JP2005237859A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine making the reliability of a forenotice intelligible and allowing a player to retain the feeling of expectation to a forenotice performance for a long period of time in a constitution of sequentially executing the forenotice performance changingly displaying a forenotice picture in a plurality of times of symbol variations. <P>SOLUTION: This game machine stores a plurality of types of forenotice pattern data (variation patterns) for displaying a background picture as the forenotice picture on a variable display device, executes a step-up forenotice changingly displaying a predetermined background picture out of "fine", "cloudy", "rain" and "thunder" background pictures according to a predetermined order based on a plurality of start memories and, when it turns into a big win, selects the forenotice pattern data using setting value data wherein a rate of selecting forenotice pattern data for displaying a second forenotice picture displayed later than the first forenotice picture is set higher than a rate of selecting the forenotice pattern data for displaying the first forenotice picture. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention includes a variable display device that, after a predetermined start condition is satisfied, performs a plurality of pieces of identification information each identifiable based on the satisfaction of a variable display start condition, and derives and displays a display result. The present invention relates to a gaming machine that is in a specific gaming state that is advantageous to the player when a predetermined specific display result is derived and displayed on the device.

Conventionally, a pachinko gaming machine as an example of a gaming machine provided with a variable display device generally has a pattern (identification information) in a variable display section of a plurality of columns (for example, three columns of left, middle, and right) in the variable display device. When a variable display is performed and the stop symbol of each variable display unit becomes a big hit symbol (specific display result) aligned with the same symbol, a specific gaming state is generated. Also, in such a pachinko gaming machine, a plurality of characters (notice images) that become notice symbols are switched and displayed during one symbol change, and the reliability that becomes a big hit is varied depending on the type and number of characters that are changed. For performing a notice effect (hereinafter also referred to as a step-up notice) (for example, see Patent Document 1), or for performing a notice effect continuously over a plurality of symbol variations (for example, Patent Document 1). 2) has been proposed.
Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2003-210723 (page 3-8, FIG. 12) JP 2000-135332 A (page 4-14, FIG. 13)

  By the way, in the structure of the said patent document 1, since it was not the structure which performs step-up notice continuously over several times of symbol fluctuations, the effect of a notice effect is continuously provided over the contents of display several times. Could not get to. Therefore, when the configuration of the step-up notice in Patent Document 1 is directly combined with the structure of Patent Document 2, the step-up notice can be continuously executed over a plurality of symbol variations. However, in such a configuration, although the step-up notice is executed for each symbol variation, the notice image that has been stepped up (finally switched) for each symbol variation is once erased, and the next In the case of the symbol variation, the notification image is switched and displayed from the beginning, so that the reliability of the notification becomes difficult to understand, and the expectation for the big hit cannot be maintained over a plurality of symbol variations. The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and the object of the present invention is to provide the reliability of the notice in the configuration in which the notice effect for switching and displaying the notice image is continuously executed over a plurality of symbol variations. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of easily understanding the above and maintaining an expectation for the notice effect over a long period of time.

  In order to achieve the above object, according to the first aspect of the present invention, after a predetermined start condition is satisfied (for example, a start winning to the start winning opening 14), the start condition of the variable display is satisfied (for example, the special condition of the previous time). A variable display device (for example, a variable display device) that performs variable display of a plurality of pieces of identification information (for example, special symbols) each identifiable based on variable display of symbols and the end of a specific gaming state (for example, a special symbol). 9), and when a predetermined specific display result (for example, a big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the variable display device, the gaming machine (for example, the pachinko gaming machine 1) is in a specific gaming state advantageous to the player. Numerical data updating means for updating numerical data (for example, random 1 which is a big hit determination random number) used for determination relating to variable display (for example, a step of 2 ms timer interruption processing) A function for counting up the big hit determination random number in S22) and numerical data extraction means for extracting the numerical data updated by the numerical data updating means in response to the establishment of the start condition (for example, step S113 of the start port switch passing process). And a start storage means (for example, a start port switch) capable of storing numerical data extracted by the numerical data extraction means up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4). The function of storing the extracted value of the random number for jackpot determination in step S113 of the passage process) and the display result of the variable display device based on whether or not the numerical data matches a predetermined determination value. Display result predetermining means for deciding whether or not to obtain a result (for example, using a big hit determination random number in the special symbol normal processing in step S300) A function for determining whether or not the game is a big hit, and determining a display result based on the random 2 or random 3 extracted value), and a notice image indicating that the determination result of the display result predetermining means is the specific display result (For example, a notice effect executing means for executing a notice effect by giving a notice by displaying a “sunny” background image for displaying the sun 100, etc.) and notice pattern data for displaying a notice image on the variable display device (for example, Preliminary pattern data storage means (for example, a function for storing data of various fluctuation patterns in the ROM 54 of the main board 31) for storing a plurality of types of “background (normal to clear) variation patterns 3” and the like in the start storage means When a plurality of numerical data is stored, a notice effect execution determining means for determining whether or not to execute the notice effect (for example, the step-up notice setting process step). In step S185, the random number for notice determination is extracted, and in step S186, control is performed to determine whether the random number value of the notice determination random number matches the determination value in the step-up notice determination table) and execution of the notice effect. When the decision means decides to execute the notice effect, the notice pattern data selection means for selecting the notice pattern data from the notice pattern data storage means (for example, the change pattern selection process at the time of notice in step S203). Control for selecting a variation pattern at the time of step-up notice) and notice pattern data (for example, “background” for displaying a plurality of notice images having a predetermined display order among the plurality of kinds of notice pattern data) When (variable pattern 13 such as “normal → sunny → cloudy → rain → thunder”) is selected, it is displayed in advance during one variable display. Switching display control means (for example, control for switching and displaying the background image based on the variation pattern at the time of step-up notification in step S828 of the symbol variation processing) that performs control for switching and displaying the preview image in accordance with the determined order. The notice pattern data selecting means has a function of selecting first notice pattern data (for example, a fluctuation pattern 6 of “background (clear to cloudy)”) for displaying the first notice image; After the first notice image is displayed, the notice image is switched from the first notice image to the second notice image (for example, a background image of “rain”, etc.) by the switching display control means for display. Second notice pattern data (for example, a variation pattern 7 of “background (cloudy → rain)”, etc.), and the notice pattern data selecting means is stored in the start storage means. A plurality of numerical data is stored, and among the plurality of numerical data, there is numerical data that matches the determination value, and the display result predetermining means determines that the display result is the specific display result (For example, after setting the big hit prediction notice table in step S182 of the step-up notice setting process, in step S184, it is determined that the value of the inspection number counter K is 2 or more) , The ratio of selecting the second notice pattern data (for example, the ratio of selecting the variation pattern that displays the background image of “normal” → “sunny” → “cloudy” → “rain” at the time of big hit) Is set higher than the rate of selecting the previous notice pattern data (for example, the rate of selecting the fluctuation pattern that displays the background image of “Normal” → “Sunny” → “Cloudy” at the time of big hit) Set value data are (e.g., if one starts a storage number, the distribution of the variation pattern determination value) and selects the notice pattern data using.

  Further, in the invention of claim 2, the notice pattern data selecting means is the final notice image by the switching display control means only when the display result prior deciding means decides to display the specific display result. (For example, the background image of “lightning”) The final warning pattern data (for example, “background (normal → clear → cloudy → rain → lightning)”) or “background (rain → lightning)” ”Variation pattern 18 and the like).

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, continuous display control means (for example, “background (cloudy → rain)” that continuously displays the display of the preview image switched by the switching display control means over a plurality of variable displays. ) ”After selecting the fluctuation pattern 6 for displaying the background image of“), and selecting and displaying the fluctuation pattern 8 for displaying the background image of “background (rain)”. After the continuous display control means continuously displays the warning image, the switching display control means switches the warning image to another warning image and displays the warning pattern data (for example, “background (rain → lightning)”. ”Variation pattern 18 and the like).

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, during execution of the notice effect, an image corresponding to the set value data of the notice pattern data of the notice effect being executed (for example, the big hit reliability display unit 110) is variable. A ratio display control means for displaying on the display device (for example, a control for displaying the jackpot reliability in accordance with the background image in step S828 in the process of changing symbols) is provided.

  According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, the order of display is determined in advance only when the notice pattern data selecting means decides to display the specific display result by the display result predetermining means. Preliminary pattern data (for example, “Background (clear) → rain)” variation pattern 19 or the like for switching and displaying the preview image set in an order different from the order (for example, “clear” → “rain”) ), And a function for selecting.

  According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, the notice pattern data selecting means covers the variable display exceeding the upper limit number when the display result predetermining means decides not to display the specific display result. A function of executing the notice effect is provided (for example, when it is determined that the special effect is executed in step S229 of the change pattern selection process at the time of notice, in step S205 of the change pattern setting process in variable display exceeding the upper limit number). A function of selecting and executing a variation pattern from the variation pattern type table selection process during special effects).

  In the first aspect of the invention, the notice effect for switching and displaying the notice image during one variable display is continuously performed over a plurality of symbol variations based on the number of start memories stored in the start storage means. Since it is the structure to perform, the expectation with respect to a notice effect can be maintained over a long period of time. Further, when it is determined that the display result is the specific display result, the ratio of selecting the second notice pattern data is higher than the ratio of selecting the first notice pattern data (one or more times). Since the number of switching of the preview image by the switching display control means is large over the pattern fluctuation), the level of the displayed preview image is high (for example, when a “cloudy” background image is displayed rather than “sunny”). The expectation that the display result becomes the specific display result can be improved.

  Further, in the invention of claim 2, since it is determined that the specific display result is obtained when the final notice image is switched and displayed among all the notice images, it is possible to improve the expectation for the change display of the notice image. it can.

