JP2005334265A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which can improve the attractiveness of the games by enabling the players to feel further expectations for the generation of the specified game state even after the establishment of the conditions for ending the variable probability state. <P>SOLUTION: During the variable probability state, when the ending conditions are judged from the frequency, the remaining frequency of the variable probability is displayed on the variable display device or when the ending conditions are judged by the lottery, the frequency of the false variable probability is displayed. Under the variable probability state, when the ending conditions are judged by the lottery, the performance control means carries out the announcement of the continuation of the variable probability after the announcement of the end of the false variable probability. This enables the players to feel expections for the continuation of the variable probability state even after the frequency of the variable probability is down to zero, thereby accomplishing the further expectations of the players for the generation of the specified game state even after the establishment of the conditions for ending the variable probability state. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention includes variable display means capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each of the identification information. After a predetermined variable display execution condition is satisfied, the variable display start condition is satisfied. The variable display of the identification information is started, and when the display result of the variable display of the identification information becomes a specific display result, the player shifts to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player, and the identification information can be changed by satisfying the specific transfer condition. The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine that shifts to a specific advantageous state that is a state in which the probability that a display result of display is a specific display result is improved as compared with a normal state before a specific transition condition is established.

  As a gaming machine, a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device, and when a game medium wins a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the player. There is something to be done. Furthermore, variable display means capable of variably displaying the identification information is provided, so that when the display result of the variable display of the identification information becomes a specific display result, it can be controlled to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player. There is something configured.

  The specific game state means a state advantageous for a player who is given a predetermined game value. Specifically, the specific gaming state is, for example, a state in which the state of the variable winning ball apparatus is advantageous for a player who is easy to win a ball (a big hit gaming state), or a state in which a right to be advantageous for a player has occurred. A state in which a predetermined game value is given, such as a state where conditions for paying out premium game media are easily established.

  In the pachinko machine, the display result of the variable display means for variably displaying the special symbol (identification information) (displaying the symbols visually recognized by the player among a plurality of types of symbols as time passes) A combination of specific display modes that have been defined (for example, a big hit symbol) is usually referred to as “big hit”. When a big hit occurs, for example, the big winning opening (variable winning ball apparatus) is opened a predetermined number of times, and the game shifts to a big hit gaming state in which a hit ball is easy to win.

  And in each open period, if there is a prize for a predetermined number (for example, 10) of the big prize opening, the big prize opening is closed. And the number of times the special winning opening is opened is fixed to a predetermined number (for example, 15 rounds). An opening time (for example, 29.5 seconds) is determined for each opening, and even if the number of winnings does not reach a predetermined number, the big winning opening is closed when the opening time elapses. Further, when a predetermined condition (for example, winning in the V zone provided in the big prize opening) is not established at the time when the big prize opening is closed, the big hit gaming state is ended.

  In addition, the symbols other than the symbol that becomes the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol of the left and right middle symbols) on the variable display means continue for a predetermined time and stop, swing, and expand in a state that matches the specific display result. The possibility of big hits continues before the final result is displayed due to the reduced or deformed state, or multiple symbols changing in synchronization with the same symbol, or the position of the display symbol changing. An effect that is performed in a state in which these are performed (hereinafter, these states are referred to as reach states) is referred to as reach effect. Further, the reach state and its state are referred to as a reach mode. Furthermore, variable display including reach production is called reach variable display. In the reach state, the interest of the game is enhanced by making the variation pattern different from the variation pattern in the normal state. Then, when the display result of the symbols variably displayed on the variable display means does not satisfy the condition for reaching the reach state, it becomes “displaced”, and the variable display state ends. A player plays a game while enjoying how to generate a big hit.

  Further, when a special condition is established such that the display result of the variable display means is a special jackpot symbol among the jackpot symbols, the probability of occurrence of a jackpot increases thereafter (also referred to as a probable variation state). There are gaming machines configured to transition. A gaming machine configured to be generated or terminated when a certain special symbol is derived and displayed, when a predetermined random number value is extracted, when a specific reach is lost, or the like is terminated. Yes (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 9-47549 (paragraphs 0058-0081, FIGS. 7-14)

  However, although the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 has a plurality of conditions for ending the probability variation state, it is only notified that the probability variation state is terminated when the probability variation state termination condition is satisfied. Therefore, after the notification is made, the player cannot have an expectation for the big hit, and there is a possibility that the interest of the game is lowered.

  Therefore, the present invention provides a gaming machine that can continue to have the player expectation of the occurrence of a specific gaming state even after the end condition of the probability variation state is satisfied, and can improve the interest of the game The purpose is to do.

  The gaming machine according to the present invention includes variable display means (for example, a variable display device 9) capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information (for example, special symbols) that can identify each, and predetermined variable display execution conditions. After (for example, winning a game ball at the start winning opening 14) is established, variable information is started to be displayed based on establishment of a variable display start condition (for example, final stop of special symbol and end of jackpot game), When the display result of the variable display of the identification information becomes a specific display result (for example, jackpot symbol), the game is shifted to a specific game state (for example, jackpot game state) advantageous to the player, and the specific transition condition is satisfied (for example, the probability change) The probability that the display result of the variable display of the identification information is the specific display result is determined as the normal state before the specific transition condition is satisfied (for example, the probability change state or the like). A gaming machine that is shifted to a specific advantageous state (for example, a probable change state) that is an improved state as compared to when it is a non-state gaming state, and when a specific transition condition is satisfied (for example, Y in step S101, step S101) Y of S107), a specific advantageous state control means for shifting to the specific advantageous state (for example, a part of step S101, S103 or steps S107 to S108 in the game control means), and an end condition for shifting from the specific advantageous state to the normal state. Whether lottery end condition determination means (for example, a part for executing step S59 in the game control means) that determines whether or not the relation is established by lottery based on a predetermined lottery probability (for example, lottery determination) and whether the end condition is satisfied Whether or not the specific advantageous period set as the period for continuing the specific advantageous state has passed The period end condition determination means (for example, the portion of the game control means that executes step S82) that makes a determination (for example, the number of times determination), and the lottery end condition determination means and the period end condition determination means when the specific transition condition is satisfied End condition selection means for selecting (for example, a portion of the game control means for executing steps S121 to S122) and a period end condition determination means are selected by the end condition selection means (for example, N in step S122). A specific advantageous period notifying means for notifying the advantageous period (for example, a part for executing processing for displaying the value of the probability variation counter set in step S127 in the effect control means on the variable display device 9) and an end condition selecting means for lottery When the end condition determining means is selected (for example, Y in step S122), the specific advantageous period A false specific advantageous period notifying means for notifying a false specific advantageous period that is the same period as the specific advantageous period notified by the notifying means (for example, the value determined in step S124 in the effect control means and set in the false probability variation counter is variable) A portion for executing processing to be displayed on the display device 9) and whether or not the specific advantageous state control means has shifted to the specific advantageous state when the false specific advantageous period notified by the false specific advantageous period notification means has elapsed. The specific advantageous state determining means for determining (for example, the part that executes step S59 after the variable display of the identification information of the false probability variation number in the game control means) and the specific advantageous state determining means are shifted to the specific advantageous state. Specific advantageous state continuation informing means (for example, production system) for notifying that the state has been shifted to the specific advantageous state when it is determined that Characterized by comprising a, a portion) that performs a process of displaying on the variable display device 9 the probability variation continuous notification screen in means.

  Notification timing determination means for determining the notification timing by the specific advantageous state continuation notification means (for example, a process for determining the number of times the special symbol fluctuates from the display of the probability change end notification screen in the effect control means to the display of the probability change continuation notification screen. The specific advantageous state continuation notifying unit may be configured to notify that the specific advantageous state has been transitioned to when the notification time determined by the notification time determining unit has arrived. Good.

  The lottery end condition determining means determines by lottery based on a plurality of types of lottery probabilities determined in advance (for example, determination is made based on any one of a plurality of types of lottery probabilities in step S59), and any one of a plurality of types of lottery probabilities May be provided (for example, a part for executing a process of selecting one of a plurality of types of determination value tables having different numbers of determination values set in the game control unit).

  Due to the establishment of the special transition condition, the state is shifted to a special advantageous state (for example, a short-time state), which is a state in which the variable display period of the variable display of the identification information a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) is shortened compared to the normal state. When both the transition condition and the specific transition condition are satisfied (for example, Y in step S101), the advantageous state priority control means for shifting to the specific advantageous state (for example, the part for executing steps S101 and S103 in the game control means) and advantageous When the state priority control means shifts to the specific advantageous state, the number setting means for setting the special number that is the number of times of variable display of the identification information that can be executed in the special advantageous state (for example, the step of executing step S104 in the game control means) ) And a number-of-times updating means (for example, game control means) for updating the special number each time variable display of identification information is executed. When the end condition is determined to be satisfied by the lottery end condition determining means or the period end condition determining means (for example, Y in step S82), the special number is in the special advantageous state. Special advantage state transition control means (for example, step S86 in the game control means) that makes the transition to the special advantageous state, on condition that the number of execution times indicates that the variable display of the identification information can be performed (for example, N in step S86). To a portion for executing S87).

  Prior determination means (for example, steps S65 to S66 in the game control means is executed) for performing a prior determination process for determining whether or not the display result of the variable display of the identification information is a specific display result. The lottery end condition determining means determines whether or not the specific advantageous state end condition is satisfied before the predetermination means performs the predetermination process (for example, steps S57 to S59). May be configured to perform pre-determination processing according to the determination result of the lottery end condition determination means.

  Random number generation means for generating random numbers for determining whether or not the end condition is satisfied by the lottery end condition determination means (for example, a part for executing update processing of the random number counter for probability variation end in steps S17 and S24 in the game control means) The lottery end condition determining means determines whether or not the end condition is satisfied by determining whether or not the random number generated by the random number generating means matches a predetermined determination value (for example, step S58). , S59).

  According to the first aspect of the invention, when the specific transition condition is satisfied, the specific advantageous state control means for shifting to the specific advantageous state and whether or not the end condition for shifting from the specific advantageous state to the normal state is satisfied. The lottery end condition determining means for determining by a lottery based on a predetermined lottery probability, and whether or not a specific advantageous period set as a period for continuing the specific advantageous state is determined whether or not the end condition is satisfied. Period end condition determination means for determining, end condition selection means for selecting one of lottery end condition determination means and period end condition determination means when a specific transition condition is established, and period end condition determination by the end condition selection means When the means is selected, the specific advantageous period notifying means for notifying the specific advantageous period, and when the lottery end condition determining means is selected by the end condition selecting means When the false specific advantageous period notification means for notifying the false specific advantageous period, which is the same period as the specific advantageous period notified by the specific advantageous period notification means, and the false specific advantageous period notified by the false specific advantageous period notification means have elapsed Specific advantageous state determining means for determining whether or not the specific advantageous state control means has shifted to the specific advantageous state, and the specific advantageous state when the specific advantageous state determining means determines that the specific advantageous state has been transferred. A specific advantageous state continuation informing means for informing that the state has been shifted to the state, so that even after the period of time informed when the state has shifted to the specific advantageous state has elapsed, There is an effect that the player can continuously have the expectation of occurrence and the interest of the game can be improved.

  According to the second aspect of the invention, the notification timing determining means for determining the notification timing by the specific advantageous state continuation notification means is provided, and the specific advantageous state continuation notification means has reached the notification timing determined by the notification timing determination means. Sometimes it is configured to notify that it has been shifted to the specific advantageous state, so the timing to notify the player that the specific advantageous state is continuing can be made random, and it has shifted to the specific advantageous state It is possible to further improve the player's expectation for the occurrence of a specific gaming state after the time period that has been notified, and to further enhance the interest of the game.

  According to the invention described in claim 3, the lottery end condition determining means includes a probability selecting means for making a determination by lottery based on a plurality of predetermined lottery probabilities and selecting one of the plurality of types of lottery probabilities. Therefore, the continuation rate of the specific advantageous state can be varied, and the interest of the game can be further improved.

