JP2008259907A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of varying expectations to be had by a player when executing a suggestive performance. <P>SOLUTION: In the game machine, 100 times of variable displays after a big winning is established with a suggestive performance of a "school of fish" are defined as a special period, and a selection condition is changed into a condition of selecting the suggestive performance of the "school of fish" for only the variable display to establish a probability variable big winning in the special period. That is, a table selecting the suggestive performance of the "school of fish" out of tables used for selecting a ready-to-win pattern in the special period is limited to the second big winning table used in a processing of S75 and the second big winning table is selected only when the probability variable big winning is established (S73: Yes and S74: Yes). Thus, it is made possible to make a player recognize that the probability variable big winning is established at a time when the "school of fish" is generated in the special period and to vary the player's expectations for the suggestive performance of the "school of fish". <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to gaming machines represented by pachinko machines and slot machines.

  Conventionally, game machines such as pachinko machines are mainly used in which a variety of variation display games are performed. In this variation display game, a plurality of symbols are displayed on a display device (for example, LCD), and the plurality of symbols are scrolled and varied based on a predetermined game condition. When the symbol scroll is stopped (at a predetermined stop position), the winning combination is a case where the symbols are in a predetermined combination. Here, during the scrolling of the symbol, a suggestive effect is suggested that suggests that the display is sometimes a variable display that is likely to be a big hit than usual, and the player is given a sense of expectation for the big hit.

  However, whether or not to execute the suggestion effect, the contents of the suggestion effect, etc. are set for each variable display game according to a predetermined probability, and the probability of transitioning to a jackpot after the suggestion effect is executed (Expected value) and the like are also predetermined fixed values. For this reason, there is a problem that the player's expectation for the jackpot due to the execution of the suggestion effect is fixed, fragmented and monotonous.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of changing a sense of expectation that a player has when a suggestion effect is executed. It is said.

In order to achieve this object, the gaming machine according to claim 1 includes a display device that displays identification information, and a control unit that causes the display device to dynamically display the identification information. When the display shows a predetermined display result, it gives a special gaming state advantageous to the player, and before the dynamic display of the identification information displayed on the display device shows the display result An effect means for executing the suggestion effect suggesting that the special game state is given to the player, a lottery means for determining whether or not to cause the effect means to execute the suggestion effect, based on a predetermined selection condition, and Changing means for changing the selection condition of the suggestion effect drawn by the lottery means based on the establishment of the specific condition.
According to the gaming machine of claim 1, if the dynamic display of the identification information is performed on the display device by the control means and then the predetermined display result appears, the special advantage that is advantageous to the player. A gaming state is given. Giving the special gaming state is suggested before the dynamic display appears as a display result by executing the suggestion effect drawn by the lottery means on the effecting means. Here, the selection condition of the suggestion effect drawn by the lottery means is changed by the changing means based on the establishment of the specific condition.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, the selection condition of the suggestion effect lottery by the lottery means is changed by the change unit based on the establishment of the specific condition, so when the specific condition is satisfied, the occurrence probability of the suggestion effect, It is possible to change the selection condition of the suggestion effect that directly affects the expected value of the suggestion effect. Therefore, there is an effect that it is possible to change a sense of expectation that the player holds when one suggestion effect is executed.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. In this embodiment, a pachinko machine that is a kind of a ball game machine, in particular, a first type pachinko game machine will be described as an example of the game machine. Note that it is naturally possible to use the present invention for the third kind pachinko gaming machine and other gaming machines.

  FIG. 1 is a front view of a game board of the pachinko machine P according to the first embodiment. Around the game board 1, there are provided a plurality of winning holes 2 through which five to fifteen balls are paid out when a ball wins. In the center of the game board 1, a liquid crystal display (hereinafter simply referred to as “LCD”) 3 for displaying symbols as a plurality of types of identification information is provided. The display screen of the LCD 3 is divided into three in the horizontal direction. In each of the three divided display areas, a variable display of symbols is performed while scrolling in the vertical direction from top to bottom.

  Above the LCD 3, a normal symbol display device 6 composed of two LEDs 6 a and 6 b with normal symbols “O” and “X” displayed on the surface is disposed. In this normal symbol display device 6, when the ball that has been driven into the game area passes through the gates 7 arranged on both sides of the LCD 3, the fluctuations in which the LEDs 6 a and 6 b of “◯” and “×” are alternately lit. Display is performed. When the change display is terminated with the “◯” LED 6a, the ordinary electric accessory 4 is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds).

  Also, a symbol operating port (first type starting port, ordinary electric accessory) 4 is provided below the LCD 3, and when the ball is awarded to the symbol operating port 4, the variation display of the LCD 3 is displayed. Be started. Below the symbol operating port 4, a specific winning port (large winning port) 5 is provided. This specific winning opening 5 is a big hit when the display result after the fluctuation of the LCD 3 coincides with one of the predetermined symbol combinations, and a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds elapses) so that the ball is easy to win. (Or until 10 balls have been won).

  A V zone 5a is provided in the specific winning opening 5, and when the ball passes through the V zone 5a while the specific winning opening 5 is opened, a continuation right is established and the specific winning opening 5 is closed. Thereafter, the specific winning opening 5 is opened again for a predetermined time (or until a predetermined number of balls win the specific winning opening 5). The opening / closing operation of the specific winning opening 5 can be repeated up to 16 times (16 rounds), and the state in which the opening / closing operation can be performed is a state in which a so-called predetermined game value is given (special game state). is there.

  Note that a state in which a predetermined game value is given in the third type pachinko gaming machine (special game state) is specified when the display result after the change of the LCD 3 matches one of the predetermined symbol combinations. It means that the winning opening is opened for a predetermined time. When the ball wins into the specific winning opening while the specific winning opening is opened, a large winning opening provided separately from the specific winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times for a predetermined time.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine P. As shown in FIG. On the main control board C of the pachinko machine P, an MPU 21 as a one-chip microcomputer which is an arithmetic unit is mounted. The MPU 21 includes a ROM 22 for storing various control programs executed by the MPU 21 and fixed value data, and a memory for temporarily storing various data and the like when executing the control program stored in the ROM 22. A certain RAM 23 and various circuits such as an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, and a data transmission / reception circuit are incorporated. The first to third jackpot tables 22a to 22c and the first and second loss tables 22d and 22e shown in FIG. 3 are part of the fixed value data, and the programs of the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 4 to 9 are part of the control program. Is stored in the ROM 22.

  The first to third jackpot tables 22a to 22c and the first and second loss tables 22d and 22e shown in FIG. 3 stored in the ROM 22 are a variation pattern of a variation display in which reach display appears (hereinafter referred to as reach pattern). It is a table for selecting. When the variable display is performed, one of the five tables 22a to 22e is selected based on the content of the variable display and the execution time, and one reach pattern is selected using the selected table. The This reach pattern includes a reach pattern with a suggestion effect that causes a “bubble” or “fish school” symbol to appear on the display screen of the LCD 3 in the middle of the variable display, and a “normal” reach pattern without an suggestion effect. It is set so that the reach pattern is selected with a different probability for each of the tables 22a to 22e. The reach pattern selection conditions set for each of the tables 22a to 22e will be described later.

  Here, the reach display means that the combination of symbols displayed in the left and right display areas that stop first after the symbol variation display is started satisfies the jackpot condition and the variation display continues at the center. Depending on the display result of the display area, this is a display that suggests to the player that the game will be a big hit. The suggestive effect is an effect such as causing a predetermined pattern to appear on the display screen of the LCD 3 during the variable display, outputting a specific sound effect from the speaker 27, or vibrating an operation handle (not shown). Therefore, it is suggested to the player in advance that the display result after the change is likely to be a big hit.

  The RAM 23 has a holding ball counter 23a, a random number counter 23b, a lose reach counter 23c, a jackpot symbol counter 23d, a reach pattern counter 23e, a remaining number counter 23f, a symbol rotation execution area 23g, and four symbol rotations 1 To 4 memories 23h to 23k and a backup area 23l. Further, the RAM 23 is configured so that the backup voltage is supplied from the power supply board 50 even after the power of the pachinko machine P is turned off, so that the data can be retained (backed up).

  The reserved ball counter 23a is a counter that stores the number of times of waiting for variable display. The value of the holding ball counter 23a is “0” when no change display is performed on the LCD 3 or when the change display is performed but there is no change display during standby, and the change display during standby is once. In this case, “1”,..., “4” when the variation display during standby is four times. In the pachinko machine P of the present embodiment, the maximum number of standby times for variable display is 4, so the value of the holding ball counter 23a changes in the range of “0” to “4”. The value of the holding ball counter 23a is counted up when a ball is won in the symbol operating port 4 and detected by the first type start port switch 18 (see S53 in FIG. 7), and the countdown is performed with a variable display. This is performed at the start (see S64 in FIG. 8).

  The random number counter 23b is a counter for determining the occurrence of a jackpot, and is updated by one count every 2 ms in the range of “0 to 630” by a random number update process (see S16 in FIG. 5) described later. The value of the random number counter 23b is acquired when a ball driven into the game board 1 wins the symbol operating port 4 and is detected by a first type start port switch 18 described later (at the time of start winning), and in normal times. If the value of the random number counter 23b acquired at this time is “7” or “315”, a big hit occurs. In addition, in the probability fluctuation state where the probability of jackpot occurrence is higher than normal, 10 pieces of “7” and “315” including “7” and “315”, which are set at almost equal intervals, are set. A jackpot occurs when the value of the random number counter 23b matches the value. That is, since the number of hits in the probability variation state is increased from 2 to 10, the probability of being a big hit is five times that in the normal state in the probability variation state. When a jackpot occurs, a jackpot command is transmitted from the main control board C to a display control board D described later, and the display control board D performs a variable display of the LCD 3 based on the jackpot command. Note that the value of the random number counter 23b acquired at the time of starting winning is written and stored in the symbol rotation 1-4 memories 23h-23k indicated by the value of the holding ball counter 23a (see S54 in FIG. 7).

