JP2007061553A - Game machine and simulation program - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine and a simulation program capable of improving interest in a game by increasing expectations of a shift to a special game state. <P>SOLUTION: In a pachinko game machine, a specific performance form for suggesting that there is the possibility that a game state is the special game state is stored. The pachinko game machine decides the number of times of the continuation of executing a performance during the variable display of identification as the specific performance form on the basis of the result of judging whether the game state is the special game state or a normal game state. The pachinko game machine selects the specific performance form from two or more kinds of performance forms on the basis of the decided number of times of the continuation. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

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

  Conventionally, in a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, identification information is displayed on the display area of the variable display device when a predetermined variable display start condition is satisfied, such as a game ball passing through a start area provided in the game area. Is provided with variable display control means for performing control for variably displaying the identification information that is variably displayed and for performing control for deriving and displaying the identification information that is variably displayed. In such a case, there is provided a game that makes it possible to shift to a big hit gaming state (so-called “hit”) that is advantageous to the player.

  In such a gaming machine, after the end of the big hit gaming state, for example, based on the result of variable display of the identification information, the big hit than the special gaming state such as the probable change state that easily shifts to the big hit game state, the probable change state, etc. Transition to a normal gaming state or the like that is difficult to transition to the gaming state.

In this type of gaming machine, for example, as shown in Patent Document 1, it is not possible to easily determine whether to shift to a normal gaming state or a certain variation state based on a result of variable display of identification information. Is disclosed. As a result, at the time of transition to the jackpot gaming state, the gaming state to be transitioned to after the end of the jackpot gaming state is not clearly indicated, and an interest in the game is improved by giving a sense of expectation that the transition to the probable state may be made ing.
JP 2004-174011 A

  However, in the above-described gaming machine, it is impossible to recognize whether it is a normal gaming state or a probability variation state, and it is difficult to recognize, and it can give a sense of expectation for the transition to the probability variation state, but on the other hand, whether it is a normal gaming state Since the state is finally unrecognizable or difficult to recognize, it has not been easy to enhance the expectation for the transition to the probabilistic state.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and provides a gaming machine and a simulation program capable of improving the interest of the game by enhancing the expectation for the transition to the special gaming state. The purpose is to do.

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

  (1) Variable display means for variably displaying the identification information, presentation mode storage means for storing a plurality of kinds of presentation effects during the variable display of the identification information, and a plurality of types stored in the presentation mode storage means An effect mode selecting means for selecting one of the effect modes, an effect executing means for executing an effect in the effect mode selected by the effect mode selecting means during variable display of the identification information, and a jackpot game advantageous to the player A game state selection means for selecting either a special gaming state that is likely to shift to a state or a normal gaming state that is difficult to shift to a big hit gaming state, and a game that performs control for shifting to the gaming state selected by the gaming state selection means A state transition control means, and a gaming machine for notifying whether the gaming state is a special gaming state or a normal gaming state in the same or similar display mode, The appearance mode storage means stores a specific performance mode for suggesting that the gaming state may be a special gaming state, and indicates whether the gaming state is a special gaming state or a normal gaming state. Based on the game state determination means for determining and the result determined by the game state determination means, the maximum number of consecutive times that is the maximum number of times that the effect during the variable display of the identification information is continuously performed as a specific effect mode is determined. A maximum number of consecutive times determining means to determine, and a continuous number counting means for counting the number of consecutive times that the effect mode of the effect performed by the effect executing means has become a specific effect mode. The means is stored in the effect mode storage means until the continuous number counted by the continuous number counting means reaches the maximum continuous number determined by the maximum continuous number determination means. A gaming machine having a function of selecting a specific production mode from a plurality of types of production modes.

  (2) In the gaming machine described in (1), when a predetermined initial effect mode selection condition is satisfied, it is selected whether or not to perform an effect during variable display of the current identification information in a specific effect mode. When the game state determination unit determines that the game state determination unit is in the special game state, the game state determination unit determines that the game state determination unit is in the normal game state. A gaming machine having a function of selecting an effect during variable display of identification information this time in a specific effect mode with a higher probability than the case.

  (3) In the gaming machine described in (1) or (2), a plurality of types of specific effect modes are stored in the effect mode storage means, and the effect mode selection means is the effect mode storage means. From the plurality of types of specific effect modes stored in the game, one of the specific effect modes and the other specific effect modes is selected with different probabilities depending on the game state determined by the game state determination means. A gaming machine characterized by having a function.

  (4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3), a plurality of types of specific effect modes are stored in the effect mode storage unit, and the effect mode selection unit includes the continuous mode Based on the number of consecutive times counted by the number-of-times counting means and the gaming state determined by the gaming state determining means, one is selected from a plurality of types of specific effect modes stored in the effect mode storage means. A gaming machine characterized by having a function.

  (5) Variable display control processing for controlling variable display of identification information, presentation mode selection processing for selecting one of a plurality of types of presentation modes during presentation of identification information, and variable display of identification information In addition, an effect execution process for executing an effect in the effect mode selected in the effect mode selection process, a special game state that is easy to shift to a jackpot game state advantageous to the player, and a normal game state that is difficult to shift to the jackpot game state A game state selection process for selecting any one of the above, a game state transition control process for performing control to shift to the game state selected in the game state selection process, and the game state is a special game state or a normal game state Is a simulation program for causing a computer to execute a process for informing the computer in the same or similar display mode, and the gaming state is a special gaming state. Based on the game state determination process for determining whether the game state is normal and the result determined in the game state determination process, it is possible to continuously perform the effect during the variable display of the identification information as a specific effect mode. A maximum continuous number determination process for determining the maximum number of consecutive times that is the number of times, and a continuous number counting process for counting the continuous number of times that the effect mode of the effect performed in the effect execution process has become a specific effect mode; In the effect mode selection process, a plurality of types of effects stored in the effect mode storage means until the number of consecutive times counted in the continuous number of times counting process reaches the maximum number of consecutive times determined in the maximum number of consecutive times determination process. A simulation program that causes a computer to execute a process of selecting a specific performance aspect from an aspect.

  According to the invention described in (1) or (5), it is determined whether the gaming state is a special gaming state or a normal gaming state, and the identification information is being variably displayed based on the determined result. Determine the maximum number of consecutive times, which is the maximum number of times that the effect is continuously performed as a specific effect mode for suggesting that the game state may be a special game state, and the effect mode of the performed effect is The number of consecutive performances that have continuously become a specific performance mode is counted, and a specific performance mode is selected from a plurality of types of performance modes until the counted number of consecutive times reaches the determined maximum number of consecutive times. Therefore, even when the game state is a special game state or a normal game state in the same or similar display mode, the maximum number of consecutive times that the production is performed as a specific production mode based on the game state The game state can be recognized and the expectation for being in the special game state can be enhanced, and the interest can be improved. Can do. In addition, even in the special game state or the normal game state, the production may be continuously performed in a specific production mode, so that it is actually in the special game state even in the normal game state. Can raise the expectation of, and can improve interest. In addition, the maximum number of consecutive times is determined based on the gaming state, and a specific effect mode is selected until the maximum number of consecutive times is reached, as compared to a configuration in which a lottery for determining whether or not to produce an effect is performed every time. Therefore, by determining the maximum number of consecutive times in advance, it is possible to provide the game nature intended by the designer, and to further enhance the interest in the game.

  According to the invention described in (2), when a predetermined initial effect mode determination condition is satisfied, it is determined whether or not an effect during the variable display of the current identification information is performed in a specific effect mode. In particular, when it is determined that the game state is the special game state, it is determined that the effect during the variable display of the current identification information is performed in a specific effect mode with a higher probability than when the game state is determined to be the normal game state. To do. Therefore, when the performance is performed in a specific performance mode, it is possible to recognize that the possibility of being in the special gaming state is high, and it is possible to enhance the expectation for being in the special gaming state and improve the interest. .

  According to the invention described in (3), the selection of one specific effect mode and another specific effect mode is performed from a plurality of types of specific effect modes with different probabilities depending on the gaming state. Therefore, since one of the one specific effect mode and the other specific effect mode is selected with a different probability depending on the game state, the game state can be recognized depending on the type of the selected specific effect mode. It is possible to enhance the sense of expectation for being in a special gaming state and to improve the interest.

  According to the invention described in (4), any one of a plurality of types of specific production modes is selected based on the number of times that the production mode of the production has continuously become a specific production mode and the gaming state. To do. Therefore, depending on the type of the specific production mode selected, it becomes possible to recognize the number of consecutive times that the production production mode has become the specific production mode and the game state, and the expectation for the special game state is enhanced. Can be improved.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to enhance the sense of expectation for being in the special gaming state and to improve the interest.

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

[Composition of gaming machine]
An overview of the gaming machine in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. In the embodiment described below, a case where the present invention is applied to a first type pachinko gaming machine (also referred to as “digital pachi”) is shown as a preferred embodiment for a gaming machine according to the present invention.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the pachinko gaming machine 10 fires a glass door 11, a wooden frame 12, a base door 13, a game board 14, a dish unit 21, a liquid crystal display device 32 that displays an image, and a game ball. It includes a launching device 130, a substrate unit 400, a ball payout unit 500 that gives game value, and the like.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the glass door 11 described above is pivotally attached to the base door 13 so as to be opened and closed. Further, an opening 11a is formed at the center of the glass door 11 as shown in FIG. Further, a transparent protective glass 19 is disposed in the opening 11a. The protective glass 19 is disposed so as to face the front surface of a game board 14 described later in a state where the glass door 11 is closed. In particular, the protective glass 19 may be disposed so as to face at least the entire gaming area 15, but the front area 16 of the gaming board 14 that does not correspond to the gaming area 15 (hereinafter referred to as outside the gaming area 16). ) May be arranged so as to face each other.

  The glass door 11 is provided with a control panel 80 below the opening 11a. The control panel 80 includes a gaming ball lending operation unit 82, a menu operation unit 84 for menu screen display, menu selection, determination, cancellation, and the like, a game operation unit 88 for operations related to the progress of the game, and the like. .

  As shown in FIG. 2, the above-described dish unit 21 is disposed on the base door 13 so as to be positioned below the glass door 11. As shown in FIG. 1, the dish unit 21 is provided with an upper dish 20 above it. A lower plate 22 is provided below the upper plate 20. The upper plate 20 stores game balls to be launched into a game area 15 described later. The upper plate 20 and the lower plate 22 are provided with payout outlets 20a and 22a for lending game balls and paying out game balls (prize balls), and when predetermined payout conditions are satisfied. The game balls stored in the ball payout unit 500 described later are discharged.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the launching device 130 described above is disposed on the base door 13 so as to be located on the side of the dish unit 21. As shown in FIG. 1, the launching device 130 is provided with a launching handle 26 that can be operated by a player. The firing handle 26 is provided so as to be rotatable, and a pachinko game can be advanced by operating the firing handle 26 by a player. Further, on the back side of the firing handle 26, a firing motor (not shown), a ball feed solenoid (not shown) and the like are provided. Note that the player who plays the game is located on the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in which the operation of the launch handle 26 and the like is possible. That is, this pachinko gaming machine 10 can be played from the front.

  In addition, a touch sensor (not shown), a firing stop switch (not shown), and the like are provided on the periphery of the firing handle 26. When the touch sensor is touched, it is detected that the firing handle 26 is gripped by the player. When the shooting handle 26 is gripped by the player and is rotated in the clockwise direction, electric power is supplied to the shooting motor according to the rotation angle, and the game ball stored in the upper plate 20 is played. Fired sequentially on the board 14. Even when the launch handle 26 is being rotated, when the launch stop switch is operated, the game device 130 does not launch the game ball.

  It should be noted that the touch sensor provided on the firing handle 26 may be any sensor that can determine that the player has gripped the firing handle 26. It doesn't matter.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 14 described above is disposed in front of the base door 13 so as to be positioned behind the protective glass 19 in the glass door 11. The game board 14 is entirely formed of a plate-shaped resin having transparency. Examples of the resin having transparency include various materials such as an acrylic resin, a polycarbonate resin, and a methacrylic resin. That is, part or all of the game board 14 is formed by the translucent member so that the rear can be visually recognized. The game board 14 has a game area 15 on the front surface of which the launched game ball can roll. As shown in FIG. 3, the game area 15 is surrounded by a guide rail 30 and the like, and is an area in which a game ball can roll. The game area 15 of the game board 14 is provided with a plurality of obstacle nails (not shown). In this way, the game ball launched by the launching device 130 is guided to the guide rail 30 provided on the game board 14 and moves to the upper part of the game board 14, and then collides with the above-described obstacle nails. As a result, the player moves down toward the lower side of the game board 14 while changing its traveling direction. In addition, as will be described in detail later, the game board 14 can be exchanged for another game board by a game hall manager or the like, and by exchanging the game board, a variety of games can be provided. .

  As shown in FIG. 3, a starting port 44, a shutter 40, and the like are provided in the center of the front surface of the game board 14. The variable display of the special symbol (an example of identification information) is executed on condition that a game ball has entered the start port 44. Further, as will be described in detail later, depending on the result of variable display of this special symbol, a big hit gaming state (specific game state, so-called “hit”) that is relatively advantageous to the player over the normal gaming state is obtained. When the big hit game state is reached, the shutter 40 is controlled to be in the open state, and the game ball may be easily opened in the big prize opening 39.

  As described above, the base door 13 on which the glass door 11, the game board 14, the dish unit 21, and the launching device 130 are disposed is pivotally attached to the wooden frame 12, as shown in FIG. An opening 13 a is formed at the center of the base door 13. For this reason, the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 disposed behind the base door 13 can be viewed from the front through the game board 14 and the protective glass 19 having transparency. Speakers 46L and 46R are disposed above the base door 13.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 3, a special symbol display device 33 is disposed at the center of the game board 14. The special symbol display device 33 is a display device capable of 7-segment display, and performs variable display of special symbols in a special symbol game. The special symbol in the special symbol display device 33 is configured by a single symbol sequence, but is not limited thereto, and may be configured by, for example, a plurality of symbol sequences. This special symbol is a symbol consisting of numbers, symbols, and the like. In this embodiment, numbers from “0” to “9” and a symbol “−” are used. Thus, the special symbol display device 33 performs variable display of the identification information. The special symbol display device 33 in the present embodiment corresponds to an example of variable display means. In addition, various notification means in the pachinko gaming machine 10 such as the liquid crystal display device 32 notify whether the gaming state is the probability variation state or the normal gaming state in the same or similar display manner. In other words, various notifying means in the pachinko gaming machine 10 such as the liquid crystal display device 32 will notify the player in a display mode in which it is difficult for the player to recognize whether the gaming state is the probability changing state or the normal gaming state.

