JP4312802B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a variable display device that variably displays a plurality of pieces of identification information each identifiable based on satisfaction of a variable display start condition after a predetermined start condition is satisfied, and a display that is derived and displayed on the variable display device Display result predetermining means for determining a result before its derivation display, and when the display result predetermining means determines that the display result is a predetermined specific display result, the variable display device The present invention relates to a gaming machine that is in a specific gaming state advantageous for a player after displaying a specific display result.

Conventionally, a pachinko gaming machine as an example of a gaming machine provided with a variable display device generally has a pattern (identification information) in a variable display section of a plurality of columns (for example, three columns of left, middle, and right) in the variable display device. When a variable display is performed and the stop symbol of each variable display unit becomes a big hit symbol (specific display result) aligned with the same symbol, a specific gaming state is generated. Further, in such a pachinko gaming machine, the player can select one of two alternatives (“HI” and “LOW”) (command effect), and the player's selection result and the display contents of the variable display device ( If the number symbol constituting the jackpot symbol is larger or smaller than a predetermined number), the gaming state after the end of the specific gaming state is different from the normal gaming state (the probability of deriving the jackpot symbol is the normal gaming state) (Game state that executes probability variation control that is improved as compared to the above) (for example, see Patent Document 1), or that continuously produces effects over multiple symbol variations (for example, Patent Document 2) Have been proposed). In addition, according to the structure of patent document 2, the pattern of the continuous production was determined based on the pre-determined result of whether it is a big hit for each starting winning prize memorize | stored as starting memory | storage.
JP 2003-190471 A (page 3-13, FIG. 12) JP 2002-239154 A (pages 10-20, FIG. 1)

  By the way, in the structure of the said patent document 1, it is the structure by which it is determined whether a player's selection result corresponds with respect to one display content, in other words, instruction | indication effect is only with respect to one display content. It is the structure to perform, It was not the structure which obtains a production effect continuously over the display content of multiple times. Therefore, when the configuration of the command effect in Patent Literature 1 is directly combined with the configuration in Patent Literature 2, a configuration in which a continuous effect is executed over a plurality of symbol variations can be obtained. However, even in the case of such a configuration, the configuration of Patent Document 1 has a monotonous effect to be selected because of the content of the effect that the player simply selects “HI” or “LOW”. The problem that the interest of a game falls will arise. The present invention has been made in view of the above-described circumstances, and the object thereof is to maintain a sense of expectation for the production over a long period of time in a configuration in which the production is continuously executed over a plurality of symbol variations. An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can be made to operate.

In order to achieve the above object, according to the first aspect of the present invention, after a predetermined start condition is satisfied (for example, a start winning to the start winning opening 14), a variable display start condition is satisfied (for example, the special condition of the previous time). A variable display device (for example, a variable display device 9) that variably displays a plurality of pieces of identification information (for example, special symbols) each identifiable based on the variable display of symbols and the end of a specific gaming state), and the variable display device Display result predetermining means for determining the display result to be derived and displayed before the derivation display (for example, whether or not the big hit is determined by the big hit determination random number in the special symbol normal processing in step S300, and random 2 or random 3 is extracted. A display result based on the value), and the display result is determined in advance by the display result predetermining means as a specific display result (for example, a big hit symbol). In the gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1) that is in a specific gaming state that is advantageous to the player after displaying the specific display result on the variable display device, the first numerical data (for example, jackpot First numerical data updating means (for example, a function for counting up the big hit determination random number of the CPU 56 in the 2 ms timer interruption process) for updating the random number for determination, and second numerical data (for example, big hit) Second numerical data updating means for updating the random number 3 for determining symbols (for example, a function for counting up the random number for determining the big hit symbol of the CPU 56 in the 2 ms timer interruption process) and the start condition is satisfied First numerical data extraction means for extracting first numerical data from the first numerical data update means (for example, a start-port switch passing process step). The function of extracting random numbers from the big hit determination random number of the CPU 56 in step S113) and first data that can store up to a predetermined upper limit number of first numerical data extracted by the first numerical data extracting means Storage means (for example, step S113 of the start port switch passing process) and second numerical data extraction means (for example, the second numerical data extraction means for extracting the second numerical data from the second numerical data updating means according to the establishment of the start condition) The function of extracting a random number from the jackpot symbol determination random number of the CPU 56 in step S113 of the start port switch passing process) and the second numerical data extracted by the second numerical data extraction means are stored in the first data storage means. Second data storage means that can store up to the upper limit number in correspondence with the first numerical data stored (for example, step S1 of the start-port switch passing process) 13), and the display result predetermining means matches the first numerical data stored in the first data storage means with the specific determination value data (for example, the big hit determination value “7”). A function for determining whether or not to display the specific display result depending on whether or not (for example, a function for determining whether or not a big hit is made by a big hit determination random number in the special symbol normal processing in step S300), and the second Whether the second numerical data stored in the data storage means matches the special determination value data (for example, the determination value for jackpot symbol determination “1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11”), A function for determining whether or not to display a special display result indicating that a special game state advantageous to the player is set unlike the specific game state after the end of the specific game state (for example, a special symbol stop symbol setting process) Step And 232 function to determine whether the big hit symbol in probability variation pattern by big hit symbol determination random number), have, take effect duration of instruction contents over a period of multiple variable display of the execution period of the command contents Is displayed as the display result of the variable display device when the specific display result is satisfied (for example, mission B), and the special display result is displayed as the display result of the variable display device. Special command content that can only be satisfied (for example, the character 109 “Reach 3 times within 3 times”) and command content other than the special command content (eg “Reach once within 3 times”) the second instruction content character 105) and is presented which can select one of "(e.g., presenting the mission a), together with the validity period any of a plurality of types of instruction contents including the player command Inside The presenting means and whether or not the command content is presented to the player by the command content presenting means and the type of the command content to be presented are stored in the first data storage means when the start condition is satisfied. In the case where there is numerical data that matches the specific determination value data, and there is no numerical data that matches the specific determination value data, among the numerical data of 1 and the first numerical data extracted when the start condition is satisfied 7 (for example, if there is matching numerical data, the “mission determination table at jackpot” in S131 of FIG. 7; if there is no matching numerical data, the “mission determination table at failure” in S132 of FIG. 7). ) Using a lottery determination (for example, step S134 in the winning effect setting process in FIG. 7) and the command content presenting means. When the display result prior determination means determines that the display result of the identification information variably displayed on the variable display device is the specific display result after the first command content is presented by After performing an effect that satisfies the first command content presented by the presenting means (for example, an effect that causes reach to appear as shown in FIG. 21F), the specific display result is displayed as the display result of the variable display device. First specific effect control means for performing display control (for example, displaying a big hit symbol of “888” as shown in FIG. 21H) and the second command content are presented by the command content presentation means. after the special instruction contents are selected, when the results are displayed in advance determining means displays the result of the identification information is variably displayed decided to a special display that said on the variable display device, in the command After running the presentation to satisfy the special instruction contents of the second instruction contents presented (e.g., effect that would give the third reach as shown in FIG. 23 (F)) by the presentation means, the variable display A second specific effect control means for performing control for displaying the special display result as a display result of the apparatus (for example, displaying a probability variation big winning symbol of “777” as shown in FIG. 23H), and the command content presentation means. (e.g., step 141 of the mission continues setting process shown in FIG. 8) first number stored in the first data storage means when a valid period of the presented first command Description is completed by If there is numerical data that matches the specific determination value data in the data, it is decided to extend the valid period (for example, YES in step 149 of the mission continuation setting process shown in FIG. 8) The flow proceeds to step 154), and the effective period is extended when there is no numerical data that matches the specific determination value data in the first numerical data stored in the first data storage means. Whether or not the command content presenting means extends the effective period by the extension determining means (for example, step 152 to step 154 of the mission continuation setting process shown in FIG. 8). When it is determined to do so, the command content is presented by extending the validity period (for example, the character 112 “reach within 4 times” in FIG. 27G), and the command content presentation means after the special instruction contents second instruction content is presented is selected, the when the display result predetermination means decides to a special display result said display results in the special command While production which satisfies containers still appears the special display result as a display result of the variable display device after being executed, that the display result predetermination means a specific display result other than the special display result said display result After the effect that does not satisfy the contents of the special command is executed , a specific display result other than the special display result is displayed as the display result of the variable display device to enter the specific gaming state (for example, FIG. 10). As in steps S197 to S199, the mission is successful if it is a probable big hit, and the mission is failed even if it is a normal big hit if it is not a promiscuous big hit).

  Further, the end of the effective period is notified by a predetermined notification mode (for example, display of the character 104 of “mission” and the character 107 of “failure”), and the effective period is extended by the extension determining unit. When it is determined, after the notification similar to the notification mode by the end notification means is executed (for example, after displaying the “mission” character 104 and the “failure” character 107 in FIG. 27E) And an extension notification means for notifying that the effective period is extended (for example, the character 111 of “mission continuation” in FIG. 27G).

  In the invention of claim 1, since the expectation for the performance can be maintained over a long period of time, the interest of the game can be improved.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. First, an overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine that is an example of a gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view showing a pachinko gaming machine, and FIG. 2 is a front view showing a game board.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame (not shown) formed in a vertical rectangular shape and a game frame attached to the inside of the outer frame so as to be opened and closed. The game frame includes a front frame (not shown) installed to be openable and closable with respect to the outer frame, a mechanism plate (not shown) to which mechanical components and the like are attached, and various components (to be described later) attached to the front frame and the mechanism plate. And a game board). The pachinko gaming machine 1 also has a glass door frame 2 that is formed in a frame shape and is provided on the game frame so as to be opened and closed.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the glass door frame 2 is formed in a frame shape, and a hitting ball supply tray 3 is provided below the glass door frame 2. Below the hitting ball supply tray 3, there are provided an extra ball receiving tray 4 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hitting ball supply tray 3, and a hitting operation handle (operation knob) 5 for firing the hitting ball. The game board 6 is a structure including a plate-like body constituting the game board 6 and various components attached to the plate-like body. As shown in FIG. 2, a game area 7 is formed on the front surface of the game board 6. Near the center of the game area 7, there is provided a variable display device 9 including "left", "middle", and "right" variable display portions 8a to 8c that individually variably display special symbols. In the present embodiment, the three variable display portions 8a to 8c of “left”, “middle”, and “right” are controlled so as to become a big hit when all the symbols are aligned with the same symbol, and among these symbols, a predetermined symbol (for example, If the probability variation pattern is a uniform odd number symbol), the probability variation big hit is controlled.

