hand, when receiving the symbol stop command, the production control microcomputer 101 ends the decoration variation B (see steps S851 and S852).

  In the above example, when variable display is being performed on the variable display device 9a, a notice display (displaying a screen for a notice effect) is executed on the variable display device 9a. Regardless of the display mode on the display device 9a, when the first notice designation command is received, the notice display is executed on the variable display device 9a. For example, even when the previous variable display display result (determined symbol) is being displayed, for example, the notice display is performed by displaying a notice display character.

  In this example, the notice display effect is executed by the variable display device 9a. However, the notice effect may be executed by the special symbol display 8a. For example, the special symbol update interval may be set to be slower or faster than the normal variable display interval, and the announcement effect may be performed by performing an effect different from the normal variable display effect. Further, the special symbol variation display may be performed on the LCD, and the above-described notice display may be performed on the special symbol display.

  In the above example, when variable display that is a big hit display result is being executed on one variable display device (for example, variable display device 9b), the other variable display device (for example, variable display device 9a) is used. When a notice effect is performed, but variable display that does not result in a big win display is executed on one of the variable display devices (for example, the variable display device 9b), the presence or absence of execution is determined by, for example, lottery based on random numbers. It is also possible to make a notice effect (so-called gusset notice) on the other variable display device (for example, the variable display device 9a). In this case, for example, when it is determined to perform the notice effect by lottery without performing the determination in step S95, the first big hit fluctuation flag (in this case, whether or not the display result is a big hit is asked. First, after setting a first special symbol (a flag indicating whether or not the first decorative symbol is changing), the process may proceed to step S99a. When determining whether or not to give a notice effect by lottery based on random numbers, the variable display that is a big hit display result is executed on one variable display device (for example, the variable display device 9b). However, as compared with the case where the variable display that does not result in the big hit display is performed on one of the variable display devices (for example, the variable display device 9b), it is determined with high probability to perform the notice effect. Is preferred. In this case, for example, when the determination result in step S95 is a big hit, the first big hit fluctuation flag is set in step S96 with a high probability, and when the determination result in step S95 is out of step, the probability is low in step S96. After setting the first big hit fluctuation flag (here, it becomes a flag indicating whether or not the first special symbol (first decorative symbol) is changing regardless of whether the display result is a big hit) The process may be shifted to step S99a. In this way, it is possible to prevent the player's expectation for the advance notice from being excessively reduced.

  When the variable display that does not result in the big hit display is executed on one of the variable display devices (for example, the variable display device 9b), the presentation control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the execution is performed by, for example, lottery based on random numbers. It is also possible to make a notice effect (so-called gusset notice) on the other variable display device (for example, the variable display device 9a). In this case, for example, the game control microcomputer 60 may execute the first effective start winning when the variable display of the second special symbol is being executed (regardless of whether or not the display result is a big hit), or When the gate switch 32a is turned on, an effect control command (first notice allowance designation command) indicating that may be transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 101. Then, the production control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not to execute the first notice display in response to the reception of the first notice allowance designation command, and when it decides to execute, decides the notice pattern. The first notice display of the decided notice pattern may be displayed on the other variable display device (for example, the variable display device 9a). Also in this case, when it is determined whether or not the notice effect is to be performed by lottery based on a random number, one of the variable display devices (for example, the variable display device 9b) performs variable display that is a jackpot display result. As compared to when variable display that does not result in a jackpot display is performed on one of the variable display devices (for example, the variable display device 9b), the time is likely to be determined with a high probability of performing the notice effect. It is preferable to make it. In this case, for example, when the production control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not to execute the first notice display in response to the reception of the first notice allowance designation command, one of the variable display devices (for example, the variable display device) is determined. In 9b), it is determined whether or not the variable display that is the jackpot display result is executed, and when the display result of the variable display that is being executed is a jackpot, it is determined to execute the first notice display with a high probability, When variable display that does not result in a big hit display is being executed on one variable display device (for example, the variable display device 9b), it may be determined to execute the first notice display with low probability.

  As described above, when the display result of one of the special symbols is the jackpot display result, the display device for displaying the other special symbol and the decorative symbol during execution of the variable display of the special symbol and the decorative symbol serving as the jackpot Because it is configured to execute the notice effect in the first special symbol side, it is possible to execute the notice effect on the display screen on the first special symbol side and execute a surprising effect that generates a big hit on the second special symbol. The variation of can be increased. Therefore, the interest of the game can be improved.

