JP2005034546A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of executing a specific performance without increasing a control load on a game control means. <P>SOLUTION: This game machine is so constituted that, when a first variable display start #1 command with performance is transmitted from a main board side to a display control board side, the display control board side determines to execute an additional information performance at a timing of either of before or after executing the variable display of a special pattern and selectively determines an additional performance display control pattern. This game machine adjusts the variable display time of the special pattern according to the display time of the selected specific performance display pattern so as to accord with the total variable display time T10 of a variable display pattern #10 specified by the first variable display start #1 command with the performance and failed in a ready-to-win A. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and more specifically, based on the fact that the variable display start condition is satisfied after the variable display execution condition is satisfied, a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified by each is obtained. The present invention relates to a gaming machine that includes a variable display device that variably displays and controls a specific gaming state advantageous to a player when a display result of identification information becomes a predetermined specific display result.

  In gaming machines such as pachinko machines, variable display is performed by updating and displaying predetermined identification information (hereinafter referred to as display symbols) on a display device such as a liquid crystal display (hereinafter referred to as LCD). There are provided a number of games that are enhanced by a so-called variable display game that determines whether or not to give a predetermined game value based on the result.

  Among variable display games, there is mainly a game that is performed by using the above-described display device as an image display device (hereinafter referred to as a special game). In the special game, when the game ball passing through the predetermined area is detected, the display symbol is updated, and when the display symbol update display is completely stopped, the stop symbol mode is the specific display mode. It is a game with a “big hit”. In the special game, when a “hit” is reached, a special electric combination called a big prize opening or an attacker is opened, and a state in which a game ball can be won extremely easily is provided to a player for a certain period of time.

  Here, a special game state is a game where winning a game ball to a player becomes extremely easy when a special electric game is a big hit in a special game and the special electric accessory is opened. In order to be in the specific gaming state, the display pattern displayed on the variable display device is usually set to a predetermined specific display mode (generally, the display symbols are aligned in the same pattern). It becomes a condition.

  In this way, the player is most interested in whether or not the special symbol game is a “big hit” in the special symbol display mode. For this reason, there are some that display various effects to enhance the game entertainment until the stop symbol mode can be determined to determine whether or not it is a “big hit”.

  In recent gaming machines, in order to reduce the control burden on the game control means (circuit) that controls the progress and control of the game, the display control that separates the display operation such as the display symbols in the display device from the game control means. It is left to the means (sub-board). However, if various effects are displayed in the variable display game in order to enhance the game interest, the control burden on the game control means may increase.

In order not to increase the control burden of the game control means, for example, at least one variable display tempo in a period of at least two variable display modes in a variable display pattern of display symbols executed when a display result is derived and displayed on a display device For example, there has been proposed to adjust the variable display mode period of high speed and constant speed before the reach display mode to keep the variable display time of display symbols constant (for example, Patent Document 1).
JP 2000-334116 A

  By the way, when executing a specific effect display different from the variable display pattern, a control for executing the specific effect display is required separately from the control for instructing the variable display of the display symbols. In order not to increase the control load of the game control means, it is preferable to cause the display control means to execute execution control of a specific effect display. However, the execution of a specific effect display makes it impossible to execute the variable display of the display symbol within the variable display time of the display symbol instructed by the game control unit, and the display is performed by the game control unit and the display control unit. There was a risk that the recognition of the variable display time of the symbols would shift.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to realize a gaming machine capable of executing a specific effect without increasing the control burden of the game control means.

In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to claim 1 of the present application,
The variable display start condition (for example, the previous variable display and the big hit in the variable display device 4) after the execution condition of the variable display (for example, it was determined Yes in step S100 by winning the normal variable winning ball device 6) is established. And a variable display device (for example, a variable display device 4) that variably displays a plurality of types of identification information (for example, special symbols) that can each be identified based on the fact that the gaming state has been completed) A specific game advantageous to the player when the display result is a predetermined specific display result (for example, a display result in which the display symbols are arranged in the same pattern as in the jackpot combination of symbols shown in FIG. 22C). A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that is controlled to a state (for example, a big hit gaming state),
Game control means for controlling the progress of the game (for example, a game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11);
Display control means for controlling display of the variable display device based on a control signal from the game control means (for example, CPU 112 or VDP 115 mounted on the display control board 12),
The game control means includes
Based on the establishment of the start condition, variable display pattern determining means for determining a variable display pattern of identification information executed as a variable display pattern of identification information when a display result is derived and displayed on the variable display device (for example, CPU 103 executes the variable display pattern setting process of step S112),
Specific effect display determination means for determining whether or not to execute a specific effect display different from the variable display pattern of the identification information in the variable display device (for example, it is determined Yes in steps S258 and S260, (Yes in S268)
When the start condition is satisfied, information for instructing start of variable display of identification information based on the determination result of the variable display pattern determination means, and a time for executing variable display of identification information based on the variable display pattern are designated And a variable display designation control signal including information specifying that the specific effect display is to be executed when it is determined by the determination of the specific effect display determination means that the specific effect display is to be executed. Variable display designation control signal transmission means for transmitting (for example, first and second variable display start commands with effects) to the display control means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes the command control processing in step S27);
The display control means includes
Specific effect display pattern storage means (for example, display control setting table memory 142) that stores data indicating a plurality of specific effect display patterns with different display times, which are executed when a specific effect result is derived and displayed on the variable display device. )When,
Signal receiving means for receiving a control signal transmitted from the game control means (for example, a portion where the CPU 112 executes command reception interrupt processing);
When the information included in the variable display designation control signal received by the signal receiving means is information designating execution of a specific effect display (for example, first and second variable display start commands with effects), Specific effect display pattern selection means for selecting a specific effect display pattern to be executed from among the specific effect display patterns stored in the specific effect display pattern storage means (for example, a portion where the CPU 112 executes steps S409 and S416);
In accordance with the display time of the specific effect display pattern selected by the specific effect display pattern selection means so as to coincide with the variable display time specified by the variable display designation control signal received by the signal receiving means, the identification information Adjusting means for adjusting the variable display time (for example, the portion where the CPU 112 executes step S417);
Is provided.

  According to this configuration, data indicating a plurality of specific effect display patterns having different display times is stored in the display control means, and a specific effect display pattern to be executed by the display control means is selected. Further, the display control means adjusts the variable display time of the identification information according to the display time of the selected specific effect display pattern so as to coincide with the variable display time of the identification information transmitted from the game control means. For this reason, even if specific effect display is performed, variable display of identification information can be performed in the variable display time of identification information transmitted from the game control means. Therefore, a specific effect display can be executed without increasing the control burden of the game control means.

  In the gaming machine according to claim 2 of the present application, the game control means, after the specific game state is ended, the special game state (for example, probability variation control or time) that is advantageous to a player different from the specific game state. Control number determination means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes steps S314 and S316) for determining the number of times of variable display of identification information to be controlled in a game state in which shortening control is performed) Special game control means (for example, a game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11) for controlling to the special game state until the variable display number determined by the control number determination means is reached, The display control means is determined by the number-of-controls determining means controlled to the special game state by the special game control means. Minority notification means (for example, a portion where the CPU 112 executes the special game state start effect display processing in step S156) for notifying the variable display count less than the variable display count (eg, “50” specified by execution of step S405); Before the number of executions of variable display of the identification information is executed up to the number of variable displays notified by the minority notification means (for example, when it is notified that it is 50 times, the minority notification means informs it). Additional notification means (for example, “Yes” in step S260) that notifies (for example, notification as shown in FIG. 20D) that the special gaming state is controlled until the number of variable display times becomes larger than the number of variable display times. The CPU 112 executes step S418 when it is determined), and the specific effect display is the additional A notification by the intellectual means. According to this configuration, since the specific effect display is a notification by the additional notification means, the player pays attention to the variable display (variable display device) of the identification information until the variable display count notified by the minority notification means is reached. To do. For this reason, the interest of the game in the special game state can be improved.

  In the gaming machine according to claim 3 of the present application, whether or not the game control means displays the specific display result as a display result of variable display executed based on the fact that a variable display start condition is satisfied. Is further included in advance determination means (for example, the part where the CPU 103 executes the jackpot determination processing in step S204) before the display result is derived and displayed, and the specific effect display determination means is determined by the prior determination means. When it is determined that the specific display result is displayed (for example, when it is determined Yes in step S305), it is not determined whether or not the specific effect display is performed (for example, the part where the CPU 103 executes step S241). According to this configuration, when it is determined that the specific display result is displayed, the specific effect display determination unit does not determine whether or not to execute the specific effect display, so that the control burden on the gaming machine can be reduced. it can.

  In the gaming machine according to claim 4 of the present application, the game control unit determines whether or not the variable display result of the identification information is in the reach display mode (for example, the CPU 103 performs steps S244 and S250). The variable display designation control signal includes information for designating a determination result as to whether or not the reach display mode is set based on the reach display mode determination unit, and the adjustment unit specifies the variable display mode. When the reach display mode is set based on the control signal, the variable display time of the identification information before the display mode of the identification information becomes the reach display mode (for example, the variable display time of the process α in FIG. 19) is adjusted. According to this configuration, the variable display time of the identification information before the display mode of the identification information becomes the reach display mode is adjusted, and the reach effect that the player is interested in is not adjusted. Thus, since the display is performed on the variable display device without adjusting the display time of the reach effect display that the player is interested in, the interest of the game can be improved.

  In the gaming machine according to claim 5 of the present application, the variable display device displays a plurality of pieces of identification information, and the adjustment unit variably displays the plurality of pieces of identification information displayed on the variable display device, The variable display time of the identification information (for example, the variable display time of the process α in FIG. 19) until one identification information of the plurality of identification information temporarily stops is adjusted. According to this configuration, the variable display time of the identification information from when the plurality of identification information displayed on the variable display device is variably displayed until one of the plurality of identification information temporarily stops is adjusted. Therefore, the high-speed variable display time of the identification information not noticed by the player is adjusted. For this reason, even if the variable display time of identification information is adjusted, the interest of the game does not decrease.

  In the gaming machine according to claim 6 of the present application, the specific effect display pattern storage means has a plurality of types of specific indications according to the variable display time specified by the variable display designation control signal received by the signal receiving means. Effect display patterns (for example, extra effects A to F and jackpot numbers A to F shown in FIG. 6) are stored. According to this configuration, a plurality of types of specific effect display patterns are stored according to the variable display time of the identification information. For this reason, it is possible to execute a variety of specific effects according to the variable display time of the identification information.

  The present invention has the following effects.

  According to the gaming machine having the configuration described in claim 1, data indicating a plurality of specific effect display patterns having different display times is stored in the display control means, and a specific effect display pattern to be executed by the display control means is selected. The Further, the display control means adjusts the variable display time of the identification information according to the display time of the selected specific effect display pattern so as to coincide with the variable display time of the identification information transmitted from the game control means. For this reason, even if specific effect display is performed, variable display of identification information can be performed in the variable display time of identification information transmitted from the game control means. Therefore, a specific effect display can be executed without increasing the control burden of the game control means.

  In the gaming machine according to the second aspect, since the specific effect display is a notification by the additional notification means, the player can perform variable display of the identification information (variable) until the variable display count notified by the minority notification means is reached. Pay attention to the display device. For this reason, the interest of the game in the special game state can be improved.

  In the gaming machine according to claim 3, when it is determined that the specific display result is to be displayed, the specific effect display determination means does not determine whether or not to execute the specific effect display. Can be reduced.

  In the gaming machine according to claim 4, the variable display time of the identification information before the display mode of the identification information becomes the reach display mode is adjusted, and the reach effect that the player is interested in is not adjusted. Thus, since the display is performed on the variable display device without adjusting the display time of the reach effect display that the player is interested in, the interest of the game can be improved.

  In the gaming machine according to claim 5, the identification information from when the plurality of identification information displayed on the variable display device is variably displayed until one identification information of the plurality of identification information temporarily stops. Since the variable display time is adjusted, the high-speed variable display time of the identification information not noticed by the player is adjusted. For this reason, even if the variable display time of identification information is adjusted, the interest of the game does not decrease.