  According to the invention described in claim 4, the special transition state is established, and the special display state is shifted to the special advantageous state in which the variable display period of the variable display of the identification information a predetermined number of times is shortened compared to the normal state. Advantageous state priority control means for shifting to a specific advantageous state when both the transition condition and the specific transition condition are satisfied, and identification that can be executed in a special advantageous state when the advantageous state priority control means shifts to a specific advantageous state Number setting means for setting a special number that is the number of times of variable display of information; Number of times updating means for updating the special number each time variable display of identification information is executed; and lottery end condition determination means or period end condition determination When it is determined that the end condition is satisfied by the means, the special number is an executable number indicating that variable display of the identification information can be executed in the special advantageous state. The special advantageous state transition control means for shifting to the special advantageous state on the condition of the above, so that when the specific advantageous state is completed, the special advantageous state can be shifted to the special advantageous state. It is possible to prevent the player from easily grasping the transition point to the advantageous state and the number of continuations of the special advantageous state. Therefore, it is possible to maintain the player's expectation for the occurrence of the specific gaming state even after the time period informed when the transition to the specific advantageous state has elapsed, further improving the interest of the game Can be made.

  According to the invention of claim 5, it is provided with pre-determination means for performing a pre-determination process for determining whether or not the display result of the variable display of the identification information is a specific display result before starting the variable display, The lottery end condition determining means determines whether or not the end condition for the specific advantageous state is satisfied before the predetermination means performs the predetermination process, and the predetermination means depends on the determination result of the lottery end condition determination means. Since the pre-determination process is performed, the fact that the end condition for the specific advantageous state has been satisfied or has not been used inside the gaming machine is left unused for a long time and is subject to cheating. The possibility that the end condition will be satisfied or not changed inside will be reduced.

  According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, the lottery end condition determining means includes random number generating means for generating a random number for determining whether or not the end condition is satisfied, and the lottery end condition determining means includes: Since it is configured to determine whether or not the end condition is satisfied by determining whether or not the generated random number matches a predetermined determination value, the time when the end condition is satisfied becomes random, It is possible to make it difficult for the player to know the number of times the specific advantageous state is continued. Therefore, it is possible to further improve the player's expectation for the occurrence of the specific game state after the period notified when the state shifts to the specific advantageous state, and to further improve the interest of the game.

Embodiment 1 FIG.
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 of a pachinko gaming machine as viewed from the front.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame (not shown) formed in a vertically long rectangular shape, and a game frame attached to the inside of the outer frame so as to be opened and closed. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape that is provided in the game frame so as to be opened and closed. The game frame is a front frame (not shown) that is installed to be openable and closable with respect to the outer frame, a mechanism plate to which mechanism parts and the like are attached, and various parts attached to them (a game board 6 described later). ).

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape. On the lower surface of the glass door frame 2 is a hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3. Under the hitting ball supply tray 3, an extra ball receiving tray 4 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hit ball supply tray 3 and a hitting operation handle (operation knob) 5 for launching the game balls are provided. A game board 6 is detachably attached to the back surface of the glass door frame 2. 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. 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 (special symbol display device) 9 including a plurality of variable display portions each variably displaying a symbol as identification information. The variable display device 9 has, for example, three variable display portions (symbol display areas) of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. In addition, the variable display device 9 is provided with four special symbol start memory display areas (start memory display areas) 18 for displaying the number of effective winning balls that have entered the start winning opening 14, that is, the start memory number. Each time there is a valid start prize, the display color changes (for example, changes from blue display to red display), and the start storage display area is increased by one. Each time the variable display of the variable display device 9 is started, the start memory number display area where the display color is changed is reduced by 1 (that is, the display color is returned to the original). In addition, you may provide the display (special symbol start memory display) which displays the start memory number separately from the variable display apparatus 9. FIG.

  Below the variable display device 9, a variable winning ball device 15 is provided as a start winning port 14. The winning ball that has entered the start winning opening 14 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the start opening switch 14a. A variable winning ball device 15 that opens and closes is provided below the start winning opening 14. The variable winning ball device 15 is opened by a solenoid 16.

  An open / close plate 20 that is opened by a solenoid 21 in a specific gaming state (big hit state) is provided below the variable winning ball device 15. The opening / closing plate 20 is a means for opening and closing a large winning opening (variable winning ball apparatus). 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: special area) is detected by the V count switch 22, and the winning ball from the opening / closing board 20 is counted. 23. On the back of the game board 6, a solenoid 21A for switching the route in the special winning opening is also provided.

  When a game ball wins the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, the variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started. In this embodiment, variable display is performed by alternately lighting the left and right lamps (the symbols can be visually recognized when the lamp is lit). When the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (winning symbol), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, a normal symbol start memory display 41 having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls entered into the gate 32 is provided. Each time there is a prize at the gate 32, the normal symbol start memory display 41 increases the number of LEDs to be turned on by one. Then, every time variable display on the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of LEDs to be lit is reduced by one.

  The game board 6 is provided with a plurality of winning ports (ordinary winning ports) 29, 30, 33, 39, and winning of game balls to the winning ports 29, 30, 33, 39 is a winning port switch 29a, 30a, respectively. , 33a, 39a. Each winning opening 29, 30, 33, 39 constitutes a winning area provided in the game board 6 as an area for accepting game media and allowing winning. The start winning opening 14 and the big winning opening also constitute a winning area that accepts game media and allows winning. In addition, one winning opening switch for detecting a game ball won in each of the plurality of winning openings (ordinary winning openings) 29, 30, 33, 39 is provided, and each of the winning openings 29, 30, 33, 39 is provided. The winning game ball may also be detected by the winning port switch. Around the left and right of the game area 7, there are provided decorative lamps 25 blinking and displayed during the game, and at the lower part there is an outlet 26 for absorbing a game ball that has not won a prize. Two speakers 27 that emit sound effects are provided on the left and right upper portions outside the game area 7. On the outer periphery of the game area 7, a top frame lamp 28a, a left frame lamp 28b, and a right frame lamp 28c are provided. Further, a decoration LED is installed around each structure (such as a big prize opening) in the game area 7. The top frame lamp 28a, the left frame lamp 28b, the right frame lamp 28c, and the decorative LED are examples of a decorative light emitter provided in the gaming machine.

  In this example, a prize ball LED 51 that is lit while paying out a prize ball is provided in the vicinity of the left frame lamp 28b, and a ball break LED 52 that is lit when the refill ball is cut is provided in the vicinity of the top frame lamp 28a. It has been. As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment is provided with lamps and LEDs as light emitters in various places. Further, a prepaid card unit (also referred to as a “card unit”) that enables lending a ball by inserting a prepaid card is installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1 (not shown).

  The game balls launched from the hit ball launching device enter the game area 7 through the hit ball rail, and then descend the game area 7. When the game ball enters the start winning port 14 and is detected by the start port switch 14a, the special symbol starts variable display (fluctuation) in the variable display device 9 if the variable display of the symbol can be started. If the variable display of the symbol cannot be started, the start memory number is increased by one.

  The variable display of the special symbol on the variable display device 9 stops when a certain time has elapsed. If the combination of special symbols at the time of stoppage is a jackpot symbol (specific display result), the game shifts to a jackpot gaming state. That is, the opening / closing plate 20 is opened until a predetermined time elapses or a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls wins. When a game ball wins the V winning area while the opening / closing plate 20 is opened and is detected by the V count 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 combination of special symbols in the variable display device 9 at the time of stoppage is a jackpot symbol (probability variation symbol) that establishes the condition for shifting to the probability change state, the probability of the next jackpot increases after the jackpot game ends. That is, it becomes a more advantageous state for the player whose game state is a probable change state. In addition, when the combination of special symbols is a jackpot symbol (time-short symbol) that establishes the condition for shifting to the short-time state, the gaming state shifts to the short-time state after the big-hit game ends. Furthermore, if the combination of special symbols is a jackpot symbol (probability variation short symbol) that establishes both the transition condition to the probability change state and the transition condition to the short-time state, first, after the jackpot game ends, The state is controlled to the probability variation state, and then the state is controlled to the time-short state when a predetermined condition is satisfied.

  In the probable state as the specific advantageous state in the advantageous state (special gaming state: meaning a gaming state including at least the specific advantageous state and the special advantageous state) that is a gaming state advantageous for the player, the normal symbol display 10 The probability that the stop symbol becomes a winning symbol is increased compared to the normal state, and one or both of the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased compared to the state other than the probability variation state, It becomes even more advantageous for the player. Further, in the probability variation state, the variable display period (also referred to as variation time) on the normal symbol display 10 may be shortened compared to the normal state, thereby making it more advantageous for the player. However, in the probability variation state, the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 and the number of times of opening are not extended, and the fluctuation time in the normal symbol display 10 is not shortened (that is, the variable winning a prize only increases the probability of winning a special symbol). The advantage / disadvantage regarding the ball device 15 may be the same as in the normal state), or the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol may not be increased. Also, in the short time state as the special advantageous state among the advantageous states that are advantageous gaming states for the player, the variation time (variable display period) of the special symbol is shorter than in the normal state. Even in the short time state, one or both of the opening time and the number of opening times of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased as compared with the normal state, or the fluctuation time in the normal symbol display 10 is shortened. Also good. Furthermore, in the probability variation state, the variation time of the special symbol in the variable display device 9 may be shortened.

  FIG. 2 shows a circuit in a game control board (main board) 31 provided on a gaming machine (specifically, installed on the back of the gaming machine) on which a gaming control microcomputer or the like is mounted. It is a block diagram which shows an example of a structure. 2 also shows a payout control board 37, a lamp driver board 35, an audio output board 70, and an effect control board 80 that are mounted on the gaming machine. On the main board 31, a basic circuit (corresponding to a game control microcomputer: game control means) 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 , A switch circuit 58 for giving signals from the winning opening switches 29a, 30a, 33a, 39a and the clear switch 921 to the basic circuit 53, a solenoid 16 for opening / closing the variable winning ball apparatus 15, a solenoid 21 for opening / closing the opening / closing plate 20, and a large A solenoid circuit 59 for driving the solenoid 21A for switching the path in the winning opening according to a command from the basic circuit 53 is mounted. The clear switch 921 is mounted on, for example, a power supply board installed in the gaming machine.

  The gate switch 32a, the start port switch 14a, the V winning switch 22, the count switch 23, the winning port switches 29a, 30a, 33a, 39a, and other switches may be referred to as sensors. That is, the name of the game medium detection means is not limited as long as it is a game medium detection means (game ball detection means in this example) that can detect a game ball.

  Further, according to data given from the basic circuit 53, information output signals such as jackpot information indicating the occurrence of jackpot, effective starting information indicating the number of starting winning balls used for starting variable display of the symbols in the variable display device 9, An information output circuit 64 is provided for outputting to an external device such as a hall computer via an information terminal board installed on the back of the gaming machine.

  A basic circuit 53 realized by a game control microcomputer includes a ROM 54 for storing a game control (game progress control) program and the like, and storage means used as a work memory (variable data storage means for storing variable data). RAM 55, CPU 56 for performing control operations in accordance with programs, and I / O port unit 57. In this embodiment, the ROM 54 and the RAM 55 are built in the CPU 56. That is, the CPU 56 is a one-chip microcomputer. The one-chip microcomputer only needs to have at least the RAM 55 built in, and the ROM 54 and the I / O port unit 57 may be externally attached or built in. Since the CPU 56 executes control according to the program stored in the ROM 54, the CPU 56 executes (or performs processing) hereinafter, specifically, the CPU 56 executes control according to the program. is there. The same applies to CPUs mounted on substrates other than the main substrate 31. The game control means is realized by a basic circuit 53 realized by a game control microcomputer, but is mainly realized by a CPU 56 that executes control according to a program in the game control microcomputer.

