JP4286714B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Here, as in the pachinko gaming machine of Patent Document 2, in the case of controlling not only to a specific gaming state but also to a probability variation state based on the result of a special figure game, a display derived on one special symbol display device There is a problem of how to determine the result of a special game that has already started to be varied in the other special symbol display device when the result is a probability variation big hit and a probability variation state. In addition, when the display result derived to one special symbol display device is a normal jackpot and the probability variation state ends, how to determine the result of the special figure game that has already started to fluctuate on the other special symbol display device There was a problem of what to do.

  The special symbol game is executed on a plurality of special symbol display devices, and the game state is controlled to the probability variation state based on the result of the special symbol game. As a result, it is possible to further improve the interest of the game. Therefore, it has been desired to improve the interest of the game by combining these without complicating the control of the derivation of the display result.

  In the gaming machine having a plurality of variation display means for variably displaying the identification information, the second variation even when the special condition relating to the variation display of the first variation display means is established. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that does not complicate the control of derivation of the display result of the display means.

In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention provides:
A plurality of variation display means (special symbol display portions 11L and 11R) for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable are provided, and specific display is provided on any of the plurality of variation display means as a display result of the variation display. When a result (bonus) is derived, the gaming machine controls to a specific gaming state (bonus control) that is advantageous to the player,
First variation display control means for deriving the display result after starting the variation display of the identification information in the first variation display means (special symbol display section 11L) among the plurality of variation display means (steps S301 and S401). When,
Second variation display control means (in steps S301 and S401) for deriving a display result after starting the variation display of the identification information in the second variation display means (special symbol display section 11R) of the plurality of variation display means. Corresponding)
First pre-decision means (step S205) for deciding whether or not the display result of the variable display in the first variable display means is the specific display result until the display result is derived;
Second pre-decision means (corresponding to step S205) for deciding whether or not the display result of the variable display in the second variable display means is the specific display result until the display result is derived;
A normal game in which, when a special condition related to the variable display in the first variable display means is established, the first and second pre-determining means respectively determine with a normal probability that the display result of the variable display is the specific display result. Special gaming state transition means (step S504) for transitioning the gaming state from the state to a special gaming state (probability variation state) determined with a higher special probability than the normal gaming state;
Special gaming state ending means (step S405, step S502 (No)) for ending the special gaming state when a special ending condition relating to variation display in the first variation display means is established,
The second variation display control means causes the special gaming state ending means to terminate the special gaming state before starting the variation display in the second variation display means in the special gaming state and deriving a display result. Sometimes, the display result determined by the second pre-determining means to determine whether or not to use the specific display result with the special probability is derived as the display result of the variable display (FIG. 16).
It is characterized by that.

  In the above gaming machine, the special game state is controlled when a special condition is established with respect to the variable display in the first variable display means, and the determination that the specific display result is obtained by the first predetermining means is also specified by the second predetermining means thereafter. The determination of the display result is also made with a special probability higher than the normal probability. When the special ending condition is satisfied for the variable display in the first variable display means, the special gaming state is ended, and the determination that the specific display result by the first predetermining means is used as the specific display result by the second predetermining means thereafter The determination to this effect is also made with a normal probability. However, since the first variation display means and the second variation display means do not perform the variation display of the identification information and the derivation of the display result under the same conditions, the second predetermining means is determined by the special probability of the special gaming state. After completing the special condition end for the variable display in the first variable display means, the special gaming state may end.

  Even when the display result is to be derived to the second variation display means after the special gaming state is completed in this way, the display result is obtained based on the establishment of the special end condition relating to the variation display in the first variation display means. The game state may be determined in the special game state before the game state ends. For this reason, even when the special game state is ended due to the establishment of the special end condition related to the variable display in the first variable display means, the game state is determined when the variable display is executed in the second variable display means. Therefore, the control for deriving the display result of the second variation display means does not become complicated.

