JPH10127875A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To easily establish the balance of profit between a player and a game hall even if a possibility varying function is provided by generating a specified game condition based on the establishment of a specified game requirement and generating selectively either of the first or second specified game condition having different game values in the establishment of a predetermined game requirement. SOLUTION: When the game result configuration by a variable display unit 4 was the game result configuration satisfying a specified requirement, the first possibility varying condition as the first specified game condition is generated by a specified game condition generating means disposed in a member control circuit 20. When the number of times of generating a big win as a special game condition generated during the continuation of the possibility varying condition reaches the predetermined number of times, the first possibility varying condition having the relatively high rate of continuation of the specified game condition is changed over to the second possibility varying condition having the relatively low rate of continuation of the specified game condition by a specified game condition selection controlling means. Thus, the game contents are full of various changes, so that a game machine hardly getting a player wearied is provided together with a great interest.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a gaming machine having a gaming machine and generating a special gaming state advantageous to a player based on a game result mode of the gaming machine.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a variable display device (game device) is caused to perform a variable display game, and a stop display result mode (game result mode) is a special stop display mode (special result mode:
A pachinko game as a gaming machine capable of generating a jackpot state (also referred to as a special gaming state or a bonus game) such as opening a variable prize winning device when the number is "2, 2, 2". Machines, arrangement ball gaming machines, sparrow ball gaming machines, slot machines, pachislot machines and the like are known.

Recently, when the game result mode at the time of occurrence of a jackpot is a specific result mode that satisfies a specific condition, after the jackpot is completed, a probability fluctuation state (FIG. 7) for changing the next occurrence of the jackpot to an easy state is described. A gaming machine is also generally known in which a large number of jackpots can be generated a large number of times within a predetermined period by setting the game to a specific gaming state, thereby improving the interest and willingness of the player to play. Specifically, of all symbols (for example, 15 types) that generate a big hit, a predetermined type (for example,
5) is set to a specific symbol, and if that specific symbol causes a jackpot (for example, "7,7,7" zigzag)
In this case, after the end of the jackpot, the jackpot occurrence probability is changed from a low probability (eg, 1/400) to a high probability (eg, 10/100) until the next jackpot occurs a predetermined number of times (eg, two times).
400). Further, among these gaming machines, if a jackpot occurs again in a specific symbol out of the jackpots generated during the probability fluctuation state (specific result mode), the jackpot is repeated a predetermined number of times from that point ( (For example, twice) Function to continuously generate a probability fluctuation state until it occurs (continuation function of probability fluctuation)
Some were equipped with

An auxiliary variable display device (auxiliary game device)
And the stop symbol of the auxiliary variable display device (for example, “7”)
An auxiliary variable winning device that performs an opening operation based on the above is provided, and the auxiliary variable winning device is provided with a start winning opening for starting the variable display device (game device), and a winning symbol (for example, “7”) in the auxiliary variable display device is provided. ) Can be placed in a high-probability state, or the auxiliary variable display game time can be shortened, and the variable display device can be started frequently to win, thereby making it easy to generate a jackpot. Amusement machines are also known.

[0005]

Conventionally, in a state in which a jackpot occurs at a high probability (for example, 10/400) (probability fluctuation state), the probability fluctuation state continues until a predetermined number of times (for example, two times) jackpot occurs. In the case of a gaming machine that does, if a big hit occurs again in the probability fluctuating symbol during the probability fluctuating state, control is performed to continue the probability fluctuating state from that time until the big hit occurs a predetermined number of times (for example, twice). If the jackpot in the probability variation symbol occurs continuously, the probability variation state continues for a very long time, and the jackpot occurs many times (for example, tens of times) continuously. was there.

[0006] Therefore, even in such a case, in such a case, in order to avoid a great disadvantage, the business is performed in a state where the winning rate of the game ball to the starting winning opening is reduced by a nail adjustment or the like. I will try. But that's why
If the winning rate of the starting winning opening is too low, the player will not play the game, and as a result, the sales will not increase, so it is very difficult to balance the profit between the player and the amusement store. Had become.

[0007] When a gaming machine of this type has a jackpot probability setting function, the gaming shop lowers the probability setting value, or the pachinko maker side changes the initial setting value of the probability value. Or to manufacture a lowered gaming machine, and instead of the jackpot being hard to occur in normal times, once the jackpot in the probability variation symbol occurs,
The probability fluctuation state may continue and a large number of jackpots may occur successively many times, which may inspire some players, but may not be enjoyable to many players.

[0008] 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 profit between the player and the game store, without excessively inspiring the eagerness, many games It is intended to provide a gaming machine that can be enjoyed moderately.

[0009]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a game machine, comprising: a game device; and a game result mode provided by the game device becomes a special result mode. In a gaming machine capable of generating a special game state, a specific game state generating means for generating a specific game state in which the generation of the special game state is easy based on establishment of a specific game condition, and the generation of the specific game state Specific game state control means for performing control, wherein the specific game state control means controls generation of a first specific game state and a second specific game state having at least different game values. And a specific game state selection control means for performing selection control of the first specific game state and the second specific game state based on establishment of a predetermined game condition.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, the specific game state is generated by the specific game state generating means based on the establishment of the specific game condition. The first specific game state or the second specific game state having a different game value is selected by the specific game state selection control means and the specific game state generation control means included in, and either of them is generated. It will be more diverse and varied than ever before, and it will be a highly entertaining gaming machine that will not bore the player.

In addition, since the occurrence of at least two specific game states having different game values can be selectively controlled,
Along with maintaining the improvement of the willingness to play due to the occurrence of the conventional specific game state, the special game state is continuously generated by selecting the plurality of specific game states according to the situation, and a large number of game balls are generated within a short period of time. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from acquiring the game, and it is possible to prevent the gambling of the player from being excessively increased.

Further, since it is possible to suppress the acquisition of a large number of game balls in a short period of time, it is not necessary to perform a control for setting a low probability of occurrence of a special game state as in the related art. As a result, many players can enjoy the game, and the gaming machine and the player can easily balance profits.

[0013] Here, the gaming machine includes a pachinko gaming machine, a ball game machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, a pachislot machine, a slot machine, and the like, in addition to the pachinko gaming machine.

A game device is a device for performing a game for generating a special game state. For example, in a so-called first-type pachinko game machine, a display device for performing a variable display game using a special symbol or the like. (Variable display device). The variable display device includes a liquid crystal display device, a CRT (cathode ray tube) display device, a display device in which a large number of light emitting elements are arranged,
And a mechanical display device using a rotating drum or a belt. In addition, a so-called second or third-type pachinko gaming machine includes a winning ball sorting device having a special winning opening inside.

The special result mode is a predetermined result mode in which a special game state is generated in the game on the gaming machine. For example, in a first-type pachinko gaming machine, a game result mode of a variable display game by a variable display device is a special stop display result mode (for example,
The pattern may be determined in any manner, for example, with a zoro eye where three symbols such as "1", "2", and "3" are aligned. ).

The special game state refers to a game state (a state in which a large number of game balls are easily obtained) that is particularly advantageous to the player as compared with a normal game. For example, a special winning port in a first-type pachinko gaming machine (Also called special variable winning device), in the case of the second kind of pachinko gaming machine, the variable winning device is intermittently and continuously opened, in the case of the third type of pachinko gaming machine, the state of right generation, or the electric role In a general electric machine having a plurality of objects, there is a state in which electric powered objects are continuously opened, a bonus game in a slot machine, and the like.

The specific game state refers to a state that is different from the special game state and is advantageous to a player different from the normal game state (a state in which the special game state is easily generated). Pachinko machines,
There are a probability variation state of the special display variable display game (special figure probability variation state), a probability variation state of the general figure variable display game (normal figure probability variation state), a general figure time reduction control, and the like. In addition, as the occurrence mode of the special figure probability variation state, the probability variation is continued twice when the special game state according to the specific result mode occurs, and is further continued twice when the special game state according to the specific result mode occurs during the special game state. Type (two-time loop), a type in which the probability fluctuation is continued once when the special game state according to the specific result mode occurs, and is further continued once when the special game state according to the specific result mode occurs. (1 time loop) or a type in which the probability fluctuation is set twice when the special game state according to the specific result mode occurs, and the probability fluctuation is not continued even if the special game state according to the specific result mode occurs during that time (2 times) Set). In addition, the second and third types of pachinko gaming machines include, for example, a state in which a V guidance device is provided and the winning rate to the V winning opening (special winning opening) is increased by the operation thereof.

