JP2011172850A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To make an independent performance in a mode independent from a varying display performance to be carried out without damaging the interestingness of a specific performance when carrying out the specific performance by presenting an attainment condition to control in the specific game condition. <P>SOLUTION: The causation of an event corresponding to a previously presented mission in a varying display represents the attainment of the mission and the ascertainment of a jackpot is announced. The timing of ascertaining attainment/nonattainment of the presented mission is unambiguously fixed in accordance with a variation pattern chosen in the varying display. Even in a flash announcement carried out in a frame lamp separately from the varying display of patterns, the ascertainment of the jackpot is announced in some cases. As the timing of executing the flash announcement, one can be chosen from among t1 to t5. However, in a varying display in which the presented mission is attained, until the varying display comes to an end, even in the varying display in which the mission is not attained, the execution of the flash announcement is prohibited in the timing until the nonattainment of the mission is ascertained. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&amp;INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and in particular, when it is determined to control to a specific gaming state, it executes a specific effect that satisfies the presented conditions and is independent of the process of producing a variable display effect. The present invention relates to a gaming machine that executes an independent effect executed in the manner described above.

  The pachinko gaming machine performs a jackpot lottery when the game ball launched into the game area wins the start winning opening, and is controlled to the jackpot gaming state by winning the lottery. In addition, there are two types of jackpots: normal jackpots and more favorable probability variation jackpots. When the probability variation jackpot is reached, the gaming state after the jackpot gaming state is over, the next jackpot lottery probability is higher than normal. It is controlled to the probability fluctuation state which becomes high.

  The occurrence of such a jackpot gaming state or a probability variation state is displayed by variably displaying a symbol on a variation display device such as a special display game such as a liquid crystal display, and a predetermined appearance symbol (generally, the same type) The player is informed by deriving the symbol. It takes a certain amount of time from the start to the end of the symbol variation display, depending on the variation pattern, but until the display result is derived, While expecting the occurrence of the probability variation state, the process of displaying the variation of the symbol will be watched.

  In addition, various effects are performed in order to effectively increase the player's expectation and improve the interest of the game while the variable display of the symbols until the display result is derived is executed. ing. In order to increase the expectation, the player gives a notification as if giving a command (mission) to the player, and a big hit occurs as a display result of the variable display on the condition that the command is satisfied. As described above, there is a mission effect that makes the player appear (for example, see Patent Document 1).

  In addition to performing changes in the design of the symbol variation display and effects linked to this, the vibrating means provided on the hitting operation handle is vibrated independently of a series of performance processes in the symbol variation display. Thus, there is an effect that gives an effect that the expectation degree of jackpot is high (see, for example, Patent Document 2). The timing to vibrate the vibration means provided on the hitting operation handle is the timing at which the reach display mode appears in the midway effect process in the symbol variation display.

JP 2005-218720 A (paragraph 0098) Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2003-24524 (paragraphs 0017, 0019, etc.)

  By the way, it is an effect performed independently from a series of effect processes in the symbol variation display, such as an effect due to the vibration of the vibration means in the pachinko gaming machine of Patent Document 2, before the display result of the variation display is derived. It is also possible to notify (notify) that the jackpot is confirmed. However, when this is combined with a mission effect, if a jackpot is announced after the mission is displayed and before it is decided whether or not the mission will be achieved, the player will be hit with a jackpot. It will be understood that even if the performance is achieved, the mission will not make sense.

  In the present invention, when an achievement condition for controlling to a specific gaming state is presented and a specific effect is executed, an independent effect of an aspect independent of the variable display effect is executed without impairing the interest of the specific effect. An object is to provide a gaming machine.

In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention provides:
A variable display device (variable display device 9) is provided for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information in response to establishment of a predetermined start condition and deriving a display result to determine a game result. A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) that controls to a specific gaming state (first jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to the player when the result (big hit) is achieved,
Specific determination means (CPU 56: jackpot lottery, jackpot type lottery) for determining whether or not to make a specific game result in the variation display when a predetermined determination condition is established;
In the variable display device, the identification information is displayed in a variable manner, and the variable display effect (decorative pattern of the decorative pattern) executed through a series of effect processes until the display result corresponding to the determination result of the specific determination means is derived in the variable display device. Fluctuation effect execution means (display control CPU of the display control board 80) for executing fluctuation display);
An achievement condition that presents a condition different from the result of the game being the specific game result as an achievement condition (mission) for controlling to the specific game state before the display result of the variable display is derived. Presentation means (display control CPU of the display control board 80);
When a condition is presented by the achievement condition presenting means, a display result derived from the variation display effect is used as the specific game result while the variation display effect is being executed by the variation effect executing means. Specific effect execution means (display) that executes a specific effect (variable display corresponding to the presented mission) that satisfies the condition presented by the achievement condition presenting means, on the condition that is determined by the specific decision means CPU for display control of control board 80),
When the specific deciding means determines that the display result derived from the variable display effect is the specific game result, the display process is executed in a manner independent of the variable display effect and the specific effect. An independent effect execution means (display control of the display control board 80) that executes the independent effect before the display result of the variable display is derived in an independent effect device (frame lamps 40 to 42) different from the variable display device. CPU)
The independent effect execution means restricts execution of the independent effect until at least the specific effect is executed by the specific effect execution means when the condition is presented by the achievement condition presenting means. Restriction means (display control board 80 CPU for display control: if the mission is achieved, until the end of the variable display, until the mission is not achieved, flash notification is prohibited until it is confirmed that the mission has not been achieved (Fig. 7)) It is characterized by.

  In the above gaming machine, when it is determined that the game result is the specific game result by the specific determination means, the game state is controlled to a specific game state advantageous to the player based on this. In the variable display device, the identification information is variably displayed regardless of the determination result of the specific determination means, and the display result according to the determination result of the specific determination means is derived through a series of effect processes in the variable display. A display effect is executed. That is, the player can know whether or not the game state is controlled to the specific gaming state by the display result derived to the variable display device.

  However, in the variable display effect, before the display result is derived, a condition different from that the game result becomes the specific game result may be presented as an achievement condition for controlling to the specific game state. Yes, when this condition is presented, the specific effect is executed on the condition that the display result derived from the variable display effect is determined to be the specific game result. In other words, in the variable display effect in which a condition for controlling to the specific game state is presented and the specific effect that satisfies this condition is executed, the player waits for the display result of the variable display effect to be derived. However, it can be seen that the game result becomes the specific game result, that is, the game is controlled to the specific game state. In addition, after the condition for controlling to the specific game state is presented, the player pays attention to whether or not the specific effect is executed.

  In addition, when it is determined that the display result derived from the variable display effect is the specific game result, the independent effect executed in a manner independent of the variable display effect effect process is different from the variable display device. It may be executed by a production device. Even when this independent effect is executed, the player is controlled so that the game result becomes the specific game result, that is, the specific game state without waiting for the display result of the variable display effect to be derived. It will be understood.

  However, in the case where the conditions for controlling to the specific gaming state are presented, the player pays attention to whether or not the specific effect is executed, but if the independent effect is executed at this time, The player knows that the result of the game becomes the specific game result, that is, is controlled to the specific game state, without waiting for the display of the display result of the variable display effect as well as the execution of the specific effect. It will be a thing. In the above gaming machine, when the condition is presented by the achievement condition presenting means, the execution of the independent effect is restricted at least until the specific effect is executed, so the condition for controlling to the specific game state is presented. It is possible to improve the interest of the game without causing the player to wake up until a specific performance is executed later.

  It is preferable that the independent effect executed by the independent effect device is more difficult for the player to perceive than the variable display effect executed by the variable display device. For example, the variable display device can be a liquid crystal display device that is placed in the center of the gaming machine and the player's line of sight naturally faces when the player sits in front of the gaming machine. Thus, the independent effect device can be a lamp (so-called frame lamp) provided around the gaming machine. In the variable display effect, the sound that is linked to this is output from the speaker at a relatively large volume, but when the independent effect is performed by lighting the lamp, the sound that is linked to the independent effect is not output from the speaker ( Alternatively, it can be output only at a low volume). The independent effect device can also be a speaker. In this case, the output of the sound as an independent effect can be easily missed if the player is not paying attention.

In the above gaming machine,
The independent effect executing means executes the independent effect even after the specific effect is executed, when the specific effect satisfying the condition presented by the achievement condition presenting means is executed by the specific effect executing means. It is possible to include a specific production time limiting means for limiting the specific production (display control CPU of the display control board 80: if the mission is achieved, the flash notification is prohibited until the end of the variable display (FIG. 7)).

  In this case, the player understands that the result of the game becomes the specific game result, that is, is controlled to the specific game state, by executing the specific effect that satisfies the condition presented by the achievement condition presenting means. It will be a thing. When the independent production is executed in a state where it is already known that it is controlled to a specific gaming state, not only does it give the player a new sense of expectation and joy, but it also makes the player feel annoying There is also a risk of it. Here, since the execution of the independent effect is restricted even after the specific effect satisfying the condition presented by the achievement condition presenting means is executed, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling annoyed. .

The above gaming machine is
According to the determination result of the specific determination means, the variation display mode of the identification information in the series of the production processes of the variation display effect to be executed by the variation presentation execution unit is selected from a plurality of types of variation display modes. It further includes a variation mode selection means (CPU 56: selection of variation pattern) to select,
The variable display modes of the plurality of types temporarily stop the variable display of the identification information in the same non-specific display mode as the display result derived from the variable display effect when it is not determined to be the specific game result. It is also possible to include a revival change display mode (revival reach) in which the identification information is variably displayed later, and a display result in which the game result becomes the specific game result is derived. In this case,
The specific effect executing means, when the revival fluctuation display mode is selected by the fluctuation mode selection means, at least until the variation display of the identification information is temporarily stopped in the non-specific display mode. Revival specific effect limiting means for restricting the execution of the specific effect satisfying the condition presented by (display control CPU of display control board 80: event that occurs in variable display before temporary stop when revival reach is selected Including a mission not corresponding to (FIG. 5)).

  Here, the variation display mode of the identification information in the series of production processes of the variable display effect is the same non-specific display mode as the display result derived from the variable display effect when it is not determined to be the specific game result. There is a reversion variation display mode in which the variation display of the identification information is temporarily stopped and then the identification information is varied and displayed again, and then the display result of the game results as the specific game result is derived. The variation display effect of the revival variation display mode executed through such an effect process usually has a longer execution time. And, in the execution time over a long period of time, when the variation display of the identification information is first stopped in the non-specific display mode, the player is discouraged, and the player's expectation is increased by resuming the variation display, By deriving the final display result, it is possible to produce a very effective presentation that can raise the player's expectation to the climax.

  On the other hand, when the change display effect by the revival change display mode that is a very effective effect is executed, the execution of the specific effect satisfying the condition presented by the achievement condition presenting means is restricted. As a result, it is known that the specific game result is known by the specific effect, and the remaining portion of the variable display effect of the revival variable display mode over a long run time is prevented from becoming meaningless. be able to. In addition, since the execution of the specific effect is limited at least until the display of the variation of the identification information is temporarily stopped in the non-specific display mode, the resurrection variation display mode in which the player's psychology changes from disappointment to expectation. The most effective part can be surely executed, and the fun of the game can be improved.

The above gaming machine is
According to the determination result of the specific determination means, the variation display mode of the identification information in the series of the production processes of the variation display effect to be executed by the variation presentation execution unit is selected from a plurality of types of variation display modes. It further includes a variation mode selection means (CPU 56: selection of variation pattern) to select,
The plurality of types of variable display modes derive the display result while systematically changing the effect contents of the variable display effect executed until the display result corresponding to the determination result of the specific determination means is derived. Stage change mode (super reach A, super reach B) and the change from the contents of the effect of the variable display effect immediately before the display result according to the determination result of the specific determination means is derived without being organized It is also possible to include an abrupt definite mode (impact) from which a display result is derived. In this case,
The specific effect execution unit restricts the execution of the specific effect satisfying the condition presented by the achievement condition presenting unit when the sudden determination mode is selected by the variation mode selection unit. Means (CPU for display control of display control board 80: when a collision is selected, the presentation of a mission corresponding to an event occurring in a variable display is prohibited (FIG. 5)).

  Here, in addition to the stage determination mode in which the display result is derived while systematically changing the production contents of the variable display effect executed until the display result according to the determination result of the specific determination means is derived In addition, there is included a sudden confirmation mode in which the display result is derived without systematizing the change from the contents of the effect of the variable display effect immediately before the display result corresponding to the determination result of the specific determination means is derived. In the case of the stage determination mode, the player can predict the display result of the variable display while looking at the change in the systematic production content, whereas in the case of the sudden determination mode, the production content is not systematized. As a result, the display result of the variable display is derived unexpectedly by the player. By deriving the unexpected display result, it is possible to produce a very effective presentation that can give the player a great surprise.

  On the other hand, when the variable display effect by the sudden confirmation mode that is a very effective effect is executed, the execution of the specific effect satisfying the condition presented by the achievement condition presenting means is restricted. As a result, even if the display result is derived without knowing the change from the contents of the effect of the variable display effect immediately before the display result is derived because the specific effect is known to be a specific game result, the player Can be prevented from being surprised.

The above gaming machine is
In accordance with the determination result of the specific determination unit, the variation display mode of the identification information in the series of the production processes of the variation display production to be executed by the variation production execution unit is displayed for at least one variation display mode. A variation mode selection means (CPU 56: selection of variation pattern) for selecting a time required to derive a result from a plurality of types of variation display modes different from other variation display modes;
Independent effect timing selection means (a display control CPU (display control board 80) for selecting the independent effect) according to the time required to derive the display result in the variation display mode selected by the variation mode selection means. 6)).

  Here, the variation display mode of the identification information in the series of production processes of the variable display effect is selected from a plurality of types of variation display modes, but at least one variation display mode is displayed. The time required to derive the results is different from other variable display modes. Accordingly, if the execution timing of the independent effect is determined according to only the elapsed time from the start of the variable display effect, regardless of the variable display mode of the variable display effect (the time required to derive the display result), the independent effect is executed. Even after it is known that a specific game result will be obtained, there may be cases where the variable display effect continues indefinitely, or the execution timing of the independent effect is too late and it is not meaningful to execute the independent effect separately from the variable display effect. There is a case where it is lost.

