JP2009273942A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of increasing the operating rate of the game machine by making a player voluntarily continue the play till the start of a probability variable mode can be recognized. <P>SOLUTION: Announcement delay control means delays announcement of the information on whether the probability variable state is generated or not after termination of a special game state, executes the display in a mode in which whether the play is in the probability variable state or not can not be recognized regardless of whether the probability variable state is generated or not by probability variation generating means, and executes the announcement in such a way that the player can not directly recognize whether the probability variable state is generated or not at the start of the probability variable state. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention has a variable display device capable of displaying a plurality of types of identification information, can give a predetermined game value in relation to the variable display game in the display area of the variable display device, and has a probability variation state. It relates to a game machine that can be generated.

Conventional gaming machines equipped with a variable display device include pachinko gaming machines, arrange ball gaming machines, sparrow ball gaming machines, slot machines and the like.
The variable display device used in such a gaming machine has a configuration capable of variably displaying a plurality of identification information. For example, a plurality of numbers, symbols, and the like are displayed on a three-digit display unit in the variable display device based on establishment of a start condition. If the stop mode when the variable display is stopped is a predetermined mode (for example, “7”, “7”, “7”, etc.) A state where it is easy to acquire game balls has occurred.

In addition, when a predetermined number (for example, 3 symbols) of a plurality of pieces of identification information (for example, 16 symbols) to be displayed on the variable display device is set as a specific symbol and the specific symbol stops at a doublet, There is a gaming machine that can generate a probability variation state (also referred to as a probability variation mode) in which the probability of a big hit (the occurrence rate of a stop of a doublet) is a high probability state until the next big hit occurs after the end.
Here, the probability fluctuation (hereinafter, sometimes simply referred to as “probability change”) is high, unlike the normal (also referred to as the normal mode), the probability of the big hit until the next big hit occurs after the big hit ends. It means making a probability.

In a conventional gaming machine capable of generating a probability-variable game, only when the probability change entry is determined, the player enters the probability change at the end of the jackpot, and the next jackpot probability is increased. Then, when entering the probability change, the fact that the jackpot probability was high and the player was in an advantageous state was merely informed by a lamp or the like. For this reason, for example, the player is clearly informed in binary of the probability change entry / non-entry by turning on / off the lamp. In other words, the lamp lighting = probability change and lamp non-lighting = non-change change were established. In this case, since the game in the probability variation mode is advantageous to the player, the game is motivated, but the game in the normal mode is usually not so motivated.
An example of such a conventional gaming machine is disclosed in the following Patent Document 1.

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 10-099497

By the way, the conventional gaming machine capable of generating the probability variation game has the following problems.
(B) In a conventional gaming machine, informing a player when entering a probability change means that the normal mode is inevitably in the absence of the notification, so that the player wins a big hit However, there is a drawback that the game motivation is lost when the mode is changed to the normal mode.

  Specifically, since the conventional gaming machine is configured to clearly notify the player of the probability variation entry / non-entry by turning on / off the lamp, for example, the probability variation entry is clarified, The player will be motivated because the player will be aware of the meaning of making it easier to hit the next big hit. However, on the other hand, non-entry will tell the player the information “I will struggle until the next hit”. In other words, as soon as the “normal game (usual game: not the normal mode)” that tries to win the next win after the big hit ends, the player suggests that “the next win will be difficult” It was the same as what was done, and there was a problem that players often lost their motivation.

Accordingly, there is a drawback that the game is stopped by eliminating the player's motivation, and as a result, the operation of the gaming machine does not increase. In other words, if it turns out that the big hit is not finished and it turns out that it will not enter into certainty, there are many players who quit the game, and this causes the problem that the operating rate of the stand (gaming machine) decreases for the game store there were.
This was particularly noticeable near closing. The reason is that when a notification of probabilistic non-rushing is made near the closing of the store, it will be recognized that the player will “will have a hard time” as a way of accepting the player, and there is no time near the closing of the store. This is because there is no will to continue the game, and the game will be stopped in the end.

(B) As described above, if the probability change rush is notified immediately after the jackpot is finished, there is a possibility that the operation may not be improved, and a notification device for the probability change rush has been desired. Therefore, even if the present inventor finishes the big hit, if the rush to the probability change is not immediately notified, it will become interesting, that is, the information that the player wants to know most is whether or not the probability change rush is clear We paid attention to the fact that if a complicated process was prepared, the game could be interesting.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can continuously increase the operation of the gaming machine by independently continuing the game until the entry into the probability changing mode can be recognized.

To achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the first aspect of the present invention has a variable display device capable of displaying a plurality of types of identification information, and a starting condition is established by winning a game ball at a special drawing starting port, A game machine capable of generating a special game state in which a variable display game is performed on the variable display device based on establishment of a start condition and a predetermined game value is given when a stop result mode of the variable display game is a specific display result There,
Starting condition storage means capable of storing a predetermined number of establishment of the starting condition;
A probability variation acquisition random number is extracted by winning a game ball at the special figure start opening, and it is determined whether or not to generate a probability variation state that makes the occurrence probability of the special gaming state a high probability different from normal, A probability variation generating means for generating a probability variation state after the end of the special gaming state based on the determination result;
A notification delay control means for delaying notification of information on whether or not the probability variation state has occurred after the end of the special gaming state;
With
The notification delay control means includes:
Regardless of whether or not a probability variation state has occurred by the probability variation generation means, a mode display that does not know whether or not it is a probability variation state,
It is characterized in that a notification is made so that the player cannot directly recognize whether or not a probability variation state has occurred at the time of entering the probability variation state.
The invention according to claim 2 dependent on claim 1 is characterized in that the notification delay control means includes:
After the end of the special gaming state, on the condition that the number of changes of the variable display game by the variable display device has reached the value set in the probability change notification delay counter, to notify that it is a probability variation state,
When the number of changes in the variable display game of the variable display device after the end of the special game state reaches the value set in the probability change notification delay counter and is in the probability change state, the probability change mode display is performed. on the other hand,
When the number of changes in the variable display game of the variable display device after the end of the special game state reaches the value set in the probability change notification delay counter and is not in the probability change state, the normal change mode display is performed. It is characterized by.