  Further, in the invention of claim 3, it is possible to switch and display the warning image step by step over a plurality of variable displays for executing the warning effect. Can be improved.

  In the invention of claim 4, the player can play a game with expectation by displaying on the variable display device an image (for example, an image corresponding to the reliability) corresponding to the set value data of the notice pattern data. Can do.

  Further, in the invention of claim 5, it is possible to give a surprise to the switching display of the preview image by switching and displaying the preview image in an order different from the predetermined order. it can.

  In the invention of claim 6, the stored start memory is a display result different from the specific display result, and the notice effect is continuously performed even when the start memory is lost. It is possible to prevent the player from ending the game simultaneously with the end of the production.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. First, an overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine that is an example of a gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view showing a pachinko gaming machine, and FIG. 2 is a front view showing a game board.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame (not shown) formed in a vertical rectangular shape and a game frame attached to the inside of the outer frame so as to be opened and closed. The game frame includes a front frame (not shown) installed to be openable and closable with respect to the outer frame, a mechanism plate (not shown) to which mechanical components and the like are attached, and various components (to be described later) attached to the front frame and the mechanism plate. And a game board). The pachinko gaming machine 1 also has a glass door frame 2 that is formed in a frame shape and is provided on the game frame so as to be opened and closed.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the glass door frame 2 is formed in a frame shape, and a hitting ball supply tray 3 is provided below the glass door frame 2. Below the hitting ball supply tray 3, there are provided an extra ball receiving tray 4 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hitting ball supply tray 3, and a hitting operation handle (operation knob) 5 for firing the hitting ball. The game board 6 is a structure including a plate-like body constituting the game board 6 and various components attached to the plate-like body. As shown in FIG. 2, a game area 7 is formed on the front surface of the game board 6. Near the center of the game area 7, there is provided a variable display device 9 including "left", "middle", and "right" variable display sections 8a to 8c for individually displaying special symbols. In the present embodiment, the three variable display portions 8a to 8c of “left”, “middle”, and “right” are controlled so as to be a big hit when all the symbols are aligned with the same symbol. When the probability variation pattern is a uniform odd number symbol), the probability variation big hit is controlled.

  On the upper part of the variable display device 9, there is provided a normal symbol display 10 constituted by a pair of left and right lamps. On the other hand, a special symbol start memory display 41 (four LEDs) for displaying the number of effective winning balls that have entered the start winning opening 14, that is, the start memory number, is provided below the variable display device 9. The special symbol start-up memory can be stored with an upper limit of four. Then, the special symbol start memory display 41 increases one LED that is turned on every time there is a winning at the start winning opening 14, while one LED that is turned on every time the variable display of the variable display device 9 is started. cut back.

  Below the variable display device 9, a variable winning ball device 15 having a start winning opening 14 is provided. The variable winning ball device 15 opens and closes the starting winning port 14 by driving the solenoid 16 (however, even when the starting winning port 14 can be closed even in the closed state), the winning ball that has entered the starting winning port 14 is , Guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the start port switch 14a.

  Below the variable winning ball apparatus 15, an opening / closing plate 20 that is opened by a solenoid 21 in a specific gaming state is provided. The opening / closing plate 20 is a means for opening and closing the special winning opening. Of the winning balls guided from the opening / closing plate 20 to the back of the game board 6, the winning ball entering one (V winning area) is detected by the V winning switch 22, and the winning ball from the opening / closing plate 20 is detected by the count switch 23. Is done. A solenoid 21 </ b> A (see FIG. 3) is provided on the back of the game board 6 for switching the route in the special winning opening.

  A gate 32 is provided on the left side of the variable winning ball apparatus 15. When a game ball wins the gate 32 and the game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, a predetermined random number value is extracted if the normal symbol start memory has not reached the upper limit. And if it is a state which can start the variable display in which a display state changes in the normal symbol display 10, the variable display by the normal symbol display 10 will be started. If the normal symbol display 10 is not in a state where variable display whose display state changes can be started, the starting memory number of the normal symbol is increased by one. It should be noted that the number of normal symbol starting memories can be stored with an upper limit of four, and the starting memory number is displayed on a normal symbol starting memory display (not shown).

  In the present embodiment, the normal symbol variable display is performed by alternately lighting a pair of left and right lamps (a symbol can be visually recognized when it is lit) constituting the normal symbol display 10, and the variable display is performed for a predetermined time (for example, 29.2 seconds). Then, if the left lamp is turned on at the end of the variable display, it is a win. Whether or not to win is determined by whether or not the value of the random number extracted when the game ball wins the gate 32 matches a predetermined hit determination value. When the display result of the variable display on the normal symbol display 10 is a win, the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times for a predetermined time so that the game ball can easily win. That is, the state of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 changes from a disadvantageous state to a player to an advantageous state when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol.

  Further, in the probability variation state as the special gaming state, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased, and one or both of the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased. , It will be more advantageous for the player. Further, in a predetermined state such as a probability change state, the variable display period (fluctuation time) in the normal symbol display 10 may be shortened, which may be more advantageous for the player.

  The game area 7 is provided with a plurality of winning holes 29, 30, 33, 39, and winning of game balls to the winning holes 29, 30, 33, 39 is respectively determined by winning hole switches 29a, 30a, 33a, 39a. At both the left and right ends of the game area 7, there are provided decorative lamps 25 that are blinked and displayed during the game, and at the lower end of the game area 7 are provided outlets 26 for absorbing the hit balls that have not won. Further, a pair of left and right speakers 27 for generating sound effects and sounds, a top frame lamp 28a for light decoration, a left frame lamp 28b, and a right frame lamp are provided on the front surface of the glass door frame 2 serving as the outer periphery of the game area 7. 28c, a prize ball lamp 51 that is turned on when there is a remaining number of prize balls, and a ball break lamp 52 that is turned on when the supply ball has run out. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, a card unit 50 (see FIG. 3) that enables lending a ball by inserting a prepaid card is installed adjacently.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with a hitting ball launching device (not shown) that launches a hitting ball into the game area 7 using the rotational force of the drive motor 94 (see FIG. 3). The game balls launched from the ball hitting device flow down the game area 7 after entering the game area 7 through the hitting rail. When the special symbol variable display can be started, when the hit ball enters the start winning opening 14 and is detected by the start switch 14a, the variable display units 8a to 8c start the variable symbol variable display. If the special symbol variable display cannot be started, the number of special symbols to be started is increased by one.

  The variable display of the special symbols in the variable display sections 8a to 8c stops when a certain time has elapsed. If the combination of special symbols at the time of stoppage is a jackpot symbol, the game state is shifted to a specific gaming state. That is, the opening / closing plate 20 is opened until a predetermined time elapses or a predetermined number (for example, 10) of hit balls wins. Then, when a hit ball enters the V winning area while the opening / closing plate 20 is opened and is detected by the V winning switch 22, a continuation right is generated and the opening / closing plate 20 is opened again. The generation of the continuation right is allowed a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 rounds). When the display result on the variable display sections 8a to 8c at the time of stoppage is a jackpot symbol (probability variation symbol) accompanied by a probability variation, the probability of the next jackpot increases. That is, it becomes a more advantageous state (special game state) for the player, which is a probable change state. Specifically, the probability of jackpot is set high by increasing the number of random one jackpot determination values, which will be jackpot determination random numbers described later, as compared to the normal time.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration of the main board 31 provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1. 3 also shows a lamp / LED control board 35, a payout control board 37, a sound control board 70, an effect control board 80, and a launch control board 91.

  The main circuit board 31 includes a basic circuit 53 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program, a gate switch 32a, a start port switch 14a, a V winning switch 22, a count switch 23, winning port switches 29a, 30a, 33a, 39a, A switch circuit 58 for supplying signals from the tongue switch 48, the ball-out switch 95, the prize ball count switch 96, and the clear switch 97 to the basic circuit 53, and the solenoids 16, 21, 21A are driven in accordance with commands from the basic circuit 53. A solenoid circuit 59, an information output circuit 64 for outputting an information output signal such as jackpot information to an external device (such as a hall computer) in accordance with data given from the basic circuit 53, and a system content stored in the main board 31 are reset. System reset circuit 65 is mounted. . The basic circuit 53 includes a ROM 54 that stores a game control program, a RAM 55 that is used as a work memory, a CPU 56 that performs a control operation according to the program, and an I for exchanging information between the CPU 56 and the outside. / O port unit 57.

  The microcomputer (CPU, ROM, RAM) mounted on the lamp / LED control board 35 is provided with a special symbol start memory provided in the game board 6 in response to a lamp control command signal received from the main board 31. In addition to performing display control of the display 41 and the decoration lamp 25, display control of the top frame lamp 28a, the left frame lamp 28b, the right frame lamp 28c, the prize ball lamp 51, and the ball break lamp 52 provided on the frame side is performed. .

  The microcomputer (CPU, ROM, RAM) mounted on the payout control board 37 pays out the ball according to the payout control command signal received from the main board 31 based on the winning of the game ball to the various winning openings. The device 98 is driven and controlled to control the payout of game balls.

  A microcomputer (CPU, ROM, RAM) mounted on the sound control board 70 controls sound generation from the speaker 27 in accordance with a sound control command signal received from the main board 31.

  A microcomputer (production control CPU, ROM, RAM) mounted on the production control board 80 includes a variable display device 9 that variably displays special symbols in response to a design control command signal received from the main board 31. The display control of the normal symbol display 10 which variably displays the normal symbol is performed.

  The microcomputer (CPU, ROM, RAM) mounted on the launch control board 91 controls the launch of the game ball by drivingly controlling the drive motor 94 of the hitting ball launcher. The driving force of the drive motor 94 is adjusted according to the operation amount of the operation knob 5. That is, the microcomputer of the launch control board 91 is controlled so that a hit ball is launched at a speed corresponding to the operation amount of the operation knob 5.