  The RAM 55 is a backup RAM as a nonvolatile storage means that is partially or entirely backed up by a backup power source. That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 55 is stored for a predetermined period (until the power supply of the backup power supply is disabled). In particular, at least data (special symbol process flag, etc.) corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means, and data indicating the number of unpaid winning balls are stored in the backup RAM. Note that the data according to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power supply is restored after a power failure or the like. . In this embodiment, it is assumed that the entire RAM 55 is backed up.

  In this embodiment, the effect control means realized by the effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board 80 is a display of the normal symbol hold memory display 41 and the decoration lamp 25 provided on the game board. While performing control, 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-out lamp 52 provided on the frame side is performed. Each lamp may be an LED or other types of light emitters. That is, a lamp or LED is an example of a light emitter, and may hereinafter be collectively referred to as a lamp / LED. Further, a variable display device decoration LED (center decoration LED) is installed at the upper part and the left and right parts of the variable display device 9, and a large prize opening interior decoration LED is installed inside the big prize opening, and on the right and left of the big prize opening. Is provided with a large winning opening left decoration LED and a large winning opening right decoration LED. The effect control means also controls those light emitters.

  A drive signal for driving the lamp / LED is generated in the lamp driver substrate 35. Further, the display control of the variable display device 9 that variably displays the special symbol and the normal symbol display 10 that variably displays the normal symbol is performed by effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a circuit configuration example of the effect control board 80, the lamp driver board 35, and the audio output board 70. In the effect control board 80, the effect control CPU 101 operates in accordance with a program stored in a ROM (not shown), and the input driver 102 and the input port according to a strobe signal (effect control INT signal) from the main board 31. An effect control command is received via 103. The effect control CPU 101 causes the VDP (video display processor) 106 to perform display control of the variable display device 9 using the LCD based on the effect control command. The VDP 106 is sometimes called a GCL (Graphic Controller LSI). Further, the effect control CPU 101 performs display control of the normal symbol display 10 via the output port 104 and the lamp driving circuit 107. The effect control microcomputer includes an effect control CPU 101, a ROM, a RAM, and an I / O port.

  Further, the production control CPU 101 outputs sound number data to the audio output board 70 via the output port 109 and the output driver 110. A bus (including an address bus, a data bus, and a control signal line such as a write / read signal) that is input / output to / from the effect control CPU 101 is extended to the lamp driver board 35 via the bus driver 105.

  In the lamp driver board 35, a bus that is input to and output from the effect control CPU 101 is connected to the output port 352 and the expansion port 353 via the bus receiver 351. A signal for driving each lamp output from the output port 352 is amplified by the lamp driver 354 and supplied to each lamp. A signal for driving each LED output from the output port 352 is amplified by the LED driving circuit 355 and supplied to each LED.

  In this embodiment, lamps / LEDs provided in the gaming machine are controlled by effect control means including an effect CPU 101 mounted on the effect control board 80. Further, data for controlling the variable display device 9, the normal symbol display 10, the lamp / LED and the like are stored in the ROM. The effect CPU 101 controls the variable display device 9, the normal symbol display 10, the lamp / LED, and the like based on the data stored in the ROM. Then, the lamp / LED is driven through the output port 352 mounted on the lamp driver substrate 35 and each drive circuit.

  The effect control board 80, the lamp driver board 35, and the audio output board 70 are independent boards, but are installed in a single box on the back of the gaming machine, for example. Further, the expansion port 353 is installed in consideration of the case where the number of lamps / LEDs and the like is increased when changing the model, but it may not be installed.

  In the audio output board 70, the sound number data from the effect control board 80 is input via the input driver 702 to a voice synthesis IC 703 by a digital signal processor, for example. The voice synthesis IC 703 reads data corresponding to the sound number data from the voice data ROM 704, generates voice and sound effects corresponding to the read data, and outputs them to the amplifier circuit 705. The amplification circuit 705 outputs an audio signal obtained by amplifying the output level of the speech synthesis IC 703 to a level corresponding to the volume set by the volume 706 to the speaker 27.

  Next, the operation of the gaming machine will be described. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the game control means (CPU 56 and peripheral circuits such as ROM and RAM) on the main board 31. When the gaming machine is turned on and the input level of the reset terminal to which the reset signal is input becomes high, the CPU 56 performs a security check process that is a process for confirming whether the contents of the program are valid. After the execution, main processing after step S1 is started. In the main process, the CPU 56 first performs necessary initial settings.

  In the initial setting process, the CPU 56 first sets the interrupt prohibition (step S1). Next, the interrupt mode is set to interrupt mode 2 (step S2), and a stack pointer designation address is set to the stack pointer (step S3). Then, the built-in device register is initialized (step S4). Further, after initialization (step S5) of CTC (counter / timer) and PIO (parallel input / output port) which are built-in devices (built-in peripheral circuits), the RAM is set in an accessible state (step S6). The interrupt mode 2 is an address synthesized from the value (1 byte) of the specific register (I register) built in the game control microcomputer 56 and the interrupt vector (1 byte: least significant bit 0) output from the built-in device. Is a mode indicating an interrupt address.

  Next, the CPU 56 checks the state of the output signal of the clear switch 921 input via the input port only once (step S7). When the on-state is detected in the confirmation, the CPU 56 executes normal initialization processing (steps S11 to S14).

  If the clear switch 921 is not in the on state, whether or not data protection processing of the backup RAM area (for example, power supply stop processing such as addition of parity data) has been performed when power supply to the gaming machine is stopped Confirm (step S8). If it is confirmed that such a protection process has not been performed, the CPU 56 executes an initialization process. Whether there is backup data in the backup RAM area is confirmed by, for example, the state of the backup flag set in the backup RAM area in the power supply stop process. In this example, if “55H” is set in the backup flag area, it means that there is a backup (ON state), and if a value other than “55H” is set, it means that there is no backup (OFF state).

  After confirming that there is a backup, the CPU 56 performs a data check of the backup RAM area (parity check in this example) (step S9). In step S9, the calculated checksum is compared with the checksum calculated and stored by the same process in the power supply stop process. When the power supply is stopped after an unexpected power failure or the like, the data in the backup RAM area should be saved, so the check result (comparison result) is normal (matched). That the check result is not normal means that the data in the backup RAM area is different from the data when the power supply is stopped. In such a case, since the internal state cannot be returned to the state when the power supply is stopped, an initialization process that is executed when the power is turned on is not performed when the power supply is stopped.

  If the check result is normal, the CPU 56 performs a game state restoration process for returning the internal state of the game control means and the control state of the electric component control means such as the effect control means to the state when the power supply is stopped (step S10). ). Then, the saved value of the PC (program counter) stored in the backup RAM area is set in the PC, and the address is restored.

  In this embodiment, it is confirmed whether or not the data in the backup RAM area is stored by using both the backup flag and the check data, but only one of them may be used. That is, either the backup flag or the check data may be used as an opportunity for executing the state recovery process.

  In the initialization process, the CPU 56 first performs a RAM clear process (step S11). In addition, a predetermined work area (for example, a normal symbol determination random number counter, a normal symbol determination buffer, a special symbol left middle right symbol buffer, a special symbol process flag, a payout command storage pointer, a winning ball flag, a ball out flag, a payout A work area setting process for setting an initial value to a flag such as a stop flag for selectively performing processing according to the control state is performed (step S12). Further, a process of transmitting an initialization command for initializing the sub-boards (the payout control board 35 and the effect control board 80 in this embodiment) to each sub-board is executed (step S13). As the initialization command, there are a command indicating the initial symbol displayed on the variable display device 9 (for the effect control board 80), a command for instructing turning off the winning ball lamp 51 and the ball-out lamp 52, and the like.

  Then, a CTC register set in the CPU 56 is set so that a timer interrupt is periodically generated every 2 ms (step S14). That is, a value corresponding to 2 ms is set in a predetermined register (time constant register) as an initial value.

  When the execution of the initialization process (steps S11 to S14) is completed, the display random number update process (step S17) and the initial value random number update process (step S18) are repeatedly executed in the main process. When the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process are executed, the interrupt disabled state is set (step S16). When the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process are finished, the interrupt enabled state is set. (Step S19). The display random number is a random number for determining a symbol displayed on the variable display device 9, and the display random number update process is a process for updating the count value of the counter for generating the display random number. . The initial value random number update process is a process for updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number. The initial value random number is a random number for determining the initial value of the count value, such as a counter for generating a random number for determining whether or not to make a big hit (a big hit determination random number generation counter). A game control process for controlling the progress of the game, which will be described later (the game control microcomputer controls itself a game display device such as a variable display device 9, a variable winning ball device, a ball payout device, etc. provided in the game machine. In the process of transmitting a command signal for controlling to another microcomputer, or a game machine control process), when the count value of the big hit determination random number generation counter makes one round, the initial value is set in the counter Is done.

  When the timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 executes the game control process of steps S20 to S33 shown in FIG. In the game control process, the CPU 56 first executes a power-off detection process for detecting whether or not a power-off signal has been output (whether the power-off signal has been turned on) (step S20). The power-off signal is output when, for example, a voltage drop monitoring circuit mounted on the power supply board detects a drop in the voltage of the power supplied to the gaming machine. In the power-off detection process, when detecting that the power-off signal has been output, the CPU 56 executes a power supply stop process for saving necessary data in the backup RAM area. Next, detection signals of switches such as the gate switch 32a, the start port switch 14a, the count switch 23, and the winning port switch 24a are input via the switch circuit 58, and the state determination thereof is performed (switch processing: 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. 6 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): For determining the left middle right of the special symbol (special symbol left middle right)
(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: Determines the number of times of probability variation (number of fluctuations of special symbols in the probability variation state) (for determining the number of times of probability variation). In this embodiment, the probability variation continuation count is determined to be 10, 20, or 50 according to the value of random 9. Note that the probability variation continuation count may be determined to be greater than 100 (for example, 150 times), which is the number of time reductions (the number of times the special symbol can be changed in the time reduction state) in this embodiment. When there is a probability change continuation number that is greater than the number of time reductions, it is not possible to shift to the time reduction state at the end of the probability change time short state, which will be described later.
(10) Random 10: Decide whether or not to end the probability variation state (for lottery determination). Random 10 takes a value in the range of 0-49. In the probability change state, the game control means ends the probability change state, for example, when the random 10 matches one predetermined value. Therefore, the probability variation state ends (probability variation puncture) with a probability of 1/50. It should be noted that a determination value table in which one value to be compared with random 10 is set and a determination value table in which two or more values are set are prepared, and any determination is made when deciding whether to end the probability variation state. It may be determined whether to use the value table, and the probability variation state may be terminated when the value set in the determined determination value table matches the random 10. Specifically, for example, a determination value table in which one value to be compared with random 10 is set and a determination value table in which two values are set may be prepared, selected, and used. In this case, the probability variation state ends (probability variation puncture) with a probability of 1/50 or 1/25, depending on the determination value table used.
(11) Random 11: Determine the end condition of the probability variation state (for end condition determination). Random 11 takes a value in the range of 0-1. When the game control means decides to set the probability variation state, for example, if the random 11 is 0, the termination condition of the probability variation state is determined by the number of times determination. If the random 11 is 1, the termination condition of the probability variation state is determined. It is decided by lottery determination.

  In step S22 in the game control process shown in FIG. 5, the CPU 56 generates a jackpot determination random number (1), a jackpot determination random number (3), and a determination random number per ordinary symbol (6). Counter is incremented (added by 1). That is, they are determination random numbers, and other random numbers are display random numbers or initial value random numbers. In addition, in order to improve a game effect, the random numbers etc. regarding a normal symbol other than the random numbers of said (1)-(11) may be used.

  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 an effect control command related to the special symbol in a predetermined area of the RAM 55 and sending the effect control command (special symbol command control process: step S27). Further, a process for sending an effect control command by setting an effect control command for the normal symbol in a predetermined area of the RAM 55 is performed (normal symbol command control process: step S28).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs information output processing for outputting data such as jackpot information and start 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 97 according to a payout control command indicating the number of prize balls.