  On the other hand, in the above gaming machine, the execution timing of the independent effect is selected according to the time required to derive the display result in the selected variable display mode, so that the independent effect is executed and the specific game result When the variable display effect continues indefinitely after it has been found, or when the independent effect execution timing is too late and it becomes less meaningful to execute the independent effect separately from the variable display effect Can be prevented.

The above gaming machine is
According to the determination result of the specific determination means, the variation display mode of the identification information in the series of the production processes of the variation display effect to be executed by the variation presentation execution unit is selected from a plurality of types of variation display modes. It further includes a variation mode selection means (CPU 56: selection of variation pattern) to select,
The variable display modes of the plurality of types temporarily stop the variable display of the identification information in the same non-specific display mode as the display result derived from the variable display effect when it is not determined to be the specific game result. It is also possible to include a revival change display mode (revival reach) in which the identification information is variably displayed later, and a display result in which the game result becomes the specific game result is derived. In this case,
The independent effect execution means executes the independent effect until the change display of the identification information is temporarily stopped in at least the non-specific display mode when the revival variation display mode is selected by the variation mode selection unit. Independent effect restricting means at the time of revival (display control CPU of display control board 80: when a hit is selected, flash notification is prohibited until the end of the variable display (FIG. 7)).

  As described above, when the variable display effect according to the revival variable display mode is executed, the execution of the independent effect is limited. As a result, it is known that the specific game result is obtained by the independent effect, and the remaining part of the change display effect of the revival change display mode over the long run time is prevented from becoming meaningless. be able to. In addition, since the execution of the independent performance is restricted at least until the variation display of the identification information is temporarily stopped in the non-specific display mode, the resurrection variation display mode in which the player's psychology changes from disappointment to expectation. The most effective part can be surely executed, and the fun of the game can be improved.

1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine of FIG. (A) is a figure which shows the table for jackpot determination, (b), (c) is a figure which shows the table for jackpot classification determination. It is a figure which shows the type determination table of the variation pattern of a special symbol. It is a figure which shows the selection probability for every kind of mission which should be shown in super reach A, super reach B, resurrection reach, and a collision. It is a figure which shows typically the flash notification timing of the fluctuation | variation pattern from which the display result of a decoration symbol becomes a jackpot symbol. It is a figure which shows the relationship between execution of a mission effect and the restriction | limiting of execution of flash notification. It is a flowchart which shows the 2ms timer interruption process performed by the control part of a main board | substrate. It is a flowchart which shows the main process performed by the display control CPU of a display control board. It is a figure which shows the example of execution of a mission effect and flash notification. It is a figure which shows the example of execution of a mission effect and flash notification.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

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

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape. On the lower surface of the glass door frame 2 is a hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3. A chance button 16 is provided on the front surface of the hit ball supply tray 3. The chance button 16 is produced depending on whether or not the player operates a predetermined type of effect on the effect means such as the variable display device 9 and the operation satisfies a predetermined operation condition. It is a button that can change the result.

  At the bottom of the hitting ball supply tray 3, an extra ball receiving tray 4 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hitting ball supply tray 3, and a hitting operation handle (operation knob) 5 for launching the game balls into the game area 7 by rotating them. Is provided. A game board 6 is detachably attached to the back surface of the glass door frame 2. The game board 6 is a structure including a plate-like body constituting the game board 6 and various components attached to the plate-like body. In addition, a game area 7 is formed on the front surface of the game board 6 in which a game ball that has been struck can flow down.

  Near the center of the game area 7, a variable display device 9 composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD) is provided. In a circular frame surrounding the periphery of the variable display device 9, decoration lamps 25 a to 25 c serving as production means and an accessory 26 are provided. Below the variable display device 9 in the game area 7, two start winning ports 14a and 14b are arranged side by side in the vertical direction. The start winning opening 14b on the lower side is provided with a variable winning device (attacker) 15 that makes it easy to win a game ball when it is open. When the variable winning device 15 is in the closed state, it is difficult to win a game ball to the start winning port 14b, but it is not completely impossible.

  A special variable winning device 20 is provided below the start winning ports 14a and 14b so that the large winning port 21 is opened. When the special variable prize-winning device 20 is in the closed state, the game ball cannot win at all in the big prize opening 21. The position at which the special variable winning device 20 is provided is that if the player is proceeding with the game while looking at the variable display device 9, the player is almost sure whether or not the big winning opening 21 is open. The position is unknown. On both sides of the special variable prize-winning device 20, special symbol indicators 10a and 10b composed of 7-segment LEDs are provided. In the special symbol displays 10a and 10b, the special symbol displayed by the 7-segment LED is displayed in a variable manner.

  The special symbol display 10a displays a variation of the special symbol based on the winning of the game ball at the start winning port 14a, and the special symbol display 10b displays the special symbol based on the winning of the game ball at the starting winning port 14b. Display the fluctuation of. Both the special symbol indicators 10a and 10b do not display the variation of the special symbol at the same time. After the special symbol variation display is completed on the special symbol indicator 10a or 10b, both of the special symbol indicators 10a and 10b are displayed. When the condition for starting the variable display is satisfied, the special symbol display is performed preferentially on the special symbol display 10b to which so-called electric chew support is performed.

  Among the display results displayed on the special symbol displays 10a and 10b, the specific display result (bonus symbol) includes a first specific display result (probability variation jackpot symbol) and a second specific display result (probability change promotion jackpot symbol). The third specific display result (suddenly probable jackpot symbol) and the fourth specific display result (temporal jackpot symbol) are included. Display results other than the first specific display result, the second specific display result, the third specific display result, and the fourth specific display result are lost patterns.

  There are 2 ^ 7-1 = 127 combinations of the display results of the special symbol indicators 10a and 10b depending on the combination of lighting / non-lighting of the seven segments (^ represents a power and all of the seven segments are not lighted) This is excluded as a display result of the special symbol indicators 10a and 10b, so that 1 is subtracted). The first specific display result, the second specific display result, the third specific display result, and the fourth specific display result may include symbols that are relatively easy to understand for the player, such as numbers “0” to “9”. However, the combination of lighting / non-lighting of seven segments that cannot be recognized as meaningful characters is also adopted, and it is very difficult to specify the type of jackpot from the display results of the special symbol indicators 10a and 10b. It has become a thing.

  After the first specific display result (probability variation jackpot symbol) is displayed on the special symbol indicators 10a and 10b, the gaming state is controlled to the first jackpot gaming state described later. After the end of the first jackpot gaming state, the gaming state is controlled to a probability variation state in which the jackpot probability is higher than the normal gaming state (or the short time state where the probability variation state does not occur). In addition, until the next jackpot (regardless of type) occurs, the gaming state is controlled in a time-saving state (a state in which the time for displaying special symbols and normal symbols is shortened). , And starts when the first jackpot gaming state is started).

  After the second specific display result (probability change promotion jackpot symbol) is displayed on the special symbol indicators 10a and 10b, the gaming state is controlled to the first jackpot gaming state described later. After the end of the first jackpot gaming state, the gaming state is controlled to the probability variation state described above. In addition, until the next jackpot (regardless of type) occurs, the gaming state is controlled in a time-saving state (a state in which the time for displaying special symbols and normal symbols is shortened). , And starts when the first jackpot gaming state is started).

  After the third specific display result (suddenly probable big hit symbol) is displayed on the special symbol indicators 10a and 10b, the gaming state is controlled to the second big hit gaming state described later. After the end of the second jackpot gaming state, until the next jackpot (regardless of the type) occurs, the gaming state is controlled to a short time state (a state in which the time for changing the display of special symbols and normal symbols is shortened). In addition, the gaming state is controlled to the above-described probability variation state.

  After displaying the fourth specific display result (short-time big hit symbol) on the special symbol indicators 10a and 10b, the gaming state is controlled to a first big hit gaming state to be described later. After the end of the first jackpot gaming state, the normal jackpot probability until the next jackpot occurrence is normal (becomes lower than the jackpot probability in the probability variation state) is controlled. In the short-time state, control is performed only until the variable symbol display is performed 100 times on the special symbol indicators 10a and 10b (the control in the short-time state is started when the first big hit gaming state is started). . Note that the occurrence of any type of jackpot in the normal gaming state is referred to as initial hit.

  Further, the variable display device 9 performs variable display in which decorative symbols (for example, 10 types “0” to “9”) are scrolled vertically in three decorative symbol display areas 9 a to 9 c arranged in the horizontal direction. Is going. The variable display device 9 is a variable display device for displaying the contents of the variable display performed by the special symbol indicators 10a and 10b to the player with enhanced effects by the variable symbol display. As long as the variation display of the special symbol is continued on the special symbol display 10a, 10b, even if the variation display of the decoration symbol is temporarily stopped (temporary stop), the definite display result for the big hit lottery and the big hit type lottery is obtained. It has never been shown.

  Further, in the variable display device 9, in addition to the variable display for displaying the decorative symbols in a variable manner and stopping the decorative symbols in accordance with the results of the jackpot lottery and the jackpot type lottery, an effect such as a character display (a mission effect described later) Are produced). Further, the variable display device 9 is used not only for displaying a decorative symbol in accordance with a special symbol, but also for performing a big hit round effect.

  It should be noted that the control from the first jackpot state to the probability variation state (+ short time) is indicated by both the display of the first specific display result (probability variation jackpot symbol) and the second specific display result (probability change promotion jackpot symbol). There is no change in the control of the gaming state. However, when the first specific display result (probability variation jackpot symbol) is displayed on the special symbol displays 10a and 10b, the decorative symbols displayed on the variable display device 9 at this time are aligned with “1” or “7”. For example, it is notified that the state is controlled to the probability variation state.

  On the other hand, when the second specific display result (probability change promotion jackpot symbol) is displayed, the fourth specific display result (temporal bonus jackpot symbol) is displayed as the decorative symbol displayed on the variable display device 9 at this time. Similarly to the time, it is not notified that the probability variation state is controlled by arranging with symbols other than “1” or “7”. When the fourth specific display result (the symbol for winning the time and college) is displayed, the decorative symbols displayed on the variable display device 9 are aligned with symbols other than “1” or “7”. The fact that it is controlled to the probability variation state is notified by the probability variation promotion effect performed in the jackpot round effect.

  When the third specific display result (suddenly probable big hit symbol) is displayed, the decorative symbols displayed on the variable display device 9 are displayed in the same three decorative symbols as when the special symbols are displayed on the special symbol indicators 10a and 10b. It has become the aspect which is not prepared. Note that the second jackpot gaming state controlled by the sudden probability jackpot, as will be described later, is that the opening of the big prize opening 21 is completed in a very short period, and the jackpot round effect is not executed until the next fluctuation display starts. Keep the symbol displayed. However, when the second jackpot gaming state ends and the next variation display is started, the probability variation state is controlled.

  Further, when the special symbol display is performed by the special symbol display device 10a or 10b and the variable display device 9 is performing the variable symbol display, the decorative lamps 25a to 25c are turned on or the accessory 26 is displayed. There is a case where an effect by driving is performed. The effects executed in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are roughly divided into a notice and a notice. The notice is a notice that the contents indicated by the notice may occur, and is indicated by the notice. It is distinguished from notifications that are notifications that definitely indicate that content will occur. However, it only shows the possibility until the end of a series of productions, but if a final announcement is made at the final part of the series of productions, the final part will be announced and the part before it will be announced It will be a production with meaning.

  A game ball enters the start winning opening 14a, 14b in the lower display area of the display area of the variable display device 9, but the start condition is still satisfied, but the start condition of the special symbol indicators 10a, 10b (for example, the previous special display) The number of reserved memories stored in the RAM 55 (see FIG. 2) of the main board 31 to be described later as the number of times that the starting condition is not established (end of symbol change display, end of jackpot gaming state) is established. Special symbol hold storage display sections 11a and 11b are set as display means.

  The special symbol hold storage display unit 11a includes a display unit of four icons, and every time there is an effective start win (start win when the hold storage number is less than 4 in the present embodiment) to the start winning port 14a, Each time an icon to be displayed is added to the right side of the currently displayed icon and the special symbol display on the special symbol display device 10a is started, the icon displayed on the leftmost side (started this time) (The one corresponding to the variable display) is deleted, and the other displayed icons are shifted to the left one by one and displayed. That is, the number of icons to be displayed is reduced by one. Similarly, for the special symbol hold storage display unit 11b, every time there is an effective start winning in the start winning opening 14b, the number of icons is increased by one, and the special symbol display unit 10b starts the variable symbol variable display. Reduce the icon by one.

  In the RAM 55 (see FIG. 2), the jackpot extracted by the CPU 56 (see FIG. 2) of the main board 31 when the special symbol start condition in the special symbol display device 10a is established (the hit ball wins the start winning opening 14a). Four pending storage buffers are provided for storing the extraction order of various random numbers such as random numbers for determination in an identifiable manner. The special symbol hold storage display unit 11a displays the number of hold storage buffers (holding storage number) in which various random numbers are stored among the hold storage buffers so as to be specified. In the reserved storage buffer, numerical data for which the start condition (for example, the end of the previous special symbol variation display, the end of the jackpot gaming state) is not established among the extracted random numbers is set as a predetermined upper limit number. Up to 4 are stored. A similar reserved memory buffer is provided for the special symbol reserved memory display unit 11b.

  The winning balls that have entered the starting winning ports 14a and 14b are respectively guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by starting port switches 62a and 62b (see FIG. 2). The variable winning device 15 is opened by a solenoid 71 (see FIG. 2). The variable winning device 15 is opened by the solenoid 71 in accordance with the result of the normal symbol variation display described later, thereby making it easier for the game ball to win the start winning opening 14b (easier to start winning) and for the player. This is an advantageous state.

  Further, the special variable winning device 20 is movable by a solenoid 72 (see FIG. 2) and is in an acceptable state in which a game ball can be won in the grand prize winning port 21, and in an unacceptable state in which a game ball cannot be won in the grand prize winning port 21. The large winning opening 21 is opened in the acceptable state. Also, the winning ball guided from the special variable winning device 20 to the back of the game board 6 is detected by the count switch 63 (see FIG. 2). A solenoid 73 (see FIG. 2) for switching the route in the special winning opening 21 is also provided on the back of the game board 6.