In the above gaming machine,
Whether the special display result (probability variation jackpot) of the specific display result is derived as the display result of the first variation display unit when the first prior determination unit determines that the specific display result is to be obtained First special determining means for determining whether or not (step S208) may be further provided. In this case,
The special gaming state transition means shifts the gaming state to the special gaming state when the special display result is derived as the display result of the first variation display means based on the determination of the first special determination means. (Step S504),
The special gaming state ending means, when a specific display result (normal fluctuation jackpot) other than the special display result is derived as the display result of the first fluctuation display means based on the decision of the first special decision means, The special gaming state can be terminated (step S405, step S502 (No)).

In this case, the special game state is controlled by deriving the special display result to the first variation display means, and the special game state is ended by deriving the specific display result other than the special display result. It is easy for the player to visually recognize the opportunity to be controlled and the opportunity to end the special gaming state. In this case, the determination by the first prior determination means and the first special determination means may be performed simultaneously as the determination of the display result to be derived to the first variation display means. In this case, the efficiency is the same with the same control. It is often possible to make a decision that triggers control to a specific gaming state and a decision that triggers control to a special gaming state. A second special determination unit corresponding to the first special determination unit is also provided for the second predetermination unit, and the same control can be performed for the determination of the second predetermination unit and the second special determination unit. Note that special game state transition means can be made to transfer the gaming state to the special game state after a particular game state has ended.

In the above gaming machine,
Information (background color) that can specify whether the display result of the fluctuation display executed in the second fluctuation display means is determined by the second pre-decision means with the normal probability or the special probability is notified. It is possible to further include second determination notification means (liquid crystal display 4R, steps S902 and S903).

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

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

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

The above gaming machine is
Second variation time determining means (corresponding to step S209) for determining a variation time from the start of variation display of the identification information in the second variation display means until the display result is derived;
A time measuring unit (corresponding to step S307) for measuring a variation execution time after starting the variation display of the identification information in the second variation display unit;
Time variation means (corresponding to step S308) for determining whether or not the variation execution time measured by the time measurement means has passed the variation time determined by the second variation time determination means can be provided. In this case,
The second variation display control means displays the display result determined by the second predetermination means when the second execution time determination means determines that the variation execution time has passed the variation time. It can be derived by means (steps S308 (Yes), S311). here,
When the specific display result is derived as the display result of the first fluctuation display means, the measurement of the fluctuation execution time by the time measurement means is interrupted (corresponding to step S305), and the identification to the first fluctuation display means is performed. When the specific gaming state based on the derivation of the display result ends, the measurement of the variable execution time by the time measuring unit is resumed from the interruption point (step S509), and the measurement interruption unit may be further provided.

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

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

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

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

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

In the above gaming machine,
The first variation display control means, the second variation display control means, the first advance determination means, the second advance determination means, and the special gaming state transition means,
First variation time determining means (step S209) for determining a variation time from the start of variation display of the identification information in the first variation display means until the display result is derived;
Second variation time determining means (corresponding to step S209) for determining a variation time from the start of variation display of the identification information in the second variation display means until the display result is derived;
Control information transmission means for transmitting control information (first and second special figure game commands) that can specify the display result and the variation time determined by the first and second variation time determination means (step S210 and its correspondence) When,
A game control means (game control board 101) further comprising:
Based on the control information received from the control information transmitted from the control information transmitting means while controlling the display of the effect display means provided separately from the first and second variation display means. Production control means (production control board 102) for performing the production can be further provided,
The production control means includes
When the control information transmitted by the control information transmitting means is received, the display contents of the effect display means (liquid crystal displays 4L, 4R) are determined based on the display result and the variation time specified by the control information. Display content determination means to perform (step S802 and its correspondence);
It may be provided with effect display control means (step S1008 and its correspondence) that causes the display content determined by the display content determining means to be displayed on the effect display means.

  Here, the display result and the variation time of the variable display by the first and second predetermining means, the control of the variation time management and the derivation of the display result by the first and second display control means, and the control information transmitting means If the control information is transmitted, various effects during the period in which the variation display of the identification information is performed by the first and second variation display means can be performed by the effect control means. Depending on the display content displayed on the effect display means by the effect control means, various effects can be performed and the interest of the game can be improved. In addition, by causing the effect control means to perform complicated effect processing, the first and second display control means are complicated to improve the interest of the game in addition to the variable display of the first and second identification information, respectively. There is no need to produce effects, and the processing load can be reduced.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  If the result of the special symbol game on the special symbol display unit 11L is a probability variation jackpot, the game will be controlled to a probability variation state after the jackpot control ends, but the previous gaming state is the normal gaming state. The result of the special figure game in the special symbol display unit 11R being executed may be determined based on the probability of the normal gaming state. Even in this case, the result derived to the special symbol display unit 11R after the jackpot control is ended is determined based on the probability of the normal gaming state. In the special symbol display unit 11R, the result is determined based on the probability of the probability variation state from the special symbol game started thereafter. The same applies when the special symbol display portions 11L and 11R are reversed.