  In the gaming machine according to claim 6, a plurality of types of specific effect display patterns are stored in accordance with the variable display time of the identification information. For this reason, it is possible to execute a variety of specific effects according to the variable display time of the identification information.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. In the following explanation, the reach display state means that symbols that have not yet been derived and displayed (called reach fluctuation symbols) when the derived and displayed symbols constitute part of the jackpot symbol are displayed in a variable manner. Or all or some of the symbols are variably displayed synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot symbol. Specifically, an effective line that is a big hit is determined in a plurality of predetermined display areas by stopping a predetermined pattern, and a predetermined pattern is displayed in some display areas on the effective line A state in which variable display is being performed in the display area on the active line that has not yet stopped when the is stopped (for example, in the left, middle, and right display areas, the left and middle display areas are jackpot symbols (For example, “7”) is stopped and the right display area is still in variable display), or all or part of the display area on the active line Is a variable display that is synchronously displayed while constituting all or part of the jackpot symbol (for example, the variable display is performed in all of the left, middle, and right display areas, and any state is displayed. Variable display with a uniform pattern Is performed in that state).

  In the reach display state, an effect different from normal may be performed with a lamp or sound. This production is called reach production. In the reach display state, the display position and size of the symbol, variable display speed, display color, etc. are changed in various ways, and a character image (a display image simulating a person etc., which is different from the symbol) is displayed. Or changing the display mode of the background. Various effects displayed in the reach display state are referred to as reach effects display. The display mode in the reach display state including the reach effect display is also referred to as a reach display mode.

  The gaming machine in the present embodiment is a gaming machine that performs a special game with an image display device such as an LCD, and a card reader (CR: Card Reader) type first type pachinko gaming machine that lends a ball with a prepaid card. And a gaming machine such as a slot machine equipped with an LCD.

  Moreover, even if it is a ball and ball game machine such as a pachinko game machine, as long as it has an image display device, for example, a pachinko game machine classified as a second type or a third type, a general electric machine, or It may be a ball game machine with a probability setting function called pachikon. Furthermore, it is applicable not only to a CR-type pachinko gaming machine that lends a ball with a prepaid card, but also to a pachinko gaming machine that lends a ball with cash. That is, any form of game machine may be used as long as it has an image display device such as an LCD and can variably display symbols as identification information.

  FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly composed of a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting a gaming board surface and a gaming machine frame (base frame) 3 for supporting and fixing the gaming board 2. The game board 2 is formed with a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails. A variable display device 4 is provided at a substantially central position of the game area so as to display a special symbol as identification information that can be identified. Under the variable display device 4, an ordinary variable winning ball device (start winning port) 6 is arranged. A special variable winning ball apparatus (large winning opening) 7 is disposed below the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6. In addition, a normal symbol display 40 is provided at the top of the variable display device 4.

  The variable display device 4 is composed of, for example, an LCD or the like, and is composed of numbers, characters, characters, etc. in a variable display game (special game) in which a game ball is awarded to the normal variable winning ball device 6. Display symbols that function as a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified are displayed in a variable display area so as to be variably displayed. In this embodiment, for example, the left, middle, and right symbols displayed as the special symbols on the left, middle, and right variable display portions 41a to 41 (FIG. 20) are each composed of eight symbols. Are assigned symbol numbers “1” to “8”.

  In the special symbol game performed by the variable display device 4, after a specific time has elapsed after starting the variable symbol special display, the display result of the special symbol is derived and displayed in a predetermined order, and the final symbol (final stop symbol) is displayed. Stop display. The pachinko gaming machine 1 enters a specific gaming state (also referred to as a jackpot gaming state) when the combination of the confirmed symbols is a specific display result that is a predetermined jackpot combination (a jackpot stopping symbol mode).

  In the special figure game by the variable display device 4, after starting the variable display of the special symbol, when the same special symbol is derived and displayed as the display result on the left, middle and right variable display units, the pachinko game The machine 1 is in a jackpot gaming state. After the big hit gaming state is finished, a special gaming state in which either probability variation control (probability variation control) or time reduction control (time reduction control) is performed. In this embodiment, when a special symbol with an odd symbol number is a probability variation jackpot symbol, and the same probability variation jackpot symbol is derived and displayed on each variable display unit as a variable display display result in a special symbol game A promising jackpot. When the variable display result of the special figure game becomes a probable big hit, the probable change control is continuously performed until the special figure game is executed a predetermined number of times (100 in this embodiment) after the big hit gaming state is finished. Probability is improved. In the probability improvement state in which the probability variation control is performed, the variable symbol display time of the special symbol in the special game is shorter than that in the normal game state, and the display result is a predetermined specific display result and the jackpot gaming state. Probability is improved over the normal gaming state. The normal gaming state is a gaming state other than the jackpot gaming state, the probability improvement state, and the time reduction state, and the probability that the display result in the special game is a jackpot combination is an initial setting state such as immediately after the power is turned on. Are controlled in the same way.

  In this embodiment, the special symbol having an even symbol number is set as a normal jackpot symbol, and the same normal jackpot symbol is derived and displayed on each variable display unit as a display result of variable display in the special symbol game. Sometimes it is a big hit. When the variable display result of the special figure game is normally a big hit, the time reduction control is continuously performed until the special figure game is executed a predetermined number of times (100 times in the present embodiment) after the big hit gaming state is finished. Time is shortened. In the time-reduced state in which time-shortening control is performed, the probability of becoming a big hit gaming state as a specific display result in each special figure game is the same as the normal gaming state, but the special symbol variable display time in the special figure game is normal. It becomes shorter than in the game state. Furthermore, in this embodiment, when the display result of the special figure game executed in the special game state becomes a big hit, depending on the display result (probability big hit or normal big hit) in the special figure game, The special game state is continuously controlled until a predetermined number of special figure games are executed.

  In the probability improvement state in which the probability variation control is performed and the time shortening state in which the time reduction control is performed, the variable display time in the normal symbol variable display (ordinary symbol game) by the normal symbol display device 40 is shorter than that in the normal game state. At the same time, the probability that the display result is a winning symbol in each ordinary game is improved. At this time, the opening time of the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6 may be longer than that in the normal gaming state, and the number of times of opening may be increased compared to that in the normal gaming state. Thus, the special game state is a game state advantageous to the player, which is different from the jackpot game state.

  In the special game state, a countdown display unit 42 (FIG. 20) is provided in the display area of the variable display device 4. The countdown display unit 42 displays information indicating the remaining number of special figure games that can be executed in the special game state (the remaining variable display number).

  The normal symbol display 40 is configured to include a light emitting diode (LED) or the like, and is lit in a normal diagram game where a game ball passes through one of the passing gates 5 provided in the game area. Flashing, emission color, etc. are controlled. When display is performed with a predetermined hit pattern in this normal figure game, the display result in the normal figure game is “win”, and the movable wing piece of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6 is passed for a predetermined time. Tilt control.

  The normal variable winning ball apparatus 6 is a tulip-type accessory (ordinary electric motor) having a pair of movable wing pieces that are controlled to move between a vertical (normally open) position and a tilt (enlarged open) position by a solenoid 21 (FIG. 2). It is configured as an accessory). The special symbol variable display based on the winning of the game ball on the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6 is stored in the special figure holding memory 120 (FIG. 3) described later up to a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, four times).

  The special variable winning ball apparatus 7 includes an opening / closing plate that opens and closes a winning area by a solenoid 22 (FIG. 2). This opening / closing plate is normally closed, and when the special display game is performed by the variable display device 4 based on the winning of the game ball to the normal variable winning ball device 6, the solenoid is turned on when the jackpot gaming state is achieved. 22 is set so that the winning area is opened (opening cycle) until a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) or a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls are generated. Receiving a game ball falling in the game area. The opening cycle can be repeated up to 16 times, for example. A game ball won in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is detected by a predetermined detection unit. In response to the detection of the winning ball, a predetermined number of winning balls are paid out by a main board 11 and a payout control board described later.

  In addition to the above-described configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill with a built-in lamp, an out port, and the like. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with a game effect lamp 9 that lights or flashes and speakers 8L and 8R that generate sound effects.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment includes a main board 11 that is a main control board, a display control board 12 that is a sub control board, an audio control board and a lamp control board, and each of the pachinko gaming machines 1 in the pachinko gaming machine 1. A power supply board that supplies a predetermined power supply voltage to the circuit, a payout control board that performs payout control of game balls for lending and prize balls, etc., and an information terminal board that outputs various game-related information to the outside. It is arranged.

  Various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are mounted on the main board 11. The main board 11 is mainly used for a random number generation function used in a variable display game, a function for inputting a signal from a switch or the like disposed at a predetermined position, and a sub-side control board such as the display control board 12. Each has a function of outputting and transmitting a control command as an example of command information as a control signal for controlling the progress of the game. For example, on the main board 11 side, the variable display device 4 is instructed to start variable display of a special symbol, and a normal variable display start command for designating a variable display pattern executed in variable display of the special symbol is issued. It transmits to the display control board 12. On the display control board 12 side, in accordance with the data included in the normal variable display start command, the total variable display time of the special symbol, the determination result whether or not the display result of the variable display becomes the specific display result of the jackpot combination, It is possible to specify a determination result as to whether or not to reach.

  On the main board 11 side, it is instructed that variable symbol special display is to be started, a variable display pattern to be executed in the special symbol variable display is specified, and a predetermined pattern different from the special symbol variable display is specified. A variable display start command with effect for instructing to execute the effect is transmitted to the display control board 12. In this embodiment, as a variable display start command with an effect, an instruction to execute an extra notification effect for notifying that the special game state is continuously controlled by adding the number of special figure games notified at the end of the jackpot game state. The display result of the special display (# 1) variable display start command with the first effect and the special game executed in the special game state after the jackpot game state is ended is a jackpot, and the game is controlled again to the jackpot game state. There is a (# 2) variable display start command with a second effect instructing execution of a jackpot number notification effect for notifying that the number of times has reached a predetermined number.

  Here, the first and second variable display start commands with effects include information for instructing the start of variable display of special symbols, information for instructing the total variable display time of special symbols, and execution of specific effect displays. And information for instructing. On the display control board 12 side, an effect display pattern group set for each specified total variable display time (for example, as shown in FIG. 6A, when the specified total variable display time is T10, the additional effect A ~ C), a specific effect display pattern is selected, and a special symbol is selected according to the total effect time of the selected specific effect display pattern so as to coincide with the total variable display time of the specified special symbol. Adjust the variable display time. For this reason, even if a specific effect display is executed, the special symbol variable display can be executed within the designated special symbol total variable display time. Also, by selecting a specific effect display pattern from the effect display pattern group for each designated total variable display time, various specific effect displays according to the variable display time of the special symbol can be executed. . Furthermore, adjustment of the special symbol variable display time is facilitated.

  On the main board 11 side, the special symbol designation command for designating the left, middle and right symbols of the special symbol, the special symbol confirmation command for instructing the end of the variable symbol special display, and the probability change control when the jackpot gaming state is terminated. Probability change start command indicating that start is started, time reduction start command indicating that time reduction control is started when the jackpot gaming state ends, probability change end command indicating that probability change control is ended, and time reduction control are ended A short-time end command or the like indicating this is transmitted to the display control board 12.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the main board 11 has a normal variable winning ball device 6 that is a start winning port, a special variable winning ball device 7 that is a large winning port, and winning of game balls to other winning ports, and Wirings from each winning opening switch 70 for detecting the passing of the game ball at the passing gate 5 are also connected. Further, the main board 11 is connected to wirings to solenoids 21 and 22 for performing movable control of the movable blade piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6 and opening / closing control in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7. .

  The main board 11 includes a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 107, a solenoid circuit 108, and the like. The game control microcomputer 100 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and is controlled according to a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101 for storing a game control program, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 102 used as a work memory, and the program. A CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103 and an I / O (Input / Output) port 104 are included.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the game control microcomputer 100 includes a special figure holding memory 120, a random counter 121, a determination table memory 122, a symbol determination table memory 123, a display setting table memory 124, and a probability variation. A counter 125, a time reduction counter 126, a jackpot count counter 127, a display count counter 128, a flag memory 129, and a variable display time timer 130 are provided.

