JP2014184206A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of suppressing reduction in player's interest.SOLUTION: When shifting to a specific play mode and a predetermined condition is achieved, a game machine shifts to a special play mode after termination of the specific play mode. The game machine executes a predetermined notification period after termination of the specific play mode. Even in a case where the game machine shifts to the special play mode, while at least the predetermined notification period, the game machine performs a performance so that a player hardly recognizes that the current play mode is the special play mode. The game machine determines that there is a high possibility to shift to the special play mode as increasing the number of times of changes in which the predetermined notification period is executed. While the predetermined notification period, before performing a change display for a specific number of times of changes, the game machine may execute an intermediate continuous display performance displaying continuation of the predetermined notification period. The game machine may execute a performance suggesting that the play mode is the special play mode during the special play mode after the termination of the predetermined notification period.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly to a pachinko gaming machine.

  In a conventional gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, a variable winning device (for example, an ordinary electric accessory such as a start opening) is provided on the game board, and the variable winning device satisfies a predetermined opening condition such as a normal symbol lottery. Thus, the game ball shifts from the closed state where it is difficult to win a prize to the open state where it is easy to win. Furthermore, in conventional gaming machines, when a game ball enters the variable winning device, a special symbol lottery is performed, and when the special symbol lottery is won, the big prize opening is released a predetermined number of times in a predetermined time, and the game ball enters the big prize opening. When a ball is played, a game in a specific gaming state (big hit) is performed in which a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out.

  In recent gaming machines, when winning in a normal gaming state and a special symbol in a special symbol lottery, as a special gaming state than the normal gaming state, by increasing the winning probability in the special symbol lottery until the next winning Some have a probability-changing gaming state (probability for short) that makes it easy to win the next winning.

  Furthermore, in such a gaming machine, in order to eliminate the rubbing at the time of probability change by providing a period during which the notification of the game status such as probability change is not performed, to increase the fun at the time of probability change, There is a gaming machine that does not notify a gaming state such as a normal gaming state or a special gaming state for a certain predetermined period after the end (Patent Document 1).

JP 2004-65388 A

  However, such a gaming machine does not notify the gaming state for a certain period of time, so if it does not become a big hit even if the certain period of time elapses, the game after that period has elapsed The degree of expectation as to whether or not the state is certain was constant, leading to a decrease in interest.

  As described above, since the game state is not notified, it is difficult for the player to determine whether or not to continue the game, which causes a decrease in interest.

  It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that can solve such problems and suppress a decrease in the interest of the player.

  In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a gaming machine described below.

(1) Fluctuation display means for performing fluctuation display and stop display of identification information based on a predetermined condition;
When the identification information is stopped and displayed in the specific display mode, the game shifts to a specific game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state, and when the predetermined special game transfer condition is satisfied, after the end of the specific game state A game control means for performing control to shift to a special game state that is more advantageous than the normal game state different from the specific game state;
A notification means for executing a predetermined notification period until the identification information is displayed with a predetermined number of fluctuations after the end of the specific gaming state;
Even in the case of transition to the special game state, at least during the predetermined notification period, directing means that makes it difficult for the player to recognize that the special game state,
A gaming state determination means for determining whether or not the special gaming state is entered after the specific gaming state is ended;
Based on the determination result of the gaming state determination means, comprising a notification period determination means for determining any one of the number of fluctuations from a plurality of types of fluctuations as the number of fluctuations for executing the predetermined notification period;
The notification period determination means determines the notification period so that the possibility of transition to the special gaming state increases as the number of times of execution of the notification period increases.
The notification unit displays whether or not the predetermined notification period continues each time the identification information displays a variation of a specific number of variations, and reaches the number of variations determined by the notification period determination unit. When the predetermined notification period has ended, a notification that the predetermined notification period has ended is executed, and when the number of fluctuations determined by the notification period determination means has not been reached, a notification that the predetermined notification period continues is executed, During the notification period, before the identification information displays the fluctuation of the specific number of fluctuations, it is possible to execute a mid-continuation display effect that displays that the predetermined notification period continues.
The game machine according to claim 1, wherein after the predetermined notification period is over, the effect means is capable of executing a suggestion notification that the game state is in the special game state.

  According to the invention of (1), the average number of notification periods when the special gaming state is entered is determined to be large, and continuous notification is performed before notification of whether or not the continuation is made every specific number of times. The expectation of an advantageous special game increases, and it becomes possible to raise the expectation before reaching a specific number of times.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the gaming machine which can suppress decline in the interest of a player can be provided.

1 is a perspective view showing an overview of a pachinko gaming machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention. 1 is an exploded perspective view showing an overview of a pachinko gaming machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention. 1 is a front view showing an overview of a game board of a pachinko gaming machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention. 1 is a front view showing an overview of a pachinko gaming machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram which shows the main control circuit and subcontrol circuit which are comprised in 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the table used in 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the table used in 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the table used in 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing of the display screen in 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing of the display screen in 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the table used in 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing of the display screen in 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing of the display screen in 2nd Embodiment of this invention.

[First Embodiment]
Below, 1st Embodiment of this invention is described based on drawing. In the first embodiment described below, a case where the present invention is applied to a first type pachinko gaming machine (also referred to as “digital pachi”) is shown as a preferred embodiment for a gaming machine according to the present invention.

[Composition of gaming machine]
First, an overview of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an overview of a pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment. FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view showing an overview of the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment. FIG. 3 is a front view showing an overview of the game board 14 in the present embodiment. FIG. 4 is a front view showing an overview of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 to 4, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can be opened and closed in front of the main body frame 12, a main body frame 12 attached to the outer frame 12 b, various components arranged in the main body frame 12, and the like. It is comprised from the door 11 pivotally attached to. As shown in FIG. 1, this door 11 is for closing the main body frame 12 from the front, and a game is normally performed in the closed state. Further, an upper plate 20, a lower plate 22, a firing handle 26, and the like are disposed on the front surface of the main body frame 12.

The main body frame 12 is provided with a liquid crystal display device 32, a game board 14, and the like. Note that FIG.
Description of various components (not shown) other than the game board 14, the spacer 31, and the liquid crystal display device 32 in FIG.

  The game board 14 is entirely formed of a plate-shaped resin (a member having permeability) having permeability. Examples of the transparent member include various materials such as acrylic resin, polycarbonate resin, and methacrylic resin. Further, the game board 14 has a game area 15 on the front side thereof in which the launched game ball can roll down. The game area 15 is an area surrounded by a guide rail 30 (specifically, an outer rail 30a shown in FIG. 4 to be described later) where a game ball can roll. A plurality of game nails 13 are driven into the game area 15 of the game board 14. Thus, the game board 14 is an example of a game board on which game balls roll down.

  The liquid crystal display device 32 is disposed behind (on the back side of) the game board 14. In other words, the liquid crystal display device 32 is disposed behind the transparent member of the game board 14. The liquid crystal display device 32 has a display area 32a that enables display of an image relating to a game. The display area 32a is disposed so as to overlap all or part of the game board 14 from the back side. In other words, the display area 32a is disposed behind the game board 14 so as to overlap at least all or part of the game area 15 in the game board 14. Specifically, the liquid crystal display device 32 is disposed behind the game board 14 so that the display area 32 a overlaps all or part of the game area 15 and all or part of the game area outer area 16. . In the liquid crystal display device 32, various images such as an effect image for effect and an ornament image for decoration are displayed in the display area 32a. In particular, in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, after transitioning to the big hit game state, a production effect image is displayed during the execution of the big hit game.

  Thus, in the present embodiment, by providing the effect display means such as the liquid crystal display device 32 behind the game board 14, for example, an area in which game members such as a planted area of the game nail 13, an accessory, and a decorative member are provided. And the degree of freedom of layout can be further increased.

  The spacer 31 is disposed behind (on the back side of) the game board 14, and forms a space serving as a flow path for game balls in front of (on the front side of) the liquid crystal display device 32. The spacer 31 is made of a permeable material. In the present embodiment, the spacer 31 is made of a permeable material, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a part of the spacer 31 may be made of a permeable material. Moreover, you may form with the material which does not have permeability | transmittance.

  A protective plate 19 having transparency is disposed on the door 11. The protection plate 19 is disposed so as to face the front surface of the game board 14 with the door 11 closed.

  The firing handle 26 is provided so as to be rotatable with respect to the main body frame 12. A firing solenoid (not shown) as a driving device is provided on the back side of the firing handle 26. Further, a touch sensor (not shown) is provided on the peripheral edge of the firing handle 26. When the touch sensor is touched by the player, it is detected that the firing handle 26 is gripped by the player. When the firing handle 26 is gripped by the player and is rotated in the clockwise direction, power is supplied to the firing solenoid according to the rotational angle, and the game ball stored in the upper plate 20 is played. It is fired sequentially on the board 14 and the game proceeds. A launching device 130 (see FIG. 5) including the firing handle 26, a firing solenoid (not shown), a touch sensor (not shown), and the like is installed on the lower right side with respect to the game board 14. Thus, the launching device 130 is an example of a launching unit that launches a game ball in response to a launching operation by a player.

  As shown in FIG. 3, on the lower left side of the game board 14, a special symbol display 35, a normal symbol display 33, special symbol hold display LEDs 34a to 34d, normal symbol hold display LEDs 50a to 50d, and a round number display 51a. -51d are provided.

  The special symbol display 35 is composed of a plurality of 7-segment LEDs. The 7-segment LED is repeatedly turned on and off when a predetermined special symbol variation display start condition is satisfied. By turning on / off the 7-segment LED, 10 numeric symbols from “0” to “9” are variably displayed as special symbols. As a special symbol, when a specific numeric symbol (for example, a numeric symbol such as “21”, “50”, or “64”) is stopped and displayed, the jackpot game that is advantageous to the player from the normal game The gaming state transitions to. In the case of this big hit game, the shutter 40 (see FIG. 4) is controlled to the open state, and the game ball can be received in the big winning opening 39 (see FIG. 4). On the other hand, when a number symbol other than a specific number symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol, the normal gaming state is maintained. As described above, a game in which a special symbol is variably displayed and then stopped and the game state is shifted or maintained according to the result is referred to as a “special symbol game”. As described above, the special symbol display 35 is an example of a variation display means for performing identification display and stop display of the identification information based on a predetermined condition.

  Below the special symbol indicator 35, a normal symbol indicator 33 is provided. The normal symbol display 33 is composed of, for example, two display lamps of a red LED and a green LED. These display lamps are alternately turned on and off alternately, and are variably displayed as a normal symbol.

  Below the normal symbol display 33, special symbol hold display LEDs 34a to 34d are provided. The special symbol hold display LEDs 34a to 34d display the number of executions of the special symbol change display held by turning on or off (so-called “hold number”, “hold number related to special symbols”). For example, when the execution of the special symbol variation display is held once, the special symbol hold display LED 34a is turned on.

  Below the normal symbol display 33, normal symbol hold display LEDs 50a to 50d are provided. The normal symbol hold display LEDs 50a to 50d display the number of executions of fluctuation display of the normal symbols that are held by turning on or off (so-called “hold number”, “hold number related to normal symbols”). Similar to the special symbol, when the execution of the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is held once, the normal symbol hold display LED 50a is turned on.

  On the left side of the special symbol display 35, round number displays 51a to 51d are provided. The round number indicators 51a to 51d display the maximum number of rounds during the execution of the big hit game. The round number indicators 51a to 51d are composed of four LEDs, and there are two patterns of lighting and extinguishing for each LED, so at least 16 patterns can be displayed (2 4th power pattern). ). The round number display 51 may be composed of a plurality of 7-segment LEDs, a liquid crystal display unit, a transmissive liquid crystal display unit, and the like.