  In addition, as described above, when the display result of one special symbol is a jackpot display result, during the execution of the variable display of the special symbol and the decorative symbol that is the jackpot, the variation display of the other special symbol and the decorative symbol Since the notification effect is executed when the start condition is established, the notification effect can be executed at the timing when the identification information on the first special symbol side changes state (in the above example, when the change starts), Since the notice effect can be executed at random timing when the state of the identification information on the first special symbol side changes, it is possible to increase the variation of the effect. Therefore, the interest of the game can be improved.

  Next, another example of the relationship between the variation states of a plurality of special symbols and a plurality of decorative symbols in the gaming machine of this example will be described in detail. FIG. 40 is a timing chart showing a specific example of a variation state of a plurality of special symbols and a plurality of decorative symbols. FIG. 40 shows a case where a big-hit notice display is executed on the other variable display device 9a when the variable display that is the big-hit display result is executed on one variable display device 9b.

  In this example, as shown in FIG. 40, when there is no storage of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, a start winning (start winning a) to the start winning opening 13b is generated and based on the start winning a. It is assumed that a game ball wins the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a when the first special symbol and the first decorative symbol are displayed in a variable manner. Further, in this example, it is assumed that the display result of the special symbol variation display based on the start winning a is the jackpot display result.

  First, when the start winning a is generated, the game control microcomputer 60 is in a state in which the variable display based on the start winning a can be started, so it is determined that the display result based on the start winning a is a big hit (step S68). The variation pattern to be executed is determined from a plurality of types of variation patterns (processing in the second special symbol process corresponding to step S90). Further, the game control microcomputer 60 sets a first notice allowance flag in response to determining that the display result based on the start winning a is a big hit (in the second special symbol process corresponding to step S99a). ), Measurement by the first notice allowance flag set period timer is started (processing in the second special symbol process corresponding to step S99b).

  Based on the result of the above-described prior determination (processing in the second special symbol process corresponding to steps S67 to S69, S75 to S77, S90), the game control microcomputer 60 is variable based on the start winning a. A second variation pattern command indicating the display variation pattern and a display result designation command indicating that the display result is a big hit are transmitted (in the second special symbol process corresponding to steps S91a, S92a, S91b, S92b). processing). In addition, the game control microcomputer 60 starts the second special symbol variation display (special symbol variation a) corresponding to the start winning a (processing in the second special symbol process corresponding to steps S93 and S94). .

  When the production control microcomputer 101 receives the second variation pattern command and the display result designation command based on the start winning a, the display result is a big hit based on the received second variation pattern command and the display result designation command. The second big hit variation flag is set (processing in the second effect control process corresponding to steps S820 and S821), and the variation pattern of the second decorative symbol whose display result is a big hit is determined (corresponding to step S822). Process of the second effect control process), the display of the variation of the second decorative symbol (decoration variation a) is started in accordance with the determined variation pattern.

  Next, when a game ball wins the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, the game control microcomputer 60 sets the first notice allowance flag, and therefore the first notice to the effect control board 80. A designated command is transmitted (see steps S101, S108a, and S108b).

  When receiving the first notice designation command (see step S622), the effect control microcomputer 101 determines the notice pattern (see step S623), and displays the notice display of the decided notice pattern on the variable display device 9a (step 622). (See S624).

  Here, in step S623, it is assumed that the notice display is determined to be executed by causing a jackpot notice character to appear. Therefore, the production control microcomputer 101 executes the notice display determined in step S623 in the variable display device 9a. For example, if a demonstration screen is being displayed on the variable display device 9a, a character for jackpot warning is displayed in a region other than the display region where the demonstration screen is displayed on the variable display device 9a or on the front side of the demonstration screen. By doing so, the notice display for notifying that the display result of the decoration change a (special figure change a) becomes the jackpot display result is performed. Note that any display form of the notice display may be used.

  Thereafter, when the end timing of the special figure variation a arrives, the game control microcomputer 60 transmits a second decorative symbol stop command to the effect control board 80 and ends the special figure variation a. On the other hand, when receiving the symbol stop command, the effect control microcomputer 101 stops display with the big hit symbol and ends the decoration variation a (processing of the second effect control process corresponding to steps S851 and S852). The big hit variable flag is reset (the second effect control process corresponding to step S854). Thereafter, the special symbol display 8b starts the big hit game effect, and the variable display device 9b starts the big hit game effect.

  In the above example, when the variable display is not executed on the variable display device 9a (for example, during the display of the demonstration screen or the display result of the previous variable display (determined symbol)) Although the variable display device 9a is performing a notice display (displaying a screen for a notice effect), when the first notice designation command is received regardless of the display mode on the variable display device 9a, the variable display is displayed. The notice display is executed by the device 9a. For example, even when the variable display is performed on the variable display device 9a, the notice display is executed by, for example, displaying a notice display character.

