JPH06218109A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To surely inform a player of useful information with high visibility by using a video display device. CONSTITUTION:Whether a lucky NO. is set or not is discriminated (step S544), and when it is set, the performance information number of the lucky NO. is designated (step S546). By designating the performance information number of the lucky NO., for instance, performance information of the contents of 'lucky!!' is displayed in a variable display device. A fanfare display at the time when a great hit is generated by the lucky NO. comes to be different from other great hit display, a player is informed surely of a fact of a great hit caused by the lucky NO. from the fanfare display at the time when the great hit is started, and a privilege (up of great hit generation probability, etc.) caused by generation of the lucky NO. is recognized surely and with high visibility by a player.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a game machine, and more particularly to a game machine using a game medium (for example, a pachinko ball) and provided with a video display device capable of displaying a plurality of pieces of identification information.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Generally, for example, a pachinko machine is a typical game machine using balls as a game medium. There is a model in which a big hit game state (a special game state, hereinafter, simply referred to as a big hit state) occurs in the process of playing a game with a gaming machine. Is inviting.

In the conventional gaming machine, the display symbol of a plurality of digits of the variable display device is changed, and based on a special combination of the stop symbols, the variable winning device is changed to a state advantageous for the player for a predetermined period of time. Big hit game). In this case, the variable display device starts variable display when the game ball is won at a specific winning opening provided on the game board or when the game ball passes through a specific passage gate, and a predetermined time is set in advance. The variable display is stopped based on the lapse of time, and the winning combination such as a big hit is determined based on the stop mode. Further, a display (for example, a fanfare display) indicating that the special combination is obtained and the special game is started or a display indicating that the special game is finished is performed.

[0004]

By the way, in recent years, a special game is generated based on a predetermined special combination (lucky number) among special symbol combinations (big hits) that generate special games. Probability of obtaining a symbol, probability of obtaining a combination of specific symbols of other symbols (for example, symbols of ordinary symbol display) used in addition to the determination of the special game provided in the gaming machine (hereinafter, the probability of hitting a universal symbol) The game machine which changes) is being developed. When the probability of hitting a regular figure increases, the electric starting port normally operates (for example, the tulip opens), and many winnings are given to the starting port of a special figure, so the probability of a big hit indirectly increases.

Conventionally, a predetermined indicator provided at a specific position on the game board is turned on to generate a lucky number, increase the probability of a big hit occurrence based on the occurrence of a lucky number, or increase the probability of hitting a normal figure. It is only to inform the player by blinking or the like, and recently, it has not been possible to display each of the above-mentioned information by using a video display device which is often used for variable display of special maps. Therefore,
The above information could not be provided to the player with good visibility.

That is, recently, as a variable display device, L
A gaming machine using an ED, a gaming machine using a color liquid crystal (video display device), or the like has been developed.
In such a gaming machine, for example, a variable display device in which LEDs of 7 segments are arranged and which has a small number of outputs is directly driven by the accessory control device. In addition, a variable display device using a color liquid crystal has also been put into practical use. Since such a variable display device has a large number of outputs, a separate display control device is provided, and the accessory control device is used to display the display control device. The display type is instructed, and the display control means (for example, display CPU, font ROM, etc.) performs display control based on the instruction.

However, in a recent game machine using an image display device such as a color liquid crystal TV, the performance is remarkably improved and the game machine is arranged at a position where the player can easily see the game. Although it has a video display device capable of various displays that pays attention to, on the other hand, in terms of production control, such a function is not fully utilized, and as described above, for example, the occurrence of a lucky number or the probability of a jackpot occurrence. Up, the information that the probability of hitting an ordinary figure is increased was not displayed on the video display device.

Therefore, there are cases where the above information cannot be reliably provided to the player. For example, with the benefit of a lucky number, the player left the platform without knowing that the big number with a lucky number would end, even though the probability of a big jackpot increasing thereafter. There was a problem that it ended up.

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine which can inform a player of useful information with high visibility by using a video display device.

[0010]

In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the invention of claim 1 variably displays a plurality of pieces of identification information (for example, a variably display device 10).
In a gaming machine (for example, a pachinko machine 1) that performs a special game (for example, a big hit game) that is predetermined based on the stop identification information mode of 2), the special information is a specific stop identification information mode that causes the special game. When the special game is started (for example, a lucky number), start display control means 380 (for example, accessory control means) for controlling the operation of the image display device so as to display predetermined special game start information when starting the special game. And a display control means 370).

A gaming machine according to a second aspect of the present invention is a special game (for example, predetermined) based on a stop identification information mode of a variable display device (for example, variable display device 102) that variably displays a plurality of identification information. In a gaming machine (for example, a pachinko machine 1) that performs a big hit game, the stop identification information mode that causes the special game is specific special information (for example,
If it is a lucky number), when the special game ends, the end display control means 390 (for example, the accessory control means 360 and display) that controls the operation of the image display device so as to display predetermined special game end information. Control means 370)
Is provided.

A gaming machine according to a third aspect of the present invention is a special game (for example, a predetermined special game based on a stop identification information mode of a variable display device (for example, the variable display device 102) that variably displays a plurality of identification information. In a gaming machine (for example, a pachinko machine 1) that performs a big hit game, the stop identification information mode that causes the special game is specific special information (for example,
When the number is a lucky number), when the special game is started, the predetermined special game start information is displayed, and when the special game is ended, the predetermined special game end information is displayed to operate the video display device. Information display control means 40 for controlling
0 (for example, accessory control means 360 and display control means 3
70) is provided.

As a preferred mode, in the gaming machine according to claim 1, a specific game state detecting means (for example, a special figure start switch) for detecting that a specific game state in which variable display on the video display device can be started is detected. 342) and variable display start commanding means for commanding variable display start of the video display device based on the detection signal from the specific game state detecting means (for example, game control means 360: CPU 301 for role object, RO).
M314, RAM311) and stop identification information mode determination means for determining the stop identification information mode of variable display started by a command from the variable display start command means (for example, game control means 360: CPU 301 for role object, ROM 314, R).
AM311) and special identification information determination means (for example, game control means 360: CPU 301 for role object, which determines whether or not the stop identification information determined by the stop identification information mode determination means is predetermined special identification information). ROM314,
RAM 311) and special identification information determination means (for example, game control means 360: winning combination) which determines whether or not the stop identification information determined to be the special identification information by the special identification information determination means is predetermined special identification information. Object CPU301,
ROM314, RAM311) and special game control means (for example, game control means 360: accessory CPU301, ROM31) that performs a special game advantageous to the player for a predetermined period based on the special identification information from the special identification information determination means.
4, the RAM 311), and the start display control means 3
80 is a special game corresponding to a special game start display based on the special game start display command issued when the special game control means starts the special game and the special identification information determination result from the special identification information determination means. It is characterized by having special game start display command means (for example, accessory control means 360 and display control means 370) for instructing the video display device to perform game start display.

In the gaming machine according to claim 2, a specific game state detecting means (for example, special figure starting switch 342) for detecting that a specific game state in which variable display on the image display device can be started is detected, and a specific game. Variable display start commanding means (for example, game control means 360: for instructing variable display start of the image display device based on the detection signal from the state detecting means).
CPU 301 for accessory, ROM 314, RAM 311)
And a stop identification information mode determining means for determining the stop identification information mode of the variable display started by a command from the variable display start commanding means (for example, game control means 360: CP for role object)
U301, ROM 314, RAM 311) and special identification information determination means (for example, game control means 360: role) for determining whether or not the stop identification information determined by the stop identification information mode determination means is predetermined special identification information. Material C
(PU301, ROM 314, RAM 311) and special identification information determination means (for example, game control) for determining whether or not the stop identification information determined to be the special identification information by the special identification information determination means is predetermined special identification information. Means 3
60: CPU 301 for role goods, ROM 314, RAM 31
1) and special game control means (for example, game control means 360: CPU 301 for role object, ROM 314, RAM 311) that performs a special game advantageous to the player for a predetermined period based on the special identification information from the special identification information determination means. The end display control means 390 includes a plurality of special characters based on the special game end display command issued when the special game control means ends the special game and the determination result of the special identification information from the special identification information determination means. It is characterized by having special game end display command means (for example, accessory control means 360 and display control means 370) for instructing the video display device to perform a corresponding special game end display among the game end displays.

In the gaming machine according to claim 3, a specific game state detecting means (for example, a special figure starting switch 342) for detecting that a specific game state in which the variable display on the video display device can be started is detected, and a specific game. Variable display start commanding means (for example, game control means 360: for instructing variable display start of the image display device based on the detection signal from the state detecting means).
CPU 301 for accessory, ROM 314, RAM 311)
And a stop identification information mode determining means for determining the stop identification information mode of the variable display started by a command from the variable display start commanding means (for example, game control means 360: CP for role object)
U301, ROM 314, RAM 311) and special identification information determination means (for example, game control means 360: role) for determining whether or not the stop identification information determined by the stop identification information mode determination means is predetermined special identification information. Material C
(PU301, ROM 314, RAM 311) and special identification information determination means (for example, game control) for determining whether or not the stop identification information determined to be the special identification information by the special identification information determination means is predetermined special identification information. Means 3
60: CPU 301 for role goods, ROM 314, RAM 31
1) and special game control means (for example, game control means 360: CPU 301 for role object, ROM 314, RAM 311) that performs a special game advantageous to the player for a predetermined period based on the special identification information from the special identification information determination means. The information display control means 400 includes a plurality of special characters based on a special game start display command issued when the special game control means starts the special game and the special identification information determination result from the special identification information determination means. Of the game start display, the corresponding special game start display is commanded to the video display device, and the special game end display command issued when the special game control means ends the special game and the special identification information from the special identification information determination means. Information display command means for commanding the video game display device to display the corresponding special game end display among the plurality of special game end displays based on the determination result (for example, Characterized in that it has an object control unit 360 and the display control unit 370).

[0016]

According to the present invention, for example, the fanfare display when a big hit occurs due to a lucky number is made different from other big hit displays, and at the end of the big hit due to a lucky number, control is made different from other big hit displays, and at least one control result is obtained. It is displayed on the video display device. Therefore,
Compared to the case where a lucky number generation display is used, the player can surely recognize the occurrence of a big hit due to the lucky number. Further, the end of the big hit due to the lucky number can be surely recognized, and the disadvantage that the player leaves the table without knowing this even though there is a privilege due to the lucky number.

[0017]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. 1 to 31 show an embodiment in which the present invention is applied to a prepaid card type pachinko machine (gaming machine). FIG. 1 is an external perspective view showing the entire pachinko machine. In FIG. 1, 1 is a pachinko machine, and a similar number of pachinko machines 1 are installed in a game shop. The pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment incorporates a card type ball lending machine (hereinafter, simply referred to as a ball lending machine) as a game medium lending device so as to be convenient for the player.

The pachinko machine 1 is provided with a frame-shaped front frame 11 as a portion visible on the front side, and a metal frame (glass frame) 12 arranged in an opening of the frame-shaped front frame 11 and supporting a glass 12a.
, Game board 13 (see FIG. 2) and front display panel 14
And a front operation panel 15 below the front display panel 14. The frame-shaped front frame 11 is openably and closably supported by a wooden frame 16 in which the pachinko machine 1 is installed by an upper hinge 17 and a lower hinge (not shown).
The metal frame 12 is supported by the frame-shaped front frame 11 so as to be openable and closable.

The front display panel 14 is formed in a curved shape such that the front side is projected and slightly raised, and the front display panel 14 has an upper plate 2 for receiving a pachinko ball as a prize ball.
1 is formed, and a card frequency display (card balance display) 22, a ball lending button (conversion button) 23, a card ejection button (return button) 24, and a ball lending indicator 25 are formed on the front side.
Is provided. The ball lendable display is not limited to the dot LED 25, and may be, for example, an elongated display lamp. One end of the front display panel 14 is openably and closably supported by the frame-shaped front frame 11. Further, reference numeral 26 is a push button for opening and closing a passage connecting the balls of the upper plate 21 to a ball storage plate 32 which will be described later.

The card frequency indicator 22 is composed of, for example, 7-segment light emitting diodes in three rows, and the balance of the prepaid card inserted into a card insertion opening 62 of a card reader 61 described later is expressed in units of frequency up to 100. Display with. In the frequency unit, one degree corresponds to 100 yen, and the remaining frequency is displayed to the player by calculating degree / 100 yen. Therefore, for example, when a 3000 yen prepaid card is inserted, it is displayed on the card frequency indicator 22 as 30 degrees. In this embodiment, the card frequency indicator 22 is 7
Although the light emitting diodes of the segments are used to form three columns, the present invention is not limited to this, and dot LEDs, liquid crystals, fluorescent display tubes, and the like may be used.