  The losing reach counter 23c is a counter for determining the occurrence of losing reach. It is determined based on the value of the losing reach counter 23c whether the losing reach that appears after the reach display appears in the middle of the variable display or the normal losing that does not show the reach display. The value of the lose reach counter 23c is updated by 1 count every 2 ms in a range of “0 to 9” by a random number update process (see S16 in FIG. 5) described later. The value of the lose reach counter 23c is acquired at the time of starting winning, similarly to the value of the random number counter 23b, and the value of the random number counter 23b is not a value that generates a big hit, and the acquired lose reach counter 23c. When the value of is 7, the loss reach occurs. Note that the value of the lose reach counter 23c acquired at the time of starting winning is written and stored in the symbol rotation 1 to 4 memories 23h to 23k indicated by the value of the holding ball counter 23a together with the value of the random number counter 23b. (See FIG. 7, S54).

  The jackpot symbol counter 23d is a counter for determining a symbol to be displayed on the LCD 3 when a jackpot is generated. In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the LCD 3 performs variable display with 10 types of symbols composed of numbers “0” to “9”, and the three symbols displayed in the display area of the LCD 3 are the same. A jackpot occurs when the symbol is stopped and displayed. The value of the jackpot symbol counter 23d is updated in the range of “0 to 9” in association with the symbol that is stopped and displayed when the jackpot occurs, and is determined by a random number update process (see FIG. 5, S16) described later. One count is updated every 2 ms. The value of the jackpot symbol counter 23d is acquired at the time of winning a prize together with the random number counter 23b. When the acquired value of the random number counter 23b is a value that causes a jackpot, the value of the jackpot symbol counter 23d is followed. A big hit occurs in the design. The value of the jackpot symbol counter 23d acquired at the time of starting winning is written in the symbol rotation 1-4 memory 23h-23k indicated by the value of the holding ball counter 23a together with the values of the random number counter 23b and the lose reach counter 23c. (See S54 in FIG. 7).

  Here, in the pachinko machine P of the present embodiment, two types of jackpots with different game states to be transitioned are determined, and one of the jackpots is selected based on the symbols that are stopped and displayed at the jackpot. Specifically, when the symbol that is stopped and displayed at the time of the big win is “0” or an even number of symbols, the normal big hit is made, and after the special gaming state is ended, the game state is changed to the normal gaming state. On the other hand, if the symbol that is stopped and displayed at the time of jackpot is an odd number of symbols, it will be a probability variation jackpot. To do.

  The reach pattern counter 23e is a counter for selecting a variation pattern (reach pattern) of variation display in which reach display appears. In the middle of the fluctuation display where the reach display appears, that is, the fluctuation display where the jackpot or losing reach occurs, the suggestion effect of “bubble” or “fish school” is executed, or the “normal” effect is not executed Is selected based on the value of the reach pattern counter 23e. The value of the reach pattern counter 23e is updated by one count every 2 ms within the range of “0 to 59” by a random number update process (see S16 in FIG. 5) described later. The value of the reach pattern counter 23e is referred to in the fluctuation pattern setting process (see FIGS. 8 and 9, S67) executed at the start of the fluctuation display, and data corresponding to the value of the reach pattern counter 23e referred to at this time. Is read from any one of the five tables 22a to 22e shown in FIG. 3, and written and stored as one of the variable display information in the symbol rotation execution area 23g (see FIG. 9).

  Here, in the pachinko machine P of the present embodiment, the presentation selected based on the value of the reach pattern counter 23e is “fish school”, and the fluctuation display in which the suggestion presentation of the “fish school” is performed is a big hit. If so, the special period starts after the special gaming state given by the jackpot ends. During this special period, the conditions for selecting the “fish school” suggestion were changed to conditions other than the period other than the special period (hereinafter referred to as the normal period), and the “fish school” suggestion was performed. In some cases, a probability variation jackpot is always generated. Therefore, the player who plays the game has a strong expectation for the suggestion effect of “fish school” during the special period, and the satisfaction that is different from the normal period when the suggestion effect of “fish school” is performed Can be given to the player for a long period of time. In addition, the special period is composed of 100 fluctuation displays after the jackpot with the suggestion effect of “fish school”, and after the special period ends, the selection condition of the suggestion effect is before the start of the special period. Return to the state.

  The remaining number counter 23f is a counter for storing the number of times of variable display performed after the end of the jackpot with the suggestion effect of “fish school”. The value of the remaining number counter 23f is a value that causes the jackpot to be generated by the value of the random number counter 23a stored in the symbol rotation execution area 23g, and any one of the five tables 22a to 22e shown in FIG. Is set to “100” when the reach pattern data read according to the value of the reach pattern counter 23e is “2” and the suggestion effect of “fish school” is performed (see S76 in FIG. 9). The variation display started when the value of the remaining counter 23f is “1” or more is determined to be during a special period in which the suggestion effect selection condition is changed from the normal period. The table used for selection is switched (see S71 in FIG. 9). The value of the remaining number counter 23f is decremented by “1” each time the start of variable display during the special period is confirmed (see S72 in FIG. 9). When the start of variable display is confirmed 100 times during the special period, the value of the remaining number counter 23f becomes “0”, and the special period ends.

  In the symbol rotation execution area 23g, values such as a random number counter 23b, a lose reach counter 23c, and a big hit symbol counter 23d corresponding to the variation pattern being executed on the LCD 3 and the stop symbol are stored as variation display data (variation display information). Area. In the symbol rotation execution area 23g, when the variation display on the LCD 3 is not being executed and there is a variation display on standby when the value of the holding ball counter 23a is “1” or more, The fluctuation display data stored in the symbol rotation 1 memory that has been written first is written.

  The symbol rotation 1 to 4 memories 23h to 23k change the values of the random number counter 23b, the lose reach counter 23c, the jackpot symbol counter 23d, etc. corresponding to the variation pattern for the variation display during standby and the stop symbol, and the data of the variation display (variation display information). ) As a memory. The writing of the variable display data to the symbol rotation 1 to 4 memories 23h to 23k is executed at the time of starting winning. In addition, since the maximum number of standby times for variable display in this embodiment is 4, four symbol rotations 1 to 4 memories 23h to 23k are provided. When there are waiting data in these four symbol rotation 1 to 4 memories 23h to 23k, the data is written and used in the symbol rotation execution area 23g for each variation display.

  Moreover, the writing of the data of the change display to the symbol rotation 1-4 memory 23h-23k is performed with respect to the symbol rotation 1-4 memory 23h-23k which the value of the holding ball counter 23a shows. That is, when the value of the holding ball counter 23a is “1”, it is stored in the symbol rotation 1 memory 23h, and when the value of the holding ball counter 23a is “2”, it is stored in the symbol rotation 2 memory 23i. When the value of the counter 23a is “4”, the data of the fluctuation display is written in the symbol rotation 4 memory 23k (see S54 in FIG. 7). In addition, even if the values of the random number counter 23b, the loss reach counter 23c, and the jackpot symbol counter 23d are used as they are as the data of the fluctuation display stored in the symbol rotation 1-4 memories 23h to 23k, the values of these counters 23b to 23d are used as they are. Another value or character converted in association with may be used.

  In the backup area 23l, when the power is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, the power of the pachinko machine P is restored to the state before the power is turned off when the power is turned on again. This is an area for storing stack pointers, values of registers, I / O, and the like. This writing to the backup area 23l is executed when the power is turned off by the NMI interrupt process (see FIG. 4), and conversely, each value written to the backup area 23l is restored when the power is turned on (the power is turned on by eliminating the power failure). The same is performed in the initialization process (see FIG. 6). Note that a power failure signal 51 output from a power failure monitoring circuit 50b, which will be described later, is input to an NMI (Non Maskable Interrupt) terminal (non-maskable interrupt terminal) of the MPU 21 when a power failure occurs due to a power failure or the like. When a power failure occurs, the power failure process (NMI interrupt process) in FIG. 4 is immediately executed.

  The MPU 21 including the ROM 22 and the RAM 23 is connected to an input / output port 25. The input / output port 25 performs payout control of prize balls and balls by a clear switch 50c provided on the power supply board 50 and a payout motor 26. The payout control board H to be performed, the display control board D to control the above-described symbol variation display, the sound effect control board S to control the output of the sound effect from the speaker 27, and the lighting control of the LED and various lamps 28. The lamp control board L to be performed, the first type start port switch 18, and other input / output devices 29 are connected to the lamp control board L.

  The first type start port switch 18 is a switch for detecting a winning ball in the symbol operating port (first type starting port) 4, and is provided in the vicinity of the symbol operating port 4. When a ball is detected by the first type start port switch 18, five prize balls are paid out by a payout device (not shown). Further, when a ball is detected by the first type start port switch 18, values such as the random number counter 23b, the lose reach counter 23c, and the jackpot symbol counter 23d are acquired, and the acquired values are used as data for fluctuation display. It is written and stored in the symbol rotation memories 23h to 23k indicated by the value of the reserved ball counter 23a.