  Further, the variable display device 9 includes a pair of left and right optical sensors 61 and 62 (FIG. 5) as operation means for detecting a selection instruction (player operation) from a player on a selection screen of mission effect A described in detail later. 3 is provided only with a reference numeral). The left photosensor 61 detects the selection of the left option on the screen display (for example, the “one time option” shown in FIG. 20A), while the right photosensor 62 detects the selection of the right option on the screen display. Are selected (for example, the “three times” option shown in FIG. 20A). A specific selection detection method using the optical sensors 61 and 62 is that the player moves the finger to the front of the glass as if pressing the display of an option that the player wants to select, so that the projected light from the optical sensors 61 and 62 is applied to the finger. The light is collided and reflected, and the reflected light is received by the light receiving portions of the optical sensors 61 and 62. The optical sensors 61 and 62 determine whether or not the distance to the player's finger, which is the reflection point, is within a predetermined distance range based on the position of the received light receiving spot. Outputs a detection signal to the main board 31 as a selection instruction from the player. In the embodiment, the operation means is constituted by an optical sensor. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the operation means may be constituted by a push button switch.

  On the upper part of the variable display device 9, there is provided a normal symbol display 10 constituted by a pair of left and right lamps. On the other hand, a special symbol start memory display 41 (four LEDs) for displaying the number of effective winning balls that have entered the start winning opening 14, that is, the start memory number, is provided below the variable display device 9. The special symbol start-up memory can be stored with an upper limit of four. Then, the special symbol start memory display 41 increases one LED that is turned on every time there is a winning at the start winning opening 14, while one LED that is turned on every time the variable display of the variable display device 9 is started. cut back.

  Below the variable display device 9, a variable winning ball device 15 having a start winning opening 14 is provided. The variable winning ball device 15 opens and closes the starting winning port 14 by driving the solenoid 16 (however, even when the starting winning port 14 can be closed even in the closed state), the winning ball that has entered the starting winning port 14 is , Guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the start port switch 14a.

  Below the variable winning ball apparatus 15, an opening / closing plate 20 that is opened by a solenoid 21 in a specific gaming state is provided. The opening / closing plate 20 is a means for opening and closing the special winning opening. Of the winning balls guided from the opening / closing plate 20 to the back of the game board 6, the winning ball entering one (V winning area) is detected by the V winning switch 22, and the winning ball from the opening / closing plate 20 is detected by the count switch 23. Is done. A solenoid 21 </ b> A (see FIG. 3) is provided on the back of the game board 6 for switching the route in the special winning opening.

  A gate 32 is provided on the left side of the variable winning ball apparatus 15. When a game ball wins the gate 32 and the game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, a predetermined random number value is extracted if the normal symbol start memory has not reached the upper limit. And if it is a state which can start the variable display in which a display state changes in the normal symbol display 10, the variable display by the normal symbol display 10 will be started. If the normal symbol display 10 is not in a state where variable display whose display state changes can be started, the starting memory number of the normal symbol is increased by one. It should be noted that the number of normal symbol starting memories can be stored with an upper limit of four, and the starting memory number is displayed on a normal symbol starting memory display (not shown).

  In the present embodiment, the normal symbol variable display is performed by alternately lighting a pair of left and right lamps (a symbol can be visually recognized when it is lit) constituting the normal symbol display 10, and the variable display is performed for a predetermined time (for example, 29.2 seconds). If the left lamp is turned on at the end of the variable display, it is a win. Whether or not to win is determined by whether or not the value of the random number extracted when the game ball wins the gate 32 matches a predetermined hit determination value. When the display result of the variable display on the normal symbol display 10 is a win, the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times for a predetermined time so that the game ball can easily win. That is, the state of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 changes from a disadvantageous state to a player to an advantageous state when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol.

  Furthermore, in the probability variation state as the special gaming state, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased, and one or both of the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased. , It will be more advantageous for the player. Further, in a predetermined state such as a probability change state, the variable display period (fluctuation time) in the normal symbol display 10 may be shortened, which may be more advantageous for the player.

  The game area 7 is provided with a plurality of winning holes 29, 30, 33, 39, and winning of game balls to the winning holes 29, 30, 33, 39 is respectively determined by winning hole switches 29a, 30a, 33a, 39a. At both the left and right ends of the game area 7, there are provided decorative lamps 25 that are blinked and displayed during the game, and at the lower end of the game area 7 are provided outlets 26 for absorbing the hit balls that have not won. Further, a pair of left and right speakers 27 for generating sound effects and sounds, a top frame lamp 28a for light decoration, a left frame lamp 28b, and a right frame lamp are provided on the front surface of the glass door frame 2 serving as the outer periphery of the game area 7. 28c, a prize ball lamp 51 that is turned on when there is a remaining number of prize balls, and a ball break lamp 52 that is turned on when the supply ball has run out. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, a card unit 50 (see FIG. 3) that enables lending a ball by inserting a prepaid card is installed adjacently.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with a hitting ball launching device (not shown) that launches a hitting ball into the game area 7 using the rotational force of the drive motor 94 (see FIG. 3). The game balls launched from the ball striking device flow down the game area 7 after entering the game area 7 through the hit ball rail. In a state where the special symbol variable display can be started, when the hit ball enters the start winning opening 14 and is detected by the start port switch 14a, the variable display units 8a to 8c start the variable symbol variable display. If the special symbol variable display cannot be started, the number of memory for starting the special symbol is increased by one.

  The variable display of the special symbols in the variable display sections 8a to 8c stops when a certain time has elapsed. If the combination of special symbols at the time of stoppage is a jackpot symbol, the game state is shifted to a specific gaming state. That is, the opening / closing plate 20 is opened until a predetermined time elapses or a predetermined number (for example, 10) of hit balls wins. When a hit ball enters the V winning area while the opening / closing plate 20 is opened and is detected by the V winning switch 22, a continuation right is generated and the opening / closing plate 20 is opened again. The generation of the continuation right is allowed a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 rounds). When the display result on the variable display sections 8a to 8c at the time of stoppage is a jackpot symbol (probability variation symbol) with a probability variation, the probability of the next jackpot increases. That is, it becomes a more advantageous state (special game state) for the player, which is a probable change state. Specifically, the probability of jackpot is set high by increasing the number of random one jackpot determination values, which will be jackpot determination random numbers described later, as compared to the normal time.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration of the main board 31 provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1. 3 also shows a lamp / LED control board 35, a payout control board 37, a sound control board 70, an effect control board 80, and a launch control board 91.

  The main circuit board 31 includes a basic circuit 53 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program, a gate switch 32a, a start port switch 14a, a V winning switch 22, a count switch 23, winning port switches 29a, 30a, 33a, 39a, A switch circuit 58 for supplying signals from the tongue switch 48, the ball-out switch 95, the prize ball count switch 96, and the clear switch 97 to the basic circuit 53, and the solenoids 16, 21, 21A are driven in accordance with commands from the basic circuit 53. A solenoid circuit 59, an information output circuit 64 for outputting an information output signal such as jackpot information to an external device (such as a hall computer) in accordance with data given from the basic circuit 53, and a system content stored in the main board 31 are reset. System reset circuit 65 is mounted. . The basic circuit 53 includes a ROM 54 that stores a game control program, a RAM 55 that is used as a work memory, a CPU 56 that performs a control operation according to the program, and an I for exchanging information between the CPU 56 and the outside. / O port unit 57. Further, detection signals from the optical sensors 61 and 62 are input to the basic circuit 53.

  The microcomputer (CPU, ROM, RAM) mounted on the lamp / LED control board 35 is provided with a special symbol start memory provided in the game board 6 in response to a lamp control command signal received from the main board 31. Display control of the display 41 and the decoration lamp 25 is performed, and display control of the top frame lamp 28a, the left frame lamp 28b, the right frame lamp 28c, the prize ball lamp 51, and the ball break lamp 52 provided on the frame side is performed. .

  The microcomputer (CPU, ROM, RAM) mounted on the payout control board 37 pays out the ball according to the payout control command signal received from the main board 31 based on the winning of the game balls to the various winning openings. The device 98 is driven and controlled to control the payout of game balls.

  A microcomputer (CPU, ROM, RAM) mounted on the sound control board 70 controls sound generation from the speaker 27 in accordance with a sound control command signal received from the main board 31.

  The microcomputer (CPU, ROM, RAM) mounted on the production control board 80 displays the variable display device 9 for variably displaying the special symbol and the normal symbol in response to the command signal for symbol control received from the main board 31. The display control of the normal symbol display 10 for variable display is performed.

  The microcomputer (CPU, ROM, RAM) mounted on the launch control board 91 controls the launch of the game ball by drivingly controlling the drive motor 94 of the hitting ball launcher. The driving force of the drive motor 94 is adjusted according to the operation amount of the operation knob 5. That is, the microcomputer of the launch control board 91 is controlled so that the hit ball is launched at a speed corresponding to the operation amount of the operation knob 5.

  Next, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of a special symbol process processing program executed by game control means (for example, the CPU 56) on the main board 31. This process is executed in an interrupt process performed every 2 ms in the 2 ms timer interrupt process of the main process executed by the game control means of the main board 31. When performing the special symbol process, the CPU 56 turns on the start opening switch 14a for detecting that a game ball has won the start winning opening 14 provided in the game board 6, that is, the game ball If a start winning to win the start winning opening 14 has occurred (step S310), a start opening switch passing process (step S311) is performed. Thereafter, the mission continuation setting process (step S312) is performed not only on / off of the start port switch 14a, but then any one of steps S300 to S308 is performed according to the internal state.

