JP4585783B2 - Game machine and simulation program - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine and a simulation program, and more particularly to a gaming machine and a simulation program for controlling variable display of first identification information and variable display of second identification information.

  Conventionally, in a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, on the display area of the variable display device, the main condition is that the gaming ball has passed the starting area provided in the gaming area where the launched gaming ball can roll. There is provided variable display control means for performing control for variably displaying the identification information, and for performing control for deriving and displaying the identification information for which variability display is performed, and the derivation-displayed identification information has a predetermined combination (specific display mode) In such a case, there is provided a game that shifts to a “specific game state” (so-called “big hit”) that is advantageous to the player.

In this type of gaming machine, for example, as shown in Patent Document 1, a plurality of start areas and a plurality of variable display devices that variably display a plurality of identification information corresponding to them are provided. One of the pachinko gaming machines can have a plurality of types of game forms because one of them changes to a specific game state on the condition that one of them has a specific display mode. It has been.
JP 2003-310925 A

  However, in the gaming machine described above, a plurality of pieces of identification information may be variably displayed at the same time. For example, it is difficult for a player to know which identification information is derived and displayed first and which identification information should be visually recognized. In some cases, attention cannot be paid to variable display of identification information, and the result of variable display of identification information becomes a specific display mode, and the expectation for shifting to a specific gaming state is lost, and the interest in gaming is reduced. .

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and prevents a decrease in expectation with respect to variable display of a plurality of identification information even when the plurality of identification information is subjected to variable display at the same time. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine and a simulation program that can improve interest.

  In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following.

(1) By the first variable display means for variably displaying the first identification information, the second variable display means for variably displaying the second identification information, and the establishment of the first variable display start condition, The first variable display control means for controlling the variable display of the first identification information in the first variable display means and the second variable display which is independent of the first variable display start condition. Second variable display control means for controlling the variable display of the second identification information in the second variable display means upon establishment of the start condition, and the first identification information in the first variable display means As a result of the variable display, the specific game state advantageous to the player is provided on the condition that at least one of the results of the variable display of the second identification information in the second variable display means is in a specific display mode. Specified game that controls to shift to Whether or not a predetermined variable display shortening condition is satisfied when the first identification information in the first variable display means is being variably displayed. When it is determined by the shortening condition establishment determining means and the shortening condition establishment determining means that the predetermined variable display shortening condition is established, the variable of the first identification information in the first variable display means Variable display time shortening control means for performing control for shortening the display time; a result of variable display of the first identification information in the first variable display means; and the second identification in the second variable display means. Derivation order determination means for determining which of the information variable display results is derived and displayed first, and the first variable display for the player according to the determination result by the derivation order determination means means Which of the results of the variable display of the first identification information and the result of the variable display of the second identification information in the second variable display means is recognizable in a recognizable manner. A derivation order notifying unit , wherein the shortening condition establishment determining unit satisfies the predetermined variable display shortening condition when variable display of the second identification information in the second variable display unit is started. A gaming machine characterized by having a function of judging.

( 2 ) The first variable display control process for controlling the variable display of the first identification information due to the establishment of the first variable display start condition is independent of the first variable display start condition. The second variable display control process for controlling the variable display of the second identification information when the second variable display start condition is satisfied, and the variable display of the first identification information in the first variable display control process As a result, on the condition that at least one of the results of variable display of the second identification information in the second variable display control processing has become a specific display mode, the game state shifts to a specific game state advantageous to the player. A simulation program for causing a computer to execute a specific gaming state transition control process for performing control, wherein the first identification information in the first variable display control process is variably displayed. The shortening condition establishment determination process for determining whether or not the variable display shortening condition is satisfied, and the first identification when the predetermined variable display shortening condition is determined to be satisfied in the shortening condition establishment determination process A variable display time shortening control process for performing control to shorten a variable display time of information; a result of variable display of the first identification information in the first variable display control process; and a second variable display control process. According to the derivation order determination process for determining which of the results of the variable display of the second identification information is derived and displayed first, and the determination result by the derivation order determination process, Either the result of the variable display of the first identification information in the first variable display control process or the result of the variable display of the second identification information in the second variable display control process is derived and displayed first. Or appreciably to execute a derivation order notification process of notifying the computer is if, in the contracted condition establishment determination process, variable display of the second identification information in the second variable display control process is started A simulation program for causing a computer to execute a process for determining that the predetermined variable display shortening condition is satisfied.

According to the invention described in (1) or ( 2 ), when it is determined that the predetermined variable display shortening condition is satisfied when the first identification information is variably displayed, the first identification information Since the control for reducing the variable display time is performed, for example, when a plurality of identification information such as the first identification information and the second identification information are variably displayed at the same time, the variable display time of one of the identification information is reduced. This reduces the time for variably displaying multiple pieces of identification information at the same time, and provides a game that allows attention to each piece of identification information. , Can improve the interest.

In addition, when the variable display of the second identification information is started, it is determined that the predetermined variable display shortening condition is satisfied. Therefore, when the first identification information is being variably displayed, the second identification information is displayed. When it is determined that the variable display is started, the control for reducing the variable display time of the first identification information is performed, so that the variable display time of the first identification information started first is shortened. , By reducing the time to variably display a plurality of identification information at the same time, by providing a game that allows attention to each identification information, to prevent a decrease in the expectation for the variable display of a plurality of identification information, The interest can be improved.

In addition, since the player is recognizable informing which of the first identification information and the second identification information is derived and displayed first, which of the plurality of identification information is derived and displayed first. In order to make it possible for players to recognize whether or not it will be played, by providing a game that can draw more attention to the identification information, it prevents the decline in expectation for variable display of multiple identification information and improves interest Can be achieved.

  According to the present invention, by providing a game that allows attention to each piece of identification information, it is possible to prevent a decrease in expectation for variable display of a plurality of pieces of identification information, and to improve interest.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[Composition of gaming machine]
FIG. 1 is a front view showing an overview of the gaming machine in the present embodiment. In the embodiment described below, a case where the present invention is applied to a first type pachinko gaming machine (also referred to as “digital pachi”) is shown as a preferred embodiment for a gaming machine according to the present invention.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a main body frame 12, a game board 14 incorporated in the main body frame 12, an upper plate 20 and a lower plate 22 provided on the front surface of the main body frame 12, and a right side of the lower plate 22. A firing handle 26 is disposed. A plurality of obstacle nails (not shown) are driven in the front surface of the game board 14.

  Further, the launch handle 26 is provided so as to be rotatable with respect to the main body frame 12, and the pachinko game can be advanced by operating the launch handle 26 by the player. A firing motor (not shown) is provided on the back side of the firing handle 26.

  Furthermore, a touch sensor (not shown) is provided on the periphery of the firing handle 26. When the touch sensor is touched, it is detected that the firing handle 26 is gripped by the player. When the shooting handle 26 is gripped by the player and is rotated in the clockwise direction, electric power is supplied to the shooting motor according to the rotation angle, and the game ball stored in the upper plate 20 is played. Fired sequentially on the board 14.

  Note that the touch sensor provided on the firing handle 26 may be any sensor that can determine that the firing handle 26 has been gripped by the player. The type of sensor, such as an optical detection sensor or a sensor that detects heat, may be used. It doesn't matter.

  The launched game ball is guided to a guide rail 30 provided on the game board 14 and moves to the upper part of the game board 14. After that, the game ball is changed in its traveling direction by collision with the above-described obstacle nails. It falls toward the bottom of the board 14. As described above, an area surrounded by the guide rail 30 and allowing the game ball to roll is referred to as a game area.

  Near the center of the front surface of the game board 14 is a first variable display means, a derivation order notification means, a first liquid crystal display device 32 as a specific gaming state delay notification means, a second variable display means, and a derivation order notification means. A second liquid crystal display device 33 is provided as specific game state delay notification means.

  The first liquid crystal display device 32 has a display area 32a, and the second liquid crystal display device 33 has a display area 33a. Identification information is variably displayed in the display areas 32a and 33a. Such identification information is configured as special symbols 92 and 93 in the special symbol game. Details of the special symbol game will be described later. These pieces of identification information are symbols made up of numbers, symbols, and the like. In this embodiment, numbers from “0” to “9” are used.

  “Variable display” is a concept that can be displayed in a variable manner. For example, a “variable display” that is actually displayed in a variable state, a “stop display” that is displayed in a stopped state, etc. It is. In addition, “variable display” can be “derivation display” in which identification information is displayed as a result of a special symbol game. Further, the period from the start of the variable display to the derivation display is referred to as one variable display.

  In addition, identification information corresponding to a plurality of symbol rows (three rows in the present embodiment) is variably displayed on the liquid crystal display devices 32 and 33. The identification information in the first liquid crystal display device 32 is referred to as first identification information, and the identification information in the second liquid crystal display device 33 is referred to as second identification information.

  In each of these liquid crystal display devices 32 and 33, a plurality of columns of identification information are derived and displayed, and a combination of the plurality of columns of identification information thus derived and displayed is displayed in a specific display mode (for example, “ Transition from a gaming state to a big hit gaming state (specific gaming state) that is advantageous to the player based on the fact that any one of “0” to “9” is derived and displayed) Become.

  Also, below the display areas 32a and 33a in the liquid crystal display devices 32 and 33, special reserved number images 34a to 34d and 35a to 35d for displaying the reserved number in the special symbol game are displayed.

  Further, normal symbols 94 and 95 in the normal symbol game are displayed on the upper right of the display areas 32a and 33a in the liquid crystal display devices 32 and 33. This normal symbol is information including numbers, symbols, and the like, for example, symbols such as “◯” and “x”.

  In addition to the identification information, the normal symbol image, and the special reserved number image, the liquid crystal display devices 32 and 33 display a background image, an effect image for effect, and the like. In the present embodiment, the identification information is composed of a plurality of symbol strings. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the identification information may be composed of one symbol string.

  Above the liquid crystal display devices 32 and 33, ball passage detectors 54a and 54b are provided. When the ball passage detector 54a detects that a game ball has passed in the vicinity of the ball passage detector 54a, the fluctuation display of the normal symbol 94 is started on the display area 32a, and after a predetermined time has elapsed, the fluctuation display of the normal symbol 94 To stop. Similarly, when the ball passage detector 54b detects that a game ball has passed in the vicinity of the ball passage detector 54b, the display of the normal symbol 95 on the display area 33a is started, and after a predetermined time has elapsed, Stop changing the display of normal symbols.

  When the normal symbol 94 is stopped and displayed as a predetermined symbol, for example, “◯”, blade members (so-called normal electric motors) provided on the left and right sides of a first starting port 44a (first starting region) described later. The accessory) 48a is changed from the closed state to the opened state, so that the game ball can easily enter the first start port 44a. Further, when a predetermined time has elapsed after the blade member 48a is opened, the blade member 48a is closed to make it difficult for a game ball to enter the first start port 44a. Similarly, for the normal symbol 95, the blade members 48b provided on both the left and right sides of a second start port 44b (second start region) described later change from the closed state to the open state, and the second start port 44b opens. It becomes easier for game balls to enter. Further, when a predetermined time has elapsed after the blade member 48b is opened, the blade member 48b is closed to make it difficult for a game ball to enter the second start port 44b.

