JP5540363B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that executes a variable display game based on a winning of a game ball at a start opening, and shifts to a special game state advantageous to a player when the result of the variable display game is a special result.

In the conventional pachinko machine, it is possible to hold storage up to the upper limit value (for example, 4) for winning at the start opening, and the counter value is extracted at the timing of winning at the starting opening, and the extracted value is used as the start winning prize. Is determined before the start of the variable display game (particularly at the time of starting winning a prize). When the determination result is a big hit, the big hit notification is continuously performed in the variable display game corresponding to the start-up memory stored at that time (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2002-360859 A

However, the interest of the game could not be improved .

An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can improve the interest of the game.

In order to solve the above problems, the invention described in claim 1
A symbol variation display device capable of displaying a symbol variation display game based on a winning of a game ball at a start opening provided in a game area;
Lottery based on the winning of game ball into the starter hole is performed, based on the lottery value, a variation pattern setting means for setting a variation pattern before Symbol variable display game that displays in the symbol variable display device,
And holding means for holding up to a predetermined upper limit number as the start memory lottery value based on the winning of game ball into the new was Do the start hole,
Execution instruction means for sequentially instructing execution of the variable display game based on the lottery value held by the holding means;
In a gaming machine comprising special gaming state control means capable of generating a special gaming state advantageous to a player when the lottery value is a win,
The starter has a first starter and a second starter,
The holding means is
First holding means for storing up to a predetermined upper limit number of winning game balls to the first starting opening as first starting storage;
A second holding means for storing a winning of a game ball to the second starting port as a second starting memory;
With
The variation pattern setting means includes:
A continuous notice effect can be executed over a variable display game that is greater than or equal to the upper limit value of the start memory,
A continuous variation pattern setting means for setting a variation pattern of the variation display game for executing the continuous notice effect to a continuous notice variation;
The execution instruction means instructs execution of the first variation display game based on the first start memory and instructs execution of the second variation display game based on the second start memory, and there is the second start memory. Instructing the second variation display game based on the second start memory to be preferentially executed over the first variation display game based on the first start memory,
The continuous variation pattern setting means continuously displays the variation pattern in the second variation display game based on the winning when the game ball is won at the second start opening during the first variation display game during the continuous notice effect. It can be selected from the change pattern determination table for continuation of the notice,
The variation pattern setting means, when a game ball wins at the second start opening in the middle of the first variation display game that is not in the continuous notice effect, the variation pattern in the second variation display game based on the winning is normally varied Select from the pattern determination table,
When the variation pattern of the second variation display game is set, a variation pattern having the same time value can be selected when the continuous notice effect is executed and when it is not executed.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, after the continuous variation pattern continuation determining means sets the continuous notice effects that are mutually related by the continuous variation pattern setting means, the effect display in the continuous notice effects ends. Until, based on the fact that the game ball has won the start opening, it is possible to determine whether or not to set the notice effect corresponding to the winning to the start opening as a continuous notice effect, by the continuous variation pattern continuation means, When it is determined by the continuous variation pattern continuation determining means that the notice effect is set as the continuous notice effect, the notice effect can be set as the continuous notice effect.
Therefore, in the case where the effect display (continuous notice) is performed in the continuous notice effect over the upper limit number of start memories, the game ball is awarded to the start opening, and the winning to the start opening is supported. Since the notification effect can be set as the continuous notification effect, the continuous notification can be performed over the number of times equal to or greater than the upper limit value of the start memory, and various continuous notifications that do not bore the player can be performed.

Here, the gaming machines include pachinko gaming machines, arrange ball gaming machines, bullet ball gaming machines such as sparrow ball gaming machines, and the like.
The variable display game is a variable display device that displays a plurality of pieces of identification information (for example, characters, numbers, symbols, characters, etc. as symbols) in a variable manner.
Further, the continuous variation pattern is one of the notice effects that inform the player in advance that the result mode of the variation display game is likely to become a specific mode, and the continuous variation pattern corresponds to the memory stored in the start memory. Whether or not the random number value matches a preset hit value is executed in advance of the start timing of the variable display game, and the result of the determination (whether there is a random value serving as a hit value in the start memory) ) Is repeated over a plurality of variable display games, and the result mode in the variable display game performed based on the start memory that has not yet been executed is notified in advance.

Further, according to the invention described in claim 1, in the case where the effect display of the continuous announcement attraction over the maximum number of starting memories (continuous announcement) is performed, that further game ball has won the start hole Based on this, it is possible to set the notice effect corresponding to the winning at the start opening as a continuous notice effect, so that a continuous notice can be performed over the upper limit of the start memory, and the player is not bored. Various continuous notices can be made.

As another invention of the present application, in the gaming machine according to claim 1, the mutually related continuous notice effects may have a predetermined storyline.
According to this, since the mutually related continuous notice effects have predetermined story characteristics, the more the continuous notice notices continue, the more the effect display by the continuous notice effects having the predetermined story characteristics can be enjoyed. As a result, various continuous notices that do not make the player bored can be performed more suitably.

Further, as another invention according to the present application, in the gaming machine according to claim 1 ,
The special gaming state control means includes
It is possible to generate a hit state that is advantageous to the player and a positive hit state that is more advantageous than the applicable state,
The continuous variation pattern continuation determining means includes
The game ball wins at the start opening and the lottery is executed based on the result until the display of the effect in the continuous notice effect ends after the continuous change pattern setting means sets the mutually related continuous notice effect. When the lottery result is based on the probability variation state, it is determined that the notice effect including the notice effect based on the winning to the start opening before winning the start opening is set as the continuous notice effect. It may be.

According to this, the continuous fluctuation pattern continuation determining means sets the continuous notice effect that is mutually related by the continuous fluctuation pattern setting means, and before the effect display in the continuous notice effect ends, to the start opening. When a game ball wins, a lottery is executed based on the winning ball, and the lottery result is based on a probable hit state, a notice effect including a notice effect based on a prize at the start opening prior to winning at the start opening. Can be determined to be set as the continuous notice effect.
Therefore, if the continuous notice is performed for the number of times greater than or equal to the upper limit value of the start memory, it is possible to inform that there is a possibility that a probable hit state may occur. Will be able to enjoy.

Further, as another invention according to the present application, in the gaming machine according to claim 1 ,
When it is determined by the continuous variation pattern continuation determining means that the notice effect is set as the continuous notice effect, the continuous variation pattern continuation means is provided for setting the notice effect as the continuous notice effect,
The continuous notice effect continuation means is
When it is determined by the continuous variation pattern continuation determination means that the notice effect is set as the continuous notice effect, the notice effect is set as the continuous notice effect. There may be no notice effect.
According to this, even when a notice effect that is not related to the continuous notice effect is executed during the execution of the effect display by the continuous notice effect, the hit state can be generated, so that the effect as a return effect is achieved. And the player can have a sense of expectation until the final change of the variable display game, and the fun of the game can be improved.

Further, as another invention according to the present application, in the gaming machine according to claim 1 ,
The special gaming state control means includes
It is possible to generate a hit state that is advantageous to the player and a rush hit state that ends in a shorter time than the applicable state,
The continuous variation pattern continuation determining means includes
The game ball wins at the start opening and the lottery is executed based on the result until the display of the effect in the continuous notice effect ends after the continuous change pattern setting means sets the mutually related continuous notice effect. When the lottery result is based on the hit state, it is determined that the notice effect including the notice effect based on the winning to the starting port before winning the starting port is not set as the continuous notice effect. You may make it do.

According to this, by the special gaming state control means, it is possible to generate a hit state advantageous to the player and a rush hit state that ends in a shorter time than the corresponding state, by the continuous variation pattern continuation determination means, The game ball is won at the starting point from the time when the effect display in the continuous notice effect ends after the continuous change pattern setting means is set to the mutually related continuous notice effect, and the lottery is executed based on it. When the lottery result is based on the hit state, it is determined that the notice effect including the notice effect based on the winning to the starting port before the winning to the starting port is not set as the continuous notice effect. it can.
Therefore, the game ball wins the starting opening and the lottery is executed based on the continuous notice pattern effect that is set by the continuous variation pattern setting means until the effect display in the continuous notice effect ends. If the lottery result is based on the hit state, the notice effect including the notice effect based on the winning to the starting port before winning the starting point is not set as the continuous notice effect. After giving the player a sense of expectation that a hit state will be generated by performing an effect display with a notice effect, dissatisfaction with the occurrence of a sudden hit state that ends in a shorter time than the hit state It can prevent suitably.

Further, as another invention according to the present application, in the gaming machine according to claim 1 ,
The continuous variation pattern continuation determining means includes
When the game ball wins the start opening from when the continuous variation pattern setting means sets the mutually related continuous notice effect to the end of the effect display in the continuous notice effect, the continuous notice effect When the last continuous notice effect is a continuous notice effect without a reach effect, the winning rate at the start opening is higher at a higher rate than when the last continuous notice effect is a continuous notice effect with a reach effect. It may be determined that a notice effect including a notice effect based on a prize at a previous start opening is set as the continuous notice effect.

According to this, when the last continuous notice effect is a continuous notice effect without a reach effect (so-called “gase continuous notice”), it is easy to continue the continuous notice effect. If the last continuous notice effect is a continuous notice effect with a reach effect, the continuous notice effect can be made difficult to continue.
Therefore, if the last continuous notice effect is a continuous notice effect without a reach effect (so-called “gasse continuous notice”), the continuous notice effect is prolonged by making it easier to continue. Can give the player a sense of expectation. On the other hand, in the case where the last continuous notice effect is a continuous notice effect with a reach effect, the reach effect is drowned out by the subsequent continuous notice effect by making it difficult to continue the continuous notice effect. It is possible to prevent this, and to have a sense of expectation due to reach production more appropriately.