  Special symbol normal processing (step S300): Waits until the variable symbol variable display can be started. When the CPU 56 is in a state where variable display of special symbols can be started, the CPU 56 checks the number of start memories. If the number of start-up memories is not 0, whether or not the jackpot is determined to be a big hit is determined by determining whether or not the extracted value of a random number for random determination (random 1), which will be described later, matches a predetermined jackpot-determined random value. . Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated so as to shift to step S301.

  Special symbol stop symbol setting process (step S301): A special symbol stop symbol after variable display is determined. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated so as to shift to step S302.

  Fluctuation pattern setting process (step S302): The variation pattern of variable symbol special display is determined according to the value of the variation pattern determination random number. Further, based on the determined variation pattern, after the variable symbol display time (variation time) until the special symbol is variably displayed and is derived and displayed is set in the special symbol process timer, the special symbol process timer is started. At this time, information (special symbol designation command) for instructing a special symbol stop symbol and information (variation pattern command) for commanding a variation mode (variation pattern) are transmitted to the effect control board 80. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated so as to shift to step S303.

  Special symbol variation processing (step S303): When a predetermined time has elapsed (the special symbol process timer in step S302 times out), the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to shift to step S304.

  Special symbol stop process (step S304): Control is performed so that the special symbols variably displayed in the variable display portions 8a to 8c are stopped. Specifically, it is set to a state in which an effect control command (confirmation command) indicating special symbol stop is transmitted. If the special symbol after the stop becomes a big hit symbol, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to shift to step S305. If not, the internal state is updated to shift to step S300.

  Preliminary winning opening opening process (step S305): Control for opening the large winning opening (opening / closing plate 20) is started. Specifically, the counter and the flag are initialized, and the solenoid 21 is driven to open the open / close plate 20 to open the special winning opening. Also, the process timer sets the execution time of the big prize opening opening process and sets the big hit flag. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated so as to shift to step S306.

  Processing during opening of a special winning opening (step S306): processing for sending an effect control command for displaying a large winning opening round to the effect control board 80, processing for confirming the establishment of the closing condition of the special winning opening, and the like are performed. When the closing condition for the last big prize opening is satisfied, the internal state is updated to shift to step S307.

  Specific area valid time processing (step S307): The presence / absence of passage of the V winning switch 22 is monitored, and processing for confirming that the continuation condition for the specific gaming state is satisfied is performed. If the continuation condition for the specific gaming state is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the internal state is updated to shift to step S305. Further, when the continuation condition for the specific gaming state is not satisfied within the predetermined valid time, or when all the rounds are finished, the internal state is updated so as to shift to step S308.

  Big hit end processing (step S308): Control for causing the effect control means to perform display control for notifying the player that the specific gaming state has ended. Then, the internal state is updated so as to shift to step S300.

  FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the start port switch passing process (step S311). In the start port switch passing process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the start memory number has reached 4, which is the maximum value (upper limit number) (step S111). If the starting memory number has not reached 4, the starting memory number is increased by 1 (step S112), each random number value such as a big hit determination random number is extracted, and stored in a storage area corresponding to the starting memory number value (special This is stored in the symbol determination buffer (step S113). Extracting a random number means reading a count value from a counter for generating a random number and setting the read count value as a random value. In step S113, random numbers 1 to 5 are extracted from the random numbers shown in FIG. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the mission execution flag is set (step S114), whether or not the mission effect A / B or the continuation start flag is set (step S115), and the mission end flag is set. Whether or not there is a determination (step S116) is sequentially performed. If no flag is set, a winning effect setting process (step S117) is performed.

  It should be noted that in the winning effect setting process, a mission to make reach appear within a predetermined number of symbol variations (three times in the embodiment), in other words, reach within a predetermined plurality of symbol variations. A mission effect setting for presenting a player with an effect pattern for executing is performed. In addition, in this embodiment, mission effect A that allows the player to select the number of appearances of reach (1 or 3 times) within 3 symbol variations, and how many times reach within 3 symbol variations. Two types of mission effects are set up with the mission effect B to be made, and in either of the mission effects A and B, if a reach appears once during the mission effect, a jackpot symbol other than the probability variation symbol is displayed. When the reach appears three times, the probability variation symbol is derived. In the following description, the term “mission effect” refers to at least one of mission effect A and mission effect B. Further, the mission effect A that selects the appearance of one reach is called mission effect A (one time), and the mission effect A that selects the appearance of three times reach is called a mission effect A (three times).

  Furthermore, the mission effect B is continued four times based on the establishment of the predetermined condition, and this continuation setting is performed in the mission continuation setting process (step S312). Also, in mission effect B, there are four start memories, the fourth start memory is a probable big hit, and two or more start memories from the first to the third start are reached. As a special effect, it is switched to the mission effect of how many times reach can appear within the four symbol variations. Hereinafter, this is referred to as mission effect B (special), and other mission effects B (mission effect B of how many reach can appear within three symbol variations) are referred to as mission effect B (normal). In mission effect B (normal), a special effect is performed in which a reach appears in the first symbol variation, then a non-reach event appears in the second time, and a jackpot symbol is derived in the last third symbol variation. In some cases, this makes the player surprised.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. Each random number is used as follows. Each random number is counted up individually in the 2 ms timer interrupt process of the main process at the timing shown in FIG.
(1) Random 1: Decide whether or not to generate a big hit (for big hit judgment)
(2) Random 2-1 to 2-3 (Random 2): Decide the left middle right off symbol of the special symbol (for determining the off symbol)
(3) Random 3: Determines the combination of special symbols that generate a big hit (for determining big hit symbols)
(4) Random 4: Determine the variation pattern of the special symbol (for variation pattern determination)
(5) Random 5: Decide whether or not to reach when no big hit is generated (for reach determination)
(6) Random 6: Determines whether or not to generate a hit based on a normal symbol (for normal symbol hit determination)
(7) Random 7: Determine initial value of random 1 (for determining random 1 initial value)
(8) Random 8: Determine initial value of random 6 (for determining random 6 initial value)
(9) Random 9: Decide whether or not to execute the mission effect (for mission determination)
(10) Random 10: Decide whether or not to continue the mission effect (for continuation determination)
(11) Random 11: Decide whether or not to execute a special effect during mission effect B (for special effect determination)
Random 1 which is a random number for jackpot determination is that each counter value is repeatedly updated within the range of “0 to 316”, and the value of the random counter for jackpot determination extracted with the occurrence of the start winning is the jackpot determination value In the case of “7”, as a result of the variable display based on the start winning, it is determined in advance that it is a big hit. When the gaming state is in a probable change state, the big hit determination value is set to “7, 57, 77, 107, 157”. In addition, in the random 3 which is a big hit symbol random number, each counter value is repeatedly updated within a range of “0 to 11”, among which the big hit symbol determination determination value “0, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10” is set. The big hit in other than the probability variation symbol is determined, and the big hit symbol determination determination value “1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11” determines the big hit in the probability variation symbol.

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the winning effect setting process (step S117) in the start port switch passing process. Note that the winning effect setting process of the present embodiment is terminated without executing any process when the start memory counter = 2 or less. In the winning effect setting process, the CPU 56 first determines whether or not the start memory counter is 3 or more (step S121). (Step S122), and the count value K of the inspection number counter is set to 0, which is an initial value (step S123). The inspection number counter is a counter for counting the number of repetitions of loop processing in steps S124 to S129 described later.

  Next, the CPU 56 adds 1 to the count value of the inspection number counter (step S124), and the big hit determination disturbance stored in the storage area corresponding to the starting storage number = K (the number indicated by the count value of the inspection number counter). The numerical value is read (step S125), and the big hit determination module is executed. That is, the big hit determination subroutine is called (step S126). When it is determined that no big hit is made based on the big hit determination random number value read by the big hit determination module (step S127), the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the number of processes (step S128), and the number of processes after the subtraction is 0. If not, the process proceeds to step S124 (step S129).

  That is, in this example, the processes in steps S124 to S129 are repeatedly executed until the number of processes becomes zero. However, in this example, when it is determined in step S127 in the loop processing from step S124 to step S129 that a big hit is made, the loop processing is terminated at that point. That is, in step S124 to step S129, until it is determined that there is a big hit in the variable display on hold or until the number of processes becomes 0 (all determinations on variable display on hold are completed). Whether or not each jackpot determination random number value stored in each storage area corresponding to the starting memory count = 1 to 4 is read out in order from the earliest extracted time to determine whether or not the jackpot This determination is executed.

  If it is determined in step S126 that the game is a big hit (step S127), the CPU 56 next determines whether or not the value of the inspection number counter K is 3 or more, in other words, the start memory that is a big hit is the third or It is determined whether or not it is the fourth one (step S130), and if the start memory that is a big hit is not the third or fourth, the process returns to the main flow as it is. On the other hand, when the start memory that is a big hit is the third or fourth, a big hit mission determination table (not shown) is set as a use table (step S131), and the process proceeds to later-described step S133. In addition, when the number of processes after subtraction is 0 in step S129, the CPU 56 determines that the big display is not included in the pending variable display, and the mission determination table at the time of loss. (Not shown) is set as a use table (step S132).

  Next, the CPU 56 extracts a mission determination random number (step S133). Then, it is determined whether or not to perform the mission effect A or the mission effect B based on the extracted value of the random number for mission determination referring to the mission determination table set in step S131 or step S132 (step S134).

  If it is determined in step S133 that the mission effect is not to be executed, the process directly returns to the main flow. On the other hand, when it is determined to execute the mission effect A, a mission A start flag is set (step S135). If it is decided to execute the mission effect B, a mission B start flag is set (step S136).