  In addition, when the result of the special symbol game on the special symbol display unit 11L is a normal jackpot, the game state is controlled to the normal game state after the jackpot control ends, but the previous game state is a probability variation state. The result of the special figure game in the special symbol display unit 11R being executed may be determined based on the probability of the probability variation state. Even in this case, the result derived to the special symbol display unit 11R after the end of the jackpot control is determined based on the probability of the probability variation state. In the special symbol display unit 11R, the result is determined based on the probability of the normal gaming state from the special symbol game started thereafter. The same applies when the special symbol display portions 11L and 11R are reversed.

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

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

  Further, in the liquid crystal displays 4L and 4R, not only the symbols are variably displayed as in the special symbol display units 11L and 11R, but the results are derived, and various effects other than the variably displaying the decorative symbols are performed. It will be a thing. As such an effect, there is one that changes the background color of the liquid crystal displays 4L and 4R according to the gaming state. That is, when the decorative symbols start to change in the normal gaming state (when the result is determined based on the probability of the normal gaming state), the background of the liquid crystal displays 4L and 4R is set to white, and the probability When the variation of the decorative pattern is started in the variation state (when the result is determined based on the probability of the probability variation state), the background of the liquid crystal displays 4L and 4R is set to blue. Even if the gaming state changes due to the jackpot on the other side, the background color does not change until the display of the variation of the decorative symbol is completed.

  For such an effect, in order to enable the CPU 121 of the effect control board 102 to grasp the current game state, a big hit occurs in one of the special figure games in the special symbol display portions 11L and 11R, and the big hit control starts. A jackpot start command is transmitted to the effect control board 102, a jackpot control command based on the normal gaming state is terminated, a non-probability varying jackpot end command is transmitted to the effect control board 102, and a jackpot control based on the probability variation state is terminated. Will be.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, if the probability change flag is not set in the RAM 112 and is controlled to the normal gaming state, the jackpot determination table for the normal gaming state stored in the ROM 113 according to the read value of the jackpot determination random number is referred to. Make a jackpot decision. For example, when the value of the jackpot determination random number takes a value of 0 to 630 and 0 and 315 are registered in the jackpot determination table as the jackpot determination value, if the value of the extracted jackpot determination random number is 0 or 315 A jackpot and any other value will result in a loss. If the probability variation flag is set and controlled to the probability variation state, the jackpot determination table for the probability variation state stored in the ROM 113 is referred to according to the read value of the jackpot determination random number and the jackpot determination is performed. Do. In the jackpot determination table for the probability variation state, for example, 0, 52, 104, 156, 208, 262, 315, 367, 419, 471, 523, and 575 are registered as jackpot determination values (step S205).

  As a result of the jackpot determination, it is determined whether or not it is determined that the result of the special symbol game in the special symbol display unit 11L is a jackpot (step S206). If it is not a big hit, the process directly proceeds to step S208. If the jackpot is reached, the first jackpot flag is set in the RAM 112 (step S207), and the process proceeds to step S208.

  In step S208, according to the result of the jackpot determination and the value of the read stop symbol determination random number, the type of symbol to be derived to the special symbol display unit 11L as the result of the special symbol game (“3” or “ If “7” and “3” are determined, a normal jackpot is determined, and if “7” is determined, a probability variation jackpot is determined (step S208). Furthermore, the variable display time until the special symbol display unit 11L derives the result of the special figure game is determined according to the result of the jackpot determination and the read random value for determining the variable display time (step S209).