  As described above, the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention is a gaming machine provided with a plurality of display devices (for example, special symbol indicators 8a and 8b or variable display devices 9a and 9b), When the production control microcomputer 101 is executing variable display of identification information whose display result is a specific display result on the other variable display device (for example, the special symbol display device 8b, the variable display device 9b), When a predetermined condition (for example, the first start prize) that causes the state change of the display contents of the variable display device (for example, the special symbol display 8a, the variable display device 9a) is satisfied, the one variable display device Since it is configured to execute a jackpot notice display for notifying that the display result of the variable display executed on the other variable display device becomes the jackpot display result, one of the variable displays It is possible to correlate the execution condition of the notice display with the predetermined condition that causes the display content of the device to change state, and when the result of the big hit display is derived and displayed on the other variable display device, there are many variations A notice can be displayed at the timing, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1-2 described above, a notice display for notifying that the specific display result is derived and displayed on the other variable display device is displayed on the other variable display device. Although it is possible to perform the timing at a timing related to the change, the warning display is executed only at a predetermined timing set in advance, so that the warning display is monotonous. Further, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1-2 described above, after the variable display in which the specific display result is derived and displayed on the other variable display device, the variable display of the symbols on one variable display device is performed. Since the start is delayed, one of the variable display devices does not satisfy a predetermined condition (for example, subtraction of the hold memory) related to the state change. Therefore, as shown in the above-described embodiment of the present invention, It is impossible to correlate the predetermined condition that causes the display contents of the variable display device to change state with the execution timing of the notice display for notifying that the specific display result is derived and displayed on the other variable display device. In contrast, in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention described above, the specific display result is derived and displayed on the predetermined condition that causes the display content of one variable display device to change state and the other variable display device. It is possible to correlate with the execution timing of the notice display for notifying that it is possible to perform the notice display at timings rich in variations, and to improve the interest of the game.

  In the above example, the first start prize (start prize opening 13a) is used as the “predetermined condition that causes the display content of one of the variable display devices (for example, the special symbol display device 8a and the variable display device 9a) to change state”. As an example, the occurrence of a winning game ball) has been described. However, any phenomenon that causes a change in the display mode of the identification information (first special symbol, first decorative symbol) on one variable display device can be used. For example, it may be the time when the first start winning memorized number, which is a variable memory hold memory of the first special symbol, is subtracted.

  For example, a predetermined condition that causes the display content of one variable display device to change state is that the execution condition for variable display of identification information in one variable display device is satisfied (the winning of a game ball to the start winning opening 13a) If this is the case, it is expected that the player will positively fire the game medium and the operating rate will increase.

  The predetermined condition that causes the display content of one of the variable display devices to change state is when the first start winning memorized number, which is the reserved display of the variable display of the first special symbol, is changed (subtracted or added). If there is, the notice display may be performed by setting the special symbol start memory display 18a to a display mode (for example, blinking) different from normal. In this case, for example, when the game control microcomputer 60 determines that the first notice permission flag is set in step S111a, the process proceeds to step S114 without performing the control command transmission process in step S112. Then, the count value of the first start winning memory counter may be incremented by 1 and the first notice execution flag may be set. If the first notice execution flag is set in step S22e, the game control microcomputer 60 resets the first notice execution flag and four LEDs constituting the special symbol start memory display 18a. Drive signal for blinking the LED corresponding to the number of counts of the first start winning memory counter or all four LEDs (for example, when the number of reserved memories is 0) for a predetermined period to the special symbol start memory display 18a. For example, the output may be made. In this way, a notice display that is easy to understand for the player can be performed, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In the embodiment described above, in the gaming machine provided with a plurality of display devices (for example, the special symbol display devices 8a and 8b or the variable display devices 9a and 9b), the effect control microcomputer 101 has the other variable display. When the variable display of the identification information whose display result is the specific display result is executed on the device (for example, the special symbol display 8b, the variable display device 9b), the predetermined condition (for example, the cause of the change of the game mode) When a game ball has passed through the gate 32), a notice display executing means for executing a notice display is provided, so that one variable display device is executed by the other variable display device. Because it is configured to execute a jackpot notice display for notifying that the display result of the variable display becomes a jackpot display result, it causes the game mode to change The fixed condition and the execution timing of the notice display can be related, and when the jackpot display result is derived and displayed on the other variable display device, the notice display is displayed with a variety of timings on one variable display device. It can be performed and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In the above example, the “predetermined condition that causes the game mode to change” has been described as an example where the game ball has passed through the gate 32. However, this may be a phenomenon that causes the game mode to change. Any type of game ball may be used. For example, a game ball wins at the start winning port 13a, a game ball wins at the start winning port 13b, a general winning port (start winning port or large winning port) May be a detection of an operation signal based on the occurrence of a prize at a prize opening other than () or a button installed on a gaming machine operated by a player.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, whether or not the advance notice allowance flag (the first advance notice allowance flag or the second advance notice allowance flag) is set when a predetermined condition such as the occurrence of a start winning prize or the passage of the gate 32 is satisfied. If it is set, it is configured to execute the notice display, so it can be determined whether or not the notice display is executed by checking whether the notice allowance flag is set or not. It is possible to determine whether or not to execute the notice display by an easy process.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, when the display result of the variable display executed by the variable display device becomes a jackpot display result and the warning display may not be effective, the warning is allowed. Since the flag is reset (see steps S121 and S122), it is possible to prevent the notice display from being executed when the notice display becomes invalid.