  In the first jackpot gaming state, the special variable prize winning device 20 is in a state in which the big prize opening 21 is opened until a predetermined time elapses from the opening of the big prize opening 21 or until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls wins. And Until a predetermined period (for example, 30 seconds in the first jackpot gaming state, 0.5 seconds in the second jackpot gaming state) elapses after the grand prize winning opening 21 is opened or closed, or a predetermined number (for example, 10). It is one round until the hit ball wins the big winning opening 21. The jackpot gaming state is a gaming state in which the opening of the big winning opening 21 is repeatedly provided for a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 times).

  The special variable prize-winning device 20 also opens the prize winning opening 21 only twice in a very short time (for example, about 0.2 to 0.5 seconds) in the second jackpot gaming state. The gaming state before being controlled to the probability variation state when a sudden probability change big hit is this second big hit gaming state. In the second jackpot gaming state, the opening of the grand prize winning opening 21 is performed only for a very short period. Therefore, when one hit ball is finished without winning the big winning prize opening 21, it is controlled to the probability variation state. In many cases, the player is not aware of the fact that the game is controlled to the second big hit gaming state.

  Further, on the left side of the game area 7, a round number display 19 including a pair of LEDs labeled “15” and “2” is provided. This round number display 19 displays the number of rounds of the jackpot gaming state to be generated. On the other hand, on the right side of the game area 7, there is provided a normal symbol display 12 made up of a pair of LEDs marked “◯” and “x”. The normal symbol display 12 can variably display a plurality of types of identification information (for example, “◯” and “x”) called normal symbols.

  When the gate switch 61 (see FIG. 2) detects that the game ball has passed through the gates 28a and 28b, a random number for determination per normal symbol is extracted and the RAM 55 (see FIG. 2) mounted on the main board 31 (see FIG. 2). In the normal symbol buffer of FIG. In this embodiment, the upper limit of the number of random numbers for determination per ordinary symbol that can be stored in the normal symbol buffer of the RAM 55 (see FIG. 2) is four. If the normal symbol display 12 can start the variable display in which the normal symbol display state changes ("○" and "x" are alternately turned on) (the end of the previous variable display in the normal symbol display 12). Then, the normal symbol display unit 12 starts to display the variation of the normal symbol.

  Above the normal symbol display 12, a normal symbol holding storage indicator having a predetermined number (four in this embodiment) of LEDs for displaying the number of random numbers for determination per ordinary symbol stored in the normal symbol buffer. 13 is provided. When the gate switch 61 detects that the game ball has passed through the gates 28a and 28b and a new random number for determining the normal symbol is stored, the normal symbol storage memory display 13 increases the number of LEDs to be turned on by one. . The number of LEDs that are lit is reduced by 1 every time the normal symbol display 12 starts to display fluctuations of normal symbols (for example, “◯” and “x”).

  In the normal symbol display 12, the left and right lamps marked with ○ and X (the symbols become visible when lit) are alternately lit, so that the fluctuation of the normal symbol is performed. For example, if the time-short state is 2.9 seconds, otherwise it is 29.2 seconds). If the left lamp with a circle is turned on at the end of the variable display, it is a win. When the display result of the variable display on the normal symbol display 12 is a win, the variable winning device 15 is only for a predetermined time (for example, 2.9 seconds in the short time state, 1.4 seconds in the short time state). It becomes an open state.

  Whether or not to win the result of the normal symbol variation display is determined by the value of the random number for determination per normal symbol extracted when the game ball passes through the gates 28a and 28b and is detected by the gate switch 61. Is determined according to whether or not the value matches a predetermined judgment value per ordinary symbol. The hit probability is very high (for example, 35/36) in the short-time state, but is low (for example, 1/36) if it is not in the short-time state. In the short-time state, since the percentage of the variable winning device 15 being in the open state is very high in this way, the number of game balls held by the player is not reduced (or even if it is reduced, the reduction amount is very small). The game is ready to proceed.

  Winning holes 29a to 29d are provided on the left and lower sides of the gate 28a and on the lower and right sides of the gate 28b, respectively. When it is detected by the winning port switch 64a (see FIG. 2) that a game ball has won the winning ports 29a to 29d, a predetermined number of gaming balls are paid out. The payout of the game ball is also performed by winning the game ball to the start winning ports 14a and 14b and the big winning port 21, but is not performed even if the game ball passes through the gates 28a and 28b.

  In the lower part of the game area 7 of the game board 6, there is provided an out port 30 into which a hit ball that has not won a prize is taken. In addition, two speakers 27 that utter sound effects and sounds as predetermined sound outputs are provided on the left and right upper portions outside the game area 7. A top frame lamp 40, a frame lamp left 41, and a frame lamp right 42 provided on the front frame are provided at the outer peripheral upper portion, the outer peripheral left portion, and the outer peripheral right portion of the game area 7.

  Although not shown in FIG. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with a hitting ball launching device 45 (see FIG. 2) that drives a driving motor by operating a hitting operation handle 5 and uses the rotational force of the driving motor to launch a gaming ball into the gaming area 7. It has been. The game balls launched from the hit ball launching device 45 enter the game area 7 through a hit ball rail mounted in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 7 on the game board 6, and then descend the game area 7. . The game balls that have not won any of the start winning ports 14a and 14b, the big winning port 21, and the winning ports 29a to 29d are discharged from the out port 30.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an outline of a circuit configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment. On the main board 31, a basic circuit 53 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted. The basic circuit 53 transmits a control signal to a ROM 54 that stores a game control program, a RAM 55 that is used as a work memory, a CPU 56 that controls a game signal according to the program, a display control board 80, and the like. An I / O port unit 57 is included.

  In this embodiment, the basic circuit 53 including the ROM 54, the RAM 55, the CPU 56, and the I / O port unit 57 is configured as a one-chip microcomputer, but the one-chip microcomputer configuring the basic circuit 53 includes Electric power is supplied from the backup battery while the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is cut off. That is, the data stored in the RAM 55 is retained while the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is shut off as long as power is supplied from the backup battery.

  Since the CPU 56 executes control according to the program stored in the ROM 54, the CPU 56 executes (or performs processing) hereinafter, specifically, the CPU 56 executes control according to the program. is there. The same applies to CPUs mounted on substrates other than the main substrate 31. The game control microcomputer used in this embodiment is a peripheral circuit such as the CPU 56, ROM 54, RAM 55, I / O port 57, etc. mounted on the main board 31.

  Further, the gate switch 61, the start port switches 62a and 62b, the count switch 63, the winning port switch 64, the full tank switch (not shown) that is detected when the surplus ball receiving tray 4 is full, and the count switch short circuit signal (not shown). ), A switch circuit 32 for providing a signal to the basic circuit 53, a solenoid 71 for opening and closing the variable prize-winning device 15, a solenoid 72 for opening and closing the special variable prize-winning device 20, and a solenoid for moving a seesaw provided in the big prize opening 21 73, etc. according to a command from the basic circuit 53, a system reset circuit (not shown) for resetting the basic circuit 53 when the power is turned on, and first and second according to data supplied from the basic circuit 53 Information output signal such as jackpot information indicating occurrence of jackpot gaming state Information output circuit 34 for outputting to an external device such as a computer, is also mounted on the main substrate 31.

  Further, a reset switch 93 that resets the internal state (RAM 55) at the time of power activation and a main switch 94 that performs ON / OFF switching of the power are also connected to the main board 31, and detection signals of these switches are used as basic circuits. Send to 53. These switches 93 and 94 are provided inside the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The CPU 56 mounted on the main board 31 performs display control of the special symbol displays 10a and 10b, display control of the normal symbol display 12, and the round number display 19. Further, the light emission control of the normal symbol hold storage display 13 is performed.

  A game control microcomputer (peripheral circuits such as a CPU 56 and a ROM 54 and a RAM 55) provided on the main board 31 is provided on the card unit 50 and the game board 6 that enable ball lending by inserting a prepaid card or the like. A payout control signal is transmitted to a payout control board 36 that controls a ball payout device 44 that pays out a winning ball when a winning of a game ball is detected at a plurality of winning holes. Further, the game control microcomputer operates the hitting operation handle 5 to drive and control the hitting ball launching device 45 to transmit a launch control signal to the launch control board 37 that controls the launching of the game ball toward the game area 7. .

  Further, the game control microcomputer transmits an effect control command (effect control signal) to the display control board 80. A display control microcomputer (display control CPU (not shown), RAM (not shown), ROM (not shown), ROM (not shown), I / O port (shown)) provided on the display control board 80 by receiving the effect control command. No)) and the like) perform display control of the variable display device 9. The display control microcomputer is not supplied with power from the backup battery while the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is cut off, and the data stored in the RAM is cut off when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is cut off. Erased.

  The display control CPU operates according to a program stored in the ROM, and when receiving an effect control command from the main board 31, performs display control of the variable display device 9 according to the received effect control command. Specifically, display control of the variable display device 9 is performed by a VDP (not shown) having a display control function for performing image display and a high-speed drawing function. The display control CPU reads necessary data from a character ROM (not shown) in accordance with the received effect control command. The character ROM is for storing character image data frequently used among images displayed on the variable display device 9, specifically, a person, a monster, a character, a figure, a symbol, or the like.

  Then, the display control CPU outputs the data read from the character ROM to the VDP. The VDP operates based on data input from the display control CPU. In this embodiment, a VDP (not shown) that performs display control of the variable display device 9 is mounted on the display control board 80. The VDP has a two-dimensional address space independent of the display control CPU, and a VRAM (not shown) is mapped there. The VDP generates image data to be displayed on the variable display device 9 in accordance with the character image data, and develops it in the VRAM. VRAM is a frame buffer memory for developing image data generated by VDP. Then, it is output to the variable display device 9. Note that the display control of the variable display device 9 includes special symbol variation display, jackpot round effect, hold memory icon display, and the like.

  Further, the chance button 16 is connected to the display control board 80 via a switch circuit (not shown), and when the effect that the contents are changed by the operation of the chance button 16 is executed in the variable display device 9. The display of the image on the variable display device 9 is controlled based on the detection signal that detects the operation of the chance button 16.

  Further, in this embodiment, the display control microcomputer provided on the display control board 80 controls the sound output of the speaker 27 by outputting the drive signal of the speaker 27 to the sound output board 70, and the lamp driver. By outputting a driving signal of the accessory, lamp / LED to the substrate 35, light emission control of the accessory, lamp / LED provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed. In other words, the display control microcomputer mounted on the display control board 80 receives the command information related to the display control of the variable display device 9, the lamp / LED lighting control, and the control of effects such as the generation of game sounds transmitted from the main board 31. Is a microcomputer for effect control that controls light emitting bodies such as lamps and LEDs provided in the variable display device 9, the speaker 27, and the pachinko gaming machine 1, based on the effect control command (control signal).

  Hereinafter, the special symbol variation display on the special symbol displays 10a and 10b in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment and the decorative symbol variation display on the variable display device 9 will be described. Whether or not the result of the special symbol variation display is a jackpot (Lottery lottery), if it is a jackpot, which type of jackpot is to be won (Lottery type lottery), and what is the variation pattern of the special symbol (Determining the variation pattern) is determined when the special symbol variation display start condition in the special symbol displays 10a and 10b is established based on various random numbers extracted at the time of starting winning.

  First, the determination of jackpot will be described. FIG. 3A is a diagram showing a jackpot determination table stored in the ROM 54. Whether or not the result of the special symbol variation display is a jackpot is determined based on the jackpot determination table of FIG. 3 (a) and the jackpot determination random number among the random numbers extracted at the time of starting winning (random R: 0 to 65535). And is determined based on the value of. In normal time (non-probability fluctuation), if the value of the jackpot determination random number is 1000 to 1059 or 13320 to 13477, it is determined to be a jackpot, otherwise it is determined to be lost. decide. On the other hand, at the time of probability variation, if the value of the jackpot determination random number is 1020-1519 or 13320-15004, it is determined to be a jackpot, and if it is any other value, it is determined to be lost.

  Next, determination of the jackpot type will be described. FIG. 3B and FIG. 3C are diagrams showing a jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 54. Here, FIG. 3 (b) is a jackpot type determination table for determining the jackpot type when the special symbol display 10b performs variable symbol display, and FIG. 3 (c) is a special symbol display. 12 is a jackpot type determination table for determining a jackpot type when the special symbol is displayed in a variable manner on the device 10a.

  When the special symbol display 10b is used to display the variation of the special symbol, if it is determined that the result of the variation display of the special symbol based on the random number for jackpot determination and the table for jackpot determination is determined to be a jackpot, the start prize is further awarded. If the value of the jackpot type determination random number (random Q: 0-9) among the random numbers extracted from time to time is 0, 3, 5 or 7, it is determined as a probability variation jackpot, and if it is 1, it is determined as a probabilistic promotion jackpot If it is 9, it is determined that it is suddenly a promising jackpot, and if it is 2, 4, 6 or 8, it is determined that it is a jackpot.

  On the other hand, when the special symbol display is performed by the special symbol display device 10a, if it is determined that the result of the special symbol variation display is based on the jackpot determination random number and the jackpot determination table, If the value of the jackpot type determination random number (random Q: 0-9) among the random numbers extracted at the time of starting winning is 3, 5 or 7, it is determined as a probability variation jackpot, and if it is 1, it is determined as a probable promotion jackpot If it is 0 or 9, it is suddenly determined to be a promiscuous jackpot, and if 2, 4, 6 or 8, it is determined to be a short-term jackpot.

  By the way, in the probability variation state, a big hit is made with a probability of 1/30. However, until the new jackpot is generated, the special symbol variation display is executed without restriction on the number of times of execution. In the short time state, the percentage that the variable winning device 15 is in the open state is very high, and the start winning opening 14b for causing the special symbol display 10b to be given priority over the special symbol display 10a to display the variation of the special symbol. Reservation memory due to winning a prize is rarely interrupted. Further, since the time during which the first jackpot gaming state is controlled is very long, there is almost no exception, and the holding storage by winning of the start winning opening 14a until the first jackpot gaming state is ended is also the starting winning opening 14b. All of the hold memories due to winning will be full.

