JP2003290509A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of improving the interest of a game from the aspect of display by using a plurality of variable display units. <P>SOLUTION: At executing the fluctuation display of special patterns at two display parts, cooperative fluctuation display to cooperatively execute fluctuation display based on the establishment of one variable display start condition by the two display parts and individual fluctuation display to individually execute a plurality of fluctuation displays based on the establishment of different variable display start conditions by the two display parts is controlled so as to be selectively executed. Furthermore, at executing individual fluctuation display, when it is decided that a great success is made at one display part based on certain start prize winning memory, and it is decided that a great success is made at another display part based on the next start prize winning memory, variable display based on the great success is controlled at the other display part (S119, S122). <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a pachinko gaming machine,
The present invention relates to a gaming machine represented by a coin gaming machine and a slot machine. Specifically, it has a plurality of variable display devices capable of performing variable display when the variable display start condition is satisfied, and when the display result of the variable display becomes a specific display mode, a specific game state is set. The present invention relates to a controllable gaming machine.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art For example, a variable display device capable of performing variable display when a variable display start condition such as a winning prize for start is established is known as a game machine of this type. There is a gaming machine that can be controlled to a specific game state (big hit state) when the display result of the variable display is a specific display mode (combination of big hit symbols). And, in such a gaming machine, there is one provided with a plurality of variable display devices.

[0003]

However, in the conventional gaming machine having a plurality of variable display devices, the variable display is performed individually by the plurality of variable display devices, and therefore the variable display is performed by using one variable display device. Since the mode of display control is not so different from that of the gaming machine to be played, the player cannot enjoy the game for a long time and becomes tired.

The present invention has been conceived in view of the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of effectively utilizing a plurality of variable display devices to improve the interest of the game in terms of display. Is to provide.

[0005]

[Specific examples of means for solving the problems and the effects thereof]
(1) A plurality of variable display devices (display sections 9a, 9b, 90a, 9) capable of performing variable display (variable display of special symbols) when the variable display start condition (starting winning) is satisfied.
0b, 91a, 91b), when the display result of the variable display becomes a specific display mode (combination of big hit symbols), a gaming machine (pachinko) that can be controlled to a specific game state (big hit game state) In the gaming machine 1), when the variable display start condition is satisfied and the variable display cannot be immediately executed, the variable display start condition is satisfied until the variable display is executed according to the satisfaction of the variable display start condition. Variable display condition storing means (game control microcomputer 53) for storing (starting winning storage), and whether or not the specific game state is generated based on the establishment of the variable display start condition. Game state determination means (game control microcomputer 53, S1) to be determined before the start of display
25, S126, S325, S326), and a control means (game control microcomputer 53, display control CPU 800) for performing control for deriving and displaying the display result after starting the variable display of the plurality of variable display devices. The control means performs variable display based on the establishment of one variable display start condition in cooperation with the plurality of variable display devices when causing the plurality of variable display devices to perform the variable display. 1 variable display (cooperative variable display) (see FIG. 3) and second variable display (individual variation) in which the plurality of variable display devices perform a plurality of variable displays based on the establishment of the different variable display start conditions. Display) and (see FIG. 4) are selectively executed (see FIGS. 16 to 20), and the second variable display is at least one variable display of the plurality of variable display devices. When the variable display can be executed at a position, the control means further includes a variable display for sequentially starting the variable display on the variable display device capable of executing the variable display, and the control means further executes the game state during execution of the second variable display. On condition that the determination means determines that the specific game state is to be generated, the variable display start is established after the variable display start condition is determined to be the determination that the specific game state is generated. Regarding the variable display based on the condition, the derivation and display of the display result is restricted until the particular game state is finished (S111, S112, S119, S12).
2, S129, S130, S311, S312, S31
9, S322, S329, S230, S427) variable display regulation control is performed (FIG. 16, FIG. 17, FIG. 19, FIG. 2).
0, FIG. 22).

According to such a configuration, when the variable display is performed by the plurality of variable display devices, the variable display is performed in cooperation with the plurality of variable display devices based on the establishment of one variable display start condition. When the variable display is performed, the variable display 1 and the second variable display that sequentially starts the variable display based on the establishment of different variable display start conditions in the plurality of variable display devices are selectively executed. The variable display device can be used in a wide variety of ways, and the fun of the display can be improved by improving the interestingness of the display. Further, a plurality of variable display devices are used in a divided manner so as to individually perform variable display, and cooperate with each other.
Since one variable display is used integrally, the area of one variable display can be selectively used, so that a plurality of variable display devices can be effectively used. Furthermore, on the condition that it is determined that a specific game state is generated during execution of the second variable display,
Regarding the variable display based on the variable display start condition that is satisfied after the variable display start condition that is determined to cause the specific game state is generated, it is possible to derive and display the display result. Until it is controlled, it is possible to prevent a specific game state from overlapping in the second variable display. Further, in the second variable display, when the variable display is sequentially started individually on the plurality of variable display devices, the display result of the variable display is displayed on the variable display device other than the variable display device in which a specific game state occurs. Due to the occurrence of the unplayed situation, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the variable display in which the specific game state occurs, and to notify the occurrence of the specific game state.

(2) A plurality of variable display devices (display sections 9a, 9a) capable of performing variable display (variable display of special symbols) when variable display start conditions (start winning) are satisfied.
b, 90a, 90b, 91a, 91b), the display result of the variable display is a specific display mode (combination of big hit symbols)
A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to a specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) when
Even if the variable display start condition is satisfied, if the variable display cannot be immediately executed, the satisfaction of the variable display start condition is stored until the variable display according to the satisfaction of the variable display start condition is stored (start prize memory is stored. Perform) Variable display condition storage means (game control microcomputer 53), and based on the satisfaction of the variable display start condition, it is determined whether or not the specific game state is generated before the start of the variable display. State determination means (game control microcomputer 53, S519, S520, S619, S620),
After starting variable display of the plurality of variable display devices, control means for controlling to derive and display the display result (game control microcomputer 53, display control CPU 80).
0), the control means, when causing the plurality of variable display devices to perform variable display, performs a variable display based on the establishment of one variable display start condition in cooperation with the plurality of variable display devices. The first variable display (cooperative variable display) to be performed (see FIG. 3) and the second variable display to perform a plurality of variable displays based on the establishment of the variable display start conditions which are different for each of the plurality of variable display devices ( Individual fluctuation display) and (see Figure 4)
When the variable display can be executed by at least one variable display device among the plurality of variable display devices, the second variable display is controlled to be selectively executed (see FIGS. 23 to 26). The control means further includes a variable display that sequentially starts variable display on the variable display device that can be executed, and the control means further generates the specific game state by the game state determination means during execution of the second variable display. The variable display based on the variable display start condition established after the establishment of the variable display start condition in which the specific game state is determined to occur, is displayed on the condition that the variable display start condition is determined to be changed. The start is restricted until the particular game state is finished (S504, S505, S52).
3, S524, S536, S537, S604, S60
5, S623, S624, S636, S637, S42
7) Variable display regulation control is performed (FIGS. 23 to 26 and FIG. 2).
2).

According to such a configuration, when performing variable display on the plurality of variable display devices, the variable display is performed in cooperation with the plurality of variable display devices based on the establishment of one variable display start condition. When the variable display is performed, the variable display 1 and the second variable display that sequentially starts the variable display based on the establishment of different variable display start conditions in the plurality of variable display devices are selectively executed. The variable display device can be used in a wide variety of ways, and the fun of the display can be improved by improving the interestingness of the display. Further, a plurality of variable display devices are used in a divided manner so as to individually perform variable display, and cooperate with each other.
Since one variable display is used integrally, the area of one variable display can be selectively used, so that a plurality of variable display devices can be effectively used. Furthermore, on the condition that it is determined that a specific game state is generated during execution of the second variable display,
Regarding the variable display based on the variable display start condition that is satisfied after the variable display start condition that is determined to cause the specific game state is generated, to start the variable display ends the specific game state. Is regulated up to
In the second variable display, it is possible to prevent a specific game state from overlapping. Further, in the second variable display, when the variable display is sequentially started individually by the plurality of variable display devices, a situation occurs in which the variable display is not started by the variable display devices other than the variable display device in which a specific game state occurs. This allows the player to pay attention to the variable display in which the specific game state occurs, and also gives a notice of the occurrence of the specific game state.

(3) The control means determines that the specific game state is generated by the game state determination means during execution of the second variable display (S127).
Yes, S327 Yes, S521 Yes, S621Y
es), and for the variable display based on the variable display start condition that is satisfied next to the variable display start condition for which it is determined that the specific game state occurs, the specific game state is determined by the game state determination means. It is determined to generate (S129 Yes, S329 Yes, S523 Yes,
When S623 Yes, S622 Yes), the variable display regulation control is performed (FIG. 17, FIG. 20, FIG. 24, FIG. 2).
6).

According to such a configuration, it is determined that a specific game state is generated, and the variable display start condition that is satisfied next to the variable display start condition that is determined that the specific game state is generated is determined. About variable display based on display start condition,
When it is determined that a specific game state will occur,
Since the variable display regulation control is performed, it is possible to reliably prevent the specific game state from overlapping. Furthermore, since variable display based on the variable display start condition in which a specific game state does not occur can be executed, it is possible to improve the efficiency of executing the variable display based on the stored information that the variable display start condition is satisfied.

(4) The control means further performs control for executing the second variable display on condition that the specific game state has ended.

According to such a configuration, the second variable display is executed on condition that the specific game state has ended, so that after the specific game state ends, a plurality of variable display devices display a plurality of variables. Therefore, it is possible to improve the efficiency of executing the variable display after the end of the specific game state.

(5) The control means controls the second display based on a variable display start condition established during the specific game state.
Control for executing the variable display of (S139,
S140, S301a, S337, S338, S53
3, S534, S631, S632).

According to such a configuration, the second variable display is executed based on the variable display start condition established during the specific game state, so that the variable display start condition established during the specific game state is satisfied. It is possible to improve the efficiency of executing the variable display based on the above.

(6) The storage number stored in the variable display condition storage means is set in advance to a storable upper limit value, and the upper limit value is increased when a predetermined change condition is satisfied ( S202a).

With such a configuration, the upper limit value that can be stored in the variable display condition storage means is increased when the predetermined change condition is satisfied, so that the variable display start condition is satisfied when the predetermined change condition is satisfied. It is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game by generating a state in which it is possible to reduce the situation in which the number of memorized items of satisfaction exceeds the upper limit and invalidation of the satisfaction of the variable display start condition becomes invalid.

(7) The predetermined change condition is satisfied when the specific game state occurs (S201Ye).
s).

According to such a configuration, the predetermined change condition for increasing the upper limit value that can be stored in the variable display condition storage means is satisfied when the specific game state occurs, so that the specific game state occurs. It is possible to further improve the interest of the game when played.

(8) Reach determining means (S131, S331, S52) for determining whether or not a reach state occurs in the variable display according to the satisfaction of the variable display start condition.
5, S625) further, the control means indicates that the reach state occurs when the reach determination means determines that the reach state occurs during the execution of the second variable display. The variable display regulation control is further performed for the variable display based on the variable display start condition that is satisfied after the determined variable display start condition is satisfied (S120, S122, S109 to S112, S32).
0, S322, S309 to S312, S506, S60
6).

According to this structure, when it is determined that the reach state is generated when the second variable display is executed, the variable display start is determined to be the reach state. Since the variable display regulation control is performed for the variable display based on the variable display start condition that is satisfied after the condition is satisfied, when the reach state occurs when the plurality of variable display devices individually perform the variable display, The variable display started thereafter is restricted until the variable display in which the reach state is generated ends. For this reason,
It is possible to make the player pay attention to the display in the reach state, and when the variable display is individually performed on the plurality of variable display devices, after the variable display on one variable display device is started, on the other variable display device. When the situation in which the variable display is restricted occurs, it is possible to give a notice of the occurrence of the reach state.

(9) The control means further includes a starting winning area (starting winning opening 14) in which the variable display start condition is satisfied when a hit ball is won, and the control means is common to the starting winning area. The control for executing the second variable display is further performed based on the plurality of variable display start conditions that are established according to the winning (FIG. 16 to FIG. 20, FIG. 23 to FIG. 26).
reference).

According to such a configuration, the second variable display is executed based on a plurality of variable display start conditions established in response to winning in the common start winning area, so that the winning in the starting winning area is achieved. Accordingly, it is possible to improve the efficiency of executing the variable display based on the plurality of variable display start conditions that are satisfied accordingly.

[0023]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. In the following embodiments, a pachinko gaming machine is shown as an example of the gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to this, and other gaming machines such as a coin gaming machine and a slot machine may be used, and a variable display. A game that has a plurality of variable display devices capable of performing variable display when the start condition is satisfied, and can be controlled to a specific game state when the display result of the variable display becomes a specific display mode. Any machine is eligible.

First Embodiment First, the overall structure of a pachinko gaming machine, which is an example of a gaming machine, will be described. FIG. 1 is an overall front view showing a front view of a pachinko gaming machine 1 as viewed from the front.

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is
Outer frame 2a formed into a vertically long rectangular shape, and the outer frame 2a
A front frame 2b that is pivotally supported on the inner side of the frame and that is provided with the main components of the pachinko gaming machine 1 collectively, and a frame-shaped glass that is pivotally supported on the front upper part of the front frame 2b to be freely rotatable. It is composed of a door frame 2. Glass door frame 2
A ball hitting tray 3 is provided on the lower surface of the. In the front frame 2b, on the lower part of the hit ball supply tray 3, the hit ball supply tray 3 is provided.
A surplus ball tray 4a for storing the overflowing balls and a ball hitting handle (operation knob) 5 for firing a ball are provided. Further, the front frame 2b located behind the glass door frame 2
A game board 6 having a game area 7 formed on the front side thereof is detachably provided. Front frame 2b and glass door frame 2
Is pivotally supported at an end portion on the left side when viewed from the front of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and is opened and closed with the pivotal support position as an opening and closing shaft. The glass door frame 2 is provided with a see-through window through which the game area 7 of the game board 6 can be almost seen through, and a glass plate is attached from the rear surface of the see-through window.

In the game area 7, a hit ball operation handle 5 is provided.
The game ball launched by the ball launching device in response to the operation is guided to the guide rail 76 and is driven.

In the vicinity of the center of the game area 7, identification information such as a symbol such as a special symbol and game information as information displayed according to the progress of the game such as a character as a representative example are variably displayed (one , Variable display device 8 is also provided. Here, the character means an image representing a person, an animal, an object, or the like displayed on the variable display device 8. The variable display device 8 includes a plurality of liquid crystal display devices (LCD (Liquid Cry
stal display) display devices). The display portions 9a and 9b are arranged so as to provide the player with the widest viewing angle. Further, a blindfold case 110 is provided between the display portions 9a and 9b to hide the metal portion on the edge of the liquid crystal plate.

The variable display device 8 has four LEDs.
A starting winning prize memory display device 18 including (Light Emitting Diode) is provided. The number of the lit LEDs of the starting winning prize memory display 18 indicates that the number of winnings to the starting winning hole 14 for starting the special symbol is stored with the upper limit being 4. The number of winnings to the starting winning port 14 for starting such a special symbol is not limited to the starting winning memory display 18, and may be displayed on the display units 9a and 9b.

