JPH09308736A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine in which a big hit occurs moderately even though a probability changing function is incorporated, balancing can be easily obtained between a player and a parlor, which can prevent excessive agitation for enthusiasm and which allows many players to moderately enjoy a game. SOLUTION: This game machine can give a special game condition when the result of a variable display game exhibits a special stop display configuration, and further, can easily give the special game condition when the special stop display configuration is a stop display condition which satisfies a first condition. Further, when the special stop display configuration for giving the special game condition becomes again a stop display configuration for satisfying the first condition, as a result of a variable display game during continuation of changing the provability, the provability changing condition is continued. During this continuation of changing the provability, the result of the variable display game exhibits a special stop display configuration satisfying a second condition, control is made for completing such a condition that occurrence of the special game condition is easy, thereby it is possible to limit the continuation of such a condition that occurrence of a special game condition is easy within a predetermined range.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention has a variable display device, and a special game state advantageous to a player based on the fact that the stop display mode of the variable display game by the variable display device becomes a special stop display mode. Regarding a gaming machine to generate.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, when a variable display device is made to perform a variable display game (variable display game), and its stop display mode is a special stop display mode (for example, double-eye pattern of the same numeral pattern), As a gaming machine capable of generating a jackpot and generating a jackpot game (also called a special game or a bonus game) advantageous to a player, a pachinko gaming machine, an arrangement ball gaming machine, a sparrow ball gaming machine, a slot machine,
Game machines such as pachislot machines are known.

As a variable display game performed by the variable display device of this type of gaming machine, for example, a three-digit display pattern based on the establishment of a start condition (detection of a game ball by a start switch, detection of a start lever operation, etc.) Starts high-speed motion all at once (or in order), and after a lapse of a predetermined time, the three-digit display pattern is stopped stepwise in the order of left, right, and middle,
At the time when all the digits are stopped, if the result of the stop is a predetermined stop display mode (for example, a jackpot pattern such as a doublet of a number pattern such as "7, 7, 7"), it is a jackpot. A big hit game (special game state) was generated by opening the attacker.

Further, as a kind of a combination of symbols for generating the big hit, a plurality of types (for example, 15 types) are often provided, but a predetermined type (for example, 5 types) of them is a special symbol (probability variation pattern). Set to, if the special symbols are aligned, after the jackpot, the probability change state that changes the occurrence of the jackpot to an easy state until the next jackpot occurs a predetermined number of times (for example, twice) Gaming machines like this are also generally known.

In the case of such a gaming machine, when a big hit occurs again with a special symbol during the above-mentioned probability fluctuation state (a predetermined number of times during the probability fluctuation state, for example, until a big hit occurs twice), From that point on, the probability variation state was continuously generated until the jackpot again occurred a predetermined number of times (for example, twice).

Recently, in addition to the variable display device, a game machine equipped with an auxiliary variable display device and an auxiliary variable winning device for performing an opening operation based on a stop pattern (eg, "7") of the auxiliary variable display device. In addition, the auxiliary variable winning device is provided with a starting winning opening having a starting switch of the variable display device (special figure), and it is possible to change the winning rate to the starting winning opening based on the opening and closing of the auxiliary variable winning device. Playing machines are also known.

As the probability variation state, the probability of occurrence of a jackpot symbol in a variable display device (special figure) is higher than the normal probability of occurrence (eg 1/300) (10 /
300) probability change state of the variable display device to change (special figure probability change state), the probability of occurrence of the winning symbol (for example, "7") in the auxiliary variable display device is set to a high probability state, and the start prize of the variable display device is set. By frequently causing
There is a probability variation state (universal figure probability variation state) of the auxiliary variable display device that makes it easy to generate a big hit.

With the occurrence of the probability varying state, the probability varying state of the variable display device and the probability varying state of the auxiliary variable display device of the above special drawing may be simultaneously generated.

[0009]

Conventionally, in a state in which a big hit occurs with a high probability (eg, 10/300) (probability fluctuation state), the probability fluctuation state continues until a predetermined number of times (eg, twice) big hits occur. In the gaming machine, when a big hit with a probability fluctuation pattern is again made during the probability fluctuation state, the probability fluctuation state is controlled to continue until the big hit occurs a predetermined number of times (for example, twice) from that time point. So, when the big hit in the probability fluctuation pattern occurs continuously, the probability fluctuation state lasts for a very long time, and the big hit may occur many times (for example, several tens of times) in succession. .

Therefore, in such a case, even in such a case, in order not to suffer a great disadvantage, the operation is carried out in a state where the winning rate of the game balls to the starting winning port is lowered by adjusting the nails or the like. I will try. However, if the winning rate to the starting winning port is lowered too much, the player will not play the game, and as a result, sales will not increase, so it is very difficult to balance the profit between the player and the amusement store. Was becoming.

If this type of gaming machine has a jackpot probability setting function, the gaming shop side lowers the probability setting value, or the pachinko maker side sets the initial setting value of the probability value. When it comes to manufacturing gaming machines that have been lowered, big jackpots are unlikely to occur in normal times, but if jackpots with probability fluctuation patterns occur continuously, jackpots will occur many times in succession. , Agitated some players, but there was a risk that many players would not enjoy it.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and even if it has a probability variation function, it is easy to balance the profits between the player and the game store, does not excessively stir up, and many games are played. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that can be enjoyed by a person.

[0013]

In order to solve the above problems, the invention according to claim 1 is provided with a variable display device, and the stop display mode of the variable display game by the variable display device is a special stop display mode. In a gaming machine that generates a special game state that is advantageous to the player based on that, when the special stop display mode is a stop display mode that satisfies the first condition, the special game state is normally generated. From the easy state to the normal state, the special game state generation facilitating means for changing the state from the easy state to the easy state, and the special game state from the easy state to the normal state when the special stop display mode is the stop display mode satisfying the second condition. Special game state occurrence normalizing means to change to the state of,
Was provided.

According to the invention as set forth in claim 1, when the result of the variable display game is the stop display mode satisfying the first condition, the special game state generation facilitating means is caused to generate the special game state. If the special stop display mode is changed from the normal state to the easy state and the special stop display mode is the stop display mode that satisfies the second condition, the special game state generation normalizing means makes it easy to generate the special game state. As a result, the number of jackpots will be changed to a normal state, and as a result, the number of jackpots will be appropriate without adjusting the nails or setting the probability of the jackpot (special game state) to a low value. The game machine can be held within the range, whereby the profit balance between the player and the game shop is balanced, the game machine can enjoy the enjoyment of the game without agitating the game excessively. Therefore, for example, even in the case of a gaming machine having a probability varying function in which a jackpot can be generated in a state advantageous to a player by satisfying a certain condition, the continuity of the jackpot occurrence can be suppressed within a reasonable range. By doing so, the profit balance between the player and the game store can be balanced, and the enjoyment of the game can be enjoyed without agitating the game excessively.

Here, the game machine includes a ball game machine such as a pachi-con machine, a sparrow ball game machine, a pachi-slot, a slot machine, etc. in addition to a pachinko game machine.

