JP6539013B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that performs a predetermined game.

  As a game machine, when a game medium such as a game ball is shot into a game area by a launch device, and when the game medium is won in a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a premium game medium such as a predetermined number of prize balls There is something to be paid out to the player. Furthermore, a variable display device capable of variably displaying identification information (also referred to as "variation") is provided when the gaming medium has a predetermined winning area (a start condition is satisfied), and variable display of identification information in the variable display device There is one configured to be provided with a game value advantageous to the player (for example, controlled to a big hit gaming state) when the display result of the special game result (big hit symbol) is obtained.

  In such a gaming machine, an image display device is used to display an image related to a game. As an image display device, for example, there is a device provided with a display driver for switching a display drive mode in response to a signal for display control from the outside (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP, 2008-70854, A

  However, in the conventional gaming machine, if the display drive mode from the outside is not appropriate, the progress of the game may be hindered and the fun of the game may be impaired.

  This invention is made in view of the said situation, and it aims at providing the game machine which improved the game interest.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the first aspect of the present invention is a gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1) which performs a predetermined game, and a display panel (for example, liquid crystal panels 142, 142a, A display unit (for example, a main image display device) which comprises an image related to the predetermined game, comprising: 142b, 142c, 142d) and a display driver (for example, display driver 141, 141a, 141b, 141c, 141d) for driving the display panel 5, sub image display devices 5a, 5b, 5c, 5d) and control means for controlling the display means (e.g. effect control board 12 including effect control CPU 120 and VDP 123), and the drive state in the display driver Includes a first state in which the display panel can be driven and a second state in which the display panel is not driven. Control means includes image processing means for generating image data to be output to the display driver, when the power to the game machine is shut off, before the image processing unit is disabled generating image data, An end signal (for example, a display off signal) instructing the display driver to end the first state is output (for example, the VDP 123 transmits the serial signal line 132 and the signal separation substrate 134, and the signal lines 136, 136a, 136b, 136c, Outputting a display off signal to the display driver 141, 141a, 141b, 141c, 141d via 136d), the display driver being in the second state in response to the end signal from the control means (For example, the display drivers 141, 141a, 141b, 141c, 2a, 142b, 142c, to terminate the driving of 142d), characterized in.

  According to such a configuration, the control means outputs a signal for prohibiting the display to the display driver in the display means when the display on the display means is interrupted due to satisfaction of the display interruption condition on the display means. Since the display driver controls the display panel to an undisplayable state in response to the signal prohibiting this display, an unintended display is performed at the time of the subsequent resumption of display, and the progress of the game relating to the image is hindered. Is prevented and the game interest is improved.

  (2) In the gaming machine according to the above (1), the control means outputs the display control means (for example, the effect control CPU 120) for determining the content of the display and the display driver according to the determination by the display control means. An image processing unit (for example, VDP 123) for generating image data, and the display control unit may output a signal for inhibiting the display to the display driver via the image processing unit .

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to output a signal for prohibiting display to the display driver in a situation where the image processing means is capable of generating an image, and it is possible to inhibit display at an appropriate timing. Output is possible.

  (3) In the gaming machine according to the above (1) or (2), a plurality of the display means (for example, the main image display device 5 and the sub image display devices 5a, 5b, 5c, 5d) are provided. To the respective display drivers included in the display means (for example, the VDP 123 outputs the signals to the display drivers 141, 141a, 141b, 141c, 141d via the signal separation substrate 134). Alternatively, the display off signal may be output at once.

  According to this configuration, control can be simplified as compared with the case where a signal for individually prohibiting display is output to the display driver in each display means when a plurality of display means are provided. .

  (4) In the game machine according to any one of the above (1) to (3), the control means is configured to shut off the power supply to the game machine when the condition for powering off the display means is satisfied For example, in the case where control of power supply cutoff of the gaming machine 1 is performed), a signal for prohibiting the display may be output.

  According to this configuration, when the display by the display means is terminated due to the power supply interruption, the display panel can be appropriately controlled to be incapable of displaying. It is prevented that a hindrance to progress of the game regarding can be prevented, and the game interest is improved.

  (5) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (4), the interruption condition is satisfied when a condition of power saving is established because the predetermined game is not performed for a predetermined time (for example, a player In accordance with the fact that the operation of the hitting operation handle by the CPU is not performed for a predetermined time, control of power shutoff of the gaming machine 1 for power saving may be performed.

  According to this configuration, the power consumption of the gaming machine can be suppressed.

  (6) In the gaming machine according to (3), the plurality of display means update and display the image relating to the predetermined game for each predetermined frame cycle, and the control means displays the image among the plurality of display means. Display image setting means (for example, drawing of image data) for setting images to be displayed on the plurality of display means in synchronization with the frame cycle of the first display means (for example, the sub image display devices 5a, 5b, 5c, 5d) And the frame cycle of the second display means (for example, the main image display device 5) other than the first display means, the frame cycle of which is longer than the frame cycle of the first display means, and Frame period setting means (for example, the frame period of the main image display device 5 is set to the sub image display devices 5a, 5b, 5) which is set to a period longer than the inherent frame period of the second display means , Dot clock value, the main image display 5, the sub image displays 5a, 5b, 5c, and 5d to be longer than the frame period of 5d and longer than the unique frame period of the main image display 5. CPU 120 for effect control which performs processing of setting the number of dots for the corresponding frame cycle, and frame cycle reset for resetting the frame cycle of the second display means in synchronization with the frame cycle of the first display means (Eg, VDP 123 for performing processing to reset V sync of the main image display device 5).

  According to such a configuration, the cycle of setting of the images displayed on the plurality of display devices is synchronized with the frame cycle of the first display device. Furthermore, the frame period of the second display device is set to be longer than the frame period of the first display device and longer than the unique frame period of the second display device, and the frame period of the first display device The frame period of the second display device is synchronized with the frame period of the second display device because the frame period of the second display device is reset in synchronization with the second display device. That is, the frame period of the second display device is synchronized with the period of setting of the images displayed on the plurality of display devices. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of the problem of the image display due to the change of the time difference between the start timing of setting of the image displayed on the plurality of display devices and the start timing of the frame period of the second display device. The display can be properly synchronized.

It is a front view of a pachinko game machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a block diagram which shows the connection state of an effect control board | substrate, a main image display apparatus, and a sub image display apparatus. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special symbol process processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of start winning a prize judging processing. It is a figure for demonstrating random value MR1-MR3. It is a block diagram showing an example of composition of a special figure reservation storage part. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special symbol normal processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a special figure display result determination table and a big hit classification determination table. It is a flow chart which shows an example of change pattern setting processing. It is an explanatory view showing an example of composition of a change pattern. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a big hit fluctuation pattern determination table and a small hit fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a loss fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display start setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an image data drawing process. It is a flowchart which shows an image data output process. (A) is a timing chart showing output of image data to the sub effect display device, V sync and V blank of the sub effect display device, (b) is output of image data to the main effect display device, main It is a timing chart which shows V sync and V blank of an effect display device, and (c) is a timing chart which shows V blank waiting by VDP and drawing to a buffer. It is a block diagram which shows the 1st other example of the connection state of an effect control board | substrate, a main image display apparatus, and a sub image display apparatus. It is a block diagram which shows the other 2nd example of the connection state of a production control board | substrate, a main image display apparatus, and a sub image display apparatus. It is a block diagram which shows the 3rd example of another of a connection state with a production | presentation control board | substrate, a main image display apparatus, and a sub image display apparatus.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, showing an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (game machine) 1 is roughly divided into a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting a gaming board surface and a gaming machine frame (underframe) 3 for supporting and fixing the gaming board 2. In the game board 2, a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails is formed. In this game area, a game ball as a game medium is shot and shot from a predetermined ball striking device.

  A first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided at predetermined positions of the game board 2 (the right side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1). Each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B is constituted of, for example, LEDs (light emitting diodes) of 7 segments, dot matrix, etc., and identifies each in a special view game as an example of a variable display game. Special symbols (also referred to as "special figures"), which are plural types of possible identification information (special identification information), are variably displayed (variable display). For example, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B can variably display a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9" and symbols indicating "-", etc. Do.

  In addition, the special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are limited to those composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9" and symbols indicating "-", etc. For example, a plurality of types of lighting patterns may be set in advance as a plurality of types of special symbols, in which combinations of what are turned on and turned off in the 7-segment LED are different. Hereinafter, the special symbol variably displayed in the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as "the first special view", and the special symbol variably displayed in the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as the "second special view" .

  A main image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. Further, at the four corners on the upper surface side of the main image display device 5, four sub image display devices 5a, 5b, 5c, and 5d smaller than the main image display device 5 are provided. The main image display device 5 and the sub image display devices 5a to 5d are formed of, for example, an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display Device) or the like, and form display areas for displaying various effect images. On the screen of the main image display 5, corresponding to the variable display of the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A in the special figure game and the variable display of the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B For example, in the decorative symbol display area serving as a plurality of variable display portions such as three, decorative symbols as a plurality of types of identification information (decorative identification information) capable of identifying each are variably displayed. The variable display of this decorative pattern is also included in the variable display game. Further, on the screens of the sub image display devices 5a to 5d, an image is appropriately displayed.

  As an example, on the screen of the main image display device 5, decorative pattern display areas of "left", "middle" and "right" are arranged. Then, in response to any one of the change of the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A and the change of the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B being started in the special figure game, In each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas, fluctuation of the decorative symbol (for example, scroll display in the vertical direction) is started. After that, when the finalized special symbol is stopped and displayed as the variable display result in the special view game, the decorative symbol display area of the “left”, “middle” and “right” in the main image display device 5 The finalized decorative symbol (final stop symbol) as the variable display result is stopped and displayed. The finalized decorative design may be different from the decorative design displayed during the variable display. For example, a decorative pattern other than the decorative pattern to be scrolled may be a finalized decorative pattern.

  On the screen of the main image display 5, a special drawing game using the first special drawing in the first special symbol display 4A or a special drawing game using the second special drawing in the second special symbol display 4B In synchronization, variable display of a plurality of kinds of decorative symbols that can be identified respectively is performed, and a finalized decorative symbol as a variable display result is derived and displayed (or simply referred to as "derivation"). Note that, for example, deriving and displaying various display symbols such as a special symbol and a decorative symbol means to stop display (also referred to as complete stop display or final stop display) identification information such as a decorative symbol and to end variable display. . On the other hand, during the variable display from when variable display of the decorative symbol is started to when the fixed decorative symbol as the variable display result is derived and displayed, the change speed of the decorative symbol is "0", and the decorative symbol is displayed. For example, the symbol may be displayed in a stationary state, and may be in a display state that causes, for example, slight shaking or expansion and contraction. Such a display state is also referred to as a temporary stop display, and although the display result in the variable display is not displayed in a definite manner, the player can recognize that the variation of the decorative symbol by the scroll display or the update display is not progressing. It becomes. The temporary stop display may include, for example, complete stop display of the decorative pattern only for a time shorter than a predetermined time (for example, one second) without causing slight shaking or expansion or contraction. On the screen of the main image display 5, a start winning storage display area 5H is disposed. In the start winning storage display area 5H, a holding storage display for specifying the number of holdings of variable display (number of special drawing holding memories) corresponding to the special drawing game is performed. Here, when the variable display corresponding to the special view game is suspended, the game ball enters the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A or the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball device 6B. It occurs on the basis of the start winning by (for example, passing). That is, although a start condition (also referred to as "execution condition") for executing a variable display game such as a special view game or variable display of a decorative symbol is satisfied, a variable display game based on the start condition established earlier is being executed. When the start condition for allowing the start of the variable display game is not satisfied due to the fact that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state, etc., the hold of the variable display corresponding to the satisfied start condition is To be done. In this embodiment, the pending storage display is performed by displaying the same number of symbols (in the present embodiment, it is a circle or the like, hereinafter referred to as a pending display symbol) as the suspended variable display. . One hold display symbol corresponds to one variable display being held. The pending variable display corresponding to the special view game using the first special view is represented by the on-hold display symbol displayed in the area on the left side in the starting winning a prize storage display area 5H. The pending variable display corresponding to the special drawing game using the second special view is represented by the holding display symbol displayed in the area on the right side in the start winning storage display area 5H.

  For example, the start condition (first start condition) of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied by the occurrence of the first start winning that the game ball enters the first start winning opening If the first start condition for starting the special view game using the first special drawing based on the establishment of the first start condition is not satisfied, the number of first special view reservation memories is incremented by 1 (increment) And the execution of the special drawing game using the first special drawing is suspended. In addition, the start condition (second start condition) of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is satisfied by the occurrence of the second start winning that the game ball enters the second start winning opening If the second start condition for starting the special view game using the second special view based on the establishment of the second start condition is not satisfied when the second start condition is satisfied, the number of second special view reservation storages is incremented by 1 (increment And the execution of the special drawing game using the second special drawing is suspended. On the other hand, when the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is started, the first special figure reservation memory number is decremented by 1 and the special figure game is executed using the second special figure Is decremented by one. The number of pending storages of the variable display obtained by adding the number of the first special view pending storage and the number of the second special view pending storage is particularly referred to as the total pending storage number. The term "number of Tokushu reserve storages" simply refers to a concept that includes all of the number of first to reserve special storages, the number of second to reserve special storages, and the total number of pending storages, but in particular It may refer to a concept including the number of first special view pending storages and the number of second special view pending storages, but excluding the total number of pending storages.

  In addition to or in place of the start winning storage display area 5H, a display for displaying the number of stored special figures may be provided. In the example shown in FIG. 1, together with the start winning combination storage display area 5H, a first hold for specifying the number of special view hold storages to be identifiable on the upper part of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. A display 25A and a second hold display 25B are provided. The first hold indicator 25A displays the number of first special view hold memories in an identifiable manner. The second hold indicator 25B displays the second special view hold storage number in a distinguishable manner. The first hold indicator 25A and the second hold indicator 25B are, for example, the number corresponding to the upper limit (for example, "4") in each of the first special view reserve storage number and the second special view reserve storage number (for example, 4 Components) are configured. Here, the first special view reserve storage number and the second special view reserve storage number are displayed according to the number of lighted LEDs.

  A movable effect member 60 is provided near the predetermined edge in the display area of the main image display device 5 (here, near the right side). The movable effect member 60 is tilted toward the left side of FIG. 1 with the lower end as a fulcrum toward the main image display device 5 by the rotational drive of the movable effect member motor 61 shown in FIG. 2 and the upper end is the main image display device A model for effect (product for feature for presentation) advancing to the front of the display area in 5 is constructed. That is, the movable effect member 60 can be changed between a non-tilting state extending in the vertical direction and the above-described tilting state by rotational driving of the movable effect member motor 61 shown in FIG.

  Under the main image display 5, a normal winning ball apparatus 6A and a normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B are provided. The regular winning ball device 6A, for example, forms a first starting winning opening as a starting area (first starting area) which is always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member. The normally variable winning ball device 6B has an electric tulip type role having a pair of movable wing pieces that changes between a closed state in which the vertical position is achieved by the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric character shown in FIG. (Normal motorized role) is provided to form a second start winning opening.

  As an example, in the case of the normally variable winning ball device 6B, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric character is in the off state, so the game ball does not enter the second starting winning opening Make it On the other hand, in the case of the normally variable winning ball device 6B, the movable wing piece is in the tilting position when the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric character is in the on state, whereby the game ball can enter the second starting winning opening. Put in a state. The normally variable winning ball device 6B is normally open when the solenoid 81 is in the off state, and the game ball can enter the second start winning port while the enlarged opening state is in the state when the solenoid 81 is on. Also, the game ball may be configured to be difficult to enter. As described above, the normally variable winning ball device 6B is in the first variable state such as the opening state where the gaming ball can enter or the opening state where the game ball can enter, and the closing state where the gaming ball can not enter or entry difficulty It is configured to be changeable to a second variable state such as a normally open state. The first variable state may be a state in which the gaming ball is more likely to enter the second start winning opening than the second variable state.

  The game ball entering the first starting winning opening formed in the normal winning ball device 6A is detected by, for example, a first starting opening switch 22A shown in FIG. The game ball entering the second starting winning opening formed on the normally variable winning ball device 6B is detected by, for example, a second starting opening switch 22B shown in FIG. A predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls (prize game media) based on the detection of the game balls by the first starting opening switch 22A, and the first number of pending storages is a predetermined upper limit value If (eg, "4") or less, the first start condition is satisfied. A predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball based on the detection of the game ball by the second start opening switch 22B, and the second hold storage number is equal to or less than a predetermined upper limit value. The second start condition is satisfied.

  The number of winning balls to be paid out based on the detection of the gaming ball by the first starting opening switch 22A and the number of the winning balls to be paid out based on the detection of the gaming ball by the second starting opening switch 22B. The numbers may be the same or different from each other. The pachinko gaming machine 1 may directly pay out the gaming balls to be the winning balls, or may give a score corresponding to the number of gaming balls to be the winning balls.

  A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided below the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning prize ball device 7 includes a special winning opening door which is driven to open and close by a solenoid 82 serving as a special winning opening door shown in FIG. 2 and a specific area which changes to an open state and a closed state by the special winning opening door. To form a winning opening as.

  As an example, in the special variable winning prize ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big winning mouth door is off, the big winning mouth door closes the big winning mouth, and the game ball enters the big winning mouth (for example, Do not pass. On the other hand, in the special variable winning prize ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big winning mouth door is in the on state, the big winning mouth door opens the big winning mouth, and the game ball easily enters the big winning mouth Become. As described above, the special winning opening as the specific area changes into an open state advantageous for the player to easily enter the game ball, and a closed state disadvantageously for the player because the game ball can not enter. In place of the closed state in which the game ball can not enter the big winning opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially open state in which the game ball does not easily enter the big prize opening may be provided.

  The game ball having entered the special winning opening is detected by, for example, the count switch 23 shown in FIG. A predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as winning balls based on the detection of the game balls by the count switch 23. Thus, when the game ball enters the large winning opening that is in the open state in the special variable winning ball device 7, for example, when the game ball enters the other winning opening such as the first start winning opening and the second start winning opening More prize balls are paid out. Therefore, when the special winning prize opening is opened in the special variable winning prize ball device 7, the gaming ball can enter the special winning prize opening, which is an advantageous first state for the player. On the other hand, if the special winning hole is closed in the special variable winning ball device 7, it becomes impossible or difficult to get the winning ball by entering the gaming ball into the big winning hole, which is disadvantageous for the player. It becomes 2 states.