  In the special figure holding memory 120, a condition (execution condition) for executing the variable display (special game) of the special symbol when the game ball wins the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6 is established, but the previous variable display is displayed. This is a memory for storing a pending state in which a condition (start condition) for actually starting variable display is not satisfied due to reasons such as being executed. In the special figure holding memory 120 shown in FIG. 3, four entries are provided. Each entry has a holding number and a random number as numerical data extracted by the winning order in the order of winning to the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6. Numerical values (random numbers for jackpot determination) are stored in association with each other. Each time the variable display of the special symbol ends or the jackpot gaming state ends, the variable display start condition based on the information of the highest level (holding number “1”) is established, and the highest level information The variable display based on is performed. At this time, the registration information below the second place (holding number “2”) is advanced by one place. In addition, when a game ball is newly won in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6 during special symbol variable display or jackpot gaming state, the upper limit number is four, and the random number resulting from the winning is the highest number of empty entries. Registered in

  The random counter 121 counts determination random numbers and display random numbers used for game control. The random counter 121 is, for example, a jackpot determination random number, a reach determination random number, a variable display pattern determination random number, a fixed symbol determination random number, a probability variation determination random number, a display special game number determination random number Then, a random number for determination of execution effect addition and a random number for determination determination execution of jackpot notification effect are counted.

  The determination table memory 122 stores a plurality of determination tables set for the CPU 103 to perform various determinations, such as a normal / short-time jackpot determination table, a probability change jackpot determination table, and an extra notification effect determination table. The jackpot determination table stores setting data for associating random numbers for jackpot determination with display results of special figure games. Here, in the probabilistic jackpot determination table, more random numbers for jackpot determination are assigned to the display result of “big hit” than in the normal / short time jackpot determination table, which is a big hit than in the normal gaming state The probability improvement state with a high probability can be obtained.

  The symbol determination table memory 123 is a plurality of types of symbol determination tables used for determining a fixed symbol of a special symbol variably displayed on the variable display device 4, for example, a normal jackpot symbol determination table, a probability variable jackpot symbol determination A table for determining a left symbol, a table for determining a left symbol, a table for determining a middle symbol, and a table for determining a right symbol. Each table stores setting data for associating a random number for determining a fixed symbol with a symbol number of a special symbol.

  The display setting table memory 124 stores data indicating a plurality of types of variable display patterns that can be executed in the special game, such as a variable display pattern table 158, a jackpot variable display pattern determination table, and a reach / losing variable display pattern determination table shown in FIG. Store.

  The variable display pattern table 158 shown in FIG. 4 stores a plurality of variable display patterns and the total variable display time of special symbols measured by the variable display time timer 130. In this embodiment, the variable display pattern of the normal loss and the shortened loss is a variable display pattern for deriving and displaying the fixed symbol of the loss without entering the reach display state. The total variable display time T2 corresponding to the shortened loss variable display pattern # 2 is set to be shorter than the total variable display time T1 corresponding to the normal loss variable display pattern # 1.

  Each of the variable display patterns of reach A (losing), reach B (losing),... Is a variable display pattern that does not become a big hit even though the reach display state is set. Each of the variable display patterns of reach A (big hit), reach B (big hit),... Is a variable display pattern that is a big win after reaching the reach display state. In each variable display pattern of reach A, reach B,..., Each reach display mode is different. That is, depending on whether the variable display pattern executed in the special figure game is reach A, reach B,..., Different variable display modes, character images, and the like appear after reaching the reach display state.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the variable display start command with effect is sent to the display control board 12, the total variable display time set corresponding to each variable display pattern shown in FIG. In addition, the variable display time of the special symbol is adjusted. For this reason, it is possible to execute variable display of special symbols in the same total variable display time regardless of whether or not there is an effect. Therefore, it is possible to produce an effect without increasing the control burden on the main board 11.

  Each variable display pattern determination table stores setting data that associates a variable display pattern determination random value with a variable display pattern, and is based on the variable display pattern determination random number extracted from the random counter 121. Thus, the variable display pattern to be executed when the special symbol is variably displayed in the special figure game can be selected and determined.

  The probability variation counter 125 shown in FIG. 3 is for counting the remaining number of special figure games that can be executed in the probability improvement state where probability variation control is performed. In the probability variation counter 125, data indicating “100”, which is the number of times of the special figure game that is predetermined to be executed in the probability improvement state when the display result of the special figure game by the variable display device 4 is a big success of probability variation. Is set as the initial value. Then, every time the special symbol variable display in the special figure game is finished without the display result being a big hit in the probability improvement state, the count value of the probability variation counter 125 is decremented by one.

  The time reduction counter 126 is for counting the remaining number of special figure games that can be executed in the time reduction state in which the time reduction control is performed. In the hour / short counter 126, data indicating “100”, which is the number of times of the special figure game that is predetermined to be executed in the time reduction state when the display result of the special figure game by the variable display device 4 is usually a big hit. Is set as the initial value. Then, each time the special symbol variable display in the special figure game is finished without the display result being a big hit in the time shortening state, the count value of the time reduction counter 126 is decremented by one.

  The jackpot count counter 127 is for counting the number of times that the display result of the special figure game is a jackpot within a predetermined period after the jackpot game state is ended. In this embodiment, the count value of the jackpot counter 127 is “1” when the display result of the special figure game executed in the normal gaming state is a jackpot. Then, 1 is added when the display result of the special figure game executed within the period in which the game is controlled to the special game state after the jackpot game state is ended is made a jackpot.

  The number-of-displays counter 128 is for counting on the main side the remaining variable display number displayed as the remaining number of times for the special game controlled in the special game state by the countdown display unit 42. In the number-of-displays counter 128, a count initial value indicating the number of special-figure games notified to the player or the like when the jackpot gaming state ends is set. The count value is decremented by 1 each time the special game is executed in the special game state. Further, when the first variable display start command with effect is sent to the display control board 12, the count value of the probability variation counter 125 or the hourly counter 126 is set and increased by the number of times notified by the extra notification effect. Count the number of special figure games.

  The flag memory 129 is a plurality of types of flags used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example, a special symbol process flag, a normal symbol process flag, a jackpot flag, a probability change flag, a time reduction flag, a reach state flag, an input A status flag, an error flag, a timer interrupt flag, and the like are provided.

  The special symbol process flag indicates which process should be selected and executed in the special symbol process (described later) (FIG. 9). The normal symbol process flag indicates which process should be selected and executed in a predetermined normal symbol process in order to control the display state of the normal symbol display 40 in a predetermined order. The jackpot flag is set to the on state when the display result of the special figure game by the variable display device 4 is a jackpot, and is cleared to the off state when the jackpot gaming state is finished. The probability variation flag is set to the on state when the display result of the special figure game is a probability variation jackpot, and is cleared to return to the normal gaming state from the probability improvement state. The time reduction flag is set when the display result of the special figure game is a normal big hit, and is cleared when returning from the time reduction state to the normal game state, and is turned off. The reach state flag is set to the on state when it is determined that the display mode is the reach display mode during the variable display of the special symbol in the special game by the variable display device 4. The input state flag is a flag composed of a plurality of bits that are set or cleared according to the state of various signals input to the I / O port 104, the state of the detection signal input from each winning prize switch 70, and the like. The error flag is a flag composed of a plurality of bits in which bits corresponding to the type of error that has occurred when various errors occur in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The timer interrupt flag is set to the on state every time a predetermined time elapses and a timer interrupt is generated.

  The variable display time timer 130 is a down counter for measuring the variable display time that is the execution time of the special game on the main side. When the variable display start command is sent from the main board 11 to the display control board 12, the variable display time timer 130 has a total variable display time determined according to the variable display pattern executed in the special figure game. The corresponding count value is set as the initial value.

  The switch circuit 107 shown in FIG. 2 takes in a detection signal from each winning opening switch 70 and transmits it to the game control microcomputer 100. The solenoid circuit 108 drives the solenoids 21 and 22 in accordance with a command from the game control microcomputer 100. The solenoid 21 is connected to the movable wing piece of the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6 through a link mechanism. The solenoid 22 is connected to the opening / closing plate of the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 through a link mechanism.

  The display control board 12 performs display control and the like for image processing in the special figure game independently of the main board 11. The display control board 12 displays an image used for the special game on the display area 41 of the variable display device 4 based on the display control command sent from the main board 11 and turns on / off the normal symbol display 40. Control is performed, and an effect by image display related to the progress of the game is controlled.

  FIG. 5A is a block diagram illustrating a hardware configuration example of the display control board 12. As shown in FIG. 5A, the display control board 12 includes an oscillation circuit 110, a reset circuit 111, a CPU 112 for display control, a ROM 113, a RAM 114, and a video display processor (hereinafter referred to as VDP: Video Display Processor). ) 115, CGROM 116, and VRAM (Video RAM) 117.

  The oscillation circuit 110 outputs a reference clock signal to the CPU 112 and the VDP 115, and the reset circuit 111 outputs a reset signal for resetting the CPU 112 and the VDP 115. When the CPU 112 receives a display control command from the main board 11, the CPU 112 reads out control data for performing display control from the ROM 113 while using the RAM 114 as a work area. Further, the CPU 112 sends a drawing command to the VDP 115 based on the read control data. The ROM 113 is a semiconductor memory that stores various control programs used by the CPU 112, and the RAM 114 is a semiconductor memory used as a work area by the CPU 112.

  The VDP 115 has a display device control function for performing image display and a high-speed drawing function, and operates in accordance with a drawing command from the CPU 112. Further, it has a two-dimensional address space independent of the CPU 112, and the VRAM 117 is mapped there. The VDP 115 generates image data according to the data read from the CGROM 116 and develops it on the VRAM 117.

  The CGROM 116 is for storing various image data for displaying images on the variable display device 4. For example, the CGROM 116 stores character image data frequently used among images displayed on the variable display device 4, specifically, a person, an animal, a character, a figure, a symbol, or the like. A VRAM 117 is a frame buffer memory for expanding image data generated by the VDP 115.

  As shown in FIG. 5B, the display control board 12 includes a random counter 140, a display control pattern memory 141, a display control setting table memory 142, various timers 143, a flag memory 144, and a special memory. A game number counter 145, a display number counter 146, and a reception command buffer memory 147 are provided.

  The random counter 140 counts various random numbers that are used to determine the content of effects produced by display on the variable display device 4. The random counter 140 is, for example, a random number for determining a display control pattern for determining which one of the plurality of types of display control patterns stored in the display control pattern memory 141 is to be used in the special figure game of this time, and an additional notification effect. And a random number for determining an effect display timing for determining a timing for executing a predetermined effect such as a jackpot number notification effect.

  The display control pattern memory 141 is a plurality of display control patterns selected based on the display control command received from the main board 11, for example, a symbol variable display control pattern, a probability change start display control pattern, a time-short start display control pattern, and an extra effect display. A plurality of types of control patterns and big hit count display control patterns are stored.

  Each symbol variable display control pattern includes data for controlling the display state of the special symbol, and is selected and determined corresponding to the variable display pattern designated by the variable display start command data from the main board 11. Each probability change start display control pattern is composed of control data for outputting by displaying on the variable display device 4 notification information indicating that the probability change control is performed when the jackpot gaming state ends. The display is selected in accordance with the number of special-purpose games for display designated by the data of the probability change start command received from the main board 11. Each short-time start display control pattern is composed of control data for outputting by displaying on the variable display device 4 notification information indicating that the time-shortening control is performed when the jackpot gaming state ends. The display is selected in accordance with the number of special-purpose games for display designated by the data of the short time start command received from the main board 11.

  Each additional effect display control pattern is composed of control data for outputting by displaying on the variable display device 4 notification information indicating that the number of special figure games that can be executed in the special game state is increased. Each additional effect pattern includes, for example, a timing for executing the additional notification effect when the first variable display start command with effect is received from the main board 11, a random value for determining a display control pattern extracted from the random counter 140, and the like. Selected based on

  Each jackpot number display control pattern causes the variable display device 4 to display notification information indicating that the number of jackpot display results has reached a predetermined number without shifting from the special gaming state to the normal gaming state. It consists of control data for output. Each jackpot display control pattern is used to determine the timing of executing the jackpot notification effect or the display control pattern extracted from the random counter 140 when the second variable display start command with effect is received from the main board 11. It is selected based on a random number value or the like.

  The display control setting table memory 142 includes a plurality of types of tables set for the CPU 112 to select and determine a display control pattern, for example, an additional effect pattern determination table 170 shown in FIG. 6A and FIG. 6B. A jackpot number display pattern determination table 171 to be shown is stored.