A starting opening switch 17 for detecting the winning gaming ball is provided in the passage of the gaming ball that has passed through the starting winning opening 14. When the starting opening switch 17 detects the gaming ball, it will be described later. A signal is sent to the game control board, and control for turning on the start winning a prize memory indicator 18 is performed. Further, in the passage of the game ball that has passed through the passage gate 11, the gate switch 1 for detecting the game ball that has passed
2 is provided, and when the gate switch 12 detects a game ball, a signal is sent to a game control board, which will be described later, and control for turning on the gate passage memory display 41 is performed.

At the lower position of the variable display device 8, a starting winning opening 14 which also serves as a variable winning ball device 15 (normal electric accessory)
And the variable winning ball device 30 having the special winning opening 20 which is opened and closed by the opening and closing operation of the opening and closing plate 29 driven by the solenoid are arranged in order from the top.

The ball that has entered the starting winning opening 14 is detected by the starting opening switch 17 and then guided to the back surface of the game board 6. Of the balls that have entered the variable winning ball device 30 from the special winning opening 20, the balls detected by the V count switch 23 are then guided toward the count switch 22,
It is detected by the count switch 22. Therefore,
As a result, all the balls that have entered from the special winning opening 20 are detected by the count switch 22. The ball entering the special winning opening 20 is detected by the count switch and then guided to the back surface of the game board.

Further, the variable winning ball device 30 is provided with an ordinary symbol display portion 10 capable of variably displaying ordinary symbols (for example, ◯, ×) as a plurality of types of identification information (ordinary identification information) such as figures. ing. Further, the variable winning ball device 30 is provided with a gate passage memory display 41 composed of four LEDs. Depending on the number of LEDs of the gate passage memory display 41 that are lit, it is displayed that the upper limit of the number of passages of the game balls to the passage gate 11 for starting the normal symbol is 4 is stored.

The game board 6 is provided with a plurality of winning openings 19 and 24, and the winning of the game balls into the winning openings 19 and 24 is detected by the winning opening switches 19a and 24a. Winning hole switch 19 corresponding to each of a plurality of winning holes 19 and 24
Since a and 24a are provided, each prize hole 19 and 24
Each detection can be performed quickly.

Game area 7 which is launched from the hitting ball launching device 34
The hit ball (hit ball) that has entered comes down from the game area 7. When the hit ball is detected by the gate switch 12 through the passage gate 11, the normal symbol display unit 10 is based on the detection signal.
Is variably displayed for a predetermined period of time, and then the display result is derived and displayed. If the variable display result of the normal symbol display unit 10 is a predetermined display mode as a winning symbol in the normal symbol (for example, the display of a circle), the starting winning ball device 15 is opened from the closed state for a predetermined time. The ball is controlled to be in a state in which it is easy for a hit ball to enter the starting winning opening 14.
After that, the starting winning ball device 15 is closed.

When the ball hits the starting winning opening 14 and is detected by the starting opening switch 17, if the variation of the special symbol can be started, the variation display (variable display) of the special symbol is displayed in the display portions 9a and 9b. Let it start. On the other hand, the hit ball is the starting winning hole 1
Even if 4 is entered, if the variable display of the symbols cannot be started, the start winning memory is incremented by 1. In the variable display device 8, the two display parts 9a and 9b cooperate with each other, or the two display parts 9a and 9b individually display the three special symbols of the first, second and third variably. .

The variable display of the special symbols on the display portions 9a and 9b, which are performed in cooperation with each other or individually, is stopped when a certain time has elapsed. For example, the first, second, and third special symbols are stopped and displayed in order of the first, second, and third as time passes. When the combination of images when the special symbols are stopped is a combination of big hit symbols (for example, when the first, second, and third special symbols are the same symbol (for example, "777"), etc.), a specific game Game control for generating a big hit game state as a state is performed. In the big hit game state, the special winning opening 20 is opened until a fixed time has elapsed or a predetermined number (for example, 10) of hit balls are won. When a ball hits the specific winning area while the special winning opening 20 is open and the ball is detected by the V count switch 23 (passage detection), the continuation right is generated and the special winning opening 20 is opened again. Done. Occurrence of continuation right
It is allowed up to a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 rounds). The control for repeating the generation of the continuation right is called the repeat continuation control, and the state from the opening of the special winning opening 20 to the closing thereof is called the round.

Further, during variable display of the variable display device 8 (in this case, during update display of the special symbol display portion 9),
A reach state (reach display) may occur. Here, the reach has a variable display device whose display state is changeable, the variable display device derives and displays the display results of a plurality of identification information at different times, and the plurality of display results are predetermined. In the gaming machine in which the game state becomes a specific game state that is advantageous to the player when the combination of the specified display modes is combined, a part of the display results of the plurality of identification information is not yet derived and displayed. In the stage, it means a display state in which the display result of the identification information that has already been derived and displayed satisfies the condition of the combination of the specific display modes. In other words, the reach is defined as a case where the display result of the identification information in the variable display device having a plurality of variable display portions whose display states can be changed is a combination of predetermined specific display modes. , A variable display mode in which a combination of the specific display modes is likely to be displayed at a stage where the display result of the variable display device is not yet derived and displayed in the gaming machine in which the game state is a specific game state advantageous for the player It is a display state to make the player think that it has become. Further, for example, the reach display state includes a state in which the variable display is performed by the plurality of variable display units while maintaining a state in which the combination of the specific display modes is complete. Furthermore, some of the reach is likely to cause a big hit when it appears, compared to a normal reach. Such a specific reach is called super reach.

The reach state means that the display condition is the specific display mode even when the display control progresses after the variable display device is variably started to reach the stage before the display result is derived and displayed. It also refers to a display mode that does not deviate from the above.

The reach state is a display state at the time when the display control of the variable display device progresses to reach the stage before the display result is derived and displayed, and the display result is derived and displayed. It also refers to a display state in the case where at least a part of the display results of the plurality of variable display areas (display areas) that have been determined in advance satisfy the condition of the specific display mode.

When the combination of the special symbols in the display portions 9a, 9b at the time of stop is the combination of the big hit symbols accompanied by the probability variation of the big hit occurrence (hereinafter referred to as the probability variation symbol), after the big hit state is finished, The probability of being a big hit increases. That is, in such a case, a probability variation state (hereinafter, also referred to as "probability variation") that is a special game state becomes a more advantageous state for the player. Furthermore, in the probability fluctuation state, the control time (normal symbol fluctuation time shortening control) for shortening the fluctuation time of the normal symbol (the time required for the display result to be fixed after the symbol starts changing), the fluctuation time of the special symbol ( Control (special symbol fluctuation time shortening control) for shortening the time required for the display result to be fixed after the symbol starts to change), and control for increasing the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 (normal electric accessory) Open extension control) is performed. In this way, if the variation time is shortened, the efficiency of digesting the starting prize winning memory is improved, and the player's balls are less likely to decrease. Further, when the opening time extension control of the variable winning ball device 15 is performed, the starting winning is likely to occur, and the player's balls are less likely to decrease.

The probability variation state continues until the probability variation state occurs next time or until the variation display of the special symbol is executed a predetermined number of times. In this way, the set value of the number of executions of the variation display of the special symbol in which the probability variation state continues is called the probability variation continuous variation number.

Side lamps 25 are provided at the left and right ends of the game area 7. Also, at the bottom of the game area 7,
An outlet 26 is provided to absorb hit balls that have not been won. In addition, two speakers 27 that emit a sound effect are provided on the upper left and right sides outside the game area 7. A game effect LED (not shown) is provided on the outer periphery of the game area 7.

In addition, the game effect lamp 28a is the game area 7
Above, the game effect lamp 28b is on the left side of the game area 7,
The game effect lamps 28c are provided on the right side of the game area 7, respectively. In this example, the prize ball lamp 51 that lights up near the game effect lamp 28b when the prize ball is paid out.
Is provided, and a ball-out lamp 52 that is turned on when the supply ball runs out is provided near the game effect lamp 28a.

The CPU provided on the game control board controls the game progress of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as described above and the drive of various devices accompanying the progress of the game (game control).
(Central Processing Unit), ROM (Read Only Me)
mory), and a game control microcomputer (see FIG. 2) including a RAM (Random Access Memory).

Further, FIG. 1 also shows a card unit 50 which is installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1 and enables a ball lending by inserting a prepaid card. When the balance information is stored in the card inserted in the card unit 50, the game ball is lent to the player in accordance with the withdrawal of the balance.

In the card unit 50, a usable indicator lamp 151 indicating whether or not it is usable, a fraction (a number less than 100 yen) remaining in the balance information stored in the card, the fraction is displayed. A fraction display switch 152 for causing a frequency display LED provided in the vicinity of the hitting ball supply tray 3 and a connecting board direction indicator 153 indicating which side the card unit 50 corresponds to the pachinko gaming machine 1. , A card insertion indicator lamp 154 indicating that a card has been inserted into the card unit 50, a card insertion slot 155 into which a card as a storage medium is inserted, and a card reader provided on the back surface of the card insertion slot 155. When checking the mechanism of the writer, the card unit 5
A card unit lock 156 for releasing 0 is provided.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration in the display control board 80 for controlling display of the display portions 9a and 9b, together with an LCD display device 82 and an LCD display device 92 for realizing image display. The LCD display device 82 is a display device for realizing image display on the display unit 9a,
The LCD display device 92 is a display device for realizing image display on the display unit 9b.

On the game control board 31, the pachinko gaming machine 1
Game control microcomputer 5 for controlling the game
3 is provided. In the game control board 31, from the game control microcomputer 53 to the output buffer 6
3, information such as a display control command (command data) as command information relating to display control of the variable display device 8 is output. The display control command is transmitted to the display control board 80. The display control board 80 controls the display of the variable display device 8 in accordance with the command content of the display control command.

The display control CPU 800 as a display control microcomputer has a built-in RAM 101a, operates according to a program stored in the control data ROM 102, and operates from the game control board 31 via the input buffer 105a in the input buffer circuit 105. INT
When a signal (also referred to as a strobe signal or an interrupt signal) is input, the display control CPU 800 enters an interrupt operation state and takes in command data for display control. Then, in accordance with the fetched display control command data, the LCD display device 8
2. Display control of the image displayed on the LCD display device 92 is performed. The control data ROM 102 stores a plurality of types of data regarding a variable display pattern (variable display variation pattern).

Specifically, the display control CPU 800 is
The command corresponding to the fluctuation start command data is sent to the VDP 103,
It is given to the VDP 113. VDP103, VDP113
Reads out the necessary data from the character ROM 86, ROM 96. And, VDP103, VDP113,
Image data to be displayed on the LCD display device 82 and the LCD display device 92 is generated according to the input data, and the image data is stored in a VRAM (Video Random Access Memory).
87, stored in the VRAM 97. And VRAM8
7, the image data in the VRAM 97 is R (red), G
(Green) and B (blue) signals (RGB signals) are converted to D /
The A display circuit 82 and the LCD display device 9 are converted into analog signals by the A conversion circuit 104 and the D / A conversion circuit 114.
2 is output.

In FIG. 2, VDP (Video Display) is shown.
Processor) 103, reset circuits 83, 93 for resetting VDP 113, VDP 103, VDP 11
Oscillation circuit 8 for giving an operation clock to each of 3
Character ROM 8 for storing image data
6, ROM 96, and the input buffer circuit 105 for inputting the fluctuation start command data are also shown. The frequently used image data stored in the character ROM 86 and the ROM 96 is, for example, the LCD display device 82, LC.
It is a person, an animal, or an image composed of characters, figures, symbols, or the like displayed on the D display device 92.

The display control CPU 800 has a RAM 101 for storing fluctuation start command data, which will be described later.
When the display control command is received from the game control board 31, it has a built-in a and performs control to move and display a background and a character predetermined in each variation pattern (game effect pattern) on the screen. Although the background and the character are switched at a predetermined timing, the display control CPU 800 also independently controls them.

Further, the input buffer circuit 105 to which the variation start command is input on the display control board 80 side allows the signal transmission only in the direction from the game control board 31 to the display control board 80, but the display control board 80 side. Is an irreversible input means that does not transmit a signal from the game control board 31 side. As the input buffer 105a forming the input buffer circuit 105, for example, a general-purpose CMO
Two 74HC244 S-ICs are used.
A low level (GND level) is always applied to the enable terminal of the input buffer 105a. According to such a configuration, the display control board 80 to the game control board 3
It is possible to surely eliminate the possibility that a signal is given to 1. Therefore, the game control board 31 from the display control board 80 side
There is no room for the signal to be transmitted to the side, and even if the modification start command transmission path is tampered with, the signal output by the tampering will not be transmitted to the game control board 31 side.
Therefore, one-way communication of signals between the game control board 31 and the display control board 80 is ensured, and an illegal signal (data) is input to the game control board 31 via the transmission path of the fluctuation start command to be illegal. It is possible to surely prevent fraudulent acts that cause various control operations. Further, since the irreversible input means is composed of the buffer IC circuit, it is possible to relatively easily prevent the input of the illegal information to the game control means.
Note that other circuit elements such as individual transistors may be provided as the irreversible input means.

Similarly, the output buffer circuit 63 which outputs a variation start command on the game control board 31 side allows signal transmission only in the direction from the game control board 31 to the display control board 80, but the display control board It is an irreversible output interface that does not transmit a signal from the 80 side to the game control board 31 side. Therefore,
There is no room for a signal to be transmitted from the display control board 80 side to the game control board 31 side, and even if an unauthorized modification is added to the transmission path of the display control command, the signal output by the unauthorized modification is transmitted to the game control board 31 side. There is no.

Next, a variable display example of the special symbol on the variable display device 8 will be described. The variable display of the special symbol on the variable display device 8 is performed in cooperation with the two display portions 9a and 9b.
It is roughly classified into two types: a collaborative variable display that performs a variable display based on one starting prize and an individual variable display that performs a plurality of variable displays based on a different starting prize on each of the two display units 9a and 9b. . The collaborative variation display is executed based on the starting winning prize memory stored in a state other than the jackpot gaming state. On the other hand, the individual variation display is executed after the end of the big hit game state based on the start winning award memory stored in the big hit game state. That is, the individual variation display is performed on condition that the jackpot gaming state has ended.

FIG. 3 is an enlarged view of the variable display device 8 showing an example of cooperative variable display. Referring to FIG. 3, when cooperative variable display is performed, one special symbol (for example, the first symbol 8a) is variably displayed on the left display unit 9a,
Two special symbols (for example, the second symbol 8b and the third symbol 8c) are variably displayed on the display unit 9b on the right side. For the first symbol 8a to the third symbol 8c, for example, a variable display in which the symbols are sequentially switched and updated on the spot is performed.