Further, as another invention according to the present application, in the gaming machine according to claim 1 ,
The continuous variation pattern continuation determining means includes
The second start is performed after the announcement effect held by the first hold means is set by the continuous variation pattern setting means as the continuous notice effect related to each other and the effect display in the continuous notice effect ends. If it is determined by the continuous variation pattern continuation determining means that the notice effect corresponding to the winning to the second starting port is not set as the continuous notice effect based on the fact that the game ball has won the mouth, the continuous variation pattern Even if it is determined by the setting means that the continuous notice effect is to be executed, the continuous notice effect is not executed after execution of the effect display in the notice effect based on the winning of the game ball at the second start opening. Good.

  According to this, the game ball is moved to the second start opening after the announcement effect held by the first holding means is set as the mutually related continuous announcement effect until the effect display in the continuous announcement effect ends. When a prize is won, the reliability of the lottery result related to the notice effect held by the first holding means is determined depending on whether or not the notice effect corresponding to the winning at the second start opening is changed to the continuous notice effect. It can be guessed and the interest of the game can be improved.

According to the present invention, the interest of games can be improved .

It is a front view of a gaming machine to which the present invention is applied. It is the elements on larger scale which show the game board of the game machine to which this invention is applied. It is a block diagram which shows the control system of the game machine in this invention. It is a state transition diagram for demonstrating a gaming state. It is a state transition diagram for demonstrating a gaming state. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a main process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating special figure 1 game processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating special figure 2 game processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating special figure game branch processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating special figure 2 fluctuation | variation start processing. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of a continuous notice effect. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the continuous notice continuous lottery process in 1st Embodiment. It is a timing chart for demonstrating the continuous notice continuous lottery process in 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the continuous notice continuous lottery process in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the continuous notice continuous lottery process in 3rd Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the continuous notice continuous lottery process in 4th Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the continuous notice cancellation process in 5th Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating (1) normal fluctuation pattern determination table in 5th Embodiment, and (2) variation pattern determination table for continuous notice continuation. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the change display game in the modification of 5th Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the change display game in the modification of 5th Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the change display game in the modification of 5th Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the continuous notice lottery process at the time of start winning in 6th Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the fluctuation | variation start process in 6th Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the continuous notice suppression process in 7th Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the summary prefetch process in 8th Embodiment.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. Here, a pachinko gaming machine as a suitable example of the gaming machine according to the present invention will be described. FIG. 1 shows a front view of a pachinko gaming machine exemplified as a gaming machine according to the present invention, in particular, a pachinko gaming machine 100 of the type belonging to the so-called “first type”. FIG. 2 shows a partially enlarged view of the game board 1 surrounded by the guide rails 2 and having a game area 1a in which a game ball is launched to play a game on the front side.

  The pachinko gaming machine 100 according to this embodiment launches a game ball (game medium) in an internal game area (described later) and plays a game. On the side, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, a game board 1 constituting a game area 1a is installed. In FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, although there are differences in the detailed parts of the configuration, they are functionally similar, and the same parts are described with the same reference numerals.

  The game board 1 includes a flat game board body 1b (made of wood or synthetic resin) serving as a mounting base for various members, and has a game area 1a surrounded by guide rails 2 on the front surface of the game board body 1b. ing. In addition, a front component is attached to the front surface of the game board main body 1b and outside the guide rail 2. Then, a game ball (hit ball; game medium) is launched from a launching device into a game area 1a surrounded by the guide rail 2 to play a game.

  At the approximate center of the game area 1a, a center case 20 is attached that forms a window 22 serving as a display area for the decorative special figure variation display game. Behind the window portion 22 formed in the center case 20 is arranged a display device 43 as a symbol variation display device capable of executing a variation display game for variably displaying a plurality of identification information. The display device 43 includes, for example, a liquid crystal display, and is arranged so that a display portion 43 a whose display contents can be changed is visible from the front side of the game board 1 through the window portion 22 of the center case 20. . Note that the display device 43 is not limited to a device including a liquid crystal display, and may include a display such as an EL or a CRT.

  In addition, a normal start gate 4 is provided in the game area 1a, and when the game ball passes the general start gate 4, a normal variation display game is executed. Further, in the game area 1a, a first start winning port 13 that forms a first starting port and an ordinary variable winning device 7 that forms a second starting port are provided. And when a game ball wins the 1st start winning opening 13, the 1st special figure change display game (special figure 1) is performed as an auxiliary game, and when a game ball wins the normal fluctuation prize-winning device 7, A second special figure variation display game (special figure 2) is executed as an auxiliary game.

  In addition, on the lower right of the front surface of the game board main body 1b and outside the guide rail 2, a general map display 5 for displaying a general map change display game and a first special map for displaying a first special map change display game. A display 8 and a second special-figure display 9 for displaying a second special-figure display game are provided, and a general-purpose memory display 15 for displaying the number of unprocessed times of the general-purpose variable display game, The first special figure memory display 18 for displaying the number of unprocessed times (first start memory) of the first special figure variation display game, and the first number for displaying the number of unprocessed times (second start memory) of the second special figure variable display game 2 special figure memory display 19 is provided. Further, in the lower right of the front surface of the game board main body 1b and on the outer side of the guide rail 2, a decision round for determining whether the results of the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game are 2R big hit or 15R big hit A number indicator 25 is provided. In addition, the common figure memory display 15, the universal figure display 5, the first special figure display 8, the second special figure display 9, the first special figure storage display 18, the second special figure storage display 19, and the determination The round number display 25 is integrally provided as a segment LED together with a game state display LED (not shown) representing a game state.

  Furthermore, the game area 1a has an attacker-type opening / closing door 10a that can be opened by rotating in a direction in which the upper end side is tilted toward the front side, and a first special figure variation display game and a second special figure variation display game. As a result, the special variable winning device 10 for converting from the closed state (a disadvantageous state for the player) to the open state (a state advantageous to the player) depending on the result, the game ball that did not win the winning port, etc. An out-hole 11 for collection is provided. In addition, the game area 1a is provided with general winning holes 12, 12,..., A windmill 14 as a batting direction changing member, a rotating member 17, a number of obstacle nails (not shown), and the like.

  A gate SW4a (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball that has passed through the general start gate 4 is provided in the general start gate 4. Then, when the game ball that has been driven into the game area 1a passes through the normal diagram start gate 4, a normal variation display game is performed. In addition, the normal variation display game cannot be started, for example, the normal variation display game has already been played and the normal variation display game has not been completed, When 7 is converted to the open state and the game ball passes through the general figure start gate 4, if the number is less than the upper limit of the general figure start memory number, the normal figure start memory number is incremented by one and the normal figure start is started. One memory is stored. In addition, the start memory of the general map change display game is displayed on the general memory display 15 provided with LEDs. For example, as shown in FIG. When the number is “1”, the upper LED is lit, and when the starting memory number is “2”, the lower LED is also lit. When the starting memory number is “3”, the upper LED blinks, and when the starting memory number is “4”, the lower LED also blinks, so that the starting memory number can be determined. ing.

  The general-purpose (ordinary symbol) variation display game is executed by a general-purpose display 5 provided at the lower right front of the game board main body 1b and outside the guide rail 2. In addition, you may make it display a common figure change display game in a part of display area of the display apparatus 43. In this case, for example, a number, a symbol, a character design etc. are used as an identification symbol, and this is changed for a predetermined time. After being displayed, it is performed by stopping display. If the stop display of the usual figure change display game becomes a special result mode, the opening and closing members 7a and 7a of the normal change winning device 7 are opened for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds). The As a result, the game ball is awarded to the normal variation winning device 7 that is not usually won, and the second special figure variation display game can be started.

  The normal variation winning device 7 includes a pair of left and right opening / closing members 7a, 7a, and is disposed below the first start winning opening 13, and the opening / closing members 7a, 7a are normally spaced at an interval of about the diameter of a game ball. And the closed state (a disadvantageous state for the player) is held so that the game ball is not won, but when the result of the usual variable display game becomes a predetermined stop display mode, the driving device As shown in FIG. 3, the solenoid (open electric power SOL 7 b, shown in FIG. 3) opens in a reverse “C” shape so that the game ball can flow into the normal variation winning device 7 (a state advantageous to the player). It has become.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment can generate a short-time operation state (second open state) as a gaming state based on the result mode of the special figure variation display game. At this time, the short operation state (second open state) is a state in which the operation state of the normal variation winning device 7 is more likely to be in the open state than in the normal operation state (first open state). At this time, in the short operation state, the execution time of the above-mentioned general-purpose variable display game is controlled to be shorter than the long execution time in the normal operation state (for example, 10 seconds is 1 second). Control is performed so that the number of times the normally variable winning device 7 is opened is substantially increased. Further, in the short-time operation state, when the normal variation winning game 7 is released as a result of winning the normal-variation display game, the release time is controlled to be longer than the short open time of the normal operation state. (For example, 0.3 seconds is 1.8 seconds). In the short-time operation state, the normal variation winning device 7 is opened a plurality of times (for example, two times) instead of once for the result of one hit of the normal variation display game. Further, in the short-time operation state, the probability that the hit result of the normal-variable display game is higher than that in the normal operation state is controlled. That is, the number of times of opening of the normal variation winning device 7 is increased as compared with the normal operation state, and it becomes easier for a game ball to win the normal variation winning device 7 and the start of the second special figure variable display game is facilitated.

