JP2005143986A - Game machine and simulation program - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine and a simulation program improving a performance effect in a forenotice performance and improving a zest. <P>SOLUTION: The Pachinko game machine 10 executes a predetermined forenotice performance in a variable display game before executing a variable display of identification information based on start storage information. The Pachinko game machine 10 executes either of a plurality of types of performance patterns according to the number of times of executing the predetermined forenotice performances in the variable display game before executing the variable display of the identification information based on the start 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 (for example, four) 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, the notice effect for notifying the transition to the specific game state is performed over a variable display of the identification information a plurality of times, and the stop arrangement state of the 12 kinds of special symbols in three rows is continuously repeated twice or more. Then, using the fact that the probability of the same stop state being extremely low, the start storage is performed when a holding condition is established in which the variable display of the identification information based on the start winning is not performed, but the start storing is performed. There has been proposed a gaming machine that intentionally rewrites the symbol variation pattern currently on hold when it is determined in advance that the variable display result of the identification information based is a display mode that shifts to a specific gaming state (for example, , Patent Document 1), can easily confirm the notice effect, without causing a difference between the expert and the beginner, and without staring more than necessary, It is possible to perform the announcement attraction of the symbol variation pattern with no fresh form before.
JP 2002-360859 A

  However, in the above-described gaming machine, for example, since the same stop state is continuously performed twice or more, or a specific character is repeatedly displayed, the production content is monotonous, and the entertainment is greatly improved. Therefore, it is desired to further improve the production effect.

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

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

  (1) A variable display means for variable display of identification information, a variable display effect pattern storage means for storing variable display effect patterns of a plurality of types of identification information, and a game ball passed through a starting area provided in the game area Based on the above, variable display control means for performing display control of the variable display means by executing one of the variable display effect patterns of the plurality of types of identification information stored in the variable display effect pattern storage means A game state transition control means for performing control to a specific game state advantageous to a player on the condition that a result of variable display of the identification information in the variable display means is in a specific display mode; and If a predetermined variable display hold condition is met in which a variable display of identification information based on the passage of the game ball to the start area cannot be executed, even though the game ball has passed. 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 executing variable display of the identification information is satisfied; and Predetermining means for determining whether or not the starting storage information stored in the starting storage means is specific starting storage information indicating that the result of variable display of identification information is the specific display mode; and the prior determination When it is determined by the means that the start memory information is the specific start memory information, a predetermined advance notice effect is provided in the variable display of the identification information before the variable display of the identification information based on the specific start memory information is executed. Pre-announcement effect executing means for executing, wherein the variable display control means is adapted to the specific start storage information determined by the pre-determination means that the start storage information is the specific start storage information. In the variable display of the identification information based, the specific variable display effect pattern execution for executing the specific variable display effect pattern of the identification information from among the variable display effect patterns of the plurality of types of identification information stored in the variable display effect pattern storage means A variable display effect pattern storage means for storing specific variable display effect patterns of a plurality of types of identification information included in the variable display effect patterns of the plurality of types of identification information; The specific variable display effect pattern execution means is stored in the variable display effect pattern storage means according to the number of variable displays of the identification information for which the advance notice effect has been executed after the determination by the prior determination means is executed. A game having a function of executing any one of specific variable display effect patterns of a plurality of types of identification information .

  (2) In the gaming machine described in (1), the variable display effect pattern storage unit stores a plurality of types of advance notice effect patterns included in the variable display effect patterns of the plurality of types of identification information. The advance notice effect executing means includes a start before execution of variable display of identification information based on the start memory information determined by the prior determination means that the start memory information is specific start memory information. A gaming machine having a function of executing the plurality of types of advance notice effect patterns in a predetermined order for each variable display of identification information based on stored information.

  (3) The gaming machine according to (2), further comprising: a prior notice effect pattern determining means for determining a prior notice effect pattern executed in the variable display of the previous identification information by the prior notice effect executing means, The variable display effect pattern execution means is a specific variable display effect pattern of a plurality of types of identification information stored in the variable display effect pattern storage means based on the advance notice effect pattern determined by the advance notice effect pattern determination means. A gaming machine having a function of executing any of the following.

  (4) A variable display control process for controlling the variable display of the identification information by executing one of the variable display effect patterns of the plurality of types of identification information based on the establishment of the predetermined start condition; In the variable display control process, a game state transition control process for performing control to a specific game state advantageous to a player on condition that the variable display result of the identification information is in a specific display mode, and the predetermined start condition Is satisfied, but when a predetermined variable display hold condition that prevents variable display of identification information based on the predetermined start condition is satisfied, a predetermined variable display start condition that allows variable display of the identification information is satisfied Until 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 up to a predetermined number, In the predetermination process for determining whether the start storage information stored in the process is the specific start storage information indicating that the result of the variable display of the identification information is the specific display mode, and the predetermination process When it is determined that the start memory information is the specific start memory information, a predetermined advance notice effect is executed in the variable display of the identification information before the variable display of the identification information based on the specific start memory information is executed. In the advance notice effect execution process and the variable display control process, a plurality of types of identification information are variably displayed based on the specific start memory information determined in the prior determination process that the start memory information is the specific start memory information. A specific variable display effect pattern of identification information included in the variable display effect patterns of the plurality of types of identification information is executed from among the variable display effect patterns of the identification information. The specific variable display effect pattern execution process is executed by a computer, and in the specific variable display effect pattern execution process, the prior notice effect is executed after the determination in the prior determination process is executed. A simulation program for causing a computer to execute a process of executing any one of a plurality of types of identification information specific variable display effect patterns according to the number of times of variable display of information.

  According to the invention of (1) or (4), the variable of the identification information based on the start memory information before the variable display of the identification information based on the specific start memory information determined to be shifted to the specific gaming state is executed. Depending on the number of executions of the advance notice effect in the display, since the effect patterns in the variable display of the identification information based on the specific start memory information determined to be shifted to the specific game state are different, the advance notice effects are various, and the advance notice It is possible to enhance the effect of performing the performance and improve the interest in the game.

  According to the invention of (2), since the advance notice effect can be developed according to a predetermined order for each variable display of the identification information, the advance notice effect can be given a narrative, and the advance notice effect is produced. The effect can be enhanced and the interest is improved, and the symbol variation based on the start memory information determined to be in the specific gaming state is executed even if the variable display count of the identification information for executing the advance notice effect is different. There is no contradiction in the production at the time, and the decline of interest can be prevented.

  According to the invention of (3), since the advance notice effect pattern is determined according to the type of the advance notice effect in the variable display of the previous identification information, the processing efficiency can be improved by simplifying the process for determining the effect pattern. Will improve.

  According to the present invention, since the variable display effect pattern of the identification information varies depending on the number of executions of the advance notice effect, the effect of executing the advance notice effect can be enhanced and the interest in the game can be improved.

  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 “0” to “9” are used.

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

  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. 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 “0” to “9” in each of the symbol strings). The game state is shifted to a specific game state (so-called jackpot) that is advantageous to the player based on a state in which all of them are derived and displayed (so-called “hit display mode”). .

  Further, a combination of a plurality of identification information derived and displayed is a special display mode (for example, “1”, “3”, “5”, “7” for each of a plurality of symbol columns) among specific display modes. , Based on the fact that all of the numbers “9” are derived and displayed in a state in which all the numbers are aligned, the so-called “specific jackpot display mode”), the gaming state is determined to be a specific gaming state advantageous to the player ( When the game transitions to a so-called jackpot and the specific game state is finished, the game state shifts to a high-probability game state in which the probability of becoming a specific display mode is improved.

  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 port 44 has a start area inside, and it is determined that the game ball has passed to the start area by detecting the passage of the game ball to the start winning ball sensor 116.

  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 normal display variable display 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 is displayed in a variable manner 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 set to 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 winning counter, waiting time timer, special winning opening time timer, starting memory counter, number of advance notices, special symbol game, variable related to output including data indicating number of reserved symbols in normal symbol game, etc. Data, variables, etc. for supplying commands to the sub-control circuit 200 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 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 storage area stores start memory information including a jackpot determination random number corresponding to one variable display in the special symbol game. 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 two, that is, the starting storage information is stored from the special symbol storage area (1) to the special symbol storage area (2). In this case, when a game ball wins at the start port 44, 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.