  In the above-described embodiment, when a variable display of identification information is performed using a plurality of display devices (for example, special symbol displays 8a and 8b or variable display devices 9a and 9b), one display device (for example, When the jackpot game effect is being executed on the special symbol display 8a and the variable display device 9a), the execution period of the variable display on the other display device (for example, the special symbol display 8b and the variable display device 9b) is measured. Since the configuration is such that the display is interrupted, the variable display on the other display device can be started without delay even if the variable display is a big hit on one display device. Therefore, the specific display result can be prevented from being derived and displayed at the same time on one display device and the other display device, and the jackpot display result can be derived and displayed on one display device. It is possible to prevent the player from being predictable depending on the display mode of the display device, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In the above-described embodiment, the notice display for notifying that the display result of the variable display executed on one display device (for example, the special symbol display device 8a and the variable display device 9a) becomes the specific display result. Since it is configured not to be performed on one display device but to be performed on the other display device (for example, the special symbol display device 8b, the variable display device 9b), an unexpected effect (a display device performing a notice display) It is possible to execute an effect that causes an effect based on the notice to appear on another display device that is not, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, while the specific game state continues based on the fact that the specific display result is derived and displayed on one display device (for example, the special symbol display device 8a, the variable display device 9a), the other If the display device (for example, the special symbol display device 8b, the variable display device 9b) is configured to stop and display the identification information in a display mode other than the specific display result (for example, the off symbol), the specific gaming state continues. While the other display device is in progress, it is possible to prevent the specific display result from being stopped and displayed, it is possible to match the variable display, and to prevent misunderstanding of the player .

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, while the specific game state continues based on the fact that the specific display result is derived and displayed on one display device (for example, the special symbol display device 8a, the variable display device 9a), the other If the display device (for example, the special symbol display 8b, the variable display device 9b) is configured to apparently continuously execute the variable display of the identification information, the other display is displayed while the specific gaming state continues. The display result of the identification information can be prevented from being derived and displayed by the apparatus, and the variable display can be matched.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, while the specific game state continues based on the fact that the specific display result is derived and displayed on one display device (for example, the special symbol display device 8a, the variable display device 9a), the other The display device (for example, the special symbol display device 8b, the variable display device 9b) is configured to interrupt the progress of the variable information variable display time, but may be configured to notify the player that the information is being interrupted. Good. In this case, for example, the notification may be made on the other display device in which the progress of the variable display fluctuation time is interrupted. In addition, you may make it alert | report by a sound, a lamp | ramp, etc.

  In the above-described embodiment, when the game control microcomputer 60 is shifted to the time saving state (special advantageous state), the non-specific big hit display result (usually big hit) is not the time saving big hit display result by the prior determination process. The variable symbol display is started when the special symbol variable display is determined, or when it is determined that the number of times has been reduced by the frequency determination. Sometimes, it is determined that the time-short state has ended, and the state data (time-short flag) is set to the non-time-short state. It can be prevented from occurring.

  In the same manner as described above, the gaming control microcomputer 60 is shifted to a probability variation state (specific advantageous state) in which the probability of entering the specific gaming state is higher than that in the normal state. When a special symbol variable display that is determined to be a non-specific jackpot display result (a display result of a variable display that is usually a big jackpot) by the prior determination process is started, or When variable symbol display starts when the number of times of probability change is determined by the number of times determination, it is determined that the probability variation state has ended, and the status data (probability variation flag, probability variation time short flag) is changed to the non-probability variation state. It is good also as a structure to set. With this configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from having an advantage or disadvantage with respect to the number of executions of the variable display controlled to the probability variation state.