  In the added effect pattern determination table 170 shown in FIG. 6A, a plurality of added effect display control patterns having different total effect times are displayed for each total variable display time specified by the first variable display start command with effect. Stores data to be identified. For example, if it is the designated total variable display time T10, the display control patterns of the added effects A to C, which are the total effect times T31 to T33, are set. In this additional effect pattern determination table 170, the total variable display time designated by the first variable display start command with effect, the random value for determining the display control pattern, and a plurality of types of additional effect display to be selected and determined. Setting data for associating the control pattern with the total effect time of each additional effect measured by the effect time timers of the various timers 143 is stored, and the total variable display time (specified by the first variable display start command with effect) ( For example, based on T10) and the display control pattern determination random value (0 to 9), a predetermined additional effect display control pattern can be selected and determined.

  In the jackpot number display pattern determination table 171 shown in FIG. 6B, a plurality of jackpot number display control patterns having different total effect times for each total variable display time designated by the second variable display start command with effect. Stores data that identifies For example, in the case of the total variable display time T11, the jackpot count display control pattern of the jackpot counts A to C that are the total variable display times T51 to 53 is set. The jackpot number display pattern determining table 171 includes a total variable display time designated by the second variable display start command with effect, a random number value for determining a display control pattern, a jackpot number display control pattern, and various timers. The setting data which associates the total effect time of the jackpot number notification effect measured by the effect time timer 143 is stored, and the total variable display time (for example, T11) and display designated by the second variable display start command with effect The jackpot display control pattern can be selected and determined based on the control pattern determination random number values (0 to 9).

  As described above, the additional effect pattern determination table 170 and the jackpot count display pattern determination table 171 have a plurality of effect display patterns having different total effect times for each total variable display time specified by the variable display start command with effect. Is stored in the data, so by selecting a specific effect display pattern from among a plurality of effect display pattern groups corresponding to the specified total variable display time, it is possible to respond to the variable display time of the special symbol. Various specific effects can be displayed. In addition, it is easy to adjust the variable display time of the special symbol.

  Various timers 143 shown in FIG. 5B include a plurality of types of timers used for display control of the variable display device 4, such as a symbol display process timer, an effect time timer, and a monitoring timer. The symbol display process timer counts down the process timer set value set in the symbol variable display control pattern as an initial value, thereby measuring a period during which the special symbol is variably displayed in a manner according to the symbol variable display control pattern. The effect time timer is a down counter for measuring the execution time of effect display including variable display of special symbols in the special game on the sub side. In this effect time timer, when a variable display start command is received from the main board 11, a count initial value corresponding to the total variable display time set in the variable display time timer 130 on the main board 11 side is set. . The monitoring timer is for measuring the elapsed time since the production time timer has timed out, and times out when a display control command is not received from the main board 11 for a predetermined time or more.

  The flag memory 144 is for setting a plurality of types of flags that are set or cleared in accordance with the display state of the variable display device 4 and the command received from the main board 11. For example, the flag memory 144 includes a display control process flag, a variable display start flag, a valid flag, an extra effect flag, a jackpot number display flag, a probability change start flag, a time reduction start flag, a special game state flag, a special game start display flag, a timer An interrupt flag or the like is provided.

  The display control process flag indicates which process should be selected / executed in the special figure display control process process (FIG. 15) described later. The variable display start flag is set to an on state when a variable display start command is received from the main board 11. The valid flag is set to an on state when a special symbol designation command is received from the main board 11. The additional effect flag is set to the on state when the first variable display start command with effect is received from the main board 11. The big hit number display flag is set to the ON state when the second variable display start command with effect is received from the main board 11. The probability variation start flag is set to an on state when a probability variation start command is received from the main board 11. The time reduction start flag is set to ON when a time reduction start command is received from the main board 11.

  In addition, the special game state flag provided in the flag memory 144 is set to the on state while the special game state in which the probability change control or the time reduction control is performed. The special game start display flag is set to an on state while an effect display for notifying the number of special figure games that can be executed in the special game state is performed by the variable display device 4 after the jackpot game state is ended. The The timer interrupt flag is set to the on state every time a predetermined time elapses and a timer interrupt is generated.

  The special game number counter 145 is for counting the remaining number of special figure games that can be executed in the special game state in which the probability changing control or the time-shortening control is performed on the sub side. The special game number counter 145 has, as an initial value, data indicating “100”, which is the number of special figure games predetermined to be executed in the special game state when the probability change start command or the short time start command is received. Is set. Then, every time the special game is finished without the display result being a big hit in the special game state, the count value of the special game number counter 145 is decremented by one. The display count counter 146 is for counting the remaining variable display count displayed as the remaining count of the special figure game controlled in the special game state by the countdown display section 42 on the sub side. The reception command buffer memory 147 is provided with a plurality of reception command buffers for storing display control commands received from the main board 11.

  The voice control board and the lamp control board are sub-side control boards that execute voice output control and lamp output control independently of the main board 11 based on a control command transmitted from the main board 11. is there. In other words, the sound control board controls the sound output related to the progress of the game by controlling the sound output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R based on the control command from the main board 11. Further, the lamp control board controls the lighting / flashing operation of the game effect lamp 9 based on the control command from the main board 11, thereby controlling the effect by the lighting, blinking or extinguishing of the lamp related to the progress of the game.

  Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment will be described. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a game control main process executed by the game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11. In the main board 11, when the power supply voltage from the power supply board is supplied, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 first executes the game control main process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control main process is started, the CPU 103 performs the necessary initial setting (step S12) after setting the interrupt prohibition (step S11). In this initial setting, for example, the RAM 102 is cleared. Further, by setting a register of a CTC (counter / timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 100, a timer interrupt is generated periodically (for example, every 2 milliseconds). When the initial setting is completed, after interrupting is permitted (step S13), a loop process is started. By executing the game control main process, the timer interrupt is set to repeatedly occur every 2 milliseconds. When the timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 103 executes the game control interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. .

  When the game control interrupt process is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process to determine the state of the detection signal input from each winning port switch 70 via the switch circuit 107 (step S21). . Subsequently, by executing predetermined error processing, abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and if necessary, a warning can be generated according to the diagnosis result (step S22). Thereafter, a determination random number update process for updating the determination random number counted by the random counter 121 (step S23) and a display random number update process for updating the display random number (step S24) are sequentially executed.

  Next, the CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing (step S25). In the special symbol process, the corresponding process is selected and executed according to the special symbol process flag provided in the flag memory 129 to control the pachinko gaming machine 1 in a predetermined order according to the gaming state. Following the special symbol process, the CPU 103 executes a normal symbol process (step S26). In the normal symbol process, a corresponding process is selected and executed in accordance with the normal symbol process flag provided in the flag memory 129 in order to control the normal symbol display 40 in a predetermined order.

  Further, the CPU 103 executes a predetermined command control process to send a control command from the main board 11 to a sub-side control board such as the display control board 12 and perform operations such as an effect operation according to the gaming state. Control is instructed (step S27). The display control command sent from the main board 11 by this command control processing is received by the CPU 112 of the display control board 12, and display control of the variable display device 4 and lighting control of the normal symbol display 40 are performed according to the display control command. . Further, the CPU 103 outputs the contents of the storage area for various output data to each output port included in the I / O port 104 by executing predetermined information output processing (step S28).

  Subsequently, the CPU 103 executes a predetermined solenoid output process to control the movement of the movable blade piece in the normal variable winning ball device 6 and open / close the opening / closing plate in the special variable winning ball device 7 when a predetermined condition is satisfied. Driving is performed (step S29). Thereafter, by executing predetermined prize ball processing, the number of prize balls can be set based on the detection signal input from each prize opening switch 70, and a payout control command can be output to the payout control board 15. (Step S30).

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the special symbol process performed in step S25. When the special symbol process is started, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the game ball has won the normal variable winning ball device 6 by detecting a detection signal input from the starting ball detection switch included in each winning port switch 70, A determination is made by checking an input state flag or the like provided in the flag memory 129 (step S100). When the game ball is won and the detection signal from the start ball detection switch is turned on (step S100; Yes), the winning process is executed (step S101), and when the game ball is not won (step S100; No), the winning process is skipped.

  In the winning process in step S101, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved memories in the special figure reservation memory 120 is the upper limit “4”. When a random number value for jackpot determination is stored in the holding number “4” of the special figure holding memory 120, it is determined that the holding storage number is “4”. If the number of reserved memories is “4”, the start of the special figure game by the current winning is invalid and nothing is performed. On the other hand, if the reserved memory number is less than “4”, the reserved memory number is incremented by 1, and a random number for jackpot determination is extracted from the random counter 121, and the extracted random number value is stored in the special figure reserved memory 120. Set to the beginning of an empty entry. Thereafter, the CPU 103 selects one of the nine processes of steps S110 to S118 shown in FIG. 9 based on the value of the special symbol process flag stored in the flag memory 129. Below, each process of step S110-S118 is demonstrated.

  The special symbol normal process of step S110 is a process executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is the initial value “0”. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the number of reserved memories in the special symbol reservation memory 120 is “0” (step S201). At this time, if the special figure hold memory 120 does not store the jackpot determination random number value corresponding to the hold number “1”, it is determined that the hold storage number is “0”. When the number of reserved memories is “0” (step S201; Yes), the process is terminated by displaying a demonstration screen on the variable display device 4 via the display control board 12. On the other hand, when the number of reserved memories is other than “0” (step S201; No), the jackpot determination random number value stored in correspondence with the reserved number “1” is read from the special figure reservation memory 120 (step S202). ). At this time, the reserved memory number is decremented by 1, and the random number values stored in the second to fourth entries (holding numbers “2” to “4”) of the special figure holding memory 120 are shifted upward by one entry. (Step S203). Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes a jackpot determination process to determine whether or not to win a jackpot based on the jackpot determination random number value read in step S202 (step S204). FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the jackpot determination process executed in step S204.

  In the jackpot determination process shown in FIG. 11, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the probability variation flag provided in the flag memory 129 is on (step S <b> 301). When the probability variation flag is off (step S301; No), a normal / short time jackpot determination table is set as a table for determining whether or not to win (step S302). When the probability change flag is on (step S301; Yes), a probability change big hit determination table is set as a table for determining whether or not to make a big hit (step S303).

  Subsequently, the CPU 103 determines whether or not to win the game using the jackpot determination table set in step S302 or S303 based on the random value for determining the jackpot determined in step S202 (step S304). . Then, it is determined whether or not the determination result is “big hit” (step S305). If it is “big hit” (step S305; Yes), the big hit flag provided in the flag memory 129 is set to the on state (step S305: Yes). Step S306).

  Thereafter, the CPU 103 determines whether or not either the probability variation flag or the time reduction flag provided in the flag memory 129 is on (steps S307 and S308). When either the probability change flag or the time-short flag is on (step S307; Yes or step S308; Yes), it is determined that the display result of the special figure game is a big hit while controlling to the special game state. Then, 1 is added to the count value of the big hit number counter 127 (step S309). On the other hand, when both the probability change flag and the time reduction flag are off (step S307; No and step S308; No), it is determined that the display result of the special figure game executed in the normal gaming state is a big hit, The count initial value “1” is set in the big hit number counter 127 (step S310).

  Further, following step S309 or S310, the CPU 103 extracts a random number for probability variation determination from the random counter 121 (step S311), and determines whether or not the extracted random number is an odd number (step S312). . When the random number is an odd number (step S312; Yes), the probability variation flag provided in the flag memory 129 is set to the on state, and the time reduction flag is cleared to the off state (step S313). At this time, the count value of the probability variation counter 125 is set to “100”, and the count value of the hour / hour counter 126 is set to “0” (step S314).

  When the random number value is an even number in step S312 (step S312; No), the probability variation flag is cleared and turned off, and the time reduction flag is set on (step S315). At this time, the count value of the probability variation counter 125 is set to “0”, and the count value of the hour / hour counter 126 is set to “100” (step S316).

  When it is determined in step S305 that the determination result is not “big hit” (step S305; No), steps S306 to S316 are skipped, and the big hit determination process is terminated. When the jackpot determination process ends in this way, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to “1” which is a value corresponding to the confirmed special symbol setting process (step S205 in FIG. 10).