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the mission continuation setting process (step S312) in the special symbol process. In the mission continuation setting process, the CPU 56 first sequentially determines whether or not the mission end flag is set (step S141) and whether or not the continuation determination flag is set (step S142). If both the mission end flag and the continuation determination flag are set, after resetting the continuation determination flag (step S143), the count value of the start memory counter is set to the number of processes (step S144), and the inspection counter Is set to an initial value of 0 (step S145). The inspection number counter is a counter for counting the number of repetitions of loop processing in steps S146 to S151 described later.

  Next, the CPU 56 adds 1 to the count value of the inspection number counter (step S146), and the big hit determination disturbance stored in the storage area corresponding to the starting storage number = K (the number indicated by the count value of the inspection number counter). The numerical value is read (step S147), and the big hit determination module is executed. That is, the big hit determination subroutine is called (step S148). When it is determined that no big hit is made based on the big hit determination random number value read by the big hit determination module (step S149), the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the number of processes (step S150), and the number of processes after the subtraction is 0. If not, the process proceeds to step S146 (step S151).

  That is, in this example, the processes in steps S146 to S151 are repeatedly executed until the number of processes becomes zero. However, in this example, if it is determined in step S149 in the loop processing from step S146 to step S151 that a big hit is made, the loop processing is terminated at that point. That is, in steps S146 to S151, until it is determined that there is a big hit among the variable displays that are on hold, or until the number of processes becomes 0 (all determinations on the variable display on hold are completed). Whether or not each jackpot determination random number value stored in each storage area corresponding to the starting memory count = 1 to 4 is read out in order from the earlier extracted time, and whether or not it is a jackpot This determination is executed.

  If it is determined in step S148 that the game is a big hit (step S149), the CPU 56 proceeds to step S154 described later. Further, when the number of processes after the subtraction is 0 in step S151, the CPU 56 determines that the big display is not included in the pending variable display, and extracts the continuation determination random number. (Step S152). Then, it is determined whether or not to continue the mission effect using a predetermined continuation determination table (not shown) (step S153). When the mission effect is not continued, the process returns to the main flow as it is. When the mission effect is continued, the mission continuation flag is set (step S154), and then the mission end flag is reset (step S155). Such a mission end flag reset process is also provided in the special symbol stop process (step S304). However, when the mission end flag is reset in the special symbol stop process, the mission effect is not continued. Thereafter, the CPU 56 sets a continuation start flag (step S156) and sets a value of “4” in the mission counter (step S157).

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the special symbol normal process (step S300) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 56 first determines whether or not the continuation start flag is set (step S161). If the continuation start flag is set, it is determined whether or not there is a big hit in the start-up memory by determining whether or not the number of processes is 0 after setting a flag other than forced reach (step S162). (Step S163). When the number of processes is 0 and there is no big hit in the start memory, the process proceeds to step S199 described later. On the other hand, when the number of processes is not 0 and there is a big hit in the start memory, the process proceeds to step S198 described later. If the continuation start flag is not set in step S161, it is next determined whether or not the mission B start flag is set (step S164). If the mission B start flag is set, the process proceeds to step S173, which will be described later, while if the mission B start flag is not set, it is next determined whether or not the mission A start flag is set ( Step S165). If the mission A start flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S175 described later. If the mission A start flag is set, it is next determined whether or not the selection timer start flag is set ( Step S166).

  If the selection timer start flag is set in step S166, the process proceeds to step S170 described later. On the other hand, if the selection timer start flag is not set, after setting the mission A selection display designation command (step S167), the selection timer is started by setting a predetermined count value in the selection timer (step S168). Then, the selection timer start flag is set (step S169). Thereafter, 1 is subtracted from the count value of the selection timer (step S170), and it is determined whether or not the selection timer has timed out, in other words, whether or not the count value of the selection timer has become 0 (step S171). When the selection timer times out, the process proceeds to step S200, which is a process in a mission effect setting process (step S173) described later. This process is a process for automatically making one selection when there is no selection instruction of the player within a predetermined time on the selection screen of the mission effect A. When the selection timer has not timed out, it is determined whether or not there is a player's selection instruction on the selection screen of mission effect A by determining whether or not detection is performed by the optical sensors 61 and 62 (step S172). If there is no player selection instruction, the process returns to the main flow as it is. If there is a player selection instruction, the process proceeds to the mission effect setting process (step S173).

  After performing the mission effect setting process in step S173, the mission counter is set to a value of “3” (step S174) and the selection timer start flag is reset (step S175). Next, each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the start memory number = 1 is read out and stored in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55 (step S176), the value of the start memory number is decreased by 1, and each save is performed. The contents of the area are shifted (step S177). That is, each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the start memory number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) is stored in the storage area corresponding to the start memory number = n−1. Therefore, the order in which the random number values stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to the start memory numbers are extracted always coincides with the order of the start memory numbers = 1, 2, 3, and 4. Yes. That is, in this example, every time the variable display start condition is satisfied, the contents of each storage area are shifted, so the order in which the random number values are extracted can be specified. Next, the CPU 56 reads the jackpot determination random number from the random number storage buffer (step S178), and executes the jackpot determination module (step S179). When it is determined to be a big hit (step S180), a big hit flag is set (step S181). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol stop symbol setting process (step S182).

  10 to 12 are flowcharts showing the mission effect setting process (step S173) in the special symbol normal process. In the mission effect setting process, the CPU 56 first determines whether or not the mission A start flag is set (step S191). If the mission A start flag is set, it is determined which selection the player has made on the selection screen for mission effect A (step S192). When the player has made the selection three times, after setting the forced reach flag (step S193), the number of processing of the start memory counter counted in steps S122 to S129 of the winning effect setting processing is 0. By determining whether or not there is, it is determined whether or not there is a big hit in the start-up memory (step S194). If the number of processes is 0 and there is no big hit in the start memory, the process proceeds to step S199 described later. In other words, it is determined whether there is a start memory that is a big hit in the third start memory (step S195). If there is no start-up memory that is a big hit in the third, the process proceeds to step S199. The random number for reading is read (step S196), and it is determined whether or not it is a big hit with the probability variation symbol (step S197). If it is not a big hit by the probability variation symbol, the mission failure flag is set (step S199), whereas if it is a big hit by the probability variation symbol, the mission success flag is set (step S198).

In addition, when the player makes one selection in step S192, after setting a flag other than forced reach (step S200), it is determined whether or not the number of processes is 0, so that it is stored in the start-up memory. It is determined whether or not there is a big hit (step S201). If the number of processes is 0 and there is no big hit in the start memory, the process proceeds to step S199. No, in other words, it is determined whether or not there is a start memory that is a big hit in the third start memory (step S202). If there is no start-up memory that is the big hit, the process proceeds to step S199. If there is a start-up memory that is the big hit, the big hit symbol stored in the storage area corresponding to the number of start memories = 3 is determined. The random number for reading is read (step S196), and it is determined whether or not it is a big hit with the probability variation symbol (step S197). If it is not a big hit by the probability variation symbol, the mission failure flag is set (step S199), whereas if it is a big hit by the probability variation symbol, the mission success flag is set (step S198).
Control goes to step S198.

  If the mission A start flag is not set in step S191, the process proceeds to step S205 to determine whether the mission B start flag is set. If the mission B start flag is not set, the process returns to the main flow as it is. On the other hand, if the mission B start flag is set, it is determined whether or not there is a big hit in the start-up memory by determining whether or not the number of processes is 0 (step S206). When the number of processes is 0 and there is no big hit in the start memory, the process proceeds to step S199. On the other hand, when the number of processes is not 0 and there is a big hit in the start memory, is the count value of the inspection number counter K 3? In other words, it is determined whether or not there is a start memory that is a big hit in the third start memory (step S207). When there is no start memory that is a big hit in the third, in other words, when there is a start memory that is a big hit in the fourth, the value of count value-1 of the start memory counter is set as the number of processes (step S208). Then, the count value R of the inspection number counter is set to 0 which is an initial value (step S209). The inspection number counter is a counter for counting the number of repetitions of loop processing in steps S210 to S216 described later.

  Next, the CPU 56 adds 1 to the count value of the inspection number counter (step S210), and the reach determination disturbance stored in the storage area corresponding to the starting storage number = R (the number indicated by the count value of the inspection number counter). The numerical value is read (step S211), and the reach determination module is executed. That is, the reach determination subroutine is called (step S212). When it is determined that the reach is reached based on the reach determination random number value read by the reach determination module (step S213), after 1 is added to the reach counter (step S214), or when it is determined that the reach is not reached (Step S213) The process proceeds to step S128 as it is, and 1 is subtracted from the processing number. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the number of processes after subtraction is zero (step S129). If the number of processes after subtraction is not zero, the process proceeds to step S210, while the number of processes after subtraction is zero. If so, the process proceeds to step S217 described later.

  In other words, in this example, the processes from step S210 to step S216 are repeatedly executed until the number of processes becomes zero, so that the fourth start memory is a big hit, the first to the third start It is determined how many start-up memories are to be reached in the memory.

  In step S217, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the value of the reach counter is 2 or more, in other words, whether or not there are two or more start memories to be reached in the first to third start memories. If the value of the reach counter is not 2 or more, the process proceeds to step S220 described later. On the other hand, if the value of the reach counter is 2 or more, the special effect flag is set (step S218), and 1 is added to the mission counter (step S219). After the reach counter is reset to 0 (step S220), the process proceeds to step S198. Transition.