  And CPU56 performs the memory | storage process which checks the increase / decrease in a pending | holding 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). In this example, probability variation information relating to whether or not the state is a probability variation state, time shortening information relating to whether or not the state is a short time state, and the like are output as test signals. 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 interrupt permission state is set (step S34).

  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.

  In this embodiment, there are twelve special symbols “0” to “11” in the middle left and right, respectively, and the special symbol display changes in order from “0” in the variable display device 9. Fluctuations are realized. Note that the display of the display symbols may change discontinuously during the change of the special symbols. In addition, when the final stop symbols (determined symbols) of the special symbols are aligned to the middle left and right, a big hit is obtained, and when the left and right are aligned, reach is achieved.

  FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing the relationship between the special symbol stop symbol used in this embodiment and the gaming state to be controlled. In the example shown in FIG. 7, when the left middle right symbols of the special symbols are aligned at 1, 5, or 9, the gaming state (the control state of the gaming machine) shifts to the probability changing state after the big hit game is finished. Moreover, if it arranges at 11, after a big hit game is complete | finished, a game state will transfer to a time-short state. And if it arranges by 3 or 7, a game state will transfer to a probability change state and a time-short state after completion | finish of a big hit game. In this case, however, the probability variation state is given priority, and the state is shifted to the time reduction state at the end of the probability variation state.

  In the probability variation state, the probability that the result of the variation of the special symbol (the final stop symbol, also simply referred to as the stop symbol) becomes a big hit symbol is increased compared to the state that is not the probability variation state (low probability state). Hereinafter, this may be expressed as “the hit / displacement is determined with high probability in the probability variation state”. In this embodiment, it is assumed that the probability of a big hit symbol is increased 10 times in the probability variation state.

  In addition, when the probability variation state ends, control may be performed so as to shift to a special symbol variation time shortening (short time) state as a special advantageous state. In the short time state, the variation time (variable display period) of the special symbol is shortened compared to the case where the special time state is not. It should be noted that the mode of shortening (how much is shortened for each variation pattern, which variation pattern is to be shortened, etc.) may be the same as the mode in the probability variation state (including the probability variation short state). The short-time state continues until a predetermined number of special symbol changes or until a big hit occurs. In this embodiment, the predetermined number of times is 100, but the predetermined number of times may be selected from a plurality of types by lottery. In the short-time state, since the variation time of the special symbol is shortened, the frequency of the special symbol variation is increased (in other words, the digestion of the reserved memory is accelerated), and as a result, the big hit game is performed. The possibility increases.

  The advantageous state includes a probability variation state (specific advantageous state) and a short time state (special advantageous state), and a gaming state (a state of the gaming machine) that is not advantageous is a normal state. The high probability state is a probability variation state, and the low probability state includes a short time state and a normal state.

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of a special symbol process processing program executed by the CPU 56. The special symbol process shown in FIG. 8 is a specific process of step S25 in the flowchart of FIG. When performing the special symbol process, the CPU 56 performs a variable shortening timer subtraction process (step S310) to detect that a game ball has won the start winning opening 14 provided in the game board 6. If the switch 14a is turned on, that is, if a start winning that causes the game ball to win the start winning opening 14 is generated (step S311), the start opening switch passing process (step S312) is performed, and then according to the internal state. Any one of steps S300 to S308 is performed. The variation shortening timer is a timer for setting the variation time when the variation time of the special symbol is shortened. In the start switch passing process, it is checked whether the starting winning memory number (holding memory number) has reached the maximum value of 4, and if the holding memory number has not reached 4, the holding memory number is increased by 1 to determine the big hit Each random number (random 1 to random 5 and random 9) such as a random number for use is extracted, and stored in a storage area (special symbol determination buffer) corresponding to the value of the reserved storage number. Note that 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.

  Special symbol normal processing (step S300): Waits until the variable symbol variable display can be started. When the special symbol variable display can be started, the number of reserved memories is confirmed. If the number of reserved memories is not 0, it is determined whether or not to win a jackpot as a result of variable symbol special display. 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): The stop symbol of the left middle right symbol after variable display of the special symbol is determined. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated so as to shift to step S302.

  Fluctuation pattern setting process (step S302): A variation pattern (variable display mode) of variable display of special symbols is determined according to a random 4 value. Also, a variation time timer corresponding to the variation pattern is started. At this time, the left middle right final stop symbol and the information for instructing the variation mode (variation pattern) are transmitted to the effect control board 80 as the effect control command. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated so as to shift to step S303.

  Special symbol variation process (step S303): When a predetermined time (the time indicated by the variation time timer in step S302) elapses, 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 all symbols displayed on the variable display device 9 are stopped. Specifically, it sets to the state where the production control command which shows special symbol stop is transmitted. If the stop symbol is 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.

  Big winning opening opening process (step S305): Control for opening the big winning opening is started. Specifically, the counter and the flag are initialized, and the solenoid 21 is driven 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): A process for sending a production control command for displaying a big prize round to the production control board 80, a process for confirming the completion of the closing condition for the special prize opening, and the like are performed. 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 process (step S307): The presence / absence of passing through the V winning switch 22 is monitored, and a process of confirming that the big hit gaming state continuation condition is satisfied is performed. If the condition for continuation of the big hit gaming state is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the internal state is updated to shift to step S305. In addition, when the big hit gaming state continuation condition is not satisfied within a predetermined effective time, or when all rounds are finished, the internal state is updated 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 big hit gaming state has ended. Then, the internal state is updated so as to shift to step S300.

  FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a change in the gaming state. FIG. 9 shows an example in which the probability change short symbol is finally stopped and displayed, and when the big hit gaming state is finished, it is controlled to the probability change state, and after 50 special symbol variations are finished, it is controlled to the time reduction state. Yes.

  FIG. 9 shows how the gaming state changes when it is determined that the end condition of the probability variation state is determined by cutting the number of times. “Number of cuts” means that the probability variation state continuable period and the probability variation state continuation possible period in the short period of probability variation are selected from a predetermined number of times, and the continuation period of the selected number of times has elapsed This means that the probability variation state is terminated.

  Note that FIG. 9 also shows values of a probability variation counter and a time reduction counter described later. The time-count counter is incremented from the time when it is controlled to the probability variation state. In the example shown in FIG. 9, the probability variation count counter and the time reduction count counter are decremented by 1 every time variable display is performed.

  Further, in the example shown in FIG. 9, when the probability change state ends, a probability change completion notification indicating that is executed. The probability change end notification is executed by, for example, displaying a probability change end notification image (see FIG. 16A) on the variable display device 9.

  FIG. 10 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 is in a state where the variation of the special symbol can be started (for example, when the value of the special symbol process flag is a value indicating step S300) (step S51), the start winning memory is stored. The value of the number (holding storage number) is confirmed (step S52). Specifically, the count value of the start winning storage counter is confirmed. The case where the value of the special symbol process flag is a value indicating step S300 is a case where the symbol is not changed in the variable display device 9 and is not in the big hit game.

  If the reserved memory number is not 0, each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved memory number = 1 is read and stored in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55 (step S54), and the value of the reserved memory number is set. 1 is reduced (the value of the start winning storage counter is reduced by 1), and the contents of each storage area are shifted (step S55). That is, each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved memory number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) is stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved memory number = n−1. Therefore, the order in which the random number values stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to the number of reserved memories is extracted always matches the order of the number of reserved memories = 1, 2, 3 and 4. Yes. That is, in this example, the CPU 56 executes a process of shifting the contents of each storage area every time the variable display start condition is satisfied.

  Next, when the lottery determination flag is set (step S57), the CPU 56 determines whether or not to end the probability change by lottery before executing the big hit determination of step S65 (steps S58 to S64b). ). If the lottery determination flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S65.

  The lottery determination flag is a flag indicating whether or not the probability variation state is established and whether or not the end condition of the probability variation state is satisfied is determined by lottery. When the lottery determination flag is set, it means that it is in the probability variation state and it is determined that the presence or absence of the probability variation state is determined by lottery.

  When the lottery determination flag is set (step S57), the CPU 56 reads the random number for probability variation end (random 10) from the storage area (step S58), and the read random 10 value is the probability variation end value. It is determined whether or not they match (step S59). If they match, the lottery determination flag and the probability variation time short flag are reset to end the probability variation state (including the probability variation time short state) (steps S60 and S61).

  If the time-count counter is not 0, a time-short flag is set to shift the gaming state to the time-short state (steps S62 and S63), and an effect control command for specifying the probability change end indicating that the probability change state has ended. Control to transmit to the effect control means is performed (step S64a).

  In addition, if the time-count counter is 0 (note that the value of the time-count counter is 0 even when the time change counter is not the short state at the time of the probability change), the normal state designation indicating the return to the normal state is made. Control for transmitting the effect control command to the effect control means is performed (step S64b). Therefore, when the probability variation state ends based on the random value 10, lottery based on the low probability state is executed in the big hit determination in step S65.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads the jackpot determination random number from the random number storage buffer (step S65), and executes the jackpot determination module (step S66). When it is determined to be a big hit (step S67), the CPU 56 sets a big hit flag (step S68). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol stop symbol setting process (step S69). The jackpot determination module is a program that determines that a jackpot is determined when the jackpot determination random number matches a predetermined jackpot determination value.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a special symbol stop process (step S304) executed when the variation time of the special symbol has elapsed. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 56 performs a process of transmitting an effect control command indicating the special symbol stop (step S71).

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the stop symbol is a big hit symbol (step S72). If it is a big hit symbol, the probability variation time / short flag, the lottery determination flag, the number of times determination flag and the time / short flag are reset (steps S73, S74, S75, S76), and the effect control board 80 is notified that the normal state has been reached. In order to do this, a process of transmitting a normal state designation effect control command is performed (step S77). Then, control goes to a step S93.

  The number determination flag is a flag indicating whether or not the probability variation state is established and whether or not the end condition of the probability variation state is satisfied is determined by cutting the number of times. When the number determination flag is set, it means that it is in the probability variation state and it is determined to determine whether or not the probability variation state is continued by cutting the number of times.

  If the stop symbol is not a big hit symbol, is the number of times flag indicating whether it is in the probability change state or the probability change short state (a state where a big hit occurs in the probability change short symbol and then controlled to the probability change state preferentially)? It is confirmed whether or not (step S78). If set, the value of the probability variation counter is decremented by 1 (step S79). The probability variation counter is a counter in which the number of times (variable displayable number) indicating how many times the special symbol is changed will end the probability variation state is set.

  In addition, when the probability change time reduction flag is set (flag indicating that the probability change time reduction state is present), the value of the time reduction number counter is also decremented by 1 (steps S80 and S81). However, if it is already 0, no subtraction is performed. The time reduction counter is a counter in which the number of times (variable displayable number) indicating how many times the special symbol is changed will end the time reduction state is set. When the probability change time / short flag is set, the gaming state is actually a probability change state, but the time / count counter is also decremented by one.

  Then, when the value of the probability variation counter becomes 0, the number determination flag is reset and the probability variation state is terminated (steps S82 and S83). If the probability variation time reduction flag is set (step S84), the condition for shifting from the probability variation state to the time reduction state is established at this time, and the probability variation time reduction flag is reset (step S85). On condition that the number counter has not yet become 0, the time-short flag is set to shift the gaming state to the time-short state (steps S86, S87). If the probability change time-short flag is not set in step S84, processing for transmitting an effect control command for specifying the probability change end to the effect control board 80 is performed in order to notify that the probability change state has ended (step S84). S92a). If the time reduction counter is 0 in step S86, the probability variation state and the time reduction state are completed and the normal state is restored, and the process proceeds to step S77.

  If it is confirmed in step S78 that the number determination flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the time reduction flag is set (step S88). If it is set, the value of the time reduction counter is decremented by 1 (step S89). When the value of the time reduction counter reaches 0 (step S90), the time reduction flag is reset to end the time reduction state (step S91), and the effect control board 80 is notified that the time reduction state has ended. In order to do this, a process of transmitting an effect control command for specifying a short time end is performed (step S92b).