  Furthermore, the first special feature that can specify at least one of the special symbol game results in the special symbol display unit 11L to be lost, normal jackpot, or probability fluctuation jackpot, and the variable display time until the special game result is derived. A figure game command is generated and set in a predetermined area of the RAM 112 (step S210). This first special figure game command is transmitted to the effect control board 102 when the special symbol command process of step S28 is executed next time.

  Thereafter, the value of the first special symbol process flag is set in the RAM 112 as a value for performing the first special symbol variation process in step S102 (step S211). Thus, in the first special symbol process process based on the next timer interrupt, the first special symbol variation process is performed. Then, the first special symbol normal process ends.

  FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing in detail the first special symbol variation process in step S102. In the first special symbol variation process, first, a special symbol is variably displayed on the special symbol display unit 11L (step S301). Next, it is determined whether or not the second jackpot flag is set in the RAM 112 by the second special symbol process (step S302). If the second jackpot flag is not set, the execution of the special symbol game in the special symbol display unit 11L is not interrupted, and the process proceeds to step S307.

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing in detail the first special symbol stop process in step S103. In the first special symbol stop process, first, the stop symbol determined in step S208 is derived as a result of the special symbol game to the special symbol display unit 11L (step S401). Also, a first confirmation command indicating that the result has been derived on the special symbol display unit 11L is generated and set in a predetermined area of the RAM 112 (step S402). The first confirmation command is transmitted to the effect control board 102 when the special symbol command process in step S28 is executed next.

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

  Next, based on the occurrence of the jackpot based on the result of the special symbol game in the special symbol display unit 11L, if the probability variation state has been controlled so far and the probability variation flag has been set in the RAM 112, it is once deleted. (Step S405). Also, it is determined whether or not the current jackpot is a probability variation jackpot (step S406). If the current jackpot is a probability variation jackpot, the probability variation state is controlled after the jackpot control is finished, so the probability variation jackpot flag is set in the RAM 112 (step S407), and the process proceeds to step S408. If the current jackpot is a normal jackpot, the gaming state after the jackpot control does not become a probability fluctuation state, and the process directly proceeds to step S408.

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

  Also, if the first jackpot flag is not set in step S403, the special game is started if there is an on-hold storage without shifting to the jackpot control. A value is set in the RAM 112 as a value for performing the first special symbol normal process in step S101 (step S409). Thereby, in the first special symbol process based on the next timer interrupt, the first special symbol normal process is performed. And a 1st special symbol stop process is complete | finished.

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

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing in detail the first jackpot ending process in step S106. In the first jackpot ending process, first, the jackpot control that has been executed is terminated (step S501). Next, it is determined whether or not the probability variation jackpot flag is set in the RAM 112, that is, whether or not the jackpot that has been terminated this time is based on the fact that the probability variation jackpot has been derived in the special symbol display unit 11L (step S502).

  If the probability variation jackpot flag is not set, a non-probability variation jackpot end command indicating that the jackpot control based on the normal jackpot has ended is generated and set in a predetermined area of the RAM 112 (step S503). This non-probable big hit end command is transmitted to the effect control board 102 when the special symbol command process of step S28 is executed next time. Then, the process proceeds to step S506.

  If the probability variation jackpot flag is set, the probability variation jackpot flag set in the RAM 112 is deleted, and the probability variation flag is set in the RAM 112 in order to change the gaming state after the jackpot control to the probability variation state (step S504). ). Further, a probability variation jackpot end command indicating that the jackpot control based on the probability variation jackpot has ended is generated and set in a predetermined area of the RAM 112 (step S505). The probability variation jackpot end command is transmitted to the effect control board 102 when the special symbol command processing in step S28 is executed next time. Then, the process proceeds to step S506.

  In step S506, the first big hit execution flag set in the RAM 112 in step S310 is erased. Further, the first jackpot flag set in the RAM 112 in step S207 is deleted (step S507). Further, it is determined whether the second interruption flag is set in the RAM 112 by the second special symbol process (step S508). If the second interruption flag is not set, the execution of the special figure game is not interrupted in the special symbol display unit 11R, and the process proceeds to step S511 as it is.