Note that the collaborative variation display includes two display units 9
All that is required is that the variable display is performed in cooperation with a and 9b.
As described above, a plurality of symbols (first symbol 8a to third symbol 8)
c) may be variably displayed by being divided into a plurality of display units (display units 9a and 9b), and a plurality of symbols (first symbol 8a to third symbol 8c) may be displayed on a plurality of display units (display units 9a and 9b). The variable display may be made without dividing with. As an example of variably displaying a plurality of symbols without dividing them into a plurality of display parts, for example, a display in which a special symbol is moved from one display part to the other display part is made, and the symbols are moved during the movement. A variable display that is updated may be displayed, and a character related to the variable display (for example, a character related to the variable display such as a big hit announcement or a reach announcement) may be displayed on one display unit and the other display may be displayed. The display unit may perform variable display such that a plurality of symbols (first symbol 8a to third symbol 8c) are variably displayed. That is, as the collaborative variable display, any variable display pattern may be used as long as a plurality of display units cooperate to display a plurality of symbols in a variable manner. Also, the updating of the symbols in the collaborative variation display is not limited to the above-described switching display and movement display,
Other variations such as scroll display may be used.

FIG. 4 is an enlarged view of the variable display device 8 showing an example of individual variable display. With reference to FIG. 4, when individual variable display is performed, one set of special symbols (first symbol 8a to third symbol 8c) is variably displayed on the left display unit 9a, and is separately displayed on the right display unit 9b. A set of special symbols (first symbol 8a to third symbol 8c) are variably displayed. In each display unit, for example, a variable display in which the displayed special symbols are sequentially switched and updated on the spot is performed. This individual variation display is performed by the plurality of display units 9a,
When the variable display can be executed on at least one of the display units 9b, the variable display for sequentially starting the variable display on the display unit that can be executed is included. Such an individual variation display is common to one starting winning area, which is the starting winning opening 1
The variable display is executed based on the data of the start winning memory which is a plurality of variable display start conditions that are established in accordance with the winning of the fourth prize.

The individual variable display is made up of two display units 9
It is only necessary that the variable display is performed individually for a and 9b, and the variable display is not limited to the switching display as described above, and other variable modes such as scroll display may be used.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram for explaining various random counters for generating random numbers used for game control of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 randomly determines whether or not to generate the above-mentioned big hit state by the count value (random number) of the random counter. A typical example of the random counter is shown below.

The random counter R1 is a variable display device 8
Is a numerical data updating means for randomly deciding whether or not to generate a big hit as a specific game state based on the display result. This R1 counts up from 0, counts up to its upper limit of 249, and then counts up from 0 again. This counting operation is incremented and updated by 1 every 2 msec.

When the start winning combination is detected by the start opening switch 17, the count value of R1 is extracted accordingly. It is determined whether or not the extracted value of R1 matches a predetermined jackpot determination value (for example, 7). When the extracted value of R1 and the jackpot determination value match, control for generating a jackpot is performed. In a normal probability state other than the probability fluctuation state, the jackpot determination value is set to, for example, one numerical value.

In the probability variation state, the jackpot determination value is set to, for example, five numerical values. As a result, in the case of the probability variation state, the occurrence probability of the big hit becomes five times that of the normal probability state, and thus the probability of being judged as the big hit is improved. Such a probability fluctuation state is also called a high probability state.

The random counter R2-1 is a numerical data updating means for counting up from 0, counting up to 11 which is the upper limit thereof, and then counting up from 0 again. The count value of R2-1 is for randomly determining the planned stop symbol of the first symbol on the variable display device 8 when the outlier is determined.

This R2-1 is "1" every 2 msec.
The addition and update are performed, and the addition and update are performed in an infinite loop by using the extra processing time. As will be described later, the CPU of the game control microcomputer 53 performs various controls by periodically executing interrupt processing, but the period from the end of interrupt processing to the start of execution of the next interrupt processing is
Waiting for interrupt processing. During the remaining time in such an interrupt processing waiting state, a predetermined random counter addition and update processing is repeatedly executed using an infinite loop. R2
For -1, addition processing using this infinite loop is also performed.

The count value of 0 to 11 of R2-1 is 12
They are respectively associated with the first symbols of the types, and are extracted at a predetermined timing (predetermined timing before the start of fluctuation) when performing variable display. Then, the symbol corresponding to the extracted count value is determined as the scheduled stop symbol of the first symbol at the time of disengagement, and is stopped and displayed.

The random counter R2-2 is a numerical data updating means for counting up from 0, counting up to 11 which is the upper limit thereof, and then counting up from 0 again. This R2-2 is incremented and updated by "1" for each carry by the count up of R2-1 to the upper limit value 11. The count value of R2-2 is used to randomly determine the scheduled stop symbol of the second symbol on the variable display device 8 when the outlier is determined.

The count value of 0 to 11 of R2-2 is 12
They are respectively associated with the second symbols of the types, and are extracted at a predetermined timing (timing before the start of fluctuation) when performing variable display. Then, the symbol corresponding to the extracted count value is determined as the second stop symbol and is stopped and displayed.

The random counter R2-3 is a numerical data updating means for counting up from 0, counting up to 11 which is the upper limit thereof, and then counting up from 0 again. The random R2-3 counter is incremented and updated by "1" for each carry of R2-2. The count value of R2-3 is used for randomly determining the scheduled stop symbol of the third symbol on the variable display device 8 when the outlier is determined.

The count value of 0 to 11 of R2-3 is 12
They are respectively associated with the third stop symbols of the type, and are extracted at a predetermined timing (predetermined timing before the start of fluctuation) when performing variable display. Then, the symbol corresponding to the extracted count value is determined as the third stop symbol at the time of disengagement, and is stopped and displayed.

The random counter R3 is a numerical data updating means for counting up from 0, counting up to 11 which is the upper limit thereof, and then counting up from 0 again. This R3 is updated by adding 1 every 2 msec. The count value of this R3 is used to determine a stop symbol (a stop symbol having the same first, second, and third symbols) at the time of a big hit predetermination.

The count value of R3 is extracted at a predetermined timing (variation start timing). Then, the first, second, and third symbols corresponding to the extracted count values are displayed as a combination of jackpot symbols.

The random counter R4 is a numerical data updating means which counts up from 0, counts up to its upper limit of 149, and then counts up from 0 again. This R4 is added and updated by "1" every 2 msec, and also added and updated by an infinite loop using the interrupt processing surplus time. The count value of R4 is used to select and determine the type of the variation pattern in the variation display of the special symbol from a plurality of types of variation patterns.

In the case of this embodiment, the count value of R4 is extracted at a predetermined timing (predetermined timing before the start of fluctuation). Then, the variable display is performed with a variation pattern of a type corresponding to the extracted count value.

The random counter R5 is a numerical data updating means which counts up from 3, counts up to its upper limit of 13, and then counts up from 3 again. The count value of this R5 is normally the symbol display portion 10
It is for randomly determining whether or not to generate the normal hit that occurs based on the display result of.

For example, R5 is incremented by 1 every 2 msec. When the gate switch 12 detects the gate passage, the count value is extracted accordingly. When the gate passage is detected, the extracted R
It is judged whether or not the value of 5 coincides with the ordinary hit determination value (for example, "7"), and when they coincide, control for generating an ordinary hit is performed. When the normal hit is decided, the stop design corresponding to the normal hit accordingly (○)
Is determined, and when the disengagement is determined, the stop symbol (x) corresponding to the disengagement is determined.

The random counter R6 is a numerical data updating means for counting up from 0, counting up to the upper limit of 23, and then counting up from 0 again. This R6 is added and updated by "1" every 2 msec, and also added and updated in an infinite loop by using the interrupt processing surplus time. This count value of R6 is extracted at a predetermined timing (predetermined timing before the start of fluctuation) when performing variable display, and whether or not the reach state is displayed when it is determined that there is a deviation in the jackpot determination. Used to judge.

When the extracted value of R6 is any one of "3 to 23", it is determined not to reach. On the other hand, if the extracted value is any one of "0 to 2", it is determined to reach.

The random counter R7 is a numerical data updating means for counting up from 0, counting up to 11 which is the upper limit thereof, and then counting up from 0 again. This R7 is updated by 1 every 2 msec and updated in an infinite loop by using the interrupt processing time left.

The count value of this R7 is a reach formation symbol when the display in the reach variable display mode is decided by R5 (the first and second symbols are the same stop symbol, and hereinafter the reach symbol) (Also called). The count value of R7 is extracted at a predetermined timing (a predetermined timing before the start of fluctuation). Then, the first and second symbols corresponding to the extracted count values are displayed as a combination of reach symbols.

The random counter R8 is a numerical data updating means that counts up from 0, counts up to its upper limit of 100, and then counts up from 0 again. This R8 is updated by adding "1" every 2 msec. The count value of R8 is extracted at a predetermined timing (predetermined timing before the start of variation) when performing variable display, and when the reach state is not displayed, the same variable display as when the reach state is displayed (however It is a variable display that appears to cause a reach state, and is used to determine whether or not to perform “gase” or “gase change” hereinafter.

In the case of this pachinko gaming machine 1, when the reach state is displayed on either one of the display portions 9a and 9b when the individual variation display is performed, execution of the variation display is restricted on the other side. (The execution of variable display based on the next start winning prize memory is prohibited until the variable display in which the Lee state has occurred is completed). As with the case where such a reach state occurs, in the case of the fluctuating display, the execution of the fluctuating display on either the display unit 9a or 9b is restricted when the individual fluctuating display is performed.

When the extracted value of R8 is a predetermined value out of "0 to 100", it is decided to display the gaze.

Next, the random counters R2-1 to R2-
The relationship between the value of 3 and the selected first, second, and third symbols will be described. FIG. 6 shows random counters R2-1 to R2-3.
It is a figure which shows the data which shows the relationship between each extracted value of, and the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd symbols selected in tabular form. In the ROM of the game control microcomputer 53 described above,
A data table showing the relationship as shown below is stored, which is read out to the RAM and used for selection and determination of the stop symbol.

In this embodiment, the type and order of symbols variably displayed as the first, second, and third special symbols are the same for the first, second, and third symbols, and "1". ~ "1
It is a symbol of 12 (plural kinds) of "2". In such 12 symbols "1" to "12", symbol position numbers 1 to 12 are determined in order.

The symbol displayed by this symbol position number is specified. These symbols are displayed in a variable display.
The symbols are displayed in such a manner that they appear in the order of the symbol position numbers, and when the symbol "12" of the symbol position number 12 is displayed, the symbols "1" of the symbol position number 1 are displayed in order.

Then, among these symbols, if the first, second, and third symbols are all stopped at, for example, "7", a probability variation state occurs. Such a symbol that is in a probability variation state is called a probability variation symbol (abbreviated probability variation symbol for short). R2
-1 to R2-3 extracted values "0" to "11"
Are respectively associated with the symbol position numbers "1" to "12" of each symbol, and the symbol of the symbol position number corresponding to the extracted value of each random counter is predetermined as the stop display symbol in the variable display. .

The value of R3 when determining the jackpot stop symbol described above and the jackpot symbol selected (first, second,
The relationship with the third symbol) is similar to the relationship shown in FIG. 6, a data table indicating such a relationship is stored in the ROM, and is read out to the RAM to be used for determining the jackpot stop symbol. To be done.

FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining the special symbol random value storage area. The special symbol random value storage area stores various random number values (random counter values) extracted by the start winning when the game ball wins the starting opening 14 and the starting opening switch 17 is turned on. Area. In the special symbol random value storage area 0, as a work area, a specific symbol determination buffer, a big hit symbol buffer,
The 1st design, the 2nd design, the buffer for the 3rd design, the fluctuation reduction timer buffer, the buffer in order to decide whether or not it is big hit game is provided. The special symbol determination buffer is
This is a storage area for storing a value extracted from a random number due to a start winning, and it is possible to specify whether to make a big hit or a big hit based on the value. Further, the big hit symbol buffer is a storage area for storing the value extracted from the random counter R1 according to the start winning, and in the case of a big hit, which big hit symbol can be specified by the value. ing.

Further, the buffer for the first symbol to the third symbol,
Random counter R2 depending on the starting prize
-1 to R2-3 is a storage area in which the values extracted from each are stored, and when the values are out of alignment, it is possible to specify what kind of pattern the display result of each variable display section should be based on the value. ing. The fluctuation reduction timer buffer is a buffer that stores a determination value (3.6 seconds) for determining whether or not to perform shortening variation. The value stored in the fluctuation reduction timer buffer is subtracted over time. If the predetermined condition is satisfied, for example, the number of held balls (balls stored as starting winning prizes) may be two when probability changes, four when non-probability changes, and the timer is "0". For example, the normal shortening fluctuation is performed.

Further, a storage area (buffer) is provided for specifying whether or not the time when the start winning is awarded is a big hit game, and the starting winning is based on the value stored in the storage area. However, it is possible to discriminate whether the game was in the big hit or not.

Such special symbol random value storage area is 0
It is sequentially provided up to 19 and in a normal state where a predetermined change condition is not established, the special symbol random value storage area is used from 0 to 3. That is, the upper limit of the number of memorable start winnings is four. Further, when the upper limit value 4 is changed due to the establishment of a predetermined change condition, the special symbol random value storage area is used from 0 to 19, so that the maximum upper limit value can be increased to 20. Has become.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing the relationship between the display control command, the command name, and the command content of the command in the form of a table. As for the command for display control, one command is composed of 2 bytes of data, and 1 byte of MODE data for instructing the type of control mode and specific control contents in the control mode instructed by the MODE data are instructed. 1 byte of EXT data.

For example, when MODE is "80H", it is a control mode for designating the variation pattern of the special symbol, and the variation pattern of the individual variation display is designated by "00H" to "32H" of EXT, and the variation pattern of EXT is " 40H "~
The variation pattern of the collaborative variation display is designated by "72H". Specifically, MODE is “80H” and EXT is “0”.
In the case of “0H”, the variation pattern 1 of the special symbol is designated.

Next, the variation pattern of the special symbol when MODE is "80H" will be described in more detail. Figure 9
FIG. 10 is a table showing the relationship between the value of EXT and the type of fluctuation pattern specified when individual variable display is performed. FIG. 10 shows EX when cooperative variable display is performed.
It is a figure which shows the relationship between the value of T, and the kind of fluctuation pattern designated in a tabular form.

9 and 10, the relationship between the EXT value and the fluctuation pattern is shown by dividing the EXT value into low probability (non-stochastic fluctuation state) and high probability (probability fluctuation state). The variable display time (time required from the start of variable display to the end of variable display) corresponding to each EXT value is also shown.

For example, taking the case of individual variable display as an example, referring to FIG. 9, normal (normal reach) is
Specified if EXT is "03H" during low probability or EXT is "1CH" during high probability. With respect to the same type of variation patterns, except for the case of abbreviated display, the variation display time is set shorter when the high probability is designated than when the low probability is designated.

Further, in the example of this embodiment, the variation pattern designated in the case of individual variation display and the variation pattern designated in the case of cooperative variation display have the same type of variation pattern. The variation pattern designated in the case of individual variation display and the variation pattern designated in the case of cooperative variation display may be set such that some or all of the types of variation patterns are different.

Next, a method of allocating the fluctuation pattern determined by using the above-mentioned random R4 counter will be described. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing, in a table format, how to sort the variation patterns when individual variation display is performed, and FIG. 12 is a diagram showing, in a table format, how to sort the variation patterns when collaborative variation display is performed. Is.