The establishment of a specific game condition refers to a predetermined game result mode for generating a specific game state in a game. For example, in the first type of pachinko gaming machine, the result of the variable display game by the variable display device is determined in a predetermined result stop mode (for example, “3”,
It may be determined in any way, for example, with a zoro eye where three symbols such as "5" and "7" are aligned. ). In this case, the game result mode for generating the specific game state may be included in the game result mode for generating the special game state, or may be separately provided. In addition, when a special game state occurs, another display game is performed, and the result is a predetermined stop display mode (for example, “3”, “7”) (specific game conditions are satisfied). Then, a specific game state may be generated.

The predetermined game condition refers to a condition predetermined for selecting the first specific game state or the second specific game state. As the predetermined game condition, for example, the continuation of the specific game state There may be a case where the number of times reaches a predetermined number, a case where the specific result mode is a predetermined symbol, or a case where the result of the game by the gaming device satisfies a predetermined condition, but may be arbitrarily determined.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first aspect, the specific game state control means is configured to execute the specific game state when a specific game condition is satisfied again during the occurrence of the specific game state. Including a specific game state continuation means that continues to generate a state, the specific game state selection control means, when the value associated with the number of times the specific game state continued by the specific game state continuation means has become a predetermined value, A switching control from the first specific game state to the second specific game state is performed.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, when the value associated with the number of times of the specific game state continued by the specific game state continuation means has reached a predetermined value, the specific game state selection control means controls the first game state selection control means. Since the switching control from the first specific gaming state to the second specific gaming state is performed, the switching of the specific gaming state is reliably performed when a predetermined value is reached, so that the game content is varied. Become. As a result, it is a game full of interest that makes it difficult for the player to get bored.

The value associated with the number of continuations of the specific game state may be any value that can count the number of continuations of the specific game state. Number of occurrences of special game state
Alternatively, any of the number of occurrences of the specific result mode that occurs during the continuation of the specific game state may be used. In addition, the associated value may or may not include the occurrence of the first specific gaming state, the occurrence of the first special gaming state, or the occurrence of the first specific result mode in the number of times. Including.

The predetermined value may be a fixed value from the beginning, or a means for determining the predetermined value may be provided, and the predetermined value may be determined based on the result.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first or second aspect, the first specific game state is a state more advantageous than the second specific game state with respect to continuation of the specific game state. It is characterized by:

According to the third aspect of the present invention, the first specific game state is more advantageous than the second specific game state with respect to the continuation of the specific game state. Therefore, when the value associated with the number of continuations of the specific game state becomes a predetermined value, the switching control from the specific game state in which the continuation rate of the specific game state is relatively high to the second specific game state which is relatively low. Is performed, thereby ensuring that the special game state does not occur continuously and a large amount of game balls are acquired in a short period of time, so that the gambling of the player is excessively increased. Can be prevented.

Further, since it is possible to reliably prevent a large number of game balls from being acquired in a short period of time, it is not necessary to perform a control for setting a low probability of occurrence of a special game state as in the prior art. When the state occurs, many players can enjoy the game, and the gaming machine and the player can easily balance profits.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first, second or third aspect, the specific game state selection control means controls the specific game based on a result mode when the specific game condition is satisfied. It is characterized by performing state selection control.

According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, the selection control of the specific game state by the specific game state selection control means is performed based on the result mode when the specific game condition is satisfied, so that the specific game state is more diversified. Will be changed to
It becomes a game machine full of entertainment that makes it hard for the player to get bored.

Further, since specific game states having various game values can be set based on the result mode when specific game conditions are satisfied, the special game state can be set many times by a combination of various specific game states. Continuous occurrence can be prevented. As a result, there is no need to perform a low probability setting control or the like for the occurrence of a special game state as in the related art, and a special game state is appropriately generated, so that many players can enjoy the game, and Gaming machine that is easy to balance profits with players.

[0030]

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

The gaming board 1 is a so-called first-type pachinko gaming machine. A gaming area 3 surrounded by guide rails 2 of the gaming board 1 has a variable display device 4 for special symbols (special figures) and a special variable prize. Device 5, starting gates 6,6 for ordinary symbols
Variable display device 7 for ordinary symbols (general symbols), general winning opening 4c,
8, 8,..., A normal fluctuation prize winning device 9 also serving as a special map starting port,
The direction-of-movement changing members 10, 10, for game balls called windmills
…, Decorative lamp LED (Light Emitting Diode) 11,1
1, ..., obstacle nails 12, 12, ..., etc. are arranged.

The variable display device 4 is provided with, for example, a special display variable display portion 4a made of a liquid crystal display device, and a plurality of symbols are variably displayed on the special display variable display portion 4a to enable a variable display game. It has become. , Etc. are provided above the variable display device 4, and below the general-purpose start gates 6, 6, general-purpose start-up memory displays 6a, 6a,. Has been established.

The normal fluctuation winning device 9 has a pair of left and right opening / closing members 9a, 9a. The opening / closing members 9a, 9a always keep a closed state at an interval such that one game ball can flow therein. However, if the result of the variable display game of the ordinary figure variable display device 7 is an advantageous result for the player, the game ball flows into the normal variable winning device 9 by opening in the shape of an inverted "C". It is designed to be changed to an easy state. 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.

The general-purpose start switches 6b, 6b are provided in the general-purpose start gates 6, 6, respectively.

The normal figure variable display device 7 is composed of, for example, a 7-segment type LED, and is designed to play a variable display game of ordinary symbols.

The special variable winning device 5 has a big 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.

FIG. 2 shows an accessory control circuit 20 for controlling a game system installed on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine, and a variable display section 4 of a special figure under the control of the accessory control circuit 20.
FIG. 3 is a main control block diagram of a display control circuit 40 that controls the display of FIG.

The accessory control circuit 20 has a CPU (Centr
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.

The low-pass filter 26 is connected to a general-purpose start switch 6b, 6b, a special-purpose start switch 9b, a count switch 5c, a continuation switch 5d, a probability setting device 38 installed on the back side of the pachinko game machine, and the like. I have.
This probability setting device 38 changes 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.
, 11,..., A general-purpose variable display device 7, a normal-variation winning device 9, a special-variation-winning device 5, a special-purpose-start-memory display 4b, and a general-purpose-start memory display 6a, 6a are connected.

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

The one-chip microcomputer 2
A display control circuit 40 that controls the display of the special figure variable display device 4 is connected to 1 via an I / F (interface) 28.

The CPU 21a includes a control unit, an operation unit, various counters, various registers, various flags, and performs arithmetic control. In addition, a random number that determines the probability of occurrence of a special figure, such as a jackpot (special game state) or a regular figure, is provided. Has also been generated. RA
M21b is a special figure start switch 9 as a special figure start signal.
b, a storage area for storing the ON signal of the general-purpose start switches 6b, 6b as the general-purpose start signal (memory for the general-purpose start), and a random number value generated by the CPU 21a (special-purpose start memory). Random number value per special figure related to occurrence of jackpot of variable display game of figure, random number value per common figure related to occurrence of variable display game of regular figure, reach generation related to generation of reach variable display game Storage area for storing random data, storage areas for temporarily storing various data, flags,
In addition, a work area for the CPU 21a is provided. ROM
In addition to the game control program and control data written in 21c, a normal probability and a high probability big hit determination value for determining the occurrence of a special figure big hit are written.

The display control circuit 40 has a CPU (Centr
al Processing Unit), RAM (Random Access Memory)
And a ROM (Read Only Memory).
The CPU includes a control unit, a calculation unit, various counters,
It is provided with various registers, various flags, and the like, and performs 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.

The variable display symbol data of the special symbol written in the ROM of the display control circuit 40 is a symbol displayed on the left portion, the center portion, and the right portion of the variable display portion 4a, for example, as shown in FIG. "0, 1,
2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9, A, B, C, D,
There are 15 patterns of "E".

In the ROM, display data such as characters shown in FIG. 9 such as "Two bonus bonuses with a probable variable design, but one bonus from the fifth consecutive continuation up to seven consecutive continuations" are written.

The pachinko gaming machine according to this embodiment is:
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, normally, the display control circuit 40 controls the display of the special figure variable display unit 4a based on the command signal from the accessory control circuit 20, and the special figure variable display unit 4a
In addition, for example, an image display such as a call-in display for a customer as shown in FIG. 9 is performed.

In this state, the game ball hit into the game area 3 passes through the start gates 6 and 6, and the detection signals from the start switches 6b and 6b are supplied from the low-pass filter 26 to the one-chip microcomputer. When the game signal is input to the game device 21, a game signal is output from the one-chip microcomputer 21 via the driver 25 to the general-purpose variable display device 7, and the general-purpose variable display game is performed.

In this variable display game, a symbol such as a number or a symbol is displayed on the display unit of the variable symbol display device 7, and after a predetermined time (for example, 60 seconds), a certain symbol is stopped. It is a game to be displayed, and whether or not it is a hit is determined based on the game result.

