JP2006061523A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of retaining a player's expectation for a long period of time. <P>SOLUTION: With the execution of a probability variable fall determination, a mission covering a plurality of times of special symbol games is notified to a player. When attaining the mission, the player is notified to continue the probability improved state, and when non-attaining it, the player is notified to finish the probability improved state. Unless it is after the plurality of times of special symbol games are executed, this method does not allow the player to know the probability variable fall determination result and whether the probability improved state is continued or finished. As a result, this game machine can retain the player's expectation for a long period of time and improve a game interest. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

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

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

  A special figure game that is performed as one of the variable display games is a variable display of a display symbol based on the detection of a game ball that passes through the start winning opening (that the variable display start condition is satisfied). In the game, the “hit” is defined as a case where the stop symbol form when the display is completely stopped is a predetermined specific display form. In this special figure game, when a “hit” is made, a special electric accessory called a big prize opening or an attacker is opened, and a state in which a game ball can be won very easily is provided to a player for a certain period of time. . Such a state is referred to as a “specific game state” or a “hit game state”.

  Further, when the display result of the special figure game is a specific display symbol (for example, odd numbers “111”, “333”, “555”, etc.), after the end of the specific gaming state, a plurality of variable display games are displayed. It is advantageous for the player, such as a probability fluctuation state that improves the probability of being a “hit” in a special figure game during normal times, and a time reduction control state that shortens the execution time of the special figure game than usual. Control to a special gaming state.

As a gaming machine that controls to the special gaming state after the end of the specific gaming state, the probability variation state is continued when the remaining number of special figure games executed in the special gaming state reaches a predetermined number. Alternatively, a lottery for determining whether to fall into the normal gaming state (probability change fall lottery) is performed, and the lottery result is notified after the special game is over (for example, Patent Document 1).
JP 2003-169922 A

  However, in the gaming machine disclosed in Patent Document 1, every time a special game is finished, the result of the probability variation falling lottery is notified, so that the player's expectation is immediately reduced. It was.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of maintaining a player's expectation for a long period of time.

  In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to claim 1 of the present application provides a variable display start condition (for example, a variable display device) after a variable display execution condition (for example, winning a normal variable winning ball device 6) is established. 4, a variable display device (for example, the variable display device 4) that variably displays a plurality of types of identification information (for example, special symbols) that can each be identified based on the establishment of the previous variable display and the end of the big hit gaming state) A gaming machine (for example, a big hit gaming state) that is controlled to be advantageous to the player when the display result of the variable display of the identification information by the variable display device becomes a predetermined specific display result When the pachinko gaming machine 1) satisfies a specific condition (for example, when the big hit gaming state based on the fact that the same odd symbol is derived and displayed), the specific Special game state transition control means (for example, the CPU 103 in step S364) controls the transition to a special game state (for example, a probability improvement state) more advantageous to the player than the normal game state (for example, the normal game state) when the condition is not satisfied. When the transition control to the special gaming state is executed, and whether the transition control to the special gaming state is terminated each time the variable display of the identification information is executed when the transition control is performed to the special gaming state End condition determining means for determining whether or not (for example, whether the value of the random R6 extracted from the random counter 111 matches the probability variation fall determination value) (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes the probability variation fall determination processing in step S255) Storage means for storing effect data indicating the effect mode of the game effect (for example, the symbol determination table memory 117), and the game performance When selecting the effect selection means for selecting any effect data from the storage means (for example, the part where the CPU 103 executes the mission notification effect start pre-processing in step S110 and the fixed symbol determination process in step S112), Effect execution means (for example, the display control board 12) for executing a game effect based on the effect data selected by the effect selection means, and the effect selection means is controlled to be shifted to the special game state. Special effect determining means (for example, the part where the CPU 103 executes the processing of steps S215 and S228) for determining whether or not to execute a special effect (for example, a mission notification effect) and the special effect determining means execute the special effect. (E.g., the CPU 103 determines Yes in step S215). The special time period during which variable display of identification information can be performed at least a plurality of times (when it is determined or when it is determined No in step S228 after it is determined No in step S215) Execution period selection means (for example, the part where the CPU 103 executes the processes of steps S216 and S217, the processes of steps S229 to S231, etc.) for selecting the execution period of the effect (for example, the variable display number of special symbols), and the special effect determination When it is determined that the special effect is to be executed by the means, a specific effect that selects any one of a plurality of types of game effects to be executed by variable display of identification information as a specific effect (for example, a mission symbol) Select by selection means (for example, the part where CPU 103 executes the process of step S241) and the execution period selection means When the variable display start condition is satisfied within the execution period, the game effect to be executed by variable display of the identification information based on the start condition being satisfied is selected from the plurality of types of game effects A stage for notifying the player of the execution period selected by the execution period selection means. When the notification means (for example, the part where the CPU 202 performs notification of the number of mission notifications in the process of step S611) and the execution period are notified to the player by the period notification means, the specific effect selected by the specific effect selection means is selected. Specific effect notification means for notifying the player of the effect (for example, the CPU 202 reports the mission symbol in step S611). ), A game effect execution means for executing the game effect selected by the in-period effect selection means (for example, a portion where the CPU 202 executes the process of step 615), and the execution notified by the period notification means. Special game state notification means (for example, CPU 202) for notifying the player that the transition to the special game state is controlled by causing the game effect execution means to execute the specific effect notified by the specific effect notification means within a period. And the special gaming state notifying unit is configured such that the end condition is not satisfied by the end condition determining unit within the execution period notified by the period notifying unit. When the determination is made (for example, the CPU 103 performs the process of step S265, When it is determined Yes in the process of S291, selection execution means (for example, the CPU 103 executes the processes of steps S285 to S289 and the processes of steps S308 to S311) that causes the in-period effect selection means to select the specific effect. Portion) and when the end condition is determined to be satisfied by the end condition determining means within the execution period notified by the period notifying means (for example, the CPU 103 determines No in step S265 or step S291). If it is determined that the within-period effect selecting means does not select the specific effect, the restricting means (for example, the CPU 103 performs steps S271 to S284, steps S297 to S307, and steps S320 to S322). A part for executing the process) Gaming machine, when performing game effects, that regardless of whether or not the are transition control to a special game state to select a common effect data from the storage means, it is characterized.

  In the gaming machine according to claim 2, the end determination numerical data update for updating the end determination numerical data (for example, random R6) for the end condition determination means to determine whether or not the end condition is satisfied. Based on the fact that the execution condition for the variable display is satisfied, for example, the CPU 103 updates the random R6 value in the determination random number update process in step S13, and the end determination numerical data update means The end determination numerical data extraction means (for example, the part where the CPU 103 extracts the value of the random R6 in the process of step S203) for extracting the updated end determination numerical data and the variable display execution condition are satisfied. Stores the numerical data for end determination extracted when the variable display execution condition that the variable display start condition has not yet been satisfied is satisfied A stop storage means (for example, special figure holding memory 110), wherein the end determination means determines whether or not the end condition is satisfied by determining whether the end determination numerical data matches predetermined numerical data. A hold determination unit (for example, a determination unit for determining whether or not end determination numerical data that matches the predetermined numerical data among the end determination numerical data stored in the hold storage unit is stored) The selection execution means is extracted when an execution condition for variable display of identification information executed within the execution period selected by the execution period selection means is satisfied. When it is determined that the numerical value data for end determination does not match the predetermined numerical data by the hold determination means (for example, the CPU 103 executes step S215). When the variable information display is executed among the variable display of the identification information executed within the execution period selected by the execution period selecting means) It includes a specific effect selection means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes the processes of steps S230 to S232) for selecting whether to cause the effect selection means to select the specific effect, and the restriction means executes the execution selected by the execution period selection means When the end determination numerical data extracted when the execution condition for the variable display of the identification information executed within the period is satisfied matches the predetermined numerical data by the hold determination means (for example, the CPU 103 performs step A period in which the specific effect is not allowed to be selected by the in-period effect selection means when it is determined Yes in the process of S215. It includes internal restriction means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes the processes of steps S243 and S406).

  In the gaming machine according to claim 3, a display for updating display result determination numerical data (for example, random R1) for determining whether or not the display result of variable display of the identification information is the specific display result. Result display numerical data update means (for example, the part where the CPU 103 updates the random R6 value in the determination random number update process in step S13) and the execution condition of the variable display are satisfied, the display result Display result determination numerical data extraction means for extracting the display result determination numerical data updated by the determination numerical data update means (for example, the part where the CPU 103 extracts the value of the random R1 in the process of step S203), and the variable Extracted when the display execution condition is satisfied, but the variable display start condition is not satisfied yet. Display result determination numerical data hold storage means (for example, special figure hold memory 110) for storing display result determination numerical data, and the display result determination numerical data hold based on the establishment of the variable display start condition Among the display result determination numerical data stored in the storage means, display result determination numerical data reading means for reading the display result determination numerical data whose order of establishment of the variable display execution condition is the first (for example, the CPU 103 performs step) A portion for executing the processing of S252) and a gaming state determination means (for example, CPU 103) that determines whether the gaming state is the normal gaming state or the special gaming state when the variable display start condition is satisfied. A portion for executing the processing of S411) and when the game state determination means determines that the game state is a normal game state (for example, When the PU 103 determines No in the process of step S411), a predetermined number of specific display result determination value data is set, and when it is determined that the special gaming state is set (for example, the CPU 103 determines Yes in the process of step S411). A specific display result determination value data setting unit (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes the process of step S412 or S413), and the display result determination By determining whether or not the display result determination numerical data read by the numerical value data reading means matches the specific display result determination value data set by the specific display result determination value data setting means, Display result determining means for determining whether or not the display result of variable display of identification information is a specific display result (for example, CP U103 executes the process of S414), and the end condition determining means determines whether or not the end condition is satisfied before executing the determination of the gaming state by the gaming state control means once. Including the end condition predetermining means (for example, the part where the CPU 103 executes the process of step S405), and when the end condition predetermining means determines that the end condition is satisfied, the special gaming state is ended. Then, when the transition control to the normal gaming state is performed and it is determined that the termination condition is not satisfied, the gaming state control means (for example, the CPU 103 executes steps S406 and S407) for executing the continuous control of the special gaming state. And the gaming state determination means controls the transition to the normal gaming state or the previous state by the gaming state control means. After continuing control of the special state has been executed, the gaming state determines whether the 該特 another gaming state or the the normal gaming state.

  In the gaming machine according to claim 4, the end condition determining means cyclically sets a probability that the end condition is satisfied from a predetermined initial value to a predetermined final value when a predetermined change condition is satisfied. Probability changing means for changing (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes the process of step S404) is included.

  In the gaming machine according to claim 5, selection determination means for determining whether or not to execute the determination by the special effect determination means (for example, the CPU 103 executes the processes of steps S226 to S228 and the processes of steps S234 to S236). The selection determining means determines that the selection is performed at a lower rate when the normal gaming state is controlled than when the transition control is performed to the special gaming state.

  In the gaming machine according to claim 6, specific effect determination means for determining whether or not the specific effect is selected within the execution period notified by the period notification means (for example, the CPU 103 executes the process of step S <b> 318). Part) and when the specific effect determining unit determines that the specific effect is not selected (for example, when the CPU 103 determines Yes in the processing of step S269 or S295), the period notification unit notifies Final variable display determination means for determining whether or not the variable display of the final identification information to be executed within the execution period (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes the processing of steps S270 and S296) and the final variable display determination means The display result of the variable display of the identification information determined to be the variable display of the identification information of When the display result is obtained, specific restriction means (for example, the CPU 103 performs processing in steps S271 to S284, processing in steps S297 to S307, and processing in steps S320 to S322) is performed so that the effect selection means in the period does not select the specific effects. A portion for executing processing).

  The inventions according to claims 1 to 6 of the present application have the following effects.

  According to the configuration of the first aspect, since it is not determined whether or not the specific effect is executed unless the identification information is executed at least a plurality of times, the player shifts to the special gaming state. It is impossible to immediately know whether or not the control is finished. For this reason, it is possible to enhance the gaming interest such as being able to maintain the player's expectation for a long time.

  According to the configuration of the second aspect, it is determined whether or not there is an end determination numerical data stored in the holding storage means that matches the predetermined numerical data, and the determination is made based on the determination result. The execution timing of the production can be selected and determined. Thereby, it is possible to produce a variable display effect of a plurality of identification information based on the determination result by the end condition determination means.

  According to the configuration of claim 3, since the determination result by the end condition determination unit can be immediately reflected in the determination by the display result determination unit, the data indicating the determination result by the end condition determination unit is stored for a long period of time. The need can be eliminated. As a result, it is possible to prevent the gaming machine from being mishandled by a malicious player and the control failure of the gaming machine due to the broken data indicating the determination result by the end condition determining means.

  According to the configuration of the fourth aspect, when the predetermined change condition is satisfied, the probability that the end condition is satisfied is changed. Therefore, the probability that the end condition is satisfied is not constant, and as a result, the game entertainment is enhanced. Can do.

  According to the configuration of the fifth aspect, when the player is in the normal gaming state, the specific effect is executed at a lower rate than when in the special gaming state, so whether or not the player is in the special gaming state. You can have fun guessing. In addition, since the specific effect is executed even in the normal gaming state, it is difficult to determine whether or not the player is in the special gaming state. As a result, even if the player is not in the special gaming state, the player's expectation A feeling can be maintained.

  According to the configuration of the sixth aspect, when the display result of the variable display of the last identification information executed within the execution period notified by the period notification means becomes the specific display result, the specific effect is displayed within the execution period. It can be regulated not to be executed. In this way, by restricting the execution of the specific effect within the execution period notified by the period notification means, the player once thinks that the transition control of the special gaming state is finished, and the specific display result is derived. It is possible to produce a loser-revival effect such as being displayed.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. The gaming machine in the present embodiment is a gaming machine that performs a special game by an image display device such as an LCD, and a card reader (CR: Card Reader) type first-class pachinko gaming machine that lends a ball using a prepaid card. Etc. Further, the present invention can be applied not only to a CR-type pachinko gaming machine that lends a ball using a prepaid card, but also to a pachinko gaming machine that lends a ball using cash. That is, as long as it is a gaming machine capable of variably displaying a display symbol as identification information, it may have any form.

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

  The variable display device 4 is composed of, for example, an LCD or the like, and is composed of numbers, characters, designs, etc. in a variable display game (special game) in which a game ball is awarded to the normal variable winning ball device 6 as an execution condition. Special symbols that function as a plurality of types of identification information that can each be identified are displayed variably in a plurality of display areas. In the special symbol game performed by the variable display device 4, after a specific time has elapsed after starting the variable symbol special symbol display, the special symbol variable display result in each display region is derived and displayed in a predetermined order, and the fixed symbol ( Stop display (final stop symbol). The pachinko gaming machine 1 enters a specific gaming state (a jackpot gaming state) when the combination of the fixed symbols (stopped symbol mode) reaches a predetermined specific display result (a jackpot). In this big hit game state, the opening and closing plate of the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is opened and opened for a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) or a period until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls are generated. While playing, the game ball that falls on the surface of the game board 2 is received and then closed. The opening cycle can be repeated up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 16 times).

  In this embodiment, three display areas, left, middle, and right, are provided as display areas in the variable display device 4, and nine types of symbols are displayed as variable symbols in a variable display manner in each display area. Shall. The nine types of symbols are assigned symbol numbers “1” to “9”, respectively. For example, in each of the left, middle, and right display areas, when variable display of a special symbol is started during a special symbol game, an update display or scroll display is performed from a special symbol with a small symbol number to a large special symbol. When the special symbol with the symbol number “9” is displayed, the special symbol with the symbol number “1” is displayed. In addition, update display or scroll display may be performed from a special symbol with a large symbol number to a small special symbol. In this case, after the special symbol with the symbol number “1” is displayed, the symbol number is “9”. ”Is displayed.

  In a special game with the variable display device 4, after starting the variable display of special symbols, when the same special symbols are derived and displayed as display results in the left, middle and right display areas, the pachinko machine 1 is a jackpot gaming state. Here, in this embodiment, a special symbol having an odd symbol number is set as a probability variation big hit symbol, and the same probability variation big hit symbol is arranged in each of the left, middle and right display areas as a variable display result in the special symbol game. When the derivation display is confirmed, it becomes a probability variation big hit as a predetermined special display result. When the probability variation jackpot is reached, after the jackpot gaming state based on the probability variation jackpot ends, the probability variation state in which probability variation control (probability variation control) is performed is entered. In the probability improvement state in which the probability variation control is performed, the probability that the variable display result in the special figure game becomes a big hit and is controlled to the big hit gaming state is improved as compared with the normal gaming state. The normal gaming state is a gaming state other than the big hit gaming state or the probability improvement state, and the probability that the variable display result in the special game is a big hit is controlled in the same way as the initial setting state immediately after the power is turned on. Has been.