  Such a predetermined advance notice effect will be described in detail later, but the variable display effect pattern of the identification information executed in the variable display of the identification information based on the special symbol storage area (1) and the special symbol storage area (2) There are some advance notice patterns. Thus, since the variable display effect pattern of the identification information executed in 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 the advance notice effect pattern, The specific variable display effect pattern is executed, a specific display mode is provided to the player, and a sense of expectation that the game state may be shifted to the specific game state can be provided, and the interest can be improved. it can.

  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. Such a launching device 130 is employed as an example of a game medium launching unit that launches (injects) a game medium in accordance with the 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 an effect control means includes a variable display control means, an advance notice effect execution means, a sub CPU 206 as a specific variable display effect pattern execution means, a program ROM 208 as a storage means, a work RAM 210, and a display on the liquid crystal display device 32. The display control circuit 250 for performing control, the sound control circuit 230 for performing control related to the sound generated from the speaker 46, the lamp control circuit 240 for controlling the lamp 132 including the hold lamps 34a to 34d and the decoration lamps 36a and 36b. Has been. 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, advance notice effect execution means, specific variable display effect pattern execution means, an image data ROM 216 for storing various image data, It comprises a D / A converter 218 that converts image data as an image signal, and 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.

  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, the variation pattern selection tables C and D are selected when the result of the jackpot determination executed in association with the start of variable display of the identification information does not shift to the specific gaming state. , E1 and E2 (represented as “for loss” in the figure). 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, D, E1, and E2 is referred to based on the lottery result.

  Information indicating one or more 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 are associated with information indicating these fluctuation patterns. For this reason, as described above, one variation pattern selection table is referred to from the variation pattern selection tables A, B, C, D, E1, and E2, and one variation pattern selection table is included depending on the lottery result. One variation pattern is selected from the type or a plurality of types of variation patterns. A code indicating the selected variation pattern is set in the main RAM 70 and supplied to the sub-control circuit 200. In the variation pattern selection tables E1 and E2, there are selection conditions in addition to random values, and the identification information in the left column and the identification information in the right column do not match, and the identification information in the left column and the identification in the right column The variation pattern selection table to be selected differs depending on whether the information matches.

  In addition, as will be described later, in the variation pattern selection table A, after the prior notice effect is executed in the previous variable display of the identification information, the current variable display of the identification information becomes the determination target of the execution of the prior notice effect. This is based on the start memory information, and is selected when shifting to a specific gaming state. As will be described later, the variation pattern selection table B is selected when the prior notice effect is not executed in the previous variable display of the identification information and the specific game state is entered in the variable display of the current identification information. As will be described later, the variation pattern selection table C is selected when the advance notice effect is executed in the previous variable display of the identification information and the specific gaming state is not obtained in the variable display of the current identification information. In the variation pattern selection table D, as described later, after the advance notice effect is executed in the previous variable display of the identification information, the current variable display of the identification information is the start memory to be determined for execution of the advance notice effect. This is based on information and is selected when a specific gaming state is not reached. The variation pattern selection table E is selected when the advance notice effect is not executed in the previous variable display of the identification information and the specific gaming state is not achieved in the variable display of the current identification information.

  In the specific variation pattern selection table A, as shown in FIG. 3A, special reach (big hit) is stored as the variation pattern. In this special reach (big hit) variation pattern, the identification information in the left column as the first stop column matches the identification information in the right column as the second stop column, and the transition to the special reach is made. The variation pattern in which the identification information in the right column matches. The special reach (big hit) variation pattern is associated with random numbers from “0” to “63”. For this reason, when the fluctuation pattern selection table A is selected, a special reach (big hit) fluctuation pattern is selected. This special reach (big hit) is executed only when a prior notice effect is executed in the previous variable display of identification information.

  In the specific fluctuation pattern selection table B, as shown in FIG. 3B, normal reach (big hit), long reach (big hit), flash reach (big hit), and full rotation reach (big hit) are stored as the fluctuation patterns. Has been. These various reach fluctuation patterns are different from the special reach (big hit), the identification information in the left column and the identification information in the right column match, move to various reach, left column, middle column, This is a variation pattern in which the identification information in the right column matches. The random reach (big hit) variation pattern is associated with random numbers from “0” to “15”. Random numbers from “16” to “35” are associated with the long reach variation pattern. Random numbers from “36” to “53” are associated with the flash reach (big hit) variation pattern. Random numbers from “54” to “63” are associated with the full rotation reach (big hit) variation pattern. For this reason, when the fluctuation pattern selection table B is selected, the normal reach (big hit) fluctuation pattern, the long reach (big hit) fluctuation pattern, the flash reach (big hit) fluctuation pattern, the full rotation reach (big hit) fluctuation pattern, Any reach variation pattern is selected.

  Furthermore, in the specific variation pattern selection table C, as shown in FIG. 3C, a normal variation pattern is stored as the variation pattern. This normal variation pattern is a variation pattern in which the identification information in the left column and the identification information in the right column do not match, that is, reach does not occur. Of course, the variation pattern does not shift to the specific game state. The normal variation pattern is associated with random numbers from “0” to “63”. For this reason, when the fluctuation pattern selection table C is selected, the normal fluctuation pattern is selected.

  Furthermore, in the specific variation pattern selection table D, as shown in FIG. 3D, special reach (loss) is stored as the variation pattern. In this special reach (losing) variation pattern, the identification information in the left column matches the identification information in the right column, and the transition to special reach is made, and the identification information in the middle column matches the identification information in the left column and the right column. It is a variation pattern that does not. The special reach (loss) variation pattern is associated with random numbers from “0” to “63”. For this reason, when the variation pattern selection table D is selected, a special reach (loss) variation pattern is selected. This special reach (losing) is executed only when a prior notice effect is executed in the previous variable display of identification information.

  Furthermore, in the specific variation pattern selection table E1, as shown in FIG. 3E1, normal reach (lost), long reach (lost), and flash reach (lost) are stored as the variation pattern. As described above, the variation pattern selection table E1 has a condition that the advance notice effect is not executed in the previous variable display of the identification information, and the specific game state is not entered in the variable display of the current identification information. Refers to when the identification information corresponding to the column matches and the identification information corresponding to the middle column does not match the identification information corresponding to the left column and the right column, that is, both reach and miss conditions are satisfied Is done. The various reach variation patterns in the variation pattern selection table E1 are variation patterns different from the special reach (losing), and the identification information in the left column matches the identification information in the right column, and shifts to various reach. This is a variation pattern in which the identification information in the middle column does not match the identification information in the left column and the right column. The normal reach (losing) fluctuation pattern is associated with random numbers from “0” to “47”. The long reach (loss) variation pattern is associated with random numbers “48” to “59”. The random number values “60” to “63” are associated with the flash reach (loss) variation pattern. For this reason, when the variation pattern selection table E1 is selected, one of the normal reach (loss) variation pattern, the long reach (loss) variation pattern, and the flash reach (loss) variation pattern is selected. Is selected.

  Furthermore, in a specific variation pattern selection table E2, normal variation is stored as shown in FIG. 3 (E2). As described above, the variation pattern selection table E2 has a condition that the prior notice effect is not executed in the previous variable display of the identification information, and the specific game state is not obtained in the variable display of the current identification information, the left column and the right Reference is made when the identification information corresponding to the column does not match, that is, when both of the conditions that are not reachable are satisfied. Random values from “0” to “63” are associated with the normal variation pattern in the variation pattern selection table E2. For this reason, when the variation pattern selection table E2 is selected, the normal variation pattern is selected.

  The command indicating the variation pattern thus selected is supplied from a main control circuit 60 (mainly the main CPU 66) described later to the sub control circuit 200 (mainly the sub CPU 206), and the liquid crystal display device 32 is based on the command. The identification information is variably displayed in the display area 32a.

[Description of production determination table]
In addition, the effect determination table stored in the program ROM 208 in the present embodiment, particularly the effect determination table that is referred to when the advance notice effect is executed in the variable display of the identification information this time will be described with reference to FIG. To do. Even if the effect determination table described below is not stored in the program ROM 208, data and programs having such functions may be stored in the program ROM 208.

  In the program ROM 208, as shown in FIG. 4A, an effect determination for determining an effect pattern at the time of executing the advance notice effect referred to when the advance notice effect is executed in the variable display of the identification information this time. As shown in the table and FIG. 4B, the advance notice effect is executed in the previous variable display of the identification information, and the special reach effect that is referred to when the special reach is obtained in the variable display of the current identification information. An effect determination table for determining a pattern is stored.