The stop display mode satisfying the first condition is
For example, in a special stop display mode for generating a special game state, a predetermined stop display mode (for example, "1",
Any number of symbols such as “3”, “5”, “7”, and “9” can be set, and any design may be used. ).

The stop display mode satisfying the second condition is, for example, that all three symbols such as "end" are arranged,
It may be set arbitrarily.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first aspect, when the special stop mode that occurs when the special game state is easy to occur again satisfies the first condition, While the control for continuing the state where the special game state is easily generated is performed, in order to keep the number of special game states that occur during the continuation of the state where the special game state is easily generated within a predetermined number of times. The special game mode is controlled to be generated in a stop display mode that satisfies the second condition.

According to the invention of claim 2, in particular,
If the special stop display mode that occurs when the special game state is easily generated again satisfies the first condition, the special game state is easily generated while the special game state is easily generated. In order to keep the number of special game states that occur during the continuation of a state that is easy to occur within a predetermined number of times, the special game state is generated in a stop display mode that satisfies the second condition. As a result, the number of occurrences of the special game state in the state where the special game state is easy to occur can be suppressed within a predetermined number of times, and as a result, the special game state occurs too often to increase the player's aspirations. It is possible to prevent an excessively high rise, and it becomes a gaming machine which can surely maintain a profit balance between the player and the gaming shop.

Further, since the state where the special game state is easily generated is ended based on the establishment of the stop display mode that satisfies the second condition, for example, the state where the special game state is easily generated. The continuation of the probability variation end for the player, rather than forcibly ending the number of times the special game state does not exceed the predetermined number of times regardless of the type of the special game state occurrence symbol It will be convincing and the player will not be dissatisfied with the end of the probability fluctuation.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first aspect, the generation of the special game state performed by the special game state generation facilitating means is changed from a normal state to an easy state, The occurrence probability of the special stop display mode is changed from the normal probability to the high probability.

According to the invention of claim 3, in particular,
Since the change of the special game state occurrence from the normal state to the easy state is changed from the normal probability of the occurrence probability of the special stop display mode to the high probability (probability variation state), the occurrence of the special game state is surely performed. It can be in an easy state. As a result, the special game state occurs within a range that does not exceed the predetermined number even during the probability change, so that the expectation for the special game occurrence is increased during the probability change without agitating the player's excessive fire. Therefore, the interest in the game will be increased.

[0023]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

[First Embodiment] An embodiment of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 shows a front view of a game board of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

This game board 1 is of the so-called first type,
In the game area 3 surrounded by the guide rails 2 of the game board 1,
Variable display device 4 for special symbols (special symbols), special variable winning device 5, ordinary symbol starting gates 6, 6, variable display device 7 for ordinary symbols (general symbols), general winning openings 4c, 8, 8, ..., Special Figure Ordinary variation winning device 9 also serving as a starting port, travel direction changing members 10, 10, ...
(Light Emitting Diode) 11, 11, ..., Obstacle nail 12,
12, ... Are arranged.

The variable display device 4 is provided with a variable display portion 4a of a special figure composed of, for example, a liquid crystal display device, and a plurality of pieces of identification information (for example, patterns) are variably displayed on the variable display portion 4a of the special figure. Variable display game is possible. Further, the special figure start indicator 4 is provided on the upper portion of the variable display device 4.
, etc. are provided, and the universal figure start indicators 6a, 6a, ... Are provided below the universal figure start gates 6,6.

The normal variation winning device 9 is provided with a pair of left and right opening / closing members 9a, 9a. The opening / closing members 9a, 9a always keep a closed state at such an interval that one game ball can flow in. However, when the result of the variable display game of the variable display 7 of the ordinary figure is an advantageous result for the player, it opens in the shape of an inverted "C" and the game ball flows into the normal variation winning device 9. It is designed to be easily changed. The ordinary fluctuation winning device 9 also serves as a starting port of a special figure, and includes a special figure starting switch 9b therein.

In the universal figure starting gates 6 and 6, universal figure starting switches 6b and 6b are provided.

The variable display 7 of the normal symbol is constituted by, for example, a 7-segment type LED, etc., and a variable display game of the normal symbol is performed.

The special variation winning device 5 is provided with a special winning opening 5b which is opened and closed by an attacker type opening / closing door 5a. The opening / closing door 5a is rotatable in a direction in which its upper end side falls forward, and can be opened. When the result of the variable display game of the special figure is an advantageous result for the player, the special winning opening 5b is opened. It is open to the public. This special winning opening 5
b, a continuation switch 5d and a count switch 5
c is provided.

In FIG. 2, the accessory control circuit 20 for controlling the game system installed on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine, and the variable display section 4 of the special figure under the control of the accessory control circuit 20.
The main control block diagram of the display control circuit 40 which controls the display of a is shown.

The accessory control circuit 20 has a CPU (Centr) inside.
al Processing Unit) 21a, RAM (Random Access M)
emory) 21b and ROM (Read Only Memory) 21c
, An I / F (interface) 28 connecting the display control circuit 40 and the one-chip microcomputer 21, and the frequency dividing circuit 2
2, a power supply circuit 23, an I / O (input / output) bus 29, a sound generator 30, an amplifier 31, an output port 24, a driver 25, a buffer gate 27, a low-pass filter 26, and the like.

To the low-pass filter 26, the universal figure starting switches 6b, 6b, the special figure starting switch 9b, the count switch 5c, the continuation switch 5d, the probability setting device 38 installed on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine, etc. are connected. There is.
This probability setting device 38 is for changing the setting of the jackpot occurrence probability of the variable display game of the special figure by a changeover switch or the like.

The driver 25 includes a decorative lamp LED1.
1, 11, ..., Ordinary symbol variable display device 7, ordinary variation winning device 9, special variation winning device 5, special figure starting indicator 4b, ordinary figure starting indicators 6a, 6a, etc. are connected. Also,
The driver 25 is connected to the management device 100 of the game shop via the external information terminal 101.

The sound generator 30 includes an amplifier 31.
The speaker 32 is connected via.

Further, the one-chip microcomputer 2
A display control circuit 40 for controlling the display of the variable display device 4 of the special symbol is connected to 1 via an I / F (interface) 28.

The CPU 21a is provided with a control unit, an arithmetic unit, various counters, various registers, various flags, etc. for performing arithmetic control, as well as a big hit (special game state) of a special figure and a random number for determining the probability of occurrence per ordinary figure. Is also generating. RA
M21b is a special figure start switch 9 as a special figure start signal.
The storage area of the ON signal of b (special figure starting memory) and the storage of ON signals of the general figure starting switches 6b and 6b as the general figure starting signal (universal figure starting memory), the random number value generated by the CPU 21a (special case Variable display of figure Random value per special figure involved in the big hit occurrence of game, variable display of general figure Random value per common figure involved in occurrence of game, reach variable display Reach occurrence related to occurrence of game Random number value, and a storage area for a reach variable determination random number value involved in determining the type of reach variable display game), a storage area and a flag for temporarily storing various data, and a work area of the CPU 21a There is. In the ROM 21c, a control program and control data for the game are written, as well as a jackpot determination value of a normal probability and a high probability for determining the jackpot occurrence of a special figure, and the occurrence of the reach variable display game is varied. The reach generation random number determination value and the like are written in order to determine the occurrence rate.