    Next, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a 2 mS timer interrupt process. This process is executed when the interrupt is permitted in the main process executed by the game control means of the main board 31. When the timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 performs the register saving process (step S20), and then executes the game control process of steps S21 to S33 shown in FIG. In the game control process, the CPU 56 first inputs detection signals from the switches such as the gate switch 32a, the start port switch 14a, the count switch 23, and the winning port switch 24a via the switch circuit 58, and determines their state. (Switch process: Step S21).

  Next, a process of updating the count value of each counter for generating each determination random number such as a big hit determination random number used for game control is performed (step S22). The CPU 56 further performs processing for updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number and processing for updating the count value of the counter for generating the display random number (steps S23 and S24).

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. Each random number is used as follows.
(1) Random 1: Decide whether or not to generate a big hit (for big hit judgment)
(2) Random 2-1 to 2-3 (Random 2): Decide the left middle right off symbol of the special symbol (for determining the off symbol)
(3) Random 3: Determines the combination of special symbols that generate a big hit (for determining big hit symbols)
(4) Random 4: Determine the variation pattern of the special symbol (for variation pattern determination)
(5) Random 5: Decide whether or not to reach when no big hit is generated (for reach determination)
(6) Random 6: Determines whether or not to generate a hit based on a normal symbol (for normal symbol hit determination)
(7) Random 7: Determine initial value of random 1 (for determining random 1 initial value)
(8) Random 8: Determine initial value of random 6 (for determining random 6 initial value)
(9) Random 9: Decide whether or not to execute a notice effect (also referred to as a step-up notice) (for notice determination)
(10) Random 10: Decide whether or not to execute a special effect at the time of the notice effect (for determining the special effect)

  In step S22 in the game control process shown in FIG. 4, the CPU 56 generates a jackpot determination random number (1), a jackpot determination random number (3), and a normal determination random number (6). Counter is incremented (added by 1). That is, they are determination random numbers, (2) random symbol determination random number, (3) big hit symbol determination random number, (4) variation pattern determination random number, (9) preliminary determination random number, ( The special effect random number of 10) is a display random number, the random 1 initial value determining random number of (7), and the random 6 initial value determining random number of (8) is the initial value random number. In order to enhance the game effect, random numbers related to ordinary symbols other than the random numbers (1) to (9) are also used.

  In addition, random 1 which is a random number for jackpot determination, each counter value is repeatedly updated within the range of “0 to 316”, and the value of the random counter for jackpot determination extracted with the occurrence of the start winning is the jackpot determination value In the case of “7”, as a result of the variable display based on the start winning, it is determined in advance that it is a big hit. When the gaming state is in a probable change state, the big hit determination value is “7, 57, 77, 107, 157”. In addition, in the random number 3 which is a big hit symbol random number, each counter value is repeatedly updated within a range of “0 to 11”, among which the big hit symbol determination determination value “0, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10” is set. The big hit in other than the probability variation symbol is determined, and the big hit symbol determination determination value “1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11” determines the big hit in the probability variation symbol.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs special symbol process processing (step S25). In the special symbol process control, corresponding processing is selected and executed according to a special symbol process flag for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 in a predetermined order according to the gaming state. The value of the special symbol process flag is updated during each process according to the gaming state. Further, normal symbol process processing is performed (step S26). In the normal symbol process, the corresponding process is selected and executed according to the normal symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the normal symbol display 10 in a predetermined order. The value of the normal symbol process flag is updated during each process according to the gaming state.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs a process of setting a display control command related to the special symbol in a predetermined area of the RAM 55 and sending the display control command (special symbol command control process: step S27). In addition, a display control command related to the normal symbol is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 55, and a process of sending the display control command is performed (normal symbol command control process: step S28).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs information output processing for outputting data such as jackpot information, start information, probability variation information supplied to the hall management computer, for example (step S29).

  In addition, the CPU 56 executes a prize ball process for setting the number of prize balls based on the detection signals of the prize opening switches 29a, 30a, 33a, 39a (step S30). Specifically, a payout control command indicating the number of winning balls is output to the payout control board 37 in response to detection of winning based on any one of the winning opening switches 29a, 30a, 33a, 39a being turned on. The payout control CPU mounted on the payout control board 37 drives the ball payout device 98 in accordance with a payout control command indicating the number of prize balls.

  And CPU56 performs the memory | storage process which checks the increase / decrease in the number-of-start winning memory | storage number (step S31). In addition, a test terminal process, which is a process for outputting a test signal for enabling the control state of the gaming machine to be confirmed outside the gaming machine, is executed (step S32). Further, when a predetermined condition is established, a drive command is issued to the solenoid circuit 59 (step S33). The solenoid circuit 59 drives the solenoids 16, 21, and 21A in response to a drive command in order to open or close the variable winning ball device 15 or the opening / closing plate 20, or to switch the game ball passage in the special winning opening. To do. Thereafter, the contents of the register are restored (step S34), and the interrupt permission state is set (step S35).

  With the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is started every 2 mS. In this embodiment, the game control process is executed by the timer interrupt process. However, in the timer interrupt process, for example, only a flag indicating that an interrupt has occurred is set, and the game control process is performed by the main process. May be executed.

  FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an example of a special symbol process processing program executed by game control means (for example, the CPU 56) on the main board 31. This process is a specific process of step S25 in the flowchart of FIG. When performing the special symbol process, the CPU 56 turns on the start opening switch 14a for detecting that a game ball has won the start winning opening 14 provided in the game board 6, that is, the game ball If a start winning to win the start winning opening 14 has occurred (step S310), after performing the start opening switch passing process (step S311), any one of steps S300 to S308 depending on the internal state I do.

  Special symbol normal processing (step S300): Waits until the variable symbol variable display can be started. When the CPU 56 is in a state where variable display of special symbols can be started, the CPU 56 checks the number of start memories. If the number of starting memories is not 0, it is determined whether or not a jackpot is determined by determining whether or not an extracted value of a jackpot determination random number (random 1) to be described later matches a predetermined jackpot determination random value. . Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated so as to shift to step S301.

  Special symbol stop symbol setting process (step S301): A special symbol stop symbol after variable display is determined. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to shift to step S302.

  Fluctuation pattern setting process (step S302): The variation pattern of variable symbol special display is determined according to the value of the variation pattern determination random number. Further, based on the determined variation pattern, after the variable symbol display time (variation time) until the special symbol is variably displayed and is derived and displayed is set in the special symbol process timer, the special symbol process timer is started. At this time, information (special symbol designation command) for instructing a special symbol stop symbol and information (variation pattern command) for commanding a variation mode (variation pattern) are transmitted to the effect control board 80. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated so as to shift to step S303.

  Special symbol variation processing (step S303): When a predetermined time has elapsed (the special symbol process timer in step S302 times out), the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to shift to step S304.

  Special symbol stop process (step S304): Control is performed so that the special symbols variably displayed in the variable display portions 8a to 8c are stopped. Specifically, the display control command (confirmation command) indicating the special symbol stop is set to be transmitted. If the special symbol after the stop becomes a big hit symbol, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to shift to step S305. If not, the internal state is updated to shift to step S300.

  Preliminary winning opening opening process (step S305): Control for opening the large winning opening (opening / closing plate 20) is started. Specifically, the counter and the flag are initialized, and the solenoid 21 is driven to open the open / close plate 20 to open the special winning opening. Also, the process timer sets the execution time of the big prize opening opening process and sets the big hit flag. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated so as to shift to step S306.

  Processing for opening a special prize opening (step S306): Control for sending a display control command for round display of the special prize opening to the effect control board 80, processing for confirming the establishment of the closing condition for the special prize opening, and the like. When the closing condition for the last big prize opening is satisfied, the internal state is updated to shift to step S307.

  Specific area valid time processing (step S307): The presence / absence of passage of the V winning switch 22 is monitored, and processing for confirming that the continuation condition for the specific gaming state is satisfied is performed. If the continuation condition for the specific gaming state is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the internal state is updated to shift to step S305. Further, when the continuation condition for the specific gaming state is not satisfied within the predetermined valid time, or when all the rounds are finished, the internal state is updated so as to shift to step S308.

  Big hit end processing (step S308): Control for causing the effect control means to perform display control for notifying the player that the specific gaming state has ended. Then, the internal state is updated so as to shift to step S300.

  FIG. 7A is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a variation pattern used in this embodiment. The variation pattern data is stored in the ROM 54 of the main board 31. In FIG. 7A, “EXT” indicates the second byte of EXT data in the display control command having a two-byte structure. “Time” indicates a variable symbol display period of special symbols. The “normal fluctuation” shown in FIG. 7A is a fluctuation pattern that does not involve reach. “Reach loss” is a fluctuation pattern that involves reach but the fluctuation result (stop symbol) does not cause a big hit. The “reach big hit” is a fluctuation pattern that is accompanied by reach and the fluctuation result (stop symbol) causes a big hit. Further, the data of each variation pattern includes data of “background” that is a background image displayed on the variable display device 9 during the variation. During the fluctuation, the background image is switched from “normal” in which no character is displayed to “sunny” in which the sun 100 (see FIG. 19) is displayed. Among the variation patterns having such “background”, the variation patterns 2 and 9 are variation patterns executed at the time of normal reach (ordinary notice) other than the step-up notice, and the change patterns 3 to 5 , 10 to 13 are fluctuation patterns executed at the time of step-up notice based on one start memory, and fluctuation patterns 3, 6 to 8, and 14 to 19 are executed at the time of step-up notice based on a plurality of start memories. Fluctuation pattern.