  In the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display devices 32 and 33 each including a liquid crystal display panel are used as a portion for displaying an image. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other modes may be used. For example, CRT (Cathode Ray Tube ) Including a cathode ray tube, dot LED, segment LED, EL (Electronic Luminescent), plasma, or the like. Further, in the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display devices 32 and 33 are provided at the approximate center of the front surface of the game board 14 in the pachinko gaming machine 10 that is a gaming machine. Any position may be used. In the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display devices 32 and 33 are provided separately as the first variable display means and the second variable display means. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and an integrated liquid crystal display device is used. There may be. In this embodiment, the identification information and the normal symbol are variably displayed on the liquid crystal display devices 32 and 33. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the variable display device for the normal symbol is provided separately from the liquid crystal display devices 32 and 33. You may comprise so that it may be provided. Further, the liquid crystal display devices 32 and 33 are employed as the first variable display means and the second variable display means. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other modes may be used. For example, a drum, a belt, a leaf, etc. You may employ | adopt as a 1st variable display means and a 2nd variable display means.

  Furthermore, rolling guide members 59a and 59b for guiding the path of the game ball in a predetermined direction are also provided above the liquid crystal display devices 32 and 33. Speakers 46L and 46R are provided above the game board 14. Furthermore, decorative lamps 36a and 36b are provided on the lower left side and the lower right side of the game board 14. In addition, at the lower part of the game board 14, there are provided game balls general winning ports 56 a to 56 d.

  In the vicinity of the general winning ports 56a to 56d, shutters 40a and 40b that can be opened and closed with respect to the large winning ports 39a and 39b are provided. That is, the special winning openings 39a and 39b are provided in the game area. The grand prize opening 39a is referred to as a first big prize opening 39a, the big prize opening 39b is referred to as a second big prize opening 39b, the shutter 40a is referred to as a first shutter 40a, and the shutter 40b is referred to as a second shutter 40b.

  As described above, when the combination of the first identification information in the first liquid crystal display device 32 is a specific display mode, the gaming state is shifted to the jackpot gaming state based on the variable display of the first identification information. The first shutter 40a is driven so as to be in an open state (first state) in which a game ball can be easily received. The first grand prize opening 39a has a specific area (not shown) having the first V / count sensor 102 (see FIG. 2) and a general area (see FIG. 2) having the first count sensor 104 (see FIG. 2). The first shutter 40a is driven to the open state until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls pass through these areas or until a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses. That is, in the open state, when the condition for winning a predetermined number of game balls to the first grand prize opening 39a or elapse of a predetermined time is satisfied, the first big prize opening 39a is in a closed state in which it is difficult to accept the game balls. To do. Subsequently, in the first shutter 40a which has been changed from the open state to the closed state (second state), the game ball received in the first big prize opening 39b in the open state has passed through the first V / count sensor 102. On the condition, it is driven again to the open state. In other words, the game ball received when the first grand prize opening 39a is in the open state is opened again after the closed state, provided that the game ball passed through the specific area provided in the first big prize opening 39a. Put it in a state.

  Similarly, when the combination of the second identification information in the second liquid crystal display device 33 is a specific display mode, the gaming state shifts to the jackpot gaming state based on the variable display of the second identification information. Then, the second shutter 40b is driven so as to be in an open state (first state) in which a game ball can be easily received. The second grand prize opening 39b has a specific area (not shown) having the second V / count sensor 103 (see FIG. 2) and a general area (see FIG. 2) having the second count sensor 105 (see FIG. 2). The second shutter 40b is driven to the open state until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls pass through these areas or until a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses. That is, when the condition for winning a predetermined number of game balls to the second grand prize opening 39b or elapse of a predetermined time is satisfied in the open state, the second big prize opening 39b is in a closed state in which it is difficult to accept the game balls. To do. Subsequently, in the second shutter 40b which has been changed from the open state to the closed state (second state), the game ball received in the second big prize opening 39b in the open state has passed through the second V / count sensor 103. On the condition, it is driven again to the open state. In other words, the game ball received when the second grand prize opening 39b is in the open state is opened again after the closed state, provided that the game ball passed through the specific area provided in the second big prize opening 39b. Put it in a state. In the present embodiment, the jackpot gaming state corresponding to the first identification information in the first liquid crystal display device 32 and the jackpot gaming state corresponding to the second identification information in the second liquid crystal display device 33 are executed simultaneously. It will never be done.

  Further, below the liquid crystal display device 32, a first start opening 44a having a first start winning ball sensor 116 (see FIG. 2) is provided. When a game ball wins at the start port 44a, a special symbol game is started on the first liquid crystal display device 32, and the state shifts to a variable display state in which multiple columns of first identification information are displayed in a variable manner. In the present embodiment, the first variable display start condition is mainly based on the fact that a game ball has won the start opening 44a. In addition, it is also assumed that the first identification information is derived and displayed. That is, each time the first variable display start condition is satisfied, the identification information is variably displayed.

  Similarly, a second start port 44b having a second start winning ball sensor 117 (see FIG. 2) is provided below the liquid crystal display device 33. When a game ball wins the start opening 44b, a special symbol game is started on the second liquid crystal display device 33, and the state shifts to a variable display state in which a plurality of columns of second identification information are displayed in a variable manner. In the present embodiment, the second variable display start condition is mainly based on the fact that a game ball has won the start opening 44b. In addition, it is also assumed that the second identification information is derived and displayed. That is, each time the second variable display start condition is satisfied, the identification information is variably displayed.

  In the embodiment, the first variable display start condition is that a game ball has won the first start port 44a, and the second variable display start is that the game ball has won the second start port 44b. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other modes may be used as long as the first variable display start condition and the second variable display start condition are independent.

  In addition, when a game ball wins or passes through the specific area and the general area in the start ports 44a and 44b, the general winning ports 56a to 56d, and the large winning ports 39a and 39b, it is set in advance according to the type of each winning port. A predetermined number of game balls are paid out to the upper plate 20 or the lower plate 22.

[Electric configuration of gaming machine]
A block diagram showing a control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in this embodiment is shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the main control circuit 60 as a game control means includes a main CPU 66, a main ROM (read only memory) 68, a main RAM (read / write memory) 70, etc., which are control means. The main control circuit 60 controls the progress of the game.

  The main CPU 66 is connected to a main ROM 68, a main RAM 70, and the like, and has a function of executing various processes according to a program stored in the main ROM 68. Thus, the main CPU 66 functions as various means described later.

  A program for controlling the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 by the main CPU 66 is stored in the main ROM 68. In addition, a jackpot determination table and an effect to be referred to when a jackpot determination is made by random number lottery are selected. Various tables such as an effect condition selection table to be referred to at the time are also stored. Specific programs and tables will be described later.

  In the present embodiment, the main ROM 68 is used as a medium for storing programs, tables, and the like. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it may be recorded on a storage medium such as a hard disk device, a CD-ROM, a DVD-ROM, or a ROM cartridge. Further, these programs may not be recorded in advance, but may be downloaded and recorded in the main RAM 70 after the power is turned on. Furthermore, each program may be recorded on a separate storage medium. In this embodiment, the main CPU 66, the main ROM 68, and the main RAM 70 are provided separately. However, a one-chip microcomputer in which these are integrated may be used.

  The main RAM 70 has a function of storing various flags and variable values as a temporary storage area of the main CPU 66. Specific examples of data stored in the main RAM 70 include the following.

  The main RAM 70 includes a special figure control state flag (including a first special figure control state flag and a second special figure control state flag), a general figure control state flag (a first general figure control state flag, and a second general figure control state). Including a flag), a specific area passing flag, a jackpot determination random number counter, a jackpot symbol determination random number counter, a loss symbol determination random number counter, a presentation condition selection random number counter, a big prize opening number counter, a big prize winning prize counter, A variable relating to an output in which data indicating the number of holdings in a special symbol game, a normal symbol game, or the like exists is positioned. Such flags, counters, and the like are positioned in two types corresponding to the first control system in the first liquid crystal display device 32 and the second control system in the second liquid crystal display device 33. The main RAM 70 is also positioned with data, variables, and the like for supplying commands to the sub-control circuit 200 described later.

  The special figure control state flag indicates the control state of the special symbol game. The normal control state flag indicates the control state of the normal symbol game. The specific area passing flag is for determining whether or not the game ball has passed the specific area.

  The jackpot determination random number counter is for determining whether or not the special symbol game is successful. The jackpot symbol determination random number counter is for determining identification information to be derived and displayed when it is determined that the result of the special symbol game is winning. The random symbol counter for losing symbol determination is for determining identification information to be derived and displayed when the result of the special symbol game is not determined to be winning. The effect condition selection random number counter is for determining a variation display pattern of the identification information. These counters are stored and updated so that the main CPU 66 sequentially increases “1”, and various functions of the main CPU 66 are executed by extracting random numbers from the counters at a predetermined timing. In the present embodiment, such a random number counter is provided, and the main CPU 66 stores and updates the random number counter so as to increase “1” according to a program. You may comprise so that an apparatus like a generator may be provided. Further, although it is out of place, a reach determination random number counter for determining whether or not to reach may be provided.

  The waiting time timer is for synchronizing processing executed in the main control circuit 60 and the sub control circuit 200. The special prize opening time timer is for driving the shutters 40a and 40b and measuring the time for opening the special prize entries 39a and 39b. Note that the timer in the present embodiment is stored and updated in the main RAM 70 so as to be subtracted by the predetermined cycle at a predetermined cycle. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the CPU itself may include a timer. .

  The big prize opening number counter indicates the number of times the big prize openings 39a and 39b are opened in the big hit gaming state (so-called “round number”). The grand prize winning prize counter indicates the number of game balls that have won the big prize winning opening 39 during one round and have passed the V / count sensor 102 or the count sensor 104. Furthermore, the data indicating the number of reserved items is retained when the game ball is won at the start ports 44a and 44b, but the variation display of the identification information cannot be executed. Indicates the number of fluctuations.

  In the present embodiment, the main RAM 70 is used as a temporary storage area of the main CPU 66. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any readable / writable storage medium may be used.

  The main control circuit 60 includes an initial reset circuit 64 that generates a reset signal when the power is turned on, a command output port 72 for supplying a command to a sub-control circuit 200 described later, and various devices. An I / O port 74 for transmitting and receiving signals is provided. The initial reset circuit 64, command output port 72, and I / O port 74 are connected to the main CPU 66.

  Further, various devices are connected to the main control circuit 60 via the I / O port 74 described above. For example, as shown in FIG. 2, the first V / count sensor 102, the second V / count sensor, and the like. 103, first count sensor 104, second count sensor 105, general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110, 112, first passing ball sensor 114, second passing ball sensor 115, first starting winning ball sensor 116, second Start winning ball sensor 117, first ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118, second ordinary electric accessory solenoid 119, first big prize opening solenoid 120, second big prize opening solenoid 121, first seesaw solenoid 122, second seesaw solenoid. 123, a backup clear switch 124, and the like are connected.

  The first V / count sensor 102 is provided in a specific area in the first big prize opening 39a. The first V / count sensor 102 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when a game ball passes through a specific area in the first big winning opening 39a.

  Similarly, the second V / count sensor 103 is provided in a specific area in the second big prize opening 39b. The second V / count sensor 103 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when the game ball passes through a specific area in the second big prize opening 39b.

  The first count sensor 104 is provided in a general area different from the specific area in the first big prize opening 39a. The first count sensor 104 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when the game ball passes through the general area in the first big winning opening 39a.

  Similarly, the second count sensor 105 is provided in a general area different from the specific area in the second big prize opening 39b. The second count sensor 105 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when the game ball passes through the general area in the second big prize opening 39b.