  In step S93, if the special symbol change stop symbol is 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.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a jackpot end process executed when the jackpot game is ended. In the jackpot ending process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the special symbol stop symbol (which is a jackpot symbol) causing the jackpot game is a short symbol at the time of probability change (step S101). If it is a probability change time-short symbol, a probability change time-short flag is set (step S102), an end condition determination process described later is executed (step S103), and a predetermined value is set in the time-shortage counter (step S104). ). In this embodiment, 100 is set in the time reduction counter. Further, in order to notify the effect control means of the end of the big hit game state and the transition to the special game state (probability change state or short time state), a process of transmitting an effect control command for designating a specific big hit end display is performed ( Step S105). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is set to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S300) (step S106).

  If the stop symbol of the special symbol is not the probability change time short symbol, it is checked whether or not the stop symbol of the special symbol is a probability change symbol (step S107). If it is a probable variation, an end condition determination process described later is executed (step S108). Then, the process proceeds to step S105.

  When the stop symbol of the special symbol is not a probability variation symbol, it is confirmed whether or not the stop symbol of the special symbol is a time-short symbol (step S109). If it is a time-short symbol, a time-short flag is set (step S110), and a predetermined value is set in the time-short count counter (step 111). Then, the process proceeds to step S105. If the special symbol stop symbol is not a time-short symbol, in order to notify the end of the jackpot gaming state, a process of transmitting an effect control command for designating a non-specific jackpot end display is performed (step S112). Then, the process proceeds to step S106.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing an end condition determination process (steps S103 and S108) that is executed when it is determined to be in the probability variation state. In the end condition determination process, a determination process for determining whether the end condition in the probability variation state is a lottery determination or a number determination (number cut) is performed.

  In the end condition determination process, the CPU 56 extracts the end condition determination random number (random 11) (step S121), and determines the end condition of the probability variation state by lottery determination when the extracted value matches a predetermined determination value. If it is determined and coincides with another determination value, it is determined that the end condition of the probability variation determination is determined by the number of times determination (step S122).

  When it is determined that the end condition of the probability change state is determined by lottery determination, the CPU 56 sets a lottery determination flag (step S123), and further determines the number of false probability changes (step S124). In step S124, the false continuable period of the probability variation state is selected from a predetermined number of times. In this example, the false probability variation number is any of the number of times actually set in the probability variation counter when the probability variation state end condition is determined by the number determination, for example, random 9 (at the time of starting winning or It is determined to be 10, 20 or 50 times according to the value extracted at the start of fluctuation and stored in the RAM 55). It is assumed that the false probability variation count determined in step S124 is set in the false probability variation count counter, and the value of the false probability variation count counter is subtracted every time the special symbol variation display is executed.

  Then, the CPU 56 transmits a false probability variation notification designation command for designating notification of the determined false probability variation count to the effect control board 80 (step S125).

  On the other hand, when it is determined to determine the end condition of the probability variation state by the number of times determination, the CPU 56 sets a number of times determination flag (step S126), and further sets a predetermined value in the probability variation number counter (step 127). . In this embodiment, the probability variation counter is set to 10, 20, or 50 as the probability variation counter according to random 9 (extracted at the time of start winning or variation start and stored in the RAM 55). .

  Then, the CPU 56 transmits to the effect control board 80 a probability variation count notification designation command for designating notification of the probability variation count set in the probability variation count counter (step S128).

  Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the effect control CPU 101. In the main process, first, an initialization process is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, initializing a timer for determining the start interval of effect control, and the like (step S701). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 shifts to a loop process for checking the timer interrupt flag (step S702). When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set in the main process, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (step S703) and executes the following effect control process.

  In this embodiment, the timer interrupt takes every 33 ms. That is, the effect control process is started every 33 ms. In this embodiment, only the flag is set in the timer interrupt process, and the specific effect control process is executed in the main process, but the effect control process may be executed in the timer interrupt process.

  In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 first analyzes the received effect control command (command analysis execution process: step S704). Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs effect control process processing (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. The game control means outputs a capture signal for instructing the capture of the command together with the effect control command, and the capture signal is input to the interrupt terminal of the effect control CPU 101. The effect control CPU 101 The production control command is received by the embedded process.

  Here, the process data set for each variation pattern table will be described. The process data is composed of data obtained by collecting a plurality of combinations of process timer set values and presentation control execution data. The effect control execution data includes display control execution data and lamp control execution data. In the display control execution data, data indicating the display state of the variable display device 9 during the symbol variation period is set. The lamp control execution data is set to data indicating the lamp / LED display state during the symbol variation period. When the timing for switching the display state (for example, the timing when a new character appears on the variable display device 9 or the timing when the lamp / LED is switched from the lit state to the unlit state) arrives during the symbol variation period, the effect control means The display state of the variable display device 9 and the lamp / LED is controlled according to the next effect control execution data in the process data. In the process timer set value, a time corresponding to the switching timing is set.

  The process data is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80. The process data is prepared for each of the symbol variation patterns.

  Thus, the effect control means controls the effect means based on the program and process data stored in the ROM, and controls a plurality of effect means (in this embodiment, the variable display device 9 and the lamp / LED). The related program is stored in the ROM mounted on the effect control board 80. And ROM which stores those programs can be comprised as one ROM.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (step S705) in the main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, any one of steps S800 to S806 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 command analysis processing that a variation pattern designation effect control command has been received (step S623).

  Prior notice selection process (step S801): For example, whether or not to perform a notice effect using a character image (an effect for informing in advance that a special symbol stop symbol becomes a big hit symbol or a reach occurs), Determine the type of notice effect to be performed.

  All symbol variation start processing (step S802): Control is performed so that variation of the left middle right symbol is started.

  Symbol variation processing (step S803): 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.

  All symbol stop waiting setting process (step S804): If 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 ( Control to display the fixed symbol).

  Big hit display process (step S805): After the end of the fluctuation time, the control of the probability variable big hit display or the normal big hit display is performed.

  Process during jackpot game (step S806): Control during jackpot 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. 16 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a probability change notification image displayed on the display unit of the variable display device 9. The image shown in FIG. 16A is a probability change completion notification image that is displayed when the probability change state is ended by the number of times determination (when the value of the probability change number counter becomes 0). Note that the image shown in FIG. 16A is also used as a false probability change end notification image displayed when the probability variation state continues in the lottery determination but the value of the false probability variation number counter becomes zero.

  FIG. 16B is a probability variation continuation notification image for notifying that the probability variation state continues after the false probability variation termination notification is executed by the false probability variation termination notification image.

  In this example, during the probability change state, for example, when the end condition is the number of times determination, the remaining number of times of the probability change (value of the probability change number counter) is displayed on the display unit of the variable display device 9, and the end condition is the lottery determination. In some cases, the remainder of the false probability variation count (the value of the false probability variation counter) is displayed. The effect control means recognizes the probability variation number by the probability variation number notification designation command when confirming that the probability variation number notification designation command has been received in the command analysis process (step S704), and then executes variable symbol special display. By subtracting 1 each time (every time the reception of the variation pattern command is confirmed in the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800)), the value of the probability variation counter in the game control means can be known. The effect control means recognizes the false probability variation number by the false probability variation number notification designation command when the command analysis process (step S704) confirms that the false probability variation number notification designation command has been received, and then the special symbol. 1 is subtracted every time the variable display is executed (every time reception of the variation pattern command is confirmed in the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800)), the remaining counter of the false probability variation counter in the game control means is obtained. I can know.

  FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of how the gaming state changes in the above-described embodiment. In FIG. 17, unlike the state of change shown in FIG. 9, the probability change time short symbol is finally stopped and displayed, it is determined that the end condition of the probability change state is determined by lottery determination, and the jackpot gaming state is ended In some cases, the probability variation state is controlled, and the probability variation state does not end even after 50 special symbol variations are completed, that is, the probability variation puncture based on the random 10 does not occur. In this example, it is assumed that the number of false probability changes is determined to be 50. The initial value of the false probability variable number counter is 50 and the initial value of the hourly number counter is 100. However, since it is stepped from the time when it is controlled to the probability variable state, the value of the hourly number counter is 50. Thereafter, when the probability change state end condition is established by lottery determination, if the value of the time reduction counter is not yet 0, the time reduction state is started at the end of the probability change state.

  In this example, when the value of the false probability variation counter becomes 0, the effect control means (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) variably displays the image illustrated in FIG. 16A as the false probability change end notification image. 9 is displayed. In this example, when the effect control means determines that the value of the false probability variation counter in the game control means recognized by itself is 0, it performs control to display a false probability change end notification image.

  When the value of the false probability variation counter becomes 0 while the probability variation state is continuing, the game control means (specifically, the CPU 56) transmits an effect control command indicating that fact to the effect control means. May be. In this case, when receiving such an effect control command, the effect control means displays the false probability change end notification image illustrated in FIG. 16A on the variable display device 9 for a predetermined period (for example, 5 seconds).

  Then, after displaying the false probability change end notification image, the effect control means displays a predetermined number of times (for example, when the effect control means determines that the value of the false probability change number counter has become 0, once, three times by lottery, When the identification information is displayed in a variable manner (determined from a predetermined number of times such as 5), and the probability variation state has not yet been terminated by the lottery determination (specifically, the probability variation state) In order to notify the player that the probability variation state continues (if neither the normal state designation command nor the probability variation end designation command has been received after the transition to), an example is shown in FIG. The probability change continuation notification image is displayed on the variable display device 9. After that, when the production control means confirms that the probability variation state has been terminated by the lottery determination (specifically, when confirming reception of either the normal state designation command or the probability variation termination designation command after shifting to the probability variation state) ), The image illustrated in FIG. 16A that is the same image as the false probability change end notification image is displayed on the variable display device 9 as the probability change end notification image.

  As described above, in this embodiment, when the end condition of the probability variation state is determined by the lottery determination, the false probability variation number, which is a false probability variation number, is displayed on the variable display device 9, and the special symbol is variable. When the display is digested the number of false probability changes, the probability change state ends because the false notification that the probability change state has ended is executed even if the end condition of the probability change state based on the lottery determination has not yet been satisfied. The expectation that the probability variation state may continue not only when the false notification of the fact is made, but also when the true notification that the probability variation state has ended is made. The player can be given, and the player can be continuously expected to have a big hit. Therefore, the interest of the game can be improved.

  In addition, since the false notification that the probability variation state has ended and the true notification that the probability variation state has ended are performed with the same content, it is impossible to reliably identify whether or not the probability variation state has ended. Thus, even if the real notification that the probability variation state has ended is given, the player can have a sense of expectation that the probability variation state may continue. The false notification that the probability variation state has ended and the true notification that the probability variation state has ended may be partially different. In this case, for example, it may be made difficult for the player to recognize the difference. In addition, when it is in a probable state, the frequency of appearance of variable display effects (for example, a notice effect and a reach effect) in a specific effect mode is increased so as to indicate whether or not the probable state is continuing. Good.

  In addition, although false notification that the probability variation state has ended and true notification that the probability variation state has ended were performed by performing an effect display that displays an image for notification of the same content, An effect such as a punk lottery may be performed on the effect display. Specifically, after displaying a moving image for which a punk lottery has been performed with a true notification that the probability change state has ended and a false notification that the probability change state has ended, the selection result is lost (continuous change in probability change). It is sufficient to display a moving image showing a state that the selection is made. In addition, after a false notification that the probability variation state has ended, after displaying the moving image for which the punctured lottery has been performed on the effect display of the probability variation continuation notification, the lottery result is selected (the selection that will result in the probability variation end) A moving image showing a state of having been performed) may be displayed. The probability variation continuation notification effect indicating that the lottery result has been won may be executed without performing false probability variation end notification.