  Note that the step-up notice is a notice effect that gives a notice of a big hit by switching and displaying the background image in accordance with a predetermined order based on one or more start memories. The background image switched based on the start-up memory is continuously displayed until the next variable display is started. In the next variable display, the background image is switched from the background image continuously displayed from the previous variable display. Display starts. Further, the step-up notice includes a notice pattern that switches and displays the background image in an order different from the predetermined order, and when such a notice pattern is executed, the big hit is determined. . Hereinafter, this notice pattern is referred to as a confirmed effect. Further, the step-up notice includes a notice pattern for switching and displaying the background image over the variable display exceeding the upper limit number (4 in the embodiment) of the start-up memory, and such a notice pattern is executed. This prevents the player from ending the game simultaneously with the end of the notice effect based on the start memory. Hereinafter, this notice pattern is referred to as a special effect. In the following description, the step-up notice may be simply referred to as a notice.

  FIG. 7B is a list chart showing a continuous display designation command for continuously displaying a background image in a period from the end of variable display to the start of the next variable display. As shown in FIG. 7B, the continuous display designation command includes a command “14H” for continuously displaying a “sunny” background image after the execution of the variation pattern 3 and a “cloudy” background image after the execution of the variation pattern 6. There are three types of commands, “15H” for continuously displaying the “rain” and “16H” for continuously displaying the background image of “rain” after the execution of the variation pattern 7. Is selected.

  FIG. 8A is a list showing a random number distribution table for determining a variation pattern at the time of reaching and losing the normal notice and the step-up notice based on one start-up memory. FIG. 8B is a list showing a random number distribution table for determining a variation pattern at the time of a big hit of a normal notice and a step-up notice based on one start-up memory. FIG. 8C is a list showing the jackpot reliability of various variation patterns executed at the time of normal notice and step-up notice based on one start-up memory. As shown in FIG. 8A, at the time of reaching and losing the normal notice and the step-up notice based on one start-up memory, “0 to 551” among the random numbers for determining the variation pattern of “0 to 631” (random 4). 552 random numbers are assigned to “normal” fluctuation pattern 2 (normal notice), and 50 random numbers “552 to 601” are assigned to “normal → clear” fluctuation pattern 3 (hereinafter, step-up notice). 20 random numbers of “602 to 621” are distributed to the fluctuation pattern 4 of “normal → clear → cloudy”, and 10 random numbers of “622 to 631” are fluctuations of “normal → clear → cloudy → rain”. Sorted into pattern 5.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8B, at the time of the big hit of the normal notice and the step-up notice based on one start memory, “0 to 631” of random numbers for determining the variation pattern (random 4) “0 to 0”. 35 random numbers of “34” are assigned to “normal” fluctuation pattern 9 (normal notice), and 83 random numbers of “35 to 117” are fluctuation pattern 10 of “normal → clear” (hereinafter, step-up notice). 158 random numbers of “118 to 275” are distributed to the fluctuation pattern 11 of “normal → clear → cloudy”, and 316 random numbers of “276 to 591” are “normal → clear → cloudy → rain”. 40 random numbers “592 to 631” are distributed to the fluctuation pattern 13 of “normal → clear → cloudy → rain → lightning”.

  Then, the big hit reliability (A) of the fluctuation pattern for each background image is represented by A (%) = (B / (B + C)) × when the appearance rate (B) at the time of big hit and the appearance rate (C) at the time of loss It is calculated from 100 formulas. The jackpot reliability is the reliability (probability of reaching a jackpot from reach) that is finally determined from the reach pattern performed in each jackpot. Here, the appearance rate (B) at the time of big hit is calculated from the calculation formula of B = D × E, assuming that the big hit decision rate (D) by random 1 and the variation pattern selection rate (E) at the big hit by random 4 , The appearance rate (C) at the time of the loss is assumed to be a loss determination rate (F) by random 1, a reach determination rate (G) by random 5, and a variation pattern selection rate (H) at the time of loss by random 4 C = It is calculated from the formula of F × G × H. Specifically, the big hit reliability of the “normal” fluctuation pattern will be described as an example. The big hit determination rate (D) = 1/317, the fluctuation pattern selection rate at the big hit (E) = 35/632 to the big hit time The appearance rate (B) is calculated, the loss determination rate (F) = 316/317, the reach determination rate (G) = 1/10, the variation pattern selection rate at the time of loss (H) = 552/632 from the time of the loss By calculating the appearance rate (C), as shown in FIG. 8C, the big hit reliability of the “normal” variation pattern is 0.02%. Similarly, the big hit reliability of the fluctuation pattern of “Normal → Sunny” is 5%, and the big hit reliability of the fluctuation pattern of “Normal → Sunny → Cloudy” is 20%, “Normal → Sunny → Cloudy → Rain”. The big hit reliability of the fluctuation pattern is 50%, and the big hit reliability of the fluctuation pattern of “normal → clear → cloudy → rain → thunder” is 100%.

  The jackpot reliability corresponding to the background image is displayed on the jackpot reliability display unit 110 of the variable display device 9. Specifically, during a single variable display, when a “sunny” background image is displayed, a letter “5%”, which is a big hit reliability of a variation pattern “normal → sunny”, is displayed. When the “cloudy” background image is displayed, the letter “20%”, which is the big hit reliability of the fluctuation pattern “normal → clear → cloudy”, is displayed, and when the “rainy” background image is displayed, When “50%” is displayed as the big hit reliability of the fluctuation pattern of “Normal → Sunny → Cloudy → Rain” and the background image of “Rain” is displayed, “Normal → Sunny → Cloudy → Rain” changes When the character “50%” which is the big hit reliability of the pattern is displayed and the background image of “thunder” is displayed, the big hit reliability of the fluctuation pattern “normal → clear → cloudy → rain → thunder” is displayed. “100%” is displayed. Also, when a background image corresponding to a step-up notice based on a plurality of start memories described later is displayed, the jackpot reliability corresponding to the background image used during one variable display is displayed. In this case, it differs from the actual jackpot reliability (in the case of step-up notice, the variation pattern selection rate that is the basis for calculating the jackpot reliability is not used, so it corresponds to the start memory for multiple times. It is different from the big hit reliability of the background image displayed in this way.) Although it is an apparent big hit reliability, it is sufficient that the player can play a game with expectation. Of course, the actually calculated jackpot reliability may be displayed.

  9A is a list showing a step-up notice determination table based on two start memories, and FIG. 9B is a list showing a step-up notice determination table based on three start memories. FIG. 9C is a table showing a step-up notice determination table based on four start memories. Random 9 notice determination values are set differently for each start memory number (2 to 4) at the time of step-up notice determination. First, in the case of losing, execution of the step-up notice of the notice pattern 3 is determined by the notice determination value. As shown in FIG. 9A, when the number of starting memories is 2, four random numbers “0 to 3” out of 632 “0 to 631” are set as the notice determination values. As shown in FIG. 9B, when the start memory number is 3, one random number of “0” out of 632 “0 to 631” is set as the notice determination value, as shown in FIG. In addition, when the number of starting memories is 4, one random number “0” out of 632 “0 to 631” is set as the notice determination value. On the other hand, in the case of a big hit, the execution of the step-up notice is determined by the notice determination value, and the notice pattern to be executed (the notice pattern 1 or the notice pattern 2) is determined. In 2 to 4 starting memory numbers, 316 random numbers of “0 to 315” out of 632 of “0 to 631” are set as the notice determination values of the notice pattern 1, and “316 to 473”. 158 random numbers are set as the notice determination value of the notice pattern 2.

  FIG. 10A is a list showing a big hit time variation pattern determination table for step-up notice based on a plurality of start memories. In FIG. 10A, first, the case where the number of start memories at the time of step-up notice determination is two will be described. When notice pattern 1 is executed, “normal → sunny” is displayed in the variable display for the first notice count. The variation pattern 3 that is lost is selected, and the variation pattern 14 that is a big hit with “sunny → cloudy” is selected in the variable display of the second notice count. On the other hand, when the notice pattern 2 is executed, the variation pattern 3 that is lost in “normal → clear” is selected in the variable display of the first notice count, and “clear → rain” is selected in the variable display of the second notice count. A variation pattern 19 that is a big hit is selected.

  In addition, when the number of starting memories at the time of determining the step-up notice is 3, and when the notice pattern 1 is executed, the variable pattern 3 that is lost in “normal → clear” is selected in the variable display of the first notice number of times. In the variable display of the second notice count, the variation pattern 6 that is lost when “sunny → cloudy” is selected, and in the variable display of the third notice count, the change pattern 15 that is a big hit is selected when “cloudy → rain”. On the other hand, when the notice pattern 2 is executed, the variation pattern 3 that is lost in “normal → clear” is selected in the variable display of the first notice count, and “clear → cloudy” is selected in the variable display of the second notice count. The variation pattern 6 that is lost is selected, and the variation pattern 16 that is a big hit in “cloudy → rain → thunder” is selected in the variable display of the third notice count.

  In addition, when the number of start memories at the time of determining the step-up notice is four, when the notice pattern 1 is executed, the variable pattern 3 that is lost in “normal → clear” is selected in the variable display of the first notice number of times. In the variable display at the second notice count, the change pattern 6 that is lost when “sunny → cloudy” is selected, and the change pattern 7 that is lost at the “cloud → rain” is selected in the variable display at the third notice number. In the fourth variable display, the variation pattern 17 that is a big hit with “rain” is selected. On the other hand, when the notice pattern 2 is executed, the variation pattern 3 that is lost in “normal → clear” is selected in the variable display of the first notice count, and “clear → cloudy” is selected in the variable display of the second notice count. The change pattern 6 is selected as the loss, the change display 7 for the third notification is “cloudy → rain”, and the change pattern 7 is the change for the fourth notification, and “rain → thunder” is the big hit. The variation pattern 18 is selected.

