JP2005304725A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which can improve the variety of the performances by increasing the types of the performances without incurring the significant increase in the capacity of the data for control. <P>SOLUTION: During the mission period with the announcement of a mission, when the result of the display for generating the jackpot is derived and displayed at a special pattern display part 9, even if the mission announcement is made by any of the single ready-for-win state at SI25 and the super ready-for-win state A (tortoise) at SI26, the variation pattern in the single ready-for-win state plus super ready-for-win state A is executed as requiring the execution of both contents of mission announcement. On the other hands, when the loss is derived and displayed as the result of the display on the special pattern display part 9, the double ready-for-win state plus normal ready-for-win state A or non ready-for-win variation is executed as a variation pattern requiring the execution of either the single ready-for-win state nor the super ready-for-win state A. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine represented by a pachinko gaming machine, a coin gaming machine, a slot machine, or the like. Specifically, a variation display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable, a predetermined effect is executed by the variation display device during variation display, and the variation selected from the plurality of types The present invention relates to a gaming machine that can be controlled to a specific gaming state advantageous to a player when a display result of identification information derived and displayed after the variable display is performed by the variable display device according to a pattern becomes a specific display result.

  As this type of gaming machine, what is conventionally known is variable, for example, when a variable display condition is established by, for example, hitting a ball hit in the game area winning in the start winning area Some display devices are configured to start an image display operation. Then, the player predicts and sets the display result of the image display operation in advance, displays the input display setting predicted display result, executes the image display operation, and displays the display result of the image display operation. When the predicted display result is in accordance with the expected display result, it is possible to control to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player.

In this gaming machine, whether or not to control the display result of the identification information to the specific display result is determined in advance, and when the specific display result is determined in advance, according to the notified specific effect pattern While the production is selected and executed so that the production is executed at the same time, when it is determined in advance that the specific display result is not to be obtained, the production is selected and controlled so that the notified specific production pattern is not executed. (For example, Patent Document 1).
JP-A-6-285235

  In this way, in a gaming machine that determines in advance whether or not to control to a specific display result, when the specific display result is determined in advance, the effect is executed according to the notified specific effect pattern. Thus, it is necessary to select and execute the production. On the other hand, when it is determined in advance that the specific display result is not set, it is necessary to select and control the production so that the notified specific production pattern is not executed. In addition, a program and a selection table for selecting the production pattern of the variable display device are required. As a result, when the types of effects to be notified are increased in order to enrich the variations of the effect patterns, a large number of programs and selection tables for selecting the above-mentioned variation patterns are required. Inconvenience that the capacity of data for use increases. This has been the cause of the constraints that make it difficult to increase the types of effects described above.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of the actual situation, and its purpose is to increase the type of the above-mentioned effects and improve the variability of the effects without causing a significant increase in the capacity of the control data. It is to provide a gaming machine that can.

Specific examples of means for solving the problems and their effects

(1) A variable display device (for example, a special symbol display unit 9) capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information (for example, symbols) each of which can be identified. A production (for example, single reach, super reach A (turtle reach), double reach, normal reach A, etc.) is executed, and a variation pattern selected from a plurality of types (for example, single reach + super reach A (turtle reach), The display result of the identification information derived and displayed after the variable display (for example, scroll display) is performed by the variable display device according to the double reach + normal reach A, triple reach + super reach B) is the specific display result (for example, 777). ) Is a game that can be controlled to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player (for example, a big hit state). A machine (for example, a pachinko machine, a coin game machine or a slot machine),
Display result determining means (for example, SC01, SC02, SK1 to SK26) for determining whether or not the display result of the identification information is a specific display result;
Execution is possible in a variable display of identification information from among a plurality of effects including a first effect (for example, single reach) and a second effect (for example, super reach A (turtle reach)) different from the first effect. Production selection means for selecting production (for example, SI22, SI28 to SI40, SI43, specific production pattern notification table in FIG. 23),
An effect notification for notifying the type of effect selected by the effect mode selection means as an effect that can be executed in a specified period (during the mission period) until the variable display of identification information is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, four times). Means (for example, SI06, SSF02 to SSF06, special symbol display unit 9);
Fluctuation pattern selection means (for example, SI03 to SI05 and the variation pattern table of FIG. 18, SI10 to SI20a and the specific effect pattern non-notification table of FIG. 20, SI34 to SI40 and SI43) for selecting the variation pattern of the variation display of the identification information A specific effect pattern notification table in FIG. 23), and
Fluctuation display control means (for example, SI06, SSE01 to SSE11, SSF01) that executes fluctuation display of identification information according to the fluctuation pattern selected by the fluctuation pattern selection means,
The variation pattern selecting means is configured such that the display result determining means sets the specific display result as the specific display result after the first effect or the second effect is notified as the effect type by the effect notifying unit. A specific variation pattern (single reach + super reach A (turtle reach)) in which the second effect is executed together with the first effect (for example, when YES is determined by SI28) (The variation pattern in which “single reach + super reach A (turtle reach)” is executed is selected by referring to the hit table of the specific effect pattern notification time table of FIG. 23 through SI 29), and the display result is determined. When the means decides not to use the specific display result (eg, NO is determined by SI28) In this case, a variation pattern is selected from a plurality of types of variation patterns (for example, double reach + normal reach A or non-reach variation) in which neither the first effect nor the second effect is executed (see FIG. The variation pattern in which “double reach + normal reach A” or “non-reach variation” is executed is selected with reference to the outlier table of the 23 specific effect pattern notification tables).

  According to such a configuration, when it is determined by the display result determination means that the display result of the identification information is set as the specific display result, either the first effect or the second effect is notified. Since the specific variation pattern in which both the first performance and the second performance are executed is selected and executed, the data for selecting the specific variation pattern is shared, and the necessary data capacity is reduced. It is possible to reduce the amount of control data and increase the types of specific performance patterns without causing a significant increase in the volume of control data.

  (2) When the display result determination unit determines that the specific display result is to be used as the specific display result in the specified period, and the variable display control unit executes the variable display of the identification information according to the specific variation pattern (for example, SSF02 (When the determination of YES is made), when the informed effect is executed according to which of the first effect and the second effect is notified by the effect notification means (for example, Further, when the SSF 10 makes a determination of YES, it further includes an effect execution notifying means (for example, SSF 11) for notifying that the specific display result is derived and displayed.

  According to such a configuration, when the variation display is performed with the specific variation pattern, the notified effect is executed depending on whether the first effect is notified in advance or the second effect is notified. Since the fact that the specific display result is derived and displayed is notified at the time, the game is easy to understand for the player.

  (3) In the specified period, the display result determining unit does not determine that the specific display result is set, and the variation display control unit does not execute either the first effect or the second effect. When the variation display of the identification information is executed according to the pattern (for example, NO is determined by the SI 28, and the variation display of the identification information is executed according to the variation pattern in which “double reach + normal reach A” or “non-reach variation” is executed. After the display result of the variable display is derived and displayed (for example, SSF14 determines YES), regardless of whether the effect notification means notifies the first effect or the second effect. When the determination is made, the effect non-execution notifying means (for example, SSF1) notifying that the effect notified by the effect notifying means has not been executed. ), Characterized in that it further comprises a.

  According to such a configuration, even when either the first effect or the second effect is notified, the timing at which the notification that the effect notified by the effect notification means has not been executed is common. Thus, it is easy to control the notification that the effect notified by the effect notification means has not been executed.

(4) The variation pattern selecting means does not use the specific display result when the display result determining means determines to use the specific display result (for example, when YES is determined by SI03). A predetermined reach effect (for example, super reach) is executed with a higher probability than that of (when the super reach is selected with a probability of 7% by referring to the deviation pattern table of FIG. 18 by SI05). (For example, select a super reach with a probability of 66% by referring to the hit table of the variation pattern table of FIG. 18 by SI04).
When the display result determining means decides not to use the specific display result during the specified period (for example, when NO is determined by SI28), the fluctuation pattern selecting means selects the reach fluctuation pattern. And a reach selection prohibiting means for prohibiting (for example, selecting a non-super-reach (normal reach A) by referring to an outlier table of the specific effect pattern notification table of FIG. 23 by SI30). To do.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent control of a meaningless gaming state that does not result in a specific display despite execution of a predetermined reach with a high expectation of the specific gaming state, and the inconvenience of reducing the interest of the game. Can be prevented.

  (5) Expected value of execution time of the variation display of the identification information executed according to the variation pattern selected by the variation pattern selection means in the specified period (expected value KK of variation time by specific variation pattern and non-specific variation pattern = T1 × probability of selecting single reach + super reach A during mission period + T2 × probability of selecting double reach + normal reach A during mission period + T4 × probability of non-reach variation during mission period The probability is the expected value of the execution time of the variation display of the identification information executed according to the variation pattern selected outside the specified period (expected value KH = T1 × in the normal production mode and single reach + super reach A is Probability of selection + T2 x normal production mode and double reach + normal -Probability that Teach A will be selected + T3 x Normal Representation Mode and Triple Reach + Super Reach B Probability will be selected + T4 x Probability that Non Reach Variation will be selected in Normal Representation Mode + T1 x Specific Representation Pattern Not Reported Probability of selecting single reach + super reach A + T2 × specific effect pattern non-notification and double reach + normal reach A selection probability + T3 × specific effect pattern non-notification and triple reach + super reach B Selection probability of each variation pattern and its value to be longer than (expected value KK ≧ expected value KH). Specified variation pattern and non-specific to determine time T1-T4 or to be executed during a specified period (during mission period) The variation time itself by moving pattern to that of time longer than the variation time of the fluctuation pattern performed during variation other than specified period) can be characterized.

  According to such a configuration, the execution time of the variable display of the identification information during the specified period becomes long, and the interest of the game can be kept long.

(6) In the specified period, the display result determining means does not determine that the specific display result is to be used (for example, NO is determined by SI28), and the variable display control means is the first effect. When the variation display of the identification information is performed according to the variation pattern in which none of the second effects is performed (for example, the variation pattern in which “double reach + normal reach A” or “non-reach variation” is performed, and accordingly the variation of the identification information) When the display is executed and NO is determined by SH10a), a specified period extending means (for example, SH11, SF01 to SF03) for extending the specified period;
When the specified period is extended by the specified period extending means, an extension notifying means (for example, SI15 to SI20a) for notifying the fact is further provided.

  According to such a configuration, the player pays attention to whether or not the extension notification by the extension notification means is performed, the attention to the player's performance is maintained, and the interest is improved.

  (7) The extension notification means notifies that the specified period has ended, and then notifies that the specified period is extended (for example, a determination of YES is made by SI14 and the specific effect mode end message is output according to SI19) The specific effect mode extension message is displayed according to SI20 at the next fluctuation after the is displayed).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to give a player an impression that the loser is revived and to improve the interest of the game.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. In the following embodiments, a pachinko gaming machine is shown as an example of a gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to this and may be a coin gaming machine, a slot machine, or the like. That is, it has a variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable, executes a predetermined effect by the variable display device during variable display, and follows a variation pattern selected from the plurality of types Other games that can be controlled to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when the display result of the identification information derived and displayed after the variable display by the variable display device becomes the specific display result It can also be applied to the machine.

  FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine 1 as an example of a gaming machine according to the present invention and a card unit 50 installed correspondingly.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape. There is a hitting ball supply tray 3 on the lower surface of the glass door frame 2. Under the hitting ball supply tray 3, there are provided an extra ball receiving tray 4 for storing prize balls overflowing from the hitting ball supply tray 3 and a hitting operation handle (operation knob) 5 for firing the hitting ball. A game board 6 is detachably attached to the rear of the glass door frame 2. A game area 7 is provided in front of the game board 6. This will be described later with reference to FIG. Two speakers 27 that emit sound effects are provided on the left and right upper portions outside the game area 7. On the outer periphery of the game area 7, a game effect LED 28a and game effect LEDs 28b and 28c are provided. In this example, a prize ball lamp 51 that is turned on when the prize ball is paid out is provided at the left-side center portion of the glass door frame 2, and an out-of-ball lamp that is turned on when the supply ball runs out at the upper center of the glass door frame 2. 52 is provided.

  Further, FIG. 1 also shows a card unit 50 that is installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1 and enables a ball lending by inserting a prepaid card. The card unit 50 is provided with a card availability display lamp 151, and the player is notified by the lighting or blinking of the card availability display lamp 151 that the card unit 50 is in a usable state. This card unit 50 is installed in a state where it is inserted between a plurality of pachinko gaming machines 1 installed on the gaming machine installation island, and it indicates which of the left and right gaming machines is connected to the connected table. Displayed by the instrument 153.