  When the special symbol display 10a displays the variation of the special symbol, the probability of the probability variation jackpot or the probability variation promotion jackpot is 2/5 (= 4/10) in the case of the jackpot, whereas the special symbol indicator 10a is special. When the special symbol variation display is performed on the symbol display 10b, the probability of the probability variation jackpot or the probability variation promotion jackpot is ½ (= 5/10) of the jackpot. In other words, once a probability variation jackpot or a probabilistic promotion jackpot occurs, after the first jackpot gaming state based on it ends, the player can acquire more game balls through the first jackpot gaming state. As a result, the ratio of the probability fluctuation state is high.

  Next, determination of the variation pattern of the special symbol will be described. The special symbol variation pattern is the result of the special symbol variation display (whether or not it is a big win, when the start condition is satisfied (that is, when the special symbol and decorative symbol variation display starts) Is determined according to the type of jackpot. Further, when determining the variation pattern, first, the variation pattern type is determined based on the variation type determination random number value among the random numbers extracted at the time of starting winning, and further the variation pattern determining random number extracted at the time of starting winning The variation pattern is determined based on the value of.

  When it is determined that the variation pattern is lost, there are three types of non-reach loss, normal reach loss, and super reach loss. When it is determined that the probability change jackpot, the probability change jackpot, or the hourly jackpot, there are two types: normal reach and superreach. When it is determined that the sudden probability change is a big hit, it is one type of sudden probability change, but this is basically the same as non-reach loss regarding the variation of the decorative pattern.

  Here, normal reach (per normal reach lose or per normal reach) and super reach (per super reach lose or per reach) both have the same left and right decorative designs that are stopped first and second in the process of variable display. Reach display patterns that appear in different types of symbols appear, but normal reach is a variation pattern in which the variation display mode of the decorative pattern in the inside is not different from the case of losing (the symbol that is finally stopped is different) The time required from the start to the end of the variable display is the same as in a normal case compared to non-reach loss.

  On the other hand, after reaching the reach display mode, the super reach is the effect display in which the decorative display of the decorative pattern that is stopped at the end is different from the normal display. It is a variation pattern in which (good) is performed, and the time required for the variation display is considerably longer than that of non-reach loss or normal reach. The variation pattern belonging to the super reach type includes super reach A, super reach B, revival reach, and bumps, which will be described later. When the variation pattern type is determined to be super reach loss or per super reach based on the variation type determination random number value, it is determined as a specific variation pattern type based on the variation pattern determination random number value.

  However, when the number of reserved memories becomes 3 or more, the time for executing the variation display of the special symbol and the decorative symbol is shortened from the original variation display time of the selected variation pattern (when it becomes 4). 3). In non-reach losers and normal reach loses, there is no change in the time when the variable display is executed in normal cases, but in normal reach loses, the process of deriving the result of the variable display once the reach display mode appears is passed. Therefore, with respect to the shortened variation time, the normal reach loss is longer than the non-reach loss that does not require such a process.

  Further, in the variation pattern of the super reach loss, the reach effect after the reach display mode is displayed may be partially omitted, and the result of the variation display of the decorative symbol may be displayed. However, the variation time shortened by the variation pattern of the super reach loss is not shorter than that of the normal reach loss.

  Next, the distribution of the variation pattern types when the loss is determined will be described in detail. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a variation pattern type determination table applied when a loss is determined, among the variation pattern type determination tables stored in the ROM 54. When losing is determined, the distribution of types differs according to the number of reserved memories. In the example of FIG. 4, description will be made assuming that the random number for determining the variation type takes a value in the range of 0 to 251.

  As shown in the figure, when the number of pending storages is 2 or less, non-reach loss occurs when the random number for variation type determination is 0 to 99, normal reach loss occurs when 100 to 229, and super reach lose occurs when 230 to 251. . On the other hand, when the number of pending storages is 3 or more, non-reach loss occurs when the random number value for variation type determination is 0 to 199, normal reach loss occurs when 200 to 229, and super reach lose occurs when 230 to 251. In other words, the range of random numbers that will be allocated to Super Reach Losses is the same regardless of the number of reserved memories, while the range of random numbers that are allocated to non-Reach Losses and normal reach loses depends on the number of reserved memories. Will be different.

  On the other hand, although not shown, the variation pattern type determination table applied when the probability variation jackpot is determined, the variation pattern type determination table applied when the probability variation promotion jackpot is determined, In the variation pattern type determination table that is applied when a change is determined, and in the variation pattern type determination table that is applied when a sudden probability change jackpot is determined, the difference in type distribution according to the number of pending storage There is no.

  The range of random numbers assigned to each normal reach and per super reach is the same regardless of the number of reserved memories. In addition, the ratio allocated to each super reach is significantly higher than the ratio allocated to the super reach lose when the loss is determined (this relationship depends on the number of reserved memories at the start of the special game). Will not change). The ratio that is distributed per normal reach is not significantly higher than the ratio that is distributed to normal reach loss. In other words, the reliability of the probability variation jackpot, the probabilistic promotion jackpot, or the hourly jackpot is higher in the super reach than in the normal reach.

  When the type of variation pattern is determined, the variation pattern is determined more finely. Here, there is only one variation pattern selected when the variation pattern type is non-reach loss, probability variation jackpot, probability variation promotion jackpot, or short-time jackpot and normal reach. The variation patterns selected in the case of normal reach lose include a plurality of variation patterns (one frame before, one frame after, two frames after) with different numbers of decorative symbols.

  The variation patterns selected for Super Reach Loss include Super Reach A and Super Reach B. Furthermore, the types of characters that appear in each Reach production are different, and the number of sliding symbols on the decorative design is different (one frame). There are multiple variation patterns (before, after 1 frame, after 2 frames). In the case of the variation pattern selected in the case of per super-reach, there are four types: super-reach A, super-reach B, resurgence reach, and abrupt. Rebirth reach and bump are only selected when the probability change state is a probabilistic promotion jackpot or hourly jackpot.

  Super-reach A and super-reach B both execute the reach display effect by the character effect after the left and right decorative symbols stop and the reach display mode appears, and are stopped in this reach display effect. It is a variation pattern in which the decorative design is shown. When the decorative pattern that is supposed to be stopped is displayed, it is confirmed as it is, and the decorative display of the decorative pattern is not resumed unlike the revival reach described below.

  Super reach A and super reach B are different in the contents of the reach effect display. As this reach effect display, for example, an enemy character (one character as a player, the other as an enemy character) appears, and the characters battle with each other or compete in a race. Can be executed. In other words, the reach effect display is to change the display contents gradually in the display system that is systematically organized in this way using characters and the like in a series of variable display processes of variable display. However, the display content does not change suddenly without any prior notice.

  Note that Super Reach A is an effect in which a character that looks like a player battles with an enemy character, and Super Reach B is an effect that a character that looks like a player races with an enemy character. There are two types of enemy characters that can appear in the battle production in Super Reach A, and the enemy characters that can appear in the race production in Super Reach B. Both types of characters appear (Appearance) The type of character to be distributed is distributed according to the difference of the finally determined variation pattern).

  Super Reach A and Super Reach B not only have the same variable display time (however, the total variable display time differs depending on the number of sliding frames, so compare the same number of sliding frames. The time until the reach display mode is displayed from the start of the variable display, the time until the reach display effect is developed, and the time until the enemy character appears are the same.

  In the revival reach, after the decorative symbol stops in the decorative symbol display areas 9a and 9c and the reach display mode appears, the decorative symbol that becomes the display mode of the loss is temporarily stopped in the decorative symbol display region 9b, and then the decorative symbol is displayed. This is a variation pattern in which the variation display of decorative symbols is resumed only in the display area 9b and the display mode of the jackpot is derived when the display is stopped again. In the revival reach, a predetermined reach display effect is executed after the variable display of the temporarily suspended decorative symbols is resumed. In this reach display effect, either character A or character B can appear.

  Further, the hit is a change pattern that suddenly blocks the reach effect display that is performed in the change display of the decorative symbol and suddenly derives the jackpot display mode. In the bump variation pattern, the same reach effect as the variation pattern of super reach A is executed until the jackpot display mode is derived. The variation display with the variation pattern at the end of the collision is the reach display mode, and the variation display time is shorter than that of the super reach A in such a mode that the accompanying reach display effect is interrupted and terminated in a short period of time. Thus, the display mode of the jackpot is derived.

  By the way, there is no difference in the type and type of the variation pattern between the special symbol variation display on the special symbol display 10a and the special symbol variation display on the special symbol display 10b, and the same variation display results are compared. Then, there is no difference in the selection probability of the variation pattern type. However, when the special symbol display 10a displays the variation of the special symbol, the probability of the probable change promotion jackpot is higher and the probability of the sudden probability change jackpot is lower than that of the special symbol display 10b. In consideration of this, the type of variation pattern and the selection of the type differ depending on which of the special symbol displays 10a and 10b displays the variation of the special symbol.

  For example, even if the special symbols are variably displayed on any of the special symbol indicators 10a and 10b, the ratio of the loss does not change, so that the ratio of selecting the super reach lose is not changed when the result of the big hit lottery is a loss. . On the other hand, when the result of the jackpot lottery is a jackpot, when the special symbol variable display is performed on the special symbol display device 10a, the sudden change of the special symbol is more sudden than when the special symbol variable display is performed on the special symbol display device 10b. The probability of being selected per super reach is relatively high. Therefore, when the special symbol display is performed with the special symbol display device 10a, the variable display is more likely to be executed with super reach than when the special symbol display device 10b is used with the special symbol display.

  As described above, when the special symbols are variably displayed on the special symbol indicators 10a and 10b, the decorative symbols are variably displayed on the variable display device 9. The special symbol variation display on the special symbol displays 10a and 10b is started immediately when the start condition is satisfied, but the decorative symbol variation display on the variable display device 9 is started immediately upon the start condition being satisfied. Instead, the operation is started after a certain delay time has elapsed since the start condition was satisfied. The special symbol variation display is executed until the variation display time determined in accordance with the variation pattern selected after the start condition is satisfied.

  As described above, the variation pattern of the special symbol is distributed according to whether the result of the jackpot lottery and the jackpot type lottery is lost, probability variation jackpot, probability variation promotion jackpot, time bonus jackpot, or sudden jackpot. However, a certain amount of time is required according to the selected variation pattern until the result appears. In addition, there is a loss of reach, and it takes a certain amount of time for reach to appear in a variation pattern of jackpots other than sudden jackpots. Until these times have elapsed, the player cannot know whether the result of the decorative symbol variation display will be a big hit only by the decorative symbol variation display.

  However, it is not because the player does not expect this because it is not known whether the probability change jackpot, the probability change jackpot, or the short-term jackpot is not displayed while the decorative symbols are displayed. Just because you don't know if the change that will be made from the next onward will result in a probability change jackpot, a probable change jackpot, or a short-term jackpot does not mean that the player does not expect this.

  Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment, a mission effect is performed in order to raise the expectation of such a player. The mission effect is to show the mission that is likely to be achieved by the end of the variation display of the decorative design, and until the end of the variation display, and if the mission presented in the variation display is achieved, the probability This is an effect to notify the confirmation that it will become a variation jackpot, a probable promotion jackpot, or a time bonus jackpot. The details of the mission effect will be described later.

  In addition, in order to raise such a player's sense of expectation, the probability variation jackpot, the probable change promotion jackpot, or the short time before the display result of the decoration symbol is derived by an effect different from the variation display of the ornament symbol. A flash notification is made to announce the success of the jackpot. Details of the flash notification will also be described later.

  Whether to execute the mission effect or the flash notification is determined by the display control CPU of the display control board 80. In addition, with respect to the variation display of decorative symbols, the types of decorative symbols that are specifically displayed are subject to the determination of jackpot determination, determination of jackpot type, and determination of variation patterns performed by the CPU 56 of the main board 31. The display control CPU of the display control board 80 is determined.

  In order for the display control CPU of the display control board 80 to be able to make these decisions, when a game ball wins the start winning opening 14a or 14b, whether or not the big hit is determined by the jackpot determination random number extracted at this time (It may also include a jackpot type determined by the jackpot type random number), the type of variation pattern selected by the value of the random number for determining the variation type, and the start winning opening where the game ball has won A start winning command associated with the type and the number of reserved storage after the start winning is transmitted from the CPU 56 of the main board 31 to the display control CPU of the display control board 80.

  In addition, when the special symbol display 10a or 10b is started to display the variation display of the special symbol, the starting winning prize which has been started, whether to be a big hit in this variation display and the type of jackpot, and the determined variation A start time command indicating a pattern is transmitted from the CPU 56 of the main board 31 to the display control CPU of the display control board 80. Further, when the game state changes, a game state command indicating the changed game state is transmitted from the CPU 56 of the main board 31 to the display control CPU of the display control board 80.

  In addition, when the first specific display result to the sixth specific display result are derived to the special symbol display 10a or 10b and controlled to the jackpot gaming state, the jackpot round indicating the number of rounds when each round is started A command is transmitted from the CPU 56 of the main board 31 to the display control CPU of the display control board 80. At the end of each round, a round end command indicating the end of the round is transmitted from the CPU 56 of the main board 31 to the display control CPU of the display control board 80.

  Furthermore, when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, if the data at the time of the previous power-off is not cleared and stored in the RAM 55, the state at the time of the power-off (the reserved storage of the start winning ports 14a and 14b is stored). If the RAM 55 has been cleared from the initial state (the number of the reserved winning openings 14a and 14b is 0), the game progress is started. A startup command including information that can specify the number of reserved memories and the gaming state of the start winning ports 14a and 14b is transmitted from the CPU 56 of the main board 31 to the display control CPU of the display control board 80. Yes.

  The display control CPU of the display control board 80 subtracts the number of the stored start winning ports 14a and 14b indicated by the most recently received start winning command (or startup command) every time the start command is received. By going, it becomes possible to grasp the number of reserved memories of the start winning ports 14a and 14b in real time.

  Hereinafter, in the pachinko gaming machine according to this embodiment, the control of effects executed by the display control CPU of the display control board 80 will be described. When receiving the start command, the display control CPU of the display control board 80 selects the type of decorative design as will be described later, and causes the variable display device 9 to display the decorative design in a variable pattern indicated by the start command. After that, the selected type of decorative design is displayed on the variable display device 9 to show the result of the variable display.