  The first start winning opening 13 is provided with a first start opening SW13a (shown in FIG. 3). Based on the detection of the game ball by the first start opening SW13a, the first special figure variation as an auxiliary game is provided. A start right to start the display game is generated. Further, a second start opening SW7d (shown in FIG. 3) is provided inside the normal variation winning device 7, and a second special figure as an auxiliary game is based on detecting a game ball by the second start opening SW7d. The start right to start the variable display game is generated. The start right to start the first special figure variation display game is stored as a first start memory (a special figure 1 start memory, a first special figure start memory) within a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4). The first start memory is displayed on the first special figure memory display 18. The start right to start the second special figure variation display game is stored as a second start memory (special figure 2 start memory, second special figure start memory) within a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4). . The second start memory is displayed on the second special figure memory display 19. The start memory of the first special figure variation display game is displayed on the first special figure memory display 18 provided with LEDs. For example, as shown in FIG. Of these, when the starting memory number is “1”, the upper LED is lit, and when the starting memory number is “2”, the lower LED is also lit. When the starting memory number is “3”, the upper LED blinks, and when the starting memory number is “4”, the lower LED also blinks, so that the starting memory number can be determined. ing. Similarly, the start memory of the second special figure variation display game is displayed on the second special figure memory display 19 having an LED. For example, as shown in FIG. Of the two LEDs, the upper LED is lit when the starting memory number is “1”, and the lower LED is also lit when the starting memory number is “2”. When the starting memory number is “3”, the upper LED blinks, and when the starting memory number is “4”, the lower LED also blinks, so that the starting memory number can be determined. ing.

  Then, in a state where the first special figure fluctuation display game or the second special figure fluctuation display game can be started and the first start memory number and the second start memory number are 0, for example, the first start prize opening When the game ball wins in 13, the first start memory is stored with the generation of the start right, the first start memory number is incremented by 1, and the first special figure is immediately based on the first start memory. The variable display game is started, and at this time, the first start memory number is decremented by one. In the state where the first special figure variation display game or the second special figure variation display game can be started and the first start memory number and the second start memory number are 0, for example, the second prize winning portion is When a game ball wins the normal variation winning device 7 to be formed, the second start memory is stored with the generation of the start right, the second start memory number is incremented by 1, and immediately based on the second start memory. Then, the second special figure variation display game is started, and at this time, the second start memory number is decremented by one.

  On the other hand, a state in which the first special figure fluctuation display game or the second special figure fluctuation display game cannot be started immediately, for example, the first special figure fluctuation display game or the second special figure fluctuation display game has already been performed, and the special figure fluctuation display. If a game ball is won in the first start winning opening 13 when the game is not finished or in a special game state, if the first start memory number is less than the upper limit number (for example, less than four) The first start memory number is incremented by 1, and one first start memory is stored. Similarly, in this case, when a game ball wins the normal variation winning device 7, if the second start memory number is less than the upper limit number (for example, less than four), the second start memory number is incremented by 1 and the second start is started. One memory is stored.

  When the first special figure fluctuation display game or the second special figure fluctuation display game is ready to start, the first special figure fluctuation display game or the second special figure fluctuation display is based on the first start memory or the second start memory. The game starts. At this time, the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game are not executed simultaneously, and the second special figure fluctuation display game is executed with priority over the first special figure fluctuation display game. It is like that. That is, when there is a first start memory and a second start memory, and when the special figure fluctuation display game can be executed, the second special figure fluctuation display game is executed.

  The first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game as the auxiliary games are a first special figure display 8 provided on the outer right side of the guide rail 2 at the lower right of the front surface of the game board main body 1b. 2 is executed by the special-figure display 9, and after a plurality of pieces of identification information are variably displayed, a predetermined result mode is stopped and displayed. In addition, a decorative special figure fluctuation display game in which a plurality of types of identification information (for example, numbers, symbols, character designs, etc.) are variably displayed on the display device 43 corresponding to each special figure fluctuation display game is executed. ing. If the display form of the first special figure display 8 or the second special figure display 9 becomes a special result form (for example, “7”) as a result of the special figure variation display game, a big hit is obtained. Special gaming state (so-called big hit state). Correspondingly, the display mode of the display device 43 is also a special result mode (for example, any one of the numbers in the flat order such as “7, 7, 7”). The first special figure display 8 and the second special figure display 9 may be separate displays or the same display, but a special figure change display game is displayed independently. In addition, the display device 43 may use different display devices and different display areas in the first special map fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game, or use the same display device and display area. However, the decoration special figure variation display game is displayed independently. In addition, the game machine may not be provided with the first special figure display 8 and the second special figure display 9, and the special figure variation display game may be executed only by the display device 43.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment can generate a probable variation state (second probability state, high probability state) as a gaming state based on the result form of the special figure variation display game. This probability variation state (second probability state) is a state in which the probability of a hit result in the special figure variation display game is higher than the normal probability state (first probability state). It should be noted that the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation regardless of whether the first special figure fluctuation display game or the second special figure fluctuation display game results in the result mode of the special figure fluctuation display game. Both display games are in a probable state. In addition, the probability variation state and the short-time operation state can be generated independently, and both can be generated at the same time, or only one can be generated.

  A special variable winning device 10 as a variable winning device is provided with a large winning opening that is opened and closed by an attacker-type opening / closing door 10a that can be opened by rotating in a direction in which the upper end side is tilted forward. During the state, it is possible to facilitate the inflow of game balls into the big prize opening by converting the big prize opening from the closed state to the open state, and to give a predetermined game value (prize ball) to the player It has become. The open / close door 10a is driven by, for example, a solenoid (a special winning opening SOL10b, shown in FIG. 3) as a driving device. In addition, a count SW 10c (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball that has entered the big prize opening is disposed inside the big prize opening (winning area).

  In addition, in each general winning opening 12 provided in the game area 1a, a winning opening SW 12a (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball that has entered the general winning opening 12 is disposed. The game balls that are driven into the game area 1a by starting the game are awarded to the general prize opening 12, 12,..., The normal variable prize winning device 7, the first start prize winning port 13, the special variable prize winning device 10, etc. When a prize is awarded to any of the mouths, a predetermined number of prize balls corresponding to the respective prize mouths are paid out by the payout control device 125 (shown in FIG. 3). The payout control device 125 controls the discharge control under the control of the game control device 30 so that a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out.

Further, a card unit 500 having a card insertion slot 501 into which a prepaid card for renting a game ball (not shown) is inserted is provided next to the pachinko gaming machine 100.
In addition, an upper plate unit 130 is provided at the lower front portion of the pachinko gaming machine 100, and an upper plate 105 for storing discharged game balls (prize balls, rental balls) is provided in the upper plate unit 130. . The upper tray 105 was inserted into the card insertion slot 501 and the card insertion slot 501 by pressing the ball with the prepaid card inserted into the card insertion slot 501, thereby requesting a ball lending discharge operation to the upper tray 105. A card return switch 108c for requesting a return operation of the prepaid card, a display unit 108a for displaying the information related to the prepaid card inserted into the card insertion slot 501, and a game ball from the upper plate 105 are extracted to the lower plate 107. A ball removal operation lever 108d and the like for flowing down are provided.
Further, on the lower side of the upper plate unit 130, a lower plate 107 that accommodates game balls that cannot be accommodated in the upper plate 105, an operation handle 104 for performing a game ball launch operation toward the game area 1a, and an ashtray 106. Etc. are installed. Behind the ashtray 106 is installed a speaker (not shown) for performing various sound notifications (for example, prize ball discharge notification, abnormality notification, etc.) and game effects.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the pachinko gaming machine 100 displays a display based on a game control device 30 that controls a special figure variation display game performed on the display device 43, and an effect control command from the game control device 30. And an effect control device 40 for controlling the effect of the special figure variation display game in the device 43.

  The game control device 30 includes a game one-chip microcomputer 31 including a CPU 31a, a ROM 31b, a RAM 31c, and the like, and an input interface (input I / F) 32, an output interface (output I / F) 33, an external communication terminal 34, and the like. It is configured.

  The gaming one-chip microcomputer 31 includes an internal CPU 31a that includes a control unit and a calculation unit, and performs calculation control, as well as various random number values such as a jackpot determination counter value (a jackpot determination random number value) of each special figure variable display game. Etc. are also generated.

  In addition, when starting each special figure fluctuation display game (decoration special figure fluctuation display game) based on the start winning, the CPU 31a includes the fluctuation pattern of the special figure fluctuation display game, that is, the fluctuation display time of the identification information. Determine the fluctuation pattern and reach pattern (type of reach action). Thereby, the CPU 31a of the gaming one-chip microcomputer 31 executes the lottery based on the winning of the game ball to the starting port (the first starting winning port 13, the normal variation winning device 7), and based on the result of the lottery, Fluctuation pattern setting means for setting a fluctuation pattern of a fluctuation display game (first special figure fluctuation display game, second special figure fluctuation display game) to be displayed on the symbol fluctuation display device (display device 43).

  The RAM 31c inside the game one-chip microcomputer 31 stores an ON signal of the first start port SW13a provided in the first start winning port 13 and the second start port SW7d provided in the normal variation winning device 7. A storage area, a storage area for the various random numbers, a work area for the CPU 31a, and the like are provided. That is, the winning of the game ball detected by the CPU 31a is stored in the RAM 31c as the start winning. As a result, the RAM 31c inside the gaming one-chip microcomputer 31 is used for winning a game ball to a new starting port (the first starting winning port 13, the normal variation winning device 7) obtained during the display of the variation pattern effect. Holding means for holding the lottery result based on the starting memory as much as a predetermined upper limit number is provided.

  A game control program and control data are written in the ROM 31b of the game one-chip microcomputer 31, and the occurrence of a big hit in each special figure variation display game is determined in accordance with the various random numbers described above. For this purpose, a jackpot determination value, a variation pattern (first half variation pattern, second half variation pattern), a reach pattern (reach action type) determination value, etc. are stored. Specifically, for example, in the ROM 31b, the latter half fluctuation pattern table corresponding to the game result ("big hit" or "out of game") of the special figure fluctuation display game, and the game result ("big hit" or A variation pattern determination table (normal variation pattern determination table, variation pattern determination table for continuous notice continuation) configured from the first half variation pattern table corresponding to “displacement”) and the latter half variation pattern A variation time command table related to a variation time command constituted by a combination of the latter half variation pattern of one of the tables and the first half variation pattern of the first half variation pattern table is stored.