  The general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110, and 112 are provided in the general winning ports 56a to 56d. The general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110, and 112 supply a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when the game balls pass through the general winning ports 56 a to 56 d.

  The first passing ball sensor 114 is provided in the ball passing detector 54a. The first passing ball sensor 114 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when a game ball passes through the ball passing detector 54a.

  Similarly, the second passage ball sensor 115 is provided in the ball passage detector 54b. The second passing ball sensor 115 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when a game ball passes through the ball passing detector 54b.

  The first start winning ball sensor 116 is provided in the first start port 44a. The first start winning ball sensor 116 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when a game ball wins the first start opening 44a.

  Similarly, the second start winning ball sensor 117 is provided in the second start port 44b. The second start winning ball sensor 117 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when a game ball wins the second start opening 44b.

  The first ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118 is connected to the blade member 48a via a link member (not shown), and the blade member 48a is opened or closed in accordance with a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66. And

  Similarly, the second ordinary electric accessory solenoid 119 is connected to the blade member 48b via a link member (not shown), and according to the drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66, the blade member 48b. Is in an open state or a closed state.

  The first big prize opening solenoid 120 is connected to the first shutter 40a shown in FIG. 1, and drives the first shutter 40a in accordance with the drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66, so that the first big prize opening 39a is opened. Open or closed.

  Similarly, the second big prize opening solenoid 121 is connected to the second shutter 40b shown in FIG. 1, and drives the second shutter 40b in accordance with the drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66, thereby The two major winning openings 39b are set in an open state or a closed state.

  The first seesaw solenoid 122 has a plate shape and is connected to a seesaw provided in the first shutter 40a. The seesaw is displaced in accordance with a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66, and the inclination of the seesaw is changed. To do. As a result of tilting the seesaw, the seesaw is switched so as to easily pass through the specific region or to pass through the general region.

  Similarly, the second seesaw solenoid 123 is connected to a seesaw provided in the second shutter 40b in a plate shape, and the seesaw is displaced in accordance with a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66. Change the slope of the seesaw. As a result of tilting the seesaw, the seesaw is switched so as to easily pass through the specific region or to pass through the general region.

  The backup clear switch 124 is built in the pachinko gaming machine 10 and has a function of clearing backup data in the event of a power failure or the like in accordance with the operation of the game hall manager.

  The main control circuit 60 is connected to a payout / firing control circuit 126. The payout / launch control circuit 126 is connected to a payout device 128 that pays out game balls, a launch device 130 that fires game balls, and a card unit 150. Specifically, the payout / launch control circuit 126 has a CPU (not shown) for controlling the payout / launch control circuit 126 and a ROM (a program for causing the CPU to execute processing). And a RAM (not shown) which is a work area of the CPU.

  The payout / launch control circuit 126 receives a prize ball control command supplied from the main control circuit 60 and a lending ball control signal supplied from the card unit 150 according to the operation of the ball lending operation panel 125, and sends it to the payout device 128. In response to this, a predetermined signal is transmitted to cause the payout device 128 to pay out the game ball. Further, the payout / launch control circuit 126 performs a control of launching a game ball by supplying a launch signal to the launch device 130. Note that the payout device 128 is employed as an example of a payout means for paying out game media when the launched (injected) game media passes through a predetermined area. Further, the payout / launch control circuit 126 is employed as an example of a payout control means for performing payout control of the payout means.

  In addition, the launching device 130 is provided with a device for launching a game ball such as the launching motor and the touch sensor described above. When the firing handle 26 is gripped by the player and is turned in the clockwise direction, electric power is supplied to the firing motor according to the turning angle, and the game ball stored in the upper plate 20 is fired. It is sequentially launched into the game area by the motor. Note that such a launching device 130 is employed as an example of a launching unit that launches a game medium in response to a player's operation. The payout / firing control circuit 126 is employed as an example of a firing control unit that controls the driving of the firing unit.

  Further, the sub control circuit 200 is connected to the command output port 72. The sub control circuit 200 controls the image display in the first liquid crystal display device 32 and the second liquid crystal display device 33 in accordance with various commands supplied from the main control circuit 60, and the speaker 46 (46a and 46b in FIG. 1). ), And control of the lamp 132 including the decoration lamps 36a and 36b.

  In the present embodiment, the main control circuit 60 is configured not to supply commands to the sub control circuit 200 and not to supply signals from the sub control circuit 200 to the main control circuit 60. The present invention is not limited to this, and there is no problem even if it is configured such that a signal can be transmitted from the sub control circuit 200 to the main control circuit 60.

  The sub-control circuit 200 as the effect control means is a display control in the first variable display control means, the sub CPU 206 as the second variable display control means, the program ROM 208 as the storage means, the work RAM 210, and the first liquid crystal display device 32. A first image control circuit 250 for performing display, a second image control circuit 252 for performing display control in the second liquid crystal display device 33, a sound control circuit 230 for performing control related to sound generated from the speaker 46, a decoration lamp 36a, and The lamp control circuit 240 controls the lamp 132 including 36b. The sub-control circuit 200 executes an effect according to the progress of the game in accordance with a command from the main control circuit 60.

  A program ROM 208, a work RAM 210, and the like are connected to the sub CPU 206. The sub CPU 206 has a function of executing various processes according to the program stored in the program ROM 208. In particular, the sub CPU 206 controls the sub control circuit 200 in accordance with various commands supplied from the main control circuit 60. The sub CPU 206 functions as various means described later.

  The program ROM 208 stores a program for controlling the game effect of the pachinko gaming machine 10 by the sub CPU 206, and also stores various tables such as a table for making a decision regarding the effect. A specific program will be described later.

  In the present embodiment, the program ROM 208 is used as a storage means for storing programs, tables, and the like. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any other storage medium can be used as long as it is a computer-readable storage medium. For example, it may be recorded on a storage medium such as a hard disk device, a CD-ROM, a DVD-ROM, or a ROM cartridge. Of course, the main ROM 68 may be used as the storage means. Further, these programs may not be recorded in advance, but may be downloaded after the power is turned on and recorded in the work RAM 210 or the like. Furthermore, each program may be recorded on a separate storage medium.

  In the present embodiment, the main control circuit 60 including the main CPU 66 and the main ROM 68 and the sub control circuit 200 including the sub CPU 206 and the program ROM 208 are separately configured. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the main CPU 66 and the main ROM 68 are not limited thereto. In this case, the program stored in the program ROM 208 may be stored in the main ROM 68 and executed by the main CPU 66. Of course, it may be configured only by the sub control circuit 200 including the sub CPU 206 and the program ROM 208. In this case, the program stored in the main ROM 68 is stored in the program ROM 208 and executed by the sub CPU 206. You may comprise.

  The work RAM 210 has a function of storing various flags and variable values as a temporary storage area of the sub CPU 206. For example, various variables such as an effect display selection random number counter for selecting an effect pattern are positioned.

  In the present embodiment, the work RAM 210 is used as a temporary storage area of the sub CPU 206, but the present invention is not limited thereto, and any readable / writable storage medium may be used.

  The first image control circuit 250 as the first variable display control means includes an image data processor (not shown), an image data ROM (not shown) for storing various image data, and the like. In response to an image display command supplied from the sub CPU 206, the first image control circuit 250 receives identification information image data indicating identification information, background image data, effect image data, and a normal symbol indicating a normal symbol from the image data ROM. Various image data such as image data is read out, and image data to be displayed on the first liquid crystal display device 32 is generated. The first image control circuit 250 converts the generated image data as an image signal, and supplies the image signal to the first liquid crystal display device 32 at a predetermined timing, whereby an image is displayed on the first liquid crystal display device 32. Display. In addition, the second image control circuit 252 as the second variable display control unit performs the same process on the second liquid crystal display device 33.

  The audio control circuit 230 includes a sound source IC (not shown) that performs control related to audio, an audio data ROM (not shown) that stores various types of audio data, and the like. The voice control circuit 230 selects one voice data from a plurality of voice data stored in the voice data ROM in accordance with a voice generation command supplied from the sub CPU 206. The audio control circuit 230 reads the selected audio data from the audio data ROM, converts the audio data into a predetermined audio signal, amplifies the audio signal, and generates audio from the speaker 46.

  The lamp control circuit 240 includes a drive circuit (not shown) for supplying a lamp control signal, a decoration data ROM (not shown) in which a plurality of types of lamp decoration patterns and the like are stored. The lamp control circuit 240 performs light emission control of the lamp 132 based on a command supplied from the sub CPU 206.

[Description of display screen]
Further, display screens related to the special symbol game executed by the above-described configuration will be described with reference to FIGS.

[Description of special symbol game]
On the display area 32a of the first liquid crystal display device 32, as shown in FIG. 3A, the derivation display of identification information (special symbol 92 in the special symbol game) in a plurality of columns is displayed. In addition, on the display area 33 a in the second liquid crystal display device 33, the derivation display of identification information (a special symbol 93 in a special symbol game) in a plurality of columns is also performed. In this case, when the first variable display start condition is satisfied, variable display of the first identification information is executed as shown in FIG. If the second variable display start condition, which is independent of the first variable display start condition, is not satisfied, the second liquid crystal display device 33 in the second liquid crystal display device 33 has a second state as shown in FIG. Variable display of identification information is not executed. In addition, the variable display of the first identification information starts the variable display of the identification information, and the multiple columns of identification information that are variably displayed are derived and displayed in a predetermined order, as shown in FIG. When one stop column (for example, the left column) and the second stop column (for example, the right column) are stopped and displayed, and the first identification information that is stopped and displayed in those columns is a predetermined combination, reach It becomes. As shown in FIG. 3D, the third stop column (for example, the middle column) is stopped and displayed, and the first identification information of the plurality of columns derived and displayed is a specific display mode (for example, the same symbol). The game state is shifted to the big hit game state on the condition that the three are arranged in the form of 3). Similarly, on the condition that the second identification information is a predetermined combination, the gaming state is shifted to the big hit gaming state.

  As shown in FIG. 4A, the first identification information is variably displayed on the first liquid crystal display device 32, and the second identification information is derived and displayed on the second liquid crystal display device 33. When the variable display of the second identification information is started, as shown in FIG. 4B, the first identification information is displayed on the first liquid crystal display device 32, and the second information is displayed on the second liquid crystal display device 33. The identification information and the variable display are performed independently and simultaneously.

  In this case, as shown in FIG. 4B, either the first identification information in the first liquid crystal display device 32 or the second identification information in the second liquid crystal display device 33 is derived and displayed first. Derivation order notification images 97 a and 97 b indicating whether or not to be displayed are displayed on the first liquid crystal display device 32 and the second liquid crystal display device 33. Specifically, when the first identification information is derived and displayed first, a derivation order notification image 97a of “1” is displayed on the first liquid crystal display device 32, and “2” is displayed on the second liquid crystal display device 33. The derived order notification image 97b is displayed. When the second identification information is derived and displayed first, the derivation order notification image 97a “1” is displayed on the second liquid crystal display device 33 and the derivation “2” is displayed on the first liquid crystal display device 33. The order notification image 97b is displayed. That is, which of the result of variable display of the first identification information on the first liquid crystal display device 32 and the result of variable display of the second identification information on the second liquid crystal display device 33 is derived and displayed first? It will be notified to the player in a recognizable manner. As a result, the player can recognize which of the first identification information and the second identification information is derived and displayed first, so that one of the plurality of identification information is derived first. In order to make it possible for the player to recognize whether it is displayed or not, by providing a game that can be more noticed by the identification information, it is possible to prevent a decrease in expectation for variable display of a plurality of identification information, Improvements can be made.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 4C, the first identification information that has been previously variably displayed has its variable display time shorter than usual, and is displayed in a derived manner. That is, when the variable display of the second identification information on the second liquid crystal display device 33 is started, the variable display time of the first identification information on the first liquid crystal display device 32 is shortened. Thus, by shortening the variable display time of the first identification information started first, the time for variably displaying a plurality of identification information at the same time can be shortened, and attention can be paid to each identification information. By providing a game, it is possible to prevent a decrease in expectation for variable display of a plurality of pieces of identification information, and to improve interest.