  When the player inserts a prepaid card in which the card balance is recorded into the card insertion slot 155, the card balance recorded in the prepaid card is read. Next, when the player performs a predetermined ball lending operation, the balance for the lending unit amount set in advance is reduced, and the hit ball for the lending unit amount is supplied to the pachinko gaming machine 1 It is rented out to dish 3.

  The card unit 50 is provided with a fraction display switch 152. By pressing the fraction display switch 152, for example, information such as a card balance or an error code when an error occurs is displayed on an information display (not shown) provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the figure, reference numeral 156 denotes a card unit lock, which is configured to open the front side of the card unit 50 by inserting a predetermined key into the card unit lock 156 and performing an unlocking operation.

  FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining a game area 7 provided on the front surface of the game board 6 of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  Near the center of the game area 7, a variable display device 8 having a special symbol display unit 9 and an accessory 77 that operates in accordance with the game effect is provided. The variable display device 8 is provided with an electric starter 15 for starting which constitutes a start winning opening 14 at the lower center portion thereof, and a passing gate 11 is provided on both sides thereof. Further, a variable winning ball apparatus 19 is attached below the start winning opening 14.

  In the special symbol display section 9 of the variable display device 8, for example, nine special symbols of three rows or three columns (see FIG. 5) are variably displayed by scrolling from top to bottom. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, as a special symbol, a fruit symbol representing a fruit common to nine symbols and a numeric symbol “7” are displayed. The special symbol is variably started on the basis that the hit ball starts and wins the start winning opening 14. In addition, the special symbol display unit 9 displays various characters for enhancing the effect of the game.

  The hit ball that has entered the passing gate 11 at the bottom of the variable display device 8 is detected by the gate switch 12 and then guided to the out port 26. When a hit ball is detected by the gate switch 12, the normal symbol stopped and displayed in the special symbol display unit 9 is variably started. When the display result is a predetermined specific display result (for example, “7”), the starter electric accessory 15 constituting the start winning opening 14 is obtained by exciting the solenoid 16. It is established for a predetermined time, and it becomes easy to make a hitting ball easily enter the start winning opening 14. If the hit ball passes through the passage gate 11 during the variable display of the special symbol display unit 9, the passage is stored, and the variable symbol display of the special symbol display unit 9 ends and the variation can be started again. After that, the special symbol display unit 9 starts variably based on the passage memory. The upper limit of the passing memory is set to “4”, for example.

  The start winning ball that has entered the start winning opening 14 is detected by the start opening switch 17. When a hitting ball is detected by the start port switch 17, the special symbol of the variable display device 8 is variably started. For example, when a hitting ball is detected by the start opening switch 17 during the variable display of the special symbol, the start winning is stored, and the variation of the special symbol is finished and the variation can be started again. The special symbol starts variably based on the start winning memory. The upper limit of the start winning memory is set to, for example, “4”, and the current starting winning memory number is displayed by the start winning memory display displayed in the special symbol display unit 9. The start winning memory display is lit by adding one lighting display each time a start winning is stored. Each time the special symbol variable display is started in the special symbol display unit 9, one lighting display is turned off.

  All the symbols in the special symbol display unit 9 are started to be displayed in a variable manner and are sequentially stopped. One of a plurality (8 in FIG. 5) hit lines (combination lines) whose display results at the time of stop are predetermined. In the case of “7”, the specific gaming state (big hit state) is entered. If a big hit occurs, the open / close plate 20 is tilted by the excitation of the solenoid 21 to open the big winning opening of the variable winning ball apparatus 19. As a result, the variable winning ball apparatus 19 is in a first state that is advantageous to the player.

  This first state ends when a predetermined period (for example, 30 seconds) or a predetermined number of hit balls (for example, 10) wins, whichever comes first, which is disadvantageous for the player. The second state is entered. The large winning opening is provided with a V count switch 22 for detecting a winning ball that has entered a specific area (V pocket) and a count switch 23 for detecting a winning ball that has won a normal area other than the specific area. When the hit ball that has entered the variable winning ball apparatus 19 in the first state wins a specific area (V pocket) and is detected by the V count switch 22, the first state of that time is finished. After that, the opening / closing plate 20 is opened again to be in the first state. The repeated continuation control in the first state can be executed up to 15 times, and the gaming state in which the repeated continuation control is executed is referred to as a specific gaming state (big hit state). In the repeated continuation control, the state where the variable winning ball apparatus 19 is in the first state is called a round. When the upper limit number of executions of the repeated continuation control is 16, the variable winning ball apparatus 19 can be set to the first state for 16 rounds from the first round to the 16th round.

  During variable display of the variable display device 8 (in this case, during update display of the special symbol display unit 9), a reach state (reach display) may occur. Here, “reach” includes a variable display device whose display state can be changed, and the variable display device derives and displays a display result of a plurality of identification information at different times, and the plurality of display results are determined in advance. In a gaming machine in which the gaming state is a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when the combination of the specific display modes is determined, a part of the display results of the plurality of identification information is not yet derived and displayed In the display state, the display result of the identification information that has already been derived and displayed satisfies the condition for the combination of the specific display modes. In other words, the reach is when the display result of the identification information in the variable display device having a plurality of variable display units whose display states can be changed is a combination of a predetermined specific display mode. A variable display mode in which a combination of the specific display modes is easily displayed at a stage where the display result of the variable display device has not yet been derived and displayed in a gaming machine in which the gaming state is in a specific gaming state advantageous for the player. A display state that makes the player think that it has become. For example, a state in which variable display by the plurality of variable display units is performed while maintaining a state where the combinations of the specific display modes are aligned is also included in the reach display state. Furthermore, in some reach, when it appears, a big hit is more likely to occur (the expectation of the big hit is higher) than a normal reach (normal reach). Such a specific reach is called super reach.

  In addition, the reach state is out of the display condition that becomes the specific display mode even when the display control proceeds after the variable display device is variably started and the display result is reached before the display result is derived and displayed. It also refers to a display mode that does not exist.

  The reach state is a display state at the time when the display control of the variable display device progresses and reaches a stage before the display result is derived and displayed, and is determined before the display result is derived and displayed. This also refers to a display state in a case where at least a part of the display results of the plurality of variable display areas that have been satisfied the conditions for the specific display mode.

  Probability that the probability of generating a big hit is improved compared to the normal gaming state when the result of the big win displayed on the special symbol display unit 9 is a combination of “777” on two or more combination lines It becomes a fluctuating state. In the following, jackpots with probability variation symbols are referred to as probability variation jackpots. A jackpot symbol other than the probability variation symbol is referred to as a non-probability variation symbol, and a jackpot of the non-probability variation symbol due to a doublet is referred to as a non-probability variation symbol. When a probable big hit occurs, the probability variation state is controlled for a predetermined duration. In addition, when the probability variation jackpot occurs again within this period, the probability variation state again occurs after the end of the specific gaming state associated with the second probability variation jackpot.

  Therefore, if the number of consecutive probable big hits is not limited, it may be repeatedly controlled to the probability variation state for a very long time, and the player's gambling will be overwhelmed by the special gaming state. .

  Therefore, an upper limit may be set for the number of times that the probable variation big hit is continuously generated during the probability variation state in order to restrict the continuous control of the probability variation state from being performed indefinitely. When the upper limit number is set and the jackpot display mode is set to the non-probable variable big hit based on the upper limit number, the continuous control of the probability variation state is forcibly terminated at that time. It is to be noted that the restriction that prohibits the big hit with the probability variation symbol is called a limiter operation.

  The game board 6 is provided with a plurality of winning openings 24. In addition, decorative lamps 25 that are lit and displayed during the game are provided around the left and right sides of the game area 7, and an outlet 26 for collecting hit balls that have not won a prize is provided at the bottom.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, usually, a variation pattern to be executed is selected from a plurality of types of variation patterns, and the special symbol display unit 9 is variably displayed according to the selected variation pattern. Control in the production mode is performed. Then, when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the normal performance mode is switched to the specific performance mode. In the specific effect mode, whether or not to notify the specific effect pattern determined so that the specific game state is generated when the special symbol display unit 9 is effect-controlled within a predetermined period in which a predetermined number of times (for example, four times) of fluctuation is performed. The special symbol display unit 9 notifies the specific effect pattern in accordance with the determination to notify. When the special symbol display unit 9 executes a variation pattern with an effect in accordance with the specific effect pattern notified during the specified period, the display result becomes the specific display result (777), and a big hit state occurs.

  Next, the structure of the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. FIG. 3 is an overall rear view showing the internal structure of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  A front frame 2b is provided on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and a mechanism plate 36 is provided in front of the front frame 2b. On the front frame 2b, a display control board 80 for performing display control of the special symbol display unit 9, a game control board 31 covered with a board case 32 and mounted with a game control microcomputer, and the pachinko ball payout control are performed. A payout control board 37 on which a payout control microcomputer and the like are mounted is installed. Further, a ball launching device 34 that launches a ball to the game area 7 using the rotational force of the motor, and a lamp control board 35 for sending signals to the speaker 27 and the game effect LEDs / lamps 28a, 28b, 28c are provided. It has been. On the other hand, a ball tank 38 is provided on the upper portion of the mechanism plate 36, and pachinko balls are supplied to the ball tank 38 from above in a state where the pachinko gaming machine 1 is installed on the gaming machine installation island. The pachinko balls in the ball tank 38 are supplied to the ball dispensing device through the guide rod 39.

  FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a circuit configuration in the game control board 31. FIG. 4 shows a game control board (also referred to as a main board) 31, a payout control board 37, a lamp control board 35, an audio control board 70, and a display control board 80 as control boards.

  The payout control board 37, the lamp control board 35, the sound control board 70, and the display control board 80 are equipped with a microcomputer, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) and an I / O port.

  A ball payout device 97 and a card unit 50 are connected to the payout control board 37. Connected to the lamp control board 35 are game effect LEDs 28a, 28b, 28c, a prize ball lamp 51, a ball break lamp 52, a gate passing memory display 41, an accessory decoration lamp 76, and a decoration lamp 25. A speaker 27 is connected to the sound control board 70.

  The display control board 80 is connected to the variable display device 8 (not shown) and the lamp control board 35 and the voice control board 70 described above.

  The game control board 31 includes a basic circuit (game control microcomputer) 53 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 in accordance with a game control program, a switch circuit 58, a solenoid circuit 59, an information output circuit 64, and an address decoding circuit. 67.

  The basic circuit 53 is a game control microcomputer, which includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 54 for storing a game control program and the like, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 55 used as a work memory, and a control program. Therefore, the CPU 56 and the I / O port 57 that perform control operations are included. The basic circuit 53 repeatedly executes the game control program stored in the ROM 54 periodically (for example, every 2 msec) from the top. In addition to the game control program, the ROM 54 stores various table data shown in FIGS. 14, 16, 18, 20, and 23.

  The switch circuit 58 is a circuit that supplies signals from various switches to the basic circuit 53. The switch circuit 58 is connected to the gate switch 12, the start port switch 17, the V count switch 22, the count switch 23, the prize ball count switch 301A, and the like.

  The information output circuit 64, according to the data given from the basic circuit 53, probability variation information indicating that a probability variation has occurred and is in a probability variation state, and jackpot information indicating that a big hit has occurred and a specific gaming state has occurred. And a circuit for outputting start winning information indicating occurrence of the start winning used effectively for variable display of the special symbol display unit 9 to the host computer such as a hall management computer.

  The solenoid circuit 59 is a microcomputer for game control of the solenoid 16 for operating the movable piece of the starter electric accessory 15, the solenoid 21 for opening / closing the opening / closing plate 20 of the variable winning ball apparatus 19, and the solenoid 13 for operating the accessory character 77. The circuit is driven in accordance with a command from 53.

  Commands that are examples of command information are transmitted from the game control board 31 to the payout control board 37 and the display control board 80.

  The commands transmitted from the game control board 31 to the payout control board 37 include commands as command information related to prize ball payout control, and commands as command information related to ball payout control (for example, ball lending prohibition commands, balls Lending prohibition release command, etc.).

  The command transmitted from the game control board 31 to the display control board 80 is used as command information relating to the display of the variable display device 8, the lighting of the lamps of the game effect LEDs 28, and the control of effects such as game sounds generated from the speakers 27. Display control command. The display control board 80 controls the display of the special symbol display unit 9 in accordance with the transmitted display control command. The display control board 80 analyzes the transmitted display control command, sets a lamp / sound control command, and outputs the command to the lamp / sound control board. This display control command is composed of two sets of 2-byte data of MODE data and EXT data each consisting of 1-byte data. The MODE data is data indicating a command type such as a change start command or a fixed symbol designation command, and the EXT data is data that specifically specifies a specific display control content among the command types indicated by the MODE data.