  Further, the input interface 32 is connected to a first start port SW13a, a second start port SW7d, a winning port SW12a,..., A gate SW4a, a count SW10c, a glass frame opening SW146, and a gaming machine frame opening through a low pass filter and a buffer gate. The SW 121, the ball break SW 122, and the like are connected. The input interface 32 relays various signals input from these and outputs them to the gaming one-chip microcomputer 31. The glass frame opening SW 146 detects that the clear member holding frame is opened, and the gaming machine frame opening SW 121 detects that the front frame 111 is opened. The ball break SW 122 is provided on a chute that guides the game ball supplied from the island facility to the discharge device, and detects that there is no game ball in the chute.

  In addition, various control signals output from the gaming one-chip microcomputer 31 are input to the output interface 33. These control signals are relayed by the output interface 33, and through the output port and driver (not shown), the first special figure display 8, the first special figure storage display 18, the second special figure display 9, 2 special figure memory display 19, universal map display 5, universal figure storage display 15, general electric power SOL7b, big prize opening SOL10b, external terminal board 16 connected to a management device outside the gaming machine, payout control device 125, It is output to the production control device 40.

  The effect control device 40 includes an arithmetic processing CPU 40a, ROM 40b, RAM 40c, VDP 40d, and the like, and also includes a communication interface (communication I / F) 40d and an input / output interface (input / output I / F) 40e. Further, an image ROM 40f storing images and video data, a VDP (Video Display Processor) 40g as a graphic processor, a sound ROM 40h storing sound data, and a sound LSI 40i for controlling sound output are provided.

  The effect control device 40 controls the control of the game effect (under the control of the game control device 30) based on various signals (effect control data (various commands)) received from the game control device 30 via the communication interface 40d. Is to do. Further, the input / output interface 40e is provided with a detection signal from an effect button 41 provided on the front surface of the gaming machine and serving as an operation means that can be operated by the player. Based on this detection signal (under the control of the game control device 30), the control of the game effect is performed.

  Further, various control signals output from the CPU 40a are input to the input / output interface 40e. These control signals are relayed by the input / output interface 40e, and the rotation member 17 is connected via an output port and a driver (not shown). It is outputted to the drive motor 42, the game board 1 and various LED boards 44 equipped with decorative LEDs provided on the clear member holding frame covering the front of the game board 1, and the effect of the game is performed. . Of the control signals output from the CPU 40a, a control signal related to image control is output from the CPU 40a to the VDP 40g, and image data based on the control signal is output from the VDP 40g to the display device 43. Further, a control signal related to the control of sound is output from the CPU 40a to the sound LSI 40i, and sound data based on the control signal is output from the sound LSI 40i to the speaker 45.

  In addition, power is supplied to the game control device 30 from a power supply device (not shown), and power is also supplied to the other devices from the power supply device. In addition, the power supply device is equipped with a backup power supply to enable power supply even when the external power supply is interrupted, such as during a power failure, and is stored in the volatile memory of each control device during a power failure. The loss of recorded data is prevented.

In these control devices, the following game control is performed.
The game one-chip microcomputer 31 of the game control device 30 extracts a random number value for hit determination of the usual figure based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the gate SW4a provided in the usual figure start gate 4, and stores it in the ROM 31b. Compared with the stored determination value, a process of determining whether or not the normal-game fluctuation display game is missed is performed. Then, after the identification symbol is variably displayed for a predetermined time on the general symbol display 5, a process for displaying a general symbol variation display game to be stopped is performed. If the result of this normal map change display game is a win, a special result mode is displayed on the general map display 5 and the general electric power SOL 7b is operated to open and close the opening / closing members 7a, 7a of the normal variable winning device 7 for a predetermined time. The opening control is performed as described above (for example, for 0.5 seconds). In addition, when the result of the normal map change display game is out of order, control is performed to display the result form of the shift on the general map display 5.

  Also, based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the first start port SW13a provided in the first start winning port 13, the random number for jackpot determination (counter value for jackpot) of the first special figure variation display game is extracted. Then, the process of storing in the RAM 31c as the first start memory is performed. That is, the game control device 30 serves as a first holding means (holding means) that stores a winning of a game ball to the first start winning opening 13 (first start opening) as a first start memory up to a predetermined upper limit number. Similarly, based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the second starting port SW7d provided in the normal variation winning device 7, the random number value for jackpot determination (counter value for jackpot) of the second special figure variation display game is extracted. Then, the process of storing in the RAM 31c as the second start memory is performed. That is, the game control device 30 serves as a second holding means (holding means) for storing the winning of the game ball to the normal variation winning device 7 (second starting port) as a second starting memory up to a predetermined upper limit number.

  Further, when the game ball is won in the first start winning opening 13 (first start opening), the big hit determination random number value (big hit counter value) stored in the first start storage is stored in the ROM 31b. Compared with the judgment value (specific value) for the 1 special figure fluctuation display game, the hit of the first special figure fluctuation display game (probability big hit, normal big hit, sudden hit big hit, sudden hit big hit, sudden hit big hit) is judged Process. Similarly, when winning a game ball to the normal variation winning device 7 (second starting port), the big hit determination random number value (big hit counter value) stored in the second start memory is stored in the ROM 31b. Compared with the judgment value (specific value) for the 2 special figure fluctuation display game, the hit (probability big hit, normal big hit, sudden hit big hit, sudden hit big hit, sudden hit big hit) and deviation are judged for the second special figure fluctuation display game Process.

  In the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game, a predetermined number of first determination values are set as specific values in the normal probability state, and this specific value (first determination value) and jackpot determination are used. Random numbers are compared, and if they match, a big hit is determined. In the high probability state, a predetermined number of second determination values different from the first determination value and the first determination value are set as specific values, and the specific value (first determination value, second determination value) and jackpot determination It compares with the random number value for use, and determines that it is a big hit if they match. In the high probability state, only a predetermined number of second determination values different from the first determination value may be used as the specific value. However, the number of second determination values is made larger than the first determination value so that the probability of winning a big hit is higher than in the normal probability state.

  Further, in the game one-chip microcomputer 31 of the game control device 30, based on the start-up memory, the identification symbols are displayed on the first special figure display 8 or the second special figure display 9 in a varying manner and then stopped. Processing to display a special figure variation display game is performed. That is, the game control device 30 functions as an execution instructing unit that sequentially instructs the execution of the effect display with the variation pattern based on the lottery result held by the holding unit (game control device 30).

  In addition, in the game one-chip microcomputer 31 of the game control device 30, when the first start memory and the second start memory are stored, the execution control of the second special figure variable display game is executed. It is to be executed with priority over the execution control. That is, the game control device 30 instructs the execution of the first variation display game based on the first start memory, instructs the execution of the second variation display game based on the second start memory, and there is a second start memory. Functions as an execution instruction means for instructing the second variation display game based on the second start memory to be preferentially executed over the first variation display game based on the first start memory.

  The game one-chip microcomputer 31 of the game control device 30 displays a special result mode (special result) on the special figure display when the result of the special figure variation display game is a probable big hit / normal big hit, 1 A process for generating a special gaming state is performed. In the process of generating the first special gaming state, for example, the opening / closing door 10a of the special variable winning device 10 is opened by the special winning opening SOL10b, and control is performed to allow the game ball to flow into the special winning opening. Then, until the condition that either a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls wins in the big winning opening or a predetermined time (for example, 25 seconds) elapses after the opening of the big winning opening is achieved. Opening the mouth is defined as one round, and control (cycle game) is performed in which this is repeated (repeated) a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 times). Thereby, the pachinko gaming machine 100 functions as a special gaming state control means capable of generating a special gaming state advantageous to the player when the lottery result is a win. More specifically, it functions as a special game state control means capable of generating a hit state (usually big hit) advantageous to the player and a probability variation hit state (probability big hit) more advantageous than the corresponding state. In addition, when the result of the special figure fluctuation display game is a sudden big hit, a sudden big hit, or a sudden big hit, a special result mode (special result) is displayed on the special figure display and a process for generating the second special gaming state I do. In the process of generating the second special game state, for example, the opening / closing door 10a of the special variable winning device 10 is opened by the special winning opening SOL10b, and control for allowing the game ball to flow into the special winning opening is performed. Then, the opening of the grand prize opening is defined as one round until a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds) has passed since the opening of the big prize opening, and this is repeated (repeated) for a predetermined number of rounds (for example, twice) ( Cycle game). After that, in the case of a big hit, it shifts to a probability change state, and in the case of a big hit, it shifts to a time reduction state. Moreover, in the case of a rush big hit, it shifts to the normal gaming state without shifting to the probability changing state or the time-shortening state. Thereby, the pachinko gaming machine 100 functions as a special gaming state control means capable of generating a special gaming state advantageous to the player when the lottery result is a win. More specifically, it functions as a special game state control means capable of generating a hit state advantageous to the player and a rush hit state (rush big hit) that ends in a shorter time than the corresponding state. When the result of the special figure variation display game is out of order, the first special figure display 8 and the second special figure display 9 are controlled to display the result form of the deviation.

  It should be noted that the value of the second special figure variation display game is given to the player in the special game state or after the special game state ends, rather than the first special figure variation display game. The value given to the player is high because, for example, the distribution ratio of the number of rounds in the special gaming state is advantageous to the player (the first special figure variable display game has an occurrence rate of 15R probability variation big hit: 40%, While the 2R probability variable jackpot occurrence rate is 20% and the 15R normal jackpot occurrence rate is 40%, the second special figure variation display game is 15R probability variable jackpot occurrence rate: 55%, 2R probability variation jackpot occurrence rate: 5%, 15R normal big hit incidence: 40%). In addition to the fact that the number of rounds in the special gaming state is large (the number of prize balls that can be obtained by the player is large), the second special figure variation display game is more The probability of becoming higher may be increased. Further, the value in production may include a tendency to reach a reach state, a reach production that does not usually appear easily (a so-called super reach or a premier reach), and the like.