  In this embodiment, a special symbol with an even symbol number is set as a normal big hit symbol, and the same normal big hit symbol is derived in each of the left, middle and right display areas as variable display results in the special symbol game. When displayed and confirmed, it is usually a big hit. When the normal big hit is made, the probability variation control is not performed after the big hit gaming state is ended, so the probability that the variable display result in the special game becomes a big hit and is controlled to the big hit gaming state is not improved. In this embodiment, when the variable display result in the special figure game is a probable big hit, after the big hit gaming state based on the probable big hit is finished, until a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) the special figure game is executed. A probability improvement state in which probability variation control is continuously performed is obtained. In a special game of a predetermined number of times that is executed after the big hit gaming state based on the probability variation big hit, when the display result of the variable display is a normal big hit, or a predetermined end condition (for example, extracted from a random counter 111 described later) If the value of the random R6 to be made coincides with a predetermined probability change fall determination value), the probability improvement state is terminated without waiting for the remaining special figure game to be executed.

  It should be noted that, after the big hit game state is ended with the normal big hit, the time reduction state in which the time reduction control (time reduction control) is continuously performed until a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) the special figure game is executed. You may do it. In the time shortening state in which the time reduction control is performed, the probability of being a big hit in each special figure game and being controlled to the big hit gaming state is the same as the normal gaming state, but the special symbol variable display time in the special figure game is short. It is controlled to become. Then, instead of the special symbol with an odd symbol number as the probable big hit symbol, the short and big big hit symbol is used, and the same time and big big hit symbols are arranged in the left, middle and right display areas as variable display results in the special symbol game. When the derivation is displayed and confirmed, it may be a bonus for time saving as a predetermined special display result.In this case, after the big hit gaming state based on the time saving big hit is completed, a time reduction state in which time reduction control is performed and Become. Furthermore, a special symbol having an odd symbol number may be used as a probable big hit symbol, and a special symbol having an even number may be used as a short-term big hit symbol instead of a normal big hit symbol.

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

  The normally variable winning ball apparatus 6 is a tulip-type accessory (ordinary electric motor) having a pair of movable wing pieces that are controlled to move between a vertical (normally open) position and a tilt (enlarged open) position by a solenoid 21 (FIG. 3). It is configured as an accessory). The variable display of the special symbol based on the winning of the game ball on the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6 is stored in the special figure holding memory 110 (FIG. 5) described later up to a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, four times).

  The special variable winning ball apparatus 7 includes an opening / closing plate that opens and closes a winning area by a solenoid 22 (FIG. 3). This opening / closing plate is normally closed, and when a special game is played by the variable display device 4 based on the winning of the game ball to the normal variable winning ball device 6, the solenoid is turned on when the big hit gaming state is achieved. 22 is set so that the winning area is opened (opening cycle) until a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) or a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls are generated. Receiving game balls falling in the game area. The opening cycle can be repeated up to 16 times, for example. A game ball won in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is detected by a predetermined detection unit (for example, a count switch), and responds to the detection of the winning ball by a main board 11 and a payout control board 15 (FIG. 2) to be described later. A predetermined number of prize balls are paid out.

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

  FIG. 2 is a rear view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and shows an arrangement layout of main boards. The pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment mainly includes a power supply board 10, a main board 11, a display control board 12, a sound control board 13, a lamp control board 14, a payout control board 15, and an information terminal board 16. Are arranged at appropriate positions. In addition, the display control board 12, the audio | voice control board 13, and the lamp | ramp control board 14 may be arrange | positioned in the state accommodated in one box, for example in the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1, as an independent board | substrate, for example. Furthermore, the display control board 12, the sound control board 13, and the lamp control board 14 may be configured as a single board.

  The power supply board 10 supplies a predetermined power supply voltage to each circuit in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The main board 11 is a main-side control board on which various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are mounted. The main board 11 mainly has a function of generating random numbers used in the variable display game, a function of inputting a signal from a switch or the like disposed at a predetermined position, a display control board 12, an audio control board 13, a lamp control board 14, And a function for outputting a control command as an example of command information as a control signal for controlling the progress of the game to the sub-side control board composed of the payout control board 15 and the like, various information for the hall management computer It has a function to output.

  The control command sent from the main board 11 to the display control board 12 is a display control command. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration of the main board 11 and signal lines of display control commands sent from the main board 11 to the display control board 12. As shown in FIG. 3, in this embodiment, a display control command is sent from the main board 11 to the display control board 12 through eight signal lines of display control signals CD0 to CD7. A signal line for a display control INT signal for transmitting a strobe signal is also wired between the main board 11 and the display control board 12.

  FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of a display control command sent from the main board 11 to the display control board 12 used in this embodiment. The display control command is composed of 2 bytes, the first byte represents MODE (command classification), and the second byte represents EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always “1”, and the first bit of the EXT data is “0”. The command form shown in FIG. 4 is an example, and other command forms may be used. In this example, the control command is composed of two control signals. However, the number of control signals constituting the control command may be one or a plurality of three or more.

  In the example illustrated in FIG. 4, the command 80XX (h) is a variable display start command for instructing to start variable display of the special symbol on the variable display device 4. In the following, it is assumed that XX (h) is an unspecified hexadecimal number, and is a value that is arbitrarily set according to the instruction content by the display control command. On the display control board 12 side, in accordance with the EXT data included in the variable display start command, the determination result of whether the total variable display time of the special symbol and the display result of the variable display become the specific display result of the jackpot combination It is possible to specify the determination result of whether or not to reach.

  The command 85XX (h) is a mission notification effect start command for instructing the player to start a mission notification effect for notifying whether or not the probability improvement state is in effect. On the display control board 12 side, in response to the EXT data included in the mission notification effect start command, the number of special figure games executed during the mission notification effect (the number of special symbol variable display times) and the mission are made successful. It is possible to specify the symbol number of a special symbol (mission symbol) that is instructed to be derived and displayed as a condition, and whether the mission is successful or unsuccessful.

  Commands 90XX (h), 91XX (h), and 92XX (h) are special symbol designation commands for designating the left, middle, and right fixed symbols of the special symbols. In each special symbol designation command, the symbol number of the special symbol is set in XX (h). Command A000 (h) is a special symbol confirmation command for instructing the end of variable symbol variable display. Command B000 (h) is a jackpot end command for instructing the end of the jackpot gaming state.

  Other display control commands include a jackpot start command indicating that the jackpot gaming state is started, a probability change start command indicating that the probability variation control is started when the jackpot gaming state is ended, and when the jackpot gaming state is ended. In addition, a time-short start command indicating that the time-short control is started, a probability change end command indicating that the time-varying control is ended, a time-short end command indicating that the time-short control is ended may be prepared.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the main board 11 detects an ordinary variable winning ball device 6 that is a start winning port, a special variable winning ball device 7 that is a big winning port, and winnings of game balls to other winning ports. Wiring from each winning opening switch 70 is also connected. Further, the main board 11 is connected to wirings to solenoids 21 and 22 for performing movable control of the movable blade piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6 and opening / closing control in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7. .

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

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the game control microcomputer 100 includes a special figure holding memory 110, a random counter 111, a probability change fall determination table memory 112, a jackpot determination table memory 113, and a mission notification effect execution. Determination table memory 114, mission notification effect period determination table memory 115, mission notification effect pattern determination table memory 116, symbol determination table memory 117, variable display pattern determination table memory 118, and probability variation counter 119 A mission notification effect counter 120, a flag memory 121, and a variable display time timer 122.

  The special figure holding memory 110 has established a condition (starting condition) for executing a special symbol variable display (special game) when a game ball wins the normal variable winning ball device 6 and the conventional variable display is displayed. This is a memory for storing a pending state in which a condition (start condition) for actually starting variable display is not satisfied due to reasons such as being executed. In the special figure holding memory 110, four entries are provided, and each entry has a holding number and a random number extracted by the winning order (random R1 and R6 to be described later) in order of winning to the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6. Value) is stored in association with each other. Each time the special symbol determination command A000 (h) is sent from the main board 11 to the display control board 12 and the special symbol variable display ends once or the big hit gaming state ends, the highest level information The variable display start condition based on the above is satisfied, and the variable display based on the highest level information is executed. At this time, the second and lower registration information is moved up by one place. Further, when a game ball newly wins the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6 during special symbol variable display or the like, a random value resulting from the winning is registered in the highest empty entry.

  The random counter 111 counts determination random numbers and display random numbers used for game control. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number counted by the random counter 111. As shown in FIG. 6, the random counter 111 performs random R1 to R9 counting. Random R1 is a random number for jackpot determination that determines whether or not the pachinko gaming machine 1 is put into a specific gaming state by generating a jackpot, and takes a value in the range of “0” to “299”. Random R2 is a reach determination random number that determines whether or not to reach when lost, and takes a value in the range of “0” to “1530”. Random R3 is a display random number for determining a variable display pattern used for variable display of the special symbol, and takes a value in the range of “0” to “149”.

  Random R4-1 is a random number that determines a fixed symbol of the special symbol at the time of big hit and a fixed symbol of the left symbol at the time of losing, and takes a value in the range of “0” to “106”. Random R4-2 is a random number that determines a fixed symbol in the middle symbol at the time of losing, and takes a value in the range of “0” to “162”. Random R4-3 is a random number that determines a definite symbol in the right symbol at the time of normal losing without reach, and takes a value in the range of “0” to “72”.

  Random R5 is a random number for determining whether or not to perform probability variation control (probability variation control) for shifting to the probability improvement state after the pachinko gaming machine 1 is placed in the big hit gaming state, and is “0” to “9”. Takes a value in the range. Random R6 is a random number for determining the result of lottery (probability change fall determination) as to whether or not to drop the probability improved state to the normal gaming state, and takes a value in the range of “0” to “25199”. Random R7 is a random number for determining whether or not to perform the mission notification effect, and takes a value in the range of “0” to “14”.

  Random R8 is a random number for determining the number of special figure games (the number of special symbols variable display) for which the mission notification effect is executed on the variable display device 4, and is in the range of “0” to “9”. Takes a value. The random R9 is a random number for display for determining a mission notification effect pattern to be executed at the time of the probability change fall determination, and takes a value in the range of “0” to “29”.

  The probability variation fall determination table memory 112 shown in FIG. 5 is for determining whether the probability improvement state is continued (whether the probability variation is continued) or whether the probability improvement state is ended and the player falls into the normal gaming state (whether the probability variation falls). A plurality of types of probability variation fall determination tables are stored. As shown in FIG. 7, the probability variation fall determination table is associated with the value of the probability variation fall determination table pointer, the value of the random R6, and the setting data indicating the result of the probability variation fall determination.

  Moreover, in the probability variation fall determination table, the ratios of the values of random R6 at which the lottery result is the probability variation fall vary. For this reason, in the probability variation fall determination table memory 112, the ratio determined as the probability variation fall depends on which probability variation fall determination table is used.

  Further, this probability change fall determination table pointer designates a probability change fall determination table used when determining whether to continue or end the probability improvement state, and a game control interrupt process described later is executed. Each time, the value of the pointer is updated cyclically. For this reason, the probability that it is determined that the probability change falls is different each time the game control interrupt process is executed. The pointer value may be updated every time the game control interrupt process is executed a plurality of times (for example, five times), or may be randomly performed using a random number or the like.

  In this embodiment, the value of the probability variation fall determination table pointer is updated by 1 from “0” to “9” in the game control interrupt process, and accordingly, the probability variation fall rate is “1”. Down from "/ 10" to "1/100" step by step. Then, when the value of the probability variation fall determination table pointer is updated to “9” and returns to the initial value “0”, the probability variation fall rate also changes from “1/10” to the initial value “1/10”. And return. In this way, it is possible to improve the gaming interest by sequentially changing the probability drop rate without making it constant. Note that the probability variation fall rate may be increased stepwise each time the probability variation fall determination table pointer is updated, or may be changed randomly.

  The big hit determination table memory 113 shown in FIG. 5 stores a plurality of big hit determination tables set for the CPU 103 to determine whether or not the display result in the special figure game is a big hit. Specifically, the big hit determination table memory 113 stores a normal big hit determination table 130 shown in FIG. 8A and a probability change big hit determination table 131 shown in FIG. 8B.

  Whether the normal big hit determination table 130 shown in FIG. 8A and the probability variation big hit determination table 131 shown in FIG. 8B use the display result of the special game by the variable display device 4 as a big hit. It is a table for determining whether or not. In each of the big hit determination tables 130 and 131, the value of the random R1 and the setting data indicating the display result of the special figure game are stored in association with each other. In the probability change big hit determination table 131, more random R1 values are associated with the display result of “big hit” than the normal big hit determination table 130. That is, by determining the display result of the special figure game using the probability change big hit determination table 131, it is possible to achieve a probability improvement state in which the probability of becoming a big hit gaming state is higher than in the normal gaming state.

  The mission notification effect execution determination table memory 114 shown in FIG. 5 includes a plurality of mission notification effect execution determination table memories set to determine whether or not the CPU 103 executes the mission notification effect in the special game. Remember. Specifically, the mission notification effect execution determination table memory 114 stores a normal mission notification effect execution determination table 140 and a probability change mission notification effect execution determination table memory 141 shown in FIG. 9A. To do.

  The normal-time mission notification effect execution determination table 140 shown in FIG. 9A and the probability change-time mission notification effect execution determination table 141 shown in FIG. 9B execute the mission notification effect in a special game. It is a table for determining whether to do. In each of the mission notification effect execution determination tables 140 and 141, the value of the random R7 and data indicating whether or not to execute the mission notification effect are stored in association with each other.

  In the probability change mission notification effect execution determination table 141, more random R7 values are associated with the determination result that the mission notification effect is executed as compared with the normal time mission notification effect execution determination table 140. ing. For this reason, the probability of executing the mission notification effect is higher in the probability improved state than in the normal gaming state. Thereby, the player can have fun to guess whether the current state is the normal game state or the probability improvement state from the execution frequency of the mission notification effect, and as a result, the game entertainment can be enhanced.

  Also, if this is viewed from a different viewpoint, even in the normal gaming state, since the mission notification effect that should be executed in the probability variation gaming state is executed, is the player currently in the normal gaming state? It becomes difficult to judge whether the probability is improved. For this reason, even in the normal gaming state, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation.

  The mission notification effect period determination table memory 115 shown in FIG. 5 stores a mission notification effect period determination table used for determining the execution period of the mission notification effect. In the mission notification effect period determination table, as shown in FIG. 10, the number of reserved memories (or hold numbers) in the special figure reservation memory 110, the value of the random R8, and the execution period of the mission notification effect are shown. Stored is setting data for associating the number of special-figure games executed during the mission notification effect (variable display number of special symbols).

  By using such a mission notification effect period determination table, a plurality of times equal to or less than the number stored in the special symbol memory 110 is determined as the number of special figure games executed during the mission notification effect. In this embodiment, when the number of reserved memories in the special figure hold memory 110 is “2”, when the number of special figure games executed during the mission notification effect is “2”, the number of reserved memories is “3”. When “2” or “3” is the number of executions of the special figure game and the holding number is “1” or the number of storages is “4”, the number of executions of the special figure game is “2”, “3” or “4”. Is selected.

  This makes it possible to perform a mission notification effect over a plurality of special figure games. For this reason, the player can maintain the player's expectation for a long time because it cannot know whether the probability improvement state will continue or end until after the special game is executed a plurality of times. It becomes possible.

  The mission notification effect pattern determination table memory 116 shown in FIG. 5 stores a plurality of mission notification effect patterns used in the probability change fall determination. Specifically, the mission notification effect pattern determination table memory 116 includes a probability change fall mission notification effect pattern determination table 150 shown in FIG. 11, a probability change continuation mission notification effect pattern determination table 151 shown in FIG. The big hit mission notification effect pattern determination table 152 shown in FIG. 13 is stored.

  The content of the mission in this embodiment is a command for deriving and displaying a predetermined special symbol (for example, “7”) while the special figure game is executed a plurality of times (for example, three times). . Then, if any one of the predetermined special symbols is derived and displayed in any of the right, middle and left symbols within a plurality of times, that is, if the mission is successful, the player is informed that the probability improvement state will continue. If no derivation display is made, that is, if the mission fails, the player is informed that the probability improvement state ends and the normal gaming state ends. Thereby, the player can know whether the current state is the probability improvement state or the normal game state. The content of the mission may be a command to derive a reach while the special figure game is executed a plurality of times, or a plurality of special symbols to be designated (for example, “3” and “3”). 7 ”), and can be arbitrarily changed as long as a predetermined condition is instructed in a plurality of special drawing games.