Here, as the prepaid card, for example, a Pucky card (registered trademark) dedicated to pachinko games is used. Therefore, in this embodiment, a game can be started with the necessary balls secured by inserting a prepaid card into the card insertion slot 62 in addition to bringing in a pachinko ball.

The ball lending button 23 allows the pachinko balls to be ejected on the back of the pachinko machine 1 in units of once within the range of the balance of the prepaid card inserted into the card insertion slot 62 (also having a function of performing prize balls. It is a switch that is pushed by the player in order to discharge it from the one that also serves as the rental. In this case, the display of the state in which the pachinko balls can be lent out is performed by the ball lending indicator 25. If the pachinko balls can be lent out, the entire ball lending button 23 may be shining.

On the other hand, if the pachinko balls are not ready for lending, even if the ball lending indicator 25 is turned off and the ball lending button 23 is pressed, the pachinko balls are not discharged for lending. When the ball lending button 23 is pressed once, only pachinko balls corresponding to the preset frequency (for example, 75 balls if the frequency is set to 3) are lent out and the upper plate 21
Is supplied to.

The card ejection button 24 is for pulling out the prepaid card inserted in the card insertion opening 62 to the outside from the card insertion opening 62. In this embodiment, this button is used when the player wants to end the game. By pressing, the prepaid card is pulled out again from the card insertion slot 5. The player picks up the withdrawn prepaid card,
You can choose whether to start the game on another pachinko machine or to end the game this time.

An ashtray 31 is formed on the left side of the front operation panel 15 and is formed in such a shape that the center side of the front surface projects forward, and the inside of the projecting portion becomes a ball storage tray (sauce tray) 32. ing. The ball storage tray 32 has a role of receiving a prize ball when the upper plate 21 is full of pachinko balls, and is for temporarily storing balls. Also,
The front operation panel 15 is provided with a punching lever 33 and a firing operation knob 34 of the firing device.

The ball drop lever 33 is for pulling out the balls stored in the ball storage tray 32 to the outside downward, and when the ball drop lever 33 is moved to the left, for example, the ball storage tray 32.
The bottom part of the bottom part is open so that the ball can be discharged downward. The firing operation knob 34 is for operating a firing device that causes one of the pachinko balls lined up in a row to be in a firing position one by one into the game area on the front surface of the game board 13.

On the other hand, on the upper part of the frame-shaped front frame 11 of the pachinko machine 1, the prize ball discharge indicator 4 which lights up when the prize ball is discharged.
1, a ball rental discharge indicator 42 that lights up when ball rental is discharged, and a completion lamp 43 that lights up when a stoppage state occurs in the pachinko machine 1. The metal frame 12 is openably and closably supported by the front frame 11, and is normally locked to the front frame 11 by a locking device by inserting a key into the locking hole 51 and operating the key. When opening the metal frame 12, by inserting a predetermined key into the locking hole 51 and rotating it,
The locking device is unlocked and opens.

In this embodiment, the card reader 61 is arranged on the upper left side of the pachinko machine 1, and the frame-shaped front frame 11 is provided.
The card insertion slot 62 of the card reader 61 is on the upper front side of the
Is provided. The card insertion slot 62 is a frame-shaped front frame 1
1 has a horizontally long opening along the surface thereof. Card reader 6
1 reads the information of the prepaid card inserted through the card insertion slot 62, and performs control for lending a ball within the range of the balance. In this embodiment, since the card insertion slot 62 is arranged at the upper part of the pachinko machine 1, the influence of cigarette ash and the like can be avoided as compared with the case where the card insertion slot is provided near the ashtray 31, and the staff can monitor it. It has the advantage that it is easy and is not susceptible to mischief.

The location of the card reader is not limited to the above example, but may be another location. For example, it may be provided on the side of the pachinko machine 1 or on the part of the plate front decoration. Also, instead of a card reader, for example, a card reader / writer is arranged in the pachinko machine 1, and a game card in which the value information such as the number of balls and the identification information of the player is stored is used, and the game result is written in the card. The present invention can be applied even if the above data processing is possible. Note that the gaming card is not limited to a prepaid card, and may be, for example, a ball number card in which value information such as the number of balls is stored, or a gaming machine that independently uses an identification card in which player identification information is stored. .

The point is that a card reader capable of reading this card information or a card reader / writer capable of reading / writing in order to use a game card. For example, the present invention can be applied to an enclosed ball type gaming machine (for example, a credit type gaming machine) in a complete card type pachinko gaming system. Further, it is not limited to the example in which the magnetic card is used as the game card, and for example, a game machine using an IC card may be used. When an IC card is used, as a matter of course, the card reader or the card reader / writer that corresponds to the IC card is used.

Next, the game board 13 is an area for making a judgment of out or safe while dropping the launched pachinko balls from above, and when a ball enters the winning opening and becomes effectively safe, a predetermined number of prizes are presented. The balls are discharged from a ball discharging device described later and are supplied to the upper plate 21. Even if the ball is fired by operating the firing operation knob 34, the pachinko ball returns to the firing position or is discharged to the ball storage tray 32 when it becomes a foul.

Here, the game area on the game board 13 is one for playing the game by changing the symbol content of the image display device to which the present invention is applied, for example, one belonging to the so-called "first type", an image display device. Prepared "second type", "third type"
If it belongs to the `` type '' or other pachinko machine equipped with a video display device, or another type of gaming machine equipped with a video display device, any configuration can be adopted, but in this embodiment, as an example, The type belonging to the "type 1" shown in 2 is used. Therefore, the application of the present invention is not limited to the type belonging to the “first type” shown in FIG. 2, but can be applied to a wide range of gaming machines as described above.

FIG. 2 is a front view showing a game area of the game board 13. In FIG. 2, a rail 1 having a function of guiding a ball ejected around the game area to an upper portion of the game area or guiding an out ball collection port 135 described later.
01 is arranged. Further, a variable display device (a so-called accessory device, which corresponds to a video display device) 102 capable of displaying a video is arranged in substantially the center of the game area. Below the variable display device 102, a start winning port 103 is arranged, and depending on the symbol display result of the variable display device 102, a large winning port that changes from a first state in which a game ball is not accepted to a second state in which it is easily accepted A variable winning device (a big winning opening, so-called attacker) 104 is arranged. FIG. 2 shows a case where the variable winning device 104 has changed to a second state in which it is easy to accept game balls.

Reference numerals 105 and 106 denote start winning openings, 107 and 1
Reference numeral 08 is a general winning opening, 109 and 110 are decorative members that can be turned on and can also rotate as a windmill, 111 and 112 are side lamps, and 113 and 114 are decorative lamps. Side lamps 111 and 112 and decorative lamps 113 and 11
Reference numeral 4 appropriately lights or blinks according to the content of the game to enhance the realistic sensation of the game. In addition, the jackpot indicator 121, which is turned on at the time of a jackpot, and the variable display device 1 are sequentially placed at appropriate positions along the rail 101 around the game board 13 from the left.
The reach indicator 122 that lights up when the display pattern of 02 reaches the reach of the reach, and the special reach indicator 123 that lights up when the display pattern of the variable display device 102 reaches the reach of the special reach are arranged. There is.

Special reach (also referred to as super reach) means that after stopping the first and second symbols, the third symbol is stopped at a special stop different from the normal stop when the third symbol is stopped. For example, so-called long reach is adopted as a special stop. Specifically, the first left symbol is "2", the second right symbol is also "2", and the third middle symbol is scrolling very slowly before "2". Is called long reach. Therefore, during the period related to the stop in the special stop, the scroll of the symbols becomes more gradual. As a result, the player can enjoy the real pleasure of long reach for a long time, which is very "exciting".

The variable display device 102 is a start winning port 103,
When a ball is won in 105, 106, the display symbol is changed, and when the symbol is in a specific profit state (that is, in the special game state, for example, the state of a big hit, "Zero" state: "777", etc.) The device (attacker) 104 is opened. In addition, a so-called sky entrance (a reference numeral is omitted because it is hard to see in FIG. 2) is formed on the upper part of the variable display device 102, and this is also a general prize. Further, a plurality of hitting ball direction changing members 131 to 134 called windmills are rotatably installed at appropriate positions in the game area, and a large number of obstacle nails (not shown) are also implanted. In addition, an out ball collection port 135 is formed in the lower center of the game area.

Here, as the variable display device 102, one that can display an image using a fluorescent display (FIP) is used, and the details of the image display portion 102A are shown in FIG. In FIG. 3, the image display section is roughly divided into three parts.
The first grid 141 and the second grid 14
The lighting control is performed separately in the two control areas of the second and third grids 143. The fluorescent display uses a character and a 5 × 7 dot matrix to display a special fluctuation pattern (a display pattern for determining a big hit, hereinafter referred to as a special map) and other necessary images, and a single output command. It lights up one grid.

The special figure is displayed on the first grid 141 to the third grid.
Using special figure areas 141T, 142T, 143T including a large number of round fluorescent indicators (for example, fluorescent indicators 144, 145, 146, etc.) that image a pachinko ball arranged in the center of the three control areas of the grid 143, In the special figure areas 141T, 142T, 143T, a plurality of corresponding fluorescent indicators are turned on to display three numbers or symbols (A, B, C, etc.) arranged in three rows, and a big hit (for example, " 777 ”) or out of sync (eg,“ 12 ”
3 ”) etc. can be displayed. The contents to be displayed on each of the grids 141 to 143 are V data, which will be described later, in units of grids as video data.
-Temporarily stored in the RAM 354, read at a predetermined display timing, and lighting-controlled for each grid. In this case, the V-RAM 354 stores the special figure and the data of the start memory display.

The data of the start memory display corresponds to the data of the so-called start memory display, and the start winning opening 1
When a ball wins any of 03, 105, 106, 4
This is data for displaying that the number of winning balls has been stored within the range of individual pieces. Starting winning holes 103, 105, 106
A continuous jackpot within a range in which four winning balls are stored (hereinafter, referred to as a starting storage range) is usually referred to as a pure ream chan (or simply ream chan). According to this, the number of payouts to the player is significantly increased.

The display of the starting memory is performed by the tulip type fluorescent display in the second grid 142. When there is no starting memory, the fluorescent display 151 and the fluorescent display 152 are turned on, and the other fluorescent display 153 and The fluorescent display 154 simulating a number is turned off. On the other hand, when the start-up memory is generated, the fluorescent display 151 is turned off, the fluorescent display 152 continues to be lit, and the fluorescent display 153 and the fluorescent display 154 simulating a numeral are turned on.

As a result, an image as if the tulip was opened is displayed, and the player is informed of one start memory display. The same applies to the second and subsequent starting memory displays, and the fluorescent indicators 155 to 157 simulating numbers are sequentially turned on. In this way, depending on whether the tulip is closed or opened, the starting memory number is displayed within the range of 4 by the fluorescent display. In this embodiment, the variation time of the symbol changes based on the number of starting memories, for example, when the number of starting memories is small, the variation time of the symbol is long, and when the number of memories is large, the variation time of the symbol is short. It is designed to control.

Round fluorescent display (eg fluorescent display 16
1) is an image of a pachinko ball, and it is made to look like a pachinko ball with a pattern in which white glittering points are reflected on a blue background. Then, when the special figure is not displayed, the fluorescent display 161 is turned on as the lighting start position, and the pachinko ball is ejected from the firing position and moves to the game area. , The fluorescent displays 162 to 170 are sequentially turned on).

When the special drawing is not displayed, other displays such as a call-in display, a fanfare display for notifying the big hit occurrence, a big hit display, an interval display, and a display at the end of the big hit are displayed. As an example, the call display is
A large number of round fluorescent indicators (for example, fluorescent indicator 14) that image a pachinko ball placed in the center of the three control areas.
4, 145, 146, etc.), for example, a call-in message such as “Irash Imase! Honjitsu Daikaihou” can be displayed.

In addition to a round fluorescent display (for example, fluorescent display 161 etc.) and a tulip type fluorescent display which imaged a pachinko ball, a fluorescent display with a graphic image of the game area on the game board 13 is formed. For example, a rail fluorescent display 181 and a decorative lamp fluorescent display 1
82 and so on.

Next, FIG. 4 is a diagram showing the structure of the back mechanism of the pachinko machine 1. In FIG. 4, as a main back mechanism of the pachinko machine 1, a storage tank (upper tank) 201,
Taxiway 202, relay board (external terminal board) 203, ball ejection device 204, ejection control circuit board 205, ball gathering cover 2
06, accessory control circuit board 207, mounting adapter 20
8, firing circuit board 209, card control device 210, speaker 211, card reader 61, and base frame body 2 of the back mechanism board
There are twelve.