The display control circuit 40 has a CPU inside.
(Central Processing Unit), RAM (Random Access M
It has an emory) and a ROM (Read Only Memory). The CPU is provided with a control unit, an arithmetic unit, various counters, various registers, various flags, etc., and is adapted to perform arithmetic control. The ROM stores display data for the variable display section 4a, a display control program (including a display control program for a variable display game of various reach), and the like, and the RAM has a storage area for various data and a work area for the CPU. It has.

As the variable display symbol (identification information) data of the special symbol written in the ROM of the display control circuit 40, as the symbols displayed on the left side portion, the center portion and the right side portion of the variable display portion 4a, respectively. For example, as shown in FIG. 11, "0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8,
There are 16 patterns of "9, A, B, C, D, E, end".

Further, in this ROM, the character of "probability variation jackpot" that informs the probability variation jackpot of the special symbol, "the first continuation", "the fifth continuation" that informs the number of occurrences of the jackpot during the probability variation of the special symbol. , "9th continuation", etc., "probability fluctuation" that informs that the probability of special symbols is changing, "probable jackpot probability that the probability fluctuation state of special symbols will be canceled due to the occurrence of a jackpot" The display data, such as the characters "End of fluctuation" is written.

The pachinko gaming machine according to this embodiment,
For example, the following game control and display control are performed by the accessory control circuit 20 and the display control circuit 40.

That is, at all times, the display control circuit 40 controls the display of the variable display portion 4a of the special figure based on the command signal from the accessory control circuit 20, and calls in the variable display portion 4a of the special figure for attracting customers. An image such as a display is being displayed.

In this state, the game ball hit in the game area 3 passes through the starting gates 6 and 6 of the universal figure, and the detection signal by the universal figure starting switches 6b and 6b is sent from the low pass filter 26 side to the accessory circuit 20. Input to driver 2
On the basis of the output to 5, the variable display device 7 of the universal figure performs the variable display game of the universal figure.

In this variable display game of the universal figure, a variable display of symbols such as numbers and symbols is performed on the display unit of the variable display device 7 of the universal figure, and after a predetermined time (for example, 60 seconds), a certain symbol is displayed. It is a game that is stopped and displayed, and whether or not the game is won is determined by the game result.

During the variable display game of this figure, the game ball passes through the figure start gates 6 and 6 and the figure start switch 6
When the detection signals from b and 6b are input from the low-pass filter 26 side, the number of times of detection of the passage is stored in the RAM 21b in the accessory circuit 20 (general starting memory), and the stored number of display signals is displayed. It is output to the driver 25, and the variable display game of ordinary figures for the stored number is sequentially executed.

As a result of the variable display game of this figure, if it is a stop display mode of hit (for example, "7"), it becomes a hit of the figure, and the normal variation winning device 9 is for a predetermined time (for example,
(0.5 seconds) released. Thereby, the game ball is easily won in the normal variation winning device 9, and the variable display game of the special symbol is easily started.

When the game ball hit in the game area 3 wins the normal variation winning device 9, the winning is detected by the special figure starting switch 9b and stored in the RAM 21b (special figure starting memory), and stored in the memory. An output signal is sent from the driver 25 based on the variable display portion 4a of the special symbol, and a variable display game (variable display game) of the special symbol is performed.

During the variable display game of this special symbol, when the game ball is further won in the normal variation winning device 9 and detected by the special diagram starting switch 9b, the special diagram variable display game due to the winning is unprocessed. The RAM 21b stores the number of occurrences, and the special figure start-up display 4b is turned on by the number corresponding to the number of unprocessed storages. Then, after the variable display game is completed, the variable display games for the number of unprocessed games are sequentially performed, and each time the game is performed, the number of unprocessed storages in the RAM 21b is subtracted and the special figure start display 4b is displayed. Are sequentially turned off one by one, and the number of unprocessed storage in the RAM 21b is “0”
Will continue until.

In the special symbol variable display game, left, middle,
In the process in which the symbols on the right are sequentially stopped, a stop display mode that may cause a big hit (for example, “1,
1,-","2,2,-","3,3,-", etc.) (reach mode), the reach display mode is converted according to the reach mode (symbol mode). It

As a result of this special symbol variable display game,
A special stop display mode in which the stop symbol causes a big hit (for example, "1, 1, 1", "2, 2, 2", "3.
3, 3 ”etc.), a special game called jackpot is generated.

In this special game, the opening and closing door 5a of the special variation winning device 5 is opened and closed for a predetermined time (for example, 29.5 seconds), which is defined as one cycle. During each cycle, the game ball is in the big winning opening 5b. Continuation switch 5 for the continuous winning area
a predetermined cycle (for example, 1
It is a game that continues until 6 cycles). However, during each cycle, a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 1
(0) When the prize is won, the cycle ends at that point. During each cycle, the number of winnings to the special winning opening 5b is detected by the count switch 5c and stored in the RAM 21b. When the number reaches a predetermined number, the opening / closing door 5a is closed and the special game state of the cycle ends.

The special game cycle is a predetermined cycle (for example, a predetermined cycle, provided that the game ball flows into the continuous winning area in the special winning opening 5b and is detected by the continuation switch 5d in the continuous winning area during each cycle. 16 cycles).

Also, this special game is a stop display mode that satisfies the first condition of the special symbol modes of jackpot occurrence (for example, "1", "3", "5", "7", "9"). Etc., a set of 3 specific symbols, that is, probability variation symbols)
When a jackpot occurs in the, after the special game of the jackpot, the state where the jackpot is easy to occur (for example, the probability fluctuation state that the jackpot occurrence probability is high until the jackpot occurs twice) Is generated. During the state where this big hit is easy to occur (probability fluctuation), the probability of hitting with a normal symbol is also high, and it is a probability fluctuation state with a normal symbol. The probability fluctuating state is a suspended state during the special game. A stop display mode (for example, "1", "3", "5", "7", "9", etc.) that satisfies the first condition again in a state where a big hit is easily generated (for example, probability fluctuation) ,
When a big hit occurs in a set of three specific symbols, that is, a probability fluctuation pattern), a state where the big hit is easy to occur (for example, a probability fluctuation state) continues under the following restrictions: Is generated.

In order not to exceed the predetermined number of occurrences of jackpots generated during the continuation of the state where jackpots are easily generated,
Change (return) from the state where the big hit is easy to occur to the normal state, and the big hit occurs in the stop display mode that satisfies the second condition (for example, an array of three "end" symbols) It is designed to be controlled.

The number of big hits in a state where the big hits are easy to occur (probability change state) is the number of big hits during the probability change, including the occurrence of the big hits in the first probability change pattern.

The number of times of occurrence of a big jackpot is displayed on the variable display section 4a in a state where the big jackpot is easily generated (for example, a probability variation state).

In addition, when the reach display mode occurs, when the big hit occurs, when the specific game occurs, etc., the speaker 32,
Various electronic sounds are emitted from the display, and the decorative LEDs 11, 11 and decorative lamps are also turned on or blinking as a decorative display for notifying them.