  In the effect determination table for determining the effect pattern at the time of executing the advance notice effect, as shown in FIG. 4A, the effect pattern in the variable display (at the time of change) of the previous identification information and the identification information of this time are displayed. An effect pattern executed in variable display is associated. The effect pattern executed in the variable display of the identification information this time is determined based on the result of referring to the effect pattern in the variable display of the previous identification information.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4A, when the “daytime” production pattern is executed as the previous production pattern, the production pattern “from noon to evening” is executed as the current production pattern. Will be. When the production pattern “from noon to evening” is executed as the previous production pattern, the production pattern “from evening to night” is executed as the current production pattern. When the effect pattern “from evening to night” is executed as the previous effect pattern, the effect pattern “Don-chan appears”, which is a firework craftsman, is executed as the effect pattern this time. This “Don-chan appears” production pattern is neither a “daytime” production pattern, a “daytime to evening” production pattern, or a “evening to night” production pattern. The “from evening to evening” production pattern, the “from evening to night” production pattern, and the “Don-chan appears” production pattern are executed as advance notice effects, and other than advance notice effects. Will not be executed. Further, the “daytime” production pattern is a normal production pattern different from the advance notice effect, and is not executed as the advance notice effect.

  In addition, in the effect determination table for determining the effect pattern at the time of special reach after execution of the advance notice effect, as shown in FIG. 4B, the effect pattern in the variable display (at the time of change) of the previous identification information The effect pattern executed in the variable display of the identification information this time is associated.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4B, when the effect pattern in the previous variable display of identification information is an effect pattern “from noon to evening”, the present effect pattern is “evening to night” ”,“ Don-chan appears ”, and the fireworks parent ’s daughter“ Hazuki-chan appears ”will be executed. Thus, as shown in FIGS. 3A and 3D, the special reach is executed only when the prior notice effect is executed in the variable display of the previous identification information. For this reason, the prior notice effect pattern in the variable display of the previous identification information is an effect pattern “from noon to evening”, and the current change pattern is special reach, that is, after the determination of the advance notice effect is executed. If the number of times of the variable display of the identification information for which the advance notice effect is executed is 1, “from evening to night”, “Don appears”, and “Hazuki appears” A series of performance patterns is executed.

  In addition, when the production pattern in the variable display of the previous identification information is the production pattern “from evening to night”, “Don-chan appears” and “Hazuki-chan appears” as this production pattern. A series of performance patterns will be executed. In this way, the previous advance notice pattern until the last time is in the order of “from noon to evening” effect pattern, and “from evening to night” effect pattern, and this variation pattern is special reach, that is, in advance If the number of variable display times of the identification information for which the advance notice effect is executed after the judgment of the notice effect is executed, “Don-chan appears” and “Hazuki-chan appears” "A series of performance patterns will be executed.

  Furthermore, when the effect pattern in the variable display of the previous identification information is the effect pattern “Don-chan appears”, the effect pattern “Hazuki-chan appears” is executed as the current effect pattern. . In this way, the prior notice effect pattern until the previous time is the order of “from noon to evening” effect pattern, “from evening to night” effect pattern, and “Don-chan appears” effect pattern in this order. If the pattern is special reach, that is, after the determination of the advance notice effect is executed and the number of variable display of the identification information for which the advance notice effect is executed is three times, “Hazuki-chan appears. The production pattern is executed.

  In addition, “from evening to evening” production pattern, “from evening to night” production pattern, “Don-chan appears” production pattern, “from evening to night”, “Don-chan appears”, and At least 6 types of production patterns: “Hazuki-chan appears” series, “Don-chan appears”, “Hazuki-chan appears” series, “Hazuki-chan appears” Is stored in the program ROM 208.

  “From noon to evening” production pattern, “From evening to night” production pattern, “Don-chan appears” production pattern, “From evening to night”, “Don-chan appears”, and “Hazuki A series of production patterns, "Don-chan appears", and a series of production patterns, "Hazuki-chan appears", "Hazuki-chan appears", etc. This corresponds to an example of a variable display effect pattern. That is, the program ROM 208 corresponds to an example of a variable display effect pattern storage unit that stores variable display effect patterns of a plurality of types of identification information.

  In addition, a series of production patterns of “From evening to night”, “Don-chan appears”, and “Hazuki-chan appears”, “Don-chan appears”, and “Hazuki-chan appears” The production pattern of “Hazuki-chan appears” and the like correspond to examples of specific variable display production patterns of a plurality of types of identification information. That is, the program ROM 208 corresponds to an example of variable display effect pattern storage means for storing specific variable display effect patterns of a plurality of types of identification information included in variable display effect patterns of a plurality of types of identification information.

  Furthermore, the “day to evening” production pattern, “evening to night” production pattern, “Don-chan appears” production pattern, and the like correspond to examples of the advance notice production pattern. That is, the program ROM 208 corresponds to an example of a variable display effect pattern storage unit that stores a plurality of types of advance notice effect patterns included in a variable display effect pattern of a plurality of types of identification information.

  In this way, when the number of variable display times of the identification information for which the advance notice effect has been executed is one, “from evening to night”, “Don appears”, and “Hazuki appears” "When a series of performance patterns are selected and the preliminary announcement effect is executed, the number of times of variable display of the identification information is two times," Don-chan appears "and" Hazuki-chan appears " When a series of effect patterns are selected and the number of times of variable display of the identification information for which the advance notice effect is executed is 3, the effect pattern “Hazuki-chan appears” is selected. That is, one of the specific variable display effect patterns of a plurality of types of identification information is executed according to the number of variable display times of the identification information for which the prior notice effect has been executed. Thereby, according to the number of executions of the advance notice effect in the variable display of the identification information based on the start memory information before the variable display of the identification information based on the specific start memory information determined to be shifted to the specific gaming state is executed. Since the production pattern in the variable display of the identification information based on the specific start memory information determined to be shifted to the specific gaming state is different, the advance notice effect is diversified, and the effect effect by executing the advance notice effect is enhanced. It is possible to improve the interest in games.

  Further, when the advance notice effect is executed, the effect determination table shown in FIG. 4A is referred to, and then the effect determination table shown in FIG. The production will be executed in a predetermined order of “Naru”, “from evening to night”, “Don-chan appears”, and “Hazuki-chan appears”. That is, when the advance notice effect is executed, a plurality of kinds of advance notice effect patterns are executed in a predetermined order for each variable display of the identification information for executing the advance notice effect. As a result, the advance notice effect can be developed according to a predetermined order for each variable display of the identification information, so that the advance notice effect can be given a story, and the effect of the advance notice effect can be enhanced. In addition to improving the interest, there is a contradiction in the effect when the symbol variation based on the start memory information determined to be in the specific gaming state is executed even if the variable display count of the identification information for executing the advance notice effect is different. It does not occur and it is possible to prevent the interest from deteriorating. In addition, since the advance notice effect pattern is determined according to the type of the advance notice effect in the variable display of the previous identification information, the processing efficiency is improved by simplifying the process for determining the effect pattern. The prior notice effect is executed in the variable display of the identification information based on the start memory information before the variable display of the identification information based on the start memory information determined to be executed. It is.

[Description of special symbol game]
In addition, a display screen related to the special symbol game executed by the above-described configuration will be described with reference to FIGS. FIGS. 5 to 15 are display screens when the second start memory information is set as a determination target for executing the advance notice effect. FIGS. 16 to 28 show the third start memory information in advance. FIG. 29 to FIG. 43 are display screens when the fourth start memory information is set as a determination target for execution of the advance notice effect. In FIGS. 5 to 43, the number of reserved items is indicated by a circle instead of the holding lamps 34a to 34d indicating the number of reserved items. 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. Also, an image showing Don-chan is indicated by reference numeral 96, and an image showing Hazuki-chan is indicated by reference numeral 98.

  In the case where the identification information in a plurality of columns is variably displayed on the display area 32a in the liquid crystal display device 32, when the game ball is won at the start opening 44, the number of reserved balls increases by one, as shown in FIG. , The number of reserves is two. In this case, the second start storage information is preliminarily determined, and it is determined whether or not to execute the prior notice effect with a predetermined probability.

  Thereafter, when the second start storage information is a determination target for executing the advance notice effect, that is, when the advance notice effect pattern is executed in the variable display of the identification information based on the first start information. The case will be described.