  Although not specifically mentioned in the above-described embodiment, the production control microcomputer 101 relates to the display state of the display device (for example, the variable display device 9a) when displaying a predetermined notice image as the notice display. It is desirable to display the notice image so that the notice image can be viewed with the highest priority. That is, when displaying a preview image when identification information, a character for demonstration display, or the like is displayed on the display device (for example, the variable display device 9a), the preview image is displayed so as to be superimposed on the foremost side. It is desirable to make it. With this configuration, it is possible to reliably prevent the notice display from being hidden by another image, and to make it easier for the player to understand that the notice display is being executed.

  In the above-described embodiment, when the notice permission condition is satisfied, the notice display is executed 0 times or once. In other words, while the variable display that is the jackpot display result is being executed on the other variable display device, the notice display is executed 0 times or once on the one variable display device. However, if the advance notice permitting condition is satisfied, the advance notice display may be executed every time the advance notice execution condition is satisfied. In this case, for example, the notice permission flag is not reset even when the notice execution condition is satisfied (for example, the process of step S111b is not performed even when it is determined as Y in step S111a, in step S108a). Even if it is determined as Y, the first notice permission flag is not reset in step S108b. Even if it is determined as Y in step S109a, the second notice permission flag is reset in step S109b. No.) In this way, when the variable display that is the jackpot display result is being executed on the other variable display device, the notification display is executed a plurality of times at irregular timings on the one variable display device. In addition, it is possible to display a notice at a timing rich in variations, and the fun of the game can be further improved.

  In the above-described embodiment, the game control means controls the plurality of special symbol indicators 8a and 8b, and the effect control means controls the plurality of variable display devices 9a and 9b. A variation pattern command and a display result designation command indicating a judgment result of prior determination such as whether or not a big hit is transmitted to the effect control means, and the effect control means uses the decorative pattern based on the received variation pattern command and display result designation command. Since the variation pattern is determined and the decorative symbols are sequentially displayed in accordance with the determined variation pattern, a plurality of display devices are used for each of the special symbols and the decorative symbols without increasing the control load of the game control means. It is possible to perform variable display and to produce many variations. To.

  Specifically, the game control means does not need to determine all of the decorative pattern variation patterns. For this reason, the control burden of the game control means related to the variation display of the decorative symbols is reduced.

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

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

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

  That is, in the above-described embodiment, the first display control execution unit measures the variable display time of the variable display of the identification information on the first variable display device by the variable display time measurement unit by the variable display time measurement interruption unit. When interrupted, the first variable display device stops and displays the identification information in a display mode other than the specific display result (for example, a missing symbol) (for example, based on the interrupted state designation value selected in step S35r). There is disclosed a gaming machine that performs control for displaying a missing symbol in step S22b. With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the specific display result from being stopped and displayed on the first variable display device while measurement of the variable display time is interrupted, and to match the variable display. It is possible to prevent misunderstanding of the player.

  In the above-described embodiment, the first display control execution means has the second variable display time of the variable display of the identification information on the first variable display device by the variable display time measurement means by the variable display time measurement interruption means. When the measurement is interrupted, the variable display of the identification information is continuously performed on the first variable display device (for example, the special symbol is displayed in step S22b based on the interrupted state designation value selected in step S35r). A gaming machine that performs control to display a variable display state is disclosed. Since it is configured in this way, it is possible to prevent the display result of the identification information from being derived and displayed on the first variable display device while the measurement of the variable display time is interrupted. Can be taken.

  In the above-described embodiment, the jackpot notice is described as the notice display. However, other notices such as reach notice and probability change notice are executed in the same manner regardless of the display state of the display device. It may be. For example, when the reach notice is performed, whether or not reach variation (variable display of the second decorative symbol to be reached) is being executed in the variable display device 9b (special symbol display 8b) in step S111a described above. If it is determined and it is determined that the reach variation is being performed, the process may proceed to step S112. Further, for example, in the case of performing the probability change notice, the second decorative symbol (second special symbol) in which the display result becomes the probability variable big hit display result in the variable display device 9b (special symbol display 8b) in the above-described step S111a. If it is determined whether or not the variable display is being executed, and if it is determined that the variable display that is the probable big hit display result is being executed, the process may proceed to step S112.

  In the above-described embodiment, the advance notice is performed by displaying the notice image on the display device (special symbol displays 8a and 8b, variable display devices 9a and 9b). A notice may be given. When a notice is given by sound, for example, a sound that matches the variation of the first special symbol is output from the speaker (left side) 27, and a sound that matches the variation of the second special symbol is output from the speaker (right side) 27. In this case, when the second special symbol is a big hit, the big hit notification may be performed by outputting a sound that matches the fluctuation of the second special symbol from both the left and right speakers.