  An ordinary symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, on the left side of the game area). As an example, the normal symbol display 20 is composed of LEDs of 7 segments or dot matrix as in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, for example, plural types different from the special symbol An ordinary symbol (also referred to as "common figure" or "ordinary figure") that is identification information is variably displayed (variable display). Such variable display of ordinary symbols is referred to as a common-play game (also referred to as a "normal-figure game"). Above the normal symbol display 20, a general drawing reserve display 25C is provided. The general drawing retention indicator 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the general drawing retention memory number as the number of effective passing balls passed through the passing gate 41.

  On the surface of the game board 2, besides the above-described configuration, a windmill and a large number of obstacle nails for changing the flow direction and speed of the game ball are provided. In addition, as a winning opening different from the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening and the large winning opening, for example, a single or a plurality of general winning openings which are always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member are provided. It may be done. In this case, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls may be paid out as winning balls based on the fact that a game ball entering one of the general winning openings is detected by a predetermined general winning ball switch. At the lowermost position of the game area, an out port is provided where game balls that have not entered any winning port are captured.

  At the upper left and right positions of the gaming machine frame 3, speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided, and further, a gaming effect lamp 9 is provided at the periphery of the gaming area. A decorative LED may be arranged around each structure (for example, the normal winning ball device 6A, the normal variable winning ball device 6B, the special variable winning ball device 7 and the like) in the game area of the pachinko gaming machine 1. At the lower right portion of the gaming machine frame 3 is provided a striking operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like to fire a gaming ball as a gaming medium toward the gaming area. For example, the hit ball operating handle adjusts the resilience of the gaming ball according to the amount of operation (the amount of rotation) by the player or the like.

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, a game ball paid out as a prize ball and a game ball lent out by a predetermined ball lending machine are held so as to be able to be supplied to the ball striking device (stored ) Is provided. At the lower part of the gaming machine frame 3, a lower tray is provided which holds (retains) surplus balls and the like overflowing from the upper tray so as to be discharged to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  A stick controller 31A which can be held and tilted by the player is attached to a member forming the lower tray, for example, at a predetermined position on the upper surface of the lower tray main body (for example, the central portion of the lower tray). There is. The stick controller 31A includes an operating rod held by the player, and a trigger button is provided at a predetermined position of the operating rod (for example, a position where the index finger of the operating hand is hit when the player holds the operating rod). There is. The trigger button can perform a predetermined instruction operation by pushing and pulling with a predetermined operation finger (for example, index finger or the like) while the player holds the operation stick of the stick controller 31A with the operation hand (for example, left hand or the like) It should just be comprised. Inside the operating rod, a trigger sensor may be incorporated so as to detect a predetermined instruction operation such as a push-pull operation on the trigger button.

  A controller sensor unit 35A (see FIG. 2) including a tilt direction sensor unit for detecting a tilting operation on the operating rod may be provided in the lower main body inside the lower portion of the stick controller 31A or the like. For example, the tilt direction sensor unit may be two transmissive photosensors (parallel sensors) disposed parallel to the board of the game board 2 on the left side of the center position of the operating rod as viewed from the player facing the pachinko game machine 1 Four transmission types combining the pair) and two transmission type photosensors (vertical sensor pairs) arranged vertically to the board surface of the game board 2 on the right side of the center position of the operation stick viewed from the player's side It may be configured to include a photo sensor.

  The member forming the upper tray is, for example, a push button 31B (in which a player can perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the upper tray main body (for example, above the stick controller 31A)). See FIG. 2). The push button 31B may be configured to be able to mechanically, electrically or electromagnetically detect a predetermined instruction operation by the player or the like. A push sensor 35B may be provided inside the main body of the upper tray or the like at the installation position of the push button 31B, for detecting a player's operation performed on the push button 31B.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 is mounted with various control boards such as a main board 11, an effect control board 12, a voice control board 13 and a lamp control board 14 as shown in FIG. The pachinko gaming machine 1 also includes a relay board 15 for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. Besides, various substrates such as a payout control substrate, an information terminal substrate, a launch control substrate, an interface substrate, a touch sensor substrate, etc. are disposed on the back of the gaming board etc. in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are mounted. The main substrate 11 is mainly directed to a sub-side control substrate consisting of a setting function of random numbers used in the special view game, a function of inputting a signal from a switch disposed at a predetermined position, etc. And a function of outputting and transmitting a control command as an example of command information as a control signal, and a function of outputting various information to a hall management computer. Further, the main board 11 performs lighting / extinguishing control of each LED (for example, segment LED) constituting the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the first special figure or the second special figure The variable display of a predetermined display pattern, such as controlling the variable display of the normal symbol display 20 or performing the on / off / coloring control of the normal symbol display 20 to control the variable display of the normal symbol by the normal symbol display 20 It also has a function to control.

  On the main board 11, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like are mounted. The switch circuit 110 takes in detection signals (detection signals indicating that passage or entry of game media has been detected) from various switches for game ball detection, and transmits the signals to the microcomputer 100 for game control. The solenoid circuit 111 generates a solenoid drive signal from the game control microcomputer 100 (for example, a signal for driving each solenoid such as a signal for turning on or off the solenoid 81 or the solenoid 82) for the ordinary electric role And the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door.

  The effect control board 12 is a control board on the sub side independent of the main board 11, receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and displays the main image display device 5, the sub image display Devices 5a to 5d, speakers 8L and 8R, and various circuits for controlling the rendering operation by electric components for rendering such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED are mounted. That is, the effect control board 12 performs all or part of the display operation in the main image display device 5 and the sub image display devices 5a to 5d, the sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9, the decorative LED, etc. It has a function of determining the control content for causing the electric component for effecting to perform a predetermined effect operation, such as all or part of the lighting / light-off operation in the above, and controlling the determined control content.

  The voice control board 13 is a control board for voice output control provided separately from the effect control board 12 and causes the speakers 8L and 8R to output voice based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12 and the like. The processing circuit etc. which perform the audio | voice signal processing for this are mounted. The lamp control board 14 is a control board for lamp output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12, the game effect lamp 9, decorative LED, etc. The lamp driver circuit etc. which perform lighting / extinguishing drive in are mounted.

  As shown in FIG. 2, detection signals from various switches such as the gate switch 21, the start port switch (the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B), and the count switch 23 are transmitted to the main substrate 11. Wiring is connected. The various switches may be of any type that can detect a game ball as a game medium, such as a sensor called, for example. Further, the main substrate 11 is connected with a wire for transmitting a command signal for performing display control of the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, the normal symbol display device 20 and the like.

  The control signal transmitted from the main substrate 11 to the effect control substrate 12 is relayed by the relay substrate 15. The control command transmitted from the main substrate 11 to the effect control substrate 12 via the relay substrate 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal. The effect control command is, for example, a display control command used to control the image display operation of the main image display device 5 and the sub image display devices 5a to 5d, and is used to control the audio output from the speakers 8L and 8R. Voice control commands, lamp control commands used to control the lighting operation of the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED, etc. may be included. Each of these effect control commands has, for example, a 2-byte configuration, the first byte indicates MODE (classification of command), and the second byte indicates EXT (type of command). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data may be set in advance so that it always becomes "1" and the first bit of the EXT data becomes "0".

  The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main substrate 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101 for storing a program for game control, fixed data, etc., and a work for game control. A RAM (Random Access Memory) 102 for providing an area, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103 for executing a control operation by executing a game control program, and updating of numerical data representing a random number independently of the CPU 103 A random number circuit 104 to be performed and an I / O (Input / Output port) 105 are provided.

  As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, the CPU 103 executes a program read from the ROM 101 to execute a process for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. At this time, a fixed data read operation in which the CPU 103 reads fixed data from the ROM 101, a variable data write operation in which the CPU 103 writes various fluctuation data to the RAM 102 and temporarily stores it, and various fluctuation data temporarily stored in the RAM 102 by the CPU 103 Data reading operation to read out the data, reception operation in which the CPU 103 receives input of various signals from the outside of the gaming control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105, to the outside of the gaming control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105 Also, a transmission operation for outputting various signals is performed.

  The one-chip microcomputer constituting the game control microcomputer 100 may be at least incorporated with the RAM 102 in addition to the CPU 103, and the ROM 101, the random number circuit 104, the I / O 105, etc. may be externally attached.

  In the gaming control microcomputer 100, numerical data indicating various random number values used to control the progression of the game is countable, for example, by the random number circuit 104 or the like. The random numbers used to control the progress of the game are also called game random numbers. The gaming random number may be updated by hardware such as the random number circuit 104 or may be updated by software when the CPU 103 of the gaming control microcomputer 100 executes a predetermined computer program. May be For example, a random counter provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control counter setting unit) of the RAM 102 in the game control microcomputer 100 or a random counter provided in an internal register separate from the RAM 102 indicates a predetermined random number. The random number value may be updated by storing numerical data and updating the stored value periodically or irregularly by the CPU 103.

  The ROM 101 of the microcomputer 100 for game control stores various selection data, table data, and the like used to control the progress of the game, in addition to the program for game control. For example, the ROM 101 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables, and the like prepared for the CPU 103 to make various determinations, determinations, and settings. The ROM 101 also includes table data constituting a plurality of command transmission tables used by the CPU 103 to transmit control signals serving as various control commands from the main board 11 and a variation pattern table storing a plurality of variation patterns. Table data to be configured is stored. Various data used to control the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is temporarily stored in the RAM 102 included in the game control microcomputer 100 in a rewritable manner.

  The effect control board 12 has a CPU for effect control 120 which performs control operation according to a program, a ROM 121 for storing a program for effect control, fixed data, etc., a RAM 122 for providing a work area of the CPU 120 for effect control, and main image display The VDP (Video Display Processor) 123 in the display control unit 123a that executes processing for determining the control content of the display operation in the device 5 and the sub image display devices 5a to 5d and the CPU 120 for effect control are independent A random number circuit 124 for updating numerical data indicating random numbers and signal separation substrates 133 and 134 are mounted.

  As an example, the effect control board 12 executes a program for effect control read out from the ROM 121 by the effect control CPU 120 to execute a process of controlling the effect operation by the effect electric component. At this time, a fixed data read operation in which the effect control CPU 120 reads out fixed data from the ROM 121, a change data write operation in which the effect control CPU 120 writes various change data in the RAM 122 and temporarily stores them, and the effect control CPU 120 in the RAM 122 Fluctuation data reading operation to read out various fluctuation data temporarily stored, reception operation to which CPU 120 for production control receives input of various signals from outside of production control board 12, CPU 120 for production control goes to outside of production control board 12 A transmission operation for outputting various signals is also performed.

  The effect control CPU 120, the ROM 121, and the RAM 122 may be included in a one-chip effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board 12. The effect control board 12 has a wiring for transmitting image data to the main image display device 5 and the sub image display devices 5a to 5d, and an effect as an information signal indicating sound number data to the sound control board 13 Wiring for transmitting a sound signal, wiring for transmitting an illumination signal as an information signal indicating lamp data, and the like to the lamp control board 14 are connected. Furthermore, in the effect control board 12, wiring for transmitting from the controller sensor unit 35A an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation on the stick controller 31A has been detected, and a game for the push button 31B Wiring for transmitting an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that a person's operation action has been detected from the push sensor 35B is also connected. Furthermore, a wire for transmitting a predetermined drive command signal to the motor drive circuit 16 for driving the movable effect member motor 61 for operating the movable effect member 60 is also connected to the effect control board 12 .

  In the effect control board 12, for example, numerical data indicating various random number values used to control the effect operation is counted by the random number circuit 124 or the like in an updatable manner. The random number used to control such a rendering operation is also referred to as a rendering random number.

  The ROM 121 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 stores various data tables and the like used to control the rendering operation, in addition to the program for effect control. For example, in the ROM 121, a plurality of determination tables prepared to make various determinations, determinations, and settings by the effect control CPU 120, table data forming the determination tables, pattern data forming the various effect control patterns, etc. It is memorized. The effect control pattern is, for example, from process data including effect control execution data (display control data, voice control data, lamp control data, operation detection control data, etc.) and end code etc. It is configured. The RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 stores various data used to control the effect operation.

  The effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 generates various commands. For example, the effect control CPU 120 determines the content to be displayed by the main image display device 5 and the sub image display devices 5a to 5d, and outputs a display control instruction to the VDP 123 according to the determination. The VDP 123 in the display control unit 123a mounted on the effect control board 12 determines the control content of the display operation in the main image display device 5 and the sub image display devices 5a to 5d based on the display control command from the effect control CPU 120 And generate image data. For example, the VDP 123 executes variable display of decorative symbols and various effect displays by determining the switching timing of effect images to be displayed in the display screens of the main image display device 5 and the sub image display devices 5a to 5d. To control. As an example, CGROM (Character Generator ROM), VRAM (Video RAM), an LCD drive circuit, etc. may be mounted in the display control unit 123a. The VDP 123 may be a graphics processing unit (GPU), a graphics controller LSI (GCL), or a microprocessor for image processing which is more generally referred to as a digital signal processor (DSP). The CGROM may be, for example, a non-rewritable semiconductor memory, a rewritable semiconductor memory such as a flash memory, or any of non-volatile recording media such as a magnetic memory and an optical memory. It may be configured.

  The signal separation substrate 133 mounted on the effect control substrate 12 is configured to include an input port for capturing image data from the VDP 123 and a plurality of output ports for transmitting image data to the outside. Further, the signal separation substrate 134 mounted on the effect control substrate 12 includes an input port for taking in various control signals from the VDP 123 and a plurality of output ports for transmitting various control signals to the outside. Ru. For example, the display of the main image display device 5 and the sub image display devices 5 a to 5 d transmitted from the output port of the signal separation substrate 134 to the main image display device 5 and the sub image display devices 5 a to 5 d is permitted. Signal (display on signal), signal for inhibiting display (display off signal), signal instructing to drive main image display device 5 and sub image display devices 5a to 5d with power saving (power saving on signal), power saving A signal (power saving off signal) instructing termination of the driving in step S2 is output.

  With the above configuration, the effect control CPU 120 causes the VDP 123 to display effect images in the display regions of the main image display device 5 and the sub image display devices 5a to 5d. In addition, the effect control CPU 120 controls the speakers 8L and 8R via the voice control board 13 to output voice, and turns on / off the game effect lamp 9 or the decorative LED via the lamp control board 14 To display the effect image in the display area of the main image display device 5 and the sub image display devices 5a to 5d via the VDP 123, or driving the movable effect member motor 61 via the motor drive circuit 16. The movable effect member 60 is moved. In this manner, various effects (such as reach effects and movable effect member effects, which will be described later, effects for enhancing the game, and the like) are executed.

  FIG. 3 is a configuration diagram showing a connection state of the effect control board 12, the main image display device 5 and the sub image display devices 5a to 5d. Although the signal separation substrate 133 and the signal separation substrate 134 are mounted on the effect control substrate 12 in FIGS. 2 and 3, they may be provided outside the effect control substrate 12.

  A display driver 141 and a liquid crystal panel 142 are mounted on the main image display device 5, a display driver 141a and a liquid crystal panel 142a are mounted on the sub image display device 5a, and a display driver 141 b and a liquid crystal panel 142 are mounted on the sub image display device 5b. The liquid crystal panel 142b is mounted, the display driver 141c and the liquid crystal panel 142c are mounted on the sub image display device 5c, and the display driver 141d and the liquid crystal panel 142d are mounted on the sub image display device 5d.

  The VDP 123 and the signal separation substrate 133 are connected by a serial signal line 131, and the VDP 123 and the signal separation substrate 134 are connected by a serial signal line 132. The signal separation substrate 133 and the display driver 141 are connected by a signal line 135, and the signal separation substrate 133 and the display driver 141a are connected by a signal line 135a, and the signal separation substrate 133 and the display driver 141b are connected. The connection is made by a signal line 135b, the signal separation substrate 133 and the display driver 141c are connected by a signal line 135c, and the signal separation substrate 133 and the display driver 141d are connected by a signal line 135d. The signal separation substrate 134 and the display driver 141 are connected by a signal line 136, and the signal separation substrate 134 and the display driver 141a are connected by a signal line 136a, and the signal separation substrate 134 and the display driver 141b are connected. A signal line 136b is connected between them, a signal separation substrate 134 and a display driver 141c are connected by a signal line 136c, and a signal separation substrate 134 and a display driver 141d are connected by a signal line 136d.

  When control of power on of the gaming machine 1 is performed, for example, when control of starting power supply from a predetermined power supply substrate is performed, the CPU 103 in the gaming control microcomputer 100 of the main substrate 11 is a relay substrate A command (power on notification command) for notifying power on as a control command is output to the effect control board 12 through 15. When the power on notification command is input, the effect control CPU 120 outputs a power on command to the VDP 123. When a power on command is input, the VDP 123 can generate image data, and first, the main image display device 5 and the sub image display devices 5a to 5a through the serial signal line 132 and the signal separation substrate 134. A signal (display on signal) permitting display is output to 5d. As a result, the display on signal is output at once to the main image display device 5 and the sub image display devices 5a to 5d. Thereafter, the VDP 123 determines control contents of display operation in the main image display device 5 and the sub image display devices 5a to 5d to generate image data, and displays the main image via the serial signal line 131 and the signal separation substrate 133. Image data is output to the device 5 and the sub image display devices 5a to 5d.

  In addition, at the time of start of display such as start of variable display or start of display of demo screen in effect control process processing to be described later, the effect control CPU 120 displays the main image display device 5 and the sub image display devices 5a to 5d. The content to be determined is determined, and a display control command is output to the VDP 123 according to the determination. When the display control command is input, the VDP 123 is capable of generating image data. First, as described above, the main image display device 5 and the sub-image via the serial signal line 132 and the signal separation substrate 134 are generated. A display on signal is output to the image display devices 5a to 5d. As a result, the display on signal is output at once to the main image display device 5 and the sub image display devices 5a to 5d. Thereafter, the VDP 123 determines control contents of display operation in the main image display device 5 and the sub image display devices 5a to 5d to generate image data, and displays the main image via the serial signal line 131 and the signal separation substrate 133. Image data is output to the device 5 and the sub image display devices 5a to 5d.

  Also, for example, when the power switch of the gaming machine 1 is controlled to turn off the predetermined power switch, or the player does not operate the bat operating handle for a predetermined time. When control of power shutoff of the main image display device 5 and the sub image display devices 5a to 5d is performed by the CPU 103 in the game control microcomputer 100 of the substrate 11 to save power, the CPU 103 is performed prior to the control. Outputs a command (power shutoff notification command) for notifying power shutoff as a control command to the effect control board 12 through the relay board 15. When the power-off notification command is input, the effect control CPU 120 outputs a power-off instruction to the VDP 123. When the VDP 123 is capable of generating image data when a power shutoff command is input, the VDP 123 sends the main image display device 5 and the sub image display devices 5a to 5d via the serial signal line 132 and the signal separation substrate 134. On the other hand, a signal (display off signal) for inhibiting display is output. As a result, the display off signal is simultaneously output to the main image display device 5 and the sub image display devices 5a to 5d.