  In the state shown in FIG. 5, when the second start memory information is a determination target of execution of the advance notice effect, the advance notice effect is not executed for the variable display of the identification information at the time of the determination, As shown in FIG. 6, the identification information “1-2-3” is derived and displayed. The effect patterns in FIGS. 5 and 6 are “daytime” effect patterns.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 7, the advance notice effect based on the first start memory information is executed, and the second start memory information that is a target of execution of the advance notice effect is the first start information. Shifted to stored information. In addition, in the variable display of the identification information in which the advance notice effect is executed, as shown in FIG. 7, an effect pattern “from noon to evening” is executed, and as shown in FIG. Identification information “4-5-6” is derived and displayed. The effect patterns in FIGS. 7 and 8 are effect patterns “from noon to evening”.

  And as shown in FIG. 9, the specific variable display effect based on the 1st start memory | storage information which is the determination object of execution of a prior notice effect is performed. In the variable display of the identification information in which the specific variable display effect is executed, as shown in FIG. 9, the effect “from evening to night” is executed. Then, as shown in FIG. 10, the effect “Don-chan appears” is executed. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 11, an effect “Hazuki-chan appears” is executed. Then, as shown in FIG. 12, the variation display of the identification information in a plurality of columns is continued, and as shown in FIG. 13, both the identification information in the left column and the identification information in the right column become “7”, which develops to a special reach. To do. Then, as shown in FIG. 14, the variation display of the identification information in the middle row is continued. As shown in FIG. 15, the identification information in the middle row is “7”, and the identification information in the plurality of rows is “7-7-”. 7 ”is derived and displayed. Thereby, the gaming state is shifted to the specific gaming state. That is, in the variable display of the identification information based on the first start-up memory information, when it is determined that the advance notice effect pattern is to be executed, as shown in FIGS. The production pattern is executed. Then, in the variable display of the identification information based on the start memory information that is the target of execution of the advance notice effect, as shown in FIGS. 9 to 15, “from evening to night”, “Don-chan appears” Then, a series of production patterns “Hazuki-chan appears”, that is, a specific variable display production pattern of identification information is executed, and the gaming state is shifted to the specific gaming state. Of course, the identification information in a plurality of columns may not be derived and displayed as “7-7-7”, and the gaming state may not be transferred to the specific gaming state.

  In addition, when the third start memory information is a target for execution of the advance notice effect, that is, the advance notice effect pattern is executed in the variable display of the identification information based on the first and second start notice information. A case where it is determined to be performed will be described.

  In the state shown in FIG. 16, when the third start storage information is a determination target of execution of the advance notice effect, the advance notice effect is not executed for the variable display of the identification information at the time of the determination, As shown in FIG. 17, the identification information “1-2-3” is derived and displayed. The effect patterns in FIGS. 16 and 17 are “daytime” effect patterns.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 18, the advance notice effect based on the first start memory information is executed, the second start memory information becomes the first start memory information, and further the advance notice effect. Is shifted to the second start memory information. Further, in the variable display of the identification information in which the advance notice effect is executed, as shown in FIG. 18, an effect pattern “from noon to evening” is executed, and as shown in FIG. Identification information “4-5-6” is derived and displayed. The production patterns in FIGS. 18 and 19 are production patterns “from noon to evening”.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 20, the advance notice effect based on the first start memory information is executed, and the second start memory information that is a target of execution of the advance notice effect is the first start information. Shifted to stored information. Further, in the variable display of the identification information in which the advance notice effect is executed, as shown in FIG. 20, the effect pattern “from evening to night” is executed, and as shown in FIG. The identification information “3-2-4” is derived and displayed. The production patterns in FIGS. 20 and 21 are production patterns “from evening to night”.

  And as shown in FIG. 22, the specific variable display effect based on the 1st start memory information which is a judgment object of execution of a prior notice effect is performed. Further, in the variable display of the identification information in which the specific variable display effect is executed, as shown in FIG. 22, the effect “Don-chan appears” is executed. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 23, the effect “Hazuki-chan appears” is executed. Then, as shown in FIGS. 24 and 25, the variation display of the identification information in a plurality of columns is continued. As shown in FIG. 26, both the identification information in the left column and the identification information in the right column are “7”, Develop into reach. Then, as shown in FIG. 27, the variation display of the identification information in the middle row is continued. As shown in FIG. 28, the identification information in the middle row is “7”, and the identification information in the plurality of rows is “7-7-”. 7 ”is derived and displayed. Thereby, the gaming state is shifted to the specific gaming state. That is, in the variable display of the identification information based on the first start-up memory information, when it is determined that the advance notice effect pattern is to be executed, as shown in FIGS. The production pattern is executed. Then, in the variable display of the identification information based on the second start-up memory information, when it is determined that the advance notice effect pattern is to be executed, as shown in FIGS. The production pattern is executed. Then, in the variable display of the identification information based on the start memory information that is the target of execution of the advance notice effect, “Don-chan appears” and “Hazuki-chan appears” as shown in FIGS. A series of effect patterns, that is, a specific variable display effect pattern of identification information is executed, and the gaming state is shifted to the specific gaming state. Of course, the identification information in a plurality of columns may not be derived and displayed as “7-7-7”, and the gaming state may not be transferred to the specific gaming state.

  Furthermore, in the case where the fourth start memory information is a target for execution of the advance notice effect, that is, in the variable display of the identification information based on the first, second, and third start memory information, The case where it is determined that the notice effect pattern is executed will be described.

  In the state shown in FIG. 29, when the fourth start memory information is a determination target for execution of the advance notice effect, the advance notice effect is not executed for the variable display of the identification information at the time of the determination, As shown in FIG. 30, the identification information “1-2-3” is derived and displayed. The effect patterns in FIGS. 29 and 30 are “daytime” effect patterns.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 31, the advance notice effect based on the first start memory information is executed, and the second start memory information is changed to the first start memory information. The information is shifted to the second start memory information, and further, the fourth start memory information, which is a determination target for executing the advance notice effect, is shifted to the third start memory information. In addition, in the variable display of the identification information in which the advance notice effect is executed, as shown in FIG. 31, an effect pattern “from noon to evening” is executed, and as shown in FIG. Identification information “4-5-6” is derived and displayed. The effect pattern in FIGS. 31 and 32 is an effect pattern “from noon to evening”.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 33, the advance notice effect based on the first start memory information is executed, and the second start memory information is added to the first start memory information to execute the advance notice effect. The third start memory information to be determined is shifted to the second start memory information. In addition, in the variable display of the identification information in which the advance notice effect is executed, as shown in FIG. 33, the effect pattern “from evening to night” is executed, and as shown in FIG. The identification information “3-2-4” is derived and displayed. The production patterns in FIGS. 33 and 34 are production patterns “from evening to night”.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 35, the advance notice effect based on the first start memory information is executed, and the second start memory information, which is a determination target for executing the advance notice effect, is the first start information. Shifted to stored information. In addition, in the variable display of the identification information in which the advance notice effect is executed, as shown in FIG. 35, the effect pattern “Don-chan appears” is executed. As shown in FIG. The identification information “7-8-9” is derived and displayed. The effect pattern in FIGS. 35 and 36 is an effect pattern “Don-chan appears”.

  And as shown in FIG. 37, the specific variable display effect based on the 1st start memory | storage information which is the determination object of execution of a prior notice effect is performed. In the variable display of the identification information in which the specific variable display effect is executed, as shown in FIG. 37, the effect “Hazuki-chan appears” is executed. Then, as shown in FIG. 38 to FIG. 40, the variation display of the identification information in the plurality of columns is continued. As shown in FIG. 41, both the identification information in the left column and the identification information in the right column are “7”. Develop into reach. Then, as shown in FIG. 42, the variation display of the identification information in the middle row is continued. As shown in FIG. 43, the identification information in the middle row is “7”, and the identification information in the plurality of rows is “7-7-”. 7 ”is derived and displayed. Thereby, the gaming state is shifted to the specific gaming state. That is, in the variable display of the identification information based on the first start memory information, when it is determined that the advance notice effect pattern is to be executed, as shown in FIG. 31 and FIG. The production pattern is executed. Then, in the variable display of the identification information based on the second start memory information, when it is determined that the advance notice effect pattern is executed, as shown in FIGS. 33 and 34, “from evening to night” The production pattern is executed. Then, in the variable display of the identification information based on the third start memory information, when it is determined that the advance notice effect pattern is to be executed, “Don-chan appears” as shown in FIGS. The production pattern is executed. Then, in the variable display of the identification information based on the startup storage information that is the target of the execution of the advance notice effect, as shown in FIGS. 37 to 43, the production pattern of “Hazuki-chan appears”, that is, the identification information The specific variable display effect pattern is executed, and the gaming state is shifted to the specific gaming state. Of course, the identification information in a plurality of columns may not be derived and displayed as “7-7-7”, and the gaming state may not be transferred to the specific gaming state. It should be noted that the variation time from FIG. 9 to FIG. 13, the variation time from FIG. 22 to FIG. 26, and the variation time from FIG. 37 to FIG. Further, the variation time from FIG. 9 to FIG. 15, the variation time from FIG. 22 to FIG. 28, and the variation time from FIG. 37 to FIG.