  In addition, in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 disposed behind the game board 14 (back side), an effect image related to the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display 35 is displayed.

  For example, during the variable display of the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display 35, an identification symbol consisting of numbers, symbols, etc. in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 (also identification information for production. For example, “ The numbers from “0” to “9”) are variably displayed. Further, the special symbol that has been variably displayed on the special symbol display 35 is stopped and displayed, and the identification symbol for production is also stopped and displayed in the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32.

  Further, when a special numerical symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol on the special symbol display 35, an effect image that allows the player to grasp that it is a big hit is displayed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32. Specifically, when a specific numeric symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol on the special symbol display 35, a combination of effect identification information displayed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 is a specific display. It becomes a mode (for example, a mode in which any one of “1” to “9” is all displayed in each of a plurality of symbol rows), and also with a character image such as “Big hit!” The character image is displayed in the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32.

  As shown in FIG. 4, two guide rails 30 (30a and 30b), a stage 55, passing gates 54a and 54b, a stage 57, a starting port 25, a shutter 40, a big winning port 39, an ordinary electric accessory 48, and a general winning item. Game members such as the openings 56a, 56b, 56c, 56d are provided on the game board 14.

  A decorative frame 18 is provided on the front side of the door 11, and speakers 46 are installed on both upper sides of the decorative frame 18. Further, the decoration frame 18 is provided with a lamp for production (not shown).

  A stage 55 is provided in the upper part of the game board 14, and a stage 57 is provided in the approximate center of the game board 14.

  The guide rail 30 provided on the left side of the game board 14 includes an outer rail 30a that partitions (defines) the game area 15 and an inner rail 30b disposed inside the outer rail 30a. The launched game ball is guided by a guide rail 30 provided on the game board 14 and moves to the upper part of the game board 14, and the plurality of game nails (not shown) and the game board 14 are provided. Due to the collision with the stages 55, 57, etc., the game flows down toward the lower side of the game board 14 while changing its traveling direction.

  A warp port 24 is formed at the left end of the stage 55. When a game ball enters the warp port 24, it is guided behind the stage 57 via the warp path 47 behind the game board 14. The game ball guided behind the stage 57 is discharged to the front side of the game board 14 from a discharge port (not shown) surrounded by the stage 57 and flows down to the game board 14.

  The start opening 25 described above is provided with an ordinary electric combination 48 (may be referred to as an ordinary electric combination for short). The ordinary electric accessory 48 includes a pair of opposed blade members and a start port solenoid 118 (see FIG. 5) that opens and closes the blade members. When the blade member is closed, it is possible to enter the start port 25 only from above the blade member, and when it is open, it is possible to enter the start port 25 from above and from the left and right of the blade member. Thus, it becomes easier for a game ball to enter the start opening 25. The start port solenoid 118 (see FIG. 5) is driven and controlled by the main CPU 66, as will be described in detail later.

  A winning area is provided in the start opening 25 described above. This winning area is provided with a start winning opening switch 116 (see FIG. 5). When a game medium such as a game ball is detected by the start winning port switch 116, it is determined that the game ball has won. When the game ball wins, the special symbol display by the special symbol display 35 is started. Also, if a game ball wins during the special symbol variation display, the special symbol variation display based on the winning of the game ball to the start port 25 is executed until the special symbol during the variation display is stopped and displayed ( Start) is put on hold. Thereafter, when the special symbol that has been variably displayed is stopped and displayed, the variably displayed suspended special symbol is started. Note that an upper limit is set for the number of times the execution of the special symbol variable display is suspended. For example, the special symbol variable display is suspended up to four times.

  In addition, as another condition (start of variable display of a predetermined special symbol), the special symbol is stopped and displayed. In other words, every time a predetermined special symbol variable display start condition is satisfied, the special symbol variable display is started.

  Passage gates 54 a and 54 b are provided on both the left and right sides of the approximate center of the game board 14. The passage gates 54a and 54b are provided with passage gate switches 114 and 115 (see FIG. 5). Pass gate switches 114 and 115 detect that the game ball has passed through the pass gates 54a and 54b. When the passing of the game ball is detected by the pass gate switches 114 and 115, the normal symbol display is started on the normal symbol display 33 (see FIG. 5), and after a predetermined time has passed, Fluctuation display stops. As described above, this normal symbol is a light emitting display of a red LED or a green LED.

  When the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a predetermined light emission display, for example, a red LED, the blade member of the normal electric accessory 48 provided at the start port 25 is changed from the closed state to the open state, and a game ball is placed at the start port 25. It becomes easier to enter. In addition, when a predetermined time (for example, 1.8 seconds or 0.5 seconds) has elapsed after the blade member is opened, the blade member is closed so that it is difficult for a game ball to enter the start port 25. To. As described above, a game in which a normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner and then stopped and the open / closed state of the blade member varies depending on the result is referred to as a “normal symbol game”.

  Similarly to the special symbol variation display, when a game ball passes through the passing gates 54a and 54b during the normal symbol variation display, the passing gate is displayed until the normal symbol in the variation display is stopped and displayed. The execution (start) of the normal symbol variation display based on the passing of the game ball to 54a and 54b is suspended. After that, when the normal symbol that has been variably displayed is stopped and displayed, the variably displayed normal symbol that has been suspended is started.

  The big prize opening 39 is provided with a shutter 40 that can be opened and closed on the front side (front side). When the special symbol display 35 (see FIG. 3) displays a specific numerical symbol as a special symbol, the shutter 40 is in an open state in which it is easy to accept a game ball when the gaming state is shifted to the big hit gaming state. To be driven. As a result, the special winning opening 39 is in an open state where it is easy to accept a game ball.

  On the other hand, the special winning opening 39 provided on the back side (rear side) of the shutter 40 has a general area (not shown) having a count switch 104 (see FIG. 5). The shutter 40 is driven to open until a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses. When a condition for winning a predetermined number of game balls in the grand prize opening 39 or elapse of a predetermined time is satisfied in the open state, the shutter 40 is driven so as to be in a closed state in which it is difficult to accept the game balls. . As a result, the special winning opening 39 is in a closed state in which it is difficult to accept a game ball. A game from an open state in which the special winning opening 39 is in a state where it is easy to accept a game ball to a closed state in which the special winning opening 39 is in a state in which it is difficult to receive a game ball is referred to as a round game. Accordingly, the shutter 40 is opened during the round game and is closed between the round games. A round game is counted as the number of rounds such as “1” round and “2” round. For example, the first round game may be referred to as the first round and the second round as the second round.

Subsequently, the shutter 40 driven from the open state to the closed state is driven to the open state again after a predetermined interval time has elapsed. That is, when a predetermined interval time elapses after the round game ends, the game can continue to the next round game. A game from the first round game until the end of the (final) round game that cannot continue to the next round game is called a big hit game.

  During the execution of the jackpot game, the number of rounds from the first round to the last round game (maximum number of continuation rounds) varies depending on the special symbols that are stopped and displayed. For example, in the present embodiment, when the number symbol stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 35 is 64, the maximum number of continuous rounds is 15 and the number symbol stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 35 is 21. In this case, the maximum number of continuation rounds is 15 rounds. When the number symbol stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 35 is 50, the maximum number of continuation rounds is two. The maximum number of continuous rounds is not limited to 2 rounds or 15 rounds. For example, the maximum number of continuous rounds is selected from “1” to “15” rounds by lottery by a round number lottery means (main control circuit 60 including the main CPU 66 (see FIG. 5)). Also good.

  In addition, when a game ball wins or passes through the general areas in the general winning ports 56 a to 56 d and the big winning port 39 described above, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out to the upper plate 20 or the lower plate 22.

  Further, when it is determined that a winning is made at the start opening 25 described above, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out to the upper plate 20 or the lower plate 22.

  In the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display device is described as an example of the display unit, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the display means may be any display means such as a plasma display, a rear projection display, a CRT display, or a lamp.

[Electric configuration of gaming machine]
A control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the main control circuit 60 as game control means includes a main CPU 66 as a control means, a main ROM (read-only memory) 68, a main RAM (read / write memory) 70 as an example of storage means, / O port 71 and command output port 72 are provided. The main control circuit 60 controls the progress of the game.

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

  In the main ROM 68, a program for controlling the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 by the main CPU 66 is stored. In addition, various tables referred to when making a big hit determination by random number lottery are also stored. .

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

The main RAM 70 has a control status flag, a jackpot determination random number counter, a jackpot symbol determination random number counter, a presentation condition selection random number counter, a big prize opening number counter, a big prize opening prize counter, a waiting time timer, and a big prize opening. Positioned are a time timer, data indicating the number of reserved symbols related to special symbols, data indicating the number of reserved symbols related to normal symbols, data for supplying a command to the sub-control circuit 200 described later, variables, and the like.

  The control state flag indicates the control state of the special symbol game or the normal symbol game. In the following description, when the control state flag is simply referred to, it indicates the control state of the special symbol game, and when it is referred to as the normal control state flag, it indicates the control state of the normal symbol game.

  The jackpot determination random number counter is for determining the jackpot of a special symbol. The jackpot symbol determining random number counter is for determining a special symbol to be stopped when a special symbol jackpot is determined. The production condition selection random number counter is for determining a production variation pattern. These counters are stored and updated so that the main CPU 66 sequentially increases “1”, and various functions of the main CPU 66 are executed by extracting random numbers from the counters at a predetermined timing. In the present embodiment, such a random number counter is provided, and the main CPU 66 stores and updates the random number counter so as to increase “1” according to a program. You may comprise so that an apparatus like a generator may be provided.

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

  The big prize opening number counter indicates the number of times the big prize opening is opened in the big hit gaming state (so-called round number). The grand prize winning prize counter indicates the number of game balls that won the big winning prize during one round and passed the count switch 104. Further, the data indicating the number of reserved symbols related to the special symbol is that when the game ball is won at the starting port 25, but the special symbol variation display cannot be executed, the special symbol game is suspended. This indicates the number of times the symbol game is held. Furthermore, the data indicating the number of reserved symbols related to the normal symbol is that when the game ball has passed through the passing gates 54a and 54b, but the normal symbol variation display cannot be executed, the normal symbol game start is reserved, but the It shows the number of times the normal symbol game is held.

  The main control circuit 60 includes an initial reset circuit 64 that generates a system reset signal when the power is turned on, and a command output port 72 for supplying a command to a sub control circuit 200 described later. The initial reset circuit 64 is connected to the main CPU 66. The I / O port 71 serves as a window for transmitting input signals from various devices to the main CPU 66 and output signals from the main CPU 66 to various devices. The command output port 72 serves as a window for transmitting a command from the main CPU 66 to the sub control circuit 200 or the payout control circuit 170.

  Various devices are connected to the main control circuit 60. For example, as shown in FIG. 5, the count switch 104, the general winning opening switches 106, 108, 110, 112, the pass gate switches 114, 115, A start winning opening switch 116, a starting opening solenoid 118, a large winning opening solenoid 120, a backup clear switch 124, and a payout control circuit 170 are connected.

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

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

  Pass gate switches 114 and 115 are provided in the pass gates 54a and 54b, respectively. The passing gate switches 114 and 115 supply a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when the game balls pass through the passing gates 54a and 54b, respectively.

  The start port solenoid 118 is connected to a blade member of the ordinary electric accessory 48 provided in the start port 25 via a link member (not shown), and the blade member is responsive to a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66. Is in an open state or a closed state.