  When the display on signal from the VDP 123 is input, the signal separation substrate 134 receives the display driver 141 in the main image display device 5 via the signal line 136 and the display driver in the sub image display device 5 a via the signal line 136 a. 141a, display driver 141b in the sub image display device 5b via the signal line 136b, display driver 141c in the sub image display device 5c via the signal line 136c, display in the sub image display device 5d via the signal line 136d A display on signal is simultaneously output to each of the drivers 141 d.

  When the display off signal from the VDP 123 is input to the signal separation substrate 134, the signal separation substrate 134 receives the display driver 141 in the main image display device 5 via the signal line 136 and the signal in the sub image display device 5 a via the signal line 136 a. In the sub-image display device 5d through the display driver 141a and the signal line 136b The display driver 141b in the sub-image display device 5b Through the signal line 136c The display driver 141c in the sub-image display device 5c Through the signal line 136d A display off signal is simultaneously output to each of the display drivers 141 d of

  When the image data from the VDP 123 is input to the signal separation substrate 133, the image data is to be output to the main image display device 5 and the sub image display devices 5a to 5d (image data for the main image display device 5). Image data, image data for the sub image display device 5a, image data for the sub image display device 5b, image data for the sub image display device 5c, and image data for the sub image display device 5d) are separated.

  Further, the signal separation substrate 133 outputs the image data for the main image display device 5 to the display driver 141 in the main image display device 5 via the signal line 135. Further, the signal separation substrate 133 outputs the image data for the sub image display device 5a to the display driver 141a in the sub image display device 5a through the signal line 135a, and the sub image display through the signal line 135b. The image data for the sub image display device 5b is output to the display driver 141b in the device 5b, and the display driver 141c in the sub image display device 5c via the signal line 135c is for the sub image display device 5c. The image data for the sub-image display device 5 d is output to the display driver 141 d in the sub-image display device 5 d via the signal line 135 d. As described above, the VDP 123 outputs a display-on signal to the signal separation substrate 134 prior to the output of the image data to the signal separation substrate 133. Therefore, the signal separation substrate 133 outputs the image data after the signal separation substrate 134 outputs the display on signal.

  The display driver 141 in the main image display device 5, the display driver 141a in the sub image display device 5a, the display driver 141b in the sub image display device 5b, the display driver 141c in the sub image display device 5c, and the sub image display device 5d The display driver 141d drives the liquid crystal panel 142, the liquid crystal panel 142a, the liquid crystal panel 142b, the liquid crystal panel 142c, and the liquid crystal panel 142d connected thereto.

  Specifically, when a display on signal is input, the display drivers 141 and 141a to 141d start driving the liquid crystal panels 142 and 142a to 142d connected thereto, respectively, and the liquid crystal panels 142 and 142a to 142d Make it possible to display Thereafter, when image data is input, the display drivers 141 and 141a to 141d perform control to cause the liquid crystal panels 142 and 142a to 142d to display an image based on the image data. When the display off signal is input, the display drivers 141 and 141a to 141d stop driving the liquid crystal panels 142 and 142a to 142d connected respectively, and can not display these liquid crystal panels 142 and 142a to 142d. Put in a good condition.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a predetermined game using a game ball as a game medium is performed, and a predetermined game value can be provided based on the game result. As an example of a game using a game ball, a predetermined hitting ball is launched based on the player having performed a predetermined operation (for example, a rotation operation) the hitting operation handle installed at the lower right of the front of the case in pachinko gaming machine 1 A game ball as a game medium is shot toward the game area by a shooting motor or the like included in the device. When the gaming ball flowing down the gaming area enters the first starting winning opening (first starting area) formed in the normal winning ball device 6A, the gaming ball is detected by the first starting opening switch 22A shown in FIG. 2 Thus, the first start condition is satisfied. Thereafter, based on the establishment of the first start condition, for example, due to the end of the previous special figure game or the big hit gaming state, the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A starts Be done.

  Also, when the game ball enters the second start winning opening (second start area) formed in the normally variable winning ball device 6B, the game ball is detected by the second start port switch 22B shown in FIG. The second start condition is satisfied. Thereafter, based on the establishment of the second start condition, for example, due to the end of the previous special drawing game or the big hit gaming state, the special drawing game using the second special drawing by the second special symbol display device 4B is started Be done. However, when the normally variable winning ball device 6B is in the normally open state or the closed state as the second variable state, it is difficult or impossible for the gaming ball to enter the second start winning opening.

  Based on the fact that the game ball having passed through the passage gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. 2, a common drawing start condition for executing variable display of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display 20 is satisfied. Thereafter, based on the fact that the common drawing start condition for starting the variable display of the normal symbol is established, for example, that the previous common drawing game has ended, the common drawing game by the normal symbol display 20 is started. In this common-play game, after starting the fluctuation of the normal symbol, when a predetermined time passes, the determined normal symbol as the variable display result of the normal symbol is stopped and displayed (derived display). At this time, if a specific normal symbol (common symbol per symbol) is stopped and displayed as the determined normal symbol, the variable display result of the normal symbol is "per common symbol". On the other hand, if the normal symbol other than the symbol in the common drawing is stopped and displayed as the determined normal symbol, the variable display result of the normal symbol becomes "general drawing lost". In response to the variable display result of the normal symbol becoming "per common figure", the open control and the enlargement open control are performed such that the movable wing piece of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball device 6B is tilted. The closing control or the normal opening control is performed to return to the vertical position when the predetermined time has elapsed. Whether or not to make the variable display result of the normal symbol "per common drawing" as the predetermined specific display result is the variable display result when the common pattern game by the normal symbol display 20 is started, etc. It is decided (predetermined) before deriving and displaying.

  When the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is started, or when the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is started Whether to make the variable display result of the symbol a "big hit" as a predetermined specific display result or whether to make a "small hit" as a special display result different from the specific display result It is decided (predetermined) before the display result is derived and displayed. Then, the variation pattern is determined at a predetermined ratio based on the determination of the variable display result, and the effect control command for designating the variable display result or the variation pattern is the microcomputer 100 for gaming control of the main substrate 11 shown in FIG. From the stage to the effect control board 12.

  After the special view game is started based on the determination of the variable display result and the variation pattern, for example, when a predetermined variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern has passed, a finalized special symbol to be a variable display result is derived. Is displayed. Corresponding to the variable display of the special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, "left", "middle", "right" disposed on the screen of the main image display device 5 In the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C and 5R, variable display of decorative symbols (effect symbols) different from the special symbols is performed. In the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A, or in the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B, the finalized special display result of the special symbol When the symbol is derived and displayed, a finalized ornamental symbol as a variable display result of the decorative symbol is derived and displayed on the main image display device 5.

  When the jackpot symbol predetermined as the variable display result of the special symbol is derived and displayed, the variable display result (special drawing display result) becomes a "big hit" (specific display result), and an advantageous value is given to the player It is controlled to the big hit game state as a specific game state. That is, whether or not the jackpot gaming state is controlled corresponds to whether or not the variable display result is a "big hit", and is determined (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed. When a small hit symbol different from the big hit symbol is derived and displayed as a variable display result of the special symbol, the variable display result (special image display result) becomes a "small hit" (special display result), which is different from the specific gaming state It is controlled to the small hit game state as a special game state. As the variable display result of the special symbol, neither the big hit symbol nor the small hit symbol is derived and displayed, and when the lost symbol is derived and displayed, the variable display result (special image display result) becomes "loss".

  As an example, a special symbol indicating the numbers “3”, “5” and “7” is a big hit symbol, a special symbol indicating the number “1” is a small hit symbol, and a special symbol indicating a “-” symbol Design as a lost design. In addition, each symbol such as big hit symbol or small hit symbol or lost symbol in the special drawing game by the first special symbol display device 4A is a special symbol different from each symbol in the special drawing game by the second special symbol display device 4B. Alternatively, the special symbol common to both of the special figure games may be a big hit symbol, a small hit symbol or a lost symbol.

  In the big hit game state, the big winning opening is opened and the special variable winning ball device 7 is in the first state advantageous to the player. Then, continue the large winning opening in a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds or 0.1 second) or in a period until a predetermined number (for example, nine) of game balls enter the large winning opening and a winning ball is generated. A round game (also referred to simply as a "round") to be released is executed. In a period other than the execution period of such a round game, the special winning opening is closed, making it difficult or impossible to generate winning balls. When the gaming ball enters the big winning opening, the winning switch is detected by the count switch 23, and a predetermined number (for example, 14) of gaming balls are paid out as a winning ball each time the detection is made. The round game in the jackpot gaming state is repeatedly executed until the predetermined upper limit number (for example, "15") is reached.

  When the special figure display result is "big hit", the case where the big hit type becomes either "non-probability change", "probability change", or "probability" is included. For example, when the jackpot symbol indicating the number "3" is derived and displayed as the variable symbol result of the special symbol, the jackpot type becomes "non-probability change" and the jackpot symbol indicating the number "7" is jackpotted when the jackpot is displayed When the type is "probable" and the jackpot symbol indicating the number "5" is derived and displayed, the jackpot type is "probable". When the jackpot type is "non-probability" or "probability", the special variable winning ball device 7 is set as the first state advantageous to the player (opening the big winning opening) as a round game in the jackpot gaming state. A normal open round is performed in which the upper limit time is relatively long (for example, 29 seconds). On the other hand, when the jackpot type is "probable", the upper limit time for making the special variable winning ball device 7 in the first state (big winning opening open) is relatively short as a round game in the jackpot gaming state A short open round is performed, which is a time (e.g., 0.1 second). The jackpot gaming state in which the normal opening round is executed is also referred to as a normal opening jackpot state or a first specific gaming state. The jackpot gaming state in which the short-term opening round is executed is also referred to as a short-term opening big-hit state or a second specific gaming state.

  In the big hit gaming state when the big hit type is “probable”, the upper limit time to change the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state advantageous to the player in the short-term opening round (the big winning port by the big winning port door The upper limit of the open period is a second period (e.g., 0.1 second) shorter than the first period in the normal open round. The same control as in the case where the normal opening round is performed may be performed except that the opening period of the big winning opening is controlled to be the second period in the short-term opening round. Alternatively, when the short-term opening round is executed, the number of second rounds (for example, "2") in which the number of round game executions is smaller than the number of first rounds (for example, "15") which is the number of executions of the normal opening round. It may be). That is, the big hit gaming state in which the short opening round is executed is changed to the first state in which the game ball easily enters the big winning opening in each round game as compared to the big hit gaming state in which the normal opening round is executed. Is a second period which is shorter than the first period, and it may be at least one of the second round number in which the number of round game executions is smaller than the first round number.

  When the short-term opening round is executed, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of balls (prize balls) can be obtained if the game ball is won in the large winning opening. However, due to the opening period of the special winning opening being the second period (0.1 second or the like), there may be a big hit gaming state in which the balls (prize balls) can not be obtained substantially.

  The first specific gaming state may be any one having a higher degree of advantage for the player than the second specific gaming state, and the second specific gaming state may have a lower degree of advantage for the player than the first specific gaming state As long as it is a thing, these aspects should just be appropriate. The second specified gaming state may not be advantageous to the player.

  When a small hit symbol predetermined as a special symbol variable display result is derived and displayed, the variable display result (special image display result) becomes a "small hit" and is controlled to a small hit gaming state as a special gaming state . In this small hit gaming state, similarly to the short-term opening round, a variable winning operation is performed to change the large winning opening in the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state advantageous to the player by opening it. That is, in the small hit gaming state, for example, the operation of setting the special variable winning prize ball device 7 to the first state for the second period is repeatedly executed. After the small hit gaming state ends, the gaming state before the variable display result is "small hit" may be maintained.

  After the jackpot gaming state ends, the probability that the variable display result will be the "big hit" (big hit probability) is controlled to the positive change state higher than the normal state based on the establishment of the predetermined probability change control condition There is. The definite change state is controlled to continue until a predetermined definite change termination condition is satisfied, such as the next big hit gaming state being started. Also, after the big hit gaming state ends, the average variable display time may be controlled to a short time state where it is shorter than the normal state. The time saving state is controlled so as to continue until one of the time saving end conditions is first established among the fact that the variable display of the predetermined number of times has been executed and that the next big hit gaming state is started. . The definite change state is controlled so as to be continued until one of the fixed change termination conditions of the other is established first among the variable display of a predetermined number of times and the start of the next big hit gaming state It may be done.

  As an example, when the jackpot type is "non-deterministic", after the jackpot gaming state ends, the gaming state becomes a time saving state. On the other hand, when the jackpot type is "probable change" or "probable", after the big hit gaming state ends, the gaming state becomes a time saving state and a probability changing state. After the small hit gaming state ends, the previous gaming state to be the small hit gaming state continues. However, if the number of times the special figure game is executed in the short time state has reached a predetermined number of times when the special view game in which the variable display result is "small hit" is executed, the short time state is displayed after the small hit game state ends. May end and enter a normal state.

  In the time saving state, the game ball can enter the second starting winning opening more easily than in the normal state, and the normally variable winning ball device 6B is in the first variable state (open state or enlarged open state) and the second variable state Change to the closed state or the normally open state). For example, control to shorten the variation time of the normal symbol (general figure variation time) in the regular game by the regular symbol display 20 than in the normal state or the variable display result of the regular symbol in each regular game Control to improve the probability of being “per-figure” than in normal condition, tilt control time to perform tilting control of movable wing in ordinary variable winning ball device 6B based on the variable display result becoming “per-flat” Is changed to the first variable state and the second variable state in the advantageous change mode by the control to make the length of the ball longer than that in the normal state, and the control to increase the number of tilting times more than in the normal state. Just do it. Note that any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be combined and performed. As described above, control for changing the normal variable winning prize ball device 6B between the first variable state and the second variable state in the advantageous change mode is referred to as high open control (also referred to as "time-saving control" or "high base control"). Be done. By being controlled to such a short time state, the time required for the next variable display result to be a "big hit" is shortened, and a special gaming state which is more advantageous to the player than the normal state is attained.

  For example, when high opening control is not being performed and the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type becomes "probable", the positive change state is performed after the big hit gaming state ends, although time change state is performed. Alternatively, the high release control may not be performed. In addition, when the game state before the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "probable" is at least a short time and high open control is being performed, high open control even after the end of the big hit game state May be performed.

  It should be noted that the high open control is performed when the short state is said to be "high base state", "high base", etc., and the non-time-saving state is also called "low base state", "low base". The certainty state in which the certainty change control is performed is said to be “high certainty state”, “high certainty” and the like, and the gaming state not definite change state is also considered as “low certainty state” and “low certainty”. The gaming state when in a definite variation state and a short time state is also referred to as a "high probability high base state", "high probability high base", and the like. The game state when the time change state is not a definite change state is also referred to as "low probability high base state", "low probability high base", and the like. The game state when it is in a definite change state without being in a short time state is also referred to as "high probability low base state", "high probability low base", and the like. The normal state which does not become either the short time state or the definite state is also referred to as "low probability low base state", "low probability low base" and the like.

  The game ball used as a game medium in pachinko gaming machine 1 and the record information of the score given corresponding to the number thereof have a valuable value which can be exchanged for a special prize or a general prize according to the quantity, for example Just do it. Alternatively, the recorded information of the gaming balls and the scores may not be exchanged for special prizes or general prizes, but may have a valuable value that can be used for playing the game again with the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  In addition, the game value that can be awarded in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is not limited to the payout of the game ball serving as a winning ball or the provision of a score, and for example, control to a big hit gaming state or special gaming state such as a probability change state To control, to be the first round number (for example "15") that the upper limit number of round games that can be executed in the big hit gaming state is more than the second round number (for example "7"), execute in time saving state The upper limit number of possible variable display becomes the first number (for example, "100") that is larger than the second number (for example, "50"), and the big hit probability in the positive change state is higher than the second probability (for example, 1/50) The high first probability (for example, 1/20), the number of times of continuous chanting which is the number of times of being repeatedly controlled to the big hit gaming state without being controlled to the normal state is more than the second consecutive chan number (for example, "5") Many Such part or all of it to be the first communication Chang number (e.g. "10"), it may include be a more favorable game situation for the player.

  In "left", "middle" and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R provided in main image display device 5, a special drawing game using the first special figure in first special symbol display device 4A In response to the start of one of the special drawing games of the second special symbol display device 4B and the special drawing game using the second special drawing, the variable display of the decorative design is started. Then, a period from when variable display of the decorative symbol is started to when variable display is ended by stop display of the decorative symbol in each of the left, middle, and right decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R. In the (during variable display period), the variable display mode of the decorative symbol may be a predetermined reach mode.

  Here, with the reach mode, the decorative symbol (“reach variation symbol) which is not displayed as stopped when the decorative symbol stopped and displayed on the screen of the main image display device 5 constitutes a part of the big hit combination The term “display mode” also refers to a display mode in which the fluctuation continues, or a display mode in which all or a part of the decorative pattern fluctuates synchronously while constituting all or a part of the jackpot combination. Specifically, in "left", "middle" and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C and 5R (for example, "left" and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R) in advance The decorative pattern display area (for example, "inside") which is not displayed as stopped when the decorative pattern (for example, the decorative symbol showing "7" alphanumeric characters) constituting the defined big hit combination is stopped and displayed In the display mode in which the decorative pattern changes in the symbol display area 5C, etc., or the decorative pattern is a big hit in all or part of the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of "left", "middle", "right" It is a display mode which is fluctuating synchronously while constituting all or a part of the combination.

  Also, in response to the reach mode, the variation speed of the decorative pattern is reduced, or a character image (effect image imitating a person or the like) different from the decorative pattern is displayed on the screen of the main image display device 5 By changing the display mode of the background image, reproducing the moving image different from the decorative pattern, or changing the fluctuation mode of the decorative pattern, the rendering operation different from that in the reach mode is achieved. May be executed. Such a rendering operation as displaying a character image or a display mode of a background image, reproducing and displaying a moving image, and a change mode of a decorative pattern is referred to as reach production display (or simply reach production). In the reach effect, not only the display operation in the main image display device 5, but also the display operation in the sub image display devices 5a to 5d, the sound output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R, and the lighting operation in the light emitting body such as the game effect lamp 9. It may be included to make (flashing operation) or the like an operation mode different from the operation mode before the reach mode.