FIG. 3 shows a flowchart of the main game control processing (general flow) performed by the accessory control circuit 20.

This control processing is based on a reset signal having a predetermined cycle (for example, about 2 ms) created by the accessory one-chip microcomputer 21 based on the clock signal of the frequency dividing circuit 22 of FIG. Processing is performed one sequence at a time from the start to the end.

This processing is started by the reset signal, and it is first determined in step S1 whether the power is on. If the result of this determination is that the power is to be turned on, power on processing is performed in step S2, and the sequence processing ends as it is.

When the power is not turned on, switch input processing is performed in step S3, and the process proceeds to step S4.

In step S4, the process NO. According to the steps S5 to S
A branching process for performing the corresponding process out of 13 is performed.

As the order of this branch processing, as shown in the flow chart of the control processing of FIG. 4, the normal processing (step S
If there is a start memory based on the winning in the normal variable winning device 9 in 5), the variable processing is performed in that sequence (step S).
Process No. 5) And the process proceeds to the fluctuation process (step S6) in the next sequence of the general flow (FIG. 3). This variation process (step S6) is a process of varying the display of the symbol on the variable display portion 4a of the special figure at a speed that cannot be followed by the naked eye.

Following this fluctuation processing (step S6), fluctuation stop processing (step S7) is performed. In the variable stop process (step S7), when the variable display symbols displayed on the variable display unit 4a are composed of, for example, three variable display symbols of right, middle, and left, the stop display mode is performed step by step. It is controlled to become.

In this fluctuation stop process (step S7), when the variable display symbols are changed to the stop display mode in sequence,
If two symbols are the same in a row (for example, "1,
1,-"," 3,-, 3 ", etc.), stop symbol determination processing (step S8) via reach variation processing (step S8)
Go to 9). In the case of symbols other than reach, the process directly goes to the stopped symbol display process (or the stopped symbol determination process, step S9).

The reach variation process (step S8) is a process for performing the reach variable display game according to the type of reach determined during the usual process (step S5). There are a plurality of types of reach, for example, a normal reach and a special reach, and the probability of a big hit differs for each type. Then, as the probability of the jackpot increases, the decoration and the effect become more flashy and the execution time becomes longer, so that the player's sense of expectation is further increased.

If it is the reach symbol, after the reach variation process (step S8), if it is not the reach symbol, the stop symbol determination process (step S9) is performed in the sequence after the variation stop process (step S7). . During this stop symbol determination process, the final stop symbol is stopped and the result is determined whether or not it is a big hit, the stop symbol display process and the stop symbol determination process are carried out, and if it is a stop other than the big hit symbol, the removal process (step Processing No. of S10). On the other hand, if the big hit symbol is stopped, the process of the big hit process (step S11) is executed. Respectively, and in the next sequence of the general flow (FIG. 4), the changed process NO. Is performed (step S10) or a jackpot process (step S11) according to.

As a result, when the disconnection process (step S10) is performed, the process is returned to the normal process (step S5) of the general flow (FIG. 4) in the sequence following the disconnection process.

On the other hand, in the jackpot process (step S11), the check of the count winning (winning to the general winning area) in the special winning opening 5b of the special variable winning device 5 and the winning opening 5
Checking the winning in the continuous winning area (V zone winning area) in b, processing the count winning information data set, the continuous count information data set, and the probability variation information continuous counter information data set to be sent to the display control circuit 40 And so on.

If the continuation condition is satisfied in the jackpot process (step S11) and it is not the final round (final cycle), the process N of the interval process (step S12).
O. If it is the final hit of the big hit process (step S11), or if the continuation condition is not satisfied even if it is not the last hit, the process No. of the big hit end process (step S13). Respectively, and in the next sequence of the general flow (FIG. 3), the changed processing N
O. (Step S12) or jackpot ending processing (step S13) corresponding to.

This jackpot end processing (step S13)
When the process ends, the process NO. Of the normal process (step S5) is performed. And is returned to the usual processing (step S5) in the next sequence of the general flow (FIG. 3).

The above step S performed in this order
4, the normal processing (step S
5), fluctuation processing (Step S6), fluctuation stop processing (Step S7), reach fluctuation processing (Step 8), stop symbol determination processing (Step S9), departure processing (Step 1)
0), big hit process (step S11), interval process (step 12), big hit end process (step 1)
Process No. 3) And the process moves to the next step S14.

After that, the CPU 21a updates the external information processing (step S14) related to the control processing of the information exchange with the management device 100 of the game shop, the random number (big hit random number) involved in the generation of the special game, and the like in order. Jackpot random number updating process (step S15) relating to the process of storing and updating the updated random number in the RAM 21b, the variable display unit 4a
CPU 21a update the stop display mode of special symbols, etc., and the RAM 21b separates the symbol mode and the jackpot symbol mode and stores and updates them, etc. Stop symbol creation processing (step S16), jackpot symbol appearance rate correction A process (step S17) is performed.

Big hit symbol appearance rate correction processing (step S
17), in order to suppress the number of jackpot occurrences during the continuation of the probability fluctuation state within the range of a predetermined number of times (upper limit value), a stop display mode that satisfies the second condition (for example, three "end" symbols are displayed). Since the probability variation is ended by performing control to generate a jackpot in the aligned set), the appearance rate of the jackpot in the probability variation pattern during probability variation becomes lower than the original appearance rate, It is a process of correcting the appearance rate of the jackpot in the lowered probability fluctuation pattern.

Thereafter, a display symbol editing process for editing the display symbol on the variable display section 4a (step S18), a data transfer process for transferring data from the one-chip microcomputer 21 to the display control circuit 40 (step S1).
9), output processing to various decorative lamps, LEDs, etc. (step S20), and the processing of one sequence is completed.

When the next reset signal from the frequency dividing circuit 22 is input to the one-chip microcomputer 21,
Next sequence processing (processing of steps S1 to S20)
Is done.

FIG. 5 shows a flowchart of the subroutine processing of the normal processing performed in step S5 of the general flow of FIG.

When this normal process (step S5) is started, first, at step S31, it is judged whether or not there is a start memory in the RAM 21b due to the winning of the normal variable winning device 9, and if there is no start memory, it is left as it is. The process proceeds to step S14 of the general flow (FIG. 3), but if there is a starting memory, the starting memory in the RAM 21b is decremented in step S32, and the process proceeds to step S33.

At step 33, a random number value corresponding to the current fluctuation is fetched from the RAM 21b of the one-chip microcomputer 21, and the process proceeds to step S34.

In step S34, a stop symbol determination process relating to the determination of the stop mode of the variable display game of the special figure is performed, and the process proceeds to step S35.

In step S35, it is determined whether or not the stop symbol determined in step S34 is a reach symbol, and if it is not a reach symbol, the process proceeds to step S37 as it is and the variation process is performed in the next sequence of the general flow (FIG. 3). In order to carry out (step S6), the process NO. , And this subroutine processing is terminated, and the routine proceeds to the next step S14 in the general flow (FIG. 3). On the other hand, in the case of the reach symbol, the CPU 21a in step S36
Reach flag is set, and the variation process (step S6) is performed in step S37. , And this subroutine is terminated, and the routine proceeds to step S14 of the general flow (FIG. 3).