  On the other hand, when there is a third big hit start memory in step S207, the process proceeds to step S224, and the big hit symbol determination random number value stored in the save area corresponding to the start memory number = 3 is read and It is determined whether or not it is a big hit with symbols (step S225). If it is a big hit with a probable variation symbol, after setting the forced reach flag (step S226), the process proceeds to step S198. If it is not a big hit due to a probable variation, a special effect determination random number is extracted (step S227). It is determined whether or not to execute the mission effect B) for deriving the big hit symbol with the symbol variation (step S228). When the special effect is not executed, a flag other than forced reach is set (step S230), and the process proceeds to step S198. On the other hand, when executing the special effect, after setting the special effect flag (step S229), the process proceeds to step S198.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a special symbol stop symbol setting process (step S301) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol stop symbol setting process, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S231). If the jackpot flag is set, the jackpot symbol is determined according to the value of the random number for determining the jackpot symbol (step S232). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S248). On the other hand, if the big hit flag is not set in step S231, it is determined whether or not the special effect flag is set (step S233). If the special effect flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S236, which will be described later. On the other hand, if the special effect flag is set, whether the value of the mission counter is 3 or not, in other words, the current symbol variation is the mission effect. It is determined whether or not it is the first symbol variation when executing the special effect of B (step S234). If the value of the mission counter is 3, the process proceeds to step S247 described later. If the value of the mission counter is not 3, next, whether the value of the mission counter is 2 or not, in other words, the current symbol variation is the second symbol variation when executing the special effect of the mission effect B. Is determined (step S235). If the mission counter value is 2, the process proceeds to step S240 described later. If the mission counter value is not 2, it is determined whether the forced reach flag is set (step S236).

  If the forced reach flag is set in step S236, it is next determined whether or not the mission failure flag is set (step S237). If the mission failure flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S247. If the mission failure flag is set, it is determined whether the value of the mission counter is 2 (step S238). If it is not 2, the process proceeds to step S247. On the other hand, if the value of the mission counter is 2, after the forced reach flag is reset (step S239), a stop symbol that causes a loss other than reach is determined (step S240). Specifically, the left symbol is determined according to the value read in step S240, that is, the extracted random 2-1 value, the middle symbol is determined according to the random 2-2 value, and according to the random 2-3 value. Determine the right design. Here, when the left and right symbols match, the right symbol is shifted by one symbol so as to cause a loss other than reach. Then, control goes to a step S248.

  When the forced reach flag is not set in step S236, the CPU 56 reads the reach determination random number (step S241) and then executes the reach determination module (step S242). Then, whether or not to reach is determined (step S243), and when it is determined not to reach, the process proceeds to step S240. On the other hand, when it is determined to reach, it is next determined whether or not a flag other than forced reach is set (step S244). If no flag other than forced reach is set, the process proceeds to step S247. If the flag other than forced reach is set, it is determined whether or not the value of the mission counter is 2 (step S245). If the value of the mission counter is not 2, the process proceeds to step S240. On the other hand, if the value of the mission counter is 2, after resetting a flag other than forced reach (step S246), a stop symbol that causes a loss with reach is determined (step S247). Specifically, the left and right symbols are determined according to the value read in step S247, that is, the extracted random 2-1 value, and the middle symbol is determined according to the random 2-2 value. Here, if the determined middle symbol matches the left and right symbols, the symbol corresponding to the value obtained by adding 1 to the random number corresponding to the middle symbol is set as the stop symbol of the middle symbol so that it does not match the jackpot symbol. To do. Then, the process proceeds to step S248. When the probability variation symbol is determined in step S232, a probability variation flag indicating that the game will shift to the probability variation gaming state after the big hit gaming state is set.

  FIG. 14 is a table showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80. In the example shown in FIG. 14, commands 8000 (H) to 8009 (H) are effect control commands for designating a variation pattern of the special symbol in the variable display device 9 that variably displays the special symbol. Note that a command for specifying a variation pattern (variation pattern command) also serves as a variation start instruction.

  Commands 86XX (H), 87XX (H), and 88XX (H) are effect control commands for designating the left middle right stop symbol of the special symbol. A symbol number is set in “XX”. Command 8F00 (H) is an effect control command for instructing stop of variable symbol special display.

  Command 9000 (H) is an effect control command for designating display of a selection screen in mission effect A. Command 9001 (H) is an effect control command for designating display at the start of mission effect A (once). Command 9002 (H) is an effect control command for designating display at the start of mission effect A (three times). Command 9003 (H) is an effect control command for designating display at the start of mission effect B (normal). Command 9004 (H) is an effect control command for designating display at the start of mission effect B (special). Command 9005 (H) is an effect control command for designating display at the start of continuing mission effect B.

  Command 91XX (H) is an effect control command for designating the display of the remaining number of mission effects (number of symbol variations) of the mission effect. The number of remaining missions is set in “XX”.

  Command 9200 (H) is an effect control command for designating a display when the mission effect is successful. Command 9300 (H) is an effect control command for designating a display when the mission effect fails.

  Command AXXX (H) is an effect control command transmitted from the start of the big hit game to the end of the big hit game. Command BXXX (H) is an effect control command related to display of a normal symbol. Command C000 (H) is an effect control command for designating display of a customer waiting demonstration.

  The command E000 (H) is a display designation effect control command transmitted when the high probability state is changed to the low probability state. Command E001 (H) is an effect control command for display designation transmitted when the low probability state is changed to the high probability state.

  15 to 19 are flowcharts showing the variation pattern setting process (step S302) in the special symbol process. In the variation pattern setting process, the CPU 56 first determines whether or not the continuation start flag is set (step S251). If the continuation start flag is set, the continuation start display designation command is set (step S252), the continuation start flag is reset (step S253), and the process proceeds to step S259 described later. If the continuation start flag is not set, it is determined whether or not the mission A start flag is set (step S254). When the mission A start flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S260 described later. On the other hand, when the mission A start flag is set, it is determined which selection the player has made on the selection screen of mission effect A (step S255). When the player makes one selection, the mission A1 start display designation command is set (step S256), and the “mission” character 104 and “within three times” shown in FIG. The character 105 “Reach once” is displayed, and the effect pattern is presented to the player. Further, when the player has selected three times, the mission A2 start display designation command is set (step S257), and the “mission” character 104 and “three times” shown in FIG. The character 109 “Reach within 3 times” is displayed, and the effect pattern is presented to the player. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S258, the mission A start flag or the mission B start flag is reset, the mission execution flag is set (step S259), and then the process proceeds to step S265 described later.

  In step S260, it is determined whether the mission B start flag is set. When the mission B start flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S265. When the mission B start flag is set, it is determined whether or not the special performance flag is set (step S261). If the special effect flag is not set, the mission B1 start display designation command is set (step S262) and the continuation determination flag is set (step S263). If the special effect flag is set, the mission B2 is set. By setting the start display designation command (step S264), a “mission” character 104 and a “get reach within 3 times” character 110 shown in FIG. The game is presented to the player, and then the process proceeds to step S258.

  The CPU 56 determines whether or not a mission execution flag is set in step S265. When the mission execution flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S275 described later, whereas when the mission execution flag is set, the remaining mission number display designation command is set (step S266). However, at this time, “EXT” corresponding to the value of the mission counter is set in the remaining mission number display designation command. Thereafter, 1 is subtracted from the mission counter (step S267), and it is determined whether or not the mission counter is 0 (step S268). When the mission counter is 0, the process proceeds to step S280 described later. On the other hand, when the mission counter is not 0, it is determined whether or not the forced reach flag is set (step S269). If the forced reach flag is set, a process of selecting a variation pattern type table at the time of reach loss is executed (step S270), and the process proceeds to step S293 described later.

  If the forced reach flag is not set, it is next determined whether or not a flag other than the forced reach flag is set (step S271). If the flag other than forced reach is set, a process of selecting a variation pattern type table at the time of loss other than reach is executed (step S274), and the process proceeds to step S293. If the flag other than forced reach is not set, it is determined whether or not the special effect flag is set (step S272). If the special effect flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S277 described later. If the special effect flag is set, it is determined whether the mission counter is 2 (step S273). If the mission counter is not 2, the process proceeds to step S274. If the mission counter is 2, the process proceeds to step S270.

  In step S275, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag is set. When the big hit flag is set, the process of selecting the variation pattern type table at the time of big hit is executed (step S276), and the process proceeds to step S293. On the other hand, when the big hit flag is not set, the presence or absence of reach is determined (step S277). When there is no reach, a process of selecting a variation pattern type table at the time of loss other than reach is executed (step S279), and the process proceeds to step S293.

  In step S280, the mission execution flag is reset (step S280). Next, a special effect flag or special effect flag reset process (step S281) and a forced reach flag or non-forced reach flag reset process (step S282) are sequentially performed to determine whether the mission failure flag is set. (Step S283). When the mission failure flag is set, the mission failure flag is reset (step S284), and a mission failure display designation command is set (step S285a). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S285b). If the big hit flag is set, the process proceeds to step S292, which will be described later. The process of selecting the variation pattern type table is executed (step S286). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the mission continuation flag is set (step S287). If the mission continuation flag is not set, the mission end flag is set (step S288), and then the mission continuation flag is set. If so, after the mission continuation flag is reset (step S289), the process proceeds to step S293. On the other hand, when the mission failure flag is not set in step S283, in other words, when the mission success flag is set, the mission success flag is reset (step S290) after the mission success display designation command is set (step S290). S291) A process of selecting a variation pattern type table at the time of big hit is executed (step S292), and the process proceeds to step S289.

  Next, the CPU 56 loads a variation pattern determination random number counter (step S293), determines a variation pattern based on the selected variation pattern table (step S294), and sets a variation time based on the determined variation pattern specially. The symbol process timer is set (step S295). After that, the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the variation pattern command based on the determined variation pattern is set to the pointer (step S296), and the command setting process which is a subroutine is executed (step S297). By executing this command set process, an effect control command is transmitted to the effect control board 80. In the present embodiment, each effect control command that can be transmitted to the effect control board 80 is stored in the command transmission table of the ROM 54 of the main board 31. In the command set process, the CPU 56 sets the effect control command data stored at the address of the ROM 54 indicated by the pointer as an output port for outputting the effect control command data, and indicates that the command is transmitted. An effect control INT signal is output. Thereafter, after starting the special symbol process timer (step S298), the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol variation process (step S299).