In FIGS. 11 and 12, the EXT value corresponding to the fluctuation pattern is divided into low probability (non-stochastic fluctuation state) and high probability (probability fluctuation state), and when the big hit is determined and the outlier is determined, At each of the reach deviation determinations, the set number of the selected numerical value (0 to 0 which can be taken by the random R4 counter) corresponds to the selected variation pattern.
Of the total 150 numerical values of 149, the number of numerical values set for selecting each EXT is shown. In addition,
The blanks in FIGS. 11 and 12 indicate that the selected numerical value is not set, that is, cannot be selected.

In FIG. 11 and FIG. 12, the big hit column shows how to sort the variation patterns when it is decided to make a big hit, and the deviation column shows variations when it is decided to make a big hit. Shows how to sort patterns,
The out-of-reach column shows how to distribute the variation patterns when it is determined that the out-of-reach is out and the reach state is determined (determined by the planned stop symbol). Then, in the out-of-reach column, when the final stop symbol (third symbol) is a symbol of reach symbol + 1 (meaning that the symbol position number of the third symbol is the symbol of reach symbol + 1), the final stop The design is reach-
When the design becomes 1 and the final stop design is the reach design-2
When it becomes a design, the final stop design is reach design +1,
It is divided into a case other than "-1-2"("other than that" in the figure).

An example of the specific distribution method in FIGS. 11 and 12 is as follows. For example, if it is decided that a big hit will occur at a low probability, a random R
Of the 150 numbers that 4 can take, 12 are 800
It is set to determine the variation pattern of "8H", and it is determined to be the variation pattern of "8008H" at a ratio of 12/150.

A data table called a pattern table 1 is stored in the ROM of the game control microcomputer 53 as data for distributing the variation patterns when the individual variation display as shown in FIG. 11 is performed. , A data table called a pattern table 2 is used as the data for allocating the variation patterns when the cooperative variation display as shown in FIG. 12 is performed, the RO of the game control microcomputer 53.
It is stored in M. When the variable display is displayed,
The pattern table 1 or the pattern table 2 is selected depending on whether individual variable display or cooperative variable display is performed, and a variation pattern is randomly selected and determined based on the data of the selected pattern table. .

Further, in the example of this embodiment, the method of allocating the variation pattern in the case of individual variable display and the method of allocating the variation pattern in the case of cooperative variable display are common. In addition, how to sort fluctuation patterns in the case of individual fluctuation display,
The method of allocating the variation patterns in the collaborative variation display may be set so as to be partially or entirely different.

Next, the game control microcomputer 5
The control executed by the CPU No. 3 will be described. First, the main process of the game control and the timer interrupt process, which are processes for controlling the progress of the game, will be described. FIG.
Is a flowchart showing a main process executed by the game control microcomputer 53.

Referring to FIG. 13, in the main processing, first, in step S (hereinafter simply referred to as S) 1,
By executing the initialization module, predetermined initialization processing such as setting a designated address of the stack pointer and initializing the built-in device register is performed.

Next, in S2, it is determined whether or not the backup processing (the above-mentioned RAM content saving processing) performed when the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped. If it is determined in S2 that the backup process has been performed, the process proceeds to S3, in which the control state of various control means such as the game control board 31 and the display control board 80 is changed to the state when the power supply is stopped by executing the recovery processing module. Will be returned.

On the other hand, if it is determined in S2 that the backup processing has not been performed, the processing proceeds to S4, in which the initialization processing module is executed to initialize various data such as the counter used for game control. .
Further, in this initialization processing module, processing for setting a timer interrupt time (for example, 0.002 seconds) that specifies the timing for executing the interrupt processing described later is performed. As a result, timing for designating the execution timing of the first interrupt process after resetting due to power-on or the like is started.

Next, after proceeding to S5 and interrupt processing being prohibited, in S6, a random counter (R2) is added and updated to the interrupt waiting time such as a falling pattern, a variation pattern, etc.
-1 to R2-3, R4, R6, R7) is performed, and the display random number updating process is performed. After S6, the interrupt process is permitted by S7, and the process returns to S5.
The process of is repeatedly executed by an infinite loop.

As a result, the updating process of the random counter in the interrupt processing surplus time is repeatedly executed in an infinite loop. When the timer interrupt process described later is activated, this repeated execution by the infinite loop is temporarily stopped at the position of execution in the program configuring this infinite loop except the interrupt disable period, and the timer interrupt process is executed. When is finished, execution is resumed from the position of the suspended program.

FIG. 14 is a flow chart showing the timer interrupt processing executed by the game control microcomputer 53. In this timer interrupt processing, the time value of the timer for timer interruption managed by the CPU is set value (timer interruption time set in S2: specifically 0.0
Execution is started every 02 seconds).

First, various registers are saved in S11, and then a switch process is executed in S12. In the switch processing, the states of the gate switch 12, the starting opening switch 17, the V count switch 23, the count switch 22 and the like are input, and whether or not there is a winning for each winning opening 19, 24, the starting winning opening 14, the variable winning ball device 15 or the like. A process for determining whether or not it is performed.

Next, in S13, the judgment random number updating process is performed. This is a process of updating each random counter indicating various random numbers for determination used in game control. Specifically, it is the update processing of the counters R1, R3, R5, and R8.

Next, in S14, the display random number updating process is performed. This process is a process of updating the same random counter as the random counter updated in S6 described above.

Next, in S15, main special symbol process processing is performed. This main special symbol process processing, in order to execute the variable display of the special symbols in the two display units 9a, 9b when the cooperative variable display is performed, and the display unit 9a (hereinafter referred to as the individual variable display) , The display unit 9a may be referred to as a main display unit in order to clearly distinguish the display unit 9b from the display unit 9b). This main special symbol process processing, one of a plurality of types of processing (process) is selected and executed according to the value of the main special symbol process flag for main special symbol process processing (flag that specifies the process to be executed) . Thereby, in the main special symbol process processing, game control from the start winning of the hitting ball to the end of the variation display related to the collaborative variation display and the individual variation display (especially the main display means side), and when a big hit occurs In, the game control in the big hit game state is performed. Then, the value of the main special symbol process flag in the main special symbol process process is updated during each process according to the game state.

Next, in S15a, sub special symbol process processing is performed. This sub-special symbol process process, the special symbol on the side of the display unit 9b (hereinafter, the display unit 9b may be referred to as a sub-display unit in order to clearly distinguish the display unit 9b from the display unit 9a) when individual variation display is performed. Is a process process used to execute the variable display of. This sub special symbol process processing, one of a plurality of types of processing (process) is selected and executed according to the value of the sub special symbol process flag for the sub special symbol process processing. Thereby, in the sub special symbol process processing, game control from the start winning of the hitting ball to the end of the variation display related to the individual variation display (particularly the sub display means side), and when the big hit occurs, the big hit game Game control in the state is performed independently of the main special symbol process process described above. Then, the value of the sub special symbol process flag in the sub special symbol process processing is updated during each process according to the gaming state.

Determination of whether or not to generate a big hit using the value of R1 as described above, determination of the off symbol of the special symbol using the values of R2-1 to R2-3, big hit using the value of R3 Determination of symbols, determination of variation pattern using the value of R4, determination of whether to generate a reach state using the value of R6, determination of reach symbol using the value of R7, and R
The determination of whether to display the fluctuation display using the value of 8 is
It is executed in the main special symbol process process of S15 and the sub special symbol process process of S15a.

Next, in S16, a normal symbol process process is performed. In this normal symbol process process, a process for controlling the normal symbol display unit 10, such as a variable display of the normal symbol, is selected and executed according to the normal symbol process flag. And the value of the normal symbol process flag,
It is updated during each process according to the game state. For example, R
The normal symbol hit determination using the value of 5 is performed by this normal symbol process process.

Next, in S17, special symbol command control processing is executed. This special symbol command control process, according to the determination of the display control content in the main special symbol process process and the sub-special symbol process process described above, scheduled stop symbol, fluctuation pattern, occurrence of big hit state, end of big hit state, probability This is a process in which the game control microcomputer 53 transmits data of a display control command, which is a command for designating display control contents such as a fluctuation state and a non-probability fluctuation state, to the display control board 80 and the like.

Next, in S18, the normal symbol command control process is executed. This normal symbol command control process, the game control microcomputer 5 data of the display control command for controlling the display of the normal symbol display unit 10.
3 is a process of transmitting to the display control board 80. Since the display control board 80 also controls the display of the normal symbol display portion 10 in addition to the variable display device 8, the ordinary symbol display portion 1 is thus displayed.
A display control command for controlling the display of 0 is also transmitted to the display control board 80.

Next, in S19, information output processing is performed. This information output process is a process for outputting the external output information such as the probability variation information, the big hit information, the start information, etc., to the outside through the information output circuit 64. Next, in S20, solenoid output processing is performed.

In this solenoid output processing, the control signals for exciting the solenoids for driving the opening / closing plate 29 of the variable winning ball device 30 and the driving solenoids of the variable winning ball device 15 are solenoids for driving them. This is a process for outputting to the circuit. Next, in S21, prize ball processing is performed. In this prize ball processing, the game control microcomputer 53 transmits a prize ball number signal and a prize ball enable signal to a prize ball substrate for controlling payout of prize balls,
This is a process for issuing a prize ball payout command.

Next, in S22, a test terminal process for outputting a test signal from a predetermined test terminal is performed. afterwards,
The process of restoring the register is performed in S23, and S2
4 sets the state in which the interrupt is permitted. After that, the timer interrupt processing ends.

Next, a part of the processing contents of the main special symbol process processing shown in S15 of FIG. 14 will be described. First, the start winning process which is one of the subroutines executed in the main special symbol process process will be described. In this starting winning process, a process corresponding to the starting winning is performed. Figure 15
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of a start winning process.

In the starting winning process, first, in S41, it is determined whether or not there is a winning in the starting opening.
In S41, if there is no winning in the starting winning opening, the process ends, but if there is winning in the starting winning opening, the process proceeds to S42. Next, in S42, the start winning award memory is the upper limit value M.
(In the present embodiment, it is determined whether it is equal to or less than 4: 4 in the normal time and 20 in the big hit game state).

At S42, if the number of memory for winning start prize is equal to or more than the upper limit value M, the process is ended. "+1" is added to the number of memory for winning the winning prize stored in. Therefore, in step S42, if the number of memory for starting winning exceeds the upper limit value, the number of memory is not updated even if there is a starting winning, and the starting winning is invalidated.

Next, in S44, a random number (count value) is extracted from the random number generating means (each random counter), and the extracted value corresponding to the number of memory for winning the winning prize is stored in the area for storing the data for starting winning memory (see FIG. 7). Respectively stored in. next,
Data indicating whether the time when there is a start winning is in the big hit game state or other than the big hit game state is stored in a storage area (a buffer storing data for specifying whether or not the big hit game is in FIG. 7). The state storage process is executed and the process ends. In this way, when the number of stored starting prizes has changed, in S45, it is stored whether or not the time when the starting prize is in the jackpot gaming state.
Based on the stored data, it is possible to easily determine whether to perform the individual variable display or the cooperative variable display.

Next, the main special symbol game process, which is one of the subroutines executed in the main special symbol process process, will be described. In this main special symbol game processing, game control from the start to the end of the variable display according to the start winning is performed. 16 and 17 are flowcharts showing the processing contents of the main special symbol game processing according to the first embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 16, first, in S101, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the number of memory for winning a prize for start-up is "0". When it is determined in S101 that the number of memory for winning a prize for starting is not “0”, the data stored in the buffer (buffer 0) corresponding to the number of memory for starting award = 1 is read out, and then to S103. move on. on the other hand,
When it is determined in S101 that the number of stored winning awards is "0", the process directly proceeds to S103.

In S103, it is determined whether or not the current game state is the big hit game state as a result of the variable display on the display section 9a (main display means). S103
When it is determined that the jackpot is in the gaming state, this processing ends. In this way, when the main special symbol game process is completed, the process proceeds to the big hit game state process described later. On the other hand, if it is determined in S103 that it is not in the big hit game state, then in S104, it is determined whether or not the display unit 9a (main display means) is in the state of variable display of special symbols.

If it is determined in S104 that the variable display is being performed, the process proceeds to S109, which will be described later. On the other hand, S104
If it is determined that the change display is not being performed by S10, S10
5, it is determined whether or not the display portion 9a (main display means) is in the stop symbol display time. Here, the state where the special symbol has not changed is the standby state when there is no start winning (the variation waiting state), and the stopped state of the symbol for a predetermined time after the end of variable display regardless of whether or not there is a start winning memory. It is divided into the state of the stop symbol display time for maintaining. S105
Then, it is determined whether or not the special symbol is stopped during such a stopped symbol display time.

If it is determined in S105 that it is not during the stop symbol display time, the process proceeds to S106, in which it is determined whether or not the number of stored winning awards is "0". If it is determined in S106 that the number of stored winning awards is not "0", in order to perform variable display according to the starting awards, S1 will be described later.
24 (see FIG. 17). On the other hand, if it is determined in S106 that the number of stored winning awards is “0”, S10
In step 7, it is determined whether or not a customer waiting demo, which is a predetermined demonstration image displayed in the standby state described above, is being displayed.

If it is determined in S107 that the customer waiting demo is being displayed, this main special symbol game process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in S107 that the customer waiting demo is not being displayed, the process proceeds to S108, and a process for making settings for transmitting a display control command designating the display of the customer waiting demo is performed. When this processing is executed, a display control command is then transmitted, and a customer waiting demo is displayed on at least one of the display units 9a and 9b. After S108, this main special symbol game process ends.

Further, when it is determined in S106 that the number of stored winning awards is not "0" and the process proceeds to S124 (see FIG. 17), the probability varying function (function of improving the probability of jackpot occurrence) is activated. It is determined whether or not it is in the middle, in other words, whether or not it is in the probability variation state. When it is determined that the probability variation function is operating, a big hit determination based on the big hit determination value when the probability variation function is operating, that is, a big hit determination in the probability variation state is performed in S125, and the process proceeds to S127. On the other hand, if it is determined that the probability variation function is not in operation, the big hit determination based on the big hit determination value when the probability variation function is not activated in S126, in other words, the big hit determination in the normal probability state other than the probability variation state is performed. After that, the process proceeds to S127. In each of such S125 and S126, a big hit determination is made based on the extracted value of the random counter R1 of the data read out in S102, the value of the number of stored winning prizes for winning is reduced by 1, and each buffer is stored. The storage contents of (buffers 1, 2, 3, ...) Are shifted. That is, the value of R1 or the like stored in the area of the buffer (buffers 1, 2, 3, ...) Corresponding to the number of starting winning prizes stored = n (n = 2, 3, 4, ...) = Area of the buffer corresponding to n-1 (buffer 0, 1, 2, ...)
To store.