According to the first aspect of the invention, the variable display device capable of displaying a plurality of types of identification information is provided, the start condition is established by winning a game ball at the special figure start port, and the start condition is established. A gaming machine that can perform a variable display game on the variable display device and can generate a special game state that gives a predetermined game value when the stop result mode of the variable display game is a specific display result, A start condition storage means capable of storing a predetermined number of establishments, and a probability variable acquisition determination random number is extracted by winning a game ball at the special figure start opening, and a probability that the probability of occurrence of the special game state is different from a normal probability It is determined whether or not to generate a fluctuation state, and the probability fluctuation generation means for generating a probability fluctuation state after the end of the special gaming state based on the determination result, and the probability fluctuation state has occurred after the end of the special gaming state Whether or not Notification delay control means for delaying notification of information, and whether the notification delay control means is in a probability fluctuation state regardless of whether or not a probability fluctuation state has occurred by the probability fluctuation generation means. Since there is no mode display and a notification is made so that the player cannot directly recognize whether or not the probability variation state has occurred at the time of entering the probability variation state, until it can be confirmed whether or not it is entering the probability variation mode, It is possible to reduce the number of times that the player stops the game by continuing the game independently.
In particular, it is possible to give various impressions to the player by using the timing of notification while having the pleasure of searching for whether or not the mode is the probability variation mode. For example, the game can be made interesting by giving the player a startle feeling due to the mode notification at an early timing or a feeling of frustration in which the mode notification is not performed.
It is possible to increase the occupancy rate of the amusement store while entertaining the player. In particular, even when the store is about to close, it is possible to reduce the state in which the player immediately stops the game at the end of the big hit.
According to the second aspect of the present invention, it is possible to reduce the player from stopping the game by voluntarily continuing the game until it can be confirmed whether or not the entry into the probability variation mode.
In particular, it is possible to give various impressions to the player by using the timing of notification while having the pleasure of searching for whether or not the mode is the probability variation mode. For example, the game can be made interesting by giving the player a startle feeling due to the mode notification at an early timing or a feeling of frustration in which the mode notification is not performed.

It is a figure which shows the structure of the game board in the game machine which is one embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the control system of a gaming machine. It is a flowchart of a game control sequence. It is a figure explaining the work area of RAM. It is a flowchart which shows the progress process of a special figure game. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of a symbol fluctuation start process. It is a figure explaining a big hit end process. It is a figure explaining the specific example of mode alerting | reporting. It is a figure explaining the specific example of the mode alerting | reporting of other embodiment.

Hereinafter, an embodiment in which the embodiment of the present invention is applied to a pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to the drawings.
A. Configuration of Game Board FIG. 1 is a front view showing a game board of a gaming machine that performs a pachinko game. In FIG. 1, reference numeral 1 denotes a game board, and a game area 3 is formed by surrounding a substantially circular area on the front surface with a guide rail 2.
This game area 3 has a special symbol variable display device 4 (variable display device) for variably displaying a plurality of pieces of identification information in an image game display area 4a (display area), and a big prize opening 5a opened and closed by an open / close door. A special variable winning device 5, a normal variable winning device 6 having a pair of left and right opening / closing members and functioning as a special figure starting port (what is called so-called ordinary electric power), and a normal symbol (hereinafter referred to as normal figure) to be described later are displayed. Normal symbol variable display device 7, through-chucker type normal symbol starting port 8, general winning ports 9 to 11, and a hitting direction changing member 12 called a windmill (because it is complicated in the drawing, only one symbol is attached. ), Side lamps 13 and 14, an out hole 15, and the like.
Here, the plurality of identification information includes identification information (hereinafter referred to as a special symbol or special figure) for playing the special figure game. Whether or not to enter the probability variation mode is determined only by using a random number within the game control device 100. For example, the special symbol variable display device 4 displays the content of the probability variation game as a screen. It will never be done. Therefore, the player cannot know whether he / she has entered a random number lottery or a probability variation mode.

A special figure start switch 21 (see FIG. 2; the same is not shown in FIG. 1 below) is provided in the winning flow path in the normal variation winning device 6, and the passing flow path in the normal symbol starting port 8 is provided in the normal flow starting apparatus 8. A normal start switch 22 is provided. Further, in the large winning opening 5a of the special variable winning device 5, a continuous switch 23 is provided in the continuous winning channel, and a count switch 24 is provided in the general winning channel.
In addition, on the upper side of the special symbol variable display device 4, four special symbol start memory displays 25 are provided. In addition, in this case, four ordinary symbol start memory displays 26 are provided around the normal symbol variable display device 7.

Here, the special symbol variable display device 4 is, for example, a liquid crystal display (LCD) capable of displaying a special image still image and a variable image in color, and may be a CRT. As the image display information (special drawing) displayed on the special symbol variable display device 4, for example, identification information including numbers and separator marks may be displayed on a virtual rotating drum called a reel, or other You may make it display a symbol and play a variable display game.
The normal symbol variable display device 7 is, for example, a display unit having a seven-segment display unit for displaying a one-digit number and made of liquid crystal or LED. In this case, the normal symbol (ordinary symbol) is a single digit. It is a number. The normal start memory display 26 displays the number of normal start memories.

As will be described later, the start memory indicators 25 and 26 display the numbers of special memories and ordinary memories, respectively.
The special figure start switch 21 detects that the ball has won the normal variation winning device 6, the normal figure start switch 22 detects that the ball has passed through the normal symbol start port 8, and the count switch 24 has a special switch. Of the balls that have entered the grand prize opening 5a of the variable prize winning device 5, a ball that has won a general prize is detected, and the continuation switch 23 detects a ball that has received a so-called continuous prize (V prize) among the balls that have entered the big prize opening 5a. .

The game area 3 of the game board 1 is usually provided with a number of obstacle nails such as top nails and armored nails. Similarly, although not shown, the game board 1 may be provided with other various decorative lamps, LEDs, and the like.
In the present invention, any game area on the game board may be used, and a plurality of pieces of identification information (for example, special figures) can be variably displayed using a variable display device (here, special symbol variable display device 4). Yes, as long as a predetermined game value (for example, a big hit state) can be given in relation to the variable display game in the display area (image game display area 4a) of the variable display device.

For example, when a game is performed by changing the symbol content of the variable display device, and the display mode of the variable display device is a predetermined specific display result, the variable winning device is opened and the internal right generation prize opening When a display form of a pachinko machine belonging to “type 3” or a variable display device that generates a jackpot right when a prize is won, a predetermined number of variable winning devices is obtained when a predetermined display result is obtained. The present invention can be applied even to a pachinko machine belonging to another type that gives the start condition of the interlocking operation.
In this embodiment, an example in which the present invention is applied to a type belonging to the so-called “first type” will be described.
Here, in the present embodiment, there is no lamp or the like for notifying that the big hit probability is high and the player is in an advantageous state when entering the probability change. In other words, the probability variation mode is not directly notified to the player.

B. Next, the configuration of the control system in the gaming machine will be described.
FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the overall configuration of the control system in the gaming machine. In FIG. 2, this control system is roughly composed of a game control device 100 and other peripheral devices such as a display control device 200.
The game control device 100 is a circuit including a microcomputer, and is realized by, for example, a board unit attached to the back surface of the game board 1. Further, the display control device 200 is realized, for example, by a circuit board attached to the back side of the special symbol variable display device 4 provided in the game board 1.

The game control apparatus 100 includes a role IC 111 that is a one-chip microcomputer that performs a role control necessary for a pachinko game and the like, and a clock circuit 112 that divides the oscillation frequency of the crystal to obtain a basic clock of the role IC 111. A power supply circuit 113 that supplies power necessary for the accessory IC 111 and the like, and an I / O interface circuit 114 that performs input / output processing of various signals.
The accessory IC 111 includes a CPU 121 that performs arithmetic processing, a ROM 122 that stores a control program for the accessory control, and a RAM 123 that temporarily stores data necessary for setting and controlling the work area. .