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

  Further, in the special symbol display device 33, the special symbol is derived and displayed, and the special symbol thus derived and displayed is displayed in a specific display mode (for example, a mode in which any one of “0” to “9” is derived and displayed, On the basis of the so-called “hit display mode”), the gaming state is shifted to a jackpot gaming state (specific gaming state) advantageous to the player. In addition, when the special symbol derived and displayed is in a non-specific display mode (for example, a mode in which “-” is derived and displayed, a so-called “out-of-phase”), the game state does not shift to the big hit gaming state.

  In addition, the special symbol that is derived and displayed is a special display mode (for example, a mode in which “1”, “3”, “5”, “7”, “9” are derived and displayed, Based on the so-called “special jackpot display mode”), the gaming state is shifted to a jackpot gaming state advantageous to the player, and when the jackpot gaming state is completed, the gaming state is shifted to the probability changing state. On the other hand, the special symbol derived and displayed is a non-special display mode (for example, “0”, “2”, “4”, “6”, “8”) that is not a special display mode among the specific display modes. The game state is shifted to a big hit gaming state advantageous to the player based on the fact that the game is derived and displayed, so-called “ordinary big hit display mode”), and when the big hit gaming state ends, the player It will shift to the normal gaming state which is relatively disadvantageous.

  In the probability change state as described above, the probability of shifting to the big hit gaming state is improved relative to the normal gaming state. A game state that shifts to the big hit gaming state when the special symbol derived and displayed is in a special display mode, and shifts to the probable change state after the end of the big hit gaming state is referred to as a special big hit gaming state. Further, a game state that shifts to the big hit gaming state when the special symbol derived and displayed is in a non-special display mode, and transitions to the normal gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state is referred to as a normal big hit gaming state.

  In addition, in the special big hit that becomes a probable change state after the big hit gaming state, the upper limit round number of round control in the big hit gaming state is 15 rounds or two rounds. That is, the gaming state is shifted to the first jackpot gaming state that is relatively advantageous to the player. On the other hand, in a normal big hit that does not change to a promiscuous state after entering the big hit gaming state, the upper limit number of rounds of round control in the big hit gaming state is 15 rounds.

  The liquid crystal display device 32 described above is disposed on the base door 13 as shown in FIG. The liquid crystal display device 32 has a display area 32a for displaying an image relating to a game. The liquid crystal display device 32 is disposed behind (on the back side of) the game board 14 through the opening 13a. Further, the liquid crystal display device 32 is disposed so that the display area 32a overlaps the whole or a part of the game board 14 through the opening 13a in the depth direction from the back side. In the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, images relating to various games, such as decorative symbols that are variably displayed in accordance with the variable display of special symbols in a special symbol game, background images related to games, effect images, and the like, have predetermined modes. Will be displayed. That is, the liquid crystal display device 32 displays an effect image related to the game. In other words, the liquid crystal display device 32 has a display area 32a that displays an effect image relating to the game in a visually recognizable manner.

  In addition, on the liquid crystal display device 32, decorative symbols corresponding to a plurality of symbol rows (three rows in the present embodiment) are variably displayed in accordance with the special symbol variable display on the special symbol display device 33. In other words, the liquid crystal display device 32 performs variable display of decorative symbols in each of a plurality of symbol rows (display rows). When the derivation display of the decoration symbol is performed in the plurality of symbol strings and the result of the variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol display device 33 is a specific display mode, the combination of the plurality of decoration symbols derived and displayed is It becomes a specific combination (for example, a mode in which all of “0” to “9” are derived and displayed in each of a plurality of symbol rows, so-called “hit display mode”), and the game state is given to the player It will shift to an advantageous jackpot gaming state. Further, when the result of variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol display device 33 is the special jackpot display mode, the combination of the plurality of derived symbols that are derived and displayed is a special combination (for example, a specific combination (for example, A mode in which all of “1”, “3”, “5”, “7”, “9” are derived and displayed in each of the plurality of symbol rows, so-called “special jackpot display mode”) Thus, when the gaming state is shifted to the big hit gaming state advantageous to the player and the big hit gaming state is finished, the gaming state is shifted to the probability changing state. On the other hand, when the result of variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol display device 33 is a normal jackpot display mode, the combination of the plurality of decorative symbols derived and displayed is not a special combination of the specific combinations. A special combination (for example, a mode in which each of a plurality of symbol rows is derived and displayed in a state where any one of “0”, “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” is aligned, so-called “ Normal jackpot display mode ”), and the game state is shifted to a jackpot gaming state advantageous to the player, and when the jackpot gaming state is completed, the game state is shifted to the normal gaming state. In this way, the liquid crystal display device 32 performs variable display of decorative symbols.

  In addition to these decorative symbols, the liquid crystal display device 32 displays a background image, an effect image for effect, and the like. That is, the liquid crystal display device 32 performs an effect in a predetermined effect mode to be selected during the variable display of the identification information. In the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display device 32 corresponds to an example of an effect executing unit.

  As described above, when a game is being played from the front of the pachinko gaming machine 10 by the player, that is, when the glass door 11 is in a closed state, a liquid crystal display is provided on the back side of the permeable gaming board 14. Since the device 32 is provided and the protective glass 19 having transparency is provided on the front side of the game board 14, the image displayed on the display area 32a in the liquid crystal display device 32 has transparency. It becomes visible to the player through the board 14 and the protective glass 19.

  For this reason, the liquid crystal display device 32 is disposed on the back of the gaming board 14 having transparency, and by performing various effects in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, a novel display that has not been found in conventional gaming machines. The production can be provided and the interest can be improved. Further, in the conventional gaming machine, there is a possibility that the size of the game area is reduced by increasing the size of the display area. In addition, displaying various images without increasing the size of the display area may be complicated for the player to visually recognize. Therefore, by executing various display effects, it is possible to execute a wide variety of effects independent of the size of the display area in the liquid crystal display device 32, and to improve the interest. In addition, since a gap is provided between the game board 14 and the liquid crystal display device 32 disposed behind the game board 14, an impact when the obstacle nail is adjusted is conducted to the liquid crystal display device 32. It is difficult to prevent the liquid crystal display device 32 from being damaged, and the product life of the liquid crystal display device 32 can be prolonged. It should be noted that the liquid crystal display device 32 may be provided with holes for arrangement of an accessory, a winning opening, a ball channel, a reel, and the like.

  In the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display device 32 composed of a liquid crystal display panel is used as a portion for displaying an image. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other modes may be used. For example, a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) is used. It may be composed of a cathode ray tube, a dot LED (Light Emitting Diode), a segment LED, an EL (Electronic Luminescent), plasma, or the like.

  The above-described wooden frame 12 is a wooden frame, and a base door 13 is pivotally attached to the front thereof. In addition, in this embodiment, although it was set as the structure using the wooden wooden frame 12, it is not restricted to this, For example, another aspect may be sufficient, for example, as a structure using metal and resin frames. Also good. An opening 12 a is formed at the center of the wooden frame 12. In the opening 12a, the base door 13, the liquid crystal display device 32, a substrate unit 400 described later in detail, a ball paying unit 500, and the like are disposed.

  The substrate unit 400 described above is pivotally attached to the rear of the base door 13. The board unit 400 incorporates various boards (not shown) on which a circuit for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 10 is formed, and these boards are covered by a board case (not shown). Yes.

  The ball dispensing unit 500 described above is pivotally attached to the rear of the base door 13. The ball payout unit 500 includes a ball storage tank (not shown) for storing game balls and a ball passage case (not shown). Will be led to the outlets 20a and 22a.

  In the game area 15 of the game board 14 described above, various types of accessories are provided. An example of various types of accessories will be described below with reference to FIG. 3, but is not limited thereto.

  For example, a special symbol display device 33 is provided above the center in the game area 15 of the game board 14.

  In addition, a normal symbol display device 35 that performs variable display of normal symbols is provided on the right side of the special symbol display device 33. This normal symbol is information including numbers, symbols, and the like, for example, symbols such as “◯” and “x”.

  Further, above the game board 14, special symbol hold display devices 34a to 34d (indicated by reference numeral 34 in FIG. 4) for displaying the number of reserved symbols in the special symbol game, and a normal symbol hold for displaying the number of reserved symbols in the normal symbol game. A display device 37 is provided.

  A big hit round number display device 41 for displaying the upper limit number of rounds in the big hit gaming state is provided on the upper right side of the game board 14.

  In addition, ball passage detectors 54 a and 54 b are provided above the game area 15 of the game board 14. When the ball passage detectors 54a and 54b detect that a game ball has passed in the vicinity thereof, the normal symbol display (not shown) on the normal symbol display device 35 starts to be displayed, and a predetermined time has elapsed. After that, the variable symbol display is stopped. This normal symbol is information including numbers, symbols, and the like, for example, symbols such as “◯” and “x”. When this normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a predetermined symbol, for example, “◯”, blade members (so-called normal electric accessories, hereinafter referred to as normal electric combination) provided on both the left and right sides of a starting port 44 described later. 48) is changed from the closed state to the opened state, so that the game ball can easily enter the start port 44. Further, when a predetermined time has elapsed after the blade member 48 is in the open state, the blade member 48 is closed so that it is difficult for the game ball to enter the start port 44.

  Further, below the game area 15 of the game board 14, there are provided game ball general winning openings 56 a to 56 d.

  Further, a shutter 40 that can be opened and closed with respect to the special prize opening 39 is provided below the game area 15 of the game board 14. As described above, when the special symbol derived and displayed is in a specific display mode, the gaming state is shifted to the big hit gaming state, and the shutter 40 is in an open state (first state) in which it is easy to accept the gaming ball. It is driven to become. Further, this special winning opening has a general area (not shown) having a count sensor 104 (see FIG. 4), and a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls passes through the area or for a predetermined time The shutter 40 is driven to the open state until (for example, 30 seconds) elapses. In other words, in the open state, when a condition for winning a predetermined number of game balls to the grand prize opening or elapse of a predetermined time is satisfied, the big prize opening is put into a closed state (second state) where it is difficult to accept the game balls. To do. Subsequently, the shutter 40 that has been changed from the open state to the closed state is again driven to the open state on condition that the upper limit number of rounds has not been reached.

  A start opening 44 having a start winning ball sensor 116 (see FIG. 4) is provided above the shutter 40. When a game ball wins at the starting port 44, a special symbol game, which will be described later, is started, and the state shifts to a variable display state in which the special symbol is variably displayed. As the predetermined variable display start condition, in this embodiment, the main condition is that the game ball has won the start opening 44 (the game ball has passed through the start area). In other words, when a predetermined variable display start condition is satisfied (provided that the game ball has passed through the start area), the special symbol is variably displayed. In the embodiment, the predetermined variable display start condition is that a game ball has won the start opening 44, but the present invention is not limited to this, and other modes such as operation of a start lever may be used.

  In addition, when a game ball wins the start opening 44 during the variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol game, the game ball wins the start opening 44 until the special symbol in the variable display is derived and displayed. Execution (start) of variable display of special symbols based on is suspended, that is, when a predetermined variable display execution condition is satisfied but a predetermined variable display start condition is not satisfied (a predetermined variable display hold condition is satisfied) In such a case, execution (start) of variable symbol special display is suspended until a predetermined variable display start condition is satisfied. If the special symbol is derived and displayed in a state where the execution of the variable display of the special symbol is suspended, the execution of the variable display of the special symbol that is suspended is started. In addition, the special symbol variable display executed when the special symbol is derived and displayed is once. For example, in the state where execution of variable display of special symbols is held three times, when a special symbol is derived and displayed, one of the variable displays of special symbols held is executed once, and the remaining two symbols are displayed. The batch is held. Further, an upper limit is set for the number of times the execution of the special symbol variable display is suspended. For example, the variable symbol variable display is suspended up to four times. Thus, when the variable display of the identification information in the special symbol game is suspended, the special symbol suspension display device 34 displays the number of suspensions.

  Similarly, in the normal symbol game, when the game ball passes in the vicinity of the ball passage detectors 54a and 54b during the normal symbol variation display, until the normal symbol in the variation display is derived and displayed, Execution (start) of the variable symbol display based on the passage of the game ball to the ball passage detectors 54a and 54b is suspended. If the normal symbol is derived and displayed in the state where the execution of variable display of the normal symbol is suspended, the variable symbol of the held regular symbol is started after a predetermined time has elapsed. Further, the execution of variable display of the normal symbol executed when the normal symbol is derived and displayed is one time. The number of executions of the variable display of the held normal symbols (so-called “the number of holdings related to the normal symbol”, “the number of holdings in the normal symbol game”) is displayed by the normal symbol holding display device 37. In addition, an upper limit is also set for the number of times that execution of variable symbol display is suspended, for example, variable symbol variable display is suspended up to four times. When the variable display of the identification information in the normal symbol game is held in this way, the normal symbol hold display device 37 displays the number of the hold.

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

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

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 is mainly composed of a main control circuit 60 as game control means and a sub-control circuit 200 as effect control means. The main control circuit 60 controls the game. The sub-control circuit 200 controls effects according to the progress of the game.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the main control circuit 60 includes a main CPU 66, a main ROM (read only memory) 68, and a main RAM (read / write memory) 70 as control means. The main control circuit 60 controls the progress of the game.

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

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

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

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

  The main RAM 70 includes a control status flag, a high probability flag, a jackpot determination random number counter, a jackpot symbol determination random number counter, a presentation condition selection random number counter, a big prize opening number counter, a big prize opening prize counter, a waiting time timer, A prize winning opening timer, a variable relating to an output including data indicating the number of holdings in the special symbol game, data for supplying a command to the sub-control circuit 200 described later, a variable, and the like are positioned.

  The control state flag indicates the control state of the special symbol game. The high probability flag indicates whether or not to relatively increase the probability of shifting to the big hit gaming state.

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

  The waiting time timer is for synchronizing processing executed in the main control circuit 60 and the sub control circuit 200. The special prize opening time timer is for measuring the time for driving the shutter 40 and opening the special prize opening 39. Note that the timer in the present embodiment is stored and updated in the main RAM 70 so as to be subtracted by the predetermined cycle at a predetermined cycle. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the CPU itself may include a timer. .

  The big prize opening number counter indicates the number of times the big prize opening 39 is opened in the big hit gaming state (so-called “round number”). The grand prize winning prize counter indicates the number of game balls that won the big prize winning opening 39 during one round and passed through the count sensor 104. Furthermore, the data indicating the number of reserves is held when the game ball is won at the start port 44, but when the variable symbol cannot be displayed, the variable symbol is held, but the variable symbol is displayed. Indicates the number of times.