  The display control board 80 outputs a predetermined lamp control command to the lamp control board 35 based on the display control command and the determination result command. On the lamp control board 35, the lighting control of the electrical decorative component is performed based on the lamp control command.

  Further, the display control board 80 outputs a predetermined voice control command to the voice control board 70 based on the display control command and the determination result command. The sound control board 70 performs control to output a predetermined sound effect from the speaker 27 based on the sound control command.

  Based on the detection signal of the start port switch 17, the detection signal of the V count switch 22, and the detection signal of the count switch 23, the basic circuit 53 sends a prize ball signal for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls to the payout control board 37. Output. The payout control board 37 performs control for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls by controlling the ball payout device 97 based on the outputted prize ball signal.

  More specifically, for example, 15 prize balls are paid out for each winning ball for the winning ball that has won the big winning gate of the variable winning ball apparatus 19, and one for the winning ball that has won the starting winning port 14. For example, 6 prize balls are paid out for each winning ball, and for the other winning balls 24 awarded to the winning opening 24, for example, 10 prize balls are paid out for each winning ball.

  The award ball number signal sent from the game control board 31 to the payout control board 37 is received by a payout control microcomputer (not shown) provided on the payout control board 37. The payout control microcomputer controls the payout device 97 to drive out the number of prize balls specified by the prize ball number signal.

  FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the arrangement relationship between the combination line (win line) of the special symbol display unit 9 and the symbol. As described above, the special symbol display unit 9 has a total of nine variable display units 2a to 2i of 3 rows × 3 columns, and each variable display unit displays symbols 1 to 1 as illustrated. Nine 9 special symbols are variably displayed. The stop sequence of symbols 1 to 9 is as follows: symbol 1 and symbol 2 are stopped first, symbol 3 to symbol 6 are stopped, symbol 7 and symbol 8 are stopped, and symbol 9 is finally stopped. To do. A total of eight combination lines 1 to 9 are defined on three diagonal rows, three vertical columns, and diagonal lines, and at least one of the eight hit lines 1 to 9 is defined. When “777” is aligned on one hit line, a big hit state occurs.

  FIG. 6 is a diagram showing various random counters used by the basic circuit 53 on the game control board 31 side for game control. FIG. 6 shows ten types of random counters of random R1, random R2-1 to R2-9, random R3, random R4-1 to R4-3, and random R5 to random R10.

  Random R1 is a big hit determination random counter used for determining at the time of starting winning whether or not the result of variable display of a special symbol based on the start memory is a big hit when there is a start memory. The random counter 1 is incremented by 1 every timer interrupt (specifically, 2 msec), is incremented and updated from 0, and is incremented and updated up to 300, which is the upper limit, and then is incremented and updated again from 0.

  Random 2-1 to Random 2-9 are random counters used to determine each stop symbol of symbols 1 to 9 described above. R2-1 is for determining the stop symbol of symbol 1, R2-2 is symbol 2, R2-3 is symbol 3, R2-4 is symbol 4, R2-5 is symbol 5, R2-6 is symbol Symbols 6 and R2-7 are random counters for determining a symbol 7, symbol R2-8 is symbol 8 and symbol R2-9 is a symbol 9 for determining a stop symbol.

  R2-1 is incremented by 1 for each timer interrupt (specifically, 2 msec) and is incremented and incremented by 1 in an infinite loop using the interrupt processing surplus time (see FIG. 8A). .

  R2-n (an integer of n = 2 to 9) is incremented by 1 for every carry of R2- (n-1). Each of R2-1 to R2-9 is added and updated from 0 and updated up to 11 which is the upper limit thereof, and then added and updated again from 0.

  The random R3 is a random counter for determining whether or not to generate a reach state. One is added for each timer interruption (every 2 msec), and addition is updated one by one in an infinite loop using the interruption processing surplus time. Then, the addition is updated from 0, the addition is updated up to 11, which is the upper limit, and then the addition is updated from 0 again.

  R4-1 to R4-3 are random counters used for determining a combination line for establishing a winning symbol and determining a combination line for achieving reach. R4-1 is incremented by 1 for each timer interrupt (every 2 msec) and is incremented and updated by 1 in an infinite loop using the remaining interrupt processing time. R4-n (n = 2 to 3) is incremented and updated by one for every carry of R4- (n-1). Then, R4-1 to R4-3 are each added and updated from 0 and added and updated up to 7 which is the upper limit thereof, and then added and updated again from 0.

  The random R5 is a random counter used for determining the type of variation pattern of the special symbol display unit 9. One is added for each timer interruption (every 2 msec), and addition is updated one by one in an infinite loop using the interruption processing surplus time. Then, the addition is updated from 0 and the addition is updated up to 99 which is the upper limit, and then the addition is updated from 0 again.

  The random R6 is a random counter used for determining whether or not to switch from the normal effect mode to the specific effect mode described above. One is added for each timer interruption (every 2 msec), and addition is updated one by one in an infinite loop using the interruption processing surplus time. Then, the addition is updated from 0, the addition is updated up to 59 which is the upper limit, and then the addition is updated from 0 again.

  Random R7 is a random counter used for determining whether or not to end the above-described specific performance mode. One is added for each timer interruption (every 2 msec), and addition is updated one by one in an infinite loop using the interruption processing surplus time. Then, the addition is updated from 0 and the addition is updated up to 29 which is the upper limit, and then the addition is updated from 0 again.

  The random R8 is a random counter used for determining whether or not to notify (mission notification) a specific effect pattern (referred to as “mission content”) in the specific effect mode described above. One is added for each timer interruption (every 2 msec), and addition is updated one by one in an infinite loop using the interruption processing surplus time. Then, the addition is updated from 0, the addition is updated to 4 which is the upper limit, and then the addition is updated from 0 again.

  Random R9 is a random counter for determining whether or not to extend a prescribed period (mission period) for achieving the specific effect pattern notified in the specific effect mode. As will be described in detail later, in the specific effect mode, the big hit state does not occur unless the notified specific effect pattern is achieved within a predetermined number of fluctuations (for example, 4 times). It is referred to as a specified period, and it is determined using the extracted value of the random R9 whether or not to extend the specified period again after the specified period ends. This R9 is incremented and updated by 1 every timer interrupt (every 2 msec), and is incremented and updated by 1 in an infinite loop using the remaining interrupt processing time. Then, the addition is updated from 0, the addition is updated up to 9, which is the upper limit, and then the addition is updated from 0 again.

  Random R10 is a random counter used for determining a specific effect pattern to be notified in the specific effect mode. The timer is incremented and updated by 1 every timer interrupt (every 2 msec), and is incremented and updated by 1 by an infinite loop using the remaining interrupt processing time. Then, the addition is updated from 0, the addition is updated up to 1, which is the upper limit, and then the addition is updated from 0 again.

  Although not shown, the display result of the normal symbol displayed on the display screen of the special symbol display unit 9 is also determined by the random counter. The random counter is incremented by 1 every 2 msec, for example, and counts up from 0, counts up to the upper limit of 10, and then counts up from 0 again. The count value of the random counter is for determining at random whether or not to generate a normal hit based on the display result of the normal symbol. When the gate passage is detected by the gate switch 12, the count value of the random counter is extracted accordingly. When the gate passage is detected, it is determined whether or not the extracted random counter value matches the normal hit determination value (for example, “2”). Control is performed. When the normal hit is determined, the stop symbol corresponding to the normal hit is determined accordingly, and when the deviation is determined, the stop display result of the normal symbol is determined using other random counters. .

  FIG. 7 is a screen diagram for explaining the display state of the special symbol display unit 9 in the specific effect mode described above.

  When it is determined to switch to the specific effect mode based on the extracted value of the random R6 described above, “the specific effect mode has been entered” as shown in FIG. The message display is made, and thereafter the symbol variation display is started.

  When it is determined that the specific effect pattern is notified (mission notification) based on the extracted value of the random R8, the special symbol display unit 9 starts to change the symbol as shown in FIG. The message of mission contents such as “Please apply turtle reach within 4 rotations” is displayed. This “within 4 rotations” is the specified period (mission period) in which the above-described mission notification content must be achieved. As a result, if the turtle reach (referred to as super reach A described later) is displayed within the period in which the special symbol display unit 9 variably displays four times, a big hit state occurs.

  After the message indicating that the turtle reach is applied within 4 rotations of (b), all symbols of the special symbol display unit 9 start to change at once as shown in FIG. 7 (c). Even during the fluctuation display, the mission notification content of “turtle reach within 4 rotations” is displayed small in the corner of the screen.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 7 (d), when the variation of all symbols is stopped and then the second variation display is started, the specified period (mission period) is subtracted from the variation display for one time. Therefore, “Turtle reach within 3 rotations” is displayed at the corner of the screen.

  Then, in the fourth variation display, as shown in FIG. 7D, a message “turtle reach within one rotation” is displayed at the corner of the screen. Then, as shown in FIG. 7B, in the diagonal combination line 8 (see FIG. 5) from the lower left to the upper right, there is a single reach that “77” is aligned and reach is established on one combination line. After the occurrence, the message “achievement” is displayed when the turtle character appears and the turtle reach (super reach A) is displayed.

  In this way, if the effect (turtle reach in the case of FIG. 7) specified by the mission notification content is achieved during the mission period (during the specified period), the display result of the achieved variable display is always “777”. (See FIG. 7 (f)), and control is performed so that a big hit state occurs.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the specific effect mode is to be ended based on the extracted value of the random R7 counter, the message “the specific effect mode has ended” is displayed as shown in FIG. Display is made.

  In addition, when it is determined that the above-mentioned specific rendering mode is to be extended based on the extracted value of the above-mentioned random R9 counter, as shown in FIG. 7 (h), “the specific rendering mode has been extended. Is displayed.

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing game control main processing and interrupt processing executed by the basic circuit 53. In FIG. 8, (a) shows the game control main process, and (b) shows the timer interrupt process. This interrupt process is executed once every 2 msec, for example.

  In the game control main process, an initialization process is first performed in step S (hereinafter simply referred to as S) 01. In the initialization process, it is determined whether an error is included in the RAM 55. If an error is included, the RAM 55 is initialized and various flags are initialized. Further, in the initialization process, a process of setting a timer interruption time (for example, 2 msec) that defines timing for executing an interruption process, which will be described later, to the CPU 56 is performed. As a result, the time measurement for defining the timing at which the first interrupt process is executed after the reset due to power-on or the like is started. In the initialization process, various timers are set and a process of outputting a sub-board initialization command for the display control board 80 or the like is performed.

  Next, the update process of the random counter in S02 is repeatedly executed by an infinite loop until the timer interrupt is generated. In S02, random counters R2-1 to R2-9, R3, R4-1 to R4-3, and R5 to R9 among the various random counters described above are updated. Then, if the timer interrupt is received while the updating process is repeatedly executed in the infinite loop of S02, the timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 8B is executed. After the timer interrupt process of FIG. 8B is executed, the step of S02 is again executed in an infinite loop.

  In S03, the state of the gate switch 12, the start port switch 17, the V count switch 22, the count switch 23, etc. is input, and a switch process is performed to determine whether or not each winning port or variable winning ball device has been won. . When a start winning is detected by the start port switch 17, a start storage process is executed in this switch process. Specifically, when a start winning is detected by the start port switch 17, the count value of the random 1 counter for jackpot determination is extracted at that timing, and the extracted value is stored in the special symbol determination bank for start memory. Is done. As a result, the start memory is stored. The special symbol determination bank for starting memory is composed of four locations of bank 0 to bank 3, and a maximum of four starting memories can be made by these four banks. Therefore, when a start winning is detected and there is a memory in all the banks, the start winning is invalidated.

  Next, error processing is performed in S04. This error process is a process in which various abnormality diagnosis is performed by a self-diagnosis function provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and an alarm is generated if necessary according to the result.

  Next, it progresses to S05 and a random number update process is made. This is a process of updating each random counter indicating various determination random numbers used for game control. Specifically, this is update processing of random 1 and 2 counters. Therefore, the random counters 1 and 2 are updated by 1 every 2 ms.

  Next, the process proceeds to S06, and display symbol random number update processing is performed. This process is the same as that in S03, and specifically, random 3 and 4 counter updating processes are performed.

  Next, the process proceeds to S07, and a special symbol process is performed. In this special symbol process, one of a plurality of types of processing is selected and executed according to the value of the special symbol process flag after the winning confirmation processing is performed. The value of the special symbol process flag is updated during each process according to the gaming state. Next, the normal symbol process is performed in S08. In the normal symbol process, the corresponding process is selected and executed according to the normal symbol process flag for controlling the normal symbols displayed in the special symbol display unit 9 in a predetermined order. The value of the normal symbol process flag is updated during each process according to the gaming state.