The base frame 212 is formed of a synthetic resin integrally molded product, and is attached to a metal frame (not shown) fixed to the back side of the front frame 11 of the pachinko machine 1. Then, various unit parts such as a storage tank 201, a guide path 202, a relay board (external terminal board) 203, a ball discharging device 204, a discharge control circuit board 205, a ball gathering cover 206, and a role are provided on the base frame body 212. Object control circuit board 207,
A mounting adapter 208, a firing circuit board 209, etc. are mounted (for example, fixed by a one-touch claw member), and these various unit parts and the base frame body 21.
2 is referred to as a back mechanism board 220 as a general term.

The storage tank 201 stores the balls before being discharged, and a shortage of the number of balls in the storage tank 201 is detected by a replenishment sensor (not shown). Is replenished. The balls in the storage tank 201 are guided by the guide path 202, and the ball discharging device 204
Discharged by. The ball discharging device 204 discharges prize balls and also discharges rental balls. The guideway 202 is not particularly limited, but is formed in two lines so that a large number of balls can be discharged in a short time, and a ball leveling member and a standby ball detector for preventing the weight of the balls from being formed in the middle thereof. (All are not shown). Further, such a two-row structure is the same inside the ball discharging device 204.

The relay board 203 is for relaying input of AC power and transmission / reception of signals to / from the hall management device. In this embodiment, for example, a normal jackpot design, a lucky jackpot design, and a special lucky jackpot design. Information and continuous big hits (Ren Chan game)
It is also used as an informing terminal for relaying a signal for informing information and the like.

The discharge control circuit board 205 performs various controls necessary for discharging balls, and discharges prize balls and the card reader 6.
The operation of the ball discharging device 204 is controlled so as to discharge the rental balls based on the card reading information of 1. The card control device 210 controls the operation of the card reader 61.
The wiring 231 is connected to the card reader 61. The accessory control circuit board 207 performs various controls necessary for operating the accessory on the game board 13. Further, the accessory control circuit board 207 has a built-in probability setting switch of the probability setting device for changing and setting the jackpot probability and the continuous probability of the variable display device 102, and the switch insertion port 207a of the probability setting switch is an accessory. The control circuit board 207 is exposed and arranged on the front surface side. The probability setting switch may change only the jackpot probability.

The probability setting switch is, for example, 1/200,
Variable display device 102 in three stages of 1/210 and 1/220
It has three contacts for the big hit probability so that the big hit probability can be easily changed from the outside. Further, it has three contact points for the continuous change rate so that the continuous change rate of the big hit can be easily changed from the outside to three levels of 50%, 30% and 20%. Each switch may be interlocked,
Each may be adjustable independently.

The contact of the probability setting switch can be operated by a person in charge of the hall, and the set value is displayed on a predetermined display, but after a certain period of time has passed since the setting, it disappears and cannot be seen from the outside. Is maintained. In addition,
The change of the jackpot probability and the continuous chan probability of the variable display device 102 is not limited to the above three stages, but may be changed.

The mounting adapter 208 allows the large accessory control circuit board 207 to be easily attached to the base frame 212 when the accessory control circuit board 207 becomes larger than that shown in FIG. It serves as a support member to which the accessory control circuit board is attached, and is fixed to the base frame body 212. The firing circuit board 209 performs various controls necessary for firing a ball, and a firing control circuit board is housed in a predetermined case. The speaker 211 is for notifying a sound effect necessary for the game (for example, a sound effect accompanying the ejection of balls) or an artificial synthetic sound,
Various sounds are generated according to the number of discharged balls, the prize mode, and the rental of balls to notify the player.

The control circuit board is a control circuit board (that is, a board that realizes the functions of the control circuit) and a box-shaped metal or resin chassis box that houses this board. It is used as a concept that includes and as one.

The ball gathering cover 206 closes a central opening which is largely opened at the center of the base frame 212, and this central opening serves as a space for mounting the variable display device 102. The rear side of the ball gathering cover 206 is formed to be bulged, and the discharge control circuit board 205 and the accessory control circuit board 2 are formed.
The structure is such that it protrudes rearward much more than the rear surface of 07. By closing the central opening with the ball gathering cover 206, balls dropped from the storage tank 201 or the like do not collide with the back surface side of the game board 13.

Next, FIG. 5 is a block diagram of a control system in the pachinko machine 1. In FIG. 5, the control system is roughly divided into a CP for a role object that performs control related to the role device.
U301 and CPU 302 for the special figure display that controls the display of the variable display device 102 (hereinafter, the display CPU
302)).

First, the system related to the accessory CPU 301 will be described. In addition to the microprocessor for performing arithmetic processing, the accessory CPU 301 temporarily stores data necessary for setting and controlling the work area (for example, starting memory). ) And the like, and a frequency divider circuit 313 for obtaining the basic clock of the accessory CPU 301 by dividing the oscillation frequency of the oscillator 312 having a crystal. CPU for accessory
Reference numeral 301 denotes a ROM 314 storing control programs and the like.
And a power supply circuit 315 that supplies necessary power to the accessory CPU 301 and the like.

Further, the accessory CPU 301 is the bus line 3
16 through the output port 317, the buffer gate 31
8. Send and receive data and signals to and from the sound generator 319, and display CPU
Commands and data are directly transmitted to 302. The sound generator 319 generates a sound effect necessary for the game, and the generated sound effect is the amplifier 32.
It is amplified by 0 and emitted from the speaker 211. In addition to the sound generator 319, for example, a voice synthesizing IC is provided so that voice synthesizing required for a game (for example, a voice that enhances a player's expectation at the time of a reach or a big hit, “yattat”, “reach”). It may be performed.

The output port 317 outputs the signal from the accessory CPU 301 to the driver 321, and the driver 321 drives the control signal from the output port 317 to generate various drive signals, and the special winning opening solenoid 331 and the reach display. It outputs to the device 122, the special reach indicator 123, various notification lamps, and the LED 332. The special winning opening solenoid 331 is for opening the variable winning device (attacker) 104, and when the variable display device 102 is in a big hit state, the special winning opening solenoid 331 is operated for a fixed time or a fixed number of balls in each cycle under the condition of V winning. Is excited and the attacker 104 opens. Various lamps for notification, L
As the ED 332, the jackpot indicator 121 on the game board 13, the decorative members 109 and 110, the side lamp 11
1, 112, decorative lamps 113, 114, etc., which are turned on or blinked appropriately according to the content of the game.

On the other hand, the buffer gate 318 is supplied with signals from the low-pass filter 341 that receives various information signals, and the low-pass filter 341 is supplied with signals from the special figure starting switch 342, the count switch 343, and the continuation switch 344. Has been done. For the signal taken in from the low-pass filter 341 to the accessory CPU 301, chattering is prevented by taking into consideration the time constant of noise and the like by performing processing for reading twice by software in the accessory CPU 301.

The special figure starting switch (specific game state detecting means) 342 detects that a ball has been won in the starting winning opening 103, 105, 106. In this state, the variable display device 1
This corresponds to a specific game state in which variable display at 02 can be started. The specific game state is not limited to the example of detection by the special figure starting switch 342, and a specific game state in which variable display on the variable display device 102 can be started, for example, when a ball passes through a predetermined gate (for example, a normal pattern gate) However, in that case, a sensor (specific game state detecting means) for detecting passage of the gate is provided, and variable display on the variable display device 102 is started by a passage detection signal from this sensor.

Here, the universal design gate is provided at a specific position on the game board 13 and has a gate through which only one ball can pass, and when the ball passes through the gate, a normal electric starting port (this implementation) The symbol (for example, a number) of the normal symbol display arranged in (in the example is omitted) is changed, and when this number becomes a predetermined specific symbol (for example, "7"), the tulip of the normal electric starting port It is designed so that it can be electrically operated to open it for a certain period of time. Normally, the tulip of the electric starting port is normally closed, but it is controlled to open under a certain condition as described above. Also, the opening time of the tulip may be variably controlled.

When the tulip at the normal electric starting opening is opened, the winning rate to the normal electric starting opening is increased, which gives the player an advantage. Normally, the opening time of the electric starting port is set to 5 seconds when the hit symbol is "7", and is set to 2 seconds when the hit symbol is "3". Further, such control for increasing the probability of hitting a normal figure is not limited to the one based on the symbol of the normal symbol display, and may be controlled by, for example, a variable symbol of a special symbol. In that case, in the case of normal normal operation and normal big hit pattern, the probability of hitting a normal figure is set to about 1/20,
Lucky jackpot design (eg, “333”) and special lucky jackpot design (eg, “77”)
7 ") appears, control is performed to increase the probability of hitting a universal figure after the big hit to a high rate of 1/4.

By increasing the probability of hitting the ordinary figure, the winning rate to the ordinary electric starting port is increased, and the probability of a big hit next time is indirectly increased in terms of starting winning. Therefore, the player's motivation for playing the game is increased from the viewpoint different from the case of increasing the probability of big hit occurrence. In particular, the special symbols will rotate well, so you can play with excitement and excitement, which makes the game interesting. In addition, the change of the big hit probability may be appropriately combined with the probability of hitting the universal figure, and in this case, the game content is extremely enhanced.

The count switch 343 detects that a ball has been won in the variable winning device 104 as a special winning opening.
The continuation switch 344 is arranged in the variable winning device 104,
It is detected that a ball has won a so-called V winning opening.

Next, the system related to the display CPU 302 will be described. The display CPU 302 is an accessory CPU
A command or data from 301 is received via the data line 350 in which data is transmitted only in one direction, and control for variably operating the display pattern of the variable display device 102 is performed, and a control program or the like is executed. It has a built-in ROM 351 that stores it and a RAM 352 that temporarily stores data necessary for setting and controlling the work area. The display CPU 302 is supplied with necessary clocks and power from the frequency dividing circuit 313 and the power supply circuit 315.

The display CPU 302 is the variable display device 102.
A font ROM (first information storage means) 3 in which display data (data such as characters and figures) to be displayed on the screen is stored in advance.
53 and video data to be displayed on the variable display device 102
Data is transmitted / received to / from a V-RAM (second information storage means) 354 which stores screen portions as a unit.

The display CPU 302 is the accessory CPU 301.
Font ROM 353 based on commands and data from
The corresponding display information is extracted from the V-RAM 354 and stored in the V-RAM 354.
The display information stored in is output to the driver 355. The driver 355 drives a signal from the display CPU 302 to generate a drive signal, and the variable display device 102
To drive.

The above circuits including the accessory CPU 301 are
It is realized by a board unit called accessory control circuit board 107 including a microcomputer arranged at a predetermined position on the back side of the pachinko machine 1. Further, the board unit of the microcomputer exchanges control signals and data with the island facility, the management device of the game shop, and the like. On the other hand, the display CPU 302 is the accessory control circuit board 10
It is provided in a display circuit (not shown) separate from 7,
The display circuit is arranged in the casing of the variable display device 102, for example.

Here, the accessory CPU 301 and the RAM 31
1 and ROM 314 as a whole game control means 360
And realizes functions as a variable display time command means, a stop identification information mode determination means, a special identification information determination means, a special identification information determination means, and a special game control means. on the other hand,
The display CPU 302, the ROM 351, the RAM 352, the font ROM 353, and the V-RAM 354 collectively constitute the display control means 370. Further, the game control means 360 and the display control means 370 as a whole constitute a start display control means 380, an end display control means 390, and an information display control means 400.

In the present embodiment, the character product CPU 301 and the display CPU 302 are connected (that is, wired connection) between the character product CPU 301 and the character product CPU 301, and information is unilaterally transmitted from the character product CPU 301 to the display CPU 302. Although the data is transmitted, the data is not limited to this, and the data may be transmitted wirelessly, for example. In that case, for example, a predetermined transmission means (transmission circuit or the like) capable of transmitting a command or data is arranged on the accessory CPU 301 side to display the CPU.
Receiving means (such as a receiving circuit) capable of receiving commands and data is arranged on the side of 302, and the accessory CPU 301 and the display CPU 302 are wirelessly connected as these information communication means. In the case of wireless, radio waves may be used as a communication medium, or optical information such as light and infrared rays may be used. In addition, an optical cable may be used for wired connection.

Next, the above-mentioned CPU 301 and CPU 3
The procedure of various controls performed by 02 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. The control by the accessory CPU 301 is started at the same time when the power of the pachinko machine 1 is turned on, and includes a main routine in which the processing is repeatedly executed as long as the power is turned on, and other subroutines.