In S127, it is determined whether or not a big hit is determined by the determination in S125 or S126.
If it is determined to be a big hit in S127, the process proceeds to S128, and a big hit symbol is set based on the extracted value of the random counter R3 of the data read in S102. Next, by S129, at the present time,
It is pre-determined that the variable display performed as the individual variable display on the display unit 9b (sub display unit) is a big hit before the variable display performed as the individual variable display on the display unit 9a (main display unit). It is determined whether or not

If it is determined in S129 that the variable display performed as the individual variable display on the display unit 9b is the big hit in advance, it is determined in advance that the continuous big hit flag A is ON. Is performed, and then the process proceeds to S136. Here, the continuous big hit flag A is a stage when it is determined that the change display on the display unit 9a (main display means) is a big hit based on the memory of the winning start when individual change display is performed. 1
Display section 9b performed based on the previous winning prize memory
A flag indicating that the continuous big hit state is a state in which the variable display is a big hit in advance (sub-display means).

If it is determined in S127 that the jackpot is not a big hit (out), the process proceeds to S131.
A reach determination is performed by extracting a count value from the random counter R6 and determining whether or not a reach state (disconnected reach state) is generated based on the extracted value. Next, in S132, it is determined whether or not the shift reach state is determined as a result of the determination in S131.

If it is determined in S132 that it is determined that the off-reach state is set, the process proceeds to S135.
A process of setting a scheduled stop symbol that is in the out-reach state is performed, and then the process proceeds to S136. In S135, the count value is extracted from the random counter R7, the scheduled stop symbols of the first and second symbols that are reach symbols are set based on the extracted value, and the random counter of the data read in S102 is set. The scheduled stop symbol of the third symbol is set based on the extracted value of R2-3.

On the other hand, if it is determined in S132 that it is determined that the out-reach state is not established, S133.
Proceeding to step S102, a planned stop symbol at the time of a deviation from the reach state is set based on the extracted values of the random counters R2-1 to R2-3 of the data read in S102. Then, in S134, the count value is extracted from the random counter R8, and based on the extracted value, it is determined whether or not to perform the variable display by the above-mentioned gusset, and then the process proceeds to S136.

In S136, it is determined whether or not the special symbol variation time reduction function, which is the special symbol variation time reduction control executed when the probability variation state occurs, is operating. When it is determined by S136 that the special symbol variation time shortening function is operating, the processing proceeds to S137, in which a variation pattern is set in which the variation time when the special symbol variation time shortening function is activated is set, and thereafter. , S1
Proceed to 39. On the other hand, if it is determined in S136 that the special symbol variation time reduction function is not in operation, S138
Then, the process for setting the variation pattern in which the variation time when the special symbol variation time shortening function is not activated is set, and then the process proceeds to S139. The variation pattern set in S137 and S138 is a variation pattern of cooperative variable display.

In S139, of the data read out in S102, based on the data indicating whether or not the big hit game is in progress, whether or not the data of the next start winning a prize memory is stored in the big hit state or not. To be judged. If it is determined in S139 that it is stored in the big hit state, the process proceeds to S140, and the above-described S137 or S138 is executed.
The variation pattern set by is set to the variation pattern of the same type of individual variation (setting change),
Then, it progresses to S141. As a result, the individual variation display is executed. On the other hand, if it is determined in S139 that it is not stored in the big hit state, S1
The process proceeds to 39a, where it is determined whether or not the data of the immediately preceding winning prize memory is stored in the big hit game state.

If it is determined in S139a that the data of the previous starting winning prize memory is stored during the big hit game state, the process proceeds to S140 described above, and the last start stored during the big hit game state. In order to display the individual variation for the purpose of not hindering the individual variation display based on the data of the winning winning memory, a process of setting (changing the setting) to the variation pattern of the individual variation is performed. On the other hand, when it is determined in S139a that the data of the immediately preceding winning prize memory is not stored in the big hit game state, the process proceeds to S141. As a result, the cooperative variable display is executed according to the variation pattern set in S138 or S139.

In S141, a process for setting data for transmitting a display control command at the start of fluctuation for starting the variable display based on various setting items relating to the variable display determined by the above-described process is performed. It
Thereby, the variation start command is transmitted later, and the variation display of the special symbol is started. After S141, this main special symbol game process ends.

If it is determined in S104 (see FIG. 16) described above that the display unit 9a (main display means) is in the variable display of special symbols, the process proceeds to S109.
It is determined whether or not the variable display of the special symbol on the display unit 9a (main display means) is temporarily stopped. Here, the temporary stop of the variable display is S which will be described later, depending on the display state of the display unit 9b (sub display means) when the individual variable display is performed.
122 is executed.

If it is determined in S109 that the temporary stop is not in progress, the process proceeds to S113, in which it is determined whether or not the change time of the special symbol set at the start of change display has elapsed. If it is determined in S113 that the variable time has not elapsed, the process proceeds to S118, in which it is determined whether the variable display of the special symbol is temporarily stopped. If it is determined in S118 that the game is temporarily stopped, this main special symbol game process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined in S118 that it is not in the temporary stop, the process proceeds to S119, and it is determined whether or not the continuous jackpot flag A is in the ON state.

The continuous jackpot flag A is turned on by S119.
When it is determined that the state is in the state, the process proceeds to S122, the current fluctuation display on the display unit 9a (main display means) is temporarily stopped, and the fluctuation time elapsed until the present time of the temporarily stopped fluctuation display is stored. Processing for doing is done. On the other hand, S
When it is determined by 119 that the continuous jackpot flag A is not in the ON state, the process proceeds to S120, and the display unit 9b
It is determined whether or not it has been previously determined that the variable display on the (sub-display means) is in the reach state.

If it is determined in S120 that the display portion 9b is in the reach state in the individual variation display, S12
In step 2, the process of temporarily stopping the variable display and storing the variable time is performed. On the other hand, if it is determined in S120 that the display unit 9b does not reach the reach state,
The process proceeds to S121, and it is determined whether or not it has been previously determined that the variable display on the display unit 9b (sub-display unit) will be the above-mentioned variable display.

If it is determined in S121 that the display unit 9b will change to the variability display in the individual variation display, S
Proceeding to 122, the processing of temporarily stopping the variable display and storing the variable time is performed. On the other hand, if it is determined in S121 that the display portion 9b does not display the fluctuating display, the main special symbol game process ends.

As described above, when the individual variable display is performed, when the variable display displayed on the display unit 9b (sub display means) side is in the big hit state and the reach state, the display unit 9a (main Since a process for temporarily suspending the variable display on the display means side is performed, it becomes possible to give a notice that the jackpot state or the reach state will be reached by such a pause, and such a jackpot state. Alternatively, it is possible to focus the player's line of sight on the display unit that is in the reach state. Further, since the variation display of the gaze is performed, even if the variation display on the display unit 9a (main display means) side is temporarily stopped, the jackpot state or the reach state is not necessarily obtained. Therefore, the player is displayed during the variation display. It is possible to prevent the attention of the player from being distracted, and it is possible to maintain the tension of the player during the variable display.

After S122 described above, in S123, a flickering image is displayed on the display unit 9a to encourage a big hit in the variable display displayed on the display unit 9b (sub display unit).
The process for displaying by (main display means) is performed, and then this main special symbol game process ends. In this way, the display is tilted on the display unit on the side where the variable display is temporarily stopped, so that the player's expectation can be stimulated and the enjoyment of the game can be improved.

If it is determined in S109 that the suspension is not in progress, the process proceeds to S110, in which it is determined whether or not the display unit 9b (sub display means) is in the variable display in the individual variable display. It If it is determined in S110 that the display unit 9b is displaying the variation, the process proceeds to S113.
On the other hand, when it is determined in S110 that the display unit 9b is not displaying the fluctuation, it is determined in S111 whether the continuous jackpot flag A is in the ON state. S1
When it is determined by 11 that the continuous jackpot flag A is not in the ON state, the process proceeds to S112, the variable display that has been paused is restarted from the time of the pause, and the change is performed based on the change time stored at the time of the pause. After the process of restarting the counting of time from the pause point is performed, S113
Proceed to. Resuming the variable display from such a temporary stop point is specifically performed as follows. For example, based on the relationship between the passage of the fluctuation time and the degree of progress of the fluctuation pattern,
The degree of progress of the variation pattern is obtained from the variation time stored at the time of suspension, and the variation display is restarted from the portion corresponding to the degree of progress. On the other hand, if it is determined in S111 that the continuous jackpot flag A is in the ON state, the S
Proceed to 113.

As a result, when the variable display on the display unit 9a (main display unit) is temporarily stopped in accordance with the control state of the display unit 9b (sub display unit), a continuous jackpot is generated unless In response to the end of the variable display on the section 9b, the temporarily displayed variable display on the display section 9a is restarted. Further, in the case where the continuous big hit occurs, the continuous big hit flag A is turned off in response to the end of the big hit game state caused by the variable display on the display unit 9b.
By doing so (see S427 and S430 in FIG. 22), the variable display on the display portion 9a which has been temporarily stopped is restarted in response to the end of the big hit game state.

If it is determined in S113 that the variation time has passed, the process proceeds to S114, in which all symbols of the first symbol to the third symbol are stopped and displayed to confirm the variable display result. Processing for transmitting the all symbol stop command as a command is performed. Next, S1
The process for setting the stop symbol display time of the special symbol described above is started by 15, and the process of starting the time counting is performed, and then the process proceeds to S116. Also, when it is determined in S105 described above that it is during the stop symbol display time, S116
Proceed to.

In S116, it is determined whether or not the stop symbol display time set in S115 has elapsed. S1
When it is determined that the stop symbol display time has not elapsed by 16, this main special symbol game process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in S116 that the stopped symbol display time has elapsed, the process proceeds to S117, a function adjustment process that is a subroutine is executed, and then this main special symbol game process ends. For details of the function adjustment processing, see FIG.
Will be described later.

Next, the function adjustment processing executed in S117 of FIG. 16 will be described. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the function adjustment processing.

Referring to FIG. 18, first, in S201, it is determined whether or not the scheduled stop symbol is determined to be a combination of jackpot symbols. When it is determined in S201 that the combination of the big hit symbols has been determined, the process proceeds to S202, and processing for starting the big hit game state is performed. The processing of S202 also includes processing for turning on the big hit game flag, which is a flag for indicating that the big hit game state has been determined.

Next, in S202a, a process for increasing the upper limit value of the number of stored winning awards (increase from 4 to 20) is performed, and then the process proceeds to S203 and S203 to S20.
By 6, the function related to the stochastic state is stopped.
In S203, if the probability variation function (function that improves the jackpot occurrence probability) is operating, that operation is stopped.
Next, by S204, when the variation time reduction function of the normal symbol is operating, that operation is stopped. Next, S2
By 05, when the opening extension function of the ordinary electric winning accessory (variable winning ball device 15) has been operated, the operation is stopped. Then, by S206, when the variable time reduction function of the special symbol is operating, the operation is stopped, and then the function adjusting process is ended. By executing S203 to S206 in the case of the big hit state, the state is once reset in the case of the probability varying state.

If it is determined in S201 that the combination of the big hit symbols has not been determined, that is, if the combination of the symbols that have fallen outside is determined, S20 is set.
According to 7, it is determined whether the stochastic function is active. If it is determined in S207 that the probability varying function is not in operation, there is no particular need for function adjustment, and this function adjustment processing ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in S207 that the probability varying function is operating, S208
Then, it is determined whether or not the above-described probability variation continuous variation count has ended. If it is determined in S208 that the number of continuous changes in the probability variation has not ended, this function adjustment process ends because there is no particular need for function adjustment. On the other hand, S208
When it is determined that the probability variation continuous variation count has ended, the process proceeds to S203, and the processes related to the probability variation state are stopped by executing S203 to S206. In this way, there is a case where there is a deviation, and
S203 to S206 when the number of continuous changes in probability variation ends
Is executed, processing for stopping the function related to the probability variation state is performed, and the probability variation state ends.

Next, the sub special symbol game process which is one of the subroutines executed in the sub special symbol process process will be described. In this sub-special symbol game process, game control is performed from the start to the end of the variable display according to the start winning. 19 and 20 are flowcharts showing the processing contents of the sub special symbol game processing according to the first embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 19, first, in S301, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the number of memory for winning a prize for starting is "0". When it is determined in S301 that the number of stored winning awards is not "0", the first winning award memory is stored in S301a, that is, is stored in the buffer (buffer 0) corresponding to the number of award winning winnings = 1. It is determined whether or not the existing data is stored during the big hit game state. Specifically, in S301a, it is determined whether or not the data is stored in the big hit state based on the data indicating whether or not the big hit game is being played among the start winning prize stored data.

When it is determined in S301a that it is not stored during the big hit game, this sub special symbol game process ends. In this way, when the sub special symbol game process is completed, the process proceeds to the big hit game state process described later. On the other hand, if it is determined in S301a that it was stored during the big hit game, as in S102 described above,
Buffer (buffer 0) corresponding to the number of memory of winning prizes for starting = 1
The data stored in is read out, and then S303
Go to.

Then, in S303 to S305, the process of replacing the display unit 9a (main display means) with the display unit 9b (sub display means) for the determination of the state in each of S103 to S105 of the main special symbol game processing is performed. To be executed. Further, through S306 to S308, the same processing as that of each of S106 to S108 of the main special symbol game processing is executed.

If the number of stored winning awards is not "0" in S306, the process proceeds to S324 (see FIG. 20), but in S324 to S328 and S331 to S335,
Main special symbol game processing S124-S128, S131-
The same processing as each of S135 is executed.

Then, after S328, by S329,
At this point, the variable display performed as the individual variation display on the display unit 9a (main display means) may be a big hit before the variation display performed as the individual variation display on the display unit 9b (sub display means). It is determined whether it is a predetermined jackpot.

If it is determined in step S329 that the variable display performed as the individual variable display on the display unit 9a is a big hit in advance, it is determined in step S330 that the continuous big hit flag B is ON. Is performed, and then the process proceeds to S336. Here, the continuous jackpot flag B means that when the individual variation display is performed, the variation display on the display unit 9b (sub display means) is determined to be a jackpot based on the start winning memory. 1
Display section 9a performed based on the previous winning prize memory
It is a flag that indicates a continuous big hit state as a state in which the variable display is a big hit in advance (main display means). This continuous jackpot flag B is used for the same purpose as the continuous jackpot flag A in the main special symbol game process described above.

Then, in S336, the same processing as S136 in the main special symbol game processing described above is performed. S3
When it is determined that the special symbol variation time shortening function is operating by 36, the process proceeds to S337, and the variation pattern of the individual variation display in which the variation time during the operation of the special symbol variation time shortening function is set is set. While the
If it is determined by S336 that the special symbol variation time shortening function is not in operation, the process proceeds to S338, and the variation pattern of the individual variation display in which the variation time when the special symbol variation time shortening function is not activated is set is set. Processing is done. After S337 and S338, proceed to S339,
After the processing similar to that of S139 described above is performed, this sub special symbol game processing ends.

If it is determined in S304 (see FIG. 19) that the display portion 9b (sub display means) is in the variable display of special symbols, the process proceeds to S309 and the display portion 9 is displayed.
It is determined whether or not the variable display of the special symbol on b (sub display means) is temporarily stopped. Here, the variable display is temporarily stopped when the individual variable display is performed.
Depending on the display state of (main display means), S322 to be described later.
Is performed by.