The I / O interface circuit 114 is input with signals from the above-described special figure start switch 21, universal map start switch 22, count switch 24, continuation switch 23, and discharge control device 124, and as necessary. A control signal is output from the I / O interface circuit 114 to the discharge control device 124.
The discharge control device 124 controls the discharge of the game ball by driving the discharge device (not shown) in accordance with the winning of the ball or the winning mode of the bonus item.
Also, from the I / O interface circuit 114, a solenoid that drives the opening / closing operation of the large winning opening 5a (opening / closing door) of the special variable winning device 5, a normal start memory display 26, a normal symbol variable display device 7, a normal variable Control signals are output to solenoids that drive the winning device 6, various decorative lamps / LEDs 125 (including side lamps 13 and 14, decorative LEDs, etc.), sound control board 126, display control apparatus 200, and game board external information terminal board 127 Is done.

The sound control board 126 generates sound effects necessary for the game (or may perform voice synthesis), and a sound signal from the sound generator 131 is amplified to be disposed at a predetermined location of the gaming machine. And an amplifier 133 that outputs to the speaker 132.
In this case, the display control device 200 receives the 8-bit display control signal from the accessory IC 111 and performs display control (command control) of the special symbol variable display device 4.
The display control device 200 includes a CPU, ROM, RAM for image display control, a VDP for image, a font ROM, and the like. The special symbol variable display device 4 variably displays a plurality of pieces of identification information (special drawing, probability variation determination identification information) based on a display control signal from the display control device 200 in a plurality of columns, or displays them in a superimposed manner. Various display processes such as scroll display are performed. Note that the display control device 200 is supplied with a backlight power source and a liquid crystal display power source to the special symbol variable display device 4 and is connected to a ground line.

  The game board external information terminal board 127 outputs various signals (for example, a big hit signal) from the game control device 100 to the external management device 134 and has an external information terminal 135. The management device 134 manages gaming machines, island facilities, and the like throughout the hall. Various signals (for example, jackpot signals) are input from the game control device 100 via the game board external information terminal board 127 and input. Based on various signals, necessary business data is calculated, and the processed data is displayed on a display or printed as necessary. In addition, the management device 134 monitors, for example, the winning ball of the gaming machine, and outputs a stop signal or the like to the gaming machine or broadcasts in the store.

Here, the game control device 100 and the display control device 200 constitute a probability variation generating unit, a notification unit, a notification delay control unit, a random notification delay control unit, and a start condition storage unit as a whole.
The predetermined game value related to the variable display game (for example, special game) in the display area of the special symbol variable display device 4 (variable display device) includes a special game state (for example, jackpot, the same applies hereinafter).
The probability variation generating means performs a lottery to determine whether or not to enter the probability variation state, and generates a probability variation state after the special gaming state ends based on the lottery result.
When the probability variation state is generated by the probability variation generation unit, the notification unit notifies that fact.
The notification delay control means indicates that the probability variation state has occurred after the variable display of the identification information by the special symbol variable display device 4 (variable display device) is started at least once after the special gaming state ends (or the probability Notifying that there is no fluctuation state).
In addition, the start condition storage means can store a predetermined number of satisfaction of the start condition of the variable display game that determines whether or not to shift to the special game state by the display area of the special symbol variable display device 4 (variable display device). In the relationship with the start condition storage means, the notification delay control means exceeds the number of times that the start condition stored in the start condition storage means is satisfied after the special gaming state ends, and the special symbol variable display device 4 (variable) After the variable display game of the display device is started, a notification that a probability variation state has occurred (or that a probability variation state does not occur) is given.
In the present embodiment, the probability variation generating means performs a lottery to determine whether or not to enter the probability variation state inside the game control device 100 using the probability variation acquisition determined random number. The lottery process is not displayed externally and is not known to the player.

  In the game for determining whether or not to shift to the big hit (special game state), a special symbol variable display device is used in combination with a special figure (identification information) corresponding to the value of the big hit determination flag as in this embodiment described later. 4 (variable display device) is an effect of stopping display in the display area and displaying on the surface as if it was a lottery (that is, a big hit (special gaming state) by a big hit determination flag) This is not limited to such an example, but for example, a special figure (identification information) is randomly determined without determining the result in advance. The result may be determined later by stopping at a proper timing.

Here, the gaming machine includes a pachinko gaming machine, a pachikon machine, an arrangement ball gaming machine, a sparrow ball gaming machine and the like, and a slot machine and a pachislot machine.
The identification information includes symbols such as numbers, letters, symbols and characters, and marks (identification marks) that can be visually identified such as colors. Further, it does not matter whether the identification information is singular or plural.
The variable display device capable of variably displaying the identification information may be a single device such as a 7-segment LED, a liquid crystal display device, or a CRT (cathode ray tube) display device. A combination with an arrayed display device, a mechanical display device using a rotating drum, or the like may be used as long as it includes an area in which identification information can be variably displayed. For example, a special symbol variable display device and a normal symbol variable display device in the first type pachinko gaming machine.
The special game state advantageous to the player is, for example, a big hit state of a special variable display game or a normal variable display game hit state in the first type pachinko gaming machine. In addition, a right generation state in the third type of pachinko gaming machine, a state in which the electric combination in a general electric machine having a plurality of electric combinations is continuously opened, a bonus game in a slot machine, and the like are also included.

Further, the probability variation state may be referred to as a specific gaming state in another concept, which is a state that is advantageous to the player apart from the special gaming state and the special gaming state (the special gaming state can be easily generated). As a form thereof, for example, in the first type of pachinko gaming machine, there is a probability variation state of a special display variable display game. However, the present embodiment does not include a normal probability fluctuation state that increases the winning rate to the start opening (start gate). That is, if the probability variation state includes even a probability of hitting the normal figure, the normal variation winning device 6 is frequently opened, and the player can recognize the probability variation entry. This is because if the device 6 does not open frequently, it will be indirectly discouraged as being in the normal mode, so the probability variation state does not include an increase in the normal hit probability.
Note that the probability variation state in the second and third types of pachinko machines includes, for example, a state in which a V guidance device is provided and the winning rate to the V prize opening (special prize opening) is increased by the operation thereof. .

C. Next, before describing the control flow of the game control device 100, an outline of the game performed in the gaming machine of the present embodiment will be described.
When a game ball driven into the game area via the guide rail 2 wins the normal variable winning device 6 that also serves as a special symbol start opening, in a plurality of areas of the variable display portion 4a of the special symbol variable display device 4 A display (so-called variable display) in which a large number of identification symbols (including numbers, characters, symbols, symbols, etc.) move (scroll) is performed, and a variable display game (special game) is performed. Then, if the stop display mode as the variable display game result is a predetermined mode (for example, a specific display result of a doublet such as “7, 7, 7”), a special game state called a big hit occurs.

When this special game state (big hit) occurs, a special game is performed in which the open / close door of the special variable prize-winning device 5 is opened, for example, for about 30 seconds (or, for example, up to a maximum of 10 prizes). This special game cycle is continuously performed up to, for example, 16 cycles on the condition that the game ball passes through the continuous winning area in the big winning opening 5a during each cycle.
Here, in the present embodiment, a lottery is performed to determine whether or not to enter the probability variation state inside the game control device 100 using the probability variation acquisition determination random number. In addition, the process of probability variation acquisition lottery is not displayed to the outside and is not visible to the player.