  If the second interruption flag is set, the execution of the special figure game is interrupted in the special symbol display unit 11R, and thus the second interruption flag set in the RAM 112 is erased in order to resume this execution ( Step S509). Further, a second restart command indicating that the execution of the special symbol game on the special symbol display unit 11R is restarted is generated and set in a predetermined area of the RAM 112 (step S510). This second restart command is transmitted to the effect control board 102 following the non-probable variation jackpot end command or the probability variation jackpot end command when the special symbol command processing in step S28 is executed next time. Then, the process proceeds to step S511.

  In step S511, the value of the first special symbol process flag is set in the RAM 112 as the first special symbol normal process in step S101. Thereby, in the first special symbol process based on the next timer interrupt, the first special symbol normal process is performed. Then, the first special symbol variation process is terminated.

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

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

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

  When the special symbol game is being executed in the special symbol display unit 11L, the game state (whether the normal game state or the probability variation state) at the time of determination of the result and the result of the special symbol game (losing, normal jackpot or probability change jackpot) are displayed. First fluctuation information (3 bits) shown is output from the information output circuit 133 to an external computer. When the special symbol game is executed in the special symbol display unit 11R, the game state (whether the normal game state or the probability variation state) at the time of determination of the result and the result of the special symbol game (losing, normal jackpot or probable change jackpot) are displayed. The second variation information (3 bits) shown is output from the information output circuit 133 to the external computer.

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

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

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

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing display control processing executed by the CPU 121 of the effect control board 102. In the display control process, an initialization process is first performed (step S51). In this initialization process, for example, based on an initialization command sent from the game control board 101, the state of the effect control board 102, particularly the values of various counters and flags provided in the RAM are initialized. When this initialization process is completed, the infinite loop process of steps S52 to S56 is executed.

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

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

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

  Next, the state setting process in step S53 will be described in detail. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing in detail the state setting process in step S53. In the state setting process, it is determined whether the jackpot start command set in step S404 (or the corresponding step of the second special symbol process process) has been received as a result of the command analysis process in step S52 (step S601).

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

  If the jackpot start command has not been received, it is determined as a result of the command analysis process in step S52 whether or not the probability variation jackpot end command set in step S505 (or the corresponding step of the second special symbol process process) has been received. (Step S604). If the probability change jackpot end command has been received, the jackpot flag set in the RAM 122 is erased (step S605), and the probability change flag is set in the RAM 122 (step S606). Then, the state setting process ends.

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

  Next, the first decorative symbol display control process in step S54 will be described in detail. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing in detail the first decorative symbol display control process in step S54. In the first decorative symbol display control process, according to the first display control process flag (set in the RAM of the effect control board 102), the first special symbol game command reception waiting process (step S701), the first decorative symbol variation start process ( Step S702), first decorative symbol variation processing (Step S703), first decorative symbol stop processing (Step S704), first jackpot display processing (Step S705), first jackpot game processing (Step S706) Do one of the processes. Note that when there is a first start prize in a state where no hold storage is made, the value of the first display control process flag is set to execute the first special figure game command reception waiting process.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing in detail the first special figure game command reception waiting process of step S701. As a result of the command analysis processing in step S52, it is determined whether or not the first special figure game command set in step S210 has been received (step S801). If the first special figure game command is not received, the first special figure game command reception waiting process is ended as it is.

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

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

  In step S805, the value of the first display control process flag is set in the RAM 122 as the first decorative symbol variation start process in step S702. Accordingly, in the next first decorative symbol display control process, the first decorative symbol variation start process is performed. Then, the first special figure game command reception waiting process is terminated.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing in detail the first decorative symbol variation start process in step S702. In the first decorative symbol variation starting process, it is first determined whether or not a probability variation flag is set in the RAM 122 (step S901). If the probability variation flag is not set, the background color of the liquid crystal display 4L is set to white since the result of the special game started in the special symbol display unit 11L is determined in the normal gaming state (step S902). ). Then, the process proceeds to step S904. If the probability change flag is set, the result of the special figure game started in the special symbol display unit 11L is determined in the probability variation state, so the background color of the liquid crystal display 4L is set to blue (step S903). . Then, the process proceeds to step S904.