  First, prior to the description of the mission effect and the flash notification, selection of a combination of decorative symbols to be stopped will be described. As described above, the combination of decorative symbols that will be specifically stopped in the variation display of decorative symbols follows the determination of jackpot, determination of jackpot type, and determination of variation patterns made by the CPU 56 of the main board 31. As a condition, the display control CPU of the display control board 80 determines when the variable display of each time is started, that is, when a start command is received.

  For example, when the probability variation jackpot is determined, all three decorative symbols that are finally stopped are the same type of symbols “1” or “7”, and the probability variation promotion jackpot or the short-term jackpot is determined. Sometimes, the three decorative symbols that are finally stopped are the same type of symbols other than “1” or “7”. When normal reach lose or super reach lose is determined, the left and right decorative designs are the same type of design, and the internal decorative design is a different type of design. When the non-reach loss is determined, all of the three decorative symbols become different types of symbols.

  Next, the mission effect will be described. The mission effect is performed depending on whether or not the variable display corresponding to the mission presented in the variable display is executed by presenting the mission to the variable display device 9 as soon as the variable display is started. . The display control CPU of the display control board 80 selects a mission to be presented in accordance with the type of variation pattern indicated by the start command received at the start of each variation display and the selection of decorative symbols to be stopped. Of course, the mission effect is not executed in every variation display. The variable display in which no mission is selected is a variable display in which no mission effect is executed.

  When the mission effect is executed, the missions selected for various events that can appear in the variable display executed in the variable display device 9 are presented. The event that is the target of the mission presented in the variable display is, for example, that the decoration pattern is “7” and the reach mode is displayed, the character described above as an example of the reach effect display, or The battle or race by the car is performed by the character, and the types of enemy characters appearing in the reach effect display.

  In other words, in the mission production, first, as a mission, for example, “If you reach with“ 7 ”, mission is achieved”, “Mission is achieved if battle is started”, “Mission is achieved if character A appears”, etc. If any one of them is presented and a change display corresponding to the presented mission is performed, it means that the mission has been achieved, meaning that the probability change jackpot, the probable change promotion jackpot, or the short-term jackpot will be confirmed.

  By the way, since the mission effect is executed in accordance with the specific type of variation pattern and selection of the decorative pattern to be stopped, these are determined before the mission to be presented is determined. If the type of variation pattern is determined, the type of reach effect display to be executed and the execution timing are uniquely determined, and if the type of decorative pattern to be stopped is determined, this is indicated when the reach display mode appears. The type of decorative pattern that constitutes the symbol is also uniquely determined. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment, the timing of the achievement or non-achievement of such a mission in the variable display period is uniquely determined depending on which mission is selected.

  Next, selection of a mission to be presented in the mission effect will be described. Here, selection of a mission to be presented when super reach A (winning or losing), super reach B (winning or losing), revival reach, or hitting is selected as the variation pattern will be described. The mission effect when another variation pattern is selected is not related to the present invention, and it is only necessary to select a mission to be presented in the same manner as the conventional pachinko gaming machine 1 and execute the mission effect. Description is omitted.

  FIG. 5 shows the selection probabilities for each type of mission to be presented in the variation display in which the super reach A, the super reach B, the resurrection reach, and the collision are selected as the variation patterns. As shown in the figure, it is determined whether or not the mission effect is executed according to the determination of jackpot / losing and the variation pattern selected thereafter, and the frequency of the execution is different.

  Here, the pattern mission refers to the event in the variation display (the type of decorative design that constitutes the reach display mode that appears in response to the selection of the decorative design to be stopped, and the type of reach effect display in the selected variation pattern. (A battle effect or a race effect) or a type of character to appear)), and a mission outside the pattern is a mission according to an event different from the event in the variation display. The selection probabilities shown in FIG. 5 are the sum of each, and the selection probabilities for each specific mission are more finely defined.

  For example, when the variation pattern of the super reach A (battle effect) in which the character A appears is selected in the variation display determined to be the probability variation jackpot, and “7” is selected as the decorative symbol to be stopped. , “Mission achieved if reach with“ 7 ””, “Mission achieved if battle started”, “Mission achieved if character A appears” are the missions of the pattern. “Mission achieved if reach by“ 2 ””, “Mission achieved if race starts”, “Mission achieved if character B appears” are out-of-pattern missions.

  First, in the variation pattern of super reach A or super reach B in the variation display in which the jackpot is determined, the pattern mission can be selected with a probability of 30%. On the other hand, missions outside the pattern are also selected with a probability of 1%. Therefore, even in the fluctuation display in which the presented mission is not achieved, the probability fluctuation jackpot, the probable change promotion jackpot, or the short-term jackpot may occur.

  Further, in the variation pattern of the super reach A or the super reach B in the variation display in which the loss is determined, the display mode of the loss is derived as a result, and the mission of the pattern cannot be selected. The mission can be selected with a probability of 10%. Therefore, even if the fluctuation display in which the presented mission has not been achieved, the probability variation jackpot, the probability variation jackpot, or the short-term jackpot may be reached, the probability is very low.

  In the fluctuation pattern of revival reach, the probability that the mission of the pattern is selected is 0% for the event in the fluctuation display period until the temporary stop of the display mode of the loss, and in the fluctuation display period after the temporary stop 30% for events. Further, missions outside the pattern are selected with a probability of 10%. The mission outside the pattern referred to here is a mission indicating an event that does not appear before or after the temporary stop in the display mode of the loss. In the variation display in which the variation pattern of the revival reach is selected, the mission that is a notification of jackpot confirmation is not achieved until the temporary stop of the display mode of the loss, but the mission may be achieved after re-variation. Also, the mission may not be achieved after re-change.

  In the variation pattern per collision, the probability of selecting a pattern mission is 0%. Further, missions outside the pattern are selected with a probability of 10%. A mission effect may be executed even in a variation display in which a variation pattern per collision is selected, but the mission is not achieved. Note that, as described above, in the variation display in which the loss is determined, the relief reach or the variation pattern at the end of the collision is not selected.

  FIG. 5 shows only the selection of the mission when the super reach A, the super reach B, the resurrection reach, or the variation pattern of the hit is selected, but the super reach A that can be selected by either hit / miss. The probability that the mission is presented when the fluctuation pattern of Super Reach B is selected is higher when the hit is determined than when the loss is determined. The probability that a mission is presented as a whole including other fluctuation patterns is higher when the hit is determined than when the loss is determined. That is, when the mission is presented, the reliability of the probability variation jackpot, the probability variation jackpot, or the short-term jackpot is higher than when the mission is not presented.

  Next, flash notification will be described. When it is determined that the flash notification is a probability variation jackpot, a probable change jackpot, or a short-term jackpot, the frame lamp 40 is used at a timing before the display result of the variation display of the special symbol and the decorative symbol is derived. It is the effect of notifying the probability variation jackpot, the probable change promotion jackpot, or the short-term jackpot by illuminating .about.42 in a predetermined lighting mode. The lighting of the frame lamps 40 to 42 in the flash notification is not interlocked with the fluctuating display of the decorative symbols executed in the variable display device 9, and is executed in a completely independent manner.

  Further, when it is determined that the probability variation jackpot, the probability change jackpot, or the short-term jackpot, it is determined whether or not to execute the flash notification by the display control CPU of the display control board 80. The timing is determined. When it is determined to execute the flash notification, the execution timing is determined according to the variation pattern of the selected decorative design. In addition, at the timing when the flash notification cannot be executed (for example, when the decorative design is stopped), the brightness of the peripheral portion of the frame lamp 40 is low, and the decorative design variation display is started. In this case, the brightness of the peripheral part of the frame lamp 40 is increased. Note that the determination regarding the flash notification is made after the determination regarding the mission effect.

  Next, the timing of the flash notification in the example of the decorative pattern variation display in each variation pattern will be described. FIGS. 6A to 6D are diagrams schematically illustrating an example of a variation pattern in which a display result of a decorative symbol is a jackpot symbol. In FIG. 6, the horizontal axis indicates the elapsed time from the start of the fluctuation display, and the fluctuation pattern extending to the right side requires a longer time from the start of the fluctuation display to the derivation of the display result. .

  6A to 6D, Δ marks indicate the timing at which the reach display mode appears. The variation pattern shown in FIG. 6 (d) takes a longer time to derive the display result than the other variation patterns. However, the time required for the display result to be derived after the reach display mode appears is shown in FIG. This is the same as the variation pattern 6 (c).

  In the variation patterns shown in FIGS. 6A, 6B, 6C, and 6D, the flash notification is executed at the timing selected from the timings indicated by X in FIG. . Here, a1, b1, c1, and d1, a2, b2, c2, and d2, b3 and c3, and d3, and b4, c4, and d4 indicate timings at which the elapsed times from the start of the variable display are the same.

  Of course, in the fluctuation pattern of FIG. 6A in which the time required to derive the display result is short, there is a high probability that the timing of a1 having a short elapsed time from the start of the fluctuation display is selected as the execution timing of the flash notification. The timing of a2, which is selected in the remaining cases, is selected in the fluctuation patterns of FIGS. 6B, 6C, and 6D, in which the time required for deriving the display result is longer. Higher than the probability of being.

  The time required from the start of the variable display to the derivation of the display result When comparing the variation patterns in FIG. 6B and FIG. 6C, the time required from the appearance of the reach display mode to the derivation of the display result The longer fluctuation pattern in FIG. 6B makes it easier to select relatively late timings b4 and b3. The time required from the appearance of the reach display mode to the derivation of the display result When comparing the variation patterns in FIG. 6C and FIG. 6D, the time required from the start of the variation display to the derivation of the display result The variation pattern of FIG. 6C having a shorter value makes it easier to select the relatively early variation timings c1, c2, and c3.

  The timing between the timings a1 and a2 in the variation pattern in FIG. 6A or the timings b1 and b2 in the variation pattern in FIG. 6B is the earliest timing at which the reach display mode can appear. Since the mission presented in the mission effect is related to the reach effect display or the type of decorative pattern constituting the reach display mode, the mission is achieved / not achieved before the timing when the reach display mode appears. Will never be finalized.

  Further, in the revival reach fluctuation pattern, the reach display mode appears at the timing shown in FIG. 6B, but the timing at which the decorative pattern change display is temporarily stopped and the loss display mode is temporarily displayed is b2. The timing is between b3. In the revival reach fluctuation pattern, the flash notification can be executed only at timings b3 and b4 after the timing at which the display of the loss is temporarily stopped. Details of the control for that purpose will be described later.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment, as an effect of notifying the probability variation jackpot, the probable change promotion jackpot, or the short-term jackpot decision before the result of the variation display of the special symbol and the decorative symbol is derived, It is supposed to be able to execute flash notifications. However, in the mission direction, the mission is presented shortly after the start of the fluctuation display, and an event corresponding to the mission presented here appears before the end of the fluctuation display, so that the probability fluctuation jackpot, the probable change promotion jackpot, or the time reduction This is an announcement to announce the success of the jackpot.

  Here, since it is more likely that a mission will be presented when it is determined that it will be a probability variation jackpot, a probabilistic promotion jackpot, or a short-term jackpot, even if the mission is presented, the jackpot reliability is high. And improve the player's expectation. This expectation is continued until it is determined whether or not an event corresponding to the presented mission will occur, thereby enhancing the interest of the game.

  However, in addition to such mission directing, the flash notification also announces the probability change jackpot, probability change promotion jackpot, or short-term jackpot decision, so it is decided whether the corresponding event will occur after the mission is presented If the flash notification is made before, the player's interest in whether or not an event corresponding to the presented mission will occur is lost. Therefore, the display control CPU of the display control board 80 limits the execution of the flash notification when the mission is presented, as will be described in detail below.

  FIG. 7 shows the relationship between the execution of the mission effect and the restriction on the execution of the flash notification. Here, t1, t2, t3, t4, and t5 shown in FIG. 7 are appended after the alphabetic notation (a, b...), In which the numerical notation added after t is shown as the flash notification timing in FIG. This indicates that the same timing as the number notation (1, 2,...) Is the same timing. For example, timing t1 = a1, b1, c1, d1, and timing t3 = a3, b3, c3, d3 (the same applies to others).

  In addition, “x” means that it is a time when execution of the flash notification is prohibited, and “◯” means a time when it is not prohibited to execute it. After determining the execution timing of the flash notification according to FIG. 6, the display control CPU of the display control board 80 does not execute the flash notification if the determined timing is the timing at which execution of the flash notification is prohibited according to FIG. However, it is not controlled to execute the flash notification at a timing that is not prohibited.

  First, the case where the mission effect is not executed (the mission was not presented) will be described. When resurrection reach is selected as the fluctuation pattern, execution of the flash notification is prohibited at the timings t1 and t2 before the display mode of losing is temporarily stopped, and these timings are selected as the execution timing of the flash notification. However, the flash notification is not actually executed. When the timing of t3 to t5 after the display mode of losing is temporarily stopped is selected as the execution timing of the flash notification, the flash notification can be executed according to the selection.

  In addition, when the bump is selected as the variation pattern, the execution of the flash notification is prohibited at any timing from t1 to t5, and as a result, no flash notification is executed. For the variation patterns other than the above, the flash notification is not prohibited at any timing from t1 to t5. If the flash notification execution timing is selected according to FIG. 6, the flash notification is executed at the selected timing. Can be done.

  Next, the case where the mission effect is executed (the mission was presented) will be described. Even when the mission effect is executed, when the presented mission is achieved, the execution of the flash notification is prohibited at any timing from t1 to t5, and the flash notification is performed when any variation pattern is selected. Is never executed.

  On the other hand, when the mission is not achieved, execution of the flash notification is prohibited as follows. As for the variation pattern per collision, as in the case where the mission effect is not executed, execution of the flash notification is prohibited at any timing from t1 to t5, and no flash notification is executed. However, with respect to other variation patterns, the execution of the flash notification is prohibited at a timing prior to the timing at which it is determined that the mission presented in the mission effect is not achieved.

