JP2005103081A - Game machine and simulation program - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine and a simulation program by which a performance effect becoming a special display configuration can be increased, and the amusement can be increased. <P>SOLUTION: A pachinko game machine (10) performs a variation pattern for which a display result becoming a specified game state is introduced and displayed after a "pine-bamboo-plum" is temporarily stopped and displayed. In the pachinko game machine (10), when a variable display holding condition which prevents the variable display of identification information based on the passing of the game ball from being performed is established although a game ball has entered a starting port (44), the starting storage information for determining the result of the variable display of the identification information is stored with a specified number as the upper limit. The pachinko game machine (10) makes the result of the variable display of the identification information before the variable display of the identification information based on the specified starting storage information is performed, into the special display configuration of the "pine-bamboo-plum" when the stored starting storage information is judged to be the specified starting storage information. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine and a simulation program, and more particularly, to a gaming machine and a simulation program that perform variable display of identification information and display control of effects accompanying the variable display.

  Conventionally, in a gaming machine such as a slot gaming machine or a pachinko gaming machine, when it is satisfied that the gaming ball has won a winning opening provided in the gaming area where the gaming ball can roll, the display area of the variable display device Variable display control means is provided for controlling the display of the identification information in a variable manner and for controlling the display of the identification information on which the variable display is performed, and the identification information thus derived is displayed in a predetermined combination (specific display mode). ), A game state in which the player enters a specific game state (so-called jackpot) advantageous to the player is provided.

  In addition, if a variable display of identification information based on the winning of the game ball cannot be executed, such as when the game ball has won a prize at the start opening but the identification information has already been displayed in a variable manner, the variable display of the identification information will be delayed. In general, the starting storage information is stored at a predetermined number as an upper limit (so-called “hold”). By storing such start memory information, the variable display of the identification information based on the winning of the game ball at the start port is suspended, and the information for determining the result of the variable display of the identification information is stored. .

  In this kind of ball game machine, in order to give a sense of expectation to shift to a specific gaming state, various kinds of reach effects, notice effects, etc. are made using images, sounds, and lamps before the identification information is derived and displayed. A game machine in which the production is performed is common.

In this regard, after changing the identification information, the temporary stop is temporarily performed, then the change is made again, and in the change display pattern to be finalized, when the color or shape of the identification information is unified at the time of the temporary stop, the final A special display mode with a high probability of becoming a specific display mode is disclosed, and a special display mode can be easily determined for a player. A feeling can be provided to the player, and the interest can be improved.
JP 2002-85687 A

  However, in the gaming machine described above, after the special display mode is temporarily stopped and displayed, the variable display is performed again, the effect that the specific display mode is derived and displayed is executed, and there is a sense of expectation to shift to the specific game state. Although it can be provided to the player, after the special display mode is temporarily stopped, the variable display is not performed again, and the specific display mode may not be derived and displayed. There is a risk that the player loses the expectation to shift to the specific gaming state, and incurs a decline in interest.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine and a simulation program that can improve the effect of a special display mode and improve the interest. To do.

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

  (1) Variable display means for performing variable display of identification information based on the fact that a game ball has passed through a starting area provided in the game area, variable display control means for performing display control of the variable display means, and the identification A display result determining means for determining a result of variable display of information, and a specific gaming state advantageous to a player on condition that the result of variable display of the identification information in the variable display means is in a specific display mode; On the condition that the specific display mode is determined by the gaming state transition control unit that performs control and the display result determination unit, the special display mode different from the specific display mode is stopped and displayed again. Variable display pattern selection means for performing variable display and selecting a variable display pattern of identification information for deriving and displaying the specific display mode from a plurality of types of variable display patterns; The gaming machine has passed through the start area, but when a predetermined variable display hold condition that prevents variable display of identification information based on the passage of the game ball to the start area is satisfied, Start memory means for storing start memory information for determining a result of variable display of the identification information up to a predetermined number until a predetermined variable display start condition capable of starting variable display of the identification information is satisfied; The start storage information stored in the start storage means includes pre-determination means for determining whether or not the result of variable display of identification information is specific start storage information indicating that the specific display mode is obtained, and the display The result determining means, when the pre-determining means determines that the start memory information is the specific start memory information, before the variable display of the identification information based on the specific start memory information is executed. A gaming machine having a function of setting a result of variable display of identification information to the special display mode.

  (2) In the gaming machine according to (1), the display result determining unit determines the variable display result of the identification information as the special display mode with a predetermined probability when the specific display mode is not achieved. A gaming machine characterized by having a function.

  (3) In the gaming machine described in (1) or (2), provided with a notification means for performing a predetermined notification when the variable display control means is stopped or derived as the special display mode. A gaming machine characterized by

  (4) A variable display control process for controlling the variable display of identification information based on the establishment of a predetermined start condition, a display result determination process for determining a variable display result of the identification information, and the variable display control In the processing, a game state transition control process for controlling to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player on the condition that the result of variable display of the identification information has become a specific display mode, and the specific in the display result determination process On the condition that it is determined that the display mode is to be changed, after the special display mode different from the specific display mode is stopped and displayed, the variable display is performed again, and the specific display mode is derived and displayed. A simulation program for causing a computer to execute variable display pattern selection processing for selecting a display pattern from a plurality of types of variable display patterns, A predetermined variable display that allows variable display of the identification information to be started when a predetermined variable display hold condition is established in which the predetermined display condition is established but variable display of the identification information based on the predetermined start condition cannot be started. Until the start condition is satisfied, the start storage process for storing the start storage information for determining the variable display result of the identification information in a predetermined storage area with a predetermined number as an upper limit, and the start storage process stored in the start storage process In the predetermination process for determining whether the start storage information is specific start storage information indicating that the result of variable display of identification information is the specific display mode, and the display result determination process, the predetermination The identification information before the variable display of the identification information based on the specific start memory information is executed when it is determined in the process that the start memory information is the specific start memory information A simulation program for causing a computer to execute a process for changing the result of variable display to the special display mode.

  According to the invention of (1) or (4), when the start memory information is determined to be the specific start memory information, the identification information before the variable display of the identification information based on the specific start memory information is executed The display result of the variable display is set as a special display mode, and the identification information based on the specific start storage information is stopped and displayed in a special display mode different from the specific display mode, and then the variable display is performed again. Since the variable display pattern of the identification information for deriving and displaying is executed, for example, the special display mode is stopped and displayed, so that the player can be provided with a sense of expectation that becomes a specific display mode. When a variable display of identification information is executed so that a specific display mode is not displayed again and a specific display mode is not displayed again even though a special display mode is stopped and displayed. Even so, it is possible to suppress loss of expectation to shift to a specific gaming state, provide a player with further expectation to shift to a specific gaming state, and improve the interest it can.

  According to the invention of (2), the result of variable display of identification information is determined as a special display mode with a predetermined probability even when a specific display mode is not obtained. After that, if it does not change again and does not become a specific display mode, the opportunity to provide the player with a sense of expectation that the result of variable display of identification information after the next time may become a specific display mode It can be increased and the interest can be further improved.

  According to the invention of (3), since it is notified that it has become a special display mode, for example, a change to whether or not a specific display mode is to be prevented is prevented. For example, providing a player with a sense of expectation can be achieved and the effect of production can be fully exhibited, and the interest can be improved.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to suppress a loss of expectation that shifts to a specific gaming state, and to provide a player with a further expectation that shifts to a specific gaming state, thereby improving the interest. Can do.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  A liquid crystal display device 32 as a variable display means is provided in the approximate center of the front surface of the game board 14. The liquid crystal display device 32 has a display area 32a, and identification information is variably displayed in the display area 32a. Further, such identification information is configured as a special symbol 92 in the special symbol game. Details of the special symbol game will be described later. This identification information is a pattern made up of numbers, symbols, and the like. In this embodiment, numbers from “1” to “9”, “pine”, “bamboo”, and “ume” are used.

  “Variable display” is a concept that can be displayed in a variable manner. For example, a “variable display” that is actually displayed in a variable state, a “stop display” that is displayed in a stopped state, etc. It is. In addition, “variable display” can be “derivation display” in which identification information is displayed as a result of a special symbol game. In addition to these, “variable display” also enables “temporary stop display” that is temporarily displayed without being derived and displayed. For example, when the identification information is “stopped display” (pause display), “variable display” is started again, and “derivative display” is performed, the identification information may be “stopped display” first. Corresponds to “stop display”. Further, the period from the start of the variable display to the derivation display is referred to as one variable display.

  Further, identification information corresponding to a plurality of symbol rows (three rows in the present embodiment) is variably displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32. The identification information is derived and displayed in the plurality of symbol strings, and the combination of the plurality of identification information derived and displayed is a specific display mode (for example, a number of “1” to “9” in each of the symbol strings, Based on the fact that all of the symbols “pine”, “bamboo”, and “ume” are derived and displayed, the so-called “hit display mode”) is advantageous to the player. It will shift to a specific gaming state (so-called big hit).

  Further, the combination of the plurality of identification information derived and displayed is a predetermined display mode (for example, “3”, “5”, “7” numbers, “ Based on the fact that all of the symbols “pine”, “bamboo”, and “ume” are derived and displayed, the so-called “special jackpot display mode”), the game state is given to the player. When an advantageous specific gaming state (so-called jackpot) is reached and the specific gaming state ends, the high-probability gaming state in which the probability of becoming a specific display mode is improved.

  Furthermore, a combination of a plurality of identification information displayed in a derived display or a temporary stop display has a special display form different from a specific display form ("pine", "bamboo", "plum" It has become more likely that the result of variable display of the identification information at this time or the next time or more will become a specific display mode due to the mode of derivation display or temporary stop display (so-called “reach eyes”). Can be recognized.

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

  A sphere passage detector 54 is provided on the left side of the liquid crystal display device 32. When the ball passage detector 54 detects that a game ball has passed in the vicinity thereof, the normal symbol 94 is displayed on the display area 32a. After a predetermined time has elapsed, the normal symbol change display is displayed. To stop. This normal symbol is information including numbers, symbols, and the like, for example, symbols such as “◯” and “x”. Further, a normal symbol holding lamp 50 for displaying the number of holdings in the normal symbol game is provided on the side of the liquid crystal display device 32. In addition, an upper limit (for example, 4) is set for the number of holds in the normal symbol game.

  When the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a predetermined symbol, for example, “◯”, the blade members (so-called normal electric accessories) 48 provided on the left and right sides of the starting port 44 described later are in the open state from the closed state. Thus, it becomes easier for a game ball to enter the start port 44. In addition, when a predetermined time has elapsed after the blade member 48 is in the open state, the blade member 48 is closed so that it is difficult for the game ball to enter the start port 44.