  In step S904, it is determined whether the second jackpot flag is set in the RAM 122 by the second decorative symbol display control process (step S904). If the second jackpot flag is not set, the result of the special figure game being executed in the special symbol display unit 11R will not be a jackpot and no specific notice will be given, so the process proceeds to step S908 as it is. .

  If the second jackpot flag is set, the result of the special figure game executed in the special symbol display unit 11R and the display result of the variable display on the liquid crystal display 4R are jackpots. Random numbers are extracted, and based on the extracted random number values, a specific notice lottery for determining whether or not to give notice to that effect by a specific effect is performed (step S905). As a result of the lottery, it is determined whether or not a specific advance notice is to be made (step S906). If no specific advance notice is to be made, the process proceeds directly to step S908.

  In the case of performing the specific notice, for example, by displaying a specific character design as an image of the background of the decorative design of the liquid crystal display 4L, the result of the special figure game executed in the special design display unit 11R becomes a big hit. A specific notice effect indicating this is performed (step S907). Then, the process proceeds to step S908. In step S908, the liquid crystal display 4L starts to display the left, middle and right decorative symbols in a variable manner.

  Next, the value of the first display control process flag is set in the RAM 122 as a value for performing the first decorative symbol variation process in step S703 (step S909). Thus, in the next first decorative symbol display control process, the first decorative symbol changing process is performed. Then, the first decorative symbol variation start process is terminated.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing in detail the first decorative symbol variation process in step S703. In the first decorative symbol variation processing, first, it is determined whether or not the first interruption flag is set in the RAM 122 (step S1001). If the first interruption flag is not set, it is determined whether or not the first interruption command set in step S306 has been received as a result of the command analysis processing in step S52 (step S1002).

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

  If the first interruption flag is set in step S1001, whether or not the first restart command set in the corresponding step of step S510 of the second special symbol process is received as a result of the command analysis processing of step S52. Determination is made (step S1004). If the first resume command has not been received, the execution of the special symbol game in the special symbol display unit 11L remains suspended, and the process directly proceeds to step S1006. If the first resume command has been received, the execution of the special figure game in the special symbol display unit 11L has been resumed, and the process proceeds to step S1007.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The random display pattern determining random number, the stop symbol determining random number, and the specific notice lottery random number extracted in the corresponding steps of steps S802 and S905 in the second decorative symbol display control process are extracted in the first decorative symbol display control process. Is the same. However, since the random numbers whose values have been updated are extracted through the random number updating process in step S55 after the first symbol display control process is finished, the first and second decorative symbol display controls in the same loop are performed. Even if random numbers of the same type are extracted in any of the process processes, the values of the extracted random numbers are different.

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

  FIG. 15 is a timing chart showing a first example of occurrence of jackpot and execution of a special figure game. In this figure, the special game with hatching indicates that the result is determined based on the probability of the probability variation state. In this example, it is assumed that the game is in the normal game state (non-probability change state) at timing t0 considered as the initial state, and the special symbol game is being executed in the special symbol display unit 11L and the special symbol display unit 11R. Also, it is assumed that none of the reserved memories are interrupted.

  It is assumed that the special symbol game in the special symbol display unit 11R is finished at the timing t1. In this case, there is no change in the gaming state, the result is determined based on the probability of the normal gaming state in the special symbol display unit 11R, and the next special game is started. It is assumed that the special symbol game in the special symbol display unit 11L is finished at the timing t2. Also in this case, there is no change in the gaming state, the result is determined based on the probability of the normal gaming state in the special symbol display unit 11L, and the next special game is started.

  Furthermore, it is assumed that the special symbol game in the special symbol display unit 11R is finished at the timing t3. Also in this case, there is no change in the gaming state, the result is determined based on the probability of the normal gaming state in the special symbol display unit 11R, and the next special game is started. It is assumed that the variation display time of the special figure game started here is determined to end at the timing t5.

  Next, it is assumed that the special symbol game on the special symbol display unit 11L is finished with a probability variation jackpot at the timing t4. The jackpot control is shifted from this timing t4, and when the jackpot control is finished (timing t6), it is shifted to the probability variation state. In addition, the measurement of the variation execution time of the special figure game in the special symbol display unit 11R started at the timing t3 before the timing t4 is interrupted. While the measurement is interrupted, the special symbol display unit 11R continues to display the variation of the special symbol, and the result is not derived at the timing t5 which is the original end timing.