During the variable display game of the general figure, the game ball passes through the start gates 6 and 6 of the general figure and the general figure start switch 6
When the detection signals from b and 6b are input to the one-chip microcomputer 21 via the low-pass filter 26, the number of times of detection is stored in the RAM 21b in the one-chip microcomputer 21 (normal start-up storage). The stored number of display signals are transferred from the RAM 21b in the one-chip microcomputer 21 to the driver 25.
A game signal is output to the general-purpose variable display device 7 through
The variable display games of the ordinary figure for the stored number are sequentially executed.

As a result of the variable display game of the normal figure, if the hit stop display mode (for example, "7"), the normal figure wins and the normal variable prize winning device 9 is set to the predetermined time (for example, "7").
(0.5 seconds) released. This makes it easier for game balls to win the normal variable winning device 9, and facilitates the start of the variable display game with special symbols.

When a game ball hit into the game area 3 wins the ordinary variable winning device 9, the winning is detected by the special figure start switch 9b and stored in the RAM 21b (special figure start storage). The output signal is transmitted to the display control circuit 40 via the I / F (interface) 28 based on the output signal. Then, a display control signal from the display control circuit 40 is sent to the special figure variable display device 4, and a special symbol variable display game (variable display game) is performed in the special figure variable display section 4a.

During the variable display game of the special symbol, when a game ball wins in the ordinary variable winning device 9 and is detected by the special figure start switch 9b, the winning number is stored in the RAM2.
1b, the special figure start indicator 4b is turned on for 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 are continued until the number of unprocessed storage in the RAM 21b becomes “0”.

In the variable display game of special symbols, the left,
In the process in which the middle and right symbols are stopped in order, a stop display mode that may cause a jackpot (for example, “1,1,
-"," 2,2- ","3,3,-"etc.) (reach mode), the reach mode (design mode)
Is converted to a reach display mode.

As a result of this special symbol variable display game, a special stop display mode (for example, “1,1,1”, “2,2,2”,
In the case of "3, 3, 3" or the like), a special game state called a jackpot is generated.

This special game state is set in the special variable prize winning device 5.
The cycle in which the open / close door 5a is opened and closed for a predetermined time (for example, 29.5 seconds) is defined as one cycle, and during each cycle, the game ball is detected by the continuous switch 5d in the continuous winning area in the special winning opening 5b. Is a game that is continued up to a predetermined cycle (for example, 16 cycles) under the condition of. However,
In each cycle, when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are won in the special winning opening 5b, the cycle is ended at that point. During each cycle, the number of winnings in the special winning opening 5b is detected by the count switch 5c and
When the number stored in b is reached, the opening / closing door 5a is closed and the special game state of the cycle ends.

Further, the stop display mode (for example, “1”, “3”, “5”, “7”, “9”) in which the special game state satisfies a specific condition among the special result modes in which the big hit occurs.
When a jackpot occurs in a set of three specific symbols, that is, a probability variation symbol), after the end of the special game of the jackpot, a predetermined number of jackpots (for example,
Until it occurs, the probability of a jackpot occurrence is the normal probability (1
/ 400) to a state with a high probability (10/400) (first specific game state: first probability fluctuation state).
Then, during the first probability variation state, the normal figure probability variation state and the general figure time-saving control, in which the occurrence rate of hits in the ordinary symbol increases, also occur at the same time. The probability fluctuating state is a suspended state during the special game.

Here, the normal figure probability fluctuation state means that the occurrence probability of a winning symbol (for example, “7”) in the variable display game of the normal figure is changed from the normal probability (for example, 1/10) state to a high probability (for example, 9/10) is a state in which a start winning for a variable display game of a special figure is frequently generated to make it easier to generate a big hit. The general time reduction control is to change the game time per variable display game from a long time (for example, 60 seconds) to a short time (for example, 6 seconds), and to change the game time per unit time. This is a game control in which the number of executions of the variable display game is increased to increase the number of hits per unit time per day.

During this probability fluctuation state, the stop display mode (for example, “1”, “3”,
When a big hit occurs in a set of three specific symbols such as "5", "7", and "9", that is, a probability variation symbol, the first probability variation state (specific game state) continues. And occur.

When the number of occurrences of the special game state that occurs during the continuation of the first probability fluctuation state reaches a predetermined number (for example, five), the big hit is specified in the special result mode. (For example, “3”, “5”, “7”, “9”, etc., a set of three specific symbols, that is, a probability variation symbol). However, the switching control is performed by the specific game state selection control means provided in the accessory control circuit 20 described later, and the second probability variation state (specific game state) is selected. In the second probability variation state, after the end of the special game of the jackpot, the jackpot occurrence probability is changed from the normal probability (1/400) to the high probability (10 /) until the jackpot occurs a predetermined number of times (for example, once) thereafter. 400), the general figure probability fluctuation state, and the general figure time reduction control occur simultaneously.

Subsequently, when the number of occurrences of the special game state that occurs during the continuation of the probability fluctuation state reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, seven times), the big hit is included in the special result mode. Stop display mode that satisfies the specific condition (for example, a set of three specific symbols such as "1", "3", "5", "7", "9", that is, a probability variation symbol)
Is controlled so that the probability fluctuation state does not continue.

A detailed description of these game operations will be described later.

In addition, various electronic sounds are emitted from the speaker 27 when a reach display mode occurs, a big hit occurs, a specific game occurs, and the like. Lights or blinks.

FIG. 3 shows a flowchart of a main game control process (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) generated by the accessory one-chip microcomputer 21 based on the clock signal of the frequency dividing circuit 22 in FIG. The processing of each sequence from the start to the end is performed.

This process is started by the reset signal, and it is first determined in step S1 whether or not 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.

If the power is not turned on, SW (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 shown in the flow chart of the control process in FIG. 4, the order of the branching process is the usual process (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).
Processing No. 6) 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 section 4a of the special figure at such a speed that it cannot be followed by eyes.

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 the variable stop processing (step S7), when the variable display symbols change to the stop display mode in order,
If the two symbols that stop successively become the same symbol (for example, “1,1, −”, “3, −, 3”, etc.), it will be described later via the reach variation process (step S8). The process proceeds to a stop symbol determination process (step S9). In the case of a symbol other than reach, the process directly proceeds to the stop symbol determination process (step S9).

The reach variation process (step S8) is a process for performing a reach variable display game according to the type of reach determined in 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 occurrence of a jackpot differs for each type. Then, as the probability of occurrence of the jackpot increases, the decorations and effects become more flashy and the execution time becomes longer, so that the player's sense of expectation is further increased.

If the result of the fluctuation stop processing (step S7) is that of the reach symbol, the reach fluctuation processing (step S7)
After the step 8), if it is not a reach symbol, a stop symbol determination process (step S9) is performed in the next sequence. During the stop symbol determination process (step S9), a stop symbol display process and a stop symbol determination process are performed to stop the final stop symbol and determine whether the result is a big hit. No. of the disconnection process (step S10). On the other hand, if the big hit symbol is stopped, the processing No. of the fanfare processing (step S11). Is changed in the next sequence of the general flow (FIG. 3). (Step S10) or fanfare processing (step S1)
1) is performed.

As a result, when the departure process (step S10) is performed, the process returns to the normal process (step S5) of the general flow (FIG. 3) in the sequence following the departure process.

On the other hand, the fanfare processing (step S1)
When step 1) is performed, the process number of the jackpot process in the sequence after a predetermined time in the fanfare process. And the jackpot process (step S12) is performed in the next sequence of the general flow (FIG. 3).

In step S12, the special variable winning device 5
Check of the count winning (winning to the general winning area) in the special winning opening 5b, and the continuous winning area (V) in the special winning opening 5b.
Checking of winning in zone winning area), display control circuit 4
After sequentially performing the processing of the set of the count winning information data, the data set of the continuation count information, and the data set of the probability variation information continuation counter information, which are sent to 0, a jackpot ending process (step S13) described later is performed.

This big hit end processing (step S13)
At the end of the normal processing (step S5). 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 such an 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), fanfare processing (step S11), jackpot processing (step S12), and jackpot end processing (step 13). And the process moves to the next step S14.

In step S14, external information processing relating to a control process for exchanging information with a management device of a game arcade (not shown) is performed, and the process proceeds to step S15.

In step S15, the CPU 21a updates the random numbers and the like related to the occurrence of the special game state, and performs a random number update process for storing and updating the updated random numbers in the RAM 21b, and then proceeds to step S16.

In step S16, a stop symbol generation process related to a process of updating the stop display mode of the special symbol and the like of the variable display section 4a by the CPU 21a and storing and updating the deviated symbol mode and the big hit symbol mode in the RAM 21b separately. Perform processing.