  The power supply board 50 includes a power supply unit 50a for supplying power to each unit of the pachinko machine P, a power failure monitoring circuit 50b, and a clear switch 50c. The power failure monitoring circuit 50b is a circuit for outputting a power failure signal 51 to the NMI terminal of the MPU 21 of the main control board C when the power is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. The power failure monitoring circuit 50b monitors the DC stable voltage of 24 volts, which is the largest voltage output from the power supply unit 50a, and determines that a power failure (power failure) has occurred when this voltage is less than 22 volts. The power failure signal 51 is output to the main control board C and the payout control board H. Based on the output of the power failure signal 51, the main control board C and the payout control board H recognize the occurrence of the power failure, and execute the power failure process (in the case of the main control board C, the NMI interrupt process in FIG. 4). Note that the power supply unit 50a normally outputs an output of 5 volts, which is a drive voltage of the control system, for a time sufficient to execute the process at the time of a power failure even after the DC stable voltage of 24 volts becomes less than 22 volts. Since it is configured to maintain the value, the main control board C and the payout control board H can normally execute the power failure process.

  The clear switch 50c is a switch for clearing data backed up in the RAM 23 of the main control board C and the RAM (not shown) of the payout control board H, and is configured as a push button type switch. When the power of the pachinko machine P is turned on while the clear switch 50c is pressed (including power-on due to power failure cancellation), the data in the respective RAMs 23 is cleared by the main control board C and the payout control board H. .

  Next, with reference to FIG. 3, the tables 22a-22e used for selection of reach patterns will be described. FIG. 3A to FIG. 3E are diagrams schematically showing the configurations of the tables 22a to 22e. In each of the tables 22a to 22e, the value of the reach pattern counter 23e that is assigned at a different ratio for each table in association with the three reach patterns of “normal”, “bubble”, and “fish school” is set. Also, three data “0”, “1”, and “2” are associated with the three reach patterns “normal”, “bubble”, and “fish school”, respectively. The selection of the reach pattern is performed by referring to each table 22a to 22e, by selecting any one of data “0 to 2” corresponding to the value of the reach pattern counter 23e updated in the range “0 to 59”. It is done by acquiring. The acquired data is written and stored in the symbol rotation execution area 23g as variation display data (see FIG. 9).

  The selection of each table 22a to 22e is performed based on whether or not the variable display for selecting the reach pattern is a jackpot and whether it is a variable display during a special period. Further, only in the case of a variable display during a special period and generating a jackpot, the two jackpot tables 22b, Any one of 22c is selected.

  Here, whether or not the display is a variable display that generates a big hit is made by confirming the value of the random number counter 23b acquired at the time of starting winning, and a table to be used is selected based on the confirmation result. That is, if the value of the random number counter 23b generates a jackpot, the first jackpot table 22a (the second jackpot table 22b or the third jackpot table 22c during the special period) is selected, while the value of the random number counter 23b is selected. If is a value indicating a loss that does not cause a big hit, the first loss table 22d (the second loss table 22e during the special period) is selected. In the table selected based on the value of the random number counter 23b, the value of the reach pattern counter 23e is set to a ratio at which the reach pattern appears at a ratio based on the probability (expected value) of transition to jackpot after the suggestion effect is executed. Therefore, the selection of whether or not to generate the jackpot is made only by the value of the random number counter 23b, and the suggestion effect can be set based on the determination. Therefore, it is possible to select the suggestion effect based on an expected value determined in advance before the jackpot is awarded, while fixing the probability that the jackpot is awarded to the probability of success of the random number counter 23b.

  FIG. 3A is a diagram schematically showing a configuration of the first jackpot table 22a used for selection of a reach pattern when a jackpot occurs during a normal period. In the first jackpot table 22a, the value of the reach pattern counter 23e corresponds to each of the three types of reach patterns “normal”, “bubble”, and “fish school”. Specifically, the reach pattern counter 23e, which can take a total of 60 values within the range of “0 to 59”, has the reach of “0 to 14” and “bubble” for the “normal” reach pattern. It is divided into three ranges of “15 to 29” for the pattern and “30 to 59” for the reach pattern of “fish school”. Therefore, when a big hit occurs during the normal period, the reach pattern of “normal” is a total of 15 values of the reach pattern counter 23e that can take a total of 60 values, “0 to 14”. Therefore, the “normal” reach pattern is selected with a probability of 0.25, which is a value obtained by dividing 15 subtotals by a total of 60, that is, a probability of 25%. Similarly, the “bubble” reach pattern is selected with a probability of 0.25 (25%) divided by a total of 15 subtotals of 15 and the “fish school” reach pattern is 30 subtotals of 60 total. It is selected with a probability of 0.5 (50%) divided.

  When the “normal” reach pattern is selected, after the start of fluctuation, the three symbols that are changing are stopped in order after the reach display appears, and a specific symbol appears during the change, etc. No directing is performed. In addition, when the “bubble” reach pattern is selected, a plurality of bubbles appear upward from the bottom of the display screen of the LCD 3 after a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds) has elapsed since the start of the fluctuation display after the start of fluctuation. The suggestion production that emerges toward the is performed. When the reach pattern of “fish school” is selected, a plurality of school of fish (fish school) are displayed on the LCD 3 after a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds) has elapsed since the start of the reach display after the start of the variable display. There is an effect that progresses from right to left on the screen.

  FIG. 3B is a diagram schematically illustrating the configuration of the second jackpot table 22b used for selecting a reach pattern when a probability variation jackpot occurs during the special period. In the second jackpot table 22b, the value of the reach pattern counter 23e corresponds to each of the three types of reach patterns “normal”, “bubble”, and “fish school”. Specifically, the value of the reach pattern counter 23e that can take a total of 60 values within the range of “0 to 59” is the reach pattern of “0” and “bubble” with respect to the “normal” reach pattern. On the other hand, the reach pattern of “1-4” and “fish school” is divided into three ranges of “5-59”. In other words, the reach pattern of “normal”, “bubble” and “fish school” is divided into a ratio of 1: 4: 55, the reach pattern of “normal” is about 2%, and the reach pattern of “bubble” is about 7%, “fish school” reach pattern is selected with a probability of about 92%.

  FIG. 3C is a diagram schematically illustrating the configuration of the third jackpot table 22c used for selecting a reach pattern when a normal jackpot occurs during a special period. In the third jackpot table 22c, the value of the reach pattern counter 23e corresponds to each of the two types of reach patterns “normal” and “bubble”, and the reach pattern counter 23e corresponding to the reach pattern of “fish school”. The value of is not set. Specifically, the reach pattern counter 23e that can take a total of 60 values within the range of “0 to 59” has a reach of “0 to 29” and “bubble” with respect to the “normal” reach pattern. The pattern is divided into two ranges of “30 to 59”. In other words, the reach pattern of “normal” and “bubble” is divided into a ratio of 30:30, the reach pattern of “normal” and “bubble” is selected with a probability of 50%, and the reach pattern of “fish school” is The setting is not selected.

  FIG. 3D is a diagram schematically illustrating the configuration of the first losing table 22d used for selecting a reach pattern when losing reach occurs during the normal period. In the first lose table 22d, the value of the reach pattern counter 23e corresponds to each of three types of reach patterns of “normal”, “bubble”, and “fish school”. Specifically, the value of the reach pattern counter 23e that can take a total of 60 values within the range of “0 to 59” is “0 to 49” and “bubble” reach for the “normal” reach pattern. The pattern is divided into three ranges of “50 to 58” for the pattern and “59” for the reach pattern of “fish school”. That is, the reach pattern of “normal”, “bubble”, and “fish school” is divided into a ratio of 50: 9: 1, the reach pattern of “normal” is about 83%, and the reach pattern of “bubble” is 15 %, The “fish school” reach pattern is selected with a probability of about 2%.

  FIG. 3E is a diagram schematically showing the configuration of the second losing table 22e used for selecting a reach pattern when losing reach occurs during the special period. Similarly to the third jackpot table 22c, the second lose table 22e corresponds to the reach pattern counter 23e only for the two types of reach patterns “normal” and “bubble”, and the reach of the “fish school” The value of the reach pattern counter 23e corresponding to the pattern is not set. Specifically, the value of the reach pattern counter 23e that can take a total of 60 values within the range of “0 to 59” is “0 to 49” and “bubble” reach for the “normal” reach pattern. The pattern is divided into two ranges of “50 to 59”. In other words, the reach pattern of “normal” and “bubble” is divided into 50:10 ratios, the reach pattern of “normal” is selected with a probability of about 83%, and the reach pattern of “bubble” is selected with a probability of about 17%. The “fish school” reach pattern is not selected.

  Next, each process executed by the pachinko machine P configured as described above will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. FIG. 4 is a flowchart of the NMI interrupt process executed by the main control board C when the power of the pachinko machine P is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. By this NMI interruption process, the state of the main control board C when the power is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like is stored in the backup area 23l.

  When the power of the pachinko machine P is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, a power failure signal 51 is output from the power failure monitoring circuit 50b to the NMI (Non Maskable Interrupt) terminal of the MPU 21 of the main control board C. Then, the MPU 21 interrupts the control being executed and starts the NMI interrupt process of FIG. Power is supplied from the power supply unit 50a of the power supply board 50 so that the processing of the main control board C can be executed for a predetermined time after the power failure signal 51 is output, and the NMI interrupt processing is executed within this predetermined time. Is done.