Then, as a result of the lottery for determining whether or not to enter the probability variation state, a mode indicating whether or not the probability variation state has occurred after the special symbol variable display device 4 has started variable display at least once. Information is broadcast. The notification is performed by informing the mode by mode information such as probability change mode or normal mode. For example, in the case of the probability change mode, a game (probability variation game) that increases the big hit probability and makes it easy to hit the next big hit. ) And only the probability of jackpot after that for a predetermined period is set to a higher probability than usual (the probability of normal figure is not increased).
Further, during the above-mentioned special figure variable display game or special game, when a game ball is further won in the normal variable prize winning device 6, the special figure start memory display 25 is lit and stored, for example, up to four special figures. After the end of the variable display game or special game, the special display variable display game is repeated based on the memory.

On the other hand, when the game ball wins (passes) the normal symbol start port 8 during the game, the variable display of the normal diagram by the variable display of the identification information (in this case, a single digit number) of the normal symbol variable display device 7 A game is played. Then, if the stop display mode as the variable display game result is a predetermined mode (for example, “7”), a game value called “per game” is generated.
When this game value (per ordinary figure) is generated, a specific game is held in which the pair of opening / closing members of the normal variation prize-winning device 6 are opened in an inverted C shape for about 0.5 seconds, for example. This makes it easier for a game ball to win the normal variation winning device 6, and accordingly, the number of executions of the special variable display game increases and the possibility of occurrence of a big hit increases.
In addition, during the above-mentioned usual figure variation display game, when a game ball is further won in the normal symbol start opening 8, the ordinary figure start memory display 26 is turned on and, for example, up to four are stored, and the usual figure variation display game is stored. After the end of the above, the usual variable display game is repeated based on the memory.

In addition to a game (probability changing game) that increases the big hit probability and makes it easy to hit the next big hit, and a usual variable display game, a predetermined special game is also performed. Other special games include, for example, the so-called normal time reduction control or the normal time instant stop control (or the normal time instant stop control, or the like, such as shortening the fluctuation time of the usual figure fluctuation display game only for the period until the special figure fluctuation display game is played 50 times. There is a gaming state due to the combination of both.
In this case, the normal time control is a control for shortening the normal time fluctuation display game time of about 60 seconds to about 6 seconds, for example. When the usual variable display game is performed based on the start memory, the time required for the predetermined time (for example, 6 seconds) has elapsed since the start memory is generated, and the change time is shortened (for example, 2 seconds) immediately. This is a control to stop the usual figure.

In addition, during this special game, a process for increasing the opening time of the normal variation winning device 6 at the time of a normal figure to, for example, about 3 seconds, Processing such as increasing from 1 to 3 may be performed.
In addition, by performing such special games, the number of times of normal games per unit time increases, and the number of times of normal games hits increases (since the probability of hitting normal games is usually about 1/4). For this reason, as a result, the number of fluctuations of the special figure increases, which is an advantageous state.
Furthermore, normally, during this special game state, immediate stop control is performed for fluctuations in the special figure, which is further advantageous.

D. Operation of Control System Next, the control of the gaming machine performed by the above-described control system will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 3 and 5 to 7.
(A) Game Control Sequence FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the game control sequence performed by the game control device 100 (the accessory IC 111).
When the game control sequence is started, an initialization process is performed in step S1. In the initialization processing, for example, normality determination processing of the ROM 122, work area initialization in the RAM 123, I / O register setting, system internal register setting processing, flag initialization, and the like are performed.
Here, the RAM 123 is provided with a work area as shown in FIG. The following data is stored in the area shown in FIG.

Big hit random number counter The big hit probability is 1/311, and any one of 0 to 310 (for example, the random number extracted in the start winning prize) is stored here as the big hit random number.
-Probability variation determination random number counter 0 to 11 are set as probability variation acquisition determination random numbers, of which 0 to 5 are the normal mode (probability of probability variation acquisition is 6/12 = 1/2), and 6 to 11 are the probability variation mode (probability variation acquisition probability The probability is 6/12 = 1/2), and any one of 0 to 11 is stored here as the value of the probability variation acquisition random number counter.
-Fluctuation effect random number counter There are 25 types of variation effect random numbers, and any one of them is stored here, but it is not directly related to the present invention.
-Number of winning memories The starting winning ball is stored in the range of 0-4.
Big hit determination flag Stores a flag indicating whether the big hit random number is judged to be out (00H) or big hit (55H).

-Probability variation determination flag A flag indicating whether normal (no probability variation) (00H) or probability variation (AAH), which is the determination result of the random number for determining probability variation, is stored.
• Probability change state flag Stores a flag indicating whether or not the state is the probability change state. Probability increases for both special maps and ordinary maps. On the other hand, if both are clear, the probability decreases (normal state).
・ Probability change notification delay counter In order to delay the information about whether or not to enter the probability fluctuation state after the special figure fluctuation is started n times or more, it is for counting the number of special figure fluctuations to be delayed. is there. Values from 0 to 1000 can be stored.
• Probability change notification enable flag Stores a flag for allowing notification of probability change. Probability change is permitted when set, and probability change is not permitted when clear.

The following data is stored in the area shown in FIG.
・ Variation target memory (big hit random number counter)
A big hit random number (any one of 0 to 310) to be subjected to the current symbol variation is stored. “7” is a big hit at normal time (when it is not a probable change), and “7, 17, 27, 37, 47” is a big hit at a probable change, and the big hit probability is increased.
・ Variation target memory (Probability change acquisition random number counter)
Any one of probability change acquisition random numbers (0 to 11) used in the current probability change game is stored here. There are six of “6 to 11” that change with certainty.
・ Variation target memory (variation production random number counter)
Any one of the current random effects random numbers (0 to 24) is stored here, but is not directly related to the present invention.

・ First hold memory (big hit random number counter)
This is a storage area for jackpot random numbers when the number of winning prizes is 1.
・ First hold memory (probability change acquisition random number counter)
This is a storage area of probability variation acquisition random numbers when the number of winning prizes is 1.
・ First hold memory (variable effect random number counter)
This is a storage area for variable effect random numbers when the number of winning prizes is 1.
Similarly, the second to fourth reserved memories (big hit random number counter), the second to fourth reserved memories (probability change acquisition determination random number counter), and the second to fourth reserved memories (variable effect random number counter) are the big hit random numbers, respectively. It is provided in pairs for each counter for storing the probability variation acquisition decision random number and the variable effect random number counter, and each storage area is when the winning memory number is 2 to 4, respectively. The contents of the first to fourth hold memories are sequentially shifted in the flow of 4 → 3 → 2 → first → change target memory as the game progresses (however, less than 4) If it is, shift within that range).