  Since the effect pattern is executed in this way, in the variable display of the identification information based on the start memory information before the variable display of the identification information based on the specific start memory information determined to be shifted to the specific gaming state is executed. Depending on the number of executions of the advance notice effect, the effect pattern in the variable display of the identification information based on the specific start memory information determined to be shifted to the specific game state is different, so the advance notice effect is diversified, and the advance notice effect is The performance effect by executing can be enhanced, and the interest for the game can be improved. In addition, since the advance notice effect can be developed according to a predetermined order for each variable display of the identification information, it becomes possible to give the advance notice effect a story, and the effect of the advance notice effect can be enhanced. In addition to improving interest, even if the number of variable display times of the identification information for executing the advance notice effect is different, there is a contradiction in the effect when the symbol variation based on the start memory information determined to be in the specific game state is executed. It is possible to prevent a decrease in interest. Furthermore, since the advance notice effect pattern is determined according to the type of the advance notice effect in the variable display of the previous identification information, the processing efficiency is improved by simplifying the process for determining the effect pattern.

[Game machine operation]
Hereinafter, processing executed by the main CPU 66 in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIGS. 44 to 46 and FIGS. 48 to 53. Further, the state transition of the special symbol control process (FIG. 46) 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. 44, initial setting processing such as RAM access permission, backup restoration processing, and work area initialization is executed (step S11). Then, as will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 46, a special symbol control process 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. 45, 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, etc. by “1” (step S42). The main CPU 66 executes input detection processing for detecting the winning or passing of game balls such as the start port 44, the ball passage detector 54, and the general winning ports 56a to 56d, which will be described later in detail with reference to FIG. (Step S43). The main CPU 66 is a waiting time timer for synchronizing the main control circuit 60 and the sub control circuit 200, and a big winning opening opening time for measuring the opening time of the big winning opening that is opened when a big hit occurs. Update processing of various timers such as a timer is executed (step S44). Then, the main CPU 66 executes an output process in order to supply a signal for driving control based on various variables to a solenoid, a motor, and 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. 44 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 46, 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. 46, 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. 48, the main CPU 66 checks the number of holdings when the control state flag is a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check, and determines the big hit if there is a holding 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. 47, the main CPU 66 sets the control status flag to “00”, “01”, “02”, when the big hit determination result is lost in the case of not being 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. 46 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. 46 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. 46 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. 46 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 48, 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 selects a jackpot determination table. 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. That is, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not to enter a specific gaming state that is advantageous to the player. 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.

  Further, the data indicating the identification information corresponding to the left column, the middle column, and the right column stored in this manner is processed 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. Although details will be described with reference to FIG. 49, the main CPU 66 selects one variation pattern selection table from a plurality of types of variation pattern selection tables based on whether it is a big hit, whether a preliminary announcement effect is being performed, or the like. select. 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 way is supplied as a variation pattern designation command from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S47 in FIG. The sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 executes an effect display according to the received variation pattern designation command. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S110.

  In step S110, a process of setting a variation time corresponding to the determined variation pattern in the waiting time timer is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 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. 48 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 49, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit (step S501). In this process, if the main CPU 66 determines that the game is a big hit as a result of the determination in step S105 shown in FIG. 48, the process proceeds to step S502. 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, it is determined whether or not a prior notice effect is being performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the number of times of advance notice execution. If the number of advance notice executions is not “0”, the main CPU 66 determines that the advance notice effect is being performed, and if the number of advance notice executions is “0”. Therefore, it is determined that the advance notice effect is not being performed. When the main CPU 66 determines that the advance notice effect is being performed, the main CPU 66 refers to the variation pattern selection table A (for big hit) stored in the main ROM 68 (step S503). If the notice execution count is greater than “0”, the main CPU 66 sets the notice execution count to “0” and moves the process to step S512. On the other hand, if the main CPU 66 does not determine that the advance notice effect is being performed, the main CPU 66 refers to the variation pattern selection table B (for big hit) stored in the main ROM 68 (step S504), and performs the process in step S512. Transfer. The fluctuation pattern selection table A (for big hit) stores special reach (big hit) fluctuation patterns. Also, the fluctuation pattern selection table B (for big hit) stores various reach (big hit) fluctuation patterns different from the special reach (big hit) fluctuation pattern.

  In step S505, it is determined whether or not a prior notice effect is being performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the number of times of advance notice execution. If the number of advance notice executions is not “0”, the main CPU 66 determines that the advance notice effect is being performed, and if the number of advance notice executions is “0”. Therefore, it is determined that the advance notice effect is not being performed. When the main CPU 66 determines that the advance notice effect is being performed, the main CPU 66 shifts the processing to step S507. On the other hand, if the main CPU 66 does not determine that the advance notice effect is being performed, the main CPU 66 refers to the variation pattern selection tables E1 and E2 (for loss) stored in the main ROM 68 (step S506), and step S512. Move processing to. In the variation pattern selection table E (for loss), various reach (loss) variation patterns and normal variation patterns are stored.

  In step S507, when the number of notice executions is larger than “0”, the main CPU 66 stores the notice execution number so as to decrease by “1”. In this way, the main CPU 66 counts the number of executions of the advance notice effect. Therefore, the main CPU 66 stores the number of notice executions as “0” when the number of notice executions is “1”, that is, when special reach is executed in the variable display of the current identification information. On the other hand, the main CPU 66 subtracts “1” from the notice execution number and stores it when the notice execution number is “2” or more, that is, in the variable display of the identification information after the next time. Then, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the number of notice executions is “1” or more. If the main CPU 66 determines that the notice execution count is “1” or more, it moves the process to step S508. On the other hand, if the main CPU 66 determines that the notice execution count is “0”, it moves the process to step S510.

  In step S510, a lost symbol correction 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 data indicating the identification information in the left column, and stores “6” corrected by one frame from the identification information in the left column as data indicating the identification information in the middle column. Then, the main CPU 66 refers to the variation pattern selection table D (for loss) stored in the main ROM 68 (step S511), and moves the process to step S512. The variation pattern selection table D (for loss) stores special reach (loss) variation patterns.

  In step S508, a lost symbol correction process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 stores data indicating the right column identification information in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 based on the left column identification information determined by the process of step S108. Specifically, when the data indicating the identification information in the left column matches the data indicating the identification information in the right column, the main CPU 66 determines that data different from the data indicating the identification information in the left column is the right column. Stored as data indicating identification information. 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 identification information in the right column. Then, the main CPU 66 refers to the variation pattern selection table C (for loss) stored in the main ROM 68 (step S509), and moves the process to step S512. Note that the normal variation pattern is stored in the variation pattern selection table C (for loss).

  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 referred to by any one of steps S503, S504, S506, S509, and S511, and the rendering condition selection random value. Then, it is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. As a result, the fluctuation pattern selection table A (for big hit), the fluctuation pattern selection table B (for big hit), the fluctuation pattern selection table C (for loss), the fluctuation pattern selection table D (for loss), and the fluctuation pattern selection table E (loss) One variation pattern table is selected from a plurality of types of variation pattern tables, and a variation pattern for variable display of identification information is determined based on the selected variation pattern table.

  Specifically, the main CPU 66 is based on start-up memory information for which the variable information display of the current identification information is a target for execution of the preliminary notification effect after the prior notice effect is executed in the previous variable display of the identification information. Therefore, when changing to the specific game state, the variation pattern selection table A is referred to. Thus, the main CPU 66 selects the special reach (big hit) variation pattern in the variable display of the identification information based on the start-up storage information that is the determination target of the advance notice effect.