  In the NMI interrupt process, first, the values of each register and I / O are written to the stack area (S1), and then the value of the stack pointer is written to the backup area 23l and saved (S2). Further, the power failure occurrence information is written in the backup area 23l (S3), and the state when the power is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like is stored. Thereafter, after other power failure processing is executed (S4), the processing is looped until the power is completely cut off and the processing cannot be executed.

  FIG. 5 is a flowchart of a main process executed on the main control board C of the pachinko machine P. The main control of the pachinko machine P is executed by this main process. In the main process, interrupts are first prohibited (S11), and then the initialization process shown in FIG. 6 is executed (S12). Here, the initialization process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  FIG. 6 is a flowchart of the initialization process (S12) executed in the main process of the main control board C when the pachinko machine P is turned on. In this process, if the backup is valid, each data stored in the backup area 23l is returned to the original state, and the game control is continued from the state before the power is turned off. On the other hand, if the backup is not valid, or if the clear switch 50c is pressed when the power is turned on even if the backup is valid, RAM clear and initialization processing is executed. Although this initialization process (S12) is described in the form of a subroutine, it is a process that is executed before setting the stack pointer, so it is actually executed in sequence after the process of S11 without calling a subroutine. The

  First, a stack pointer is set (S41), and it is confirmed whether or not the clear switch 50c is turned on (S42). If the clear switch 50c is not turned on (S42: No), it is confirmed whether the backup is valid (S43). This confirmation is determined by whether or not the keyword written in the predetermined area of the RAM 23 is correctly stored. If the keyword is stored correctly, the backup is valid. On the other hand, if the keyword is not correct, the backup data is destroyed, so the backup is not valid. If the backup is valid (S43: Yes), the process proceeds to S45, and each state of the main control board C is returned to the state before the power is turned off. On the other hand, if the backup is not valid (S43: No) or the clear switch 50c is turned on (S42: Yes), RAM clear and initialization processing is executed (S44), and the RAM 23, I / O, etc. Each value is initialized, and this initialization process is terminated. After the process of S44 is completed, the process of S13 in FIG. 5 is executed.

  In the power recovery process from S45, first, the value of the stack pointer is read from the backup area 231 and written to the stack pointer to return to the state before the power interruption (before the power failure), that is, the state before the occurrence of the NMI interrupt ( S45). Next, each register and I / O data saved in the backup area 23l is read from the backup area 23l, and these data are written to the original register and I / O (S46). Further, the interrupt state is returned to the state before the power interruption (before the power failure) stored in the processing of FIG. 4 executed at the time of the power failure occurrence, that is, the state before the NMI interrupt occurrence (S47), and the NMI interrupt return. To return to the place where the process was executed before the power was turned off, and the control is continued from the state before the power was turned off.

  Returning to the flowchart of FIG. In the process of S13, a timer interrupt is set (S13). After setting the timer interrupt, each interrupt is permitted (S14). After the interruption is permitted, the output data updated in the previous process is output to each port at once by the special symbol variation process (S25), display data creation process (S27), ramp / information processing (S28), etc. The port output process is executed (S15).

  Further, a random number update process (S16) is executed to update the value of the random number counter 23b for determining the jackpot, the value of the lose reach counter 23c, the value of the jackpot symbol counter 23d, the value of the reach pattern counter 23e, etc. by “+1”. Then, the storage timer subtraction process is executed (S17). The storage timer subtraction process shortens the time for symbol variation display when there is a predetermined number or more of reserved balls for jackpot determination and the symbol variation display is being performed on the LCD 3.

  In the switch monitoring process (S18), according to the state of each switch read by the INT interruption, the winning of the ball that has been driven into the game area 2 or the specific winning opening 5, the winning of the symbol operating opening 4, the gate 7 The processing relating to the passing of the award and the payout of the prize ball is performed. In the symbol counter update process (S20), as a result of the variable display performed on the LCD 3, a counter update process for determining a symbol to be stopped is performed. Further, in the symbol check process (S21), based on the counter value updated in the symbol counter update process (S20), the jackpot symbol, the lost symbol, and the reach symbol used in the special symbol variation process (S25). Etc. are determined.

  Next, by the normal symbol variation process (S23), the variation display of the ordinary symbol display device 6 composed of the two LEDs 6a and 6b of “O” and “X” is performed, and as a result of the variation display, “O” is obtained. When the change display is finished with the LED 6a, a hit process is performed for releasing the ordinary electric accessory (symbol operating port) 4 for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds). After that, the state flag is checked (S24), and if the symbol change start or change display is being performed on the LCD 3 (S24: symbol changing), the ball wins the symbol operating port 4 through the special symbol changing process (S25). Based on the value of the random number counter 23b read at the timing, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit, and a special symbol variation process is executed in the LCD 3. On the other hand, as a result of checking the status flag, if the jackpot is being hit (S24: hitting the jackpot), a jackpot process (S26) such as opening the specific winning opening 5 is executed. Further, as a result of checking the status flag, if the symbol is neither changing nor being a big hit (S24: Other), the processing of S25 and S26 is skipped and the process proceeds to the display data creation processing of S27.

  In the display data creation process (S27), demo data displayed on the LCD 3 in addition to the symbol variation display, display data of the two LEDs 6a and 6b of the normal symbol display device 6, etc. are created, and lamp / information processing (S28). Then, various kinds of ramp data including the ramp data of the holding ball are created. In the sound effect process (S29), sound effect data corresponding to the game situation is created. These display data and sound effect data are output to the control boards H, D, S, and L by the port output process (S15) and the timer interrupt process.

  After the end of the sound effect process (S29), a random number initial value update process for updating the initial value of the random number counter 23b for determining the jackpot for the remaining time until the execution timing of the next process of S15 arrives ( S30) is repeatedly executed. Since each process of S15 to S29 needs to be periodically executed, the elapsed time from the previous execution of the process of S15 is checked in the process of S31 (S31). As a result of the check, if 2 ms has elapsed since the previous execution of the process of S15 (S31: Yes), the process proceeds to S15. On the other hand, if 2 ms has not elapsed (S31: No), the process proceeds to S30, and the random number initial value update process (S30) is repeatedly executed. Here, since the execution time of each process of S15-S29 changes according to the state of a game, the remaining time until the next execution timing of the process of S15 comes is not a fixed time. Therefore, the initial value of the random number counter 23b can be updated at random by repeatedly executing the random number initial value updating process (S30) using the remaining time.

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart of the variable display setting process executed in the symbol check process (see S21 in FIG. 5). This variation display setting process is performed when the value of the holding ball counter 23a is "3" or less and the variation display data can be stored in the symbol rotation 1-4 memories 23h-23k. When the ball 18 is detected and a start winning is established, a value such as a random number counter 23b at the time of the starting winning is acquired as data for fluctuation display, and the symbol rotation 1 to 4 memory 23h to indicate the value of the holding ball counter 23a This process is stored in 23k.

  In this variation display setting process, first, it is confirmed whether or not the first type start port switch 18 has detected a sphere (S51). If the first type start port switch 18 has not detected a sphere (S51: No), this variation display setting process is terminated. If the first type start port switch 18 detects a ball (S51: Yes), it is next checked whether or not the value of the reserved ball counter 23a is "4" or more (S52). If the value of the holding ball counter 23a is “4” or more (S52: Yes), the data of the variable display is written in all of the symbol rotations 1 to 4 memories 23h to 23k provided for the number of standby times of the variable display. Therefore, this variation display setting process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the value of the holding ball counter 23a is less than "4" (S52: No), the variable display data is not stored for the number of times of waiting, so "1" is added to the value of the holding ball counter 23a ( S53), the contents of the random number counter 23b, the lost reach counter 23c and the jackpot symbol counter 23d are written as variation display data in the symbol rotation 1-4 memory 23h-23k indicated by the value of the holding ball counter 23a (S54). The setting process ends.

  Next, the reserved ball counter subtraction process executed in the special symbol variation process (S25) of FIG. 5 will be described with reference to FIG. In this hold ball counter subtraction process, when the value of the hold ball counter 23a is “1” or more, if the fluctuation display is not performed on the LCD 3, the value of the hold ball counter 23a is subtracted by “1” and the waiting change In this process, the display data is written in the symbol rotation execution area 23g and the variable display is executed. On the other hand, if the variable display is being performed, the execution of the standby variable display is suspended (waiting).

  In the reserved ball counter subtraction process, first, it is confirmed whether or not the variable display is being performed (S61). As a result of the confirmation, if the fluctuation display is not being performed (S61: No), it is confirmed whether or not the jackpot is being made (S62). If it is not a big hit (S62: No), it is confirmed whether or not the value of the reserved ball counter 23a is equal to or greater than "1" (S63). If the value of the holding ball counter 23a is “1” or more (S63: Yes), “1” is subtracted from the value of the holding ball counter 23a (S64), and the fluctuation display stored in the symbol rotation 1 memory 23h. Is written in the symbol rotation execution area 23g (S65). The variation display data written in the symbol rotation execution area 23g is transmitted as a control command to the display control board D, the sound effect control board S, and the lamp control board L after the holding ball counter subtraction process in FIG. Each of the control boards D, S, L executes a variable display according to the data written in the symbol rotation execution area 23g.