  Further, in the game one-chip microcomputer 31 of the game control device 30, when the first start memory or the second start memory is generated, the jackpot determination random number value stored in the first start memory or the second start memory ( The big hit counter value) is compared with the determination value (specific value) for the first special figure fluctuation display game or the determination value (specific value) for the second special figure fluctuation display game stored in the ROM 31b. Judgment of hitting or losing.

  At this time, when the jackpot determination random number value matches the determination value, the game one-chip microcomputer 31 of the game control device 30 extracts the continuous variation pattern setting determination random number value at the time of the jackpot. The random value for determining the continuous fluctuation pattern at the time of big hit is compared with the determination value (specific value) for determining the continuous fluctuation pattern at the time of big hit stored in the ROM 31b. Is coincident with the judgment value (specific value) for determining the continuous fluctuation pattern setting at the big hit stored in the ROM 31b, the fluctuation patterns based on the start memory stored before the start memory based on this hit / miss judgment are mutually A process of setting a continuous variation pattern related to the is performed. The ratio at which the random value for determining the continuous variation pattern setting at the big hit matches the determination value (specific value) for the continuous fluctuation pattern setting determination at the big hit stored in the ROM 31b is set to 60%, for example. Yes.

  On the other hand, when the jackpot determination random number value does not match the determination value, the game one-chip microcomputer 31 of the game control device 30 extracts the random number value for continuous variation pattern setting determination at the time of loss. The random value for determining the continuous variation pattern setting at the time of detachment is compared with the determination value (specific value) for determining the continuous variation pattern setting at the time of detachment stored in the ROM 31b. Is coincident with the judgment value (specific value) for continuous fluctuation pattern setting judgment at the time of deviation stored in the ROM 31b, the fluctuation patterns based on the start memory stored before the start memory based on this hit / deviation judgment A process of setting a continuous variation pattern related to the is performed. Note that the ratio of the random value for determining the continuous variation pattern setting at the time of loss to the determination value (specific value) for determining the continuous variation pattern setting at the time of failure is set to 1%, for example. Yes.

  Thereby, when the lottery result is held by the holding means (game control device 30), the pachinko gaming machine 100 continuously changes the fluctuation pattern based on the lottery result held before holding the lottery result. If the continuous variation pattern setting determining means (game control device 30) for determining whether or not to set the pattern is determined and the continuous variation pattern setting determining means determines to rewrite the variation pattern to the continuous variation pattern, the variation pattern is continuously displayed. And a variation pattern setting means (game control device 30) for setting the variation pattern.

  In addition, the continuous variation patterns that are related to each other specifically include, for example, a continuation of a story (story) in which a hero character and an enemy character appear and the hero character and the enemy character battle each other. A variation pattern is displayed. More specifically, for example, when there are three start memories in the first start memory, a fourth first start memory is generated, and the first memory stored before the fourth first start memory is stored. When a variation pattern based on one start memory is set to a continuous variation pattern that is mutually related, story setting processing is performed according to the current number of start memories.

[Continuous notice change 1st time]
First, as shown in FIG. 12 (1), at the start of the special figure variation display game, an effect display in which the hero character and the enemy character are mixed is performed. At this time, the effect button 41 is within a predetermined effective period (within the period when the effect button notification LED (not shown) provided on the back side of the effect button 41 that is a part of the various LED boards 44 is lit). By operating, the story is updated and the main character is displayed in close-up. Thereby, the second half display shown in FIG. The second half display shown in FIG. 12 (2) is a display related to the first half display of the next production stage (second production stage). If the effect button 41 is not operated within a predetermined effective period, the story is not updated, and the next special figure variation display game displays the same story as the previous special figure variation display game. .

[Second continuous notice change]
Next, FIGS. 12 (3) and 12 (4) are display modes for the second time of the continuous notice fluctuation. At the start of the special figure variation display game, a story setting process is performed according to the current start memory number, and as shown in FIG. 12 (3), a close-up display of the main character is performed. At this time, when the effect button 41 is operated within a predetermined effective period, the story is updated and a display in which the main character holds the sword is performed. Thereby, the latter half display shown in FIG. In addition, the latter half display shown in FIG. 12 (4) is a display related to the first half display of the next effect stage (third effect stage). If the effect button 41 is not operated within a predetermined effective period, the story is not updated, and the next special figure variation display game displays the same story as the previous special figure variation display game. .

[Continuous notice change 3rd time]
Next, FIGS. 12 (5) and 12 (6) show the display mode of the third continuous notice change. At the start of this special figure variation display game, a story setting process is performed according to the current start memory number, and as shown in FIG. 12 (5), a display in which the main character holds the sword is performed. At this time, when the effect button 41 is operated within a predetermined effective period, the story is updated, and a display in which the main character is cut by the enemy character is performed. Thereby, the latter half display shown in FIG. Note that the second half display shown in FIG. 12 (6) is a display related to the first half display of the next effect stage (fourth effect stage). If the effect button 41 is not operated within a predetermined effective period, the story is not updated, and the next special figure variation display game displays the same story as the previous special figure variation display game. .

[Continuous notice fluctuation 4th time]
Next, FIGS. 12 (7) to (11) are display modes of the fourth continuous notice change. At the start of this special figure variation display game, a story setting process is performed according to the current start memory number, and as shown in FIG. 12 (7), an onomatopoeia display in which a sword is mixed with "Shakin!" Done. At this time, when the effect button 41 is operated within a predetermined effective period, the story is updated, and when the game result of the variable display game is a big hit, as shown in FIG. A display in which the main character defeats the enemy character is made, and as shown in FIG. 12 (9), “Big hit” is displayed as a result mode of the variable display game. On the other hand, when the game result of the variable display game is out of place, as shown in FIG. 12 (10), an enemy character is displayed to defeat the hero character, and as shown in FIG. 12 (11), the variable display game is displayed. As a result, “Sorry!” Is displayed.

  Further, in the gaming one-chip microcomputer 31, based on the detection signal of the game ball input from sensors (first start port SW13a, second start port SW7d, winning port SW12a, count SW10c) provided at various winning ports. The payout control device 125 is controlled so that a predetermined number of game balls are paid out from the discharge device.

  In addition, the game one-chip microcomputer 31 of the game control device 30 stores the jackpot determination random number value stored in the first start memory or the second start memory and the ROM 31b in addition to the start timing of the special figure variation display game. Whether or not a special result mode is derived in the special figure variation display game based on the start memory for the start memory for which the special figure fluctuation display game has not yet been executed. The process of determining whether or not

  In addition, in the effect control device 40, based on a command signal from the game control device 30 (change time command, change stop command, etc.), the display device 43 displays a decoration special figure change display game corresponding to the special figure change display game. Controls processing and effects.

  In FIG. 4, the state transition diagram for demonstrating the gaming state in the pachinko game machine of this embodiment was shown. When there is no first start memory and second start memory, the normal state ST1 (normal state, waiting for customers) is entered, and the first start memory (Special Figure 1 start memory) and second start memory (Special Figure 2 start memory). It will be in the state which waits for generation | occurrence | production. In this normal state ST1, when there is a prize (first special figure start prize) in the first start winning opening 13, the process shifts to the first special figure fluctuation state (special figure 1 fluctuation state) ST2, and the first special figure fluctuation. A display game is executed. In addition, in the normal state ST1, when there is a prize (second special figure starting prize) in the normal variation prize winning device 7, the process shifts to the second special figure fluctuation state (special figure 2 fluctuation state) ST3 and the second special figure fluctuation. A display game is executed.

  The first special figure fluctuation state ST2 is a state in which the first special figure fluctuation display game is being executed, and when a special result mode is derived as a result of the first special figure fluctuation display game (when the big hit condition is satisfied) ) Shifts to a big hit state ST4 and enters a special game state. In addition, in the first special figure fluctuation state ST2, when the result of the first special figure fluctuation display game is a failure that does not satisfy the jackpot condition, and there is no first start memory and second start memory, The process shifts to the state ST1 and waits for generation of the first start memory and the second start memory. Further, in the first special figure fluctuation state ST2, when the result of the first special figure fluctuation display game is a failure that does not satisfy the jackpot condition, and there is no second start memory and there is a first start memory, The first special figure fluctuation display game is executed in the first special figure fluctuation state ST2. Further, when the result of the first special figure fluctuation display game is a failure that does not satisfy the big hit condition in the first special figure fluctuation state ST2, and there is a second start memory, the second special figure fluctuation state The process proceeds to ST3, and the second special figure variation display game is executed. Since the second start memory is preferentially digested over the first start memory, if there is a second start memory, the second special figure variation state ST3 even if the first start memory exists. Then, the second special figure fluctuation display game is executed.

  The second special figure fluctuation state ST3 is a state in which the second special figure fluctuation display game is being executed, and when a special result mode is derived as a result of the second special figure fluctuation display game (when the big hit condition is satisfied) ) Shifts to a big hit state ST4 and enters a special game state. Further, in the second special figure fluctuation state ST3, when the result of the second special figure fluctuation display game is a failure that does not satisfy the jackpot condition and there is no first start memory and second start memory, The process shifts to the state ST1 and waits for generation of the first start memory and the second start memory. Further, in the second special figure fluctuation state ST3, when the result of the second special figure fluctuation display game is a failure that does not satisfy the big hit condition, and there is no second start memory and there is a first start memory, The process shifts to the first special figure fluctuation state ST2, and the first special figure fluctuation display game is executed. Further, in the second special figure fluctuation state ST3, when the result of the second special figure fluctuation display game is a failure that does not satisfy the jackpot condition and there is a second start memory, the second special figure fluctuation state In ST3, the second special figure variation display game is executed. In the normal state ST1, when there is a prize (second special figure starting prize) in the normal variation winning device 7, the process shifts to the second special figure fluctuation state (special figure 2 fluctuation state) ST3, and the second special figure fluctuation. A display game is executed.