  Further, the main CPU 66 refers to the variation pattern selection table B when the advance notice effect is not executed and the specific gaming state is entered in the variable display of the identification information this time. Accordingly, the main CPU 66 does not execute the advance notice effect, and selects various reach (big hit) fluctuation patterns different from the special reach (big hit) fluctuation pattern in the variable display of the identification information that becomes the specific gaming state. It becomes.

  Furthermore, the main CPU 66 refers to the variation pattern selection table C when the advance notice effect is executed and the specific gaming state is not achieved in the variable display of the identification information this time. Thereby, the main CPU 66 executes the advance notice effect and selects the normal variation pattern in the variable display of the identification information that does not enter the specific gaming state.

  Furthermore, the main CPU 66 is based on start-up memory information for which the variable information display of the current identification information is a target for execution of the preliminary notice effect after the prior notice effect is executed in the previous variable display of the identification information. When the specific gaming state is not reached, the variation pattern selection table D is selected. As a result, the main CPU 66 selects a special reach (losing) variation pattern in the variable display of the identification information based on the start storage information that is a determination target of the advance notice effect.

  Furthermore, the main CPU 66 selects the variation pattern selection table E when the advance notice effect is not executed and the specific gaming state is not achieved in the variable display of the identification information this time. As a result, the main CPU 66 does not execute the advance notice effect and selects the normal variation pattern in the variable display of the identification information that does not enter the specific gaming state. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Input detection processing]
The subroutine executed in step S43 in FIG. 45 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 50, 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. 51, it is detected whether a predetermined signal is supplied from the V / count sensor 102, the count sensor 104, and the starting 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. 50 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 51, 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, and when this process ends, this subroutine ends. Details will be described with reference to FIGS. 52 and 53, but the main CPU 66 reads the data indicating the reserved number and determines whether 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. Note that the data indicating the jackpot determination random number value and the jackpot symbol random number value stored in this manner is read by the main CPU 66 in the processing of step S105 and step S107 in FIG. 48 to determine whether or not it is a jackpot. 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.

[Start-up port detection process]
The subroutine executed in step S266 of FIG. 51 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  First, as shown in FIG. 52, 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 the predetermined area of the main RAM 70 as startup storage information. 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. 48, and it is determined whether or not it is a jackpot. It will be. As described above, when the predetermined variable display hold condition is satisfied, the main CPU 66 stores the start storage information for determining the result of variable display of the identification information until the predetermined variable display start condition is satisfied. Is stored as the upper limit. 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 number of notice executions 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. 53, 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. Thus, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the start memory information stored in step S423 is the specific start memory information.

  In step S427, the main CPU 66 extracts the preliminary notice random number value from the preliminary notice random number counter, and determines whether or not the extracted preliminary notice random value is equal to or less than “0” (step S429). If the main CPU 66 determines that the prior notice random number value is “0” or less, it moves the process to step S431. On the other hand, if the main CPU 66 does not determine that the prior notice random number value is “0” or less, the main CPU 66 ends the present subroutine. The prior notice random number counter is updated in the range of “0” to “127”.

  In step S428, the main CPU 66 extracts the preliminary notice random number value from the preliminary notice random number counter, and determines whether or not the extracted preliminary notice random value is “63” or less (step S430). When the main CPU 66 determines that the prior notice random number value is “63” or less, the main CPU 66 shifts the processing to step S431. On the other hand, when the main CPU 66 does not determine that the prior 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. Then, the main CPU 66 sets data indicating a notice command in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 (step S434). The data indicating the notice command set in this way is supplied as a notice 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. As will be described later, the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 executes a prior notice effect according to the received notice command. 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 a command reception process as shown in FIG.

[Command reception processing]
First, as shown in FIG. 54, it is determined whether or not a notice command has been received. In this process, if the sub CPU 206 determines that the notice command has been received from the main control circuit 60, the sub CPU 206 stores “1” in the advance notice effect execution flag positioned in the work RAM 210 (step S302). As a result, a prior notice effect or the like is executed in steps S307 to S313 described later. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished. On the other hand, if it is not determined that the notice command has been received from the main control circuit 60, the process proceeds to step S303.

  In step S303, it is determined whether a variation pattern designation command has been received. In this process, if the sub CPU 206 determines that it has received the variation pattern designation command from the main control circuit 60, it moves the process to step S305. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 206 does not determine that the variation pattern designation command has been received from the main control circuit 60, the sub CPU 206 sets effect data based on the other received commands in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210 (step S304). ). When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S305, the sub CPU 206 reads the advance notice effect execution flag and determines whether or not the value is “1”. If the sub CPU 206 determines that the advance notice effect execution flag is “1”, it moves the process to step S307. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 206 does not determine that the advance notice effect execution flag is “1”, the sub CPU 206 sets a symbol variation pattern based on the received variation pattern designation command in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210 (step S306). ). When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S307, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not it is a special reach variation pattern. In this process, if the sub CPU 206 determines that the received variation pattern designation command is either a special reach (big hit) variation pattern or a special reach (losing) variation pattern, the process proceeds to step S308. These special reach (big hit) variation patterns and special reach (losing) variation patterns are executed in the variable display of the identification information based on the start memory information that is the target of the execution of the advance notice effect. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 206 does not determine that the variation pattern designation command is one of a special reach (big hit) variation pattern or a special reach (losing) variation pattern, the sub CPU 206 shifts the processing to step S311. Note that the special reach as described above is a specific variable display effect pattern that is executed in the variable display of the identification information based on the start-up storage information that is the target of execution of the advance notice effect. In this process, the sub CPU 206 Determines whether or not it is a target for execution of the advance notice effect.

  In step S311, the sub CPU 206 determines an effect pattern in the variable display of the previous identification information. Then, the sub CPU 206 generates the variation pattern effect pattern data in accordance with the received variation pattern designation command (normal variation is selected in step S509 in FIG. 49) and the effect pattern in the variable display of the previous identification information. Then, it is set in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210 (step S312). Thus, the sub CPU 206 determines the effect pattern executed in the previous variable display of the identification information.

  Specifically, the sub CPU 206 refers to the effect determination table shown in FIG. 4A, and when the effect pattern in the variable display of the previous identification information is an effect pattern of “daytime”, “noon to evening The production pattern is selected, and the production pattern data indicating the production pattern is set. Further, when the production pattern in the variable display of the previous identification information is the production pattern “from noon to evening”, the sub CPU 206 selects the production pattern “from evening to night” and shows the production pattern. Set production pattern data. Furthermore, when the production pattern in the variable display of the previous identification information is the production pattern “from evening to night”, the sub CPU 206 selects the production pattern “Don appears” and selects the production pattern. The effect pattern data to be shown is set.

  Then, the sub CPU 206 sets the effect pattern data in the variable display of the current identification information set in step S312 in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210 as the effect pattern data in the variable display of the previous identification information (step S313). Thereby, in the next variable display of identification information, the effect pattern in the previous variable display of identification information can be determined. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  On the other hand, in step S308, the sub CPU 206 determines an effect pattern in the variable display of the previous identification information. Then, the sub CPU 206 sets the effect pattern data of the variation pattern in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210 according to the determined effect pattern in the variable display of the previous identification information (step S309). Since this process is executed only when the advance notice effect is executed in the variable display of the previous identification information, the sub CPU 206 determines the advance notice effect pattern executed in the previous variable display of the identification information. It becomes.

  Specifically, the sub CPU 206 refers to the effect determination table shown in FIG. 4B, and when the effect pattern in the variable display of the previous identification information is an effect pattern “from noon to evening”, “ A series of performance patterns is selected from “from evening to night”, “Don-chan appears”, and “Hazuki-chan appears”, and production pattern data indicating the production pattern is set. In addition, when the production pattern in the variable display of the previous identification information is the production pattern “from evening to night”, the sub CPU 206 displays “Don-chan appears” and “Hazuki-chan appears”. Effect pattern data is selected, and effect pattern data indicating the effect pattern is set. Furthermore, when the effect pattern in the previous variable display of identification information is the effect pattern “Don-chan appears”, the sub CPU 206 selects the effect pattern “Hazuki-chan appears” and selects the effect pattern. The effect pattern data to be shown is set.