If it is determined in S309 that the temporary stop is not in progress, the process proceeds to S313, and it is determined whether or not the variation time of the special symbol set at the start of variation display has elapsed. When it is determined in S313 that the variation time has not elapsed, the process proceeds to S318, and it is determined whether or not the variation display of the special symbol is temporarily stopped. If it is determined by S318 that the game is temporarily stopped, this sub special symbol game process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in S318 that the temporary stop is not in progress, the process proceeds to S319, and it is determined whether or not the continuous jackpot flag B is in the ON state.

The continuous jackpot flag B is turned on in S319.
When it is determined that the state is in the state, the process proceeds to S322, the current variation display on the display unit 9b (sub display unit) is temporarily stopped, and the variation time elapsed until the present time of the temporarily displayed variation display is stored. Processing for doing is done. On the other hand, S
When it is determined by 319 that the continuous jackpot flag B is not in the ON state, the process proceeds to S320, and the display unit 9a
It is determined whether or not it has been previously determined that the variable display on the (main display means) is in the reach state.

If it is determined in S320 that the display portion 9a is in the reach state in the individual variable display, S32
In step 2, the process of temporarily stopping the variable display and storing the variable time is performed. On the other hand, if it is determined in S320 that the display unit 9a does not reach the reach state,
The process proceeds to S321, and it is determined whether or not it has been previously determined that the variable display on the display unit 9a (main display unit) will be the above-described variable display of the gaze.

If it is determined in S321 that the display unit 9a is in the fluctuating display in the individual variation display, S
Proceeding to 322, the above-described processing of temporarily stopping the variable display and storing the variable time is performed. On the other hand, when it is determined in S321 that the display unit 9a does not display the fluctuating display, the sub special symbol game process ends.

As described above, when the individual variable display is performed, when the variable display displayed on the display unit 9a (main display means) side is in the big hit state and in the reach state, the display unit 9b (sub-display) is displayed. Since a process for temporarily suspending the variable display on the display means side is performed, it is possible to give a notice that the jackpot state or the reach state will be reached by such a pause, and the jackpot state or the reach state. It is possible to concentrate the player's line of sight on the display section of the one that becomes.

After S322, in S323, a flickering image is displayed on the display unit 9b (sub-display unit) to encourage a big hit in the variable display displayed on the display unit 9a (main display unit). Processing is performed, and thereafter, this sub special symbol game processing ends. In this way, the display is tilted on the display unit on the side where the variable display is temporarily stopped, so that the player's expectation can be stimulated and the enjoyment of the game can be improved.

If it is determined in S309 that the vehicle is temporarily stopped, the process proceeds to S310 and the display unit 9
It is determined whether or not a (main display means) is in the variable display in the individual variable display. If it is determined in S310 that the display unit 9a is displaying the variation, the process proceeds to S313. On the other hand, if it is determined in S310 that the display unit 9a is not performing the variable display, the continuous jackpot flag B is determined in S311.
It is determined whether or not is in the ON state. S311
When it is determined that the continuous jackpot flag B is not in the ON state, the process proceeds to S312, the fluctuation display that has been paused is restarted from the time of the pause, and the fluctuation time is based on the fluctuation time stored at the time of the pause. After the process of restarting the counting of is restarted from the temporary stop point, the process proceeds to S313. The specific processing content of S312 is the same as that of S112 described above. On the other hand, the continuous jackpot flag B by S311
When it is determined that is turned on, the process directly proceeds to S313.

As a result, when the variable display on the display unit 9b (sub-display unit) is temporarily stopped in accordance with the control state of the display unit 9a (main display unit), a continuous jackpot is displayed unless In response to the end of the variable display on the section 9a, the temporarily stopped variable display on the display section 9b is restarted. Further, in the case where a continuous big hit occurs, the continuous big hit flag B is turned off in response to the end of the big hit game state caused by the variable display on the display unit 9a.
By doing so (see S427 and S430 in FIG. 22), the variable display on the display section 9b which has been temporarily stopped is restarted in response to the end of the big hit game state.

If it is determined in S313 that the variation time has elapsed, the process proceeds to S314 and S31.
4 to S317, S114 in the main special symbol game processing
The process similar to S117 is performed. In this case, S31
In 7, the function adjustment processing shown in FIG. 18 is executed, as in S117. After S317, this sub special symbol game process ends.

Next, the jackpot game process executed in each of the main special symbol process process and the sub special symbol process process will be described. The contents of the big hit game process are common to each of the main special symbol process process and the sub special symbol process.

21 and 22 are flowcharts showing the processing contents of the big hit game processing. First, S401
Thus, it is determined whether or not a big hit game is being played. Specifically, in S401, when the big hit game flag is ON, it is determined that the big hit game is in progress.

Next, when it is determined from S401 that the big hit game is not in progress, this big hit game process is finished as it is. For this reason, even if the main special symbol game process or the sub-special symbol game process described above is finished and proceeds to the big-hit game process, unless the display result of the special symbol is in a confirmed state, a substantial big-hit The game process is not executed.

On the other hand, if it is determined from S401 that the big hit game is being played, then the process proceeds to S402, and it is judged whether or not it is the first (first round) big winning opening opening in the big hit game state. When it is determined in S402 that the opening of the special winning opening is started, the processing for opening the special winning opening 20 is performed in S403, and then S40.
Go to 4. On the other hand, if it is determined in S402 that it is not the time to start opening the special winning opening, the process directly proceeds to S404.

In S404, it is determined whether or not the special winning opening 20 is open. If it is determined in S404 that the ball is in the open state, the process proceeds to S405, in which it is determined whether or not the passage of a ball in the specific winning area has been detected. When it is determined that the detection is performed in S405,
In step S406, it is determined whether the continuation condition establishment flag is in the ON state. If not, the continuation condition establishment flag is turned on in step S407. Here, the continuation condition establishment flag is a flag for indicating that the continuation right of the above-described repeat continuation control has been established.

After S407, the process proceeds to S408. On the other hand, S
If it is determined that the condition is not detected in 405, or if it is determined in S405 that the continuation condition satisfaction flag is in the ON state in S406, the process directly proceeds to S408.

In S408, it is determined whether or not the number of balls (for example, 10 pieces) defined as the number of winnings per one opening of the special winning opening is won in the special winning opening 20. on the other hand,
When it is determined in S408 that the specified number of balls has not been won, it is determined in S409 whether or not the time specified as the opening time for one opening of the special winning opening has passed. If it is determined in S409 that the big winning opening time has not elapsed, this big hit game process ends.

On the other hand, when it is determined in S408 that the specified number of balls have been won, and when it is determined in S409 that the special winning opening time has elapsed, it means that the round ending condition is satisfied. Therefore, the process proceeds to S410, a process for closing the special winning opening 20 is performed, and thereafter, the big hit game process ends.

If it is determined in S404 that the state is not in the open state, the process proceeds to S411, in which it is the time during which it is recognized that the specific winning area passage detection is valid after the special winning opening 20 is opened. It is determined whether or not the winning area effective time (a time slightly longer than the above-described special winning opening opening time) has elapsed. If it is determined in S411 that the specific winning area valid time has not elapsed, the process proceeds to S412.
It is determined whether or not the passing of a ball in the specific winning area is detected. When it is determined that the detection is performed in S412, the process proceeds to S413, it is determined whether or not the continuation condition satisfaction flag is in the ON state, and when it is not in the ON state, the continuation condition satisfaction flag is in the ON state in S414. To be In this way, even after the special winning opening 20 is closed, the continuation right can be generated for a predetermined time by passing balls in the specific winning area.

After S414, this big hit game process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that the detection is not performed in S412, and if it is detected in S412,
When it is determined by 413 that the continuation condition satisfaction flag is in the ON state, this jackpot game process is ended as it is.

If it is determined in S411 that the specific winning area valid time has elapsed, the process proceeds to S415, in which it is determined whether or not the passing of a ball in the specific winning area is detected during the specific winning area valid time. To be done. S415
If it determines that no such detection was made by
Processing for turning off the flag under continuation condition establishment is performed, and then the process proceeds to S417. In this way, the continuation condition is not established when the passage of the ball in the specific winning area is detected during the specific winning area valid time. On the other hand, S41
If it is determined that there was such a detection by 5,
Then, the process proceeds to S417.

In S417, whether or not the special winning opening closing time set as the interval time between the closing of the special winning opening 20 in each round of the repeated continuation control and the opening of the special winning opening for the next round has elapsed. It is determined whether or not. When it is determined in S417 that the special winning opening closing time has not elapsed, the big hit game process ends.
On the other hand, when it is determined in S417 that the special winning opening closing time has elapsed, it is determined in S418 whether the continuation condition establishment flag is in the ON state.

At S418, the continuation condition establishment flag is set to O.
If it is determined to be in the N state, the process for opening the special winning opening 20 is performed in S419 in order to proceed to the next round of the repeat continuation control, and thereafter, the big hit game process is ended.

On the other hand, if it is determined in S418 that the continuation condition in-progress flag is not in the ON state, in order to end the big hit game state, the process proceeds to S420 (see FIG. 22), and the current big hit game state is a probability variation pattern. It is determined whether or not the combination is due to the establishment of the combination.

If it is determined in S420 that the jackpot gaming state is a combination of probability variation symbols, S421
Then, predetermined processing for ending the big hit game state is performed. This S421 also includes a process of turning off the above-mentioned big hit game flag. And S4
22 start of probability fluctuation function (improvement of jackpot probability), start of normal symbol fluctuation time shortening function of S423, start of normal electric auditors opening time extension function of S424, and special symbol fluctuation time shortening of S425 The activation of the function is executed, whereby the stochastic fluctuation state is controlled.

Next, in S426, a process of restoring the upper limit value of the number of stored winning awards for winning (returning from 20 to 4) is performed. Then, by S427, the process of turning off the continuous big hit flag (continuous big hit flag A, continuous big hit flag B) is performed, and then this big hit game process ends.

On the other hand, if it is determined in S420 described above that it is not in the big hit game state due to the combination of probability variation symbols, the process proceeds to S428, and a predetermined process for ending the big hit game state similar to S421 described above is executed. To be done. After that, the process proceeds to S426 described above, and after the processes of S426 and S427 are executed, this jackpot game process ends.

By performing the control as described above, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, the starting winning award memory is performed with the upper limit of four in the gaming states other than the big hit gaming state, and based on the starting winning award memory, Variable display device 8
Cooperative variable display is performed on the two display portions 9a and 9b. Such collaborative variation display is realized by executing the process processing for collaborative variation display in the main special symbol process processing shown in FIG.

In this pachinko gaming machine 1, starting prize winning memory is performed with a maximum of 20 in the jackpot gaming state, and the starting winning prize memory is displayed on the variable display device 8 after the jackpot gaming state. Used. As a variation display based on the memory of the winning a prize during the jackpot game state,
Individual variable display is performed on the two display portions 9a and 9b of the variable display device 8. Such individual variation display, in the main special symbol process processing and the sub special symbol process processing shown in FIG. 14, for the individual variation display, for the two display portions 9a, 9b of the variable display device 8 individually. It is realized by executing process processing.

When the individual variable display is executed, as shown in FIG. 15 and FIG. 16, one of the two display portions 9a and 9b of the variable display device 8 is based on a start winning prize memory. If it is decided that a big hit will occur, and it is decided that a big hit will occur on the other display part based on the next start winning memory, or a reach state (a reach state that is out of reach) will occur on one display part. If it is decided that, on the other display unit, the variable display based on the starting winning award memory of the order next to the starting winning award memory in which such a big hit or reach state has occurred (based on the big hit) The execution of the variable display based on the next start winning is stopped until the end of the jackpot gaming state or the variable display in which the reach state has occurred).
Therefore, when individual variable display is performed,
The display results of the two display portions 9a and 9b of the variable display device 8 do not overlap. Further, when a reach state (including both reach and jackpot reach) occurs in one of the two display portions 9a and 9b of the variable display device 8, the other display portion is displayed. New variable display will not be executed in parallel at the same time. Therefore, in the case where the individual variable display is performed, if a reach state occurs in one of the two display units 9a and 9b of the variable display device 8, a new variable display is displayed in the other display unit. It will not run in parallel.

Next, the main effects obtained by this embodiment will be summarized. When performing variable display on the two display units 9a and 9b in the variable display device 8, the two display units as shown in FIG. 3 cooperate to perform variable display based on the establishment of one variable display start condition. Since the collaborative variable display and the individual variable display in which the two display units as shown in FIG. 4 sequentially start the variable display based on the establishment of different variable display start conditions are selectively executed, the variable display The manner of using the display units 9a and 9b in the case of carrying out the above will be rich in variety, and the interestingness of the display will be improved, so that the interest of the game can be improved. further,
Since the two display portions 9a and 9b are used in a divided manner so as to individually perform variable display and are used integrally by one cooperative variable display, the area for performing one variable display is wide. Since it is possible to selectively use different sizes, it is possible to effectively use a plurality of display units.

Further, S111, S112, S119, S
122, S129, S130, S311, S312, S
As shown in 319, S322, S329, S230, and S427, on the condition that it is determined that the jackpot gaming state is generated during the execution of the individual variation display,
Regarding the variable display based on the start winning memory that was established after the start winning memory in which it was determined that the big hit gaming state occurs, it is possible to derive and display the display result by temporarily stopping the big hit gaming state. Since it is regulated until, the big hit game state can be prevented from overlapping in the individual variation display. further,
When individual variable display is sequentially started, the display result of the variable display is not derived and displayed on the display section other than the display section where the big hit game state occurs, so that the player is changed to the big hit game state. It is possible to draw attention and to notify the occurrence of the big hit game state.

If Yes in S129 and S3
In the case of 29 Yes, it is determined that the jackpot gaming state is generated so that the continuous jackpot flag is turned on, and it is determined that the jackpot gaming state is generated. Regarding the variation display based on the start winning memory that is established next to the winning memory, when it is determined that the big hit gaming state is generated, the start of the variation display is regulated until the big winning gaming state ends, It is possible to reliably prevent the jackpot gaming state from being duplicated. Further, regarding such a point, in the case of No in S129 and in the case of No in S329, the variation pattern is set and the variation display is started, so the variation display based on the start winning memory in which the jackpot gaming state does not occur. Can be executed, so that it is possible to improve the efficiency of executing the variable display based on the starting winning prize memory.

Further, since the individual variable display is executed on condition that the big hit game state is ended, a plurality of variable displays are made on the two variable display portions 9a and 9b after the big hit game state is ended. , It is possible to improve the efficiency of executing the variable display after the jackpot gaming state is over.

In addition, S139, S140, S301a,
As shown in S337 and S338, the individual variation display is executed based on the start winning award memory established during the big hit specific game state, so the variation display based on the starting winning award memory established during the big hit game state is executed. The efficiency can be improved.

Further, as shown in S202a, when the big hit occurs, the upper limit value of the number of memory for winning start winning is increased, so that the number of memory for starting winning prize exceeds the upper limit, and the establishment of the variable display start condition is invalid. It is possible to improve the interest of the game by generating a state that reduces the occurrence of the problem, and further improve the interest of the game particularly when the big hit game state occurs.