  FIG. 10B is a table showing a loss variation pattern determination table for step-up notice. In FIG. 10 (B), when the number of starting memories at the time of step-up notice determination is two, the variable pattern 3 that is lost in “normal to clear” is selected in the variable display of the first notice number, and the second notice number is given. In the variable display of, the variation pattern 6 that is lost when “sunny → cloudy” is selected. In addition, when the number of starting memories at the time of determining the step-up notice is three, the variation pattern 3 that is lost in “normal → clear” is selected in the variable display at the first notice number, and “2” is displayed in the variable display at the second notice number. The change pattern 6 that is lost when “sunny → cloudy” is selected, and the change pattern 7 that is lost when “cloudy → rain” is selected in the variable display for the third time of the notice. In addition, when the number of starting memories at the time of determining the step-up notice is four, the variable pattern 3 that is lost in “normal → clear” is selected in the variable display at the first notice number, and “2” is displayed in the variable display at the second notice number. Fluctuation pattern 6 that is lost when clear to cloudy is selected, variable pattern 7 that is lost when variable display at the third notice count is selected, and change pattern 7 is selected when the display is variable for the fourth notice count. Then, the variation pattern 8 that is lost is selected.

  In this embodiment, there are 19 types of variation patterns having “background”, ie, variation patterns 2 to 20, but there are more types of variation times and variation patterns than the example shown in this embodiment. There may be. Further, the combination of the variation patterns of the step-up notice based on a plurality of start memories is two patterns of the notice pattern 1 and the notice pattern 2 when the number of start memories is a big hit, and the notice pattern 3 when there is a loss. 1 pattern is set as long as it is a notice effect that can switch and display the background image in accordance with a predetermined order based on a plurality of starting memories (over a plurality of symbol variations). As long as the background image can be switched and displayed in an order different from a predetermined order, the number of combinations of variation patterns may be larger than that of the example shown in the present embodiment. Further, for example, in the step-up notice based on a plurality of start memories, when the same type of background image is continuously displayed, the step when the same type of background image is displayed over a plurality of symbol variations You may set a high hitting reliability for the up notice.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the start port switch passing process (step S311) in the special symbol process. In the start port switch passing process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the start memory number has reached 4 which is the maximum value (upper limit number) (step S111). If the starting memory number has not reached 4, the starting memory number is increased by 1 (step S112), each random number value such as a big hit determination random number is extracted, and stored in a storage area corresponding to the starting memory number value (special This is stored in the symbol determination buffer (step S113). Extracting a random number means reading a count value from a counter for generating a random number and setting the read count value as a random value. In step S113, random numbers 1 to 5 are extracted from the random numbers shown in FIG.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the special symbol normal process (step S300) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 56 first determines whether or not the start memory number is 0 (step S161). If the start memory number is not 0, step-up notice setting processing (step S162), which will be described in detail later, is performed. Next, each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the start memory number = 1 is read out and stored in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55 (step S163), the value of the start memory number is decreased by 1, and each save is performed. The contents of the area are shifted (step S164). That is, each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the start memory number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) is stored in the storage area corresponding to the start memory number = n−1. Therefore, the order in which the random number values stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to the start memory numbers are extracted always coincides with the order of the start memory numbers = 1, 2, 3, and 4. Yes. That is, in this example, every time the variable display start condition is satisfied, the contents of each storage area are shifted, so the order in which the random number values are extracted can be specified. Next, the CPU 56 reads the jackpot determination random number from the random number storage buffer (step S165), and executes the jackpot determination module (step S166). When it is determined to be a big hit (step S167), a big hit flag is set (step S168). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol stop symbol setting process (step S169).

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the step-up notice setting process (step S162) in the special symbol normal process. In the step-up notice setting process, if the CPU 56 is not in a certain change state (step S171), the notice that stores the remaining number of notices that have not yet been executed among the number of notice effects that are executed to realize the step-up notice. The number counter is read (step S172). If the read count value of the notice count counter is 0 (step S173), the CPU 56 sets the count value of the start winning counter to the processing number (step S174), and the count value of the inspection count counter is an initial value. It is set to 0 (step S175). The inspection number counter is a counter for counting the number of repetitions of loop processing in steps S176 to S181 described later.

  Next, the CPU 56 adds 1 to the count value of the inspection number counter (step S176), and determines the jackpot determination stored in the storage area corresponding to the start winning memory number = K (the number indicated by the count value of the inspection number counter). The random value is read (step S177), and the big hit determination module is executed. That is, the big hit determination subroutine is called (step S178). In the jackpot determination module, it is determined whether there is a value in the jackpot determination table that matches a random random number value for determining the jackpot, and if there is a matching value, the jackpot is determined. Decide not to win. When it is determined that no big hit is made based on the big hit determination random number value read by the big hit determination module, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the number of processes (step S180), and the number of processes after the subtraction must be zero. If so, the process proceeds to step S176 (step S181).

  That is, in this example, the processes in steps S176 to S181 are repeatedly executed until the number of processes becomes zero. However, in this example, if it is determined in step S179 in the loop processing of steps S176 to S181 that a big hit is made, the loop processing is terminated at that point. That is, in steps S176 to S181, until it is determined that there is a big hit in the variable display that is on hold, or until the number of processes becomes 0 (until all determinations on the variable display on hold are completed). ), Whether or not each jackpot determination random number value stored in each storage area corresponding to the number of start winning memories = 1 to 4 is read out in order from the earliest extracted time to determine whether or not the jackpot This determination is executed.

  When it is determined in step S179 that the game is a big hit, the CPU 56 sets a step-up notice determination table (a table for the big hit in FIG. 9) at the time of the big hit as a use table (step S182). If the number of processes after subtraction is 0 in step S181, it is determined that the variable display that is on hold does not contain any big hits, and the step-up notice determination table ( The big hit table in FIG. 9) is set as a use table (step S183). Next, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the count value of the inspection number counter is 2 or more, in other words, whether or not the starting storage number is 2 or more (step S184). If the start memory number is 2 or more, a random number for notice determination is extracted (step S185), and it is determined whether or not to execute step-up notice based on the extracted value (step S186). If it is determined that the step-up notice is to be performed, the count value of the inspection number counter is set in the notice number counter that counts the remaining number of continuous notice effects in the step-up notice (step S187). In the process of step S186, when the execution of the step-up notice is determined with reference to the notice table at the time of the big hit, at the same time, the notice pattern (notice pattern 1) is based on the extracted value of the random number for notice determination. Alternatively, the notice pattern 2) is determined. Further, it is determined whether or not the special effect flag is set (step S188). If the special effect flag is set, the special effect flag is reset (step S189). The special effect flag is a flag that is set when it is determined to perform a special effect in step S230 of the notice time variation pattern selection process described later.

  In the present embodiment, the notice pattern is determined as the notice pattern 1 or the notice pattern 2 based on the value of the notice determination random number extracted in step S185 of the step-up notice setting process. The notice determination random number extracted in S185 may be used only for determining whether or not to execute the step-up notice, and the notice pattern 1 or the notice pattern 2 may be determined based on the random number for determining the variation pattern.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern setting process (step S302) in the special symbol process. In the variation pattern setting process, the CPU 56 first reads a notice number counter (step S201), and if the read notice number counter is not 0 (step S202), the notice variation pattern selection process described in detail later. (Step S203), the process proceeds to Step S214 described later. On the other hand, if the count value of the notice counter read in step S201 is 0 (step S202), the state of the special state flag is confirmed (step S204), and the special effect flag is set in step S230 described later. Then, the special effect variation pattern type table selection process is performed (step S205), the special effect flag is reset (step S206), and the process proceeds to step S214 described later. If the special effect flag is not set (step S204), the state of the big hit flag is confirmed (step S207). If the big hit flag is set in step S168, the table of FIG. 8B is used. Big hit hour variation pattern type table selection processing set as a table is performed (step S208). If the big hit flag is not set, the presence or absence of reach is determined (step S209). If there is a reach, the reach-losing variation pattern type table selection process is performed to set the table in FIG. 8A as the use table (step S210). If there is no reach, the table storing the variation pattern 1 in FIG. A change pattern type table selection process at the time of losing other than the reach set as a table is performed (step S211).

  In the special effect variation pattern type table selection process, when the variable display up to the upper limit number of start memories is lost, the variable display exceeding the upper limit number of start memories (in the embodiment, step-up notice is started). This is a process for determining a variation pattern for executing a step-up notice over the fifth variable display). In this process, it is determined that the special effect is executed in the variable display of the upper limit number (4 in the embodiment) of the start memory, and the special effect flag is set in step S230 described later. (It is decided to execute the special effect), and when the step-up notice is not started from the variable display at the next variable display of the upper limit number (NO in step S186), that is, the special effect is performed in step S188. Executed when the flag is not reset. In the special effect variation pattern type table selection process, it is determined whether or not the next start memory of the upper limit number is a big hit, and when the start memory is a big hit, a big hit variation pattern determination table (not shown) for the special effect. ) Is set as the usage table, and the variation pattern is determined based on the variation pattern of the upper limit number of times. On the other hand, when the start-up memory is not a big hit, after setting a variation pattern determination table (not shown) for special effects as a use table, the variation pattern is determined based on the upper limit number of variation patterns. In this embodiment, when the number of starting memories at the time of step-up notice determination is 4, and there is no big hit in the start memory, it is the fourth notice pattern 3 in FIG. 10B in the fourth variable display. The variation pattern 8 is selected, and a background image of “rain” is displayed at the end of the variable display based on the start-up memory. For example, when the next start-up memory is a loss, when the fluctuation pattern 8 started from the background image of “rain” set in the special pattern big hit hour fluctuation pattern determination table is a big hit. Then, the variation patterns 17 and 18 starting from the background image of “rain” set in the loss pattern variation determination table for special effects are selected.