  In addition, since the effect pattern in the variable display of the previous identification information indicates the number of prior notice effects performed before the special reach variation pattern is executed, the effect pattern in the variable display of the previous identification information is “from noon. In the case of the “evening evening” production pattern, the prior notice production is executed once before the special reach is executed. Further, when the effect pattern in the variable display of the previous identification information is an effect pattern “from evening to night”, the prior notice effect is executed twice before the special reach is executed. Furthermore, when the effect pattern in the variable display of the previous identification information is the effect pattern “Don-chan appears”, the prior notice effect is executed three times before the special reach is executed. As described above, the sub CPU 206 selects one of the specific variable display effect patterns of a plurality of types of identification information according to the number of prior notice effects before the special reach variation pattern is executed.

  Then, the sub CPU 206 stores “0” in the advance notice effect execution flag positioned in the work RAM 210 (step S310). As a result, in the next variable display of the identification information, the advance notice effect is set not to be executed. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  When the fluctuation pattern is a special reach (big hit) fluctuation pattern or a special reach (losing) fluctuation pattern, the main control circuit 60 determines the identification information based on the start-up storage information to be determined for execution of the advance notice effect. Since it is a case where it is determined that the display is variable, the sub control circuit 200 does not recognize the number of executions of the advance notice effect, and the specific variable display effect of a plurality of types of identification information according to the number of executions of the advance notice effect Any one of the patterns can be selected. Even when the advance notice effect is executed, the advance notice effect pattern is executed in a predetermined order. Therefore, the sub control circuit 200 recognizes the advance notice effect without recognizing the number of executions of the advance notice effect. Can be selected from a plurality of types of advance notice effect patterns.

  Further, the sub control circuit 200 executes the following processing different from the command reception processing at a predetermined timing.

  The sub CPU 206 supplies effect display data to the VDP 212 based on the effect pattern data set in the work RAM 210 in the processing described above. 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, and normal symbol image data from the image data ROM 216, and superimposes them. In addition, the image is displayed on the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32. As a result, the sub CPU 206, the VDP 212, and the like execute one of a plurality of types of effect patterns according to the number of prior notice effects before the special reach variation pattern is executed.

  As described above, the sub CPU 206 and the VDP 212 execute one of the variable display effect patterns of the plurality of types of identification information based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the start port 44, thereby displaying the display on the liquid crystal display device 32. Take control. In particular, when it is determined that the advance notice effect is to be executed, the sub CPU 206 and the VDP 212 before the variable display of the identification information based on the start-up storage information that is the target of execution of the advance notice effect is executed. In the variable display of the identification information, a predetermined advance notice effect is executed. In other words, when it is determined that the advance notice effect is to be executed, the sub CPU 206 and the VDP 212 are executed before the variable display of the identification information based on the start memory information that is the determination target of the advance notice effect. For each variable display of identification information, a plurality of types of advance notice effect patterns are executed in a predetermined order.

  Further, when it is determined that the preliminary notice effect is to be executed, the sub CPU 206 and the VDP 212 perform the preliminary notice effect before the variable display of the identification information in the variable display of the identification information based on the startup storage information to be determined. Any one of the specific variable display effect patterns of a plurality of types of identification information is executed according to the number of times that the identification information is variably displayed. In particular, the sub CPU 206 and the VDP 212 execute one of the specific variable display effect patterns of a plurality of types of identification information based on the prior notice effect pattern determined in steps S308 and S311.

  By executing such processing, it is possible in advance to perform variable display of identification information based on start memory information before execution of variable display of identification information based on specific start memory information determined to be shifted to a specific gaming state. Depending on the number of executions of the notice effect, the effect pattern in the variable display of the identification information based on the specific start memory information determined to be shifted to the specific game state is different. It is possible to enhance the effect of performing the game and to improve the interest of the game.

  In addition, since the advance notice effect can be developed according to a predetermined order for each variable display of the identification information, it becomes possible to give the advance notice effect a story, and the effect of the advance notice effect can be enhanced. In addition to improving interest, even if the number of variable display times of the identification information for executing the advance notice effect is different, there is a contradiction in the effect when the symbol variation based on the start memory information determined to be in the specific game state is executed. It is possible to prevent a decrease in interest.

  Furthermore, since the advance notice effect pattern is determined according to the type of the advance notice effect in the variable display of the previous identification information, the processing efficiency is improved by simplifying the process for determining the effect pattern.

  The main CPU 66 that executes the process of step S74 shown in FIG. 46 corresponds to an example of a game state transition control unit. The main CPU 66 that executes the process of step S423 in FIG. 52 and the main RAM 70 in which the startup storage information is stored correspond to an example of a startup storage unit. The main CPU 66 that executes the processes of steps S425 and S426 in FIG. 53 corresponds to an example of a prior determination unit. The sub CPU 206 that executes the processes of steps S308 and S311 in FIG. 54 corresponds to an example of a prior notice effect pattern determination unit.

[Other Embodiments]
In the present embodiment, in addition to the case where the specific start storage information indicating that the specific gaming state is to be stored, even if the start storage information that is not the specific start storage information is stored, the advance notice effect However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other modes may be used. For example, only when the specific start storage information indicating that the specific gaming state is entered is stored in advance. You may comprise so that it may determine with performing a notice effect.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, although it comprised so that a different prior notice effect may be performed for every variable display of the identification information in which an advance notice effect is performed, not only this but another aspect may be sufficient. For example, according to the number of executions of the advance notice effect, the advance notice effect is executed if it is configured such that the effect in the variable display of the identification information based on the start storage information that is the determination target of the advance notice effect is different. A predetermined advance notice effect may be executed for each variable display of the identification information.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, it is configured such that the advance notice effect is executed every time variable display of the identification information for which the advance notice effect is executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the advance notice effect may be configured not to be executed every time variable display of the identification information for which the advance notice effect is executed. In this case, for example, the case where the advance notice effect is not executed is excluded. You may comprise so that a different effect may be performed according to the frequency | count of execution of a prior notice effect.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the main control circuit 60 performs control to count the number of prior notice effects, and supplies a change pattern designation command indicating a change pattern corresponding to the number of times to the sub-control circuit 200. The sub-control circuit 200 is configured not to recognize the number of prior notice effects and to execute the effects based on the supplied variation pattern designation command. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the main control circuit 60 does not recognize the number of the advance notice effects, but supplies a command to execute the advance notice effects to the sub control circuit 200. In the sub control circuit 200, the main control circuit 60 Based on the command supplied from the circuit 60, the control for counting the number of advance notice effects may be performed. In this case, the sub-control circuit 200 executes an effect pattern corresponding to the number of executions of the advance notice effect up to the previous time in the variable display of the identification information based on the start storage information that is the determination target of the advance notice effect. It is preferable to configure. Of course, both the main control circuit 60 and the sub control circuit 200 may be configured to perform control for counting the number of advance notice effects.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the sub-control circuit 200 is configured to determine the previous advance notice effect pattern and determine the current effect pattern. Alternatively, for example, the sub control circuit 200 may be configured to count the number of executions of the advance notice effect and determine the present effect pattern.

  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. 55, 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 above-described embodiment, the first type pachinko gaming machine has been described as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the second type pachinko gaming machine called “Hanemono” or “Hikoki” is called “right”. It may be a seed pachinko gaming machine or another mode.

  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. 56 is a schematic diagram showing a computer that executes the simulation program.

  As shown in FIG. 56, 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.

  In addition, a storage medium such as a CD-ROM, a DVD-ROM, and a ROM cartridge stores variable display effect pattern storage means for storing variable display effect patterns of a plurality of types of identification information including specific variable display effect patterns of a plurality of types of identification information. This corresponds to the advance notice effect pattern storage means for storing a plurality of kinds of advance notice effect patterns included in the variable display effect patterns of a plurality of types of identification information.

  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) A variable display control process for performing variable display control of identification information by executing one of the variable display effect patterns of a plurality of types of identification information based on the establishment of a predetermined start condition.

  (A2) A game state transition control process for performing control to a specific game state advantageous to the player on the condition that the variable display result of the identification information is in a specific display mode in the variable display control process.

  (A3) Predetermined that variable display of the identification information can be executed 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 performed based on the predetermined start condition 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.

  (A4) Predetermining processing for determining whether the starting storage information stored in the starting storage processing is specific starting storage information indicating that the result of variable display of identification information is the specific display mode.

  (A5) In the variable display of 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 The advance notice effect execution process for executing a predetermined advance notice effect.