Main routine for accessory control First, the main routine for accessory control (so-called general flow) will be described with reference to FIG. As described above, this routine is performed after turning on the power of the pachinko machine 1.
It is repeatedly performed. Specifically, it is repeated with a hardware interrupt every 2 ms in a HALT waiting process described later. In addition, the main routine is phase (PHASE) 1
~ Phase (PHASE) 4 is divided.

When the main routine for controlling the accessory is started, it is first determined in step S10 whether or not the power is turned on.
Also, in this step, the state of the RAM 311 is checked. If the power is turned on for the first time, step S
The process proceeds to step 12, and the initialization process, specifically, the RAM 311 is cleared, and at the same time, the variable display device 102 sets a command to display an initial symbol (for example, “123”). In addition, for example, flag setting, output port 317 reset, subroutine initialization, and the like are performed. When the initialization process is completed, the routine is stopped and the HALT is awaited. After that, the main routine for controlling the accessory is repeated by a hardware interrupt every 2 ms.

On the other hand, if the power is not turned on for the first time, the processing from step S14 is performed. In step S14, prize ball control is performed. Specifically, for example, the number of prize balls is transmitted to the prize ball control circuit by transmitting the number of prize balls to the prize ball control circuit, such as five prize balls, 15 prize balls and other prize holes (10 prize balls). Next, in step S16, probability setting processing is performed. As a result, the control for writing and reading the data of the jackpot probability and the jackpot rate of the jackpot set by the probability setting device is performed.

Then, in step S18, the output port 31
Output processing to 7 is performed. This is to drive a lamp or a solenoid by writing data to the output port 317 based on the data edited in the phase (PHASE) 3 (details will be described later) of the previous routine. Specifically, various lamps and LEDs 3 on the game board 13
32, reach indicator 122, special reach indicator 1
23, the special winning opening solenoid 331 is lit, blinked, and energized as necessary. Then, step S
Input processing is performed at 20. In this input processing, for example, logic conversion from various detection switches and chattering prevention processing are performed, and the format is adjusted so that it can be used in another phase (PHASE). Next, in step S22, random number update processing is performed. This is to generate a random number for lottery. With the above, input / output of phase (PHASE) 1,
The initialization process ends.

Next, in the phase (PHASE) 2 game process, first, in step S30, a power supply monitoring process is performed. This monitors the state of the power supply. Next, in step S32, input acceptance processing of each switch is performed. This is to input each signal from the special figure start switch 342, the count switch 343, and the continuation switch 344 to advance the game.

Next, the device control process of the phase (PHASE) 3 is started, and first, in step S40, the time division branch process is performed. This is to take out the value of the event counter and branch to the step corresponding to the value. For example, when the value of the event counter (EVENT) is 0, the process proceeds to the illegal processing step, and when the value of the event counter (EVENT) is 1, the process proceeds to the game processing (special figure game processing) step, and the value of the event counter is displayed. When (EVENT) is 2, the process proceeds to the solenoid edit processing step, and the event counter value (EVENT
When T) is 3, the process proceeds to the ramp processing step.

In step S42, illegal processing is performed. This is a fraud detection, and when a fraud condition is generated, a fraudulent operation (for example, the special winning opening solenoid 3
31 is turned off, and a lamp indicating injustice is blinked). In step S44, special figure game processing is performed. This is to execute a game of a special symbol, and determination of a big hit symbol, fanfare display, out-of-range display and the like are performed.

Here, the accessory control CPU 301 sequentially outputs (transmits) display commands for instructing the display type to be displayed on the variable display device 102 to the display control CPU 302, and based on the display type to be displayed next in advance. Information (that is, display data) is sequentially output to the display control CPU 302. That is, the variable display command
And variable display data (display content information) are transmitted separately, and particularly variable display data is transmitted to the display control CPU 302 in advance before display. The command is for instructing the display type, and there are various types such as a big hit occurrence. For example, when an illegality occurs, an illegality display command is transmitted to the display control CPU 302.

Next, in step S46, solenoid editing processing is performed. When a big hit occurs, the big winning opening solenoid 331 is turned on to open the attacker (variable winning device) 104, and control such as shifting to the next big hit cycle based on a signal from the continuation switch 344 is performed. Is. In step S48, lamp control processing is performed. This is the various lamps on the game board 13, L
The ED 332, the reach indicator 122, and the special reach indicator 123 are subjected to necessary blink editing.

Next, the phase (PHASE) 4 display control and sound edit output processing is carried out. First, step S
Data transfer processing is performed at 50. This transfers the necessary control data to each display. Then, in step S52, a sound editing process is performed. This is for performing output editing of a sound (for example, a sound effect) and its output processing.
As a result, the sound generator 319 generates a sound effect necessary for the game (for example, a fanfare operation sound), or a sound effect at the time of a big hit or a reach. Then, the system waits for HALT, and the main routine for controlling the accessory is repeated by a hard interrupt every 2 ms.

Next, the control by the display CPU 302 is as follows.
The process is started at the same time when the power of the pachinko machine 1 is turned on, and the process is repeatedly executed as long as the power is turned on. Main Routine for Display Control FIG. 7 is a main routine for display control (so-called general flow). This routine is repeatedly performed after the power of the pachinko machine 1 is turned on as described above. In the HALT waiting process, a hardware interrupt occurs every 2.96 ms and the process is repeated.

In the main routine for display control, the process is started from step S100 when the power is turned on, and the operating environment is set in step S102. For example, display CP
The U302 mode is set, the operation of each port in the CPU is set, the NMI interrupt time is set, and the RAM 352 area is initialized. Next, in step S104, an interrupt is waited, and the main routine for display control is repeated by a hard interrupt every 2.96 ms.

When the loop after power-on is entered, step S
The processing after 110 is executed. This processing is divided into phase (PHASE) 1 to phase (PHASE) 5. For each interrupt after power-on, first, step S1
In step S112, the activation process is performed, and the operating environment is set (here, reset) in step S112. For example, processing such as clearing the timeout flag, initializing the internal RAM 352 area to make it usable, setting a stack point, and setting the NMI interrupt cycle to 2.96 ms is performed.

Next, in step S114, command input processing is performed. In this input process, the accessory control CPU 30
Various commands from 1 are input to remove chattering, and work to prepare a format usable in phase (PHASE) 2. Here, among various commands sent from the accessory control CPU 301 to the display control CPU 302, commands for display control are shown as [0X], and by changing the value of X, the following various commands are performed. It corresponds to the command. These commands correspond to commands for instructing the display type displayed on the variable display device 102.

[00]: Not defined [01]: Symbol display [02]: Symbol rotation [03]: Stopped off [04]: Normal reach stopped [05]: Super reach stopped [06]: Fanfare [07]: Big hit First half [08]: Big hit latter half [09]: Interval 1 operation [0A]: Big hit end 1 [0B]: Big hit end 2 [0C]: Self-diagnosis function [0D]: Illegal [0E]: Illegal [0F]: Illegal

Then, in step S116, the internal RAM 3
It is determined whether or not 52 is normal. For example, the RAM area is inspected, and if it is destroyed, the process returns to step S102. On the other hand, if the built-in RAM 352 is normal, the next phase (PHASE) 2 is entered. Phase (PHAS
E) In step S118 of 2, command processing is performed.
This is to set each display control for the received command, that is, to set the information of the display data.

At this time, a display type command (command) is transmitted from the accessory control CPU 301, and a plurality of information (display data) based on the display type to be displayed next is transmitted in advance, and the video display device side. Then, the screen corresponding to the transmitted command is displayed, and the plurality of received information (display data) is sequentially stored. And
CPU30 for accessory control at the timing when you want to switch the display
When only the display type command (command) is transmitted from 1, the video display device 102 controls in response to this command to display based on the information stored in advance.

Here, in this embodiment, the stop symbol has special information (ie, lucky number: "33" here).
When it is a big hit game,
The display information of the variable display device 102 is set so that a fanfare display when a big hit occurs by a lucky number is displayed and the fanfare display is different from other big hit displays. At this time, the lucky number information is transmitted from the accessory control CPU 301 to the display control CPU 302, and the display control CPU 30
On the second side, control is performed such that fanfare display at the time of the lucky number is performed based on the command of the lucky number information.

The fanfare display at the time of a lucky number is, for example, a lucky number, which is different from a normal normal big hit, and the occurrence of the lucky number increases the probability of a big hit until a plurality of big hits occur thereafter. Alternatively, it includes information that is useful to the player that the probability of winning an ordinary figure increases.

Further, when the stop symbol is a lucky number, when the jackpot game is over, a display is made at the end of the jackpot by the lucky number, so that the display information of the variable display device 102 is different from other jackpot displays. To set. At this time, the lucky number information is similarly transmitted from the accessory control CPU 301 to the display control CPU 302, and the display control CPU 302 displays the indication at the end of the big hit at the lucky number based on the command of the lucky number information. Perform control as you would.

As the display at the end of the big hit, for example, there is information that is useful for the player, such as an increase in the big hit occurrence probability based on the occurrence of a lucky number, or an increase in the normal figure hit probability. In addition to the fanfare display, other useful information may be included when the lucky number is generated and ended. If a special lucky number (for example, a "777" symbol) occurs instead of a lucky number, the probability of a big hit or the probability of hitting a regular figure is increased to a higher probability than that of a lucky number. The information may be displayed by being included in the fanfare display.
Either the big hit occurrence probability or the universal figure hit probability may be changed independently, or either one may be changed.

When the display type command (command) sent from the accessory control CPU 301 does not change, a plurality of display modes defined for each display type can be changed in order. When the display type of the display device 102 is controlled and the display type command is changed to an illegal display command, the currently displayed display mode is temporarily stored, display is performed based on the illegal display command, and the illegal display command is released. If so, control is performed such that the display is restarted from the temporarily stored display mode.

Next, in step S120 of phase (PHASE) 3, display data update processing is performed. Then
In step S122 of phase (PHASE) 4, data editing processing is performed. This is the data to be displayed in RAM
It is to be moved to a specific area 352. Next, in step S124 of phase (PHASE) 5, data output processing is performed. This outputs one screen of data to be displayed on the variable display device 102. Next, the system waits for an interrupt, and the main routine for display control is repeated by a hard interrupt every 2.96 ms.

Operating Environment Setting Process FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a subroutine of the operating environment setting process in step S112 of the main routine for display control. By the NMI interrupt, the processing of the display control main routine is started from this phase (PHASE) 1 every 2.96 ms. If this subroutine is entered, the TOUT terminal is initialized in step S150, and step S15
In 2, the mode of the display CPU 302 is set.

When the NMI interrupt is set to 2.96 ms, the output obtained from the timer every 2.96 ms is input to the flip-flop, and the output is taken out by the TOUT (timeout) terminal. In this case, N
Since the TOUT terminal is connected to the MI interrupt terminal, the next NMI interrupt will not occur unless the TOUT terminal is initialized (the flip-flop is reset) after the NMI interrupt is applied. Then, the TOUT terminal is initialized. Next, in step S154, PA, PB (input side port)
Is set to the input state, and the PC (port on the output side) is also set to the input state in step S156. Next, in step S158, the stack pointer is set and the process proceeds to the next command input process (CMDIN).

Command Input Processing FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a subroutine of command input processing in step S114 of the display control main routine. If this subroutine is entered, step S170
In step S172, the physical state of the command transmitted from the accessory CPU 301 is read, and then in step S172, the active logic is converted into positive logic. Next, chattering removal processing is performed in step S174, and then step S
At 176, the current logic state is calculated. In this way
Chattering is removed by reading the transmitted communication data (command). Then, step S
The current state is stored at 178.

Next, in step S180, it is determined whether or not the strobe (STB) signal is on. If it is not on, the process proceeds to the next RAM inspection process (PWRPRC). When it is turned on, step S182
Separate the command and data with. Then, step S1
In 84, the storage area is set from the received command, and step S
At 186, it is determined whether or not the command “5” is received. If the command "5" is received, step S18
The received data is [-1] in step 8, and the data is saved in the storage area in step S190, and the next phase (PHASE)
Go to 4. After the processing of step S190,
For example, the RAM inspection process is executed, and then the phase (P
You may make it shift to HASE) 4.