  The probability change end notification effect by the above puncture lottery or the probability change continuation notification effect executed without performing false probability change end notification is performed, for example, when the last special symbol variation display in the number of probability changes or the number of false probability changes is performed. You can do it. In this case, for example, in the punk lottery effect, for example, a special symbol change display may be executed as usual, and the winning of the lottery result may be notified by the type / action, sign, character, etc. of the appearing character. In addition, in the puncture lottery effect, for example, the winning of the lottery result may be notified depending on whether or not the display result of the variable display is a predetermined symbol. As a display result indicating that the player has won, for example, the case where the left middle right symbol is “7, 6, 7” or “1, 2, 3”, respectively, can be considered. When “7, 6, 7” is the winning result, it is possible to execute an effect that simultaneously informs whether or not the big hit and whether or not the probability change will continue. Can be raised.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, after the false notification that the probability variation state has ended, the probability variation continuation notification that the probability variation state continues is performed, so that the probability variation state has ended. After the notification (true notification or false notification) is executed, the player can have an expectation as to whether or not the probability variation continuation notification is executed, and the probability variation state may continue. The player can have a sense of expectation.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, when the fluctuation display of the special symbol of the false probability variation number is digested, the timing for performing the probability variation continuation notification is determined by lottery, and the probability variation continuation notification is performed when the determined timing has arrived. Because it is configured to perform, it is possible to randomize the timing to notify the player that the probability variation state is continuing, and the player's expectation for the occurrence of a specific gaming state after the end condition of the probability variation state is satisfied A feeling can be improved more and the interest of a game can be improved more. Note that the notification timing (the timing for performing the probability change continuation notification) is specifically the timing after the special symbol variable display of the false probability change count has been digested and the number of times the special symbol variable display has been executed. Or when the special symbol variable display of the number of false positive changes is digested, the timing of the special symbol variable display to be executed next, or the timing of the special symbol variable display of the false positive variable number of times It can be considered to be random depending on the timing of the special symbol variable display that is executed after the special symbol variable display after the number of times.

  In the above-described embodiment, when the end condition of the probability variation state is determined by lottery determination, the game control unit selects any one of a plurality of lottery probabilities, and the lottery end condition is established according to the selected lottery probabilities. When it is configured to determine whether or not the game has been performed, it is possible to vary the continuation rate of the probability variation state, and it is possible to further improve the interest of the game.

  In the above-described embodiment, when it is determined that the end condition for the specific advantageous state (probability variation state) is satisfied, the special advantageous state (short-time state) is entered (see steps S59 to S63 and steps S82 to S87). ), It is difficult for the player to know the starting point of the special advantageous state. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from easily grasping the number of continuations of the special advantageous state. In addition, it becomes difficult for the player to grasp when the specific advantageous state ends, and it is possible to prevent the player from easily grasping the transition point to the special advantageous state and the number of continuations of the special advantageous state. . Therefore, it is possible to maintain the player's expectation for the occurrence of the specific gaming state even after the time period informed when the transition to the specific advantageous state has elapsed, further improving the interest of the game Can be made.

  Further, in the embodiment described above, when determining the end condition of the probability variation state by lottery determination, it is determined whether or not the probability variation end condition is satisfied before the big hit determination process (see FIG. 10). When established, it is possible to prevent the jackpot determination from being made with high probability. In addition, by resetting the lottery determination flag immediately after the probability variation end condition is established and executing the big hit determination process, the probability variation end condition determined by the lottery determination is not left for a long time without being used at all. It is possible to reduce the possibility of fraudulent acts and the possibility of garbled data between the probability variation end condition establishment and the big hit determination process. Note that the display result of variable display may not be set as a specific display result when the probability variation end condition is satisfied. In that case, when the probability change time-short state ends, a big hit is not generated, and when the time-count counter is not 0, it is always possible to shift to the time-short state.

  In the above-described embodiment, when the game control means decides to determine the end condition of the probability variation state by lottery determination (see Y in step S122), the number of false probability variation is determined and the false probability variation number notification is made. The designation command is transmitted (see step S125), and the production control means displays the false probability variation number indicated by the received false probability variation number notification designation command on the variable display device 9, but the game control means is in the probability variation state. When it is decided to determine the end condition by lottery determination (see Y of step S122), the effect control for notifying that the end condition of the probability variation state is determined by lottery determination without determining the false probability variation number A command (lottery determination selection designation command) is transmitted, and based on the fact that the production control means has received the lottery determination selection designation command, the probability change state When you start, "lottery judgment!" May be to carry out the display and presentation for notifying the player of the fact be determined by lottery determines the termination conditions of the probability variation state, such as in the variable display device 9. That is, when determining the end condition of the probability variation state by lottery determination, the player may be notified that the end condition of the probability variation state is determined by lottery determination without notifying the false probability variation count.

  Although not specifically mentioned in the above-described embodiment, when determining the end condition of the probability change state by lottery determination, the probability change end condition is satisfied before the special symbol change display of the false probability change count is digested. In this case, for example, when the variable display device 9 executes the special symbol variation display in a special variation mode (for example, super reach), and the variation display in the special variation mode is executed, What is necessary is just to make the remainder of the frequency | count of false probability change currently alert | reported to 0. If comprised as mentioned above, it can prevent misidentifying that the probability change state ended suddenly based on a failure of a gaming machine or the like.

Embodiment 2. FIG.
In the above embodiment, when determining the end condition of the probability variation state by lottery determination, if the probability variation end condition is not yet satisfied when the variation display of the special symbol of the false probability variation number is digested, Probability change end notification (for example, notification according to FIG. 16A) is performed, and then probability change continuation notification (for example, notification according to FIG. 16A) is performed, but the end condition of the probability change state is determined by determining the number of times. In this case, false probability change end notification may be performed and probability variation continuation notification may be performed before the probability change end condition is satisfied. Hereinafter, a second embodiment will be described in which false probability change end notification and probability change continuation notification are performed when determining the end condition of the probability change state by determining the number of times.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a probability variation state notification process executed by the effect control unit in the second embodiment. The probability variation state notification process shown in FIG. 18 is a process that collectively shows a part related to false probability variation end notification, probability variation continuation notification, and probability variation end notification among the processes executed by the effect control means. Specifically, each process in the probability variation state notification process is a process executed in the command analysis process (step S704) and the effect control process process (step S705).

  In the probability change state notification process, when the CPU 101 for effect control receives the probability change notification designation command from the game control means (step S851), the number of times after shifting to the probability change state within the number of probability changes indicated by the probability change notification designation command. The number of false probability change end notifications indicating whether or not to execute false probability change end notification when variable symbol special display is executed is determined (step S852), and the number of special symbols variable display after shifting to the probability change state The probability variation continuation notification count indicating whether to execute probability variation continuation notification when is executed is determined (step S853). Note that the probability variation continuity notification count is set to be equal to or greater than the false probability variation end notification count. The false probability change end notification count and the probability change continuation notification count are determined, for example, by being selected from a plurality of predetermined times.

  Note that steps S851 to S853 are executed, for example, in command analysis processing (step S704).

  Next, when the jackpot game after the probability variation jackpot ends and the transition to the probability variation state is made (Y in step S854), the production control CPU 101 executes variable display of the special symbol (for example, the variation pattern in step S800). Every time it is confirmed that a command has been received), the number of executions of the variable symbol special display after the transition to the probability variation state recognized by itself is updated by one, and the number of executions after the update is false It is confirmed whether or not the number of notifications has been reached (step S855).

  If the false probability change end notification count has been reached, the production control CPU 101 is a false notification that the probability change state has ended, for example, after the execution of the variable display of the special symbol this time has ended. The false change end notification is performed (step S856). Specifically, for example, processing for displaying a false probability change end notification image on the variable display device 9 for performing false probability change end notification shown in FIG.

  After executing the false probability change completion notification, the effect control CPU 101 adds 1 to the number of executions of the special symbol variable display after the transition to the probability change state recognized by the CPU every time the special symbol variable display is executed. It is then updated, and it is confirmed whether or not the number of executions after the update has reached the number of times of continuous change notification (step S857).

  If the probability variation continuation notification count has been reached, the CPU 101 for effect control is a notification that the probability variation state is continuing to the player after, for example, ending the execution of the variable symbol display this time. Continuous notification is performed (step S858). Specifically, for example, the process of displaying the probability variation continuation notification image for performing the probability variation continuity notification shown in FIG.

  When performing the probable change continuation notification, every time the effect control CPU 101 executes the variable display of the special symbol, it adds 1 to the number of executions of the special symbol variable display after shifting to the probability change state recognized by itself. It is updated, and it is confirmed whether or not the number of executions after the update has reached the certain number of changes (step S859).

  If the probability variation count has been reached, the production control CPU 101, for example, after the execution of variable display of the current special symbol is terminated, the probability variation end notification, which is a true notification that the probability variation state has ended for the player. Is performed (step S860). Specifically, for example, a process of displaying the probability change end notification image for performing the true probability change end notification shown in FIG.

  FIG. 19 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a change in the gaming state according to the second embodiment. In FIG. 19, the probability variation symbol is finally stopped and displayed, and it is determined by the number of times determination that the termination condition of the probability variation state is determined, and when the big hit gaming state is terminated, the probability variation state is controlled, and 50 special times An example is shown in which the false probability change end notification and the probability change continuation notification are executed before the symbol variation ends. In this example, it is assumed that the probability variation count is determined to be 50, the false probability variation end notification count is determined to be 20, and the probability variation continuation notification count is determined to be 23.

  In this example, when the effect control means (specifically, the CPU 101 for effect control) receives the probability change notification designation command from the game control means (see step S851), it is within 50 times of the probability change number indicated by the probability change notification designation command. The false probability change end notification count is determined to be 20 times (see step S852), and the probability change continuation notification count is determined to be 23 times (see step S853).

  Next, when the big hit game after the probability change big hit ends and the transition to the probability change state is made (see Y in step S854), the production control means each time the variable symbol display is executed, the number of executions of the variable display is increased. It is confirmed whether or not the number of false probability change end notifications has been reached (see step S855). In this example, the effect control means controls the variable display device 9 to display the remaining number of false probability change end notification times as the false remaining number of probability change counts until the number of executions of variable display reaches the false probability change end notification count. I do. Note that the false remaining number of times of probability variation may not be displayed.

  If the number of false probability change end notifications has been reached 20 times, the effect control means performs false probability change end notification after the execution of the variable display of the 20th special symbol (see step S856).

  After executing the false probability change end notification, the production control means checks whether or not the number of executions of the variable display has reached 23 times, which is the number of times of continuous change notification, every time the variable symbol special display is executed. If so, the probability variation continuation notification is performed (see steps S857 and S858). In this example, the effect control means performs control to display the remaining number of times of probability variation on the variable display device 9 while sequentially updating until the number of executions of variable display reaches the number of probability variations after performing the probability variation continuation notification. Therefore, the player who knows the continuation of the probability variation state can recognize the remaining probability variation number. Note that the remaining number of times of the probability variation may be displayed on the variable display device 9 when the probability variation continuation notification is made, and thereafter the remaining number of times of the probability variation may not be displayed. Also, the remaining number of times of probability variation may not be displayed at all.

  After executing the probability change continuation notification, the production control means checks whether or not the number of executions of the variable display has reached the probability change number of 50 every time the variable symbol special display is executed. For example, the end of probability change is notified (steps S859, S860).

  As described above, in the second embodiment, when the end condition of the probability variation state is determined by the number of times determination, a false probability variation is performed before the number of executions of the special symbol in the probability variation state reaches the certain probability variation number. Since it is configured to perform probability change continuation notification after performing end notification, not only when false notification that the probability change state has ended is made, but also when true notification that the probability change state has ended is made Even in such a case, the player can have a sense of expectation that the probability variation state may be continued, and the player can be continuously expected to have a big hit. Therefore, the interest of the game can be improved.