  As the rendering operation in the reach rendering, a plurality of types of rendering patterns (also referred to as “reach patterns”) having different operation modes (rendering modes) may be prepared in advance. And, depending on the presentation mode in each reach production, "big hit" (in this embodiment, the big hit type is "big hit" that is "probable variation" or "non-probable variation", but includes "probability" The possibility of becoming a "big hit" may be different (also referred to as "reliability" or "big hit reliability", "expected degree" or "big hit expectation"). That is, the possibility that the variable display result will be the "big hit" can be differentiated depending on which of the plurality of reach effects is executed. In this embodiment, reach effects such as normal, battle A, battle B, and battle C are set in advance as an example. Reach production of battle AC is reach production where a plurality of characters fight. Below, the reach production of battle AC may be called battle reach AC, and the normal reach production may be called normal reach.

  Battle reach AC is reach production in which a plurality of characters fight. In battle reach A to C, for example, battle characters may be different, and battle reach A to C may be set to different presentation modes. In battle A or B, when the predetermined character wins the battle, the variable display result is "big hit", and when the predetermined character loses the battle, the variable display result is "loss". When battle reach C is executed, battle reach A may be executed after execution of battle reach C (may develop into battle reach A). When battle reach C is executed but battle reach A does not develop (for example, when a predetermined character loses the battle), the variable display result is "loss". On the other hand, when the battle reach A (for example, a predetermined character wins the battle), the variable display result may become a "big hit".

  Depending on which reach effect is executed, the variable display result of the variable display may become "big hit" (in the present embodiment, "big hit" where the big hit type is "non-probability change" or "probability change") The jackpot expectation) changes. For example, the jackpot expectation rate is higher when battle reach A or B is executed than when normal reach is executed. Further, among the battle reach, when the battle reach A (including the case of development from the battle reach C) is executed, the jackpot expectation degree is higher than when the battle reach B is executed.

  The jackpot expectation is, for example, (probability that the effect will be executed at the time of big hit) × (probability of becoming the big hit) / {(probability that the effect will be executed at the time of big hit) × (probability of becoming the big hit) + (except for big hit time (Probability that the effect will be executed) × (probability that will not be a big hit)}) (If the big hit expectation is “1”, the variable display result will always be a “big hit”. Hereinafter, the big hit expectation The same for degrees).

  When the special figure display result which is a variable display result of the special symbol in the special figure game is "big hit", a finalized decorative figure to be a predetermined big hit combination is derived and displayed on the screen of the main image display device 5. . As an example, if the jackpot type is "non-probability" or "probability", it is identical to the predetermined effective line in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of "left", "middle", "right" It is only necessary to derive and display a finalized decorative symbol to be a big hit combination by arranging and stopping and displaying the decorative symbols. On the other hand, when the jackpot type is "probable", the "left", "middle" and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R constitute predetermined short-term opening chance eyes on a predetermined effective line By stopping and displaying the decorative symbol to be displayed, a finalized decorative symbol as a special display result may be derived and displayed. Also, when the jackpot type is "probable", after the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes a reach mode, a finalized decorative symbol to be a predetermined reach combination (also referred to as a "reach losing combination") is derived and displayed Sometimes. When the special view display result is "small hit", the decorative symbol that constitutes the short-term opening chance is displayed in a stopped manner as in the case where the special view display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "probable". It is sufficient if there is a case in which a finalized decoration pattern to be a special display result is derived and displayed, or a finalized decoration pattern to be a predetermined reach combination is derived and displayed.

  When the jackpot type is “non-deterministic change”, a definite decoration pattern to be a non-probability change big-hit combination may be derived. For example, the fixed decorative symbol which is not definite variation big hit combination, the symbol number which is variably displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of "left", "middle" and "right" in the main image display device 5 is "1. Among the decorative symbols of "" to "8", any one of the decorative symbols whose symbol numbers are "2", "4", "6" and "8" is "left", "middle" and "right" The symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are displayed on the predetermined effective line, and the stop symbol is displayed, and it is sufficient if it is one kind of a finalized symbol pattern that is a big hit combination. A decorative symbol whose symbol number constituting the non-probable variation big hit combination is an even number “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” in this way is called a non-probable variation symbol (also referred to as “normal symbol”) .

  When the jackpot type is "ceremony change", a finalized decorative symbol may be derived which is a non-probable variable jackpot combination, or a finalized decorative symbol which may be a probability variation big hit combination may be derived. For example, the final display pattern of the main image display unit 5 is "1" for the symbol number variably displayed on the left, "middle" and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C and 5R. Among the decorative symbols of “8”, any one of the decorative symbols whose symbol numbers are odd “1”, “3”, “5” and “7” is “left”, “middle”, “right” The decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are all displayed on the predetermined effective line and stop-displayed, and may be one type of finalized decorative symbol that is a big hit combination. A decorative symbol whose symbol number constituting the probability variation big hit combination is an odd number “1”, “3”, “5”, “7” in this way is called a probability variation symbol.

  During the variable display of the decorative symbol that the finalized decorative symbol becomes the non-probable variation big hit combination or the positive variation big hit combination, the re-lottery effect may be executed. In the re-lottery effect, for example, after temporarily displaying a decorative pattern to be a non-probable variation big hit combination in the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of the "left", "middle" and "right" in the main image display device 5, for example A decorative symbol (probable symbol) that is changed again in a state in which the same decorative symbol is aligned in each of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R in "left", "middle", and "right", Among the decorative symbols (non-probable variation symbols) that become non-probable variation big hit combinations, any one is displayed as a finalized decoration symbol (stop display). Here, when the re-lottery effect is executed when the big hit type is “non-probability change”, the decoration pattern that has been temporarily stopped is re-varied as the re-lottery effect, and then the determined decoration that becomes the non-probability change big hit combination A re-lottery disappointing effect is performed in which the symbols are derived and displayed. On the other hand, when the re-lottery effect is executed when the jackpot type is "certain change", the decoration pattern that has been temporarily stopped is re-varied as the re-lottery effect, and then the fixed decoration becomes the positive change big hit combination The re-lottery winning effect for stopping and displaying the symbol may be performed, or the re-lottery losing effect may be performed.

  When the jackpot type is "probable change", the decoration pattern which is non probability change big hit combination is displayed once during the variable display of the decoration pattern, and the re-lottery effect is executed during the variable display, and the subsequent big hit gaming state A jackpot promotion effect may be executed at the end of the middle or jackpot gaming state, and the start of control to be a positive change state may be notified. During the jackpot promotion state, during the start of the jackpot gaming state or during the round in the jackpot gaming state, in the jackpot gaming state, from the end of any round in the jackpot gaming state to the start of the next round In the period from the end of the last round to the start of the next variable display game, etc., a definite change notification of whether to control in a positive change state or not is performed. Note that the same notification effect as the jackpot promotion promotion may be executed during the first variable display game after the end of the jackpot gaming state or the like. The jackpot promotion promotion that is executed after the final round in the jackpot gaming state may be referred to in particular as "ending promotion promotion". The start of control to be a probability change state may be notified without the re-lottery effect or the jackpot promotion effect being executed.

  When the special drawing display result is "loss", the decorative display forming the predetermined non-reach combination is stopped and displayed without the variable display mode of the decorative design being the reach mode, and the non-specific display result The finalized decorative design that is In addition, when the special figure display result becomes “losing”, after the variable display mode of the decorative pattern becomes the reach mode, the decorative pattern that constitutes a predetermined reach combination (also referred to as “reach losing combination”) is stopped and displayed As a result, a finalized decorative symbol that is a nonspecific display result may be derived and displayed.

  Next, main operations (actions) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment will be described.

  In the main substrate 11, when power supply from a predetermined power supply substrate is started, the gaming control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes predetermined processing to be gaming control main processing. When the game control main processing is started, the CPU 103 sets the interrupt prohibition and then performs necessary initialization. In this initial setting, for example, the RAM 102 is cleared. Further, the register setting of the CTC (counter / timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 100 is performed. As a result, thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing. When initialization is complete, after enabling the interrupt, it enters loop processing. In the game control main process, the loop process may be entered after executing the process for restoring the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the state at the time of the previous power supply stop.

  When the CPU 103 having executed such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, the CPU 103 sets the interrupt disable state and executes predetermined game control timer interrupt processing. The game control timer interrupt process includes, for example, a switch process, a main side error process, an information output process, a game random number update process, a special symbol process process, a normal symbol process process, and a command control process in the pachinko gaming machine 1 Includes processing to control the progress of the

  The switch process is a process of determining the state of detection signals input from various switches such as the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23 through the switch circuit 110. The main side error processing is processing for diagnosing abnormality of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and enabling generation of a warning if necessary according to the result of the diagnosis. The information output process is a process of outputting data such as jackpot information, start information, probability fluctuation information and the like supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example. The game random number updating process is a process for updating at least a part of the plurality of types of game random numbers used on the main substrate 11 side by software.

  As an example, random numbers for special display display determination, a random number MR2 for determination of a big hit type, and a random number MR3 for variation pattern determination are used as random numbers for gaming used on the main substrate 11 side. It should be included (see FIG. 6). The random number value MR1 for special figure display result determination determines the variable display result such as a special symbol in the special figure game as a "big hit" or not, and determines the variable display result as a "small hit". It is a random number used to determine whether or not to control to the small hit gaming state, it can take any value from "1" to "65535". When the variable display result is "big hit", the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type determines the big hit type to any of a plurality of types such as "non-probability change", "probability change" or "probability" It is a random number value used for and can take any value of "1"-"100". The random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is a random number value used to determine the variation pattern in the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol as any of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance, and “1” to “251 It can take one of the following values:

  In the special symbol process process included in the timer control process for game control, the value of the special view process flag provided in the RAM 102 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the display in the special symbol display device 4 Various processes are selected and executed in order to perform control of operation and opening / closing operation setting of the special winning opening in the special variable winning prize ball device 7 in a predetermined procedure. The normal symbol process processing controls the display operation (for example, lighting and extinguishing of the segment LED, etc.) in the normal symbol display 20, and the variable display of the normal symbol and the tilting operation setting of the movable wing in the normally variable winning ball device 6B, etc. Is a process that enables

  The command control process is a process of transmitting a control command from the main board 11 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 or the like. As an example, in the special symbol process processing and the ordinary symbol process processing, the transmission setting of the control command (such as the effect control command) is set to the command transmission table (predetermined for each command in the ROM 101 according to the effect control command to be sent ) Is specified (for example, the value of the storage address is stored in a transmission command buffer provided in the RAM 102), etc., and provided in the RAM 102 in the command control process. Of the output ports included in I / O 105, corresponding to the setting in the command transmission table designated by the value of the transmission command buffer (for example, the value indicating the storage address etc. in ROM 101) Send the production control command After setting control data to the output port for setting the predetermined control data to the output port of the effect control INT signal and setting the effect control INT signal to the on state for a predetermined time and then turning it off, etc. It enables transmission of effect control commands (effect control commands set for transmission) based on settings in the transmission table. After executing the command control process, the game control timer interrupt process is ended after setting to the interrupt enabled state.

  FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of special symbol process processing. In the special symbol process process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of the start winning determination process executed in step S101.

  When the start winning determination process is started, the CPU 103 first determines the first start opening based on the detection signal from the first start opening switch 22A provided corresponding to the first start opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A. It is determined whether the switch 22A is on (step S201). At this time, if the first starting opening switch 22A is on (step S201; Yes), the number of first special drawing pending storages, which is the number of pending storages of the special drawing game using the first special figure, is a predetermined upper limit It is determined whether or not (for example, "4") (step S202). At this time, the CPU 103 reads the first reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the first reserved memory number counter provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control counter setting unit) of the RAM 102, thereby suspending the first special view. It is sufficient if the number of memories can be specified. When the first special figure reservation storage number is not the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; No), the starting opening which is the storage value of the starting opening buffer provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 102 The buffer value is set to "1" (step S203).

  When the first start port switch 22A is off at step S201 (step S201; No), or when the number of first special view storages has reached the upper limit at step S202 (step S202; Yes) Whether or not the second starting opening switch 22B is on is determined based on a detection signal from the second starting opening switch 22B provided corresponding to the second starting winning opening formed by the variable winning ball device 6B ( Step S204). At this time, if the second starting opening switch 22B is on (step S204; Yes), the number of second special view pending storages, which is the number of pending storages of the special view game using the second special view, is a predetermined upper limit It is determined whether (for example, "4") is set (step S205). At this time, the CPU 103 reads the second hold storage count value, which is a storage value of a second hold storage count counter provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control counter setting unit) of the RAM 102, to hold the second special view hold. It is sufficient if the number of memories can be specified. When it is determined in step S205 that the second special figure storage number is not the upper limit (step S205; No), the starting opening buffer value is set to "2" (step S206). If the second starting port switch 22B is not on (step S204; No), or if the number of second tomogram storage is the upper limit (step S205; Yes), the start winning determination process is ended.

  After one of the processes in steps S203 and S206 is executed, the pending storage count value corresponding to the starting opening buffer value is updated so as to be incremented by 1 (step S207). For example, when the starting opening buffer value is “1”, the first pending storage number count value is incremented by one, while when the starting opening buffer value is “2”, the second pending storage number count value is incremented by one. Thus, the first reserved memory number count value is increased by 1 (increment when the game ball enters the first start winning opening and the first start condition corresponding to the special view game using the first special figure is satisfied). ) To be updated. Also, the second reserved memory number count value is incremented by 1 (increment when the game ball enters the second start winning opening and the second start condition corresponding to the special view game using the second special figure is satisfied). ) To be updated. At this time, the total on-hold storage number count value, which is the storage value of the on-hold storage number counter provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control counter setting unit) of the RAM 102, is updated to add 1 (step S208).

  After executing the processing of step S208, the CPU 103 extracts a predetermined gaming random number corresponding to the occurrence of the start winning (step S209). As an example, in the process of step S209, the random number circuit 104 or random value data updated by a random counter or the like provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control counter setting unit) of the RAM 102 Numerical data indicating the numerical value MR1, the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern are extracted. Numeric data representing each random number value extracted in this manner is stored as hold data at the top of the empty entry in the special view hold storage unit according to the start port buffer value (step S210). For example, when the start port buffer value is “1”, the hold data is set in the first special view hold storage unit as shown in FIG. 7 (A). On the other hand, when the start port buffer value is "2", the hold data is set in the second special view hold storage unit as shown in FIG. 7 (B).

  The first special figure reservation storage unit shown in FIG. 7A is not yet started although the game ball enters the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A and the first start winning occurs. The reserve data of the special drawing game (the special drawing game using the first special drawing in the first special symbol display device 4A) is stored. As an example, the first special view reserve storage unit is associated with the reserve number in the winning order (the order of detecting the game balls) to the first start winning opening, and based on the establishment of the first start condition by the entry of the game balls. The number of stored data is the random number value MR1 for special figure display result determination extracted by the CPU 103 from the random number circuit 104 or the like, the random number value MR2 for big hit type determination, and numerical data indicating the random pattern value MR3 for variation pattern determination Are stored until a predetermined upper limit (for example, "4") is reached. The reserve data thus stored in the first special view reserve storage unit indicates that execution (variable display) of the special view game using the first special view is suspended, and the variable display result in the special view game ( It is possible to determine whether it is decided to control to the big hit gaming state based on the special figure display result) and whether the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes a specific mode (for example, reach effect of battle reach etc.) It becomes pending storage information.

  The second special figure reserve storage unit shown in FIG. 7 (B) is still started although the game ball enters the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B and the second start winning occurs. Hold data of no special figure game (special figure game using second special figure in second special symbol display device 4B) is stored. As an example, the second special view reserve storage unit is associated with the reserve number in the winning order (the detection order of the game balls) to the second start winning opening, and based on the establishment of the second start condition by the entry of the game balls. The random number value MR1 for special figure display result determination extracted by the CPU 103 from the random number circuit 104 or the like, the random number value MR2 for big hit type determination, the numerical data indicating the random pattern value MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination, etc. It stores until it reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, "4"). The reserve data thus stored in the second special view reserve storage unit indicates that the execution (variable display) of the special view game using the second special view is suspended, and the variable display result in the special view game ( It is possible to determine whether it is decided to control to the big hit gaming state based on the special figure display result) and whether the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes a specific mode (for example, reach effect of battle reach etc.) It becomes pending storage information.

  Subsequent to the process of step S210, transmission setting of a start opening winning combination designation command and a hold number storage notification command is performed according to the start opening buffer value (step S211). For example, when the starting opening buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103 performs a first special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A on the effect control board 12. A setting for transmitting a first starting opening winning combination designation command, which is an effect control command for notifying that the starting condition is established, is performed. On the other hand, when the starting opening buffer value is "2", the second special game for executing special game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B to the effect control board 12 A setting for transmitting a second starting opening winning combination designation command which is an effect control command notifying that the starting condition is established is performed. Furthermore, when the starting opening buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103 notifies the effect control board 12 of the first special view pending storage number (which may be specified from the first pending storage number count value etc.) The setting for transmitting the first pending storage number notification command is performed. On the other hand, when the starting opening buffer value is "2", the CPU 103 causes the effect control board 12 to hold the second special view hold storage number (from the second hold storage number count value etc.) The setting for transmitting the second pending storage number notification command for notifying is performed. The start opening winning combination designation command and the pending storage number notification command thus set are transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process after the special symbol process process is completed, for example. Be done.

  Thereafter, the CPU 103 determines whether the starting opening buffer value is "1" or "2" (step S212). At this time, if the starting opening buffer value is "2" (step S212; "2"), the starting opening buffer is cleared and the stored value is initialized to "0" (step S213), and the starting winning combination is made. The determination process ends. On the other hand, when the starting port buffer value is "1" (step S212; "1"), the starting port buffer is cleared and the stored value is initialized to "0" (step S214), The process proceeds to step S204. As a result, even when both the first starting opening switch 22A and the second starting opening switch 22B simultaneously detect a starting winning combination of valid gaming balls, it is possible to surely complete the processing based on the detection of both starting starting winning combinations.

  The first hold storage number notification command here is the effect control board 12 as effect control information for notifying an increase in the first special view hold storage number when the first start condition is satisfied due to the occurrence of the first start winning. Sent to the Further, the second hold storage number notification command is provided as production control information for notifying an increase in the second special view hold storage number when the second start condition is satisfied by the occurrence of the second start winning, of the effect control board 12 Sent to the side. Here, the first hold storage number notification command and the second hold storage number notification command notify which one of the first start winning opening and the second start winning opening the game ball has entered and the start winning has occurred. At the same time, it is transmitted as hold notification information specifying which of the first special figure hold storage number and the second special view hold storage number has increased.

  In addition, the 1st pending storage number notification command and the 2nd pending storage number notification command correspond to the execution of the special figure game being started when either the 1st start condition or the 2nd start condition is satisfied. May be sent. Alternatively, when the number of pending storages increases, the pending storage number addition specification command (the first pending storage number addition is a rendering control command indicating that the first special view pending storage number or the second special view pending storage number has increased) A production control command indicating that the number of first special view pending storages or the number of second special view pending storages decreases when the number of pending storages decreases while transmitting the designated command or the second pending storage number addition designation command) Alternatively, a pending storage number subtraction designation command (a first pending storage number subtraction designation command or a second pending storage number subtraction designation command) may be transmitted.