On the other hand, in step S186, the command "5"
If it is not received, the process branches to step S192 to determine whether or not the command "6" is received. If the command "6" is not received, the process proceeds to step S190. If the command "6" is received, the process proceeds to step S194 to determine whether or not the continuous display data is received. When the continuous display data is received, the process proceeds to step S196, the received data is set to "OFF (OF)", and the step S196 is performed.
After setting the storage area in 198, the process proceeds to step S190. If it is determined in step S194 that continuous display data has not been received, the process branches to step S200, and the lucky number.
It is determined whether or not the information is received. Lucky no. If the information is not received, the process jumps to step S190 and the lucky No. If it is information reception, step S202
Then, the storage area is set and the process proceeds to step S190.
In this way, the rising edge of the strobe (STB) signal is detected, and the communication data is arranged in a format usable in the phase (PHASE) 2.

Command Processing: Phase (PHASE) 2 FIGS. 10 and 11 show a subroutine of command processing (CMD000) in step S118 of the display control main routine. In this subroutine, it is determined in step S210 whether the received command and the command being executed are the same. If they are the same, the process jumps to step S226 to calculate the sub-step table address from the step number. As a result, the branch destination address in the calculated address table corresponding to the sub-step number is taken out and the target address is reached.

Therefore, in the following step S228, it is determined whether or not the substep value is the specified value. If it is not the specified value, the substep number is initialized in step S230 and the process proceeds to step S232.
Jump to 32. In step S232, the execution address is calculated from the step number, and the process branches according to this execution address (STEP-0 to STEP-F).

In this way, the display type (STEP-0 to STEP-F) is set corresponding to the received command,
When there is no change in the received command, the display mode (sub-step number) of each display type changes based on the lapse of a predetermined time. Therefore, when the received command instructing the display type sent from the accessory control CPU 301 does not change, a plurality of display modes defined for each display type (for example, STEP-3 will be described later). As described above, the processing contents of the sub steps of ST3S000 to ST3S400) are sequentially displayed on the variable display device 102. For example, in the case of disengagement stop, the left symbol is stopped after a lapse of a predetermined time, the right symbol is stopped after a lapse of a predetermined time, and then the middle symbol is stopped after a further lapse of a predetermined time. Therefore, it is not possible to send the stop command in synchronism with the stop timing of each symbol only by continuously sending the command for the stoppage of the deviation.

On the other hand, if the received command and the command being executed are not the same in step S210, step S21
It proceeds to step 2 and determines whether or not an illegal command has been received. If it is the reception of an illegal command, step S214.
It is determined whether or not the illegal command is being executed, and if the illegal command is being executed, the process jumps to step S226. on the other hand,
If the illegal command is not being executed, the step number is stored in the illegal control area in step S216. Next, in step S222, the received command is set as a step number, the substep number is cleared in step S224, and the process proceeds to step S226.

If no illegal command is received in step S212, the process branches to step S218 to determine whether the command currently being executed is an illegal command. If the command is not an illegal command, the process branches to step S222. If the command is an illegal command, the process proceeds to step S220 to set the command at the time of the fraud, and then the process proceeds to step S226.

In this way, each display control for the received command is set. At this time, the accessory control CPU 301
When the received command for instructing the display type sent from is changed to an illegal command, the currently displayed display mode is temporarily stored, the display corresponding to the illegal command is performed, and the illegal command is released. , The display is restarted from the temporarily stored display mode.

Moving to FIG. 11, the process branches to the corresponding processing destination corresponding to the execution address calculated by the step number. The control information is set by branching to one of the following steps. The contents of the branch destination will be briefly described below. STEP-0: Undefined, and shifts to phase (PHASE) 3. STEP-1: It is a pattern display, CP for accessory control
The design specified from U301 is displayed. One minute later, after hitting five balls, the variable display device 102 is caused to scroll the characters "Irashaimasehonjitsudaikaihou".

STEP-2: In order to rotate the symbol, the rotation is started in the order of left → middle → right. STEP-3: This is a stoppage operation, in which the specified number of frames are sent in the order of left->right-> middle to stop. STEP-4: Stops normal reach, left →
Send the specified number of frames in the right order to stop, and stop the middle pattern while performing reach production. STEP-5: Special reach stop is performed, and the specified number of frames are sent in the order of left-to-right to stop, and the middle symbol is stopped while performing the super reach effect.

STEP-6: A fanfare operation is performed to produce a fanfare effect. STEP-7: The big hit first half process is performed, and the winning symbol, the number of continuations, and the count are displayed by the expression before the continuation switch 344. STEP-8: The big hit latter half process is performed, and the winning symbol, the number of continuations, and the count are displayed by the expression after the continuation switch 344 is won.

STEP-9: The interval 1 operation is performed, and after the interval effect is produced, the winning symbol is displayed. STEP-A: The big hit end 1 operation is performed, and when the big hit ends in less than 16 times, the hit symbol is displayed. STEP-B: The big hit ending 2 operation is performed, and when the big hit ends 16 times, the winning symbol is displayed after the effect at the end.

STEP-C: Performs a self-diagnosis function, and checks whether the display operates normally. STEP-D, STEP-E, STEP-F: Performs illegal processing, and turns off all display when illegal. In this way, by transmitting a command set for each display type from the accessory control CPU 301 to the display control CPU 302, the display control CPU 302 has a plurality of display modes (STEP-) based on predetermined timing.
Since 0 to STEP-F) are displayed in order, control on the side of the accessory control CPU 301 can be facilitated.

Command Processing Subroutine FIGS. 12 to 14 are subroutines showing in detail the processing contents of each branch destination in the phase (PHASE) 2 command processing. STEP-0: Not defined, so sub-step (ST0S
000), the phase (PHASE) 3 is entered.

STEP-1: Sub-step (ST1S0
00), the control information is set. Specifically, the effect information is set, the special figure effect information is cleared, the stop symbol is displayed, and the sub-step number is set to "1". In the sub-step (ST1S100), a one-minute waiting process is performed. Specifically, the special figure effect information is cleared, the stop symbol is displayed, and when one minute elapses, the effect information is set and the sub-step number is set to "2". In the sub-step (ST1S200), a process of waiting for the next command is performed. Specifically, the special figure effect information is cleared and the special figure is turned off. It should be noted that, when any of the processing is performed, the phase (PHASE) 3 is entered. This is the same when the sub-steps described below are performed.

STEP-2: Sub-step (ST2S0
00), the control information is set. Specifically, the effect information is set, the special figure effect information is cleared, the special figure rotation control information is set, and the sub-step number is set to "1". In the sub-step (ST2S100), a process of waiting for the next command is performed. Specifically, the special figure rotation control information is set and the special figure effect information is cleared.

STEP-3: Sub-step (ST3S0
In 00), left stop information is set. Specifically, setting of production information, setting of special figure rotation control information, processing of calculating a stop start symbol from the number of pieces (the same applies below) feed and stop symbol, setting of left stop control information, Set the substep number to "1". Sub-step (ST3S1
At 00), a left stop waiting process is performed. Specifically, when the left symbol has stopped, the stop control information for the right symbol is set, and the stop start symbol is calculated from the number of frame feeds and the stop symbol,
Set the substep number to "2".

In the sub-step (ST3S200), right stop waiting processing is performed. Specifically, when the right symbol is stopped, the stop control information of the middle symbol is set, the number of frame feeds and the stop start symbol are calculated, and the sub-step number is set to "3". In the sub-step (ST3S300), an intermediate stop waiting process is performed. Specifically, when the middle pattern stops,
Set the substep number to "4". In the sub-step (ST3S400), the next command waiting process is performed. Specifically, the symbol is stopped and the stopped symbol is displayed.
As a result, the out-of-position stop is performed, and the specified number of frames are sent in the order of left → right → middle to stop.

STEP-4: Sub-step (ST4S0
In 00), left stop information is set. Specifically, the effect information is set, the special figure rotation control information is set, the process of calculating the stop start symbol from the number of frame feeds and the stop symbol, the left stop control information is set, and the substep number is set to "1" Set. In the sub-step (ST4S100), left stop waiting processing is performed. Specifically, when the left symbol stops, the stop control information of the right symbol is set, the stop start symbol is calculated from the number of frame feeds and the stop symbol, and the sub-step number is set to "2".

In the substep (ST4S200), right stop waiting processing is performed. Specifically, when the right symbol stops, the normal reach stop control information for the medium symbol is set, and the stop start symbol is calculated from the number of frame feeds and the stop symbol,
Set the substep number to "3". In the sub-step (ST4S300), a 2 or 4 frame feed waiting process is performed. Specifically, when the frame feed number becomes 2 or 4, the normal reach stop control information is set and the sub-step number is set to "4" or "5". Sub-step (ST4
In S400), a middle two symbol front waiting process is performed. Specifically, when the frame feed number becomes 2, the normal reach stop control information is set and the sub-step number is set to "5".

In the sub-step (ST4S500), an intermediate stop waiting process is performed. Specifically, the sub-step number is set to "6" when the frame feed number becomes 0. In the sub-step (ST4S600), the next command waiting process is performed. Specifically, the symbol is stopped and the stopped symbol is displayed. In this way, the normal reach stop is performed, the specified number of frames are sent in the order of left-to-right to stop, and the middle symbol stops while performing the reach effect.

Moving on to FIG. STEP-5: In the sub-step (ST5S000),
Set left stop information. Specifically, setting of performance information,
The special figure rotation control information is set, the process for calculating the stop start symbol from the number of frame feeds and the stop symbol, the left stop control information is set, and the substep number is set to "1". In the substep (ST5S100), left stop waiting processing is performed. Specifically, when the left symbol stops, the stop control information of the right symbol is set, the stop start symbol is calculated from the number of frame feeds and the stop symbol, and the sub-step number is set to "2".

In the substep (ST5S200), right stop waiting processing is performed. Specifically, when the right symbol stops, the normal reach stop control information for the medium symbol is set, and the stop start symbol is calculated from the number of frame feeds and the stop symbol,
Further, the effect information is set, and the substep number is set to "3". In the sub-step (ST5S300), a special reach (super reach) start waiting process is performed.
Specifically, when the number of frame feeds reaches the specified number, the super reach stop control information of the medium symbol is set, and the sub step number is set to "4". Sub-step (ST5S400)
Then, the middle symbol stop waiting process is performed. Specifically, when the middle symbol stops, the symbol effect information is cleared and the sub-step number is set to "5".

In the substep (ST5S500), the next command waiting process is performed. Specifically, the stop symbol is displayed. In this way, the special reach stop is performed, the specified number of frames are sent in the order of left-to-right to stop, and the middle symbol stops while performing the super reach effect.

STEP-6: Sub-step (ST6S0
00), the control information is set. Specifically, the effect information is set, the stop symbol is displayed, and the sub-step number is set to "1". Also, the sequence timer is initialized. In the sub-step (ST6S100), the pattern 1.
Lighting processing is performed for 5 seconds. Specifically, the stop symbol blinks, the sequence timer is updated, and if 1.5 seconds have elapsed, the effect information is set. In addition, lucky number. If the information is not set, the performance information of "big hit !!" is set and the lucky number. If the information is set,
The production information of "Lucky !!" is set, and then the substep number is set to "2". Sub-step (ST6
In S200), the next command waiting process is performed. In this way, the fanfare production is performed.

STEP-7: Sub-step (ST7S0
00), the control information is set. Specifically, the effect information is set, the stop symbol is displayed on the left symbol, and the count number is displayed as "0". Further, the number of continuations is displayed in the middle pattern, and the substep number is set to "1". Sub step (S
In T7S100), the next command waiting process is performed. Specifically, the stop symbol is displayed on the left symbol, and the continuous symbol is blinked on the middle symbol. Further, if the received 10 count number is larger than 10, it is corrected to 10. If the count number and the display value are not the same, the count display is scrolled. In this way, the big hit first half process is performed, and the continuation switch 344
In the expression before winning, the winning symbol, the number of continuations, and the count are displayed.

STEP-8: Sub-step (ST8S0
00), the control information is set. Specifically, the effect information is set, the stop symbol is displayed on the left symbol, the medium symbol effect information corresponding to the number of continuations is set, and the count display is scrolled if the count number and the display value are not the same. Then, the substep number is set to "1". In the sub-step (ST8S100), the next command waiting process is performed. Specifically, the stop symbol is displayed on the left symbol, and the count display is scrolled if the count value and the display value are not the same. In this way, the big hit latter half process is performed, and the winning symbol, the number of continuations, and the count are displayed by the expression after the continuation switch 344 is won.

STEP-9: Sub-step (ST9S0
00), the control information is set. Specifically, the effect information is set, the sequence timer is initialized, and the substep number is set to "1". Sub-step (ST9S
In 100), 0.5 second waiting processing is performed. In particular,
If the count value and the display value are not the same, the count display is scrolled, the sequence timer is updated, and if 0.5 seconds has elapsed, effect information is set and the substep number is set to "2". Sub-step (ST9S200)
Then, the next command waiting process is performed. Specifically, if the count number and the display value are not the same, the count display is scrolled. In this way, the interval 1 operation is performed, and after the interval effect is produced, the winning symbol is displayed.