  (A6) In the variable display control process, a variable display of identification information based on the specific start memory information determined in the prior determination process that the start memory information is the specific start memory information. Specific variable display effect pattern execution processing for executing a specific variable display effect pattern of identification information included in the variable display effect patterns of the plurality of types of identification information from among the display effect patterns.

  (A7) In the specific variable display effect pattern execution process, a plurality of types of identification information are specified according to the number of variable displays of the identification information for which the advance notice effect is executed after the determination in the prior determination process is executed. Processing to execute one from the variable display effect pattern.

  (A8) In the advance notice effect execution process, the start memory before the variable display of the identification information based on the start memory information determined in the advance determination process is determined as the start memory information being the specific start memory information. A process of executing the plurality of types of advance notice effect patterns in a predetermined order for each variable display of identification information based on information.

  (A9) A prior notice effect pattern determination process for determining a prior notice effect pattern executed in the variable display of the previous identification information in the advance notice effect execution process.

  (A10) In the specific variable display effect pattern execution process, the plurality of types of identification information based on the prior notice effect pattern executed in the variable display of the previous identification information determined in the prior notice effect pattern determination process A process of executing one of the specific variable display effect patterns.

  As described above, by causing the computer 300A to execute the processes (A1) to (A7), the variable display of the identification information based on the specific start memory information determined to be shifted to the specific gaming state is executed. Because the production pattern in the variable display of the identification information based on the specific start memory information determined to be shifted to the specific gaming state according to the number of executions of the prior notice production in the variable display of the identification information based on the start memory information, The advance notice effect is diversified, the effect of executing the advance notice effect is enhanced, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  In addition to the processing of (A1) to (A7), by causing the computer 300A to execute the processing of (A8), the advance notice effect can be developed in a predetermined order for each variable display of the identification information. , It is possible to give the advance notice effect a story, enhance the effect of the advance notice effect, improve the interest, and even if the number of variable display times of the identification information for executing the advance notice effect is different Thus, there is no contradiction in the effect when the symbol variation based on the starting memory information determined to be in the specific game state is executed, and the decline of the interest can be prevented.

  Further, in addition to the processes of (A1) to (A8), the process of (A9) is executed by the computer 300A, so that the prior notice effect is provided according to the type of the prior notice effect in the variable display of the previous identification information. Since the pattern is determined, the processing efficiency is improved by simplifying the process for determining the effect pattern.

  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. 57 is a schematic diagram showing a game system that executes a simulation program.

  As shown in FIG. 57, a network 500 is connected to computers 300A, 300B,... And a game server 400, which is another computer. That is, these computers 300A, 300B,... Are communicably connected to the game server 400. The game server 400 includes a control unit (not shown) and a storage unit (not shown) that stores a program, and the control unit executes various processes according to the program stored in the storage unit. To do.

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

  If an example of the simulation program imitating the pachinko game in this embodiment is given, the simulation program for executing the processes (A1), (A3), and (A4) described above is stored in the storage unit of the game server 400, and is described above. A simulation program for executing the processes (A2), (A5) to (A10) is stored in the storage unit of the computers 300A, 300B,. Thereby, the control unit of the game server 400 executes the processes (A1), (A3), and (A4), and the control units of the computers 300A, 300B,... (A2), (A5) to (A10) Will be executed.

  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, variable display effect pattern storage means for storing variable display effect patterns of a plurality of types of identification information, and a start area provided in a game area. The display control of the variable display means is performed by executing one of the variable display effect patterns of the plurality of types of identification information stored in the variable display effect pattern storage means based on the passing of the game ball. Variable display control means for performing, and 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 is in a specific display mode And a predetermined variable display hold condition in which a variable display of the identification information based on the passage of the game ball to the start area cannot be executed even though the game ball has passed through the start area. When a standing condition is established, start memory information for determining a result of variable display of the identification information is stored with a predetermined number as an upper limit until a predetermined variable display start condition that can execute variable display of the identification information is satisfied. Start storage means and pre-determination means for determining whether 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 In the variable display of 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 to be the specific start storage information, A prior notice effect executing means for executing a predetermined advance notice effect, and the variable display control means is determined by the prior determination means that the start memory information is the specific start memory information. In the variable display of the identification information based on the specific start storage information, the specification for executing the specific variable display effect pattern of the identification information from among the variable display effect patterns of the plurality of types of identification information stored in the variable display effect pattern storage means A gaming machine including variable display effect pattern execution means, wherein the variable display effect pattern storage means stores specific variable display effect patterns of a plurality of types of identification information included in the variable display effect patterns of the plurality of types of identification information. And the specific variable display effect pattern execution means performs the variable display effect pattern according to the number of variable displays of the identification information for which the advance notice effect is executed after the determination by the prior determination means is executed. It has a function to execute any one of the specific variable display effect patterns of plural types of identification information stored in the storage means. The variable display means, the variable display effect pattern storage means, the variable display control means, the game state transition control means, the start storage means, the advance determination means, the advance notice effect execution means, the specific variable display effect. Specific configurations of the pattern execution unit, the advance notice effect pattern determination means, the advance notice effect pattern storage means, and the like can be appropriately changed in design.

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

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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;
Variable display effect pattern storage means for storing variable display effect patterns of a plurality of types of identification information;
Based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the start area provided in the game area, by executing one of the variable display effect patterns of the plurality of types of identification information stored in the variable display effect pattern storage means, Variable display control means for performing display control of the variable display means;
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;
A variable display of the identification information is executed when a predetermined variable display hold condition is established in which a variable display of the identification information based on the passage of the game ball to the start area is not executable, although the game ball has passed the start area 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 starting storage information stored in the starting storage means is specific starting storage information indicating that the result of variable display of identification information is the specific display mode;
In the variable display of the identification information before the variable display of the identification information based on the specific start storage information is executed when the predetermination means determines that the start storage information is the specific start storage information, A prior notice effect execution means for executing the advance notice effect,
The variable display control means is stored in the variable display effect pattern storage means in the variable display of identification information based on the specific start memory information determined by the prior determination means as the start memory information being the specific start memory information. Among the variable display effect patterns of the plurality of types of identification information, the game machine includes specific variable display effect pattern execution means for executing the specific variable display effect pattern of the identification information,
The variable display effect pattern storage means stores a specific variable display effect pattern of a plurality of types of identification information included in the variable display effect pattern of the plurality of types of identification information,
The specific variable display effect pattern execution means is stored in the variable display effect pattern storage means according to the number of variable displays of the identification information for which the advance notice effect has been executed after the determination by the prior determination means is executed. A gaming machine having a function of executing any one of specific variable display effect patterns of a plurality of types of identification information. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The variable display effect pattern storage means includes a prior notice effect pattern storage means for storing a plurality of types of advance notice effect patterns included in a variable display effect pattern of a plurality of types of identification information,
The prior notice effect executing means is based on the start memory information before the variable display of the identification information is executed based on the start memory information determined by the prior determination means as the start memory information being the specific start memory information. A gaming machine having a function of executing the plurality of types of advance notice effect patterns in a predetermined order for each variable display of identification information. The gaming machine according to claim 2,
A prior notice effect pattern determining means for determining a prior notice effect pattern executed in the variable display of the previous identification information by the prior notice effect executing means;
The specific variable display effect pattern execution means is a specific variable display of a plurality of types of identification information stored in the variable display effect pattern storage means based on the prior notice effect pattern determined by the advance notice effect pattern determination means. A gaming machine having a function of executing one of the production patterns. A variable display control process for controlling variable display of identification information by executing one of a plurality of types of identification information variable display effect patterns based on the establishment of a predetermined start condition;
A game state transition control process for performing control to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player on the condition that the variable display result of the identification information is in a specific display mode in the variable display control process;
Predetermined variable display capable of executing variable display of the identification information when the predetermined variable display holding 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 performed 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 variable display of 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 preliminary determination process, Prior notice effect execution processing for executing the advance notice effect,
In the variable display control process, a variable display effect pattern of a plurality of types of identification information with variable display of identification information based on the specific start storage information determined that the start storage information is the specific start storage information in the prior determination process Among them, a simulation program for causing a computer to execute a specific variable display effect pattern execution process for executing a specific variable display effect pattern of identification information included in the variable display effect pattern of the plurality of types of identification information,
In the specific variable display effect pattern execution process, the specific variable display effect of a plurality of types of identification information according to the number of variable displays of the identification information for which the advance notice effect has been executed after the determination in the prior determination process is executed. A simulation program for causing a computer to execute a process for executing one of the patterns.

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