  In the above-described embodiment, since the presentation control microcomputer 101 executes the determination of the notice pattern, it is possible to eliminate the need for the game control microcomputer 60 to execute control related to the determination of the notice pattern. The control burden on the game control microcomputer 60 can be reduced.

  In addition to the determination of the notice pattern, the effect control microcomputer 101 may determine whether to give a notice. In this case, when the first effective start winning is generated or the gate switch 32a is turned on during execution of variable display of the second special symbol whose display result is a big hit, the game control microcomputer 60 An effect control command (first notice allowance designation command) indicating this may be transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 101. Then, the production control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not to execute the first notice display in response to the reception of the first notice allowance designation command, and decides the notice pattern when it decides to execute it. You can do it.

  In the above-described embodiment, the game control microcomputer 60, when starting the variable display of the special symbol, the change pattern command for specifying the change time of the variable display and the display result specification indicating the display result of the variable display. The command is transmitted, but a variable display pattern command and a symbol designating command which will be described later may be transmitted at the start of the variable symbol special symbol display. The variation display pattern command is an effect control command for designating any of a plurality of predetermined basic variation times. The symbol designating command is an effect control command for designating whether or not to make a big hit, whether or not to reach a big hit, and how many symbols to shift when reaching a big hit. Specifically, for example, if the symbol designating command indicates “+1 shift”, the left middle right symbol is, for example, “7, 8, 7”, and the symbol specifying command indicates “−1 shift”. If it is a thing, a left middle right design will be "7,6,7", for example. Then, the production control microcomputer 101 determines the variation time of the decorative symbol based on the basic variation time indicated by the received variation display pattern command and the number of symbol shifts indicated by the symbol designation command (for example, the basic variation time and If the symbol variation time (for example, “+1 shift”) is used to stop and display the decorative symbol with the symbol indicated by the symbol designation command at the same time, the basic variation time (the symbol display state is “7, 7, 7”). 1) from the time obtained by adding the time from the end of time) to the time when “7, 8, 7”, which is the state of +1 shift, to the basic fluctuation time, or a time shortened by a predetermined time from the basic fluctuation time. If the change display effect of the determined variation time is executed, and the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed with the symbol indicated by the symbol designation command received when the variation time has elapsed. There.

  In the above-described embodiment, the effect control command is transmitted from the game control microcomputer 60 to the effect control microcomputer 101. However, sub-boards other than the effect control board 80 are provided from the game control microcomputer 60. An effect control command is transmitted to (for example, a board on which a microcomputer is mounted on the voice control board 70, a board on which a microcomputer is mounted on the frame side lamp driver board 35), and the effect control command received by the sub board is displayed. May be transferred to the production control microcomputer 101. The sub-board may transmit a display control command obtained by processing the effect control command received from the game control microcomputer 60 to the effect control microcomputer 101. In this case, the production control microcomputer 101 executes display control of the variable display devices 9a, 9b and the like in accordance with a display control command from the sub-board.

  In the above-described embodiment, the probability variation flag is set based on the fact that the variable symbol display result of the special symbol is the probability variation jackpot display result, and the probability variation state is set. The probability variation state ends when the special symbol variable display that has been determined to be a non-specific jackpot display result that is not a probability variation jackpot display result (variable display display result that is usually a big jackpot) is started by the prior judgment process. The probability variation flag was reset and set to the non-probability variation state, but the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag were set based on the fact that the variable symbol display result of the special symbol became the probability variation big hit display result. Then, it is controlled to a probable change state and a short time state, and a non-specific big hit display result that is not a probable big hit display result by a pre-judgment process (a table of variable displays that are usually big hit Result) When the special symbol variable display is started, it is determined that the probability variation state has ended, only the probability variation flag is reset, the time reduction flag is not reset, and the time reduction state is maintained. You may do it.

  In the embodiment described above, the special symbol start memory displays 18a and 18b are configured to be controlled by the main board 31, but the special symbol start memory displays 18 and 18b are controlled by the effect control board 80. Good.

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

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

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

  In each of the above-described embodiments, various notifications are made by the variable display devices 9a and 9b under the control of the effect control microcomputer 101. It is good also as a structure which alert | reports this information with the display apparatus which the microcomputer 60 for game control controls. In this case, the game control microcomputer 60 controls the variable display devices 9a and 9b to perform the above notification, and a display device (for example, an LCD) separate from the variable display devices 9a and 9b can be used. The notification may be performed by the control microcomputer 60 controlling.