Moving on to FIG. STEP-A: In the sub-step (STAS000),
Set control information. Specifically, set the production information,
Initialize the sequence timer and set the substep number to "1". In the sub-step (STAS100), a waiting process for 1 second is performed. Specifically, if the count value and the display value are not the same, the count display is scrolled, the sequence timer is updated, and if one second has elapsed, the effect information is set, the stop symbol is displayed, and the special symbol is displayed. The effect information is cleared and the substep number is set to "2".

In the substep (STAS200), the next command waiting process is performed. Specifically, the stop symbol is displayed and the special figure effect information is cleared. In this way, the jackpot end 1 operation is performed, and the hit symbol when the jackpot ends in less than 16 times is displayed.

STEP-B: Sub-step (STBS0
00), the control information is set. Specifically, the effect information is set, the sequence timer is initialized, and the substep number is set to "1". Sub-step (STBS
In 100), waiting processing for 1 second is performed. Specifically, if the count number and the display value are not the same, the count display is scrolled, the sequence timer is updated, and if 1 second has elapsed, the lucky number is displayed. The effect information corresponding to the information is set, and the substep number is set to "2".

In the sub-step (STBS200), effect switching processing is performed. Specifically, if the effect display is completed, the effect information corresponding to the winning symbol is set, and the sub-step number is set to "3". Sub step (STB
In S300), the next command waiting process is performed. Specifically, the design is turned off and the special figure effect information is cleared. In this way, the two big hit ending operations are performed, and the big hit is 16
In case of finishing by hitting, the winning symbol is displayed after the effect at the end.

STEP-C: Sub-step (STCS0
00), the control information is set. Specifically, the production information is set, the left symbol production information (self-diagnosis information) is set, the middle symbol production information (self-diagnosis information) is set, the right symbol production information (self-diagnosis information) is set, Further, the substep number is set to "1". Sub-step (STCS1
In (00), the next command waiting process is performed. In this way, the self-diagnosis function is realized and it is checked whether or not the display unit operates normally.

STEP-D, STEP-E, STEP-
F: In any of the sub-steps 0, the fraud processing is performed, and when the fraud is fraudulent, all the display is turned off and the next phase (PHASE)
Move to.

Symbol display subroutine FIG. 15 is a subroutine (STEP-1) shown in FIG.
6 is a flowchart showing detailed processing of FIG. Processing contents of sub-step (ST1S000) Set effect information in step S300, and then step S30
Stop the design at 2. Next, in step S304, the special figure effect information is cleared, and in step S306, all stop symbols are set. Next, the substep number is set to "1" in step S308, and the sequence timer is initialized in step S310. After that, the phase (PHASE)
Move to 3.

Processing contents of sub-step (ST1S100) Stop symbols at step S312, clear special figure production information at step S314, and set all stopped symbols at step S316. That is, when the determination result of the variable display symbol is off during the progress of the game, all stop symbols are set. Next, in step S318, it is determined whether or not one minute has passed. If not, the phase (PHAS
E) Move to 3. Then, after 1 minute elapses after repeating the loop, the process branches to step S320 to turn off the special figure, the effect information (here, the calling screen) is set in step S322, and the substep number is "2" in step S324. Set to. Then, Phase (PHASE) 3
Move to.

That is, after 1 minute, the off screen is turned off and the screen is switched to the screen of the call-in display which is a predetermined symbol. The call-in display is for calling the player into the pachinko machine 1, and after performing the effect display of hitting five balls on the variable display device 102, three special drawing areas 141T, 142T, 1
A large number of round fluorescent indicators (for example, fluorescent indicators 144, 145, 146, etc.) at 43T continuously scroll the calling message such as “Irash Imase! Honjitsu Daikaihou” from right to left. As a result, the player can recognize the state where there is no start prize for more than 1 minute while the screen is off, and similarly the game store side is in a state where there is no start prize by the staff (for example, it is far from the pachinko machine 1). There is an advantage that the state can be easily recognized. The monitoring period of 1 minute may be changeable.

Processing Details of Sub-step (ST1S200) The symbol is stopped in step S326, the special figure is turned off in step S328, and the special figure effect information is cleared in step S330. Then, the process proceeds to phase (PHASE) 3. In this way, it waits for the next command.

Subroutine of symbol rotation FIG. 16 is a subroutine (STEP-2) shown in FIG.
6 is a flowchart showing detailed processing of FIG. Processing contents of sub-step (ST2S000) Set effect information in step S340, and step S34
The special figure effect information is cleared in 2 and all stop symbols are set in step S344. Next, in step S346, the rotation control information table is set, and in step S348, all symbol rotation information is set. Next, the offset and the control pointer are cleared in step S350, and the substep number is set to "1" in step S352. Then, the process proceeds to phase (PHASE) 3. In this way, the control information is set.

Processing Details of Sub-step (ST2S100) All symbol rotation information is set in step S360, and special figure effect information is cleared in step S362. Next, a rotation control information table is set in step S364, and special figure rotation information is set in step S366. Then, the process proceeds to phase (PHASE) 3. In this way, it waits for the next command.

Departure Stop Subroutine FIGS. 17 and 18 show the subroutine (S
It is a flow chart which shows detailed processing of TEP-3). Processing contents of sub-step (ST3S000) Set effect information in step S370, and step S37
2 sets all symbol rotation information. Then, step S3
The special figure effect information is cleared at 74, a frame feed number table is calculated at step S376, and a stop start symbol is calculated from the frame feed number and the stop symbol at step S378. Then
The left stop information table is set in step S380, and the substep number is set to "1" in step S382.
Then, the process proceeds to phase (PHASE) 3. In this way, the left stop information is set.

Processing Details of Substep (ST3S100) All symbol rotation information is set in step S384, and it is determined in step S386 whether or not the left symbol is stopped. When the left symbol is not stopped, the loop of this time is ended and the phase (PHASE) 3 is entered. When the left symbol is stopped, the left symbol is set in step S388, and the right and middle rotation information is set in step S390.
Next, in step S392, the left symbol rotation information is cleared, and in step S394, the frame feed number table is calculated,
In step S396, a stop start symbol is calculated from the frame feed number and the stop symbol. Next, right stop information is set in step S398, and the substep number is set to "2" in step S400. After that, phase (PHASE) 3
Move to. In this way, the left stop waiting process is performed.

Moving on to FIG. Processing contents of sub-step (ST3S200) In step S420, right and middle rotation information is set, and in step S422, a left stop symbol is set. Then, step S
At 424, it is determined whether or not the right symbol is stopped. When the right symbol is not stopped, the loop of this time is ended and the phase (PHASE) 3 is entered. When the right symbol is stopped, the left / right stop symbol is set in step S426, and the middle rotation information is set in step S428. Then, the right symbol rotation information is cleared in step S430, the frame feed number table is calculated in step S432, and the stop start symbol is calculated from the frame feed number and the stop symbol in step S434. Next, in step S436, middle stop information is set, and in step S438, the sub-step number is set to "3". Then, the process proceeds to phase (PHASE) 3. In this way, the right stop waiting process is performed.

Processing contents of sub-step (ST3S300) Medium rotation information is set in step S440, and step S4
At 42, the left and right stop symbols are set. Then, step S4
At 44, it is determined whether or not the middle symbol is stopped. When the middle symbol is not stopped, the loop of this time is ended and the phase (PHASE) 3 is entered. Further, when the middle symbol is stopped, the special figure effect information is cleared in step S446, and the symbol is stopped in step S448. Next, in step S450, all stop symbols are set, and in step S45
In step 2, the sub-step number is set to "4". Then, the process proceeds to phase (PHASE) 3. In this way, the middle stop waiting process is performed.

Processing contents of sub-step (ST3S400) The special figure effect information is cleared in step S454, and the symbol is stopped in step S456. Then, step S458.
Set all stop symbols with, then phase (PHAS
E) Move to 3. In this way, it waits for the next command.

Normal Reach Stop Subroutine FIG. 19 is a subroutine (STEP-4) shown in FIG.
6 is a flowchart showing detailed processing of FIG. Processing contents of sub-step (ST4S200) In step S470, right and middle rotation information is set, and in step S472, a left stop symbol is set. Then, step S
At 474, it is determined whether or not the right symbol is stopped. When the right symbol is not stopped, the loop of this time is ended and the phase (PHASE) 3 is entered. When the right symbol is stopped, the effect information is set in step S476, the left and right stop symbols are set in step S478, and the middle rotation information is set in step S480.

Then, right symbol rotation information is set in step S482, a frame feed number table is calculated in step S484, and a stop start symbol is calculated from the frame feed number and the stop symbol in step S486. Next, in step S488, the reach rotation information table is set, and in step S490, the sub-step number is set to "3". Then, the process proceeds to phase (PHASE) 3. In this way, the right stop waiting process is performed.

Processing Details of Substep (ST4S300) Medium rotation information is set in step S492, and step S4
The left and right stop symbols are set at 94. Then, step S4
At 96, the frame feed number table is calculated. Next, in step S498, it is determined whether or not the frame feed number is the prescribed number. If it is not the prescribed number, the current loop is terminated and the phase (PHASE) 3 is entered. If the frame feed number is the specified number, the process proceeds to step S500 to set the reach rotation information table, and the sub-step number is set to "5" in step S502.

Next, in step S504, it is determined whether or not the final frame feed number is 0. When it is 0, the loop at this time is terminated and the phase (PHASE) 3 is entered.
If the final frame feed number is not 0, step S50.
In step 6, the substep number is set to "4". Then, the process proceeds to phase (PHASE) 3. In this way
Two or four frame feed waiting processing is performed.

Processing Details of Substep (ST4S400) Medium rotation information is set in step S508, and step S5
Left and right stop design is set with 10. Then, step S5
At 12, the frame feed number table is calculated. Next, in step S514, it is determined whether or not the frame feed number is the prescribed number. If it is not the prescribed number, the loop at this time is terminated and the phase (PHASE) 3 is entered. If the number of frame feeds is the specified number, the process proceeds to step S516 to set the reach rotation information table, and the substep number is set to "5" in step S518. In this way, the middle two symbol front waiting process is performed.

Fanfare Processing Subroutine FIG. 20 is a subroutine (STEP-6) shown in FIG.
6 is a flowchart showing detailed processing of FIG. Processing contents of sub-step (ST6S000) Set effect information (here, information for performing fanfare display) in step S520, and stop symbols in step S522. Next, in step S524, all stop symbols are set, and in step S526, the special figure effect information is cleared. Then, in step S528, the sub-step number is set to "1". As a result, in the next routine, the processing corresponding to the substep number "1", that is, the processing of the substep (ST6S100) is performed. Next, in step S530, the sequence timer is initialized. Then, the process proceeds to phase (PHASE) 3. In this way, the control information for performing fanfare display is set.

Processing contents of substep (ST6S100) In step S532, all stop symbols are set and the stop symbols are displayed in blinking. Next, in step S534, the sequence timer is updated. Next, in step S536, it is determined whether or not 1.5 seconds have elapsed. If 1.5 seconds has not elapsed, this routine is terminated and the phase (PHASE) 3
Move to. When 1.5 seconds elapse in the next transition loop, the process proceeds to step S538 to stop the symbols. Next, in step S540, the symbol turn-off information is set, and in step S542, the lucky NO. Specify a performance information number other than.

At step S544, lucky N
O. It is determined whether or not the information is set, and if the information is set, the lucky NO. Specify the production information number. Lucky no. By designating the effect information number of, the effect information having the content of “Lucky !!” is displayed on the variable display device 102. That is,
Lucky no. The fanfare display when a big hit occurs due to the big hit is different from other big hit displays, and the player is lucky NO. You can know that it is a big hit by the fanfare display at the start of the big hit. In this case, since the variable display device 102 is arranged at a position where the player has good visibility, and various kinds of displays have become possible in recent years in which the player always pays attention to the display, the player is the conventional example. As mentioned in 1., the lucky No. provided on the game board surface. The lucky NO. It is possible to recognize the occurrence of a big hit by.

Lucky NO. If the information is not set, step S546 is skipped and step S548 is executed.
And proceed to Lucky NO. Other than the big hit, the performance information corresponding to the occurrence of the big hit is set. As a result, effect information having the content of "big hit !!" is displayed on the variable display device 102, for example. That is, Lucky NO. Other than the big hit, the fanfare display is displayed. Next, in step S550, the sub-step number is set to "2", and then the phase (PHASE) 3 is entered. In this way, when the blinking process is performed for 1.5 seconds, the lucky number When a big hit occurs, the fanfare display is controlled differently from the other big hit displays.