  11 is a table for selecting a mission notification effect pattern for notifying that the probability improvement state is ended. 12 is a table for selecting a mission notification effect pattern for notifying that the probability improvement state continues. The jackpot mission notification effect pattern determination table 152 shown in FIG. 13 is for selecting a mission notification effect pattern in which the display result in the variable display of the special symbol is a big hit in the special game executed during the mission notification effect. It is a table.

  Each of the mission notification effect pattern determination tables 150 to 152 includes, for example, a mission notification effect indicating a plurality of mission notification effect patterns, a value of the random R9, and the number of special game executed during the mission notification effect. The value of the counter 120, the symbol number of a special symbol (mission symbol) commanded to be derived and displayed in the special symbol game executed during the mission notification effect, and the control set as EXT data of the mission notification effect command Codes are stored in association with each other. Based on the value of the random R9 extracted from the random counter 111, the mission notification effect pattern to be executed when the mission notification effect is executed is selected and determined from among the mission notification effect pattern determination tables 150 to 152. The

  The mission notification effect start command sent from the main board 11 to the display control board 12 specifies a mission notification effect pattern by EXT data. Different mission notification effect patterns are used according to the content of the mission to be notified. Therefore, on the display control board 12 side, the mission notification effect start command transmitted from the main substrate 11 allows the variable notification device 4 to execute the mission notification effect and whether the mission is successful or unsuccessful. Can be specified. The mission notification effect start command can specify the mission content, that is, the number of special figure games executed during the mission notification effect and the symbol number of the mission symbol.

  The symbol determination table memory 117 shown in FIG. 5 stores a plurality of types of symbol determination tables used for determining a fixed symbol of a special symbol variably displayed on the variable display device 4. Specifically, the symbol determination table memory 117 includes a normal jackpot symbol determination table 160 shown in FIG. 14 (A), a probability variation jackpot symbol determination table 161 shown in FIG. 14 (B), and FIG. 14 (C). The left symbol determination table 162 shown in FIG. 14, the middle symbol determination table 163 shown in FIG. 14D, and the right symbol determination table 164 shown in FIG. 14E are stored.

  The normal jackpot symbol determination table 160 shown in FIG. 14A displays each special symbol when the same normal jackpot symbol is derived and displayed on the left, middle and right as the display result of the special symbol game by the variable display device 4. This is a table for determining a fixed symbol (normally big hit symbol). For example, in the normal jackpot symbol determination table 160, a symbol number of a special symbol as a normal jackpot symbol that is selected and determined as a confirmed symbol and the value of random R4-1 are stored in association with each other.

  The probability variation jackpot symbol determination table 161 shown in FIG. 14B is displayed when the same probability variation jackpot symbol is derived and displayed on the left, middle, and right as the display result of the special symbol game by the variable display device 4. This is a table for determining a fixed symbol (probability big hit symbol). For example, in the probability variation jackpot symbol determination table 161, a symbol number of a special symbol as a probability variation jackpot symbol that is selected and determined as a confirmed symbol and the value of random R4-1 are stored in association with each other.

  When the mission notification effect is being executed, it is selected when the symbol number of the jackpot symbol selected using the normal jackpot symbol determination table 160 or the probability variation jackpot symbol determination table 161 matches the symbol number of the mission symbol. It is sufficient to add 2 to the symbol number of the jackpot symbol. In this way, the symbol number of the jackpot symbol can be set to a value different from the symbol number of the mission symbol. When the symbol number of the selected jackpot symbol and mission symbol is “8”, “2” is determined as the jackpot symbol, and when the symbol number is “9”, “1” is determined as the jackpot symbol.

  The left symbol determination table 162 shown in FIG. 14C is a fixed symbol (left) in the left variable display unit when the display result of the losing is derived without displaying a big hit in the special game by the variable display device 4. This is a table for determining (determined symbol). For example, in the left symbol determination table 162, a symbol number of a special symbol that becomes a fixed symbol in the left variable display unit and a value of random R4-1 are stored in association with each other.

  When the mission notification effect is being executed, the symbol number of the left confirmed symbol selected using the left symbol determination table 162 is the mission symbol when the mission is not yet successful or when the mission is failed. If it matches the symbol number, 1 may be added to the symbol number of the selected left confirmed symbol. In this way, the symbol number of the left determined symbol can be set to a value different from the symbol number of the mission symbol. The value to be added is not limited to 1. For example, when the number of symbols is “9”, any value between 1 and 8 can be used.

  The middle symbol determination table 163 shown in FIG. 14D determines a fixed symbol (medium fixed symbol) in the middle variable display unit when the display result of the loss is derived and displayed in the special game by the variable display device 4. It is a table to do. For example, in the middle symbol determination table 163, the addition value for the symbol number of the left determined symbol and the value of the random R4-2 are stored in association with each other. That is, in the case of a loss that is not a big hit, the addition value determined using the middle symbol determination table 163 based on the value of the random R4-2 extracted from the random counter 111 is determined using the left symbol determination table 162. By adding to the symbol number of the left determined symbol, the middle determined symbol can be determined. In addition, when the display result of the loss is derived and displayed without reaching a big hit after reaching, if the added value determined using the middle symbol determination table 163 is “0”, the derived display In order to lose the result, the symbol number of the medium fixed symbol may be incremented by one.

  The right symbol determination table 164 shown in FIG. 14E determines the fixed symbol (right fixed symbol) in the right variable display unit when the display result of the loss is derived and displayed in the special game by the variable display device 4. It is a table to do. For example, in the right symbol determination table 164, an addition value for the symbol number of the left confirmed symbol and the value of the random R4-3 are stored in association with each other.

  When the mission notification effect is being executed, when the mission is not yet successful or when the mission is failed, the symbol number of the right confirmed symbol selected using the right symbol determination table 164 is the mission symbol. If it matches the symbol number, 1 may be added to the symbol number of the selected right confirmed symbol. Further, when the display result of losing is derived and displayed without reaching, when the added value matches the symbol number of the left determined symbol, one more is added. In this way, the symbol number of the right determined symbol can be set to a value different from the symbol number of the mission symbol and the symbol number of the left determined symbol.

  The variable display pattern determination table memory 118 shown in FIG. 5 stores a plurality of variable display patterns used in the special figure game. Specifically, the variable display pattern determination table memory 118 includes a normal variable display pattern determination table 170 shown in FIG. 15A, a reach variable display pattern determination table 171 shown in FIG. The big hit variable display pattern determination table 172 shown in FIG. 15C is stored.

  The normal variable display pattern determination table 170 shown in FIG. 15A is a table for selecting a variable display pattern for deriving and displaying a definite symbol of the losing without reaching in the special game by the variable display device 4. It is. The reach variable display pattern determination table 171 shown in FIG. 15 (B) selects a variable display pattern for deriving and displaying a fixed symbol of a lose without winning after reaching a special figure game by the variable display device 4. It is a table to do. The big hit variable display pattern determination table 172 shown in FIG. 15C is a table for selecting a variable display pattern in which the display result of the special symbol variable display in the special figure game by the variable display device 4 is a big hit. is there.

  Each of the variable display pattern determination tables 170 to 172 includes, for example, a plurality of variable display patterns, a value of random R3, a total variable display time of a special symbol measured by the variable display time timer 122, and a variable display start command. A control code set as EXT data is stored in association with each other. Based on the value of the random R3 extracted from the random counter 111, the variable display pattern to be executed when the special symbol is variably displayed in the special game is selected from the variable display pattern determination tables 170 to 172. It is determined.

  The variable display start command sent from the main board 11 to the display control board 12 specifies a variable display pattern in the special symbol variable display by EXT data. Different variable display patterns are used depending on whether the display result is lost or a big hit. For this reason, on the display control board 12 side, it is possible to variably display the special symbol on the variable display device 4 by the variable display start command transmitted from the main substrate 11, and in the variable display of this special symbol. Whether the display result is the specific display result can be specified.

  The normal A and normal B variable display patterns selected using the normal variable display pattern determination table 170 are variable display patterns that do not involve reach. The variable display pattern of reach A (losing) selected using the variable display pattern determination table 171 at the time of reach is a variable display pattern that has a reach mode but the variable display result (determined symbol) does not cause a big hit. is there. On the other hand, the variable display pattern of reach A (big hit) selected using the big hit hour variable display pattern determination table 172 is a variable display pattern that has a reach mode and the variable display result causes a big hit.

  The variable display pattern of reach B is a variable display pattern having a reach form different from reach A. Here, different reach modes mean that different variable display modes (variable display speed and rotation direction of special symbols, etc.), characters, etc. appear after reaching reach. For example, in the reach A, the reach mode is realized by only one type of variable display mode, whereas in the reach B, the reach mode including a plurality of variable display modes having different variable display speeds and rotation directions of special symbols is provided. Realized.

  In addition, the variable display pattern of reach C is a variable display pattern having a reach form different from reach A and reach B. Unlike the reach A to reach C, the variable display pattern of reach D is a variable display pattern in which reach effect display by moving images is performed. In Reach A to Reach D, there are cases where there is a big hit and no big hit depending on the variable display pattern determination tables 170 to 172.

  Further, when the reach variable display pattern determination table 171 and the big hit variable display pattern determination table 172 are compared, the assignment of the random R3 value to each variable display pattern (reach type) is different. That is, the ratio of reach types to be selected differs depending on whether or not the display result in the special figure game is a big hit. Accordingly, the probability that the display result is a big hit differs depending on the type of reach that appears in the special figure game.

  In the example shown in FIG. 15, when the display result is lost, the ratio that the reach A variable display pattern is used is higher than the ratio that the reach D variable display pattern is used. On the other hand, when the display result is a big hit, the ratio at which the reach display variable display pattern is used is lower than the ratio at which the reach D variable display pattern is used. For this reason, when the reach by the variable display pattern of reach D appears in the special figure game, the probability that the display result will be a big hit is higher than when the reach by the variable display pattern of reach A appears. The probability that the display result determined for each type of reach is a big hit is referred to as the reach big hit reliability, or simply the reach reliability.

  The probability variation counter 119 shown in FIG. 5 is for counting the remaining number of special figure games that can be executed in the probability improvement state where probability variation control is performed. In the probability variation counter 119, data indicating “100”, which is the number of times of the special figure game that is predetermined to be executed in the probability improvement state when the display result of the special figure game by the variable display device 4 becomes the probability variation big hit. Is set as the initial value. Then, every time the special symbol variable display in the special figure game is finished without the display result being a big hit in the probability improvement state, the count value of the probability variation counter 119 is decremented by one. Thereafter, when the count value of the probability variation counter 119 becomes “0”, the probability improvement state ends.

  The mission notification effect counter 120 is for counting the remaining number of special figure games that can be executed during the mission notification effect on the main board 11 side. In the mission notification effect counter 120, when the execution start of the mission notification effect is determined, data indicating the number of special figure games determined based on the results of the probability change fall determination and the jackpot determination is set as an initial value. . Each time the special symbol variable display in the special game is completed without the display result being a big hit, the value of the mission notification effect counter 120 is decremented by one. Thereafter, when the count value of the mission notification effect counter 120 becomes “0”, the mission notification effect ends.

  The flag memory 121 is for setting a plurality of types of flags used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the special symbol process flag, the normal symbol process flag, the big hit flag, the reach flag, the probability change confirmation flag, the probability change flag, the mission notification effecting flag, the input state flag, the error flag, the timer interrupt flag, etc. Is provided.

  The special symbol process flag indicates which processing should be selected and executed in the special symbol process (described later) (FIG. 25). The normal symbol process flag indicates which process should be selected and executed in the normal symbol process. The big hit flag is set to the on state when the display result of the special figure game by the variable display device 4 is a big hit, and is cleared to the off state when the big hit gaming state is finished.

  The probability change confirmation flag is set to the on state when the variable display device 4 determines that the variable display result in the special figure game is a probability change big hit when the variable display device 4 is started. Cleared when finished and turned off.

  The probability change flag is set to ON when the probability change confirmation flag is on when the big hit gaming state ends, and when the count value in the probability change counter 119 becomes “0” or when It is cleared when it becomes a big hit gaming state based on becoming, and it is turned off.

  The mission notification effect flag is set to the on state when the mission notification effect execution start is determined in the mission notification effect start pre-processing (FIG. 27) described later, and the count value in the mission notification effect counter 120 is “0”. "Or when the display result of the special figure game is a big hit, it is cleared and turned off.

  The input state flag is a flag composed of a plurality of bits that are set or cleared in accordance with the state of various signals input to the I / O port 104, the state of the detection signal input from each winning port switch 70, and the like. The error flag is a flag composed of a plurality of bits in which bits corresponding to the type of error that has occurred are set when various errors occur in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The timer interrupt flag is set to the on state every time a predetermined time elapses and a timer interrupt is generated.

  The variable display time timer 122 is a down counter for measuring the variable display time, which is the execution time of the special figure game by the variable display device 4, on the main board 11 side and is variable from the main board 11 to the display control board 12. When the display start command is sent, a count value corresponding to the total variable display time specified by the variable display pattern is set as an initial value.

  The switch circuit 107 shown in FIG. 3 takes in the detection signal from each winning opening switch 70 and transmits it to the game control microcomputer 100. The solenoid circuit 108 drives the solenoids 21 and 22 in accordance with a command from the game control microcomputer 100. The solenoid 21 is connected to the movable wing piece of the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6 through a link mechanism. The solenoid 22 is connected to the opening / closing plate of the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 through a link mechanism.

  The display control board 12 performs display control for image processing in the variable display game independently of the main board 11. The display control board 12 displays an image used for the variable display game on the variable display device 4 based on the display control command output from the main board 11. In other words, the display control board 12 controls the display operation of the variable display device 4 based on the control command from the main board 11, thereby controlling the effect by the image display related to the progress of the game.

  FIG. 16 is a block diagram illustrating a hardware configuration example of the display control board 12. The display control board 12 includes an oscillation circuit 200, a reset circuit 201, a CPU 202 for display control, a ROM 203, a RAM 204, a GCL (Graphic Control LSI) 205, a CGROM 206, and a VRAM (Video RAM) 207. I have.

  The oscillation circuit 200 outputs a reference clock signal to the CPU 202 and the GCL 205, and the reset circuit 201 outputs a reset signal for resetting the CPU 202 and the GCL 205. When the CPU 202 receives a display control command from the main board 11, the CPU 202 reads control data for performing display control from the ROM 203 while using the RAM 204 as a work area. Further, the CPU 202 sends a drawing command to the GCL 205 based on the read control data. The ROM 203 is a semiconductor memory that stores various control programs used by the CPU 202, and the RAM 204 is a semiconductor memory used as a work area by the CPU 202.

  The GCL 205 has a display device control function for performing image display and a high-speed drawing function, and operates in accordance with a drawing command from the CPU 202. Further, it has a two-dimensional address space independent of the CPU 202, and the VRAM 207 is mapped there. The CGROM 206 is for storing various image data for displaying images on the variable display device 4. For example, the CGROM 206 stores character image data frequently used among images displayed on the variable display device 4, specifically, a person, an animal, a character, a figure, a symbol, or the like in advance. A VRAM 207 is a frame buffer memory for expanding image data generated by the GCL 205.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 17, the display control board 12 includes a random counter 211, a notification count determination table memory 212, a display control pattern determination table memory 213, a mission notification effect counter 214, and a notification count counter 215. A flag memory 216, various timers 217, and a reception command buffer memory 218.

  The random counter 211 counts various random numbers that are used to determine the contents of effects produced by display on the variable display device 4. FIG. 18 is an explanatory diagram showing random numbers counted by the random counter 211. The random counter 211 counts random R10 as shown in FIG. Random R10 is a random number for determining the number of special-figure games notified by the variable display device 4, and takes a value in the range of “0” to “9”.

  The notification count determination table memory 212 stores a notification count determination table for determining the number of special figure games notified by the variable display device 4. In the notification frequency determination table, as shown in FIG. 19, the value of the mission notification effect counter 120, the value of the random R10, and the variable display device indicate the number of special figure games executed during the mission notification effect. 4 stores setting data for associating the number of special-figure games notified at 4 (number of notifications).

  By using such a notification number determination table, the number of notifications is set to a number equal to or greater than the number of special-purpose games executed during the mission notification effect based on the value of the random R10 extracted by the CPU 202 from the random counter 211. Can be determined. In this embodiment, when the number of special figure games executed during the mission notice effect is “1” or “2”, “2”, “3” or “4” is designated as the special figure game. When the number of executions of “3” is “3”, “3” or “4” is selected as the number of notifications, and when the number of executions of the special figure game is “4”, “4” is selected as the number of notifications.

  As a result, the variable display device 4 can notify the number of times that is equal to or greater than the number of special figure games that are actually executed. For example, when the mission symbol is derived and displayed in the second special figure game and the mission succeeds, or when the display result of the second special figure game is a big hit, Even when the number of times is two, the mission for instructing to derive the mission symbol can be displayed on the variable display device 4 while the special figure game is executed three times. By doing so, it is possible to make the player think that the mission has been achieved in the second special game of the mission in which the special game is executed three times at the maximum.