  After the process of S65, the variable display data stored in the symbol rotation 2 to 4 memories 23i to 23k are shifted one by one to the symbol rotation 1 to 3 memories 23h to 23j, respectively (S66). The variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 9 for selecting a reach pattern or the like is executed (S67), and the reserved ball counter subtraction process is terminated. In addition, when it is confirmed that the variable display is being performed in the process of S61 (S61: Yes), when it is confirmed that the jackpot is being hit in the process of S62 (S62: Yes), and the holding ball counter 23a When the value is less than “1”, that is, “0” (S63: No), the processing from S64 to S67 is skipped, and the retained ball counter subtraction processing is terminated.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart of the variation pattern setting process (S67) performed in the reserved ball counter subtraction process. This variation pattern setting process is a process for selecting a reach pattern or the like to be a variation display pattern. Whether or not to make a suggestion of “fish school” or “bubble” before generating a jackpot, or changing the selection conditions of the suggestion for the change display during the special period, is performed in this variation pattern setting process. Is called.

  In this variation pattern setting process (S67), first, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the remaining number counter 23f is “1” or more (S71). If the value of the remaining number counter 23f is equal to or greater than “1” (S71: Yes), the change relative to the change display during the special period before reaching the 100th time after the suggestion effect of “fish school” is performed and the jackpot is generated This is a process of setting a pattern. Therefore, “1” is subtracted from the value of the remaining number counter 23f (S72), and it is confirmed whether or not the value of the random number counter 23b stored in the symbol rotation execution area 23g is a value at which a big hit occurs (S73). . If the value is that the jackpot is generated (S73: Yes), it is confirmed whether the value of the jackpot symbol counter 23d is an odd number (S74).

  If the value of the jackpot symbol counter 23d is an odd number (S74: Yes), the variation display during the setting of the variation pattern is a jackpot with a probability variation symbol during the special period. Therefore, the data indicated by the value of the reach pattern counter 23e is read from the second jackpot table 22b (see FIG. 3B) and written to the symbol rotation execution area 23g (S75). Of the tables 22b, 22c, and 22e referenced during the special period, the “fish school” effect is selected only when the second jackpot table 22b is referenced (see FIG. 3). Therefore, it is possible to suggest that a player who has visually recognized that the suggestion of “fish school” has been performed during the special period will be given a promising probability jackpot, and that will increase the interest of the game. Can do. In addition, in the second jackpot table 22b, there are conditions for selecting “normal” and “bubble” effects other than the suggestion effect of “fish school”. For this reason, even when the effect of “normal” or “bubble” is performed in the middle of the variable display, the player can play the game in anticipation of the probability variation jackpot.

  After the processing of S75, it is confirmed whether the reach pattern data stored in the symbol rotation execution area 23g is “2” and the suggestion effect of “fish school” is selected (S76). Is selected as the reach pattern (S76: Yes), “100” is written in the remaining number counter 23f (S77), and other processes such as setting a lost pattern other than the reach pattern are performed ( S78), the variation pattern setting process is terminated.

  On the other hand, in the process of S74, when the value of the jackpot symbol counter 23d is not an odd number but an even number (S74: No), the generated jackpot is an ordinary jackpot during a special period. Therefore, the data indicated by the value of the reach pattern counter 23e is read from the third jackpot table 22c (see FIG. 3C) and written to the symbol rotation execution area 23g (S79). When the third jackpot table 22c is used, only the suggestion effect of “normal” or “bubble” is set, so the reach pattern data at the time of jackpot is “2” and the suggestion effect of “fish school” is performed. The process of S76 for confirming whether or not is skipped, and the process proceeds to S78. In addition, when the third jackpot table 22c is used, a setting that suggests a “fish school” may be performed. In this case, after the process of S79, the process may be shifted to S76.

  In the process of S73, if the value of the random number counter 23b stored in the symbol rotation execution area 23g is not a value at which a big hit occurs (S73: No), the fluctuation display during setting of the fluctuation pattern indicates the loss during the special period. This is for variable display. Therefore, the data indicated by the value of the reach pattern counter 23e is read from the second loss table 22e (see FIG. 3E), written to the symbol rotation execution area 23g (S80), and the process proceeds to S78.

  Further, in the process of S71, when the value of the remaining number counter 23f is not “1” or more (S71: No), the process is a change pattern setting process for the change display during the normal period. It is confirmed whether or not the stored value of the random number counter 23b is a value that causes a jackpot (S81). If the jackpot value is a value that generates (S81: Yes), the jackpot that occurs is a jackpot during the normal period, so the data indicated by the value of the reach pattern counter 23e is used as the first jackpot table 22a (see FIG. 3A). And is written in the symbol rotation execution area 23g (S82). In the first jackpot table 22a, since the suggestion effect of “fish school” is set to a condition that is selected with a probability of 50%, in order to determine whether or not to provide a special period after the jackpot, the set reach pattern The process proceeds to S76 for confirming.

  In the process of S81, if the value of the random number counter 23b stored in the symbol rotation execution area 23g is not a value that generates a big hit (S81: No), the fluctuation display during setting of the fluctuation pattern indicates the fluctuation of the loss during the normal period. It is for display. Therefore, the data indicated by the value of the reach pattern counter 23e is read from the first loss table 22d (see FIG. 3D) and written to the symbol rotation execution area 23g (S83), and the process proceeds to S78.

  As described above, according to the pachinko machine P of the present embodiment, the tables 22a and 22d used during the normal period and the tables 22b, 22c and 22e used during the special period are provided, and fluctuations during the special period. The table used for selection of the reach pattern is switched based on the confirmation result of whether or not it is a display. Therefore, since the reach pattern selection conditions can be changed at the start and end of the special period, it is possible to change the sense of expectation that the player has for one suggestion effect. Therefore, even with a limited number of suggestive effects, the player is less likely to get bored, and the entertainment of the game can be given to the player in the long term. In addition, tables 22a to 22e that are individually determined based on the value of the remaining number counter 23f that determines whether or not a special period is in effect and the value of the random number counter 23b that determines whether or not a big hit occurs. Switch and select the reach pattern when jackpots occur, so do not change the probability of jackpot occurrence, and make the suggestion effect of “fish school” with a predetermined probability before the jackpot occurrence during the special period Can do.

  Moreover, since the suggestion effect of “fish school” is set only in the table 22b, 22c, 22e used during the special period, which is referred to when the probability variation jackpot occurs, the suggestion of “fish school” is set during the special period. When a performance is performed, a probability variation jackpot can always be generated. Therefore, after letting a player who continues to play a game with one pachinko machine P to have a strong expectation for the jackpot by visually recognizing the suggestion effect of the “fish school” that occurred and impressed at the previous jackpot Since the probability variation jackpot can be surely given, the interest of the game can be further enhanced.

  In addition, the special period is set to 100 fluctuation displays that start after the jackpot is generated with the suggestion effect of “fish school”, so it is during the special period unless the game is continuously viewed. In general, only the player can recognize whether or not it is during the special period. In other words, the player who continues the game recognizes the start of the special period based on the occurrence of the jackpot with the suggestion effect of “fish school”, and displays the fluctuation after the jackpot with the suggestion effect of “fish school” The end of the special period can be recognized from the number of times, but it is not possible to know whether or not the special period is in the glimpse of the pachinko machine P at a glance. For this reason, if the suggestion of “fish school” is performed during the special period, whether the production is the suggestion of “fish school” during the special period and the occurrence of the jackpot is confirmed, or during the normal period It is a suggestion production of “fish school” and whether the occurrence of jackpot is undecided is not recognized by the person who happened to visually recognize the suggestion production of “fish school”, and the game is continued with one pachinko machine P Only the player can recognize it. Therefore, if the suggestion of “fish school” is performed during the special period, the player who continues to play the game should have a sense of superiority that only he / she knows that the jackpot has been confirmed. It is possible to provide players with new gaming interests.

  Next, a second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The second embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that the method for changing the reach pattern selection conditions during the normal period and during the special period is changed. That is, in the first embodiment described above, the five patterns 22a to 22e are used for selection of reach patterns, and the reach pattern selection conditions in the special period are changed. On the other hand, in the second embodiment, a reach pattern is selected using only two tables 22a and 22d regardless of whether it is in a normal period or a special period, and the data of the reach pattern is rotated as a symbol. Store in the execution area 23g. After that, only during the special period, the reach pattern selection condition is changed by rewriting the contents of the symbol rotation execution area 23g once stored with predetermined data.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart of the variation pattern setting process (S100) in the second embodiment. This variation pattern setting process (S100) is performed instead of the variation pattern setting process (S67) performed in the reserved ball counter subtraction process shown in FIG.

  In this variation pattern setting process (S100), first, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the random number counter 23b stored in the symbol rotation execution area 23g is a value at which a big hit occurs (S101). If it is a value that causes a big hit (S101: Yes), the data indicated by the value of the reach pattern counter 23e is read from the first big hit table 22a (see FIG. 3A) and written to the symbol rotation execution area 23g (S102). The process proceeds to S104. On the other hand, if the value is not a value that causes a big hit (S101: No), the data indicated by the value of the reach pattern counter 23e is read from the first loss table 22b (see FIG. 3B) and written to the symbol rotation execution area 23g ( (S102), the process proceeds to S104.

  In the processing from S104, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the remaining number counter 23f is “1” or more (S104). If the value of the remaining number counter 23f is equal to or greater than “1” (S104: Yes), the process is for the variable display during the special period, so “1” is subtracted from the value of the remaining number counter 23f (S105). It is confirmed whether or not the value of the random number counter 23b stored in the execution area 23g is a value at which a jackpot is generated (S106).