  In the second embodiment, since the false notification that the probability variation state has ended and the true notification that the probability variation state has ended are performed with the same content, is the probability variation state completed? Whether or not it is possible to reliably identify whether or not the probability variation state has ended, and the player feels that there is a possibility that the probability variation state may continue. Can have. The false notification that the probability variation state has ended and the true notification that the probability variation state has ended may be partially different. In this case, for example, it may be made difficult for the player to recognize the difference. In addition, when it is in a probable state, the frequency of appearance of variable display effects (for example, a notice effect and a reach effect) in a specific effect mode is increased so as to indicate whether or not the probable state is continuing. Good.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, when determining the end condition of the probability variation state by determining the number of times, the timing (execution timing, execution condition) for performing false probability variation end notification or probability variation continuation notification is determined in advance, and the timing is When it arrives, it is configured to perform false probability change end notification and probability change continuation notification, but every time a special symbol variable display within the number of probability changes is executed, a lottery is performed to determine whether to execute a false probability change end notification. Whether or not to execute the probability change continuation notification every time the variable symbol special symbol within the number of probability changes is executed, if the end condition of the probability change state is not yet satisfied. A lottery may be performed, and the probability variation continuation notification may be performed according to the lottery result.

  Further, in the second embodiment described above, the detailed description of the parts having the same configuration and processing as those in the first embodiment is omitted, but the description has been given in the first embodiment. It goes without saying that each configuration and process described in the first embodiment can be applied.

  Although not particularly mentioned in each of the above-described embodiments, there is no change in the probability variation state except that the probability of a big hit is increased compared to the normal state. Is desirable. Specifically, for example, when the variable display change time, the state of the production including the appearance of the production by the variable display device 9 / lamp / speaker 27, the opening condition of the variable winning ball device 15 and the like are in the state of probability variation. It is desirable that they are exactly the same in the normal state. Such control is realized, for example, by executing control using the same control program and the same control data in the probability changing state and in the normal state.

  Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, in the big hit gaming state, the game is shifted to the next round only when the game ball is won in the V winning area and the continuation right is acquired. No matter whether or not there is a continuation right when transitioning to the second round, the continuation right can be determined when determining whether or not to transition to rounds up to several times, such as round transitions to certain rounds. It is good also as a structure which does not require having. It should be noted that when the above-described special symbol variable display result becomes a jackpot display result, it is not limited to a gaming machine that shifts to the jackpot gaming state, for example, a specific area in the variable winning ball apparatus that is released in response to winning a start winning opening The same applies to a gaming machine that shifts to a big hit gaming state in which a variable winning ball apparatus is released until a predetermined number of times or a predetermined number of winnings are achieved by winning a game ball. For such gaming machines, for example, when a game ball wins a specific area and shifts to a big hit game state, when the game moves from the first round to the second round, What is necessary is just a structure regardless of the presence or absence of the continuation right acquired.

  Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, the information output to the outside of the gaming machine as the information output signal includes information related to the control state (whether it is in a probable change state, whether it is in a short time state, in a normal state) Including information on whether or not there is). That is, information related to the control state is prevented from being grasped by a hall computer or the like installed in the amusement store. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the information related to the specific advantageous state from being grasped outside the gaming machine, and it is possible to prevent illegal acts such as illegally creating the specific advantageous state based on the information related to the specific advantageous state. That is, for example, it is possible to prevent an act of illegally creating a specific advantageous state before opening a store at an amusement store.

  Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, information related to the control state (including information regarding whether or not the state is a probability change state, whether or not the time is short, and whether the state is a normal state) is output as a test signal. It has a possible configuration. The test signal is received by a computer for test signal analysis. The test signal analyzing computer is attached to a gaming machine with a test signal terminal board (see FIG. 20) for acquiring a test signal externally, and is connected to the gaming machine via the test signal terminal board. In this way, information related to the control state is output as test information that cannot be taken out externally without attaching output means (test terminal board, test signal output terminal or connector connected to the connector). If it is a technique that can be performed and can not easily perform an illegal act, information related to the control state can be grasped outside the gaming machine.

  FIG. 20 is a block diagram showing portions related to the output of test signals (test signals output from the gaming machine to an external device) of the main board 31, the payout control board 37, and the effect control board 80. In the main board 31, signals from each switch (excluding the clear switch) are input to the input port 572 and also output to the test signal terminal board (relay board) 90 via the connector 71. An input port 572 shown in FIG. 20 is a part of the input / output port 57 in FIG.

  In the main board 31, the CPU 56 creates a predetermined test signal and outputs it to the test signal terminal board 90 via the output port 571 and the connector 72. The output port 571 is a part of the input / output port 57 in FIG. The output port 571 includes a plurality of 8-bit ports. A drive signal (control signal) output from the output port 571 to the solenoid circuit 59 is branched and output to the test signal terminal board 90 via the connector 72.

  In the payout control board 37, a signal from the switch (payout number count switch 301) is input to the input port 372 f and also output to the test signal terminal board 90 via the AND circuit 379 and the connector 378. The other input of the AND circuit 379 receives a signal indicating that a prize ball is being paid out, which is output from the payout control CPU 371. Note that the signal from the switch may be directly connected to the connector 378 without going through the AND circuit.

  In the effect control board 80, the effect control CPU 101 creates a predetermined test signal and outputs it to the test signal terminal board 90 via the output port 111 and the connector 112.

  As shown in FIG. 21, the test signal terminal board 90 is mounted with test signal terminals (1) 111 to test signal terminals (9) 119. The test signal terminals 111 to 119 are configured by signal pins that can connect a probe from a test apparatus as an external apparatus and a connector that can connect a cable from the test apparatus. When a connector is used, a male type is used. If the male type is used, the connector provided at the cable end extending from the test apparatus or the like can be a female type, and the possibility of breakage of the connector at the cable end from the test apparatus or the like is reduced. In this embodiment, the test signal terminal board 90 is interposed between the gaming machine and the test apparatus only during the test, and the test signal terminal board 90 is removed after the test is completed, but the test signal terminals 111 to 119 are connected. The test signal terminal board 90 may be made unnecessary by being mounted on the main board 31, the payout control board 37, or the effect control board 80. When a connector is used, a connector connection wiring pattern may be prepared on the main board 31, the payout control board 37, or the effect control board 80, and the connector may be mounted only during a test.

  FIG. 22 is an explanatory diagram showing a part of a test signal arrangement example of the test signal terminal (1) 111. Here, as an example, the test signal terminals 111 to 119 are 68-pin double-row connectors on one side. For example, the test signal shown in FIG. 22 is connected to 68 pins on one side of the test signal terminal 111.

  Note that some of the test signals shown in FIG. 22 are not used depending on the model. For example, in this embodiment, actually, only the prize ball signal 1 out of the prize ball signals 1 and 2 is used. That is, in order to be able to use the same test apparatus for other gaming machines, there are test signals that are defined in advance, although not used in all models.

  Each test signal shown in FIG. 22 is a signal obtained by branching the signals of various switches input to the main board 31 or a signal created by software. For example, the start ports 1, 2, 3 valid signals are signals that are generated by software (game control program) and output from the CPU 56. In each test signal shown in FIG. 22, the fire ball signals 1 and 2 are output signals of the fire ball sensor. The output signal of the shot ball sensor is not shown in FIG. 1, but the inside of the hit ball outflow portion (the portion where the game ball flows into the game area 7 from the hit ball rail) (the hit ball rail side) and the hit ball outflow portion This is the output of the launch ball sensor when the launch ball sensor is provided on the outer side (the game area 7 side).

  The prize ball signals 1 and 2 are prize ball detection signals (output of the payout count switch 301) output from the main board 31 or the payout control board 37 (the payout control board 37 in this embodiment).

  The launch position designation signals 1, 2, and 3 are signals that the CPU 56 creates according to the gaming state. The firing position designation signals 1, 2, 3 indicate whether to perform an operation for stopping the launch of the game ball or to adjust the launch intensity of the hitting ball launcher to any one of a plurality of stages. This signal is used to specify an external device. For example, the firing position designation signal 1 is output in a gaming state in which the player is assumed to perform a left strike (a gaming method in which a game ball is launched aiming at a region on the left side of the gaming region 7). ) Signal. The firing position designation signal 2 is a signal that is output (becomes on) in a gaming state where it is assumed that the player will perform a medium stroke (a gaming method that launches a game ball aiming at the central area of the gaming area 7). is there. The launch position designation signal 3 is a signal that is output (turned on) in a gaming state in which the player is assumed to make a right strike. As described above, the launch position designation signals 1, 2, and 3 are signals that indicate a launch state that indicates to which area in the game area 7 the game ball is to be launched from the ball hitting device. Note that the gaming state refers to the display state of the variable display device 9 provided in the gaming area 7 and the state of an accessory (for example, a state where a game ball is easy to win, a state where a game ball is difficult to win, a release state (winning state) This is equivalent to a state of components in a gaming machine, which represents an example of a state that is easy to play), a closed state (a state where a game ball is not won), and the like. The concept also includes the control state of the gaming machine, such as when the full tank switch 48 or the ball break switch 187 is turned on to prohibit ball payout.

  In this embodiment, the gaming machine error state signal is a signal that is output in a state in which the payout control means stops paying out the game balls, such as a lower pan full or a supply ball running out.

  Next, the test terminal process in step S32 (see FIG. 5) executed by the game control means will be described. FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing a processing example related to the output of the launch position designation signals 1, 2, and 3 in the test terminal process. In FIG. 23, the process of outputting test signals other than the firing position designation signals 1, 2, 3 is omitted.

  In the test terminal process, the CPU 56 first clears the bits of the launch position designation signals 1, 2, and 3 in the test signal output buffer of the output port buffer (step S901). If the condition device is operating (step S902), the bit of the firing position designation signal 3 in the test signal output buffer is set (step S903). When the condition device is not operating, the bit of the firing position designation signal 2 in the test signal output buffer is set (step S905) if the change of the symbol with the winning symbol as the stop symbol has ended (step S904). .

  It should be noted that the condition device is operating when the big hit gaming state in the first type pachinko gaming machine or the right generation state in the third type pachinko gaming machine. In such a state, the game control means outputs (turns on) a condition device operation signal as a test signal. Moreover, that the accessory continuous action | operation apparatus is operating is the state in which the big prize opening in a 1st type pachinko gaming machine or a 3rd type pachinko gaming machine is open. In such a state, the game control unit outputs (turns on) an accessory continuous action device operation signal as a test signal, for example, in a test terminal process. That is, the game control means is a variable winning determination process for determining whether or not to change the state of the variable winning device in accordance with the game state (for example, a large amount by means for executing a special symbol process process in the game control means). When the process for opening and closing the winning opening (step S306) is executed and the variable winning determination process determines that the variable winning device (for example, the big winning opening) is changed to the first state (for example, the open state), Variable winning signal output processing (for example, among game control means) for outputting a variable winning signal (for example, an accessory continuous operation device operation signal) indicating that the variable winning device is changed to the first state to the outside of the gaming machine Executes a process by means for outputting (turning on) the continuous action device actuating signal as a test signal, and changes the variable winning device to the first state by the variable winning determination process. When making is determined, configured to determine a condition to change the radiation strength of the firing device is satisfied in the test terminal processing. The large winning opening as the variable winning device is opened by the solenoid 21, and the drive signal to the solenoid 21 is output in the solenoid output process (step S33). Whether or not the drive signal is output in the solenoid output process. If there is a process for determining whether or not it is determined that the drive signal is output in the process, a condition for changing the firing intensity of the launching device may be satisfied.

  If it is confirmed in step S904 that it is not the time point when the symbol variation has ended, the game control means sets the bit of the firing position designation signal 1 in the test signal output buffer if it is in the firing stop state (step S906). (Step S907). If it is not in the firing stop state, any bit of the firing position designation signals 1, 2, and 3 is not set. Then, the CPU 56 outputs the contents of the test signal output buffer to the output port (step S908), thereby transmitting the launch position designation signals 1, 2, and 3 as test signals to the test signal terminal 111. Further, as described above, in this example, when the gaming state is a normal state (a state where no big hit, probability change, time reduction, etc. occurs), the launch position designation signals 1, 2, and 3 are forcibly turned off. It becomes a state (for example, low level).