  In total instead of the first pending storage number notification command or the second pending storage number notification command, or together with the first pending storage number notification command or the second pending storage number notification command, a total effect control command to notify the total pending storage number A pending storage count notification command may be sent. That is, a total pending storage number notification command may be used to notify the increase (or decrease) of the total pending storage number.

  After executing the start winning determination process in step S101 shown in FIG. 4, the CPU 103 executes steps S110 to S120 according to the value of the special view process flag provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102. Select and execute one of the following processing.

  The special symbol normal processing of step S110 is executed when the value of the special drawing process flag is "0". In this special symbol normal processing, the first special symbol display device 4A or 4A is based on the presence or absence of the pending data stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 102, such as the first special view pending storage unit or the second special view pending storage unit. A determination is made as to whether or not the special drawing game is to be started by the second special symbol display device 4B. Also, in the special symbol normal processing, whether the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is "big hit" or "small hit" is based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special image display result. It is determined (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed. At this time, when the variable display result is determined to be "big hit", the big hit type is determined to be any of a plurality of types such as "non-probability change", "probability change", and "probability". The data indicating the determination result of the jackpot type is stored in the jackpot type buffer provided in a predetermined area (for example, a game control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 102, whereby the jackpot type is stored. Furthermore, in the special symbol normal processing, in response to the variable display result of the special symbol in the special figure game, the finalized special symbol in the special figure game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B (big hit symbol or Small hit design, lost design either) is set. In the special symbol normal processing, when the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is determined in advance, the value of the special processing process flag is updated to “1”.

  FIG. 8 is a flow chart showing an example of the process executed in step S110 of FIG. 4 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal processing shown in FIG. 8, the CPU 103 first determines whether the number of second special view reservations is “0” (step S 231). The second special figure reservation storage count is the number of reserved storages of the special view game using the second special view by the second special symbol display device 4B. The CPU 103 may read the second hold storage count value and determine whether the read value is “0”.

  When the number of second special figure holding storages is other than "0" at step S231 (step S231; No), for example, the top area of the second special drawing holding storage unit (for example, the storage area corresponding to holding number "1") The numerical value data indicating a predetermined random number value is read out as pending data stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (step S232). Thereby, the game random number extracted corresponding to the occurrence of the start winning (the second starting winning) at the second starting winning opening is read out in the process of step S209 shown in FIG. The numerical data read out at this time may be stored, for example, in a random number buffer for variation, and temporarily stored. Subsequent to the processing of step S232, the second special storage storage count is updated by subtracting one, for example, by subtracting the second storage storage count value by one, and the second special storage storage is updated. The stored contents in the unit are shifted (step S233). For example, the pending data stored in the storage area (the storage area corresponding to the pending numbers "2" to "4") lower than the pending number "1" in the second special view pending storage unit is advanced by one entry each shift. Further, in the process of step S233, the total pending storage number (total pending storage number count value) is updated so as to be decremented by one. Then, the variation special feature designation buffer value, which is the storage value of the variation special feature designation buffer provided in a predetermined area (for example, a game control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 102, is updated to "2" (step S234).

  When the number of second special figure holding memories is "0" at step S231 (step S231; Yes), it is determined whether the number of first special drawing holding memories is "0" (step S235). The first special view reservation storage number is the number of suspension storages of the special view game using the first special view by the first special symbol display device 4A. The CPU 103 may read the first pending storage count value and determine whether the read value is “0”. As described above, the process of step S235 is executed when it is determined in step S231 that the number of second special view reservations is “0”, and the number of first special views suspension storage is “0”. It is determined whether or not. As a result, the special view game using the second special view starts being executed with priority over the special view game using the first special view.

  In addition, regardless of whether it is the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening, the first starting winning opening when the special figure game is executed in the order in which the game balls enter the starting winning opening. The starting opening data indicating which of the second starting winning opening and the game ball has entered is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 in association with the holding data together with the holding data or separately from the holding data, The order in which the start conditions are satisfied may be specified for the special-figure games corresponding to the respective hold data.

  Subsequent to the process of step S 236, the first TOC pending memory number is updated to be decremented by 1 by, for example, subtracting 1 from the first pending memory number count value, and so on. The stored contents in the unit are shifted (step S237). For example, the pending data stored in the storage area (the storage area corresponding to the pending numbers “2” to “4”) lower than the pending number “1” in the first special view pending storage unit is advanced one entry at a time shift. Further, in the process of step S237, the total pending storage number (total pending storage number count value) is updated so as to be decremented by one. Then, the variation special feature designation buffer value is updated to "1" (step S238).

  After executing any of the processes of steps S234 and S238, the special figure display result, which is the variable display result of the special symbol, is determined to be "big hit", "small hit" or "lost" (step S239). As an example, in the process of step S239, a special figure display result determination table prepared by storing in advance in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 is selected and set in the use table for determining the special figure display result. In the special figure display result determination table, for example, as shown in FIG. 9A, the numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random number value MR1 for special figure display result determination designates the special figure display result as "big hit". It may be allocated according to the presence or absence of probability change control in the probability change state (whether or not the gaming state is the probability change state) as the determination result of “small hit” or “loss”. The CPU 103 reads, from the variation random number buffer, numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determination of the special view display result included in the game random number temporarily stored in the variation random number buffer in step S232 or S236, and the gaming state is in a definite state By referring to the special chart display result determination table set in the use table based on whether or not there is a numerical value data indicating the random number value MR1, the game state is irregular depending on whether or not it is a definite change state The determination result of either “big hit”, “small hit” or “losing” assigned to the determined value corresponding to the numerical value MR1 may be determined as the special map display result. The CPU 103 determines that the probability variation control is being performed when the probability variation flag (a flag that is turned on in the probability variation state) provided in a predetermined area (for example, a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is on. do it. For example, when the random number value MR1 is "9000", the CPU 103 determines that the special figure display result is "big hit" when the probability change flag is on (when probability change control is present), and the probability change flag is When it is in the off state (when there is no probability change control), it is determined that the special figure display result is to be "lost".

  As shown in FIG. 13 (A), when the probability change control is performed in the probability change state, the special view display result is “at a higher rate than when the probability change control is not performed in the normal state or the short time state. It is determined to be a "big hit". Therefore, for example, based on the fact that the probability change flag is set to the on state corresponding to the case where the jackpot type is "probable" by the jackpot end processing of step S117 shown in FIG. 4 (described in detail later). When the present is a definite change state in which the definite change control is performed, the special view display result is more likely to become a "big hit" and a big hit game state than when the definite change control is not performed in the normal state or the time saving state. .

  Thereafter, the CPU 103 determines whether the special map display result determined by the process of step S239 is a "big hit" (step S240). If the special view display result is determined to be "big hit" (step S240; Yes), the big hit flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is set to the on state (step S241) .

  Also, the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types (step S 242). As an example, in the process of step S 242, a jackpot type determination table prepared by storing in advance in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 or the like is selected, and is set in the use table for determining the jackpot type. In the jackpot type determination table, whether the numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random number value MR2 for jackpot type determination is that this special view game (variable display) uses the first special view or the second special view Depending on whether the random number value is read (for example, depending on whether the random number value is read from the first special view hold storage unit or the second special view hold storage unit), a plurality of jackpot types (first In the case of the special drawing, if it is assigned to the determination result of either “probable change”, “non-probable change”, “probable”, and in the case of the second special drawing, “probable change” or “non-probable change”. It is good (refer FIG. 13 (B)). The CPU 103 reads, from the variation random number buffer, numeric data indicating the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type included in the gaming random number temporarily stored in the random number buffer for variation at step S232 or S236, and the first special figure game is the first Set in the use table based on whether it is the one using the special drawing or the second special drawing and the numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 for jackpot type determination read from the variable random number buffer By referring to the determined big hit type determination table, the random number value according to whether this special view game (variable display) uses the first special view or the second special view. One of the jackpot types assigned to the decision value corresponding to MR2 may be selected. For example, when the random number MR2 is "75", the CPU 103 determines whether the current special drawing game uses the first special drawing or the second special drawing (for example, It can be determined whether the process of steps S232 or S236 has been performed.) If the special figure game this time uses the first special figure (if the process of step S232 is being performed), Is determined (selected) as the big hit type, and when the special figure game this time uses the second special figure (when the process of step S 236 is being performed), “probable change” is determined as the big hit type (select.

  In FIG. 13 (B), the determination ratio of the jackpot type is made different depending on whether the variation special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure. More specifically, the jackpot type does not become "probable" in the second in the variation special figure in the second special figure. In addition, the rate at which the jackpot type is determined to be "probable" becomes higher when the variation feature is the second feature than when the variation feature is the first feature. As described above, the predetermined jackpot type may be determined at a different ratio depending on the special symbol variably displayed in the special view game.

  When the gaming state is in the short time state, the high opening control is performed, and in the advantageous opening mode in which the game ball easily enters the second starting winning opening, the first variable state winning device 6B is in the first variable state (opened state or enlarged It may be changed between the open state) and the second variable state (closed state or normally open state). When the special view display result is determined to be "big hit" based on the fact that the game ball has entered the second starting winning opening when such high opening control is being performed, the big hit type is "probable" By limiting so as not to be determined, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the game entertainment due to the extension of the game. When the variation special figure is the second special figure, the jackpot type may be set so as not to be determined as “probable” as compared to the case where the variation special figure is the first special figure.

  After the process of step S242 is performed, the jackpot type is stored (step S243). In the big hit type buffer provided in a predetermined area (for example, a game control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 102, the CPU 103 sets a big hit type buffer setting value (for example, as shown in FIG. 13B) The jackpot type may be stored by storing “0” in the case of “probability”, “1” in the case of “probability”, and “2” in the case of “probable”.

  When the special figure display result is not "big hit" in step S240 (step S240; No), it is determined whether the special figure display result is "small hit" (step S244). At this time, if the special view display result is "small hit" (step S244; Yes), the small hit flag provided in the predetermined area (for example, the game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is set to the on state ( Step S245).

  If the special figure display result is not "small hit" in step S244 (step S244; No) or after performing any of the processes in steps S243 and S245, the special symbol variable display result in the special figure game The determined special symbol is determined (step S246). As an example, when it is determined in steps S240 and S244 that the special view display result is not a "big hit" or a "small hit", a special symbol predetermined as a lost symbol is determined as a confirmed special symbol. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S240 that the special view display result is "big hit", a plurality of big hit types according to the big hit type determination result in step S242 (according to the big hit type buffer setting value) Any one of the special symbols predetermined as the symbols may be determined as the determined special symbol. If it is determined in step S244 that the special figure display result is "small hit", a special symbol predetermined as a small hit symbol may be determined as the determined special symbol.

  After executing the processing of step S246, the special symbol process flag is updated to "1" (step S247), and the special symbol normal processing is ended. When the value of the special processing process flag is updated to "1" in step S247, when the next timer interrupt occurs, the variation pattern setting process of step S111 shown in FIG. 4 is executed.

  If the number of reserved memories of the special drawing game using the first special drawing in step S235 is "0" (step S235; Yes), after performing a predetermined demonstration display setting (step S248), the special symbol End normal processing. In this demonstration display setting, for example, an effect control command (waiting customer demonstration specification command) for specifying a demonstration display (demonstration screen display) by displaying a predetermined effect image on the main image display device 5 and the sub image display devices 5a to 5d. Determines whether or not the main substrate 11 has already transmitted the effect control substrate 12). At this time, if it has already been sent, the demo display setting is ended as it is. On the other hand, if not sent, the setting for sending the customer waiting demo specification command is made, and then the demonstration display setting is ended. In the effect control board 12, when the customer waiting demo specification command is transmitted, the demonstration screen is displayed.

  The variation pattern setting process of step S111 in FIG. 4 is executed when the value of the special process process flag is “1”. The variation pattern setting process includes a process of determining the variation pattern to any one of a plurality of types based on, for example, a preliminary determination result as to whether or not the variable display result is "big hit" or "small hit". ing. Since the variation pattern designates the content (variable display mode) of the variable display of the decorative symbol, the content of the variable display of the decorative symbol is determined by this determination. The variable display time of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is preset corresponding to the variation pattern. Therefore, by determining the fluctuation pattern in the fluctuation pattern setting process, the variable display time from when the variable display of the special symbol is started to when the determined special symbol to be the variable display result is derived is determined. In addition, the variation pattern setting process may include a process of determining whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is to be "reach" when the variable display result is "loss". Alternatively, even if it is determined whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is to be "reach" by determining the change pattern when the change display result is "loss" in the change pattern setting process at a predetermined ratio. Good. Furthermore, the variation pattern setting process may include a process of performing setting for starting the variation of the special symbol in the special symbol display device 4. When the variation pattern setting process is executed, the value of the special drawing process flag is updated to "2".

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S111 of FIG. 4 as the variation pattern setting process. In the fluctuation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 10, the CPU 103 first determines whether the big hit flag is on (step S261). Then, if the big hit flag is on (step S261; Yes), the variation pattern corresponding to the big hit when the special view display result is "big hit" is determined (step S262).

  If the big hit flag is off in step S261, it is determined whether the small hit flag is on (step S263). Then, if the small hit flag is on (step S263; Yes), the variation pattern corresponding to the small hit when the special image display result is "small hit" is determined (step S264). On the other hand, if the small hit flag is off (step S263; No), the variation pattern corresponding to the lost time when the special view display result is "loss" is determined (step S265).

  FIG. 11 shows a variation pattern in this embodiment. In this embodiment, among the cases where the variable display result (special figure display result) is "loss", the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is "non reach" not to be the reach mode and "reach mode" Corresponding to the case of "reach", the variable display result (special map display result) is "big hit" and the big hit type becomes "non-probability change" or "probability change" or the big hit type is "probability" or A plurality of fluctuation patterns are prepared in advance in response to, for example, the case where the variable display result (special view display result) is "small hit".

  In this embodiment, fluctuation patterns PA1-1 to PA1-3 for normal time (non-time-short time) and fluctuation for time-short time as fluctuation patterns specifying variable display result as "loss" and "non-reach" Patterns PB1-1 to PB1-2 are prepared.

  In addition, a variation pattern is prepared in which the contents correspond to the case where the variable display result is "big hit" (big hit type is "big hit" or "non-big change" big hit) and when it is "lost". Specifically, a fluctuation pattern PA2-1 (for losing) and a fluctuation pattern PA3-1 ("big hit") for designating execution of normal reach are prepared. Further, a variation pattern PA2-2 (for lost) and a variation pattern PA3-2 ("big hit") for designating execution of battle reach A are prepared. Further, a variation pattern PA2-3 (for lost) and a variation pattern PA3-3 ("big hit") for designating execution of battle reach B are prepared. In addition, a fluctuation pattern PA2-4 (for lost) and a fluctuation pattern PA3-4 ("big hit") are prepared to execute battle reach C (relief) and to develop into battle reach A thereafter.

  Furthermore, as a variation pattern to be selected when the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "probable" and when the variable display result is "small hit", the short-term open opportunity is derived from the non-reach display A variation pattern PC1-1 is provided to designate that. A fluctuation pattern PC2-1 is prepared which specifies that a normal reach is executed and a predetermined decorative symbol of a predetermined reach combination is derived and displayed.

  In the process of step S262 shown in FIG. 10, for example, a big hit variation pattern is determined using the big hit variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 12 (A). As an example, in the big hit fluctuation pattern determination table, depending on whether the big hit type is “non-probable change” or “probable change” or “probable” (by the big hit type buffer setting value stored in the big hit type buffer A numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination may be allocated to the fluctuation pattern determination result.

  The CPU 103 refers to the big hit variation pattern determination table based on numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination read out from the variation random number buffer and the big hit type buffer setting value, whereby the big hit type is “ If the variation pattern assigned to the decision value corresponding to the random number MR3 is determined (selected) as the variation pattern to be used this time according to whether it is “non-probability variation” or “probability variation” or “probability”. Good. For example, when the random number MR3 is "140", the CPU 103 selects the variation pattern PA3-3 when the big hit type buffer setting value is "0" or "1", and the big hit type buffer setting value is "2". Occasionally, the variation pattern PC2-1 is selected.

  In the process of step S264 shown in FIG. 10, for example, using the small hit variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 12 (B), the variation pattern at the time of small hit is determined. In the small hit variation pattern determination table, a numeric value (decision value to be compared with the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination for the same variation pattern as when the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type becomes "probable" ) Is assigned. However, the assignment of the decision value to each fluctuation pattern is different from the case where the jackpot type is "probable". As a result, the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type becomes "probable" depending on the variable display mode of the decorative symbol in the variation pattern and the production mode of the reach effect, and the possibility of becoming a definite change state after the big hit gaming state The expected degree of expectation can be made different.

  Note that among the variation patterns that can be determined when the jackpot type is "probable", a variation pattern that is not determined when the variable display result is "small hit" may be included. . Alternatively, among the variation patterns that can be determined when the variable display result is "small hit", a variation pattern that is not determined when the big hit type is "probable" may be included. . The CPU 103 is assigned to the determination value corresponding to the random value MR3 by referring to the small hit variation pattern determination table based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination read out from the variation random number buffer. The variation pattern may be determined (selected) as the variation pattern to be used this time.

  In the process of step S265 shown in FIG. 10, the lost fluctuation pattern prepared in advance corresponding to the normal state where the gaming state is the normal state and the case where the gaming state is the short state and the time saving control is performed. The change pattern at the time of losing is determined using the determination table. For example, it is specified whether the time saving flag (the flag which is turned on in the time saving state) provided in the predetermined area (for example, the game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is in the on state or not If the time is not short (when the time short flag is in the off state), the change pattern at the time of loss is determined using the loss change pattern determination table shown in FIG. 13A. On the other hand, when the time is short (when the time short flag is in the on state), the fluctuation pattern at the time of losing is determined using the lost fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 13 (B).

  In each lost fluctuation pattern determination table, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination may be allocated to the fluctuation pattern determination result according to the total number of pending storages. The total pending storage number may be specified from, for example, the total pending storage number count value which is the storage value of the total pending storage number counter, the total value of the first pending storage number count value and the second pending storage number count value, etc. .

  The CPU 103 determines whether the time is short or not, the total reserve memory number count value, and the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination read from the fluctuation random number buffer, and indicates normal time and time delay. By referring to any of the lost fluctuation pattern determination tables according to the total number of pending storages, when the time is not short, "0" to "1", "2" to "4", "5" to "8" The variation pattern assigned to the decision value corresponding to the random value MR3 according to which of the following applies and which time it is during the time-saving, according to which of the “0”, “1” and “2” to Is selected (selected) as the fluctuation pattern to be used this time.