  If the value of the random number counter 23b stored in the symbol rotation execution area 23g in the process of S106 is a value that generates a big hit (S106: Yes), it is checked whether the value of the big hit symbol counter 23d is an odd number (S107), If the value is an odd number (S107: Yes), the reach pattern data stored in the symbol rotation execution area 23g in the process of S102 is rewritten to "2" (S108). Thereafter, “100” is written in the remaining number counter 23f (S109), other processes are performed (S110), and the variation pattern setting process is terminated.

  On the other hand, in the process of S106, if the value of the random number counter 23b stored in the symbol rotation execution area 23g is not a value that causes a big hit (S106: No), the reach pattern data stored in the symbol rotation execution area 23g is It is confirmed whether or not “2” (S111). If the reach pattern data is “2” (S111: Yes), there is a possibility that a suggestion effect of “fish school” will be displayed on the variation display of the loss during the special period, so it is stored in the symbol rotation execution area 23g. The data of the reached reach pattern is rewritten to “0” (S112), the selected reach pattern is set to “normal”, and the process proceeds to S110. In the process of S111, if the reach pattern data stored in the symbol rotation execution area 23g is not “2” (S111: No), the suggestion effect of “fish school” is displayed even if the losing variation display during the special period. Since it is not performed, the process of S112 is skipped and the process proceeds to S110.

  In the process of S104, if the value of the remaining number counter 23f is not “1” or more (S104: No), it is a process for setting a fluctuation pattern for a fluctuation display during a normal period, and therefore, in the symbol rotation execution area 23g. It is confirmed whether or not the stored value of the random number counter 23b is a value that causes a jackpot (S113). If the value is a value that generates a jackpot (S113: Yes), since the generated jackpot is a jackpot during the normal period, it is determined whether or not the reach pattern data stored in the symbol rotation execution area 23g is “2”. Confirm (S114). If the reach pattern data is “2” (S114: Yes), a jackpot is generated with an indication effect of “fish school”, so the process proceeds to S109 and “100” is written to the remaining number counter 23f ( S109), the variation display for which the variation pattern is set after the next time is set to be the variation display during the special period.

  When the value of the random number counter 23b stored in the symbol rotation execution area 23g in the process of S113 is not a value that causes a big hit (S113: No), and the reach pattern stored in the symbol rotation execution area 23g in the process of S114 If the data is not “2” and the suggestion effect of “fish school” is not selected, the process proceeds to S110.

  Thus, according to the variation pattern setting process of the second embodiment, the contents of the symbol rotation execution area 23g storing the reach pattern data are rewritten to predetermined data only during the special period, and the reach pattern Since the selection conditions are changed, the number of necessary tables can be reduced and the number of tables required for the main control board C can be reduced as compared with the case where the selection conditions of the suggestion effects are changed by providing a plurality of tables for each selection condition of the suggestion effects. The storage area required for the ROM 22 can be reduced.

  In the above embodiment, the changing means described in claim 1 corresponds to the processing of S71 to S83 in FIG. 9, the processing of S104 to S114 in FIG. 10, and the remaining number counter 23f provided in the RAM 23.

  The present invention has been described based on the embodiments. However, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and various modifications can be easily made without departing from the spirit of the present invention. It can be guessed.

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, only when a jackpot with a suggestion effect of “fish school” occurs, a special period for changing the selection conditions of the suggestion effect is started, and when the suggestion effect of “fish school” is performed Although the jackpot was certainly generated, it is not always necessary to start the special period when the suggestion effect of “fish school” is performed. When a suggestion effect of “bubbles” different from “fish school” is performed and a jackpot is generated, the selection condition for the suggestion effect of “bubbles” may be changed. At this time, if the suggestion effect of “fish school” is performed more than “bubbles” during the normal period, the probability that a big hit will occur is higher, while conversely, the suggestion effect of “bubbles” is generated during the special period. If performed, the probability that a jackpot will occur may be increased. The player's consciousness can also be concentrated on the “bubble” suggestion effect set at the corner, and the player can be provided with the interest of the game by various suggestion effects.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the special period which changes the selection conditions of a suggestion effect was started only when the jackpot with the suggestion effect of "fish school" occurred, when one suggestion effect was necessarily performed There is no need to start a special period. For example, suggestion effects such as “bubbles” and “fish school” performed when a big hit occurs are stored in a part of the RAM 23, and the selection condition is changed to a condition according to the stored suggestion effects. May be. The selection conditions of the suggestion effect can be widened, and the interest of the game by the suggestion effect can be given to the player for a longer period.

  In the above embodiment, during the special period, the suggestion effect of “fish school” is selected only for the fluctuation display in which the probability fluctuation jackpot occurs, and for the normal jackpot or loss fluctuation display, The setting that does not select the suggestion effect of “fish school” is not necessarily set to the setting that does not select the suggestion effect of “fish school” with respect to the normal display of the big jackpot or the loss. It may be set so that the suggestion effect of “fish school” is selected only for the variable display in which a normal jackpot occurs. Players can be provided with an interest that is surely awarded jackpot after the “fish school” jackpot occurs, and the probability variation jackpot is also given when other suggestion effects are performed or when the suggestion effects are not performed. It is possible to give an interest that is expected by limiting the jackpot generated in the player by suggesting the possibility of being given. In addition, it is not necessary to set the suggestion effect of “fish school” to be selected at all with respect to the normal jackpot or loss variation display, and the suggestion effect may be selected with a low probability (for example, 0.1%).

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the special period when the selection conditions of suggestion production | presentation were changed was set as the 100 times fluctuation | variation display started after the suggestion production | generation of "fish school" was performed and the jackpot generate | occur | produced, There is no need to change the selection conditions for the suggestion based on the number of times. The period until a predetermined display appears in the variable display during the special period may be a special period. For example, the period until the reach display appears 10 times in the variable display during the special period is a special period. It is also good. In this case, a counter for storing the number of times of reach display appearing in the variable display during the special period is provided in the RAM 23, and the number of times of reach display is counted based on the value of the lose reach counter 23c. good. On the other hand, the special period may be extended when a predetermined display appears in the variable display during the special period, for example, every time the suggestion effect of “bubble” is executed once In contrast, 10 times of variable display may be extended. The player's consciousness can be concentrated on the effects other than the “fish school” suggestion effect executed during the special period, and the fun of the game can be further enhanced. Furthermore, instead of changing the suggestion effect selection condition based on the number of variable displays, the special period may be a period from when the special period is started until the big hit again occurs. Each time a jackpot is generated, the selection condition of the suggestion effect can be changed, and a new interest can be given to a player who plays a game continuously for a long time.

  Further, in the above embodiment, when the suggestion effect of “fish school” is performed and the jackpot is generated, the selection condition of the suggestion effect is changed. However, the selection condition of the suggestion effect is not necessarily changed based on the game result by the player. It is not necessary to provide a change signal input terminal on the pachinko machine as an opportunity to change the suggestion effect selection condition, and change the suggestion effect selection condition according to the change signal input to the input terminal. May be. For example, a hall computer that collectively manages pachinko machines in a game hall can be input to a change signal input terminal provided in the pachinko machine, and when a predetermined first signal is input, The expected value of the suggestive effect is increased. When a second signal different from the first signal is input, the expected value of “bubbles” is increased. When a predetermined clear signal is input, the expected value for each suggested effect is increased. The value may be returned to the initial value. Since the selection condition of the suggestion effect can be changed to the selection condition according to the change signal by the changing means, the selection condition of the suggestion effect can be changed for each day of the week, or when a predetermined time during business hours is reached, Providing gameability that makes it difficult for players to get bored even with a predetermined number of suggested effects by setting predetermined suggested effects according to the management policy of the amusement hall, such as changing the selection conditions of gaming machines to certain conditions at once. can do. In addition, a timer may be provided in the pachinko machine, and the special period may be started when a predetermined time elapses after the elapsed time after turning on the power is counted by the timer. Without performing control by the hall computer, the pachinko machine itself can be caused to start the special period at a predetermined timing.

  You may implement this invention in the pachinko machine etc. of a different type from the said Example. For example, once a big hit, a pachinko machine that raises the expected value of the big hit until a big hit state occurs (for example, two times or three times) including that (for example, a two-time right item, a three-time right item) May also be implemented. Moreover, after the jackpot symbol is displayed, it may be implemented as a pachinko machine that enters a special game state under the condition that a ball is awarded in a predetermined area. Further, in addition to the pachinko machine, various game machines such as an alepacchi, a sparrow ball, a game machine in which a so-called pachinko machine and a slot machine are fused may be used.

  In the slot machine, for example, a symbol is changed by operating a control lever in a state where a symbol effective line is determined by inserting coins, and a symbol is stopped and confirmed by operating a stop button. Is. Accordingly, the basic concept of the slot machine is that “a variable display means for confirming and displaying a symbol after a symbol string composed of a plurality of symbols is displayed in a variable manner, and the symbol resulting from the operation of the starting operation means (for example, an operating lever). The change of the symbol is stopped due to the operation of the stop operation means (for example, the stop button) or after a predetermined time has elapsed, and the fixed symbol at the time of the stop is a specific symbol Is a slot machine provided with special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player. In this case, the game medium is typically a coin, a medal or the like.