  The big prize opening solenoid 120 is connected to the shutter 40 shown in FIG. 4, and drives the shutter 40 in accordance with a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66 to make the big prize opening 39 open or closed.

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

  Further, a payout control circuit 170 is connected to the main control circuit 60. Connected to the payout control circuit 170 are a payout device 140 for paying out game balls, and a card unit 150 for reading information stored in a card. The payout device 140 is provided with a counting switch 141 that detects a game ball paid out by the payout device 140. The payout device 140 is provided with a payout solenoid 142. By driving and controlling the payout solenoid 142, the payout device 140 pays out the game ball supplied from the island facility.

  The payout control circuit 170 includes a payout control CPU 172, a payout control ROM 174, a payout control RAM 176, a command input port 178 serving as a window for inputting commands from the main control circuit 60, and the payout control CPU 172 and the card unit 150. An I / O port 180 serving as a window for transmitting / receiving signals between them, and an I / O port 182 serving as a window for transmitting / receiving signals between the payout control CPU 172 and the payout device 140 are provided.

  A prize ball control command supplied from the main control circuit 60 and a lending ball control signal supplied from the card unit 150 are received, and a predetermined signal is transmitted to the payout device 140 to pay the game ball to the payout device 140. Let it come out. For example, when paying out 15 game balls, the pay-out solenoid 142 is operated to pay out the game balls. The game ball that has been paid out is detected by the counting switch 141. Then, when the payout control circuit 170 counts 15 based on the detection of the counting switch 141, the payout solenoid 142 is operated to stop the payout of the game ball.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a launching device 130 and a launch control circuit 160. The launching device 130 includes a device for launching a game ball such as the launching solenoid and the touch sensor described above. The launch control circuit 160 controls the launch of the game ball by supplying a launch signal to the launch device 130 including the launch handle 26 and launch solenoid. When the firing handle 26 is gripped by the player and operated to rotate in the clockwise direction, the firing control circuit 160 is supplied with power to the firing solenoid according to the rotational angle and stored in the upper plate 20. Game balls are played by the launch solenoid 14
Are fired sequentially.

  Furthermore, special symbol hold display LEDs 34a to 34d, normal symbol hold display LEDs 50a to 50d, special symbol display 35 (7-segment LED), normal symbol display 33 (display lamp), and the like are connected to the main control circuit 60. ing.

  On the other hand, the sub control circuit 200 is connected to the command output port 72. The sub-control circuit 200 performs display control in the liquid crystal display device 32, control related to sound generated from the speaker 46, control of the lamp / LED 132, and the like according to various commands supplied from the main control circuit 60. Note that the lamp / LED 132 specifically includes a decorative lamp (not shown) that displays light and dark on the game board 14.

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

  The sub control circuit 200 includes a sub CPU 206, a program ROM 208, a work RAM 210, a display control circuit 250 as display control means for performing display control in the liquid crystal display device 32, and a sound control circuit 230 that performs control related to sound generated from the speaker 46. , A lamp control circuit 240 for controlling the lamp / LED 132, and a command input port 260 serving as a window for inputting a command transmitted from the main control circuit 60. The sub control circuit 200 executes an effect corresponding to the progress of the game in accordance with a command from the main control circuit 60.

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

  The program ROM 208 stores a program for controlling the game effects of the pachinko gaming machine 10 by the sub CPU 206.

  The program ROM 208 stores a plurality of types of effect patterns. This effect pattern relates to the progress of the effect display that is executed in association with the variable symbol display. In addition, the program ROM 208 stores effect patterns during execution of a plurality of types of big hit games. The effect pattern during execution of the jackpot game relates to the progress of the effect display executed in relation to the round game in the jackpot game.

  In the present embodiment, the main control circuit 60 uses the main ROM 68 and the sub control circuit 200 uses the program ROM 208 as storage means for storing programs, tables, etc., but the present invention is not limited to this. As long as it is a storage medium readable by a computer equipped with a storage medium such as a hard disk device, a CD-ROM and a DVD-ROM, and a ROM cartridge, a program, a table, and the like are recorded. May be. Of course, the main ROM 68 may be used as an alternative to the program ROM 208. Even if these programs are not recorded in advance, they may be downloaded after the power is turned on and recorded in the main RAM 70 in the main control circuit 60, the work RAM 210 in the sub control circuit 200, and the like. . Furthermore, each program may be recorded on a separate storage medium.

  The work RAM 210 has a function of storing various flags and variable values as a temporary storage area of the sub CPU 206. For example, a random display counter for determining the stop display mode for determining the stop display mode of the identification information, a timer variable for controlling the reach effect time, a random counter for effect display selection for selecting the effect pattern, and the fluctuation after the big hit Various variables such as the number of fluctuations after big hits indicating the number of times, the number of chance time games indicating the number of fluctuations corresponding to a predetermined notification period, and the number of false chance time games indicating the number of changes corresponding to a false notification period are positioned. .

  In this embodiment, the main RAM 70 is used as the temporary storage area of the main CPU 66 and the work RAM 210 is used as the temporary storage area of the sub CPU 206. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any readable / writable storage medium may be used.

  The lamp control circuit 240 includes a drive circuit and a decoration data ROM, and is connected to the sub CPU 206. The light emission of the lamp / LED 132 is controlled via the drive circuit.

  The display control circuit 250 generates an image data processor (hereinafter referred to as VDP), an image data ROM that stores various image data, a D / A converter that converts image data as an image signal, and a reset signal when the power is turned on. It consists of an initial reset circuit.

  The VDP described above is connected to the sub CPU 206, the image data ROM, the D / A converter, and the initial reset circuit.

  This VDP includes a so-called sprite circuit, a screen circuit, a pallet circuit, and the like, and is a device that can perform various processes for causing the liquid crystal display device 32 to display an image. That is, the VDP performs display control for the liquid crystal display device 32. Further, the VDP includes a storage medium (for example, a video RAM) as a buffer for displaying an image on the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32. By storing the image data in a predetermined storage area of the storage medium, an image is displayed on the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 at a predetermined timing.

  In the image data ROM, various image data such as identification symbol image data, special image data, background image data and effect image data are separately stored. Of course, related image data indicating a related image is also stored.

  The VDP reads various image data such as special image data, background image data, and effect image data from the image data ROM in accordance with an image display command supplied from the sub CPU 206, and displays the image data on the liquid crystal display device 32. Is generated. The VDP superimposes the generated image data in order from the image data located at the rear, stores it in a buffer, and supplies it to the D / A converter at a predetermined timing. The D / A converter converts image data as an image signal, and supplies the image signal to the liquid crystal display device 32, thereby causing the liquid crystal display device 32 to display an image.

  The sound control circuit 230 also includes a sound source IC that performs control related to sound, a sound data ROM that stores sound data of various effect sound effects including BGM, and an amplifier (hereinafter referred to as AMP) for amplifying sound signals. ) Etc.

  The sound source IC 232 is connected to the sub CPU 206, the initial reset circuit, the audio data ROM, and the AMP. The sound source IC controls sound generated from the speaker 46.

[Special symbol determination table]
FIG. 6 shows a special symbol determination table stored in the main ROM 68. In addition, the big hit lottery of the special symbol game is abbreviated as a special figure lottery hereinafter. In the normal symbol lottery, a high probability state (short time) is hereinafter referred to as a normal symbol high probability state. In the low probability state, when the jackpot random number value is 7 and the jackpot symbol random number value is 0 to 5, the left symbol of the jackpot symbol is 6, the symbol of the right symbol is 4, and the symbol designating command Z0 is selected. The drawing lottery is in the high probability state, the normal symbol high probability state continues until the next big hit, and the big winning opening 39 is opened for a maximum of 30 seconds per round, indicating that the maximum number of rounds is 15R (so-called probabilistic 15R big hit) ). In the low probability state, when the jackpot random number value is 7 and the jackpot symbol random number value is 6-9, the left symbol of the jackpot symbol is 1, the symbol of the right symbol is 1, the symbol designation command Z4 is selected, and the content is a jackpot (so-called It shows that the normal symbol high probability state continues up to 100 rotations, the big prize opening 39 is opened for 30 seconds at the maximum for each round, and the maximum number of rounds is 15R. In the case of a low probability state, when the jackpot random number value is other than the above, the symbol designation command Z3 is selected, indicating that the content is out of place.

  In the case of a high probability state, when the jackpot random number value is 3, 5, 7, 11, 13 and the jackpot symbol random number value is 0-5, the symbol of the jackpot symbol is 6, the symbol of the right symbol is 4, and the symbol designation command Z0 is It is selected that the content is a big hit, the special drawing lottery is in a high probability state, the normal symbol high probability state continues until the next big hit, the grand prize opening 39 is opened for a maximum of 30 seconds per round, and the maximum number of rounds is 15R It is shown (so-called probability variation 15R big hit). In the case of a high probability state, when the jackpot random number value is 3, 5, 7, 11, 13 and the jackpot symbol random number value is 6 to 9, the symbol of the jackpot symbol is 1, the symbol of the right symbol is 1, and the symbol designation command Z4 is The selected content is a big hit (so-called normal big hit), the normal symbol high probability state continues up to 100 rotations, and the big prize opening 39 is opened for a maximum of 30 seconds per round, indicating that the maximum number of rounds is 15R. . In the case of a high probability state, when the jackpot random number value is other than the above, the symbol designation command Z3 is selected, indicating that the content is out of place. In addition, although an example of the special symbol determination table in this embodiment has been shown, the special symbol determination table may be in another form. For example, the combination of symbols designated in the left symbol of the jackpot symbol or the right symbol may be other combinations.

  FIG. 7 shows a chance time continuing game number distribution table. As shown in FIG. 7, the number of fluctuations of 10 is selected with a probability of 3% in the probability variation state and 20% in the non-probability variation state. Further, the number of fluctuations of 20 is selected with a probability of 3% in the probability variation state and 20% in the non-probability variation state. Further, the number of fluctuations of 30 is selected with a probability of 5% in the probability variation state and 10% in the non-probability variation state. The number of fluctuations of 40 is selected with a probability of 5% in the probability variation state and 10% in the non-probability variation state. The number of fluctuations 50 is selected with a probability of 20% in the probability variation state and 10% in the non-probability variation state. The number of fluctuations of 60 is selected with a probability of 15% in the probability variation state and 5% in the non-probability variation state. Further, the number of fluctuations of 70 is selected with a probability of 15% in the probability variation state and 5% in the non-probability variation state. The number of fluctuations of 80 is selected with a probability of 14% in the probability variation state and 4% in the non-probability variation state. The variation count of 90 is selected with a probability of 10% in the probability variation state and 3% in the non-probability variation state. Further, the variation count of 100 is selected with a probability of 10% in the probability variation state and 3% in the non-probability variation state.

  FIG. 8 shows a false notification game number distribution table. Note that the false notification game number distribution table is referred to only when the game state is changed. As shown in FIG. 8, when the number of determined games is 10, the number of false notification games is not selected. When the determined number of games is 20, the number of false notification games is selected with a probability of 100%.

When the determined number of games is 30, the number of false notification games is selected with a probability of 50%, and the number of false notification games is selected with a probability of 50%. When the number of determined games is 40, 10 false notification games are selected with a probability of 33%, 20 false notification games are selected with a probability of 33%, and 30 false notification games are selected. Selected with a probability of 34%.