  In step S09, special symbol command processing is executed. This special symbol command processing is processing in which the basic circuit 53 transmits the above-described special symbol display command data to the display control board 80. Next, the process proceeds to S10, where normal symbol command processing is executed. This normal symbol command processing is processing in which the basic circuit 53 transmits command data for display control of the normal symbol displayed in the special symbol display unit 9 to the display control board 80.

  Next, it progresses to S11 and an information output process is made. This information output process is a process for outputting the above-described probability variation information, jackpot information, and starting information via the information output circuit 64 to the outside. Next, it progresses to S12 and a solenoid output process is made. This solenoid output process is a process for outputting a control signal for controlling the excitation of the solenoids 13, 16, and 21 to the solenoid circuit 59. Next, it progresses to S13 and a prize ball process is made. This prize ball process is a process for the basic circuit 53 to send a prize ball number signal and a prize ball possible signal to the payout control board 37 to issue a prize ball payout command.

  Next, it progresses to S14 and a pending | holding memory | storage process is made. This reserved memory processing specifies the display of the number of reserved memories when the number of reserved memories changes, for example, when there is a start prize and the reserved memory increases or when the change starts and the reserved memory decreases. And a determination result command indicating the determination result set in the winning confirmation process performed in the special symbol process process to be described later is transmitted. That is, the determination result command is transmitted in association with the pending storage number command transmission. As a result, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconveniences in which only the pending storage number command is received and the determination result command cannot be received and the command is missed. In S15, a test signal output process is performed. In this test signal output process, a test is performed as to whether a normal command corresponding to the gaming state is being output. For example, at the time of big hit, a test is performed to determine whether a command corresponding to the big hit is being output. As control after S15, a process of repeating the infinite loop of S02 is performed.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a subroutine program for the special symbol process shown in S07 of FIG. This special symbol process is controlled so that one of the ten types of processing (SA02 to SA11) is executed according to the value of the special symbol process flag after the winning confirmation process of SA01 is executed. The In SA01 to SA11, the following processing is executed.

  In SA01, a winning confirmation process is performed. When a hitting ball enters the start winning opening 14 (in this embodiment, the winning opening of the variable winning ball apparatus 15) and the start opening switch 17 is turned on, various random number determination processes are performed, and the extracted random numbers A process of storing in the random number storage area is performed. This process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In SA02, special symbol variation waiting processing is performed. It is determined whether or not there is a start prize (whether or not there is a start memory). If there is no start prize, command information for setting the display state on the special symbol display unit 9 to a standby state for waiting for a customer is provided. This is a process for setting and allowing the special symbol process flag to be transferred to the special symbol determination process when there is a start winning.

  In SA03, special symbol determination processing is performed. When the special symbol variable display can be started, the start winning memory number is confirmed. If the start winning memorization number is not 0, it is determined whether to win or not according to the value of the big hit determination random number extracted using the random 1 counter. In addition, various determinations regarding the specific performance mode are performed. This will be described in detail later.

  In SA04, a variation pattern setting process is performed. The variation pattern table corresponding to the determination result of whether or not the jackpot is reached and the value of the reach determination random number is looked up, and the variation pattern is determined according to the value of the variation pattern determination random number.

  In SA05, a stop symbol setting process is performed. Using the random R4-1 to R2-3 counter, the random R2-1 to R2-9 counter, etc., the scheduled stop symbols for the nine symbols are determined.

  In SA06, all symbol variation start processing is performed. The special symbol display unit 9 performs control so that all symbols start to fluctuate. At this time, a change pattern command and nine stop symbol commands for commanding nine scheduled stop symbols (final stop symbols) of symbols 1 to 9 are transmitted to the display control board 80 as display control commands. The

  In SA07, all symbol stop waiting processing is performed. When a predetermined time has elapsed, control is performed so that all symbols displayed on the special symbol display unit 9 are stopped. Further, control is performed so that the left middle symbol is stopped at a predetermined timing until all symbols stop.

  In SA08, a big hit display process is performed. When the extracted value based on the random R1 is a value that causes a big hit state, display control commands corresponding to the values extracted by the random R4-1 to R4-3 and the random R2-1 to R2-9 are displayed. Control is performed so as to be transmitted to the control board 80, and the internal state (process flag) is updated to shift to Step SA09. If not, the internal state is updated to shift to step SA02. Further, the display control microcomputer of the display control board 80 performs a big hit display on the special symbol display unit 9 according to the data of the display control command. The jackpot display is a process performed to notify the player of the occurrence of a jackpot.

  In SA09, the big hit middle round display process is performed. The control for displaying the big hit round on the special symbol display unit 9 is started.

  In SA10, V display processing is performed while the special winning opening is open. Control for transmitting display control command data for the big hit and middle round display to the display control board 80 is performed. If the closing condition for the big prize opening is satisfied and the continuation condition for the big hit gaming state is satisfied, the internal state is updated to shift to SA09. If the end condition for the big hit gaming state is satisfied, the internal state is updated to shift to SA11.

  In SA11, a big hit end display process is performed. A display for notifying the player that the big hit gaming state has ended is performed. When this display is completed, the internal flag or the like is returned to the initial state, and the internal state is updated to shift to SA02.

  As described above, when a hitting ball is won at the start winning opening 14, the game control board 31 determines whether or not to make a big hit or miss in order to set a determination result command in the special symbol process, and reach establishment Determination, stop symbol determination, and the like are performed, and a determination result command and an INT signal corresponding to the determination are output to the display control board 80. The display control microcomputer on the display control board 80 side extracts display control random numbers in accordance with the determination result command from the game control board 31, and determines the contents of the effect according to the probability set in the notice selection table.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a subroutine program of SA01 winning confirmation processing performed every 2 ms described in the special symbol process processing of FIG.

  First, in SB01, it is determined whether or not there is a start prize. If there is no start prize, the winning confirmation process is terminated. If there is a start prize, the process proceeds to SB02, and it is determined whether or not the start memory number has reached the upper limit “4”. If the starting winning memory number is “4”, the winning confirmation process is terminated, and if the starting winning memory number is not “4”, the process proceeds to SB03 to add “1” to the starting memory number. It is.

  Next, in SB04, a process for determining whether or not to make a big hit by performing a random number determination process is performed.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a subroutine program of the random number determination process of SB05 described in the winning confirmation process of FIG.

  The process of extracting the count value of the random R1 counter is performed by SC01. Next, it is determined by SC02 whether or not the extracted random R1 matches the hit determination value. The hit determination value is one determination value such as “3” in the normal probability state where the gaming state is not the probability variation state. As a result, in the normal probability gaming state, the probability that a big hit will occur is 1/300. On the other hand, in the high probability state, the hit determination value is, for example, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, 17, 19, 23, 27, 29, and the big hit occurrence probability is 10/300 = 1/30.

  If YES is determined in SC02, the process proceeds to SC03, and a process for storing the hit in the hit-off area corresponding to the start memory is performed. As described above, the start memory stores start prizes that have not yet been used for the variable display within a range of “4” at the maximum, and a hit-off area is provided corresponding to each start memory. And the process which memorize | stores a hit in the missed area corresponding to the start memory | storage based on this start prize is performed. For example, if the start memory number is already “2” and there is a further start prize, the start prize is stored as the start memory number “3” and the hit corresponding to the start memory of “3” is stored. A process for storing the hit in the outlier area is performed.

  If NO is determined in SC02, the process proceeds to SC4, and processing for storing the shift in the hit-off area corresponding to the start memory is performed.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a subroutine program for special symbol determination processing shown in SA03. By SH01, the process of reading the start memory 1, that is, the memory of the missed hit area corresponding to the oldest start memory is performed. Then, it is determined whether or not the read memory is a win by SH02, and in the case of win, a process of setting a hit command is performed by SH03, and a process of turning ON the hit flag is performed by SH05. This hit flag is turned OFF when the special symbol display unit 9 displays the big hit display result (777) and then shifts to the big hit control.

  On the other hand, if NO is determined by SH02, a process of setting a disconnect command is performed by SH04. These set commands are transmitted to the display control board 80 in S09.

  Next, the control proceeds to SH06, and it is determined whether or not the specific effect mode flag is ON. The specific effect mode flag is a flag for storing whether or not the gaming state is the specific effect mode, and is turned on by SD05 described later and turned off by SI 19a. If the gaming state is not in the specific effect mode, NO is determined by SH06, the process proceeds to SH07, and the process of extracting the count value of the random R6 counter is performed. Based on the extracted value, the specific effect mode is set by SH08. Processing for determining whether or not to switch is performed. This determination process will be described later.

  On the other hand, if it is already in the specific effect mode, a determination of YES is made by SH06 and the process proceeds to SH09 to determine whether or not the specific effect pattern notification flag is ON. This specific effect pattern notification flag is a flag for storing the state of mission notification such as “please apply turtle reach within 4 rotations!” As described above, by SE05 and SF02 described later. It is turned on and turned off by SI29a and SJ07 described later. If the mission notification state, that is, the notification of the specific effect pattern has not been performed yet in the specific effect mode (mission effect mode) (when the specific effect pattern is not notified), the determination of NO is made by SH09 and the previous change by SH10. Thus, it is determined whether or not the specific effect pattern notification flag is turned off. If the answer to the determination is NO, the process proceeds to SH14, where the random R8 count value is extracted, and based on the extracted value, the SC 15 determines whether or not to notify the specific effect pattern (mission notification). The This will be described later.

  On the other hand, if the specific effect pattern notification flag is turned off in the previous variation display of the special symbol display unit 9, the determination of YES is made by SH10 and the process proceeds to SH10a, and whether or not the achievement flag is turned on. Determined. This achievement flag is a flag for storing whether or not the mission notification content has been achieved during the mission period, and is turned on by SI 28a described later and turned off by SH 10b. When the achievement flag is not ON, the process proceeds to SH11. When the achievement flag is ON, the process proceeds to SH10b. After the achievement flag is turned OFF, the process proceeds to SH13. In SH11, a process of extracting the count value of random R9 is performed, and based on the extracted value, a process of determining whether or not to extend the specified period is performed by SH12. This specified period is a period in which the mission “within 4 revolutions” in “Please apply turtle reach within 4 revolutions!”, For example, must be achieved. This specified period extension determination process will be described in detail later.

  Next, the process proceeds to SH13, where it is determined whether or not the specific effect pattern notification flag is ON. If NO is determined by SH09, the process proceeds to the determination step of SH13. Therefore, NO is normally determined by SH13. However, as will be described later in the subroutine program of the specified period extension determination process of SH12. When it is determined to extend the period, the specific performance pattern notification flag is turned on (see SF02). In that case, a determination of YES is made by this SH13 and the process proceeds to SH16. In this way, when the prescribed period ends due to the previous change of the special symbol display unit 9 and the mission cannot be achieved, the prescribed period extension determination process by the SH 12 is performed, and when it is determined to extend, The prescribed period is extended and the mission notification is made again.

  If it is determined by SH13 that the specific effect pattern notification flag is not ON, that is, the notification of the specific effect pattern is not performed, the process proceeds to SH14, where the count value of random R8 is extracted, and based on the extracted value A process for determining whether or not to notify the specific effect pattern is performed by SH15. This will be described later.

  Next, the control advances to SH16, and a process of extracting the random R7 count value is performed. Based on the extracted value, a process of determining whether or not to end the specific effect mode is performed by SH17. This determination process will also be described later.

  Next, the control advances to SH18, and a process of updating the specific symbol process flag to the fluctuation pattern setting process is performed. As a result, in the next execution of the special symbol process, the variation pattern setting process of SA04 is performed.

  FIG. 13A is a flowchart showing a subroutine program of the specific effect mode switching determination process shown in SH08. Based on SD01, a determination is made as to whether or not there is a hit in the start-up memory hit area. If there is a winning memory, the process proceeds to SD03, and a process of determining by referring to the winning table of the specific effect mode switching table based on the extracted value of R6 is performed. This specific effect mode switching table is shown in FIG. 14A, and is a hit table that is referred to when there is a hit memory and a loss table that is referred to when there is no hit memory, that is, when a gap is stored. It consists of and. When the hit table of FIG. 4A is selected by SD03 and the extracted value of R6 is in the range of 0-19, it is determined to switch to the specific effect mode, and R6 is in the range of 20-59. In some cases, it is determined not to switch to the specific performance mode.

  On the other hand, if NO is determined in SD01, the process proceeds to SD02, and a determination process is performed by referring to the deviation table of the specific effect mode switching table based on R6. As a result, the deviation table of FIG. 14A is referred to, and when R6 is 0, it is determined that the mode is switched to the specific performance mode, and when R6 is within the range of 1 to 59, the specific performance mode is not switched. A determination to this effect is made.