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

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

  Various devices are connected to the main control circuit 60. For example, as shown in FIG. 4, a special symbol display device 33, a special symbol hold display device 34, a normal symbol display device 35, a normal symbol hold display. Device 37, big hit number display device 41, count sensor 104, general winning ball sensor 106, 108, 110, 112, passing ball sensor 114, 115, starting winning ball sensor 116, ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118, big winning port solenoid 120, a backup clear switch 124, and the like are connected.

  The special symbol display device 33 performs variable display of special symbols in the special symbol game in response to a signal from the main control circuit 60.

  The special symbol hold display device 34 displays the number of reserved special symbols in the special symbol game in response to a signal from the main control circuit 60.

  The normal symbol display device 35 performs variable display of the normal symbol as identification information in the normal symbol game in response to a signal from the main control circuit 60.

  The normal symbol hold display device 37 displays the number of hold of variable display of normal symbols in the normal symbol game in response to a signal from the main control circuit 60.

  The big hit round number display device 41 displays the upper limit round number in the transferred big hit gaming state in accordance with a signal from the main control circuit 60.

  The count sensor 104 is provided in the special winning opening 39. The count sensor 104 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when the game ball passes through the area at the special winning opening 39.

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

  The passing ball sensors 114 and 115 are provided in the ball passing detectors 54a and 54b. The passing ball sensors 114 and 115 supply a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when the game ball passes through the ball passing detectors 54a and 54b.

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

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

  The big prize opening solenoid 120 is connected to the shutter 40 shown in FIG. 1 and drives the shutter 40 in accordance with a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66 to make the big prize opening 39 open or closed.

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

  The main control circuit 60 is connected to a payout / launch control circuit 126. The payout / launch control circuit 126 is connected to a payout device 128 that pays out game balls, a launch device 130 that fires game balls, and a card unit 150. Specifically, the payout / launch control circuit 126 has a CPU (not shown) for controlling the payout / launch control circuit 126 and a ROM (a program for causing the CPU to execute processing). And a RAM (not shown) which is a work area of the CPU. Further, a lending operation unit 82 is connected to the card unit 150, and an operation signal is supplied to the card unit 150 in accordance with the operation.

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

  Moreover, the launching device 130 is provided with a device for launching a game ball such as the launching motor and the touch sensor described above. When the firing handle 26 is gripped by the player and is turned in the clockwise direction, electric power is supplied to the firing motor according to the turning angle, and the game ball stored in the upper plate 20 is launched. It is sequentially fired on the game board 14 by the motor. Note that such a launching device 130 is employed as an example of a launching unit that launches a game medium in response to a player's operation. The payout / firing control circuit 126 is employed as an example of a firing control unit that controls the driving of the firing unit.

  Furthermore, the sub-control circuit 200 is connected to the serial communication IC 72. The sub-control circuit 200 performs display control in the liquid crystal display device 32 in accordance with various commands supplied from the main control circuit 60, control related to sound generated from the speaker 46 (46L and 46R in FIG. 1), a decorative lamp. Control of the lamp 132 including (not shown) is performed.

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

  The sub control circuit 200 includes a sub CPU 206, a program ROM 208 as a storage unit, a work RAM 210, a display control circuit 250 for performing display control in the liquid crystal display device 32, a sound control circuit 230 for performing control related to sound generated from the speaker 46, The lamp control circuit 240 controls the lamp 132 including a decoration lamp. The sub-control circuit 200 executes an effect according to the progress of the game in accordance with a command from the main control circuit 60. The sub control circuit 200 is connected to a menu operation unit 84, a game operation unit 88, and the like that can be operated by a player, and an operation signal is supplied to the sub control circuit 200 according to the operation (operation state). The

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The display control circuit 250 is a circuit that performs display control of the liquid crystal display device 32, and includes an image data processor (hereinafter referred to as VDP), an image data ROM that stores data for generating various image data, A frame buffer for buffering image data, a D / A converter for converting image data as an image signal, and the like are included.

  The display control circuit 250 is a device that can perform various processes for displaying an image on the liquid crystal display device 32 in accordance with data supplied from the sub CPU 206.

  In response to an image display command supplied from the sub CPU 206, the display control circuit 250 displays various image data such as decorative design image data, background image data, and production image data indicating a decorative design on the liquid crystal display device 32. The image data to be stored is temporarily stored in the frame buffer. Then, the display control circuit 250 supplies the image data stored in the frame buffer to the D / A converter at a predetermined timing. The D / A converter converts image data as an image signal, and supplies the image signal to the liquid crystal display device 32 at a predetermined timing, whereby an image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32. That is, the display control circuit 250 performs control to display an image related to the game on the liquid crystal display device 32.

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

  The sound source IC controls sound generated from the speaker 46. The sound source IC selects one sound data from a plurality of sound data stored in the sound data ROM in accordance with a sound generation command supplied from the sub CPU 206. The sound source IC reads the selected sound data from the sound data ROM, converts the sound data into a predetermined sound signal, and supplies the sound signal to the AMP. The AMP amplifies the sound signal and generates sound from the speaker 46.

  The lamp control circuit 240 includes a drive circuit for supplying a lamp control signal, a decoration data ROM storing a plurality of types of lamp decoration patterns, and the like.

[Variation pattern determination table]
The variation pattern determination table stored in the main ROM 68 in the pachinko gaming machine 10 configured as described above will be described with reference to FIG. Even if the variation pattern determination table described below is not stored in the main ROM 68, data and programs having such functions may be stored in the main ROM 68.

  The variation pattern determination table stored in the main ROM 68 is a table for determining a variation pattern in variable display of identification information. In this variation pattern determination table, as shown in FIG. 5, the winning, random number value, variation pattern designation command, variation time, and variation contents are stored in association with each other. The random number value is “00” to “99”, but is not limited thereto.

  Specifically, when the winning is out of date and the random number value is from “00” to “69”, “h0” as the variation pattern designation command, “t0” as the variation time, and normal variation as the variation content When the random number value is from “70” to “79”, “h1” is used as the change pattern designation command, “t1” is used as the change time, and normal reach change (displacement) is specified as the change contents. ) Are associated with each other, and when the random number value is from “80” to “89”, “h2” as the variation pattern designation command, “t2” as the variation time, and Superreach A variation (displacement) as the variation content ) Are associated with each other, and when the random number value is “90” to “99”, “h” "Is a variable time" is t3 ", super reach B variation (out) are respectively associated with the change contents.

  On the other hand, when the winning is a big hit, when the random number value is “00” to “19”, “h4” as the fluctuation pattern designation command, “t4” as the fluctuation time, and normal reach fluctuation (big hit) as the fluctuation contents Are associated with each other, and when the random number value is “20” to “49”, “h5” as the variation pattern designation command, “t5” as the variation time, and super reach A variation (big hit) as the variation content Are associated with each other, and when the random number value is “50” to “89”, “h6” as the variation pattern designation command, “t6” as the variation time, and super reach B variation (big hit) as the variation content Are associated with each other, and when the random number value is “90” to “99”, "H7" is, the "t7" as variable time, Premier reach varying (jackpot) are respectively associated with the change contents.

  By referring to such a variation pattern determination table, a variation pattern is determined, and a variation pattern designation command indicating the variation pattern is supplied from the main control circuit 60 to the sub control circuit 200. As a result, the variation pattern determined in the main control circuit 60 can be recognized also in the sub-control circuit 200.

[Direction pattern table]
An effect pattern table stored in the program ROM 208 in the pachinko gaming machine 10 configured as described above will be described with reference to FIG. Even if the effect pattern table described below is not stored in the program ROM 208, data and programs having such functions may be stored in the program ROM 208.

  The effect pattern table stored in the program ROM 208 is a table showing effect patterns. In this effect pattern table, as shown in FIG. 6, a variation pattern designation command, an effect pattern, and effect contents are stored in association with each other.

  Specifically, when “h0” is received as the variation pattern designation command, “e0” is associated with the effect pattern, and the normal effect (out of line) is associated with the effect content. When “h1” is received as the variation pattern designation command, “e1” is associated with the production pattern, and the normal reach production (disconnection) is associated with the production content. When “h2” is received as the variation pattern designation command, “e2” is associated with the production pattern, and the super reach A production (out of line) is associated with the production content. When “h3” is received as the variation pattern designation command, “e3” is associated with the production pattern, and the super reach B production (out) is associated with the production content. When “h4” is received as the variation pattern designation command, “e4” is associated with the effect pattern, and the normal reach effect (big hit) is associated with the effect content. When “h5” is received as the variation pattern designation command, “e5” is associated with the effect pattern, and the super reach A effect (big hit) is associated with the effect content. When “h6” is received as the variation pattern designation command, “e6” is associated with the effect pattern, and the super reach B effect (big hit) is associated with the effect content. When “h7” is received as the variation pattern designation command, “e7” is associated with the effect pattern, and the premier reach effect (big hit) is associated with the effect content.

  By referring to such an effect pattern table, an effect pattern corresponding to the variation pattern determined as described above is determined.

[Notification effect continuous number determination table]
A notice effect continuous number determination table stored in the program ROM 208 in the pachinko gaming machine 10 configured as described above will be described with reference to FIG. Even if the notice effect continuous number determination table described below is not stored in the program ROM 208, data and programs having such functions may be stored in the program ROM 208.

  The notice effect continuous number determination table stored in the program ROM 208 is a table for determining the number of continuous executions of the notice effect. As shown in FIG. 7, in the notice effect continuous number determination table, an internal gaming state, a random number value, a set number of consecutive times, and a notice content are stored in association with each other. The set number of consecutive times is the maximum number of consecutive times determined and set in advance, and is information different from the actual number of consecutive times. That is, it is the maximum number of consecutive times that is the maximum number of times that an effect during variable display of identification information is continuously performed as a specific effect mode.

  Specifically, when the internal gaming state is the normal gaming state, when the random number value is “00” to “93”, “0” is set as the set continuous number, and no notice effect is given as the notice content. , When the random number value is from “94” to “96”, “1 time” is set as the set number of consecutive times, and there is a notice effect as the notice content, and the random number value is When “97” to “98”, “2 times” as the set number of consecutive times is associated with “Presentation effect” as the notice content, and when the random number is “99”, the set number of consecutive times is set. “Three times” is associated with a notice effect as a notice content.

  Further, in the case where the internal gaming state is a probabilistic state, when the random number value is “00” to “89”, “0” is set as the set continuous number, and no notice effect is associated as the notice content. When the random number value is from “90” to “91”, “1 time” is associated as the set number of consecutive times, and there is a notice effect as the notice content, and the random number value is from “92”. When “94” is set, “2 times” is set as the set number of consecutive times, and there is a notice effect as the notice content. When the random number value is “95” to “98”, the set number of set times is set. “3 times” is associated with a notice effect as a notice content, and when the random number is “99”, “4 times” is set as the set continuous number and a notice effect is given as the notice content. There is associated with each.

  By referring to such a notification effect continuous number determination table, based on the internal gaming state, a set number of continuous notifications (maximum number of consecutive times, 0 times, 1 time) for performing the notification effect during the variable display of the identification information. Will also be determined). Then, the notice effect is continuously executed until the set continuous number of times is reached. Therefore, even when the game state is a special game state or a normal game state in the same or similar display mode, the maximum number of consecutive times that the production is performed as a specific production mode based on the game state The game state can be recognized and the expectation for being in the special game state can be enhanced, and the interest can be improved. Can do. In addition, even in the special game state or the normal game state, the production may be continuously performed in a specific production mode, so that it is actually in the special game state even in the normal game state. Can raise the expectation of, and can improve interest. In addition, the maximum number of consecutive times is determined based on the gaming state, and a specific effect mode is selected until the maximum number of consecutive times is reached, as compared to a configuration in which a lottery for determining whether or not to produce an effect is performed every time. Therefore, by determining the maximum number of consecutive times in advance, it is possible to provide the game nature intended by the designer, and to further enhance the interest in the game.

  In particular, when the probability change state is set, the set number of consecutive notification effects is determined to be one or more with a higher probability than when the normal game state is set. Specifically, in the probability variation state, the number of consecutive setting of the notice effect is determined to be 1 or more with a probability of “10/100”, and in the normal game state, the notice effect is set with a probability of “6/100”. The number of continuous times is determined to be 1 or more. In other words, the number of consecutive times, such as when the notice effect is not performed during the variable display of the previous identification information, or when the notice effect for the preset number of continuous times ends during the variable display of the previous identification information. When the determination condition (an example of a predetermined initial effect mode selection condition) is satisfied, the effect during the variable display of the identification information at this time is a notice effect when the probability change state is higher than in the normal game state. When it is performed (in a specific production mode), it will be selected. Therefore, when the performance is performed in a specific performance mode, it is possible to recognize that the possibility of being in the special gaming state is high, and it is possible to enhance the expectation for being in the special gaming state and improve the interest. .

[Preliminary display pattern determination table]
The notice display pattern determination table stored in the program ROM 208 in the pachinko gaming machine 10 configured as described above will be described with reference to FIG. Even if the notice display pattern determination table described below is not stored in the program ROM 208, data and programs having such functions may be stored in the program ROM 208.

  The notice display pattern determination table stored in the program ROM 208 is a table for determining a display pattern to be displayed in the notice effect. In this notice display pattern determination table, as shown in FIG. 8, an internal gaming state, the number of consecutive notice effects, a random value, a notice display pattern, and display contents are stored in association with each other. Yes.

  Specifically, in the case where the gaming state is all states and the number of consecutive notice effects is 0, the notice effect regardless of the random value (when the random value is “00” to “99”). “Ren0” is associated with the pattern, and no notice effect is associated with the display content.

  Further, when the gaming state is the normal gaming state and the number of consecutive notice effects is the first, when the random number value is “00” to “89”, “ren1a” is displayed as the notice effect pattern. When the contents are associated with no notice effect, and the random value is “90” to “99”, “ren1b” is associated with the notice effect pattern, and no notice effect is associated with the display contents.

  Further, when the gaming state is the normal gaming state and the number of consecutive notice effects is the second, and when the random number value is “00” to “89”, “ren2a” is displayed as the notice effect pattern. When the contents are associated with no notice effect, and when the random value is “90” to “99”, “ren2b” is associated with the notice effect pattern, and no notice effect is associated with the display contents.

  Further, when the gaming state is the normal gaming state and the number of consecutive notice effects is the third, when the random value is “00” to “89”, “ren3a” is displayed as the notice effect pattern. When the contents are associated with no notice effect, and the random value is “90” to “99”, “ren3b” is associated with the notice effect pattern, and no notice effect is associated with the display contents.