  The display control pattern determination table memory 213 stores a plurality of display control pattern determination tables selected based on the display control command received from the main board 11. Specifically, the display control pattern determination table memory 213 includes a symbol display control pattern determination table 220 and a mission notification effect display control pattern determination table 221 as shown in FIG. .

  The symbol display control pattern determination table 220 shown in FIG. 20 stores a plurality of types of symbol display control patterns. As shown in FIG. 21, each symbol display control pattern includes data for controlling the display state of a special symbol, such as a symbol display control process timer set value, symbol display control data, and the like. The display speed, the size of the pattern to be displayed, the display period in the display state, the character switching timing, and the like are set.

  The mission notification effect display control pattern determination table 221 shown in FIG. 20 has a mission notification effect display control pattern composed of control data for causing the variable display device 4 to display the notification information of the mission contents in order to continue the probability improvement state. Store multiple types. Each mission notification effect display control pattern is determined based on the EXT data included in the mission notification effect start command sent from the main board 11 and the count value of the notification number counter 215. By controlling the display operation in the variable display device 4 in accordance with the mission notification effect display control pattern thus determined, it is possible to notify the player of the contents of the mission.

  The mission notification effect counter 214 shown in FIG. 17 is for counting the remaining number of special figure games that can be executed during the mission notification effect on the display control board 12 side. In the mission notification effect counter 214, data indicating the number of special figure games specified by the EXT data included in the mission notification start command is set as an initial value. Each time the special symbol variable display in the special game is finished without the display result being a big hit, the value of the mission notification effect counter 214 is decremented by one.

  The notification number counter 215 is for counting the number of special-purpose games notified by the variable display device 4. In the notification number counter 215, data indicating the number of notifications determined using the notification number determination table is set as an initial value, and the special symbol variable display in the special figure game ends without the display result being a big hit. Every time, the value of the notification number counter 215 is decremented by one.

  The flag memory 216 is for setting a plurality of types of flags that are set or cleared according to the display state of the variable display device 4 and the reception of a command from the main board 11. For example, the flag memory 216 includes a display control process flag, a variable display start flag, a valid flag, a mission notification effect flag, a mission achievement confirmation flag, a timer interrupt flag, and the like.

  The display control process flag indicates which process should be selected and executed in the display control process process (FIG. 47) described later. The variable display start flag is set to the on state when the variable display start command 80XX (h) is received from the main board 11. The valid flag is set to the on state when the left / middle / right symbol designation commands 90XX (h), 91XX (h), and 92XX (h) are received from the main board 11.

  The mission notification effect flag is set to an on state when a mission notification effect start command is received from the main board 11, and is cleared when the count value in the mission notification effect counter 214 is “0” to indicate an off state. Become. The mission achievement confirmation flag is set to the on state when the mission notification effect pattern designated by the received mission notification effect start command is the probability change continuation mission notification effect pattern. The timer interrupt flag is set to the on state every time a predetermined time elapses and a timer interrupt is generated.

  The various timers 217 shown in FIG. 17 include a plurality of types of timers used for display control of the variable display device 4. For example, the various timers 217 include a symbol display control process timer, a variable display time timer, and a monitoring timer. The symbol display control process timer counts the process timer value set in the symbol display process table, thereby measuring the variable display period in which the variable symbol display device variably displays the special symbol in a manner according to the display control pattern. To do.

  The variable display time timer included in the various timers 217 is a down counter for measuring, on the display control board 12 side, the variable display time that is the execution time of the special figure game by the variable display device 4. In this embodiment, the variable display time timer is a down counter, but it may be an up counter. The monitoring timer is for measuring an elapsed time after the variable display time timer times out. The monitoring timer times out when a display control command is not received from the main board 11 for a predetermined time.

  The reception command buffer memory 218 is provided with a plurality of reception command buffers for storing display control commands received from the main board 11. FIG. 22 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of the reception command buffer memory 218. In the example shown in FIG. 22, twelve received command buffers are provided, and a received command buffer for storing received commands is designated by a command reception number counter. The command reception number counter takes values from “0” to “11”. Each reception command buffer is composed of, for example, 1 byte. By using a plurality of reception command buffers as ring buffers, six display control commands having a 2-byte structure can be stored.

  The audio control board 13 and the lamp control board 14 shown in FIG. 2 execute the audio output control and the lamp output control independently of the main board 11 based on the control command transmitted from the main board 11. This is a control board. That is, the sound control board 13 controls the sound output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R based on the control command from the main board 11, thereby controlling the effect by the sound related to the progress of the game. In addition, the lamp control board 14 controls the lighting / flashing operation of the game effect lamp 9 based on the control command from the main board 11, thereby controlling the effect of lighting, blinking or extinguishing of the lamp related to the progress of the game. . The payout control board 15 performs payout control for game balls, prize balls, and the like. The information terminal board 16 is for outputting various game-related information to the outside.

  Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment will be described. FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing a game control main process executed by the game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11. In the main board 11, when the power supply voltage from the power supply board 10 is supplied, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 first executes the game control main process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control main process is started, the CPU 103 performs the necessary initial setting (step S2) after setting the interrupt prohibition (step S1). In this initial setting, for example, the RAM 102 is cleared. In addition, by setting a register of a CTC (counter / timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 100, a timer interrupt is generated periodically (for example, every 2 milliseconds). When the initial setting is completed, interrupt processing is permitted (step S3), and then loop processing is started.

  By executing the game control main process, the timer interrupt is set to repeatedly occur every 2 milliseconds. When the timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 103 executes the game control interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. .

  When the game control interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. 24 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, thereby changing the state of the detection signal input from each winning port switch 70 via the switch circuit 107. Determination is made (step S11). Subsequently, by executing predetermined error processing, abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and if necessary, warning can be generated according to the diagnosis result (step S12). Thereafter, a determination random number update process for updating random numbers R1, R2, R6, R7, and R8 that are determination random numbers counted by the random counter 111 (step S13), and random numbers R3, R4, and R9 that are display random numbers. The display random number updating process for updating is sequentially executed (step S14).

  Next, the CPU 103 executes special symbol process (step S15). In the special symbol process, corresponding processing is selected and executed according to the special symbol process flag provided in the flag memory 121 in order to control the pachinko gaming machine 1 in a predetermined order according to the gaming state. Subsequently, the CPU 103 executes normal symbol process processing (step S16). In the normal symbol process, a corresponding process is selected and executed according to the normal symbol process flag in order to control the normal symbol display 40 in a predetermined order.

  Further, the CPU 103 executes a predetermined command control process to send a control command from the main board 11 to a sub-side control board such as the display control board 12 and instruct operation control according to the gaming state. (Step S17). The display control command sent from the main board 11 by this command control processing is received by the CPU 202 of the display control board 12, and display control of the variable display device 4 is performed according to the display control command.

  Further, the CPU 103 outputs the contents of the storage area for various output data to each output port included in the I / O port 104 by executing predetermined information output processing (step S18). In this information output process, a command for outputting jackpot information, starting information, probability variation information, etc. to the hall management computer is also sent from the main board 11 to the information terminal board 16.

  Subsequently, the CPU 103 executes a predetermined solenoid output process to control the movable blade piece in the normal variable winning ball device 6 and open / close the open / close plate in the special variable winning ball device 7 when a predetermined condition is satisfied. Driving is performed (step S19). After that, by executing predetermined prize ball processing, it is possible to set the number of prize balls based on the detection signal input from each prize opening switch 70 and to output a payout control command to the payout control board 15. (Step S20).

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the special symbol process executed in step S15. When the special symbol process is started, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the game ball has won the normal variable winning ball device 6 by detecting a detection signal input from a starting ball detection switch included in each winning port switch 70, The determination is made by checking an input state flag provided in the flag memory 121 (step S101). When the game ball is won and the detection signal from the start ball detection switch is turned on (step S101; Yes), a winning process is executed (step S102). On the other hand, if the game ball has not won (step S101; No), the winning process is skipped.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the winning process in step S102. In this winning process, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the starting winning memory number stored in the special figure reservation memory 110 is the maximum value of 4 (step S201).

  When the start winning memory number is 4 (step S201; Yes), the start detection by the current winning is invalidated, and the winning process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, when the starting winning memory number is less than 4 (step S201; No), the starting winning memory number in the special figure holding memory 110 is incremented by 1 (step S202), and the values of the random R1 and R6 are extracted from the random counter 111. Then, the extracted random values R1 and R6 are set at the head of the empty entry in the special figure reservation memory 110 (step S204).

  Thereafter, the CPU 103 selects one of the nine processes of steps S110 to S118 shown in FIG. 25 based on the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the flag memory 121. Below, each process of step S110-S118 is demonstrated.

  The process before starting the mission notification effect in step S110 is a process executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0” which is an initial value. In this process, as shown in FIG. 27, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the mission notification effect flag provided in the flag memory 121 is on (step S211). If the mission notification effect flag is on (step S211; Yes), the process proceeds to step S244 in FIG. On the other hand, when the mission notification effect flag is off (step S211; No), it is subsequently determined whether or not the number of reserved memories in the special figure reservation memory 110 is “2” or more (step S212). .

  When the number of reserved memories is less than “2” (step S212; No), the process proceeds to step S244 in FIG. On the other hand, if the number of reserved memories is “2” or more (step S212; Yes), it is further determined whether or not the probability changing flag provided in the flag memory 121 is on (step S213). When the probability changing flag is on (step S213; Yes), the random R1 and R6 values stored in the special figure reservation memory 110 are prefetched (step S214).

  Then, it is determined whether there is a random R6 value prefetched in the process of step S214 that matches the probability change fall determination value (step S215). If there is a random R6 value that matches the probability change fall determination value (step S215; Yes), then, among the random R1 values prefetched in the processing of step S214, those that match the jackpot determination value It is determined whether or not there is (step S216). If there is a random R1 value that matches the jackpot determination value (step S216; Yes), the random R6 value that matches the probability change fall determination value is higher than the random R1 value that matches the jackpot determination value. It is determined whether it is stored in the entry (step S217).

  When there is no random R1 value that matches the jackpot determination value in step S216 (step S216; No), or the random R6 value that matches the probability variation fall determination value in step S217 is the jackpot determination value. If it is stored in an entry higher than the matching random R1 value (step S217; Yes), the process proceeds to step S218 in FIG.

  When the value of random R6 that matches the probability change fall determination value is stored in the first entry (holding number “1”) in the process of step S218 (step S218; Yes), it corresponds to the holding number “1”. A mission notification effect period determination table is set (step S219). Subsequently, the CPU 103 extracts the value of the random R8 from the random counter 111, and uses the mission notification effect period determination table set in the process of step S219 based on the extracted random R8 value, for the mission notification effect. As the execution period, the number of special figure games executed during the mission notification effect (variable display number of special symbols) is determined (step S220). And the variable display frequency of the special symbol determined in the process of step S220 is set as an initial value in the mission notification effect counter 120 (step S221).

  On the other hand, when the value of random R6 that matches the probability change fall determination value in the processing of step S218 is stored in the second to fourth entries (holding numbers “2” to “4”) (step S218; No) ), A hold number storing a random R6 value that matches the probability change fall determination value is set as an initial value in the mission notification effect counter 120 (step S222).

  Then, the mission change effect pattern determination table 150 at the time of the falling probability corresponding to the value of the mission notification effect counter 120 set in the processing of steps S221 and S222 is set (step S223).

  Further, when the value of random R1 that matches the jackpot determination value is stored in the same or higher entry as the value of random R6 that matches the probability variation fall determination value in the process of step S217 of FIG. 27 (step S217). No), the holding number storing the random R1 value matching the jackpot determination value is set as an initial value in the mission notification effect counter 120 (step S224 in FIG. 28). Then, the big hit mission notification effect pattern determination table 152 corresponding to the value of the mission notification effect counter set in the process of step S224 is set (step S225).

  Furthermore, when there is no random R6 value that matches the probability change fall determination value in the process of step S215 in FIG. 27 (step S215; No), as a table for determining whether or not to execute the mission notification effect, FIG. The probability change mission notification effect execution determination table 141 shown in FIG. 9B is set (step S226).

  Then, the CPU 103 extracts the value of the random R7 from the random counter 111 (step S227), and executes the mission notification effect using the probability change mission notification effect execution determination table 141 based on the extracted random R7 value. It is determined whether or not (step S228). When the mission notification effect is not executed (step S228; No), the process proceeds to step S244 in FIG.

  On the other hand, when the mission notification effect is executed in the process of step S228 (step S228; Yes), the random hit value determined in advance in the process of step S214 matches the jackpot determination value. It is determined whether or not there is something (step S229). If there is a random R1 value that matches the big hit determination value (step S229; Yes), the processing of steps S224 and S225 of FIG. 28 is executed.

  On the other hand, if there is no random R1 value that matches the jackpot determination value in the process of step S229 (step S229; No), a mission notification effect period determination table corresponding to the number of reserved memories in the special figure reservation memory 110 is displayed. Setting is made (step S230 in FIG. 28). Subsequently, the CPU 103 extracts the value of random R8 from the random counter 111, and uses the mission notification effect period determination table set in the process of step S230 based on the extracted random R8 value, for the mission notification effect. As the execution period, the number of special figure games executed during the mission notification effect (the number of special symbol variable display times) is determined (step S231).

  Subsequently, the special symbol variable display count determined in the process of step S231 is set as an initial value in the mission notification effect counter 120 (step S232). Then, the mission notification effect pattern determination table 151 for the probability change continuation corresponding to the value of the mission notification effect counter set in the process of step S232 is set (step S233).

  Also, in the process of step S213 in FIG. 27, when the probability variation flag is off (step S213; No), a table for determining whether or not to execute the mission notification effect is shown in FIG. 9A. The normal mission notification effect execution determination table 140 is set (step S234 in FIG. 29).

  Then, the CPU 103 extracts the value of the random R7 from the random counter 111 (step S235), and executes the mission notification effect using the normal mission notification effect execution determination table 140 based on the extracted value of the random R7. It is determined whether or not (step S236). When the mission notification effect is not executed (step S236; No), the process proceeds to step S244 in FIG.

  On the other hand, when the mission notification effect is executed in the process of step S236 (step S236; Yes), the value of random R1 stored in the special figure reservation memory 110 is prefetched (step S237).

  Then, it is determined whether or not there is a value that matches the jackpot determination value among the values of the random R1 prefetched in the process of step S237 (step S238). If there is no random R1 value that matches the jackpot determination value (step S238; No), the number of reserved memories in the special figure reservation memory 110 is set as an initial value in the mission notification effect counter 120 (step S239 in FIG. 28). Then, the processes of steps S220, S221 and S223 are executed.

  On the other hand, when there is a random R1 value that matches the jackpot determination value in the process of step S238 (step S238; Yes), the processes of steps S224 and S225 of FIG. 28 are executed.

  After executing the process of step S223, S225, or S233, the CPU 103 extracts the value of the random R9 from the random counter 111 (step S240 in FIG. 30), and based on the extracted value of the random R3, the step S223, S225, or S233. The mission notification effect pattern to be used for the mission notification effect is determined from the mission notification effect pattern determination table set in the process (step S241).

  After that, the CPU 103 sets the control data corresponding to the mission notification effect pattern determined in the process of step S241 in a predetermined command transmission table, and the like, and displays the mission notification effect start command 85XX (h) on the display control board. 12 is set to be sendable (step S242). Then, the CPU 103 sets the mission notification effect flag provided in the flag memory 121 to the on state (step S243). Thereafter, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” which is a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S244).

  The special symbol normal process of step S111 in FIG. 25 is a process executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “1”. FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the number of reserved memories in the special symbol reservation memory 110 is “0” as shown in FIG. 31 (step S251). At this time, if the value of the random R1 corresponding to the hold number “1” is not stored in the special figure hold memory 110, it is determined that the hold storage number is “0”. When the number of reserved memories is “0” (step S251; Yes), the process is terminated by displaying a demonstration screen on the variable display device 4 via the display control board 12. On the other hand, when the number of stored memories is other than “0” (step S251; No), the values of random R1 and random R6 stored corresponding to the reserved number “1” are read from the special figure reservation memory 110 (step S251). S252). At this time, 1 is subtracted from the number of reserved memories, and the random R1 and random R6 values stored in the second to fourth entries (holding numbers “2” to “4”) of the special figure holding memory 120 are one entry. The information is shifted upward (step S253).

  Subsequently, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the probability changing flag provided in the flag memory 121 is turned on (step S254). If the probability change flag is on (step S254; Yes), the probability change fall determination process is executed (step S255). On the other hand, when the probability change flag is off (step S254; No), the probability change fall determination process in step S255 is skipped.

  FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing the probability change fall determination process in step S255. In the probability variation fall determination process shown in FIG. 32, the CPU 103 first adds 1 to the value of the probability variation fall determination table pointer (step S401), and the value of the probability variation fall determination table pointer after the addition is the value of the probability variation fall determination table pointer. It is determined whether or not the final value is greater than “9” (step S402). When the value of the probability variation fall determination table pointer after the addition is larger than the final value “9” (step S402; Yes), the value of the probability variation fall determination table pointer is returned to the initial value “0” (step S403). . On the other hand, when the value of the probability change fall determination table pointer after the addition is equal to or smaller than the final value “9” (step S402; No), the process of step S403 is skipped.

  Then, the CPU 103 sets a probability variation fall determination table corresponding to the value of the probability variation fall determination table pointer from the probability variation fall determination table memory 112 (step S404). Whether the CPU 103 ends the probability improvement state and falls into the normal gaming state using the probability variation fall determination table set in step S404 based on the random R6 value read in step S252. It is determined whether or not (step S405).

  When it is decided to end the probability improvement state and fall into the normal gaming state (step S405; Yes), the probability changing flag provided in the flag memory 121 is cleared and turned off (step S406). If it is decided to continue the probability improvement state (step S405; No), the probability variation flag is set to the on state (step S407), and the probability variation fall determination process is terminated.

  Subsequently, the CPU 103 executes a big hit determination process (step S256). FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing the big hit determination process in step S256. In this jackpot determination process, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the probability changing flag provided in the flag memory 121 is turned on (step S411), and if the probability changing flag is turned off (step S411). Step S411; No), as shown in FIG. 8A as a table for determining whether or not the game state is normal and determining whether or not the display result of the special figure game by the variable display device 4 is a big hit. The normal big hit determination table 130 is set (step S412). On the other hand, when the probability change flag is on (step S411; Yes), the probability change big hit determination table 131 as shown in FIG. 8B is set (step S413).

  The CPU 103 uses the jackpot determination table 130 or 131 set in the process of step S412 or S413 based on the value of the random R1 read in the process of step S252, and the display result of the special figure game by the variable display device 4 Is determined as a big hit (step S414). If it is determined to be a big hit (step S414; Yes), the big hit flag provided in the flag memory 121 is set to the on state (step S415), and if it is determined to be lost (step S415) Step S414; No), the big hit flag is cleared and turned off (step S416), and the big hit determination process is terminated.

  As described above, since the CPU 103 executes the jackpot determination process after the probability change fall determination process, the CPU 103 can execute the jackpot determination process reflecting the determination result in the probability change fall determination process. That is, in the probability variation fall determination process, when the probability improvement state is ended and the player falls to the normal game state, the special display by the variable display device 4 is performed using the normal big hit determination table 130 shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not the display result of the figure game is a big hit. On the other hand, when the probability improvement state is continued, the variable display device is used by using the probability change big hit determination table 131 shown in FIG. It can be determined whether or not the display result of the special figure game by 4 is a big hit.

  Thereafter, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to “2”, which is a value corresponding to the fixed symbol determination process (step S257 in FIG. 31).

  The confirmed symbol determination process in step S112 shown in FIG. 25 is a process executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. In this processing, as shown in FIG. 34, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit flag provided in the flag memory 121 is on (step S261). When the big hit flag is OFF (step S261; No), the value of the random R2 is extracted from the random counter 111 (step S262), and it is determined whether or not to reach (step S263). For example, when the value of the random R2 extracted in the process of step S262 is any one of “105” to “1530”, it is determined not to reach, and when it is any one of “0” to “104”. And decide to reach. Further, a table having different random R2 values to be reached depending on whether or not the probability changing flag provided in the flag memory 121 is on is prepared, and the table selected according to the state of the probability changing flag. It may be determined whether or not to reach by using.

  When it is determined not to reach in the processing of step S263 (step S263; No), the CPU 103 clears the reach flag provided in the flag memory 121 and sets it to the off state (step S264). Subsequently, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the mission notification effect flag provided in the flag memory 121 is on (step S265). When the mission notification effect flag is off (step S265; No), based on the value of the random R4-1 extracted from the random counter 111, the left symbol determination table 162 shown in FIG. 14C is used. The left confirmed symbol is determined (step S266). Further, based on the value of the random R4-2 extracted from the random counter 111, the medium fixed symbol is determined using the medium symbol determination table 163 shown in FIG. 14D (step S267), and extracted from the random counter 111. Based on the value of the random R4-3, the right determined symbol is determined using the right symbol determining table 164 shown in FIG. 14E (step S268). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S324 in FIG.

  On the other hand, when the mission notification effect flag is on in the process of step S265 (step S265; Yes), it is determined whether or not the probability change flag provided in the flag memory 121 is on (FIG. 35). Step S269). When the probability changing flag is on (step S269; Yes), it is subsequently determined whether or not the count value in the mission notification effect counter 120 is “1” (step S270).

  When the probability change flag is off (step S269; No), or when the count value in the mission notification effect counter 120 is a value other than “1” (step S270; No), the mission in this special game is shown. It is determined that the symbol is not derived and displayed, and based on the value of the random R4-1 extracted from the random counter 111, the left symbol is selected using the left symbol determination table 162 shown in FIG. 14C (step S271). ). If the symbol number of the left symbol selected in the process of step S271 is different from the symbol number of the mission symbol (step S272; No), the selected left symbol is determined as the left confirmed symbol (step S274). On the other hand, when the symbol number of the selected left symbol matches the symbol number of the mission symbol (step S272; Yes), 1 is added to the symbol number of the left symbol (step S273), and the added value is determined as the left fixed symbol. (Step S274).

  Then, based on the value of random R4-2 extracted from the random counter 111, a middle symbol is selected using the middle symbol determination table 163 shown in FIG. 14D (step S275). If the symbol number of the middle symbol selected in the process of step S275 is different from the symbol number of the mission symbol (step S276; No), the selected middle symbol is determined as the medium confirmed symbol (step S278). On the other hand, when the symbol number of the selected middle symbol matches the symbol number of the mission symbol (step S276; Yes), the symbol number of the middle symbol is incremented by 1 (step S277), and the added value is determined as the middle fixed symbol. (Step S278).

  Then, based on the value of the random R4-3 extracted from the random counter 111, the right symbol is selected using the right symbol determination table 164 shown in FIG. 14E (step S279 in FIG. 36). If the symbol number of the right symbol selected in the process of step S279 matches the symbol number of the mission symbol (step S280; Yes), 1 is added to the selected right symbol (step S281), Step S280; No), the process of step S281 is skipped.

  If the symbol number of the right symbol selected in the process of step S279 or the symbol number of the right symbol added by 1 in the process of step S281 is different from the symbol number of the left confirmed symbol (step S282; No), this right The symbol is determined to be the right determined symbol (step S284). On the other hand, when the symbol number of the left confirmed symbol matches the symbol number of the left confirmed symbol (step S282; Yes), this right symbol is incremented by 1 (step S283), and the process returns to the process of step S280. It is checked again whether the obtained value does not match the symbol number of the mission symbol (step S280). If the right symbol is different from the symbol number of the mission symbol and the left symbol in the processes of steps S280 and S282 (step S280; No, step S282; No), the right symbol is determined as the right symbol. (Step S284). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S324 in FIG.

  In this way, the CPU 103 can determine the combination of the left, middle, and right determined symbols, each of which is a normal loss display result that is different from the mission symbol.

  On the other hand, in the process of step S269 in FIG. 35, when the probability changing flag is on (step S269; Yes) and the count value in the mission notification effect counter 120 is “1” (step S270; Yes), In this special figure game, it is determined that the mission symbol is derived and displayed, and based on the value of the random R4-1 extracted from the random counter 111, the left symbol determination table 162 shown in FIG. A confirmed symbol is determined (step S285). If the symbol number of the left symbol matches the symbol number of the mission symbol (step S286; Yes), the process proceeds to step S275, where the middle symbol and right symbol that are different from the symbol number of the mission symbol. To decide.

  On the other hand, when the symbol number of the left confirmed symbol is different from the mission symbol number (step S286; No), based on the value of the random R4-2 extracted from the random counter 111, for determining the middle symbol shown in FIG. A medium fixed symbol is determined using the table 163 (step S287). If the symbol number of the middle symbol matches the symbol number of the mission symbol (step S288; Yes), the process proceeds to step S279 in FIG. 36, and the right symbol that is different from the symbol number of the mission symbol is selected. decide.

  On the other hand, when the symbol number of the middle symbol is different from the symbol number of the mission symbol (step S288; No in FIG. 35), the mission symbol is determined as the right symbol (step S289). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S324 in FIG.

  In this way, the CPU 103 can determine the combination of the left, middle, and right determined symbols that will result in the display of the normal loss including the determined symbols that match the mission symbols.

  In addition, when it is determined to reach in the process of step S263 in FIG. 34 (step S263; Yes), the CPU 103 sets the reach flag to an on state (step S290). Subsequently, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the mission notification effect flag provided in the flag memory 121 is on (step S291). If the mission notification effect flag is off (step S291; No), based on the value of the random R4-1 extracted from the random counter 111, the left symbol determination table 162 shown in FIG. 14C is used. The left confirmed symbol is determined (step S292). Also, it is determined that a special symbol having the same symbol number as that of the left determined symbol is used as the right determined symbol (step S293), and an arbitrary special symbol different from the left / right determined symbols is determined as the middle determined symbol. (Step S294). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S324 in FIG.

  On the other hand, if the mission notification effect flag is on in the process of step S291 (step S291; Yes), it is determined whether or not the probability change flag provided in the flag memory 121 is on (FIG. 37). Step S295). When the probability changing flag is on (step S295; Yes), it is subsequently determined whether or not the count value in the mission notification effect counter 120 is “1” (step S296).

  If the probability change flag is off (step S295; No), or if the count value in the mission notification effect counter 120 is a value other than “1” (step S296; No), the mission in this special game will be shown. It is determined that the symbol is not derived and displayed, and the left symbol is selected using the left symbol determining table 162 shown in FIG. 14C based on the value of the random R4-1 extracted from the random counter 111 (step S297). ). If the symbol number of the left symbol selected in the process of step S297 is different from the symbol number of the mission symbol (step S298; No), the selected left symbol is determined as the left confirmed symbol (step S300). On the other hand, when the symbol number of the selected left symbol matches the symbol number of the mission symbol (step S298; Yes), 1 is added to the symbol number of the left symbol (step S299), and the added value is determined as the left fixed symbol. (Step S300).

  Further, it is determined that a special symbol having the same symbol number as that of the left determined symbol is set as the right determined symbol (step S301), and any special symbol different from the left / right determined symbols is selected as the middle symbol (FIG. 38). Step S302). When the symbol number of the middle symbol selected in the process of step S302 matches the symbol number of the mission symbol (step S303; Yes), 1 is added to the selected middle symbol (step S304), Step S303; No), the process of step S304 is skipped.

  When the symbol number of the middle symbol selected in the processing of step S302 or the symbol number of the middle symbol added by 1 in the processing of step S304 is different from the symbol number of the left / right determined symbol (step S305; No), This medium symbol is determined as a medium fixed symbol (step S307). On the other hand, if the symbol number of the middle fixed symbol matches the symbol number of the left / right determined symbol (step S305; Yes), 1 is added to the middle symbol (step S306), and the process returns to step S303. Then, it is checked again whether the added value matches the symbol number of the mission symbol (step S303). When the middle symbol is different from the symbol number of the mission symbol and the left / right determined symbol in the processes of steps S303 and S305 (step S303; No, step S305; No), the right symbol is changed to the right determined symbol. (Step S307). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S324 in FIG.

  In this way, the CPU 103 can determine the combination of the left, middle, and right determined symbols, each of which represents a reach loss display result different from the mission symbol.

  On the other hand, when the probability changing flag is on in the process of step S295 in FIG. 37 (step S295; Yes) and the count value in the mission notification effect counter 120 is “1” (step S296; Yes), In this special figure game, it is determined that the mission symbol is derived and displayed, and based on the value of the random R4-1 extracted from the random counter 111, the left symbol determination table 162 shown in FIG. A confirmed symbol is determined (step S308). Further, it is determined that a special symbol having the same symbol number as the left determined symbol is set as the right determined symbol (step S309). If the symbol number of the left / right confirmed symbol matches the symbol number of the mission symbol (step S310; Yes), the process proceeds to step S302 in FIG. 38, and the medium symbol different from the symbol number of the mission symbol is determined. Determine the design.

  On the other hand, when the symbol number of the middle symbol is different from the symbol number of the mission symbol (step S310; No in FIG. 37), the mission symbol is determined as the right symbol (step S311). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S324.

  In this way, the CPU 103 can determine a combination of left, middle, and right determined symbols, which is a display result of reach lose including each determined symbol that matches the mission symbol.

  When it is determined that the jackpot flag is on in the processing of step S261 described above (step S261; Yes), the CPU 103 extracts the value of random R5 from the random counter 111 (step S312 in FIG. 39), and the jackpot gaming state It is determined whether or not to perform the probability variation control for shifting to the probability improvement state after completing (step S313). For example, when the value of the random R5 extracted from the random counter 111 is an odd number, it is determined that the probability variation control is performed, and when it is an even number, it is determined that the probability variation control is not performed.

  When it is determined in the process of step S313 that the probability variation control is not performed (step S313; No), the CPU 103 clears the probability variation confirmation flag provided in the flag memory 121 and sets it to the off state (step S314). As a table for determining the fixed symbol of the special symbol that will be the variable display result, the normal jackpot symbol determination table 160 shown in FIG. 14A is set (step S315). When it is determined that the probability variation control is to be performed in the process of step S313 (step S313; Yes), the probability variation confirmation flag is set to the on state (step S316), and the final symbol for determining the special symbol is determined. As the table, the probability variation big hit symbol determination table 161 shown in FIG. 14B is set (step S317).

  After executing the processing of step S315 or S317, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the mission notification effect flag provided in the flag memory 121 is on (step S318). If the mission notification effect flag is off (step S318; No), the random counter 111 extracts the value of the random R4-1 (step S319), and the step S315 is based on the extracted random R4-1 value. Alternatively, using the symbol determination table 160 or 161 set in the process of S317, a decisive symbol for big hit that is the same on the left, middle, and right is determined (step S323).

  On the other hand, when the mission notification effect flag is on (step S318; Yes), the symbol determination table set in the process of step S315 or S317 based on the value of the random R4-1 extracted from the random counter 111. The jackpot symbol that is the same for the left, middle, and right is selected using 160 or 161 (step S320). If the symbol number of the jackpot symbol selected in the process of step S320 is different from the symbol number of the mission symbol (step S321; No), the selected jackpot symbol is determined as a final symbol for jackpot (step S323). . On the other hand, if the symbol number of the selected jackpot symbol matches the symbol number of the mission symbol (step S321; Yes), 2 is added to the symbol number of the jackpot symbol (step S322), and the added value is used for jackpot The determined symbol is determined (step S323). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S324 in FIG.

  In this manner, the CPU 103 can determine a big hit definite symbol that is different from the mission symbol.

  Thereafter, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to “3”, which is a value corresponding to the variable display pattern setting process, and ends the fixed symbol determination process (step S324 in FIG. 34).

  The variable display pattern determination process in step S113 shown in FIG. 25 is a process executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In this process, as shown in FIG. 40, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit flag provided in the flag memory 121 is on (step S331). When the big hit flag is off (step S331; No), it is determined whether or not reach is determined in the determined symbol determination process in step S112 (step S332).

  When not reaching (step S332; No), the normal variable display pattern determination table 170 shown in FIG. 15A is set as a table for selecting the variable display pattern (step S333). When reaching (step S332; Yes), the reach variable display pattern determining table 171 shown in FIG. 15B is set as a table for selecting a variable display pattern (step S334).

  When the big hit flag is ON in the process of step S331 (step S331; Yes), the big hit variable display pattern determination table 172 shown in FIG. 15C is used as a table for selecting a variable display pattern. Set (step S335).

  The CPU 103 extracts the value of the random R3 from the random counter 111 (step S336), and based on the extracted value of the random R3, from among the variable display pattern determination table set in the process of step S333, S334 or S335. Then, a variable display pattern to be used in this special figure game is determined (step S337).

  Thereafter, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “4” which is a value corresponding to the variable display control process, and the variable display pattern determination process is ended (step S338).