Thereafter, a display symbol editing process relating to editing of a display symbol of the variable display section 4a (step S17), and a data transfer process relating to data transfer from the one-chip microcomputer 21 to the display control circuit 40 (step S1).
8) Output processing to various decorative lamps, LEDs, and the like (step S19), and end the processing of one sequence.

When the next reset signal from the frequency dividing circuit 22 enters the one-chip microcomputer 21,
Next sequence processing (processing of steps S1 to S19)
Is performed.

FIG. 5 shows a flowchart of a subroutine process of the stop symbol determination process performed in step S9 of the general flow in FIG.

When the stop symbol determination process (step S9) is started, first, a reach flag clear process (step S21) in the RAM 21b is performed, and then a stop symbol determination process (step S22) is performed, and step S23 is performed. Move to

In step S23, as a result of the stop symbol determination in step S22, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit symbol. The stop symbol is a big hit symbol (for example, "1,1,
1 "," 2, 2, 2 "or the like), in step S24, the disengagement process No. 1 is performed in order to perform the disengagement process (step S10) in the next sequence of the general flow (FIG. 3). To end the subroutine processing and shift to step S14 of the general flow (FIG. 3).
If it is a big hit symbol, the process proceeds to step S25.

In step S25, it is determined whether or not the big hit symbol satisfies a specific condition, that is, a probability change symbol (specific result mode: for example, "3, 3, 3", "5, 5, 5", "7,
It is determined whether or not the pattern is a "7, 7" or the like), and if the symbol is a probable change symbol, the probability variation indicating the value of the number of continuations of the jackpot that occurs during the probabilistic change (including the first probable big hit) in the RAM 21b in step S28 After updating the continuation counter (probability change continuation counter) by "+1", the process proceeds to step S29. If the symbol is not a probability change symbol, the process proceeds to step S26.

In step S26, it is determined whether or not the probability fluctuation counter indicating the remaining number of the probability fluctuations in the RAM 21b is "0". If the result of the determination is not "0", then in step S28 the probability variation counter in the RAM 21b is determined. After updating the continuation counter by “+1”, the process proceeds to step S29. But,
If the result of the determination is “0”, RA
Clears the probable change continuation counter in M21b (ie, “0”)
After that, the process proceeds to step S29.

In step S29, it is determined whether or not the probability variation counter is "0". If the result of the determination is "0", the flow shifts to step S31. If the result of the determination is not "0", the process proceeds to step S31. After updating the probability variation counter in the RAM 21b by "-1" in S30, the process proceeds to step S31.

In step S31, after setting the variable probability continuation counter information to be sent to the display control circuit 40, the process proceeds to step S31.
Move to 32.

In step S32, the processing N of the fanfare processing is performed to change the processing in the next sequence of the general flow of FIG. 3 to the fanfare processing (step S11).
O. To end the subroutine processing and shift to step S14 of the general flow (FIG. 3).

FIG. 6 shows a flowchart of a subroutine process of the jackpot ending process performed in step S13 of the general flow of FIG.

This big hit end processing (step S13)
Is started, first, in step S41, it is determined whether or not the big hit symbol ends with a probability variation symbol. If the result of this determination is that the jackpot in the probability variation symbol has not ended, this subroutine processing is terminated as it is, and the flow shifts to step S14 of the general flow (FIG. 3).
However, if the result of the determination is that the jackpot has ended in the probability variation symbol, the process proceeds to step S42.

In step S42, it is determined whether or not the probability change continuation counter value in the RAM 21b is "5" or "6". If the result of determination is not "5" or "6", the flow shifts to step S43. Is “5” or “6” as a result of the determination, the probability variation counter is set to “1” in step S44, and the change information of the probability variation mode to be transmitted to the display control circuit 40 in step S45 is set. After this, the subroutine process is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S14 of the general flow (FIG. 3).

In the step S43, it is determined whether or not the value of the probability-change continuation counter in the RAM 21b is "7". As a result of the determination, if the value is not “7” (that is, if the value of the probability variation continuation counter is “4” or less), the RAM 2
After setting the probability variation counter in 1b to "2", this subroutine processing is terminated, and the general flow (FIG. 3)
The process moves to step S14. Is "7" as a result of the determination.
If, the probability variation counter in the RAM 21b is cleared in step S47 (that is, the probability variation counter is set to "0"), and the process proceeds to step S48.

In step S48, the time-of-flight time-saving counter in the RAM 21b is set to "100", and then the flow shifts to step S49. Here, the process of setting the time-of-flight time-saving counter is a process of shortening the time of the variable-time display game of the normal figure after the end of the jackpot game until the variable-display game of the special figure is performed 100 times. The purpose of the present invention is to provide a service for resolving dissatisfaction with the termination of the probability fluctuation state because the maximum number of times the state has been reached. As a result, it is possible to reduce the discomfort caused by the end of the probability fluctuation state of the player and maintain the intention to continue the game.

In the step S49, the set of the probability fluctuation end information data to be transmitted to the display control circuit 40, the RAM 21
After setting the general time reduction counter information in b, this subroutine processing is ended, and the routine goes to step S14 of the general flow (FIG. 3).

FIG. 7 is a flowchart of a control processing procedure (general flow of display control) of the display control processing of the special figure variable display device 4 performed by the display control circuit 40.

When the display control of FIG. 7 is started, first, in steps R1 to R3, the RAM of the display control
, Initialization of the I / O register, and setting of the register inside the system, and then the process proceeds to step 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 to perform a branching process for each mode.

The mode-dependent branching process is performed based on each mode (including data processing No.) sent from the one-chip microcomputer 21 and the like.
A process of selecting display data and a display control program written in a ROM 0 (not shown), and determining the image data of the design and the image data of the background to be displayed on the variable display section 4a by the display data and the display control program. It is.

Thereafter, frame information processing (whether or not the frame of the glass plate covering the game area 3 of the pachinko game machine, that is, whether the glass frame is open or not, the game to the game ball storage tank for discharging award balls or the like of the pachinko game machine) A ball supply request, information processing such as whether the game ball tray is clogged or not (step R7), a symbol data sorting process (step R8) as a symbol data rearrangement process, and the process returns to step R4.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart of an interrupt process performed based on an interrupt signal input when the general flow of FIG. 7 is being performed.

When the interrupt process is started, the process of prohibiting the interrupt and the process of saving the register are sequentially performed in steps R10 and R11, and then the process proceeds to step R12.

In step R12, it is determined whether or not a communication interruption has occurred.
The process proceeds to step R13.
And the process moves to step R18.

In 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.

Then, 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.

Next, the operation of the game contents of the pachinko gaming machine according to the first embodiment, which is performed by the above-described game control and display control, will be described with reference to FIGS.

FIG. 9 shows a variable display section 4a showing a state in which game contents are displayed during a normal operation (call display).
FIG. 10, FIG. 10 is an image diagram of the variable display unit 4a showing a state in which the first probability variation big hit by the probability variation symbol has occurred, and FIG. 11 shows the first probability variation state after the end of the first big hit. FIG. 12 is an image diagram of the variable display unit 4a showing that the variable display game is being performed in FIG. 12, and FIG. 12 shows the variable display unit 4a showing a state in which the fifth probability variation big hit by the probability variation symbol has occurred while the probability variation is continuing. Image diagram, FIG.
FIG. 14 is an image diagram of the variable display section 4a showing a state in which the variable display game is being performed during the fifth probability fluctuation state after the end of the fifth big hit, and FIG. Each image figure of the variable display part 4a which shows the state in which the 2nd probability fluctuation big hit occurred has been shown.

FIG. 15 shows a time-series change of the game content from the start of the game in the gaming machine according to the first embodiment to the occurrence of the probability variation state by the probability variation symbol and the continuation of the probability variation state. 2 is a timing chart showing one embodiment of the present invention.

Before the start of the game (always), the variable display section 4a is controlled based on a command signal from the accessory control circuit 20.
, A display for explaining the game content as shown in FIG. 9 is performed. Specifically, for example, it is indicated that the symbol is a probable variable design.
9 ”, indicating that the symbol is a normal symbol. For example,“ normal symbols 0, 2, 4, 6, 8, A, B,
"C, D, E" display, the probability change continuation number after the jackpot at the time of the jackpot at the time of the jackpot with the probability change symbol, for example, "2 bonuses with the probability change symbol on the display unit 403. Up to seven times "is displayed.