  If the mission failure is confirmed at the timing up to t2, the execution of the flash notification at the timing of t1 is prohibited, but if the timing after the timing t2 is selected as the execution timing of the flash notification, the flash notification is performed. Can be executed. In addition, when the unsuccessful mission is determined at the timing between t2 and t3, the execution of the flash notification at the timings t1 and t2 is prohibited.

  Similarly, when a mission failure is determined at a timing between t3 and t4, execution of a flash notification at a timing between t1 and t3 is prohibited. When a mission failure is determined at a timing between t4 and t5, execution of a flash notification at a timing between t1 and t4 is prohibited. If the mission failure is determined at timings after t5, execution of the flash notification is prohibited at all timings from t1 to t5.

  Hereinafter, the process performed for the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment will be described. First, processing at the time of power activation will be described. When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated with the main switch 94 turned on with the reset switch 93 turned on, all the storage areas of the RAM 55 except for the in-use stack area are initialized. And the process for advancing a game can be started.

  On the other hand, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started with the reset switch 93 in the OFF state and the main switch 94 in the ON state, it is diagnosed whether or not the data in the RAM 55 is corrupted. If the data when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned off remains normal, the data stored in the RAM 55 is left as it is, and the state when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned off last time. From this, it is possible to start processing for advancing the game. Further, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated, the gaming state of the data remaining in the RAM 55 and the number of reserved memories for the start winning ports 14a and 14b are referred to, and a startup command is generated based on this, and display control is performed. This is transmitted to the display control CPU of the substrate 80.

  Processing for advancing a game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is executed according to a timer interrupt executed every 2 ms. Note that only the release of the game ball to the game area 7 based on the operation of the hitting operation handle 5 is performed independently of the timer interruption process every 2 ms.

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a timer interrupt process executed every 2 ms in the main process executed by the CPU 56. When the timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 performs the register saving process (step S21), and then executes the game control process of steps S22 to S36. In the game control process, the CPU 56 first inputs detection signals of switches such as the gate switch 61, the start port switches 62a and 62b, the count switch 63, and the clear switch 65 via the switch circuit 32, and determines their state. A switch process is performed (step S22).

  Next, a process of updating the count value of each counter for generating each determination random number such as a jackpot determination random number and a jackpot type determination random number used for game control is performed (step S23). The CPU 56 further performs a process for updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number (step S24) and a process for updating the counter value for generating the display random number (step S25).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs special symbol process processing (step S26). In the special symbol process, the corresponding symbol is selected according to the special symbol process flag for controlling the special symbol indicators 10a and 10b, the variable display device 9, the special variable winning device 20 and the like in a predetermined order according to the gaming state. It is issued and executed. The value of the special symbol process flag is updated during each process according to the gaming state.

  Further, normal symbol process processing is performed (step S27). In the normal symbol process, the corresponding process is selected and executed according to the normal symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the normal symbol display 12 in a predetermined order. The value of the normal symbol process flag is updated during each process according to the gaming state. By executing the normal symbol process, the display control of the normal symbol display 12 and the opening / closing control of the variable winning device 15 are executed.

  Next, the CPU 56 extracts one command from the top for performing various effects in the variable display device 9 or the like placed at the top of the transmission command queue of the RAM 55 in the special symbol process, and sends it to the display control board 80. Special symbol command control processing is performed (step S28). Further, a normal symbol command control process for sending a command related to a normal symbol set in a predetermined area of the RAM 55 in the normal symbol process is performed (step S29).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs information output processing for outputting data such as jackpot information, start information, probability variation information supplied to the hall management computer, for example (step S30).

  Further, the CPU 56 executes prize ball processing for setting the number of prize balls based on detection signals from the start port switches 62a and 62b, the count switch 63, and the like (step S31). Specifically, a payout control command indicating the number of winning balls is output to the payout control board 36 in response to winning detection based on the fact that any of the start port switches 62a, 62b, the count switch 63, etc. is turned on. The payout control CPU mounted on the payout control board 36 drives the ball payout device 44 in accordance with a payout control command indicating the number of prize balls.

  And CPU56 performs the memory | storage process which checks the increase / decrease in a pending | holding memory | storage number (step S32). In the storing process, various random numbers such as jackpot determination random numbers are extracted based on the detection signals of the start port switches 62a and 62b, and the extracted random number values are stored separately in the start port switches 62a and 62b.

  In addition, a test terminal process, which is a process for outputting a test signal for enabling the control state of the gaming machine to be confirmed outside the gaming machine, is executed (step S33). Further, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a drive command is issued to the solenoid circuit 33 (step S34). In order to put the variable winning device 15 and the special variable winning device 20 into an open state or a closed state, or to switch the game ball passage in the big winning port 21, the solenoid circuit 33 is configured with solenoids 71 to 73 in accordance with a drive command. Drive. Thereafter, the contents of the register are restored (step S35), and the interrupt enabled state is set (step S36).

  Next, the special symbol process in step S26 will be described. In the special symbol process, the CPU 56 first determines whether or not the start opening switches 62a and 62b for detecting that a game ball has won the start winning opening 14a and 14b provided in the game board 6 are turned on. In other words, it is determined whether or not a start winning that causes the game ball to win the start winning ports 14a and 14b has occurred, and if a start winning has occurred, a start port switch passing process is performed.

  In the start port switch passing process, the number of reserved storages of the start winning ports 14a and 14b corresponding to the start port switches 62a and 62b that are turned on is determined. In addition, the jackpot determination random number jackpot, the type determination random number, the variation type determination random number, and the variation pattern determination random number are extracted, and whether or not the variation display based on the start winning is a jackpot (in addition, the type of the jackpot And the type of the variation pattern selected by the variation display based on the start winning.

  Then, a start winning command is generated in accordance with whether the starting winning opening 14a is a starting winning or a starting winning opening 14b, and is sequentially inserted into the command transmission queue of the RAM 55. When both the start opening switches 62a and 62b are turned on, the above processing is performed in order for each of the start winning openings 14a and 14b, and the respective start winning commands are sequentially inserted into the command transmission queue. .

  After that, depending on the state of the special symbol process flag, special symbol normal processing, variation pattern setting processing, production setting processing, special symbol variation processing, special symbol stop processing, pre-opening pre-opening processing, and large winning opening described below Either open process or jackpot end process is performed.

  Special symbol normal processing: Wait until the special symbol variable display can be started. When the CPU 56 enters a state where the special symbol variation display can be started, the CPU 56 confirms the number of numerical data stored in the reserved storage buffer (the number of reserved memories). If the count value of the pending storage counter is not 0, it is determined whether or not the jackpot is determined based on the value of the random number for jackpot determination as a result of the special symbol variation display. In this case, the jackpot type is also determined based on the value of the jackpot type determination random number. When the value of the hold memory counter is not 0 for any of the start winning ports 14a and 14b, the big win or the like is determined in preference to the hold memory of the start winning port 14b.

  Fluctuation pattern setting processing: The variation pattern type of the special symbol in the special symbol displays 10a and 10b is selected according to the value of the random number for variation type determination extracted at the time of starting winning and the number of reserved memories. Then, it is selected from a plurality of types of variation patterns determined in advance according to the type of variation pattern selected and the value of the variation pattern determination random number extracted at the time of starting winning. Based on the determined variation pattern, the variation time of the special symbol is set in a special symbol process timer (configured by a down timer), and then the special symbol process timer is started. At this time, the special symbol display 10a or 10b outputs a signal for instructing the start of variation display of the special symbol, and whether or not to make a big hit, indicates a big hit type and a start command indicating the selected variation pattern, The state is set to be transmitted to the display control board 80 in the special symbol command control process (step S28) immediately after that.

  Special symbol variation processing: Monitor the time of the special symbol process timer with the variation time set according to the variation pattern selected in the variation pattern setting processing, and when the variation time has passed and the special symbol process timer times out, Next, control is performed to shift to the special symbol stop process.

  Special symbol stop process: The special symbol display that is variably displayed on the special symbol indicators 10a and 10b is stopped, and a signal indicating that the special symbol is stopped is set in a state of being output to the special symbol indicators 10a and 10b. At the same time, the symbol stop command indicating the symbol stop is set to a state to be transmitted to the display control board 80 in the special symbol command control process (step S28) immediately after.

  Pre-opening process for the big winning opening: When this process is performed for the first time after the big hit, after setting the number of rounds of the big winning opening 21, the control for opening the big winning opening 21 is started. Specifically, the solenoid 72 is driven, the special winning opening 21 is opened, and the special variable winning device 20 is opened. In addition, the number of rounds in which the special winning opening 21 is opened is counted, and the execution time of the special winning opening opening process is set by the release timer.

  Process during opening of the big winning opening: a state in which a command for round display in the first jackpot gaming state and the second jackpot gaming state is transmitted to the display control board 80 in the special symbol command control process (step S28) immediately after And a process for confirming that the closing condition of the special winning opening 21 is satisfied.

  Jackpot end process: A command indicating that the first jackpot game state or the second jackpot game state has ended is set to a state to be transmitted to the display control board 80 in the special symbol command control process (step S28) immediately after.

  On the other hand, in various sub-side boards such as the display control board 80, the variable display device 9 displays the decorative symbols in a variable manner in accordance with the special symbol variable display based on the command transmitted from the basic circuit 53 of the main substrate 31. Or performing various effects such as mission effects and flash notifications, or executing a jackpot round effect when controlled to the first jackpot gaming state. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the display control CPU of the display control board 80.

  In this main process, first, an initialization process for initializing a necessary area in the RAM included in the display control microcomputer mounted on the display control board 80 is performed (step S701). Next, it is determined whether or not the state of the timer interrupt flag set by the timer interrupt process executed every predetermined time (for example, 33 ms (one frame period of the variable display device 9)) is 1 (step S702). The process of step S702 is repeated until the timer interrupt flag state becomes 1.

  After the timer interrupt flag status is 1, first, the timer interrupt flag is cleared to 0 (step S703), and it is checked whether a command transmitted from the basic circuit 53 of the main board 31 is received, If a command has been received, command analysis processing for analyzing the content is executed (step S704).

  Next, based on the analysis result of the command in the command analysis process, an effect control process process is executed in which the decorative display is variably displayed on the variable display device 9 or a jackpot round effect is executed (step S705). Further, based on the analysis result of the command, a notice control process process for executing an effect such as a mission effect or a flash notification is executed (step S706). Furthermore, a random number update process for updating a random number such as a notice mode determination random number is executed (step S707), and the process returns to the process of step S702.

  Hereinafter, the execution of the mission effect and the flash notification in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment will be described based on specific examples. 10 and 11 are diagrams illustrating specific execution examples of the pattern mission effect and the flash notification. 10 and 11, the battle effect is executed as the reach display effect, and after the variable display is performed with the change pattern of the super reach A in which the character A appears as an enemy character, the decorative pattern “7” is displayed. It is assumed that the probability variation jackpot is fixed. Assume that the mission to be presented is “appearance of character A” that achieves the mission in the example of FIG. 10, and “appearance of character B” that does not achieve the mission in the example of FIG. In addition, as the execution timing of the flash notification, it is assumed that the timing while the battle effect as the reach effect display is being executed is selected.

  In FIG. 10 and FIG. 11, the frame lamp 40 is displayed in black, which means that the frame lamp 40 is in a state of being extinguished, not at the timing when the flash notification can be executed. The frame lamp 40 displayed in dark gray is a timing at which a flash notification can be executed if it has been selected as an execution timing. However, the flash notification is not actually executed, and the frame lamp 40 is displayed. Indicates that the light is off. The frame lamp 40 displayed in light gray indicates that the flash notification is not executed although it is the timing selected as the execution timing of the flash notification. The fact that the frame lamp 40 is displayed in white indicates that the flash notification is being executed.

  First, as shown in FIG. 10 (a), the start stage in the execution example shown in FIG. 10 is in a state where the display of the variation of the previous decorative symbol is finished, and the variation display of the new decorative symbol is started from here. The Rukoto. This timing is a timing at which the flash notification is not executed in the first place, and the frame lamp 40 is not turned on.

  When a small amount of time has passed since the decorative symbol variation display was started, as shown in FIG. 10B, “appearance of character A” is presented as a mission. Again, this is not the timing at which the flash notification can be executed, and the frame lamp 40 is not lit.

After that, when a certain period of time elapses, as shown in FIG. 10C, a display mode in which the left decorative symbol is stopped at “7” appears, but at a timing before the right decorative symbol is stopped, This is the timing at which the flash notification can be executed (if it has been selected as the execution timing). However, the flash notification is not executed at this timing (even if this timing is selected as the execution timing), and the frame lamp 40 is not turned on.

  When a certain period of time elapses from this point, as shown in FIG. 10D, a reach display mode in which the left and right decorative symbols are aligned with “7” is displayed together with the display of “reach!”. Between the time when the reach display mode is displayed and the time when the reach display effect is developed, as shown in FIG. 10E, the timing at which the flash notification can be executed (if it has been selected as the execution timing) is reached. However, the flash notification is not executed at this timing (even if this timing is selected as the execution timing).

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 10 (f), along with the display “battle start!”, A friend character appears and develops into a reach display effect (battle effect). As shown in FIG. 10 (g), it becomes the timing at which the flash notification can be executed (if it is selected as the execution timing) between the development of the reach display effect and the appearance of the enemy character. The flash notification is not executed at this timing (even if this timing is selected as the execution timing).

  When a certain period of time elapses from here, as shown in FIG. 10 (h), it is determined that the mission has been achieved by the appearance of the character A as a character that is hostile to the teammate character. While this battle effect is being executed, as shown in FIG. 10 (i), the timing selected as the execution timing of the flash notification is reached, but since the mission has been achieved, the flash notification is executed at this timing. Never happen. When a certain time has passed, as shown in FIG. 10 (j), the jackpot display mode arranged with the decorative pattern “7” is derived.

  In the execution example shown in FIG. 11, unlike the execution example in FIG. 10, the appearance of “character B” is presented as a mission, as shown in FIG. 11B. Similarly to the execution example of FIG. 10, the timing at which the flash notification can be executed in FIGS. 11C, 11E, and 11G (if it has been selected as the execution timing) is the timing. The flash notification will not be executed in (even if this timing is selected as the execution timing).