  The variable display control process of step S114 shown in FIG. 25 is a process executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “4”. In this process, the CPU 103 controls the variable display device 4 to start variable display for all the special symbols. Specifically, the control data corresponding to the fixed symbol of the special symbol determined in the fixed symbol determination process of step S112 described above, or the control data corresponding to the variable display pattern determined in the variable display pattern determination process of step S113 Is set in a predetermined command transmission table so that the variable display start command and the left / middle / right symbol designation command can be sent to the display control board 12. Then, the total variable display time corresponding to the variable display pattern is set in the variable display time timer 122, a variable display start command is transmitted, and countdown is started. Thereafter, when the variable display time timer 122 times out, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “5” which is a value corresponding to the variable display stop process.

  The variable display stop process in step S115 is a process executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “5”. In this process, the CPU 103 first performs settings for sending a special symbol confirmation command from the main board 11 to the display control board 12 as shown in FIG. 41 (step S341). Specifically, the special symbol confirmation command is set to be sent to the display control board 12 by setting control data corresponding to the special symbol confirmation command in a predetermined command transmission table.

  Subsequently, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the big hit flag provided in the flag memory 121 is on (step S342). When the big hit flag is off (step S342; No), it is subsequently determined whether or not the probability changing flag provided in the flag memory 121 is on (step S343). When the probability changing flag is off (step S343; No), the process proceeds to step S347.

  On the other hand, when the probability variation flag is on (step S343; Yes), the count value of the probability variation counter 119 is decremented by 1 (step S344), and it is determined whether or not the count value of the probability variation counter 119 is “0”. (Step S345). When the count value of the probability variation counter 119 is “0” (step S345; Yes), the probability variation flag is cleared (step S346). On the other hand, when the count value of the probability variation counter 119 is not “0” (step S345; No), the process of step S346 is skipped.

  Subsequently, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the mission notification effect flag provided in the flag memory 121 is on (step S347). When the mission notification effect flag is off (step S347; No), the process proceeds to step S351.

  On the other hand, when the mission notification effect flag is on (step S347; Yes), the count value of the mission notification effect counter 120 is decremented by 1 (step S348), and the count value of the mission notification effect counter 120 becomes “0”. It is determined whether or not (step S349). When the count value of the mission notification effect counter 120 is “0” (step S349; Yes), the mission notification effect flag is cleared (step S350). On the other hand, when the count value of the mission notification effect counter 120 is not “0” (step S349; No), the process of step S350 is skipped.

  Thereafter, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to “0” which is the initial value, and ends the variable display stop process (step S351).

  Further, when the big hit flag is on in the process of step S342 (step S342; Yes), the mission notification effect counter 120 is cleared and the count value is initialized to “0” and provided in the flag memory 121. The current mission notification effect flag is cleared and turned off (step S352). Thereafter, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “6”, which is a value corresponding to the pre-opening process for the special winning opening, and the variable display stop process is terminated (step S353).

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

  The special winning opening opening process in step S117 is a process executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “7”. In this process, the CPU 103 performs game ball winning detection to the opened special variable winning ball device 7, winning ball payout command, opening time measurement, display control command setting for opening cycle round number display, and the like. Do. For example, the number of opening of the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is counted for one big hit, and if the number of opening reaches 16 times, the condition for ending the specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) is finished. As a result, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “8” which is a value corresponding to the big hit end process. On the other hand, if the number of opening times has not reached 16, the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is once closed and then opened again after a predetermined time has elapsed.

  The jackpot end process in step S118 is a process executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “8”. In this process, as shown in FIG. 42, the CPU 103 first performs setting for transmitting a jackpot end command to the display control board 12 by setting predetermined control data in the command transmission table (see FIG. 42). Step S361). Thereafter, after the big hit flag provided in the flag memory 121 is cleared and turned off (step S362), it is determined whether or not the probability variation confirmation flag is on (step S363).

  If the probability variation confirmation flag is on (step S363; Yes), the probability variation confirmation flag is cleared and turned off, and the probability variation flag is set on (step S364). Further, the count initial value that is the initial value of the variable display count during probability variation is set in the probability variation counter 119 (step S365). Here, the initial value of the variable display count during probability change is the initial value (for example, “100”) of the remaining number of special figure games that can be executed in the probability improvement state.

  On the other hand, if the probability change confirmation flag is OFF in the process of step S363 (step S363; No), the probability change flag is cleared and turned off, and the probability change counter 119 is cleared and the count value is set to “0”. To "" (step S366). That is, when the big hit gaming state based on the normal big hit is reached, the probability improvement state is ended and the normal gaming state is restored. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “0” which is the initial value, and the big hit ending process is ended (step S367).

  Next, the operation in the display control board 12 will be described. FIG. 43 is a flowchart showing a display control main process executed by the display control CPU 202 mounted on the display control board 12. When the display control main process is started, first, a predetermined initialization process is executed to clear the RAM 204, set various initial values, and initialize a 33 millisecond timer for determining the display control activation interval. This is performed (step S31).

  Thereafter, the CPU 202 monitors a timer interrupt flag provided in the flag memory 216, and executes a loop process until the timer interrupt flag is set (step S32; No). In this loop process, a random number update process for updating the random R10 counted by the random counter 211 may be executed. In this embodiment, a timer interrupt is generated every 33 milliseconds in the CPU 202, and when this timer interrupt occurs, a predetermined timer interrupt process is executed, so that a timer interrupt flag provided in the flag memory 216 is obtained. Is set.

  In the CPU 202, an interrupt for receiving a display control command from the main board 11 is generated separately from the timer interrupt generated every 33 milliseconds. This interrupt is an interrupt that occurs when the display control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interrupt occurs due to the display control INT signal being turned on, the CPU 202 automatically sets the interrupt disabled state. However, if a CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt disabled state is used, the CPU 202 It is preferable to issue an insertion prohibition instruction (DI instruction).

  When the display control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on, an interrupt is generated in the CPU 202, whereby execution of the command reception interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. 44 is started. In this command reception interrupt process, the CPU 202 first saves the value of each register in the stack (step S41). Subsequently, the display control command is read from a predetermined input port or the like that receives the control signal assigned to the input of the display control command data and transmitted from the main board 11 (step S42). Then, it is determined whether or not it is the first byte of the 2-byte display control command (step S43). Here, the first byte (MODE) and the second byte (EXT) of the display control command are configured to be immediately distinguishable on the receiving side. In other words, the reception side can immediately detect whether the data as MODE or the data as EXT has been received by the first bit. When the first bit of the received command is “1”, it is determined that the valid first byte (MODE data) of the display control command having a 2-byte configuration has been received.

  When it is determined in the process of step S43 that the MODE data is the first byte (step S43; Yes), the received command is received in the reception command buffer specified by the command reception number counter in the reception command buffer memory 218. Store (step S44). After executing step S44, the process proceeds to step S50. On the other hand, if it is not the first byte of the display control command (step S43; No), it is determined whether or not the first byte of MODE data has already been received (step S45). Whether or not the first byte of MODE data has been received can be determined by checking the command data stored in the received command buffer.

  If the first byte has already been received (step S45; Yes), it is determined whether or not the first bit of the one byte received this time is “0”, and if the first bit is “0”. For example, assuming that a valid second byte has been received, the received command is stored in the next reception command buffer specified by the command reception number counter (step S46). If it is determined in step S45 that the first byte of the display control command has not been received (step S45; No), the first bit of the data received as the second byte is not “0”. In step S50, the process proceeds to step S50.

  When the command data of the second byte is stored in the process of step S46, the value of the command reception number counter is incremented by 2 (step S47), and it is determined whether or not the value is “12” or more (step S48). . If it is “12” or more (step S48; Yes), the command reception number counter is cleared and its value is returned to “0” (step S49). On the other hand, when it is less than “12” (step S48; No), the process of step S49 is skipped. Thereafter, the register saved in the process of step S41 is restored (step S50), and interrupt permission is set (step S51).

  By such command reception interrupt processing, the display control command transmitted from the main board 11 is stored in the reception command buffer provided in the reception command buffer memory 218, while the timer interrupt is performed in the processing of step S32 shown in FIG. Occurrence is confirmed. When the occurrence of the timer interrupt is confirmed (step S32; Yes), the received display control command is analyzed by executing command analysis processing (step S33).

  When the command analysis process ends, the CPU 202 executes a counter update process for updating the random R10 counted by the random counter 211 (step S34), and then executes a special symbol display control process process (step S35). In the special symbol display control process, the corresponding process is selected according to the value of the display control process flag provided in the flag memory 216 in order to control the display operation in the variable display device 4 in a predetermined order according to the display state. Executed. Subsequent to the special symbol display control process, the CPU 202 executes a predetermined normal symbol display control process to turn on / off the normal symbol display 40 and follow the display control command received from the main board 11. The normal game is advanced (step S36). When the normal symbol display control process ends, the process returns to the process of step S32.

  FIG. 45 is a flowchart showing the command analysis processing in step S33. When the command analysis process is started, the CPU 202 first checks whether there is a display control command received from the main board 11 (step S501). For example, when it is confirmed that there is a received command because the received command is stored in the received command buffer (step S501; Yes), the received command is read (step S502). It is determined whether or not the middle / right symbol designation commands 90XX (h), 91XX (h), and 92XX (h) are satisfied (step S503).

  If the received command read in the process of step S502 is a left / middle / right symbol designation command (step S503; Yes), the EXT data of the command is stored in the RAM 204 for the special symbol left / middle / right symbol. While storing in the storage area (step S504), the valid flag provided in the flag memory 216 is set to the on state (step S505). The EXT data of the left / middle / right symbol designation command is data indicating the symbol number of the special symbol. On the other hand, when the received command read in the process of step S502 is not the left / middle / right symbol designation command (step S503; No), the command is the variable display start command 80XX (h). Whether or not (step S506).

  If the received command read in step S502 is the variable display start command 80XX (h) (step S506; Yes), the EXT data of the command is stored in the variable display pattern storage area secured in the RAM 204 and saved. At the same time (step S507), the variable display start flag provided in the flag memory 216 is set to the ON state (step S508). On the other hand, when the received command read in the process of step S502 is not a variable display start command (step S506; No), it is determined whether the command is a mission notification effect start command 85XX (h). (Step S509 in FIG. 46).

  If the received command read in step S502 is a mission notification effect start command (step S509; Yes), the EXT data of the command is stored in the mission notification effect pattern storage area secured in the RAM 204 and saved. (Step S510), the mission notification effect start flag provided in the flag memory 216 is set to the on state (Step S511). When the received reception command is another display control command (for example, special symbol confirmation command A000 (h)) (step S509; No), a command reception flag corresponding to the display control command received by the flag memory 216 is set. Set (step S512), the process returns to step S501. When all the received commands are read out in this way (step S501; No), the command analysis process ends.

  FIG. 47 is a flowchart showing the special symbol display control process in step S35. In this special symbol display control process, the CPU 202 selects one of the six processes of steps S520 to S525 shown in FIG. 47 based on the value of the display control process flag provided in the flag memory 216. Below, each process of step S520-S525 is demonstrated.

  The variable display start command reception waiting process in step S520 is a process executed when the value of the display control process flag is the initial value “0”. In this process, the CPU 202 determines whether or not the variable display start flag provided in the flag memory 216 is on. In the command analysis process described above, when the variable display start command is read from the reception command buffer, the variable display start flag is set to the on state. If the variable display start flag is on, the variable display start flag is cleared and turned off, and the value of the display control process flag is updated to “1” corresponding to the display control setting process. On the other hand, when the variable display start flag is off, the variable display start command reception waiting process is terminated.

  The display control setting process in step S521 is a process executed when the value of the display control process flag is “1”. FIG. 48 is a flowchart showing the display control setting process of step S521. In this display control setting process, the CPU 202 first determines whether or not a mission notification effect start command 85XX (h) has been received by, for example, checking a mission notification effect start flag provided in the flag memory 216 ( Step S601). When the mission notification effect start command has not been received (step S601; No), the process proceeds to step S614.

  On the other hand, when the mission notification effect command is received (step S601; Yes), the mission notification effect pattern specified by the received mission notification effect command is specified (step S602, step S603). When it is a mission change effect command at the time of a probable change (step S602; Yes), the number of executions of the special figure game specified by the mission notification effect pattern (the number of times of variable display of the identification symbol) is set to the mission notification effect counter 214 and the number of notifications. The counter 215 is set (step S604).

  If it is the mission notification effect pattern at the time of probability variation (step S602; No, step S603; Yes), the mission achievement confirmation flag provided in the flag memory 216 is set to the on state (step S605). On the other hand, when it is a big hit mission notification effect pattern (step S602; No, step S603; No), the process of step S605 is skipped.

  Thereafter, the CPU 202 sets the number of times of execution of the special figure game designated by the mission notice effect pattern (the number of special symbols variable display) to the mission notice effect counter 214 (step S606). Subsequently, the CPU 202 sets a notification frequency determination table corresponding to the count value in the mission notification effect counter 214 set in the process of step S606 (step S607). Then, the CPU 202 extracts the value of the random R10 from the random counter 211 (step S608), and determines the number of notifications using the notification number determination table based on the extracted value of the random R10 (step S609). Thereafter, the CPU 202 sets the notification count determined in the process of step S609 in the notification count counter 215 (step S610).

  Subsequently, the CPU 202 determines a mission notification effect display control pattern corresponding to the symbol number of the mission symbol designated by the mission notification effect pattern and the count value in the notification number counter 215 set in the process of step S604 or S610. (Step S611 in FIG. 49). Specifically, the mission notification effect display control pattern is selected from the mission notification effect display control pattern determination table 221 shown in FIG. 20 according to the data stored in the mission notification effect pattern storage area secured in the RAM 204. Select and decide.

  Then, the CPU 202 performs display setting according to the mission notification effect display control pattern determined in the process of step S611 (step S612). That is, the CPU 202 sends a predetermined drawing command to the GCL 205 and derives a fixed symbol having the same symbol number as the mission symbol in the special symbol game having the number of executions corresponding to the count value in the notification counter 215. The mission commanding display is displayed on the variable display device 4. Thereafter, the CPU 202 sets a mission notification effect in-progress flag provided in the flag memory 216 and turns it on (step S613).

  Subsequently, the CPU 202 determines a symbol display control pattern corresponding to the variable display pattern designated by the variable display start command (step S614). Specifically, the symbol display control pattern is selected and determined from the symbol display control pattern determination table 220 shown in FIG. 20 according to the data stored in the variable display pattern storage area secured in the RAM 204. Subsequently, the CPU 202 performs display setting for starting the variable symbol special display by sending a predetermined drawing command to the GCL 205 (step S615). At this time, according to the symbol display control pattern determined in step S614, the symbol display process timer provided in the various timers 217 is also set.

  Then, by setting the count initial value corresponding to the total variable display time in the variable display pattern designated by the variable display start command to the variable display time timer provided in the various timers 217, the countdown operation is started. Measurement of the variable display time in the special figure game is started (step S616). Thereafter, the value of the display control process flag is updated to “2” which is a value corresponding to the variable display process (step S617), and the display control setting process is terminated.

  The variable display in-process in step S522 shown in FIG. 47 is executed when the value of the display control process flag is “2”. In this process, every time the symbol process timer included in the various timers 217 times out, the CPU 202 switches the reading position in the symbol display process table, the symbol display process timer set value read from the reading position, and the special symbol control. The display control of the variable display device 4 is changed according to the execution data and the decorative design control execution data. When the variable display time timer provided in the various timers 217 times out, a predetermined timer initial value is set for the monitoring timer, the countdown operation of the monitoring timer is started, and the display control process flag is set. The value is updated to “3”, which is a value corresponding to the special symbol stop waiting process.

  The special symbol stop waiting process in step S523 is a process executed when the value of the display control process flag is “3”. In this process, as shown in FIG. 50, the CPU 202 first determines whether or not the special symbol confirmation command A000 (h) transmitted from the main board 11 has been received as a display control command (step S621). When the special symbol confirmation command has not been received (step S621; No), it is determined whether or not the monitoring timer has timed out (step S622). If it has not timed out (step S622; No), the special symbol stop is awaited. The process ends.

  On the other hand, when the monitoring timer times out (step S622; Yes), the CPU 202 determines that some abnormality has occurred and performs control to display a predetermined error screen on the variable display device 4 (step S623). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S636.

  When it is determined that the special symbol confirmation command is received in the process of step S621 (step S621; Yes), the CPU 202 ends the variable display of the special symbol being executed in the variable display device 4, and each symbol. Control is performed to stop and display the confirmed symbols in step S624 (step S624), and it is determined whether or not the display result of each symbol is a big hit that is a specific display result (step S625). When it is a big hit (step S625; Yes), the mission notification effect counter 214 and the notification frequency counter 215 are cleared to initialize the count value to “0” and the mission notification effect provided in the flag memory 216 is being performed. The flag is cleared and turned off (step S626). Thereafter, the CPU 202 proceeds to the process of step S637.