In this state, the game ball is moved to the normal fluctuation winning device 9.
Is won, the winning is detected by the special figure start switch 9b and stored in the RAM 21b, and a variable display game is performed in the variable display section 4a of the special figure based on the stored signal. If the result of the variable display game is the stop display mode in which three identical variable symbols are arranged (specific result mode: the first big hit symbol “3” in FIG. 15B), FIG. (A) occurs and the probability variation counter is set to “2” in step S44 of the jackpot termination process (FIG. 6) performed by the accessory control circuit 20 (FIG. 15 (c)). )) (Two loops: Probability fluctuation occurs twice and re-continuation is possible). This one
At the time of the occurrence of the second big hit, the variable display section 4a
Is displayed as shown in FIG. Specifically, the display unit 40 shows a stop mode in which three identical variable symbols are arranged, for example, the display unit 40.
The display of "3,3,3" of 4, the probability change jackpot starts and the probability fluctuation will continue until the jackpot occurs twice in the future, and will continue if the probability change jackpot occurs again during the probability change Is displayed, for example, the display unit 40
For example, the display of “Start of probability change big win + two bonus games” of 5, and the display of the number of continuations of the probability change, for example, the display of “first time of continuation” on the display unit 406, and the like are performed.

After the first jackpot game with the first probable symbol is completed, the first special figure probability variation shown in FIG. 15D occurs, and at the same time, FIGS. 15E and 15F.
(1), the first general figure probability fluctuation and the general figure time reduction control (first probability fluctuation state) occur. At this time, a display as shown in FIG. 11 is made on the variable display section 4a. In particular,
Variable display The display on the display unit 407 indicating that the game is being played, the first big hit symbol is displayed, for example, the display of “first 3” on the display unit 408, the remaining number of probability fluctuations is displayed, for example, the display unit 409 Display of "Two probable changes remaining",
Displaying the number of continuations of the probability change, for example, the display unit 410
Is displayed, and the like.

As a result of the variable display game performed in this state,
In the case where three normal symbols (for example, the second big hit symbol “8” shown in FIG. 15B) are aligned, the second big hit shown in FIG. 15A occurs. Then, the probability variation counter of FIG. 15C is updated (decremented) to “1”.

After the end of the second jackpot, the second special figure probability fluctuation shown in (d), (e) and (f) of FIG.
Police probability fluctuation and police time reduction control (first probability fluctuation state)
Occurs.

After the end of the second big hit, the big hit is the third time, and the third big hit pattern (for example, the third big hit pattern “7” shown in FIG. 15B) is completed.
In the case where the normal symbol (for example, the fourth big hit symbol “2” shown in FIG. 15B) is successively generated with three zoro eyes, the probability fluctuation shown in FIG. The counter is reset to "2" for the third time and "1" for the fourth time
Is updated (decremented).

The fifth jackpot generated after the end of the fourth jackpot is, for example, the third jackpot symbol “5” shown in FIG.
Even in the case of the aligned doubles, the step S44 of the jackpot ending process (FIG. 6) performed by the accessory control circuit 20
The probability variation counter is set to "1" (ie, FIG.
The fifth probability variation counter shown in (c) of FIG. 5 is updated (reset) to “1”: one loop). At the time of the fifth big hit, the variable display section 4a displays as shown in FIG. Specifically, a state in which three probable symbols are arranged is displayed. For example, the display of “5, 5, 5” on the display unit 411, the occurrence of a jackpot that occurs during the continuation of the probability fluctuation after the occurrence of the probability fluctuation jackpot. Display of frequency information, for example, display of “first, second, third, fourth, fifth” on the display unit 412, and each of the jackpot symbol information generated during the continuation of the probability fluctuation after the occurrence of the probability fluctuation jackpot Is displayed, for example, the display of "3, 8, 7, 2" on the display unit 413, and the fact that the probability variation hit has started and the probability variation continues once in the future is displayed. "Start + 1 bonus game" is displayed, the number of times the probability variation is continued is displayed, and "5th continuous" is displayed on the display unit 415. At this time, the display unit 4
Reference numeral 11 changes the background color from, for example, “white” to “gray” in order to notify the player that the number of times of the probability change at the time of the probability change big hit has changed from two to one.

Subsequently, after the end of the fifth jackpot, FIG.
(D), (e), and (f) show the fifth special figure probability fluctuation, general figure probability fluctuation, and general figure time reduction control second (second probability fluctuation state). At this time, the variable display section 4a
The display as shown in FIG. Specifically, the display unit 416, which indicates that the variable display game is being performed, and information on the number of occurrences of the jackpot that has occurred while the probability change has occurred since the probability change jackpot has occurred. "Second time, second time, third time, fourth time, fifth time, sixth time", and display of each jackpot symbol information generated during the probability fluctuation continuation after occurrence of the probability fluctuation jackpot. For example, "display section 415" 3, 8, 7, 2, 5 "and the remaining number of times of probability change are displayed. For example, the display of" one remaining probability change "on the display unit 419, the number of times of continuous probability change are displayed, for example, the display unit The display of “fifth continuation” of 420 is performed.

Then, as a result of the variable display game performed during the fifth probability fluctuation, the sixth jackpot is
Steps of the jackpot ending process (FIG. 6) performed by the accessory control circuit 20 even for a slot having three positively changed symbols (for example, the sixth jackpot “7” shown in FIG. 15B). By S44, the probability variation counter is set to “1” (that is, the sixth probability variation counter shown in FIG. 15C is updated (reset) to “1”).

Subsequently, after the sixth big hit shown in FIG. 15A is completed, the sixth special figure probability variation, the general figure probability variation and the sixth variation shown in FIG. 15D, FIG. Normal time reduction control (second probability fluctuation state) occurs, and as a result of the variable display game performed in this state, the seventh jackpot is, for example, a positive change symbol (for example, the seventh change shown in FIG. 15B). Even if three big hit symbols "3") are arranged, the probability fluctuation counter is cleared by step S47 of the big hit end process (FIG. 6) performed by the accessory control circuit 20 (that is, FIG. The fifth probability variation counter shown in (c) of FIG. 15 is updated to “0”). Then, “100” is set in the general-purpose time-saving counter, and after the end of the seventh big hit shown in FIG. 15A, the general-purpose time-saving game is performed 100 times.

At the time of the seventh big hit, a display as shown in FIG. 14 is made on the variable display section 4a. Specifically, as a result of the variable display game, a state in which three probable symbols are aligned, for example, the display of “3, 3, 3” on the display unit 421,
The information on the number of occurrences of the jackpot that occurred during the continuation of the probability fluctuation after the occurrence of the probability fluctuation jackpot is displayed. For example, the “first, second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh, Display of the second time, and displaying each jackpot symbol information generated during the continuation of the probability fluctuation after the occurrence of the probability fluctuation jackpot, for example, “3, 8, 7,.
2, 5, 7 ", indicating that the probability change is completed, for example, displaying" this is the end of the probability change "on the display unit 424, displaying the number of times the probability change is continued, for example,
The display of “seventh continuation” on the display unit 425 is performed.
At this time, the display unit 421 notifies the player that the continuation of the probability fluctuation has ended, and the background color is, for example,
It changes from “gray” to “striped color”.

Since the pachinko gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention is configured as described above, the game result mode by the variable display device 4 as the game apparatus is a game result mode satisfying a specific condition. (Probable change pattern: For example, "3
(3, 3 "," 5, 5, 5 ", etc.), the first probability as the first specific game state is generated by the specific game state generation means provided in the accessory control circuit 20. Fluctuating state (simultaneous occurrence of special figure probability fluctuation, general figure probability fluctuation, and general figure time reduction control of two loops) is generated. When a predetermined number of times (for example, 5 times) is reached,
The second probability variation state as the second specific game state by the specific game state selection control means provided in the accessory control circuit 20 (one-loop special figure probability variation, general figure probability variation, and general figure time reduction control) , The game content becomes more diverse and varied than ever before, and the gaming machine becomes more entertaining and less entertaining.

If the number of jackpots as the special game state that occurs during the continuation of the first probability fluctuation state reaches a predetermined number (for example, five), the accessory control circuit 2
The specific game state selection control means provided at 0 switches from the first probability fluctuation state in which the continuation rate of the specific game state is relatively high to the second probability fluctuation state in which the continuation rate is relatively low. The probability that the probability fluctuation ends at the sixth occurrence is increased, so that it is possible to suppress that a special game state (big hit) continuously occurs and a large number of game balls are acquired in a short period of time. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the gambling of the player from being excessively increased.

Further, since it is not necessary to obtain a large number of game balls in a short period of time, it is not necessary to perform a low probability setting control of occurrence of a special game state (big hit) as in the related art.
Since a special game state (big hit) occurs appropriately, many players can enjoy the game, and the gaming machine and the player can easily balance profits.

The embodiments of the present invention are not limited to the pachinko gaming machines of the embodiments, but include, for example, arranging ball gaming machines, sparrow ball gaming machines, and ball-ball gaming machines such as pachislot gaming machines, and the like. , Slot machines and the like.