  In the case where the gaming state is a probabilistic state and the number of consecutive notice effects is the first, when the random value is “00” to “79”, “ren1a” is displayed as the notice effect pattern. When the random number is “80” to “99”, “ren1b” is associated as the notice effect pattern, and no notice effect is associated as the display content.

  Further, when the gaming state is a probable change state and the number of consecutive notice effects is the second, and when the random value is “00” to “79”, “ren2a” is displayed as the notice effect pattern. When the random number is “80” to “99”, “ren2b” is associated as the notice effect pattern, and no notice effect is associated as the display content.

  Further, when the game state is a probable change state and the number of consecutive notice effects is the third, and when the random number value is “00” to “79”, “ren3a” is displayed as the notice effect pattern. When the random number is “80” to “99”, “ren3b” is associated as the notice effect pattern, and no notice effect is associated as the display content.

  Further, in the case where the gaming state is a probabilistic state and the number of consecutive notice effects is the fourth, the notice effect pattern is used regardless of the random value (when the random value is “00” to “99”). “Ren4” is associated with “no notice effect” as the display content.

  Further, as will be described later in detail with reference to FIGS. 10 and 11, when the notice effect pattern is “ren1a”, a notice effect in which one bird flies in the sky is executed (see FIG. 10C). When the notice effect pattern is “ren2a”, the notice effect that one airplane flies in the sky is executed (see FIG. 10D), and when the notice effect pattern is “ren3a”, one person The notice effect that the man in the sky flies in the sky is executed (see FIG. 10E). When the notice effect pattern is “ren1b”, a notice effect that three birds fly in the sky is executed (see FIG. 11A), and when the notice effect pattern is “ren2b”, A notice effect in which three airplanes fly in the sky is executed (see FIG. 11B). When the notice effect pattern is “ren3b”, a notice effect in which three men fly in the sky is executed (see FIG. 11). 11 (C)), when the notice effect pattern is “ren4”, the notice effect that the two men fly in the sky while carrying the signboard “Confirm probability change” is executed (FIG. 11D). reference).

  In the present embodiment, the program ROM 208 storing the notice effect patterns such as “ren1a”, “ren1b”, “ren2a”, “ren2b”, “ren3a”, “ren3b”, “ren4”, etc. The game state corresponds to an example of an effect mode storage unit in which a plurality of types of specific effect modes for suggesting that there is a possibility that the game state is a probability change state (an example of a special game state). In addition, it can be said that the program ROM 208 storing general effect patterns other than these notice effect patterns stores a plurality of types of effect effects during variable display of the identification information.

  By referring to such a notice display pattern determination table, the notice effect to be executed is determined. In particular, the selection of one specific production mode and another specific production mode from a plurality of types of specific production modes is performed with different probabilities depending on the gaming state. Specifically, “ren1b”, “ren2b”, “ren3b” are more easily selected as the notice effect pattern in the case of the probability changing state than in the case of the normal gaming state, and “ren1a”, “ren2a”, and The probability is set so that “ren3a” is difficult to select. Therefore, since one of the one specific effect mode and the other specific effect mode is selected with a different probability depending on the game state, the game state can be recognized depending on the type of the selected specific effect mode. It is possible to enhance the sense of expectation for being in a special gaming state and to improve the interest.

[Description of display screen]
Further, display screens related to the special symbol game executed in the above-described configuration will be described with reference to FIGS.

[Description of special symbol game]
In the special symbol display device 33, the special symbol is variably displayed as shown in FIG. Specifically, in the case where the special symbol is derived and displayed, when a predetermined variable display start condition is satisfied, the special symbol variable display is executed. Then, on the condition that the special symbol that is displayed in a stopped state and is derived and displayed is in a non-specific display mode (for example, a mode that does not change from “0” to “9”, “−”), the big hit gaming state The game state transitions to the big hit game state on the condition that the current game state such as the normal game state is maintained and has become a specific display mode (for example, “0” to “9”, etc.). Will be.

  In addition, on the display area 32a in the liquid crystal display device 32, variable display of a plurality of rows of decorative symbols for decorating the special symbols in the special symbol display device 33 is performed. Specifically, when the special symbol is derived and displayed, the decorative symbol is also derived and displayed as shown in FIG. Then, when the predetermined variable display start condition described above is satisfied, the variable display of the decorative symbol is also executed as shown in FIG. 9B, similarly to the special symbol. Then, before the special symbol is derived and displayed, as shown in FIG. 9C, the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed on the left column, and then the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed on the right column. Then, at the timing when the special symbol is derived and displayed, the middle row of decorative symbols is stopped and displayed, and the decorative symbols are derived and displayed.

  In addition, the decorative symbol that is derived and displayed has a relationship with the special symbol that is derived and displayed. Specifically, when the special symbol is “−”, the decorative symbol is in a non-specific display mode (for example, a mode in which three identical symbols are not arranged), and the special symbol is “0” to “9”. In the case of, the decorative symbol is in a specific display mode (for example, a mode in which three identical symbols are arranged). That is, all the columns are stopped and displayed, and the derived and displayed decorative symbols of the plurality of columns are, as shown in FIG. 9D, non-specific display modes (for example, a mode in which three identical symbols are not arranged) Then, the special symbol is derived and displayed as “−”, and the current gaming state such as the normal gaming state is maintained. On the other hand, when the decorative symbols of a plurality of rows become reach as shown in FIG. 9E, and a specific display mode (for example, a mode in which three identical symbols are arranged) as shown in FIG. 9F. The special symbol is derived and displayed from “0” to “9”, and the gaming state is shifted to the big hit gaming state.

  In addition to variable display of identification information, various effects are executed on the liquid crystal display device 32. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10 (A), an effect in which high-rise buildings are lined up is executed. Also, during the predetermined period after the end of the big hit gaming state, as shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 10C, in the case where an effect that a mountain is standing is being executed during the variable display of certain identification information, a notice effect in which one bird flies in the sky may be executed. Yes (notice effect pattern “ren1a”). This notice effect is the first notice effect. Then, after the variable display of the identification information is finished, during the next variable display of the identification information, as shown in FIG. 10D, a notice effect in which one airplane flies in the sky may be executed ( Notice effect pattern “ren2a”). This notice effect is the second notice effect. Then, after the variable display of the identification information is finished, during the next variable display of the identification information, as shown in FIG. 10E, a notice effect in which one man flies in the sky may be executed (notice) Production pattern “ren3a”). This notice effect is the third notice effect.

  Further, as the first notice effect, as shown in FIG. 11A, a notice effect in which three birds fly in the sky may be executed (notice effect pattern “ren1b”). Further, as the second notice effect, as shown in FIG. 11B, a notice effect in which three airplanes fly in the sky may be executed (notice effect pattern “ren2b”). In addition, as shown in FIG. 11C, a notice effect that three men fly in the sky may be executed as the third notice effect (notice effect pattern “ren3b”). Further, as the fourth notice effect, as shown in FIG. 11D, a notice effect in which the two men fly in the sky while holding the signboard “Confirm probability change” may be executed.

[Game machine operation]
The processing executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 is shown in FIGS. 12 to 14 and FIGS. 16 to 22 below. Moreover, the state transition of the special symbol control process (FIG. 14) performed by the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG.

[Main processing]
First, as shown in FIG. 12, initial setting processing such as RAM access permission, backup restoration processing, and work area initialization is executed (step S11). Then, as will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 14, a special symbol control process related to the progress of the special symbol game, the special symbol displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 and the special symbol display device 33, and the decorative symbol is executed (step S15). . Then, in this process, the normal symbol control process related to the normal symbol displayed on the normal symbol display device 35 is executed (step S16). Then, the main CPU 66 executes a symbol display device control process for performing display control of variable displays such as special symbols and normal symbols in accordance with the results of execution of steps S15 and S16 (step S19). As described above, in the main process, after the initial setting process in step S11 is completed, the processes in step S15, step S16, and step S19 are repeatedly executed.

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

  First, as shown in FIG. 13, the main CPU 66 executes a random number update process so that the count values of the big hit determination random number counter, the big hit symbol determination random number counter, etc. are incremented by “1” (step S42). In this process, the main CPU 66 executes an input detection process for detecting the winning or passing of the game ball to the start port 44 or the like (step S43). In this processing, the main CPU 66 stores in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70 data for paying out the game balls (winning the game balls) on the condition that the game balls have won the various winning ports. A waiting time timer for synchronizing the main control circuit 60 and the sub control circuit 200, a big prize opening time timer for measuring the opening time of the big prize opening 39 that is opened when a big hit occurs, etc. Various timer update processes are executed (step S44). Then, an output process is executed in order to supply a signal for drive control based on various variables to a solenoid, a motor or the like (step S46). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S47.

  In step S47, command output processing is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 supplies various commands to the sub control circuit 200. Specifically, these various commands include a demo display command, a derived symbol designation command indicating the type of special symbol derived and displayed, a variation pattern designation command indicating a variation display pattern of the special symbol, and the like. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S49.

  In the process of step S49, the main CPU 66 executes a payout process such as transmitting a prize ball control command for causing the payout device 128 to perform a prize ball to the payout / firing control circuit 126. Specifically, the main CPU 66 supplies to the payout / firing control circuit 126 a prize ball control command for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls as a result of the game balls winning in various winning holes. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished, the address is returned to the address before the occurrence of the interrupt, and the main process is executed.

[Special symbol control processing]
The subroutine executed in step S15 in FIG. 12 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 14, the numerical values drawn on the sides of step S72 to step S80 indicate the control state flags corresponding to those steps, and one step corresponding to the numerical value according to the numerical value of the control state flag. Will be executed and the special symbol game will proceed.

  First, as shown in FIG. 14, a process for loading a control state flag is executed (step S71). In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S72.

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

  In step S72, a special symbol memory check process is executed. As will be described later in detail with reference to FIG. 16, the main CPU 66 checks the number of holdings when the control state flag is a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check, and determines the big hit if there is a holding number. , Derived special symbol, variation pattern of special symbol, etc. are determined. Further, the main CPU 66 sets a value (01) indicating special symbol variation time management in the control state flag, and sets the variation time corresponding to the variation pattern determined in the current process in the waiting time timer. That is, it is set so that the process of step S73 is executed after the fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern determined this time has elapsed. On the other hand, when there is no pending number, a demonstration display process for displaying a demonstration screen is performed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S73.

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

  In step S74, a special symbol display time management process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not it is a big hit when the control state flag is a value (02) indicating special symbol display time management and the waiting time after determination has elapsed. In the case of a big hit, the main CPU 66 sets a value (03) indicating the big hit start interval management in the control state flag, and sets a time (for example, 10 seconds) corresponding to the big hit start interval in the waiting time timer. That is, after the time corresponding to the big hit start interval elapses, the setting of step S75 is performed. Further, when the main CPU 66 is a big hit, the main CPU 66 sets data indicating a game state command indicating that the game state has shifted to the big hit gaming state in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. Further, the data indicating the game state command stored in this way is supplied as a game state command from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S47 of FIG. As a result, the sub-control circuit 200 can recognize that it has shifted to the big hit gaming state. On the other hand, the main CPU 66 sets a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game when it is not a big hit. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S80. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S75. The main CPU 66 that executes such processing, based on the type of jackpot gaming state determined in step S107, which will be described later, is a special jackpot gaming state (first jackpot gaming state) that is relatively advantageous to the player, Control is performed to shift to one of the normal big hit game states (second big hit game state) that is relatively disadvantageous to the user. The main CPU 66 that executes such processing corresponds to an example of a big hit transition control means.

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

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

  In step S77, a special winning opening opening process is executed. In this process, when the control state flag is a value (04) indicating that the big prize opening is being opened, the main CPU 66 has passed the condition that the big prize opening prize counter is “10” or more, and the opening upper limit time ( It is determined whether or not any of the conditions that the big prize opening time timer is “0” is satisfied (a predetermined closing condition is satisfied). The main CPU 66 updates a variable positioned in the main RAM 70 in order to close the special winning opening 39 when any of the conditions is satisfied. The main CPU 66 sets a value (05) indicating monitoring of the winning ball remaining ball in the control state flag. The main CPU 66 sets the special ball remaining ball monitoring time (for example, 1 second) in the waiting time timer. That is, it is set so that the processing of step S78 is executed after the winning ball residual ball monitoring time has elapsed. Note that the main CPU 66 does not execute the above-described processing when none of the conditions is satisfied. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S78.

  In step S78, a special winning opening residual ball monitoring process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 indicates that the control state flag is a value (05) indicating monitoring of the winning ball remaining ball in the winning game mouth, and when the remaining winning ball monitoring time in the winning game mouth has elapsed, It is determined whether or not the condition is equal to or greater than the maximum number of releases (the final round, specifically, 15 rounds or 2 rounds in the special jackpot gaming state, 15 rounds in the normal jackpot gaming state). When this condition is satisfied, the main CPU 66 sets a value (07) indicating the jackpot end interval in the control state flag, and sets a time corresponding to the jackpot end interval in the waiting time timer. In other words, after the time corresponding to the big hit end interval has elapsed, the setting of step S79 is executed. On the other hand, when this condition is not satisfied, the main CPU 66 sets a value (06) indicating management of the special winning opening reopening waiting time in the control state flag. Further, the main CPU 66 sets a time corresponding to the interval between rounds in the waiting time timer. In other words, after the time corresponding to the interval between rounds has elapsed, the setting of step S76 is executed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S79.

  In step S79, a big hit end interval process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets the value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game to the control state when the control state flag is a value (07) indicating the jackpot end interval and the time corresponding to the jackpot end interval has elapsed. Set to flag. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S80. The main CPU 66 performs control to shift to a probability variation state when the big hit symbol is a probability variation symbol, and performs control to shift to the normal gaming state when the big hit symbol is a non-probability variation symbol. Become. That is, the main CPU 66 that executes this process performs control to shift to the gaming state selected in step S107 when the big hit symbol is determined in step S107 described later. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 66 that executes this process corresponds to an example of a gaming state transition control unit. Further, the main CPU 66 sets data indicating a gaming state command indicating the transition to the probability changing state in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 when shifting to the probability changing state, and when shifting to the normal gaming state, the main CPU 66 Data indicating a game state command indicating the transition to the state is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. Further, the data indicating the game state command stored in this way is supplied as a game state command from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S47 of FIG. As a result, the sub-control circuit 200 can recognize that it has shifted to the probability change state and that it has shifted to the normal gaming state. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S80.