  Next, an example of a display image in the mission effect will be described with reference to FIGS. First, the display image when the mission effect A (once) has failed will be described. First, as shown in FIG. 20 (A), the character 100 of “mission selection” and the character of “reach number of 3 times” 101 and the light sensor 61 corresponding to the “one-time” character 102 and the light sensor 62 corresponding to the “three-time” character 103 are displayed as a selection screen for the mission effect A on the entire display screen of the variable display device 9. . At this time, the effect control command transmitted from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80 is the mission A selection display designation command 9000 (H). In FIG. 20A, the case where the optical sensor 61 detects this when the player presses the character “one time” 102 and the mission effect A (once) is selected is illustrated. . Then, as shown in FIG. 20 (B), as a display notifying the player that the mission effect A (once) will be started, the “mission” character 104 and “reach once within 3 times” Is displayed on the entire display screen of the variable display device 9. In other words, the effect pattern is presented to the player by such display. The effect control command at this time is the mission A1 start display designation command 9001 (H). Next, as shown in FIG. 20C, simultaneously with the start of variable display of all symbols (variable display portions 8a to 8c), the remaining mission number display portion 106 is displayed in the upper right portion of the display screen. In FIG. 20C, the remaining mission number display portion 106 displays the characters “3 remaining times”. Then, as shown in FIG. 20 (D), after becoming non-reach, the middle symbol (variable display portion 8b) is stopped and displayed, and the off symbol is derived (in the figure, “3, 2, 1”). An example of an off-line design).

  Next, in the second variable display from the start of the mission effect A (once), the symbols other than the reach are derived, and then the mission effect A (once) is started as shown in FIG. When the variable display of all symbols (variable display portions 8a to 8c) is started as the third variable display from the beginning, the display of the remaining mission number display portion 106 is switched to “1 remaining time” at the same time. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 20F, when the left and right symbols (variable display portions 8a and 8c) other than the reach are stopped and displayed (in FIG. 20F, the symbols "4,... 2" are illustrated. 20 (G), a “mission” character 104 and a “failure” character 107 are once displayed on the entire display screen of the variable display device 9, and finally, FIG. 20 (H). As shown in FIG. 4, a deviated symbol is derived (in the same figure, the deviated symbol of “4, 3, 2” is illustrated).

  Next, the display image when the mission effect A (once) is successful will be described. First, as shown in FIG. 21A, the “mission selection” character 100 and the “reach number of 3 times” are displayed. A “one-time” character 102 corresponding to the character 101 and the optical sensor 61 and a “three-time” character 103 corresponding to the optical sensor 62 are displayed as a selection screen for the mission effect A on the entire display screen of the variable display device 9. The Then, as shown in FIG. 21 (B), as a display notifying the player that the mission effect A (one time) will be started, the “mission” character 104 and “reach once within three times” Is displayed on the entire display screen of the variable display device 9. Next, as shown in FIG. 21C, simultaneously with the start of variable display of all symbols (variable display portions 8a to 8c), the remaining mission number display portion 106 is displayed in the upper right portion of the display screen. In FIG. 21C, the characters “3 remaining times” are displayed on the remaining mission number display portion 106. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 21 (D), after becoming non-reach, the middle symbol (variable display portion 8b) is stopped and displayed, and the off symbol is derived (in the figure, “3, 2, 1”). An example of an off-line design).

  Next, in the second variable display from the start of the mission effect A (once), the symbols other than reach are derived, and then the mission effect A (once) is started as shown in FIG. When the variable display of all symbols (variable display portions 8a to 8c) is started as the third variable display from the beginning, the display of the remaining mission number display portion 106 is switched to “1 time remaining” at the same time. After that, as shown in FIG. 21F, when the left and right symbols (variable display portions 8a and 8c) to be reached are stopped and displayed (in FIG. 21F, the symbols "8,... 8" are illustrated). As shown in FIG. 21 (G), a “mission” character 104 and a “success” character 108 are once displayed on the entire display screen of the variable display device 9, and finally, as shown in FIG. As shown, a jackpot symbol other than the probability variation symbol is derived (in the figure, the jackpot symbol of “8, 8, 8” is illustrated). In addition, after displaying the jackpot symbol other than the probability variation symbol, the jackpot symbol may be variably displayed again as the re-lottery, and the jackpot symbol other than the probability variation symbol or the probability variation symbol may be displayed as the final display result.

  Next, the display image when the mission effect A (3 times) fails will be described. First, as shown in FIG. 22 (A), the characters 100 of “mission selection” and the “reach number of 3 times” are displayed. A “one-time” character 102 corresponding to the character 101 and the optical sensor 61 and a “three-time” character 103 corresponding to the optical sensor 62 are displayed as a selection screen for the mission effect A on the entire display screen of the variable display device 9. The In FIG. 22A, the case where the player presses the “three times” character 103 and the optical sensor 62 detects this and the mission effect A (three times) is selected is illustrated. . Then, as shown in FIG. 22B, as a display for notifying the player that the mission effect A (3 times) will be started, the “mission” character 104 and “reach 3 times within 3 times” Is displayed on the entire display screen of the variable display device 9. The effect control command at this time is the mission A2 start display designation command 9002 (H). Next, as shown in FIG. 22C, simultaneously with the start of variable display of all symbols (variable display portions 8a to 8c), the remaining mission number display portion 106 is displayed in the upper right portion of the display screen. In FIG. 22C, the remaining mission number display portion 106 displays the characters “3 remaining times”. Then, as shown in FIG. 22 (D), after reaching reach, the middle symbol (variable display portion 8b) is stopped and displayed, and the off symbol is derived (in the figure, "3, 2, 3" Example of off-line design).

  Next, even in the second variable display from the start of the mission effect A (3 times), after the reach has been reached, the symbol is derived, and then, as shown in FIG. 22 (E), the mission effect A (3 times) When the variable display of all symbols (variable display portions 8a to 8c) is started as the third variable display from the start of, the display of the remaining mission number display portion 106 is switched to “1 time remaining” at the same time. . Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 22F, when the left and right symbols (variable display portions 8a and 8c) other than the reach are stopped and displayed (in FIG. 22F, the symbols "4,... 2" are illustrated. 22 (G), the “mission” character 104 and the “failure” character 107 are once displayed on the entire display screen of the variable display device 9, and finally, FIG. 22 (H). As shown in FIG. 4, a deviated symbol is derived (in the same figure, the deviated symbol of “4, 3, 2” is illustrated).

  Next, the display image when the mission effect A (three times) is successful will be described. First, as shown in FIG. 23A, the “mission selection” character 100 and the “reach number in three times” are displayed. A “one-time” character 102 corresponding to the character 101 and the optical sensor 61 and a “three-time” character 103 corresponding to the optical sensor 62 are displayed as a selection screen for the mission effect A on the entire display screen of the variable display device 9. The Then, as shown in FIG. 23 (B), “Mission” characters 104 and “Reach 3 times within 3 times” are displayed as a display for informing the player that the mission effect A (3 times) will be started. Is displayed on the entire display screen of the variable display device 9. Next, as shown in FIG. 23C, simultaneously with the start of variable display of all symbols (variable display portions 8a to 8c), the remaining mission number display portion 106 is displayed in the upper right portion of the display screen. In FIG. 23C, the remaining mission number display section 106 displays the characters “3 remaining times”. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 23D, after reaching reach, the middle symbol (variable display portion 8b) is stopped and displayed, and the off symbol is derived (in the figure, “3, 2, 3” Example of off-line design).

  Next, even in the second variable display from the start of the mission effect A (3 times), after the reach has been reached, the symbol is derived, and then, as shown in FIG. 23 (E), the mission effect A (3 times) When the variable display of all symbols (variable display portions 8a to 8c) is started as the third variable display from the start of, the display of the remaining mission number display portion 106 is switched to “1 time remaining” at the same time. . Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 23 (F), when the left and right symbols (variable display portions 8a and 8c) to be reached are stopped and displayed (in the figure, the symbols "7,... 7" are illustrated) As shown in FIG. 23 (G), the “mission” character 104 and the “success” character 108 are once displayed on the entire display screen of the variable display device 9, and finally, as shown in FIG. As shown, a probabilistic variable symbol is derived (in the figure, a jackpot symbol of “7, 7, 7” is illustrated).

  Next, a display image when the mission effect B (normal) fails will be described with reference to FIG. 24. First, as shown in FIG. 24 (A), a game indicating that the mission effect B (normal) starts. As a display for informing the user, a character 104 “Mission” and a character 110 “How many times can you reach within 3 times?” Are displayed on the entire display screen of the variable display device 9. At this time, the effect control command transmitted from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80 is a mission B1 start display designation command 9003 (H). Next, as shown in FIG. 24B, simultaneously with the start of variable display of all symbols (variable display portions 8a to 8c), the remaining mission number display portion 106 is displayed in the upper right portion of the display screen. In FIG. 24B, the remaining mission number display portion 106 displays the characters “3 remaining times”. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 24 (C), the middle symbol (variable display portion 8b) is stopped and displayed after the position other than the reach is reached, and the off symbol is derived (in the figure, “3, 2, 1”). An example of an off-line design).

  Next, as shown in FIG. 24 (D), in the second variable display from the start of the mission effect B (normal), the symbols that are out of reach have been derived (in the figure, “5, 4”). , 3 "as an example), and then, as shown in FIG. 24E, all symbols (variable display portions 8a to 8c) are variable as the third variable display from the start of mission effect B (normal). When the display is started, at the same time, the display of the remaining mission number display unit 106 is switched to “1 time remaining”. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 24F, when the left and right symbols (variable display portions 8a and 8c) other than the reach are stopped and displayed (in the figure, the symbols "4,... 2" are illustrated. 24 (G), a “mission” character 104 and a “failure” character 107 are once displayed on the entire display screen of the variable display device 9, and finally, FIG. As shown in FIG. 4, a deviated symbol is derived (in the same figure, the deviated symbol of “4, 3, 2” is illustrated).