  By making a determination with reference to this specific effect mode switching table, if there is a hit memory in the hit-off area, it is determined to switch to the specific effect mode with a probability of 20/60 = 1/3. On the other hand, when there is no hit memory in the hit-off area, it is determined that the mode is switched to the specific effect mode with a probability of 1/60. As a result, by switching to the specific performance mode, the player can improve his expectation for the occurrence of the big hit.

  Next, the control advances to SD04, and it is determined whether or not to switch to the specific effect mode. If the determination result by SD02 and SD03 is not switched to the specific effect mode, this subroutine program ends. In step SD05, the specific effect mode flag is turned on, and in SD06, the generation flag is turned on. This occurrence flag is a flag for storing the fact that the specific performance mode has occurred, and is turned off by SI 17a described later.

  FIG. 13B is a flowchart showing a subroutine program of the specific effect pattern notification determination process indicated by SH15. By SE01, it is determined whether or not there is a hit memory in the start memory hit error area. In some cases, a process of determining by referring to the hit table of the specific effect pattern notification table based on the extracted value of R8 is performed by SE03. As shown in FIG. 14B, the specific effect pattern notification table includes a hit table and a deviation table. When the hit table is referred to by SE03 and the value of R8 is in the range of 0 to 3, it is determined that the specific effect pattern is notified, and when the value of R8 is 4, the specific effect pattern is not notified. Is made.

  On the other hand, if there is no hit memory in the hit error area, NO is determined by SE01 and the process proceeds to SE02. When the extracted value of R8 is 0 with reference to the error table of the specific effect pattern notification table, the specific effect pattern is selected. A determination to notify is made, and if the extracted value of R8 is in the range of 1 to 4, it is determined that the specific effect pattern is not notified.

  As a result, when there is a hit memory in the start memory hit area, the probability of determining that the specific effect pattern is notified is 4/5, and the specific effect in the case where there is no hit memory in the hit area. The probability of notifying the pattern is 1/5. As a result, the notification of the specific effect pattern is performed, thereby improving the player's sense of expectation for occurrence of the specific game state (big hit).

  Next, the control proceeds to SE04, where it is determined whether or not to notify the specific effect pattern. If it is determined not to notify by SE02 and SE03, this subroutine program ends, but the determination to notify is made. If YES, the process proceeds to SE05 where the specific effect pattern notification flag is turned ON, and in SE06, the notification start flag is turned ON, and this subroutine program ends. This notification start flag is a flag for storing that the notification of the specific effect pattern has been started, and is turned OFF by SI27 described later.

  FIG. 15A is a flowchart showing a subroutine program of the specified period extension determination process shown in SH12. SF01 determines whether or not the extracted value of random R9 is 2 or 5. If it is not 2 and not 5, this subroutine program ends. If it is either 2 or 5, Advances to SF02, the specific effect pattern notification flag is turned ON to start the notification of the specific effect pattern, and the extension flag is turned ON by SF03. This extension flag is a flag for recording that the specified period has been extended, and is controlled to be OFF by SI 20a described later.

  FIG. 15B is a flowchart showing a subroutine program of the specific effect mode end determination process shown in SH17. SG01 determines whether or not the generation flag is ON. As described above, this generation flag is a flag for storing the occurrence of the specific performance mode, and is controlled to be ON by SD06. If this generation flag is ON, the subroutine program is terminated without any end determination of the specific effect mode. This generation flag is turned off by SI 17 a after the specific effect mode is generated and the first variation pattern of the special symbol display unit 9 is determined. Therefore, until the specific effect mode is generated and the first variation pattern is determined, it is not determined that the specific effect mode is ended by the specific effect mode end determination process. If the variable display by the special symbol display unit 9 is not executed at least once, the specific effect mode will not end.

  If it is determined by SG01 that the generation flag is not ON, the process proceeds to SG02, and it is determined whether or not the notification start flag is ON. If it is ON, this subroutine program ends. To do. This notification start flag is turned ON by SE06 when it is determined that the specific effect pattern is notified, and turned OFF when the first specific effect pattern in which the first mission command is set is notified. As a result, when it is determined to notify the specific effect pattern (mission notification), the determination to end the specific effect mode is made only after notification of the specific effect pattern (mission notification) is performed at least once. Absent.

  Next, when the notification start flag is not ON, the control proceeds to SG03, and it is determined whether or not there is a memory that hits the area that is out of contact with the start memory. If there is, the process proceeds to SG05, and a process of determining by referring to the hit table of the specific effect mode end table based on the extracted value of R7 is performed. As shown in FIG. 16, this specific effect mode end table is composed of a hit table and a non-match table. If the hit table is referred to by SG05 and the value of R7 is in the range of 0 to 4, it is specified. A determination to end the effect mode is made, and if the value of R7 is in the range of 5 to 29, it is determined not to end the specific effect mode.

  On the other hand, when there is no hit memory in the hit area, the process proceeds to SG04, and when the extracted value of R7 is 0 with reference to the offset table of the specific effect mode end table, it is determined to end the specific effect mode. If the value is within the range of 1 to 29, it is determined that the specific effect mode is not terminated.

  As a result, the probability of ending the specific effect mode when there is a hit memory in the hit memory area is 5/30 = 1/6, and the specific effect mode when there is no memory hit in the hit area is ended. The probability is 1/30. As a result, even if the specific performance mode ends, there is a high possibility that a big hit will occur after that, and the player has a expectation for the big hit.

  Next, SG06 determines whether or not SG04 and SG05 determine that the process is to be ended. If it is determined that the process is not to be ended, the subroutine program of the specific effect mode end determination process is ended. If the determination is made, the process proceeds to SG07, and after the end flag is turned ON, the subroutine program of the specific effect mode end determination process is ended. This end flag is a flag for storing that it is determined to end the specific performance mode, and is turned OFF by SI 19b described later.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a subroutine program of the variation pattern setting process shown in SA04. A process of extracting the count value of random R5 is performed by SIO1. Next, based on SI02, it is determined whether or not the specific performance mode is ON. When the specific effect mode flag is not ON, that is, in the case of the normal effect mode, the process proceeds to SI03, and it is determined whether or not the hit flag is ON. When the hit flag is ON, the process proceeds to SI04, and a process of determining the fluctuation pattern based on the value of the random R5 obtained by extracting the hit table of the fluctuation pattern table is performed. This variation pattern table is shown in FIG. 18, and is composed of a hit table and a deviation table. The hit table of the variation pattern table is referred to by SI04, and when the extracted random R5 value is within the range of 0 to 33, single reach + super reach A is selected as the variation pattern, and the value of R5 is 34 to 67. When the value is within the range, double reach + normal reach A is selected, and when the value of R5 is 68 to 99, triple reach + super reach B is selected as the variation pattern.

  “Single reach” is a variation pattern in which reach is established in any one of the eight combination lines shown in FIG. “Double reach” is a variation pattern in which reach is simultaneously established on any two of the eight combination lines shown in FIG. “Triple reach” is a fluctuation pattern in which reach is simultaneously established on any three of the eight combination lines shown in FIG.

  “Super reach A” is a turtle reach production pattern in which the turtle character shown in FIG. 7 is displayed. In addition, the reach production patterns include normal reach A and super reach B.

  On the other hand, if NO is determined in SI03, the process proceeds to SI05, and the process of determining the fluctuation pattern is performed by referring to the random R5 obtained by extracting the deviation table of the fluctuation pattern table. Referring to FIG. 18, when the value of R5 is in the range of 0 to 89, reach is selected, and when the value of R5 is in the range of 90 to 95, the fluctuation pattern of single reach + super reach A is When the value of R5 is within the range of 96 to 98, double reach + normal reach A is selected, and when the value of R5 is 99, triple reach + super reach B is selected as the fluctuation pattern. Become.

  Next, the process proceeds to SI06, and a process for setting a command for designating the variation pattern finally determined by SI04 and SI05 is performed. This command corresponds to each variation pattern as shown in the variation pattern table of FIG. For example, in the case of the variation pattern of single reach + super reach A, the command is 8001H, and in the case of triple reach + super reach B, the command is 8009H. Further, as shown in FIG. 18, the variation time is determined corresponding to each variation pattern. For example, in the case of the variation pattern of double reach + normal reach A, the variation time of the special symbol display unit 9 is T2, and in the case of the variation pattern of triple reach + super reach B, the variation time is T3.

  Next, the process proceeds to SI07, and a process of updating the special symbol process flag to the stop symbol setting process is performed. As a result, in the next execution of the special symbol process, the stop symbol setting process of SA05 is executed.

  If the specific effect mode flag is ON, a determination of YES is made in SI02, and the process proceeds to SI09 in FIG. In SI09, it is determined whether or not the specific effect pattern notification flag is ON. When the flag for performing the specific effect pattern notification (mission notification) is not ON, that is, when the specific effect mode is informed but the notification of the specific effect pattern (mission notification) is not performed, SI09. Thus, NO is determined and the process proceeds to SI10, and it is determined whether or not the hit flag is ON.

  When the winning hit area corresponding to the oldest memory of the start memory is stored and the hit flag is ON by SH05, YES is determined by SI10 and the process proceeds to SI11. The variation pattern is provisionally determined by referring to the hit table of the specific effect pattern non-notification table based on the extracted value of R5. As shown in FIG. 20, the specific effect pattern non-notification table includes a hit table and a deviation table. When the hit table is referred to by SI11 and the extracted value of R5 falls within the range of 0 to 33, single reach + super reach A is provisionally determined, and when the value of R5 falls within the range of 34 to 67 Double reach + normal reach A is provisionally determined, and when the value of R5 falls within the range of 68 to 99, the variation pattern of triple reach + super reach B is provisionally determined.

  On the other hand, if the hit flag is not ON, the control advances to SI12, and a process of temporarily determining the variation pattern is performed by referring to the deviation table of the specific performance pattern non-notification table based on the extracted value of R5. . Since the random R5 counter counts numerical values within the range of 0 to 99, the extracted value of R5 always belongs to the range of 0 to 99 in the outlier table of FIG. Will be determined.

  Next, the control advances to SI13, and it is determined whether or not the generation flag is ON. Until the first variation pattern is determined after switching from the normal performance mode to the specific performance mode, the generation flag is ON (SD06, SI17a), in which case the control proceeds to SI17, and the specific performance of FIG. With reference to the pattern non-notification table, the variation pattern of the address next to the temporarily determined variation pattern is finally determined. For example, if the variation pattern temporarily determined by SI11 or SI12 is a variation pattern of double reach + normal reach A, the variation pattern of the double reach + normal reach A + specific effect mode occurrence message stored at the next address. Is finalized. The “specific effect mode occurrence message” is a variation pattern for displaying a message for notifying the player that the specific effect mode (mission mode) has occurred. For example, the “specific effect mode generation message” in FIG. Message. Next, the control proceeds to SI17a, and the generation flag is turned OFF and the process proceeds to SI06.

  On the other hand, when the generation flag is not turned on, that is, when the specific effect mode is set and the first variation pattern has already been determined, NO is determined by SI13 and the process proceeds to SI14, and the end flag is turned ON. A determination is made whether or not When the determination to end the specific effect mode is made by SG06 and the end flag is ON by SG07, the determination is YES by SI14, the process proceeds to SI19, and the fluctuation pattern temporarily determined by SI11 or SI12 The final decision is made on the second address variation pattern. For example, referring to FIG. 20, if the tentatively determined variation pattern is triple reach + super reach B, the variation pattern of triple reach + super reach B + specific effect mode end message of the second address is the final. Will be determined. This “specific effect mode end message” is, for example, a message “specific effect mode has ended” shown in FIG.

  Next, the control advances to SI19a, the specific effect mode flag is turned OFF, and the end flag is turned OFF by SI19b, and the process advances to SI06.

  Referring to FIG. 20, commands corresponding to each variation pattern are stored in the specific effect pattern non-notification table. For example, in the case of a variation pattern of “single reach + super reach A + specific effect mode occurrence message”, the command is 8002H, and the command is set. In addition, as shown in FIG. 20, the variation time of the special symbol display part 9 by each variation pattern is memorize | stored. For example, in the case of the variation pattern of single reach + super reach A, the variation time is T1. Further, in the case of single reach + super reach A + specific effect mode occurrence message, it takes time to display the specific effect mode occurrence message, and therefore the variation time is T1 + α.