  When the number of determined games is 50, 10 false notification games are selected with a probability of 30%, 20 false notification games are selected with a probability of 30%, and 30 false notification games are selected. It is selected with a probability of 20%, and 40 false notification games are selected with a probability of 20%. When the number of determined games is 60, 10 false notification games are selected with a probability of 30%, 20 false notification games are selected with a probability of 30%, and 30 false notification games are selected. It is selected with a probability of 30%, 40 false notification games are selected with a probability of 5%, and 50 false notification games are selected with a probability of 5%.

  When the number of determined games is 70, 10 false notification games are selected with a probability of 25%, 20 false notification games are selected with a probability of 25%, and 30 false notification games are selected. It is selected with a probability of 25%, 40 false notification games are selected with a probability of 10%, 50 false notification games are selected with a probability of 10%, and 60 false notification games are with a probability of 5%. Selected.

  When the number of determined games is 80, 10 false notification games are selected with a probability of 25%, 20 false notification games are selected with a probability of 25%, and 30 false notification games are selected. It is selected with a probability of 25%, 40 false notification games are selected with a probability of 10%, 50 false notification games are selected with a probability of 10%, and 60 false notification games are selected with a probability of 3%. The number of false notification games 70 is selected with a probability of 2%.

  When the number of determined games is 90, 10 false notification games are selected with a probability of 20%, 20 false notification games are selected with a probability of 20%, and 30 false notification games are selected. It is selected with a probability of 20%, 40 false notification games are selected with a probability of 20%, 50 false notification games are selected with a probability of 5%, and 60 false notification games are with a probability of 5%. 70 false notification games are selected with a probability of 5%, and 80 false notification games are selected with a probability of 5%.

  When the number of determined games is 100, 10 false notification games are selected with a probability of 20%, 20 false notification games are selected with a probability of 20%, and 30 false notification games are selected. It is selected with a probability of 20%, 40 false notification games are selected with a probability of 20%, 50 false notification games are selected with a probability of 4%, and 60 false notification games are with a probability of 4%. 70 false notification games are selected with a probability of 4%, 80 false notification games are selected with a probability of 4%, and 90 false notification games are selected with a probability of 4%.

[Main control main processing]
The main control main process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S9, initialization setting processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 reads a startup program from the main ROM 68 in response to power-on, initializes a flag stored in the main RAM 70, or performs a process of returning to a state before power-off. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S10.

  In step S10, initial value random number update processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of updating the initial value random number counter. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S11.

In step S11, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the system timer monitoring timer value is 3. In this process, the main CPU 66 refers to the system timer monitoring timer value stored in the main RAM 70. If the system timer monitoring timer value is 3, the process moves to step S12, and the system timer monitoring timer value is 3. If not, the process proceeds to step S10.

  In step S12, a system timer monitoring timer reset process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of resetting the system timer monitoring timer stored in the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S13.

  In step S13, timer update processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 waits for a synchronization between the main control circuit 60 and the sub-control circuit 200, and a big prize for measuring the opening time of the big prize opening 39 that is opened when a big hit occurs. Executes processing to update various timers such as mouth open timer. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S14.

  In step S14, a special symbol control process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a special symbol control process. The special symbol control process will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S15.

  In step S15, normal symbol control processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 extracts a random number value in accordance with the detection signals from the pass gate switches 114 and 115, refers to the normal symbol winning table stored in the main ROM 68, and determines whether or not the normal symbol lottery is won. And processing for storing the result of the determination in the main RAM 70 is performed. The normal symbol control process will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S16.

  In step S16, a symbol display device control process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines the special symbol display 35 and the normal symbol display 33 according to the result of the special symbol control process stored in the main RAM 70 in step S14 and step S15 and the result of the normal symbol control process. And a process of storing a control signal for driving the round number display 51 in the main RAM 70. The main CPU 66 transmits a control signal to the special symbol display 35 in step S19 described later. The special symbol display 35 displays the special symbol in a variable manner and a stop manner based on the received control signal. Based on the received control signal, the normal symbol display 33 displays the normal symbol in a variable manner and stops. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S17.

  In step S17, game information data generation processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of generating a game state command related to game information data to be transmitted to the base computer or the hall computer and storing it in the main RAM 70. The game information data generation process will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S18.

  In step S18, symbol reserved number data generation processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 detects detection signals from the start winning port switch 116 and the pass gate switches 114 and 115 detected in the switch input detection process (FIG. 10, step S46) in the system timer interrupt process described later, The special symbol hold display LEDs 34a to 34d and the normal symbol hold display LEDs 50a to 50d are driven based on the update result of the hold number data stored in the main RAM 70 which is updated in accordance with the execution of the special symbol and normal symbol variation display. The control signal for storing is stored in the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S19.

  In step S19, port output processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of outputting a control signal stored in the main RAM 70 to each port in the above steps. Specifically, special symbol hold display LEDs 34a to 34d (see FIG. 3), normal symbol hold display LEDs 50a to 50d (see FIG. 3), special symbol display 35 (7 segment LED, see FIG. 3), normal symbol display LED power (common signal) for turning on the LED and solenoid power are supplied to 33 (display LED, see FIG. 3). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S20.

  In step S20, a storage / game state command control process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether a certain change flag or a short-time state flag is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70, and determines that a certain change flag or a short-time state flag is set. Processing for generating a command and transmitting it to the sub-control circuit 200 is performed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S21.

  In step S21, an effect control command output control process is performed. In this processing, the main CPU 66 performs output control processing of the effect control command to the sub control circuit 200. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S22.

  In step S22, a payout process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 checks whether or not a game ball has won a prize winning port 39, a starting port 25, and general winning ports 56a to 56d, and if there is a winning, a payout request command corresponding to each. Is sent to the payout control CPU 172 of the payout control circuit 170. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S10.

[System timer interrupt processing]
Further, the main CPU 66 may interrupt the main process and execute the system timer interrupt process even when the main process is being executed. The main CPU 66 generates a clock pulse every predetermined cycle (for example, 2 milliseconds), and executes the following system timer interrupt process in response to this. The system timer interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S41, a process for saving each register is performed. In this processing, the main CPU 66 performs processing for saving values used in the program being executed stored in each register (storage area) of the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S42.

  In step S42, the system timer monitoring timer value is incremented by one. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of adding 1 to the value of the system timer monitoring timer stored in the main RAM 70. The system timer monitoring timer is a monitoring timer for executing a predetermined process (such as a special symbol control process) on the condition that the timer interrupt process is started a predetermined number of times (three times). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S43.

  In step S43, random number update processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of updating a random number value such as a jackpot determination random number counter stored in the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S44.

  In step S44, an input port reading process is performed. In this processing, the main CPU 66 performs processing for reading detection signals from the respective ports. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S46.

  In step S46, a switch input detection process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of detecting a detection signal from each switch. In this process, for example, the main CPU 66 extracts the big hit random number value and the big hit symbol random number value based on the detection signal from the start winning port switch 116 and stores them in the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S47.

  In step S47, processing for restoring each register is performed. In this processing, the main CPU 66 performs processing for restoring the values saved in step S42 to the respective registers. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S49.

  In step S49, an interrupt permission process is performed. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished, and the address before the interruption is restored.

[Special symbol control processing]
The subroutine executed in step S14 in FIG. 9 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 11, the numerical values drawn from step S102 to step S111 indicate control state flags corresponding to those steps, and one step corresponding to the numerical value according to the numerical value of the control state flag. Will be executed and the special symbol game will proceed.

  First, as shown in FIG. 11, a process for loading a control state flag is executed (step S101). In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S102.

  In steps S102 to S111, which will be described later, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not to execute various processes in each step based on the value of the control state flag, as will be described later. This control state flag indicates the game state of the special symbol game, and enables one of the processes from step S102 to step S111 to be executed. In addition, the main CPU 66 executes processing in each step at a predetermined timing determined in accordance with a waiting time timer set for each step. Before reaching the predetermined timing, the process ends without executing the process in each step, and another subroutine is executed. Of course, the system timer interrupt process is also executed at a predetermined cycle.

  In step S102, a special symbol memory check process is executed. Details will be described later with reference to FIG. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S103.

  In step S103, a special symbol variation time management process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets the value (02) indicating the special symbol display time management to the control state flag when the control state flag is the value (01) indicating the special symbol variation time management. Set the waiting time after confirmation (for example, 1 second) in the waiting time timer. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S104 after the waiting time after the determination has elapsed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S104.

In step S104, a special symbol display time management process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not it is a big hit when the control state flag is a value (02) indicating special symbol display time management and the waiting time after determination has elapsed. In the case of a big hit, the main CPU 66 sets a value (03) indicating the big hit start interval management in the control state flag, and sets a time corresponding to the big hit start interval in the waiting time timer. That is, after the time corresponding to the big hit start interval elapses, the process of step S105 is set to be executed. On the other hand, the main CPU 66 sets a value (07) indicating the end of the special symbol game when it is not a big hit. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S111. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S105.

  In step S105, a big hit start interval management process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 has a value (03) indicating that the control status flag indicates the jackpot start interval management, and when the time corresponding to the jackpot start interval has elapsed, the main prize winning port 39 read from the main ROM 68 is displayed. Is stored in the main RAM 70. Then, in the process of step S19 in FIG. 9, the main CPU 66 reads data for opening the big prize opening 39 stored in the main RAM 70, and sends a signal for opening the big prize opening 39 to the big prize opening solenoid. 120. As described above, the main CPU 66 and the like perform opening / closing control of the special winning opening 39. That is, one round game in which a predetermined advantageous gaming state (a gaming state from the open state where the big winning opening 39 easily accepts the game ball to the closed state where the big winning opening 39 hardly accepts the game ball) is provided a plurality of times. A jackpot game that may be repeated is executed. Further, the game advantageous to the player may be that a variable winning device that can be opened and closed such as the big winning opening 39 is opened.

  Further, the main CPU 66 sets a value (04) indicating that the big prize opening is being opened in the control state flag, and sets the upper opening limit time (for example, 30 seconds) in the big prize opening time timer. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S108. Further, the main CPU 66 assigns a predetermined number (for example, “15”) to the round number display counter in the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S107.

  In step S107, a waiting time management process before reopening the big winning opening is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets the special prize opening number counter when the control status flag is a value (05) indicating the waiting time management before the big prize opening reopening and the time corresponding to the interval between rounds has elapsed. The memory is updated so that “1” is increased. The main CPU 66 sets a value (04) indicating that the special winning opening is open in the control state flag. The main CPU 66 sets an opening upper limit time (for example, 30 seconds) in the big prize opening time timer. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S108. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S108.

  In step S108, a special winning opening opening process is executed. In this process, when the control status flag is a value (04) indicating that the big prize opening is being opened, the main CPU 66 has passed the condition that the big prize opening prize counter is “10” or more, and the opening upper limit time ( It is determined whether or not any of the conditions that the big prize opening time timer is “0” is satisfied. The main CPU 66 updates a variable positioned in the main RAM 70 in order to close the special winning opening 39 when any of the conditions is satisfied. Then, it is determined whether or not a condition that the special winning opening opening number counter is equal to or greater than the maximum winning opening opening number (the final round) is satisfied. When this condition is satisfied, the main CPU 66 sets a value (06) indicating the big hit end interval in the control state flag, and sets a time corresponding to the big hit end interval in the waiting time timer. In other words, after the time corresponding to the big hit end interval has elapsed, the setting of step S110 is performed. On the other hand, when this condition is not satisfied, the main CPU 66 sets a value (05) indicating the waiting time management before reopening the big winning opening to the control state flag. Further, the main CPU 66 sets a time corresponding to the interval between rounds in the waiting time timer. In other words, after the time corresponding to the interval between rounds has elapsed, the setting of step S107 is executed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S110.