Subroutine in the first half of jackpot FIG. 21 is a subroutine (STEP-7) shown in FIG.
6 is a flowchart showing detailed processing of FIG. Processing contents of sub-step (ST7S000) Set effect information in step S600, and step S60
In step 2, it is determined whether it is the first time to continue. This is for determining whether or not it is the first time when a big hit occurs and a ball wins the V winning opening of the variable winning device 104 and the big hit cycle continues. When it is the first time to continue, effect information is set in step S604. As the effect information, for example, there is information for displaying the continuation to the next cycle. After step S604, step S
Proceed to 606. On the other hand, if it is not the first time to continue in step S602, step S604 is skipped to step S6.
Proceed to 06.

In step S606, the special figure effect information is cleared, and in the following step S608, the symbol is stopped. Next, in step S610, a stop symbol of the medium symbol is set, and in step S612, the count number "0" is set in the right symbol. Next, in step S614, the left symbol continuation number is set, and in step S616, the substep number is set to "1". Then, the process proceeds to phase (PHASE) 3. In this way, the setting information in the first half of the big hit is set.

Processing contents of sub-step (ST7S100) The middle symbol is extinguished in step S618, and step S620.
To update the blinking timer. Then, step S622.
It is determined whether or not it is the lighting timing, and when it is the lighting timing, the stop symbol of the medium symbol is set in step S624, and the process proceeds to step S626. On the other hand, step S6
If it is not the lighting timing at 22, the process jumps to step S624 and proceeds to step S626.

In step S626, the number of continuations of the left symbol is set, and the number of continuations is displayed on the left symbol. Next, in step S628, count scroll display of the right symbol is performed.
That is, 1 if the received 10 count is greater than 10.
If the count value and the display value are not the same, the count display is scrolled. After that, the phase (P
HASE) 3. In this way, the next command waiting process in the first half of the big hit is performed. Here, the display of the variable display device 102 at the time of a big hit will be explained collectively, the number of continuations (the number of cycles of a big hit) on the left symbol,
Stop design in the middle design (that is, the winning design when the big hit occurs:
Since the big hit is a three-digit zigzag, the big hit symbol can be understood by only displaying the single digit), and the count number (that is, the winning count number to the attacker 104) is displayed on the right symbol.

Subroutine in the latter half of the big hit FIG. 22 is a subroutine (STEP-8) shown in FIG.
6 is a flowchart showing detailed processing of FIG. Processing contents of sub-step (ST8S000) Set effect information in step S640, and then step S64.
At 2, clear the special drawing effect information. Then, step S6
The symbol is stopped at 44, and the stop symbol of the medium symbol is set at step S646. Next, in step S648, the number of continuations of the left symbol is set, and the number of continuations is displayed on the left symbol. Next, in step S650, a count scroll display of the right symbol is performed.

That is, if the received 10 count number is larger than 10, it is corrected to 10, and if the count number and the display value are not the same, the count display of the right symbol is scrolled.
Then, in step S652, the substep number is "1".
Set to. Then, the process proceeds to phase (PHASE) 3. Therefore, in the next loop, the substep corresponding to the substep number "1" (ST8S100)
That is, the process proceeds to step S654. In this way, the control information in the latter half of the big hit is set.

Processing contents of sub-step (ST8S100) In step S654, the number of continuations of the left symbol is set, and the number of continuations is displayed on the left symbol. Next, in step S656, a count scroll display of the right symbol is performed. That is, if the received 10 count number is larger than 10, it is corrected to 10, and if the count number and the display value are not the same, the count display of the right symbol is scrolled. After that, the phase (PHAS
E) Move to 3. In this way, the next command waiting process in the latter half of the big hit is performed.

Subroutine in the latter half of the big hit FIG. 23 and FIG. 24 show the subroutine (S
It is a flow chart which shows detailed processing of TEP-B). Processing contents of sub-step (STBS000) Set effect information in step S700, and then step S70.
At 2, the sequence timer is initialized. Next, in step S704, the middle symbol is turned on, and in step S706 the sub-step number is set to "1". After that, the phase (P
HASE) 3. In this way, the control information for the big hit end 2 is set.

Processing contents of sub-step (STBS100) If the count number of the big hit prize and the display value are not the same in step S708, the count scroll display is performed, and the sequence timer is updated in step S710. Next, in step S712, it is determined whether or not one second has passed. If not, the current routine is terminated and the process proceeds to phase (PHASE) 3. When one second elapses in the loop after the next time, the count scroll display is stopped in the following step S714, and the lucky N is displayed in step S716.
O. It is determined whether or not the information is set. That is, the big hit is lucky NO. It is determined whether or not Lucky NO. (For example, "3
33 "), the process proceeds to step S718 and the lucky NO. Specify the production information number.

On the other hand, the big hit is lucky NO. If not (for example, "111"), the process proceeds to step S720 and the lucky NO. Other effect information numbers are designated, and the process proceeds to step S722. In step S722, the effect information specified in step S718 or step S720 is set. As a result, the lucky NO. At the end of the big hit by, an effect different from other big hit displays is performed. For example, Lucky NO. The effect that the jackpot occurrence probability increases thereafter is displayed as an effect on the variable display device 102. Specifically, at the end of the 16th continuation, when a symbol with a high probability is stopped, "Lucky !!" is displayed, and when a symbol with a low probability is stopped, "Omedeto" is displayed. Done. At this time, generate a voice synthesis voice of each display content,
You may make it notify in cooperation. The lucky number is displayed on the display at the end of the big hit. In addition to the increase in the jackpot occurrence probability based on the occurrence of, the information that is useful to the player, such as the increase in the probability of hitting a regular figure, may be displayed.

Here, in the case of the present embodiment, the variable display device 1
02 is arranged at a position with good visibility for the player, and since various kinds of displays have become possible in recent years where the player always pays attention to the display, the player can play the game as described in the conventional example. Lucky No. provided on the board. Compared to the generation indicator of No. 2, the lucky NO. It is possible to recognize that the jackpot due to is finished, for example, lucky No. Lucky No. even though there are benefits (for example, fluctuations in the probability of a big hit). It is possible to eliminate the problem of leaving the pachinko machine 1 without knowing that the jackpot has ended, and abandoning the special privilege (that is, deterioration of service to the player).

Next, in step S724, the symbol turn-off information is set, and in step S726, the special figure effect information is cleared. Then, in step S728, the sub-step number is set to "2". After that, phase (PHASE) 3
Move to. In this way, the jackpot end 2 in 1
Waiting processing for seconds is performed.

Turning to FIG. Processing Details of Sub-Step (STBS200) In step S730, it is determined whether or not the effect display is finished. If not, the current routine is finished. When the effect display is finished in the loop after the next time, step S7
32 and proceed to Lucky NO. Specify a performance information number other than. Then, in step S734, a lucky NO. Determine whether the information is set, and if it is set,
In step S736, if the lucky NO. Effect information number is designated, and then the process proceeds to step S738.

On the other hand, in step S734, a lucky NO.
If the information is not set, the process jumps to step S736 and proceeds to step S738. In step S738, effect information (that is, effect information corresponding to the winning symbol) is set, and in step S740, the sub-step number is set to "3". Then, the process proceeds to phase (PHASE) 3. In this way, the effect switching process at the end 2 of the big hit is performed.

Processing contents of sub-step (STBS300) [0166] In the step S742, the symbol turn-off information is set, and in the step S
At 744, the special figure effect information is cleared. Then, the process proceeds to phase (PHASE) 3. In this way, the process of waiting for the next command at the end of the big hit 2 is performed.

Next, the process of displaying an image on the variable display device 102 will be described in detail. Symbol rotation processing: Phase (PHASE) 3 FIG. 25 is step S120 of the main routine for display control.
It is a figure which shows the subroutine of the symbol rotation process of the display data update process in FIG. After shifting to this subroutine, the process loop is initialized in step S800. Next, in step S802, it is determined whether there is a rotation request, and if there is no rotation request, the process jumps to step S808. On the other hand, if there is a rotation request, the flow advances to step S804 to read the rotation control table address. Then
The special figure is rotated in step S806, and step S808 is performed.
With, it is determined whether or not all the symbols have been updated. If it has not been updated, the process returns to step S802 to repeat the loop. Moreover, if all the symbols are updated, phase (PHASE) 3
And the next special figure effect data update process (DATACH
Go to G). In this way, if the rotation time reaches the specified time, the rotation of the special figure is performed.

Special figure production data update processing: phase (PH
ASE) 3 FIG. 26 shows step S120 of the main routine for display control.
It is a diagram showing a subroutine of special figure effect data update processing of the display data update processing in FIG. When the process moves to this subroutine, the process loop is initialized in step S810. Next, in step S812, it is determined whether the effect information is set. If the effect information is not set, the process jumps to step S822, and if the effect information is set, the display timer is updated in the following step S814. Next, in step S816, it is determined whether or not the display time has expired, and if not, step S816
Jump to step 822, and if completed, step S818
Go to and set the next display data pointer. Then
In step S820, the next control data is set, and the flow advances to step S822.

In step S822, it is determined whether or not the middle symbol is updated, and if it is the middle symbol, step S822.
In step 824, the number of frame feeds in super reach is subtracted, and the flow advances to step S826. On the other hand, if the middle symbol is not updated in step S822, the process jumps to step S824 and proceeds to step S826. In step S826, it is determined whether or not all the symbols have been updated, and if not updated, step S8
Returning to step 12, when the update is completed, the effect data is updated in step S828, and the phase (PHASE) 3 is ended.
The next phase (PHASE) 4 is entered. In this way, the effect data is updated when the display time reaches the specified time.

Display data editing process: Phase (PHAS
E) 4 FIG. 27 is a step S122 of the main routine for display control.
FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a subroutine of display data editing processing of the data editing processing in FIG. Upon shifting to this subroutine, the scan counter for dynamic display is updated in step S830. Next, in step S832, it is determined whether or not the scan counter for dynamic display is the upper limit value, and if it is not the upper limit value, the loop of this time is ended and the process proceeds to the next VRAM1 display editing process (VRAM1CLR). If it is the upper limit value, the following step S83
In 4 the same scan counter is cleared to [0] and the next VR
The process proceeds to AM1 display edit processing (VRAM1CLR).
In this way, the process of updating the scan counter for dynamic display is performed.

VRAM1 clear processing: Phase (PHA
SE) 4 FIG. 28 shows step S122 of the main routine for display control.
FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a subroutine of VRAM1 clearing process in the data editing process in FIG. If this subroutine is entered, in step S836 VRAM1 (V-RAM
(Corresponding to 354, the same applies hereinafter) is performed. After that, the process moves to the next special figure display editing process (SETDAT100).

Special figure display editing process: Phase (PHAS
E) 4 FIG. 29 is a step S122 of the main routine for display control.
Special figure display editing process of the data editing process in (S
It is a figure which shows the subroutine of ETDAT100). After shifting to this subroutine, the special figure effect control area corresponding to the dynamic display scan counter is calculated in step S840. Next, in step S842, it is determined whether or not the special figure effect is being performed, and if the special figure effect is being performed, the process jumps to step S868. On the other hand, if it is not during special drawing production, the medium symbol data is set in the following step S844, and it is determined whether or not it is the display timing of the medium symbol in step S846.

If it is the display timing of the middle symbol, the process jumps to step S870. If it is not the display timing of the middle symbol, the right and left symbol data is set in the following step S848. Then, in step S850, it is determined whether or not it is the display timing of the left symbol, and when it is the display timing of the left symbol, the process jumps to step S870, and if it is not the display timing of the left symbol, the process proceeds to step S852.
In step S852, it is determined whether or not the step number is less than "7". If it is less than "7", step S8
Jump to 70, and if not less than "7", step S8
Proceeding to 54, the count symbol data is set.

Next, in step S856, it is determined whether or not the big hit operation is being performed, and if the big hit operation is being performed, the process jumps to step S870. If it is not the big hit operation, it is determined in step S858 whether the interval operation is being executed. When the interval operation is not in progress, it is determined in step S860 whether or not the big hit ending operation is being performed, and when it is not the big hit operation, the process proceeds to step S864. Also,
When the big hit is in operation, it is determined in step S862 whether or not the sub-step number is less than "2". If it is less than "2", the process jumps to step S870. If it is not less than "2", the process proceeds to step S864. move on.