  For example, when the time saving flag is on and the random number value MR3 is "229", the CPU 103 selects the variation pattern PA2-1 when the total pending storage count value is "0", and the total pending The variation pattern PB1-1 is selected when the storage number count value is “1”, and the variation pattern PB1-2 is selected when the total pending storage number count value is any of “3” to “8”.

  After executing any of the processes of steps S262, S264 and S265 shown in FIG. 10, a special figure fluctuation time which is a variable display time of the special symbol is set (step S266). Special figure fluctuation time that is the variable display time of the special symbol, from the start of the variation of the special symbol in the special figure game to the time it is derived derived display of the finalized special symbol that will be the variable display result It is. As shown in FIG. 11, the special figure fluctuation time is determined in advance corresponding to a plurality of fluctuation patterns prepared in advance. The CPU 103 can set the timing at which the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is derived by setting the special drawing fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern selected in the processing of steps S262, S264, and S265.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S266, of the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A and the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B, start In order to start one of the special drawing games for which the condition is satisfied, setting for starting the change of the special symbol is performed (step S 267). As an example, if the variation special figure designation buffer value is "1", the setting for transmitting the drive signal for updating the display of the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A is performed. On the other hand, if the variation special figure designation buffer value is "2", the setting for transmitting the drive signal for updating the display of the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B is performed. When the CPU 103 starts variable display using the first special view, the CPU 103 controls the first hold indicator 25A to display a display capable of identifying the number of the first special view hold storage subtracted by one. It is also possible to cause the hold indicator 25A to perform (for example, to decrease the number of lighted LEDs by one). When the CPU 103 starts variable display using the second special view, the CPU 103 controls the second hold indicator 25B to display the second special view which can be used to specify the second special view hold storage number decremented by one. For example, the number of lighted LEDs may be reduced by one on the hold indicator 25B.

  After execution of the process of step S267, transmission setting of a command at the start of variation of the special symbol is performed (step S268). For example, when the fluctuation special drawing designation buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103 transmits a first fluctuation start command, a fluctuation pattern command, a variable display result notification command, and a first hold from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 The transmission setting for sequentially transmitting the storage number notification command is performed. On the other hand, when the fluctuation special drawing designation buffer value is “2”, the CPU 103 sends a second fluctuation start command, a fluctuation pattern command, a variable display result notification command, and a second hold from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. The transmission setting for sequentially transmitting the storage number notification command is performed. The set command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the above-mentioned command control process after the special symbol process process is completed, for example.

  The first fluctuation start command and the second fluctuation start command use the fluctuation start in the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A, and the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B. It is an effect control command which designates the fluctuation start in the special figure game which had been. The variation pattern command is variably displayed in the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R on the main image display device 5 corresponding to the variable display of the special symbol in the special figure game. This is an effect control command for designating a variation pattern (such as the variation pattern selected in the process of steps S262, S264, and S265) such as a decorative pattern. The variable display result notification command is a variable display result of a special symbol ("big hit", "small hit", "missing", or what the big hit type is, based on the determined special symbol determined in step S246) Or the like) is an effect control command. The first holding storage number notification command and the second holding storage number notification command are effect control commands for notifying the first special view holding storage number and the second special view holding storage number.

  After executing the process of step S268, the value of the special drawing process flag is updated to "2" (step S269), and then the variation pattern setting process is ended. When the value of the special view process flag is updated to "2" in step S269, the special symbol variation process of step S112 shown in FIG. 4 is executed when the next timer interrupt occurs.

  The special symbol variation process of step S112 in FIG. 4 is executed when the value of the special drawing process flag is "2". In this special symbol variation process, a process of varying a special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, a process of measuring an elapsed time after the special symbol starts variation, and the like It is included. Then, when the elapsed time from the start of the change of the special symbol reaches the special figure change time, the change of the special symbol is stopped in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, and the special symbol is The fixed special symbol (fixed special symbol set in step S110) which is the result of variable display of the symbol is stopped and displayed (derived display), and the special symbol is displayed stopped when it is stopped and displayed (derived and displayed) The transmission setting of the symbol determination command, which is an effect control command for notifying the event, is also performed, and the value of the special drawing process flag is updated to “3”. The symbol determination command set for transmission is transmitted from the main substrate 11 to the effect control substrate 12 by, for example, executing the above-mentioned command control process after the special symbol process process is completed. By repeatedly executing step S112, variable display of the special symbol, derivation display of the determined special symbol, and the like are realized.

  The special symbol stopping process of step S113 in FIG. 4 is executed when the value of the special drawing process flag is "3". In the special symbol stop processing, processing to determine whether the big hit flag or the small hit flag is in the ON state, or when the big hit flag is in the ON state, the time saving flag and the probability change flag are turned OFF, Set the count value of the time reduction counter, which is provided in the game control counter setting unit, etc., to count the remaining number of variable display to be executed during time reduction control to "0", and the big hit start waiting time (big hit gaming state) It is a waiting time until execution of the effect corresponding to the start is started, which is a predetermined time.), And the start of the big hit gaming state based on the special view display result being "big hit" The process includes transmission setting of a hit start designation command (effect control command) to be designated, and a process of updating the special view process flag to "4".

  In the special symbol stop process, when the big hit flag is off, if the time saving flag is on, the count value of the time saving counter is decreased by "1" and the decremented count value is " When it is "0", the short time flag is turned off, and the process to end the short time state, or when the small hit flag is on, the small hit start time for presentation (the small hit corresponds to the start of the gaming state Control to specify the start of the small hit gaming state based on the special view display result being "small hit", which is a waiting time until execution of the is started, which is a predetermined time. A process to set the transmission of the hit start specification command (effect control command) which is a command, and update the special process process flag to “8”, or when the big hit flag and the small hit flag are not in the on state The value of the flag contains the process of updating to "0".

  The command set for transmission is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the above-mentioned command control process after the special symbol process process is completed, for example.

  By these series of processing, the time-shortening state or the probability variation state ends once at the time of big hit, and at the time of loss or small hit, the remaining variable display that can be performed during time saving is reduced by one. When the remaining variable display that can be performed during time saving becomes “0” times, the time saving flag is turned off, and the time saving state ends. That is, the time saving state (time saving control) is ended when the variable display is performed a predetermined number of times (the initial count value described below) which is determined in advance before the variable display result becomes "big hit" from the start. In addition, when there is a change in the gaming state, notification of the gaming state after the change is made to the effect control board 12 side.

  The big hit opening pre-processing of step S114 of FIG. 4 is executed when the value of the special processing process flag is “4”. The big hit opening pre-processing includes that the variable display result is "big hit" and that the round game start timing has come (for example, the big hit start presentation waiting time set in the above has elapsed). Based on etc., the process of starting the execution of the round game in the big hit gaming state and opening the big winning opening, the process of starting the measurement of the elapsed time from the opening state, and the like are included. In this process, for example, depending on whether the jackpot type is “non-probability”, “probability”, or “probability” (can be specified by the jackpot type buffer setting value stored in the jackpot type buffer), the big winning game The upper limit of the period during which the mouth is open may be set. As an example, in response to the jackpot type "non-probability" or "probability", by setting the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened to "29 seconds", a normal release round is performed do it. On the other hand, the short-term opening round may be executed by setting the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is in the open state to "0.1 second" in response to the jackpot type "probable". When the process of opening the special winning opening is performed, the value of the special processing process flag is updated to "5". By repeatedly performing step S114, standby until the start timing of the round game, opening of the big winning opening, and the like are realized.

  The big hit open processing of step S115 is executed when the value of the special processing process flag is “5”. The big hit opening process is based on the process of measuring the elapsed time from opening the big winning opening, the elapsed time measured, the number of gaming balls detected by the count switch 23, etc. Processing to determine whether it is time to return from the open state to the closed state (or may be partially open), or the timing to return the big winning opening from the open state to the closed state A process of returning the special winning opening to a closed state when it is determined that the number has reached a predetermined number (for example, nine) or when the elapsed time reaches the upper limit period set in step S114. And the process of starting measurement of the elapsed time after returning to the closed state. When the special winning opening is returned to the closed state, the value of the special processing process flag is updated to "6". By repeatedly performing step S115, the opening state of the special winning opening is maintained until the timing of returning the special winning opening from the opening state to the closing state.

  The big hit opening post process of step S116 is executed when the value of the special processing process flag is "6". In this big hit opening post-processing, processing to determine whether the number of times of execution of the round game with the big winning opening opened has reached a predetermined upper limit, or when the upper limit is not reached It includes a process of measuring the elapsed time after returning to the closed state. Then, when the next round game is started, for example, when the measured elapsed time becomes the time when the next round game is started, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4” (in this case) Is a control command to notify that the big hit gaming state has ended, for example, when the number of executions of the round game reaches the upper limit number of times, the big winning opening is immediately opened in the process of step S114. A setting is made to transmit a big hit gaming state end command, and the value of the special processing process flag is updated to "7". The command set for transmission is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the above-mentioned command control process after the special symbol process process is completed, for example. By repeatedly performing step S116, the process waits until the special winning opening is again opened.

  By repeatedly performing steps S114 to S116, a big hit gaming state is realized.

  The big hit end processing of step S117 is executed when the value of the special processing process flag is "7". The big hit end process is a waiting time corresponding to a period in which an ending effect described later as an effect operation to notify the end of the big hit gaming state is performed, which is a preset time. A process of determining whether or not time has elapsed is included. If the jackpot end production waiting time has not elapsed, it ends the jackpot end processing as it is. When the big hit end production waiting time has passed, if the big hit type is "non-probability" according to the big hit type (big hit type buffer set value) stored in the big hit type buffer (the big hit type buffer set value is If it is "0", leave the definite change flag in the off state, turn on the short time flag, and if the big hit type is "probable change" or "probable" (the big hit type buffer setting value is "1" or "2") ), The probability change flag and the time saving flag are turned on. In this way, the gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state when the big hit type is "non-probability change" will be a low probability high base state of only time saving control, if the big hit type is "probability change" or "sudden" The game state after the end of the big hit game state becomes a high probability high base state with probability change control and time saving control. Further, when the time saving flag is turned on, an initial count value (for example, 100 times) is set in the time saving number counter. When the jackpot end effect waiting time has elapsed, the value of the special processing process flag is updated to "0" at the end.

  The time saving state (time saving control) is ended only when the next big hit gaming state is started, of the predetermined number of variable display being executed and the next big hit gaming state being started. It is also good. In this case, the setting of the initial count value and the time saving counter itself are unnecessary.

  The small hit opening pre-processing of step S118 of FIG. 4 is executed when the value of the special processing process flag is “8”. In this small hit opening pre-processing, the variable display result is "small hit" and it is the timing to open the big winning opening (for example, the small hit start waiting time set in the above) Processing including opening the big winning opening, processing of starting measurement of an elapsed time after opening the opening, and the like. Furthermore, in the small hit opening pre-processing, for example, the upper limit of the period for which the big winning opening is in the open state is “0.1 second, as in the case where the variable display result is“ big hit ”and the big hit type becomes“ probable ”. By setting to "," a setting to be a small hit gaming state is performed. When processing such as opening the special winning opening is performed, the value of the special processing process flag is updated to "9". By repeatedly performing step S118, the process waits until the special winning opening is opened.

  The small hit open processing in step S119 is executed when the value of the special processing process flag is "9". In this small hit open process, a big win based on the process of measuring the elapsed time from opening the big winning opening, the elapsed time measured, the number of gaming balls detected by the count switch 23, etc. Processing to determine whether it is time to return the mouth from the open state to the closed state (or may be partially open) or the timing to return the big winning opening from the open state to the closed state Processing that returns the special winning opening to the closed state when it is determined that the number of has reached a predetermined number (for example, nine) or when the elapsed time reaches the upper limit period set in step S118 Etc. are included. Then, when the special winning opening is returned to the closed state, processing to determine whether the number of opening times has reached the predetermined upper limit number, or the timing when the special winning opening is returned to the closing state when the upper number has not been reached. A process of measuring the elapsed time from the above, and a process of setting the special winning opening again when the measured elapsed time reaches a preset time are executed. When the number of times the opening of the special winning opening reaches the upper limit number, the small hit gaming state end command which is a control command for notifying that the small hitting gaming state has ended is set to be transmitted, and the value of the special figure process flag is " Updated to 10 ". The command set for transmission is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the above-mentioned command control process after the special symbol process process is completed, for example.

  Step S118 is repeatedly performed, and step S119 is repeatedly performed to realize the small hit gaming state.

  The small hitting end process of step S120 is executed when the value of the special process process flag is "10". In this small hitting end process, the rendering operation to notify the end of the small hitting gaming state is executed by the rendering devices such as the main image display device 5, the sub image display devices 5a to 5d, the speakers 8L, 8R, the game effect lamp 9, etc. Processing for waiting until the waiting time corresponding to the period of time has elapsed (terminating the small hitting end processing until the waiting time has elapsed) and the like are included. Here, when the small hit gaming state ends, the state of the probability change flag or the time saving flag is not changed, and the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 before the small hit gaming state is continued. When the waiting time at the end of the small hit gaming state has elapsed, the value of the special processing process flag is updated to “0”.

  Next, the main operation of the effect control board 12 will be described.

  In the effect control board 12, when the supply of the power supply voltage is received from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated to execute a predetermined effect control main process. When the effect control main process is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process to clear the RAM 122, set various initial values, and set CTC (counter / timer mounted on the effect control board 12) Perform register setting etc. of the circuit). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, the effect control flag setting unit) of the RAM 122 is on. The timer interrupt flag is set to an on state each time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, the register setting of CTC. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off, the process waits.

  Further, on the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving the effect control command from the main board 11 occurs separately from the timer interrupt that occurs every time a predetermined time has elapsed. This interrupt is, for example, an interrupt generated when the effect control INT signal from the main substrate 11 is turned on. If an interrupt occurs because the effect control INT signal is turned on, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets the interrupt disable state, but interrupts using the CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt disable state. It is desirable to issue a prohibited instruction (DI instruction). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt caused by the effect control INT signal being turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, a control signal to be an effect control command is taken in from a predetermined input port that receives the control signal transmitted from the main substrate 11 via the relay substrate 15. The effect control command fetched at this time is stored, for example, in a effect control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 sets the interrupt permission and then ends the command reception interrupt process.

  If the timer interrupt flag is on, the timer interrupt flag is cleared to be in the off state, and command analysis processing is executed. In the command analysis process, for example, after reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main substrate 11 and stored in the effect control command reception buffer, the read effect control commands are read out. Corresponding settings and controls are performed. For example, the first start opening winning combination designation command and the first hold storage number notification command transmitted from the main board 11 when the start winning combination occurs, and the second start opening winning combination designation command and the second hold storage number notification command When one of the above is received, the number of pending storages is increased by 1. Therefore, the CPU for effect control 120 performs control such as transmitting a predetermined display control command to the VDP 123, for example. The color of the predetermined area of the start winning storage display area 5H of the image display device 5 is changed to change the holding storage display of the starting winning storage display area 5H, increase the holding display symbol by 1, and specify by the holding storage display Increase the number of variable display pendings that can be made by one. When the starting opening winning combination designation command is a first starting opening winning combination designation command, the hold display symbol displayed on the left side of the start prize storage display area 5H is increased by one and can be identified by the first hold display Increase the number of first special map reserve storage that is one by one. When the starting opening winning combination designation command is the second starting opening winning combination designation command, the hold display symbol displayed on the right side of the start prize storage display area 5H is increased by one and can be identified by the second hold display. Increase the number of 2nd special map pending storage that is one by one.

  After executing the command analysis process, the effect control process process is executed. In the effect control process, for example, the main image display device 5, the display operation of effect images in the display regions of the sub image display devices 5a to 5d, the sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, light emission such as the game effect lamp 9 and decorative LED Regarding control content of the rendering operation using various rendering devices such as lighting operation in the body, determination, determination, setting, and the like according to the rendering control command and the like transmitted from the main substrate 11 are performed. Subsequent to the effect control process, the effect random number updating process is executed, and software is used to update numerical data indicating effect random numbers counted by the random counter of the RAM 122 as various random number values used for effect control. Thereafter, the process of step S72 is performed again.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect control process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 14, the effect control CPU 120 responds to the value (initially “0”) of the effect process flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, effect control flag setting unit) of the RAM 122. Then, one of the processes in steps S170 to S177 as described below is selected and executed.

  The variable display start waiting process of step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "0". This variable display start waiting process is based on whether or not the first variation start command or the second variation start command from the main substrate 11 is received, whether or not to start the variable display of the decorative symbol in the main image display device 5 Including the process of determining whether or not. When it is determined that the first variation start command or the second variation start command is received and the variable display of the decorative symbol on the main image display device 5 is to be started, the value of the rendering process flag is updated to "1".

  The variable display start setting process of step S171 is a process that is executed when the value of the effect process flag is "1". This variable display start setting process is a decoration on the main image display device 5 in response to the start of variable display of the special symbol in the special drawing game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. In order to perform variable display of symbols and various other rendering operations, processing for determining a finalized decorative symbol and various rendering control patterns according to the variation pattern of special symbols, the type of display result, and the like is included. The variable display start setting process ends with the value of the effect process flag updated to “2”.

  The variable display effect process of step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "2". In the variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 performs the effect control determined in step S 171 corresponding to the timer value in the effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area (for example, effect control timer setting unit) of the RAM 122 Various control data are read out from the pattern, and various effect control is performed during variable display of the decorative pattern. After such effect control is performed, for example, the end code indicating the end of variable display of the decorative symbol is read out from the special pattern change effect control pattern, or that the symbol determination command transmitted from the main substrate 11 is received. Corresponding to the etc., the finalized stop design is displayed as the final stop design, which is the result of the variable display of the decorative design. When the determined decoration pattern is completely stopped and displayed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "3".

  The process for waiting for a special figure in step S173 is a process that is executed when the value of the effect process flag is "3." In the special-image-per-wait process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the hit start designation command transmitted from the main substrate 11 has been received. Then, when the hit start designation command is received, the hit start designation command designates the start of the big hit gaming state, and the big hit type specified by the variable display result notification command received before that is “probably variable” Or “non-deterministic change”, the value of the rendering process flag is updated to “5”. If the hit start designating command designates the start of the small hit gaming state, or the hit start designating command designates the start of the big hit gaming state, and the variable display result notification received before that is received. If the jackpot type specified by the command is "probable", the value of the rendering process flag is updated to "4". Further, when the effect control process timer times out without receiving the hit start designation command (when the hit start designation command reception waiting time has elapsed), it is determined that the special figure display result in the special figure game is "missing" Then, the value of the rendering process flag is updated to "0" which is the initial value.