  4A to 4C, when the variable display time of the first identification information is shortened and the variable display of the first identification information is suspended, As shown in FIG. 5A, the variable display of the first identification information is started again. In this case, contrary to FIGS. 4A to 4C, the second identification information in the second liquid crystal display device 33 is often derived and displayed first, and FIG. When the second identification information is derived and displayed first, the derivation order notification image 97a of “1” is displayed on the second liquid crystal display device 33, and “2” is displayed on the first liquid crystal display device 32. The derivation order notification image 97b is displayed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5C, the second identification information that has been subjected to variable display is derived and displayed with a variable display time shorter than usual. That is, when the variable display of the first identification information on the first liquid crystal display device 32 is started, the variable display time of the second identification information on the second liquid crystal display device 33 is shortened. As described above, in the state where the variable display of the identification information is suspended, the first identification information and the second identification information may be sequentially derived and displayed, and the game progresses smoothly. Since the variable display time of the identification information derived and displayed first is shortened, the progress of the game can be speeded up and the interest can be improved.

  As shown in FIG. 6A, when the first identification information in the first liquid crystal display device 32 is derived and displayed as a specific display mode, based on the variable display of the first identification information. When the gaming state is the jackpot gaming state based on the variable display of the first identification information, the second identification information in the second liquid crystal display device 33 is changed to the jackpot gaming state. As shown in FIG. 6 (B), when reaching and reaching and displaying as a specific display mode as shown in FIG. 6 (C), the variable of the second identification information is changed as shown in FIG. 6 (D). The jackpot gaming state to be transferred based on the display will be delayed. That is, when the gaming state is a big hit gaming state shifted based on the result of variable display of the first identification information in the first liquid crystal display device 32, the second identification information in the second liquid crystal display device 33 is changed. When the result of variable display becomes a specific display mode and the game is shifted to the big hit gaming state based on the result of variable display of the second identification information in the second liquid crystal display device 33, the variable of the second identification information is changed. The transition of the jackpot gaming state that is shifted based on the display result is delayed. Thus, when it is determined that the specific gaming state is set based on the result of the variable display of the second identification information, the gaming state is the specific gaming state that is shifted based on the result of the variable display of the first identification information. When it is determined that there is, the transition of the specific gaming state to be shifted based on the result of the variable display of the second identification information is delayed, so that the specific gaming state corresponding to the plurality of identification information is executed simultaneously. It is possible to restrict the amount of payout in a short period of time, to reduce euphoria, and to improve the gameability in which a plurality of pieces of identification information are variably displayed.

  In this case, as shown in FIG. 6 (D), the transition of the jackpot gaming state based on the variable display of the second identification information, such as “Big jackpot stock!” And “Let's generate a jackpot later!” The jackpot delay notification images 98 a and 98 b that are delayed and are to be performed later are displayed on the second liquid crystal display device 33. That is, when the transition of the big hit gaming state (specific gaming state) to be shifted based on the result of variable display of the second identification information on the second liquid crystal display device 33 is delayed, the transition of the big hit gaming state is changed. Notification of delaying will be performed. Accordingly, since the notification that the transition of the specific gaming state to be transferred is delayed based on the result of the variable display of the second identification information is delayed, it is possible to easily recognize the transition to the specific gaming state later. In addition, it is possible to play a game with confidence by recognizing that the specific game state is properly delayed.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 7A, the gaming state is shifted to the big hit gaming state based on the result of the variable display of the first identification information in the first liquid crystal display device 32, and the second liquid crystal display device 33 has the second state. After the jackpot gaming state shifted based on the variable display result of the identification information 2 is delayed, as shown in FIG. 7B, the jackpot shifted based on the variable display result of the first identification information When the gaming state ends, as shown in FIG. 7C, the game is delayed as described above, and the game state is shifted to the big hit gaming state based on the result of variable display of the second identification information. That is, the transition of the jackpot gaming state transferred based on the result of the variable display of the second identification information is delayed until the jackpot gaming state shifted based on the result of the variable display of the first identification information is completed. The Rukoto. Thus, the specific gaming state that is shifted based on the result of the variable display of the second identification information until it is determined that the specific gaming state that has been shifted based on the result of the variable display of the first identification information has ended. Therefore, it is possible to substantially extend the specific gaming state executed at a time, and to improve the interest and perpetuate the interest. In the first liquid crystal display device 32, after the big hit gaming state is ended, as shown in FIG. 7D, the first identification information can be variably displayed.

[Game machine operation]
The processing executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 is shown below in FIGS. 8 to 10 and FIGS. 12 to 15. Moreover, the state transition of the special symbol control process (FIG. 10) performed by the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG.

[Main processing]
First, as shown in FIG. 8, initial setting processing such as RAM access permission, backup restoration processing, and work area initialization is executed (step S11). Then, as will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 10, the first special symbol control process relating to the progress of the special symbol game on the first liquid crystal display device 32 and the first identification information displayed on the first liquid crystal display device 32 is executed. (Step S15). Then, as in the first special symbol control process described above, the second special symbol control process regarding the progress of the special symbol game on the second liquid crystal display device 33 and the second identification information displayed on the second liquid crystal display device 33. Is executed (step S16). Then, the first normal symbol control process for the normal symbol game on the first liquid crystal display device 32 and the normal symbol displayed on the first liquid crystal display device 32 is executed (step S17). In this process, the main CPU 66 executes a hit determination in the normal symbol game, a control for driving the blade member 48a to an open state, a closed state, and the like based on the first normal control state flag. Similar to the above-described first normal symbol control process, the second normal symbol control process is executed on the normal symbol game on the second liquid crystal display device 33 and the normal symbol displayed on the second liquid crystal display device 33 (steps). S18). In this process, the main CPU 66 executes a hit determination in the normal symbol game, a control for driving the blade member 48b to an open state, a closed state, and the like based on the second common figure control state flag. Thus, in the main process, after the initial setting process in step S11 is completed, the processes from step S15 to step S18 are repeatedly executed.

[System timer interrupt processing]
Further, the main CPU 66 may interrupt the main process and execute the system timer interrupt process even when the main process is being executed. The following system timer interrupt process is executed in response to a clock pulse generated from the reset clock pulse generation circuit 62 every predetermined period (for example, 2 milliseconds). This system timer interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 9, the main CPU 66 executes a random number update process so as to increase the count values of the big hit determination random number counter, the big hit symbol determination random number counter, etc. by “1” (step S42). Then, an input detection process for detecting the winning or passing of game balls such as the start ports 44a and 44b, the ball passage detectors 54a and 54b, and the general winning ports 56a to 56d is executed (step S43). In this processing, the main CPU 66 stores in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70 data for paying out the game balls (winning the game balls) on the condition that the game balls have won the various winning ports. A waiting time timer for synchronizing the main control circuit 60 and the sub control circuit 200, and a big winning opening opening time timer for measuring the opening times of the big winning openings 39a and 39b that are opened when a big hit occurs. For example, various timer update processes are executed (step S44). Then, an output process is executed in order to supply a signal for drive control based on various variables to a solenoid, a motor or the like (step S46). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S47.

  In step S47, command output processing is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 supplies various commands to the sub control circuit 200. Specifically, these various commands include the demo display command, the types of identification information (including the first identification information and the second identification information) derived and displayed in the left column, the middle column, and the right column. The derived designating command to be displayed, the variation pattern designating command indicating the variation display pattern of the identification information (including the first identification information and the second identification information), and the like are included. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S49.

  In the process of step S49, the main CPU 66 executes a payout process such as transmitting a prize ball control command for causing the payout device 128 to perform a prize ball to the payout / firing control circuit 126. Further, the main CPU 66 supplies the payout / launch control circuit 126 with a prize ball control command for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls as a result of the game balls winning in various winning ports. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished, the address is restored to the address before the interruption, and the main process is executed.

[First special symbol control process]
The subroutine executed in step S15 in FIG. 8 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 10, the numerical values drawn on the sides of step S72 to step S80 indicate the first special figure control state flags corresponding to those steps, and according to the numerical value of the first special figure control state flag, One step corresponding to the numerical value is executed, and the special symbol game proceeds. Moreover, since the same process is performed also about the 2nd special symbol control process performed in step S16 of FIG. 8, description is abbreviate | omitted.

  First, as shown in FIG. 10, a process of loading the first special figure control state flag is executed (step S71). In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the first special figure control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S72.

  In steps S72 to S80, which will be described later, the main CPU 66 determines whether to execute various processes in each step based on the value of the first special figure control state flag, as will be described later. Become. The first special figure control state flag indicates the state of the special symbol game in the first liquid crystal display device 32, and enables one of the processes from step S72 to step S80 to be executed. In addition, the main CPU 66 executes processing in each step at a predetermined timing determined according to a waiting time timer or the like set for each step. Before reaching the predetermined timing, the process ends without executing the process in each step, and another subroutine is executed. Of course, the system timer interrupt process is also executed at a predetermined cycle.

  In step S72, a first special symbol memory check process is executed. Although the details will be described later with reference to FIG. 12, the main CPU 66 checks the number of reserved pieces when the first special figure control state flag is a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check, and there is a reserved number. Next, determination of jackpot determination, derived identification information, variation pattern of identification information, and the like are performed. Further, the main CPU 66 sets the value (01) indicating the special symbol variation time management in the first special symbol control state flag, and sets the variation time corresponding to the variation pattern determined in the current process in the waiting time timer. . That is, it is set so that the process of step S73 is executed after the fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern determined this time has elapsed. On the other hand, when there is no pending number, a demonstration screen is displayed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S73.

  In step S73, a first special symbol variation time management process is executed. Although details will be described later with reference to FIG. 13, the main CPU 66 indicates that the first special symbol control state flag is a value (01) indicating special symbol variation time management, and the special symbol display time management is performed when the variation time has elapsed. Is set in the first special figure control state flag, and the waiting time after determination (for example, 1 second) is set in the waiting time timer. That is, it is set so that the processing of step S74 is executed after the waiting time after determination has elapsed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S74.

  In step S74, a first special symbol display time management process is executed. As will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 14, the main CPU 66 determines whether the first special figure control state flag is a value (02) indicating special symbol display time management, and whether or not a big hit occurs when the waiting time after determination has elapsed. Determine whether. In the case of a big hit, the main CPU 66 sets a value (03) indicating the big hit start interval management in the first special figure control state flag, and sets a time corresponding to the big hit start interval (for example, 10 seconds) in the waiting time timer. To do. That is, after the time corresponding to the big hit start interval elapses, the setting of step S75 is performed. On the other hand, the main CPU 66 sets a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game when it is not a big hit. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S80. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S75.