FIG. 6 shows the normal processing (step S in FIG. 5).
The flowchart of the subroutine process of the stop symbol determination process performed in step S34 of 5) is shown.

This stop symbol determination process (step S34)
Then, first, in step S41, it is determined whether or not the probability variation counter in the RAM 21b is "0". The probability variation counter is set to "2" by the occurrence of the big hit in the probability variation pattern, and is decremented by "1" by the occurrence of the big hit in the symbol which is not the probability variation pattern. If the result of the determination is that the probability variation counter is "0", a random number determination value in the normal probability is selected from the ROM 21c in step S42 and step S44.
Move to On the other hand, if the determination result is not "0", the random number determination value in the probability variation is selected from the ROM 21c in step S43, and the process proceeds to step S44.

At step 44, the random number value extracted at step S33 during the subroutine processing of the normal processing (step S5) of FIG. 5 is compared with the random number judgment value selected at step S42 or step S43, and the routine proceeds to step S45.

In step S45, as a result of the comparison in step S44, the extracted random number value is a winning value (big hit value).
If it is not the winning value, the process proceeds to step S46, the stop symbol is determined and this subroutine process is ended, and step S35 in the subroutine of the normal process (step S5) in FIG. 5 is performed. Move to. If the result of the comparison in S44 is a winning value, the process proceeds to step S47.

In step S47, it is determined whether or not the probability fluctuation continuation counter (counter for counting the number of times the jackpot occurs during the continuation of the probability fluctuation state) in the RAM 21b is a predetermined value (eg, "8") or more. To do. If the determination result is not "8" or more, the jackpot stop symbol (special stop display mode) is determined in step S48, this subroutine process is terminated, and step S35 in the subroutine of the normal process (step S5) in FIG. 5 is executed. Transition. The jackpot design in this case is a random jackpot design including a probability variation design and a probability variation end design. If the determination result is "8" or more, the jackpot symbol is forcibly determined as the jackpot symbol in the probability variation ending symbol (for example, "end, end, end", etc.), and this subroutine process is ended, The process moves to step S35 in the subroutine of the normal processing (step S5).

In FIG. 7, a stop symbol determination process (step S) performed in step S9 of the general flow of FIG.
9 shows a flowchart of a subroutine process of 9).

When the stop symbol determination process (step S9) is started, first, the reach flag clear process (step S51) in the RAM 21b is performed, then the stop symbol determination process (step S52) is performed, and step S53. Move to.

In step S53, as a result of the determination in step S52, if the stopped symbol is not a jackpot symbol (eg, "1,1,1", "5,5,5", etc.), step S54. In the next sequence of the general flow (FIG. 3) in step S10
Removal process NO. To the step S1 of the general flow (FIG. 3) after finishing this subroutine processing.
It moves to 4, but if it is a jackpot design, step S55
Move to

In step S55, it is determined whether or not the probability variation counter in the RAM 21b is "0". If it is "0", the process proceeds to step S57, but if it is not "0", the RAM 21b in the RAM 21b is stored in step S56. The probability variation counter is updated by "-1" and the process proceeds to step S57.

In step S57, whether the stop symbol is a probability variation jackpot symbol (stop display mode satisfying the first condition, for example, "3,3,3", "7,7,7", etc.) Determine whether or not. As a result of the determination, if the stopped symbol is the probability variation jackpot symbol, the probability variation jackpot information data to be transmitted to the display control circuit 40 is set in step S59, and the probability variation continuation counter in the RAM 21b is updated by "+1" in the next step S60. Then, the process proceeds to step S61.

In step S57, if the stopped symbol is not the probability variation jackpot symbol, the process proceeds to step S58 and it is determined whether or not the probability variation is continuing.

As a result of the determination in step S58, if the probability variation is continuing, the process proceeds to step S60 and the RAM
The probability variation continuation counter in 21b is updated by "+1" and the process proceeds to step S61. However, if it is determined in step S58 that the probability variation is not continuing, the process proceeds to step S61.

In step S61, the jackpot process in the next sequence of the general flow of FIG.
Processing No. of jackpot processing to change to 11). To end the subroutine processing and shift to step S14 of the general flow (FIG. 3).

FIG. 8 shows a flowchart of the subroutine processing of the jackpot end processing performed in step S13 of the general flow of FIG.

This jackpot end processing (step S13)
When is started, first, in step S71, it is determined whether or not the jackpot pattern is the jackpot end in the probability variation symbol. If the result of this determination is that the jackpot in the probability variation pattern has not ended, the process moves directly to step S73. On the other hand, if the result of determination is that the jackpot in the probability variation pattern has ended, the probability variation counter is set to "2" and step S
Move to 73.

In step S73, it is determined whether or not the probability fluctuation ends due to the probability fluctuation end symbol stop (stop display mode satisfying the second condition). As a result of this determination, if the probability variation ending by the probability variation ending symbol is not finished, step S7
In 4, it is determined whether or not the probability fluctuation continuation counter in the RAM 21b has become "0" in this big hit, that is, whether the probability fluctuation state ends (natural end) in this big hit, and the probability fluctuation state is If it ends, the process proceeds to step S77, and if the probability variation state does not end in this big hit, the process proceeds to step S79.

In the determination result of step S73, if the probability variation ends due to the probability variation ending pattern, the probability variation counter in the RAM 21b is cleared (that is, the probability variation counter is set to "0") in step S75, Control goes to step S76.

In step S76, the universal figure shortening count in the RAM 21b is set to "100". This process is to provide a service game at the end of the probability variation in the probability variation end pattern, and once per 100 times in the variable display game of the general figure until the variable display game of 100 special figures is completed. The game time is shortened, and the variable display game of the general figure becomes efficient. As a result, the player's discomfort due to the end of the probability change can be reduced, and the intention to continue the game can be maintained.

In step S77, the probability variation continuation counter in the RAM 21b is cleared (that is, the probability variation continuation counter is set to "0"), and the process proceeds to step S78.

In step S78, the probability variation end information data to be transmitted to the display control circuit 40 is set, and in step S79, the normal process is performed so that the process in the next sequence of the general flow (FIG. 3) is the normal process (step 5). Processing N
O. , The subroutine process is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S14 of the general flow (FIG. 3).

FIG. 9 shows a flowchart of a control processing procedure (general flow of display control) of the display control processing of the special symbol variable display device 4 performed by the display control circuit 40.

This flow chart will be described with reference to the display examples of the variable display section 4a shown in FIGS. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a circulation symbol array of the left symbol (first symbol), the middle symbol (second symbol), and the right symbol (third symbol) displayed on the variable display portion 4a, and FIG. Front view of the variable display unit 4a when the fluctuation jackpot occurs, FIG. 13 is a front view of the variable display unit 4a showing a state in which the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol are varying in the probability variation state, and FIG. 14 is the probability variation continuation. It is a front view of the variable display unit 4a showing a state in which the probability variation has ended due to the probability variation ending symbol inside.