  Returning to the flow, in step S2, it is determined whether or not the number of winning prizes is the maximum value (four). If NO, the process proceeds to step S3 to determine whether or not a ball has been detected by the special figure start SW (special figure start switch 21) (whether or not there is a start prize). If not, the process jumps to step S8. . If a sphere is detected in step S3, the process proceeds to step S4. The start winning is a winning to the normal variable winning device 6. However, not all start winning prizes are in an effective state in which the fluctuation of the special figure can be started (there are four upper limits).

If there is a start win, the start memory is updated (incremented) by “+1” in step S4, and the player is informed that a new start win has been stored. Next, in step S5, the data of the big hit random number counter is stored in the corresponding portion of the winning storage area (see FIG. 4B). The jackpot random number counter here is updated at regular intervals between 0 to 310 as shown in FIG. 4A, and the data of the jackpot random number counter this time is extracted and extracted at the timing of the start winning prize. The judgment of big hit or miss is performed. Therefore, the data stored in the big hit random number counter shown in FIG. 4A is stored in the corresponding place in the winning storage area (see FIG. 4B).
For example, if the number of memorized winnings is 1 due to the current start winning, the value of the big hit random number counter is stored in the first reserved memory area, and if the number of memorized winning prizes is 4 due to the current start winning, the big hit to the fourth reserved memory area As in the case of storing the value of the random number counter, the value of the big hit random number counter is stored in the corresponding reserved storage area according to the state of the number of winning memories at that time.

Similarly, in step S6, the data of the probability variation acquisition decision random number counter is stored in the corresponding portion of the winning storage area (see FIG. 4B). As shown in FIG. 4A, the probability variation acquisition random number counter here is updated at regular intervals between 0 and 11, and the data of the current probability variation determination random number counter is extracted at the timing of the start winning prize. By taking out, the probability change or normal judgment is performed. Therefore, the data stored in the probability variation acquisition determination random number counter shown in FIG. 4A is stored in the corresponding place in the winning storage area (see FIG. 4B).
For example, the value of the probability variation acquisition decision random number counter is stored in the first reserved storage area when the number of winning memories is 1 by the current start winning, and the fourth reserved storage area is when the number of winning memories is 4 by the current starting winning. The value of the probability variation acquisition decision random number counter is stored in the corresponding reserved storage area in accordance with the state of the number of winning storages at that time.

  Next, in step S7, the data of the variable effect random number counter is stored in the corresponding place in the winning storage area (see FIG. 4B). As shown in FIG. 4A, the variable effect random number counter here is updated at regular intervals between 0 and 24, and the data of the current variable effect random number counter is extracted and extracted at the start winning timing. Thus, it is possible to perform an effect of displaying the possibility of entering the probability variation mode. Therefore, the data stored in the variable effect random number counter shown in FIG. 4A is stored in the corresponding place in the winning storage area (see FIG. 4B). For example, if the winning memory number becomes 1 by the current start winning, the value of the variable effect random number counter is stored in the first reserved memory area, and if the winning memory number becomes 4 by the current starting winning, the fourth reserved memory area. As the value of the variable effect random number counter is stored, the value of the variable effect random number counter is stored in the corresponding reserved storage area in accordance with the state of the winning memory number at that time.

Next, a big hit random number counter update process is performed in step S8. The big hit random number counter is updated (incremented) by “+1” until the big hit random number counter reaches the maximum value (310), and when the maximum value (310) is reached, the big hit random number counter is again set to “0”. In step S8, the big hit random number counter is incremented by 1 every time this sequence is executed, so that the big hit random number in the range of 0 to 310 is obtained. Update.
Next, the probability variation acquisition decision random number counter is updated in step S9, and the probability variation acquisition decision random number counter is incremented by 1 every time this sequence is executed, thereby updating the probability variation acquisition decision random number in the range of 0 to 11. . Next, in step S10, a variable effect random number counter update process is performed, and the variable effect random number counter is incremented by 1 each time this sequence is executed, thereby updating the variable effect random number in the range of 0 to 24.

  Next, in step S11, game control processing is performed in sequence units. Here, game control other than the above random numbers is performed. For example, a special figure game, prize ball control processing, etc. described later. Next, in step S12, a random number not related to the game value is updated. For example, there is a random number for determining the stop symbol of the special figure (however, the result of the probability variation game is not displayed on the screen, and there is no random number for determining the stop symbol of the probability variation determination symbol). Next, it is determined whether or not an interrupt signal is detected in step S13. The interrupt signal is generated every reference time (for example, 2 ms) generated by the clock circuit 112 in FIG. If no interrupt signal is detected, the process returns to step S12. If an interrupt signal is detected, the process returns to step S2 to repeat the loop. Therefore, the game control sequence is performed one sequence every 2 ms, and the random numbers are updated accordingly. In other words, this sequence is repeated every 2 ms regardless of the progress of a special figure game described later.

(B) Special Figure Game Progression Process FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the special figure game progress process. When this process is started, first, a special figure game initialization process is performed in step S21. In the initialization process, for example, necessary initialization is performed such as returning the big hit random number counter, the probability variation acquisition random number counter, the variation effect random number counter, the probability variation state flag, the probability variation notification delay counter, the probability variation start permission flag, and the like to initial values. Next, symbol variation start processing is performed in step S22. This is to determine the big hit according to the random number extracted with the start winning, or to determine the symbol of the special figure, details will be described later in a subroutine. Next, a symbol variation stop process is performed in step S23. This is a control for stopping the variation of each symbol of the special symbol in the special symbol stop symbol mode set in step S39 or step S45 described later, and finally stops all symbols.

Here, in the present embodiment, in the symbol variation stop process in step S23, the probability variation notification start permission flag value set in the symbol variation start processing subroutine described later and the value of the probability variation state flag are described later based on FIG. As shown in (a) to (c), after at least one special figure change is started after the end of the big hit, the current mode (probability change mode or normal mode: that is, whether or not the probability change state has occurred. Information) is performed (displayed). That is, when the probability change notification start permission flag is set, a display indicating whether the probability change mode or the normal mode is made is performed with reference to the probability change state flag. However, this display is delayed until the probability change notification start permission flag is set, and if it is not set, the display is not performed (see FIG. 8A).
The process of notifying the current mode (notifying the current mode with a delay) after at least one special figure change is started after the end of the big hit is performed in the symbol change stop process in step S23. However, for example, it may be performed in the big hit determination process in step S24. When the big hit determination process is performed, after the special figure is completely stopped, the current mode (probability change mode or normal mode) is displayed and notified to the player.

  Next, when all symbols stop, a big hit determination process is performed in step S24, and hit / miss is determined based on the value of the big hit determination flag set in step S38 or step S44 described later. If it is off, the process returns to step S22 to repeat the loop. On the other hand, at the time of winning, the probability variation state flag is cleared and the process proceeds to step S25 to perform a big hit game control process. The jackpot game control process is a jackpot game. For example, after a jackpot notification screen is displayed for 3 seconds, it is not displayed on the screen, but it is determined whether or not a probability variation can be obtained using a probability variation acquisition random number (internal Next, a big hit round is started, the big prize opening 5a of the special variable prize winning device 5 is opened, and a big hit game is played up to 16 rounds on condition that a ball is detected by the continuous SW (continuous switch 23).