  In step S75, a first jackpot start interval management process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 opens the big winning opening 39a when the first special figure control state flag is a value (03) indicating the big hit start interval management and the time corresponding to the big hit start interval has elapsed. Therefore, the variables positioned in the main RAM 70 are updated based on the data read from the main ROM 68. The main CPU 66 sets a value (04) indicating that the special winning opening is being opened to the first special figure control state flag, and sets an opening upper limit time (for example, 30 seconds) to the special winning opening open time timer. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S77. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S76.

  In step S76, a waiting time management process before reopening the first big prize opening is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 releases the big prize opening when the first special figure control state flag is a value (06) indicating the big prize opening reopening waiting time management and the time corresponding to the interval between rounds has elapsed. The number counter is stored and updated so as to increase by "1". The main CPU 66 sets a value (04) indicating that the special winning opening is open in the first special figure control state flag. The main CPU 66 sets an opening upper limit time (for example, 30 seconds) in the big prize opening time timer. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S77. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S77.

  In step S77, the first big prize opening opening process is executed. In this process, when the first special figure control state flag is a value (04) indicating that the big prize opening is being opened, the main CPU 66 sets the condition that the big prize opening prize counter is “10” or more, and the opening upper limit time. It is determined whether or not one of the following conditions is satisfied (the special winning opening opening time timer is “0”). The main CPU 66 updates a variable positioned in the main RAM 70 in order to close the special winning opening 39a when any of the conditions is satisfied. The main CPU 66 sets a value (05) indicating monitoring of the winning ball remaining ball in the first special figure control state flag. The main CPU 66 sets the winning ball remaining ball monitoring time (for example, 1 second) in the waiting time timer. That is, it is set so that the process of step S78 is executed after the winning ball residual ball monitoring time has elapsed. Note that the main CPU 66 does not execute the above-described processing when none of the conditions is satisfied. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S78.

  In step S78, the first outstanding winning mouth residual ball monitoring process is executed. In this processing, the main CPU 66 determines that the first special figure control state flag is a value (05) indicating monitoring of the winning ball remaining ball in the winning game mouth, and when the time for monitoring the remaining ball in the winning game mouth elapses, It is determined whether or not a condition that the game ball has not passed through the specific area or a condition that the special winning opening opening number counter is “15” or more (the final round) is satisfied. When either condition is satisfied, the main CPU 66 sets a value (07) indicating the big hit end interval in the first special figure control state flag, and sets a time corresponding to the big hit end interval in the waiting time timer. In other words, after the time corresponding to the big hit end interval has elapsed, the setting of step S79 is executed. On the other hand, when neither of the conditions is satisfied, the main CPU 66 sets a value (06) indicating the special winning opening reopening waiting time management to the first special figure control state flag. Further, the main CPU 66 sets a time corresponding to the interval between rounds in the waiting time timer. In other words, after the time corresponding to the interval between rounds has elapsed, the setting of step S76 is executed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S79.

  In step S79, a big hit end interval process is executed. In this processing, the main CPU 66 has a value (07) indicating that the first special figure control state flag indicates the big hit end interval, and a value (indicated when the time corresponding to the big hit end interval elapses) ( 08) is set in the first special figure control state flag. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S80. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S80.

  In step S80, a first special symbol game end process is executed. In this process, when the first special figure control state flag is a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game, the main CPU 66 stores and updates the data indicating the number of holdings so as to decrease by “1”. The main CPU 66 updates the special symbol storage area in order to perform the next fluctuation display. The main CPU 66 sets a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check to the first special symbol control state flag. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S72. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  As described above, the special symbol game on the first liquid crystal display device 32 is executed by setting the first special figure control state flag. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11, the main CPU 66 sets the first special figure control state flag to “00”, “01”, “0” when the result of the big hit determination is lost in the case where the big hit gaming state is not set. By setting “02” and “08” in this order, the processing of step S72, step S73, step S74, and step S80 shown in FIG. 10 is executed at a predetermined timing. Further, the main CPU 66 sets the first special figure control state flag in the order of “00”, “01”, “02”, “03” when the result of the big hit determination is a big hit when it is not the big hit gaming state. By doing so, the processing of step S72, step S73, step S74, and step S75 shown in FIG. 10 is executed at a predetermined timing, and control to the big hit gaming state is executed. Furthermore, when the control to the big hit gaming state is executed, the main CPU 66 sets the first special figure control state flag in the order of “04”, “05”, “06”, so that FIG. The processes of steps S77, S78, and S76 shown are executed at a predetermined timing, and the specific game is executed. When the specific game is being executed and the end condition for the big hit game state (specific game end condition) is satisfied, the first special figure control state flag is set to “04”, “05”, “07”. , “08” in order, the processing from step S77 to step S80 shown in FIG. 10 is executed at a predetermined timing, and the big hit gaming state is terminated. It should be noted that the specific game end condition is that the game ball has not passed through the specific area until the predetermined time has passed (so-called “punk”), or the maximum number of consecutive big hit rounds (in this embodiment, The big hit gaming state will be terminated on the condition that round 15) has been completed. In addition, when the first special figure control state flag and the second special figure control state flag are “01”, each indicates a state in which the variable display of the identification information is being executed. Further, when the first special figure control state flag and the second special figure control state flag are any one of “03” to “07”, each of them indicates a state that has been shifted to the big hit gaming state.

[Special symbol memory check processing]
The subroutine executed in step S72 in FIG. 10 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 12, it is determined whether or not the first special figure control state flag is a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check (step S101). If it is determined that the value indicates a special symbol memory check, the process proceeds to step S102, and if it is not determined that the first special symbol control state flag is a value indicating a special symbol memory check, This subroutine ends. In step S102, it is determined whether or not the reserved number is “0”. If it is determined that the data indicating the reserved number is “0”, the process proceeds to step S103, and the reserved number is stored. If it is not determined that the data indicating “0” is “0”, the process proceeds to step S104.

  In step S103, a demonstration display process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 stores a variable for supplying a demonstration display command to the sub control circuit 200 in the main RAM 70 in order to perform a demonstration display. As a result, the demonstration screen is displayed on the first liquid crystal display device 32. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S104, a process of setting a value (01) indicating special symbol variation time management as the first special figure control state flag is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 stores a value indicating special symbol variation time management in the first special symbol control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S105.

  In step S105, a jackpot determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 refers to the jackpot determination random number extracted at the time of starting winning and the jackpot determination table stored in a predetermined area of the main ROM 68. In other words, the main CPU 66 determines the big hit gaming state based on the result of variable display of the first identification information on condition that the gaming ball has passed through the first starting port 44a (first starting region) provided in the gaming region. It will be determined whether or not to shift to. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S106. The main CPU 66 that executes step S105 corresponds to an example of a first determination unit. On the other hand, since the same process is executed in the second special symbol control process, the main CPU 66 confirms that the game ball has passed through the second start port 44b (second start area) provided in the game area. Based on the condition, it is determined whether or not to shift to the big hit gaming state based on the result of the variable display of the second identification information. The main CPU 66 that executes the same processing as in step S105 corresponds to an example of a second determination unit.

  In step S106, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not it is a big hit based on the result of the reference in step S105. If the main CPU 66 determines that it is a big hit, it moves the process to step S107, and if it does not determine that it is a big hit, moves the process to step S108.

  In step S107, a jackpot symbol determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 extracts the jackpot symbol random number value extracted at the time of starting winning, and based on the jackpot symbol random number value, the first identification information corresponding to the left column, the middle column, and the right column is obtained. The data indicating the first identification information is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. The data indicating the first identification information corresponding to the left column, the middle column, and the right column stored in this manner is transferred from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub-control circuit 200 by the process of step S47 of FIG. It is supplied to the CPU 206 as a derived symbol designation command. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S109.

  In step S108, a missing symbol determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 extracts the random symbol value for determining the off symbol from the random symbol for determining the off symbol, and first identifications corresponding to the left column, the middle column, and the right column based on the random symbol value for determining the off symbol. Information is determined, and data indicating the first identification information is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. The data indicating the first identification information corresponding to the left column, the middle column, and the right column stored in this manner is transferred from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub-control circuit 200 by the process of step S47 of FIG. It is supplied to the CPU 206 as a derived symbol designation command. By executing such processing, that is, the result of variable display of the first identification information is determined. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S109.

  In step S109, a variation pattern determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 extracts a rendering condition selection random value. The main CPU 66 selects a variation pattern distribution table for determining a variation pattern based on the first identification information in the left column, the middle column, and the right column determined in steps S107 and S108. Then, the main CPU 66 determines a variation pattern based on the rendering condition selection random number extracted from the rendering condition selection random number counter and the selected variation pattern distribution table, and stores the variation pattern in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. The data indicating the variation pattern stored in this way is supplied as a variation pattern designation command from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S47 of FIG. The sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 executes an effect display according to the received variation pattern designation command. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S110.

  In step S110, a process of setting a variation time corresponding to the determined variation pattern in the waiting time timer is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines the change effect time based on the change pattern determined by the process of step S109 and the change effect time table indicating the change effect time of the change pattern, and the change effect time. Is stored in the waiting time timer. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S111.

  In step S111, the main CPU 66 reads the second special figure control state flag and determines whether or not the second special figure control state flag is “01”. When the second special figure control state flag is “01”, it indicates that the second identification information in the second liquid crystal display device 33 is being variably displayed. When determining that the second special figure control state flag is “01”, that is, when determining that the second identification information is being variably displayed, the main CPU 66 sets “2” as the second special figure fluctuation shortening flag. 1 ″ is set (step S112), and the process proceeds to step S113. In this way, when “1” is set as the second special figure fluctuation shortening flag, the variable display time of the second identification information may be shortened as will be described later. On the other hand, if the main CPU 66 determines that the second special figure control state flag is not “01”, that is, if it is not determined that the second identification information is being variably displayed, the process proceeds to step S113. Move. In step S113, a process for clearing the storage area used for the current variation display is executed. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In the second special symbol control process of step S16 described above, the main CPU 66 reads the first special figure control state flag and determines that the first special figure control state flag is “01”. In this case, “1” is set as the first special figure fluctuation shortening flag. As described above, when “1” is set as the first special figure fluctuation shortening flag, the variable display time of the first identification information may be shortened as described later.

[First special symbol variation time management process]
The subroutine executed in step S73 in FIG. 10 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 13, it is determined whether or not the first special figure control state flag is a value (01) indicating special symbol variation time management (step S121). In this process, when the main CPU 66 determines that the first special figure control state flag is a value indicating special symbol variation time management, the main CPU 66 shifts the process to step S122. On the other hand, when the main CPU 66 determines that the first special figure control state flag is not a value indicating special symbol variation time management, the main CPU 66 ends the present subroutine.

  In step S122, it is determined whether or not the waiting time timer is zero. In this process, when the main CPU 66 determines that the waiting time timer is 0, the main CPU 66 shifts the process to step S123. On the other hand, if the main CPU 66 determines that the waiting time timer is not 0, the process proceeds to step S125.