When this control is started, first, in steps R1 to R3, the RAM of the display control circuit 40 is initialized, the I / O registers are set, and the registers inside the system are set, and then the steps are performed. Move to R4.

In step R4, it is determined whether or not there is a V sync (SYNC) flag. If not, the determination is made again. If there is, the process proceeds to step R5 and branch processing is performed for each mode.

In this mode-specific branching processing, the display based on each mode (including the data processing No.) sent from the one-chip microcomputer 21 is variably displayed by the display unit 4.
This is the process of displaying in a.

In other words, in this processing, a display other than the design such as the background, the character, the variable display frame, etc., which changes according to each mode etc.

For example, as shown in FIGS. 12 to 14, the variable display section 4a is caused to display.

For example, as shown in FIG. 12, "7, 7,
If a jackpot occurs with a probability fluctuation pattern such as "7",
On the variable display section 4a, let the screen display informing that a big hit has occurred in the stop display mode (probability fluctuation pattern) that satisfies the first condition, for example, "Congratulations""Probability fluctuation big hit occurrence" . The jackpot in the probability fluctuation pattern, in order to clearly inform the player that it is a jackpot in the probability fluctuation pattern, in order to clearly inform the player, a bold mesh pattern (for example, "7, 7, 7") It is displayed as a thick mesh pattern). Except for the stochastic variation pattern, it is displayed as a pattern with a spot pattern as shown in FIG.

During probability fluctuation, as shown in FIG. 13, a display of the number of continuation of probability fluctuation (the number of jackpot occurrences in the probability fluctuation state) (for example, "fifth continuation"),
Display of the remaining number of stochastic changes (for example, "Probability change 2
Times)), and display of the continuation of probability fluctuation or the end condition, for example, "Probability change start again with odd number, end with probability change".

When the probability change ends in the stop display mode (stop display mode satisfying the second condition) by the probability variation end pattern, as shown in FIG. 14, a display notifying the end of the probability variation, for example, "probability change this time" It ’s done. ”

Following this process, a symbol rotation process (step R6) for displaying a variation (rotational variation) of the size of the symbol that can be accommodated in each variable display frame 41a of the variable display section 4a, frame information processing (pachinko game machine) Whether the frame of the glass plate that covers the game area 3, that is, the glass frame is open, whether a request for supplying game balls to the game ball storage tank for discharging prize balls of a pachinko gaming machine, or whether the game ball saucer is clogged Information processing such as (step R7), symbol data sort processing (step R8) as rearrangement processing of symbol data, and the process returns to step R4.

FIG. 10 shows a flowchart of the interrupt processing performed based on the interrupt signal entered when the general flow of FIG. 9 is being performed.

When this interrupt processing is started, interrupt prohibition processing and register saving processing are performed in order at steps R10 and R11, and then the routine proceeds to step R12.

At step R12, it is judged whether or not the communication is interrupted, and if not, the step R1.
The process proceeds to step R13.
And the process moves to step R18.

At step R14, V sync (SYNC)
It is determined whether or not an interrupt occurs. If not, the process directly jumps to step R18. If so, the transfer of image data (step R15), the setting of an interrupt flag for the V sync (SYNC) (step R16), the frame After performing the signal processing (step R17), the process shifts to step R18.

However, when the process proceeds to step R18,
At step R18, the register is restored (step R1).
8), perform interrupt permission processing (step 19), and
Return to the original processing of the general flow.

Since the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention is configured as described above, it is equipped with a role object control device (special game state generation facilitating means, special game state generating normalizing means, etc.). By means of), when the special stop display mode that generated the big hit (special game state) is a probability fluctuation pattern (stop display mode that satisfies the first condition), the special game state is normally generated ( For example, while the control for changing from the state in which the probability fluctuation state has not occurred to the easy state (for example, the probability fluctuation state) is performed, the special stop display mode is the stop display mode that satisfies the second condition. In this case, control is performed to change the occurrence of the special game state from the easy state to the normal state, so there is no need to perform nail adjustment or setting adjustment to a state where the probability setting value for jackpot occurrence is low. Also, it is possible to keep the number of jackpots (special game state) occurring within a reasonable range, which balances the profits between the player and the game store, and does not arouse an excessive excitement for the game. It becomes a game machine that you can enjoy. Therefore, for example, even in the case of a gaming machine having a probability varying function in which a jackpot can be generated in a state advantageous to a player by satisfying a certain condition, the continuity of the jackpot occurrence can be suppressed within a reasonable range. You can do that, and the profit balance between the player and the game store can be balanced,
You will be able to enjoy the entertainment of the game without agitating the game too much.

In particular, the accessory control circuit (which includes a special game state generation normalizing means) 20 is the number of times the probability variation state (the state in which the special game state is easily generated) is continued (the jackpot during the continuation of the probability variation state). The number of occurrences) is counted, and when the count result reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, 9 times), the occurrence of a big hit (special game state) is stopped by the probability fluctuation ending pattern (a second condition is satisfied). By generating the stop display mode), the probability variation state (the state where the special game state is easy to occur) is changed to the normal occurrence probability state (the special game state is normally generated), so that the big hit Will not occur too much and raise the player's motivation to overshoot. Therefore, it is possible to easily perform the nail adjustment and the jackpot occurrence probability suppression adjustment, which have been performed in the game store to suppress the occurrence probability of the special gaming state, without lowering the initial setting value of the jackpot occurrence probability at the manufacturer. You can now adjust the number of times the special game state continues. As a result, the gaming machine can be appropriately jacked off with the satisfaction of the player's interest and the profit of the gaming shop being balanced.

In addition, the accessory control circuit (probability fluctuation state continuation regulation means) 20, a predetermined stop display mode (stop display by the probability fluctuation end symbol) for a stop display mode for ending the special game state during the continuation of the probability fluctuation state. Since a special game mode is generated and controlled in a mode), when the number of continuations reaches a predetermined value, regardless of the type of jackpot symbol as in the conventional case, if the probability variation state is ended, for example, probability variation Even when the special game state occurs in the symbol, it is possible to end the probability variation state with less dissatisfaction with respect to the end of the probability variation of the player, as compared with the case of ending the probability variation state.

Further, the change from the normal state to the easy state in which the special game state is generated by the special game state generation facilitating means according to the present invention is not limited to the variable display game of the special figure of this embodiment. , It is also possible to apply to the variable display game of the universal figure, and may be applied to the variable display game of the special figure and the variable display game of the universal figure at the same time.

The embodiment of the present invention is not limited to the pachinko game machine of the embodiment, and for example, an arrangement ball game machine, a sparrow ball game machine, a ball game machine such as a pachi-slot game machine, and the like. It can also be applied to slot machines and the like.

Further, in the present embodiment, the occurrence of the special game state is changed from the normal state to the easy state, and the occurrence of the special game state is changed from the normal probability state to the probability varying state (high probability state). However, it may be performed by any means without changing the probability. For example, the hit of the general figure is easily generated, and as a result, the opening frequency of the normal variation winning device 9 is increased to increase the frequency of the variable display of the special figure, thereby generating the special game state. May be easier.