  Next, it is assumed that the jackpot control is completed at timing t6. Since the completed jackpot control is based on the probability variation jackpot, it is controlled to the probability variation state from this timing. Further, when the jackpot control is completed, the result is determined based on the probability of the probability variation state in the special symbol display unit 11L, and a new special game is started.

  Also, from timing t6, measurement of the variation execution time of the special symbol game in the special symbol display unit 11R is resumed by the end of the jackpot control. At the timing t7 when the result is derived, it is in the probability variation state, but since it is a special game started in the normal gaming state, the result (here, the loss) determined based on the probability of the normal gaming state is the timing t7. It will be derived by When the result is derived at the timing t7, the special symbol display unit 11R determines the result based on the probability of the probability variation state, and a new special game is started.

  FIG. 16 is a timing chart showing a second example of the jackpot occurrence and the execution of the special game. Also in this figure, the special game with hatching indicates that the result is determined based on the probability of the probability variation state. In this example, it is assumed that there is a probability variation state at the timing T0 considered as the initial state, and the special symbol game is being executed in the special symbol display unit 11L and the special symbol display unit 11R. Also, it is assumed that none of the reserved memories are interrupted.

  It is assumed that the special symbol game on the special symbol display unit 11R is finished at the timing T1. In this case, there is no change in the game state, the result is determined based on the probability of the probability variation state in the special symbol display unit 11R, and the next special game is started. It is assumed that the special symbol game in the special symbol display unit 11L is finished at the timing T2. Also in this case, there is no change in the gaming state, the result is determined based on the probability of the probability variation state in the special symbol display unit 11L, and the next special game is started.

  Furthermore, it is assumed that the special symbol game on the special symbol display unit 11R is finished at the timing T3. Also in this case, there is no change in the gaming state, the result is determined based on the probability of the probability variation state in the special symbol display unit 11R, and the next special game is started. It is assumed that the variation display time of the special figure game started here is determined to end at the timing T5.

  Next, it is assumed that the special symbol game in the special symbol display unit 11L is normally terminated at timing T4. The jackpot control is shifted from this timing T4, and the probability variation state ends here. In addition, the measurement of the variation execution time of the special figure game in the special symbol display unit 11R started at the timing T3 before the timing T4 is interrupted. While the measurement is interrupted, the special symbol display unit 11R continues to display the variation of the special symbol, and the result is not derived at the timing T5 which is the original end timing.

  Next, it is assumed that the jackpot control is completed at timing T6. The gaming state after the jackpot control is ended is a normal gaming state. Further, when the jackpot control is completed, the result is determined based on the probability of the normal gaming state in the special symbol display unit 11L, and a new special game is started.

  Also, from timing T6, the measurement of the variation execution time of the special symbol game in the special symbol display unit 11R is resumed by the end of the jackpot control. At the timing T7 when the result is derived, the probability variation state has ended, but since it is a special game started in the probability variation state, the result determined here based on the probability of the probability variation state (here, loss) Is derived at timing T7. When the result is derived at timing T7, the special symbol display unit 11R determines the result based on the probability of the normal gaming state, and a new special game is started.

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

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

  Here, for example, when the probability variation jackpot is derived as a result of the special symbol game of the special symbol display unit 11L, the special symbol game whose result is determined based on the probability of the normal gaming state before that is the special symbol game. It may be executed in the display unit 11R. Or, when a normal jackpot is derived as a result of the special symbol game of the special symbol display unit 11L, the special symbol game whose result is determined based on the probability of the probability variation state before that is the special symbol display unit 11R May be running in

  In such a case, even if the game state is different from the start time when the result of the special game is derived on the special symbol display unit 11R, the result determined based on the probability of the game state at the start is derived. Therefore, the control for deriving the result does not become complicated. Further, since the result may be determined based on the probability of the gaming state at the time of determining the result of the special figure game (that is, at the start of the special figure game), each special figure game can be clearly determined. become able to.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, in the liquid crystal displays 4L and 4R, when the decorative symbol variation display is started, the background color is set to either white or blue according to the gaming state at that time. By setting the background color, it becomes easy for the player to know what gaming state is being controlled. In addition, for the variation display of the decorative symbol that has already been executed when the jackpot is generated, the background color corresponding to the gaming state at the start of the variation display is set even if the gaming state changes due to the jackpot. It will be. This makes it easier for the player to understand in which gaming state the variation display with the determined result is being performed.