  In addition, as a specific example of a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are fused, a variable display means for displaying a fixed symbol after displaying a variable symbol row consisting of a plurality of symbols is provided, and a handle for launching a ball is provided. What is not provided. In this case, after throwing a predetermined amount of spheres based on a predetermined operation (button operation), for example, the change of the symbol is started due to the operation of the operation lever, for example, due to the operation of the stop button, or With the passage of time, the fluctuation of the symbol is stopped, and a jackpot state advantageous to the player is generated on the condition that the confirmed symbol at the time of stoppage is a so-called jackpot symbol. A lot of balls are paid out.

  The modification of this invention is shown below. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the changing means sets a selection condition for the suggestion effect based on establishment of a condition that at least a part of the execution history of the dynamic display and the suggestion effect is a predetermined history. A gaming machine 1 that is to be changed. When at least a part of the execution history of the dynamic display or suggestion effect is a predetermined history, the selection condition of the suggestion effect is changed by the changing unit. Therefore, the player who pays consciousness to the execution contents of the dynamic display and the suggestive effect recognizes that a part of the execution history of the dynamic display and the suggestive effect is a predetermined history, and It can be implied that the selection conditions will change. Therefore, it is possible to give a superior feeling that only the player knows a part of the setting of the gaming machine in the game to the player who is conscious of the game.

  The execution history of the dynamic display and the suggestion effect is a history based on the display result of the dynamic display performed on the display device, the content of the suggestion effect on which the effect was performed, and the other dynamic display or the execution result of the suggestion effect. It is. Moreover, even if the predetermined history is based on only one execution result (for example, a display result of one dynamic display and a predetermined one such as “341”), two or more execution results Even if it is based on a combination of a suggestion effect of “fish school” and a display result of a dynamic display that appears after the suggestion effect and which gives a special game state (for example, “777”) good. The predetermined history may be a history based on an execution result executed in one dynamic display, or an execution result executed over two or more dynamic displays. It may be a history based.

  In addition, as a suggestion effect, at least one identification information sequence is left in a gaming machine in which an identification information sequence composed of a plurality of identification information is fixed and stopped with a predetermined combination of identification information and a special gaming state is given. When the dynamic display of the identification information sequence of the game is stopped, the stopped identification information constitutes a part of the combination that gives the special game state, and the special game state is given depending on the display result during the dynamic display. It also includes reach production that suggests.

  2. A gaming machine or a gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein history storage means for storing history information relating to execution history of said dynamic display and said suggestion effect, and history information stored in said history storage means is a predetermined history. A history judgment means for judging whether or not the information is information, and the changing means changes the selection condition of the suggestive effect based on a judgment result by the history judgment means. 2. The history information stored in the history storage means is determined by the determination means as to whether or not the history information is predetermined. As a result of the determination by the determination means, it is determined that the history information is predetermined history information. The changing means changes the selection condition of the suggestion effect. Therefore, when the execution history of the dynamic display or suggestion effect that has been executed becomes a predetermined history, the selection condition of the suggestion effect can be reliably changed by the changing means.

  2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, or the gaming machine 1 or 2, wherein the changing means is predetermined according to a suggestion effect suggesting that the special gaming state is given when the special gaming state is given. A gaming machine 3 characterized in that the selection condition for the first suggestion effect is changed. Since the player plays the game in a special game state, the suggestion effect performed before the special game state is given is strongly impressed by the player. According to the gaming machine 3, the selection means for the first suggestion effect determined in advance according to the suggestion effect suggesting that the special game state is given before the special game state is given is changed by the changing means. Therefore, even in a gaming machine in which a plurality of suggestion effects are set, it is possible for a player who plays a game to easily recognize the suggestion effect in which the selection condition has been changed. Note that the first suggestion effect may be a predetermined fixed one, or at least one suggestion effect selected by the lottery means among a plurality of suggestion effects, depending on the lottery result. It may be variable and fluctuating. In addition, the suggestion effect determined in advance according to the first suggestion effect may be the same as the first suggestion effect, or may be a suggestion effect different from the first suggestion effect.

  The gaming machine 3 includes determination means for determining whether or not the special gaming state is to be granted, and the changing means determines that the first gaming state is determined when the special gaming state is given by the determination means. The suggestion effect is selected with a predetermined probability, and the selection condition is changed to a condition for selecting an effect other than the first suggestion effect when the determination means determines that the special gaming state is not given. A gaming machine 4 characterized. If the first suggestion effect performed before the special gaming state is given is executed again, the player strongly expects that the special gaming state will be given again. If the special game state is given again while the player's expectation is strengthened, the interest of the game given to the player increases. On the other hand, if the player's expectation is strengthened and the special game state is not given, the disappointment will be greatly increased by the amount of the expectation, and the willingness to continue the game will be attenuated. For this reason, when the first suggestion effect is selected by the lottery means, it is desirable to perform control to give the special game state to meet the player's expectation, but the probability that the special game state is given is predetermined. Therefore, it was not possible to perform control for winning the special gaming state just because the first suggestion effect was won.

  On the other hand, according to the gaming machine 4, when it is determined that the special gaming state is not given by the judging means, an effect other than the first suggestion effect is selected, and the judging means judges that the special gaming state is given. Since the first suggestion effect is selected when the special game state is given, the first suggestion effect can be selected without changing the probability that the special game state is given. Therefore, the player who continues to play the game is given the first suggestion effect same as when the special game state was previously given, and the special game after the expectation that the special game state is given is enhanced. The state can be reliably given, and the interest of the game given to the player can be increased.

  In the gaming machine 4, the changing means changes the selection condition to a condition for selecting an effect different from the first suggestive effect with a predetermined probability when the determining means determines that the special gaming state is to be given. A gaming machine 5 that is characterized by If the first suggestion effect is set to be executed every time when it is determined by the determination means that the special game state is given, the special game state is not given unless the first suggestion effect is performed. For this reason, when an effect different from the first suggestion effect is performed, the player is quickly informed that the special game state is not given, and the special game state is displayed until the display result of the dynamic display appears. Expected interest cannot be given to players.

  According to the gaming machine 5, since the changing means changes the selection condition to a condition for selecting an effect different from the first suggestion effect with a predetermined probability, it is determined that the special gaming state is given by the determining means. Even if the performance is not fixed, the possibility that the special gaming state is given even when the performance different from the first suggestion performance is performed can be left. Therefore, even if the first suggestion effect is not performed, the player can be expected to be given a special game state, and the game can be played with the expectation of transition from a plurality of effects to the special game state. A player can be given interest to perform.

  In the gaming machine 4 or 5, the predetermined display result that appears before the special game state is given includes a normal display result in which the special game state is given under a predetermined condition, and a special game state under the predetermined condition. And an advantageous display result with a high probability that the predetermined display result is displayed until at least the next special gaming state occurs thereafter, and the changing means includes the determining means by the determining means. When it is determined that a special gaming state is to be given, the first suggestion depends on whether the display result that appears before the special gaming state is given is the normal display result or the advantageous display result A gaming machine 6 characterized in that the selection condition is changed to a condition for selecting an effect. When the display result that appears before the special game state is given is composed of display results that give two or more different game states, the player expects an advantageous display result that is highly valuable to the player. And play a game. According to the gaming machine 6, the changing means selects the first suggestion effect depending on whether the display result that appears before the special gaming state is given is the normal display result or the advantageous display result. Since the selection condition is changed to the condition, the player can be given an interest that is expected by limiting the game state to be changed.

  In any of the gaming machines 3 to 6, the changing means changes the selection condition for the effect when the first suggestion effect is a predetermined effect. Since the effect of changing the selection condition can be limited by the changing means, the state where the selection condition is changed can be made rare for the player, and given to the player when the selection condition is changed. You can enhance your interest.

  In any one of the gaming machines 3 to 7, an effect storage means for storing effect information based on the first suggestion effect is provided, and the changing means is based on the effect information stored in the effect storage means. A gaming machine 8 characterized in that the selection condition for the first suggestion effect is changed. Since the effect information based on the first suggestion effect is stored in the effect storage means, the suggestion effect performed before the special game state is given among the plurality of suggestion effects is stored as the first suggestion effect, and the memory is stored. The selection condition for the first suggestion effect can be changed by the changing means based on the effect information. Therefore, since the suggestion effect that suggests the provision of the special game state can be set as the first suggestion effect, it is expected that the special game state is given to the player who continues the game with various suggestion effects. You can be given interest.

  2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the random number counter is updated at a predetermined timing, the updating means for updating the value of the random number counter, and the random number counter based on the value of the random number counter. Determining means for determining whether or not to give a special gaming state, wherein the lottery means lottery whether to execute the suggestion effect based on the value of the random number counter, A gaming machine 9 to play. The lottery of whether or not to grant a special gaming state is generally performed based on the value of the random number counter acquired when the start condition is satisfied, so it is determined whether or not the suggestion effect is executed based on the value of the random number counter. By doing so, the suggestion effect can be performed with a predetermined probability before the special gaming state is granted without changing the probability that the special gaming state is given.

  2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the counter is updated at a predetermined timing, the updating means for updating the counter value, and the suggestion selected based on the counter value. A first table in which an effect is set in advance; and a second table that is provided separately from the first table and in which an suggested effect selected based on the value of the counter is set in advance. The gaming machine 10 is characterized in that the selection condition for the suggestion effect is changed by switching between one table and the second table. The suggestion effect is generally determined using a counter and a table in which the suggestion effect selected based on the value of the counter is set in advance. According to the gaming machine 10, since the first table and the second table are provided and the selection condition of the suggestion effect is changed by switching the tables by the changing means, the suggestion effect is controlled by the same control as the conventional control. Selection conditions can be changed easily. Note that the counter provided in the gaming machine 10 may be one counter that is referred to by both the first table and the second table, or is separately referenced from the first table and the second table. There may be two or more counters.