Next, a big hit end process is performed in step S26. This is a process associated with the end of the big hit, and details will be described later in a subroutine. After step S26, the process returns to step S22 to repeat the loop.
In this way, the progress of the special figure game is based on the fact that the above-described game control sequence is performed every 2 ms, so that the process from the fluctuation of the special figure accompanying the start winning to the stop and the big hit or miss associated therewith The process of switching the state is mainly described. Therefore, while the game control sequence is expressed in a short time unit of every 2 ms, the progress of the special game is expressed without being constrained by the time unit of 2 ms, and these two processes proceed simultaneously with each other. The following explanation will be continued.

(C) Symbol Variation Start Process FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of symbol variation start processing in the special symbol game progress processing. When this subroutine is started, it is first determined in step S31 whether or not the number of winning memories is greater than “0”. If NO, the ball detection in steps S3 to S6 in the game control sequence shown in FIG. The process waits at step S31 until each random number counter is stored.
When the winning memory number is larger than “0”, the process proceeds to step S32, and the winning memory number is subtracted by “1”, and the winning memory area is shifted in step S33. As a result, as shown in FIG. 4B, the values of the big hit random number counter, the probability variation acquisition random number counter and the variable effect random number counter are moved one by one from the starting storage holding area to the fluctuation target storage area side. I will do it.

Next, in step S34, it is determined whether or not the probability variation state flag is set. If it is set, the probability variation mode big hit determination process is performed in step S35. In the jackpot determination process in the probability variation mode, the jackpot determination is performed in a state where the jackpot probability is increased (that is, the probability variation mode). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the big hit random number counter stored in the change target memory matches “7, 17, 27, 37, 47”. In this case, in the normal state (when not in the probability variation mode), the random number that is a big hit is one of “7”, but in the probability variation mode, it is a big hit with five random numbers “7, 17, 27, 37, 47”. Therefore, the jackpot probability has been increased five times.
On the other hand, when the probability variation state flag is not set in step S34, the process branches to step S36 and the normal mode big hit determination process is performed. In the normal mode jackpot determination process, the jackpot determination is performed in the state where the jackpot probability is not increased. Specifically, the value of the jackpot random number counter stored in the memory to be changed matches "7". Determine. In the normal state, the random number that is a big hit is one of “7”, and the big hit probability has not increased.

After step S35 or step S36, the process proceeds to step S37 to determine whether or not the determination result is a big hit.
(1) At the time of big hit When the judgment result is a big hit, the process proceeds to step S38, and the big hit judgment flag is set to “55H”. Next, in step S39, a big hit symbol is set as the special symbol stop symbol. At this time, a random number for determining the stop symbol of the special figure generated (updated) in step S12 of the above-described game control sequence is used to determine the stop symbol at the time of the big hit. Next, in step S40, a process for obtaining probability variation is performed. The probability variation acquisition determination process determines whether or not to shift to probability variation. The value of the probability variation acquisition determination random number counter (any value from 0 to 11) stored in the change target memory and “0 to 5” are determined. Or “6 to 11”. In this case, “0 to 5” is a normal state, and “6 to 11” is a random number that becomes probable. The probabilities are both 6/12 = 1/2.

Next, in step S41, it is determined whether the determination result is a probability variation acquisition. If the probability variation is acquired, the process proceeds to step S42, and "AAH" is set in the probability variation acquisition determination flag. On the other hand, if the result of determination in step S41 indicates that the probability variation is not acquired, the process branches to step S43, and the probability variation acquisition determination flag is set to “00H”.
After step S42 or step S43, the process proceeds to step S46, and the special pattern fluctuation pattern information is set. As the special pattern variation pattern, for example, there are various states in which the special diagram varies, such as the occurrence of reach / no reach occurrence, the type of reach, etc., and any variation pattern is determined in this step.
(2) When it is off When the judgment result at step S37 is off, the process branches to step S44, and the big hit judgment flag is set to “00H”. Next, in step S45, the symbol setting process is performed (in the drawing, “displacement”). The off symbol setting process determines the stop symbol of the special symbol so that it is off. Note that when the special figure is out of the range, there is no determination of the probability variation acquisition random number. Next, the process proceeds to step S43, and then proceeds to step S46.

After step S46, it is then determined in step S47 whether or not the probability variation notification delay counter is greater than “0”.
Here, in the present embodiment, a probability change notification delay counter = n is set in a subroutine for jackpot end processing described later. This is based on the lottery result that determines whether or not to enter the probability variation state, the special figure variation after the end of the jackpot has reached a predetermined number of executions (for example, n times (n is a number exceeding 1)) In order to notify whether or not the probability variation state has occurred, the probability variation notification delay counter = n is set to determine the number of executions at random.
If the probability change notification delay counter is greater than “0” in step S47, the process proceeds to step S48, where the probability change notification delay counter is updated (decremented) by “−1”, and the variable display count of the special figure is counted up. Next, in step S49, it is determined whether or not the probability change notification delay counter = 0. If not the probability change notification delay counter = 0, the process proceeds to step S50 to start the variation of all symbols and return to the special game progress process. . Thereafter, by repeating this routine, if the determination result in step S49 becomes YES (probability change notification delay counter = 0), the process branches from step S49 to step S51 to set the probability change notification start permission flag, and then step S50 is executed. Then, the process returns to the special figure game progress process.
When the probability change notification start permission flag is set, in the special game progress process, as described above, in the symbol variation stop process in step S23, the probability change notification start permission flag value and the probability change state flag value are described later. As shown in 8 (a) to (c), processing for displaying the current mode (probability change mode or normal mode) is performed and the player is notified.

(D) Big hit end process FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a big hit end process subroutine in the special game progress process. When this subroutine is started, first, a screen for notifying the end of jackpot (a jackpot end screen) is displayed for a certain period, for example, 15 seconds in step S61, then the probability variation acquisition determination flag is read in step S62, and the probability variation acquisition determination flag = It is determined whether or not “AAH”. In the probability variation acquisition determination flag, either “AAH” data is set in step S42 described above, or “00H” data is set in step S43, and in either step S42 or 43, data is set. After the data of the probability variation acquisition determination flag is stored, the data is not read / written at all in the execution step halfway up to step S62.

When the probability variation acquisition determination flag = “AAH”, it is determined that the normal mode has changed to the probability variation mode, the process proceeds to step S63, and the probability variation state flag is set. This shifts to the probability change mode (however, the notification is displayed with a delay). Next, “00H” is set in the probability variation acquisition determination flag in step S64. The probability variation acquisition determination flag is set to “00H” because the probability variation acquisition determination flag is determined in the current routine and the mode is changed, so the reference to the probability variation acquisition determination flag is ended and the probability variation acquisition determination flag is cleared. It is to keep it.
Next, in step S65, a probability variation notification delay counter is set. Here, probability variation notification delay counter = n (n = 1 or more) is set, and n is determined at random. When determining randomly, for example, a simple random number generation counter may be used. n corresponds to the number of stoppages of the special figure for delaying and notifying information on whether or not to enter the probability fluctuation state after the variable figure display is started.