  Moreover, in each embodiment mentioned above, special symbol display 8a, 8b is comprised by 7 segment display, special symbol starting memory | storage display 18a, 18b, and normal symbol starting memory | storage display 41 are comprised by LED, The normal symbol display 10 is composed of a lamp and the variable display devices 9a and 9b are composed of an LCD. However, each display device includes various types such as a 7-segment display, an LED, a lamp, and a dot matrix. The display device can be applied.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, the decorative symbols are displayed by the two variable display devices 9a and 9b. However, each variable display device has two display areas for performing variable display of the decorative symbols. It is good also as a structure to display.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine according to each of the above embodiments has a predetermined game value mainly when a stop symbol of a special symbol variably displayed on the variable display portions 9a and 9b based on a start winning combination is a combination of a predetermined symbol. Although it was a pachinko gaming machine that can be given to a player, it is predetermined if there is a prize for a predetermined electric accessory that is released when the symbol of the symbol that is variably displayed based on the start winning combination becomes a combination of the predetermined symbols The present invention can be applied even to a pachinko gaming machine in which the right is generated or continued.

  The present invention can be applied to a game such as a pachinko gaming machine, and in particular, in a gaming machine equipped with a plurality of display devices, when a specific display result is derived and displayed on one special symbol display, It is useful for improving the fun of the game by displaying a notice on a predetermined device at a rich timing and not limited to one special symbol display.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is the rear view which looked at the gaming machine from the back. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a game control board (main board). FIG. 12 is a block diagram illustrating circuit configuration examples of an effect control board, a frame side lamp driver board, and a sound control board. It is a block diagram which shows the example of display apparatuses, such as a special symbol display. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which CPU in a main board | substrate performs. It is a flowchart which shows a 2 ms timer interruption process. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the stop symbol of a special symbol, and a game state. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st special symbol process process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st start port switch passage process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st special symbol stop symbol setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a change time setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st special symbol fluctuation process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit end process. It is a flowchart which shows a normal symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a display control process. It is a flowchart which shows a memory | storage process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st special symbol display control process. It is a flowchart which shows a normal symbol display control process. FIG. 38E illustrates an effect control command signal line. It is a timing diagram showing the relationship between an 8-bit control signal and an INT signal constituting a control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which CPU for production control performs. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure of a command reception buffer. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st effect control process process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of 1 structure of process data. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st decoration design normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st decoration design variation pattern determination process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st decoration design change start process. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st decoration design change process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st decoration symbol stop process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the variable display timing of a special symbol and a decoration symbol. It is a timing chart showing an example of variable display timing of a plurality of variable display devices. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the display state of a notice display. It is a timing chart showing an example of variable display timing of a plurality of variable display devices.

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1 Pachinko machine 8a, 8b Special symbol display 9a, 9b Variable display device 31 Game control board (main board)
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Claims (8)