  The special winning opening short-term opening process of step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "4". In the special winning opening short-term opening process, the CPU for effect control 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the effect contents in the "big hit" big hit gaming state or small hit gaming state, and the effect image based on the setting contents Are displayed on the display areas of the main image display device 5 and the sub image display devices 5a to 5d, and output of voices and sound effects from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting instructions (sound effect signals) to the sound control board 13 A variety of effect control in the "probable" big hit gaming state or small hit gaming state, such as turning on / off / flashing the game effect lamp 9 or the decorative LED by outputting a command (electric decoration signal) to the lamp control board 14 (For example, the main image display device 5 and the sub image display devices 5a to 5d notify that a big hit or a small hit has occurred. Also the effect control that include.) To run. In addition, the special winning opening short-term opening processing corresponds to the ending effect processing, for example, in response to the reception of the big hit gaming state end command or the small hitting gaming state end command from the main substrate 11 Update it to "6" which is the

  The special winning opening process in step S175 is performed when the value of the effect process flag is "5". In this large winning opening normal opening process, the CPU for effect control 120 sets, for example, a effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the effect contents in the big hit gaming state of “probable change” or “non-probable change”, and the effect image based on the set contents Are displayed on the display areas of the main image display device 5 and the sub image display devices 5a to 5d, and output of voices and sound effects from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting instructions (sound effect signals) to the sound control board 13 And various effects control in the big hit gaming state of "probable change" or "non-probable change", such as turning on / off / flashing the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED by the output of the command (electric decoration signal) to the lamp control board 14 (Included, for example, effect control for notifying the main image display device 5 and the sub image display devices 5a to 5d that a big hit has occurred. .) To run. Further, the special winning opening process at the time of normal opening is, for example, the value of the effect control process flag corresponding to the reception of the big hit gaming state end command from the main substrate 11 "6" corresponding to the ending effect processing Update to

  The ending effect process of step S176 is a process that is executed when the value of the effect process flag is "6". In this ending effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the big hit gaming state, the small hit gaming state, etc., and the main image display device 5, sub effect image based on the setting contents The voices and sound effects are output from the speakers 8L and 8R by displaying them in the display areas of the image display devices 5a to 5d, and outputting the commands (sound effect signals) to the sound control board 13. Various effects control at the end of the big hit gaming state, such as turning on / off / flashing the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED by the output of the electric decoration signal, are executed. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "0" which is an initial value.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S171 of FIG. 14 as the variable display start setting process. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 15, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether the special view display result is “lost” based on, for example, the variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11 or the like. Is determined (step S521). When it is determined that the special figure display result is "loss" (step S521; Yes), for example, the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern command transmitted from the main substrate 11 changes the display pattern of the decorative symbol It is determined whether it is the non-reach fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case of "non-reach" which is not considered as the reach mode (step S522).

  If it is determined in step S522 that the pattern is the non-reach variation pattern (step S522; Yes), the combination of the finalized design symbols to be the final stop design constituting the non-reach combination is determined (step S523). As an example, in the process of step S523, first, a left determined symbol determination random number value updated by a random counter for effect provided in a predetermined area (for example, effect control counter setting unit) of random number circuit 124 or RAM 122 Numeric data is extracted, and by referring to the left fixed symbol determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121, etc., the left left symbol display area 5L in the display area of the main image display device 5 in the fixed display symbol Determine the left fixed decoration pattern to be displayed stopped on. Next, the numerical data indicating the right determined symbol determination random number value updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter or the like is extracted, and the right determined symbol determination table stored and prepared in the ROM 121 is referred to Thus, the finalized decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed on the "right" decorative symbol display area 5R in the display area of the main image display device 5 among the finalized decorative symbols is determined. At this time, the symbol number of the right determined decorative symbol may be determined to be different from the symbol number of the left determined decorative symbol by setting in the right determined symbol determination table or the like. Subsequently, numerical value data indicating a random value for determining the middle fixed symbol determined to be updated by the random number circuit 124 or the random counter for effect is extracted, and the middle fixed symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 is referred to Thus, the finalized decorative symbol to be displayed in the stop display on the "middle" decorative symbol display area 5C in the display area of the main image display device 5 among the finalized decorative symbols is determined.

  If it is determined in step S522 that the pattern is not the non-reach variation pattern (step S522; No), the combination of the finalized design symbols to be the final stop symbols constituting the reach combination is determined (step S524). As an example, in the process of step S524, first, numerical data indicating the random value for determining the left and right fixed symbol determined updated by the random number circuit 124 or the random counter for effect is extracted, and the left and right stored in advance in the ROM 121 The symbol numbers displayed in the left and right "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R in the display area of the main image display device 5 in a fixed decorative symbol by referring to the finalized symbol determination table etc. Determine the same decorative pattern. Furthermore, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the middle fixed symbol determined to be updated by the random number circuit 124 or the random counter for effect is extracted, and the middle fixed symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 is referred to Thus, the finalized decorative symbol to be displayed stopped in the decorative symbol display area 5C of "middle" in the display area of the main image display device 5 among the finalized decorative symbols is determined. Here, for example, when the determined decoration pattern becomes a big hit combination, as in the case where the symbol number of the middle determined decoration symbol becomes identical to the symbol number of the left determined decoration symbol and the right determined decoration symbol, an arbitrary value By adding or subtracting (for example, “1”) to the symbol number of the middle fixed decoration symbol, etc., the fixed decoration symbol may be a reach combination without being a big hit combination. Alternatively, when the middle fixed decoration pattern is determined, the difference between the left fixed decoration pattern and the right fixed decoration pattern with the pattern number (pattern difference) may be determined, and the middle fixed decoration pattern corresponding to the design difference may be set. .

  If it is determined in step S521 that the special view display result is not "losing" (step S521; No), the special view display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "probable", or the special view display It is determined whether the result is a "small hit" or a case other than these (step S525). The jackpot type when the special view display result is “big hit” may be specified by the effect control CPU 120 by, for example, reading a variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11. When it is determined to be "probable" or "small hit" (step S525; Yes), it corresponds to the case of "probable" or "small hit", such as a short-term opening chance, a predetermined reach combination, etc. The combination of the finalized decorative pattern to be the variable display result of the decorative pattern is determined (step S526). In steps S523 and S524, a combination of fixed decoration patterns to be displayed as a variable display result of the decoration pattern corresponding to the case of "probable" or "small hit", such as short-term opening chance eyes, predetermined reach combination, etc. (For example, once such a combination has been determined, a decorative symbol that constitutes a previously prepared reach combination or non-reach combination that does not correspond to these combinations is determined as a finalized decorative symbol (selected ) To do)).

  As an example of the processing in step S526, when the fluctuation pattern PC1-1 is designated by the fluctuation pattern command, the combination of the finalized design symbol that will be the final stop design that constitutes any of a plurality of short-term opening chances decide. In this case, the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter or the like extracts the numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the chance eye to be updated, and refers to the predetermined chance eye determination table stored and prepared beforehand in the ROM 121 It is sufficient to determine the combination of the finalized decorative symbols that make up any of the short-term opening chance eyes by doing.

  As another example of the process in step S526, when fluctuation pattern PC2-1 is designated by the fluctuation pattern command, a random number value for determining a predetermined reach combination to be updated by random number circuit 124 or a random counter for effect is indicated. By extracting numerical data and referring to a predetermined reach combination determination table stored and prepared in the ROM 121 in advance, a predetermined reach combination corresponding to the “probable” or “small hit” case can be obtained. It is sufficient to determine the combination of the finalized decorative symbols to be the final stop design to be configured. Alternatively, when the variation pattern PC2-1 is designated, the same processing as in step S524 is performed and the stop display is aligned and stopped in the decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R for "left" and "right". While the decorative pattern is determined, the special decorative pattern not used in the variable display of the decorative pattern in the normal time in the decorative pattern display area 5C of "middle" is executed by executing processing different from step S524. It may be decided to stop and display the symbol). The determined decorative symbol of the reach combination including such a short-term opening chance symbol may be included in the predetermined reach combination corresponding to the short-term opening chance or “accurate” or “small hit”.

  Even when the variation pattern PC2-1 is designated and the variable display mode of the decorative pattern becomes the reach mode, for example, the same decorative pattern is aligned in the decorative pattern display areas 5L and 5R of "left" and "right". After becoming a reach mode by being displayed temporarily stop, the variable display effect of "slip" to change the decoration symbol displayed temporarily stop by changing the decoration symbol again in the decoration symbol variable display area 5R of "right" By performing stop display of a predetermined decorative symbol in the decorative symbol display area 5C of "middle", a combination of decorative symbols constituting any of the short-term opening chance eyes may be derived and displayed. . In this case, in the process of step S526, even when one of the fluctuation patterns PC2-1 is designated, it is sufficient to determine the combination of the determined decorative symbols that constitute any of the short-term opening chances.

  When it is determined in step S525 that "non-probability" or "probability" other than "probable" or "small hit" (step S525; No), a finalized decorative symbol of the final stop design constituting the big hit combination A combination is determined (step S527). As an example, in the process of step S527, first, numerical data indicating a random number value for jackpot determination symbol determination updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter or the like is extracted. Subsequently, the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L in the display region of the main image display device 5 are referred to by referring to the big hit finalized symbol determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121. , 5C, and 5R, and the symbol numbers displayed stop together are determined the same decorative pattern. At this time, for example, the same decorative pattern is determined according to the jackpot type specified by the variable display result notification command or the like.

  After executing any of the processes of steps S523, S524, S526, and S527, the effect control CPU 120 performs an effect pattern setting process (step S529).

  Subsequently, based on the effect pattern set in step S529, the effect control CPU 120 selects an effect control pattern to be a usage pattern to be used later from among a plurality of patterns prepared in advance (step S530).

  Subsequently, for example, in response to the fluctuation pattern designated by the fluctuation pattern command, an initial value of the effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area (such as the effect control timer setting unit) of the RAM 122 is set (step S531).

  Then, the setting for starting the change of the decorative symbol or the like in the image display device 5 is performed (step S532). At this time, for example, the display control instruction specified by the display control data included in the effect control pattern determined as the usage pattern in step S531 is transmitted to the VDP of the display control unit 123 or the like, and the like. It is sufficient to start the variation of the decorative symbol in the "left", "middle" and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R provided in the display region of the above. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2” which is a value corresponding to the variable display effect process (step S533), and the variable display start setting process is ended.

  Since one pending storage is digested with the start of variable display, in step S532, depending on whether the first change start command or the second change start command is received from main substrate 11, the display control unit By performing control such as transmitting a predetermined display control command to the VDP of 123 or the like, the color of a predetermined area of the start winning storage display area 5H of the image display device 5 is changed, etc. Processing is also performed to change the pending storage display of the area 5H, reduce the pending display symbol by one, and reduce the pending count of the variable display that can be identified by the pending storage display by one.

  Specifically, when receiving the first variation start command, the effect control CPU 120 changes the color of the predetermined area of the start winning storage display area 5H, for example, to the left of the start winning storage display area 5H. The hold display symbol displayed is reduced by one (the rightmost hold display symbol in the left hold display symbol is erased), and the number of first special view hold memories which can be identified by the display of the hold memory is reduced by one. When the effect control CPU 120 receives the second change start command, for example, the hold display displayed on the right side of the start winning storage display area 5H by changing the color of the predetermined area of the start winning storage display area 5H, etc. Decrease the design by 1 (delete the rightmost hold display symbol in the right hold display symbol), change the second hold memory display of the start winning memory display area 5H, it can be specified by the display of the hold memory Reduce the number of 2nd special map pending storage which is one by one.

  Next, at the time of image display performed in the above-mentioned effect control process process, the drawing process of the image data in VDP 123 performed in synchronization with the frame period of the display device, the main image display device 5 and the sub image display from VDP 123 The process of outputting image data to the devices 5a to 5d will be described.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing drawing processing of image data in the VDP 123.

  The effect control CPU 120 outputs a command (drawing start instruction command) instructing the VDP 123 to start drawing at a predetermined timing. When the drawing start instruction command is input, the VDP 123 starts drawing processing of the image data shown in FIG. First, the VDP 123 determines whether or not the V blank interrupt signal corresponding to the second sub-image display devices 5a to 5d is input after the start of drawing of image data in the previous frame buffer (step S801).

  V blank is a period in which an image can be drawn, and the start timing of V blank differs between the main image display device 5 and the sub image display devices 5 a to 5 d. The start timing of the V blank corresponding to the main image display device 5 is the timing when the output of image data for one frame to the main image display device 5 is completed. On the other hand, V blank timings corresponding to the sub image display devices 5a to 5d are timings at which output of image data for one frame is completed for all the sub image display devices 5a to 5d. In the present embodiment, the time required to output image data of one frame to all of the sub image display devices 5a to 5d is longer than the time required to output image data of one frame to the main image display device 5. It has become. For example, a predetermined CPU interface provided in the display control unit 123a monitors the end of output of image data of one frame to the sub image display devices 5a to 5d, and at the timing of the end, the sub image display device 5a Output a V blank interrupt signal corresponding to ~ 5d. Here, the output of the image data of one frame to the sub image display devices 5a to 5d by the VDP 123 is performed within one frame cycle of the sub image display devices 5a to 5d. Therefore, the V blank interrupt signal corresponding to the sub image display devices 5a to 5 d is output for each frame period of the sub image display devices 5 a to 5 d, and the V blank corresponding to the sub image display devices 5 a to 5 d The period of the average of the interrupt signal is the frame period of the sub image display devices 5a to 5d.

  For example, a predetermined system register provided in VDP 123 is provided with a counter for counting the number of times of input of the V blank interrupt signal corresponding to sub image display devices 5a to 5d. The VDP 123 resets the value of the counter each time drawing of image data to the frame buffer is started, and increments the value by one at the timing when the V blank interrupt signal is input. When the value of this counter reaches 2 and the VDP 123 receives a V blank interrupt signal corresponding to the second sub image display devices 5a to 5d after the start of drawing of image data in the previous frame buffer judge.

  When the V blank interrupt signal corresponding to the second sub-image display devices 5a to 5d is not input after the start of the previous image data drawing on the frame buffer (step S801; No), the image data drawing process Ends.

  On the other hand, when the V blank interrupt signal corresponding to the second sub-image display devices 5a to 5d is input after the start of drawing of image data in the previous frame buffer (step S801; Yes), the VDP 123 Of the two buffer A and buffer B, which is the drawing area of the image provided in the predetermined VRAM in the display control unit 123a, whether the drawing of the image data to the previous frame buffer is drawing to the buffer A or not Is determined (step S802). For example, in a predetermined system register, a flag (rendering flag) is set which is turned on at the timing when writing to the buffer A is started and turned off at the timing when drawing on the buffer B is started. The VDP 123 refers to this drawing flag to determine whether or not drawing of image data in the previous frame buffer is drawing in the buffer A.

  If the previous drawing of image data in the frame buffer is not drawing in buffer A (step S802; No), the VDP 123 draws main image data corresponding to the main image display device 5 in buffer A. Further, the VDP 123 draws sub-image data corresponding to the sub-image display devices 5a to 5d in the buffer A, and draws output image data Z generated from the sub-image data (step S803). When the drawing flag described above is set, the VDP 123 changes the drawing flag from off to on in step S803.

  On the other hand, if the previous drawing of image data in the frame buffer is drawing in buffer A (step S802; Yes), VDP 123 draws main image data corresponding to main image display device 5 in buffer B. Further, the VDP 123 draws sub-image data corresponding to the sub-image display devices 5a to 5d in the buffer B, and draws output image data Z generated from the sub-image data (step S804). When the drawing flag described above is set, the VDP 123 changes the drawing flag from off to on in step S804.

  As described above, drawing of the image data to the buffer A and drawing of the image data to the buffer B are performed for every double the frame cycle of the sub image display devices 5a to 5d by drawing the image data. Will be done alternately.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing output processing of image data from the VDP 123 to the main image display device 5 and the sub image display devices 5a to 5d.

  The VDP 123 determines whether it is the timing of the V sync corresponding to the sub image display devices 5a to 5d (step S851). The period and timing of the V sync are different between the main image display device 5 and the sub image display devices 5a to 5 d, and in each of the main image display device 5 and the sub image display devices 5 a to 5 d The period matches, and the timing of V sync coincides with the start timing of the frame period. In a predetermined system register, a dot clock value which is an output cycle of image data, the number of dots for the frame cycle of the main image display device 5, and the number of dots for the frame cycle of the sub image display devices 5a to 5d are set. . The VDP 123 indicates the dot number in the X axis direction (horizontal direction) of the sub image display devices 5a to 5d corresponding to the dot clock value and the dot number in the Y axis direction (longitudinal direction) for each of the sub image display devices 5a to 5d. The frame periods of the sub image display devices 5a to 5d are calculated by multiplying the numbers and further adding their multiplication values. Further, the VDP 123 starts a timer (not shown) at the timing when V sync is started. Furthermore, VDP 123 starts the frame cycle corresponding to sub-image display devices 5a-5d every time when the time corresponding to the value of the timer becomes an integral multiple of the frame period corresponding to sub-image display devices 5a-5d. The timing is specified, and the timing is set as the timing of V sync corresponding to the sub image display devices 5a to 5d.

  When it is not the timing of the V sync corresponding to the sub image display devices 5a to 5d (step S851; No), the image data output process is ended.

  On the other hand, if it is the timing of V sync corresponding to sub image display devices 5a to 5d (step S851; Yes), VDP 123 determines whether or not the immediately preceding two image data outputs have been executed from buffer A. (Step S852). For example, in a predetermined system register, a counter (buffer A counter) for counting the number of times of output of image data from buffer A and a counter (buffer B counter) for counting the number of times of output of image data from buffer B are provided. . The VDP 123 resets the value of the buffer A counter each time the output source of image data is switched from the buffer A to the buffer B, and resets the value of the buffer B counter each time the output source of image data is switched from the buffer B to the buffer A. . Furthermore, the VDP 123 increases the value of the buffer A counter by one each time image data is output from the buffer A, and increases the value of the buffer B counter by one each time image data is output from the buffer B. In step S852, when the value of the counter of the buffer A is 2, the VDP 123 determines that the previous two image data outputs have been executed from the buffer A.

  If the previous two image data outputs have not been executed from buffer A (step S852; No), VDP 123 determines whether the immediately preceding two image data outputs have been executed from buffer B (step S853). ). For example, when the buffer A counter and the buffer B counter described above are provided, the VDP 123 determines that the immediately preceding two image data outputs have been executed from the buffer B when the value of the counter of the buffer B is two.