  In the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display device 32 composed of a liquid crystal display panel is used as a portion for displaying an image. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other modes may be used. For example, a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) is used. It may be composed of a cathode ray tube, a dot LED, a segment LED, an EL (Electronic Luminescent), plasma, or the like. Further, in the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display device 32 is shown in the case where it is provided in the approximate center of the front surface of the game board 14 in the pachinko gaming machine 10 that is a gaming machine. For example, the liquid crystal display device 32 may be provided at any position. In this embodiment, the identification information and the normal symbol are variably displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a variable symbol display device for the normal symbol is provided separately from the liquid crystal display device 32. It may be configured. Further, the liquid crystal display device 32 is adopted as the variable display means. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other modes may be adopted. For example, a drum, a belt, a leaf, or the like may be adopted as the variable display means. Good.

  Furthermore, on both the left and right sides of the liquid crystal display device 32, rolling guide members 59a and 59b for guiding the path of the game ball in a predetermined direction are also provided. In addition, decorative lamps 36a and 36b are provided on the lower left side and the lower right side of the game board 14, respectively.

  Above the liquid crystal display device 32 described above, four holding lamps 34a to 34d are provided. In addition, at the lower part of the game board 14, there are provided game balls general winning ports 56 a to 56 d.

  In the vicinity of the general winning ports 56a to 56d, a shutter 40 that can be opened and closed with respect to a large winning port (not shown) is provided. That is, the big winning opening is provided in the game area. When the combination of the derived and displayed identification information is in a specific display mode, the gaming state is shifted to the big hit gaming state, which is the specific gaming state, and the shutter 40 is in an open state in which it is easy to accept the gaming ball (first It is driven so that Further, the special winning opening has a specific area (not shown) having a V / count sensor 102 (see FIG. 2) and a general area (not shown) having a count sensor 104 (see FIG. 2). The shutter 40 is driven to the open state until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls pass through these areas or until a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses. In other words, when either of the conditions for winning a predetermined number of game balls in the grand prize opening or the elapse of a predetermined time is satisfied in the open state, the big prize opening is closed so that it is difficult to accept the game balls. Subsequently, the shutter 40, which has been changed from the open state to the closed state (second state), is once again on condition that the game ball received in the big winning opening in the open state has passed through the V-count sensor 102. Driven to the open state. That is, the game ball received when the grand prize winning opening is in the open state passes the specific area provided in the big winning prize opening, and then is opened again after being closed.

  A start opening 44 having a start winning ball sensor 116 (see FIG. 2) is provided below the liquid crystal display device 32. When a game ball wins at the start opening 44, a special symbol game, which will be described later, is started, and the display may change to a variable display state in which multiple columns of identification information are displayed in a variable manner. In the case where a game ball is won at the start port 44, when the reserved number has not reached the upper limit, a predetermined start condition is satisfied. This predetermined starting condition is a condition for determining whether or not to start variable display of identification information. The start opening 44 corresponds to a start area, and winning of a game ball in the start opening 44 corresponds to passing of the game ball through the start area.

  Further, when a game ball is won at the start opening 44 during the variation display of the identification information in the special symbol game, the game ball is won at the start opening 44 until the identification information during the variation display is derived and displayed. Execution (start) of variable display of the identification information based is suspended. If the identification information is derived and displayed in a state where execution of variable display of the identification information is suspended, execution of variable display of the identification information held is started. Further, the variable display of the identification information executed when the identification information is derived and displayed is one time. For example, when the identification information is derived and displayed in a state where execution of variable display of the identification information is held three times, one of the variable display of the held identification information is executed, and the remaining 2 The batch is held.

  The number of executions of variable display of the identification information being held (so-called “hold number”, “hold number related to special symbols”) is displayed by turning on / off the hold lamps 34a to 34d. For example, when execution of variable display of identification information is held for one time, the hold lamp 34a is turned on and the hold lamps 34b to 34d are turned off. When execution of variable display of the identification information is held twice, the holding lamps 34a and 34b are turned on and the holding lamps 34c and 34d are turned off. When execution of variable display of the identification information is held three times, the holding lamps 34a to 34c are turned on and the holding lamp 34d is turned off. When the variable display of the identification information is held four times, the hold lamps 34a to 34d are turned on.

  An upper limit is set for the number of executions of the variable display of the identification information to be held. For example, the variable display of the identification information is held up to 4 times. For example, in the state where execution of variable display of identification information is held three times, when a game ball wins the start opening 44, execution of the fourth time is held, but execution of variable display of identification information is executed. If the game ball wins the start port 44 in a state where it is held for four times, the fifth execution is not held, and the state where the variable display of the identification information is held for four times is maintained. It becomes.

  That is, in addition to the predetermined start condition described above, variable display of identification information is started depending on whether a predetermined variable display start condition, a predetermined variable display hold condition, or the like is satisfied. The predetermined variable display hold condition satisfies a predetermined start condition such as a game ball winning in the start port 44, but is a condition in which variable display of identification information based on the passage of the game ball to the start port 44 cannot be executed. It is. As a specific example of the predetermined variable display hold condition, a game ball is won at the start port 44 and the number of hold has not reached the upper limit, but the identification information is being displayed in a variable manner. Further, the predetermined variable display start condition is a condition under which variable display of identification information can be executed. As a specific example of the predetermined variable display start condition, the condition that the game ball wins at the start port 44 in a state where the variable display of the identification information is not performed, the number of holds is “1” or more, and the variable display is For example, a condition for deriving and displaying the identification information that has been performed is included. As described above, when the predetermined start condition is satisfied and the predetermined variable display hold condition is satisfied, the hold number increases by “1”. Further, when the predetermined start condition is satisfied and the predetermined variable display hold condition is not satisfied, the predetermined variable display start condition is satisfied, and variable display of the identification information is started. It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the predetermined start condition, the predetermined variable display hold condition, and the predetermined variable display start condition described above, and may be another mode.

  Similarly, in the normal symbol game, when a game ball passes in the vicinity of the ball passage detector 54 during the normal symbol variation display, the ball is displayed until the normal symbol in the variation display is derived and displayed. Execution (start) of variable symbol display based on the passing of the game ball to the passage detector 54 is suspended. If the normal symbol is derived and displayed in the state where the execution of variable display of the normal symbol is suspended, the variable symbol of the held regular symbol is started after a predetermined time has elapsed. Further, the execution of variable display of the normal symbol executed when the normal symbol is derived and displayed is one time. The number of executions of the variable display of the held normal symbol (so-called “the number of holdings related to the normal symbol”, “the number of holdings in the normal symbol game”) is expressed by turning on / off the normal symbol holding lamp 50. In addition, an upper limit is also set for the number of times that execution of variable symbol display is suspended, for example, variable symbol variable display is suspended up to four times.

  In the present embodiment, the variable information display is suspended with the upper limit being four times. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, one or more times may be set as the upper limit. As such, the variable display of the identification information may be suspended. In the present embodiment, the variable symbol display is suspended with the upper limit being four times. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the upper limit may be one or more times. As such, it may be configured to hold the variable display of the normal symbol, or may be configured to hold without setting an upper limit. Of course, you may comprise so that the variable display of a normal symbol may not be suspended.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The main RAM 70 includes a control state flag, a specific area passing flag, a high probability flag, a jackpot determination random number counter, a jackpot symbol determination random number counter, a missed symbol determination random number counter, an effect condition selection random number counter, and a number of winning prize opening times. Counter, Grand prize opening prize counter, Waiting time timer, Grand prize opening time timer, Start memory counter, Table selection random number counter, Continuous notice execution random number counter, Number of notice executions, Special symbol game, Hold in regular symbol game Variables relating to outputs in which data indicating the number, etc., data for supplying commands to the sub-control circuit 200 described later, variables, and the like are positioned.

  The control state flag indicates the control state of the special symbol game. The specific area passing flag is for determining whether or not the game ball has passed the specific area. The high probability flag indicates whether or not to relatively increase the probability of shifting to the big hit gaming state that is the specific gaming state.

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

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

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

  The starting memory number counter indicates the number in which starting memory information described later is stored. The table selection random number counter is for selecting one of a plurality of tables for determining the variation pattern. The random number counter for continuous notice execution is for determining whether or not to execute the advance notice effect described later. The number of notice executions indicates the number of executions of the advance notice effect.

  In addition, a special symbol storage area and a normal symbol storage area are positioned and stored in the main RAM 70.

  The special symbol memory area stores start memory information including a jackpot determination random number corresponding to one variable display in a special symbol game, clear data, and the like. The start storage information is stored when a predetermined variable display hold condition is satisfied. Further, such start-up storage information includes a jackpot determination random number value and the like, and is for determining the result of variable display of identification information. Further, among the start memory information, the start memory information including a jackpot determination random number value or the like indicating a specific display mode is referred to as specific start memory information.

  The special symbol storage area includes a special symbol storage area (0) to a special symbol storage area (4). In the special symbol storage area (0), data corresponding to the variable display currently being executed is stored. The special symbol storage area (1) to the special symbol storage area (4) store data corresponding to the variable display executed after the currently executed variable display is completed. That is, when all the data in the special symbol storage area (0) to the special symbol storage area (4) is clear data, the current variable display is not executed and the hold for executing the variable display is also performed. It will not be. In addition, when the current variable display is completed, each data of the special symbol storage area (1) to the special symbol storage area (4) is transferred from the special symbol storage area (0) to the special symbol storage area (3). Shift and store clear data in the special symbol storage area (4). As a result, the special symbol storage area is updated. On the other hand, the normal symbol storage area also includes the normal symbol storage area (0) to the normal symbol storage area (4), as in the special symbol storage area. Further, as in the special symbol storage area, update control of the normal symbol storage area is performed.

  Further, the start storage information stored in such a special symbol storage area is read out before the variable display of the identification information based on the start storage information is executed, and it is determined whether or not it is the specific start storage information. (So-called “preliminary determination”) may be performed. For example, when the identification information is variably displayed, if the number of holds is “2”, that is, the start memory information is stored from the special symbol storage area (1) to the special symbol storage area (2). When the game ball is won at the start opening 44, the start memory information is stored in the special symbol storage area (3). Then, it is determined whether or not the start storage information stored in the special symbol storage area (3) is the specific start storage information.

  Furthermore, when it is determined in advance according to the result of such a pre-determination that it is specific start-up memory information, before the variable display of the identification information based on the specific start-up storage information is executed, a specific There is a case where a prior notice effect is given for notifying the possibility of a display mode. Using the above example, when the start memory information stored in the special symbol memory area (3) is the specific start memory information, the special information before the variable display of the identification information based on the specific start memory information is executed. In the variable display of the identification information based on the symbol storage area (1) and the special symbol storage area (2), a predetermined advance notice effect may be executed.