  The confirmed special symbol setting process of step S111 shown in FIG. 9 is a process executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “1”. In this process, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the jackpot flag provided in the flag memory 129 is on. When the jackpot flag is off, the CPU 103 uses the random number value for determining the determined symbol extracted from the random counter 121. Based on the left, middle and right symbol determination table, the left, middle and right determined symbols are determined. On the other hand, when the jackpot flag is on, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag provided in the flag memory 129 is on. If the probability variation flag is off, a normal jackpot symbol determination table is set, and the probability variation flag is If is on, the probability variation jackpot symbol determination table is set. Then, based on the fixed symbol determination random number value extracted from the random counter 121, the determined symbol that is a jackpot is determined using the set jackpot symbol determination table. Also, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “2” which is a value corresponding to the variable display pattern setting process.

  The variable display pattern setting process of step S112 is a process executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. 12 to 14 are flowcharts showing the variable display pattern setting process. In this variable display pattern setting process, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the jackpot flag provided in the flag memory 129 is on (step S241). When the big hit flag is off (step S241; No), it is determined whether any of the probability variation flag or the hourly flag is on (steps S242 and S243). When the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag are both off (step S242; No and step S243; No), it is determined whether or not the reach state flag is on (step S244).

  When it is determined in step S244 that the reach state flag is off (step S244; No), the CPU 103 stores the variable display pattern to be executed in this special game in the variable display pattern table 158 shown in FIG. The normal loss variable display pattern # 1 is selected and determined (step S245). After executing step S245, the process proceeds to step S249.

  When it is determined in step S244 that the reach state flag is on (step S244; Yes), the CPU 103 sets a reach-losing variable display pattern determination table as a table for selecting a variable display pattern (step S246). Subsequently, a random value for variable display pattern determination is extracted from the random counter 121 (step S247), and based on the extracted random value, variable display to be executed in the current special figure game using the reach lose variable display pattern determination table. A pattern is selected and determined (step S248). In step S249, a setting for sending a normal variable display start command to the display control board 12 is performed.

  When it is determined in step S242 or step S243 that the probability variation flag or the time reduction flag is on (step S242; Yes or step S243; Yes), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the reach state flag is on ( Step S250 in FIG. 13). Here, when the reach state flag is OFF (step S250; No), the variable display pattern # 2 of the shortening loss stored in the variable display pattern table 159 is selected as the variable display pattern to be executed in this special figure game. Determine (step S251). After executing step S251, the process proceeds to step S255.

  When it is determined in step S250 that the reach state flag is on (step S250; Yes), the CPU 103 selects and determines the variable display pattern in the same manner as in steps S246 to S248 described above (steps S252 to S254). Then, in step S255, for example, by confirming which of the probability variation flag or the time reduction flag provided in the flag memory 129 is on, the probability improving state in which the probability variation control is performed on the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the time reduction control are performed. In step S255, it is determined whether the state is controlled to the time shortening state in which the control is performed. When the probability variation control is being performed (step S255; probability variation), the display count counter 128 and the probability variation counter 125 compare the count values to determine whether or not they are equal (step). S256). If both count values are equal (step S256; Yes), it is determined that no additional notification effect is to be executed, and the process proceeds to step S249 in FIG. When it is determined in step S255 that the time reduction control is being performed (step S255; time reduction), the display count counter 128 and the time reduction counter 126 compare the count values to determine whether they are equal. It is determined whether or not (step S257). When both count values are equal (step S257; Yes), the process proceeds to step S249 in FIG.

  When it is determined in step S256 that the count values of the displayed number counter 128 and the probability variation counter 125 are different (step S256; No), the count values of the displayed number counter 128 and the hourly counter 126 are determined in step S257. When it is determined that they are different (step S257; No), it is determined whether or not the count value of the displayed number counter 128 is “1” (step S258). When the count value of the number-of-displays counter 128 is other than “1” (step S258; No), a determination process is performed for setting so that an additional notification effect is executed at a predetermined rate. That is, the CPU 103 extracts a random number value for determining the additional effect execution from the random counter 121 (step S259), and refers to the additional notification effect determination table to determine whether the extracted random value is the additional effect execution determination value. It is determined whether or not (step S260).

  When it is determined in step S260 that the random number value is not the additional effect execution determination value (step S260; No), the CPU 103 determines that the additional notification effect is not executed when executing the special figure game this time, and Then, the process proceeds to step S249 in FIG. 12, and the normal variable display start command is set to be sendable. On the other hand, when it is determined that the random number value is the additional effect execution determination value (step S260; Yes), it is determined that the additional notification effect is executed when executing the special figure game of this time, and the variable display with the first effect is performed. Settings are made to send a start command to the display control board 12 (step S261). Also, when it is determined in step S258 that the count value of the number-of-displays counter 128 is “1” (step S258; Yes), it is determined that it is necessary to execute an extra notification effect, and the process proceeds to step S261. The setting for sending the first variable display start command with effect is performed.

  Subsequent to step S261, the CPU 103 determines whether the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to be in a probability improvement state in which probability variation control is performed or in a time reduction state in which time reduction control is performed (step S262). When the probability is improved (step S262; probability variation), the count value of the probability variation counter 125 is set in the display count counter 128 (step S263). When the time is shortened (step S262; time reduction), the time reduction counter is set. The count value of 126 is set in the display number counter 128 (step S264). As a result, the remaining number of special figure games that can actually be executed in the probability improvement state or the time reduction state is counted by the display number counter 128. In other words, the count value of the number-of-displays counter 128 is updated so as to be a value corresponding to the remaining number of special figure games displayed on the countdown display unit 42 after executing the extra notification effect. After executing step S263 or step S264, the process proceeds to step S270 in FIG.

  When it is determined in step S241 of FIG. 12 that the jackpot flag is on (step S241; Yes), the CPU 103 sets a jackpot variable display pattern determination table as a table for selecting a variable display pattern (FIG. 14). Step S265). Subsequently, a random value for determining a variable display pattern is extracted from the random counter 121 (step S266), and based on the extracted random number value, a variable display to be executed in this special figure game using the jackpot variable display pattern determination table. A pattern is selected and determined (step S267).

  After executing step S267, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the count value of the jackpot count counter 127 is equal to the continuous jackpot determination value (step S268). Here, the continuous jackpot determination value is a value determined in advance as the number of jackpots notified by the jackpot number notification effect. When the count value of the jackpot number counter 127 is equal to the continuous jackpot determination value (step S268; Yes), a determination process for setting the jackpot number notification effect to be executed at a predetermined rate is executed. That is, the CPU 103 extracts a random number for determining the jackpot number notification from the random counter 121 (step S269), and by referring to the jackpot number notification effect determination table, the extracted random number value is the jackpot number notification determination value. It is determined whether or not (step S270).

  When the count value of the jackpot number counter 127 is different from the jackpot number notification determination value in step S268 (step S268; No), the CPU 103 determines that the jackpot number notification effect is not executed when the special figure game of this time is executed. Then, the process proceeds to step S249 in FIG. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S268 that the count value of the jackpot number counter 127 is the jackpot number notification determination value (step S268; Yes), it is determined that the jackpot number notification effect is executed when the special figure game of this time is executed. Then, the setting for sending the second variable display start command with effect to the display control board 12 is performed (step S269). After executing step S269, the process proceeds to step S270 in FIG. 12, and the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “3” which is a value corresponding to the special symbol variable display command process.

  The special symbol variable display command process of step S113 shown in FIG. 9 is a process executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In this process, the CPU 103 controls the variable display device 4 to start variable display of special symbols. Specifically, a special symbol designation command for designating the confirmed symbol of the special symbol determined in the determined special symbol setting process in step S111 described above, and an instruction to start variable display of the special symbol on the variable display device 4 At the same time, the variable display pattern selected and determined in the variable display pattern setting process in step S112 and a variable display start command for designating the total variable display time of the special symbol are transmitted to the display control board 12. Here, when a predetermined effect display different from the variable display of the special symbol is executed, the variable display start command is provided with an effect that specifies the total variable display time of the special symbol and instructs the execution of the predetermined effect. A variable display start command is transmitted to the display control board 12. Further, the total variable display time is set in the variable display time timer 130, and the countdown is started in accordance with the transmission of the variable display start command. Thereafter, when the timer value in the variable display time timer 130 becomes “0” and the time-out occurs, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “4” which is a value corresponding to the special symbol variable display stop process.

  The special symbol variable display stop process in step S114 is a process executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “4”. In this process, the CPU 103 first performs settings for sending a special symbol confirmation command for instructing the end of variable symbol variable display to the display control board 12. Next, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag provided in the flag memory 129 is on, and when it is on, the value of the special symbol process flag is a value corresponding to the pre-opening process for the big prize opening. Update to “5”. On the other hand, when the jackpot flag is off, a special game control process is executed. Thereafter, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “0”.

  The pre-winner pre-opening process of step S115 is a process executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “5”. In this processing, the CPU 103 performs setting for starting control for opening the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 as a big winning opening. Then, the control for opening the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is started, and the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “6” which is a value corresponding to the large winning opening opening process.

  The special winning opening opening process in step S116 is a process executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “6”. In this process, the CPU 103 performs a game ball winning detection to the opened special variable winning ball device 7, a command for paying out a winning ball, a measurement of the opening time, a command setting for displaying the number of rounds of the opening cycle, and the like. . And, for example, for one jackpot, the number of opening of the special variable winning ball device 7 is counted, and if the number of opening reaches, for example, 16, the condition for ending the specific gaming state (jackpot gaming state) is established. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “7”, which is a value corresponding to the jackpot end process. On the other hand, if the number of opening times has not reached 16, the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is once closed and then opened again after a predetermined time has elapsed.

  The jackpot end process of step S117 is a process executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “7”. In this process, the CPU 103 ends the jackpot gaming state by making a setting for sending a command indicating the end of the jackpot gaming state to the display control board 12. In addition, the CPU 103 clears the jackpot flag provided in the flag memory 129 and sets it to the off state. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “8” which is a value corresponding to the special game start process.

  The special game start process in step S118 is a process executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “8”. In this special game start process, the CPU 103 first extracts a random number value for determining the number of special figure games from the random counter 121, and refers to the special figure game number determination table for display so that when the jackpot gaming state ends. The display special game number of times for notifying the player with the effect display in is determined. Then, an initial count value corresponding to the determined display special game number of times is set in the display number counter 128. Next, for example, the CPU 103 confirms which of the probability variation flag and the hourly flag provided in the flag memory 129 is on, and thus the probability improvement state in which the probability variation control is performed after the big hit gaming state ends. It is determined whether the control is performed in a time reduction state in which the time reduction control is performed. When the state is controlled to the probability improvement state, a setting for sending a probability change start command for designating the determined number of special figure games for display to the display control board 12 is performed. On the other hand, when the time is controlled to be reduced, a setting is made to send a time-short start command for designating the determined number of special-purpose games for display to the display control board 12. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “0”.

  Next, the operation in the display control board 12 will be described. When the display control CPU 112 mounted on the display control board 12 starts the display control main process, first, the RAM 114 is cleared, various initial values are set, and display control is started by executing a predetermined initialization process. The initial setting of the 33 millisecond timer for determining the interval is performed. Next, the CPU 112 monitors a timer interrupt flag provided in the flag memory 144 and executes a loop process until the timer interrupt flag is set. In this loop process, a random number update process for updating a random value counted by the random counter 140 may be executed. In this embodiment, a timer interrupt is generated every 33 milliseconds in the CPU 112, and when this timer interrupt occurs, a predetermined timer interrupt process is executed, so that a timer interrupt flag provided in the flag memory 144 is obtained. Is set to the on state.

  In addition, the CPU 112 generates an interrupt for receiving a display control command from the main board 11 separately from the timer interrupt that occurs every 33 milliseconds. This interrupt is an interrupt that occurs when the display control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interrupt occurs due to the display control INT signal being turned on, the CPU 112 automatically sets the interrupt disabled state. However, if a CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt disabled state is used, the CPU 112 It is preferable to issue an insertion prohibition instruction (DI instruction).

  In the special figure display control process shown in FIG. 15, the CPU 112 performs one of the seven processes of steps S150 to S156 shown in FIG. 15 based on the value of the display control process flag provided in the flag memory 144. select. Below, each process of step S150-S156 is demonstrated.