  The big hit state ST4 is a state in which a special game state in which a predetermined game value can be given to the player is being executed. When the special game state ends in the big hit state ST4 and there is no first start memory and second start memory, the state shifts to the normal state ST1 and waits for the occurrence of the first start memory and the second start memory. It becomes. Further, when the special game state is ended in the big hit state ST4 and there is no second start memory and there is a first start memory, the process proceeds to the first special figure fluctuation state ST2 and the first special figure fluctuation display game is executed. Further, when the special game state ends in the big hit state ST4 and there is a second start memory, the process shifts to the second special figure fluctuation state ST3 and executes the second special figure fluctuation display game. In the normal state ST1, when there is a prize (second special figure starting prize) in the normal variation winning device 7, the process shifts to the second special figure fluctuation state (special figure 2 fluctuation state) ST3, and the second special figure fluctuation. A display game is executed.

  Furthermore, in FIG. 5, the state transition diagram for demonstrating the detail of the jackpot state in the pachinko game machine of this embodiment was shown.

  For example, the normal state A1 is a state in which the player can recognize that the display state on the display device 43 is the normal probability state. In the normal state A1, when the result of the special figure change display game is stopped in the big hit mode (when the result is a special result), the state shifts to the big hit state A2. Further, when the condition for shifting to the latent state is satisfied in the normal state A1 (for example, winning a predetermined lottery), the state shifts to the latent state A5.

  The big hit state A2 is set when a special game state in which a predetermined game value can be given to the player is being executed. When the special gaming state is terminated in this jackpot state A2, and the jackpot that triggered the occurrence of the special gaming state is a probability variation mode (probability variation special result mode), the probability variation state A3 at a predetermined rate, Transition to either the short-time state A4 or the latent state A5. Further, when the jackpot that triggered the occurrence of the special gaming state is the normal mode (normal special result mode), the state shifts to the short-time state A4 or the latent state A5 at a predetermined rate.

  The probability variation state A3 is a state in which the player can recognize that the display mode on the display device 43 is a high probability state, for example. When the result of the special figure variation display game is stopped in the big hit mode in this probability changing state A3 (when the result is a special hit), the process shifts to the big hit state A2.

  The short-time state A4 is a state in which the player can recognize that it is a short-time operation state from the display mode on the display device 43 and the operation mode of the normal variation winning device 7, for example, but information on the probability state is not notified, This is a state in which the player cannot recognize the probability state. At this time, in the short state A4, when the result of the special figure change display game is stopped in the big hit mode (when the result is a special result), the state shifts to the big hit state A2. Further, when the special figure variation display game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) in the time reduction state A4, the state shifts to the latent state A5.

  For example, the latent state A5 is a state in which the player can recognize that it is a latent state from the display mode on the display device 43, but information regarding the probability state is not notified, and the player cannot recognize the probability state. State. In the latent state A5, when the result of the special figure change display game is stopped in a big hit mode (when it becomes a special result), the game shifts to the big hit state A2. Further, in the latent state A5, when a transition condition to a predetermined probability variation state described later is satisfied, if the probability state is a high probability state, the transition is made to the probability variation state A3, and if the probability state is a normal probability state, the normal state Move to A1.

  Next, game control in the game control device 30 will be described. The game control mainly includes a main process and a timer interrupt process performed every predetermined time (for example, every 2 msec).

[Main processing]
In the main process, the entire program is controlled. As shown in FIG. 6, in the main process, the process at the start of the program is first performed. As processing at the start of the program, first, initialization processing at power-on (step S1) is performed, and then power failure recovery processing (step S2) is performed.

  Next, loop processing is performed as main loop processing. In this loop process, first, a process for starting an interrupt timer (step S3) is performed to start a CTC (counter timer circuit). Next, an interrupt prohibition process (step S4) is performed, and an initial value random number update process (step S5) is performed to update the initial value of a random number such as a big hit determination random number and break the temporal regularity of the random number. Then, a process of permitting interruption (step S6) is performed.

  Then, the power failure inspection area of the RAM 31c is checked to determine whether or not a power failure has occurred (step S7). Note that, in the power failure inspection area, check data is set when the power of the gaming machine is cut off due to a power failure, and the check data is not normally stored. Therefore, it can be determined whether or not a power failure has occurred by determining the presence or absence of the check data.

  In the determination of whether or not a power failure has occurred (step S7), if a power failure has not occurred (step S7; No), the process returns to the above-described processing for prohibiting interruption (step S4), and thereafter the power supply is shut off. If not, the determination (step S7) of whether or not a power failure has occurred is repeated from the process for prohibiting interruption (step S4).

  On the other hand, in the determination of whether or not a power failure has occurred (step S7), if a power failure has occurred (step S7; Yes), processing when a power failure occurs is performed. Immediately after the occurrence of a power failure, the backup power supply supplies power that can execute the processing when the power failure occurs.

  In this process when a power failure occurs, first, a process for prohibiting interruption is performed. And the process which turns off all the output ports is performed, and the process which clears a power failure inspection area | region is performed. Further, after performing the process of saving the power failure recovery inspection area check data in the power failure recovery inspection area, performing the process of calculating the checksum when the power of the RAM 31c is turned off, and performing the process of prohibiting access to the RAM 31c, the gaming machine Wait for the power to turn off. Thus, by saving the power failure recovery inspection area check data in the power failure recovery inspection area and calculating the checksum at the time of power interruption, the information stored in the RAM 31c before the power interruption is correctly backed up. Can be determined at power-on.

[Timer interrupt processing]
Next, timer interrupt processing will be described. As shown in FIG. 7, in the timer interrupt process, first, a process of saving the register data (step a) is performed. Next, from various sensors (first start port SW13a, second start port SW7d, gate SW4a, winning port SW12a, 12a,..., Count SW10c, glass frame opening SW146, gaming machine frame opening SW121, out of ball SW122, etc.) Based on input processing and output data set in various processing, input / output processing (step b) is performed to perform output processing for driving control of actuators such as solenoids (large prize opening SOL10b, general electric power SOL7b). Do.

  Next, a command transmission process (step c) is performed for outputting the command set in the transmission buffer in various processes to the effect control device 40 and the like. And a jackpot determination random number for determining the hit-off of the special figure variable display game, a jackpot symbol random number for determining the big hit symbol of the special figure variable-display game, Random number update processing 1 (step d) for updating the winning random number is performed. Next, the initial value random number update process (step e) is performed to update the initial value of the random number and break the temporal regularity of the random number.

  Next, random number update processing 2 (step f) is performed for updating random numbers for determining a variation pattern in the decoration special diagram variation display game related to the special diagram variation display game. Next, whether there is a signal input from the first start port SW13a, the second start port SW7d, the gate SW4a, the winning ports SW12a, 12a,..., The count SW10c (whether a signal indicating detection of a game ball is input) A winning opening switch monitoring process (step g) is monitored.

  Then, an error monitoring process (step h) for monitoring each signal and error is performed, and a first special figure game process (step i) for performing a process relating to the first special figure fluctuation display game, and a second special figure fluctuation display game. A second special figure game process (step j) for performing the process and a general figure game process (step k) for performing a process related to the common figure display game are performed.

  Next, a segment LED editing process (step l) is performed that is provided in the pachinko gaming machine 100 and performs a process related to the segment LED that displays various information related to the game. Then, an external information editing process (step m) is performed in which a signal to be output to the external management apparatus is set in the output buffer. Next, the processing for declaring the end of interrupt (step n) is performed, the processing for restoring the saved register data (step o) is performed, the processing for permitting the interrupt (step p) is performed, and the timer interrupt processing is performed. finish.

[First Special Figure Game Processing]
In the first special figure game process, the input of the first start port SW13a is monitored, the whole process related to the first special figure fluctuation display game is controlled, and the special figure display is set. As shown in FIG. 8, in the first special figure game process, first, it is determined whether or not there is a start winning in the first start winning opening 13 (step i1).

  In the determination of whether or not there is a start winning at the first start winning opening 13 (step i1), the determination is made based on the presence or absence of a game ball detection signal output from the first start opening SW13a. In the determination of whether or not there is a start winning in the first start winning opening 13 (step i1), if there is no start winning (step i1; No), it is determined whether or not there is a second start memory (step i8). )I do.

  On the other hand, in the determination of whether or not there is a start winning in the first start winning opening 13 (step i1), if there is a start winning (step i1; Yes), a process of acquiring the first start memorized number (step i2). ) To determine whether the first start memory number is 4 or more (step i3).

  In the determination of whether or not the first start memory number is 4 or more (step i3), when the first start memory number is 4 or more (step i3; Yes), that is, the upper limit value of the first start memory number is set. If it exceeds, it is determined whether there is a second start memory (step i8).

  On the other hand, in the determination of whether or not the first start memory number is 4 or more (step i3), if the first start memory number is not 4 or more (step i3; No), the first start memory number is incremented by one. Processing (step i4) is performed.

  After performing the process of incrementing the first start memory number by 1 (step i4), the process of determining whether or not the big hit random number corresponding to the updated first start memory number matches the winning value (step i5), updated A process (step i6) of storing the big hit symbol random number in the big hit random number saving area corresponding to the first start memory number is performed. Furthermore, the process of setting the command of the effect symbol start memory number (step i7) is performed, and the display setting of the first start memory number on the display device 43 is performed. Then, it is determined whether or not there is a second start memory (step i8).