  In step S123, the main CPU 66 executes a process of setting a value (02) indicating special symbol display time management as the first special figure control state flag. Then, the main CPU 66 executes a process for setting the waiting time after determination in the waiting time timer (step S124). Further, the main CPU 66 initializes the first special figure fluctuation shortening flag by setting “0” as the first special figure fluctuation shortening flag. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  On the other hand, in step S125, the main CPU 66 reads the first special figure fluctuation shortening flag and determines whether or not the first special figure fluctuation shortening flag is “1”. In the process similar to step S111 included in the second special symbol control process described above, the main CPU 66 has the first special figure control flag “01”, that is, the first identification information is variably displayed. In this case, since the first special figure fluctuation shortening flag is set to “1”, the main CPU 66 executing step S125 variably displays the first identification information at the timing when the second identification information is variably displayed. It will be determined whether it is in the middle. If the main CPU 66 determines that the first special figure fluctuation shortening flag is “1”, it moves the process to step S126. When the main CPU 66 determines that the first special figure fluctuation shortening flag is not “1”, the main CPU 66 ends the present subroutine.

  In step S126, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the waiting time timer corresponding to the variable display of the first identification information is 2 seconds or less. In this process, if the main CPU 66 determines that the waiting time timer is 2 seconds or less, it moves the process to step S130. On the other hand, if the main CPU 66 determines that the waiting time timer is greater than 2 seconds, it moves the process to step S127. As will be described in detail later, in this embodiment, when the waiting time timer is larger than 2 seconds, the variable display time may be changed to a fluctuation pattern of 2 seconds. In this case, variable display is possible. Time will be shortened.

  In step S127, it is determined whether or not the variation pattern is a super reach. In this process, the main CPU 66 reads data indicating the variation pattern determined in step S109, and determines whether the variation pattern is a super reach based on the data. If the main CPU 66 determines that the variation pattern is a super reach, the process proceeds to step S130. On the other hand, if the main CPU 66 determines that the fluctuation pattern is not a super reach, the process proceeds to step S128. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to this embodiment includes a main ROM 68 (corresponding to an example of a variation pattern storage unit) in which a plurality of types of variation patterns of identification information are stored, and a plurality of types of identification information stored in the main ROM 68. A main CPU 66 that selects one of the fluctuation patterns (corresponding to an example of a fluctuation pattern selection unit) and a specific fluctuation pattern (a normal fluctuation pattern) among the fluctuation patterns of a plurality of types of identification information stored in the main ROM 68 If a variation pattern that shifts to the big hit gaming state with a higher probability (for example, super reach) is not selected, the main CPU 66 determines that a predetermined variable display shortening condition is satisfied.

  Further, the main CPU 66 executing steps S125 to 127 determines whether or not a predetermined variable display shortening condition is satisfied when the first identification information in the first liquid crystal display device 32 is being variably displayed. It will be. In other words, the main CPU 66 determines that a predetermined variable display shortening condition is satisfied when variable display of the second identification information in the second liquid crystal display device 33 is started. The main CPU 66 that executes steps S125 to 127 and the like corresponds to an example of a shortening condition establishment determination unit.

  In step S128, the main CPU 66 sets the first special figure variation shortening pattern designation command in a predetermined area of the main RAM. The data indicating the first special figure variation shortening pattern designation command stored in this way is transferred from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S47 of FIG. Supplied as a shortened pattern designation command.

  On the other hand, in the sub control circuit 200, when receiving the first special figure fluctuation shortening pattern designation command, the sub CPU 206 is set in the work RAM 210 and is first set in the first liquid crystal display device 32 as will be described in detail later. The variation pattern of the identification information is changed to a variation pattern based on a first special figure variation shortening pattern designation command (a variation pattern of 2 seconds). Accordingly, the sub CPU 206 supplies data corresponding to the first special figure variation shortening pattern designation command to the first image control circuit 250, so that the first special figure variation shortening pattern designation command is used in the first liquid crystal display device 32. As a variation pattern corresponding to, the first identification information is variably displayed. That is, the main CPU 66 that executes step S128 corresponds to an example of a variable display time shortening control unit.

  That is, the main CPU 66 that executes step S128 determines the variable display time of the first identification information in the first liquid crystal display device 32 when it is determined in steps S125 to 127 or the like that the predetermined variable display shortening condition is satisfied. The control for shortening is performed. Accordingly, when it is determined that the predetermined variable display shortening condition is satisfied when the first identification information is being variably displayed, control is performed to shorten the variable display time of the first identification information. When a plurality of identification information such as the first identification information and the second identification information are variably displayed at the same time, the time for variably displaying the plurality of identification information simultaneously by reducing the variable display time of one of the identification information By providing a game that can pay attention to each piece of identification information, it is possible to prevent a decrease in expectation for variable display of a plurality of pieces of identification information, and to improve interest. In addition, when the variable display of the second identification information is started, it is determined that the predetermined variable display shortening condition is satisfied. Therefore, when the first identification information is being variably displayed, the second identification information is displayed. When it is determined that the variable display is started, the control for reducing the variable display time of the first identification information is performed, so that the variable display time of the first identification information started first is shortened. , By reducing the time to variably display a plurality of identification information at the same time, by providing a game that allows attention to each identification information, to prevent a decrease in the expectation for the variable display of a plurality of identification information, The interest can be improved. The main CPU 66 executing step S128 corresponds to an example of a variable display time shortening control unit.

  Then, the main CPU 66 sets the time (2 seconds) corresponding to the data indicating the variation pattern stored in step S128 in the waiting time timer (step S129). When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  On the other hand, in step S130, the main CPU 66 sets “0” as the first special figure fluctuation shortening flag. The main CPU 66 initializes the first special figure fluctuation shortening flag by setting “0” as the first special figure fluctuation shortening flag. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 15, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not the variation pattern designation command is received as a result of determining whether or not the variation pattern designation command is received (step S301), that is, the first identification. If either of the information and the second identification information starts variable display, it is determined whether or not a first special figure variation shortening pattern designation command has been received (step S302). In this process, if the sub CPU 206 determines that the first special figure variation shortening pattern designation command has been received, the first identification information is derived and displayed first, and the second identification information is derived and displayed later. It will be determined. In this case, the sub CPU 206 sets first special figure variation shortening pattern data (for example, variation pattern data for 2 seconds) in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210 (step S303). Then, the sub CPU 206 sets derivation order display data for displaying “1” on the first liquid crystal display device 32 and “2” on the second liquid crystal display device 33 in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210 ( Step S304). When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  On the other hand, if the sub CPU 206 determines that it has not received the first special figure fluctuation shortening pattern designation command, it determines whether or not it has received the second special figure fluctuation shortening pattern designation command (step S305). In this process, when the sub CPU 206 determines that the second special figure variation shortening pattern designation command has been received, the second identification information is derived and displayed first, and the first identification information is derived and displayed later. It will be determined. In this case, the sub CPU 206 sets second special figure fluctuation shortening pattern data (for example, fluctuation pattern data for 2 seconds) in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210 (step S306). Then, the sub CPU 206 sets derivation order display data for displaying “2” on the first liquid crystal display device 32 and “1” on the second liquid crystal display device 33 in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210 ( Step S307). When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  If the sub CPU 206 determines that the second special figure variation shortening pattern designation command has not been received, the sub CPU 206 sets variation pattern data based on the received variation pattern designation command (step S308). When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  As described above, the sub CPU 206 determines which one of the result of the variable display of the first identification information in the first liquid crystal display device 32 and the result of the variable display of the second identification information in the second liquid crystal display device 33 is first. It will be determined whether it is derived and displayed. The sub CPU 206 that executes steps S302 and S303 corresponds to an example of a derivation order determination unit. Then, according to the determination result, the sub CPU 206 instructs the first image control circuit 250 and the second image control circuit 252 to display an image display order for notifying the order in which the identification information is derived and displayed. By supplying the data, as shown in FIG. 4C and FIG. 5B, the result of the variable display of the first identification information on the first liquid crystal display device 32 and the second result are shown to the player. Which of the results of variable display of the second identification information on the liquid crystal display device 33 is derived and displayed first is recognizable in a recognizable manner. As a result, the player can recognize which of the first identification information and the second identification information is derived and displayed first, so that one of the plurality of identification information is derived first. In order to make it possible for the player to recognize whether it is displayed or not, by providing a game that can be more noticed by the identification information, it is possible to prevent a decrease in expectation for variable display of a plurality of identification information, Improvements can be made. The sub CPU 206 that executes such processing corresponds to an example of a derivation order notification unit. The sub CPU 206 clears the data for informing the order in which the identification information is derived and displayed when the next variation pattern designation command is received.

  If the sub CPU 206 receives neither the first special figure fluctuation shortening pattern designation command nor the second special figure fluctuation shortening pattern designation command, the sub CPU 206 executes the first image based on the fluctuation pattern data set in step S308. By supplying the image display instruction data to the control circuit 250, the second image control circuit 252 and the like, the control for variably displaying the first identification information and the second identification information is performed. Further, when the sub CPU 206 receives the first special figure fluctuation shortening pattern designation command, the sub CPU 206 instructs the first image control circuit 250 to display an image based on the first special figure fluctuation shortening pattern data set in step S303. By supplying data, control is performed to perform variable display of the first identification information with a variation pattern in which the variable display time is 2 seconds. On the other hand, when receiving the second special figure fluctuation shortening pattern designation command, the sub CPU 206 instructs the second image control circuit 252 to display an image based on the second special figure fluctuation shortening pattern data set in step S303. By supplying data, control is performed to perform variable display of the second identification information with a variation pattern in which the variable display time is 2 seconds. Thus, display control is performed to shorten the variable display time of the first identification information in the first liquid crystal display device 32 or the variable display time of the second identification information in the second liquid crystal display device 33.

[First special symbol display time management process]
The subroutine executed in step S74 in FIG. 10 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 14, it is determined whether or not the first special figure control state flag is a value (02) indicating special symbol display time management (step S131), and the waiting time timer is “0”. Is determined (step S132). In this process, if the main CPU 66 determines that the first special figure control state flag is a value indicating special symbol display time management and the waiting time timer is “0”, the main CPU 66 proceeds to step S133. Transfer. On the other hand, when the main CPU 66 does not determine that the first special symbol control state flag is a value indicating the special symbol display time management, or when it does not determine that the waiting time timer is “0”. This subroutine is finished.

  In step S133, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not it has been determined that it is a big hit by the process of step S106 of FIG. If the main CPU 66 determines that it is a big hit, it moves the process to step S135, and if it does not make a big hit, moves the process to step S134. That is, the main CPU 66 executing step S133 enters the big hit gaming state based on the result of variable display of the first identification information (second identification information) in the first liquid crystal display device 32 (second liquid crystal display device 33). It will be determined whether or not to migrate. The main CPU 66 executing step S133 corresponds to an example of a gaming state transition determination unit.

  In step S134, a process of setting a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game as the first special figure control state flag is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 stores a value indicating the end of the special symbol game in the first special symbol control state flag. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  On the other hand, in step S135, the main CPU 66 reads the second special figure control state flag, and determines whether or not the second special figure control state flag is “03” to “07”. When the second special figure control state flag is “03” to “07”, the gaming state is shifted to the big hit gaming state based on the result of variable display of the second identification information on the second liquid crystal display device 33. Therefore, the main CPU 66 executing step S135 determines whether or not the big hit gaming state is not executed at the same time. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines that the second special figure control state flag is “03” to “07”, that is, based on the result of variable display of the second identification information on the second liquid crystal display device 33. If it is determined that the gaming state has been shifted to the big hit gaming state, the process proceeds to step S136. On the other hand, when the main CPU 66 reads the second special figure control state flag and determines that the second special figure control state flag is not “03” to “07”, that is, the second special figure control state flag in the second liquid crystal display device 33. If it is determined that the gaming state has not been shifted to the big hit gaming state based on the result of variable display of the identification information, the process proceeds to step S138. That is, the main CPU 66 executing step S135 enters the big hit gaming state based on the result of variable display of the first identification information (second identification information) in the first liquid crystal display device 32 (second liquid crystal display device 33). If the game state is determined to be transferred, the gaming state is transferred based on the result of variable display of the second identification information (first identification information) in the second liquid crystal display device 33 (first liquid crystal display device 32). It will be determined whether it is a gaming state. Further, the main CPU 66 has such a big hit gaming state that is shifted based on the result of variable display of the second identification information (first identification information) in the second liquid crystal display device 33 (first liquid crystal display device 32). It is determined whether or not the process has ended. The main CPU 66 executing step S135 corresponds to an example of a gaming state determination unit and a specific gaming state determination unit.