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

  As described above, the special symbol game is executed by setting the control state flag. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 15, the main CPU 66 sets the control status flag to “00”, “01”, “02”, when the big hit determination result is lost in the case of not being in the big hit gaming state. By setting “08” in order, the processing of step S72, step S73, step S74, and step S80 shown in FIG. 14 is executed at a predetermined timing. Further, the main CPU 66 sets the control state flag in the order of “00”, “01”, “02”, “03” when the result of the big hit determination is a big hit when it is not the big hit gaming state, The processing of step S72, step S73, step S74, and step S75 shown in FIG. 14 is executed at a predetermined timing, and control to the big hit gaming state is executed. Further, when the control to the big hit gaming state is executed, the main CPU 66 sets the control state flags in order of “04”, “05”, “06”, thereby performing step S77 shown in FIG. The processing of step S78 and step S76 is executed at a predetermined timing, and the specific game is executed. When a specific game is being executed and the end condition (specific game end condition) for the big hit gaming state is satisfied, “04”, “05”, “07”, and “08” are set in this order. Accordingly, the processing from step S77 to step S80 shown in FIG. 14 is executed at a predetermined timing, and the big hit gaming state is ended. The specific game end condition is that the big hit game state is ended on the condition that the maximum number of consecutive big hit rounds (upper limit round number, for example, 2 or 15 in the present embodiment) has ended.

[Special symbol memory check processing]
The subroutine executed in step S72 in FIG. 14 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 16, it is determined whether or not the control state flag is a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check (step S101), and the control state flag is a value indicating a special symbol storage check. If it is determined that there is, the process proceeds to step S102. If it is not determined that the control state flag is a value indicating a special symbol storage check, this subroutine is terminated. In step S102, it is determined whether or not the reserved number is “0”. If it is determined that the data indicating the reserved number is “0”, the process proceeds to step S103, and the reserved number is stored. If it is not determined that the data indicating “0” is “0”, the process proceeds to step S104.

  In step S103, a demonstration display process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 stores a variable for supplying a demonstration display command to the sub control circuit 200 in the main RAM 70 in order to perform a demonstration display. As a result, the sub-control circuit 200 can recognize that the customer waiting state (predetermined waiting state) has been reached. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

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

  In step S105, a big hit determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the high probability flag, and selects one jackpot determination table from a plurality of jackpot determination tables having different numbers of jackpot determination values (big hit determination values) based on the read high probability flag. . For example, in the jackpot determination table at normal time, two jackpot determination values are set, but in the jackpot determination table at high probability, ten jackpot determination values are set, and based on the high probability flag By selecting the jackpot determination table, the probability of shifting to the jackpot gaming state will be different. Thus, when the high probability flag is a predetermined value (for example, “77”), that is, when the gaming state is a probable variation state, the probability of transition to the big hit gaming state (specify the result of variable symbol special display) The probability of the display mode is improved over the normal time. Then, the main CPU 66 refers to the jackpot determination random number value extracted at the time of starting winning and the selected jackpot determination table. That is, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not to enter a big hit gaming state that is advantageous to the player. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S106.

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

  In step S107, the main CPU 66 extracts a jackpot symbol random number extracted at the time of starting winning, determines a special symbol based on the jackpot symbol random value, and stores data indicating the special symbol in the main RAM 70 in a predetermined manner. Store in the area. Further, when determining the special symbol as a special display mode (a display mode in which the jackpot symbol becomes a probability variation symbol), the main CPU 66 performs control to shift to the probability variation state in step S79 described above. In other words, the main CPU 66 that executes this process determines a special symbol derived and displayed as a jackpot symbol, thereby making it easy to shift to a jackpot gaming state advantageous to the player (an example of a special gaming state) and a jackpot game. One of the normal game states that are difficult to shift to the state is selected. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 66 that executes this process corresponds to an example of a gaming state selection unit. The data indicating the special symbol stored in this way is supplied to the special symbol display device 33. As a result, the special symbol is derived and displayed on the special symbol display device 33. Further, the data indicating the special symbol stored in this way is supplied as a derived symbol designation command from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S47 of FIG. As a result, in the sub-control circuit 200, the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol is derived and displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S109.

  On the other hand, in step S108, a missing symbol determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines the off symbol as a special symbol and stores data indicating the special symbol in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. The data indicating the special symbol stored in this way is supplied to the special symbol display device 33. As a result, the special symbol is derived and displayed on the special symbol display device 33. Further, the data indicating the special symbol stored in this way is supplied as a derived symbol designation command from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S47 of FIG. As a result, in the sub-control circuit 200, the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol is derived and displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S109.

  In step S109, a variation pattern determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 extracts a rendering condition selection random value. The main CPU 66 refers to the variation pattern determination table (see FIG. 5) for determining the variation pattern based on the special symbol determined in step S107 and step S108, and the rendering condition extracted from the rendering condition selection random number counter Based on the selection random number value and the selected variation pattern determination table, the variation pattern is determined and stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. The main CPU 66 determines the variation display mode (in particular, the variation display time) of the special symbol based on the data indicating such a variation pattern. The data indicating the variation pattern stored in this way is supplied to the special symbol display device 33. As a result, the special symbol display device 33 variably displays the variation pattern determined by the special symbol. Further, the data indicating the variation pattern stored in this way is supplied as a variation pattern designation command from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S47 of FIG. The sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 executes an effect display according to the received variation pattern designation command. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S110.

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

[Sub control circuit main processing]
On the other hand, the sub-control circuit 200 executes the sub-control circuit main process. The sub control circuit main process will be described with reference to FIG. The sub-control circuit main process is a process that starts when the power is turned on.

  First, as shown in FIG. 17, the sub CPU 206 executes an initial setting process such as RAM access permission and work area initialization (step S201). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S202.

  In step S202, the sub CPU 206 executes random number update processing. In this process, the sub CPU 206 updates random number values of various random number counters positioned in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S203.

  In step S203, the sub CPU 206 executes command analysis processing. Although details will be described later with reference to FIG. 20, the received command is analyzed, and processing corresponding to the analyzed command is executed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S204.

  In step S204, the sub CPU 206 executes display control processing. Although details will be described later with reference to FIG. 22, the sub CPU 206 performs image display control in the liquid crystal display device 32.

  Then, the sub CPU 206 executes a sound control process for controlling sound generated from the speaker 46 (step S205) and a lamp control process for controlling light emission of various lamps 132 (step S206). When this process ends, the process is moved again to step S202.

  Thus, in the sub-control circuit main process, after the initial setting process in step S201 is completed, the processes from step S202 to step S206 are repeatedly executed.

[Command interrupt processing]
Further, the sub control circuit 200 executes the command interrupt process at a predetermined timing (for example, a timing at which a command is received). This command interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 18, the sub CPU 206 saves the register (step S 221), and stores various received commands received from the main control circuit 60 in a command buffer positioned in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. (Step S222). Then, the sub CPU 206 restores the register saved in step S221 (step S223). When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[VDP interrupt processing]
Further, the sub control circuit 200 executes the VDP interrupt process at a predetermined timing (for example, at a certain period such as a vertical synchronization timing (1/60 s) in the display device). This VDP interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 19, the sub CPU 206 saves the register (step S231), increments the VDP counter positioned in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210, and stores it (step S232). This VDP counter is a counter for displaying an image, and counts the timing for displaying the image. Specifically, the VDP counter is incremented by “1” every time this process called at each vertical synchronization timing is executed. Thereby, in the display control process (see FIG. 22) described later, the sub CPU 206 supplies data for performing display control to the display control circuit 250 every time the VDP counter increases by “2”. That is, the sub CPU 206 that executes this process counts the timing for displaying an image. Then, the sub CPU 206 restores the register saved in step S231 (step S233). When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Command analysis processing]
The subroutine executed in step S203 in FIG. 17 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 20, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not there is a reception command (step S401). In this process, the sub CPU 206 determines whether there is a received command based on whether the command is stored in the command buffer in step S222 of the command interrupt process (see FIG. 18). In this process, if the sub CPU 206 determines that there is a received command, it reads the command data from the command buffer located in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210 (step S402), and moves the process to step S403. On the other hand, when determining that there is no received command, the sub CPU 206 ends this subroutine.

  That is, the sub CPU 206 that executes step S402 receives various commands (for example, a variation pattern designation command, a derived symbol designation command, etc.) transmitted by the main control circuit 60. In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 206 that executes step S402 corresponds to an example of a command receiving unit.

  In step S403, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not a variation pattern designation command has been received. In this process, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not a variation pattern designation command has been received based on the command data read in step S402. In this process, if the sub CPU 206 determines that it has received the variation pattern designation command, it moves the process to step S404. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 206 determines that it has not received the variation pattern designation command, it moves the process to step S406.

  In step S404, the sub CPU 206 executes effect pattern determination processing. Although details will be described later with reference to FIG. 21, the sub CPU 206 determines various effect patterns such as a decorative pattern variation pattern and an image effect pattern for displaying a background image. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S406, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not a derived symbol designation command has been received. In this process, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not a derived symbol designation command has been received based on the command data read in step S402. In this process, if the sub CPU 206 determines that the derived symbol designation command has been received, the sub CPU 206 executes a derived ornament symbol determination process for determining a decorative symbol to be derived and displayed based on the derived symbol designation command (step S407). This subroutine is finished. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 206 determines that it has not received the derived symbol designation command, it moves the process to step S408.

  In step S408, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not a gaming state command has been received. In this process, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not a gaming state command has been received based on the command data read in step S402. In this process, if the sub CPU 206 determines that a gaming state command has been received, the sub CPU 206 sets data corresponding to the gaming state command in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210 based on the gaming state command (step S409). This subroutine ends. As a result, the gaming state transferred in the main control circuit 60 can also be recognized in the sub-control circuit 200. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 206 determines that it has not received a gaming state command, it moves the process to step S410.

  In step S410, the main CPU 66 sets effect control data corresponding to the received command, and ends this subroutine.

[Direction pattern determination processing]
The subroutine executed in step S404 in FIG. 20 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 21, the sub CPU 206 executes a process of determining an effect pattern corresponding to the variation pattern designation command (step S471). In this process, the sub CPU 206 refers to the effect pattern table (see FIG. 6) and sets the effect pattern corresponding to the variation pattern designation command received in step S402 in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. In the present embodiment, such a sub CPU 206 corresponds to an example of an effect mode selection unit that selects any one of a plurality of types of effect modes. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S472.

  In step S472, the sub CPU 206 executes processing for referring to the continuous count, the set continuous count, and the gaming state. In this process, the sub CPU 206 reads and refers to data indicating the continuous number of times, the set continuous number of times, and the gaming state positioned in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210.

  Then, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not a continuous number determination condition (an example of a predetermined initial performance mode selection condition) is satisfied (step S473). In this process, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not the continuous number determination condition is satisfied based on whether or not the continuous number matches the set continuous number. When this continuous number matches the set continuous number, when the set continuous number and the continuous number are “0”, that is, when the notice effect is not performed during the variable display of the previous identification information, The number of times and the number of consecutive times are “1” or more, that is, the case where the notice effect was performed during the previous variable display of the identification information, but the case where the notice effect was completed for the preset number of consecutive times is included. Will be. If the sub CPU 206 determines that the continuous count determination condition is satisfied, the sub CPU 206 shifts the processing to step S474. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 206 determines that the condition for determining the number of consecutive times is not satisfied, it moves the process to step S475 without executing step S474. Note that, in the present embodiment, the sub CPU 206 that executes such processing corresponds to an example of an initial effect mode selection condition determination unit that determines whether or not a predetermined initial effect mode selection condition is satisfied.

  In step S474, the sub CPU 206 refers to the notice effect continuous number determination table (see FIG. 7) and executes a notice effect continuous number determination process based on the gaming state. In this process, the sub CPU 206 determines whether the gaming state is a probability change state (an example of a special gaming state) or a normal gaming state based on data indicating the gaming state. In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 206 that executes such processing corresponds to an example of a gaming state determination unit.

  Then, the sub CPU 206 extracts the random number value, refers to the notice effect continuous number determination table (see FIG. 7), and continuously performs the notice effect during the variable display of the identification information based on the random value and the gaming state. Determine the number of consecutive settings for execution. In other words, the sub CPU 206 that executes such processing is in the process of variably displaying the identification information based on the result of determining whether the gaming state is the probability changing state (an example of the special gaming state) or the normal gaming state. The maximum number of consecutive times, which is the maximum number of times that the effect is continuously performed as the specific effect mode, is determined. Note that, in the present embodiment, the sub CPU 206 that executes such processing corresponds to an example of a maximum continuous number determination means. Also, in the notice effect continuous number determination table, when it is determined that the game state is normal, the set continuous number is selected to be “1” or more with a probability of “6/100”. If the production during the variable display of the identification information is selected in a specific production mode and is determined to be in the probability variation state, the set continuous number of times is selected as “1” or more with a probability of “10/100”. By doing so, it is set to be selected when the effect during the variable display of the identification information this time is performed in a specific effect mode. For this reason, the sub CPU 206 determines that the current identification information has a higher probability when it is determined that the certain game state is established, when it is determined that it is in the probable state, than when it is determined that it is in the normal gaming state. If the effect during the variable display is performed in a specific effect mode, it is selected. In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 206 that executes such processing corresponds to an example of an initial effect mode selection unit.

  As described above, when a predetermined initial effect mode determination condition is satisfied, it is determined whether or not an effect during variable display of the current identification information is performed in a specific effect mode. In particular, when it is determined that the game state is the special game state, it is determined that the effect during the variable display of the current identification information is performed in a specific effect mode with a higher probability than when the game state is determined to be the normal game state. To do. Therefore, when the performance is performed in a specific performance mode, it is possible to recognize that the possibility of being in the special gaming state is high, and it is possible to enhance the expectation for being in the special gaming state and improve the interest. .

  In step S475, the sub CPU 206 executes a set continuous number of times and a continuous number of times update processing. In this process, the sub CPU 206 updates the set number of consecutive times and the number of consecutive times positioned in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. Specifically, when the continuous number determination condition is satisfied, the sub CPU 206 sets the set continuous number determined in step S474 and sets the continuous number to “0”. As a result, the set continuous number of times determined is set and the continuous number of times is initialized. On the other hand, if the condition for determining the number of consecutive times is not satisfied, the sub CPU 206 increments the number of consecutive times by 1 without updating the set number of consecutive times, and counts the number of consecutive notice effects. As a result, the number of consecutive executions of the notice effect is counted without updating the set number of consecutive times determined in step S474. That is, the sub CPU 206 counts the number of consecutive times when the effect mode of the effect becomes a specific effect mode. In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 206 that executes such processing corresponds to an example of a continuous number counting unit. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S476.

  In step S476, the sub CPU 206 executes processing for referring to the continuous count and the gaming state. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 reads out and refers to the continuous number of times and the gaming state positioned in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210.