  Although such a predetermined advance notice effect will be described in detail later, there are cases where the result of variable display of identification information based on the special symbol storage area (1) and the special symbol storage area (2) becomes a special display mode. . That is, the result of the variable display of the identification information before the variable display of the identification information based on the specific start-up memory information is executed becomes a special display mode. As described above, since the result of the variable display of the identification information before the variable display of the identification information based on the specific start storage information is executed is a special display mode, the identification information is derived and displayed as a special display mode. Thus, the advance notice effect is executed, and it is possible to provide a player with a sense of expectation that a specific display mode may be obtained, and to improve the interest.

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

  The main control circuit 60 also has a command for a reset clock pulse generating circuit 62 that generates a clock pulse of a predetermined frequency, an initial reset circuit 64 that generates a reset signal when the power is turned on, and a sub-control circuit 200 described later. IC for serial communication 72 is provided. The reset clock pulse generation circuit 62, the initial reset circuit 64, and the serial communication IC 72 are connected to the main CPU 66. The reset clock pulse generation circuit 62 generates a clock pulse every predetermined period (for example, 2 milliseconds) in order to execute a system timer interrupt process described later. The serial communication IC 72 corresponds to transmission means for transmitting various commands to the sub-control circuit 200 (various means included in the sub-control circuit 200).

  Various devices are connected to the main control circuit 60. For example, as shown in FIG. 2, the V / count sensor 102, the count sensor 104, the general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110, 112, and the passage A ball sensor 114, a start winning ball sensor 116, a normal electric accessory solenoid 118, a big prize opening solenoid 120, a seesaw solenoid 122, and a backup clear switch 124 are connected.

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

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

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

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

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

  The normal electric accessory solenoid 118 is connected to the blade member 48 via a link member (not shown), and makes the blade member 48 open or closed according to a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66. .

  The special prize opening solenoid 120 is connected to the shutter 40 shown in FIG. 1, and drives the shutter 40 in accordance with a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66 to make the special prize opening open or closed.

  The seesaw solenoid 122 is connected to a seesaw provided in the shutter 40 in the shape of a plate, and displaces the seesaw according to a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66 to change the inclination of the seesaw. As a result of tilting the seesaw, the seesaw is switched so as to easily pass through the specific region or to pass through the general region.

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

  The main control circuit 60 is connected to a payout / launch control circuit 126. The payout / launch control circuit 126 is connected to a payout device 128 that pays out game balls, a launch device 130 that fires game balls, and a card unit 150.

  The payout / launch control circuit 126 receives a prize ball control command supplied from the main control circuit 60 and a lending ball control signal supplied from the card unit 150, and transmits a predetermined signal to the payout device 128. Then, the payout device 128 pays out the game ball. Further, the payout / launch control circuit 126 performs a control of launching a game ball by supplying a launch signal to the launch device 130. The payout device 128 is employed as an example of payout means for paying out game media when the launched (injected) game media passes through a predetermined area.

  In addition, the launching device 130 is provided with a device for launching a game ball such as the launching motor and the touch sensor described above. When the firing handle 26 is gripped by the player and is turned in the clockwise direction, electric power is supplied to the firing motor according to the turning angle, and the game ball stored in the upper plate 20 is fired. It is sequentially fired on the game board 14 by the motor. Note that such a launching device 130 is employed as an example of a game medium throwing unit that launches (puts) a game medium in response to a player's operation.

  Further, the sub-control circuit 200 is connected to the serial communication IC 72. The sub-control circuit 200 controls the display control in the liquid crystal display device 32, the control relating to the sound generated from the speaker 46, the hold lamps 34a to 34d, the normal symbol hold lamp 50 in accordance with various commands supplied from the main control circuit 60. The lamp 132 including the decorative lamps 36a and 36b is controlled.

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

  The sub control circuit 200 as the effect control means is generated from the sub CPU 206 as the variable display control means, the program ROM 208 as the storage means, the work RAM 210, the display control circuit 250 for performing display control in the liquid crystal display device 32, and the speaker 46. It comprises a sound control circuit 230 that performs control related to the sound to be generated, a lamp control circuit 240 that controls the lamp 132 including the hold lamps 34a to 34d and the decoration lamps 36a and 36b. The sub-control circuit 200 executes an effect according to the progress of the game in accordance with a command from the main control circuit 60.

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

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

  The program ROM 208 stores a plurality of types of effect patterns. This effect pattern relates to the progress of the effect display. The effect display is executed according to the variable display of the identification information.

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

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

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

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

  The display control circuit 250 includes an image data processor (hereinafter referred to as VDP) 212 as variable display control means, an image data ROM 216 that stores various image data, a D / A converter 218 that converts image data as an image signal, It comprises an initial reset circuit 220 that generates a reset signal when the power is turned on.

  The VDP 212 described above is connected to the sub CPU 206, the image data ROM 216 storing the image data, the D / A converter 218 that converts the image data into an image signal, and the initial reset circuit 220.

  The VDP 212 includes a so-called sprite circuit, a screen circuit, a pallet circuit, and the like, and is a device that can perform various processes for displaying an image on the liquid crystal display device 32.

  In the image data ROM 216, various types of image data such as identification information image data indicating identification information, background image data, effect image data, and normal symbol image data indicating normal symbols are separately stored.

  In accordance with an image display command supplied from the sub CPU 206, the VDP 212 receives various information such as identification information image data indicating identification information, background image data, effect image data, and normal symbol image data indicating a normal symbol from the image data ROM 216. The image data is read out and image data to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 is generated. The VDP 212 supplies the generated image data to the D / A converter 218. The D / A converter 218 converts the image data as an image signal, and supplies the image signal to the liquid crystal display device 32 at a predetermined timing, thereby causing the liquid crystal display device 32 to display an image.

  The audio control circuit 230 includes a sound source IC 232 that controls audio, an audio data ROM 234 that stores various audio data, and an amplifier 236 (hereinafter referred to as AMP) for amplifying audio signals.

  The sound source IC 232 is connected to the sub CPU 206, the initial reset circuit 220, the audio data ROM 234, and the AMP 236. The sound source IC 232 controls sound generated from the speaker 46.

  The sound source IC 232 selects one piece of sound data from a plurality of pieces of sound data stored in the sound data ROM 234 in response to a sound generation command supplied from the sub CPU 206. The sound source IC 232 reads the selected audio data from the audio data ROM 234, converts the audio data into a predetermined audio signal, and supplies the audio signal to the AMP 236. The AMP 236 amplifies the sound signal and generates sound from the speaker 46.

  The lamp control circuit 240 includes a drive circuit 242 for supplying a lamp control signal and a decoration data ROM 244 in which a plurality of types of lamp decoration patterns are stored.

[Explanation of variation pattern selection table]
A plurality of types of variation pattern selection tables stored in the main ROM 68 in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. Even when a plurality of types of variation pattern selection tables described below are not stored in the main ROM 68, data and programs having such functions may be stored in the main ROM 68.

  As shown in FIG. 3, variation pattern selection tables A and B selected when the result of jackpot determination executed in association with the start of variable display of identification information shifts to a specific gaming state (in the figure, “ Variation pattern selection tables C and D (in the figure, selected when the result of the jackpot determination executed in relation to the start of variable display of the identification information does not shift to the specific gaming state) (Represented as “for lose”). As described above, when it is determined that the result of the variable display of the identification information is derived and displayed as a specific display mode, one of the variation pattern selection tables A and B is referred to based on the lottery result, When it is determined that the result of variable display of the identification information is not derived and displayed as a specific display mode, one of the variation pattern selection tables C and D is referred to based on the lottery result. Further, the variation pattern selection tables A and C are variation patterns in which a plurality of columns of identification information are temporarily stopped and displayed as “pine-bamboo-plum”, and then the variation display is performed again to develop various reach.

  Information indicating a plurality of types of variation patterns (for example, a code indicating the variation pattern) is stored in the plurality of types of variation pattern selection tables. Random values and command codes (simply represented as “commands” in the figure) are associated with information indicating these multiple types of variation patterns. Therefore, as described above, one variation pattern selection table is referred to from the variation pattern selection tables A, B, C, and D, and a plurality of types of variation patterns included in the one variation pattern selection table depending on the lottery result. One variation pattern is to be selected. Then, the command code is set in the main RAM 70 and supplied to the sub control circuit 200. In the variation pattern selection table D, there is a selection condition in addition to the random value, and when the identification information in the left column does not match the identification information in the right column, the identification information in the left column and the identification information in the right column One variation pattern to be selected differs depending on whether the two match.

  In the specific variation pattern selection table A, after a plurality of columns of identification information are temporarily stopped and displayed as “pine-bamboo-plum”, the variation display is performed again to develop into a special reach, and the variation becomes a specific display mode. Information indicating the pattern (in the figure, “Shochiku Ume → Special Reach”, hereinafter referred to as “Shochiku Ume → Special Reach” jackpot variation pattern) and the multiple columns of identification information are temporarily stopped as “Matsu-Bamboo-Ume”. After displaying, the fluctuation display is performed again, and it develops into a full rotation reach, and the fluctuation pattern that becomes a specific display mode (in the figure, it is expressed as “Shochiku plum → full rotation”, and thereafter “Shochiku plum → full rotation” big hit fluctuation pattern Information) is stored. Note that this total rotation variation pattern is a variable display in a state where all of the plurality of columns of identification information are prepared. That is, these variation patterns are variable display patterns in which after a temporary stop display is performed as a special display mode of “pine-bamboo-plum”, a variation display is performed and a derivation display is performed as a specific display mode.

  In addition, “0” to “127” are assigned as random number values to the information indicating the variation pattern of “Shochiku Ume → Special Reach” jackpot. In addition, “01H” is assigned as a command code to the information indicating the variation pattern of “shochikumei → special reach” jackpot. “128” to “255” are assigned as random number values to the information indicating the “Shot bamboo plum → full rotation” big hit variation pattern. In addition, “02H” is assigned as a command code to the information indicating the variation pattern of “Shot & bamboo plum → all revolutions” big hit.

  In the specific variation pattern selection table B, “big hit normal reach”, “big hit long reach”, “big hit special reach”, and “big hit full rotation reach” are stored as information indicating the fluctuation pattern. That is, these variation patterns are variable display patterns that perform derivation display as a specific display mode.