  On the other hand, when it is not a big hit (step S625; No), it is determined whether or not the mission notification effect in-progress flag provided in the flag memory 216 is on (step S627). If the mission notification effect flag is off (step S627; No), the process proceeds to step S636. On the other hand, when the mission notification effect flag is on (step S627; Yes), the count value of the mission notification effect counter 214 is decremented by 1 (step S628), and the count value of the mission notification effect counter 214 is “0”. Is determined (step S629).

  When the count value of the mission notification effect counter 214 is not “0” (step S629; No), the count value of the notification number counter 215 is decremented by 1 (step S630), and the variable display device 4 The number of executions of the special figure game corresponding to the count value of the notification number counter 215 (variable display number of identification information) is used as the remaining number of special figure games executed during the mission notification effect (the remaining variable display number of identification information) An effect display for notification is executed (step S631).

  On the other hand, when the count value of the mission notification effect counter 214 is “0” (step S629; Yes), it is determined whether or not the mission achievement confirmation flag provided in the flag memory 216 is on. (Step S632). When the mission achievement confirmation flag is on (step S632; Yes), the variable display device 4 performs an effect display for notifying that the mission is successful and the probability improvement state continues (step S633). ). On the other hand, when the mission achievement confirmation flag is OFF (step S632; No), the variable display device 4 performs an effect display for notifying that the mission has failed and the probability improvement state ends ( Step S634).

  Thereafter, the CPU 202 clears the notification number counter 215 and initializes the count value to “0”, and also clears the mission achievement confirmation flag and the mission notification effecting flag provided in the flag memory 216 to turn off. (Step S635).

  In step S636, the CPU 202 updates the value of the display control process flag to “0”, and ends the special symbol stop waiting process. In the process of step S637, the value of the display control process flag is updated to “4”, which is a value corresponding to the jackpot display process, and the special symbol stop waiting process ends.

  The jackpot display process in step S524 of FIG. 47 is a process executed when the value of the display control process flag is “4”. In this process, the CPU 202 controls the variable display device 4 to display an image according to the big hit gaming state. For example, the number of rounds corresponding to the big hit round number instruction command received from the main board 11 is displayed on the variable display device 4 so that the player can be notified. When the round game executed in the big hit gaming state becomes the final round (for example, the 16th round), the value of the display control process flag is updated to “5”.

  The jackpot end display process in step S525 is a process executed when the value of the display control process flag is “5”. In this process, in response to receiving the jackpot end command B000 (h) from the main board 11, the CPU 202 controls the effect display to notify the variable display device 4 that the jackpot gaming state has ended. When the effect display ends, the value of the display control process flag is updated to “0” which is an initial value.

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

  When the player operates the handle provided at the lower right position of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the game ball is driven into the game area by the launch motor and descends within the game area. The main board 11 monitors the presence / absence of an input from each winning a prize opening switch 70.

  When the game ball wins the normal variable winning ball device 6, the winning of the game ball is detected by the start ball detection switch. When the detection signal from the starting ball detection switch included in each prize opening switch 70 is turned on (step S101 in FIG. 25; Yes), the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100 determines random R1 and R6 from the random counter 111. A value is extracted, and the extracted random values R1 and R6 are registered at the head of the empty entry in the special figure reservation memory 110 (step S102).

  When the number of reserved memories in the special figure reservation memory 110 becomes “2” or more, the CPU 103 prefetches the values of the random R1 and R6 stored in the special figure reservation memory 110, and the prefetched random R1 It is determined whether or not there is a value that matches the jackpot determination value among the values, and whether or not there is a value that matches the probability variation fall determination value among the pre-read random R6 values. Based on the presence / absence of such random numbers, the hold number in which these are stored, etc., it is determined whether or not to execute the mission notification effect, and the special game executed during the mission notification effect is determined. The number of symbols and the symbol number of a special symbol (mission symbol) that is a condition for continuing the probability improvement state to be derived and displayed in the special symbol game executed during the mission notification effect is determined (FIGS. 27, 28, and 29). Mission notification effect start pre-processing shown in FIG. When executing the mission notification effect, a mission notification effect start command 85XX (h) corresponding to the determined number of executions of the special figure game and the mission symbol is sent from the main board 11 to the display control board 12. .

  Then, when the special figure game is not executed, the CPU 103 reads the random R1 and random R6 values stored in the special figure holding memory 110 from the top entry. In the probability improvement state, based on the value of the random R6 read from the first entry, the probability variation fall determination table corresponding to the pointer value is used to determine whether to end or continue the probability improvement state (FIG. 32). Probability fall determination process shown in Then, reflecting this determination result, the CPU 103 determines whether the display result of the special figure game is a big hit or a loss based on the value of the random R1 read from the top entry (see FIG. 33). The jackpot judgment process shown).

Then, the CPU 103 selects and determines a fixed symbol of a special symbol corresponding to the value of the random R4 extracted from the random counter 111 based on the determination result of the mission notification effect pre-processing and the jackpot determination processing (FIGS. 34 to FIG. 34). 39 (determined symbol determination process). Left, middle, and right symbol designation commands 90XX (h), 91XX (h), and 92XX (h) corresponding to the determined symbols of the special symbols thus determined are sent from the main board 11 to the display control board 12. The
Further, the CPU 103 selects a variable display pattern according to the situation from the variable display pattern determination tables 170 to 172, and outputs a variable display start command 80XX (h) for designating the selected variable display pattern by EXT data. It is sent to the display control board 12 (variable display pattern determination process shown in FIG. 40).

  The CPU 202 of the display control board 12 indicates the number of executions (notification count) of the special game notified by the variable display device 4 in accordance with the type of mission notification effect pattern designated by the mission notification effect command from the main board 11. At the same time, a mission notification effect display control pattern corresponding to the mission symbol specified from the mission notification effect pattern and the number of notifications is determined. In accordance with the mission notification effect control pattern thus determined, the mission notification display is started.

  Further, the CPU 202 determines a symbol variable display control pattern corresponding to the variable display pattern designated by the variable display start command from the main board 11, and changes the special symbol by the variable display device 4 according to the determined symbol display control pattern. Display is started (display control setting processing in FIGS. 48 and 49).

  Thus, as shown in FIG. 51 (B), the mission display effect display is started on the variable display device 4, and as shown in FIG. 51 (C), the mission to be achieved in order to continue the probability improvement state. In a special game with the number of executions (for example, 3 times) corresponding to the count value of the notification number counter 215, a command for derivation and display of a fixed symbol of the same symbol number (for example, “7”) as the mission symbol is variably displayed. Displayed on the device 4 to inform the player. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 51D, variable display of the special symbol is started on the variable display device 4.

  During this time, the CPU 103 of the main board 11 has a symbol number different from the mission symbol until the count value of the mission notification effect counter 120 becomes “1” (step S270 in FIG. 35; No, step S296 in FIG. 37). The symbol is determined as a combination of symbols (step S271 in FIG. 35 to step S284 in FIG. 36, step S297 in FIG. 37 to step S307 in FIG. 38). Therefore, as shown in FIGS. 51 (E) and 51 (G), on the variable display device 4, a combination of determined symbols having symbol numbers different from the mission symbols is derived and displayed. At this time, the number of executions of the special figure game corresponding to the count value of the notification number counter 215 is displayed on the variable display device 4 as the remaining number of special figure games that can be executed during the mission notification effect ( Step S631 in FIG.

  Then, when the count value of the mission notification effect counter 120 becomes “1” (step S270 in FIG. 35; Yes, step S296 in FIG. 37; Yes), the CPU 103 is the last special game executed during the mission notification effect. Is determined, and a determined symbol corresponding to the gaming state is determined. That is, when the gaming state is a probability improvement state (step S269 in FIG. 35; Yes, step S295 in FIG. 37; Yes), it is determined that the mission is to be successful, and the mission symbol and the symbol number are the same. A combination of fixed symbols is determined (step S285 in FIG. 35 to step S289 in FIG. 36, step S308 in FIG. 37 to step S311 in FIG. 38). As a result, as shown in FIGS. 51 (I) and 51 (J), on the variable display device 4, a combination of a confirmed symbol including a symbol having the same symbol number as the mission symbol is derived and displayed, and the mission is successful. After the notification effect of the effect is displayed, the notification effect that the probability improvement state continues is displayed (step S633 in FIG. 50).

  On the other hand, when the gaming state is the normal gaming state (step S269 in FIG. 35; No, step S295 in FIG. 37; No), it is determined that the mission is to be failed, and the combination of the determined symbols in which the mission symbol and the symbol number are different. (Step S271 in FIG. 35 to Step S284 in FIG. 36, Step S297 in FIG. 37 to Step S307 in FIG. 38). Thereby, as shown in FIGS. 51 (K) and 51 (L), on the variable display device 4, a combination of the confirmed symbols having the symbol numbers different from the mission symbols is derived and displayed, and the notification effect that the mission has failed is displayed. Is displayed, a notification effect that the probability improvement state is ended is displayed (step S634 in FIG. 50).

  In addition, in the case where a special game that is displayed as a big hit among the special game executed during the mission notification effect is included, the CPU 103 uses a graphic having a different mission symbol and symbol number in this special game. The jackpot symbol is determined (steps S320 to S322 in FIG. 39). Thereby, as shown in FIG. 52 (J), a jackpot symbol with a symbol number different from the mission symbol is derived and displayed on the variable display device 4. For this reason, it is possible to execute a loser-revival effect of deriving and displaying the jackpot display result, assuming that the player is likely to end the probability improvement state due to a mission failure.

  As described above, according to this embodiment, after it is notified that a plurality of special figure games are executed during the mission notification effect, it is not after at least two special figure games have been executed. It is not reported whether the mission was successful or failed. For this reason, since the player cannot immediately know the result of the probability change fall determination, the player's sense of expectation can be maintained for a long time, and the gaming interest can be enhanced.

  Further, the CPU 103 of the main board 11 prefetches the values of the random R1 and R6 stored in the special figure reservation memory 110 when the number of storages in the special figure reservation memory 110 is “2” or more. It is determined whether or not there is a random hit value that matches the jackpot determination value, and whether or not there is a random fall value that matches the probability variation fall determination value. Determine. Then, based on the determination result such as the presence / absence of random values that match these determination values and the hold number in which the random values that match the determination values are stored, it is determined whether or not to execute the mission notification effect. At the same time, the number of special figure games executed during the mission notification effect, and special symbols (mission symbols) that are derived and displayed in the special figure game executed during the mission notification effect are the conditions for continuing the probability improvement state. Determine the symbol number.

  Thus, since the CPU 103 can pre-read the random number value stored in the special figure reservation memory 110 and determine the content of the mission notification effect, the result of the probability variation fall determination executed later is reflected. It is possible to execute the mission notification effect of the content, and as a result, the content of the effect can be improved and the game entertainment can be enhanced.

  Furthermore, the game state transitions and the timing at which the gaming state transitions, such as when the gaming state transitions from the probabilistic gaming state to the normal gaming state, by pre-determining the production contents by pre-reading the random value It is possible to reduce the time lag between the notification timing and the timing.

  In addition, it is necessary to execute an effect using a character or the like in the probable fall determination by making the effect based on the probable fall determination to be a mission for instructing to derive and display a predetermined fixed symbol in a plurality of special figure games. Therefore, the amount of data stored in the memory can be reduced, and the processing load on the CPUs 103 and 202 can be reduced.

  Furthermore, since the CPU 103 executes the jackpot determination process after the probability change fall determination process, the result of the probability change fall determination can be immediately reflected in the jackpot determination process. Specifically, that is, when the probability improvement state is ended in the probability variation fall determination process and the player falls to the normal game state, the normal big hit determination table 130 shown in FIG. Whether or not the display result of the special figure game by the display device 4 is a big hit can be determined. On the other hand, when the probability improvement state is continued, the probability change big hit determination table shown in FIG. Using 131, it is possible to determine whether or not the display result of the special figure game by the variable display device 4 is a big hit.

  As a result, since it is possible to eliminate the necessity of storing data indicating the result of the probability change fall determination for a long period of time, it is possible to perform misconduct by a malicious player or poor control of the pachinko gaming machine 1 due to the destruction of the data. Can be prevented.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the probability that it is determined that there is a probability fall falls from “1/10” to “1/100” step by step every time the game control interrupt process is executed. When the value drops to “1/100”, the value is returned to the initial value “1/10” in the next game control interrupt process. As described above, it is possible to enhance the amusement interest of the game by changing it cyclically without making the probability that it is determined to be a probable fall. Further, every time the game control interruption process is executed, the probability that it is determined that the probability of falling is increased from “1/100” to “1/10” step by step, and the final value “1/10”. If it is increased to the same value, the same effect can be obtained even when the initial value is returned to “1/100” in the next game control interruption process.

  Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the probability of executing the mission notification effect is higher in the probability improved state than in the normal gaming state. For this reason, the player can have fun to guess whether the current state is the normal gaming state or the probability improvement state from the execution frequency of the mission notification effect, and as a result, the gaming interest can be enhanced.

  Further, if this is understood from a different viewpoint, even in the normal game state, a mission notification effect that should be executed in the probability variation game state is executed. Then, when executing this mission notification effect, the CPU 103, regardless of whether the gaming state is the normal gaming state or the probability improvement state, a common table, specifically, the mission notification effect pattern determination table 150 ~. 152, the design determination tables 160 to 164 and the variable display pattern determination tables 170 to 172 are used to determine the mode of the mission notification effect. In other words, regardless of whether the gaming state is the normal gaming state or the probability improvement state, the common mission notification effect pattern, the symbol number of the confirmed symbol, and the variable display pattern are the mission notification effect pattern determination table 150. To 152, symbol determination tables 160 to 164, and variable display pattern determination tables 170 to 172, respectively.

  As a result, even in the normal game state, the mission notification effect is executed by the variable display device 4, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9 and the like in the same manner as in the probability variation game state. It is difficult to determine whether the current game state or the probability improvement state. For this reason, even in the normal gaming state, the player can have a sense of expectation.

  In addition, when a special figure game executed during the mission notification effect includes a game whose display result is a big hit, the CPU 103 uses a symbol having a different mission symbol and symbol number in this special game. Decide on a jackpot symbol. As a result, since a jackpot symbol with a symbol number different from the mission symbol is derived and displayed on the variable display device 4, it is assumed that the player is highly likely to fail the mission and exit the probability improvement state. In this case, it is possible to perform a loser-revival effect of deriving and displaying the jackpot display result.

  In addition, this invention is not restricted to said embodiment, A various deformation | transformation and application are possible. Hereinafter, modifications of the above-described embodiment applicable to the present invention will be described.

  In the above embodiment, the CPU 103 prefetches the random value stored in the special figure reservation memory 110 and determines the content of the mission notification effect based on the prefetched random value. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the content of the mission notification effect may be determined without prefetching random numbers. For example, first, the number of special figure games that can be executed during the mission notification effect is determined first, and in the probability falling lottery executed within the determined number of times, the lottery result indicating that the probability improvement state is ended. Is not obtained, during mission notification production, at the end of the last special figure game, the mission should be successful, and if the lottery result to end the probability improvement state is obtained During the mission notification effect, the mission may be failed at the end of the last special figure game. In this way, it is possible to execute a mission notification effect for a plurality of special figure games without prefetching the random number value in the special figure reservation memory 110.

  In the above embodiment, the CPU 202 on the display control board 12 side uses the notification count determination table for the number of times of the special figure game executed during the mission notification effect determined on the main board 11 side. The mission is achieved in the special game before the last special game of the mission by displaying the determined number of executions of the special game on the variable display device 4 and informing the player. I thought. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of special figure games notified to the player (number of notifications) may be determined on the main board 11 side.

  In this case, after determining the number of times of the special figure game that is actually executed during the mission notification effect, the CPU 103 determines the number of times that is equal to or larger than the determined number of times of execution of the special figure game as the notification number. On the display control board 12 side, the CPU 202 displays the determined number of notifications on the variable display device 4. Thereafter, the CPU 103 sends a predetermined mission notification effect end command to the display control board 12 when the number of special figure games executed during the mission notification effect matches the determined number of notifications. On the display control board 12 side, in response to the CPU 202 receiving this mission notification effect command, a notification effect indicating that the mission has been successful is displayed on the variable display device 4. Even in this case, similar to the above embodiment, it is possible to make the player think that the mission has been achieved in the special figure game before the last special figure game of the mission.

  In the above embodiment, when the probability changing flag is on in step S269 shown in FIG. 35 (step S269; Yes), the count value in the mission notification effect counter 120 is “1” in step S270. Only in this case (step S270; Yes), the mission symbol is derived and displayed in this special figure game. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the mission notification effect may be terminated in the middle by deriving and displaying mission symbols in the special figure game before the completion of the mission notification effect. It may be.