  Then, the sub CPU 206 refers to the notice display pattern determination table (see FIG. 8), and executes a notice effect determination process based on the number of consecutive times and the gaming state (step S477). In this process, the sub CPU 206 determines whether the gaming state is a probability change state (an example of a special gaming state) or a normal gaming state based on data indicating the gaming state. In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 206 that executes such processing corresponds to an example of a gaming state determination unit.

  Then, the sub CPU 206 extracts the random number value, refers to the notice display pattern determination table (see FIG. 8), and based on the random number value, the counted number of consecutive times, and the determined gaming state, the notice is given. The production will be selected. In particular, when the number of consecutive times is 1 or more, the sub CPU 206 selects one of a plurality of types of specific effects (for example, “ren1a” and “ren1b” when the number of continuous times is 1). Will be selected. In the notice display pattern determination table (see FIG. 8), when the probability change state is set, “ren1a” or the like is selected by “80/100” and “ren1b” or the like is selected by “20/100”. In the normal gaming state, “90/100” is set to select “ren1a” or the like, and “10/100” is set to select “ren1b” or the like. For this reason, the sub CPU 206 selects one of the specific effect modes and the other specific effect modes from a plurality of types of specific effect modes with different probabilities depending on the determined gaming state. . In other words, the sub CPU 206 determines a specific performance mode from a plurality of types of performance modes with different probabilities depending on whether it is determined to be in a probability variation state or a normal gaming state. select. In particular, when it is determined that the state is a probable change state, selecting that the effect during the variable display of the identification information is performed in a specific effect mode with a higher probability than when it is determined that the game state is the normal game state; Become. Further, the sub CPU 206 selects a specific effect mode from a plurality of types of effect modes until the counted number of consecutive times becomes the set continuous number of times. In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 206 that executes such processing corresponds to an example of an effect mode selection unit.

  In this way, it is determined whether the gaming state is the special gaming state or the normal gaming state, and based on the determined result, the presentation during the variable display of the identification information can be performed, and the gaming state can be the special gaming state. The maximum number of consecutive times, which is the maximum number of times to be performed continuously as a specific performance mode for suggesting that there is a characteristic, is determined, and the performance mode of the performed performance is continuously a specific performance mode The number of times is counted, and a specific effect mode is selected from a plurality of types of effect modes until the counted number of consecutive times reaches the determined maximum number of consecutive times. Therefore, even when the game state is a special game state or a normal game state in the same or similar display mode, the maximum number of consecutive times that the production is performed as a specific production mode based on the game state The game state can be recognized and the expectation for being in the special game state can be enhanced, and the interest can be improved. Can do. In addition, even in the special game state or the normal game state, the production may be continuously performed in a specific production mode, so that it is actually in the special game state even in the normal game state. Can raise the expectation of, and can improve interest. In addition, the maximum number of consecutive times is determined based on the gaming state, and a specific effect mode is selected until the maximum number of consecutive times is reached, as compared to a configuration in which a lottery for determining whether or not to produce an effect is performed every time. Therefore, by determining the maximum number of consecutive times in advance, it is possible to provide the game nature intended by the designer, and to further enhance the interest in the game.

  In addition, one of the specific effect modes and the other specific effect modes is selected from a plurality of types of specific effect modes with different probabilities depending on the gaming state. Therefore, since one of the one specific effect mode and the other specific effect mode is selected with a different probability depending on the game state, the game state can be recognized depending on the type of the selected specific effect mode. It is possible to enhance the sense of expectation for being in a special gaming state and to improve the interest.

  Moreover, based on the continuous number of times that the effect mode of the effect has become the specific effect mode and the gaming state, one of a plurality of types of specific effect modes is selected. Therefore, depending on the type of the specific production mode selected, it becomes possible to recognize the number of consecutive times that the production production mode has become the specific production mode and the game state, and the expectation for the special game state is enhanced. Can be improved.

  Further, a specific effect mode is selected from a plurality of types of effect modes with different probabilities depending on whether it is determined that the game state is the special game state or the normal game state. Therefore, even when it is determined that the game state is the special game state or the normal game state, it is possible that the game state is in the special game state with the effect during the variable display of the identification information. Therefore, if the performance is performed in a specific performance mode even in the special game state or the normal game state, the fact that the game is actually in the special game state even in the normal game state. It can raise expectations and improve interest. Further, since the player can guess whether the game state is the special game state or the normal game state depending on the probability that the effect according to the specific effect mode is selected, the interest can be further improved.

  When it is determined that the game state is the special game state, a specific effect mode is selected from a plurality of types of effect modes with a higher probability than when it is determined that the game state is the normal game state. Therefore, even if the game state is a special game state or a normal game state, even if it is notified in the same or similar display mode, the effect is performed in a specific effect mode, so that it is a special game state. It is possible to recognize that the possibility is high, and it is possible to enhance the expectation for the special gaming state and to improve the interest. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In addition, the sub CPU 206 supplies the effect pattern selected in step S471 and the data indicating the notice effect selected in step S477 to the display control circuit 250 or the like at a predetermined timing. As a result, the liquid crystal display device 32 and the like execute the effect based on the effect pattern selected in step S471 and the notice effect selected in step S477. Such a liquid crystal display device 32 corresponds to an example of an effect execution unit.

[Display control processing]
The subroutine executed in step S204 in FIG. 17 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 22, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not the VDP counter is “2” (step S351). In this process, the sub CPU 206 reads the VDP counter value from the VDP counter counted in step S232 of the above-described VDP interrupt process (see FIG. 19), and determines whether it is “2”. That is, as described above, in the VDP interrupt process, the VDP counter is incremented by “1” every 1/60 s, so the sub CPU 206 determines whether 1/30 s has elapsed. In this process, if the sub CPU 206 determines that the VDP counter is “2”, it moves the process to step S352. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 206 determines that the VDP counter is not “2”, this sub-routine is terminated.

  In step S352, the sub CPU 206 executes control data output processing. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 supplies control data for displaying an image to the display control circuit 250. For example, the sub CPU 206 supplies control data indicating production such as data indicating image data to the display control circuit 250. Then, the sub CPU 206 sets “0” in the VDP counter (step S353). Then, the sub CPU 206 supplies a bank switching instruction to the display control circuit 250 (step S354). When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Second Embodiment]
In the above-described embodiment, the main control circuit 60 determines the variation pattern of the identification information, and the sub-control circuit 200 continuously executes the notice effect whether or not to execute the effect pattern and the notice effect pattern. The set number of consecutive times, the number of continuous executions of the notice effect, the type of the notice effect pattern, and the like are determined. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and these processes are executed in either the main control circuit 60 or the sub control circuit 200. You may be made to do.

  A specific example will be described below. Note that the configuration and control different from those of the above-described embodiment will be described below, and the description of the same configuration and control will be omitted for easy understanding of the invention.

[Notification effect continuous number determination table]
In the present embodiment, the notice effect continuous frequency determination table (see FIG. 8) in the above-described embodiment is stored in the main ROM 68. For this reason, the main CPU 66 determines the set number of consecutive times and determines the execution of the notice effect.

[Variation pattern determination table]
A variation pattern determination table stored in the main ROM 68 in the pachinko gaming machine 10 configured as described above will be described with reference to FIGS. Even if the variation pattern determination table described below is not stored in the main ROM 68, data and programs having such functions may be stored in the main ROM 68.

  The variation pattern determination table stored in the main ROM 68 is a table for determining the variation pattern of the identification information. The variation pattern determination table is a table for determining a production pattern and the like. As shown in FIG. 23, the fluctuation pattern determination table includes a fluctuation pattern determination table (referred to when lost) that is referred to when the winning is lost, and a case where the winning is a big hit as shown in FIG. And a variation pattern determination table to be referred to (reference at the time of big hit). Also, in such a variation pattern determination table, as shown in FIGS. 23 and 24, the winning, the number of consecutive times, the random number value, the variation pattern designation command, the variation time, and the variation content are associated with each other. Is remembered.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 23, when the winning is out of order and the number of consecutive times is 0, when the random number value is from “00” to “69”, “h0” is used as the variation pattern designation command. However, when “t0” is associated as the variation time, and normal variation (displacement) is associated as the variation content, and the random value is from “70” to “79”, “h1” is represented as the variation pattern designation command. However, “t1” is associated with the variation time, and the normal reach variation (disconnection) is associated with the variation content. When the random number value is “80” to “89”, “h2” is represented as the variation pattern designation command. , “T2” is associated with the variation time, and the super reach A variation (disconnection) is associated with the variation content, and the random value is changed from “90” to “9”. "When it is, as a variation pattern designation command" "is, as the fluctuation period" h3 is t3 ", as variable contents, super reach B variation (out) are respectively associated. If the winning is lost and the number of consecutive times is 1 or more, regardless of the random number value (when the random number value is “00” to “99”), “h8” is used as the variation pattern designation command. , “T8” is associated with the change time, and the notice content is associated with the effect content.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 24, when the win is a big hit and the number of consecutive times is 0, when the random number value is “00” to “19”, “h4” is changed as the change pattern designation command. “T4” is associated with time, and normal reach production (big hit) is associated with the variation contents. When the random number value is “20” to “49”, “h5” is varied as the variation pattern designation command. “T5” is associated with the time, and the super reach A effect (big hit) is associated with the variation contents, and when the random number value is “50” to “89”, “h6” is represented as the variation pattern designation command. , “T6” is associated with the variation time, and the super reach B effect (big hit) is associated with the variation content, and the random value is “90”. When it is al "99", it "h7" as the fluctuation pattern designation command is "t7" as time-varying, as the fluctuation contents, Premier effect (big hit) is associated respectively.

  On the other hand, when the win is a big hit and the number of consecutive times is 1 or more, when the random number value is “00” to “19”, “h9” is used as the change pattern designation command, and “t9” is used as the change time. As the fluctuation contents, normal reach production (big hit) is associated with each other, and when the random number value is from “20” to “49”, “h10” as the fluctuation pattern designation command and “t10” as the fluctuation time. As the change contents, super reach A production (big hit) is associated with each other, and when the random number value is from “50” to “89”, “h11” as the change pattern designation command and “t11 as the change time” "Is associated with the contents of fluctuation, Super Reach B production (big hit), and the random number value is from" 90 "to" 9 " "When it is, as a variation pattern designation command" "is, as the fluctuation period" h12 is t12 ", as variable contents, Premier effect (big hit) is associated respectively.

  In this way, the variation pattern and variation content of the identification information are selected based on the winning and the number of consecutive times. When the number of consecutive times is 0, that is, when the notice effect is not executed, “h0” to “h7” are selected as the variation pattern designation command, and the number of consecutive times is 1st or more. That is, when executing the notice effect, “h8” to “h12” are selected as the variation pattern designation command.

[Preliminary display pattern determination table]
The notice display pattern determination table stored in the program ROM 208 in the pachinko gaming machine 10 configured as described above will be described with reference to FIG. Even if the notice display pattern determination table described below is not stored in the program ROM 208, data and programs having such functions may be stored in the program ROM 208.

  The notice display pattern determination stored in the program ROM 208 is a table for determining a display pattern to be displayed in the notice effect. In this notice display pattern determination table, as shown in FIG. 25, there are a change pattern designation command, an internal gaming state, a continuous number of notice effects, a random value, a notice display pattern, and display contents. It is stored in association.

  Specifically, when the variation pattern designation command is “h0” to “h7” and the gaming state is all states, when the random number value is “00” to “99”, the continuous number of notice effects is set. Regardless (because it is always 0 times), “ren0” is associated with the notice effect pattern, and no notice effect is associated with the display content.

  Further, when the variation pattern designation command is “h8” to “h12”, the gaming state is the normal gaming state, and the continuous number of notice effects is the first, the random number value is “00” to “89”. "Ren1a" is associated with the notice effect pattern and "no notice effect" is associated with the display content. When the random value is "90" to "99", "ren1b" is displayed as the notice effect pattern. The contents are associated with no notice effect.

  Further, when the variation pattern designation command is “h8” to “h12”, the gaming state is the normal gaming state, and the continuous number of notice effects is the second time, the random number value is “00” to “89”. "Ren2a" is associated with the notice effect pattern and "no notice effect" is associated with the display content. When the random number is "90" to "99", "ren2b" is displayed as the notice effect pattern. The contents are associated with no notice effect.

  Further, when the change pattern designation command is “h8” to “h12”, the gaming state is the normal gaming state, and the number of consecutive notice effects is the third, the random number value is “00” to “89”. "Ren3a" is associated with the notice effect pattern and "no notice effect" is associated with the display content. When the random number is "90" to "99", "ren3b" is displayed as the notice effect pattern. The contents are associated with no notice effect.

  In addition, when the variation pattern designation command is “h8” to “h12”, the gaming state is a probable variation state, and the number of consecutive notice effects is the first, the random number value is “00” to “79”. , “Ren1a” is associated with the notice effect pattern, and “no notice effect” is associated with the display content. When the random number value is “80” to “99”, “ren1b” is displayed as the notice effect pattern. Are associated with no notice effect.

  In addition, when the variation pattern designation command is “h8” to “h12”, the gaming state is a probable variation state, and the number of consecutive notice effects is the second, the random number value is “00” to “79”. , “Ren2a” is associated with the notice effect pattern, and “no notice effect” is associated with the display content. When the random number value is “80” to “99”, “ren2b” is displayed as the notice effect pattern. Are associated with no notice effect.

  In addition, when the variation pattern designation command is “h8” to “h12”, the gaming state is a probable variation state, and the number of consecutive notice effects is the third, the random number value is “00” to “79”. , “Ren3a” is associated with the notice effect pattern, and “no notice effect” is associated with the display content. When the random number is “80” to “99”, “ren3b” is displayed as the notice effect pattern. Are associated with no notice effect.

  In addition, when the variation pattern designation command is “h8” to “h12”, the gaming state is a probable variation state, and the number of consecutive notice effects is the fourth, the random number value is “00” to “99”. Is associated with “ren4” as the notice effect pattern and “no notice effect” as the display content.

  By referring to such a notice display pattern determination table, the notice effect to be executed is determined. In particular, the selection of one specific production mode and another specific production mode from a plurality of types of specific production modes is performed with different probabilities depending on the gaming state. Specifically, “ren1b”, “ren2b”, “ren3b” are more easily selected as the notice effect pattern in the case of the probability changing state than in the case of the normal gaming state, and “ren1a”, “ren2a”, and The probability is set so that “ren3a” is difficult to select. Therefore, since one of the one specific effect mode and the other specific effect mode is selected with a different probability depending on the game state, the game state can be recognized depending on the type of the selected specific effect mode. It is possible to enhance the sense of expectation for being in a special gaming state and to improve the interest.