  Also, “0” to “15” are assigned as random number values to the “big hit normal reach” fluctuation pattern. “03H” is assigned as a command code to the “big hit normal reach” variation pattern. “16” to “63” are assigned as random number values to the “big hit long reach” variation pattern. “04H” is assigned as a command code to the “big hit long reach” variation pattern. “64” to “187” are assigned as random number values to the “big hit special reach” variation pattern. “05H” is assigned as a command code to the “big hit special reach” variation pattern. “188” to “255” are assigned as random number values to the “big hit full rotation reach” fluctuation pattern. “06H” is assigned as a command code to the “big hit full rotation reach” variation pattern.

  In the specific variation pattern selection table C, after a temporary stop display of “pine-bamboo-plum” as the identification information of a plurality of columns, the variation display is performed again, and the variation that does not become a specific display mode is developed to special reach. Information indicating a pattern (in the figure, “Shochiku Ume → Special Reach”, hereinafter referred to as “Shochiku Ume → Special Reach” loss variation pattern) and a plurality of columns of identification information are temporarily stopped as “Matsu-Take-Plum”. After the display, the fluctuation display is performed again, and the fluctuation pattern that has developed into a full rotation reach and does not become a specific display mode (in the figure, expressed as “Shochiku plum → full rotation”, hereinafter “Shochiku plum → full rotation” loss fluctuation pattern Information) is stored. In other words, these variation patterns are displayed in a temporary stop display as a special display mode of “pine-bamboo-plum”, and then displayed again as a variation display, and a derivation display is performed as a display mode for losing that is not a specific display mode. It is a display pattern.

  In addition, “0” to “199” are assigned as random values to the information indicating the loss variation pattern of “Shochikumei → Special Reach”. In addition, “07H” is assigned as a command code to the information indicating the loss variation pattern of “Shochiku Ume → Special Reach”. “200” to “255” are assigned as random number values to the information indicating the “fluctuation of Shochikumei → full rotation” loss pattern. In addition, “08H” is assigned as a command code to the information indicating the loss variation pattern of “Shochikumei → Full rotation”.

  In the specific variation pattern selection table D, “normal variation”, “losing normal reach”, “losing long reach”, “losing special reach”, and “losing full rotation reach” are stored as information indicating the variation pattern. Yes. That is, these variation patterns are variable display patterns that perform derivation display as a display mode of losing that is not a specific display mode.

  Further, “0” to “255” are assigned as random number values to the “losing normal fluctuation” pattern. In addition to the random number value, information indicating that the identification information in the left column and the identification information in the right column do not match, that is, reach is not assigned as a selection condition. “09H” is assigned as a command code to the “losing normal fluctuation” pattern. “0” to “127” are assigned as random number values to the “losing normal reach” variation pattern. “0AH” is assigned as a command code to the “losing normal reach” variation pattern. “128” to “221” are assigned as random number values to the “losing long reach” variation pattern. “0BH” is assigned as a command code to the “losing long reach” variation pattern. The “losing special reach” variation pattern is assigned “222” to “254” as random number values. “0CH” is assigned as a command code to the “losing special reach” variation pattern. “255” is assigned as a random number value to the “losing full rotation reach” fluctuation pattern. “0DH” is assigned as a command code to the “losing full rotation reach” fluctuation pattern. In these “Loss Normal Reach”, “Lose Long Reach”, “Lose Special Reach”, and “Lose Full Rotation Reach”, the identification information in the left column and the identification information in the right column match as other selection conditions for random values. Information indicating that it is to do, that is, reach. That is, when the variation pattern selection table D is selected, when the reach is not reached, the “normal variation pattern” is selected. ”Or“ Lose full rotation reach ”is selected.

[Description of special symbol game]
Further, display screens related to the special symbol game executed by the above-described configuration will be described with reference to FIGS. Note that in FIGS. 4 to 20, the reserved number is represented by a circle instead of the reserved lamps 34 a to 34 d indicating the reserved number. When the circle indicating the reserved number is white, it indicates that the reserved number is not reserved, and when the circle indicating the reserved number is black, it indicates that the reserved number is reserved.

  On the display area 32a in the liquid crystal display device 32, as shown in FIG. 4, identification information in a plurality of columns is stopped and displayed. In this case, when a game ball wins at the start port 44, variable display of identification information in a plurality of columns is started as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 6, the variably displayed identification information is stopped and displayed as “pine-bamboo-plum”. When the identification information variably displayed in this way is stopped and displayed as “pine-bamboo-plum”, a notification sound “chance” is emitted from the speaker 46. For this reason, for example, it is possible to prevent the player from overlooking the special display mode, and to provide the player with a further expectation for whether or not the specific display mode is to be achieved. Can improve the interest. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 7, the identification information stopped and displayed as “pine-bamboo-plum” is variably displayed again, and as shown in FIG. Then, as shown in FIG. 9, the identification information is derived and displayed as “7-7-7”. That is, after the identification information is stopped and displayed as a special display mode such as “pine-bamboo-plum” (temporary stop display), the identification information is variably displayed again and is derived and displayed as a specific display mode. Become.

  Thus, for example, when a special display mode is stopped and displayed, it is possible to provide the player with a sense of expectation that will be a specific display mode, so that a further expectation of shifting to a specific gaming state can be provided. It can be provided to the player, and the interest can be improved.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 8, after developing to full rotation reach, as shown in FIG. 10, the identification information may be derived and displayed as “7-6-7” which is the display result of the loss.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 11, when the number of reserved items is two, variable display of identification information is executed. Then, when the game ball wins at the start port 44 during the variable display of the identification information, the number of holds becomes three as shown in FIG. That is, when the game ball wins the start opening 44, but the predetermined variable display hold condition is satisfied, the hold number is increased. The result of the variable display of the identification information based on the winning of the game ball at the start port 44 is derived and displayed as a specific display mode. Then, as shown in FIG. 13, the identification information is derived and displayed as “1-2-3”.

  Subsequently, the identification information is derived and displayed, and the identification information is not variably displayed. That is, since a predetermined variable display start condition is satisfied, as shown in FIG. 14, it is based on the first start memory information that has been suspended. Variable display of identification information is started. Further, the second start memory information that has been held is stored as the first start memory information that has been held, and the third start memory information that has been held is stored as the second start memory information that has been held. The stored information is stored and the start storage information is shifted, so that the number of holdings becomes two. Further, as described above, the reserved number based on the winning of the game ball to the start port 44 is the second. The identification information for which variable display has started in this way is derived and displayed as “pine-bamboo-plum” as shown in FIG. That is, the identification information is derived and displayed as a special display mode. When the identification information variably displayed in this way is stopped and displayed as “pine-bamboo-plum”, a notification sound “chance” is emitted from the speaker 46.

  Subsequently, similarly, the identification information is derived and displayed, and the identification information is not being variably displayed. That is, since a predetermined variable display start condition is satisfied, as shown in FIG. The variable display of the identification information based on the stored information is started. Also, the second start memory information that has been held is stored as the first start memory information that has been held, and the start memory information is shifted, so that the number of holds becomes one. Further, as described above, the reserved number based on the winning of the game ball to the start port 44 is the first. The identification information for which variable display has been started is derived and displayed as “pine-bamboo-plum” as shown in FIG. When the identification information variably displayed in this way is stopped and displayed as “pine-bamboo-plum”, a notification sound “chance” is emitted from the speaker 46.

  Similarly, since the identification information is derived and displayed and the predetermined variable display start condition is satisfied, as shown in FIG. 18, variable display of the identification information based on the first of the number of reservations is started, and the number of reservations is 0. Further, as described above, the variable display of the identification information based on the winning of the game ball at the start port 44 is performed. As shown in FIG. 19, the identification information corresponding to the left column and the right column is stopped and displayed as “7” as shown in FIG. Then, as shown in FIG. 20, the identification information corresponding to the middle row is stopped and displayed as “7”, the identification information of a plurality of rows is derived and displayed as “7-7-7”, and the state shifts to the specific gaming state. It becomes.

  As a result, in the current variable display of the identification information, a sense of expectation that the stopped display of the identification information may be displayed again and again, and in the subsequent variable display of the identification information, the identification information is derived as a specific display mode. An expectation that it may be displayed can be provided to the player. In addition, when the identification information is stopped and displayed as “pine-bamboo-plum”, a notification sound “chance” is emitted from the speaker 46, so that, for example, it is prevented that a special display mode is missed. In addition, it is possible to sufficiently exert the production effect such as providing the player with a further expectation as to whether or not a specific display mode is obtained, and to improve the interest.

[Game machine operation]
Hereinafter, processing executed by the main CPU 66 in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIGS. 21 to 23 and FIGS. 25 to 30. The state transition of the special symbol control process (FIG. 23) executed by the main CPU 66 in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG.

[Main processing]
First, as shown in FIG. 21, RAM access permission, backup return processing, and initial setting processing such as work area initialization are executed (step S11). Then, as will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 23, special symbol control processing relating to the progress of the special symbol game and the identification information displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 is executed (step S15). As described above, in the main process, after the initial setting process in step S11 is completed, the process in step S15 is repeatedly executed.

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

  First, as shown in FIG. 22, the main CPU 66 executes a random number update process so as to increase the count values of the jackpot determination random number counter, the jackpot symbol determination random number counter, and the like by “1” (step S42). And although mentioned later using FIG. 27 in detail, the input detection process which detects the winning or passing of game balls, such as the starting port 44, the ball passage detector 54, and the general winning ports 56a to 56d, is executed (step S43). . A waiting time timer for synchronizing the main control circuit 60 and the sub control circuit 200, a big prize opening time timer for measuring the opening time of the big prize opening that is opened when a big hit occurs, and the like. The timer update process is executed (step S44). Then, an output process is executed in order to supply a signal for drive control based on various variables to a solenoid, a motor or the like (step S46). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S47.

  In step S47, command output processing is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 supplies various commands to the sub control circuit 200. Specifically, these various commands include a demo display command, a derived symbol designation command indicating the type of identification information derived and displayed in the left column, middle column, and right column, and a variation indicating a variation display pattern of the identification information. Includes pattern specification commands. That is, as will be described later, by transmitting a variation pattern designation command to the sub-control circuit 200, the variable display command information of the identification information and the information indicating the specific gaming state are transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200 (sub-control circuit 200). Will be transmitted to the various means included in. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S49.

  In the process of step S49, the main CPU 66 executes a payout process such as transmitting a command for causing the payout device 128 to play a prize ball to the payout / launch control circuit 126 (step S49). When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished, the address is returned to the address before the occurrence of the interrupt, and the main process is executed.

[Special symbol control processing]
The subroutine executed in step S15 in FIG. 21 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 23, the numerical values drawn on the sides of step S72 to step S80 indicate the control state flags corresponding to those steps, and one step corresponding to the numerical value according to the numerical value of the control state flag. Will be executed and the special symbol game will proceed.