  In step S110, a jackpot end interval process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets a value (07) indicating the end of the special symbol game when the control state flag is a value (06) indicating the jackpot end interval and the time corresponding to the jackpot end interval has elapsed. Set to flag. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S111. In addition, when the main CPU 66 enters the probability change state, the main CPU 66 sets a value (for example, 1) indicating the probability change state in the gaming state flag stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. Further, when the time reduction state is set, the main CPU 66 sets a value (for example, 2) indicating the time reduction state in the game state flag stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 and sets 100 as the time reduction number. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S111.

  In step S111, a special symbol game end process is executed. In this process, when the control state flag is a value (07) indicating the end of the special symbol game, the main CPU 66 updates the memory (starting storage information) indicating the number of reserved symbols related to the special symbol so as to decrease by “1”. To do. Further, the main CPU 66 sets data indicating a start memory number designation command indicating that the start memory information is decreased by “1” in a predetermined storage area in the main RAM 70. Then, the main CPU 66 updates the special symbol storage area in order to perform the next fluctuation display. The main CPU 66 sets a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S102.

  As described above, the special symbol game is executed by setting the control state flag. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11, the main CPU 66 sets the control status flag to “00”, “01”, “02”, when the big hit determination result is out of order when the big hit gaming state is not set. By setting “07” in order, the processing of step S102, step S103, step S104, and step S111 shown in FIG. 11 is executed at a predetermined timing. Further, the main CPU 66 sets the control state flag in the order of “00”, “01”, “02”, “03” when the result of the big hit determination is a big hit when it is not the big hit gaming state, The processing of Step S102, Step S103, Step S104, and Step S105 shown in FIG. 11 is executed at a predetermined timing, and control to the big hit gaming state is executed. Furthermore, when the control to the big hit gaming state is executed, the main CPU 66 sets the control state flag in the order of “04” and “05”, thereby performing the processing of steps S108 and S107 shown in FIG. Is executed at a predetermined timing, and a big hit game is executed. When the big hit game end condition is satisfied, the processing from step S108 to step S111 shown in FIG. 11 is executed at a predetermined timing by sequentially setting “04”, “06”, and “07”. The jackpot game will end.

[Special symbol memory check processing]
The subroutine executed in step S102 in FIG. 11 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 12, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the control state flag is a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check (step S121). If it is determined that the control state flag is a value indicating a special symbol storage check, the process proceeds to step S122. If it is determined that the control state flag is not a value indicating a special symbol storage check, this subroutine is terminated. To do.

In step S122, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the number of reserved symbols related to the special symbol is “0”. If it is determined that the data indicating the reserved number related to the special symbol is “0”, the process proceeds to step S123. If it is determined that the data indicating the reserved number is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S124. Move.

  In step S123, a demonstration display process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 stores a variable for supplying a demonstration display command to the sub control circuit 200 in the main RAM 70 in order to perform a demonstration display. By transmitting this demonstration display command to the sub-control circuit 200 in the effect control command output control process of step S21 in FIG. 9, the sub-control circuit 200 displays the demo screen. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S124, a process of setting a value (01) indicating special symbol variation time management as a control state flag is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 stores a value indicating special symbol variation time management in the control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S125.

  In step S125, a jackpot determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 selects a jackpot determination value stored in the jackpot determination table. Then, the main CPU 66 refers to the jackpot random number value extracted at the time of starting winning (step S46 in FIG. 10) and the jackpot determination value. That is, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not to enter a big hit gaming state advantageous to the player. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S126. Thus, the main CPU 66 is an example of a game control unit that shifts to a specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state when a predetermined gaming state transition condition is established. Further, the main CPU 66 is a specific game that is in a game state different from the advantageous state (high probability state, low probability short time state) when the predetermined game state transition condition is satisfied, and is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state. It is an example of the game control means which transfers to a state (big hit game state).

  In the present embodiment, after the jackpot game is finished, a large number of jackpot determination values are set in a low probability state in which a predetermined number of jackpot determination values are set for a certain range of random values, and in a low probability state. Transition to one of the gaming states of the high probability state.

  In step S126, a symbol determination process is executed. In this process, if the main CPU 66 determines that it is a big win in step S125, the main CPU 66 extracts the big hit symbol determination random number value extracted at the time of starting winning, and displays the special symbol display based on the big hit symbol determination random value. A special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the device 35 is determined, and data indicating the special symbol and a symbol designating command are stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S129. If it is not determined that the game is a big hit (missing), the main RAM 70 stores the data indicating the special symbol determined to be the special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 35 and the symbol designating command in the main RAM 70.

  The symbol designating command stored in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70 by the process of step S126 is the stop symbol designating command from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S21 of FIG. Supplied as

  In step S129, a variation pattern determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 extracts a rendering condition selection random value. The main CPU 66 selects a special symbol variation pattern command from the variation pattern table stored in the main ROM 68 based on the special symbol determined in step S126. Specifically, a special symbol variation pattern command corresponding to the special symbol determined in step S126 is selected and stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70.

  The special symbol variation pattern command for effect stored in this way is supplied as a variation pattern designation command from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S21 in FIG. The sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 executes an effect display according to the received variation pattern designation command. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S130.

  In step S130, a process of setting a variation time corresponding to the determined variation pattern for production in the waiting time timer is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the variation time corresponding to the effect variation pattern determined by the process of step S129 from the table, and stores the value indicating the variation time in the waiting time timer. Then, a process of clearing the storage area in which the jackpot determination random number used for the current variation display is stored is executed (step S131). When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Big hit end interval processing]
The jackpot end interval process executed in step S110 (see FIG. 11) of the special symbol control process described above will be described below.

  As shown in FIG. 13, in the big hit end interval process, in step S161, the main CPU 66 performs a process of determining whether or not the control state flag of the main RAM 70 is a value (06) indicating the big hit end interval process. If it is determined that the control state flag is a value (06) indicating the big hit end interval process, the process proceeds to step S162. When it is not determined that the control state flag is a value (06) indicating the big hit end interval process, this subroutine is ended.

  In step S162, the main CPU 66 determines that the value of the waiting time timer (t) corresponding to the jackpot end interval is “0” when the control state flag of the main RAM 70 is a value (06) indicating the jackpot end interval process. It is determined whether or not. Further, when the value of the waiting time timer is “0”, the main CPU 66 proceeds to the processing of step S163, and when the value of the waiting time timer is not “0”, the main CPU 66 ends the present subroutine.

  In step S163, the main CPU 66 sets a value (07) indicating the end of the special symbol game in the main RAM 70 in the control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S164.

  In step S164, the main CPU 66 performs a process of determining whether or not the probability variation big hit (whether or not the big hit symbol is a probability variation symbol). If it is determined that it is a probable big hit, the process proceeds to step S165. If it is not determined that it is a probable big hit, the process proceeds to step S170.

  In step S165, the main CPU 66 sets a value (for example, 1) indicating a high probability in the gaming state flag of the main RAM 70. As a result, the winning probability in the special symbol game after the big hit game is in a high probability state, and at the same time, the winning probability in the normal symbol game is in a high probability state, and the normal symbol waiting time (the time that the normal symbol fluctuates) is short, and the winning The opening time of the ordinary electric accessory 48 at the time becomes longer. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S166.

In step S166, the main CPU 66 performs a process of setting a game state command for shifting to a probability change state after the big hit game in the transmission buffer (main RAM 70). When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S <b> 170, the main CPU 66 sets a value (for example, 2) indicating a low probability time reduction in the gaming state flag of the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S171.

  In step S171, the main CPU 66 performs a process of setting a game state command for shifting to the short time state after the big hit game in the transmission buffer (main RAM 70). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S172. As a result, the winning probability in the special symbol game after the big hit game is in a low probability state, but the winning probability in the normal symbol game is in a high probability state, the normal symbol waiting time is short, and the normal electric actor 48 at the time of winning is The opening time becomes longer.

  In step S <b> 172, the main CPU 66 performs a process of setting “100” in the time-short state change frequency counter of the main RAM 70. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished. As described above, when the identification information is stopped and displayed in the specific display mode, the main CPU 66 shifts to a specific game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state, and when a predetermined special game transfer condition is satisfied, It is an example of the game control means which performs control which transfers to the special game state where the probability which will be in a specific game state improves rather than a normal game state after completion | finish of a specific game state.

[Normal symbol control processing]
Below, the normal symbol control process performed in step S15 (refer FIG. 7) of the main process mentioned above is demonstrated.

  In the normal symbol control process, as shown in FIG. 14, in step S200, the main CPU 66 executes a process of loading a normal control state flag. The normal control state flag is a flag indicating a game state in the normal symbol game. Based on the normal control state flag, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not to execute each process in steps S210 to S250. To do. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S210.

  In step S210, the main CPU 66 sets the normal control state flag to a value (00) indicating the normal symbol memory check process, and the value of the normal symbol reserved memory number data, which is data indicating the number of reserved symbols related to the normal symbol, is “1” or more. If it is, it is determined whether or not the random number value for hit determination matches the hit determination value (hit determination). Further, when the high or low probability time is set in the gaming state flag, the main CPU 66 changes the fluctuation pattern (LED light emission pattern) of the normal symbol display 33 with a short fluctuation time (for example, 5.1 seconds). Set. On the other hand, the main CPU 66 sets the fluctuation pattern of the normal symbol display 33 having a long fluctuation time (for example, 30 seconds) when the high or low probability time is not set in the gaming state flag.

  Further, the main CPU 66 sets a value (01) indicating the normal symbol variation time management process in the normal control state flag. Details of the normal symbol memory check process will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S220.

  In step S220, the main CPU 66 determines that the normal symbol display time management is performed when the normal control state flag is a value (01) indicating the normal symbol variation time management process and the value of the waiting time timer of the normal symbol is “0”. A value (02) indicating the process is set in the normal control state flag and set in the waiting time timer after determination. Details of the normal symbol variation time management process will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S230.

  In step S230, the main CPU 66 determines that the normal control state flag is a value (02) indicating the normal symbol display time management process, and the value of the waiting time timer in which the waiting time after determination is set is “0”. The following processing is performed.

  That is, when the main CPU 66 determines that it is a win, and when the high probability or the low probability time is not set, the time for opening the normal electric utility 48 (see FIG. 4) at the normal time (for example, 0) .3 seconds) and the number of times (for example, once), and when the high probability or low probability time / short time is set, the normal electric accessory 48 (high probability (probability change), low probability time / short time) The opening time (for example, 1.8 seconds) and the number of times (for example, 3 times) are set. On the other hand, if the main CPU 66 determines that it is not a win, it sets a value (04) indicating a normal symbol game end process in the control state flag. Details of the normal symbol display time management process will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S240.

  In step S240, the main CPU 66 sets the normal control state flag to a value (03) indicating that the normal electric accessory 48 (see FIG. 4) in the normal state is opened, and the value of the normal electric winning prize counter is “4”. If it is equal to or greater than “0”, the value (04) indicating the end of the normal symbol game is set in the normal control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S250.