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, the first variation information and the second variation information include not only information related to the result determined for the special game being executed, but also information related to the gaming state when the result is performed. ing. By monitoring the first variation information and the second variation information in the external computer, the result to be derived in the special symbol game being executed in the special symbol display units 11L and 11R is determined in any gaming state. It becomes possible to recognize from the outside whether it is.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the above embodiment, when it is determined that the special symbol game result in the special symbol display units 11L and 11R is a big hit, the probability change big hit or the normal big hit is determined by the determination of the stop symbol that is subsequently performed. It was decided whether or not. In other words, the determination of whether or not to win the jackpot and the determination of the type of jackpot are made at substantially the same timing, and the type is also shown by the results derived from the special game 11L, 11R. It was supposed to be. However, the decision whether or not to win the special game result and the determination of the type of the big game may be performed at different timings, and the type may not be indicated in the special game result. Good.

  For example, when a jackpot is derived as a result of the special symbol game in the special symbol display unit 11L, it may be determined by lottery whether the jackpot is a normal jackpot or a probability variation jackpot. Furthermore, at any timing until the jackpot control is finished (including when it is finished), when the result of the special game becomes a jackpot, it is determined whether the jackpot is a normal jackpot or a probability variation jackpot Good. However, even if the probability variation jackpot occurs based on any of the special symbol games of the special symbol display units 11L and 11R, the lottery for any of the special symbol games of the special symbol display units 11L and 11R shall be performed in the probability variation state. Even if a special jackpot is generated based on any of the special symbol games of the special symbol display units 11L and 11R, the lottery for any of the special symbol games of the special symbol display units 11L and 11R must be performed in the normal gaming state. There is.

  In the above embodiment, when a probability variation jackpot is derived in the special symbol display units 11L and 11R, a probability variation jackpot flag is once set in the RAM 112, and when the jackpot control based on the probability variation jackpot ends, the probability variation jackpot The flag is erased and the probability variation flag is set in the RAM 112. On the other hand, when the probability variation jackpot is derived in the special symbol display units 11L and 11R, the probability variation flag may be set as it is. In this case, the probability variation jackpot flag need not be set.

  In the above embodiment, if the variable display based on the determination in the normal gaming state is continued, the fluctuation display based on the determination in the normal gaming state is performed among the liquid crystal displays 4L and 4R even if the probability display is in the fluctuation state. The background color of the player who was continuing was in the normal gaming state. Further, if the variation display based on the determination in the probability variation state is continued, the variation display based on the determination in the probability variation state is continued among the liquid crystal displays 4L and 4R even if the probability variation state is ended. The background color of the direction was that of the probability game state. However, the background color of the liquid crystal displays 4L and 4R may be changed depending on whether the game is in the normal gaming state or the probability variation state at that time.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine of FIG. (A) is a flowchart which shows the main process which CPU in the basic circuit of a game control board performs, (b) is a flowchart which shows a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st special symbol process process of FIG. 3 in detail. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st special symbol normal process of FIG. 4 in detail. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st special symbol fluctuation | variation process of FIG. 4 in detail. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st special symbol stop process of FIG. 4 in detail. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st big hit end process of FIG. 4 in detail. It is a flowchart which shows the display control process which CPU in the basic circuit of an effect control board performs. 10 is a flowchart illustrating in detail the state setting process of FIG. 9. 10 is a flowchart showing in detail the first decorative symbol display control process of FIG. 9. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st special figure game command reception waiting process of FIG. 11 in detail. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st decoration symbol change start process of FIG. 11 in detail. It is a flowchart which shows in detail the 1st decoration design change process of FIG. It is a timing chart which shows the relation between occurrence of jackpot and execution of a special figure game. It is a timing chart which shows the relation between occurrence of jackpot and execution of a special figure game.

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

Claims (8)

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

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