  First, as shown in FIG. 23, a process for loading a control state flag is executed (step S71). In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S72.

  In steps S72 to S80, which will be described later, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not to execute various processes in each step based on the value of the control state flag, as will be described later. This control state flag indicates the state of the special symbol game, and enables one of the processes from step S72 to step S80 to be executed. In addition, the main CPU 66 executes processing in each step at a predetermined timing determined according to a waiting time timer or the like set for each step. Before reaching the predetermined timing, the process ends without executing the process in each step, and another subroutine is executed. Of course, the system timer interrupt process is also executed at a predetermined cycle.

  In step S72, a special symbol memory check process is executed. As will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 25, the main CPU 66 checks the number of reserves when the control state flag is a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check, and determines the big hit if there is a reserve number. The derivation identification information, the variation pattern of the identification information, etc. are determined. Further, the main CPU 66 sets a value (01) indicating special symbol variation time management in the control state flag, and sets the variation time corresponding to the variation pattern determined in the current process in the waiting time timer. That is, it is set so that the process of step S73 is executed after the fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern determined this time has elapsed. On the other hand, when there is no pending number, a demonstration screen is displayed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S73.

  In step S73, a special symbol variation time management process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets the value (02) indicating the special symbol display time management to the control state flag when the control state flag is the value (01) indicating the special symbol variation time management. Set the waiting time after confirmation (for example, 1 second) in the waiting time timer. That is, it is set so that the processing of step S74 is executed after the waiting time after determination has elapsed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S74.

  In step S74, a special symbol display time management process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not it is a big hit when the control state flag is a value (02) indicating special symbol display time management and the waiting time after determination has elapsed. In the case of a big hit, the main CPU 66 sets a value (03) indicating the big hit start interval management in the control state flag, and sets a time (for example, 10 seconds) corresponding to the big hit start interval in the waiting time timer. That is, after the time corresponding to the big hit start interval elapses, the setting of step S75 is performed. On the other hand, the main CPU 66 sets a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game when it is not a big hit. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S80. That is, the main CPU 66 performs control to a specific gaming state that is advantageous to the player on the condition that the result of variable display of the identification information is in a specific display mode. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S75.

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

  In step S76, a waiting time management process before reopening the big winning opening is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets the special prize opening number counter to “0” when the control state flag is a value (06) indicating the big prize opening reopening waiting time management and the time corresponding to the interval between rounds has elapsed. Update the memory so that it increases by 1 ″. The main CPU 66 sets a value (04) indicating that the special winning opening is open in the control state flag. The main CPU 66 sets an opening upper limit time (for example, 30 seconds) in the big prize opening time timer. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S77. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S77.

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

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

  In step S79, a big hit end interval process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets the value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game to the control state when the control state flag is a value (07) indicating the jackpot end interval and the time corresponding to the jackpot end interval has elapsed. Set to flag. The main CPU 66 sets a high probability flag in order to change the jackpot probability when a predetermined probability change condition is satisfied. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S80. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S80.

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

  Thus, the special symbol game is executed by setting the control state flag. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 24, the main CPU 66 sets the control status flag to “00”, “01”, “02”, when the result of the big hit determination is lost in the specific gaming state. By setting “08” in order, the processing of step S72, step S73, step S74, and step S80 shown in FIG. 23 is executed at a predetermined timing. Further, the main CPU 66 sets the control state flag in the order of “00”, “01”, “02”, “03” when the result of the big hit determination is a big hit when it is not the specific gaming state, The processing of step S72, step S73, step S74, and step S75 shown in FIG. 23 is executed at a predetermined timing, and control to the specific gaming state is executed. Further, when the control to the specific gaming state is executed, the main CPU 66 sets the control state flag in order of “04”, “05”, “06”, thereby performing step S77 shown in FIG. The processing of step S78 and step S76 is executed at a predetermined timing, and the specific game is executed. When the specific game is being executed and the end condition (specific game end condition) for the specific game state is satisfied, “04”, “05”, “07”, and “08” are set in this order. Thus, the processing from step S77 to step S80 shown in FIG. 23 is executed at a predetermined timing, and the specific gaming state is ended. It should be noted that the specific game end condition is that the game ball has not passed through the specific area until the predetermined time has elapsed (so-called “punk”), or the maximum number of consecutive big hit rounds (in this embodiment, The specific gaming state will be terminated on the condition that (15 rounds) has been completed.

[Special symbol memory check processing]
The subroutine executed in step S72 in FIG. 23 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 25, it is determined whether or not the control state flag is a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check (step S101), and the control state flag is a value indicating a special symbol storage check. If it is determined that there is, the process proceeds to step S102. If it is not determined that the control state flag is a value indicating a special symbol storage check, this subroutine is terminated. In step S102, it is determined whether or not the reserved number is “0”. If it is determined that the data indicating the reserved number is “0”, the process proceeds to step S103, and the reserved number is stored. If it is not determined that the data indicating “0” is “0”, the process proceeds to step S104.

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

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

  In step S105, a jackpot determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the high probability flag, and selects one jackpot determination table from a plurality of jackpot determination tables having different numbers of jackpot determination values (hit determination values) based on the read high probability flag. . For example, in the jackpot determination table at normal time, two jackpot determination values are set, but in the jackpot determination table at high probability, ten jackpot determination values are set, and based on the high probability flag By selecting the jackpot determination table, the probability of shifting to the specific gaming state is different. As described above, when the high probability flag is a predetermined value (for example, “77”), that is, when the gaming state is the high probability gaming state, the probability of shifting to the specific gaming state (result of variable display of identification information) The probability of having a specific display mode is improved compared to the normal time. Then, the main CPU 66 refers to the jackpot determination random number value extracted at the time of starting winning and the selected jackpot determination table. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S106.

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

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

  In step S108, a missing symbol determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 extracts a random symbol value for determining an out symbol from the random symbol counter for determining an out symbol, and determines identification information corresponding to the left column, the middle column, and the right column based on the random symbol value for determining the out symbol. Then, data indicating the identification information is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. That is, the main CPU 66 determines the result of variable display of the identification information.

  In particular, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not it is during a prior notice effect (during a continuous advance notice effect). Specifically, the main CPU 66 refers to the number of notice executions indicating that the advance notice effect is being executed, and determines that the advance notice effect is being performed when the notice execution number is “1” or more. It will be. If the main CPU 66 determines that the advance notice effect is being performed (during the continuous advance notice effect), the main CPU 66 determines that the symbol is “pine-bamboo-plum”. Further, the main CPU 66 determines the shift symbol as “pine-bamboo-plum” with a probability of “1/256”, even if it is not during the advance notice effect (during the continuous advance notice effect). On the other hand, if the off symbol is not determined as “pine-bamboo-ume”, the main CPU 66 determines the identification information of the left column, middle column, and right column determined based on the random symbol value for determining the off symbol. It is determined whether or not the combination result is “pine-bamboo-plum”. As a result, when the main CPU 66 determines that the off symbol is “pine-bamboo-plum”, the main CPU 66 determines the identification symbol corresponding to the middle row from the “bamboo” by a predetermined number of frames (for example, three frames). It is corrected and determined as an extraordinary symbol that is not “bamboo”. In this way, even if the advance notice effect is not being performed, the probability that the display pattern is determined to be “pine-bamboo-plum” with the probability of “1/256” is intentionally set by the control. Can be controlled and the interest can be improved.

  Further, the data indicating the identification information corresponding to the left column, the middle column, and the right column stored in this manner is transferred from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S47 in FIG. Is supplied as a derived symbol designation command. By executing such processing, that is, the result of variable display of the identification information is determined.

  When the left column and the right column have the same identification information, and the left column and the middle column have the same identification information, the main CPU 66 sets the middle column identification information as a predetermined number of frames (for example, (3 frames) is determined to be corrected, and control is performed so as not to be a big hit. That is, by this step, the result of variable display of identification information is determined before the result of variable display of identification information is derived and displayed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S109.

  In step S109, a variation pattern determination process is executed. The details will be described with reference to FIG. 26, but the main CPU 66 selects any one of the variation pattern selection tables from a plurality of types of variation pattern selection tables based on whether it is a big hit, whether a continuous notice is being made, or the like. To do. In these multiple types of variation pattern selection tables, “pine-bamboo-plum” is temporarily stopped, and then the variation display is performed again. As a result, the variation pattern selection table A (for big hit), which becomes a specific display mode, is specified. The variation pattern selection table C (for detachment) that does not become the display mode is included. Then, the main CPU 66 determines a variation pattern based on the rendering condition selection random number extracted from the rendering condition selection random number counter and the selected variation pattern selection table, and stores the variation pattern in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. The data indicating the variation pattern stored in this manner is supplied as a variation pattern designation command from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S47 in FIG. The sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 executes an effect display according to the received variation pattern designation command. Further, when the number of notice executions indicating that the advance notice effect is being executed is larger than “0”, the main CPU 66 decreases the notice execution number by “1”. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S110.

  In step S110, a process of setting a variation time corresponding to the determined variation pattern in the waiting time timer is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 calculates the fluctuation effect time based on the fluctuation pattern determined by the process of step S109 and the fluctuation effect time table indicating the fluctuation effect time of the fluctuation pattern, and the fluctuation effect time. Is stored in the waiting time timer. Then, a process of clearing the storage area used for the current variation display is executed (step S111). When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Variation pattern determination processing]
The subroutine executed in step S109 in FIG. 25 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 26, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit (step S501). In this process, the main CPU 66 moves the process to step S502 if the main CPU 66 determines that it is a big hit as a result of the determination in step S105 shown in FIG. On the other hand, if the main CPU 66 does not determine that it is a big hit, it moves the process to step S506.

  In step S502, the lottery of the “pine-bamboo-plum” variation pattern is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the table selection random number value from the table selection random number counter. Then, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the result of the lottery performed by the process of step S502 is a win based on whether or not the table selection random value is a predetermined value (step S503). The probability that the result of the lottery is won is “64/128”, but is not limited to this. When the main CPU 66 determines that the lottery result is a win, the main CPU 66 refers to the variation pattern selection table A (for big hit) stored in the main ROM 68 (step S504), and moves the process to step S512. That is, on the condition that the result of the variable display of the identification information is the specific display mode, the main CPU 66 stops the special display mode different from the specific display mode, and then performs the variable display again. The variable display pattern of the identification information for deriving and displaying a specific display mode is selected from a plurality of types of variable display patterns. On the other hand, if the main CPU 66 does not determine that the result of the lottery is a win, the main CPU 66 refers to the variation pattern selection table B (for big hit) stored in the main ROM 68 (step S505), and proceeds to step S512. Move processing. In the variation pattern selection table A (for big hits), “pine-bamboo-plum” is temporarily stopped, and then variation display is performed again. As a result, a plurality of types of variation patterns serving as specific display modes are stored. Has been. The variation pattern selection table B (for big hits) stores a plurality of types of variation patterns that are in a specific display mode without being temporarily stopped.