  In step S250, when the normal control state flag is a value (04) indicating the normal symbol game end process, the main CPU 66 subtracts 1 from the value of the normal symbol hold storage number data, and also stores the normal symbol start storage data. The area is shifted, clear data is set in the normal symbol start storage data area, and a value (00) indicating the normal symbol storage check process is set in the normal control state flag. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Normal symbol memory check processing]
Hereinafter, the normal symbol storage check process executed in step S210 (see FIG. 14) of the normal symbol control process described above will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 15, in the normal symbol storage check process, in step S300, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the normal control state flag is a value (00) indicating the normal symbol storage check process. When the normal control state flag is a value (00) indicating the normal symbol storage check process, the main CPU 66 proceeds to the process of step S310, and the normal control state flag is a value (00) indicating the normal symbol storage check process. Otherwise, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S <b> 310, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the value of the normal symbol hold storage number data (hold number) stored in the main RAM 70 is “0”. If the value of the normal symbol reserved memory number data (holding number) is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S320, and if the value of the normal symbol reserved memory number data (holding number) is “0”. This subroutine is finished.

In step S320, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not to shift to the hit state (the state in which the blade member of the normal electric accessory 48 is opened) after the normal symbol variation display is executed. Specifically, the main CPU 66 refers to the hit determination table and extracts the hit determination value stored in the hit determination table and when the game ball passes through the passing gates 54a and 54b included in the start-up memory. It is determined whether or not the random number value for determination per normal symbol matches. When the determination is successful, the main CPU 66 sets a winning symbol and sets a winning flag “77”. On the other hand, if the determination is out of place, the out-of-line symbol is set. If this process ends, the process moves to step S330.

  In step S330, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the gaming state flag has a high probability or a low probability. If the gaming state flag has a high probability or a low probability, the process proceeds to step S360. If the gaming state flag is not a high probability or a low probability, the process proceeds to step S350.

  In step S350, the main CPU 66 performs processing for setting 30-second variation pattern command data. That is, 30 seconds is set in the normal symbol waiting time timer. If this process ends, the process moves to step S370.

  In step S360, the main CPU 66 performs processing for setting 5.1 second variation pattern command data. That is, 5.1 seconds is set to the normal symbol waiting time timer. If this process ends, the process moves to step S370.

  In step S370, the main CPU 66 sets a value (01) indicating normal symbol variation time management in the normal control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to step S380.

  In step S380, the main CPU 66 clears the storage area used for the current variation. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Normal symbol variation time management processing]
Hereinafter, the normal symbol variation time management process executed in step S220 (see FIG. 14) of the normal symbol control process described above will be described. In the normal symbol variation time management process, as shown in FIG. 16, in step S400, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the value is a value (01) indicating the normal symbol variation time management process. When the normal control state flag is a value (01) indicating the normal symbol variation time management process, the process proceeds to step S410, and when the normal control state flag is not a value (01) indicating the normal symbol variation time management process. Ends this subroutine.

  In step S410, when the normal control state flag is a value (01) indicating the normal symbol variation time management process, whether or not the value of the waiting time timer (t) corresponding to the normal symbol variation time management is “0”. To determine. If the value of the waiting time timer is “0”, the process proceeds to step S420. If the value of the waiting time timer is not “0”, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S420, when the value of the waiting time timer is “0”, the main CPU 66 sets a value (02) indicating normal symbol display time management. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S430.

  In step S430, the main CPU 66 sets the waiting time (0.5 seconds) after the determination of data for stopping and displaying the red LED and the green LED of the normal symbol display 33 to the normal symbol waiting time timer. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Normal symbol display time management processing]
The normal symbol display time management process executed in step S230 (see FIG. 14) of the above normal symbol control process will be described below. In the normal symbol display time management process, as shown in FIG. 17, in step S500, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the normal control state flag is a value (02) indicating the normal symbol display time management process. When the normal control state flag is a value (02) indicating the normal symbol display time management process, the process proceeds to step S510, and when the normal control state flag is not a value (02) indicating the normal symbol display time management process. Ends this subroutine.

  In step S510, when the normal control state flag is the value (02) indicating the normal symbol display time management process, the main CPU 66 sets the value of the waiting time timer (t) corresponding to the normal symbol display time management to “0”. It is determined whether or not. If the value of the normal symbol waiting time timer is “0”, the process proceeds to step S520. If the value of the normal symbol waiting time timer is not “0”, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S520, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the hit flag is “77”. If the winning flag is not “77”, the process proceeds to step S530. If the winning flag is “77”, the process proceeds to step S540. The winning flag is established in step S320.

  In step S530, the main CPU 66 sets a value (04) indicating the end of the normal symbol game in the normal control state flag. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S540, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the gaming state flag is a value indicating a high probability or a low probability time. If it is determined that the gaming state flag is a value indicating a high probability or a low probability, the process proceeds to step S560. If it is not determined that the gaming state flag is a value indicating a high probability or a low probability, the process proceeds to step S580.

  In step S560, the main CPU 66 performs the probability change / short time normal electric power release setting. For example, the ordinary electric accessory 48 is set to release 1.8 seconds three times. If this process ends, the process moves to step S570.

  In step S <b> 570, the main CPU 66 performs a process of setting 6.7 seconds in the normal electric utility opening time timer of the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to step S600.

  In step S580, the main CPU 66 performs the normal normal utility release setting. For example, the normal electric accessory 48 (see FIG. 4) is set to release once for 0.3 seconds. If this process ends, the process moves to step S590.

  In step S590, the main CPU 66 performs a process of setting 0.3 seconds to the normal electric utility opening time timer. If this process ends, the process moves to step S600.

  That is, in step S540 to step S590, when the normal symbol game is won in the game state that is not the probability change state or the time reduction state, the normal electric accessory 48 is released for 0.3 seconds, and in the probability change or the low probability time reduction state. When the normal symbol game is won, the ordinary electric accessory 48 is released three times for 1.8 seconds every 6.7 seconds.

  In step S600, the main CPU 66 sets a value (03) indicating that the normal electric utility is released to the normal control state flag. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Sub control main processing]
The sub control main process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S1510, initialization processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 reads the activation program from the program ROM 208 and initializes and sets a flag stored in the work RAM 210 in response to power-on. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1520.

  In step S1520, random number update processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of updating the random number stored in the work RAM 210. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1530.

  In step S1530, command analysis processing is performed. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 performs processing for analyzing commands received from the main control circuit 60 and stored in the reception buffer of the work RAM 210. If this process ends, the process moves to step S1540.

  In step S1540, display control processing is performed. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 transmits data for display on the liquid crystal display device 32 to the display control circuit 250. In the display control circuit 250, the VDP 212 reads various image data such as background image data and effect image data from the image data ROM 216 based on data for displaying the effect image from the sub CPU 206, and superimposes them. The image is displayed on the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32. The display control process will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to step S1550.

  In step S1550, a sound control process is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 transmits data for outputting sound to the sound control circuit 230. The sound control circuit 230 reads various sound data such as music data, sound effect data, and voice data from the sound data ROM based on the data for outputting the sound from the sub CPU 206, superimposes the sound, and uses AMP. Amplified and output from the speaker 46. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1560.

  In step S1560, lamp control processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 transmits data for lighting the lamp to the lamp control circuit 240 in this process. The lamp control circuit 240 reads various lighting pattern data from the decoration data ROM based on the data for lighting the lamp from the sub CPU 206 and lights the lamp / LED 132. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1520.

[Timer interrupt processing]
Further, the sub CPU 206 may interrupt the sub main control process and execute the timer interrupt process even when the sub control main process is being executed. The sub CPU 206 generates a clock pulse every predetermined period, and executes the following timer interrupt process in response to this. The timer interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S1610, processing for saving each register is performed. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 performs processing for saving values used in the program being executed stored in each register (storage area) of the work RAM 210. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1620.

  In step S1620, timer update processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of updating the timer value stored in the work RAM 210. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1630.

  In step S1630, command reception processing is performed. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 performs processing for storing the command transmitted from the main control circuit 60 in the reception buffer. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1640.

  In step S1640, processing for restoring each register is performed. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 performs processing for returning the value saved in step S1610 to each register. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Command analysis processing]
The command analysis process will be described with reference to FIGS.

  In step S2011, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of determining whether or not a command transmitted from the main control circuit 60 has been received. In this process, if the sub CPU 206 determines that there is a received command, the process proceeds to step S2012, and if it is not determined that there is a received command, this subroutine ends.

  In step S2012, the sub CPU 206 reads a reception command stored in the reception buffer. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2013.

  In step S2013, processing for determining whether or not the received command is a variation pattern designation command is performed. In this process, if the sub CPU 206 determines that it is a variation pattern designation command, the process proceeds to step S2014. If it is not determined to be a variation pattern designation command, the process proceeds to step S2019.

  In step S2014, the number of fluctuations after big hit +1 is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of adding 1 to the number of fluctuations after the big hit of the work RAM 210. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2015.

  In step S2015, a process for determining whether the game is a chance time (notification) end game is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 determines that the game is a chance time end game when the number of variations after the big hit stored in the work RAM 210 is the set chance time game number. If the sub CPU 206 determines that the game is a chance time end game, the process proceeds to step S2017. If the sub CPU 206 determines that the game is not a chance time end game, the process proceeds to step S2016.

  In step S2016, a process for determining whether the game is a false notification end game is performed. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 determines that the game is a false chance time end game when the number of variations after the big hit stored in the work RAM 210 is the set number of false chance time games. If the sub CPU 206 determines that it is a false notification end game, the process proceeds to step S2017. If it is not determined to be a false notification end game, the process proceeds to step S2021. Thus, the sub CPU 206 is an example of a false notification period determination unit that determines whether or not the false notification period determined by the false notification period determination unit has ended.

In step S2017, the sub CPU 206 sets the chance time end notification data in the work RAM 210. Based on the set chance time end notification data, in the process of step S1550 in FIG. 18, the display control circuit 250 performs a display for notifying that the chance time has ended on the display area of the liquid crystal display device 32. . If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2018.

  In step S2018, the sub CPU 206 sets variable effect data in the work RAM 210. Note that, in the process of step S1550 of FIG. 18, the display control circuit 250 performs the variable display of the identification information on the display area of the liquid crystal display device 32 based on the set variable effect data. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S2021, a process for determining whether or not to continue notification is performed. In this process, when the sub CPU 206 determines to perform continuous notification, the process proceeds to step S2022, and when it is not determined to perform continuous notification, the process proceeds to step S2018. That is, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not the game is the next game after the false notification end game.

  In step S2022, the chance time continuation notification data set is set in the work RAM 210. Based on the set chance time continuation notification data, the display control circuit 250 notifies that the chance time is continued on the display area of the liquid crystal display device 32 in the process of step S1550 of FIG. Display. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2018. Thus, when the liquid crystal display device 32 determines that the false notification period has ended by the false notification period determination means, the liquid crystal display device 32 notifies the fact that the notification period has ended, and then the notification period determined by the notification period determination means. It is an example of the alerting | reporting means to alert | report that it has not ended yet.

  In step S2019, processing for determining whether or not the received command is a symbol designation command is performed. In this process, if the sub CPU 206 determines that it is a symbol designation command, the process proceeds to step S2020. If it is not determined to be a symbol designation command, the process proceeds to step S2031.

  In step S2020, the sub CPU 206 determines a stop symbol based on the command, and sets the stop symbol data in the work RAM 210 to perform a process of storing the stop symbol. Based on the set stop symbol data, the display control circuit 250 stops the identification information on the display area of the liquid crystal display device 32 in the process of step S1550 of FIG. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S2031, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of determining whether or not the received command is a jackpot end command. In this process, if the sub CPU 206 determines that the jackpot end command, the process proceeds to step S2032, and if it does not determine the jackpot end command, the process proceeds to step S2043.

  In step S2032, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of setting the big hit end effect data in the work RAM 210. Note that, in the process of step S1550 of FIG. 18, the display control circuit 250 performs a jackpot end effect display on the display area of the liquid crystal display device 32 based on the set jackpot end effect data. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2033.