A game device is a device for performing a game for generating a special game state. For example, in a so-called first-type pachinko game machine, a display device for performing a variable display game using a special symbol or the like. (Variable display device). The variable display device includes a liquid crystal display device, a CRT (cathode ray tube) display device, a display device in which a large number of light emitting elements are arranged,
And a mechanical display device using a rotating drum or a belt. In addition, a so-called second or third-type pachinko gaming machine includes a winning ball sorting device having a special winning opening inside.

The special result mode is a predetermined result mode in which a special game state is generated in the game on the gaming machine. For example, in a first-type pachinko gaming machine, a game result mode of a variable display game by a variable display device is a special stop display result mode (for example,
The pattern may be determined in any manner, for example, with a zoro eye where three symbols such as "1", "2", and "3" are aligned. ).

[0130] The special gaming state refers to a gaming state (a state in which a large number of gaming balls are easily obtained) that is particularly advantageous to the player as compared to a normal gaming state. For example, a special winning opening ( Opening of special fluctuation winning device).
In the second type of pachinko gaming machine, the variable winning device is intermittently and continuously opened, the third type of pachinko gaming machine is entitled to a right, or the electric machine in a general electric machine equipped with a plurality of electric machines. There are a state in which objects are continuously released, a bonus game in a slot machine, and the like.

The specific game state is a state that is different from the special game state and is advantageous to a player different from the normal game state (a state in which the special game state is easily generated). Pachinko machines,
There are a probability variation state of the special display variable display game (special figure probability variation state), a probability variation state of the general figure variable display game (normal figure probability variation state), a general figure time reduction control, and the like. In addition, as the occurrence mode of the special figure probability variation state, the probability variation is continued twice when the special game state according to the specific result mode occurs, and is further continued twice when the special game state according to the specific result mode occurs during the special game state. Type (two-time loop), a type in which the probability fluctuation is continued once when the special game state according to the specific result mode occurs, and is further continued once when the special game state according to the specific result mode occurs. (1 time loop) or a type in which the probability fluctuation is set twice when the special game state according to the specific result mode occurs, and the probability fluctuation is not continued even if the special game state according to the specific result mode occurs during that time (2 times) Set). In addition, the second and third types of pachinko gaming machines include, for example, a state in which a V guidance device is provided and the winning rate to the V winning opening (special winning opening) is increased by the operation thereof.

The establishment of a specific game condition refers to a predetermined game result mode for generating a specific game state in a game in a game device. For example, in a first-type pachinko gaming machine, the result of a variable display game by a variable display device is a predetermined result stop mode (for example,
It may be determined in any way, for example, with a zoro eye where three symbols such as "3", "5", and "7" are aligned. ). In this case, even if the game result mode for generating the specific game state is included in the game result mode for generating the special game state,
It may be provided separately. When a special game state occurs, another display game is performed, and when the result is a predetermined stop display mode (for example, “3”, “7”) as a specific game condition, A specific game state may be generated.

The predetermined game condition refers to a condition predetermined for selecting the first specific game state or the second specific game state. As the predetermined game condition, for example, the continuation of the specific game state There may be a case where the number of times reaches a predetermined number, a case where the specific result mode is a predetermined symbol, or a case where the result of the game by the gaming device satisfies a predetermined condition, but may be arbitrarily determined.

The predetermined value may be a fixed value from the beginning, or a means for determining the predetermined value may be provided, and the predetermined value may be determined based on the result.

[0135] The number of continuations of the jackpot during the probable change for switching from the first specific game state to the second specific game state is not limited to the five times shown in the above embodiment, but may be arbitrary (for example, 3 times). In addition, the number of continuations of the jackpot during the probable change that invalidates the specific game state is not limited to the seven times shown in the above embodiment, and may be set arbitrarily (for example, five times).

The number (ratio) and type of probability variation symbols as the specific result mode may be arbitrarily determined.

As a method of invalidating the probability fluctuation state, a symbol for invalidation (for example, “end”) is provided, and when the number of times the probability fluctuation state continues reaches the upper limit, the invalidation symbol is forcibly invalidated. A control may be performed to generate a jackpot in the symbol of and to end the probability fluctuation state. Further, when a jackpot due to the symbol for invalidation occurs, the probability fluctuation state may be continued until two jackpots thereafter occur, and then the probability change may be terminated. In this way, even if a big hit due to the symbol for invalidation occurs, the player can be less dissatisfied because the probability fluctuation state is continued twice.

[Second Embodiment] Next, a second embodiment of the gaming machine according to the present invention will be described.

The basic structure of the gaming machine according to the second embodiment is the same as that of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment, except that the game content in the first specific gaming state and the second specific gaming state is provided. Are different. That is, in the gaming machine according to the second embodiment, if a jackpot occurs five times in a row while the probability fluctuation is continuing, the general figure probability fluctuation and the general figure time reduction are performed in the second specific game state. It is characterized in that no control is performed.

In describing the second embodiment, description of the same configuration as that of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment will be omitted, and only different configuration will be described.

FIG. 16 shows a time series of the game content operation from the start of the game in the gaming machine according to the first embodiment to the occurrence of the probability variation state by the probability variation symbol and the continuation of the probability variation state. 3 shows a timing chart illustrating one embodiment of a change.

Before the start of the game (always), the variable display section 4a is controlled based on a command signal from the accessory control circuit 20.
, A customer display is performed.

In this state, the game ball is moved to the normal fluctuation winning device 9.
Is won, the winning is detected by the special figure start switch 9b and stored in the RAM 21b, and a variable display game is performed in the variable display section 4a of the special figure based on the stored signal. If the result of the variable display game is a stop display mode in which three identical variable symbols are arranged (the first big hit symbol “3” in FIG. 16B), FIG.
The first jackpot shown in FIG.
Step S44 of the jackpot end process (FIG. 6) performed in
As a result, “2” is set in the probability variation counter of FIG.

After the end of the jackpot game with the first probability-changing symbol, the first special figure probability fluctuation shown in FIG. 16D occurs, and at the same time, FIG. 16E and FIG.
(1), the first general figure probability fluctuation and the general figure time reduction control (first probability fluctuation state) occur.

As a result of the variable display game performed in this state,
In the case where three normal symbols (for example, the second big hit symbol “8” shown in FIG. 16B) are aligned, the second big hit shown in FIG. 16A occurs. Then, the probability variation counter of FIG. 16C is updated (decremented) to “1”.

After the end of the second jackpot, the second special figure probability fluctuation shown in (d), (e) and (f) of FIG.
Police probability fluctuation and police time reduction control (first probability fluctuation state)
Occurs.

From this state, the big hit is the third time, and the third time is a positive pattern (for example, the third big hit pattern “7” shown in FIG. 16B). In the case where the fourth jackpot symbol “2” shown in FIG. 16 (b) occurs successively with the three doubles, the probability variation counter shown in FIG. It is reset to "2" and updated (decremented) to "1" for the fourth time.

The fifth jackpot generated after the end of the fourth jackpot is, for example, the probability change symbol (for example, the fifth jackpot symbol “5” shown in FIG. 16B) is 3
Even in the case of the aligned doubles, the step S44 of the jackpot ending process (FIG. 6) performed by the accessory control circuit 20
The probability variation counter is set to "1" (ie, FIG.
The fifth probability variation counter shown in FIG. 6B is updated (reset) to “1”.

In the gaming machine according to the second embodiment, after the end of the fifth big hit, the fifth special figure probability variation shown in FIG. The control is performed so that the fluctuation and the normal time reduction control do not occur (second probability fluctuation state).

The sixth jackpot generated as a result of the variable display game performed in this state is, for example, three positively-variable symbols (for example, the sixth jackpot symbol “7” shown in FIG. 16B). Step S of the jackpot ending process (FIG. 6) performed by the accessory control circuit 20 even for the aligned doubles.
By 44, the probability variation counter is set to "1" (that is, the sixth probability variation counter shown in FIG. 16B is updated to "1").

Even after the sixth big hit shown in FIG. 16A is completed, the sixth special figure probability variation shown in FIG. 16D occurs, but the general figure probability variation and the general figure time reduction do not change. It is controlled so as not to occur (second probability fluctuation state).
As a result of the variable display game performed in this state, the seventh big hit is, for example, a Zoro eye in which three positively changing symbols (for example, the seventh big hit symbol “3” shown in FIG. 16B) are aligned. However, the probability variation counter is cleared by step S47 of the jackpot end processing (FIG. 6) performed by the accessory control circuit 20 (that is, the seventh probability variation counter shown in FIG. Is updated to "). In addition, “100” is set in the general time reduction counter, and after the end of the seventh big hit shown in FIG. 16A, the general time reduction game is performed 100 times.