  2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the lottery means selects a suggestion effect based on a predetermined selection condition, and a suggestion effect selected by the selection means. A storage means for storing the production information based on the information, and an effect execution means for executing the production based on the production information stored in the storage means, wherein the changing means predetermines the production information stored in the storage means. The gaming machine 11 is characterized in that the suggestion effect selection condition is changed by changing to the production information. The suggestion effect selection condition is changed by the changing means by changing the effect information stored in the storage means to predetermined effect information. Therefore, the number of necessary tables can be reduced and the storage area required for the gaming machine can be reduced compared to the case where a plurality of tables are provided for each suggestion effect selection condition and the selection condition of the suggestion effect is changed. Can be made.

  The game machine according to claim 1 or any one of the gaming machines 1 to 11, further comprising period determining means for determining whether or not the display is a dynamic display during a special period that is started after changing the selection condition by the changing means. The lottery means determines whether or not to execute the suggestion effect based on the selection condition after the change by the changing means when the period determining means determines that there is dynamic display during the special period. A gaming machine 12 that is characterized by When it is determined by the period determining means whether or not the dynamic display during the special period is started after the selection condition is changed by the changing means, and the dynamic determination during the special period is determined by the period determining means On the basis of the selection condition after the change by the changing means, the lottery for the suggestion effect is performed by the lottery means. Therefore, during the special period in which the selection condition is changed by the changing means, the selection condition of the suggestion effect lottery by the lottery means can be set as the selection condition after the change by the changing means.

  Whether the period determination means is a dynamic display during the special period based on whether the value of the counter updated according to the number of dynamic displays performed during the special period reaches a predetermined value. Whether or not the display is a dynamic display during the special period based on whether or not the value of the timer that counts the elapsed time after the special period starts reaches a predetermined value. It may be determined. The special period can be set to a predetermined length, and the suggested stage and the suggested stage are selected during the period when the selection conditions of the suggested stage are changed because the game during the special period is rare for the player. It is possible to enhance the interest of the game by emphasizing the impression of the special game state given after being performed. In addition, the period determination means performs the dynamic display performed before the specific display predetermined in the dynamic display appears a predetermined number of times or before the predetermined suggestion effect is executed a predetermined number of times during the dynamic period. It may be determined to be a display. For example, the dynamic display performed before a predetermined suggestion effect (for example, “bubble”) is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, twice) may be determined as dynamic display during a special period. .

  Further, the period determination means may determine whether or not the dynamic display is performed during the special period based on a plurality of determination criteria. For example, it is determined that the dynamic display is performed during the special period only when two determination criteria based on whether the counter value or the timer value reaches a predetermined value are satisfied, and at least one determination is made. When the standard is not satisfied, it may be determined that the dynamic display is performed in a period other than the special period.

  In the gaming machine 12, the special period when the predetermined extended display appears in the dynamic display during the special period a predetermined number of times (or when the predetermined extension effect is executed a predetermined number of times during the special period). A gaming machine 13 comprising an extension means for extending the game machine. According to the gaming machine 13, since the special period is extended when the extended display appears a predetermined number of times during the special period (or when the predetermined extension effect is selected a predetermined number of times by the lottery means), the player's awareness This makes it possible to further enhance the interest of the game by executing the suggestion effect.

  The gaming machine according to claim 1 or any one of the gaming machines 1 to 13, further comprising input means for inputting a signal from the outside of the gaming machine, wherein the changing means is a condition for inputting a predetermined change signal by the input means. The gaming machine 14 is characterized in that the selection condition of the suggestion effect is changed to a selection condition corresponding to the change signal based on the establishment of. When a predetermined change signal is input from the input means, the selection means for the suggested effect is changed to the selection condition according to the change signal by the change means, so the selection condition for the suggested effect is determined according to the management policy of the game hall. Can be set, and even with a predetermined number of suggestive effects, it is possible to provide a game that does not get tired of the player.

  15. The gaming machine 14 according to claim 1, wherein at least a part of the effect means is constituted by the display device. Since the special gaming state given to the player is given when the dynamic display performed on the display device produces a predetermined display result, the player pays attention to the display device on which the dynamic display is performed. Paying. According to the gaming machine 15, since at least a part of the effect means is constituted by the display device, it is possible to make it easier for the player who plays the game to recognize the suggested effect that is drawn by the lottery means. As the display device, for example, a light emitting diode (LED) composed of a light emitting element, a liquid crystal display (LCD) that displays light by transmission or non-transmission, a cylindrical shape, and a plurality of outer peripheral surfaces thereof are formed. A plurality of drums and the like on which the identification information is displayed are exemplified. Further, the effect means may be constituted only by a display device, or may be constituted by a device provided separately from the display device and the display device. As a device provided separately from the display device, for example, a so-called lamp typified by an incandescent bulb or a fluorescent lamp, a so-called neon lamp that emits light by glow discharge, a light-emitting diode (LED), a liquid crystal display (LCD), a plurality of A device that produces a visual effect, such as a character or a character having an aspect, a device that produces a visual effect such as outputting sound from a speaker, or a device that produces a visual effect such as a motor that vibrates an operation handle Is exemplified.

  16. The gaming machine 16 according to claim 1, wherein the effect means is constituted by a device provided separately from the display device. Since the effect means is composed of a device provided separately from the display device that performs dynamic display, the display device can perform dynamic display compared to the case where the suggestion effect drawn by the lottery means is performed on the display device. It is possible to cause the display device to perform a dynamic display effect with a high degree of freedom without reducing the area in which the effect is performed.

  The gaming machine 17 according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is a pachinko machine. Above all, the basic configuration of a pachinko machine is equipped with an operation handle, and in response to the operation of the operation handle, a ball is launched into a predetermined game area, and the ball is awarded to an operating port arranged at a predetermined position in the game area. As a necessary condition (or passing through the operation gate), the identification information that is dynamically displayed on the display device is determined and stopped after a predetermined time. In addition, when a special gaming state occurs, a variable winning device (specific winning opening) disposed at a predetermined position in the gaming area is opened in a predetermined manner so that a ball can be won, and a value corresponding to the number of winnings is obtained. Examples include those to which value (including data written on a magnetic card as well as premium spheres) is given.

  The gaming machine 18 according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is a slot machine. Above all, the basic configuration of the slot machine is “equipped with variable display means for confirming and displaying the identification information after dynamically displaying an identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information, and for operating the starting operation means (for example, an operation lever). As a result, the dynamic display of the identification information is started, and the dynamic display of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the operation means for stop (for example, the stop button) or when a predetermined time elapses. The game machine is provided with special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player on the condition that the confirmed identification information at that time is the specific identification information. In this case, examples of the game media include coins and medals.

  The gaming machine 19 according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is a combination of a pachinko machine and a slot machine. Among them, the basic configuration of the merged gaming machine includes “a variable display means for confirming and displaying the identification information after dynamically displaying an identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information, and a starting operation means (for example, an operation lever). The dynamic display of the identification information is started due to the operation of, and the dynamic display of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the operation means for stop (for example, the stop button) or when a predetermined time elapses. And a special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player on the condition that the confirmed identification information at the time of stoppage is specific identification information, and using a ball as a game medium, The game machine is configured to require a predetermined number of balls when starting the dynamic display of the identification information, and to pay out many balls when a special gaming state occurs.

It is a front view of the game board of the pachinko machine in the 1st example of the present invention. It is the block diagram which showed the electrical structure of the pachinko machine. It is the figure which showed typically the structure of the table used at the time of selection of a reach pattern. It is a flowchart of the NMI interruption process performed with the main control board at the time of the power failure of the pachinko machine by generation | occurrence | production of a power failure etc. It is a flowchart of the main process performed with the main control board. It is a flowchart of the initialization process performed in the main process of the main control board when the power of the pachinko machine is turned on. It is a flowchart of the fluctuation | variation display setting process performed in a main process. It is a flowchart of the reservation ball counter subtraction process performed in the special symbol fluctuation process of the main control board. It is a flowchart of the fluctuation pattern setting process performed in the reservation ball counter subtraction process. It is a flowchart of the fluctuation pattern setting process of 2nd Example.

Explanation of symbols

3 LCD (display device, production means)
21 MPU
22 ROM
22a First jackpot table (part of lottery means)
22b Second jackpot table (part of lottery means)
22c Third jackpot table (part of lottery means)
22d First lose table (part of lottery means)
22e Second lose table (part of lottery means)
23 RAM
23e Reach pattern counter (part of lottery means)
23f Remaining number counter (part of changing means)
C Main control board (part of control means)
D Control board for display (part of control means)
P Pachinko machine (game machine)

Claims (1)

A display device for displaying the identification information; and a control means for causing the display device to dynamically display the identification information. When the dynamic display of the identification information produces a predetermined display result, the player In a gaming machine that gives an advantageous special gaming state,
A directing means for executing a suggesting effect suggesting that the special gaming state is given before the dynamic display of the identification information displayed on the display device displays a display result;
Lottery means for lottery based on a predetermined selection condition whether or not the suggestion effect is to be executed by the effect means;
A gaming machine comprising: a changing means for changing a selection condition of the suggestion effect drawn by the lottery means based on establishment of a specific condition.

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