On the other hand, if the interval operation is being performed in step S858, the process proceeds to step S866 to determine whether the sub-step number is less than "3", and if it is less than "3", the process jumps to step S870. , “3”, the process proceeds to step S864. Step S86
In 4, the left and right symbol data are set, and then step S8
Proceed to 70. In step S870, the control address of the display digit is calculated from the dynamic display scan counter. Next, the display data address is calculated from the special figure control information in step S872, and the offset addition is performed in step S874. Next, in step S876, VRAM1
Then, the memory display editing process (SETDAT5
00).

On the other hand, if YES at step S842,
That is, when the special figure effect is being performed, the process branches to step S868, the special figure effect data address is set in step S868, and then the process jumps to step S876. In this way, the symbol is developed in the VRAM 1 based on the symbol pointer, the effect information, and the scan counter.

Memory Display Editing Process: Phase (PHAS
E) 4 FIG. 30 shows step S122 of the display control main routine.
Memory display editing processing (S
It is a figure which shows the subroutine of ETDAT500). If this subroutine is entered, it is determined in step S880 whether or not it is the display timing of the middle symbol, and if it is not the display timing of the middle symbol, this routine is ended and the next data output process: phase (PHASE) 5 is executed. Transition. On the other hand, if it is the display timing of the middle symbol, the process proceeds to the subsequent step S882 to determine whether or not the step number is "1", and if it is "1", the process jumps to step S886.

If the step number is not "1", it is determined in step S884 whether the sub step number is "2". If the substep number is "2", the routine of this time is ended and the process proceeds to the next data output process: phase (PHASE) 5. If the substep number is not "2", the process proceeds to step S886. Step S
At 886, it is determined whether or not the step number is "12". When the step number is "12", the routine of this time is ended and the process proceeds to the next data output process: phase (PHASE) 5, and the step number is " If not 12 ", step S88
Proceed to step 8 to retrieve the stored information. Then, step S8
At 90, the stored display data corresponding to the number of stored openings (that is, the number of stored startups) is set in the VRAM 1. In this way, the data corresponding to the particular switch memory is stored in the VRAM.
Expanded to 1.

Data output processing: Phase (PHASE)
5 FIG. 31 shows step S124 of the display control main routine.
6 is a diagram showing a subroutine of a data output process (PHASE) 5 in FIG. When the process shifts to this subroutine, the effect data address corresponding to the dynamic display scan counter is set in step S900. Next, in step S902, the address of VRAM1 is set, and in step S904, the number of display output bytes is set. Then
The display output data of the VRAM 1 and the effect data are combined in step S906, and converted into negative logic in step S908. Next, the number of display output bits is set in step S910, and the display data is output in step S912. Then, in step S914, the CLK signal "L" is output, and in step S916, the CLK signal "H" is output.

Next, in step S918, it is determined whether or not all the display output bit numbers have been output. If not, the process returns to step S912, and the loop is repeated until all the display output bit numbers are output. When all the display output bit numbers have been output, it is determined whether or not all the display output byte numbers have been output by skipping to step S920, and if not output, the process returns to step S906 to output all the display output byte numbers. Repeat the loop. Then, when all the display output byte numbers have been output, the process proceeds to step S922.

In step S922, the BLNK signal is turned on, and in step S924, the dynamic digit selection signal is turned off. Then, in step S926, the STB signal "L"
Is output, and the STB signal “H” is output in step S928. Next, in step S930, it is determined whether or not the illegal command is being executed. If the illegal command is being executed, the process jumps to step S936. If an illegal command is not being executed, a digit selection signal is output in step S932, and the BLNK signal is turned off in step S934. Next, in step S936, the soft timer is cleared, and in step S938, the RAM inspection area is checked.

As a result of the check, RA is executed in step S940.
It is determined whether the inspection area of M is abnormal. When the inspection area of the RAM is abnormal, the process returns to the first process (POWERON) of the main routine. On the other hand, if the RAM inspection area is not abnormal, it is determined in step S942 whether the software timer has elapsed 3.85 ms. If not, the process returns to step S938 to repeat the loop. After exiting to S944, the TOUT terminal is initialized and the startup process (PHAS
E) Return to 1.

In this way, the combined data of the VRAM 1 and the effect data is the fluorescent display (FI of the variable display device 102.
Is output to P). At this time, the RAM is inspected,
If it is abnormal, the power-on process is started. Also, the software timer is started, and the TOUT terminal is initialized if the NMI signal is not input for about 3.85 ms.

Next, a modified embodiment of the present invention will be described. A. In the above embodiment, the accessory control means and the display control means are configured as separate CPUs, but the invention is not limited to this, and both may be configured integrally. B. In the above-described embodiment, the fanfare display and the big hit end display at the time of the lucky number are issued on the display control means side based on the lucky number information, but the invention is not limited to this and, for example, a direct instruction is given from the accessory control means side. May be.

C. As the effect information when the lucky number is generated, the jackpot probability increase is displayed when the fanfare is displayed, but the contents of the jackpot probability increase may be specifically displayed. For example, the jackpot probability is 50%
Up, or the probability of hitting a figure is up to 50%
Then, such information may be provided to the player in detail as effect information. Furthermore, information useful to other players may be added or displayed alone.

D. In the fanfare display at the time of a lucky number and the effect display at the end of a big hit, a sound effect or a voice synthesis notification may be added in conjunction with the display content of the variable display device 102, or the display content of the variable display device 102. Although not interlocked with, notification by sound effect or voice synthesis may be added as appropriate. If you do that,
It is possible to provide useful information to the player by using not only the image but also the sound, etc. and surely inform the player.

Of course, the present invention can be applied to a pachinko machine which is not equipped with a card reader. Further, the game machine according to the present invention is not limited to the example applied to the pachinko machine of the packy card type as in the above-mentioned embodiment. For example,
It can also be applied to credit-type pachinko machines. Further, it can be widely applied to pachinko machines that do not play cards at all, instead of the pucky card system.

[0188]

According to the present invention, when the special game is started, predetermined special game start information is displayed, and when the special game is ended, predetermined special game end information is displayed. Since the operation of the video display device is controlled so as to execute at least one process, it is possible to reliably inform the player of useful information with good visibility using the video display device. As a result, the advantage that the profit of the player is not lost can be obtained.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a configuration of an embodiment of a pachinko machine according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a front view showing the game board of the embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a configuration of a video display unit of the variable display device of the embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a view showing a back mechanism of the pachinko machine of the same embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram of a control system of the pachinko machine of the same embodiment.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a main routine for controlling accessory products of the embodiment.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a main routine for display control of the embodiment.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of an operating environment setting process of the embodiment.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of command input processing of the embodiment.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a part of a command processing subroutine of the embodiment.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a part of a command processing subroutine of the embodiment.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a part of a subroutine at each branch destination in the command processing of the embodiment.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a part of a subroutine at each branch destination in the command processing of the embodiment.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a part of a subroutine at each branch destination in the command processing of the embodiment.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing detailed processing of a subroutine (STEP-1) of the same embodiment.

FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing detailed processing of a subroutine (STEP-2) of the same embodiment.

FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a part of detailed processing of a subroutine (STEP-3) of the embodiment.

FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing a part of detailed processing of a subroutine (STEP-3) of the embodiment.

FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing detailed processing of a subroutine (STEP-4) of the same embodiment.

FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing detailed processing of a subroutine (STEP-6) of the same embodiment.

FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing detailed processing of a subroutine (STEP-7) of the same embodiment.

FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing detailed processing of a subroutine (STEP-8) of the same embodiment.

FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing a part of detailed processing of a subroutine (STEP-B) of the embodiment.

FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing a part of detailed processing of a subroutine (STEP-B) of the embodiment.

FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of a symbol rotation process of the display data update process of the embodiment.

FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of special figure effect data update processing in the display data update processing of the embodiment.

FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of display data editing processing of the data editing processing of the embodiment.

FIG. 28 is a VRAM in the data editing process of the embodiment.
It is a flow chart which shows a subroutine of 1 clear processing.

FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of special figure display edit processing of the data edit processing of the embodiment.

FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of storage display editing processing of the data editing processing of the embodiment.

FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of data output processing of the embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 Pachinko machine 11 Frame-shaped front frame 13 Game board 15 Front operation panel 61 Card reader 102 Variable display device (video display device) 104 Variable winning device 144, 145, 146, 151-157, 161-1
70 Fluorescent display 207 Characteristic control circuit board 210 Card control device 301 Characteristic CPU 302 Special figure display CPU (display CPU) 311, 352 RAM 314, 351 ROM 342 Special figure start switch (specific game state detection means) 350 data line 353 font ROM (first information storage means) 354 V-RAM (second information storage means) 360 game control means (variable display time command means, stop identification information mode determination means, special identification information determination means, Special identification information determination means, special game control means) 370 display control means 380 start display control means 390 end display control means 400 information display control means

Claims (6)

[Claims] 1. A gaming machine that performs a special game predetermined based on a stop identification information mode of a video display device that variably displays a plurality of identification information, wherein a stop identification information mode that causes the special game is a specific special game. When it is information, when starting the special game, a start display control means for controlling the operation of the video display device so as to display predetermined special game start information is provided. 2. A gaming machine that performs a special game predetermined based on a stop identification information aspect of a video display device that variably displays a plurality of identification information, wherein a stop identification information aspect that causes the special game is a specific special game. When the information is information, the gaming machine is provided with an end display control means for controlling the operation of the video display device so as to display predetermined special game end information when the special game ends. 3. A gaming machine that performs a special game predetermined based on a stop identification information mode of a video display device that variably displays a plurality of identification information, wherein a stop identification information mode that causes the special game is a specific special game. When it is information, when the special game is started, the predetermined special game start information is displayed, and when the special game is ended, the operation of the video display device is controlled so as to display the predetermined special game end information. An amusement machine characterized by being provided with information display control means. 4. A specific game state detecting means for detecting that a specific game state in which the variable display on the image display device can be started is detected, and a variable display of the image display device based on a detection signal from the specific game state detecting means. Variable display start command means for instructing start, stop identification information mode determination means for determining stop identification information mode of variable display started by a command from the variable display start command means, and stop identification information mode determination means Special identification information determining means for determining whether or not the stop identification information is predetermined special identification information, and the special identification information for which the stop identification information determined to be the special identification information by the special identification information determining means is predetermined. Based on the special identification information from the special identification information determining means and the special identification information determining means, a special game advantageous to the player is determined. And a special game control means to be performed between, the start display control means, the special game start display command issued when the special game control means starts the special game and the determination result of the special identification information from the special identification information determination means 2. The game machine according to claim 1, further comprising special game start display command means for commanding a corresponding special game start display among the plurality of special game start displays to the video display device. 5. A specific game state detecting means for detecting that a specific game state in which the variable display on the image display device can be started is detected, and a variable display of the image display device based on a detection signal from the specific game state detecting means. Variable display start command means for instructing start, stop identification information mode determination means for determining stop identification information mode of variable display started by a command from the variable display start command means, and stop identification information mode determination means Special identification information determining means for determining whether or not the stop identification information is predetermined special identification information, and the special identification information for which the stop identification information determined to be the special identification information by the special identification information determining means is predetermined. Based on the special identification information from the special identification information determining means and the special identification information determining means, a special game advantageous to the player is determined. And a special game control means for performing between, the end display control means, the special game end display command issued when the special game control means finishes the special game and the determination result of the special identification information from the special identification information determination means. 3. The game machine according to claim 2, further comprising special game end display command means for instructing the video display device to perform a corresponding special game end display among the plurality of special game end displays. 6. A variable display of the video display device based on a specific game state detection means for detecting that a specific game state in which the variable display on the video display device can be started and a detection signal from the specific game state detection means are detected. Variable display start command means for instructing start, stop identification information mode determination means for determining stop identification information mode of variable display started by a command from the variable display start command means, and stop identification information mode determination means Special identification information determining means for determining whether or not the stop identification information is predetermined special identification information, and the special identification information for which the stop identification information determined to be the special identification information by the special identification information determining means is predetermined. Based on the special identification information from the special identification information determining means and the special identification information determining means, a special game advantageous to the player is determined. And a special game control means, and the information display control means, the special game start display command issued when the special game control means starts the special game and the determination result of the special identification information from the special identification information determination means. Of the special game start display corresponding to the special game start display to the video display device, and the special game control means issues a special game end display command and special identification information determining means. 4. The gaming machine according to claim 3, further comprising information display commanding means for commanding the video display device to perform a corresponding special game end display among a plurality of special game end displays based on the determination result of the special identification information from. .