  In FIG. 11 (h), since character B appears as an enemy character, it is determined that the mission presented in FIG. 11 (b) is not achieved. Thereafter, while the battle effect is being executed, as shown in FIG. 11 (i), the timing selected as the flash notification timing is reached. The flash notification will be executed at

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment, the display of the special symbol variation display performed by the special symbol indicators 10a and 10b based on the start winnings to the starting winning ports 14a and 14b. When the result is determined by the probability variation jackpot, the probability variation promotion jackpot or the hourly jackpot, the game is controlled to the first jackpot gaming state. Further, when the type of jackpot is a probability variation jackpot or a probable change promotion jackpot, the gaming state is controlled to a probability variation state in which the next jackpot determination probability becomes higher after the first jackpot gaming state is finished. If the sudden jackpot is big, the probability fluctuation state is controlled after the end of the second jackpot gaming state.

  Here, in the variable display device 9, the decorative symbol variation display is executed regardless of the display results of the special symbol indicators 10a and 10b, and after the series of variation display, the variable display device 9 displays the variation of the decorative symbol. The decorative symbol corresponding to the display result derived to the special symbol indicators 10a and 10b as the display result of the display is stopped. That is, the player can know whether or not the game state is controlled to the first jackpot gaming state from the display result of the decorative symbol variation display derived to the variable display device 9.

  However, in the variation display of decorative symbols, if a mission is presented immediately after the start of the variation display and an event corresponding to the mission presented in the variation display occurs, the probability variation jackpot and the probability variation promotion will occur at the time the event occurs. There may be a mission effect that is determined to be a big hit or a short time big hit.

  When this mission was presented, if the result of the special symbol change display performed on the special symbol indicators 10a, 10b was a probability variation jackpot, a probable change promotion jackpot or a short-term jackpot, it was presented An event corresponding to the mission may occur in the change display (in rare cases, the change display in the change pattern according to the mission may not be performed), but in the case of a loss, the event corresponding to the presented mission Does not occur in variable display.

  That is, when an event corresponding to the mission presented immediately after the start of the variable display occurs in the variable display, the player can wait for the jackpot display result to be derived on the variable display device 9 without waiting for the first display result. It will be understood that the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state. Therefore, if the mission is presented immediately after the start of the variable display, the player will have a great expectation that the decorative pattern will be displayed in a variable manner according to the displayed mission. Thus, the player's attention level in the variable display can be increased.

  In addition, when it is determined that the probability variation jackpot, the probability variation jackpot, or the short-term jackpot, it is not linked with the variation display of the decorative symbol executed in the variable display device 9, and is completely independent of this. In some cases, a flash notification by turning on the frame lamps 40 to 42 may be executed. Even when the player can recognize that this flash notification has been executed (although it is executed with the frame lamps 40 to 42 for a player who is playing while watching the variable display device 9 in a normal case) It is difficult to perceive flash notifications), and it has been decided that the probability variation jackpot, probable change jackpot, or short-time jackpot will be decided without waiting for the display result of the variation display of decorative symbols to be derived, It is understood that the game is controlled to the first jackpot gaming state.

  However, when a mission is presented immediately after the start of the fluctuation display, the player pays attention to whether an event corresponding to the presented mission occurs in the fluctuation display. If the flash notification is executed before being confirmed, not only the display result of the decorative pattern display but also the result of the display of the change display is a big hit of probability change without waiting for the confirmation of the achievement / non-achievement of the presented mission, The player will know that it will be a probable promotion jackpot or a short time jackpot. As a result, the mission mission will cool down.

  In contrast, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment, when a mission is presented immediately after the start of the variable display, the flash notification is executed until at least the achievement / non-achievement of the presented mission is confirmed. Since it is prohibited, it is possible to improve the interest of the game without raising the player until the achievement / non-achievement of the presented mission is confirmed.

  Further, when the mission presented at the start of the change display is achieved, the execution of the flash notification is prohibited not only until the achievement of the mission is confirmed but also the end of the change display.

  In this case, the player knows that the event corresponding to the presented mission has occurred in the variable display, and thus the result of the variable display is a probability variation jackpot, a probable change promotion jackpot, or a short-term jackpot. However, even if a flash notification is executed when it is known that the fluctuation display result is a probability change jackpot, a probabilistic promotion jackpot, or a short-term jackpot, it does not give the player new expectations and joy. On the other hand, there is a risk that the player may feel annoyed. Here, once the proposed mission has been achieved, and it has been confirmed that the probability variation jackpot, probability variation jackpot or hourly jackpot has been confirmed, the execution of the flash notification is prohibited until the end of the variation display. It is possible to prevent a person from feeling annoyed.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment, after the reach display mode appears in the change pattern of the decorative pattern that can be selected, the temporary display is temporarily stopped until the middle decorative pattern in the display mode of losing. Only the decorative pattern is displayed again, and then the revival reach variation pattern is derived to derive the final display result.

  Since the variation display of the decorative pattern of the variation pattern of the revival reach is executed through the production process as described above, the execution time is increased to a certain extent. Then, out of the execution time over a long period of time, at the time when the decorative display of the decorative design is temporarily stopped, the player is discouraged by the lost design, and the player's expectation is increased by resuming the display of the final display. It is possible to produce a very effective effect that the player's expectation can be raised to the climax by deriving a large jackpot display result.

  On the other hand, when the decorative symbol variation display based on the revival reach variation pattern, which is a very effective production, is executed, until the decorative symbol variation display is temporarily stopped in the display mode of loss. The mission corresponding to the event occurring in the fluctuation display is not presented, that is, the mission is not achieved until the display mode of the loss is temporarily stopped. As a result, it is known by the achievement of the mission that the probability variation jackpot, probabilistic promotion jackpot, or short-time jackpot will be known before the temporary stop in the display mode of losing, and the fluctuation pattern of the revival reach over the long run time It is possible to prevent the remaining part of the variable display of the decorative pattern from becoming meaningless.

  In addition, since the displayed mission will not be achieved until the decorative display variation display is temporarily stopped in the display mode of the losing, once the player temporarily stops in the display mode of the loss, It is normal to think that the result will be lost. In this way, the most effective portion of the revival reach variation pattern in which the player's psychology changes from disappointment to expectation can be surely executed, and the interest of the game can be improved. On the other hand, an event that occurs after the decorative display of the decorative pattern is resumed after a temporary stop in the display mode of the loss, or an event that does not occur before or after the display mode of the temporary stop can be presented as a mission. It is possible to minimize the execution of the mission effect when the reach variation pattern is selected.

  In addition, the decorative pattern variation pattern that can be selected includes a variation pattern per unit that suddenly interrupts the reach effect display that is being executed and suddenly derives a display result of probability variation jackpots, probability variation jackpots, or short-term jackpots. Yes.

  When the reach effect display is being executed, the player expects the final display result while observing the progress of the reach effect, and increases the expectation of the probability variation jackpot, the probability change jackpot, or the short-term jackpot On the other hand, the reach effect display being executed is interrupted, and the jackpot display result is unexpectedly derived unexpectedly by the player. By deriving the unexpected jackpot display result, it is possible to produce a very effective presentation that can give the player a great surprise.

  On the other hand, when the decorative pattern variation display with the variation pattern at the end of the impact is executed as described above, the mission corresponding to the event occurring in the variation display is not presented, that is, the mission is achieved. It is intended not to become. As a result, it is known that the display result of the decorative symbol will be a probability change jackpot, a probable promotion jackpot, or a short-time jackpot by accomplishing the mission, suddenly deriving the jackpot display result by blocking the reach effect display. However, it is possible to prevent the player from being surprised.

  In addition, the plurality of variation patterns for performing the variation display of the decorative symbols are different in the time required from the start of variation to the derivation of the display result, different in the time required from the start of variation to the appearance of the reach display mode, reach display mode The time required for the derivation of the display result from the appearance of is different. The execution timing of the flash notification to be selected can be selected according to the time required to derive the display result of the variation pattern selected from the plurality of variation patterns.

  Therefore, if the execution timing of the flash notification is determined only in accordance with the elapsed time from the start of the decorative symbol display, regardless of the required time, the flash notification is executed and the probability variation jackpot, probability change promotion jackpot, or short-term jackpot Even after it has been found that the decorative symbols will continue to be displayed, the flash notification will be executed too late and the flash notification will be executed separately from the decorative symbols. There is a case where it is not possible to complete.

  On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment, the execution timing of the flash notification is selected according to the time required to derive the display result with the selected variation pattern. Even after it is executed and it turns out that it becomes a probability change jackpot, a probabilistic promotion jackpot, or a short-term jackpot, the display of the decorative pattern may continue indefinitely, or the execution timing of the flash notification is too late, It is possible to prevent the case where it is not meaningful to execute the flash notification separately from the change display.

  In this way, there are multiple timings at which flash notifications can be executed to announce that the probability variation jackpot, probable promotion jackpot, or short time jackpot will be executed separately from the mission effect, but the decorative pattern of the resurrection reach variation pattern When the variable display is executed, it is assumed that not only the proposed mission will not be achieved, but also the flash notification will not be executed until the display of the decorative pattern is temporarily stopped in the display mode of loss. Yes.

  As a result, the flash notification shows that the probability variation jackpot, the probability change jackpot, or the short-term jackpot, and the rest of the variation display of the decorative pattern of the resurrection reach variation pattern does not make sense. Can be prevented. In addition, since the flash notification is not executed until the decorative symbol variation display is temporarily stopped in the display mode of losing, the most effective variation pattern of the revival reach that the player's psychology changes from disappointment to expectation The portion can be executed reliably, and the fun of the game can be improved. On the other hand, since the flash notification can be executed after the decorative symbol change display is resumed after the temporary stop in the display mode of losing, the execution of the flash notification is restricted when the change pattern of the revival reach is selected. Can be minimized.

  By the way, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment, the special symbol change display based on the start winning of the start winning opening 14a is the special symbol display 10a, and the special symbol change display based on the start winning of the start winning opening 14b. Is executed by the special symbol display 10b. A separate storage buffer is provided in the RAM 55 for each of the winning winning openings 14a and 14b, and special symbol storage storage units 11a and 11b are also provided separately. The variable winning device 15 is provided, and so-called electric chew support is performed only at the starting winning port 14b. Both the reserved memory by the starting winning of the starting winning port 14a and the reserved memory by the starting winning of the starting winning port 14b are provided. When there is, the reserved memory corresponding to the start winning opening 14b is given priority and the special symbol display unit 10b displays the variation of the special symbol.

  Here, even if a game ball wins at the start winning port 14a without so-called electric chew support or even when a game ball wins at the start winning port 14b with electric chew support, if the game state is the same, a big hit There is no difference in probability. When a big hit is made based on the start winning to the start winning opening 14a without electric Chu support, it becomes a probability change jackpot or a probability change promotion jackpot controlled to a probability change state through the first jackpot gaming state (30 seconds, 15 rounds). The probability is 4/10, and the probability that the game is controlled to the probability variation state through the second jackpot gaming state (0.2 to 0.5 seconds, 2 rounds) is 2/10.

  On the other hand, when the jackpot is made based on the start winning to the start winning port 14b with electric Chu support, the probability variation jackpot controlled to the probability variation state through the first jackpot gaming state (30 seconds, 15 rounds) or The probability of a probable promotion jackpot is 5/10, and the probability of a sudden jackpot that is controlled to a probability variation state through the second jackpot gaming state (0.2 to 0.5 seconds, 2 rounds) is 1/10 is there. In the short time state, it becomes easy to win the start winning opening 14b by the electric chew support, and even if controlled to the probability variation state, the game ball does not increase without being controlled by the first big hit, and the player is discouraged. Can be reduced, and the profit of the player can be increased.

  The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. Hereinafter, modifications of the above-described embodiment applicable to the present invention will be described.

  In the above embodiment, in the variation display that achieves the presented mission, execution of the flash notification is prohibited until the end of the variation display, but in the variation display that does not achieve the presented mission, the mission is displayed. The flash notification can be executed if it is after the timing at which unsuccessful achievement is confirmed. However, even if it is a fluctuation display that indicates the achievement of the proposed mission, a flash notification can be executed if it is after the timing at which the achievement of the mission is confirmed, or a fluctuation display that does not achieve the proposed mission, As long as the mission is presented, the execution of the flash notification can be prohibited until the end of the change display.

  In the above embodiment, the display control CPU of the display control board 80 determines the mission effect according to the final display result and the variation pattern of the variation display when the variation display of the decorative symbol is started. Later, it was supposed to make a flash notification decision. However, flash notifications will not be made until the proposed mission is achieved / failed, flash notifications will not be made when a sudden change pattern is selected, and loss will be made when a return reach change pattern is selected. If the condition that the flash notification is not performed until the symbol is temporarily stopped is satisfied, the mission effect may be determined after the flash notification is determined first.

  For example, if the display control CPU of the display control board 80 receives the start time command and indicates that the start time command does not become a probability variation jackpot, a probability change jackpot, or a time bonus jack, The execution of the mission effect can be determined as in the embodiment. On the other hand, when the received start command indicates that the probability change jackpot, the probable change promotion jackpot, or the time bonus jackpot, the flash notification decision process may be performed prior to the mission effect decision. it can.

  In this case, it is determined that the flash notification is not executed at any timing when the received start time command indicates a sudden fluctuation pattern, and at any timing when the recovery reach fluctuation pattern is indicated. However, it is possible to determine that the flash notification is not executed or that the flash notification is executed at an arbitrary timing after the timing at which the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped in the display mode of losing. In other variation patterns, it can be determined that the execution of the flash notification is not determined at any timing, or that the flash notification is performed at an arbitrary timing after the start of the variation display.

  When the received start command shows that the probability change jackpot, probability change promotion jackpot, or hourly jackpot, the mission performance is decided after making the flash notice decision, but the flash notice is given at any timing. If it is determined to be performed, it can be determined that the mission effect is not executed, that is, no mission is presented.

  Or, even if the change display that indicates the achievement of the mission presented as in the above-described modification, the flash notification can be made if the timing is after the timing at which the achievement of the mission is confirmed. If it is decided to make a flash notification at the timing, it is not possible to decide to present a mission whose achievement is confirmed at a timing earlier than the execution timing of the flash notification, but after the execution timing of the flash notification It is possible to decide to present a mission whose achievement is confirmed at the timing of.