  In the determination of whether or not there is a second start memory (step i8), if there is a second start memory (step i8; Yes), the first special figure game process is terminated. On the other hand, in the determination of whether or not there is a second start memory (step i8), if there is no second start memory (step i8; No), a process of acquiring a special figure game process number (step i9) is performed.

  Then, a special figure game branching process (step i10) is performed based on the acquired special figure game process number, a special figure variation control process (step i11) is performed, and the special figure game process is terminated.

[Second special figure game processing]
In the second special figure game process, the input of the second start port SW7d is monitored, the whole process related to the second special figure fluctuation display game is controlled, and the special figure display is set. As shown in FIG. 9, in the second special figure game process, first, it is determined whether or not there is a start winning for the normal variation winning device 7 (step j1).

  In the determination of whether or not there is a start winning for the normal variation winning device 7 (step j1), the determination is made based on the presence or absence of a game ball detection signal output from the second start port SW7d. If there is no start prize (step j1; No) in the determination of whether or not there is a start prize for the normal variable prize device 7 (step j1), a process for obtaining a special figure game process number (step j8) is performed.

  On the other hand, in the determination of whether or not there is a start winning to the ordinary variable winning device 7 (step j1), if there is a starting win (step j1; Yes), a process of acquiring the second start memory number (step j2). To determine whether or not the second start memory number is 4 or more (step j3).

  In the determination of whether or not the second start memory number is 4 or more (step j3), if the second start memory number is 4 or more (step j3; Yes), that is, the upper limit value of the second start memory number is set. When it exceeds, the process (step j8) which acquires a special figure game process number is performed. On the other hand, in the determination of whether or not the second start memory number is 4 or more (step j3), if the second start memory number is not 4 or more (step j3; No), the second start memory number is incremented by one. Processing (step j4) is performed.

  Thereafter, a determination process of whether or not the big hit random number corresponding to the updated second starting memory number matches the winning value (step j5), the big hit symbol random number in the big hit random number saving area corresponding to the updated second starting memory number Is stored (step j6). Furthermore, the process of setting the command for the effect symbol start memory number (step j7) is performed, and the display setting of the second start memory number on the display device 43 is performed. And the process (step j8) which acquires a special figure game process number is performed.

  Then, a special figure game branching process (step j9) is performed based on the acquired special figure game process number, a special figure variation control process (step j10) is performed, and the special figure game process is terminated.

[Special figure game branching]
As shown in FIG. 10, in the special figure game branching process, the process to be executed is selected based on the special figure game process number acquired in the process (step i9, step j8) of acquiring the special figure game process number. It has become. This special figure game branching process is a process for controlling the execution of the special figure fluctuation display game based on the start-up memory, and is a process common to both the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game. . The first execution control means for the first special figure variation display game based on the first start memory, and the second execution control means for the second special figure fluctuation display game based on the second start memory is the special figure game branching process. Will be performed.

  In this special figure game branching process, first, it is determined whether or not the process number is 0 (step S11). In the determination of whether or not the process number is 0 (step S11), if the process number is 0 (step S11; Yes), a special figure routine process is performed (step S12). In this special figure routine processing (step S12), the start of variation of the special symbol is monitored, and setting of the special symbol variation start, production setting, or setting of information necessary for performing the special figure routine processing is performed. It has become. On the other hand, if the process number is not 0 (step S11; No) in the determination of whether or not the process number is 0 (step S11), it is determined whether or not the process number is 1 (step S13). .

  Next, it is determined whether or not the process number is 1 (step S13). In the determination of whether or not the process number is 1 (step S13), when the process number is 1 (step S13; Yes), the special figure change start process 2 is performed (step S14). In the special figure variation start process 2 (step S14), information related to special symbol fluctuation is set. For example, a special figure fluctuation display game (first game based on the first start memory or the second start memory) is set. With the execution of the 1 special figure fluctuation display game or the second special figure fluctuation display game, the corresponding first start memory and second start memory are decremented by one. On the other hand, if the process number is not 1 (step S13; No) in determining whether the process number is 1 (step S13), it is determined whether the process number is 2 (step S15). .

  Next, it is determined whether or not the process number is 2 (step S15). In the determination of whether or not the processing number is 2 (step S15), when the processing number is 2 (step S15; Y), special figure variation start processing 1 is performed (step S16). In this special figure variation start process 1 (step S16), information related to special symbol fluctuation is set. For example, a special figure variation display game (first With the execution of the 1 special figure fluctuation display game or the second special figure fluctuation display game, the corresponding first start memory and second start memory are decremented by one. On the other hand, if the process number is not 2 (step S15; No) in the determination of whether the process number is 2 (step S15), it is determined whether the process number is 3 (step S17). .

  Next, it is determined whether or not the process number is 3 (step S17). In the determination of whether or not the processing number is 3 (step S17), when the processing number is 3 (step S17; Yes), a special figure changing process is performed (step S18). In the special figure changing process (step S18), a timer for managing the time (fluctuation time, etc.) in the special figure changing display game is updated, and information necessary for performing the special figure displaying process is set. It is like that. On the other hand, if the process number is not 3 (step S17; No) in the determination as to whether the process number is 3 (step S17), the process determines whether the process number is 4 (step S19). .

  Next, it is determined whether or not the process number is 4 (step S19). In the determination of whether or not the processing number is 4 (step S19), if the processing number is 4 (step S19; Yes), a special figure display process is performed (step S20). This special figure display processing (step S20) is performed when the timer for managing the time (such as the stop symbol display time) in the special figure fluctuation display game is updated or when the special figure fluctuation display game is a big hit. Information necessary for performing fanfare / interval processing is set. On the other hand, if the process number is not 4 (step S19; No) in the determination of whether or not the process number is 4 (step S19), it is determined whether or not the process number is 5 (step S21). .

  Next, it is determined whether or not the process number is 5 (step S21). In the determination of whether or not the processing number is 5 (step S21), when the processing number is 5 (step S21; Yes), the fanfare / interval processing that is processing related to the special gaming state is performed (step S22). ). On the other hand, if the process number is not 5 (step S21; No) in the determination of whether the process number is 5 (step S21), it is determined whether the process number is 6 (step S23). .

  Next, it is determined whether or not the process number is 6 (step S23). In the determination of whether or not the processing number is 6 (step S23), if the processing number is 6 (step S23; Yes), a process for opening a big prize opening that is processing related to the special gaming state is performed (step S23). S24). On the other hand, if the process number is not 6 (step S23; No) in the determination of whether or not the process number is 6 (step S23), it is determined whether or not the process number is 7 (step S25). .

  Next, it is determined whether or not the process number is 7 (step S25). In the determination of whether or not the processing number is 7 (step S25), if the processing number is 7 (step S25; Yes), the big winning opening remaining ball processing that is processing related to the special gaming state is performed (step S25). S26). On the other hand, if the process number is not 7 (step S25; No) in the determination of whether or not the process number is 7 (step S25), it is determined whether or not the process number is 8 (step S27). .

  Next, the game control device 30 determines whether or not the process number is 8 (step S27). In the determination of whether or not the process number is 8 (step S27), if the process number is 8 (step S27; Yes), a big hit end process that is a process related to the special gaming state is performed (step S28). On the other hand, if the process number is not 8 (step S27; No) in the determination of whether the process number is 8 (step S27), the special figure game branching process is terminated.

[Special Figure 2 Variation Start Processing]
As shown in FIG. 11, in the special figure 2 variation start process, first, a process (step S14a) of obtaining a variation pattern determination counter value (variation pattern determination random value) is performed. Next, it corresponds to the variation pattern determination counter value acquired in step S14a from the variation pattern determination table (normal variation pattern determination table, continuous notice continuation variation pattern determination table) stored in the game control device 30. A process of determining the variation pattern (step S14b) is performed.

[Continuous notice continuous lottery processing]
In addition, as shown in FIG. 13, the game control device 30 performs a continuous notice continuous lottery process for determining whether or not to continue the continuous notice (continuous fluctuation pattern) at the start of the fluctuation of the variable display game. In this continuous notice continuous lottery process, first, it is determined whether or not it is the start time of the variable display game (step S31). In the determination of whether or not it is the start of the variable display game (step S31), if it is the start of the variable display game (step S31; Yes), the variable display in the previous variable display game is the last in the continuous notice. It is determined whether or not the display has been changed (step S32). On the other hand, in the determination of whether or not it is the start time of the variable display game (step S31), when it is not the start time of the variable display game (step S31; No), this process ends.

  Next, in the determination (step S32) whether or not the variation display in the previous variation display game is the last variation display in the continuous notice (step S32; Yes), when the variation starts. It is determined whether or not the lottery result of the variable display game is a win (step S33). On the other hand, if it is not the last variation display (step S32; No) in the determination as to whether or not the variation display in the previous variation display game is the last variation display in the continuous notice (step S32), this process is terminated.

  Next, in the determination of whether or not the lottery result of the variation display game at the start of the variation is a win (step S33), when the lottery result of the variation display game at the start of the variation is a win (step S33; Yes) Performs a process of changing the fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation display game to a continuous fluctuation pattern at a rate of 50% and setting the continuous notice continuous fluctuation (step S34). On the other hand, when it is determined whether or not the lottery result of the variation display game at the start of the variation is a win (step S33), the lottery result of the variation display game at the beginning of the variation is out of step (step S33; No) Performs a process of changing the variation pattern of the variation display game to a continuous variation pattern at a rate of 1% and setting the continuous notice continuous variation (step S35).