A first variable display device that starts variable display of a plurality of types of identification information based on satisfaction of a variable display start condition after a predetermined variable display execution condition is satisfied; A second variable display device is provided, and a transition to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player is made based on the specific display result being derived and displayed on either the first variable display device or the second variable display device. A gaming machine
First display control means for controlling the first variable display device;
Second display control means for controlling the second variable display device;
Pre-determination means for determining display results of the first variable display device and the second variable display device before the derivation display;
Based on the determination result by the prior determination means, the variable display time from the start of variable display of the identification information in the first variable display device and the second variable display device until the display result is derived and displayed. Variable display time determining means for determining;
Variable display time measuring means for measuring variable display time of identification information in the first variable display device;
Variable display time determination means for determining whether or not the variable display time measured by the variable display time measurement means has reached the variable display time determined by the variable display time determination means,
The first display control means starts variable display of identification information in the first variable display device based on the fact that the variable display start condition is satisfied, and the variable display determined by the variable display time determination means First display control execution means for deriving and displaying the display result determined by the prior determination means on the first variable display device based on the passage of time;
The second display control means starts variable display of the identification information in the second variable display device based on the fact that the variable display start condition is satisfied, and the variable display determined by the variable display time determination means. A second display control execution means for deriving and displaying the display result determined by the prior determination means on the second variable display device based on the passage of time;
When it is determined by the pre-determination means that the display mode is the predetermined display mode in the second variable display device, and execution of variable display of the identification information is started, the second variable display device Notice permitting means for permitting execution of a notice display for notifying that the display form of the variable display executed in the step becomes a predetermined display form;
In a state where the advance notice display is permitted by the advance notice permitting means, the advance notice display for executing the advance notice display when a predetermined condition that causes a change in state of the display content of the first variable display device is satisfied. And an execution means. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the predetermined condition that causes a change in state of the display content of the first variable display device is satisfied when an execution condition for variable display of identification information in the first variable display device is satisfied. The first variable display device starts variable display of the identification information based on the establishment of the first start condition among the start conditions after the first execution condition is established among the execution conditions,
Numerical data updating means for updating numerical data used in the determination by the prior determination means within a predetermined numerical range;
Numerical data extraction means for extracting numerical data from the numerical data update means when the first execution condition is satisfied;
First numerical data storage means for storing numerical data extracted by the numerical data extraction means when the first execution condition is satisfied so that an extraction order can be specified;
First numerical data storage number display means for displaying the numerical data number stored in the first numerical data storage means in an identifiable manner,
The predetermined condition that causes the display content of the first variable display device to change state is established when the number of numerical data stored in the first numerical data storage means changes,
The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the notice display executing means executes the notice display by setting the display form of the first numerical data storage number display means to a specific display form. A first variable display device that starts variable display of a plurality of types of identification information based on satisfaction of a variable display start condition after a predetermined variable display execution condition is satisfied; A second variable display device is provided, and a transition to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player is made based on the specific display result being derived and displayed on either the first variable display device or the second variable display device. A gaming machine
First display control means for controlling the first variable display device;
Second display control means for controlling the second variable display device;
Pre-determination means for determining display results of the first variable display device and the second variable display device before the derivation display;
Based on the determination result by the prior determination means, the variable display time from the start of variable display of the identification information in the first variable display device and the second variable display device until the display result is derived and displayed. Variable display time determining means for determining;
Variable display time measuring means for measuring variable display time of identification information in the first variable display device;
Variable display time determination means for determining whether or not the variable display time measured by the variable display time measurement means has reached the variable display time determined by the variable display time determination means,
The first display control means starts variable display of identification information in the first variable display device based on the fact that the variable display start condition is satisfied, and the variable display determined by the variable display time determination means First display control execution means for deriving and displaying the display result determined by the prior determination means on the first variable display device based on the passage of time;
The second display control means starts variable display of the identification information in the second variable display device based on the fact that the variable display start condition is satisfied, and the variable display determined by the variable display time determination means. A second display control execution means for deriving and displaying the display result determined by the prior determination means on the second variable display device based on the passage of time;
When it is determined by the pre-determination means that the display mode is the predetermined display mode in the second variable display device, and execution of variable display of the identification information is started, the second variable display device Notice permitting means for allowing execution of the notice display for notifying in the first variable display device that the display form of the variable display executed in step 1 becomes a predetermined display form;
When the predetermined condition that causes the game mode to change is satisfied in the state where the advance notice display is permitted by the advance notice permitting means, the advance notice for executing the advance notice display on the first variable display device. And a display execution means. When the specific display result is derived and displayed on the second variable display device by the second display control means during execution of variable display of the identification information on the first variable display device by the first display control means, the variable information is displayed. Variable display time measurement interruption means for interrupting measurement of the variable display time by the display time measurement means;
In a state where measurement of the variable display time is interrupted by the variable display time measurement interrupting means, when the specific gaming state based on the specific display result derived and displayed by the second variable display device ends, the variable The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising: a variable display time measurement restarting unit that restarts the measurement of the variable display time by the display time measuring unit. A gaming machine that shifts to the special advantageous state when a condition for shifting to the special advantageous state, which is a state of shortening the variable display time of the variable display of the identification information as compared with the normal state, is established,
When the state data indicating whether or not the gaming state is the special advantageous state is set to a special state indicating that the special advantageous state is in effect when the special advantageous state is entered, and the special advantageous state is terminated. State data setting means for setting to a non-special state indicating that it is not in a special advantageous state,
When the state data setting means has shifted to the special advantageous state, the state data is set to a non-special state at the start of variable display when the number of times the start condition of the variable display has reached a predetermined number of times,
The variable display time determining means is configured to change the variable display time so that the variable display time is shorter when the state data is set to the special advantageous state than when the state data is set to the non-special state. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a display time is determined. The notice permission means includes a notice permission state setting means for setting a notice permission flag,
The notice display execution means checks whether or not the notice permission flag is set when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and executes the notice display if it is set. The gaming machine described. The gaming machine according to claim 7, further comprising a notice permission state canceling unit that resets a notice permission flag when a predetermined display form is displayed as a display form of the variable display executed by the second variable display device. .

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