  In step S506, it is determined whether continuous notice is in progress. In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the notice execution number, and if it is determined that the notice execution number is “0”, the main CPU 66 does not determine that the notice is being performed continuously, and the notice execution number is “0”. If it is not determined that there is, it is determined that continuous notice is being made. If the main CPU 66 determines that continuous notice is in progress, it moves the process to step S511. On the other hand, if the main CPU 66 does not determine that continuous notice is being given, the process proceeds to step S507.

  In step S507, a “pine-bamboo-plum” variation pattern lottery process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the table selection random number value from the table selection random number counter. The probability that the result of the lottery is won is “1/128”, but is not limited thereto. Then, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the result of the lottery performed by the process of step S507 is a win based on whether or not the table selection random value is a predetermined value (step S508). If the main CPU 66 determines that the lottery result is a win, the main CPU 66 shifts the processing to step S509. On the other hand, if the main CPU 66 does not determine that the lottery result is a win, the main CPU 66 shifts the processing to step S511.

  In step S509, a lost symbol changing process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 stores data indicating identification information of the right column and the middle column in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 based on the identification information of the left column determined by the process of step S108. Specifically, the main CPU 66 stores the same data as the data indicating the identification information in the left column as data indicating the identification information in the right column. For example, the main CPU 66 reads data indicating identification information in the left column, and stores “7” as data indicating identification information in the right column when the data indicating identification information in the left column is “7”. Further, the main CPU 66 stores data different from the data indicating the identification information in the left column as data indicating the identification information in the middle column. For example, the main CPU 66 reads the data indicating the identification information in the left column, and when the data indicating the identification information in the left column is “7”, “8”, which is corrected by one frame from the identification information in the left column, Stored as data indicating the identification information of the middle row. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S510.

  In step S510, the main CPU 66 refers to the variation pattern selection table C (for loss) stored in the main ROM 68. In this variation pattern selection table C (for loss), “pine-bamboo-plum” is temporarily stopped, and then variation display is performed again. As a result, a plurality of variation patterns that do not become a specific display mode are stored. ing. That is, on the condition that the result of the variable display of the identification information is not a specific display mode, the main CPU 66 stops the special display mode different from the specific display mode and then displays the variable display again. The variable display pattern of the identification information for deriving and displaying the display mode of the losing that does not become a specific display mode is selected from a plurality of types of variable display patterns. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S512.

  In step S511, the main CPU 66 refers to the variation pattern selection table D (for loss) stored in the main ROM 68. This variation pattern selection table D (for loss) stores a plurality of types of variation patterns that do not become a specific display mode without being temporarily stopped. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S512.

  In step S512, the main CPU 66 extracts a rendering condition selection random value from the rendering condition selection random number counter, and selects a corresponding variation pattern. Then, the main CPU 66 selects a variation pattern based on the variation pattern selection table referenced by any one of the processes of step S504, step S505, step S510, and step S511, and the rendering condition selection random value, and the main RAM 70 Set to a predetermined area. Accordingly, the variation pattern selection table A (for big hit), variation pattern selection table B (for big hit), variation pattern selection table C (for loss), and variation pattern selection table D (for loss) can be selected from a plurality of types of variation pattern tables. One variation pattern table is selected, and a variation pattern for variable display of identification information is determined based on the selected variation pattern table. Specifically, when the result of the variable display of the identification information is in a specific display mode, the main CPU 66 temporarily displays “pine-bamboo-plum” with a predetermined probability, and then performs the variable display again. Then, a variation pattern that becomes a specific display mode is selected. When the main CPU 66 determines that the result of the variable display of the identification information is an out-of-order symbol and determines that the advance notice effect is being performed (during the continuous advance notice effect), the main CPU 66 derives and displays “pine-bamboo-plum”. The variation pattern to be selected is selected. Further, when the result of variable display of the identification information does not become a specific display mode, the main CPU 66 temporarily displays “Pine-Bamboo-Plum” with a predetermined probability, and then displays the variation again, so that the deviation occurs. Select the variation pattern to be Further, when the notice execution number is larger than “0”, the main CPU 66 decreases the notice execution number by “1”. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Input detection processing]
The subroutine executed in step S43 in FIG. 22 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 27, the main CPU 66 executes prize ball-related switch check processing (step S231). In this process, the main CPU 66 receives various sensors such as the V / count sensor 102, the count sensor 104, the general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110, 112, and the starting winning ball sensor 116, which are switches related to the winning ball. It is detected whether a predetermined detection signal is supplied. Then, the main CPU 66 that has performed the detection processing of these predetermined signals determines the number of prize balls according to the sensor that has supplied the signal, and stores it in the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S232.

  In step S232, special symbol related switch input processing is executed. Although details will be described later with reference to FIG. 28, it is detected whether a predetermined signal is supplied from the V / count sensor 102, the count sensor 104, and the start winning ball sensor 116 related to the identification information as a special symbol. The main CPU 66 that has performed the detection processing of these predetermined signals executes processing as described later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S233.

  In step S233, normal symbol related switch input processing is executed. In this process, the passing ball sensor 114 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main CPU 66. The main CPU 66 having received these predetermined signals performs processing such as normal symbol start-up storage. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Special symbol related switch input processing]
The subroutine executed in step S232 in FIG. 27 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 28, it is determined whether or not there is a count switch input (step S261). In this process, when the main CPU 66 determines that there is a count switch input in accordance with a predetermined signal supplied from the count sensor 104, the main CPU 66 stores and updates the large winning award winning counter to be incremented by "1". A count switch detection process is executed (step S262). On the other hand, when the main CPU 66 does not determine that there is a count switch input, the main CPU 66 shifts the processing to step S263.

  In step S263, it is determined whether there is a V / count switch input. In this process, when the main CPU 66 determines that there is a V / count switch input in accordance with a predetermined signal supplied from the V / count sensor 102, the main CPU 66 sets a flag indicating that the specific area has been passed. A process at the time of detecting the V / count switch is executed to update the memory so as to increase the grand prize winning prize counter by 1 (step S264). On the other hand, if the main CPU 66 does not determine that there is a V / count switch input, the process proceeds to step S265.

  In step S265, it is determined whether or not there is a start port switch input. In this process, the main CPU 66 receives the predetermined signal supplied from the start winning ball sensor 116 and determines whether or not there is a start port switch input. If the main CPU 66 determines that there is a start port switch input, it moves the process to step S266. If it does not determine that there is a start port switch input, the main CPU 66 ends this subroutine.

  In step S266, a start port detection time process is executed. Details will be described with reference to FIGS. 29 and 30, but the main CPU 66 reads data indicating the reserved number, and determines whether or not the data indicating the reserved number is smaller than “4”. When the main CPU 66 determines that the data indicating the number of holds is smaller than “4”, the main CPU 66 extracts the big hit determination random number value from the big hit determination random number counter and the big hit symbol random number value from the big hit symbol determination random number counter. Extract. The main CPU 66 stores the extracted jackpot determination random number value and the jackpot symbol random number value in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. The data indicating the jackpot determination random number value and the jackpot symbol random number value stored in this way is read out by the main CPU 66 in the processing of step S105 and step S107 in FIG. 25, and it is determined whether or not it is a jackpot. It will be. Also, the data indicating the jackpot determination random number value and the jackpot symbol random number value is supplied from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200, and is the big hit by the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 or the like? It may be judged whether or not. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Start-up port detection process]
The subroutine executed in step S266 of FIG. 28 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  First, as shown in FIG. 29, the main CPU 66 reads the starting memory number (so-called “data indicating the number of holdings” described above) from the starting memory number counter (step S420). Then, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the start memory number is smaller than “4” as a result of the reading (step S421). In this process, when the main CPU 66 determines that the start memory number is “4” or more, the main CPU 66 ends the present subroutine. That is, when the number of reserves reaches the upper limit number, the game ball has won the start opening 44, but this subroutine is ended without storing the start storage information. On the other hand, if the main CPU 66 determines that the starting memory number is smaller than “4”, the main CPU 66 increments the starting memory number counter by “1” (step S422), and moves the process to step S423.

  In step S423, the main CPU 66 extracts the jackpot determination random number value from the jackpot determination random number counter, and extracts the jackpot symbol random number value from the jackpot symbol determination random number counter. The main CPU 66 stores the extracted jackpot determination random number value and the jackpot symbol random number value in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 as start-up storage. The data indicating the jackpot determination random number value and the jackpot symbol random number value stored in this way is read out by the main CPU 66 in the processing of step S105 and step S107 in FIG. 25, and it is determined whether or not it is a jackpot. It will be. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S424.

  In step S424, the main CPU 66 reads the number of notice executions indicating that the advance notice effect is being executed, and if it is determined that the notice execution number is “0”, the process proceeds to step S425 in FIG. Transfer. On the other hand, if the main CPU 66 does not determine that the notice execution count is “0”, the main CPU 66 ends the present subroutine. Thus, it is not determined whether or not the advance notice effect is executed during the advance notice.

  In step S425 of FIG. 30, the main CPU 66 executes processing for comparing the extracted jackpot determination random number value with the jackpot determination value. Then, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the jackpot determination random number value is the same as the jackpot determination value (step S426). In this process, if the main CPU 66 determines that the jackpot determination random number value is the same as the jackpot determination value, it moves the process to step S428. In this process, if the main CPU 66 determines that the jackpot determination random number value is not the same as the jackpot determination value, the main CPU 66 shifts the process to step S427.

  In step S427, the main CPU 66 extracts the continuous notice random number value from the continuous notice random number counter, and determines whether or not the extracted continuous notice random number value is “0” or less (step S429). If the main CPU 66 determines that the random number for continuous notice is “0” or less, it moves the process to step S431. On the other hand, when the main CPU 66 does not determine that the continuous notice random number value is “0” or less, the main CPU 66 ends the present subroutine.

  In step S428, the main CPU 66 extracts the continuous notice random number value from the continuous notice random number counter, and determines whether or not the extracted continuous notice random number value is “63” or less (step S430). When the main CPU 66 determines that the random number for continuous notice is “63” or less, the main CPU 66 shifts the processing to step S431. On the other hand, if the main CPU 66 does not determine that the continuous notice random number value is “63” or less, the main CPU 66 ends the present subroutine.