Now, assume that a random random number generation counter is used and, for example, n = 5 is set. n = 5 corresponds to the fact that the number of fluctuations of the special figure started with the start winning is performed five times. Next, in step S66, the probability change notification start permission flag is cleared. Clearing the probability change notification start permission flag because the current big hit game is over, so that the probability change notification permission flag is cleared once and notification is not permitted so that notification of the probability change or normal mode is not performed immediately It is to make it. After step S66, the process returns to step S22 of the special figure game progress process to repeat the routine.
Thus, every time the big hit ends, n is set in the probability variation notification delay counter, and the probability variation notification permission flag is cleared, and the mode notification is disabled.

Note that the value of n set in the probability variation notification delay counter may be a fixed value. However, if possible, a value larger than the number of start storage memories (4) is preferable. Then, even if all the memory is automatically digested after the big hit, the entry to the probability variation state is not notified at that time, so the player who wants to know the notification result is encouraged to continue the game Can do. As a result, the operation of the gaming machine 1 can be increased.
By the way, the value randomly set in the probability variation notification delay counter may be set differently in the expected value between the probability variation mode and the normal mode. In this case, it is preferable to set the expected value of the value set in the normal mode to be larger than the expected value of the value set in the probability variation mode. For example, n = 5 to 44 is selected for the probability change mode entry decision, and n = 15 to 54 is selected for the normal mode entry decision.
With such a configuration, it is possible to speed up the notification of the probability change mode pleasing to the player, and a big hit occurs before the notification of the probability change mode entry, giving the player an opportunity to enter the probability change mode. The case where it is lost can be eliminated as much as possible. In other words, it is possible to give as many players as possible the impression of entering the probability variation mode.
On the other hand, the normal mode entry that is not desirable for the player can be delayed, so that the player's feeling of weakness due to the normal mode entry can be weakened as the game time elapses. In other words, in the case of normal mode entry, even if it is not known immediately after the big hit, if the state where the big hit does not hit continues as the game continues, the suspicion that it is the normal mode will increase, so If the time has passed sufficiently, it is possible to greatly weaken the feeling of weakness when the normal mode entry notification is performed. For example, as a nuance that a player feels, the feeling of weakness can be weakened by the feeling of “after all”.
Therefore, it is possible to simultaneously achieve the two effects of wiping away the player's feeling of weakness when the normal mode entry is found and at the same time giving the player a strong impression when the probability change mode entry is found.

E. Specific Example of Probability Change Notification Delay Next, a specific example in which information regarding whether or not to enter the probability mode is delayed and notified will be described.
First, when there is a start prize from a stop state of the special figure (for example, “1, 2, 3”), the fluctuation of the special figure starts. Next, for example, if a big hit occurs at “7, 7, 7”, immediately after that, an effect of blinking the stop special map of “7, 7, 7” is performed. Then, the probability variation acquisition lottery process remains invisible, and the probability variation acquisition determination is performed using the probability variation acquisition decision random number. If the probability variation acquisition decision random number stored in the probability variation acquisition determination random number counter of this time is 0 to 5 among the probability variation acquisition determination random numbers 0 to 11, in normal mode, 6 to 11 (hereinafter, the probability variation acquisition determination random number is hit). If there is, the mode changes to the probability change mode. When the probability change acquisition random number hits, the probability change mode is entered, and the next jackpot probability is increased.
On the other hand, when the probability variation acquisition decision random number is out of the normal mode, the big hit probability is not increased. As described above, in this embodiment, when a big hit is made, a lottery for probability variation is performed so that the player does not know.

Next, the player enters the first round of the big hit, and the number of counts increases as the ball enters the big prize opening 5a. Under the condition of the V prize, the big hit game can be continued until the final round (16R). On the other hand, if there is no V prize on the way, “Punk”. When the big hit ends with the end of the final round or “puncture”, the variable game of the special figure is started again. At this time, the probability variation notification delay counter is set to n (for example, n = 5), the probability variation notification delay counter is decremented every time there is a stoppage of special figure fluctuation after the big hit. Then, on the screen in the middle of the probability variation notification delay counter = 0 (special diagram variation screen), as shown in FIG. 8A, the display “current mode = ???” is displayed. That is, whether or not the player has entered a certain probability at this time is an undetermined display, and the player does not know.
Next, when the special figure fluctuation is stopped five times and the probability variation notification delay counter = 0, the current mode (probability variation mode or normal mode) is displayed and the player is notified. For example, when the current mode is the probability change mode, as shown in FIG. 8 (b), the display (current mode = probability change) is displayed on the screen (special figure variation screen), and the current mode is the normal mode. In such a case, as shown in FIG. 8C, the display “current mode = normal” is displayed on the screen (special drawing variation screen). Thereby, the player can surely recognize the current mode.

As described above, in this embodiment, the special figure change is performed at random times n times or more based on the lottery result (not visible to the player) for determining whether or not to enter the probability fluctuation state. On the condition, information on whether or not to enter the probability variation state is notified. Therefore, the following effects can be obtained.
(1) At the end of the big hit, it is not immediately determined whether or not it is a probability change rush, but it will notify you with a delay whether or not it is a probability change rush. It is possible to reduce that the player stops the game.
(2) By setting the probability variation notification delay counter at random, the notification timing of the probability variation mode entry becomes irregular, so while using the timing of notification while having fun to search whether or not it is the probability variation mode, Various impressions can be given to the player. For example, the game can be made interesting by giving the player a startle feeling due to the mode notification at an early timing or a feeling of frustration in which the mode notification is not performed.
(3) The occupancy rate of the amusement store can be increased while the player is entertained. In particular, even when the store is about to close, it is possible to reduce the state in which the player immediately stops the game at the end of the big hit.

(4) By setting the probability variation notification delay counter to at least n = 5 (that is, a number larger than the number of memories), there are the following effects. That is, at least after the number of special figure changes that exceeds the number of start winning memory (4) automatically digested after the end of the jackpot, information on the probability change mode entry is notified and automatically digested after the end of the jackpot During the symbol change by the reserved memory, the notification of the probability change mode entry cannot be made. Therefore, the player can be motivated to make a new symbol change, and the game can be continued after the symbol change by the holding memory after the big hit. In other words, in order to newly change the symbol, the player launches a game ball, and as a result, the operation of the gaming machine can be enhanced.

  In the present embodiment, the gaming machine 1 is not provided with a lamp that directly informs the player when entering the probability change (that is, not directly notified). However, a configuration in which a notification lamp is not provided is a typical example in which a notification lamp is not provided. However, even when a notification that cannot be directly recognized by a player is given, “not sure of a change in probability”. "(In fact, it means that the notification is not made as it is). For example, in a configuration in which only employees are notified by an invisible electrical signal (external information to the gaming machine, etc.) so that only the game store can grasp the probability change, or in a position where the gaming machine is inconspicuous If you are reporting that the lamp is lit (for example, if you do not know whether the lamp is steadily changing or the decorative lamp is lit) It shall not be regarded as being informed. In such a case, the effect of the present embodiment is effectively exhibited.