  Next, the CPU 56 extracts the variation pattern determination random number from the variation pattern determination random number counter (step S212), and the variation pattern determination random number extracted and the variation pattern selected in step S208, step S210, or step S211. A variation pattern is determined using the type table (step S213). When the variation pattern is determined, the CPU 56 sets the variation time data of the determined variation pattern in the special symbol process timer (step S214). Then, the CPU 56 sets the address of the determined command transmission table for specifying the variation pattern in the pointer (step S215), and executes a command setting process which is a subroutine (step S216). The display control command is transmitted to the effect control CPU by executing the command set process. In this embodiment, each display control command that can be transmitted to the effect control CPU is stored in a ROM command transmission table. In the command set process, the CPU 56 sets the display control command data stored at the address of the ROM 54 indicated by the pointer to the output port for outputting the display control command data, and indicates that the command is transmitted. A display control INT signal is output. Thereafter, after starting the special symbol process timer (step S217), the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol variation process (step S218).

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the change pattern selection process (step S203) at the time of notice in the change pattern setting process. In the notice variation pattern selection process, the CPU 56 reads the notice number counter (step S221), and subtracts 1 from the count value of the notice number counter (step S222). Next, the CPU 56 determines whether or not there is a big hit in the start-up memory by determining whether or not the number of processes processed in steps S174 to S181 of the above-described step-up notice setting process is 0 ( Step S223). When the number of processes is not 0 but there is a big hit in the start-up memory, after setting the big hit change pattern determination table (table of FIG. 10A) of the step up notice as the use table (step S231), the step up notice decision is made. The variation pattern is determined based on the number of start memories at the time, the notice pattern, and the number of notices (step S232). Note that the notice pattern 1 or the notice pattern 2 is determined as the notice pattern based on the value of the random number for notice determination extracted in step S185 of the step-up notice setting process. For example, for a variable display in which the number of start memories at the time of step-up notice determination is 3, and the step-up notice in which execution of the notice pattern 2 is decided by the random number for notice determination is determined, the number of notices is the third notice number. The variation pattern 16 is selected by the table of 10 (A). Further, in the step-up notice in which the start memory number at the time of step-up notice determination is 2, and the execution of the notice pattern 2 is decided by the notice determination random number, the notice pattern of the final effect is displayed with a variable display in which the notice number is the second time. A variation pattern 19 of “background (clear → rain)” is selected.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the count value of the notice count counter is 0 (step S233). If the count value of the notice number counter is not 0, a continuous display designation command corresponding to the determined variation pattern is set (step S234). For example, when the variation pattern 3 of “background (normal → clear)” is determined in the variable display of the first notice count in step S232, the period from the stop point of the first variable display to the start point of the second variable display Then, a continuous display designation command “14H” for continuously displaying a “clear” background image is set.

  By the way, as a configuration for determining the variation pattern accompanied by the step-up notice described above, in other words, a structure for selecting the notice pattern data, the background image of “cloud” is used as the first notice image and the first notice image. When the background image of “rain” displayed later is the second preview image, the fluctuation pattern 6 of “background (clear to cloudy)” that is the preview pattern data for displaying the first preview image is displayed. A function to select, a function to select a fluctuation pattern 7 of “background (cloudy → rain)” which is the notice pattern data for displaying the second notice image, and the first notice image after switching the notice image Alternatively, the function of selecting the fluctuation pattern 6 of “background (clear → cloudy)” or the fluctuation pattern 7 of “background (cloudy → rain)” which is the notice pattern data for displaying the second notice image, and the first Notice image or second Including the ability to select the variation pattern 16 of that notice the pattern data "background (cloudiness → rain → thunder)" for displaying a notice image to be displayed later than the notice image.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S223 that the number of processes is 0 and there is no big hit in the start-up memory, the loss variation pattern determination table for the step-up notice (the table in FIG. 10B) is set as the use table. (Step S224), the variation pattern is determined based on the number of starting memories at the time of step-up notice determination and the number of notices (Step S225). For example, in the step-up notice when the start-up notice number at the time of determining the step-up notice is 4, the variable pattern 8 is selected from the table of FIG. Thereafter, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the count value of the notice number counter is 0 (step S226). If the count value of the notice number counter is 0, whether or not the value of the inspection number counter K added in step S176 of the step up notice setting process is 4, in other words, the start memory number when the step up notice is determined is determined. 4 is determined (step S227). When it is determined that the value of the inspection number counter K is 4 and the start memory number at the time of step-up notice determination is 4, a random number for special effect determination is extracted (step S228), and based on the extracted value. It is determined whether or not to execute a special effect in the step-up notice (step S229). If it is determined to execute the special effect, a special effect flag is set (step S230). In step S226, if the count value of the notice count counter is not 0, the process proceeds to step S234, and the continuous display designation command is set.

  In this embodiment, when the value of the inspection number counter K is 4 and the number of start memories at the time of step-up notice determination is 4, the start memory next to the upper limit number (the fifth time from the time of step-up notice determination). (Step S228 to S229), for example, for the start memory corresponding to the sixth or more variable display from the time of step-up determination. However, it may be controlled to execute a special effect. In the present embodiment, it is determined whether or not the special effect is executed in steps S228 to S229 when the start-up memory is exhausted (when the notice count counter becomes 0 in step S226). For example, in the change pattern determination table at the time of the step-up notice in FIG. 10B, a notice pattern that is combined with a change pattern of the number of times (fifth or more) scheduled to be stored in the start memory in the future is set. It is determined whether or not a special effect is to be executed when the up notice is determined, and when it is decided to execute the special effect, the change pattern at the time of the notice of the step up notice is determined in step S224 of the notice pattern pattern at the time of notice. It is good also as control which selects a table. In this case, when it is determined that the big hit determination for the start memory of the scheduled number of times stored in the start memory is a big hit in the future, the special effect determined at the time of the step-up notice determination is canceled, and the fluctuation at the time of the big hit Control for reselecting the pattern may be performed.

  Next, the operation of the display control means will be described. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the effect control CPU. In the main process, an initialization process is first performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, initializing a 2 mS timer for determining the display control activation interval, and the like (step S701). Thereafter, the CPU for effect control shifts to a loop process for confirming the monitoring of the timer interrupt flag (step S702). If the timer interrupt flag is set, the flag is cleared (step S703), and the following display control process is executed. In this embodiment, the timer interrupt flag is set every 2 ms. That is, the display control process is started every 2 mS.

  In the display control process, the effect control CPU first analyzes the received display control command (command analysis process: step S704). Next, the display control CPU performs an effect control process (step S705). In the effect control process, a process corresponding to the current control state is selected and executed from among the processes corresponding to the control state. And the process which updates a notice random number counter is performed (step S706). Thereafter, the process returns to the process of checking the timer interrupt flag in step S702.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (step S705) in the main process. In the effect control process, any one of steps S800 to S805 is performed according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed.

  Fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800): It is confirmed whether or not an effect control command (variation pattern command) capable of specifying the fluctuation time is received by the command reception interrupt process. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not a flag (variation pattern reception flag) indicating that a variation pattern command has been received is set. The variation pattern reception flag is set when it is confirmed by the command analysis process in step S704 that a variation pattern designation effect control command has been received.

  Symbol variation start processing (step S801): Control is performed so that variation of the left middle right symbol is started.

  Symbol variation processing (step S802): Controls the switching timing of each variation state (variation speed) constituting the variation pattern, and monitors the end of the variation time. In addition, stop control of the left and right symbols is performed.

  Symbol stop waiting setting process (step S803): When an effect control command (special symbol stop effect control command) for instructing stop of all symbols is received at the end of the variation time, the symbol variation is stopped and the stop symbol (determined) Control to display symbols.

  Big hit display processing (step S804): After the end of the variation time, the control of probability variation big hit display or normal big hit display is performed.

  Big hit game processing (step S805): Control during the big hit game is performed. For example, when an effect control command for display before opening the big winning opening or display when opening the big winning opening is received, display control of the number of rounds is performed.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the symbol variation start process (step S801) in the effect control process. In the symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU selects process data corresponding to the variation pattern of the variable symbol special display (step S811). Then, a process timer corresponding to the display control execution data 1 in the selected process data is started (step S812). Further, LCD control is performed based on the display control execution data 1 in the process data (step S813). For example, a signal corresponding to the content of the display control execution data 1 is given to the variable display device 9 using an LCD. Note that a ROM address may be set in the display control execution data, and more detailed control data may be stored in an area starting from the address, and LCD control may be performed according to the control data. Thereafter, a variation time timer (a timer corresponding to the variation time of the special symbol) is started (step S814), and the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the symbol variation process (step S815).

  The process data is composed of data obtained by collecting a plurality of combinations of process timer set values and display control execution data. In the display control execution data, data indicating the display state of the variable display device 9 during the variable symbol display execution period of special symbols is set. For example, the display control execution data 1 is set with data indicating the display state of the variable display device 9 at the start of variable display. Then, when the timing for switching the display state arrives during the special symbol variation period, the effect control CPU controls the display state of the variable display device 9 according to the next display control execution data in the process data. The process timer set value is set to a time corresponding to the display control execution data switching timing.

  The display control execution data includes background data for displaying the background image in the notice effect, and reliability data for displaying the jackpot reliability corresponding to the background image on the jackpot reliability display unit 110. Yes. The reliability data is the next background image from the reliability data corresponding to the background image before the reach state is formed at the same time when the same symbol is stopped and displayed on the left and right variable display portions 8a and 8c and the reach state is formed. It is configured to switch to display based on reliability data corresponding to. That is, when switching the display control execution data in the process data in steps S826 to S828 described later, the display control execution data having different reliability data is switched at the timing when the reach state is formed (one variable display). In addition, when the background image is switched twice or more, the display control execution data having different reliability data is switched at a timing other than the timing at which the reach state is formed. .)