According to the gaming machine of the second embodiment, when the number of occurrences of the jackpot as the special gaming state generated during the continuation of the probability fluctuation state reaches a predetermined number (for example, five). Means that the game time and the holding ball are not changed until the next big hit (sixth time, etc.) occurs, so that the number of start winnings per unit game time and the prize associated with the start winning are not performed. Since the number of balls is reduced, it is necessary to increase the number of balls as compared with the gaming machine of the first embodiment. It can suppress inciting the mind.

[Third Embodiment] Next, a third embodiment of the gaming machine according to the present invention will be described.

The basic structure of the gaming machine according to the third embodiment is the same as that of the gaming machines according to the first and second embodiments, except that the first specific gaming state and the second specific gaming state are different. The game content is different. That is, in the gaming machine according to the third embodiment, if the jackpot occurs five times in succession while the probability fluctuation continues, in the second specific game state, the general figure probability fluctuation and the general It is characterized in that the special figure probability fluctuation is not performed only as the figure time reduction control.

In describing the third embodiment, description of the same configuration as that of the gaming machines according to the first and second embodiments will be omitted, and only different configuration will be described.

FIG. 17 shows a time series of the game content operation from the start of the game in the gaming machine according to the third embodiment to the occurrence of the probability variation state by the probability variation symbol and the continuation of the probability variation state. 3 shows a timing chart illustrating one embodiment of a change.

Before the start of the game (always), the variable display section 4a is controlled based on a command signal from the accessory control circuit 20.
, A customer display is performed.

In this state, the game ball is moved to the normal fluctuation winning device 9.
Is won, the winning is detected by the special figure start switch 9b and stored in the RAM 21b, and a variable display game is performed in the variable display section 4a of the special figure based on the stored signal. If the result of the variable display game is the stop display mode in which three identical variable symbols are arranged (the first big hit symbol “3” in (b) of FIG. 17), (a) of FIG.
The first jackpot shown in FIG.
Step S44 of the jackpot end process (FIG. 6) performed in
As a result, "2" is set in the probability variation counter of FIG.

After the jackpot game with the first probable symbol is completed, the first special figure probability variation shown in FIG. 17D occurs, and at the same time, FIGS. 17E and 17F.
(1), the first general figure probability fluctuation and the general figure time reduction control (first probability fluctuation state) occur.

As a result of the variable display game performed in this state,
In the case where three normal symbols (for example, the second jackpot symbol “8” shown in FIG. 17B) are three, the second jackpot shown in FIG. 17A occurs. Then, the probability variation counter of FIG. 17C is updated (decremented) to “1”.

After the end of the second jackpot, the second special figure probability fluctuation shown in (d), (e) and (f) of FIG.
Police probability fluctuation and police time reduction control (first probability fluctuation state)
Occurs.

From this state, the big hit is the third time, and the third time, the third big hit pattern "7" shown in FIG. 17 (b) has three zombies, and the fourth time the normal pattern (for example, If the fourth big hit symbol “2” shown in FIG. 17 (b) occurs successively with three doubles, the probability variation counter shown in FIG. 17 (c) It is reset to "2" and updated (decremented) to "1" for the fourth time.

The fifth jackpot generated after the end of the fourth jackpot is, for example, the probability change symbol (for example, the fifth jackpot symbol “5” shown in FIG. 17B) is 3
Even in the case of the aligned doubles, the step S44 of the jackpot ending process (FIG. 6) performed by the accessory control circuit 20
The probability variation counter is set to "1" (ie, FIG.
The fifth probability variation counter shown in FIG. 7B is updated (reset) to “1”.

In the gaming machine according to the third embodiment, after the end of the fifth big hit, FIG.
(F) The normal figure probability fluctuation and the normal figure time reduction control occur,
Control is performed so that the probability fluctuation of the special figure does not occur (second probability fluctuation state).

The sixth jackpot generated as a result of the variable display game performed in this state has, for example, three positive variable symbols (for example, the sixth jackpot “7” shown in FIG. 17B). Step S of the jackpot ending process (FIG. 6) performed by the accessory control circuit 20 even if it is
By 44, the probability variation counter is set to "1" (that is, the sixth probability variation counter shown in FIG. 17B is updated (reset) to "1").

Even after the end of the sixth big hit shown in FIG. 17A, the sixth ordinary figure probability variation and ordinary figure time reduction control shown in FIGS. 17E and 17F occur. No probability fluctuation occurs (second probability fluctuation state). As a result of the variable display game performed in this state, even if the seventh jackpot is
The probability change symbol (for example, “3” shown in FIG. 17B) is 3
Even in the case of a uniform doublet, the step S47 of the jackpot end process (FIG. 6) performed by the accessory control circuit 20
The probability variation counter is cleared (that is, the seventh probability variation counter shown in FIG. 17B is updated to “0”). In addition, “100” is set in the general time reduction counter, and after the seventh big hit shown in FIG. 17A is completed, the general time reduction game is performed 100 times.

According to the gaming machine of the third embodiment, when the number of occurrences of the jackpot as the special gaming state that occurs while the probability fluctuation state continues has reached a predetermined number (for example, five). Since only the general figure probability fluctuation and the general figure time reduction control are generated and the special figure probability fluctuation is not generated, the next big hit (sixth time or the like) occurs compared to the gaming machine of the first or second embodiment. Since a certain amount of time and a large number of balls are required until this time, it is possible to prevent a large number of game balls from being acquired in a short period of time, and it is possible to suppress the gambling of some players.

[Fourth Embodiment] Next, a fourth embodiment of the gaming machine according to the present invention will be described.

The basic structure of a gaming machine according to the fourth embodiment is the same as that of the gaming machines according to the first to third embodiments, except for a method of determining a specific game state and game contents.
That is, in the gaming machine according to the fourth embodiment, the probability variation mode is determined by the jackpot symbol (specific result mode) generated during the probability variation continuation, and the third specific game state is provided. It is characterized by:

Therefore, in describing the fourth embodiment, the description of the same components as those of the gaming machines according to the first to third embodiments will be omitted, and only different components will be described.

FIG. 18 shows a time series of the game content operation from the start of the game in the gaming machine according to the fourth embodiment to the end of the continuation of the probability fluctuation state due to the occurrence of the probability fluctuation state by the probability fluctuation symbol. 3 shows a timing chart illustrating one embodiment of a change.

As the probability variation mode of the gaming machine according to the fourth embodiment, for example, when the jackpot symbol is “7”, the probability variation continues twice after the jackpot is completed (two-time loop: If the jackpot symbol is “5” and the jackpot symbol is “5”, the probability change is 1 after the jackpot ends.
If the jackpot symbol is "3" and the jackpot symbol is "3", the probability variation is set twice (fixed and not continued after the second jackpot: third) after the jackpot is completed. Probability variation state), and in the case of the other big hit symbols, it is set so as to be unrelated to the occurrence of the probability variation.

Before the start of the game (always), the variable display section 4a is controlled based on a command signal from the accessory control circuit 20.
, A customer display is performed.

In this state, the game ball is moved to the normal fluctuation winning device 9.
Is won, the winning is detected by the special figure start switch 9b and stored in the RAM 21b, and a variable display game is performed in the variable display section 4a of the special figure based on the stored signal. The result of the variable display game is a stop display mode in which three positively-variable symbols of the two-time loop are arranged (specific result mode: FIG. 18).
(B) is the first big hit symbol "7"), the first big hit shown in (a) of FIG. 18 occurs, and the probability variation counter of (c) of FIG. 2 "is set.

After the jackpot game with the first probability-changing symbol ends, the first special figure probability variation shown in FIG. 18D occurs, and at the same time, FIG. 18E and FIG.
(1), the first time-varying probability variation and the time-saving time reduction control occur (first probability variation state).

As a result of the variable display game performed in this state,
In the case where three normal symbols (for example, the second jackpot symbol “8” shown in FIG. 18B) are three, the second jackpot shown in FIG. 18A occurs. Then, the probability variation counter of FIG. 18C is updated (decremented) to “1”.

After the end of the second jackpot, the second special figure probability variation shown in (d), (e) and (f) of FIG.
Police probability fluctuation and police time reduction control (first probability fluctuation state)
Occurs.

As a result of the variable display game performed in this state,
In the case of the stop display mode in which three three-point winning symbols (for example, the third big hit symbol “5” shown in FIG. 18B) of one loop are aligned, (a) of FIG. 3 shown
When the second big hit occurs, the probability variation counter of FIG. 18C is updated (reset) to “1”.

After the end of the third jackpot, the third special figure probability variation shown in (d), (e) and (f) of FIG.
An ordinary figure probability variation and an ordinary figure time reduction control occur (second probability variation state).