  Next, the display image when the mission effect B (normal) is successful once will be described with reference to FIG. 25. First, as shown in FIG. 25 (A), the mission effect B (normal) is started. Is displayed on the entire display screen of the variable display device 9 as a display for informing the player of “Mission” 104 and “How many times can you reach within 3 times?”. Next, as shown in FIG. 25B, simultaneously with the start of variable display of all symbols (variable display portions 8a to 8c), the remaining mission number display portion 106 is displayed in the upper right portion of the display screen. In FIG. 25B, the remaining mission number display portion 106 displays the characters “3 remaining times”. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 25 (C), after becoming non-reach, the middle symbol (variable display portion 8b) is stopped and displayed, and the off symbol is derived (in the figure, “3, 2, 1”). An example of an off-line design).

  Next, as shown in FIG. 25 (D), even in the second variable display from the start of the mission effect B (normal), after the shift to other than reach, the symbols are derived (in the figure, “5, 4 , 3 "as an example), and then, as shown in FIG. 25E, all symbols (variable display portions 8a to 8c) are variable as the third variable display from the start of mission effect B (normal). When the display is started, at the same time, the display of the remaining mission number display unit 106 is switched to “1 time remaining”. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 25 (F), when the left and right symbols (variable display portions 8a, 8c) to be reached are stopped and displayed (in the figure, the symbols "8, ..., 8" are illustrated) As shown in FIG. 25 (G), a “mission” character 104 and a “success” character 108 are once displayed on the entire display screen of the variable display device 9, and finally, as shown in FIG. As shown, a jackpot symbol other than the probability variation symbol is derived (in the figure, the jackpot symbol of “8, 8, 8” is illustrated).

  Next, the display image when the mission effect B (normal) is successful three times will be described with reference to FIG. 26. First, as shown in FIG. 26 (A), the mission effect B (normal) is started. Is displayed on the entire display screen of the variable display device 9 as a display for informing the player of “Mission” 104 and “How many times can you reach within 3 times?”. Next, as shown in FIG. 26B, simultaneously with the start of variable display of all symbols (variable display portions 8a to 8c), the remaining mission number display portion 106 is displayed in the upper right portion of the display screen. In FIG. 26 (B), the characters “3 remaining times” are displayed in the remaining mission number display portion 106. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 26 (C), after reaching reach, the middle symbol (variable display portion 8b) is stopped and displayed, and the off symbol is derived (in the figure, "3, 2, 3" Example of off-line design).

  Next, as shown in FIG. 26 (D), even in the second variable display from the start of the mission effect B (normal), after reaching reach, the symbols are derived (in the figure, “5, 4, 5 ”), and then, as shown in FIG. 26 (E), as the third variable display from the start of the mission effect B (normal), all the symbols (variable display portions 8a to 8c) are variably displayed. Is started, at the same time, the display of the remaining mission number display section 106 is switched to “1 remaining time”. After that, as shown in FIG. 26 (F), when the left and right symbols (variable display portions 8a and 8c) to be reached are stopped and displayed (in the figure, the symbols "7,... 7" are illustrated) 26G, the “mission” character 104 and the “success” character 108 are once displayed on the entire display screen of the variable display device 9, and finally, as shown in FIG. As shown, a probability variation symbol is derived (in the figure, a jackpot symbol of “7, 7, 7” is illustrated).

  Next, a display image when the mission effect B (normal) is continued will be described with reference to FIG. 27. First, as shown in FIG. 27 (A), a game indicating that the mission effect B (normal) is started. As a display to notify the user, a character 104 “Mission” and a character 110 “How many reach can be made within three times?” Are displayed on the entire display screen of the variable display device 9. Next, as shown in FIG. 27B, simultaneously with the start of variable display of all symbols (variable display portions 8a to 8c), the remaining mission number display portion 106 is displayed in the upper right portion of the display screen. In FIG. 27B, the remaining mission number display portion 106 displays the characters “3 remaining times”. After that, as shown in FIG. 27C, after becoming other than reach, the middle symbol (variable display portion 8b) is stopped and displayed, and the off symbol is derived (in the figure, “3, 2, 1”). An example of an off-line design).

  Next, even in the second variable display from the start of the mission effect B (normal), a symbol that is out of reach is derived after becoming non-reach, and thereafter, as shown in FIG. 27 (D), the mission effect B (normal) When the left and right symbols (variable display portions 8a and 8c) other than the reach are stopped and displayed as the third variable display from the start (in the same figure, the symbols “4,..., 2” are illustrated) As shown in FIG. 27 (E), after the “mission” character 104 and the “failure” character 107 are once displayed on the entire display screen of the variable display device 9, as shown in FIG. A symbol is derived (in the same figure, a symbol “4, 3, 2” is illustrated). Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 27G, the character 111 “Continue Mission” and the character 112 “Reach within 4 times” are variable as a display for informing the player that the mission effect B will be continued. It is displayed on the entire display screen of the display device 9. At this time, the effect control command transmitted from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80 is a continuation start display designation command 9005 (H). Then, as shown in FIG. 27 (H), simultaneously with the start of variable display of all symbols (variable display sections 8a to 8c), the remaining mission number display section 106 displaying the characters "4 remaining" is displayed. Mission effect B is continued.

  Next, the display image of the mission effect B (special) will be described with reference to FIG. 28. First, as shown in FIG. 28A, the player is notified that the mission effect B (special) will be started. As a display to be displayed, a character 104 of “mission” and a character 113 of “how many reach can be made within 4 times” are displayed on the entire display screen of the variable display device 9. At this time, the effect control command transmitted from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80 is a mission B2 start display designation command 9004 (H). Next, as shown in FIG. 28B, simultaneously with the start of variable display of all symbols (variable display portions 8a to 8c), the remaining mission number display portion 106 is displayed in the upper right portion of the display screen. In FIG. 28B, the remaining mission number display portion 106 displays the characters “4 remaining times”. Then, as shown in FIG. 28C, after reaching reach, the middle symbol (variable display portion 8b) is stopped and displayed, and the off symbol is derived (in the figure, “3, 2, 3” Example of off-line design).

  Next, even in the second variable display from the start of the mission effect B (special), after the reach is reached, the symbol is derived, and then the mission effect B (special) is started as shown in FIG. As the third variable display, the middle symbol (variable display portion 8b) is stopped and displayed as a non-reach symbol, and the off symbol is derived (in FIG. Ex) Thereafter, when variable display of all symbols (variable display portions 8a to 8c) is started as the fourth variable display from the start of the mission effect B (special), the display of the remaining mission number display portion 106 is simultaneously displayed. It is switched to “1 time remaining”. Then, as shown in FIG. 28 (F), when the left and right symbols (variable display portions 8a and 8c) to be reached are stopped and displayed (in the figure, the symbols "7,... 7" are illustrated) As shown in FIG. 28 (G), a “mission” character 104 and a “success” character 108 are once displayed on the entire display screen of the variable display device 9, and finally, as shown in FIG. As shown, a jackpot symbol is derived (in the figure, a jackpot symbol of “7, 7, 7” is illustrated).

  In the embodiment, the configuration of the gaming machine is a pachinko machine that emits a game ball as a game medium to a game area and generates a specific game state by including at least that the game ball has won a predetermined area. Although a gaming machine is illustrated, it is not particularly limited to this. For example, a gaming machine such as a slot machine or a coin game that plays a game using coins as a game medium may be used.

  In addition, the reach according to the present invention is a variable display for symbols that are not stopped (referred to as “reach changes”) when the stopped symbols (referred to as “reach display mode”) constitute a part of the jackpot symbol. In other words, all or some of the symbols are variably displayed synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot symbol. Specifically, an effective line that is a big hit when a predetermined symbol stops in a plurality of predetermined variable display portions is determined, and predetermined variable display portions on the effective line are determined in advance. The variable display on the active line that has not yet stopped when the symbol is stopped is in a state where variable display is being performed (for example, the left and right variable display sections of the left, middle, and right variable display sections Is a state in which the symbol that is a part of the jackpot symbol (for example, “7”) is stopped and the variable display portion in the center is still variable display), all the variable display portions on the effective line Or, a state in which some symbols are variably displayed synchronously while constituting all or a part of the jackpot symbol (for example, the variable display is performed on all of the left, middle, and right variable display sections, which state is Even if displayed, it is possible to have the same pattern It is a state) in which the display is being carried out. In addition, during the reach, an unusual effect may be performed with a lamp or sound. This production is called reach production. Further, in the case of reach, a character (an effect display imitating a person or the like, which is different from a symbol) may be displayed, or the background display mode may be changed. This change of character display and background display mode is called reach effect display.

  In the embodiment, the effect executed according to the effect pattern according to the present invention is a reach effect, but the present invention is not limited to this, and may be a notice effect, for example. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the special game state is the probability variation control of the special symbol and the normal symbol, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the game control that is advantageous to the player may be the special game state. For example, time shortening control or probability variation control for special symbols or normal symbols, extension control of the opening period of the electric role (for example, normal variable winning ball device), start passage area for special symbols or normal symbols Expansion control (for example, control for changing the setting of a normal winning opening as a special symbol start winning opening), control for increasing the number of winning balls (for example, control for increasing the number of winning balls associated with winning from 13 in normal times to 15) Or, the pass rate improvement control to a predetermined area (for example, a control for improving the start winning rate by providing a hitting ball restricting device upstream of the start winning port and operating the hit ball restricting device) is set to a special game state. Can do. Needless to say, the above-described game control can be combined into a special game state.