  In step S136, the main CPU 66 reads a value from the notified flag located in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70, and determines whether or not the value is “1”. In this process, when the main CPU 66 determines that the informed flag is “1”, the main CPU 66 ends the present subroutine. On the other hand, if the main CPU 66 determines that the informed flag is not “1”, it moves the process to step S137.

  In step S <b> 137, the main CPU 66 sets data indicating the big hit delay notification command in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. The data indicating the big hit delay notification command stored in this way is supplied as a big hit delay notification command from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S47 of FIG.

  On the other hand, in the sub control circuit 200, as shown in FIG. 15, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not a big hit delay notification command has been received (step S309). In this process, if the sub CPU 206 determines that the jackpot delay notification command has been received, the sub CPU 206 sets the jackpot delay display data corresponding to the jackpot delay notification command in the work RAM 210 (step S310). Then, the sub CPU 206 supplies the image display instruction data to the second image control circuit 252 or the like based on the big hit delay display data, thereby changing the process from FIG. 6D, FIG. 7A to FIG. As shown, the jackpot delay indicating that the jackpot gaming state transition is delayed based on the variable display of the second identification information, such as “Big jackpot stock!” And “Let's generate the jackpot later!” The notification images 98a and 98b are displayed on the second liquid crystal display device 33. That is, the sub control circuit 200 (including the sub CPU 206, the first image control circuit 250, the second image control circuit 252 and the like) shifts based on the result of variable display such as the first identification information and the second identification information. When the control for delaying the transition of the jackpot gaming state is performed, a notification that the transition of the jackpot gaming state is delayed is performed. Accordingly, since the notification that the transition of the specific gaming state to be transferred is delayed based on the result of the variable display of the second identification information is delayed, it is possible to easily recognize the transition to the specific gaming state later. In addition, it is possible to play a game with confidence by recognizing that the specific game state is properly delayed. The first liquid crystal display device 32 and the second liquid crystal display device 33 correspond to an example of specific gaming state delay notification means.

  Then, the main CPU 66 sets “1” to the informed flag positioned in the main RAM 70. As a result, the main CPU 66 temporarily stores the fact that the big hit delay notification command is supplied to the sub-control circuit 200. For this reason, since it is not necessary to transmit a big hit delay notification command in advance, the control burden is reduced. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  On the other hand, in step S138, the main CPU 66 sets “0” as the notified flag and initializes the notified flag. Then, the main CPU 66 executes a process of setting a value (03) indicating the big hit start interval management as the first special figure control state flag (step S139). In this process, the main CPU 66 stores a value indicating the big hit start interval management in the first special figure control state flag. That is, the main CPU 66 that executes step S139 performs control to shift to the big hit gaming state on condition that the result of variable display of the first identification information in the first liquid crystal display device 32 is in a specific display mode. It will be. Further, the main CPU 66 sets data indicating a big hit start command in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. The data indicating the big hit start command stored in this way is supplied as a big hit start command from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S47 of FIG.

  On the other hand, in the sub control circuit 200, when the sub CPU 206 receives the jackpot start command, the sub CPU 206 sets data corresponding to the received command in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210 (step S311). Then, the sub CPU 206 outputs image display instruction data for notifying that the transition to the big hit gaming state has been delayed based on the data indicating that the big hit gaming state is started. By supplying it to the image control circuit 252, as shown in FIG. 7C, a display to start the delayed big hit gaming state is performed. The sub CPU 206 also sets data other than the big hit start command in step S311 described above.

  On the other hand, since the same processing is executed in the second special symbol control processing, the main CPU 66 that executes such processing specifies the result of variable display of the second identification information in the second liquid crystal display device 33. On the condition that the display mode is set, control for shifting to the big hit gaming state is performed. That is, the main CPU 66 that executes step S139 or the like determines that the result of variable display of the first identification information on the first liquid crystal display device 32 and the result of variable display of the second identification information on the second liquid crystal display device 33 are specific. On the condition that the display mode is achieved, control for shifting to the big hit gaming state is performed. The main CPU 66 executing step S139 corresponds to an example of a specific gaming state transition control unit. Also in this case, the main CPU 66 sets data indicating a big hit start command in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 as in the above-described process.

  And the process which sets the time corresponding to a big hit start interval to a waiting time timer is performed (step S140). In this process, the main CPU 66 reads a predetermined time until the big hit gaming state is started. Then, the main CPU 66 stores the read value indicating the waiting time in the waiting time timer. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  Therefore, when it is determined that the gaming state is shifted to the big hit gaming state based on the result of the variable display of the first identification information, the gaming state is changed to the big hit game based on the result of the variable display of the second identification information. When it is in the state, the process proceeds with step S133, step S135, step S136, and step S137. When the first special symbol display time management process is called again, the process with step S133, step S135, and step S136 is performed. Will be promoted. That is, when the main CPU 66 that executes such processing determines that the gaming state is the specific gaming state that has been shifted based on the result of the variable display of the second identification information on the second liquid crystal display device 33. Thus, control for delaying the transition of the big hit gaming state that is shifted based on the result of the variable display of the first identification information in the first liquid crystal display device 32 is performed. Further, since the same process is executed in the second special symbol control process, the main CPU 66 shifts the gaming state based on the result of variable display of the first identification information in the first liquid crystal display device 32. When it is determined that the game state is the specific gaming state, the control for delaying the transition of the big hit gaming state that is shifted based on the result of the variable display of the second identification information on the second liquid crystal display device 33 is performed.

  Further, when the jackpot gaming state transferred based on the result of variable display of the first identification information is delayed, the jackpot gaming state transferred based on the result of variable display of the second identification information ends. Up to step S133, step S135, step S136, the process proceeds. When the big hit gaming state is completed, the process proceeds with step S133, step S135, step S138, step S139, step S140. That is, the main CPU 66 that executes such a process does not change the first big hit gaming state based on the result of the variable display of the second identification information on the second liquid crystal display device 33 until it is determined that the first big hit gaming state has ended. Control to delay the transition of the big hit gaming state that is shifted based on the result of the variable display of the second identification information in the liquid crystal display device 32 is performed. In addition, since the same process is executed in the second special symbol control process, the main CPU 66 transfers the jackpot gaming state shifted based on the result of variable display of the first identification information in the first liquid crystal display device 32. Until it is determined that the game has ended, control for delaying the transition of the big hit gaming state to be shifted based on the result of the variable display of the second identification information on the second liquid crystal display device 33 is performed. Thus, the specific gaming state that is shifted based on the result of the variable display of the second identification information until it is determined that the specific gaming state that has been shifted based on the result of the variable display of the first identification information has ended. Therefore, it is possible to substantially extend the specific gaming state executed at a time, and to improve the interest and perpetuate the interest. The main CPU 66 that executes steps S135, 136, and 139 corresponds to an example of a specific gaming state delay control unit.

[Other Embodiments]
In the above-described embodiment, the variable display time of the identification information is not shortened when a specific variation pattern such as super reach is selected. When the variation pattern is selected, the variable information display time of the identification information may be shortened. In addition, the variable information display time may be shortened regardless of the variation pattern.

  In the embodiment described above, various types of information are notified by the first liquid crystal display device 32 and the second liquid crystal display device 33. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a notification sound is generated from the speaker 46. Or may be configured to be notified by light emission from the decoration lamps 36a and 36b, or a combination thereof.

  In the embodiment described above, when the variable display time of the identification information is shortened, the change pattern is changed to a change pattern of 2 seconds. You may comprise so that it may change. Of course, it may be configured such that the derivation display of the other identification information is immediately performed simultaneously with the start of variable display of one identification information without changing to another variation pattern.

  In the above-described embodiment, the player is notified so that the order in which the derivation display is performed can be recognized. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and for example, the order in which the derivation display is performed is not recognizable. You may comprise as follows.

  In the above-described embodiment, when variable display of one identification information is started, when variable display of the other identification information is being executed, the variable display time of the other identification information is shortened. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when variable display of one identification information is started as a specific variation pattern (for example, super reach), variable display of the other identification information is being executed. In addition, the variable display time of the other identification information may be shortened.

  In the above-described embodiment, when variable display of one identification information is started, the variable display time of the other identification information is shortened. Even if the variable display of information is not started, the variable display time of the other identification information is shortened by the establishment of a predetermined variable display shortening condition such as when reaching a big hit gaming state or when reaching reach What is necessary is just to comprise.

  Further, in the embodiment described above, when the transition of the big hit gaming state is delayed, it is configured to notify that effect, but this is not limiting, for example, when the transition of the big hit gaming state is delayed In addition, the notification to that effect may not be performed.

  In the embodiment described above, when the jackpot gaming state corresponding to one piece of identification information is being executed, if it is determined that the jackpot gaming state corresponding to the other piece of identification information is to be transferred, one piece of identification information is handled. The transition of the big hit gaming state corresponding to the other identification information is delayed until the big hit gaming state is completed, but not limited to this, the big hit gaming state corresponding to one identification information and the other If the jackpot gaming state corresponding to the identification information is not executed at the same time, for example, after the jackpot gaming state corresponding to one identification information is finished, when the variable display of the identification information is performed a predetermined number of times, the other A big hit gaming state corresponding to the identification information may be executed.

  In the above-described embodiment, the two control systems are used. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, if there are a plurality of control systems, three or more control systems may be used. You may comprise so that the probability which transfers to a jackpot game state may differ for every system | strain.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the two prize winning openings are provided. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the number of the prize winning openings may be one or more. Good. Further, the blade members 48a and 48b are provided in the vicinity of the start ports 44a and 44b. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the blade members 48a and 48b may not be provided.

  In the above-described embodiment, the jackpot gaming state corresponding to the first identification information and the jackpot gaming state corresponding to the second identification information are not executed at the same time. The jackpot gaming state corresponding to the first identification information and the jackpot gaming state corresponding to the second identification information may be executed simultaneously.

  In the present embodiment, a plurality of control circuits including a main control circuit 60 as a game control means and a sub control circuit 200 as an effect control means are provided. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, as shown in FIG. 16, the sub-control circuit 200 and the main control circuit 60 may be configured on one board. That is, the game control means and the effect control means may be configured integrally. Of course, the payout / firing control circuit 126 may be integrated with the main control circuit 60 and the sub-control circuit 200.

  In the embodiment described above, the present invention is applied to a gaming machine itself such as a pachinko gaming machine, but the present invention can also be applied to a simulation program for causing a computer to execute various processes. This simulation program is a program for causing a computer to function as various means in the above-described embodiment.