  The variable display start command reception waiting process in step S150 is a process executed when the value of the display control process flag is the initial value “0”. In this process, the CPU 112 determines whether or not the variable display start flag provided in the flag memory 144 is on. If the variable display start flag is on, the CPU 112 clears the variable display start flag and turns it off. And the value of the display control process flag is updated to “1” which is a value corresponding to the display control setting process. On the other hand, when the variable display start flag is off, the variable display start command reception waiting process is terminated.

  The display control setting process in step S151 is a process executed when the value of the display control process flag is “1”. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing details of the display control setting process. When the display control setting process is started, the CPU 112 first determines whether or not the special game state flag provided in the flag memory 144 is on (step S401). When the special game state flag is OFF (step S401; No), the process proceeds to step S417.

  On the other hand, when the special game state flag is ON in step S401 (step S401; Yes), the CPU 112 determines that the countdown display unit 42 is displaying a countdown display of the number of special figure games, and for display. Display setting corresponding to the count value of the number counter 146 is performed (step S402). That is, the CPU 112 sends a predetermined drawing command to the VDP 115, and notifies the countdown display unit 42 of the variable display device 4 of the notification information 42a as a value for counting the remaining number of special figure games that can be executed in the special game state. Is displayed. Subsequent to step S402, it is determined whether or not the additional effect flag provided in the flag memory 144 is on (step S403).

  When the extra effect flag is on (step S403; Yes), the CPU 112 clears the extra effect flag and sets it to the off state (step S404). Then, the count value of the special game number counter 145 and the display number counter 146 are displayed. A difference from the count value is specified (step S405). Further, a random value for determining the effect display timing is extracted from the random counter 140 (step S406), and the timing for executing the additional notification effect based on the extracted random value is determined (step S407). For example, when the extracted random number value is an odd number, it is determined that the superimposing notification effect is executed before the special symbol variable display is started. When the extracted random number value is an even number, the special symbol variable display is ended. After that (after deriving and displaying the determined symbols of all symbols), it is determined that the notification effect is to be executed.

  Next, the CPU 112 extracts a random value for determining the display control pattern from the random counter 140 (step S408). Subsequently, based on the total variable display time specified by the variable display start command with the first effect and the extracted random number value, the additional notification effect determination table 170 as shown in FIG. A display control pattern for use is determined (step S409). In this way, a specific effect display pattern is selected from a plurality of effect display pattern groups corresponding to the specified total variable display time, so that various specific effect displays corresponding to the variable display time of special symbols are executed. can do.

  Next, the count value of the special game number counter 145 is set in the display number counter 146 (step S410). As a result, the remaining number of special figure games that can actually be executed in the special game state such as the probability improvement state or the time reduction state is counted by the display number counter 146. That is, the count value of the display counter 146 is updated so as to be a value corresponding to the remaining number of special figure games to be displayed on the countdown display unit 42 after executing the extra notification effect. After executing step S410, the process proceeds to step S417.

  When it is determined in step S403 that the extra effect flag is off (step S403; No), the CPU 112 determines whether or not the big hit number display flag is on (step S411). When the big hit count flag is OFF (step S411; No), the process proceeds to step S417. When the jackpot count flag is on (step S411; Yes), after clearing the jackpot count flag to turn it off (step S412), the random counter 140 extracts a random value for determining the effect display timing (step S413). ), The timing for executing the jackpot number notification effect is determined based on the extracted random number value (step S414). Next, a random value for determining a display control pattern is extracted from the random counter 140 (step S415). Subsequently, based on the total variable display time designated by the second variable display start command with effect and the extracted random number value, the number of jackpots is determined using the jackpot number display pattern determination table 171 as shown in FIG. A display control pattern for notification effect is determined (step S416). In this way, a specific effect display pattern is selected from a plurality of effect display pattern groups corresponding to the specified total variable display time, so that various specific effect displays corresponding to the variable display time of special symbols are executed. can do.

  Thereafter, in step S 417, the CPU 112 selects and determines a symbol variable display control pattern corresponding to the variable display pattern saved in the variable display pattern storage area of the RAM 114, and reads it from the display control pattern memory 141. Subsequently, a drawing command according to a display control pattern is sent to the VDP 115, and settings for starting display for effects such as variable display of special symbols, extra notification effect, and jackpot notification effect are performed ( Step S418). In addition, measurement of the execution time of the effect display by the effect time timer provided in the various timers 143 is started (step S419). Then, the value of the display control process flag is updated to “2” that is a value corresponding to the special symbol variable display processing (step S420).

  The special symbol variable display in-process of step S152 shown in FIG. 15 is a process executed when the value of the display control process flag is “2”. In this process, the CPU 112 controls the display operation in the variable display device 4 according to the symbol variable display control pattern read from the display control pattern memory 141 in the display control setting process in step S151. Further, by controlling the display operation in the variable display device 4 in accordance with the extra effect display control pattern or the jackpot count display control pattern, the effect display such as the extra alert effect or the jackpot count notification effect is advanced. When the production time timer provided in the various timers 143 times out, a predetermined timer initial value is set for the monitoring timer, the countdown operation of the monitoring timer is started, and the value of the display control process flag is set. The value is updated to “3” which is a value corresponding to the special symbol stop waiting process.

  The special symbol stop waiting process in step S153 is a process executed when the value of the display control process flag is “3”. In the special symbol stop waiting process, the CPU 112 first determines whether or not a special symbol confirmation command from the main board 11 has been received. When the special symbol confirmation command has not been received, it is determined whether or not the monitoring timer has timed out. If it has not timed out, the special symbol stop waiting process is terminated. On the other hand, when the monitoring timer times out without receiving the special symbol confirmation command, the CPU 112 determines that some abnormality has occurred and performs control to display a predetermined error screen in the display area 41 of the variable display device 4. . Thereafter, the value of the display control process flag is updated to “0”, and the special symbol stop waiting process is terminated.

  When determining that the special symbol confirmation command has been received, the CPU 112 ends the variable display of the special symbol being executed by the variable display device 4 and stops displaying the fixed symbols in the left, middle, and right symbols. Control is performed to determine whether or not the derived display result is a jackpot combination. When the display result of the variable display thus derived is not a big hit, a countdown display determination process is performed to determine whether the countdown display unit 42 is performing a countdown display of the number of special figure games. After executing the countdown display determination process, the value of the display control process flag is updated to “0”. When it is determined that the display result is a jackpot, the value of the display control process flag is updated to “4”, which is a value corresponding to the jackpot display process, and the special symbol stop waiting process is terminated.

  The jackpot display process of step S154 shown in FIG. 15 is a process executed when the value of the display control process flag is “4”. In this process, the CPU 112 controls the variable display device 4 so as to display an image corresponding to the jackpot gaming state. When the round game executed in the jackpot gaming state becomes the final round (for example, the 16th round), the value of the display control process flag is updated to “5” which is a value corresponding to the jackpot end display process.

  The jackpot end display process in step S155 is a process executed when the value of the display control process flag is “5”. In this process, in response to receiving a predetermined jackpot end command transmitted from the main board 11, the CPU 112 controls an effect display for notifying that the jackpot gaming state has ended on the variable display device 4. . When the effect display ends, the value of the display control process flag is updated to “6”, which is a value corresponding to the special gaming state start effect display process.

  The special gaming state start effect display process of step S156 is a process executed when the value of the display control process flag is “6”. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the special gaming state start effect display process. In this process, the CPU 112 first determines whether or not the probability variation start flag provided in the flag memory 144 is on (step S451). When the probability change start flag is on (step S451; Yes), after clearing the probability change start flag to turn it off (step S452), the initial count value “100” is set in the special game number counter 145 (step S453). ). Further, a count value corresponding to the number of special figure games for display designated by the data stored in the display variable display number data storage area of the RAM 114 is set in the display number counter 146 (step S454), and display is performed. The probability variation start display control pattern corresponding to the number of special figure games is selected and determined and read out from the display control pattern memory 141 (step S455).

  After executing step S455, the CPU 112 changes the fact that the probability variation control is started by appropriately sending, for example, a drawing command according to the probability variation start display control pattern read in step S455 to the VDP 115. The effect display notified by the display device 4 is started (step S456). Then, the special game start display flag provided in the flag memory 144 is set to the on state (step S457).

  When the probability variation start flag is off in step S451 (step S451; No), the CPU 112 determines whether or not the time reduction start flag is on (step S458). When the time reduction start flag is on (step S458; Yes), the time reduction flag is cleared and turned off (step S459), and then the initial count value “100” is set in the special game number counter 145 (step S460). . In addition, a count value corresponding to the display special game number of times designated by the data stored in the display variable display number data storage area of the RAM 114 is set in the display number counter 146 (step S461), and display is performed. The short time start display control pattern corresponding to the number of special figure games is selected and determined and read out from the display control pattern memory 141 (step S462). Next, the CPU 112 notifies the variable display device 4 that the short-time control is started by appropriately sending, for example, a drawing command according to the short-time start display control pattern read in step S462 to the VDP 115. The effect display to notify is started (step S463). Then, the special game start display flag provided in the flag memory 144 is set to the on state (step S464).

  When it is determined in step S458 that the time reduction start flag is off (step S458; No), the CPU 112 determines whether or not the special game start display flag is on (step S465). When the special game start display flag is OFF (step S465; No), the process proceeds to step S469. In this case, it is determined that the effect display for notifying that the probability variation control or the time reduction control is started is not properly performed, and control is performed to display an error screen in the display area 41 of the variable display device 4.

  When the special game start display flag is ON in step S465 (step S465; Yes), it is determined whether or not the effect display of the special game state start by the variable display device 4 is ended (step S466). When the CPU 112 starts the certain change or short time start effect display in step S456 or S463, the CPU 112 starts measuring the execution time of the effect display by the effect time timers provided in the various timers 143 based on the certain change or short time start display control pattern. It is determined whether or not the effect time timer provided in the various timers 143 has timed out. While the special game state start effect display is being executed (step S466; No), the special game state is started by appropriately sending a drawing command to the VDP 115 in accordance with the probability change start display control pattern or the short time start display control pattern. The effect display process ends. When the special game state start effect display ends (step S466; Yes), the CPU 112 clears the special game start display flag to turn it off (step S467), and sets the special game state flag to the on state (step S467). Step S468). Thereafter, in step S469, the value of the display control process flag is updated to “0”.

  Next, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 described above will be described based on a specific example.

  When the player operates the handle provided at the lower right position of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the game ball is driven into the game area by the launch motor and descends within the game area. The main board 11 monitors the presence / absence of an input from each winning a prize opening switch 70. When the game ball wins the normal variable winning ball device 6, the starting ball detector detects the winning of the game ball. When the detection signal from the starting ball detection switch included in each winning port switch 70 is turned on (step S100 shown in FIG. 9; Yes), the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100 determines a big hit from the random counter 121. A random value is extracted, and the extracted random value is registered at the head of the empty entry in the special figure reservation memory 120 (step S101).

  When the special figure game is not executed, the CPU 103 reads the jackpot determination random number value stored in the special figure holding memory 120 from the top entry, and determines whether it is a big hit or a loss according to the read random value (see FIG. 11 step S305). Then, when it is determined as “big hit”, the special symbol for jackpot corresponding to the random number for determining the fixed symbol extracted from the random counter 121 is determined (determined special symbol setting process shown in step S111 in FIG. 9). Left, middle, and right symbol designation commands corresponding to the special symbol for jackpot determined in this way are sent from the main board 11 to the display control board 12.

  Further, the CPU 103 has a plurality of variable display patterns stored in the variable display pattern table 158 shown in FIG. 4 in a normal gaming state in which the probability variation control and the time reduction control are not performed, for example, immediately after the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on. One of them is selected according to the situation, and a normal variable display start command for designating the selected variable display pattern is sent to the display control board 12 (step S249 in FIG. 12). In the display control board 12, the CPU 112 reads the symbol variable display control pattern corresponding to the variable display pattern designated by the normal variable display start command from the main board 11 from the display control pattern memory 141, and varies according to the read display control pattern. The variable display of special symbols by the display device 4 is started. In this way, the variable display of the special symbol is started in the left, middle, and right variable display portions 41a to 41c of the variable display device 4, and a special display result is obtained when the total variable display time corresponding to the variable display pattern has elapsed. A symbol fixed symbol is derived and displayed. If the determined symbol derived and displayed at this time is a combination that is lost, the opening of the opening / closing plate of the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is not performed, and the execution of the special figure game for one time is completed.