Next, another embodiment of the present invention will be described.
“Second Embodiment”
FIGS. 8D and 8E are diagrams for explaining a second embodiment of the present invention. In the second embodiment, the game control apparatus 100 and the display control apparatus 200 constitute notification delay control means as a whole, and the notification delay control means informs that when a probability variation state is generated by the probability variation generation means. When notification is made and the probability variation state does not occur, the fact is not notified. That is, in the normal mode, as shown in FIG. 8 (d), even if the special symbol is changing, the probability variation mode / normal mode is not displayed any time. On the other hand, in the probability variation mode, as shown in FIG. 8 (e), the message “Probably changing now” is displayed at a predetermined timing from the end of the big hit while the special symbol is changing.
As described above, in the second embodiment, in the normal mode, the notification is not performed, and the mode is notified only in the probability variation mode. Therefore, the player who stops the game by the normal mode entry notification. On the other hand, there is an effect of suppressing the suspension of the game. Therefore, the operation of the gaming machine can be further enhanced.

“Third Embodiment”
The third embodiment of the present invention is combined with the configuration of the first embodiment. In step S61 of the jackpot end process (shown in FIG. 6), for example, as shown in FIG. 9 (a). A setting that displays messages such as “End of jackpot” on the jackpot end screen and “Probably enter with a probability of 25%” and displays the probability of probability change as a “fuzzy notification”. To.
The setting here is performed as shown in the figure showing the relationship between the probability variation acquisition random number counter and the rush possibility display shown in FIG. In other words, in the normal mode in which the probability change acquisition random number counter value of the memory subject to change is 0 to 5, the probability change entry is divided into 6 levels in the range of 0% to 75%, and the screen corresponding to it is displayed from B. Four types up to E are prepared and associated with each other. In this case, there is a large display ratio of 25% probability change entry, which suggests that the player cannot expect much. Incidentally, the example of FIG. 9A corresponds to an example in which the screen D is displayed.

On the other hand, in the case of the probability variation mode in which the probability variation acquisition random number counter value is 6 to 11, the probability variation entry is divided into six stages in 25% to 100% categories, and four types of screens corresponding to A to D are provided. Are prepared and associated with each other. In this case, the display ratio of the probability variation 75% is large, which suggests that the player can be expected considerably.
When the probability variation notification delay counter = 0, the probability variation mode or the normal mode is clearly displayed.

  As described above, in the third embodiment, in combination with the configuration of the first embodiment, the probability of a probability change rush is displayed as a “fuzzy notification” at the end of the big hit, so a certain amount of guess is given to the player. Since it is not given the definitive information of the normal mode while having it, there is an effect of suppressing the stop of the game for the player who similarly stops the game due to the notification of the normal mode entry. Also, at the end of the big hit, there is an advantage that the game becomes interesting by using the reasoning of the probability change mode entry.

The following modifications may be made.
(1) The degree of possibility is not a number, and for example, one may be selected from a plurality of graded levels.
(2) On the screen E as shown in FIG. 9 (b), a message such as “Entering probability with a probability of 0%” completely denies the possibility of entering probability, so the player I can be disappointed. Therefore, such a display that completely denies the possibility of rushing may not be displayed. For example, the display of the screen D in FIG. 9B may be changed from “25%” to “20%”, and the screen D may be displayed even when the probability variation acquisition determination counter is 0. By doing so, the player's sense of expectation is not completely denied, and the player can be entertained while there is little desire to enter the game.
(3) Instead of displaying screen A to screen E as “XX%”, for example, messages indicating grades and ranks such as “Daiyoshi”, “Nakayoshi”, “Koyoshi”, “Sueyoshi”, “Seriously” You may make it display. By doing so, it is possible to make the player recognize the possibility of rushing into the probability change with a familiar concept found in daily life.

Embodiments of the present invention are not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications as described below are possible.
(A) The present invention has a variable display device capable of displaying a plurality of types of identification information, can give a predetermined game value in relation to a variable display game in the display area of the variable display device, and has a probability variation Needless to say, any type of gaming machine may be used as long as it can generate a state. For example, it can be applied to other types of pachinko machines, arrange ball machines, sparrow ball machines, slot machines, and the like.
Further, the present invention can be applied not only to a pachinko gaming machine but also to a video game machine, for example.

(B) The present invention is not limited to the contents of control as in the above embodiment, and various modifications can be made as follows within the scope of the object of the present invention.
(1) For example, a process may be performed in which a specific character appears after the end of the jackpot, and the mode notification is delayed while obscure signs indicating whether the character is in the probability variation mode.
(2) The game start timing for determining whether or not to enter the probability variation state may be other timings than before or during the big hit. For example, in other types of pachinko machines, arrange ball machines, sparrow ball machines, slot machines, etc., a game may be performed to determine whether or not to enter the probability variation state at an appropriate timing of those games. Good.

(3) The lottery of whether or not to enter the probability change does not necessarily have to be performed at the timing of winning the start opening as in the above embodiment, and may be performed at any timing. For example, a lottery may be performed using a timing at which the special gaming state is started, a timing at which the special gaming state is ended, or a predetermined timing in the special gaming state (such as a winning ball detection timing with a count switch).
However, in any case, the contents and results of the game for determining whether or not to enter the probability variation state are masked to the player so that the player cannot see them.

1 Game board 4 Special symbol variable display device (variable display device)
5 Special variation winning device 100 Game control device 111 IC for character
200 Display control device

Claims (2)

A variable display device capable of displaying a plurality of types of identification information has a start condition established by winning a game ball at the special figure start opening, and a variable display game is performed on the variable display device based on the establishment of the start condition. A game machine capable of generating a special game state that gives a predetermined game value when the stop result mode of the variable display game is a specific display result,
Starting condition storage means capable of storing a predetermined number of establishment of the starting condition;
A probability variation acquisition random number is extracted by winning a game ball at the special figure start opening, and it is determined whether or not to generate a probability variation state that makes the occurrence probability of the special gaming state a high probability different from normal, A probability variation generating means for generating a probability variation state after the end of the special gaming state based on the determination result;
A notification delay control means for delaying notification of information on whether or not the probability variation state has occurred after the end of the special gaming state;
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The notification delay control means includes:
Regardless of whether or not a probability variation state has occurred by the probability variation generation means, a mode display that does not know whether or not it is a probability variation state,
A gaming machine characterized in that a notification is given so that a player cannot directly recognize whether or not a probability variation state has occurred when entering a probability variation state. The notification delay control means includes:
After the end of the special gaming state, on the condition that the number of changes of the variable display game by the variable display device has reached the value set in the probability change notification delay counter, to notify that it is a probability variation state,
When the number of changes in the variable display game of the variable display device after the end of the special game state reaches the value set in the probability change notification delay counter and is in the probability change state, the probability change mode display is performed. on the other hand,
When the number of changes in the variable display game of the variable display device after the end of the special game state reaches the value set in the probability change notification delay counter and is not in the probability change state, the normal change mode display is performed. The gaming machine according to claim 1.

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