  Returning to FIG. 19, if it is determined by SI14 that the end flag is not ON, the control proceeds to SI15, and it is determined whether or not the extension flag is ON. If the extension flag is not ON, the process proceeds to SI16, and a process of finally determining the variation pattern temporarily determined by SI11 or SI12 is performed. On the other hand, if the extension flag is ON, the process proceeds to SI20, and a process of finally determining the variation pattern of the third-order address of the temporarily determined variation pattern is performed. For example, when the tentatively determined variation pattern is double reach + normal reach A, the variation pattern of double reach + normal reach A + specific effect mode extension message stored in the third address is selected. . This specific effect mode extension message is, for example, the message “the specific effect mode has been extended” shown in FIG.

  Next, the control advances to SI20a, and after the process for turning off the extension flag is performed, the process advances to SI06.

  If it is determined by SI19 that the specific effect pattern notification flag is ON, the process proceeds to SI21 in FIG. In SI21, a mission number counting process is performed. This is a process of down-counting the remaining number of fluctuations in a specified period (mission period) in which the mission must be achieved when the mission is notified, and will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the process proceeds to SI22, where it is determined whether or not the notification start flag is ON. If it is determined in SE04 that the specific effect pattern is to be notified (mission notification) and the notification start flag is ON in SE06, YES is determined in SI22 and the process proceeds to SI23, and the value of the random R10 counter The process proceeds to SI24, where it is determined whether or not the extracted value of R10 is “0”. In the case of “0”, the process proceeds to SI25 and a process of setting a single reach mission command is performed. On the other hand, if it is not “0”, the process proceeds to SI 26 and processing for setting a super reach A mission command is performed. These set commands are transmitted to the display control board 80 by the special symbol command processing S09. As a result, when the single reach mission command is set, the special symbol display unit 9 displays a message such as “Please apply a single reach within 4 rotations!”, For example. On the other hand, when the mission command of super reach A, that is, turtle reach, is set, the special symbol display unit 9 displays, for example, “Please apply turtle reach within 4 rotations” as shown in FIG. A message is displayed.

  Next, the process proceeds to SI27, in which control for turning off the notification start flag is performed, and whether or not the hit flag is ON is determined by SI28. When the winning flag is ON, the process proceeds to SI28a, and after the achievement flag is turned ON, the process proceeds to SI29, and the variation pattern is temporarily determined by referring to the winning table of the specific effect pattern notification table based on the extracted value of R5. Processing to determine is performed. As shown in FIG. 23, this specific effect pattern notification table is composed of a hit table and a deviation table. When the hit table is referred to by SI 29 and the value of R5 is in the range of 0 to 99, A variation pattern of single reach + super reach A is provisionally determined. Since R5 counts numerical data in the range of 0 to 99, the extracted value is always included in the range of 0 to 99. Due to the change of the special symbol display unit 9 this time, In the case of a big hit, the variation pattern of single reach + super reach A is always selected. Next, the process proceeds to SI29a, and the process proceeds to SI31 in which control for turning off the specific effect pattern notification flag is performed.

  On the other hand, when the hit flag is not ON, the control proceeds to SI30, and a process of temporarily determining the variation pattern is performed by referring to the table for losing the specific performance pattern based on the extracted value of R5. Referring to FIG. 23, when the value of R5 falls within the range of 0 to 49, the fluctuation pattern of double reach + normal reach A is provisionally determined. When the value of R5 falls within the range of 50 to 99, A variation pattern of non-reach variation is provisionally determined.

  Next, the control proceeds to SI31, and it is determined whether or not the generation flag is ON. If it is ON, the process proceeds to SI33, and finally the fourth variation pattern of the tentatively determined variation pattern is reached. Processing to determine is performed. For example, referring to FIG. 23, when single reach + super reach A is provisionally determined, “single reach + super reach A + specific production mode generation” is a variation pattern stored in the fourth address. The variation pattern of “message + mission message” is selected. As a result, as shown in FIGS. 7 (a) and 7 (b), the message “You are now in the specific production mode” is displayed, and then the message “Please apply turtle reach within 4 rotations!” Is displayed. After that, the special symbol starts to change, and the change pattern of single reach + super reach A (turtle reach) is displayed. In this case, after the specific effect mode occurrence message is displayed first, the mission message is displayed next, and the message is displayed twice, so the variation time is “T1 + 2α”.

  Returning to FIG. 21, when the generation flag is not ON, the control advances to SI32, and a process of finally determining the variation pattern of the third order address of the provisionally determined variation pattern is performed. For example, referring to FIG. 23, when the tentatively determined variation pattern is single reach + super reach A, the variation pattern of “single reach + super reach A + mission message” stored at the third address is stored. Is selected and finalized. As a result, before the start of fluctuation of the special symbol display unit 9, after the mission message “Please apply turtle reach within 4 revolutions!” As shown in FIG. 7B is displayed, the special symbol display unit 9 The change pattern of single reach + super reach A (turtle reach) is executed after starting the change.

  After the processing of SI32 or SI33 in FIG. 21 is performed, the control proceeds to SI36 in FIG. On the other hand, if it is not the start time of the specific effect pattern notification (mission notification), the notification start flag is not turned on, and therefore NO is determined by SI22, and the control proceeds to SI34 in FIG. In SI34, it is determined whether or not the hit flag is ON. If ON, the process proceeds to SI35, and the hit table of the specific effect pattern notification time table is referred to based on the extracted value of R5. Processing for temporarily determining the variation pattern is performed. As a result, referring to FIG. 23, when a big hit occurs due to the current variation of the special symbol display unit 9, the variation pattern of single reach + super reach A is always tentatively determined.

  On the other hand, when the hit flag is not ON, the process proceeds to SI43, and a process of temporarily determining the variation pattern is performed by referring to the deviation table of the specific effect pattern notification table based on the extracted value of R5. In this case, when the value of R5 falls within the range of 0 to 49, double reach + normal reach A is provisionally determined, and when the value of R5 falls within the range of 50 to 99, non-reach fluctuation fluctuations. A pattern is provisionally determined.

  Next, the control advances to SI36, and it is determined whether or not the end flag is ON. When the specific effect mode ends due to the current variation of the special symbol display unit 9, a determination of YES is made by SI36 and the processing proceeds to SI39, where the variation pattern of the temporary address of the first decision is finally determined. . For example, referring to FIG. 23, when the tentatively determined variation pattern is single reach + super reach A, the variation pattern of “single reach + super reach A + specific effect mode end message”, which is the next address thereof. Is selected and finalized. As a result, for example, as shown in FIG. 7 (e), when the variation display of the special symbol display unit 9 is completed, a message “the specific effect mode has ended” is displayed.

  If the end flag is not ON and the extension flag is ON, a determination of YES is made in SI37 and the process proceeds to SI40, and processing for final determination of the second-order fluctuation pattern of the provisional determination is performed. The For example, referring to FIG. 23, when the tentatively determined variation pattern is single reach + super reach A, the variation pattern stored at the next address is “single reach + super reach A + specific effect mode extension”. The “message” variation pattern is selected and finalized. As a result, for example, as shown in FIG. 7 (h), the message “specific effect mode has been extended” is displayed before the variable symbol display of the special symbol display unit 9 is started.

  It should be noted that the message “The specific effect mode has ended” is displayed once at the end of the change of the special symbol display unit 9 immediately before the message that the “specific effect mode has been extended” is performed. Controlled. This is because, with reference to FIG. 12, the specified period extension determination process of SH12 is executed on the condition that the specific effect pattern notification flag is turned OFF due to the previous change by SH10. This is because, if the specific effect pattern notification flag is turned OFF due to the change of the display unit 9, a specific effect mode end message “the specific effect mode has ended” is displayed at the end of the change.

  Returning to FIG. 22, if the extension flag is not ON, the control advances to SI38, and a process of finally determining the tentatively determined variation pattern is performed.

  Next, the control advances to SI41, and it is determined whether or not the achievement flag is ON. This achievement flag is turned ON by SI28a and SI34a and turned OFF by SH10b when the specific effect pattern is notified (mission notification) and the mission content is achieved. If the achievement flag is ON, the process proceeds to SI42, the specific effect pattern notification flag is switched OFF, and the process proceeds to SI06. If the achievement flag is not ON, the process proceeds to SI06 without performing the process of SI42.

  As described above, when the specific effect pattern notification (mission notification) is performed and the display result of the special symbol display unit 9 is a winning combination of symbols (both eyes) during the specified period (during the mission period). The variation pattern of single reach + super reach A is always executed, and when the display result of the special symbol display unit 9 is out of sync, either double reach + normal reach A or non-reach variation is executed ( (See FIG. 23). On the other hand, the content of the specific performance pattern notification (mission notification) is either “Please apply a single reach within 4 rotations!” Or “Please apply a turtle reach within 4 rotations!” (SI25, SI26) reference). Even if the specific performance pattern notification (mission notification) of any of these contents is performed, since single reach + super reach A (turtle reach) is executed by the time of this change, In selecting the variation pattern suitable for the mission notification content, only one specific effect pattern notification table shown in FIG. 23 is sufficient, and the memory capacity of the table data can be saved.

  As described above, as shown in FIGS. 18, 20, and 23, the variation time of the special symbol display unit 9 corresponding to each variation pattern is stored in the ROM 54 in the form of a table. The basic circuit 53 transmits a command corresponding to the variation pattern finally selected and determined to the display control board 80, and the display control board 80 variably displays the special symbol display unit 9 according to the variation pattern designated by the command. . At that time, the display control board 80 controls and stops the special symbol display unit 9 by performing variable display control for the variable time corresponding to the specified variable pattern. On the other hand, the basic circuit 53 performs time management of the fluctuation operation of the special symbol display unit 9 based on the fluctuation time corresponding to each fluctuation pattern stored in the table in the ROM 54. The basic circuit 53 can estimate the fluctuation stop timing of the special symbol display unit 9 based on the fluctuation time data, and can start executing the control after the fluctuation stop. With this configuration, the communication between the basic circuit 53 and the display control board 80 is sufficient by one-way communication from the basic circuit 53 to the display control board 80, and a signal is sent from the display control board 80 to the basic circuit 53. It is possible to prevent as much as possible an illegal act of performing an illegal gaming operation by inputting an illegal signal using the input port on the basic circuit 53 side when transmitted.

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing a subroutine program of the mission number counting process shown in SI21 of FIG. Whether or not the notification start flag is ON is determined by SJ01. If not, the process proceeds to SJ03, but if it is, the process proceeds to SJ02 and the number of missions is set to “4”. Made. Next, the process proceeds to S03, where it is determined whether or not the variable symbol display on the special symbol display unit 9 has been completed. If it has not been completed, the process proceeds to SJ05. After the subtraction update process is performed, the process proceeds to SJ05.

  In SJ05, it is determined whether or not the number of missions has become “0”. If the number has not yet become “0”, the process proceeds to SJ06, where the current number of missions is set as a mission number command. The set command is transmitted to the display control board 80 by the special symbol command processing S09.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the number of missions has become “0”, the control proceeds to SJ07, and control for turning off the specific effect pattern notification flag is performed.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing a subroutine program for the stop symbol setting process shown in SA05. Based on SK1, it is determined whether or not the final determined variation pattern is triple reach. If not, the process proceeds to SK2, and whether or not the final determined variation pattern is double reach is determined. If not, SK3 is determined. It is determined whether or not the final determined variation pattern is single reach. If not, the process proceeds to SK4. That is, if no reach occurs at all, the process proceeds to SK4, and processing for extracting the count values of the random R2-1 counter to the random R2-9 counter is performed. Next, the process proceeds to SK5, where each scheduled stop symbol is determined based on each extracted value, and the process proceeds to SK6, where it is determined whether or not “7” is aligned on any combination line. If they are not aligned, the process proceeds to SK8. If they are aligned, the process proceeds to SK7, where one of the “7” symbols on the aligned combination line is changed to another symbol. This is because, when it is determined that no reach will occur on any combination line and each scheduled stop symbol has been determined by SK5, “7” will coincide on any combination line and reach will occur. In addition, one of the “7” symbols is changed to another symbol so that the reach is not forcibly established.

  Next, the process proceeds to SK8, where the determined symbol is set as a symbol designating command and transmitted to the display control board 80. Next, the process proceeds to SK9, and the special symbol process is updated to all symbol variation start processing. As a result, in the next execution of the special symbol process, the SA06 all symbol variation start process is executed.

  If the final determined variation pattern is single reach, the determination of YES is made by SK3, the process proceeds to SK10, and the process of extracting the random R4-1 count value is performed. This R4-1 is a random counter for line determination (see FIG. 6). Based on the extracted value, which of the eight combination lines (see FIG. 5) is to be reached, the reach is determined. Processing for determining one combination line to be established is performed. Thereafter, the control proceeds to SK20.