[Special symbol memory check processing]
In step S109 in the above-described embodiment, the main CPU 66 executes processing for referring to the continuous number of times, the set continuous number of times, and the gaming state that are positioned in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. In this process, the sub CPU 206 reads and refers to data indicating the continuous number of times, the set continuous number of times, and the gaming state positioned in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210.

  Then, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not a continuous number determination condition (an example of a predetermined initial effect mode selection condition) is satisfied. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the continuous number determination condition is satisfied based on whether or not the continuous number matches the set continuous number. When this continuous number matches the set continuous number, when the set continuous number and the continuous number are “0”, that is, when the notice effect is not performed during the variable display of the previous identification information, The number of times and the number of consecutive times are “1” or more, that is, the case where the notice effect was performed during the previous variable display of the identification information, but the case where the notice effect was completed for the preset number of consecutive times is included. Will be. When the main CPU 66 determines that the condition for determining the number of consecutive times is satisfied, the main CPU 66 refers to the notice effect continuous number determination table (see FIG. 7) and executes the process for determining the number of consecutive notice effects based on the gaming state. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether the gaming state is a probability change state (an example of a special gaming state) or a normal gaming state based on data indicating the gaming state. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 66 that executes such processing corresponds to an example of a gaming state determination unit.

  Then, the main CPU 66 extracts a random number value, refers to the notice effect continuous number determination table (see FIG. 7), and continues the notice effect during the variable display of the identification information based on the random value and the gaming state. Determine the number of consecutive settings for execution. In other words, the main CPU 66 that executes such processing is in the process of variably displaying the identification information based on the result of determining whether the gaming state is the probability changing state (an example of the special gaming state) or the normal gaming state. The maximum number of consecutive times, which is the maximum number of times that the effect is continuously performed as the specific effect mode, is determined. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 66 that executes such processing corresponds to an example of a maximum continuous number determination means. Also, in the notice effect continuous number determination table, when it is determined that the game state is normal, the set continuous number is selected to be “1” or more with a probability of “6/100”. If the production during the variable display of the identification information is selected in a specific production mode and is determined to be in the probability variation state, the set continuous number of times is selected as “1” or more with a probability of “10/100”. By doing so, it is set to be selected when the effect during the variable display of the identification information this time is performed in a specific effect mode. For this reason, the main CPU 66 determines that the current identification information has a higher probability when it is determined that it is in a probable variation state than when it is determined that it is in a normal gaming state when a predetermined initial performance mode selection condition is satisfied. If the effect during the variable display is performed in a specific effect mode, it is selected. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 66 that executes such a process corresponds to an example of an initial effect mode selection unit.

  As described above, when a predetermined initial effect mode determination condition is satisfied, it is determined whether or not an effect during variable display of the current identification information is performed in a specific effect mode. In particular, when it is determined that the game state is the special game state, it is determined that the effect during the variable display of the current identification information is performed in a specific effect mode with a higher probability than when the game state is determined to be the normal game state. To do. Therefore, when the performance is performed in a specific performance mode, it is possible to recognize that the possibility of being in the special gaming state is high, and it is possible to enhance the expectation for being in the special gaming state and improve the interest. .

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 66 determines that the condition for determining the number of consecutive times is not satisfied, the main CPU 66 does not execute the process for determining the number of consecutive notice effects described above. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 66 that executes such processing corresponds to an example of an initial effect mode selection condition determination unit that determines whether or not a predetermined initial effect mode selection condition is satisfied.

  Then, the main CPU 66 executes a set continuous number of times and a continuous number of times update process. In this process, the main CPU 66 updates the set number of consecutive times and the number of consecutive times positioned in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. Specifically, when the continuous number determination condition is satisfied, the main CPU 66 sets the set continuous number determined as described above and sets the continuous number to “0”. As a result, the set continuous number of times determined is set and the continuous number of times is initialized. On the other hand, if the condition for determining the number of consecutive times is not satisfied, the main CPU 66 increments the number of consecutive times by 1 without updating the set number of consecutive times, and counts the number of consecutive notice effects. As a result, the number of continuous executions of the notice effect is continuously counted without updating the determined number of consecutive settings. That is, the main CPU 66 counts the number of consecutive times that the production effect mode has become a specific production mode. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 66 that executes such processing corresponds to an example of a continuous number counting means.

  Then, the main CPU 66 executes processing for referring to the continuous number of times positioned in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. In this process, the main CPU 66 reads and refers to data indicating the continuous number of times positioned in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. Then, the main CPU 66 refers to the variation pattern determination table (see FIGS. 23 and 24), and determines the variation pattern and variation contents based on the winning and the number of consecutive times determined in step S105. In this process, the main CPU 66 extracts a random number value, refers to a variation pattern determination table (see FIGS. 23 and 24), and based on the random number value, the winning and the continuous number of times, a variation pattern designation command, The content of the change will be selected.

  The main CPU 66 stores data indicating the selected variation pattern designation command in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. The main CPU 66 determines the variation display mode (particularly, the variation display time) of the special symbol based on the data indicating such a variation pattern, and the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 by the process of step S47 in FIG. To the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 as a variation pattern designation command. As described above, when the notice effect is not executed, “h0” to “h7” are selected as the variation pattern designation command. When the notice effect is executed, the variation pattern designation command is designated from “h8”. Since “h12” is selected, the sub-control circuit 200 that has received the change pattern designation command executes the notice effect and increases the number of consecutive times by 1 or without executing the notice effect. It becomes possible to recognize whether to initialize. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S110.

[Direction pattern determination processing]
The subroutine executed in step S404 in FIG. 20 in the above-described embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 26, the sub CPU 206 executes a set continuous number of times and a continuous number of times update processing based on the variation pattern designation command (step S481). In this process, if the change pattern designation command received in step S402 is “h0” to “h7”, the sub CPU 206 stores the continuous count as “0”. On the other hand, when the received variation pattern designation command is “h8” to “h12”, the sub CPU 206 increases the number of consecutive times by one. That is, the sub CPU 206 counts the number of consecutive times that the effect mode of the effect becomes the specific effect mode based on the variation pattern designation command. In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 206 that executes such processing corresponds to an example of a continuous number counting unit. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S482.

  In step S482, the sub CPU 206 executes processing for referring to the variation pattern designation command, the number of consecutive times, and the gaming state. In this process, the sub CPU 206 reads out and refers to the variation pattern designation command received in step S402, the continuous number of times positioned in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210, and the gaming state.

  Then, the sub CPU 206 refers to the notice display pattern decision table (see FIG. 25) and executes the notice effect decision process based on the variation pattern designation command, the number of consecutive times, and the gaming state (step S483). In this process, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not the effect during the variable display of the identification information this time is a specific effect mode, based on the variation pattern designation command received in step S402. Further, the sub CPU 206 determines whether the gaming state is a probability change state (an example of a special gaming state) or a normal gaming state based on data indicating the gaming state. In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 206 that executes such processing corresponds to an example of a gaming state determination unit.

  Then, the sub CPU 206 extracts a random number value, refers to the notice display pattern determination table (see FIG. 25), and makes a notice based on the random number value, the counted number of consecutive times, and the determined gaming state. The production will be selected. In particular, when the variation pattern designation command received in step S402 is “h8” to “h12” and the number of consecutive times is the first or more times, the sub CPU 206 determines a plurality of types of specific effects (for example, the number of consecutive times). Is one time, one of “ren1a” and “ren1b”) is selected. Further, in the notice display pattern determination table (see FIG. 25), when the probability change state is set, “ren1a” or the like is selected by “80/100” and “ren1b” or the like is selected by “20/100”. In the normal gaming state, “90/100” is set to select “ren1a” or the like, and “10/100” is set to select “ren1b” or the like. For this reason, the sub CPU 206 selects one of the specific effect modes and the other specific effect modes from a plurality of types of specific effect modes with different probabilities depending on the determined gaming state. . Further, the sub CPU 206 selects a specific effect mode from a plurality of types of effect modes until the counted number of consecutive times becomes the set continuous number of times. In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 206 that executes such processing corresponds to an example of an effect mode selection unit.

  As described above, one of the specific effect modes and the other specific effect modes is selected from a plurality of types of specific effect modes with different probabilities depending on the gaming state. Therefore, since one of the one specific effect mode and the other specific effect mode is selected with a different probability depending on the game state, the game state can be recognized depending on the type of the selected specific effect mode. It is possible to enhance the sense of expectation for being in a special gaming state and to improve the interest.

  Moreover, based on the continuous number of times that the effect mode of the effect has become the specific effect mode and the gaming state, one of a plurality of types of specific effect modes is selected. Therefore, depending on the type of the specific production mode selected, it becomes possible to recognize the number of consecutive times that the production production mode has become the specific production mode and the game state, and the expectation for the special game state is enhanced. Can be improved. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Other Embodiments]
In the present embodiment, one of a plurality of types of specific effects is selected based on the counted number of consecutive notice effects and the gaming state. Any one of a plurality of specific effects may be selected without regard to the number of consecutive notice effects or the gaming state. In other words, from a plurality of types of specific performance modes, the selection of one specific performance mode and other specific performance modes is performed with different probabilities depending on the gaming state, but not limited to this, For example, you may make it perform selection of either one specific production | presentation aspect and another specific production | presentation aspect with the same probability. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, a plurality of types of specific effects such as “ren1a” and “ren1b” are stored, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, one type of specific effects is stored. May be.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when a predetermined initial effect mode selection condition is satisfied, if it is determined that the probability variation state is present, this time has a higher probability than the case where the normal gaming state is determined. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when it is determined that the effect during the variable display of the identification information is not the specific effect mode. When it is determined that it is in a probable state, the effect during the variable display of the current identification information is performed in a specific effect mode with a lower probability or the same probability as that in the case where it is determined that it is in the normal gaming state. Also good.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the probability variation state is adopted as the special gaming state that is easier to shift to the big hit gaming state than the normal gaming state. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a short time state may be adopted. Of course, a combination of these may be used. In this short state, since the variable information display time of the identification information is shorter than that in the normal gaming state and the time in which the blade member 48a is in the open state is controlled, it is relatively big hit gaming state than in the normal gaming state. Improve the possibility of moving to.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the specific performance mode is continuously performed for each variable display of the identification information. However, the present invention is not limited to this. These effects may be performed continuously.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, during the variable display of the identification information, the liquid crystal display device 32 displays an image so that the effect is executed in the selected effect mode. The image may be displayed on another display device. Further, for example, an effect may be executed in an effect mode using a voice or a lamp. Of course, a combination of these may be used. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, whether the gaming state is the probability changing state or the normal gaming state is notified in the same or similar display manner by the image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32. For example, the notification may be made in the same or similar display mode by voice or lamp.

[Composition of game board]
In the above-described embodiment, the entire game board 14 is configured by a member having transparency. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and another mode may be used. An example of a specific configuration of the game board will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 27, a plurality of obstacle nails and the like are omitted for easy understanding.

  For example, a part of the game board may be configured with a member that does not have permeability. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 27A, a game board 314 is formed by combining a member 314a having permeability and a member 314b (for example, wood) having no flat permeability. May be. Of course, as shown in FIG. 27A, not only the member 314a having transparency and the member 314b having no permeability are simply combined, but also as shown in FIG. It is good also as a structure which couple | bonds the member 315a which has transparency so that it may surround with the member 315b which does not have permeability.

  For example, you may comprise so that the process which shields a part of game board which has permeability | transmittance may be performed. For example, as shown in FIG. 27C, a part 316b of the game board 316 having transparency may be painted with a color having light shielding properties. As a result, as shown by reference numeral 316a, it is possible to configure a game board 316 that is partially transparent. Of course, instead of coating, a blasting process or a light scattering process for forming a fine rough surface by sandpaper may be performed to make it appear as if visible light is scattered and light is emitted.

  That is, the game board should just have a part at least partially permeable. In other words, if the display area 32a located at the rear of all or part of the game area 15 is configured so that an image can be viewed from the front through the vicinity of all or part of the game area 15. Good.

  Furthermore, in the embodiment described above, the gaming board 14 having transparency is used in part or in whole. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other modes may be used, for example, games that do not have transparency. A board may be used.

[Configuration of display device]
A configuration using a gaming board that does not have transparency will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 28, the door 311 is provided with a display device 332, and various effect images are displayed. The display device 332 includes a touch panel 351 for detecting a coordinate position touched by a player, transparent acrylic plates 353 and 355 as protective covers, and a transparent liquid crystal display device between the transparent acrylic plates 353 and 355. And a liquid crystal display device 354 to be stacked. The display device 332 (liquid crystal display device 354) can display a highly transmissive image in the display area. Note that the liquid crystal display device 354 not only displays a highly transmissive image in the display area, but also performs variable display of special symbols, variable display of normal symbols, display of effect images for effects, and the like.

  Further, above and below the liquid crystal display device 354, a liquid crystal backlight 352 serving as an illumination device as a backlight of the liquid crystal display device 354 is provided. Further, the liquid crystal backlight 352 is controlled to be lit when power is supplied. For this reason, the liquid crystal backlight 352 is always driven at the time of power supply so that the image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 354 can be clearly seen by the player. The liquid crystal backlight 352 is mainly a cold cathode tube, but the present invention is not limited to this.

  A obstacle nail 313 is driven into the game board 314. A game area 315 is provided between the game board 314 and the door 311, and a game ball 317 launched into the game area 315 can roll.

  The display device 332 includes a touch panel 351, transparent acrylic plates 353 and 355, a liquid crystal display device 354, a liquid crystal backlight 352, and the like. There is no problem even if only the liquid crystal display device 354 is provided without including the touch panel 351, the transparent acrylic plates 353 and 355, the liquid crystal backlight 352, and the like.

  As described above, the liquid crystal display device 354 is disposed in front of the game board 314 so that the display area and the whole or part of the game area 315 in the game board 314 overlap with each other, and an image with high transparency is displayed on the display area. Since display is possible, all or a part of the game area 315 is displayed through the liquid crystal display device 354 so that the image can be viewed from the front. In other words, the liquid crystal display device 354 is a device that is provided in front of the game board 314, has a display area that can be seen through the game board 314 and displays an effect image related to the game. The game board and the display device may be configured not to overlap in the depth direction.

  In the present embodiment, a plurality of control circuits including the main control circuit 60 and the sub control circuit 200 are provided. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and another configuration may be used. For example, as shown in FIG. In addition, the sub control circuit 200 and the main control circuit 60 may be configured as one board.