  In step S431, a process of reading the start memory number from the start memory number counter is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the read start memory number is “2” or more (step S432). In this process, when the main CPU 66 determines that the start memory number is “2” or more, the main CPU 66 shifts the process to step S433. On the other hand, if the main CPU 66 does not determine that the starting memory number is “2” or more, the main CPU 66 ends the present subroutine.

  In step S433, the main CPU 66 executes a process of storing the notice execution count. The main CPU 66 stores data indicating the number of start memories as the number of notice executions. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Operation of sub-control circuit]
On the other hand, the sub control circuit 200 receives various commands transmitted from the main control circuit 60 and executes the following effects.

  For example, when the sub CPU 206 receives a variation pattern designation command, the sub CPU 206 selects an effect pattern corresponding to the variation pattern designation command based on the variation pattern designation command, and selects the selected effect pattern in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. Set to. For example, when the identification information is stopped and displayed as “pine-bamboo-plum”, and when the variation pattern designation command that is variably displayed and derived and displayed is received, the effect pattern corresponding to the variation pattern designation command is displayed. It is set in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210.

  Further, when receiving the derived symbol designation command, the sub CPU 206 determines a stop symbol based on the derived symbol designation command and sets it in the work RAM 210. In addition, when the sub CPU 206 receives various commands, the sub CPU 206 sets data based on the various commands in the work RAM 210.

  Then, based on the derived symbol designation command, the variation pattern designation command, etc., the sub CPU 206 identifies identification information images corresponding to the left column, the middle column, and the right column in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 (in the special symbol game). Data for deriving and displaying the identification information image to be used and data for displaying the production pattern are supplied to the VDP 212.

  As described above, the sub CPU 206 supplies various data to the VDP 212 to cause variable display of the identification information in the special symbol game, and the effect pattern selected in accordance with the variable display of the identification information. The effect display corresponding to is executed.

  Further, the sub CPU 206 supplies a sound generation command to the sound source IC 232 based on a derived symbol designation command, a variation pattern designation command, and the like. In this voice generation command, a notification of “chance” is given from the speaker 46 based on a derived symbol designation command, a variation pattern designation command, or the like indicating that the identification information is “Matsu-Bamboo-Plum” as a temporary stop display or derived display. A voice generation command for generating a sound is included.

  As described above, the sub CPU 206 supplies various sound generation commands to the sound source IC 232, so that when the identification information is temporarily stopped or displayed as “pine-bamboo-plum”, the speaker 46 receives the sound from the speaker 46. The notification sound “chance” is generated.

[Display control processing]
Based on the data from the sub CPU 206, the VDP 212 reads various image data such as special symbol image data indicating identification information, background image data, effect image data, normal symbol image data from the image data ROM 216, and superimposes them. Then, display is performed on the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32.

[Sound generation control processing]
The sound source IC 232 selects one piece of sound data from the plurality of pieces of sound data stored in the sound data ROM 234 in accordance with the sound generation command supplied from the sub CPU 206. The sound source IC 232 reads the selected audio data from the audio data ROM 234, converts the audio data into a predetermined audio signal, and supplies the audio signal to the AMP 236. The AMP 236 amplifies the sound signal and generates sound from the speaker 46. In particular, the sound source IC 232 receives a voice generation command from the sub CPU 206 based on a derived symbol designation command, a variation pattern designation command, or the like indicating that the identification information is “pine-bamboo-plum” as a temporary stop display or derived display. Selects voice data for generating a notification sound of “chance” from the plurality of voice data stored in the voice data ROM 234 according to the voice generation command. Further, the sound source IC 232 reads audio data for generating a notification sound “chance” from the audio data ROM 234, converts the audio data into a predetermined audio signal, and supplies the audio signal to the AMP 236. The AMP 236 amplifies the audio signal and generates a notification sound “chance” from the speaker 46.

  By executing such processing, for example, when a special display mode is stopped and displayed, it is possible to provide a player with a sense of expectation as a specific display mode, and a special display mode is provided. Even if the display is stopped and the variable display is not performed again as the specific display mode, and the variable display of the identification information is executed so that the specific display mode is not derived and displayed, the state shifts to the specific game state. The loss of expectation can be suppressed, and a further expectation to shift to a specific gaming state can be provided to the player, so that the interest can be improved. In other words, it is possible to suppress a loss of expectation that shifts to a specific gaming state, and to maintain a sense of expectation that shifts to a specific gaming state for a player, and to improve interest.

  In addition, even when the display mode does not become a specific display mode, the result of variable display of identification information is determined as a special display mode with a predetermined probability. In the case where it does not become a specific display mode, it is possible to increase opportunities to provide the player with a sense of expectation that the result of variable display of identification information after the next time may be a specific display mode. Can be improved.

  Furthermore, since it is notified that a special display mode has been achieved, for example, the player can be further expected to see whether or not the specific display mode is to be prevented from overlooking the special display mode. For example, it is possible to sufficiently exhibit the production effect, and to improve the interest.

  Note that the main CPU 66 that executes the processing of step S105, step S107, step S108, and step S109 shown in FIG. 25 corresponds to an example of a display result determination unit that determines the result of variable display of identification information. The main CPU 66 that executes the processing of step S108 shown in FIG. 25, step S426 shown in FIG. 30, and step S433, when it is determined that the start storage information is the specific start storage information, the identification based on the specific start storage information This corresponds to an example of a display result determination unit that uses the result of variable display of identification information before the variable display of information is executed as a special display mode. The main CPU 66 that executes step S108 shown in FIG. 25, step S426, step S427, step S429, and step S433 in FIG. 30 has a predetermined probability when the result of variable display of the identification information does not become a specific display mode. This corresponds to an example of display result determining means for determining the result of variable display of the identification information as a special display mode. The main CPU 66 that executes the process of step S74 shown in FIG. 23 performs a game state transition that controls to a specific game state advantageous to the player on the condition that the result of variable display of the identification information is in a specific display mode. It corresponds to an example of a control means. The main CPU 66 that executes Steps S501 to S504 and Step S512 of FIG. 26 is different from the specific display mode on the condition that the result of variable display of the identification information is determined to be the specific display mode. This is equivalent to an example of variable display pattern selection means for performing variable display again and selecting a variable display pattern of identification information for deriving and displaying a specific display mode from a plurality of types of variable display patterns. The main RAM 70 in which the start memory information is stored corresponds to an example of a start memory means for storing start memory information for determining the result of variable display of the identification information with a predetermined number as an upper limit. The main RAM 70 corresponds to an example of a start storage unit that stores start storage information until a predetermined variable display start condition is satisfied when a predetermined variable display hold condition is satisfied. The main CPU 66 that executes Step S425 and Step S426 shown in FIG. 30 corresponds to an example of a pre-determining unit that determines whether or not the start storage information stored in the main RAM 70 is specific start storage information. In addition, the sub CPU 206, the sound source IC 232, the speaker 46, and the like included in the sub control circuit 200 notify a predetermined notification when the identification information on the liquid crystal display device 32 is stopped or displayed as a special display mode. It corresponds to an example.

[Other Embodiments]
In the present embodiment, the display result is “pine-bamboo-plum” as a continuous notice with a predetermined probability regardless of whether or not the game state shifts to a specific gaming state. For example, the display result may be “pine-bamboo-plum” as a continuous notice only in a specific gaming state.

  In the present embodiment, the special display mode is “pine-bamboo-plum”, but is not limited to this, and for example, a display mode other than “pine-bamboo-plum” may be used as the special display mode. . Specifically, the identification information displayed in a derivation display or a temporary stop display may be reminiscent of a conceptual relationship, such as a combination of three characters, or “1-2-3”. , “1-3-5”, etc. that give a certain rule to the combination of numbers in three columns, “3-1-5 (highest)”, “2-2-3 (Mt. Fuji)”, etc. It may be due to a word match. Of course, no meaning may be given. That is, the special display mode is an arbitrary display mode. In addition, for example, when the identification information is temporarily stopped and displayed as a special display mode on the liquid crystal display device 32, the identification information is derived and displayed as a special display mode on the liquid crystal display device 32. A predetermined notification sound may be generated. A plurality of special display modes may be set.

  Furthermore, for example, when the identification information is stopped and displayed as a special display mode on the liquid crystal display device 32, a predetermined notification may be given from other than the speaker 46. Specifically, the liquid crystal display device 32 may be configured to display a predetermined notification image. Of course, a predetermined notification image may be displayed on a display device other than the liquid crystal display device 32. Further, the lamps such as the decorative lamps 36a and 36b may be configured to emit light with a predetermined light emission pattern, a predetermined light emission color, and a predetermined light emission luminance so as to perform a predetermined notification for generating a predetermined vibration. You may comprise. In other words, it may be anything that can be recognized by the player. Of course, you may comprise by these combination. Moreover, you may comprise so that alerting | reporting may not be performed.

  In the present embodiment, after the identification information is stopped and displayed as “pine-bamboo-plum” with a predetermined probability regardless of whether or not the result of the variable display of the identification information is a specific display mode. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the result of variable display of identification information is a specific display. Only when it becomes an aspect, after the identification information is stopped and displayed as “pine-bamboo-plum”, a variation pattern for starting the variation display again may be executed.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, after the identification information is stopped and displayed as “pine-bamboo-plum”, the variable display is started again, and the reach information is always developed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, after the identification information is stopped and displayed as “pine-bamboo-plum”, the variable display may be started again and the reach may not be developed.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, a plurality of control circuits including a main control circuit 60 as a game control means and a sub control circuit 200 as an effect control means are provided. For example, as shown in FIG. 31, the sub control circuit 200 and the main control circuit 60 may be configured as one board. That is, the game control means and the effect control means may be configured integrally.

  In the present embodiment described above, the display device such as the liquid crystal display device 32 is provided as the variable display means. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a cylindrical drum may be configured as the variable display means. In addition, when the cylindrical drum is configured as the variable display means as described above, it is configured to include a display device on the front surface (outer periphery) or the back surface (inner periphery), or the drums are stacked twice. You may comprise as follows.

  Furthermore, in the embodiment described above, a digital pachinko gaming machine (first type pachinko gaming machine) has been described as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a third type pachinko gaming machine called a right thing, An aspect may be sufficient.

  In the above-described embodiment, a pachinko gaming machine has been exemplified. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and variable display means for performing variable display of identification information, and variable display for performing display control of the variable display means. Any other type of gaming machine such as a slot gaming machine may be used.