  On the other hand, when the final determined variation pattern becomes double reach, the determination of YES is made by SK2, the process proceeds to SK12, the process of extracting the count values of random R4-1 and random R4-2 is performed, and the process proceeds to SK13. A process of determining two combination lines for establishing reach based on each extracted value is performed. Then, the process proceeds to SK14, and it is determined whether or not the two determined combination lines are overlapping (identical) combination lines. If they do not overlap, the process proceeds to SK20, but if they overlap, the process proceeds to SK15. The process advances to SK20 after the process of changing the overlapping combination line to the next combination line and determining two combination lines.

  When the final determined fluctuation pattern becomes triple reach, the control advances to SK16, and random R4-1 to R4-3 are extracted, and SK17 establishes reach based on the respective extracted values. The process of determining is performed. Next, the process proceeds to SK18, and it is determined whether or not the determined three combination lines are overlapping combination lines. If they do not overlap, the process proceeds to SK20, but if they overlap, the process proceeds to SK19. After the overlapping combination line is changed to the next combination line to determine three combination lines, the process proceeds to SK20.

  In SK20 of FIG. 26, it is determined whether or not the hit flag is ON. If it is ON, proceed to SK21 and stop scheduled so that “7” reach is aligned on all of the determined combination lines and “777” is aligned on at least one of the determined combination lines. A process for determining a symbol is performed. On the other hand, if the hit flag is not ON, the process proceeds to SK22, where the reach of “7” is aligned on all of the determined combination lines, and “777” is aligned on all of the determined combination lines. Processing to determine the scheduled stop symbol is performed so that there is no such event.

  Next, the control advances to SK23, and a process of extracting the count value of the random R2 counter corresponding to a symbol other than the scheduled stop symbol determined by SK21 or SK22 is performed. Next, the process proceeds to SK24, and a process for determining a scheduled stop symbol for another symbol based on the extracted value is performed. Next, the process proceeds to SK25, where it is determined whether or not “7” is present in the other symbols. If not, the process proceeds to SK8, but if there is, the process proceeds to SK26, and “7” is changed to a fruit symbol. After the process is performed, the process proceeds to SK8. In the processing by the SK 26, the reach as determined is displayed on the determined combination line so that the combination “777” of the hit symbol as determined is aligned, and from “7” to other portions. This is control for preventing the reach and the winning symbol combination from being established.

  27A is a flowchart showing the display control main process, and FIG. 27B is a flowchart for explaining the timer interrupt process. In the display control main process, an initialization process is performed in SSD01. In this initialization process, all stored contents stored in the RAM are erased, and initial values (for example, “0”) of each parameter are newly set. Next, in the SSD02, random number update processing is performed. In this random number update process, a display control random number update process is performed.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is set in SSD03. If the timer interrupt flag is not set, the process returns to SSD02 and further updates the random number. If the timer interrupt flag is set, the process proceeds to SSD04, the timer interrupt flag is cleared, and the command analysis process is performed in SSD05. Do. In the command analysis process of the SSD 05, a command transmitted from the game control board 31 is received, the command is analyzed, and a process for setting a symbol for display on the variable display device 8 is performed. .

  Next, in the SSD 06, display control process processing is performed. This display control process will be described later with reference to FIG. 19, and includes a variable start command reception waiting process for displaying on the variable display device 8, a variable display operation setting process, a symbol changing process, an all symbol stop waiting process, and Processing such as jackpot display processing is performed. In SSD07, sound / lamp control command processing is performed. This sound / lamp control command processing is transmitted to the sound / lamp control board corresponding to the production content selected based on the variation pattern command and the determination result command transmitted from the game control board 31 to the display control board 80. Processing is performed. As a result, a synchronized production can be performed. In FIG. 27B, a timer interrupt process is performed, and a timer interrupt flag is set in SSD08. Then, in SSD09, the timer interrupt is permitted and the timer interrupt process is terminated. The timer interrupt process is performed once every 33 msec.

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing a subroutine program for command analysis processing shown in SSSD05. Whether or not there is a reception command in the command reception buffer is determined by SSE01. If there is no reception command, this subroutine program ends. If there is, the process proceeds to SSE02 to read the reception command. Next, the process proceeds to SSE03, and it is determined whether or not the received reception command is a symbol designating command. If the symbol designating command is set and transmitted by SK8, YES is determined by SSE03, the process proceeds to SSE04, and the process of storing the symbol number of the scheduled stop symbol designated by the transmitted symbol designating command is performed. Made.

  If the variation pattern command is set and transmitted by SI06, YES is determined by SSE05, the process proceeds to SSE06, and the variation pattern designated by the transmitted variation pattern command is stored.

  If the mission command set by SI25 or SI26 is transmitted, SSE07 determines YES and proceeds to SSE08, and the mission contents (single reach or super reach A (turtle) specified by the transmitted mission command are transmitted. The process of storing the reach)) is performed. Next, the process proceeds to SSE12, where the mission start flag is set to ON.

  If the mission start command is set and transmitted by SJ06, a determination of YES is made by SSE09 and the process proceeds to SSE10, where the number of missions specified by the transmitted mission number command is stored.

  If the received command is another command (for example, a hit command), the control proceeds to SSE11 and processing for storing other command contents is performed.

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing the control operation of special symbol variation control, which is one subroutine program in the display control process SSD06.

  By SSF01, a process of performing a variation display according to the stored variation pattern is performed. This is a control for variably displaying the special symbol display unit 9 in accordance with the variation pattern stored by SSE06. Next, the process proceeds to SSF02, and it is determined whether or not the mission contents are stored. If not, the subroutine program ends. If the mission contents are stored in SSE08, YES is determined in SSF02 and the process proceeds to SSF03, and it is determined whether or not the mission start flag is ON. When the mission start flag is switched ON by SSE12 and the mission start flag is ON, control proceeds to SSF04, and it is determined whether the mission content is “single reach”. When a single reach mission command is set and transmitted by SI25, YES is determined by SSF04 and the process proceeds to SSF05, and a control message is displayed to display "Please apply a single reach within 4 rotations!" Is made. On the other hand, if a Super Reach A mission command (turtle reach mission command) has been transmitted by SI26, the control proceeds to SSF06, and the mission message “Please apply turtle reach within 4 revolutions!” (FIG. 7 ( Control to display b) is performed.

  Next, control proceeds to SSF07, control for turning off the mission start flag is performed, control proceeds to SSF08, and a determination is made as to whether or not there is a misch number storage. If not, this subroutine program ends.

  When the number of missions is stored by SSE10, YES is determined by SSF08, and control of displaying the number of missions by special symbol display unit 9 is performed by SSF09 (see FIGS. 7C to 7D). ).

  Next, the control proceeds to the SSF 10, and it is determined whether or not the mission content has been achieved. When the mission is achieved, the process proceeds to the SSF 11 to display the achievement (see FIG. 7E). In other words, when the mission content is “single reach”, the achievement is displayed when the single reach is established, but when the mission content is “super reach A (turtle reach)”, the single reach is established. Later, when the single reach is developed into a turtle reach, an achievement is displayed. On the other hand, if the mission content is not achieved, the process proceeds to SSF13. Next, the process proceeds to SSF12, and the process of erasing the mission contents is performed. Next, the process proceeds to SSF13, where it is determined whether or not the number of missions has become "1". To do. When the number of missions becomes “1”, the process proceeds to SSF 14, and it is determined whether or not the fluctuation of the special symbol display unit 9 at that time has been stopped. Erase memory. Next, the process proceeds to SSF 16 to determine whether or not the mission content has been achieved. If it has been achieved, this subroutine program ends. If it has not been achieved, the process proceeds to SSF 17 to display a special symbol display section. 9 is used to control the non-achieved display. Thereby, the player can recognize that the mission contents could not be achieved.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the expected value of the execution time of the variation display of the identification information executed according to the variation pattern selected by the variation pattern selection means in the specified period (the variation due to the specific variation pattern and the non-specific variation pattern) Expected value of time KK = T1 × probability of selecting single reach + super reach A during mission period + T2 × probability of selecting double reach + normal reach A during mission period + T4 × non-reach within mission period The probability that variation is selected) is the expected value of the execution time of the variation display of the identification information executed according to the variation pattern selected outside the specified period (expected value KH = T1 × normal production mode and single reach + super Probability that reach A will be selected + T2 x normal production mode and double -Probability of selecting Normal reach A + T3 x Probability of selecting triple reach + Super reach B in normal performance mode + T4 x Probability of selecting non-reach variation in normal performance mode + T1 x Specific performance pattern Probability of selecting single reach + super reach A when not informing + T2 × specific effect pattern probability of selecting double reach + normal reach A + T3 × probability of selecting non-notifying effect and triple reach + super The probability of each variation pattern is set to be longer than (the probability that reach B is selected + T4 × the probability that non-reach variation is selected when no specific performance pattern is notified) (expected value KK ≧ expected value KH). The selection probability and its times T1 to T4 are determined. The occurrence probability and end probability of the specific performance mode (mission mode) and the occurrence probability of the specific performance pattern notification (mission notification) differ depending on whether or not the winning is stored in the start memory, and how many rounds the big hit continues. Since the average of the number of start memories differs depending on whether or not the probability that the winning is stored in the start memory differs, the selection probability of each reach cannot be calculated accurately mathematically. Therefore, it is necessary to design the times T1 to T4 of each variation pattern according to the statistically determined selection probability of each reach.

  Note that the fluctuation time due to the specific fluctuation pattern and non-specific fluctuation pattern executed during the specified period (during the mission period) itself is longer than the fluctuation time due to the fluctuation pattern executed during fluctuations outside the specified period. , The expected value of the fluctuation time due to the specific fluctuation pattern and non-specific fluctuation pattern executed during the specified period (during the mission period) is longer than the expected value of the fluctuation time due to the fluctuation pattern executed during the fluctuation outside the specified period You may make it become a value.

  Moreover, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment, the expected value of the execution time of the identification information variation display is adjusted as follows. The “expected value” here means the mathematical term “expected value”, and is the product of each possible value of the variable (execution time of variation display of identification information) and the appearance probability of each value. Is the sum of

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the expected value (expected value KT = specific) of the execution time of the variation display of the identification information executed according to the variation pattern selected by the variation pattern selection means in the specific effect mode (mission mode). Probability that single reach + super reach A is selected when the production pattern is not notified + T2 × probability that double reach + normal reach A is selected when the specific production pattern is not notified + T3 × triple reach when the specific production pattern is not notified + Probability of selecting Super Reach B + T4 × Probability of selecting non-reach variation when no specific performance pattern is notified) is a variation display of identification information executed according to a variation pattern selected in a mode other than the special performance mode. Expected value of execution time (expected value KN = T1 × normal production mode and thin Probability of selecting Leach + Super Reach A + T2 x Normal Replay Mode and Double Reach + Normal Reach A Probability + T3 x Probability of Normal Reach Mode and Triple Reach + Super Reach B + T4 x Normal The selection probability of each variation pattern and its time T1 to T4 are determined so that the value is longer than the probability in the production mode and non-reach variation is selected. As described above, the selection probability of each reach cannot be calculated mathematically accurately. Therefore, it is necessary to design the times T1 to T4 of each variation pattern according to the statistically determined selection probability of each reach.

  Note that the variation time itself due to the variation pattern executed during the specific production mode (during mission mode) is longer than the variation time due to the variation pattern executed during the normal production mode, and during the specific production mode (mission The expected value of the variation time due to the variation pattern executed during the mode) may be longer than the expected value of the variation time due to the variation pattern executed during the normal performance mode.

  Next, effects in the embodiment described above are listed.

  (1) As described in the specific effect pattern notification time table of FIG. 23, during the specified period (during the mission period) when the specific effect pattern notification (mission notification) is performed, the display result that the big hit occurs is a special symbol. When it is derived and displayed by the display unit 9, even if the mission notification by either SI25 or SI26 (transmission notification by either single reach or super reach A (turtle reach)) is made, both of the mission notification contents are displayed. When the fluctuation pattern (single reach + super reach A) to be executed is executed, and when the special symbol display unit 9 derives and displays the display result of deviation, any of the above-described mission notification contents Fluctuation pattern that does not execute (single reach or super reach A) And thus there double Reach + normal reach A or non reach varying is selected and determined. As a result, even if there are a plurality of types of mission notification contents (two types in this embodiment), one table consisting of the specific effect pattern notification table shown in FIG. 23 is sufficient, and the memory capacity of the table data is saved. can do.

  Moreover, when the content of the specific performance pattern notification (mission notification) can be achieved during the specified period (during the mission period), the special symbol display unit 9 notifies the achievement when the notified mission content is achieved. Therefore, the game becomes easy for the player to understand (SSF11, see FIG. 7 (e)), and the player's satisfaction can be increased by the achievement notification.