  If the previous two image data outputs have not been executed from buffer B (step S853: No), VDP 123 determines whether the immediately preceding image data output has been executed from buffer B (step S854). ). For example, when the buffer A counter and the buffer B counter described above are provided, the VDP 123 determines that the immediately preceding image data output has been executed from the buffer B when the value of the counter of the buffer B is one.

  When the last two image data outputs are executed from buffer B (step S852; No), or when the immediately preceding image data output is not executed from buffer B (step S854; No), VDP 123 , And reset the V sync corresponding to the main image display device 5 (step S855). For example, the VDP 123 calculates a frame period corresponding to the main image display device 5 by multiplying the dot clock value by the number of dots for the frame period of the main image display device 5. Also, VDP 123 starts a timer (not shown) at the timing when V sync is started, and every time the value corresponding to the timer becomes an integral multiple of the frame period corresponding to main image display device 5, the main The start timing of the frame cycle corresponding to the image display device 5 is specified, and the timing is set as the timing of V sync corresponding to the sub image display devices 5a to 5d. In this case, the VDP 123 resets the V sync corresponding to the main image display device 5 by resetting the timer.

  By resetting the V-sync corresponding to the main image display device 5, the timing of the V-sync corresponding to the main image display device 5 matches the timing of the V-sync corresponding to the sub-image display devices 5a to 5d. That is, the start timing of the frame period of main image display device 5 specified by V sync corresponding to main image display device 5 and sub image display device 5 a specified by V sync corresponding to sub image display devices 5 a to 5 d The start timing of the frame period of ~ 5d matches.

  Thereafter, the VDP 123 outputs the image data from the buffer A to the main image display device 5 and the sub image display devices 5a to 5d (step S856). Specifically, the VDP 123 outputs the main image data in the buffer A to the main display system output unit MK, and the output image data Z composed of the sub image data in the buffer A to the sub display system output unit SK. Output. Here, when the buffer A counter and the buffer B counter described above are provided, the VDP 123 increases the value of the counter of the buffer A by one. In the case where the previous two image data outputs are executed from buffer B (step S853; Yes), buffer A to main image display device 5 and sub-image display devices 5a to 5d in step S856. When the image data is output toward the direction, the VDP 123 further resets the value of the counter of the buffer B.

  On the other hand, when the last two image data outputs are executed from buffer A (step S852; Yes), or when the immediately preceding image data output is executed from buffer B (step S854; Yes), VDP 123 , And the V sync corresponding to the main image display device 5 are reset (step S857). The specific process is the same as step S855.

  Thereafter, the VDP 123 outputs the image data from the buffer B to the main image display device 5 and the sub image display devices 5a to 5d (step S858). Specifically, the VDP 123 outputs the main image data in the buffer B to the main display system output unit MK, and the output image data Z composed of sub image data in the buffer B to the sub display system output unit SK Output. Here, when the buffer A counter and the buffer B counter described above are provided, the VDP 123 increases the value of the counter of the buffer B by one. In addition, when the previous two image data outputs are executed from buffer A (step S 852; Yes), the image data from buffer B to main image display device 5 and sub image display devices 5 a to 5 d , And the VDP 123 further resets the value of the buffer A counter.

  FIG. 18 is a timing chart of drawing and outputting of image data. FIG. 18 (a) shows the output of image data to the sub image display devices 5a to 5d, and the V sync and V blank of the sub image display devices 5a to 5 d. 7B is a timing chart showing output of image data to the main image display 5, V sync and V blank of the main image display 5, and FIG. 7C is V blank by VDP 123. It is a timing chart which shows waiting and drawing to a buffer.

  The effect control CPU 120 sets the dot clock value, the number of dots for the frame period of the main image display device 5, and the number of dots for the frame period of each of the sub image display devices 5a to 5d in a predetermined system register. At this time, the main image display device is set such that the frame period of the main image display device 5 is longer than the frame period of the sub image display devices 5a to 5d and longer than the inherent frame period of the main image display device 5. Set the number of dots for the frame period of 5. As a result, as shown in FIG. 18B, the V sync of the main image display device 5 is changed from the timing of the initial state shown by the dotted line to the timing after setting shown by the alternate long and short dash line.

  As shown in FIG. 18C, the VDP 123 in the VDP 123 receives the V blank interrupt signal corresponding to the sub-image display devices 5a to 5d from the predetermined CPU interface every two times. The drawing of the image data and the drawing of the image data in the buffer B are alternately repeated. When drawing of the image data is completed, the VDP 123 waits for V blank, that is, waits for input of a V blank interrupt signal corresponding to the next sub-image display device 5 a to 5 d.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 18A and 18B, the VDP 123 in the VDP 123 is a dot clock value set in a predetermined system register and a dot for each frame period of the sub image display devices 5a to 5d. When the V sync which is the start timing of the frame period of the sub image display devices 5a to 5d calculated by the number comes, the frame period of the main image display device 5 is reset, and the V sync timing which is the start timing thereof is It is matched with the timing of V sync which is the start timing of the frame period of the image display devices 5a to 5d.

  Furthermore, VDP 123 receives image data from buffer B as main image display device 5 and sub image display from buffer B if drawing to buffer A is in progress when V sync which is the start timing of the frame period of sub image display devices 5a to 5d comes. A process of outputting to the devices 5a to 5d is performed twice, and if drawing in the buffer B, a process of outputting the image data from the buffer A to the main image display device 5 and the sub image display devices 5a to 5d is performed Do it twice. A predetermined CPU interface outputs a V blank interrupt signal each time output of the image data ends.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, the VDP 123 performs display control prior to output of image data to the display driver 141 and 141a to 141d in the main image display device 5 and the sub image display devices 5a to 5d in display control. A display on signal, which is a signal permitting display to 141 and 141a to 141d, is output. The display drivers 141 and 141a to 141d drive the liquid crystal panels 142 and 142a to 142d in response to the display on signals to enable display, and when image data is input thereafter, the liquid crystal panels 142 and 142a respectively. Control is performed to display an image based on the image data. As a result, the display control is started before the liquid crystal panels 142 and 142a to 142d become displayable, and it is possible to prevent the hindrance to the progress of the game relating to the image, and the fun of the game is improved.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, when the VDP 123 interrupts the display of the main image display device 5 and the sub image display devices 5a to 5d by performing control of power supply cutoff of the gaming machine 1, the display driver 141, A display off signal, which is a signal for inhibiting display, is output to 141a to 141d, and the display drivers 141 and 141a to 141d finish driving the liquid crystal panels 142 and 142a to 142d in response to the display off signal and display Perform control to disable it. As a result, when the display interruption condition is satisfied when the liquid crystal panels 142 and 142a to 142d are satisfied, the display is not controlled by the display on / off signal, so it is not intended when the display is restarted thereafter. It is prevented that a display is performed and a hindrance to the progress of the game relating to the image is prevented, and the game interest is improved.

  In addition, for display control, CPU 120 for production control which decides the contents of display and VDP 123 which generates the graphics data which is output to display driver 141 and 141a-141d according to that decision are used, CPU120 for production control is The power on command and the power off command are output to the VDP 123, and the VDP 123 outputs the display on signal and the display off signal to the display drivers 141 and 141a to 141d according to these commands, and indirectly In addition, the effect control CPU 120 is outputting the display on signal and the display off signal via the VDP 123. Therefore, it is possible to output the display on signal and the display off signal to the display drivers 141 and 141 a to 141 d in a situation where generation of an image is enabled in the VDP 123, and the display on signal at appropriate timing or The display off signal can be output.

  Further, the signal separation substrate 134 is used, and the VDP 123 outputs a display on signal and a display off signal to the display drivers 141 and 141 a to 141 d through the signal separation substrate 134, and the display on signal And the display off signal are output at once. Therefore, when the main image display device 5 and the sub image display devices 5a to 5d, which are a plurality of display devices, are provided, the display on the main image display device 5 and the sub image display devices 5a to 5d can be individually performed. Control can be simplified as compared with the case of outputting a signal or a display off signal.

  Further, the VDP 123 outputs a display on signal at an appropriate timing, for example, when power is supplied to the gaming machine 1, when variable display is started, and when display of the demonstration screen is started, and the main image display device 5, sub image display Even when the aspect of display drive in the devices 5a to 5d is changed, it is possible to appropriately perform display.

  Further, the VDP 123 outputs a display off signal when the control of powering off the gaming machine 1 is performed, and the display by the main image display device 5 and the sub image display devices 5a to 5d is ended by the powering off. Since the liquid crystal panels 142 and 142a to 142d can be appropriately controlled to be incapable of displaying, an unintended display is performed at the time of the subsequent resumption of display, and the progress of the game relating to the image is hindered. It is prevented and the game interest is improved.

  Further, the VDP 123 outputs a display off signal when the game is not being performed, for example, the player does not operate the bat operating handle for a predetermined time, and the power saving condition is satisfied. Power consumption of the machine 1 can be appropriately suppressed.

  In addition, since output of image data to main image display device 5 and sub image display devices 5a to 5d is started at the timing of V sync of sub image display devices 5a to 5d, main image display device 5 and sub image The output cycle of the image data toward the display devices 5a to 5d is synchronized with the frame cycle of the sub image display devices 5a to 5d. Further, the frame period of the main image display device 5 is set to be longer than the frame period of the sub image display devices 5a to 5d and longer than the unique frame period of the main image display device 5, and the sub image display devices 5a to 5d Since the frame period of the main image display device 5 is reset in synchronization with the frame period 5d, the frame period of the main image display device 5 is synchronized with the frame period of the sub image display devices 5a to 5d. That is, the frame period of the main image display device 5 is synchronized with the output period of the image data directed to the main image display device 5 and the sub image display devices 5a to 5d. Therefore, the image display by changing the time difference between the start timing of the output of the image data to the main image display device 5 and the sub image display devices 5a to 5d and the start timing of the frame cycle of the main image display device 5 Thus, the main image display 5 and the sub image displays 5a to 5d can be properly synchronized.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and any changes or additions may be made without departing from the scope of the present invention. Be

  For example, in the above embodiment, the VDP 123 outputs the display on signal and the display off signal, but the power saving on signal and the power saving off signal may be output. In this case, the display drivers 141 and 141a to 141d as output destinations end driving of the liquid crystal panels 142 and 142a to 142d according to the input of the power saving on signal, or display in the power saving mode with reduced brightness, for example. Let me do it. Further, the display drivers 141 and 141a to 141d as output destinations resume driving of the liquid crystal panels 142 and 142a to 142d in response to the input of the power saving off signal, for example, perform display in which the luminance is returned to the normal state. .

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the connection state of the production control board 12, and the main image display apparatus 5 and sub image display apparatus 5a-5d was shown as what is shown in FIG. 3, a connection state is not limited to this.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 19, the effect control CPU 120 and the signal separation substrate 134 may be connected by the serial signal line 132 without passing through the VDP 123. In this case, the effect control CPU 120 outputs the display on signal and the display off signal to the signal separation substrate 134 via the serial signal line 132, and the signal separation substrate 134 outputs the input display on signal and the display off signal. The display driver 141 via signal line 136, the display driver 141a via signal line 136a, the display driver 141b via signal line 136b, the display driver 141c via signal line 136c, and the display driver 141d via signal line 136d Output simultaneously to each.

  Furthermore, without using the serial signal line 132 and the signal separation substrate 134, the effect control CPU 120 and the display driver 141 are connected by the signal line 136, and the effect control CPU 120 and the display driver 141a are connected by the signal line 136a. The effect control CPU 120 and the display driver 141b are connected by the signal line 136b, the effect control CPU 120 and the display driver 141c are connected by the signal line 136c, and the effect control CPU 120 and the display driver 141d are connected by the signal line 136d. It may be done. In this case, the effect control CPU 120 displays the display on signal and the display off signal via the signal line 136 and the display driver 141 via the signal line 136a and the display driver 141a via the signal line 136b and the signal line It simultaneously outputs to each of the display driver 141 c via the display driver 141 c via the signal line 136 c and the display driver 141 d via the signal line 136 d.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 20, the VDP 123 and the display driver 141 are connected by the signal lines 135 and 136 without using the serial signal lines 131 and 132 and the signal separation substrates 133 and 134, and the VDP 123 and display are displayed. The driver 141a is connected by the signal lines 135a and 136a, the VDP 123 and the display driver 141b are connected by the signal lines 135b and 136b, the VDP 123 and the display driver 141c are connected by the signal lines 135c and 136c, and the VDP 123 and the display driver 141d May be connected by signal lines 135d and 136d. In this case, the VDP 123 transmits the display on signal and the display off signal via the signal line 136 via the display driver 141 and the signal line 136 a via the display driver 141 a and the signal line 136 b via the display driver 141 b and signal line 136 c. It simultaneously outputs to each of the display driver 141 d via the display driver 141 c and the signal line 136 d. The VDP 123 also transmits image data via the signal line 135, the display driver 141 via the signal line 135a, the display driver 141a via the signal line 1365, the display driver 141b via the signal line 135c, and the display driver 141c via the signal line 135c. It outputs to each of display driver 141d via line 135d. The output of the image data from the VDP 123 to the display drivers 141 and 141a to 141d may be through the serial signal line 131 and the signal separation substrate 133 as in FIG.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 21, VDP 123 and display driver 141 are connected by signal line 136, display driver 141 and display driver 141a are connected by signal line 136a, and display driver 141a and display driver 141b are connected. The display driver 141b and the display driver 141c may be connected by the signal line 136b, and the display driver 141c and the display driver 141d may be connected by the signal line 136d. In this case, the VDP 123 outputs the display on signal and the display off signal to the display driver 141 via the signal line 136. The display driver 141 outputs the input display on signal or display off signal to the display driver 141a through the signal line 136a, and the display driver 141a converts the input display on signal or display off signal through the signal line 136b. , And the display driver 141b outputs the input display on signal or display off signal to the display driver 141c through the signal line 136c, and the display driver 141c outputs the input display on signal or display The off signal is output to the display driver 141 d via the signal line 136 d.

  In the above embodiment, the serial signal line 136 is used only for transmitting the display on signal or the display off signal, but in addition to the transmission of the display on signal or the display off signal, the game effect lamp 9 or It may be used for transmission of a signal for on / off control of lighting of a decorative LED or the like, a signal for control of on / off of operation of the movable effect member 60, and the like.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, CPU120 for presentation control of the presentation control board 12 demonstrated as what determines the control content of various presentation operation | movement. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, control contents of various rendering operations may be shared and determined by a plurality of CPUs or the like mounted respectively on a plurality of control boards provided to control rendering operations. You may

  In the above embodiment, one fluctuation pattern command is transmitted when fluctuation is started in order to notify the CPU for effect control 120 of the fluctuation pattern indicating the fluctuation mode such as the fluctuation time and the type of reach effect, etc. The fluctuation pattern may be notified to the CPU for effect control 120 by a command higher than that. Specifically, when notified by two commands, the microcomputer 100 for gaming control is the first command before reaching reach, such as presence or absence of pseudo sequence, presence or absence of slip effect (if it does not reach, so-called Send a command indicating the fluctuation time and fluctuation mode before the second stop, and the second command after reaching reach such as reach type and re-lottery effect (if it does not reach, so-called It is also possible to transmit a command indicating the fluctuation time or the fluctuation mode) after (2) stop. In this case, the effect control CPU 120 may perform effect control in the fluctuation display based on the fluctuation time derived from the combination of two commands. The game control microcomputer 100 notifies the fluctuation time by each of two commands, and the effect control microcomputer selects a specific fluctuation mode to be executed at each timing. It is also good. When sending two commands, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt, and after sending a first command, after a predetermined period has elapsed (for example, the next timer interrupt) And the second command may be sent. The variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can also be changed as appropriate. In this way, by notifying the fluctuation pattern by two or more commands, it is possible to reduce the amount of data which has to be stored as the fluctuation pattern command.

  In the above embodiment, a configuration for notifying the pachinko gaming machine 1, which variably displays the special symbol and the decorative symbol, by firing the game ball to be the game medium in the game area, in a recognizable manner that the specific effect is executed. Also, it has been described that the configuration for giving different benefits according to the operation content is provided. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the configuration or function characterizing the present invention can be applied to other gaming machines such as slot machines.

  In addition, various production operations including the device configuration and data configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the processing shown by the flowchart, and the display operation of effect images in the display areas of the main image display device 5 and the sub image display devices 5a to 5d. And the like can be arbitrarily changed and modified without departing from the spirit of the present invention. In addition, the gaming machine according to the present invention is not limited to a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of winning balls in response to detection of winning balls, but encloses the gaming balls and responds to detection of winning balls. The present invention can also be applied to other game machines such as an enclosed game machine that gives a score.

  The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to the form of being distributed / provided by a removable recording medium to the computer device etc. included in the pachinko gaming machine 1, but the computer device etc. may be previously provided. It may be distributed by pre-installing it in the storage device of. Furthermore, by providing a communication processing unit, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from another device on a network connected via a communication line or the like. It does not matter.

  And the execution form of the game is not limited to that executed by attaching the removable recording medium, but can be executed by temporarily storing the program and data downloaded via the communication line etc. in the internal memory etc. It may be executed directly using hardware resources of another device on the network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, the game may be executed by exchanging data with another computer device or the like via a network.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko gaming machine 2 ... gaming board 3 ... gaming machine frame 4A, 4B ... special symbol display device 5 ... main image display device 5a, 5b, 5c, 5d ... sub image display device 6A ... ordinary winning ball device 6B ... ordinary winning ball device 6B ... Variable winning ball device 7 ... Special variable winning ball device 8L, 8R ... Speaker 9 ... Game effect lamp 11 ... Main board 12 ... Effect control board 13 ... Voice control board 14 ... Lamp control board 15 ... Relay board 20 ... Normal symbol indicator 21 ... gate switch 22A, 22B ... start opening switch 23 ... count switch 100 ... microcomputer for game control 101, 121 ... ROM
102, 122 ... RAM
103 ... CPU
104, 124 ... random number circuit 120 ... CPU for effect control
123 ... display control unit 131, 132 ... serial signal line 133, 134 ... signal separation substrate 135, 135a, 135b, 135c, 135d, 136, 136a, 136b, 136c, 136d ... signal line 141, 141a, 141b, 141c, 141d ... Display driver 142, 142a, 142b, 142c, 142d ... Liquid crystal panel

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that performs a predetermined game,
Display means comprising a display panel and a display driver for driving the display panel, the display means displaying an image related to the predetermined game;
Control means for controlling the display means;
Equipped with
The driving state of the display driver includes a first state in which the display panel can be driven and a second state in which the display panel is not driven.
Wherein,
Image processing means for generating image data to be output to the display driver;
When the power to the gaming machine is shut off, the image processing means outputs an end signal instructing the display driver to end the first state before the image data can not be generated .
A game machine characterized in that the display driver is in the second state in response to the end signal from the control means.

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