  In step S2033, sub CPU206 performs the process which reads a stop symbol. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2034.

In step S2034, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of determining that it is a big hit during the chance time when the number of fluctuations after the big hit is equal to or less than the set chance time game number. In this process, when the sub CPU 206 determines that it is a big hit during the chance time, the process proceeds to step S2044. When it is not determined that the big hit is during the chance time, the process proceeds to step S2035. Thus, the sub CPU 206 is an example of a notification effect determination unit that determines whether or not a predetermined notification condition (a condition that is a big hit during a chance time) is satisfied. In the present embodiment, the jackpot during the chance time (notification period) is described as an example of the predetermined notification condition. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the notification condition may be another condition.

  In step S2035, a process for determining whether or not the stop symbol is a probability variation symbol is performed. In this process, if the sub CPU 206 determines that the symbol is a probable variation, the process proceeds to step S2036. If the sub CPU 206 does not determine that the symbol is a probable variation, the process proceeds to step S2047. Thus, the sub CPU 206 is an example of a game state determination unit that determines whether or not the special game state is entered after the end of the specific game state.

  In step S2036, a process of reading the chance time continuing game number distribution table (probability change) is performed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2037.

  In step S2037, the sub CPU 206 extracts a random number, refers to the chance time continuation game number distribution table (see FIG. 7) in the probability variation state read in step S2036, determines the number of notification games, and stores it in the work RAM 210. A process for setting chance time effect data is performed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2038. As described above, the sub CPU 206 is an example of a notification period determination unit that determines the number of times the notification unit performs notification based on the determination result of the gaming state determination unit.

  In step S2038, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of extracting a random number in order to perform a lottery to determine whether to perform false notification. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2039.

  In step S2039, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of determining whether to execute false notification based on the random number extracted in step S2038. In this process, if the sub CPU 206 determines to execute false notification, the process proceeds to step S2040. If not determined to execute false notification, the process proceeds to step S2042.

  In step S2040, the false notification game number distribution table (see FIG. 8) is read. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2041.

  In step S2041, the sub CPU 206 extracts a random number, refers to the false notification game number distribution table read in step S2040, and performs a process of drawing lots of false notification games. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2042. As described above, the sub CPU 206 is an example of a false notification period determination unit that determines the number of fluctuations smaller than the number of changes determined by the notification period determination unit as a false notification period.

  In step S2042, a process for setting the chance time game number display data in the work RAM 210 is performed. Based on the set chance time game number display data, the display control circuit 250 displays the number of chance time games on the display area of the liquid crystal display device 32 in the process of step S1550 of FIG. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S2047, the sub CPU 206 reads out the chance time continuation game number distribution table (see FIG. 7) in the uncertain change state. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2048.

  In step S2048, the sub CPU 206 extracts a random number, refers to the chance time continuation game number distribution table (uncertain change) read in step S2047, and performs a process of drawing the number of chance time continuation games. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs a notification game number lottery chance time effect data set. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2042.

  In step S2044, processing for determining whether or not the stop symbol is a probability variation symbol is performed. In this process, if the sub CPU 206 determines that the symbol is a probable variation, the process proceeds to step S2045. If it is not determined that the symbol is a probable variation, the process proceeds to step S2046.

  In step S2045, processing for setting the probability change notification data in the work RAM 210 is performed. It should be noted that, based on the set probability change notification data set, in the process of step S1550 of FIG. 18, the display control circuit 250 performs a display to notify that the probability change has entered on the display area of the liquid crystal display device 32. (See (d) of FIG. 23). When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished. As described above, the liquid crystal display device 32 is an example of an effect unit that produces a recognizable game state after the end of the specific game state when the notification condition is established by the notification effect determination unit.

  In step S2046, processing for setting uncertain change notification data in work RAM 210 is performed. It should be noted that, based on the set non-probability change notification data set, in the process of step S1550 of FIG. 18, the display control circuit 250 notifies that it has not entered into the probability change on the display area of the liquid crystal display device 32. Display is performed (see FIG. 23E). When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished. As described above, the liquid crystal display device 32 is an example of an effect unit that produces a recognizable game state after the end of the specific game state when the notification condition is established by the notification effect determination unit.

  In step S2043, an effect data set corresponding to the received command is performed. Based on the set effect data, effects such as movable accessories, effect images, sounds, and lamps are performed in the processing of steps S1540, S1550, S1560, and S1570 in FIG. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Description of display screen]
An example of a display screen for recognizing recognizing that it is a predetermined notification period (chance time) will be described with reference to FIGS.

  (A) of FIG. 22 is an example of a display screen at the time of big hit. As shown in FIG. 22A, the identification information 94 is stopped and displayed in the display area of the liquid crystal display device 32 in a manner indicating a big hit (stopped display at “555”). In addition, a character image 92 is displayed in the display area of the liquid crystal display device 32 (a character image “big hit!” Is displayed).

(B) of FIG. 22 is an example of a display screen indicating that a predetermined notification period (chance time) has been entered after the big hit. As shown in FIG. 22 (b), a character image 92 is displayed in the display area of the liquid crystal display device 32 in a manner indicating that it shifts to a predetermined notification period (a character image of “Big hit end chance time entry” is displayed. Displayed). In the display area of the liquid crystal display device 32, a character image 93 is displayed in a manner indicating the number of fluctuations (a character image “30 times this time” is displayed). As described above, in the liquid crystal display device 32, the character image 92 and the character image 93 indicate that a predetermined notification period is entered, but it is difficult to recognize the gaming state (probability change state or short time state) after the big hit. Production is performed. Thus, the liquid crystal display device 32 is an example of an informing means for recognizing recognizing that it is a predetermined informing period until the identification information is variably displayed with a predetermined number of fluctuations after the end of the specific gaming state. As described above, the liquid crystal display device 32 is an example of an effect unit that produces an effect that makes it difficult for the player to recognize that the player is in the special game state even when the special game state is entered.

  (C) of FIG. 22 is an example of a display screen during a predetermined notification period. As shown in (c) of FIG. 22, identification information 94 is variably displayed in the display area of the liquid crystal display device 32. In addition, a character image 92 is displayed in the display area of the liquid crystal display device 32 (a character image “30 more chance times” is displayed).

  (D) of FIG. 22 is an example of a display screen when a predetermined notification period ends. As shown in (d) of FIG. 22, the identification information 94 is stopped and displayed in the display area of the liquid crystal display device 32 (stop display at “362”). In the display area of the liquid crystal display device 32, a character image 93 is displayed in a manner indicating that the predetermined notification period has ended (a character image “0 times after the chance time” is displayed).

  (E) of FIG. 22 is an example of a display screen when a predetermined notification period continues. As shown in (e) of FIG. 22, identification information 94 is variably displayed in the display area of the liquid crystal display device 32. In the display area of the liquid crystal display device 32, a character image 92 is displayed (a character image “Continue Chance Time!” Is displayed). Further, a character image 93 is displayed in the display area of the liquid crystal display device 32 (a character image “60 more chances!” Is displayed). That is, in FIG. 22D, the player recognizes that the predetermined notification period (chance time) has ended, but the predetermined notification period (chance time) continues according to FIG. 22E. It becomes possible to recognize that. Thus, when the liquid crystal display device 32 determines that the false notification period has ended by the false notification period determination means, the liquid crystal display device 32 notifies the fact that the notification period has ended, and then the notification period determined by the notification period determination means. It is an example of the alerting | reporting means to alert | report that it has not ended yet.

  (F) of FIG. 22 is an example of a display screen during a predetermined notification period. As shown in FIG. 22 (f), the identification information 94 is variably displayed in the display area of the liquid crystal display device 32. Further, a character image 93 is displayed in the display area of the liquid crystal display device 32 (a character image “45 chances remaining” is displayed).

  (A) of FIG. 23 is an example of a display screen on which a gaming state is suggested. As shown in FIG. 23A, the identification information 94 is stopped and displayed in the display area of the liquid crystal display device 32 (stop display at “418”). In addition, a character image 92 is displayed in the display area of the liquid crystal display device 32 (a character image indicating “the chance time has ended 90 times or is it likely to change?”). Also, a character image 93 is displayed in the display area of the liquid crystal display device 32 (a character image “Chance time is 0 times” is displayed).

  (B) of FIG. 23 is an example of a display screen after a gaming state is suggested. As shown in FIG. 23B, the identification information 94 is variably displayed in the display area of the liquid crystal display device 32.

That is, as shown in FIG. 22A to FIG. 23B, in this embodiment, the number of games determined after the end of the jackpot is displayed and displayed in a countdown manner. Further, at the end of the probable big hit, there is a case where a false display of the number of chance time games is performed by lottery. In this case, the determined number of false display games is displayed as the number of chance time games, and the fact that the chance time ends when the number of false display games is exhausted is displayed, but in the next game, the chance time has not ended. indicate.

  An example of the display screen when a predetermined notification condition is satisfied will be described based on FIG. 23C to FIG. 23F.

  (C) of FIG. 23 is an example of a display screen during a predetermined notification period. As shown in FIG. 23C, the identification information 94 is variably displayed in the display area of the liquid crystal display device 32. In addition, a character image 93 is displayed in the display area of the liquid crystal display device 32 (a character image “26 chance times remaining” is displayed).

  FIG. 23D is an example of a display screen that is a big hit during the chance time. As shown in FIG. 23D, the identification information 94 is stopped and displayed in the display area of the liquid crystal display device 32 (stopped display at “888”). In addition, a character image 92 is displayed in the display area of the liquid crystal display device 32 (a character image “Chance time big hit!” Is displayed).

  (E) of FIG. 23 is an example of the display screen in which the probability change entry is shown. As shown in (e) of FIG. 23, a character image 92 is displayed in the display area of the liquid crystal display device 32 (a character image of “big hit end probability change entry!” Is displayed). As described above, the liquid crystal display device 32 is an example of an effect unit that produces a recognizable game state after the end of the specific game state when the notification condition is established by the notification effect determination unit.

  (F) of FIG. 23 shows the display screen on which it is shown that it did not rush into probability change. As shown in (f) of FIG. 23, a character image 92 is displayed in the display area of the liquid crystal display device 32 (a character image “100 chances at the end of the big hit!” Is displayed). As described above, the liquid crystal display device 32 is an example of an effect unit that produces a recognizable game state after the end of the specific game state when the notification condition is established by the notification effect determination unit.

  As shown in FIG. 23 (c) to FIG. 23 (f), when a big hit is made during the chance time, whether the gaming state after the big hit is a probable change or a non-probable change is notified at the end of the big hit. Therefore, the player's willingness to become a big hit during the chance time is improved, and the gameability can be improved.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, the chance time continuation game number distribution table and the display screen according to the second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. Note that the configuration, electrical configuration, and other control flows of the gaming machine main body according to the second embodiment of the present invention are the same as those in the first embodiment, and thus detailed description thereof is omitted.

[Chance time continuation game number distribution table]
FIG. 24 shows a chance time continuation game number distribution table of the second embodiment. As shown in FIG. 24, the number of fluctuations of 10 is selected with a probability of 5% in the probability variation state and 20% in the non-probability variation state. The number of fluctuations of 20 is selected with a probability of 5% in the probability variation state and 20% in the non-probability variation state. The number of fluctuations of 30 is selected with a probability of 25% in the probability variation state and 40% in the non-probability variation state. The number of fluctuations of 40 is selected with a probability of 20% in the probability variation state and 15% in the non-probability variation state. Further, the number of fluctuations of 50 is selected with a probability of 30% in the probability variation state and 5% in the non-probability variation state. Further, the number of fluctuations of 60 is selected with a probability of 15% in the probability variation state and 0% in the non-probability variation state.