  (2) When the specific effect pattern notification (mission notification) is made and the mission content cannot be achieved during the specified period (during the mission period), notification that the mission has not been achieved is performed (see SSF 17). This makes the game easy for the player to understand. Moreover, since the timing at which the non-achievement display is performed is the same (same) no matter what mission notification is performed, the control of the non-achievement notification becomes easy.

  (3) As the types of reach production, a reach that is executed with a high probability when a big hit is made, that is, a super reach with high reliability of a big hit, and a reach that is executed with a low probability when a big hit is made, that is, a normal reach with a low reliability of a big hit Is included, and when the special symbol display unit 9 derives and displays a combination of symbols that do not cause a big hit during the specified period (during mission period) after the specific effect pattern notification (mission notification) is made, As shown in the outlier table of FIG. 23, a variation pattern of normal reach A or non-reach variation is selected. As a result, it is possible to prevent the control of meaningless gaming state in which the display result does not become the winning display result even though the super-reliable super reach is executed, and the inconvenience of lowering the fun of the game is prevented. can do.

  (4) A specific variation pattern (single reach + super) that achieves the mission notification content executed during the fluctuation of the special symbol display unit 9 during the specified period (during mission period) after the specific effect pattern notification (mission notification) is made. Reach A) and the expected value of the fluctuation time of the non-specific fluctuation pattern (double reach + normal reach A, non-reach fluctuation) for which the mission notification content is not achieved is other than the fluctuation of the special symbol display section 9 during the specified period (during the mission period) It is configured to be longer than the expected value of the variation time of the variation pattern executed at the time of variation. As a result, the period during which fluctuations (four fluctuations) are executed during the specified period (mission period) is lengthened, and the interest of the game can be kept long.

  (5) After a specific performance pattern notification (mission notification) has been made, a predetermined number of changes (four changes) during a specified period (during mission period) will not be hit, and the notified mission If it is determined that the specified period is to be extended when the variation pattern in content is not executed, a notification for extending the specified period is issued (SI20, see FIG. 7 (h)). As a result, attention to the player's performance is maintained and the interest is improved.

  (6) The above-mentioned extension notification is extended after the notification that the specified period (mission period) has once ended (after the message notification of “the specific effect mode has ended” in FIG. 7G). Since the notification is performed, it is possible to give the player an impression that the loser is revived and to improve the interest of the game.

  (7) When the predetermined condition is satisfied, the specific effect mode is set, and it is determined that the specific effect pattern notification (mission notification) is performed during the specific effect mode, and the mission notification is performed, and during the specified period (during the mission period), FIG. When the variation pattern is selected and determined using the specific effect pattern notification table, and when a predetermined number of variations (four variations) during the mission period is a big hit, the content of the notified mission is followed. When the variation pattern (single reach + super reach A) is executed and no big hit is made, control is performed so that the variation pattern (single reach + super reach A) according to the notified mission content is not executed. As a result, the player's attention is focused on whether or not the performance is executed according to the notified mission content, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  (8) The transition to the specific effect mode is determined based on the extracted value of the random R6 counter, but when there is a memory to make a big hit in the start memory, the specific effect mode switching of FIG. The hit table of the table is referred to, and when there is no hit memory, the lost table is referred to. As a result, when there is a hit memory, a determination is made to switch to the specific effect mode with a high probability, whereas when there is no hit memory, a determination is made to switch to the specific effect mode with a low probability. Thereby, by controlling to specific production | presentation mode, the expectation from which a player can be a big hit can be increased, and an interest can be improved.

  (9) The specific effect mode ends and returns to the normal effect mode when the end condition is satisfied. As for the end condition, the end condition is established with a higher probability than when there is no big hit in the start memory (see FIG. 16). As a result, even when the specific performance mode is ended, it is possible to leave a sense of expectation for the big hit that may be the next big hit, and to maintain the player's expectation.

  (10) The expected value of the variation time by the variation pattern selected in the specific performance mode is configured to be longer than the expected value of the variation time by the variation pattern selected in the normal performance mode. As a result, the period during which the specific performance mode is executed becomes longer, and the interest of the game can be kept longer.

  (11) In the variation of the special variation symbol 9 in the normal mode, the reach effect is executed when the reach state is reached, and in the specific effect mode, the big effect is made until the specific effect pattern notification (mission notification) is performed. When it is determined in advance, a reach effect is executed (in the hit table of the specific effect pattern non-notification table in FIG. 20, single reach + super reach A, double reach + normal reach A, triple reach + super reach B) One is selected). As a result, not only the specific performance pattern notification (mission notification) but also the appearance of reach allows the player to have a big hit expectation and improve the fun of the game.

  Next, feature points, modifications, and the like in the above-described embodiment are listed below.

  (1) As a generation condition (predetermined condition) for the specific effect mode, in the present embodiment, a lottery decision to switch to the specific effect mode by referring to the specific effect mode switching table based on the extracted value (random number) of the random R6 counter However, instead, for example, a predetermined special symbol variation pattern is selected, the number of variation display times of the special symbol display unit 9 reaches a predetermined number of times, etc. You may control so that specific production | generation mode generate | occur | produces by establishment of other conditions. Then, when the occurrence condition (predetermined condition) of the specific effect mode is satisfied, the probability of performing the notification of the mission content (mission notification) is higher than that before the occurrence condition (predetermined condition) of the specific effect mode is satisfied. However, in the present invention, the probability that the mission notification is performed is higher than 0% or higher than 0% until the occurrence condition (predetermined condition) of the specific performance mode is satisfied, and the mission notification in the specific performance mode is performed. Any of a predetermined probability lower than the probability of being performed may be sufficient.

  (2) The pachinko gaming machine 1 in the above-described embodiment is controlled so that a big hit is generated only when “777” is aligned on at least one of the plurality of combination lines. However, in addition to this, control may be performed so that a big hit is generated even when fruit symbols are derived and displayed as display results in all the special symbol display portions (symbols 1 to 9).

  Further, the number of combination lines is not limited to eight. For example, a total of five combination lines of three in the horizontal direction, three in the middle, and two in the diagonal plus two diagonal lines may be used. Furthermore, only one in the horizontal direction. It may be a combination line.

  (3) In the above-described embodiment, the extension message (see FIG. 7 (h)) of “the specific effect mode has been extended” is displayed when the special symbol display unit 9 starts to change. If it is decided to extend the message after the message “Specific effect mode has been completed” is displayed in FIG. 7G, the extension message display “Specific effect mode has been extended” is immediately displayed. May be performed.

  (4) Even if the mission content cannot be achieved during the specified period (during the mission period), the last change during the specified period (during the mission period) or the specified period (mission period) will end and the specified number of times (once or A big hit may be generated by a fluctuation of 2 times). Further, it may be controlled so that the mission content may be achieved by a change before a predetermined number of change displays (one or two times) which is a big hit.

  (5) The specified period (mission period) is not limited to a uniform period (four fluctuation periods), but may be determined randomly using an extracted value (random number) such as a random counter.

  (6) In the specific effect pattern notification time table of FIG. 23, what value is the extracted value of R5 at the time of winning, and only “single reach + super reach A” is selected as the variation pattern, and “double” is selected when it is off. Since it is simple data that either “reach + normal reach A” or “non-reach fluctuation” is selected, the data is not stored in the form of a table, but the fluctuation pattern is selected and specified directly in the control program. May be.

  (7) In the above-described embodiment, the upper limit of the start memory is always “4”. However, for example, the upper limit of the start memory may be controlled to increase to “20” or the like during the big hit. When the starting upper limit is increased, the presence / absence of the hit memory by SD01 and SE01SG03 is also determined within the range of the starting memory stored within the increased upper limit range.

  (8) The embodiment disclosed this time should be considered as illustrative in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko gaming machine from the front. It is the front view which looked at the game area of the pachinko machine from the front. It is a whole rear view for demonstrating the internal structure of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a block diagram for demonstrating an example of the circuit structure in a game control board. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating arrangement | positioning of each symbol display part and combination line of a special symbol display part. It is explanatory drawing which shows the various random counters for producing | generating the random number used for the game control of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a screen figure which shows the display state of a special symbol display part. It is a flowchart which shows the game control main process and interruption process which are performed by the game control board. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine program of special symbol process processing. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine program of a prize confirmation process. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine program of a random number determination process. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine program of a special symbol determination process. (A) shows a subroutine program for the specific effect mode switching determination process, and (b) is a flowchart showing a subroutine program for the specific effect pattern notification determination process. (A) shows a specific effect mode switching table, (b) is a diagram showing a specific effect pattern notification table. (A) is a flowchart which shows the subroutine program of regulation period extension determination processing, (b) is a flowchart which shows the subroutine program of specific production mode completion | finish determination processing. It is a figure showing a specific production mode end table. It is a flowchart which shows a part of subroutine program of a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a figure which shows a fluctuation | variation pattern table. It is a figure which shows a part of subroutine program of a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a figure which shows the specific effect pattern non-notification table. It is a figure which shows a part of subroutine program of a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a figure which shows a part of subroutine program of a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a figure which shows the specific effect pattern alerting | reporting table. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine program of the number-of-times count process. It is a flowchart which shows the first half of the subroutine program of a stop symbol setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the second half of the subroutine program of a stop symbol setting process. (A) shows a display control main process, and (b) is a flowchart showing a timer interrupt process. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine program of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine program of special symbol fluctuation | variation control.

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  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine, 9 Special symbol display part, 80 Display control board, 31 Game control board, 35 Lamp control board, 70 Sound control board, 81 Production control board, 82 Input / output driver board

Claims (7)

A variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable, and executing a predetermined effect by the variable display device during the variable display, according to a variation pattern selected from the plurality of types A gaming machine that can be controlled to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when the display result of the identification information derived and displayed after the variable display is performed by the variable display device is a specific display result,
Display result determining means for determining whether or not the display result of the identification information is a specific display result;
An effect selecting means for selecting an effect executable in the variable display of the identification information from a plurality of effects including a first effect and a second effect different from the first effect;
An effect notification means for notifying the type of effect selected by the effect mode selection means as an effect that can be executed in a specified period until a predetermined display of the identification information is displayed.
A variation pattern selecting means for selecting a variation pattern of the variation display of the identification information;
Fluctuation display control means for executing fluctuation display of identification information according to the fluctuation pattern selected by the fluctuation pattern selection means,
The variation pattern selecting means is configured such that the display result determining means sets the specific display result as the specific display result after the first effect or the second effect is notified as the effect type by the effect notifying unit. When it is determined that the specific variation pattern in which the second effect is executed together with the first effect is selected, and when the display result determining means determines not to be the specific display result, the first effect A gaming machine, wherein a variation pattern is selected from a plurality of types of variation patterns in which neither the effect nor the second effect is executed.   In the specified period, when the display result determination unit determines that the specific display result is to be used, and the variation display control unit executes variation display of identification information according to the specific variation pattern, the effect notification unit An effect execution notifying means for notifying that the specific display result is derived and displayed at the time when the notified effect is executed according to which of the first effect and the second effect is notified. The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising:   In the specified period, the display result determining means does not determine that the specific display result is determined, and the variable display control means identifies according to a variable pattern in which neither the first effect nor the second effect is executed. Regardless of which of the first effect and the second effect is reported by the effect notification unit when the information change display is executed, after the display result of the change display is derived and displayed, 3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising an effect non-execution notifying unit for notifying that the effect notified by the effect notifying unit has not been executed. When the display result determination unit determines that the display result determination unit determines to be the specific display result, the variation pattern selection unit performs a predetermined reach effect with a higher probability than when it is determined not to use the specific display result. Select a reach fluctuation pattern,
Reach selection prohibiting means for prohibiting the fluctuation pattern selecting means from selecting the reach fluctuation pattern when the display result determining means decides not to use the specific display result in the specified period. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the gaming machine is characterized by that.   The expected value of the execution time of the variation display of the identification information executed according to the variation pattern selected by the variation pattern selection means in the prescribed period is the identification information executed according to the variation pattern selected outside the prescribed period. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the gaming machine has a value that is longer than an expected value of the execution time of the variable display. In the specified period, the display result determining means does not determine that the specific display result is determined, and the variable display control means identifies according to a variable pattern in which neither the first effect nor the second effect is executed. A specified period extending means for extending the specified period when the information change display is executed;
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, further comprising an extension notifying means for notifying that when the specified period is extended by the specified period extending means. .   The gaming machine according to claim 6, wherein the extension notification means notifies that the specified period is extended after notifying that the specified period has ended.

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