[Simulation Program Embodiment]
A simulation program simulating a pachinko game will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 17 is a schematic diagram showing a computer that executes the simulation program.

  As shown in FIG. 17, the computer 300A includes a computer main body 302, a display device 304 that displays an image in a display area 304a, and a keyboard 306 as an operation unit. A display device 304 and a keyboard 306 are electrically connected to the computer main body 302. In the present embodiment, the keyboard 306 is configured as the operation unit. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be other modes as long as it can be operated, for example, a mouse, a controller, or the like.

  The computer main body 302 includes a control circuit (not shown). This control circuit includes a control unit (not shown) including a CPU, a storage unit (not shown) for storing various data, programs, and the like, a CD-ROM, a DVD-ROM, a ROM cartridge, etc. And a drive device (not shown) for reading data from a removable storage medium. Further, the control circuit includes an interface circuit (not shown) for controlling external devices such as the display device 304 and the keyboard 306.

  In this embodiment, a personal computer is used as the computer. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be in another mode. For example, a mobile phone, a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant), etc. It may be a portable terminal device.

  In this embodiment, a simulation program is stored in a storage medium such as a CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, or ROM cartridge, and the control unit executes various processes according to the simulation program.

  In the present embodiment, a simulation program simulating a pachinko game in the above-described embodiment will be described. Specifically, this simulation program is for causing a computer to execute the following processing (steps).

  (A1) Control of variable display of the first identification information when the first variable display start condition is satisfied (for example, display control in which the game ball image has passed through the first start area in the game area is performed). A first variable display control process.

  (A2) Satisfaction of a second variable display start condition that is independent of the first variable display start condition (for example, display control in which the game ball image has passed through the second start area in the game area is performed) The second variable display control process for controlling the variable display of the second identification information.

  (A3) At least one of the result of variable display of the first identification information in the first variable display control process and the result of variable display of the second identification information in the second variable display control process are specified The specific game state transition control process for performing control to shift to the specific game state advantageous to the player on the condition that the display mode is set.

  (A4) A shortening condition establishment determination process for determining whether or not a predetermined variable display shortening condition is satisfied when the first identification information in the first variable display control process is in variable display.

  (A5) Variable display time shortening control process for performing control to shorten the variable display time of the first identification information when it is determined in the shortening condition satisfaction determining process that the predetermined variable display shortening condition is satisfied. .

  (A6) Processing for determining that the predetermined variable display shortening condition is satisfied when variable display of the second identification information in the second variable display control processing is started in the shortening condition satisfaction determination processing. .

  (A7) Which of the result of variable display of the first identification information in the first variable display control process and the result of variable display of the second identification information in the second variable display control process is first Derivation order determination process for determining whether or not it is derived and displayed.

  (A8) According to the determination result in the derivation order determination process, for the player, the variable display result of the first identification information in the first variable display control process and the second variable display control Derivation order notification processing for recognizing recognizing which one of the results of variable display of the second identification information in the processing is derived and displayed first.

  As described above, when it is determined that the predetermined variable display shortening condition is satisfied when the first identification information is being variably displayed by causing the computer 300A to execute the processes from (A1) to (A5). Since the control for shortening the variable display time of the first identification information is performed, for example, when a plurality of identification information such as the first identification information and the second identification information are variably displayed at the same time, By shortening the variable display time, the time for variably displaying a plurality of identification information at the same time will be shortened. By providing a game that allows attention to each identification information, It can prevent a decline in expectation and improve interest.

  Further, by causing the computer 300A to execute the processes (A6) and (A7), when the variable display of the second identification information is started, it is determined that the predetermined variable display shortening condition is satisfied. When it is determined that variable display of the second identification information is started when the first identification information is being variably displayed, control is performed to shorten the variable display time of the first identification information. To provide a game in which the time for variably displaying a plurality of pieces of identification information at the same time is shortened by reducing the variable display time of the first identification information that has been started. Thus, it is possible to prevent a decrease in expectation for variable display of a plurality of identification information, and to improve the interest.

  Further, by causing the computer 300A to execute the process of (A8), the player is informed of which of the first identification information and the second identification information is derived and displayed first. Therefore, in order to make it possible for the player to recognize which of the plurality of pieces of identification information is derived and displayed first, by providing a game that can be more focused on the identification information, It is possible to prevent a decrease in expectation for variable display and to improve interest.

  In this embodiment, the control unit is configured to function as various means according to a simulation program stored in a storage medium that can be inserted into and removed from the computer 300A, such as a CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, or ROM cartridge. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the program is installed in the storage unit built in the computer 300A from the storage medium described above, and the above-described implementation is performed according to the simulation program stored in the storage unit built in the computer 300A. You may comprise so that a control part may function as various means in a form.

  In the above-described embodiment, the computer 300A is configured to execute various types of processing. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the processing is performed separately from other computers (for example, game servers). You may comprise so that it may be divided and performed.

  A simulation program executed using another computer will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 18 is a schematic diagram showing a game system that executes a simulation program.

  As shown in FIG. 18, a network 500 is connected to computers 300A, 300B,... And a game server 400, which is another computer. That is, these computers 300A, 300B,... Are communicably connected to the game server 400. The game server 400 includes a control unit (not shown) and a storage unit (not shown) that stores a program, and the control unit executes various processes according to the program stored in the storage unit. To do.

  In this case, the processing specifically described in the above-described embodiment may be configured to be separately executed by the computers 300A, 300B,... And the game server 400.

  If an example of the simulation program imitating the pachinko game in this embodiment is given, the simulation program for executing the processes (A3) to (A7) described above is stored in the storage unit of the game server 400, and the above-described (A1), A simulation program for executing the processes (A2) and (A8) is stored in the storage unit of the computers 300A, 300B,. Thereby, the control unit of the game server 400 executes the processes (A3) to (A7), and the control units of the computers 300A, 300B,... Execute the processes (A1), (A2), and (A8). Will be.

  In the present embodiment, each of the computers 300A, 300B,... And the game server 400 is configured to execute various processes included in the simulation program. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and various types of processes are included. A simulation program for executing the process is stored in the game server 400, and the simulation program is transferred from the game server 400 to the computers 300A, 300B,... In response to a download request supplied from the computers 300A, 300B,. By downloading, the computer 300A, 300B,... May be configured to execute a simulation program.

  As mentioned above, although the Example of this invention was described, it has only illustrated the specific example and does not specifically limit this invention. That is, the present invention mainly includes a first variable display means for variably displaying the first identification information, a second variable display means for variably displaying the second identification information, and the first variable display. Due to the establishment of the start condition, the first variable display control means for controlling the variable display of the first identification information in the first variable display means and the first variable display start condition are independent of each other. A second variable display control means for controlling the variable display of the second identification information in the second variable display means upon establishment of a second variable display start condition; and a second variable display control means in the first variable display means. As a result of the variable display of the first identification information, at least one of the results of the variable display of the second identification information in the second variable display means has become a specific display mode. To a specific gaming state that is advantageous to A gaming machine comprising a specific gaming state transition control means for performing control, wherein a predetermined variable display shortening condition is satisfied when the first identification information in the first variable display means is being variably displayed When it is determined by the shortening condition establishment determining means for determining whether or not the predetermined variable display shortening condition is established by the shortening condition establishment determining means, the first variable display means includes the first variable display means. Variable display time shortening control means for performing control for shortening the variable display time of the identification information, the first variable display means, the second variable display means, the first Specific configurations of the variable display control means, the second variable display control means, the specific gaming state transition control means, the shortening condition establishment determination means, the variable display time reduction control means, the derivation order determination means, the derivation order notification means, etc. Total can be changed.

  The effects described in the embodiments of the present invention are merely a list of the most preferable effects resulting from the present invention, and the effects of the present invention are limited to those described in the embodiments of the present invention. is not.

It is a front view which shows the general view in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the main control circuit and sub control circuit which are comprised in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the state transition of the control process performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the main control circuit and sub control circuit which are comprised in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is the schematic which shows the computer of one Embodiment of this invention. It is the schematic which shows the game system of one Embodiment of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Pachinko machine 26 Launch handle 32 1st liquid crystal display device 33 2nd liquid crystal display device 40a 1st shutter 40b 2nd shutter 44a 1st starting port 44b 2nd starting port 60 Main control circuit 66 Main CPU
68 Main ROM
70 Main RAM
116 First starting winning ball sensor 117 Second starting winning ball sensor 120 First big winning port solenoid 121 Second big winning port solenoid 200 Sub control circuit 206 Sub CPU
208 Program ROM
210 Work RAM
250 first image control circuit 252 second image control circuit

Claims (2)

First variable display means for performing variable display of the first identification information;
Second variable display means for performing variable display of the second identification information;
First variable display control means for controlling the variable display of the first identification information in the first variable display means upon establishment of a first variable display start condition;
The second variable display means controls the variable display of the second identification information by establishing a second variable display start condition that is independent of the first variable display start condition. Variable display control means;
As a result of the variable display of the first identification information in the first variable display means, at least one of the results of the variable display of the second identification information in the second variable display means becomes a specific display mode. A gaming machine provided with specific game state transition control means for performing control to shift to a specific game state advantageous to the player,
Shortening condition establishment determining means for determining whether or not a predetermined variable display shortening condition is satisfied when the first identification information in the first variable display means is being variably displayed;
Variable that performs control to shorten the variable display time of the first identification information in the first variable display means when it is determined by the shortening condition establishment determination means that the predetermined variable display shortening condition is satisfied. Display time reduction control means ;
Either the result of variable display of the first identification information on the first variable display means or the result of variable display of the second identification information on the second variable display means is derived and displayed first. Derivation order determination means for determining whether or not
Depending on the determination result by the derivation order determination means, the player can display the result of variable display of the first identification information in the first variable display means and the second variable display means in the second variable display means. Derivation order notification means for recognizing recognizing which of the results of variable display of the identification information is derived and displayed first ,
The shortening condition satisfaction determining means has a function of determining that the predetermined variable display shortening condition is satisfied when variable display of the second identification information in the second variable display means is started. A featured gaming machine. A first variable display control process for controlling variable display of the first identification information upon establishment of the first variable display start condition;
A second variable display control process for controlling the variable display of the second identification information by establishing a second variable display start condition that is independent of the first variable display start condition;
A display mode in which at least one of a result of variable display of the first identification information in the first variable display control process and a result of variable display of the second identification information in the second variable display control process are specific A simulation program for causing a computer to execute a specific game state transition control process for performing control to shift to a specific game state advantageous to a player on the condition that
A shortening condition establishment determination process for determining whether or not a predetermined variable display shortening condition is established when the first identification information in the first variable display control process is in a variable display;
If it is determined that the predetermined variable display shortening condition is satisfied in the shortening condition establishment determination process, a variable display time shortening control process for performing control to shorten the variable display time of the first identification information ;
Either the result of variable display of the first identification information in the first variable display control process or the result of variable display of the second identification information in the second variable display control process is derived and displayed first. Derivation order determination processing for determining whether to be performed;
In accordance with the determination result of the derivation order determination process, the player is allowed to display a variable display result of the first identification information in the first variable display control process, and the second variable display control process. Causing the computer to execute a derivation order notification process for recognizing which of the results of the variable display of the second identification information is derived and displayed first ,
In the shortening condition establishment determination process, when variable display of the second identification information in the second variable display control process is started, a process for determining that the predetermined variable display shortening condition is satisfied is performed on the computer. Simulation program to be executed.

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