  In the above-described embodiment, the flash notification is executed before the display result of the decorative symbol variation display is derived when it is determined that the probability variation jackpot, the probability variation jackpot, or the short-term jackpot is determined. This is to announce that the probability change jackpot, the probable promotion jackpot, or the hourly jackpot will be announced. On the other hand, when the flash notification is determined to be the jackpot for the probability variation, it is executed before the display result of the decorative symbol variation display is derived, so that the probability variation jackpot is obtained. It is good also as an effect to announce.

  In addition, the variation pattern selected when it is determined that the probability variation jackpot is determined is that all the decorative symbols are added after the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped by aligning the decorative symbols with symbols other than “1” or “7”. A variation pattern may be included in which a re-lottery is executed in which the final results are re-varied in the state of being aligned and the final result is displayed. Here, even if it is decided to execute the flash notification when the variation pattern including the re-lottery is selected, the same symbol other than “1” or “7” is aligned to temporarily stop the variation display of the decorative symbol. Until then, execution of the flash notification may be prohibited.

  Fluctuation patterns including re-lotteries will increase the time required to derive the display result, but the same pattern other than “1” or “7” will be displayed in the execution time over the long period. The player is discouraged when the change display of the symbol is temporarily stopped (disappointment in the sense that the probability change state is not controlled or the probability change state ends), and the probability of the player by restarting the change display It is possible to enhance the sense of expectation for control and continuation to the fluctuating state, and it can be a very effective presentation that can finally raise the player's expectation to the climax by deriving the probability variation pattern It is.

  And with the variation pattern including the re-lottery that becomes a very effective production in this way, the flash notification will not be executed until the temporary stop of the decorative design, the probability variation jackpot will be understood by the flash notification, It is possible to prevent the effect that should be caused by the re-lottery from occurring, and to prevent such an effect from being meaningless. Moreover, since the flash notification is not executed until it is temporarily stopped in a mode of jackpot symbol other than “1” or “7”, the most effective re-drawing that the player's psychology changes from disappointment to expectation The portion can be executed reliably, and the fun of the game can be improved.

  In the above embodiment, the pseudo-ream is not selected as the variation pattern regardless of the results of the jackpot lottery and the jackpot type lottery. On the other hand, you may enable it to select a pseudo | simulation series with a fixed ratio as a fluctuation pattern. Here, the pseudo-ream means that the decorative symbol is variably displayed on the variable display device 9 in accordance with the variation display of the special symbol, but for one special symbol variation display (that is, one start winning). In all of the decorative symbol display areas 9a to 9c, the decorative symbol variation display is temporarily stopped (the updating of the symbol is stopped but not confirmed, and may be in a state of shaking). Later, it refers to a decorative pattern variation pattern in which a re-variable display for variably displaying all the decorative symbols is executed once or a plurality of times.

  In the case where such a pseudo-variation variation pattern is included, even if it is determined that the variation display with the pseudo-variation variation pattern selected is a probability variation jackpot, a probable change jackpot, or a short-term jackpot. The execution of the flash notification may be prohibited until the last temporary stop is made. The restriction on the execution of the flash notification when such a variation pattern of the pseudo-ream is selected is that the flash notification until the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped in the display mode of losing when the variation pattern of the revival reach is selected. The same effect as execution restriction can be obtained.

  In the variation display in which the pseudo-variation variation pattern is selected, it is also possible to prohibit the presentation of a mission corresponding to an event that occurs in the variation display before the last temporary stop is performed. The selection of missions when such a quasi-continuous variation pattern is selected is also limited to the selection of missions until the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped in the display mode of loss when the revival reach variation pattern is selected. The same effect as the restriction can be obtained.

  In the above-described embodiment, the variation display of the decorative pattern is started and ended by the selection of the variation pattern by the CPU 56 of the main board 31 and the selection of the decoration pattern by the display control CPU of the display control board 80. The event was uniquely determined. On the other hand, the variation pattern that can be selected by the CPU 56 of the main board 31 includes a variation pattern including a changeable period in which the variation display mode of the decorative symbol can be changed by the operation of the chance button 16 by the player. It may be a thing.

  Here, when it is determined that the probability variation jackpot, the probability variation jackpot, or the short-time jackpot, a variation pattern including a changeable period in which the decorative display variation display mode can be changed by operating the chance button 16 is provided. When selected, for example, the flash notification may be executed at the timing when the player first operates the chance button 16 in the changeable period (however, it is determined that the flash notification is to be executed). If so).

  Or, the timing at which a predetermined number of operations are performed when the chance button 16 is operated repeatedly, the timing at which the operation duration time when the chance button 16 is continuously operated reaches a predetermined time, etc. The flash notification may be executed at a timing when a predetermined condition relating to the operation of the chance button 16 is satisfied.

  In this case, the player who operated the chance button 16 with the intention of intervening in the display of the decorative pattern can be given a surprise by a flash notification executed at the timing of the operation, and the interest of the game is improved. Can be made. In addition, when the player intervenes not only in the display of the decorative symbols, but also in the execution of the flash notification, the player's sense of intervention in the game is strengthened, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Even if it is decided to execute the flash notification, if the chance button 16 is not operated in the changeable period, the flash notification may not be executed, but at the end timing of the changeable period, the flash notification is not executed. It is good also as what performs. In the former case, it is possible to prompt the player to operate the chance button 16 rather than simply changing the display mode of the decorative symbols by simply operating the chance button 16. In the latter case, the flash notification can be executed even if the player does not operate the chance button 16, so even if the player cannot operate the chance button 16 for some reason such as carelessness, There is no loss of performance effect due to execution.

  In the above embodiment, the flash notification is a frame in an independent predetermined manner that is not linked with the variation display of the decorative symbol at a timing before the display result of the variation display of the special symbol and the decorative symbol is derived. The lamps 40 to 42 are turned on for execution. However, if it is executed in an effect device other than the variable display device 9 in which the decorative symbols are variably displayed and is executed in an independent manner not linked with the variable display of the decorative symbols, effects other than the frame lamps 40 to 42 are performed. It is also possible to execute an effect of notifying the probability variation jackpot, the probable change promotion jackpot, or the short time jackpot similar to the flash notification in the apparatus.

  In the decorative pattern variation display, the sound linked to this is output from the speaker 27 at a relatively large volume. However, when the flash notification is performed by the frame lamps 40 to 42, the sound linked to the flash notification is displayed. It can be assumed that it is not output from the speaker 27 (or is output only at a low volume). The notification similar to the flash notification can also be executed by the speaker 24. In this case, the output of the sound as a notification similar to the flash notification can be easily missed if the player is not paying attention.

  In the above embodiment, the mission effect is performed in one variation display (that is, the variation display in which the mission is presented is the same as the variation display in which the achievement / non-achievement of the mission is confirmed). It was supposed to be) However, the mission effect may be performed in a plurality of variation displays (that is, the variation display in which the mission is presented is different from the variation display in which the achievement / non-achievement of the mission is determined).

  For example, it is possible to pre-read a start winning command sent for a variable display that has not yet started and present a mission according to the result of the pre-read. The specific variation pattern is determined for the first time when each variation display starts, but the variation pattern type is of a certain type, the variation display result is a probability variation jackpot, a probability variation jackpot In addition, it can be specified by the start winning command that the time-shortening hit is made. Therefore, it is only necessary to select a mission to be presented within the range specified by the start winning command.

  Alternatively, if an event that can be determined by the display control CPU of the display control board 80 even if it is an event determined at the start of each time of variable display is presented as a mission in the variable display executed earlier, the above Even without such prefetching, it is possible to execute a mission effect performed in a plurality of variable displays. For example, the type of decorative pattern to be stopped by the variable display device 9 is determined by the display control CPU of the display control board 80 at the start of each variation display, but even if the probability variation is a big hit, “1” or “7” There is an option of any symbol other than “1” or “7” even if it is a probabilistic promotion jackpot or hourly jackpot.

  Here, if the mission of “If the reach of“ 1 ”or“ 2 ”appears within three times, the jackpot is confirmed” is presented, even if each of the three or less fluctuation displays causes the reach display mode to appear, the jackpot If not, a symbol other than “1” or “2” may be selected as a symbol constituting the reach display mode (the mission is not achieved). When the fluctuation display is less than 3 times and the probability change jackpot, probable promotion jackpot, or short-term jackpot is reached, the symbol will be the reach display mode displayed in the variable display that will be the jackpot (same as the three symbols that will be finally stopped) ) As “1” or “2” can be selected (the mission is completed).

  Rather than presenting the symbols that make up the reach display mode as a mission, the type of character that appears in the reach display effect (even if the CPU 56 of the main board 31 determines the variation pattern itself, the specific character type is a display control. Similarly, when the display control CPU of the board 80 determines) and the type of reach notice to be executed is presented as a mission, the mission effect can be executed in a plurality of variable displays.

  In this way, even when the mission effect is executed in multiple fluctuation displays, after the mission is presented, until the achievement / non-achievement of the mission is confirmed, the probability variation jackpot, the probability change promotion jackpot, or the short-term jackpot The execution of flash notifications in the variable display may be restricted. Further, if the mission is achieved, the execution of the flash notification may be restricted thereafter.

  Further, in a variation display in which a variation display that is a probability variation jackpot, a probable change promotion jackpot, or a short-term jackpot is a sudden or revival reach, the mission presented in the preceding variation display can be prevented from being achieved. For example, if you present a mission “If the reach of“ 1 ”or“ 2 ”appears within 3 times, the jackpot will be confirmed”, the fluctuation display will be sudden or revived, which will be a probability variation jackpot, a probable change jackpot In the case of reach, a symbol other than “1” or “2” can be selected as a symbol (same as the three symbols to be finally stopped) as a reach display mode (a mission is achieved).

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 9 Variable display apparatus 10a, 10b Special symbol display 25a-25c Decorative lamp 26 Accessory 31 Main board 54 ROM
55 RAM
56 CPU
80 Display control board

Claims (6)

A variable display device is provided for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information according to establishment of a predetermined start condition and deriving a display result to determine a game result, and when the game result becomes a specific game result A gaming machine that controls a specific gaming state advantageous to the player,
A specific determination means for determining whether or not to make a specific game result in the variation display when a predetermined determination condition is satisfied;
Fluctuation for executing a variable display effect that is executed through a series of effect processes until the identification information is displayed in a variable manner in the variable display device, and the display result corresponding to the determination result of the specific determining means is derived by the variable display device Production execution means;
An achievement condition presenting means for presenting a condition different from the result of the game being the specific game result as the achievement condition for controlling to the specific game state before the display result of the variable display is derived; ,
When a condition is presented by the achievement condition presenting means, a display result derived from the variation display effect is used as the specific game result while the variation display effect is being executed by the variation effect executing means. A specific effect executing means for executing a specific effect satisfying the condition presented by the achievement condition presenting means, on the condition that the specific determining means is determined;
When the specific deciding means determines that the display result derived from the variable display effect is the specific game result, the display process is executed in a manner independent of the variable display effect and the specific effect. An independent effect executing means for executing an independent effect before the display result of the variable display is derived in an independent effect device different from the variable display device;
The independent effect execution means restricts execution of the independent effect until at least the specific effect is executed by the specific effect execution means when the condition is presented by the achievement condition presenting means. A gaming machine comprising a limiting means. The independent effect executing means executes the independent effect even after the specific effect is executed, when the specific effect satisfying the condition presented by the achievement condition presenting means is executed by the specific effect executing means. The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising a specific production restriction means for restricting a specific production. According to the determination result of the specific determination means, the variation display mode of the identification information in the series of the production processes of the variation display effect to be executed by the variation presentation execution unit is selected from a plurality of types of variation display modes. It further comprises a variation mode selection means for selecting,
The variable display modes of the plurality of types temporarily stop the variable display of the identification information in the same non-specific display mode as the display result derived from the variable display effect when it is not determined to be the specific game result. Including a revival change display mode in which a display result is derived in which the result of the game becomes the specific game result after the identification information is changed and displayed again later,
The specific effect executing means, when the revival fluctuation display mode is selected by the fluctuation mode selection means, at least until the variation display of the identification information is temporarily stopped in the non-specific display mode. The game machine according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising a revived specific effect restricting means for restricting execution of the specific effect satisfying the condition presented by. According to the determination result of the specific determination means, the variation display mode of the identification information in the series of the production processes of the variation display effect to be executed by the variation presentation execution unit is selected from a plurality of types of variation display modes. It further comprises a variation mode selection means for selecting,
The plurality of types of variable display modes derive the display result while systematically changing the effect contents of the variable display effect executed until the display result corresponding to the determination result of the specific determination means is derived. Stage determination mode, and sudden determination mode in which the display result is derived without systematizing the change from the effect contents of the variable display effect immediately before the display result according to the determination result of the specific determination unit is derived Including
The specific effect execution unit restricts the execution of the specific effect satisfying the condition presented by the achievement condition presenting unit when the sudden determination mode is selected by the variation mode selection unit. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising means. In accordance with the determination result of the specific determination unit, the variation display mode of the identification information in the series of the production processes of the variation display production to be executed by the variation production execution unit is displayed for at least one variation display mode. The time required for derivation of the result is derived from a plurality of types of variation display modes different from other variation display modes, and the display of the display result is performed in the variation display mode selected by the variation mode selection unit. 5. The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising an independent performance timing selection unit that selects execution timing of the independent performance according to a time required for the game. According to the determination result of the specific determination means, the variation display mode of the identification information in the series of the production processes of the variation display effect to be executed by the variation presentation execution unit is selected from a plurality of types of variation display modes. It further comprises a variation mode selection means for selecting,
The variable display modes of the plurality of types temporarily stop the variable display of the identification information in the same non-specific display mode as the display result derived from the variable display effect when it is not determined to be the specific game result. Including a revival change display mode in which a display result is derived in which the result of the game becomes the specific game result after the identification information is changed and displayed again later,
The independent effect execution means executes the independent effect until the change display of the identification information is temporarily stopped in at least the non-specific display mode when the revival variation display mode is selected by the variation mode selection unit. The game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, further comprising a reviving independent production restriction means for restricting the game.

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