In addition, S120, S122, S109-S
112, S320, S322, S309 to S312, when it is determined that the reach state occurs when executing the individual variation display, the variation display based on the next start winning is temporarily stopped. According to the above, the variable display based on the determination that the reach state is generated is performed.The variable display based on the start winning memory that is established after the start winning memory is established, after the variation display that the reach state is generated ends. Since the execution control is performed, when the reach state occurs in the individual variation display, the variation display started thereafter is not performed until the variation display in which the reach state occurs is completed. Therefore, the player can be made to pay attention to the display in the reach state, and the two display portions 9a and 9b are provided.
When the individual variable display is performed in, the display of the variation on one display unit does not start after the display of the variation on another display unit occurs. It is possible to give notice of the occurrence.

Further, since the individual variable display is executed based on the data of the start winning award memory which is a plurality of variable display start conditions which are established according to the winning of the start winning opening 14 which is a common starting winning area, the common variable display is executed. It is possible to improve the efficiency of performing variable display based on a plurality of variable display start conditions that are established according to winning in the start winning area.

In addition, S121, S122, S109-S
112, S320, S322, S309 to S312, even when it is determined that the reach state does not occur when the individual variation display is executed,
When the reach variation regulation flag is set to ON, the reach state is generated by displaying the variation display based on the start winning memory that is established after the establishment of the start winning memory of the variation display in which the reach state does not occur. Since the control that causes the case to be executed after the variable display is completed is performed, even if the reach state does not occur for the individual variable change display, it is planned to start after that, as in the case where the reach state occurs. There may be a situation in which the variable display is not performed until the variable display in which the reach state does not occur is completed. Therefore, the two display units 9a and 9b
When individual variable display is performed in, even if a situation in which variable display on another display unit is not newly started after the start of variable display on one display unit, the reach state does not necessarily occur, It is possible to prevent the player's attention from being distracted during the variable display, and to maintain the tension of the player during the variable display.

Further, as shown in FIG. 1 and the like, in the variable display device 8, the two display portions 9a and 9b are arranged in a manner separated by the blindfold case 110,
Since these display units perform collaborative variable display, for the player, a display area including two display units 9a and 9b with the blindfold case 110 sandwiched therebetween is regarded as one integrated large display unit. I can show you. Two displays 9
As long as the collaborative variable display is performed with a and 9b, the two display units 9
The display area composed of the two display portions 9a and 9b with the blindfold case interposed therebetween can be made large by the amount of the space between a and 9b. As a result, even if a variable display device having a large display unit is not actually used, it is possible to feel the presence of a display area of an equivalent size by combining a plurality of small display units. The area can be used effectively. Further, even if the area where the image is actually displayed is the same, it is possible to provide a display area that looks wider by providing a space between the two display units 9a and 9b.

When a path for balls to pass through is provided at the center of the variable display device, if the two display sections 9a and 9b are provided with a space therebetween, a path for balls to pass through can be provided. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the display area from being wasted as compared with the case where a path through which such a ball passes is provided in the central portion of one display portion having a wide display area.

Second Embodiment Next, a second embodiment will be described. In the second embodiment, in the individual variation display, the two display units 9a and 9b are used.
Of the above, regarding the variable display on one of the display units, it is determined to be a big hit based on a certain start winning prize memory, and
When the result of the variable display on the other display section is decided as a big hit based on the next start winning prize memory, the start of the variable display which is a big hit on the other display section is started on one display section. The control of making the big hit game wait until the end will be described. In the second embodiment, differences from the first embodiment will be mainly described. The pachinko gaming machine of the second embodiment differs from that of the first embodiment in the contents of the main special symbol game process and the sub special symbol game process.

23 and 24 are flowcharts showing the processing contents of the main special symbol game processing according to the second embodiment.

First, in S501 to S503, the same processing as in S101 to S103 described above is performed. Then, in S504, it is determined whether or not the continuous jackpot flag A is in the ON state. In the case of the second embodiment,
The continuous jackpot flag A is turned on by 536, which will be described later. If it is determined by S504 that the continuous jackpot flag A is in the ON state, this main special symbol game process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in S504 that the continuous jackpot flag A is not in the ON state,
Proceeding to S505, it is determined whether or not the jackpot holding flag A is in the ON state. Here, the big hit holding flag A means that when the big hit on the display unit 9a (main display means) side in the individual change display is in the continuous big hit state as described above, execution of the change display causing the big hit is put on hold. This is a flag that indicates that

The big hit holding flag A is turned on by S505.
When it is determined that the state is not in the state, the process proceeds to S506, and it is determined whether or not it has been previously determined that the variable display on the display unit 9b (sub display means) in the individual variable display is in the reach state. It When it is determined in S506 that the display unit 9b is in the reach state in the individual variation display, this main special symbol game process ends. On the other hand, S50
When it is determined that the display unit 9b does not reach the reach state in the individual variation display according to 6, the process proceeds to S507, and it is determined in advance that the variation display on the display unit 9b (sub-display unit) is the above-mentioned variation display of gasse. It is determined whether or not it has been performed. If it is determined by S507 that the display will change, then this main special symbol game process ends.

In this way, when the individual variable display is performed, when the variable display displayed on the display unit 9b (sub display means) side becomes the big hit state and the reach state, the main special symbol remains as it is. Since the game process ends, a new variable display is not started on the display unit 9a (main display means) side based on the next start winning prize memory, and it is possible to give a notice that the jackpot state or the reach state is reached. At the same time, it is possible to focus the player's line of sight on the display section that is in the big hit state or the reach state.
Further, since the variation display of the gaze is performed, even if a new variation display is not started on the display unit 9a (main display means) side, the jackpot state or the reach state is not necessarily obtained. It is possible to prevent the player's attention from being distracted and to maintain the player's tension during the variable display.

If it is determined in step S507 that the variable display is not displayed, the process proceeds to step S508, and it is determined whether or not the display portion 9a (main display means) is in the variable display of the special symbol. If it is determined in S508 that the display unit 9a is not in the state of the variable display of the special symbol, S50
9, the process similar to S105 to S108 of the first embodiment is performed by S509 to S512.

If it is determined in S510 that the number of stored winning awards is not 0, the process proceeds to S518 (see FIG. 24), and S518 to S522 and S525 to S525.
529, S124 to S128, S of the first embodiment.
The same processing as 131 to S134 is performed.

After S522, the flow proceeds to S523, where the variable display currently performed as the individual variable display on the display section 9b (sub display means) is performed as the individual variable display on the display section 9a (main display means). It is determined whether or not it is predetermined that the jackpot will be a big hit before the variable display.

If it is determined in step S523 that the variable display performed as the individual variable display on the display unit 9b is the big hit in advance, the process proceeds to step S536, and the continuous big hit flag A is turned on. Is processed. Then, by S537, a process of turning on the big hit holding flag A is performed, and then the main special symbol game process ends. On the other hand, by S523, the display unit 9b
If it is determined that the variable display performed as the individual variable display is a big hit in advance, it is determined in advance that the process goes to S524, and if the big hit holding flag A is in the ON state, it is set to the OFF state. Done, then S53
Go to 0. Then, by S530 to S535, the same processing as S136 to S141 of the first embodiment is performed.

[0218] In addition, the display unit 9a by S508 described above.
When it is determined that the special symbol is in the variable display state, the process proceeds to S513, and by S513 to S517, the first
The same processing as S113 to S117 of the embodiment is performed.

Further, when it is determined in S505 that the big hit holding flag A is in the ON state, it is determined in S504 that the continuous big hit flag A is in the OFF state, and the continuous big hit flag is in the OFF state. Fig. 22A
As shown in, the jackpot game is turned off with the end of the game, so the continuous jackpot flag A is turned off in S504.
When it is determined that the state is the state, the display unit 9a (mainly based on the next start winning award memory) for the continuous big hit when the variable display displayed on the display unit 9b (sub display means) side is the big hit state Although new variation display on the display means side is no longer started, it is a state in which the big hit game state on the display section 9b has ended. Therefore, in such a case, in order to execute the variable display, which is the big hit, the execution of the variable display is held, the process proceeds to S524 described above, and the big hit holding flag A is set.
Is turned off. Then, by executing S530 to S535, the process for setting the variation pattern and transmitting the variation start command is performed, and the pending variable display that is a big hit is executed.

As described above, when a continuous big hit occurs in the individual variation display, the execution of the variation display for the next big hit is suspended on the side of the display section 9a (main display means), and the display section 9b (sub-display). Waiting for the jackpot gaming state of the big hit generated by the variable display on the display means side to end, the variable display for the next big hit is started on the display portion 9a (main display means) side. .

25 and 26 are flowcharts showing the processing contents of the sub special symbol game processing according to the second embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 25, first, S601 to S6.
By 03, the same processing as S301 to S303 described above is performed. Then, in S604, it is determined whether or not the continuous jackpot flag B is in the ON state. Second
In the case of the embodiment, the continuous jackpot flag B is S6, which will be described later.
It is turned on by 36. If it is determined in S604 that the continuous jackpot flag B is in the ON state, this sub special symbol game process ends. On the other hand, S60
When it is determined by 4 that the continuous big hit flag B is not in the ON state, the process proceeds to S605, and it is determined whether the big hit holding flag B is in the ON state. Here, the big hit suspension flag B means that when the big hit on the display unit 9b (sub display means) side in the individual variation display is in the continuous big hit state as described above, execution of the variation display causing the big hit is held. This is a flag that indicates that

Then, by S606 and S607, the processing of replacing the display portion 9b (sub display means) with the display portion 9a (main display means) for the determination of the state for each of S506 and S507 of the main special symbol game processing is performed. To be executed. Further, by S608 to S617, the same processing as S508 to S517 of the main special symbol game processing is executed.

If the number of stored winning awards is not “0” in S610, the process proceeds to S618 (see FIG. 26), but in S618 to S622, S625 to S629,
Main special symbol game processing S518 ~ S522, S525
The same processing as each of S529 is executed.

Then, after S622, by S623,
At this time, it is pre-determined that the variable display performed as the individual variation display on the (main display means) is a big hit before the variation display performed on the display unit 9b (the sub display means) as the individual variation display. It is determined whether or not it is a jackpot.

If it is determined in S623 that the variable display performed as the individual variable display on the display unit 9a is a big hit in advance, the process proceeds to S636, and the continuous big hit flag B is turned on. Is processed. Then, by S637, a process of turning on the big hit holding flag B is performed, and thereafter, the sub special symbol game process ends. On the other hand, by S623, the display unit 9a
If it is determined that the variable display performed as the individual variable display is a big hit in advance, it is determined in advance that the process goes to S624, and if the big hit holding flag B is ON, it is turned OFF. Done, then S63
Go to 0. Then, by S630 to S635, the same processing as S336 to S339 of the first embodiment is performed.

Further, when it is determined in S605 that the big hit holding flag B is in the ON state, it is determined in S604 that the continuous big hit flag B is in the OFF state, and the continuous big hit flag. B is shown in FIG.
As shown in, since it is turned off with the end of the big hit game, the continuous big hit flag B is turned off in S604.
When it is determined that the state is the state, the display unit 9b based on the next winning prize memory for continuous big hit when the variable display displayed on the display unit 9a (main display means) side is the big hit state.
Although the new variable display on the (sub display means) side is not started, it is a state in which the big hit game state on the display unit 9a is finished. Therefore, in such a case, in order to execute the variable display, which is the big hit for which the variable display has been held, the process proceeds to S624 described above, and the big hit holding flag B is set to O.
The FF state is set. Then, by executing S630 to S635, a process for setting a fluctuation pattern and transmitting a fluctuation start command is performed, and the pending variable display that is a big hit is executed.

As described above, when a continuous big hit occurs in the individual variation display, the execution of the variation display for the next big hit is suspended on the side of the display portion 9b (sub display means), and the display portion 9a (main Waiting until the jackpot gaming state of the big hit generated by the variable display on the display means side is finished, the execution of the variable display for the next big hit is started on the display portion 9b (sub display means) side. .

In the second embodiment as described above, the following effects can be mainly obtained. S504, S505
S523, S524, S536, S537, S604,
S605, S623, S624, S636, S637,
As shown in, during execution of the individual variation display, provided that it is determined that the jackpot gaming state is generated, the variation display is determined that the jackpot gaming state is generated. Regarding the variable display based on the starting winning memory established after the memory, starting variable display is restricted until the big hit game state ends, so that the big hit game state does not occur in duplicate in the individual change display. can do. Furthermore, when the individual variation display is sequentially started, a situation occurs in which the variation display is not started in a display unit other than the display unit in which the big hit game state occurs, so that the player pays attention to the variation display in which the big hit game state occurs. In addition to being able to, it is possible to give a notice of the occurrence of the jackpot gaming state.

In addition, in the second embodiment, the configuration based on the technical idea common to the above-described first embodiment will be described.
The same technical effect as in the case of the first embodiment described above can be obtained.

Third Embodiment Next, a third embodiment will be described. In the third embodiment, another example of arrangement of a plurality (two) of display units in the variable display device will be described. FIG. 27 is a front view of the game board of the pachinko gaming machine according to the third embodiment.
In FIG. 27, with respect to the main configuration, parts having the same functions as those of the pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. 1 are designated by the same reference numerals and repeated description will be avoided.

Referring to FIG. 27, in variable display device 802, a plurality (two) of display portions 9 displaying special symbols is displayed.
0a and 90b are arranged in different directions. One display unit 90a is arranged horizontally (horizontally long mode), and the other display unit 90b is vertically arranged (longitudinal mode). A blindfold case 210 is provided between the two display portions 90a and 90b, and a plurality of decorative display LEDs 203 are provided in the blindfold case 210 side by side in the vertical direction. The plurality of LEDs 203
May be used for effect control of a game, such as controlling the number of lights to be a predetermined number when giving a big notice, a reach notice, or the like. Similar to the display units 9a and 9b shown in the first embodiment, the two display units 90a and 90b selectively display the cooperative variation display and the individual variation display.

In the variable display device 802, the first warp entrance 20 into which a pachinko ball can enter is placed at the left end.
1a is provided and its first warp entrance 201a
A first warp outlet 201b is provided in the lower part of the device so that the ball that has entered the first warp inlet 201a can be discharged sideways from the lower left end of the display unit 90a toward the center. Since a ball guiding path is provided between the first warp inlet 201a and the first warp outlet 201b, the ball that has entered the first warp inlet 201a is
Will be discharged from the warp exit 201b toward the center of the display device 802.

The upper end of the variable display device 802 is
A second warp entrance 202a into which a pachinko ball can enter is provided laterally (opens toward the direction in which the ball enters the game area), and the second warp entrance 202 is provided.
A second warp outlet 202b is provided at a lower end of the blind case 210, which is a lower portion of a, so that a ball that has entered the second warp inlet 202a can be discharged downward. Since a ball guiding path is provided between the second warp inlet 202a and the second warp outlet 202b, the ball that has entered the second warp inlet 202a is
It will fall downward from the second warp exit 202b.

The balls discharged from the first warp outlet 201b and the balls discharged from the second warp outlet 202b are both guided by the variable display device 802 so that they easily drop from the starting winning opening 14.