  On the other hand, if the confirmed symbol is a jackpot combination, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the jackpot gaming state, and the open / close plate of the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened for a certain period of time or a certain number of gaming balls wins and opens / closes. Repeat a certain cycle. At this time, the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100 sends a predetermined jackpot round number instruction command to the display control board 12 to notify the number of round games executed in the jackpot game state. The information is displayed on the display area 41 of the variable display device 4 (processing during opening of the big winning opening in step S116 shown in FIG. 9). When the jackpot gaming state ends, the display control board 12 variably displays information for notifying that the jackpot gaming state has ended, such as when the CPU 112 receives a predetermined jackpot end command from the main board 11. It is displayed by the device 4 (a jackpot end display process in step S155 shown in FIG. 15). At this time, the CPU 103 determines the number of special figure games for display to be notified to the player as the number of special figure games that can be executed in the special gaming state, and according to the determination result of whether to perform probability variation control or time reduction control. Then, a probability change start command or a short time start command for designating the number of special figure games for display is sent to the display control board 12 (special game start process in step S118 shown in FIG. 9).

  On the display control board 12, the count value of the special game number counter 145 is set to “100” in response to receiving the probability change start command or the time reduction start command (steps S453 and S460 in FIG. 17). In addition, based on the probability change start command or the short time start command received by the CPU 112, a count value corresponding to the display special game number of times is set in the display number counter 146 (steps S454 and S461). Then, an effect for notifying the number of special figure games for display as the number of special figure games that can be executed in the special game state is executed (steps S456 and S463).

  In the special game state such as the probability improvement state or the time reduction state, every time the special game is executed, the count value of the number-of-displays counter 128 is subtracted by 1 in the game control microcomputer 100 (in step S114 shown in FIG. 9). Special symbol variable display stop processing), the display control board 12 subtracts 1 from the count value of the display counter 146 (special symbol stop waiting process in step S153 shown in FIG. 15). Then, the display of the remaining number of special figure games in the countdown display unit 42 is updated corresponding to the count value of the display number counter 146 (step S402 in FIG. 16). Accordingly, it is possible to perform a countdown display in which the remaining number of special figure games in the countdown display unit 42 decreases each time the special figure game is executed.

  In the probability improvement state and the time reduction state, it is determined whether or not the display result is a big hit every time the start condition of the special figure game is satisfied (determined as Yes in step S201 in FIG. 10). (A jackpot determination process in step S204), when the display result is lost, it is determined whether or not to perform an extra notification effect. That is, when it is determined in step S241 in FIG. 12 that the jackpot flag is off (step S241; No), either the probability variation flag or the time reduction flag is on (step S242; Yes or S243; Yes). After selecting and determining the variable display pattern corresponding to (steps S251 and S254), if the probability is improved, the count value of the display counter number 128 is compared with the count value of the probability variable counter 125 (step S256), and the time If it is in the shortened state, the count value of the number-of-displays counter 128 is compared with the count value of the hourly counter 126 (step S257). When the count value of the display count counter 128 is different from the count value of the probability variation counter 125 or the hourly counter 126 (step S256; No or S257; No), the count value of the display count counter 128 becomes “1”. It is determined whether or not there is (step S258).

  Here, when the count value of the number-of-displays counter 128 is “1”, it means that the notification information 42a displayed on the countdown display unit 42 is the last special game that can be executed in the special game state. “1” is shown. However, the remaining number of special figure games that are actually controlled to the probability improvement state or the time reduction state is counted by the probability variation counter 125 or the time reduction counter 126, and in step S256 or S257, it is determined that the special game state is further controlled. Is done. Therefore, the CPU 103 sends the first variable display start command with an effect to the display control board 12 to instruct the execution of the additional notification effect, and further informs that it is controlled to the special gaming state. Is executed.

  On the other hand, when the count value of the number-of-displays counter 128 is other than “1” (step S258; No), the random value for the additional effect execution determination extracted from the random counter 121 is the additional effect execution determination value. At this time, the first variable display start command with effect is sent to the display control board 12. Hereinafter, with reference to FIGS. 18-20, the operation example for controlling the variable display of the special symbol by the variable display apparatus 4 and an additional alerting | reporting effect is demonstrated. FIG. 18 is a diagram for explaining a display control process (image display state) in the variable display device 4, FIG. 18 (A) is a diagram for explaining a special symbol display control process, and FIG. 18 (B) is a diagram. It is a figure explaining the display control process for an additional alerting effect.

  The CPU 112 of the display control board 12 selects and determines the symbol variable display control pattern in response to receiving the variable display start command from the main board 11 (step S417 in FIG. 16). For example, assume that the CPU 103 of the main board 11 selects and determines the reach A lose variable display pattern # 10 based on the setting data stored in the variable display pattern table 158 shown in FIG.

  FIG. 19A shows a display control example when a normal variable display start command is sent from the main board 11 to the display control board 12. When the CPU 112 of the display control board 12 receives the normal variable display start command in a state where the final symbol game is stopped, for example, when the last special figure game is ended, the CPU 112 determines that no extra notification effect or jackpot number notification effect is performed. (Step S403; No and Step S411; No). Thereby, the variable display of the special symbol is performed in the display mode corresponding to the variable display pattern of reach A lose, the fixed symbol is stopped and displayed, and one special symbol game is ended.

  On the other hand, when the first variable display start # 1 command with production is sent from the main board 11 to the display control board 12, the CPU 112 is based on the random value for presentation display timing determination extracted from the random counter 140. Then, it is determined that the extra notification effect is executed at a timing either before or after the variable symbol variable display is executed (steps S406 and S407 in FIG. 16). Further, the CPU 112 adds the effect pattern shown in FIG. 6A based on the total variable display time designated by the first variable display start command with effect and the random value for determining the display control pattern extracted from the random counter 140. An addition effect display control pattern is selected and determined using the determination table 170 (steps S408 and S409).

  The CPU 112 displays the selected specific effect display pattern so as to coincide with the total variable display time (T10) of the reach A lose variable display pattern # 10 specified by the first variable display start with effect # 1 command. Adjust the variable symbol display time according to the time. For this reason, even if the extra notification effect is executed, the special symbol variable display can be executed in the designated total variable display time. FIGS. 19B to 19D show display control examples in which the special symbol variable display time is adjusted. FIGS. 19B and 19C show a case in which an extra notification effect is executed at a timing before the variable symbol special display is executed. FIG. 19 (D) shows a case where the extra notification effect is executed at the timing after the variable symbol variable display is executed.

  In FIG. 19B, the variable display pattern of reach A for the total variable display time T10 is designated as the variable display pattern by the variable display start # 1 command with the first effect, and the CPU 112 of the display control board 12 adds the notification effect. The display control example when the variable display before is determined at the timing and the display control pattern of the added effect A is selected and determined is shown. When the CPU 112 of the display control board 12 receives the first variable display start with effect # 1 command transmitted from the main board 11, as shown in FIG. The variable display time of the variable display pattern of reach A loss is adjusted so that the total variable display time becomes T10 even if is executed, and the first variable display with effects as shown in FIG. 20 is executed.

  Here, when the reach state is reached, as indicated by the variable display pattern for reach A loss, which is specified by the first variable display start # 1 command with effect transmitted from the main board 11, the state before reaching the reach state is reached. It is preferable to adjust the variable display time of the special symbol. Since the reach effect is displayed on the variable display device 4 without adjusting the display time of the reach effect that the player is interested in, the interest of the game can be improved. Furthermore, the adjustment of the variable display time is preferably performed by adjusting the time from when all the special symbols are variably displayed until one special symbol is temporarily stopped. Specifically, it is preferable to adjust the process α, particularly the constant process time. This process time is a high-speed variable display time of a special symbol that is not noticed by the player, and even if this time is adjusted, the interest of the game does not deteriorate.

  In addition, the additional effect pattern determination table 170 stores a plurality of types of additional effect display control patterns having different total effect times, and the CPU 112 performs variable display specified by the first variable display start with effect # 1 command. By selecting and determining an extra effect according to the total variable display time of the pattern, various effect displays according to the variable display time of the special symbol can be executed. For example, as shown in FIGS. 19 (B) to (D), the type of extra effect selected and determined even when the variable display pattern of reach A losing is designated by the first variable display start # 1 command with effect. Thus, different effect displays are executed, and various effect displays according to the variable display time of the special symbol can be executed. Furthermore, since the specific effect display pattern is selected from the effect display pattern group corresponding to the designated total variable display time, the variable display time of the special symbol can be easily adjusted.

CPU112 is shown in FIG. 20 (B) ~ (D) prior to the determined symbols shown in FIG. 20 (A) to start variable display of the special symbols by a process α from the state of being stopped and displayed by the process _{X A} Such an additional notification effect is executed. Then, as shown in FIG. 20 (E), the display of the notification information 42a in the countdown display unit 42 is updated (step S410 in FIG. 16), and then a special symbol by the process α is performed in response to the execution of the additional notification effect. Variable display is started, and special symbols are variably displayed in a display mode corresponding to the variable display pattern of reach A loss. Then, the fixed symbol is derived and displayed as shown in FIG. 20F by the process β, and when the variable display time T10 corresponding to the variable display pattern of reach A loss has elapsed, the effect time timer included in the various timers 143 times out. . At this time, when a special symbol confirmation command is received from the main board 11, one special symbol game is completed.

  FIG. 19C shows a display control example when the CPU 112 of the display control board 12 selects and determines the display control pattern of the extra effect B. In the example shown in FIG. 19C, an additional notification effect is executed prior to the start of variable symbol special display, as in the case shown in FIG. 19B. FIG. 19D shows an example of display control when the CPU 112 of the display control board 12 selects and determines the display control pattern of the extra effect C. In the example shown in FIG. 19D, a case is shown in which the display control pattern of the extra effect C is executed at a timing later than the execution of the special symbol variable display. As described above, the timing for executing the extra notification effect and the display mode thereof can be determined independently of the main board 11 on the main side in the display control board 12 on the sub side.

  When it is determined that the display result is a big hit based on the fact that the start condition of the special figure game is established in the probability improving state or the time shortening state, the big hit number counter 127 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 is determined. Is incremented by 1 (S309 in FIG. 11). At this time, the process for determining whether or not to execute the additional notification effect is not executed (step S241 in FIG. 12; Yes). On the other hand, it is determined whether or not to execute the jackpot number notification effect. That is, after the variable display pattern is selected and determined according to the display result being a jackpot (step S267 in FIG. 14), it is determined whether or not the count value of the jackpot counter 127 is a continuous jackpot determination value ( Step S268). And when it is a continuous jackpot determination value, when the random number for determining the jackpot number notification extracted from the random counter 121 is the jackpot number notification determination value, the second variable display start command with effect is displayed on the display control board 12. Will be sent.

  FIG. 18C is a diagram for explaining the display control process for the jackpot number notification effect. Assume that the CPU 103 of the main board 11 selects and determines the variable display pattern # 11 for reach A jackpot based on the setting data stored in the variable display pattern table 158 shown in FIG. At this time, the second variable display start # 2 command with effect is sent from the main board 11 to the display control board 12.

  The CPU 112 of the display control board 12 specially receives the jackpot number notification effect based on the random value for determining the effect display timing extracted from the random counter 140 in response to receiving the second variable display start with effect # 2 command. It is determined to be executed at a timing either before or after the symbol variable display is executed (steps S413 and S414 in FIG. 16). Further, the CPU 112 displays the jackpot number display shown in FIG. 6B based on the total variable display time designated by the second variable display start command with effect and the random value for determining the display control pattern extracted from the random counter 140. A big hit number display control pattern is selected and determined using the pattern determination table 171 (steps S415 and S416). Then, the CPU 112 selects the jackpot count display control pattern selected so as to coincide with the total variable display time (T11) of the reach A jackpot variable display pattern # 11 designated by the second variable display start with effect # 2 command. The special symbol variable display time is adjusted according to the display time. For this reason, even if the big hit number notification effect is executed, the special symbol variable display can be executed within the designated total variable display time. FIGS. 21A and 21B show display control examples in which the special symbol variable display time is adjusted. FIG. 21 (A) shows a case where the jackpot number notification effect is executed at a timing before the variable symbol special display is executed. FIG. 21 (B) shows a case where the jackpot number notification effect is executed at the timing after the variable symbol variable display is executed.