  Further, in the embodiment, a random number for determining whether or not to win a jackpot (random number for jackpot determination; first numerical data updating means) and a random number for determining whether or not to win a jackpot with a probable variation symbol (big hit symbol) (Random number for determination; second numerical data updating means) is provided separately, but is not limited thereto. It is also possible to perform both the determination of whether or not to make a big hit and the determination of whether or not to make a big hit with a probable variation symbol by one type of random number for determining the big hit / probability change. Note that various types of control using such big hit / probability random numbers are performed based on the various control flows of the above-described embodiment. For example, as shown in FIG. 29, a big hit / probability change determination random number of “0 to 633” is provided, and the random number is extracted from the big hit / probability change determination random numbers counted at a predetermined timing and stored (start Mouth switch passage processing step S113). Then, when a random number of “0” is extracted, a big hit with a probable variation symbol is determined. Specifically, the big hit with the probable variation symbol is determined by each determination of step S127 of the winning effect setting process, step S149 of the mission continuation setting process, step S180 of the special figure normal process, and steps S197 and S225 of the mission effect setting process. To do. When a random number “1” is extracted, a big hit other than the probability variation symbol is determined. Specifically, the big hits other than the probability variation symbol are determined in each determination of step S127 of the winning effect setting process, step S149 of the mission continuation setting process, step S180 of the special figure normal process, and steps S197 and S225 of the mission effect setting process. decide. Further, when any random number of “2 to 633” is extracted, the loss is determined. Specifically, the loss is determined in each determination of step S127 of the winning effect setting process, step S149 of the mission continuation setting process, and step S180 of the special figure normal process.

  In the configuration provided with the big hit / probability change random number described above, for example, mission effect A (one time) is selected, and the third start memory among the three start memories is other than the probability change symbol. In the case of a big win, as a control by the first specific effect control means according to the present invention, after setting a flag other than forced reach in step S200 of the mission effect setting process, the big hit determination in step S127 of the winning effect setting process In step S201, it is determined that the number of processes is not 0 and there is a big hit in the start-up memory, and a mission success flag is set (step S198). As a result, for the first and second variable displays, the variation pattern type table selection processing at the time of non-reach loss is executed by determining the non-reach flag set in step S271 of the variation pattern setting process. (Step S274) Appear other than reach. In addition, for the third variable display, it is determined in step S283 that the mission success flag has been set, in other words, the mission failure flag has not been set. A process is executed (step S292) to cause reach.

  Further, when mission effect A (3 times) is selected and the third start memory of the three start memories is a big hit in the probability variation symbol, the second specific effect control means according to the present invention. In step S193 of the mission effect setting process, the forced reach flag is set. Then, in step S196, the random number for jackpot / probability change determination stored in the storage area corresponding to the start memory number = 3 is read out, and in step S197. In step S198, it is determined that there is a big hit with the probability variation symbol, and a mission success flag is set. Thus, for the first and second variable displays, the variation pattern type table selection processing at the time of reach loss is executed by determining the reach flag set in step S269 of the variation pattern setting processing (step S270). ) Make reach appear. In addition, for the third variable display, it is determined in step S283 that the mission success flag has been set, in other words, the mission failure flag has not been set. A process is executed (step S292) to cause reach.

  When mission effect A (three times) is selected and all three start memories are lost, the forced reach flag is set in step S193 of the mission effect setting process as control by the restriction control means according to the present invention. Is set, and it is determined in step S201 that the number of processes is 0 and there is no big hit in the start-up memory based on the loss determination in step S127 of the winning effect setting process, and the mission failure flag is set (step S201). S199). Thus, for the first and second variable displays, the variation pattern type table selection processing at the time of reach loss is executed by determining the reach flag set in step S269 of the variation pattern setting processing (step S270). ) Make reach appear. In addition, for the third variable display, by determining in step S283 that the mission failure flag is set, a variation pattern type table selection process at the time of losing other than reach is executed (step S286). Appear other than

  In the embodiment, the difference between the pattern of the first effect and the pattern of the second effect is the number of times that the reach effect is executed, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the normal effect is executed for the first effect pattern, and the super reach is executed for the second effect pattern. For example, the first effect pattern and the second effect pattern are used. Any configuration may be used as long as the difficulty of executing the production pattern is different. However, the super reach here is a reach that is selected at a high rate when the numerical data of the variable display matches the predetermined judgment value data (when the display result is a big hit). Indicates that the percentage selected when the numerical data of variable display matches the predetermined determination value data (when the display result is a big hit) is lower than the super reach. Further, the difficulty level for executing the production pattern is a ratio of executing the production pattern. As the setting of the execution difficulty level in which the first production pattern and the second production pattern are different from each other, The first effect pattern and the second effect pattern are set using the set value data set so that the ratio of executing the effect pattern is higher than the ratio of executing the second effect pattern. It is sufficient to control the execution of.

It is a front view which shows a pachinko gaming machine. It is a front view which shows a game board. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structure of a main board | substrate. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a starting port switch passage process. It is a list figure which shows various random numbers. It is a flowchart which shows winning effect production setting processing. It is a flowchart which shows a mission continuation setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a part of flowchart which shows a mission effect setting process. It is a part of flowchart which shows a mission effect setting process. It is a part of flowchart which shows a mission effect setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol stop symbol setting process. It is a table | surface figure which shows the presentation control command transmitted to a presentation control board from a main board | substrate. It is a flowchart which shows a part of fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a part of fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a part of fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a part of fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a part of fluctuation pattern setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the image display at the time of failure of mission effect A (1 time). It is explanatory drawing which shows the image display at the time of success of mission effect A (1 time). It is explanatory drawing which shows the image display at the time of failure of mission effect A (3 times). It is explanatory drawing which shows the image display at the time of success of mission effect A (3 times). It is explanatory drawing which shows the image display at the time of failure of mission effect B (normal). It is explanatory drawing which shows the image display at the time of one success of mission effect B (normal). It is explanatory drawing which shows the image display at the time of 3 times of mission effect B (normal) success. It is explanatory drawing which shows the image display at the time of continuation of mission effect B (normal). It is explanatory drawing which shows the image display of mission effect B (special). It is explanatory drawing which shows the determination table by the big hit and probability variation determination random number in a modification.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 6 Game board 9 Variable display device 14 Start winning opening 31 Main board 41 Special symbol start memory display 54 ROM
55 RAM
56 CPU
61, 62 Optical sensor 80 Production control board

Claims (2)

After a predetermined start condition is satisfied, a variable display device that variably displays a plurality of identification information each identifiable based on the satisfaction of the variable display start condition, and a display result derived and displayed on the variable display device Display result predetermining means for determining before display, and when the display result predetermining means determines that the display result is a predetermined specific display result, the specific display result is displayed on the variable display device. In a gaming machine that is in a specific gaming state that is advantageous to the player after being displayed,
First numerical data updating means for updating the first numerical data;
Second numerical data updating means for updating the second numerical data;
First numerical data extraction means for extracting first numerical data from the first numerical data update means in response to establishment of a start condition;
First data storage means capable of storing up to a predetermined upper limit number of first numerical data extracted by the first numerical data extraction means;
Second numerical data extraction means for extracting second numerical data from the second numerical data update means in response to establishment of a start condition;
Second data storage means capable of storing the second numerical data extracted by the second numerical data extraction means in correspondence with the first numerical data stored in the first data storage means up to the upper limit number. And including
The display result predetermining means includes
A function for determining whether or not to display the specific display result depending on whether or not the first numerical data stored in the first data storage means matches the specific determination value data;
A special game that is advantageous to the player, unlike the specific game state after the end of the specific game state, depending on whether or not the second numerical data stored in the second data storage means matches the special determination value data. A function for determining whether or not to display a special display result indicating that the status is reached,
Lifetime of the command contents Ri over a plurality of times the variable display of the execution period of a first instruction content the specific display resulting display result of the variable display device when the instruction contents is satisfied is displayed, the A special command content that is satisfied only when the special display result is displayed as a display result of the variable display device and a command content other than the special command content, and a second command content that can be selected . Command content presenting means for presenting a player with one of a plurality of types of command content including a valid period;
The first numerical data stored in the first data storage means, when the start condition is satisfied, indicates whether or not the instruction contents are presented to the player by the instruction contents presentation means. And a determination table that differs depending on whether there is numerical data that matches the specific determination value data and no numerical data that matches the specific determination value data in the first numerical data extracted by establishment of the start condition. A presentation determination means for determining by a lottery using
After displaying the first command content by the command content presentation means, when the display result predetermining means determines that the display result of the identification information variably displayed on the variable display device is the specific display result In addition, after executing an effect that satisfies the first command content presented by the command content presentation unit, a first specific effect control unit that performs control to display the specific display result as a display result of the variable display device When,
After the command content presentation means presents the second command content and the special command content is selected , the display result prior determination means displays the display result of the identification information variably displayed on the variable display device as the special display. When it is decided to obtain a result, after performing an effect that satisfies the special command content of the second command content presented by the command content presentation means, the special display result is displayed as the display result of the variable display device. Second specific effect control means for performing control to display the display result;
And the specific determination value data into the first numerical data stored in the first data storage means when the effective period of the first command Description presented by the instruction content presentation unit is completed It determines that you extend the expiration time if there is a matching numerical data, the first data storage first stored in the unit of the numerical measure that matches the specific determination value data in the data An extension determination means for determining by lottery whether or not to extend the effective period when there is not,
The command content presentation means presents the command content by extending the effective period when it is determined that the effective period is extended by the extension determining means,
After the special instruction contents said second instruction content is presented is selected by the instruction contents presenting means, said special instruction content when the display result predetermination means decides to a special display that said display results while the special display results that is displayed as a display result of the variable display device after production which satisfies is executed, and said display result predetermination means a specific display result other than the special display result said display result When the determination is made, an effect that does not satisfy the special command content is executed, and then a specific display result other than the special display result is displayed as the display result of the variable display device, and the specific gaming state is set. Machine. End notification means for notifying the end of the effective period in a predetermined notification mode;
An extension notification means for notifying that the effective period is extended after executing notification similar to the notification mode by the end notification means when the extension determination means determines to extend the validity period; The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising:

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