  FIG. 24 is a timing chart showing an output example of the launch position designation signals 1, 2, and 3. The timing shown in FIG. 24 corresponds to the processing shown in FIG. In the example shown in FIG. 24, when a predetermined time (T1, period until the stop symbol is determined) has elapsed after the symbol fluctuation stoppage in the winning symbol, the gaming state is changed to the special area provided in the gaming area 7. It is controlled (not shown) to allow a winning (special area valid state). In addition, when the game ball passes through the special area, a condition apparatus operation area passing signal is output as a test signal, and a condition apparatus operation signal is output.

  Therefore, when the processing shown in FIG. 23 is executed, as shown in FIG. 24, in the normal state (the state device activation signal is off and the special region ineffective state), the firing corresponding to the left-handed is performed. All of the position designation signals 1, 2, and 3 are stopped. In the special region valid state, only the firing position designation signal 2 corresponding to the middle strike is output, and in the state in which the condition device operation signal is output, the right strike is performed. Only the corresponding launch position designation signal 3 is output. Also, as shown in FIG. 24, only the firing position designation signal 1 is output when the firing is stopped. Here, it is assumed that the special area is provided in the center area in the game area, and the variable winning ball device as a big winning opening is provided in the right area in the game area. In addition, it is assumed that a start winning opening that establishes a condition for starting the variation of the symbol is provided in the left area in the game area.

  The accessory continuous operation device operation signal is a test signal obtained by branching a drive signal to a solenoid or the like for driving a variable winning ball device as a big prize opening. Further, for example, in the first type pachinko gaming machine in which a big winning opening is provided in the right area of the gaming area 7, an accessory continuous operation device operating signal output when the big winning opening is opened is output. In other words, in accordance with the output state of the control signal (drive signal) for opening the grand prize opening state (a state in which the game ball can be won), the firing position designation signal 3 corresponding to right-handed is output. Is done. It should be noted that the output state of the control signal for opening the special winning opening corresponds to the gaming state at that time. Further, the output state of the launch position designation signal may be changed by a hardware circuit. As an example, by a hardware circuit provided outside the output port, a logical product (AND) of a launch position designation signal output from the output port and a drive signal to a solenoid or the like for driving the variable winning ball apparatus is obtained. Take a test signal. In this example, an AND is taken for the launch position designation signal 3 (drive signal) for opening the grand prize opening.

  In this way, if the output state of the launch position designation signal is set in accordance with the output state of the signal for driving the electric accessory, rather than when the gaming state is changed for control, the actual accessory is actually It is possible to set the output state of the launch position designation signal in accordance with the game method of the player who often changes how to hit the game ball after being in the open state.

  Each test signal from the gaming machine is input to a test device (external device) such as a personal computer, for example. And the tester is alert | reported by displaying the output state of the launch position designation | designated signal 1,2,3 on the display part of a test device, for example. In the case where a game machine capable of adjusting the firing strength in accordance with a firing test signal from the outside is used on the touch sensor substrate 91, the tester can test the firing test device incorporated in the testing device in response to the notification. Alternatively, the test firing test apparatus is adjusted so that a test fire test signal indicating an intensity corresponding to the output state of the launch position designation signals 1, 2, and 3 is output from the test fire test apparatus interlocked with the test apparatus. Therefore, a firing test signal corresponding to the gaming state of the gaming machine can be immediately output, and a trial firing test corresponding to the gaming state can be executed.

  Further, when a test firing test is performed by mechanically operating the operation knob 5 by connecting an arm-shaped member in the test firing test apparatus to the operation knob 5 of the gaming machine, the launch position designation signals 1, 2, and 3 The amount of rotation of the arm-like member is adjusted manually or automatically according to the output state. In this case, there is also an arm-like stop member for operating the launch stop switch, and the launch position designation signals 1, 2, and 3 indicate that an operation to stop launch should be performed In this case, the launch of the game ball is stopped by operating the stop member. When the output state of the launch position designation signals 1, 2, and 3 indicates that an operation to stop the launch of the game ball should be performed (for example, the payout prohibition state such as a full lower tray or a supply ball running out has been entered) (If only the launch position designation signal 1 is mainly due to the game), if the game ball continues to be fired, the game ball will not be paid out even though a prize has been generated. If the test cannot be performed, or the payout is made only after the error state is cleared after the winning occurs, the payout is delayed after the winning occurs, and the data on the operating status of the gaming machine per hour becomes inaccurate. . However, in this embodiment, it is possible to perform an appropriate test firing test according to the gaming state of the gaming machine based on the output state of the launch position designation signals 1, 2, and 3.

  As described above, according to this embodiment, the firing position designation signals 1, 2, and 3 corresponding to the gaming state of the gaming machine are output as test signals, so that the testing can be performed according to the gaming state of the gaming machine. Accurate trial test data can be obtained.

  In the above example, the shooting stop state is set when an error state occurs, and the shooting position designation signal 1 is output when the shooting stop state is set. However, between rounds in the big hit gaming state, Since it is conceivable that the player stops the launch of the game ball during the interval, the launch position designation signal 1 may be output as the launch stop state during the interval between rounds in the big hit gaming state. Good. If comprised in this way, it will become possible to expect more accurate test-fire test data in a state close to the actual operating state during the test.

  In each of the above embodiments, the jackpot symbol is determined by random 3, and based on the determined symbol, the probability variation time short state, the probability variation state or the time variation state is controlled, but the probability variation time short state, the probability variation state or the time variation is controlled. It may be determined whether or not to control the state, and then the stop symbol may be determined.

  Further, in each of the embodiments described above, one effect control means controls the display means such as the variable display device 9, the lamp / LED, and the sound generation means, but the effect control means includes a plurality of microcomputers each including a microcomputer. It may be realized by a control means. For example, display control means for controlling display means such as the variable display device 9, light emitter control means for controlling lamps / LEDs, and sound control means for controlling sound generation means may be provided separately. The display state of the variable display device 9 may be controlled by game control means mounted on the main board 31.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to each of the above embodiments has a predetermined game value given to the player when the special symbol stop symbol variably displayed on the variable display device 9 based on the start winning combination is a combination of the predetermined symbols. It is a pachinko machine that can be granted, and it was a card reader (CR) type pachinko machine that lends a ball using a prepaid card, but only a CR-type pachinko machine that lends a ball using a prepaid card In addition, it can be applied to a pachinko machine that lends a ball with cash. Furthermore, pachinko machines that allow players to be given a predetermined gaming value when there is a prize in a predetermined area of an electric game that is released based on the start prize, and stop of symbols that are variably displayed based on the start prize The present invention can also be applied to a pachinko gaming machine in which a predetermined right is generated or continues when a predetermined electric prize is released when a symbol becomes a combination of predetermined symbols. Furthermore, the gaming machine according to the present invention is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine, and the present invention can also be applied to other gaming machines such as a slot machine.

  The present invention includes variable display means capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each of the identification information. After a predetermined variable display execution condition is satisfied, the variable display start condition is satisfied. The variable display of the identification information is started, and when the display result of the variable display of the identification information becomes a specific display result, the player shifts to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player, and the identification information can be changed by satisfying the specific transfer condition In a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine that shifts to a specific advantageous state, which is a state in which the probability that the display result of the display is a specific display result is improved compared to the normal state before the specific transition condition is established It can be applied to improve the player's interest in a specific advantageous state and maintain the player's willingness to play.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a game control board (main board). It is a block diagram showing an example of circuit configuration of an effect control board, a lamp driver board and an audio output board. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which CPU in a main board | substrate performs. It is a flowchart which shows a 2 ms timer interruption process. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the stop symbol of a special symbol, and a game state. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol process process. It is a timing diagram for demonstrating an example of the change of a gaming state. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol normal process in a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol stop process in a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows the jackpot end process in the special symbol process. It is a flowchart which shows an end condition determination process. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which CPU for production control performs. It is a flowchart which shows the presentation control process process which CPU for presentation control performs. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the probability change alert image displayed on the display part of a variable display apparatus. It is a timing diagram for demonstrating the example of the change of a gaming state. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the probability change state alerting | reporting process which the production | presentation control means in 2nd Embodiment performs. It is a timing diagram for demonstrating the example of the change of the gaming state in 2nd Embodiment. It is a block diagram showing a configuration example of an effect control board, a lamp driver board and a sound control board. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of a test signal terminal board | substrate. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of test signal arrangement | positioning of a test signal terminal. It is a flowchart which shows a test terminal process. It is a timing diagram which shows the example output of a launch position designation | designated signal.

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Claims (6)

Provided with variable display means capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each of them, and after the predetermined variable display execution condition is established, the identification information can be changed based on the establishment of the variable display start condition Start displaying,
When the display result of the variable display of the identification information becomes a specific display result, a transition is made to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player,
Due to the establishment of the specific transition condition, the probability that the display result of the variable display of the identification information is the specific display result is improved compared to the normal state before the specific transition condition is satisfied. A gaming machine that shifts to a specific advantageous state,
A specific advantageous state control means for shifting to the specific advantageous state when the specific transition condition is satisfied;
Lottery end condition determining means for determining whether or not an end condition for shifting from the specific advantageous state to the normal state is satisfied by lottery based on a predetermined lottery probability;
Period end condition determining means for determining whether or not the end condition is satisfied by determining whether or not a specific advantageous period set as a period for continuing the specific advantageous state has passed;
An end condition selecting means for selecting one of the lottery end condition determining means and the period end condition determining means when the specific transition condition is satisfied;
A specific advantageous period informing means for informing the specific advantageous period when the period end condition determining means is selected by the end condition selecting means;
When the lottery end condition determining means is selected by the end condition selecting means, a false specific advantageous period notifying means for informing a false specific advantageous period that is the same period as the specific advantageous period notified by the specific advantageous period notifying means. When,
Specific advantageous state determination means for determining whether or not the specific advantageous state control means has shifted to the specific advantageous state when the false specific advantageous period notified by the false specific advantageous period notification means has passed;
A specific advantageous state continuation informing means for informing that the specific advantageous state has been transferred to the specific advantageous state when the specific advantageous state determining means determines that the specific advantageous state has been transferred. A gaming machine. Comprising a notification time determining means for determining the notification time by the specific advantageous state continuation notification means,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the specific advantageous state continuation notifying unit notifies that the specific advantageous state has been shifted to when the notification time determined by the notification time determining unit has arrived. The lottery end condition determining means determines by lottery based on a plurality of types of predetermined lottery probabilities,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising: probability selection means for selecting any of the plurality of types of lottery probabilities. Transition to the special advantageous state, which is a state that shortens the variable display period of the variable display of the identification information a predetermined number of times compared to the normal state due to the establishment of the special transition condition,
When the special transition condition and the specific transition condition are both established, the advantageous state priority control means for shifting to the specific advantageous state;
Number of times setting means for setting a special number that is the number of variable display times of identification information that can be executed in the special advantageous state when the advantageous state priority control means shifts to the specific advantageous state;
Each time the variable display of the identification information is executed, the number of times update means for updating the special number of times,
When the lottery end condition determining unit or the period end condition determining unit determines that the end condition is satisfied, the special number is an executable number indicating that the variable display of the identification information can be performed in the special advantageous state. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising special advantageous state transition control means for transitioning to the special advantageous state on the condition of being present. A pre-determination unit that performs a pre-determination process for determining whether or not the display result of the variable display of the identification information is a specific display result before the start of the variable display;
The lottery end condition determining means determines whether or not an end condition is satisfied before the prior determination means performs the preliminary determination process,
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the preliminary determination unit performs the preliminary determination process in accordance with a determination result of the lottery end condition determination unit. The lottery end condition determining means includes random number generating means for generating a random number for determining whether or not the end condition is satisfied,
The lottery end condition determination means determines whether or not an end condition is satisfied by determining whether or not the random number generated by the random number generation means matches a predetermined determination value. A gaming machine according to any one of the above.

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