As a result of the variable display game performed in this state,
In the case of the stop display mode in which three sets of the two sets of positively-variable symbols (for example, the fourth big hit symbol "3" shown in FIG. 18B) are aligned, FIG. 4 shown
When the second big hit occurs, the probability variation counter of FIG. 18C is updated (reset) to “2”.

The fifth jackpot generated after the end of the fourth jackpot is, for example, three stochastic symbols of the second loop (for example, the fifth jackpot symbol “7” shown in FIG. 18B). Even in the uniform stop display mode, the probability variation counter is decremented to “1” (that is, the fifth probability variation counter shown in FIG. 18B is updated to “1”). ).

After the end of the third big hit, the third special figure probability fluctuation shown in (d), (e) and (f) of FIG.
Police probability fluctuation and police time reduction control (third probability fluctuation state)
Occurs.

The sixth jackpot generated as a result of the variable display game performed in this state is, for example, a set of two sets of positively changing symbols (for example, the sixth jackpot symbol “3” shown in FIG. 18B). ) Even if it is a zoro eye with three
The probability variation counter is decremented (ie, FIG.
The 7th probability fluctuation counter shown in FIG. 8 (b) is updated to “0”). In addition, “100” is set in the general-purpose time-saving counter, and after the end of the seventh big hit shown in FIG.

According to the gaming machine of the fourth embodiment, the selection control of the specific game state by the specific game state selection control means (government control circuit 20) is performed based on the probable change pattern as the specific result mode. Therefore, by providing a specific game state for each probable symbol, the game content changes more variously, and the gaming machine is full of amusement which makes it difficult for the player to get bored.

Further, since a probability fluctuation state (specific game state) having various game values can be set based on the probability change symbol, a large number of jackpots (special game state) are continuously performed by various combinations of the specific game states. Can be prevented. As a result, there is no need to perform low probability setting control of occurrence of a big hit (special game state) as in the related art, and a special game state is generated appropriately, so that many players can enjoy the game. A gaming machine that can easily balance profits between the store and the player.

In the gaming machine of the fourth embodiment, the upper limit (for example, seven times) of the jackpot (special gaming state) generated during the continuation of the specific gaming state is provided, and the upper limit is reached. In this case, a process of invalidating the occurrence of the specific game state may be performed.

Further, the content setting of the specific game state is not limited to the pattern shown in the above embodiment, but may be performed by a combination of the game contents of the specific game state shown in the first to fourth embodiments. Good.

[0188]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, the specific game state is generated by the specific game state generating means based on the establishment of the specific game condition, and the specific game state control is performed when the predetermined game condition is satisfied. The first specific game state or the second specific game state having different game values is selected by the specific game state selection control means and the specific game state generation control means included in the means, and either of them is generated. The content is more versatile and varied than ever before, and it becomes a highly entertaining gaming machine that makes it difficult for the player to get bored.

Further, since the occurrence of at least two specific game states having different game values can be selectively controlled,
Along with maintaining the improvement of the willingness to play due to the occurrence of the conventional specific game state, the special game state is continuously generated by selecting the plurality of specific game states according to the situation, and a large number of game balls are generated within a short period of time. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from acquiring the game, and it is possible to prevent the gambling of the player from being excessively increased.

Further, since it is possible to suppress the acquisition of a large number of game balls in a short period of time, it is not necessary to perform the control for setting a low probability of occurrence of a special game state as in the related art. As a result, many players can enjoy the game, and the gaming machine and the player can easily balance profits.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, when the value associated with the number of times the specific game state continued by the specific game state continuation means has reached a predetermined value, the specific game state selection control means sets the first game state. Since the switching control from the first specific gaming state to the second specific gaming state is performed, the switching of the specific gaming state is reliably performed when a predetermined value is reached, so that the game content is varied. Become. As a result, it is a game full of interest that makes it difficult for the player to get bored.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, the first specific game state is more advantageous than the second specific game state with respect to the continuation of the specific game state. Therefore, when the value associated with the number of continuations of the specific game state becomes a predetermined value, the switching control from the specific game state in which the continuation rate of the specific game state is relatively high to the second specific game state which is relatively low. Is performed, thereby ensuring that the special game state does not occur continuously and a large amount of game balls are acquired in a short period of time, so that the gambling of the player is excessively increased. Can be prevented.

Further, since it is possible to reliably prevent a large number of game balls from being acquired in a short period of time, it is not necessary to perform a low probability setting control of the occurrence of a special game state as in the related art, and the special game mode is appropriately set. When the state occurs, many players can enjoy the game, and the gaming machine and the player can easily balance profits.

According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, the selection control of the specific game state by the specific game state selection control means is performed based on the result mode when the specific game condition is satisfied, so that the specific game state is more diversified. Will be changed to
It becomes a game machine full of entertainment that makes it hard for the player to get bored.

Further, since specific game states having various game values can be set based on the result mode when specific game conditions are satisfied, the special game state can be set many times by a combination of various specific game states. Continuous occurrence can be prevented. As a result, there is no need to perform a low probability setting control or the like for the occurrence of a special game state as in the related art, and a special game state is appropriately generated, so that many players can enjoy the game, and Gaming machine that is easy to balance profits with players.

[Brief description of the 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 sub-routine process of a stop symbol determination process performed in step S9 of the general flow of FIG.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart of a subroutine process of a jackpot ending process performed in step S13 of the general flow in FIG. 3;

FIG. 7 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.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart of an interrupt process performed based on an interrupt signal input when the general flow of FIG. 7 is being performed.

FIG. 9 is an image diagram of the variable display unit 4a showing a state in which game contents are displayed during a normal operation (call-in display).

FIG. 10 is an image diagram of the variable display unit 4a showing a state in which a first probability variation big hit by a probability variation symbol has occurred.

FIG. 11 is an image diagram of the variable display section 4a showing that the variable display game is being performed during the first probability fluctuation state after the first big hit is completed.

FIG. 12 is a variable display unit 4 showing a state in which a fifth probability change jackpot due to a probability change symbol has occurred while the probability change is continuing.
It is an image figure of a.

FIG. 13 is an image diagram of the variable display unit 4a showing a state in which a variable display game is being performed during the fifth probability fluctuation state after the end of the fifth big hit.

FIG. 14 is a variable display unit 4 showing a state in which the seventh probability change jackpot due to the probability change symbol has occurred while the probability change is continuing.
It is an image figure of a.

FIG. 15 shows a time-series change of the game operation content from the start of the game in the gaming machine according to the first embodiment to the end of the continuation of the probability variation state due to the occurrence of the probability variation state by the probability variation symbol. 6 is a timing chart illustrating the embodiment.

FIG. 16 shows a time-series change in the content of a game operation from the start of a game in the gaming machine according to the second embodiment to the occurrence of a probability variation state based on a probability variation symbol and continuation of the probability variation state. 6 is a timing chart illustrating the embodiment.

FIG. 17 shows a time-series change of the game operation content from the start of the game in the gaming machine according to the third embodiment to the occurrence of the probability variation state by the probability variation symbol and the continuation of the probability variation state. 6 is a timing chart illustrating the embodiment.

FIG. 18 shows one example of a time-series change in the content of a game operation from the start of a game in the gaming machine according to the fourth embodiment to the occurrence of a probability variation state based on a probability variation symbol and the continuation of the probability variation state ends. 6 is a timing chart illustrating the embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game board 4 Variable display device (game device) 20 Special object control circuit (specific game state generation means, specific game state control means, specific game state generation control means, specific game state selection control means, specific game state continuation means) 40 Display control circuit

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A gaming machine comprising a gaming device, wherein a gaming state capable of generating a special gaming state advantageous to a player based on a gaming result mode of the gaming device being a special outcome mode, wherein a specific gaming condition is satisfied. A specific game state generating means for generating a specific game state in which the special game state is easy to generate, and a specific game state control means for controlling the generation of the specific game state. A specific game state generation control means for controlling generation of a first specific game state and a second specific game state having at least different game values; and the first specific game state based on establishment of a predetermined game condition. And a specific game state selection control means for performing selection control of a second specific game state. 2. The specific game state control unit includes a specific game state continuation unit that continues to generate a specific game state when the specific game condition is satisfied again during the generation of the specific game state. The specific game state selection control means changes from the first specific game state to the second specific game state when a value associated with the number of times the specific game state is continued by the specific game state continuation means becomes a predetermined value. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein switching control is performed. 3. The game according to claim 1, wherein the first specific game state is a more advantageous state with respect to continuation of the specific game state than the second specific game state. Machine. 4. The specific game state selection control means according to claim 1, 2 or 3, wherein said specific game state selection control means performs selection control of said specific game state based on a result mode when said specific game condition is satisfied. A gaming machine according to any of the above.