[Description of display screen]
FIG. 25A is an example of a display screen showing a big hit. As shown in FIG. 25A, the identification information 94 is stopped and displayed in the display area of the liquid crystal display device 32 in a manner indicating a big hit (stopped display at “555”). In addition, a character image 92 is displayed in the display area of the liquid crystal display device 32 (a character image “big hit!” Is displayed).

  (B) of FIG. 25 is an example of a display screen indicating that a transition is made to a predetermined notification period. As shown in FIG. 25 (b), a character image 92 is displayed in the display area of the liquid crystal display device 32 in a manner indicating that it will enter a predetermined notification period (a character image of “Big hit end chance time entry” is displayed. Displayed).

  (C) of FIG. 25 is an example of a display screen indicating that it is during a predetermined notification period. As shown in FIG. 25C, the identification information 94 is variably displayed in the display area of the liquid crystal display device 32. In addition, a character image 93 is displayed in the display area of the liquid crystal display device 32 (a character image “10 chance time remaining” is displayed).

  (D) of FIG. 25 is an example of a display screen indicating that the predetermined notification period has ended. As shown in (d) of FIG. 25, the identification information 94 is stopped and displayed in the display area of the liquid crystal display device 32 (stop display at “362”). In addition, a character image 93 is displayed in the display area of the liquid crystal display device 32 in a manner indicating that the notification period has ended (a character image “0 chance time remaining” is displayed).

  (E) of FIG. 25 is an example of the display screen which shows that the predetermined alerting | reporting period continued. As shown in FIG. 25E, the identification information 94 is variably displayed in the display area of the liquid crystal display device 32. Further, in the display area of the liquid crystal display device 32, a character image 92 is displayed in a manner indicating that the predetermined notification period has continued (a character image “chance time continued!” Is displayed). Further, a character image 93 is displayed in the display area of the liquid crystal display device 32 (a character image “10 more chances!” Is displayed).

  (F) of FIG. 25 is an example of a display screen indicating that it is during a predetermined notification period. As shown in (f) of FIG. 25, the identification information 94 is variably displayed in the display area of the liquid crystal display device 32. In addition, a character image 93 is displayed in the display area of the liquid crystal display device 32 (a character image of “7 more chance times” is displayed).

  (A) of FIG. 26 is an example of a display screen indicating that a predetermined notification period has ended. As shown in FIG. 26A, the identification information 94 is stopped and displayed in the display area of the liquid crystal display device 32 (stopped display at “298”). Also, a character image 93 is displayed in the display area of the liquid crystal display device 32 (a character image “Chance time is 0 times” is displayed).

  FIG. 26B is an example of a display screen indicating that a predetermined notification period has continued. As shown in FIG. 26B, the identification information 94 is variably displayed in the display area of the liquid crystal display device 32. In the display area of the liquid crystal display device 32, a character image 92 is displayed (a character image “Continue Chance Time!” Is displayed). Further, a character image 93 is displayed in the display area of the liquid crystal display device 32 (a character image “10 more chances!” Is displayed).

  (C) of FIG. 26 is an example of a display screen indicating that it is during a predetermined notification period. As shown in (c) of FIG. 26, the identification information 94 is variably displayed in the display area of the liquid crystal display device 32. In addition, a character image 93 is displayed in the display area of the liquid crystal display device 32 (a character image “three times after chance time” is displayed).

(D) of FIG. 26 is an example of a display screen indicating that a predetermined notification period has ended. FIG.
6D, the identification information 94 is stopped and displayed in the display area of the liquid crystal display device 32 (stopped display at “613”). Also, a character image 93 is displayed in the display area of the liquid crystal display device 32 (a character image “Chance time is 0 times” is displayed).

  (E) of FIG. 26 is an example of a display screen showing the number of executed changes. As shown in (e) of FIG. 26, the identification information 94 is variably displayed in the display area of the liquid crystal display device 32. In addition, a character image 93 is displayed in the display area of the liquid crystal display device 32 (a character image “Chance time 30 times ended” is displayed).

  As described above, in the second embodiment, the remaining chance game number is displayed as 10 games, and whether or not the chance game is continued is displayed every time 10 games are consumed. For example, when the chance game is 60 games, since it is not selected in the non-probability change state, the player can recognize that the probability change is confirmed.

[Modification]
As mentioned above, although embodiment of this invention was described, embodiment of this invention is not restricted to what was mentioned above. For example, in the present embodiment, the number of remaining games (variable display number) of the notification period (chance time) is displayed at the end of the big hit, but the present invention is not limited to this, and how many games of the chance time continue are displayed. Instead, it may be configured such that it is possible to recognize the number of game chance times only after the determined number of games has been consumed.

  Further, in this embodiment, the probability variation (with time reduction) continues until the next big hit, and the non-probability variation big hit (so-called normal big hit) continues the time reduction to 100 revolutions, but the present invention is limited to this. Alternatively, an upper limit may be provided for the number of fluctuations after the big hit for both probability change and time reduction (upper limit such as up to 100 revolutions after the big hit is completed for both probability change and time reduction).

  Further, in the present embodiment, in the case of normal big hit, the number of times is short for a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times). However, the present invention is not limited to this. Only for the short time given during probability change, it may be set to a predetermined number of revolutions after big hit (for example, up to 100 revolutions are time-variant certain variation, but after 100 revolutions, there is no time variation certainty). In this way, after 100 revolutions, the condition of the short-time state becomes the same for the probability variation big hit and the non-probability big hit, and it becomes difficult to guess whether or not the probability variation is other than the production, and the gameability is improved.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the notification period is executed after the end of the big hit, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the chance time may be executed after the end of the 2R big hit and the small hit (in this case, the time for both hits is short Are preferred)

  Further, in the present embodiment, when false display is performed, the chance time is continuously displayed after digesting the number of false display games, and in the second embodiment, after 10 games are digested, the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, continuous display may be performed before the game is digested.

  Further, in the present embodiment, notification of whether or not the probability is changed after the end of the chance time is not performed, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the probability change notification may be performed. Moreover, you may make it perform the production | presentation which suggests this.

In the gaming machine described above, according to the present embodiment, the number of fluctuations that is a predetermined notification period is determined based on the gaming state after the end of the specific gaming state (big hit). Since it is recognizable that the determined number of changes is a notification period (for example, chance time), for example, in the case of a special gaming state (for example, probability change), the notification period (for example, chance time) is long ( Or, it is short), and the expectation that it is in a special gaming state is improved. As described above, since it is possible to estimate whether or not the change is certain depending on the end time of the notification period, it is possible to change a sense of expectation for the special gaming state depending on the end time of the notification period, thereby improving the game performance. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can suppress a decrease in the interest of the player.

  According to the present embodiment, the number of fluctuations smaller than the determined number of fluctuations in the notification period is determined as the false notification period, and when the false notification period ends, the notification period is notified, and then the notification period (for example, , Chance time) is not yet finished. For this reason, if the notification period is considered to have ended due to the end of the false notification period, it is possible to recognize that the notification period is still in progress, so that the player can receive a special game state (for example, probability change). The feeling of expectation can be changed and the gameability is improved.

  That is, for example, after notification that the notification period ends with the number of changes in the identification information 10 times, the actual notification period (for example, the chance time) is still continued after the identification information is displayed 10 times. I understand. For this reason, for example, the expectation degree of the special gaming state (for example, the probability change) due to the end of the notification period (for example, the chance time) at the number of fluctuations of 10 times (the expectation degree for the special gaming state by the false notification period), and By changing the degree of expectation for the special gaming state (expectation for the special gaming state by the actual notification period) due to the end of the notification period with the number of subsequent fluctuations, the expectation for the special gaming state can be changed. Can be improved, and the playability is improved. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can suppress a decrease in the interest of the player.

  According to the present embodiment, when a predetermined notification condition (for example, a condition such as shifting to a specific game state during the notification period) is established, the game state after the end of the specific game state (big hit) is recognized. Since it will be possible to produce, it will be possible to easily recognize whether or not it is in a special gaming state (for example, probable change), so that the player can improve the willingness to establish this condition and improve the gameability can do.

  In the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display device 32 is adopted. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other modes may be used. For example, a cathode ray tube including CRT (Cathode Ray Tube), dot LED, EL (Electronic Luminescent). Further, it may be made of plasma or the like.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, they are merely illustrative examples and do not particularly limit the present invention. That is, the present invention mainly includes a variable display means for performing variable display and stop display of identification information on the basis of a predetermined condition, and when the identification information is stopped and displayed in a specific display mode, than the normal gaming state. A special game in which, when a transition to a specific gaming state advantageous to a player is established and a predetermined special gaming transition condition is satisfied, the probability of entering the specific gaming state is higher than the normal gaming state after the end of the specific gaming state A game control means for performing control to shift to a state, an effect means for directing the player to make it difficult to recognize that the game is in the special game state even when the special game state is shifted, and termination of the specific game state After that, until the identification information is variably displayed with a predetermined number of fluctuations, a notification means for recognizing that it is a predetermined notification period, and whether or not the special gaming state is entered after the end of the specific gaming state. A gaming machine comprising: a gaming state determination unit to be determined; and a notification period determination unit that determines the number of times the change is performed by the notification unit based on a determination result of the gaming state determination unit. Specific configurations of the fluctuation display means, the game control means, the effect means, the notification means, the game state determination means, the notification period determination means, and the like can be appropriately changed in design.

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

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Pachinko machine 14 Game board 25 Starting port 32 Liquid crystal display device 39 Grand prize opening 60 Main control circuit 66 Main CPU
68 Main ROM
70 Main RAM
104 Count switch 106, 108, 110, 112 General winning opening switch 114, 115 Passing gate switch 116 Start winning opening switch 200 Sub control circuit 206 Sub CPU
208 Program ROM
210 Work RAM
250 Display control circuit

Claims (1)

Fluctuation display means for performing fluctuation display and stop display of identification information based on predetermined conditions;
When the identification information is stopped and displayed in the specific display mode, the game shifts to a specific game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state, and when the predetermined special game transfer condition is satisfied, after the end of the specific game state A game control means for performing control to shift to a special game state that is more advantageous than the normal game state different from the specific game state;
A notification means for executing a predetermined notification period until the identification information is displayed with a predetermined number of fluctuations after the end of the specific gaming state;
Even in the case of transition to the special game state, at least during the predetermined notification period, directing means that makes it difficult for the player to recognize that the special game state,
A gaming state determination means for determining whether or not the special gaming state is entered after the specific gaming state is ended;
Based on the determination result of the gaming state determination means, comprising a notification period determination means for determining any one of the number of fluctuations from a plurality of types of fluctuations as the number of fluctuations for executing the predetermined notification period;
The notification period determination means determines the notification period so that the possibility of transition to the special gaming state increases as the number of times of execution of the notification period increases.
The notification unit displays whether or not the predetermined notification period continues each time the identification information displays a variation of a specific number of variations, and reaches the number of variations determined by the notification period determination unit. When the predetermined notification period has ended, a notification that the predetermined notification period has ended is executed, and when the number of fluctuations determined by the notification period determination means has not been reached, a notification that the predetermined notification period continues is executed, During the notification period, before the identification information displays the fluctuation of the specific number of fluctuations, it is possible to execute a mid-continuation display effect that displays that the predetermined notification period continues.
The game machine according to claim 1, wherein after the predetermined notification period is over, the effect means is capable of executing a suggestion notification that the game state is in the special game state.

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