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the process during symbol change (step S802) in the effect control process. In the symbol variation processing, the effect control CPU determines whether or not the process timer has timed out (step S824). When the process timer times out, the display control execution data in the process data is switched (step S826). That is, in the process data, the next set process timer is started (step S827), and LCD control is performed based on the next set display control execution data (step S828). If the process timer has not timed out, 1 is subtracted from the process timer (step S825). Then, it is determined whether or not the variable time timer has timed out (step S829). If the variable time timer has not timed out, 1 is subtracted from the variable time timer (step S830). A monitoring timer for monitoring the reception of the symbol stop display control command is started (step S831), and the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the symbol stop waiting process (step S832).

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the symbol stop waiting process (step S803) in the effect control process. In the symbol stop waiting process, the effect control CPU determines whether or not a display control command instructing all symbol stops has been received in the command analysis process in step S704 (step S841). If a display control command for instructing stop of all symbols has been received, control is performed to stop the symbol with the stored stop symbol (step S842), and the continuous display designation command is received in the command analysis processing in step S704. It is determined whether or not (step S845). If the continuous display designation command has not been received, the process proceeds to step S847, which will be described later. On the other hand, if the continuous display designation command has been received, display control of the background image for continuation is performed (step S846), and the process proceeds to step S847. To do.

  In step S847, it is determined whether or not the jackpot symbol is displayed by the display control in step S842. When the jackpot symbol is not displayed (when the lose symbol is displayed), the value of the effect control process flag is changed to the variation pattern command. While the value corresponding to the reception waiting process is set (step S848), when the jackpot symbol is displayed, the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (step S849). If the display control command for designating all symbols to be stopped is not received in step S841, it is determined whether the monitoring timer has timed out (step S850). If the monitoring timer has timed out, it is determined that some abnormality has occurred, and after performing control to display an error screen on the variable display device 9 (step S851), the process proceeds to step S847.

  Next, an example of a display image in the step-up notice will be described with reference to FIGS. First, a display image that is a big hit by performing a step-up advance notice (specifically, a display image of a step-up advance notice in which the start memory number 3 at the time of the advance notice determination is 3) will be described. As shown in FIGS. 21A and 21B, variable display of all symbols (variable display portions 8a to 8c) that have been stopped and displayed on the variable display device 9 based on the first start memory is started. As shown in FIG. 21 (C), when the same symbol is stopped and displayed on the left and right variable display portions 8a and 8c, the display screen is displayed. The sun 100 as a “sunny” background image is displayed in the upper right part of the screen, and the jackpot reliability display unit 110 is displayed in the upper left part of the display screen. The jackpot reliability display unit 110 displays the jackpot reliability corresponding to the background image. Specifically, on the display screen of FIG. 21C, a character of “5%” is displayed as the jackpot reliability corresponding to the “clear” background image. After that, as shown in FIG. 21D, the middle symbol (variable display portion 8b) is stopped and a lost symbol is derived (in FIG. 21D, the lost symbol of “3, 2, 3” is displayed. Ex) Note that, in the first notification of the step-up notification (variable display) shown in FIGS. 21B to 21D, the background image is switched from “normal” to “clear” and the display result is lost. Variation pattern 3 of “normal to clear)” is executed.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 21E, variable display of all symbols (variable display portions 8a to 8c) is started based on the second start-up memory. At this time, the sun 100 as a “sunny” background image is continuously displayed in the upper right part of the display screen, and the jackpot reliability display unit 110 displaying the characters “5%” in the upper left part of the display screen. Displayed continuously. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 21 (F), when the same symbol is stopped and displayed on the left and right variable display portions 8a and 8c, the reach is reached (in the figure, the case where the symbols of “4” are aligned is illustrated) In the upper right part of the display screen, the sun 100 hidden behind the cloud 101 as the “cloudy” background image is displayed, and the jackpot reliability display unit 110 displays “20” as the jackpot reliability corresponding to the “cloudy” background image. % "Is displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 21 (G), the middle symbol (variable display portion 8b) is stopped and the lost symbol is derived (in FIG. 21G, the lost symbol of “4, 6, 4” is displayed. Ex) Note that in the second number of advance notices (variable display) in the step-up notice shown in FIGS. 21E to 21G, the background image is switched from “clear” to “cloudy” and the display result is lost. Fluctuation pattern 6 of “clear to cloudy” is executed.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 21H, variable display of all symbols (variable display portions 8a to 8c) is started based on the third start memory. At this time, the sun 100 concealed in the cloud 101, which is the “cloudy” background image, is continuously displayed in the upper right part of the display screen, and the jackpot trust in which the characters “20%” are displayed in the upper left part of the display screen. The degree display unit 110 is continuously displayed. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 22A, the rain 102 is displayed at the top of the display screen, whereby the background image is switched from “cloudy” to “rain”, and the jackpot reliability display unit 110 displays “rain”. "50%" is displayed as the jackpot reliability corresponding to the background image. Next, as shown in FIG. 22 (B), after the same symbols are stopped and displayed on the left and right variable display portions 8a and 8c and reach is reached (in FIG. For example, as shown in FIG. 22C, the lightning 103 is displayed at the top of the display screen, so that the background image is switched from “rain” to “lightning”, and the jackpot reliability display unit 110 displays “lightning” "100%" is displayed as the jackpot reliability corresponding to the background image of "." Then, as shown in FIG. 22 (D), the middle symbol (variable display portion 8b) is stopped and the big hit symbol is derived (in the same figure, the big hit symbol of “7, 7, 7” is displayed. Ex) Note that in the third notification of the step-up notification (variable display) shown in FIGS. 20H and 22A to 22D, the background image is changed from “cloudy” to “rain” to “thunder”. A “background (cloudy → rain → lightning)” variation pattern 16 is executed in which the switching display result is a big hit.

  Next, a description will be given of a display image that is lost due to a step-up notice (specifically, a display image of a step-up notice that has three start-up memories when the notice is determined). At the first notice number (variable display) in the step-up notice, as shown in FIGS. 21A to 21D, the background image is switched from “normal” to “clear” and the display result is lost. The fluctuation pattern 3 of “background (normal → clear)” is executed, and as shown in FIGS. 21E to 21G, the “clear” is displayed at the second notice number (variable display) in the step-up notice. The background image is switched from “cloudy” to “cloudy”, and the variation pattern 6 of “background (clear to cloudy)” that causes the display result to be lost is executed. Next, as shown in FIG. 21 (H), variable display of all symbols (variable display portions 8a to 8c) is started based on the third start memory. At this time, the sun 100 concealed in the cloud 101, which is the “cloudy” background image, is continuously displayed in the upper right part of the display screen, and the jackpot trust in which the characters “20%” are displayed in the upper left part of the display screen. The degree display unit 110 is continuously displayed. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 20E, the rain 102 is displayed at the top of the display screen, so that the background image is switched from “cloudy” to “rain”, and the jackpot reliability display unit 110 displays “rain”. “50%” is displayed as the jackpot reliability corresponding to the background image. Then, as shown in FIG. 22 (F), after the same symbol is stopped and displayed on the left and right variable display portions 8a and 8c and reach is reached (in the same case, the case where the symbols of “7” are aligned is shown. As shown in FIG. 22 (G), the middle symbol (variable display portion 8b) is stopped and the lost symbol is derived (in FIG. 22G, the lost symbol of “7, 8, 7” is derived). For example). Note that at the time of derivation of the lost symbol shown in FIG. 22G, the big hit reliability display unit 110 and the rain 102 image disappear and switch to the “normal” background image. In addition, in the third notice number (variable display) in the step-up notice shown in FIGS. 21H and 22E to 22G, the background image is switched from “cloudy” to “rainy” and the display result is displayed. A fluctuation pattern 7 of “background (cloudy → rain)” that is lost is executed.

  Next, the display image of the special effect in the step-up notice will be described. At the first notice number (variable display) in the step-up notice, as shown in FIGS. 21A to 21D, the background image is switched from “normal” to “clear” and the display result is lost. The fluctuation pattern 3 of “background (normal → clear)” is executed, and as shown in FIGS. 21E to 21G, the “clear” is displayed at the second notice number (variable display) in the step-up notice. The background image is switched from “cloudy” to “cloudy”, and the variation pattern 6 of “background (clear to cloudy)” that causes the display result to be lost is executed. Next, as shown in FIG. 21 (H), variable display of all symbols (variable display portions 8a to 8c) is started based on the third start memory. At this time, the sun 100 concealed in the cloud 101, which is the “cloudy” background image, is continuously displayed in the upper right part of the display screen, and the jackpot trust in which the characters “20%” are displayed in the upper left part of the display screen. The degree display unit 110 is continuously displayed. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 23A, the rain 102 is displayed at the top of the display screen, so that the background image is switched from “cloudy” to “rain”, and the jackpot reliability display unit 110 displays “rain”. "50%" is displayed as the jackpot reliability corresponding to the background image. Then, as shown in FIG. 23 (B), after the same symbol is stopped and displayed on the left and right variable display portions 8a and 8c, the reach is reached (in FIG. For example, as shown in FIG. 23C, the middle symbol (variable display portion 8b) is stopped and the lost symbol is derived (in FIG. 23C, the lost symbol "7, 8, 7" is derived). For example). It should be noted that the background image is switched from “cloudy” to “rainy” and the display result is displayed at the third notice time (variable display) in the step-up notice shown in FIG. 21 (H) and FIG. A fluctuation pattern 7 of “background (cloudy → rain)” that is lost is executed.