[Second Embodiment] Next, the second embodiment of the present invention will be described.
An embodiment will be described.

In this embodiment, the number of times of continuation during probability fluctuation is determined in advance when the big hit by the first probability fluctuation pattern occurs. That is, the number of jackpot occurrences during probability variation is limited to a predetermined number range (for example, 3 to 9 times) by random number extraction in the ROM 21c, the probability variation state is continued only within the range, and the extracted random number value is set. When the upper limit of the predetermined number of times is reached, the probability variation end symbol is displayed to end the probability variation state and change to the normal state.

The control processing performed by the accessory control circuit 20 in this embodiment is different from that in the first embodiment in the routine processing (FIG. 5) of the normal processing (step S5) of the first embodiment. A part of the subroutine processing content of the stopped symbol determination processing (step S34) that is called is changed, and a part of the subroutine processing content of the stop symbol determination processing (step S9) of the general flow of FIG. 3 is changed. It is a point.

Since other parts are the same as those in the first embodiment, only different parts (characteristic parts) will be described.

The characteristic part of the second embodiment (a part different from the first embodiment) will be specifically described below.

FIG. 15 shows a flowchart of the subroutine processing peculiar to the second embodiment, which is performed in step S34 in the subroutine processing (FIG. 5) of the ordinary processing performed in step S5 of the general flow of FIG. .

This stop symbol determination process (step S34)
Then, first, in step S81, it is determined whether the probability variation counter in the RAM 21b is "0". If the determination result is "0", the ROM 21 is read in step S82.
A random number judgment value in the normal probability is selected from c and the process proceeds to step S84. On the other hand, if the determination result is not "0", the random number determination value in the probability variation is selected from the ROM 21c in step S83, and the process proceeds to step S84.

In step S84, the random number value extracted in step S33 in the subroutine of the normal processing (step S5) in FIG. 5 is compared with the random number judgment value selected in step S82 or step S83, and the process proceeds to step S85.

In step S85, as a result of the comparison in S84, it is determined whether or not the extracted random number value is a winning value (big hit value). If it is not a winning value, the process proceeds to step S86 to remove the stop symbol. The determination is made, the subroutine processing is terminated, and the routine proceeds to step S35 in the subroutine of the ordinary processing (step S5) in FIG. If the result of the comparison in S84 is a winning value, the process proceeds to step S87.

In step S87, it is determined whether or not the probability is fluctuating, and if the probability is not fluctuating, the process proceeds to step S88, the jackpot stop symbol is randomly determined, and this subroutine is finished. (Step S5)
The process moves to step 35 in the subroutine. On the other hand, if the probability is changing, the process proceeds to step S89.

In step S89, it is determined whether or not the probability variation counter in the RAM 21b is "1". Here, the probability variation counter is set to a predetermined number of times determined when the first probability variation symbol occurs, and when the big hit occurs, the probability variation counter is sequentially subtracted.

In step S89, if the probability variation counter is not "1", the jackpot symbol is determined to be a symbol other than the probability variation ending symbol, and this subroutine is terminated, and FIG.
The process proceeds to step S35 in the subroutine of the normal processing (step S5). On the other hand, when the probability fluctuation counter is "1", the jackpot symbol is forcedly determined as a probability fluctuation end symbol (for example, "end, end, end", etc.) and this subroutine process is ended, and the normal operation of FIG. The process moves to step S35 in the processing (step S5) subroutine.

In the stop symbol determination process performed in step S9 of the general flow of FIG. 3, the first
10 is a flowchart of a subroutine process unique to the second embodiment, which is different from the subroutine process of the second embodiment.

When the stop symbol determination process (step S9) is started, first, the reach flag clear process (step U1) in the RAM 21b is performed, then the stop symbol determination process (step U2) is performed, and step U3. Move to.

In step U3, it is determined whether or not the stop symbol is a jackpot symbol, and the stop symbol is a jackpot symbol (eg, "1,1,1", "5,5,5", etc.). )), The disconnection process in the next sequence of the general flow (FIG. 3) in step U4 (step S1)
0) The removal process NO. Change to step S14 of the general flow (FIG. 3) to end this subroutine processing, but if it is a jackpot pattern, step U
Go to 5.

In step U5, it is determined whether or not the probability variation counter in the RAM 21b is "0". If it is "0", the process proceeds to step U7. If it is not "0", the RAM 21b is stored in the RAM 21b in step U6. The probability variation counter of is updated by "-1" and the process proceeds to step U12.

In step U7, the stop symbol is a probability variation jackpot symbol (eg, "3,3,3", "7,7,7").
Etc.) is determined. As a result of the determination, if the stop symbol is not the probability variation jackpot symbol, the process proceeds to step U12, but if the stop symbol is the probability variation jackpot symbol, the process proceeds to step U8.

In step U8, a random number value for determining the number of times of probability fluctuation continuation is extracted from the ROM 21c to predetermine the number of times the probability fluctuation continues (for example, a random number value of 3 to 9 is used. (For example, a method of continuing the probability variation only in the range), the process proceeds to step U9.

In step U9, the random number value extracted in step U8 is set in the probability variation continuation counter in the RAM 21b, and the process proceeds to step U10.

At step U10, the probability variation jackpot information data to be transmitted to the display control circuit 40 is set, and at step U11 the probability variation continuation counter in the RAM 21b is updated and the routine proceeds to step U12.

In step U12, the jackpot process in the next sequence of the general flow of FIG. 3 is performed (step S
Processing No. of jackpot processing to change to 13). To end the subroutine processing and shift to step S14 of the general flow (FIG. 3).

Since the other parts are the same as those described in the first embodiment, the description thereof will be omitted.

According to the pachinko gaming machine according to this embodiment, the number of times the probability fluctuation continues is determined in advance when the big hit by the first probability fluctuation symbol occurs.
In other words, the number of jackpots generated during the probability change is calculated in the ROM 21c
A predetermined number of times (for example, 3 to 9
Since the probability fluctuation state is continued within that range, it is possible to reliably limit the number of continuations during probability fluctuation within a predetermined number of times. Furthermore, when the upper limit value of the predetermined number of times based on the extracted random number value is reached, the probability fluctuation ending pattern is terminated by the display of the probability fluctuation ending symbol, and the control for changing to the normal state is performed, so the probability fluctuation ending game is executed. The player can be surely notified, and the end of the probability fluctuation is more convincing for the player than the case where the probability fluctuation is forcibly ended regardless of the type of jackpot symbol. As a result, the player is less likely to be dissatisfied with the end of the probability fluctuation, and the desire to continue the game is maintained.

When the number of times of continuation of the probability variation state is determined in advance, a big hit by the probability variation pattern is appropriately appeared during the probability variation, and the predetermined number of continuations is achieved.

As a method of ending the probability variation state when the number of continuation of the probability variation state reaches a predetermined number, in addition to the above-mentioned display of the probability variation end symbol,
For example, it may be a method of ending by generating a big hit by a symbol other than the probability variation symbol twice in succession.