  In the above-described embodiment, the first type pachinko gaming machine has been described as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the second type pachinko gaming machine referred to as a wing mono, Hikoki mono, a first referred to as a right mono. It may be a three-type pachinko gaming machine or another mode.

  In the present embodiment, the present invention is applied to the pachinko gaming machine as shown in FIG. 1, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the pachislot gaming machine 410 as shown in FIG. The present invention may be applied to various game machines such as the game machine 501. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 30, the pachislot machine 410 includes a liquid crystal display device 430 capable of displaying a highly transmissive image, and a reel (not shown) behind the liquid crystal display device 430. I have. For this reason, when a highly transmissive image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 430, the player can visually recognize the reel. Further, as shown in FIG. 31, the game machine 501 also includes a liquid crystal display device 505 that can display an image with high transparency, and reels 503L, 503C, and 503R behind the liquid crystal display device 505. Of course, the present invention may be applied to a game machine in which a bingo game or a lottery is executed instead of the game machine 501 in which such a slot game is executed.

  Moreover, you may apply to a game machine etc. For example, as shown in FIG. 32, the game machine 600 controls a game machine main body 604 that controls the progress of the game, displays various images, and generates various sounds. The display device 602 is electrically connected to display various images, and the operation unit 606 is electrically connected to the game machine body 604 and can be operated by the player. The game machine body 604 has a control unit (not shown) that performs the control described above. Further, the game machine body 604 is detachable from an information storage medium (for example, a CD-ROM, a DVD-ROM, etc.) storing a program for causing the control unit to perform the control as described above.

[Simulation Program Embodiment]
In the embodiment described above, the present invention can also be applied to a simulation program for causing a computer to execute various processes. This simulation program is a program for causing a computer to function as various means in the above-described embodiment.

  A simulation program simulating a pachinko game will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 33 is a schematic diagram showing a computer that executes the simulation program.

  As shown in FIG. 33, a computer 300A includes a computer main body 302, a display device 304 that displays an image in a display area 304a, and a keyboard 306 as an operation unit. A display device 304 and a keyboard 306 are electrically connected to the computer main body 302. In the present embodiment, the keyboard 306 is configured as the operation unit. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be other modes as long as it can be operated, for example, a mouse, a controller, or the like.

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

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

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

  (A1) Variable display control processing for controlling variable display of identification information.

  (A2) A production mode selection process for selecting one of a plurality of types of production modes during the variable display of identification information.

  (A3) An effect execution process for executing an effect in the effect mode selected in the effect mode selection process during variable display of the identification information.

  (A4) A game state selection process for selecting either a special game state that is easy to shift to a jackpot game state that is advantageous to the player or a normal game state that is difficult to shift to a jackpot game state.

  (A5) A game state transition control process for performing control to shift to the gaming state selected in the gaming state selection process.

  (A6) Processing for notifying whether the gaming state is the special gaming state or the normal gaming state in the same or similar display mode.

  (A7) Game state determination processing for determining whether the game state is a special game state or a normal game state.

  (A8) Based on the result determined in the game state determination process, the effect during the variable display of the identification information is performed as a specific effect mode for suggesting that the game state may be a special game state. Maximum number of consecutive times determination processing for determining the maximum number of consecutive times that is the maximum number of times to be generated

  (A9) In the effect mode selection process, a specific effect is selected from the plurality of types of effect modes until the continuous number counted in the continuous number counting process reaches the maximum continuous number determined in the maximum continuous number determination process. Processing to select an aspect.

  (A10) First-stage effect mode selection processing for selecting whether or not an effect during variable display of the current identification information is performed in a specific effect mode when a predetermined initial effect mode selection condition is satisfied.

  (A11) In the first stage effect mode selection process, when it is determined that the game state determination process is in the special game state, the probability is higher than in the case where the game state determination process is determined as the normal game state. Thus, the process of selecting that the effect during the variable display of the identification information this time is performed in a specific effect mode.

  (A12) In the effect mode selection process, a game in which the selection of one specific effect mode and another specific effect mode is determined in the game state determination process from a plurality of types of specific effect modes. Processing performed with different probabilities depending on the state.

  (A13) A continuous number counting process for counting the number of consecutive times when the effect mode of the effect performed in the effect execution process is a specific effect mode.

  (A14) In the effect mode selection process, any one of a plurality of types of specific effect modes is selected based on the continuous count counted in the continuous count counting process and the gaming state determined in the gaming state determination process. Process to select.

  As described above, by causing the computer 300A to execute the processes (A1) to (A9), it is determined whether the gaming state is the special gaming state or the normal gaming state, and based on the determined result, The maximum number of consecutive times, which is the maximum number of times that the performance during the variable display of the identification information is continuously performed as a specific performance mode for suggesting that the gaming state may be a special gaming state, The number of consecutive times that the production mode of the produced production has become a specific production mode is counted, and the specific production from the plurality of types of production modes until the counted number of continuous times reaches the determined maximum number of continuous operations. Select an aspect. Therefore, even when the game state is a special game state or a normal game state in the same or similar display mode, the maximum number of consecutive times that the production is performed as a specific production mode based on the game state The game state can be recognized and the expectation for being in the special game state can be enhanced, and the interest can be improved. Can do. In addition, even in the special game state or the normal game state, the production may be continuously performed in a specific production mode, so that it is actually in the special game state even in the normal game state. Can raise the expectation of, and can improve interest. In addition, the maximum number of consecutive times is determined based on the gaming state, and a specific effect mode is selected until the maximum number of consecutive times is reached, as compared to a configuration in which a lottery for determining whether or not to produce an effect is performed every time. Therefore, by determining the maximum number of consecutive times in advance, it is possible to provide the game nature intended by the designer, and to further enhance the interest in the game.

  In addition, by causing the computer 300A to execute the processes of (A10) and (A11), when the predetermined initial effect mode determination condition is satisfied, the effect during the variable display of the current identification information is performed in a specific effect mode. Decide whether to do it. In particular, when it is determined that the game state is the special game state, it is determined that the effect during the variable display of the current identification information is performed in a specific effect mode with a higher probability than when the game state is determined to be the normal game state. To do. Therefore, when the performance is performed in a specific performance mode, it is possible to recognize that the possibility of being in the special gaming state is high, and it is possible to enhance the expectation for being in the special gaming state and improve the interest. .

  Further, by causing the computer 300A to execute the process of (A12), the selection of one specific effect mode and another specific effect mode from a plurality of types of specific effect modes differs depending on the gaming state. Do with probability. Therefore, since one of the one specific effect mode and the other specific effect mode is selected with a different probability depending on the game state, the game state can be recognized depending on the type of the selected specific effect mode. It is possible to enhance the sense of expectation for being in a special gaming state and to improve the interest.

  Further, by causing the computer 300A to execute the processes of (A13) and (A14), a plurality of types of effects are produced based on the continuous number of times that the effect mode of the effect has become a specific effect mode and the gaming state. Select one of the specific effects. Therefore, depending on the type of the specific production mode selected, it becomes possible to recognize the number of consecutive times that the production production mode has become the specific production mode and the game state, and the expectation for the special game state is enhanced. Can be improved.

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

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

  A simulation program executed using another computer will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 34 is a schematic diagram showing a game system that executes a simulation program.

  As shown in FIG. 34, a network 500 is connected to computers 300A, 300B,... And a game server 400, which is another computer. That is, these computers 300A, 300B,... Are communicably connected to the game server 400. The game server 400 includes a control unit (not shown) and a storage unit (not shown) that stores a program, and the control unit executes various processes according to the program stored in the storage unit. To do.

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

  If an example of the simulation program imitating the pachinko game in this embodiment is given, the simulation program for executing the processes (A4) and (A5) described above is stored in the storage unit of the game server 400, and from the above (A1) A simulation program for executing the processes (A3), (A6) to (A14) is stored in the storage unit of the computers 300A, 300B,. Thereby, the control unit of the game server 400 executes the processes (A4) and (A5), and the control units of the computers 300A, 300B,... (The (A1) to (A3), (A6) to (A14) Of course, the above-described processing is merely an example, and various types of processing may be executed by other devices.

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

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, they are merely illustrative examples and do not particularly limit the present invention. That is, the present invention mainly includes variable display means for variably displaying identification information, effect aspect storage means for storing a plurality of types of effect forms during variable display of identification information, and the effect aspect storage means. An effect mode selecting means for selecting one of the stored types of effect modes, an effect executing means for executing an effect in the effect mode selected by the effect mode selecting means during variable display of the identification information, and a game A gaming state selection means for selecting either a special gaming state that is easy to shift to a big hit gaming state advantageous to a person or a normal gaming state that is difficult to shift to a big hit gaming state, and a gaming state selected by the gaming state selection means A game state transition control means for performing control for transition, and informing the game state in the same or similar display manner whether the game state is a special game state or a normal game state. In the production mode storage means, a specific production mode for suggesting that the gaming state may be a special gaming state is stored, and whether the gaming state is a special gaming state ordinarily. Based on the game state determination means for determining whether or not the game state, and the result determined by the game state determination means, the maximum number of times that the effect during the variable display of the identification information is continuously performed as a specific effect mode A maximum continuous number determining means for determining the maximum continuous number of times, and a continuous number counting means for counting the continuous number of times when the effect mode of the effect performed by the effect executing means is a specific effect mode. The production mode selection means includes the production until the continuous number counted by the continuous number counting means reaches the maximum continuous number determined by the maximum continuous number determination means. It has a function of selecting a specific effect mode from a plurality of types of effect modes stored in the storage means, but it is characterized by variable display means, effect mode storage means, effect mode selection means, effect execution means, Specific configurations of the gaming state selection unit, the gaming state transition control unit, the gaming state determination unit, the maximum continuous number determination unit, the first stage production mode selection unit, the continuous number counting unit, and the like can be appropriately changed in design.

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

1 is an external view showing an overview of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the general view in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows the game board in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the main control circuit and sub control circuit which are comprised in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the fluctuation pattern determination table in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the production pattern table in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the notification effect continuous frequency determination table in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the notice display pattern determination table in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the state transition of the control process performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the fluctuation pattern determination table in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the fluctuation pattern determination table in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the notice display pattern determination table in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the game board in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is sectional drawing which shows the door and game board which are comprised in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the main control circuit comprised in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the general view in the pachislot gaming machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view showing the appearance in the game machine of one embodiment of the present invention. It is the schematic which shows the game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is the schematic which shows the computer of one Embodiment of this invention. It is the schematic which shows the game system of one Embodiment of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Pachinko machine 14 Game board 26 Launch handle 32 Liquid crystal display device 32a Display area 33 Special symbol display device 39 Big prize opening 40 Shutter 44 Start opening 60 Main control circuit 66 Main CPU
68 Main ROM
70 Main RAM
116 Start winning ball sensor 120 Large winning opening solenoid 200 Sub control circuit 206 Sub CPU
208 Program ROM
210 Work RAM
250 Display control circuit

Claims (5)

Variable display means for performing variable display of identification information;
Production mode storage means for storing a plurality of types of production modes of production during variable display of identification information;
Effect mode selection means for selecting one of a plurality of types of effect modes stored in the effect mode storage means;
Effect execution means for executing the effect in the effect mode selected by the effect mode selection means during variable display of the identification information;
A game state selection means for selecting one of a special game state that is easy to shift to a jackpot gaming state advantageous to the player and a normal game state that is difficult to shift to the jackpot gaming state;
Game state transition control means for performing control to shift to the gaming state selected by the gaming state selection means,
A gaming machine for notifying whether a gaming state is a special gaming state or a normal gaming state in the same or similar display mode,
The production mode storage means stores a specific production mode for suggesting that the gaming state may be a special gaming state,
Gaming state determination means for determining whether the gaming state is a special gaming state or a normal gaming state;
Based on the result determined by the gaming state determination means, maximum continuous number determination means for determining the maximum number of consecutive times, which is the maximum number of times that the effect during the variable display of the identification information is continuously performed as a specific effect mode; ,
A continuous number counting means for counting the number of consecutive times that the effect aspect of the effect performed by the effect execution means has become a specific effect aspect;
The effect mode selection means is a plurality of types of effects stored in the effect mode storage means until the continuous count counted by the continuous count count means reaches the maximum continuous count determined by the maximum continuous count determination means. A gaming machine having a function of selecting a specific performance mode from a mode. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
When a predetermined first stage production mode selection condition is established, the first stage production mode selection means is provided for selecting whether or not the production during the variable display of the identification information this time is performed in a specific production mode.
In the case where it is determined that the gaming state determination unit is in the special gaming state, the first stage performance mode selection unit has a higher probability this time than the case where the gaming state determination unit determines that it is in the normal gaming state. A gaming machine having a function of selecting when an effect during variable display of the identification information is performed in a specific effect mode. In the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2,
In the production mode storage means, a plurality of types of specific production modes are stored,
The effect mode selection means selects one of one specific effect mode and another specific effect mode from the plurality of types of specific effect modes stored in the effect mode storage unit, and determines the gaming state A gaming machine having a function of performing with different probabilities depending on the gaming state determined by the means. In the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
In the production mode storage means, a plurality of types of specific production modes are stored,
The effect mode selection unit is configured to specify a plurality of types of identification stored in the effect mode storage unit based on the number of consecutive times counted by the continuous number of times counting unit and the gaming state determined by the gaming state determination unit. A gaming machine having a function of selecting one of the production modes. Variable display control processing for controlling the variable display of identification information;
An effect mode selection process for selecting one of multiple types of effect modes during the variable display of identification information,
An effect execution process for executing an effect in the effect mode selected in the effect mode selection process during variable display of the identification information;
A game state selection process for selecting one of a special game state that is easy to shift to a jackpot gaming state advantageous to the player and a normal game state that is difficult to shift to the jackpot gaming state;
A gaming state transition control process for performing a transition to the gaming state selected in the gaming state selection process;
A simulation program for causing a computer to execute a process of notifying whether a gaming state is a special gaming state or a normal gaming state in the same or similar display mode,
A gaming state determination process for determining whether the gaming state is a special gaming state or a normal gaming state;
Based on the result determined in the gaming state determination process, a maximum continuous number determination process for determining the maximum number of consecutive times that is the maximum number of times that an effect during variable display of identification information is continuously performed as a specific effect mode; ,
A continuous number counting process that counts the number of consecutive times that the effect aspect of the effect performed in the effect execution process has become a specific effect aspect;
In the effect mode selection process, a plurality of types of effects stored in the effect mode storage means until the number of consecutive times counted in the continuous number of times counting process reaches the maximum number of consecutive times determined in the maximum number of consecutive times determination process. A simulation program that causes a computer to execute a process of selecting a specific performance aspect from an aspect.

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