  After that, as shown in FIG. 23D, variable display of all symbols (variable display portions 8a to 8c) is started based on the fourth start memory. At this time, the background image of “rain” is continuously displayed, and the character “50%” is continuously displayed on the big hit reliability display unit 110. Thereafter, as in the case where the background image of “rain” is displayed in the variable display based on the third start-up memory, reach is made after variable display of all symbols (variable display portions 8a to 8c) is started ( (See FIGS. 23A and 23B). Then, if it is a normal step-up notice, the background image is switched to “normal” at the time when the display result is derived in the final variable display based on the start memory (FIG. 22D). (See (G)), in the special effect, when the next variable display ends the background image displayed at the time when the final variable display based on the start memory is stopped at the time when the display result (specifically, the lost symbol) is derived. (See FIGS. 23C and 23D). Note that the number of advance notices in the step-up notice for executing the variable display shown in FIGS. 23A to 23C in the same manner as the variable display based on the third start memory from the start of the variable display shown in FIG. In the fourth (variable display), the background image is continuously displayed in “rain”, and the variation pattern 8 of “background (rain)” in which the display result is lost is executed.

  Next, the display image of the confirmed effect in the step-up notice will be described. At the first notice number (variable display) in the step-up notice, as shown in FIGS. 24 (A) and 24 (B), all symbols (stopped on the variable display device 9 based on the first start memory) ( When the variable display of the variable display portions 8a to 8c) is started and the same symbol is stopped and displayed on the left and right variable display portions 8a and 8c as shown in FIG. As an example, the symbols “3” are arranged), the sun 100 as a “sunny” background image is displayed in the upper right part of the display screen, and the jackpot reliability display unit 110 is displayed in the upper left part of the display screen. The jackpot reliability display unit 110 displays the jackpot reliability corresponding to the background image. Specifically, on the display screen of FIG. 24C, a character of “5%” is displayed as the jackpot reliability corresponding to the “sunny” background image. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 24D, the middle symbol (variable display portion 8b) is stopped and a lost symbol is derived (in FIG. 24D, the lost symbol of “3, 2, 3” is displayed. Ex) Note that, in the first notification of the step-up notification (variable display) shown in FIGS. 24B to 24D, the background image is switched from “normal” to “clear” and the display result is lost. Variation pattern 3 of “normal to clear)” is executed.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 24E, variable display of all symbols (variable display portions 8a to 8c) is started based on the second start-up memory. At this time, the sun 100 as a “sunny” background image is continuously displayed in the upper right part of the display screen, and the jackpot reliability display unit 110 displaying the characters “5%” in the upper left part of the display screen. Displayed continuously. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 24 (F), when the same symbol is stopped and displayed on the left and right variable display portions 8a and 8c, the reach is reached (in the figure, the case where the symbols of “7” are aligned is illustrated) When the rain 102 is displayed on the upper part of the display screen, the background image is switched from “sunny” to “rain”, and the jackpot reliability display unit 110 displays the “hit” reliability corresponding to the background image of “rain” as “ “50%” is displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 24 (G), the middle symbol (variable display portion 8b) is stopped and the big hit symbol is derived (in the same figure, the big hit symbol of “7, 7, 7” is displayed. Ex) In addition, in the second notice number (variable display) in the step-up notice shown in FIGS. 24E to 24G, the background image is switched from “clear” to “rain” without passing through “cloudy”. A fluctuation pattern 19 of “background (sunny → rain)” that results in a big hit is executed.

  In the embodiment, the configuration of the gaming machine is a pachinko machine that emits a game ball as a game medium to a game area and generates a specific game state by including at least that the game ball has won a predetermined area. Although a gaming machine is illustrated, it is not particularly limited to this. For example, a gaming machine such as a slot machine or a coin game that plays a game using coins as a game medium may be used.

  In addition, the reach according to the present invention is a variable display for symbols that are not stopped (referred to as “reach changes”) when the stopped symbols (referred to as “reach display mode”) constitute a part of the jackpot symbol. In other words, all or some of the symbols are variably displayed synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot symbol. Specifically, an effective line that is a big hit when a predetermined symbol stops in a plurality of predetermined variable display portions is determined, and predetermined variable display portions on the effective line are determined in advance. The variable display on the active line that has not yet stopped when the symbol is stopped is in a state where variable display is being performed (for example, the left and right variable display sections of the left, middle, and right variable display sections Is a state in which the symbol that is a part of the jackpot symbol (for example, “7”) is stopped and the variable display part in the center is still in the variable display state), all the variable display parts on the effective line Or, a state in which some symbols are variably displayed synchronously while constituting all or a part of the jackpot symbol (for example, the variable display is performed on all of the left, middle, and right variable display sections, which state is Even if displayed, it is possible to have the same pattern Is a state) in which the display is being carried out. In addition, during the reach, an unusual effect may be performed with a lamp or sound. This production is called reach production. Further, in the case of reach, a character (an effect display imitating a person or the like, which is different from a symbol) may be displayed, or the background display mode may be changed. This change of character display and background display mode is called reach effect display.

It is a front view which shows a pachinko gaming machine. It is a front view which shows a game board. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structure of a main board | substrate. It is a flowchart which shows a 2 mS timer interruption process. It is a list figure which shows various random numbers. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol process process. FIG. 5A is a list chart showing a variation pattern, and FIG. 4B is a list chart showing a continuous display designation command. FIG. 6A is a table showing the variation pattern judgment value at the time of reach-losing of the normal notice and step-up notice based on one start memory, and FIG. It is a table | surface figure which shows the variation pattern judgment value at the time of big hit of step-up notice, and the same figure (C) is a table | surface figure which shows the big hit reliability for every various variation pattern. FIG. 4A is a list showing a step-up notice determination table based on two start memories, and FIG. 4B is a list showing a step-up notice determination table based on three start memories. FIG. 6C is a list showing a step-up notice determination table based on four start memories. FIG. 6A is a list showing a big hit time fluctuation pattern determination table for step-up notices based on a plurality of start memories, and FIG. 10B is a loss change pattern for step-up notices based on a plurality of start memories. It is a table | surface figure which shows a determination table. It is a flowchart which shows a starting port switch passage process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a step-up notice setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a change pattern selection process at the time of a notice. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which CPU for production control performs. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows a symbol variation start process. It is a flowchart which shows the process during symbol fluctuation. It is a flowchart which shows a symbol stop waiting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the image display in step-up notice. It is explanatory drawing which shows the image display in step-up notice. It is explanatory drawing which shows the image display in step-up notice. It is explanatory drawing which shows the image display in step-up notice.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 6 Game board 9 Variable display device 14 Start winning opening 31 Main board 41 Special symbol start memory display 54 ROM
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Claims (6)

A variable display device that, after a predetermined start condition is satisfied, includes a variable display device that performs variable display of a plurality of pieces of identification information that can each be identified based on the satisfaction of a variable display start condition, and derives and displays a display result. In a gaming machine that is in a specific gaming state that is advantageous to the player when a predetermined specific display result is derived and displayed in
Numeric data updating means for updating numeric data used for determination relating to variable display;
Numerical data extraction means for extracting numerical data updated by the numerical data update means in response to establishment of a start condition;
Start storage means capable of storing numerical data extracted by the numerical data extraction means up to a predetermined upper limit number;
Display result predetermining means for determining whether the display result of the variable display device is the specific display result based on whether the numerical data matches a predetermined determination value;
A notice effect executing means for executing a notice effect for notifying that the determination result of the display result prior determination means is the specific display result by displaying a notice image;
Notice pattern data storage means for storing a plurality of kinds of notice pattern data for displaying a notice image on the variable display device;
When a plurality of numerical data is stored in the start storage means, the notice effect execution determining means for determining whether to execute the notice effect,
Notice pattern data selection means for selecting the notice pattern data from the notice pattern data storage means when the notice effect execution decision means determines to execute the notice effect.
Among the plurality of types of notice pattern data, when notice pattern data for displaying a plurality of notice images whose order of display is predetermined is selected, the order determined in advance during one variable display Switching display control means for performing control to switch and display the preview image according to,
The notice pattern data selection means includes:
A function of selecting first notice pattern data for displaying the first notice image;
A function of selecting second notice pattern data for switching and displaying the notice image from the first notice image to the second notice image by the switching display control means after displaying the first notice image; Including
The notice pattern data selection means stores a plurality of numerical data by the start storage means, and there is numerical data that matches the judgment value among the plurality of numerical data, and the display result prior determination means A setting in which a ratio of selecting the second notice pattern data is set higher than a ratio of selecting the first notice pattern data when it is determined that the display result is the specific display result. A gaming machine characterized by selecting notice pattern data using value data.   The notice pattern data selection means is a final notice pattern for switching and displaying up to the final notice image by the switching display control means only when the display result predetermining means decides to display the specific display result. The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising a function of selecting data. A continuous display control means for continuously displaying the display of the preview image switched by the switching display control means over a plurality of variable displays;
The notice pattern data selecting means selects notice pattern data for switching from the notice image to another notice image for display by the switching display control means after the continuation display control means continuously displays the notice image. The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising a function to perform the function.   The ratio display control means for displaying on the variable display device an image corresponding to the set value data of the notice pattern data of the notice effect being executed during execution of the notice effect. The gaming machine according to claim 3.   The notice pattern data selecting means is set in a different order from the predetermined order when the display result predetermining means decides to display the specific display result. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, further comprising a function of selecting notice pattern data for switching and displaying a notice image. The notice pattern data selecting means has a function of executing the notice effect over variable display exceeding the upper limit number when the display result predetermining means decides not to display the specific display result. A gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that.

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