With regard to such a third embodiment, the same technical effect as in the case of the first and second embodiments described above can be obtained with respect to the configuration based on the technical idea common to the first and second embodiments described above. be able to. Further, in the third embodiment, the two display units 90a and 90b are used.
Since the direction of arrangement is changed with, it is possible to perform variable display of special symbols that are even more interesting.

Fourth Embodiment Next, a fourth embodiment will be described. In the fourth embodiment, another example of the arrangement of a plurality (two) of display units in the variable display device will be described. FIG. 28 is a front view of the game board of the pachinko gaming machine according to the fourth embodiment.
In FIG. 28, with respect to the main configuration, parts having the same functions as those of the pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. 1 are designated by the same reference numerals, and repeated description will be avoided.

Referring to FIG. 28, in variable display device 803, a plurality (two) of display portions 9 displaying special symbols is displayed.
1a and 91b are arranged such that their vertical arrangement positions are vertically displaced. The two display parts 91a and 91b are
Both are arranged vertically (longitudinal aspect), and one display portion 91a is arranged so as to be generally lower than the other display portion 91b in the height direction. A blindfold case 310 is provided between the two display portions 91a and 91b.
The blindfold case 310 is provided with a plurality of decorative display LEDs 304 arranged in the vertical direction. In addition, this plurality of LEDs 304,
It may be used for effect control of a game, such as controlling the number of lights to be a predetermined number when giving a notice such as a reach notice. Similar to the display units 9a and 9b shown in the first embodiment, the two display units 91a and 91b selectively display the cooperative variation display and the individual variation display.

In the variable display device 803, the first warp entrance 30 into which a pachinko ball can enter is placed at the left end.
1a is provided and its first warp inlet 301a
A first warp outlet 301b is formed in the lower part of the first warp outlet 301b so that the ball that has entered the first warp inlet 301a can be discharged laterally from the lower left end of the display unit 91a toward the center. Since a ball guiding path is provided between the first warp entrance 301a and the first warp exit 301b, the balls that have entered the first warp entrance 301a are
Will be discharged from the warp exit 301b toward the central portion of the variable display device 803.

The variable display device 803 has a second warp entrance 30 into which a pachinko ball can enter at the right end.
2a is provided and its second warp inlet 302a
A second warp outlet 301b is provided in the lower part of the second warp outlet 301b so that the balls that have entered the second warp inlet 302a can be discharged sideways from the lower right end of the display unit 91b toward the center. Since a ball guiding path is provided between the second warp inlet 302a and the second warp outlet 302b, the balls that have entered the second warp inlet 302a are
Will be discharged from the warp outlet 302b toward the center of the display device 803.

Further, at the upper end of the variable display device 803,
A third warp entrance 303a into which a pachinko ball can enter is provided laterally (the ball is opened facing the direction from the guide rail 76 into the game area 7), and the third warp entrance 303a. A lower portion of the blindfold case 310 is provided with a third warp outlet 303b formed so as to be able to discharge the balls entering the third warp inlet 303a downward. Since a ball guiding path is provided on the back side of the blindfold case 310 between the third warp inlet 303a and the third warp outlet 303b, the ball that has entered the third warp inlet 303a is It will drop from the warp exit 303b toward the center of the display device 803.

A ball discharged from the first warp outlet 301b, a ball discharged from the second warp outlet 302b, a third
The balls discharged from the warp outlet 303b of the variable display device 8 are arranged so that they easily drop from the start winning opening 14 together.
Induced in 03.

With respect to such a fourth embodiment, the same technical effects as those of the above-described first and second embodiments can be obtained with respect to the configuration based on the technical idea common to the above-described first and second embodiments. be able to. Further, in the fourth embodiment, the two display parts 91a and 91b are used.
Since the positions in the height direction of the arrangement are different from each other, it is possible to perform the variable display of the special symbols which are more interesting.

Fifth Embodiment Next, a fifth embodiment will be described. In the fifth embodiment, an example will be described in which control related to the cooperative variable display and the individual variable display as shown in the above-described embodiments is performed by the slot machine.

The slot machine in this case displays the identification information variably by driving three reels to which a plurality of types of identification information (special symbols) are attached, and the identification information is displayed based on the operation of the start lever. Two (a plurality of) variable display devices are provided for starting the variable display and stopping the variable display of the identification information based on the operation of the three stop buttons corresponding to each of the three reels. In this case, the above-mentioned one start lever and three
Two sets of one stop button are provided corresponding to each of the two variable display devices. In such a slot machine, the maximum number of bets is set according to the gaming state from coins inserted and credited from the coin insertion slot, and the variable display start condition is set according to the operation of each start lever. If established, the variable display device displays the identification information in a variable manner (variable display). Then, the display result of the variable display of each reel is derived and displayed according to the operation of each stop button. When this display result is in a specific display mode, it is possible to control to a specific game state in which a predetermined winning combination can be given. The control of such a slot machine is
It is executed by a game control microcomputer similar to the game control microcomputer 53 described above and a display control CPU similar to the display control CPU 800 described above.

In this slot machine, two variable display devices are cooperated with each other for one bet number (a total of six reels are cooperated) when a game is carried out in the cooperative variable display, There is a case where a game is performed in individual variable display in which two variable display devices are individually operated for two bets (three reels are operated for individual variable display).

When a game is displayed in the individual variable display, when the individual variable display is executed, it is determined that the specific game state is generated in the game control microcomputer, The variable display start condition does not start the variable display, or the variable display result is not derived for the variable display that is satisfied after the variable display start condition for performing the variable display in which the specific game state occurs. Controlled).

With respect to the slot machine according to the fifth embodiment, the same technical effect as that of the above-described embodiments can be obtained with respect to the configuration based on the technical idea common to the above-described embodiments of the pachinko gaming machine. .

Next, modifications and characteristic points of the above-described embodiment will be listed below. (1) In the above-described embodiment, a plurality of variable display devices (variable display portions 9a, 9b, 90a, 90b, 91).
Although the case where there is one starting winning opening which is the starting condition for the variable display of (a, 91b,) is shown, the invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of starting winning openings may be provided. In such a case, even if the start winning a prize is detected by any of the plurality of starting winning a prize openings, the variable display device displays the variable display.

(2) In the above-described embodiment,
As an example in which a plurality of variable display devices are provided, an example in which two variable display devices (display units 9a, 9b, etc.) are provided is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and as the plurality of variable display devices, three or more variable display devices (display units) may be provided to selectively perform the individual variable display and the cooperative variable display. .

(3) In the above-described embodiment,
Having a plurality of variable display devices capable of performing variable display when the variable display start condition is satisfied, it becomes possible to control to a specific game state when the display result of the variable display becomes a specific display mode. As an example of the gaming machine, a so-called type 1 gaming machine is shown. However, as a gaming machine, a right generation condition is established by entering a predetermined prize area, and a right occurs, and a right extinction condition is established by a second prize in the prize area and the right disappears. In such a right generation period, the display device (variable display device) among the third type gaming machines in which the variable winning ball device is controlled to the first state (open state) in response to the start winning The game machine may be controlled so that the ball is easily guided to the winning area when the display result of () becomes the predetermined specific identification information. That is, in such a display device of the third type gaming machine, the variable display device as shown in the first to third embodiments may be used to perform the image display as described above.

(4) In the above embodiment,
In the collaborative variable display, display control may be performed to move and display the special symbol in a mode in which a part of the special symbol moves through the blindfold case (shielding means). Also,
As the cooperative variable display, display control may be performed in which the special symbols are moved and displayed in such a manner that all of the special symbols move through the blindfold case (shielding means).

(5) In the above-described embodiment,
An example has been given in which a plurality of display units (variable display devices) are controlled by one display control microcomputer, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the same number of display control microcomputers as the number of display units provided in the variable display device. It may be controlled using a computer. As a result, the image processing can be performed at a higher speed, so that a more complicated game effect can be performed and the player's curiosity can be improved.

(6) Even when the reach determining means determines that the reach state does not occur during execution of the second variable display, the control means does not cause the reach state. For the variable display based on the variable display start condition that is satisfied after the variable display start condition that is determined to be satisfied, the control that causes the variable display restriction control to be executed is performed (S121, S12).
2, S109 to S112, S320, S322, S30
9-S312).

With such a configuration, even if it is determined that the reach state does not occur when the second variable display is executed, the variable display start of the variable display in which the reach state does not occur is started. Since the variable display regulation control may be performed on the variable display based on the variable display start condition that is satisfied after the condition is satisfied, when the reach state does not occur when the multiple variable display devices individually perform the variable display. However, as in the case where the reach state occurs, a situation may occur in which the variable display started thereafter is not performed until the variable display in which the reach state does not occur ends. Therefore, when the variable display is individually performed on the plurality of variable display devices, even if the variable display on another variable display device does not start after the variable display on one variable display device starts, Since the reach state does not occur, it is possible to prevent the player's attention from being distracted during the variable display, and the tension of the player during the variable display can be maintained.

(7) The embodiments disclosed this time are to be considered as illustrative in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is shown not by the above description but by the claims, and is intended to include meanings equivalent to the claims and all modifications within the scope.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is an overall front view showing a front view of a pachinko game as seen from the front.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration in a display control board for controlling display of a display unit together with an LCD display device that realizes image display.

FIG. 3 is an enlarged view of a variable display device showing an example of cooperative variable display.

FIG. 4 is an enlarged view of a variable display device showing an example of individual variable display.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram for explaining various random counters for generating random numbers used for game control of a pachinko gaming machine.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing, in a tabular form, data showing a relationship between respective extracted values of random counters R2-1 to R2-3 and selected first, second, and third symbols.

FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining a special symbol random value storage area.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a relationship between a display control command, a command name, and command contents of the command in a table format.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing, in a tabular form, the relationship between the value of EXT and the type of variation pattern designated when individual variation display is performed.

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing, in a tabular form, the relationship between the value of EXT and the type of variation pattern that is designated when cooperative variation display is performed.

FIG. 11 is a diagram showing, in a tabular form, how to sort variation patterns when individual variation display is performed.

FIG. 12 is a diagram showing, in a tabular form, how to sort variation patterns when cooperative variation display is performed.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a main process executed by a game control microcomputer.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a timer interrupt process executed by the game control microcomputer.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of a start winning process.

FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of main special symbol game processing according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of main special symbol game processing according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of function adjustment processing.

FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the sub special symbol game processing according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the sub special symbol game processing according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the contents of a big hit game process.

FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the contents of a big hit game process.

FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of main special symbol game processing according to the second embodiment.

FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of main special symbol game processing according to the second embodiment.

FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of sub special symbol game processing according to the second embodiment.

FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of sub special symbol game processing according to the second embodiment.

FIG. 27 is a front view of the game board of the pachinko gaming machine according to the third embodiment.

FIG. 28 is a front view of the game board of the pachinko gaming machine according to the fourth embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 Pachinko gaming machine, 8 variable display devices, 9a, 9b,
90a, 90b, 91a, 91b Display unit, 53 Game control microcomputer, 800 Display control CP
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Claims (9)

[Claims] 1. A plurality of variable display devices capable of performing variable display when a variable display start condition is satisfied,
When the display result of the variable display becomes a specific display mode,
A gaming machine that can be controlled to a specific game state, and when variable display cannot be immediately executed even if the variable display start condition is satisfied, until variable display according to the satisfaction of the variable display start condition is executed. A variable display condition storage unit that stores the establishment of the variable display start condition, and a game that determines whether or not the specific game state is generated based on the establishment of the variable display start condition before the start of the variable display. The display device further includes a state determination unit and a control unit that controls the derivation display of the display result after starting the variable display of the plurality of variable display devices, and the control unit displays the variable display on the plurality of variable display devices. The plurality of variable display devices work together to
A first variable display that performs variable display based on the satisfaction of one of the variable display start conditions, and a second variable display that performs a plurality of variable display based on the satisfaction of the individually different variable display start conditions. And the second variable display is a variable display device capable of executing variable display when at least one variable display device among the plurality of variable display devices can perform the variable display. And a variable display for sequentially starting variable display, wherein the control means further determines that the specific game state is generated by the game state determination means during execution of the second variable display. On the condition that the variable display start condition is satisfied after the variable display start condition is determined to be satisfied, the display result is displayed. And performing variable display restriction control for restricting up the specific game state is completed that is deriving display the gaming machine. 2. A plurality of variable display devices capable of performing variable display when a variable display start condition is satisfied,
When the display result of the variable display becomes a specific display mode,
A gaming machine that can be controlled to a specific game state, and when variable display cannot be immediately executed even if the variable display start condition is satisfied, until variable display according to the satisfaction of the variable display start condition is executed. A variable display condition storage unit that stores the establishment of the variable display start condition, and a game that determines whether or not the specific game state is generated based on the establishment of the variable display start condition before the start of the variable display. The display device further includes a state determination unit and a control unit that controls the derivation display of the display result after starting the variable display of the plurality of variable display devices, and the control unit displays the variable display on the plurality of variable display devices. The plurality of variable display devices work together to
A first variable display that performs variable display based on the satisfaction of one of the variable display start conditions, and a second variable display that performs a plurality of variable display based on the satisfaction of the variable display start conditions that are different from each other by the plurality of variable display devices. And the second variable display is a variable display device capable of executing variable display when at least one variable display device of the plurality of variable display devices can perform the variable display. Variable display for sequentially starting variable display, the control means further determines that the specific game state is generated by the game state determination means during execution of the second variable display. The variable table based on the variable display start condition that is satisfied after the variable display start condition that is determined that the specific game state is generated is satisfied. And performing variable display restriction control for restricting up the specific game mode is terminated to initiate a gaming machine. 3. The control means determines that the specific game state is generated by the game state determination means during execution of the second variable display, and the specific game state is generated. Regarding the variable display based on the variable display start condition that is satisfied next to the variable display start condition for which the determination is made, when the game state determination means determines that the specific game state is generated, the variable Display regulation control is performed, Claim 1 or 2 characterized by the above-mentioned.
Gaming machine described in. 4. The control means further executes control for executing the second variable display on condition that the specific game state has ended.
A gaming machine according to any one of 1. 5. The control means further performs control for executing the second variable display based on a variable display start condition established during the specific game state.
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4. 6. The upper limit value that can be stored is set in advance for the number of memories stored in the variable display condition storage means, and the upper limit value is increased when a predetermined change condition is satisfied. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, which is characterized. 7. The gaming machine according to claim 6, wherein the predetermined change condition is satisfied when the specific game state occurs. 8. A reach determining means for determining whether or not a reach state occurs in the variable display according to the establishment of the variable display start condition, wherein the control means is executing the second variable display. When the reach determining unit determines that the reach state occurs, the variable display start condition that is satisfied after the variable display start condition that is determined that the reach state is generated is changed. 2. The display is further controlled by the variable display restriction control.
The gaming machine according to any one of 1 to 7. 9. The system further comprises a start winning area in which the variable display start condition is satisfied when a ball is hit, and the control means is formed in accordance with winning in the common starting winning area. 9. The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising: controlling to execute the second variable display based on the variable display start condition of.