As a method of achieving the predetermined number of times of continuation of the probability variation state, a method of continuing the probability variation state irrespective of the type of the jackpot pattern until the number of continuations is achieved may be used. .

In addition to the above embodiment, the following method is conceivable as an example of a method for controlling the number of continuation of probability variation according to the embodiment of the present invention.

When probability fluctuation due to probability fluctuation pattern occurs, RA
The probability variation counter in M21b is set to a predetermined value (for example, "2"), the probability variation counter is decremented by "1" by a big hit occurrence other than the probability variation symbol, and the probability variation symbol is again used during the probability variation. In the case of the stop display mode, in the control such that the probability variation counter is reset to a predetermined value, the probability variation counter is "in the subroutine process in the stop symbol determination process (step S9) in the general flow of FIG. When a big hit such as "0" occurs, that is, when it is determined that the probability fluctuation ends with a big hit, in the stop symbol determination process (step S34) during the normal process (step 5), the big hit due to the probability fluctuation end symbol When the number of continuous probability fluctuations reaches a predetermined value (for example, 9 times), the display mode is controlled, and normal processing (step 5) the stop symbol determination process (control or the like for the jackpot display mode by forcibly probability change completion symbols in the subroutine processing of step S34) is also included in the scope of the present invention.

FIG. 3 shows the conditions under which the probability fluctuation ends.
Stop symbol determination process during the general flow of (step S
Not limited to the case where the probability variation counter becomes “0” in the subroutine process in 9), the probability of termination is determined by the stop symbol determination performed in the stop symbol determination process (step S34) in the normal process (step 5). If the random fluctuation big symbol including the symbol is determined and the probability fluctuation end symbol is determined, control is performed to end the probability fluctuation regardless of the number of records of the probability fluctuation counter, and the probability fluctuation continuation number is When a predetermined value (for example, 9 times) is reached, the control etc. forcibly setting the jackpot display mode by the probability variation end symbol in the subroutine process of the stop symbol determination process (step S34) of the usual process (step S5) are also included. It is included in the category of invention.

[0153]

According to the invention of claim 1, when the result of the variable display game is the stop display mode that satisfies the first condition, the special game state generation facilitating means generates the special game state. Changed from normal state to easy state,
When the special stop display mode is the stop display mode that satisfies the second condition, the special game state generation normalizing means changes the state where the special game state is easily generated to the normal state, As a result, the number of jackpots can be suppressed within a reasonable range without adjusting the nails or setting the probability of the jackpot (special game state) to a low setting value. The profit balance between the player and the amusement store can be achieved, and the game machine can enjoy the entertainment of the game without agitating the game excessively. Therefore, for example, even in the case of a gaming machine having a probability varying function in which a jackpot can be generated in a state advantageous to a player by satisfying a certain condition, the continuity of the jackpot occurrence can be suppressed within a reasonable range. By doing so, the profit balance between the player and the game store can be balanced, and the enjoyment of the game can be enjoyed without agitating the game excessively.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, in particular, when the special stop display mode that occurs when the special game state is easily generated again meets the first condition, the special game state is displayed. While the easy-to-generate state continues, in order to keep the number of special game states that occur during the continuation of the easy-to-generate special game state within a predetermined number of times, the special game state is set to the second It will be generated in a stop display mode that satisfies the conditions, as a result, it is possible to suppress the number of occurrences of the special game state in a state where the special game state is easily generated within a predetermined number of times, thereby, It is possible to prevent the special gaming state from occurring too much and raise the gambling spirit of the player excessively, and it is possible to ensure a profit balance between the player and the game store.

Further, since the state in which the special game state is easily generated is ended based on the establishment of the stop display mode that satisfies the second condition, for example, the state in which the special game state is easily generated. Continuation of, is more convincing for the player than a case where the number of occurrences of the special game state is forcibly ended so as not to exceed a predetermined number of times regardless of the type of the special game state occurrence symbol Become a thing,
The player is not dissatisfied with the end of the probability fluctuation.

According to the invention described in claim 3, in particular, the special game state is changed from the normal state to the easy state,
Since the occurrence probability of the special stop display mode is changed from the normal probability to the high probability (probability variation state), the special game state can be surely easily generated. As a result, the special game state occurs within a range that does not exceed the predetermined number even during the probability change, so that the expectation for the special game occurrence is increased during the probability change without agitating the player's excessive fire. Therefore, the interest in the game will be increased.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view of a game board of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a main control block diagram of an accessory control circuit and a display control circuit, which are provided on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine and control a game system.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart of a main game control process (general flow) performed by the accessory control circuit.

FIG. 4 shows steps S5 to S13 of the general flow of FIG.
It is an explanatory view of the flow of the control processing up to this point.

5 is a flowchart of a subroutine process of a normal process performed in step S5 of the general flow of FIG.

6 is a flowchart of a subroutine process of a stop symbol determination process performed in a subroutine process of the normal process of FIG.

7 is a flowchart of a subroutine process of a stop symbol determination process performed in step S9 of the general flow of FIG.

8 is a flowchart of a subroutine process of a jackpot end process performed in step S13 of the general flow of FIG.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart of a control processing procedure (general flow of display control) of display control processing of the special symbol variable display device performed by the display control circuit.

10 is a flowchart of an interrupt process performed based on an interrupt signal that is input when the general flow of FIG. 9 is being performed.

FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a variable display symbol array of a variable display game performed on the variable display portion 4a.

FIG. 12 is a front view of the variable display portion 4a showing a state in which a big hit in a probability variation pattern has occurred.

FIG. 13 is a front view of the variable display portion 4a showing a state in which the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol are changing during probability change.

FIG. 14 is a front view of the variable display portion 4a showing a state in which the probability variation ends due to the probability variation ending symbol.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart of a subroutine process of a stop symbol determination process peculiar to the second embodiment, which is performed in the subroutine process of the normal process of FIG.

16 is a flowchart of a subroutine process of a stop symbol determination process peculiar to the second embodiment, which is performed in step S9 of the general flow of FIG.

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1 game board 4 variable display device 20 accessory control circuit (special game state generation facilitating means, special game state generating normalizing means)

Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. A gaming machine comprising a variable display device, which generates a special game state advantageous to a player on the basis that a stop display mode of a variable display game by the variable display device becomes a special stop display mode, Special game state generation facilitating means for changing the occurrence of the special game state from a normal state to an easy state when the special stop display mode is a stop display mode that satisfies the first condition, and the special stop When the display mode is the stop display mode that satisfies the second condition, the special game state generation normalizing means for changing the generation of the special game state from the easy state to the normal state, is provided. Characteristic gaming machine. 2. The special game state is easily generated when the special stop display mode generated when the special game state is in the easy state again satisfies the first condition. While the control to continue is performed, the number of special game states that occur during the continuation of the state where the special game state is easily generated can be suppressed within a predetermined number of times, and the special game mode is set to the second 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein control is performed in a stop display mode satisfying a condition. 3. The change from the normal state to the easy state in which the special game state is generated by the special game state generation facilitating means is a high-probability state from a normal probability of the occurrence probability of the special stop display mode. The game machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the game machine is changed to.