  In this case, for example, when the probability changing flag is ON in step S269 shown in FIG. 35 and the count value in the mission notification effect counter 120 is other than “1” in step S270, the left in step S272. Even if the symbol number of the symbol matches the symbol number of the mission symbol, the left determined symbol may be determined in step S274 without executing the process of step S273. Alternatively, when the probability changing flag is on and the count value in the mission notification effect counter 120 is other than “1”, the process proceeds to step S285, and any of the left confirmed symbol, the middle confirmed symbol, and the right confirmed symbol is a mission. You may make it become a design. Further, when the probability changing flag is on and the count value in the mission notification effect counter 120 is other than “1”, numerical data indicating a predetermined mission notification end determination random number value is extracted, and the predetermined mission It may be determined whether or not the mission notification effect is to be ended halfway by referring to the notification end determination table. Here, the mission notification end determination table only needs to be configured from setting data that associates the value of the mission notification end determination random number with the determination result as to whether or not to end the mission notification effect. At this time, if it is determined that the mission notification effect is to be terminated, the process may proceed to step S285 shown in FIG.

  As described above, when the mission notification effect is ended halfway, a display control command for instructing the end of the mission notification effect may be transmitted from the main board 11 to the display control board 12. On the display control board 12 side, in response to receiving the display control command for instructing the end of the mission notification effect, the CPU 202 clears the mission notification effect flag provided in the flag memory 216 and turns it off. At the same time, the mission notification effect counter 214 and the notification count counter 215 are cleared and initialized (the count value is set to “0”). At this time, an effect display corresponding to the fact that the mission notification effect ends in the middle may be performed. For example, as the mission notification effect display control pattern, a pattern corresponding to the case where the mission notification effect ends in the middle is provided, and the display setting according to the pattern is performed, whereby the mission notification effect is displayed by the display of the variable display device 4. May be identifiable to the effect that the process ends in the middle. Alternatively, by providing a lamp control pattern and a voice control pattern corresponding to the case where the mission notification effect ends in the middle, and performing lamp control and voice control according to the pattern, the lamp lighting mode and voice output The fact that the mission notification effect ends in the middle may be notified in an identifiable manner.

  Also, in the case where the probability changing flag is on in step S295 shown in FIG. 37 (step S295), the mission notification effect may be ended halfway. That is, when the probability variation flag is on in step S295 shown in FIG. 37 and the count value in the mission effect counter 120 is other than “1” in step S296, the confirmed symbol of the left symbol is determined in step S298. Even if it matches the symbol number of the mission symbol, the left symbol may be determined in step S300 without executing the processing of step S299.

  Furthermore, even when the count value in the mission notification effect counter 120 is “1” in step S270 of FIG. 35, even when the probability improvement state continues by proceeding to step S271 at a predetermined rate. The mission symbol may not be derived and displayed in the special figure game at the end of the mission. Even in the normal gaming state, a mission notification effect that is supposed to be executed in the probability-changing gaming state is executed, and a common table, specifically, mission notification effect pattern determination tables 150 to 152, a design, By determining the mission notification effect using the determination tables 160 to 164 and the variable display pattern determination tables 170 to 172, mission symbols may be derived and displayed in a special game in the normal gaming state. . As a result, it becomes more difficult to determine whether the player is currently in the normal gaming state or in the probability improvement state, and the player can have a sense of expectation even in the normal gaming state.

  In the above embodiment, the mission notification effect is executed by the variable display device 4, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9 and the like in the same manner as in the probability variation gaming state even in the normal gaming state. explained. In the present invention, not only the mission notification effect but also all effects may be selected and executed in both the normal gaming state and the probability variation gaming state. For example, the normal variable display pattern determination table 170 shown in FIG. 15A, the reach variable display pattern determination table 171 shown in FIG. 15B, and the big hit variable display pattern determination shown in FIG. 15C. The variable display pattern determined by the table 172 is set so as to be used at the same rate regardless of whether the game state is the probability variation game state or the normal game state. In addition to the effects produced by the display of the variable display device 4, whether or not the game effect lamp 9 is turned on and if there are a plurality of effects produced by the sounds output from the speakers 8L and 8R, whether the game state is probable Regardless of whether the game is in the normal gaming state, the respective effects may be executed at the same rate.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the CPU 103 determines that the random counter 111 is based on detecting the input signal from the starting ball detection switch, that is, based on the fact that the game ball has won the normal variable winning ball device 6. Although the random R6 value is extracted, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the random R6 value may be extracted at the end of the special game, and the timing of extracting the random R6 value can be changed as appropriate. .

  In the above embodiment, the CPU 103 updates the value of the probability variation fall determination table pointer, assuming that a predetermined change condition is satisfied when the number of reserved memories in the special figure reservation memory 110 is not “0”. However, the probability that the determination result is a probable fall has been changed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the predetermined change condition is satisfied when the count value of the probability variation counter 119 matches a predetermined value or when a predetermined time has elapsed. As an alternative, the value of the probability variation fall determination table pointer may be updated to change the probability that the determination result will be a probability fall fall. When a predetermined change condition is satisfied when a predetermined time elapses, a predetermined initial value is set in a timer including a down counter and an up counter, and then the timer value is set to a predetermined final value. When it agrees, the value of the probability variation fall determination pointer may be updated.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the special gaming state is a state in which the probability that the variable display result in the special figure game is a big hit and is controlled to the big hit gaming state is improved from the normal gaming state. The invention is not limited to this, for example, in a time shortening state in which the variable display time of a special symbol in a special game is controlled to be shortened, or in a gaming state in which the opening time of a winning opening is controlled to be extended. There may be a gaming state that is more advantageous than the normal gaming state.

  Further, the gaming machine of the present invention may be a ball and ball game machine such as a pachinko game machine, and if it has an image display device, for example, a general electric machine or a bullet with a probability setting function called a pachikon. It may be a ball game machine or the like. Furthermore, it is applicable not only to a CR-type pachinko gaming machine that lends a ball with a prepaid card, but also to a pachinko gaming machine that lends a ball with cash. In other words, any type of gaming machine may be used as long as it has an image display device such as an LCD and can variably display symbols as identification information.

  Further, the apparatus configuration shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the block configuration shown in FIGS. 3, 5, 16 and 17, the table configurations shown in FIGS. 7 to 15, 19 and 20, and FIGS. The flowchart configuration shown in 50 can be arbitrarily changed and modified without departing from the spirit of the invention. Further, the display examples of FIGS. 51 and 52 are also shown as an example, and the probability of winning a big hit is different depending on the type of character string image displayed when the moving image reproduction using the same moving image data is performed. As long as it can be changed, it may be changed arbitrarily.

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

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

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

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in the embodiment of the present invention. It is a rear view of the pachinko gaming machine in the embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structure etc. in a main board | substrate. It is a figure which shows an example of the content of a display control command. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the microcomputer for game control. It is a figure which shows the example of each random number counted by a random counter. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the table memory for probability change fall determination. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the table for jackpot determination. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the table for mission alerting effect execution determination. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the table for mission alerting | reporting effect period determination. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the table for mission alerting effect pattern determination at the time of a probability fall. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the table for mission alerting effect pattern determination at the time of probability change continuation. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the table for big hits mission notification effect pattern determination. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the table for symbol determination. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the table for variable display pattern determination. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the hardware constitutions in a display control board. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of a display control board. It is a figure which shows the example of the random number counted by a random counter. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the notification frequency determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the table memory for display control pattern determination. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a symbol display control pattern. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a reception command buffer. It is a flowchart which shows a game control main process. It is a flowchart which shows a game control interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows the detail of the special symbol process process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the detail of the winning process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the detail of the mission alerting | presentation start pre-process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the detail of the mission alerting | presentation start pre-process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the detail of the mission alerting | presentation start pre-process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the detail of the mission alerting | presentation start pre-process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the detail of the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the detail of the probability change fall determination process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the detail of the big hit determination process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the detail of the fixed symbol determination process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the detail of the fixed symbol determination process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the detail of the fixed symbol determination process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the detail of the fixed symbol determination process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the detail of the fixed symbol determination process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the detail of the fixed symbol determination process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the detail of the variable display pattern determination process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the detail of the process at the time of the variable display stop shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the detail of the big hit end process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows a display control main process. It is a flowchart which shows a command reception interruption process. 44 is a flowchart showing details of command analysis processing shown in FIG. 43. 44 is a flowchart showing details of command analysis processing shown in FIG. 43. It is a flowchart which shows the detail of the special symbol display control process process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the detail of the display control setting process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the detail of the display control setting process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the detail of the special symbol stop waiting process shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of variable display of a special symbol. It is a figure which shows the example of variable display of a special symbol.

Explanation of symbols

1 ... Pachinko machine
2… Game board
3 ... Frame for gaming machines
4 ... Variable display device
6 ... Ordinary variable winning ball device
7 ... Special variable winning ball device 8L, 8R ... Speaker
9 ... Game effect lamp
10… Power supply board
11 ... Main board
12 ... Display control board
13 ... Voice control board
14 ... Lamp control board
15 ... Dispensing control board
16 ... Information terminal board 21, 22 ... Solenoid
40 ... Normal symbol display
70 ... Each prize opening switch 100 ... Game control microcomputers 101, 203 ... ROM
102, 204 ... RAM
103, 202 ... CPU
104 ... I / O port 107 ... Switch circuit 108 ... Solenoid circuit 110 ... Special figure holding memory 111, 211 ... Random counter 112 ... Probability fall determination table memory 113 ... Big hit determination table memory 114 ... Mission notification effect execution determination table Memory 115 ... Mission notification effect period determination table memory 116 ... Mission notification effect pattern determination table memory 117 ... Symbol determination table memory 118 ... Variable display pattern determination table memory 119 ... Probability change counter 120, 214 ... Mission notification effect counter 121 , 216 ... Flag memory 122 ... Variable display time timer 130 ... Normal-time big hit judgment table 131 ... Probabilistic change big hit judgment table 140 ... Normal-time mission notification performance Execution determination table 141 ... Probability change mission notification effect execution determination table 150 ... Probability change fall mission notification effect pattern determination table 151 ... Probability change duration mission notification effect pattern determination table 152 ... Big hit time mission notification effect pattern determination table 160 ... Normal jackpot symbol determination table 161 ... Probability big hit symbol determination table 162 ... Left symbol determination table 163 ... Middle symbol determination table 164 ... Right symbol determination table 170 ... Normal variable display pattern determination table 171 ... Reach Time variable display pattern determination table 172 ... Big hit time variable display pattern determination table 200 ... Oscillator circuit 201 ... Reset circuit 205 ... GCL
206 ... CGROM
207 ... VRAM
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A variable display device that variably displays a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified based on the fact that the variable display start condition is satisfied after the variable display execution condition is satisfied. A gaming machine that controls a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when the display result of the variable display becomes a predetermined specific display result,
Special game state transition control means for controlling the transition to a special game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state when the specific condition is not satisfied when the specific condition is satisfied;
End condition determination for determining whether an end condition for ending the transition control to the special gaming state is satisfied each time variable display of the identification information is executed when the transition control to the special gaming state is performed Means,
Storage means for storing effect data indicating an effect mode of the game effect;
Effect selection means for selecting any effect data from the storage means when executing a game effect;
Effect execution means for executing a game effect based on the effect data selected by the effect selection means,
The effect selection means is a special effect determination means for determining whether or not to execute a special effect when the transition to the special gaming state is controlled.
An execution period selecting means for selecting an execution period that is a period in which variable display of identification information can be executed at least a plurality of times when it is determined that the special effect is executed by the special effect determining means;
A specific effect selection for selecting any one of a plurality of types of game effects to be executed by variable display of identification information as a specific effect when the special effect determination means determines that the special effect is to be executed. Means,
Within the execution period selected by the execution period selection means, when the variable display start condition is satisfied, the plurality of types of game effects to be executed by variable display of identification information based on the start condition being satisfied Including an in-period effect selecting means for selecting from the game effects of
The effect execution means includes period notification means for notifying a player of the execution period selected by the execution period selection means,
A specific effect informing means for informing the player of the specific effect selected by the specific effect selecting means when informing the player of the execution period by the period informing means;
A game effect executing means for executing the game effect selected by the effect selecting means within the period;
Informing the player that the transition to the special game state is controlled by causing the game effect execution means to execute the specific effect notified by the specific effect notification means within the execution period notified by the period notification means. And a special gaming state notification means for
The special gaming state notifying means determines the specific effect state selecting means when the end condition determining means determines that the end condition is not satisfied within the execution period notified by the period notifying means. Selection execution means for selecting a production;
Restricting means for restricting the in-period effect selecting means not to select the specific effect when the end condition determining means determines that the end condition is satisfied within the execution period notified by the period informing means. And including
The effect selecting means selects common effect data from the storage means, regardless of whether or not the transition to the special gaming state is controlled when executing the game effect.
A gaming machine characterized by that. End determination numerical data updating means for updating the end determination numerical data for determining whether or not the end condition is satisfied by the end condition determination means;
End determination numerical data extraction means for extracting the end determination numerical data updated by the end determination numerical data update means based on the fact that the variable display execution condition is satisfied;
A holding storage unit that stores numerical data for end determination extracted when the variable display execution condition is satisfied, but the variable display execution condition is not yet satisfied. ,
The end condition determining means determines whether or not the end condition is satisfied by determining whether or not the end determination numerical data matches predetermined numerical data,
Including hold determination means for determining whether or not end determination numerical data that matches the predetermined numerical data is stored among the end determination numerical data stored in the hold storage means;
In the selection execution means, numerical value data for end determination extracted when an execution condition for variable display of identification information executed within the execution period selected by the execution period selection means is satisfied by the hold determination means. When it is determined that it does not match the numerical data, the period when executing variable display of any identification information among variable display of identification information executed within the execution period selected by the execution period selection means Including a specific effect selection means for selecting whether to cause the internal effect selection means to select the specific effect,
In the restricting means, numerical value data for end determination extracted when an execution condition for variable display of identification information executed within the execution period selected by the execution period selection means is satisfied is determined by the hold determination means. Including within-period regulation means for regulating the in-period effect selection means not to select the specific effect when it is determined to match the data.
The gaming machine according to claim 1. Display result determination numerical data updating means for updating display result determination numerical data for determining whether or not the display result of variable display of the identification information is the specific display result;
Display result determination numerical data extraction means for extracting the display result determination numerical data updated by the display result determination numerical data update means based on the fact that the variable display execution condition is satisfied;
Display result determination numerical data that is stored when the variable display execution condition is satisfied, but the variable display start condition is not satisfied yet, but the variable display execution condition is satisfied Holding storage means;
Based on the establishment of the variable display start condition, among the display result determination numerical data stored in the display result determination numerical data holding storage means, the execution order of the variable display execution condition is the earliest. Display result determination numerical data reading means for reading the display result determination numerical data;
Gaming state determination means for determining whether the gaming state is the normal gaming state or the special gaming state when the variable display start condition is satisfied;
When it is determined by the gaming state determination means that the normal gaming state is set, a predetermined number of specific display result determination value data is set. Specific display result determination value data setting means for setting display result determination value data;
It is determined whether or not the display result determination numerical data read by the display result determination numerical data reading unit matches the specific display result determination value data set by the specific display result determination value data setting unit. Display result determining means for determining whether or not to display the display result of the variable display of the identification information as a specific display result,
The end condition determining means includes end condition pre-determining means for executing determination of whether or not the end condition is satisfied before executing the determination of the gaming state by the gaming state control means once,
When it is determined by the end condition prior determination means that the end condition is satisfied, the special gaming state is ended and transition control is performed to the normal gaming state, and it is determined that the end condition is not satisfied. Game state control means for executing continuation control of the special gaming state,
The gaming state determination unit is configured to determine whether the gaming state is the normal gaming state or the special gaming state after the gaming state control unit executes the transition control to the normal gaming state or the continuous control of the special state. Determine if there is,
The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that. The end condition determining means includes a probability changing means for cyclically changing a probability that the end condition is satisfied from a predetermined initial value to a predetermined final value when a predetermined change condition is satisfied.
The gaming machine according to claim 1, 2, or 3. Comprising a selection determining means for determining whether or not to execute the determination by the special effect determining means,
The selection determining means determines that the selection is executed at a lower rate when the normal gaming state is controlled than when the transition to the special gaming state is controlled;
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: Specific effect determination means for determining whether or not the specific effect has been selected within the execution period notified by the period notification means;
Final variable display for determining whether or not the variable display of the final identification information executed within the execution period notified by the period notification means when the specific effect determination means determines that the specific effect is not selected. A determination means;
When the display result of the variable display of the identification information determined to be the variable display of the final identification information by the final variable display determination means becomes the specific display result, the in-period effect selection means does not select the specific effect Specific regulation means for regulating so that,
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that:

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