  When this slot game machine is adopted, a lottery means for performing a predetermined lottery, a winning combination determining means for determining a winning combination in accordance with the result of the lottery performed by the lottery means, and a winning combination determining means A variable display control means for deriving and displaying identification information in accordance with the determined winning combination; and a payout means for paying out game media in accordance with the display mode of the identification information derivation display performed by the variable display control means. It comprises so that at least one may be provided. Further, this identification information relates to the payout of game media, and the identification information determines the display mode of the derivation display according to the lottery result. Further, the variable display control means may have a function of deriving and displaying the identification information in accordance with the player's operation.

  In the present embodiment described above, the display device such as the liquid crystal display device 32 is provided as the variable display means. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a cylindrical drum may be configured as the variable display means. In addition, when the cylindrical drum is configured as the variable display means as described above, it is configured to include a display device on the front surface (outer periphery) or the back surface (inner periphery), or the drums are stacked twice. You may comprise as follows. Further, it may be configured to include a game board partially or wholly formed of a permeable member and a display device provided on the back of the game board. Regardless of the variable display area where the display is performed, for example, a plurality of variable display areas may be provided in the game area, and further, a variable display area may be provided outside the game area.

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

[Simulation Program Embodiment]
A simulation program simulating a pachinko game will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 32 is a schematic diagram showing a computer that executes the simulation program.

  As shown in FIG. 32, a computer 300A includes a computer main body 302, a display device 304 that displays an image in a display area 304a, and a keyboard 306 as an operation unit. A display device 304 and a keyboard 306 are electrically connected to the computer main body 302. In the present embodiment, the keyboard 306 is configured as the operation unit. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be other modes as long as it can be operated, for example, a mouse, a controller, or the like.

  The computer main body 302 includes a control circuit (not shown). This control circuit includes a control unit (not shown) including a CPU, a storage unit (not shown) for storing various data, programs, and the like, a CD-ROM, a DVD-ROM, a ROM cartridge, etc., and a computer 300A. And a drive device (not shown) for reading data from a removable storage medium. Further, the control circuit includes an interface circuit (not shown) for controlling external devices such as the display device 304 and the keyboard 306.

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

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

  A storage medium such as a CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, or ROM cartridge stores a plurality of types of effect patterns that are executed in association with variable display of identification information. That is, the storage medium storing a plurality of types of effect patterns corresponds to effect pattern storage means.

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

  (A1) Variable display control processing for controlling the variable display of the identification information based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the start area provided in the game area.

  (A2) Display result determination processing for determining a result of variable display of the identification information.

  (A3) A game state transition control process for performing control to a specific game state advantageous to the player on the condition that the result of variable display of the identification information is in a specific display mode in the variable display control process.

  (A4) On the condition that the specific display mode is determined in the display result determination process, after a special display mode different from the specific display mode is stopped and displayed, the variable display is performed again and the specific display mode is displayed. Variable display pattern selection processing for selecting a variable display pattern of identification information for deriving and displaying the display mode from a plurality of types of variable display patterns.

  (A5) Predetermined that variable display of the identification information can be started when a predetermined variable display hold condition is established in which the predetermined display condition based on the predetermined start condition is satisfied but variable display of the identification information cannot be started. Start memory processing for storing start memory information for determining a result of variable display of the identification information in a predetermined storage area up to a predetermined number until the variable display start condition is established.

  (A6) Pre-determination processing for determining whether the startup storage information stored in the startup storage processing is specific startup storage information indicating that the result of variable display of identification information is the specific display mode.

  (A7) In the display result determination process, when it is determined in the prior determination process that the start storage information is the specific start storage information, before the variable display of the identification information based on the specific start storage information is executed The process of making the result of variable display of the identification information in the special display mode.

  (A8) In the display result determination process, a process of determining the variable display result of the identification information as the special display mode with a predetermined probability when the specific display mode is not obtained.

  (A9) A process of performing a predetermined notification when the variable display control process is stopped or derived and displayed as the special display mode.

  In this way, by causing the computer 300A to execute the processes from (A1) to (A7), for example, when a special display mode is stopped and displayed, a player can be expected to have a specific display mode. In addition to the fact that the special display mode is stopped and displayed, the variable display of the identification information is performed so that the specific display mode is not displayed again and the specific display mode is not derived and displayed. Even if it is a case, the loss of expectation to shift to a specific gaming state can be suppressed, and further expectation to shift to a specific gaming state can be provided to the player, thereby improving the interest Can do.

  In addition to the processing of (A1) to (A7), by causing the computer 300A to execute the processing of (A8), for example, after the display is stopped as a special display mode, the specific display mode does not change again. If this is not the case, it is possible to increase the opportunity to provide the player with a sense of expectation that the result of the variable display of the identification information after the next time may become a specific display mode, and further improve the interest Can be planned.

  Furthermore, in addition to the processing from (A1) to (A8), by causing the computer 300A to execute the processing of (A9), for example, a specific display that prevents missing a special display mode. For example, providing the player with a further expectation as to whether or not it will be an aspect, the effect of production can be sufficiently exhibited, and the interest can be improved.

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

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

  A simulation program executed using another computer will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 33 is a schematic diagram showing a game system that executes a simulation program.

  As shown in FIG. 33, a computer 500A, 300B,... And a game server 400, which is another computer, are connected to the network 500. That is, these computers 300A, 300B,... Are communicably connected to the game server 400. The game server 400 includes a control unit (not shown) and a storage unit (not shown) that stores a program, and the control unit executes various processes according to the program stored in the storage unit. To do.

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

  If an example of the simulation program imitating the pachinko game in the present embodiment is given, the simulation program for executing the processes (A1) and (A9) described above is stored in the storage unit of the game server 400, and from the above (A2) A simulation program for executing the process of (A8) is stored in the storage unit of the computers 300A, 300B,. Accordingly, the control unit of the game server 400 executes the processes (A1) and (A9), and the control units of the computers 300A, 300B,... Execute the processes (A2) to (A8). .

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

  As mentioned above, although the Example of this invention was described, it has only illustrated the specific example and does not specifically limit this invention. That is, the present invention mainly includes variable display means for performing variable display of identification information based on the fact that a game ball has passed through a start area provided in the game area, and variable display for performing display control of the variable display means. It is advantageous for the player on condition that the control means, the display result determining means for determining the result of variable display of the identification information, and the result of the variable display of the identification information in the variable display means are in a specific display mode. A special display mode different from the specific display mode is stopped on the condition that the specific display mode is determined by the game state transition control unit for controlling to a specific specific game state and the display result determining unit. After the display, the variable display is performed again, and the variable display pattern of the identification information for deriving and displaying the specific display mode is selected from a plurality of types of variable display patterns. A predetermined variable display hold condition in which a variable display of identification information based on the passage of the game ball to the start area cannot be started, although the game ball has passed through the start area When a predetermined variable display start condition for starting variable display of the identification information is satisfied, starting storage information for determining the result of variable display of the identification information is stored with a predetermined number as an upper limit. Pre-determination for determining whether or not the start storage information stored in the start storage means is specific start storage information indicating that the result of variable display of identification information is the specific display mode And the display result determining means is configured to display the variable identification information based on the specific start memory information when the predetermination means determines that the start memory information is the specific start memory information. It is characterized by having a function of making the result of variable display of identification information before the display is performed as the special display mode, variable display means, variable display control means, display result determination means, game state transition Specific configurations of the control means, the variable display pattern selection means, the start storage means, the prior determination means, the notification means, and the like can be appropriately changed in design.

  It should be noted that the effects described in the embodiments of the present invention only list the most preferable effects resulting from the present invention, and the effects of the present invention are limited to those described in the embodiments of the present invention. is not.

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

Explanation of symbols

10 Pachinko machine 26 Launch handle 32 Liquid crystal display device 40 Shutter 44 Start port 60 Main control circuit 66 Main CPU
68 Main ROM
70 Main RAM
116 Start winning ball sensor 120 Large winning opening solenoid 200 Sub control circuit 206 Sub CPU
208 Program ROM
210 Work RAM
212 Image data processor 216 Image data ROM
250 display control circuit 300 computer 400 game server

Claims (4)

Variable display means for performing variable display of identification information based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the start area provided in the game area;
Variable display control means for performing display control of the variable display means;
Display result determining means for determining a result of variable display of the identification information;
Game state transition control means for performing control to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player on the condition that the result of variable display of the identification information in the variable display means has become a specific display mode;
On the condition that the specific display mode is determined by the display result determining means, after a special display mode different from the specific display mode is stopped and displayed, the variable display is performed again, and the specific display mode is displayed. A variable display pattern selection means for selecting a variable display pattern of identification information for derivation display from a plurality of types of variable display patterns,
A variable display of the identification information is started when a predetermined variable display hold condition is satisfied in which the game ball has passed through the start area but the variable display of the identification information based on the passage of the game ball to the start area cannot be started. Start storage means for storing start memory information for determining a result of variable display of the identification information, with a predetermined number as an upper limit, until a predetermined variable display start condition is established;
Pre-determining means for determining whether or not the start storage information stored in the start storage means is specific start storage information indicating that the result of variable display of identification information is the specific display mode,
The display result determining means is the identification information before the variable display of the identification information based on the specific start storage information is executed when the start determination information is determined by the prior determination means as the specific start storage information. A gaming machine having a function of setting the result of variable display to the special display mode. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the display result determining means has a function of determining a result of variable display of identification information as the special display mode with a predetermined probability when the specific display mode is not achieved. In the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2,
A gaming machine comprising a notification means for performing predetermined notification when the variable display control means is stopped or derived as the special display mode. Variable display control processing for controlling the variable display of the identification information based on the establishment of a predetermined start condition;
A display result determination process for determining a result of variable display of the identification information;
A game state transition control process for performing control to a specific game state advantageous to the player on the condition that the result of variable display of the identification information in the variable display control process is a specific display mode;
On the condition that the specific display mode is determined in the display result determination process, after a special display mode different from the specific display mode is stopped and displayed, the variable display is performed again, and the specific display mode is displayed. A simulation program for causing a computer to execute variable display pattern selection processing for selecting a variable display pattern of identification information to be derived and displayed from a plurality of types of variable display patterns,
A predetermined variable display that allows variable display of the identification information to be started when a predetermined variable display hold condition is satisfied in which the predetermined display condition is satisfied but variable display of the identification information based on the predetermined start condition cannot be started. A start storage process for storing start storage information for determining a result of variable display of the identification information in a predetermined storage area up to a predetermined number until a start condition is satisfied;
Pre-determination processing for determining whether or not the startup storage information stored in the startup storage processing is specific startup storage information indicating that the result of variable display of identification information is the specific display mode;
In the display result determination process, the identification information before the variable display of the identification information based on the specific start storage information is executed when the start storage information is determined to be the specific start storage information in the prior determination process A simulation program for causing a computer to execute a process for changing the result of variable display to the special display mode.

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