  In FIG. 21A, the variable display pattern for the reach A of the total variable display time T11 is designated as the variable display pattern by the variable display start # 2 command with the second effect, and the CPU 112 of the display control board 12 notifies the number of jackpots. The display control example when variable display is determined as the timing of the effect and the display control pattern of the number of jackpots A of the total effect time T51 is selected and determined is shown. When the CPU 112 of the display control board 12 receives the second variable display start with display # 2 command transmitted from the main board 11, the CPU 112 displays the display control pattern of the number of jackpots A as shown in FIG. Even if is executed, the variable display time of the variable display pattern for reach A jackpot is adjusted so that the total variable display time is T11, and the second variable display with effect as shown in FIG. 22 is executed.

  Here, as for the adjustment of the variable display time, it is preferable to adjust the variable display time of the special symbol before the reach state when the reach state is reached, as in the case of the extra notification effect. Since the reach effect is displayed on the variable display device 4 without adjusting the display time of the reach effect that the player is interested in, the interest of the game can be improved. Furthermore, it is preferable to adjust the time from when all the special symbols are variably displayed until one special symbol is temporarily stopped. This time is a high-speed variable display time of a special symbol that the player does not pay attention to, and even if this time is adjusted, the interest of the game does not decrease. Similarly to the case of the extra notification effect, the extra effect pattern determination table 170 stores a plurality of types of jackpot display control patterns with different total effect times, and the CPU 112 is variable with the second effect. By selecting and determining the number of jackpots corresponding to the total variable display time of the variable display pattern designated by the display start # 1 command, it is possible to execute various effects display according to the variable display time of the special symbol. . Furthermore, since the specific effect display pattern is selected from the effect display pattern group corresponding to the designated total variable display time, the variable display time of the special symbol can be easily adjusted.

FIG. 21B shows an example of display control when the CPU 112 of the display control board 12 selects and determines the display control pattern of the big hit count B. In the example shown in FIG. 21 (B), a case where the display control pattern of the additional notification effect B is executed at a timing later than the time when the special symbol variable display is executed is shown. In this case, the CPU 112 starts the variable display of the special symbol by the process α from the state where the confirmed symbol shown in FIG. 22A is stopped and displayed, and displays the special symbol in the display mode corresponding to the variable display pattern of the reach A jackpot. Perform variable display. Then, after deriving displays deterministic pattern as shown in FIG. 22 (C) by a process beta, process Y _B by executing the jackpot number notification effect as shown in FIG. 22 (D) and (E). Then, when the variable display time T11 corresponding to the variable display pattern of the reach A jackpot elapses, the effect time timer included in the various timers 143 times out. At this time, when a special symbol confirmation command is received from the main board 11, one special symbol game is completed.

  As described above, according to this embodiment, when the variable display start command with effect is sent, the execution timing of the additional notification effect and the effect display control pattern are selected and determined, and the variable display start command with effect is selected. The special display variable display time is adjusted according to the display time of the selected specific effect display pattern so that it matches the total variable display time of the specified variable display pattern. The special symbol variable display can be executed within the total variable display time. Therefore, the effect display can be executed without increasing the control burden on the main board 11 side.

  In addition, this invention is not limited to the said embodiment, A various deformation | transformation and application are possible. For example, in the above-described embodiment, the present invention has been described by taking the extra notification effect and the jackpot number notification effect as examples of the specific effect, but the present invention is not limited to this. A probability variation / short time notification effect for notifying whether the state is the probability variation control state may be used. In this case, after the jackpot is over, the player is informed that the special gaming state has been reached, but is not informed whether the time-short control state or the probability variation control state has been reached. Probability change / short time notification effect is executed in variable display of special symbols in the special figure game of the number of times. In this case, it is preferable to perform control so that the player does not know whether the player is in the time-short control state or the probability-change control state by the normal game in the special game state until the probability change / short time notification effect is executed. In a special game of a type in which a special symbol is determined in a jackpot display mode (for example, “7”, “7”, “7”) and then the number of rounds is drawn to determine the number of jackpot rounds, The effect of a lottery round lottery may be used. Furthermore, each effect may be executed by outputting audio signals from the speakers 8L and 8R under the control of the audio control board 13. Further, each effect may be executed by lighting or blinking a plurality of types of notification lamps included in the game effect lamp 9 under the control of the lamp control board 14. Further, each effect may be executed by combining any of image display on the variable display device 4, sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and lighting or blinking of the notification lamp.

  In the above-described embodiment, it has been described that both the extra notification effect and the jackpot number notification effect can be executed as predetermined effects different from the variable symbol special display. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Only one effect may be executed. The present invention can be applied to a gaming machine that executes an arbitrary effect different from the variable display of a special symbol that is executed when a predetermined condition is established.

  In the above embodiment, when the display result in the special figure game is a normal jackpot, the time is controlled until 100 special figure games are executed after the jackpot game state is finished, and when the probable big hit, Although it has been described that the game is controlled in the probability improvement state until the special figure game is executed 100 times after the jackpot gaming state is finished, the present invention is not limited to this, and after the jackpot gaming state is finished. The game can be applied to any game machine that can be continuously controlled to a special game state that is advantageous to a player different from the jackpot game state until the number of executions of the special figure game reaches a predetermined number. For example, the number of special figure games to be controlled to the special game state after the jackpot game state is ended is selected from a plurality of predetermined times (for example, 50 times, 75 times, 100 times). May be. In the case of a normal jackpot, the game state is changed to the normal game state after the jackpot game state is ended. On the other hand, in the case of a probable bonus game, the special game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 150 times) after the jackpot game state is ended. Further, it may be continuously controlled to the probability improvement state. Furthermore, when the probability improvement state is finished without the display result being a big hit, it may be continuously controlled to the time reduction state.

  The apparatus configuration, block configuration, operation example, and flowchart configuration shown in the figure can be arbitrarily changed and modified.

  In addition, the present invention is not limited to a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of prize balls in response to detection of winning balls, and encloses game balls and gives points in response to detection of winning balls. It can also be applied to an enclosed game machine.

  Furthermore, the present invention can be applied to a game machine that simulates the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1. The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to a form distributed and provided to a computer device or the like by a detachable recording medium, but preinstalled in a storage device such as a computer device or the like in advance. You may take the form distributed by keeping it. Furthermore, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter.

  The game execution mode is not only executed by attaching a detachable recording medium, but can also be executed by temporarily storing the downloaded program and data via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. It is also possible to execute directly using hardware resources on the other device side on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, the game can be executed by exchanging data with other computer devices or the like via a network.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in the embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structure etc. in a main board | substrate. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the microcomputer for game control. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a variable display pattern table. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of a display control board. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the addition effect pattern determination table and the jackpot number display pattern determination table. It is a flowchart which shows a game control main process. It is a flowchart which shows a game control interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows the detail of the special symbol normal process in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the detail of the jackpot determination process of FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing details of variable display pattern setting processing in FIG. 9. 10 is a flowchart showing details of variable display pattern setting processing in FIG. 9. 10 is a flowchart showing details of variable display pattern setting processing in FIG. 9. It is a flowchart which shows a special figure display control process process. It is a flowchart which shows the detail of the display control setting process in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the detail of the special game state start effect display process in FIG. It is a figure explaining the display control process in a variable display apparatus. It is a timing diagram which shows the example of a display control in the case of performing an additional alerting effect. It is a figure which shows an example of the display operation in a variable display apparatus. It is a timing diagram which shows the example of a display control in the case of performing the jackpot number notification effect. It is a figure which shows an example of the display operation in a variable display apparatus.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 2 ... Game board 3 ... Gaming machine frame 4 ... Variable display device 5 ... Passing gate 6 ... Ordinary variable winning ball device 7 ... Special variable winning ball device 8L, 8R ... Speaker 9 ... Game effect lamp 11 ... Main board 12 ... Display control boards 21 and 22 ... Solenoid 40 ... Normal symbol indicators 41a to 41c ... Left, middle, right variable display part 42 ... Countdown display part 70 ... Each prize opening switch 100 ... Microcomputer 101 for game control, 113… ROM
102, 114 ... RAM
103, 112 ... CPU
104 ... I / O port 107 ... Switch circuit 108 ... Solenoid circuit 110 ... Oscillator circuit 111 ... Reset circuit 115 ... VDP
116 ... CGROM
117 ... VRAM
120 ... Special figure holding memory 121, 140 ... Random counter 122 ... Judgment table memory 123 ... Symbol memory for table determination 124 ... Table memory for display setting 125 ... Probability counter 126 ... Short-time counter 127 ... Big hit number counter 128 ... Number counter during display 129, 144 ... Flag memory 130 ... Variable display time timer 141 ... Display control pattern memory 142 ... Display control setting table memory 143 ... Various timers 145 ... Special game number counter 146 ... Display number counter 147 ... Receive command buffer memory 158 ... Variable display pattern table 170 ... Additional effect pattern determination table 171 ... Big hit count display pattern determination table

Claims (6)

Based on the fact that the variable display start condition is satisfied after the variable display execution condition is satisfied, a variable display device that variably displays a plurality of types of identification information that can each be identified is provided, and the display result of the identification information is predetermined. A gaming machine that controls a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when a specific display result is obtained,
Game control means for controlling the progress of the game;
Display control means for controlling display of the variable display device based on a control signal from the game control means,
The game control means includes
Variable display pattern determining means for determining a variable display pattern of identification information executed as a variable display pattern of identification information when a display result is derived and displayed on the variable display device based on the establishment of the start condition;
Specific effect display determination means for determining whether or not to execute a specific effect display different from the variable display pattern of the identification information in the variable display device;
When the start condition is satisfied, information for instructing start of variable display of identification information based on the determination result of the variable display pattern determination means, and a time for executing variable display of identification information based on the variable display pattern are designated And a variable display designation control signal including information specifying that the specific effect display is to be executed when it is determined by the determination of the specific effect display determination means that the specific effect display is to be executed. Variable display designation control signal transmission means for transmitting the display control means,
The display control means includes
Specific effect display pattern storage means for storing data indicating a plurality of specific effect display patterns having different display times, which are executed when a specific effect result is derived and displayed on the variable display device;
Signal receiving means for receiving a control signal transmitted from the game control means;
When the information included in the variable display designation control signal received by the signal receiving means is information designating execution of a specific effect display, the specific effect display pattern stored in the specific effect display pattern storage means A specific effect display pattern selection means for selecting a specific effect display pattern to be executed,
In accordance with the display time of the specific effect display pattern selected by the specific effect display pattern selection means so as to coincide with the variable display time specified by the variable display designation control signal received by the signal receiving means, the identification information Adjusting means for adjusting the variable display time of
A gaming machine comprising: The game control means includes
A control number determination means for determining a variable display number of identification information to be controlled in a special game state advantageous to a player different from the specific game state after the specific game state has ended;
Special game control means for controlling to the special game state until the number of executions of variable display of identification information reaches the variable display count determined by the control count determination means,
The display control means includes
A minority notification means for notifying a variable display count less than the variable display count determined by the control count determination means controlled by the special game control means in the special game state;
Before the number of executions of variable display of the identification information is executed up to the number of variable displays notified by the minority notification means, the special display is performed until the number of variable displays is larger than the number of variable displays notified by the minority notification means. Additional notification means for notifying that the game state is controlled,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the specific effect display is notification by the additional notification means. The game control means determines whether or not to display the specific display result as a display result of a variable display executed based on the establishment of a variable display start condition before the display result is derived and displayed. A pre-determination means,
The said specific production | presentation display determination means does not determine whether a specific production | presentation display is performed, when it determines with displaying the specific display result by the said prior determination means. The gaming machine described. The game control means includes reach display mode determination means for determining whether or not the variable display result of the identification information is a reach display mode,
The variable display designation control signal includes information for designating a determination result as to whether or not the reach display mode is determined based on the reach display mode determination unit,
The adjustment means adjusts the variable display time of the identification information before the display mode of the identification information becomes the reach display mode when the reach display mode is set based on the variable display designation control signal. The gaming machine according to any one of 1 to 3. The variable display device displays a plurality of identification information,
The adjusting means adjusts the variable display time of the identification information from when the plurality of identification information displayed on the variable display device is variably displayed until one of the plurality of identification information temporarily stops. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized by:   The specific effect display pattern storage means stores a plurality of types of specific effect display patterns according to the variable display time designated by the variable display designation control signal received by the signal receiving means. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5.

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