  From the above, the game control device 30 is set to a continuous variation pattern that is mutually related by the variation pattern setting means (game control device 30) until the effect display in the continuous variation pattern ends. Based on the fact that the game ball has won the starting opening (the first starting winning opening 13, the normal variation winning apparatus 7), it is determined whether or not the variation pattern corresponding to the winning to the starting opening is set as the continuous variation pattern. A continuous variation pattern continuation determining unit; and a continuous variation pattern continuation unit that sets a variation pattern to a continuous variation pattern when it is determined by the continuous variation pattern continuation determination unit that the variation pattern is set as a continuous variation pattern. Become.

Next, an example of the continuous notice continuous lottery process in the variable display game executed by the process as described above will be described using a timing chart.
FIG. 14 shows the timings of T1, T2, and T3 after the variation patterns S1, S2, and S3 are set to the mutually related continuous variation patterns and before the effect display with the continuous variation patterns ends. 1 is a timing chart showing that a game ball has been won in the 1 start winning opening 13. Also, the game result of the first special figure variation display game due to winning at the winning timing T1 is a big hit, the game result of the first special figure variation display game due to winning at the winning timing T2 is lost, and at the winning timing T3 It is assumed that the game result of the first special figure variation display game due to winning is out of place.

  As shown in FIG. 14, the variation start time t1 of the variation pattern S4 in the first special figure variation display game due to winning at the winning timing T1 is the start of the variation display game (step S31; Yes). Since the variation display (S3) in the variation display game is the last variation display in the continuous notice (step S32; Yes), whether or not the lottery result of the first special figure variation display game at the start of the variation t1 is a win. (Step S33). At this time, since the lottery result of the first special figure fluctuation display game at the start of the fluctuation t1 is a win (step S33; Yes), the fluctuation pattern S4 of the first special figure fluctuation display game at a rate of 50%. Is set to the continuous variation pattern, and the process of setting the continuous notice continuous variation (step S34) is performed.

  In addition, since the variation start time t2 of the variation pattern S5 in the first special figure variation display game due to winning at the winning timing T2 is the start of the variation display game (step S31; Yes), in the previous variation display game. It is determined whether or not the change display is the last change display in the continuous notice (step S32). At this time, when the fluctuation pattern S4 is set to the continuous fluctuation pattern by the continuous notice continuous lottery process, the fluctuation display (S4) in the previous fluctuation display game is the last fluctuation display in the continuous notice (step S32). Yes), it is determined whether or not the lottery result of the first special figure variation display game at the time t2 when the variation starts is a win (step S33). On the other hand, when the fluctuation pattern S4 is not set to the continuous fluctuation pattern by the continuous notice continuous lottery process, the fluctuation display (S4) in the previous fluctuation display game is not the last fluctuation display in the continuous notice (step S32; No). Therefore, the continuous notice continuous lottery process is terminated, and the first special figure variation display game with the normal variation pattern S5 is executed.

  Next, in the determination of whether or not the lottery result of the first special figure fluctuation display game at the start of the change t2 is a win (step S33), the lottery result of the first special figure change display game at the start of the change t2 is Since it is out of place (step S33; No), the variation pattern S5 of the first special figure variation display game is set to the continuous variation pattern at a rate of 1%, and the process of setting the continuous notice continuous variation (step S34) is performed. It will be.

  Also, at the start of change t3 of the change pattern S6 in the first special figure change display game due to winning at the winning timing T3, it is the start of the change display game (step S31; Yes), so in the previous change display game. It is determined whether or not the change display is the last change display in the continuous notice (step S32). At this time, when the fluctuation pattern S5 is set to the continuous fluctuation pattern by the continuous notice continuous lottery process, the fluctuation display (S5) in the previous fluctuation display game is the last fluctuation display in the continuous notice (step S32). ; Yes), it is determined whether or not the lottery result of the first special figure variation display game at the time t3 of the variation is a win (step S33). On the other hand, when the fluctuation pattern S5 is not set to the continuous fluctuation pattern by the continuous notice continuous lottery process, the fluctuation display (S5) in the previous fluctuation display game is not the last fluctuation display in the continuous notice (step S32; No). Therefore, the continuous notice continuous lottery process is terminated, and the first special figure variation display game with the normal variation pattern S6 is executed.

  Next, in the determination of whether or not the lottery result of the first special figure fluctuation display game at the time t2 of the change is a win (step S33), the lottery result of the first special figure fluctuation display game at the time t3 of the fluctuation is Since it is out of place (step S33; No), the variation pattern S6 of the first special figure variation display game is set as a continuous variation pattern at a rate of 1%, and a process of setting the continuous notice continuous variation (step S34) is performed. It will be.

  From the above, the pachinko gaming machine 100 of this embodiment has a special symbol variation based on the winning of the game ball at the starting port (the first starting winning port 13, the normal variable winning device 7) provided in the gaming area 1a. A symbol variation display device (display device 43) capable of executing a display game, and a lottery is executed based on the winning of a game ball to the start opening, and a variation display for displaying on the symbol variation display device based on the lottery result A variation pattern setting means (game control device 30) for setting a variation pattern of the game, and a predetermined upper limit as a starting memory using a lottery result based on winning of a game ball at a new starting opening obtained during the effect display of the variation pattern Reserving means (game control device 30) for holding up to a number, and execution instruction means (game control device 30, effect for sequentially instructing execution of effect display in a variation pattern based on the lottery result held by the holding means. And a special game state control means (game control device 30, production control device 40) capable of generating a special game state advantageous to the player when the lottery result is a win. The fluctuation pattern setting means determines whether or not to set the fluctuation pattern based on the lottery result held before holding the lottery result as a mutually related continuous fluctuation pattern when the lottery result is held by the holding means. A continuous variation pattern that sets a variation pattern as a continuous variation pattern when the continuous variation pattern setting determination unit (game control device 30) and the continuous variation pattern setting determination unit determine that the variation pattern is to be set as a continuous variation pattern. After the setting means (game control device 30) and the continuous fluctuation pattern setting means set a continuous fluctuation pattern that is mutually related, the continuous Continuous variation that determines whether or not to set the variation pattern corresponding to winning at the starting port as a continuous variation pattern based on the fact that the game ball has won at the starting port before the effect display with the dynamic pattern is finished Continuous variation pattern continuation means (game control) for setting a variation pattern as a continuous variation pattern when the pattern continuation determination unit (game control device 30) and the continuous variation pattern continuation determination unit determine that the variation pattern is set as a continuous variation pattern. Device 30).

  Therefore, in the case where the effect display (continuous advance notice) is executed in the continuous variation pattern over the upper limit number of the start memory, the game ball is awarded to the start opening, so that the winning to the start opening is supported. Since the variation pattern can be set as a continuous variation pattern, it is possible to perform continuous advance notice over the number of times equal to or greater than the upper limit value of the start memory, and various continuous advance notices that do not bore the player can be made.

  Moreover, it has a predetermined narrative as a continuous variation pattern that is mutually related.

  Accordingly, since the continuous variation patterns that are related to each other have a predetermined storyline, the more the continuous notice is continued, the more the production display by the continuous variation pattern having the predetermined storyline can be enjoyed. Various continuous notices that do not make the player bored can be more suitably performed.

  In this embodiment, a story (story) in which the main character and the enemy character battle each other is used as a mutually related continuous variation pattern. However, the story is not limited to one story, and a plurality of stories are stored in the ROM 31b. In addition, it may be designed such that one story is selected from a plurality of stories by the operation of the effect button 41 by the player. Further, a plurality of types of enemy characters to be battled may be set, and an enemy character to be battled may be selected by operating the effect button 41 by the player.

  Further, when the lottery result is held in the holding means (game control device 30), the continuous variation pattern setting determining means for determining whether or not the notice effect is set based on the lottery result held before the lottery result is held. (Game control device 30) and continuous variation pattern setting means (game control device 30) for setting the notice effect to the continuous notice effect when it is determined by the continuous change pattern setting judging means to set the notice effect as the continuous notice effect. And the start of the game ball based on the fact that the game ball has won the starting point after the display of the effect of the continuous notice effect ends after the continuous change pattern setting means sets the mutually related continuous notice effect. Continuous variation pattern continuation determining means (game control device 30) for determining whether or not the notification effect corresponding to the winning in the mouth is set as the continuous notification effect, and continuously changing The turn continuation determination means sets the continuation of the continuous notice effect at a predetermined rate when the previous change display game is the last of the continuous notice effects at the start of the change of the change display game corresponding to the winning at the start opening. You may do it.

Second Embodiment
Next, a second embodiment of the gaming machine described above will be described with reference to FIG. Basically, it has the same configuration as the pachinko gaming machine of the above-described embodiment, and hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to the portions having the same configuration, the description is omitted, and the mainly different portions Will be described.

[Continuous notice continuous lottery processing]
As shown in FIG. 15, the continuous notice continuous lottery process for determining whether or not to continue the continuous notice (continuous fluctuation pattern) at the start of the fluctuation of the fluctuation display game is performed. In this continuous notice continuous lottery process, first, it is determined whether or not it is the start time of the variable display game (step S201). In the determination of whether or not it is the start time of the variable display game (step S201), when it is the start time of the variable display game (step S201; Yes), the lottery result of the variable display game at the start of the change is surely changed. It is determined whether or not it is a big hit (step S202). On the other hand, in the determination of whether or not it is the start time of the variable display game (step S201), when it is not the start time of the variable display game (step S201; No), this process ends.

  Next, in the determination of whether or not the lottery result of the variation display game at the start of the variation is a probability variation big hit (step S202), when the lottery result of the variation display game at the beginning of the variation is a probability variation big hit (step S202; Yes) determines whether or not the variation display in the previous variation display game was the last variation display in the continuous notice (step S203). On the other hand, when it is determined whether or not the lottery result of the variation display game at the start of the variation is a probability variation big hit (step S202), if the lottery result of the variation display game at the time of the variation start is not the probability variation big hit (step S202; No) ) Ends this processing.

  Next, in the determination of whether or not the variation display in the previous variation display game is the last variation display in the continuous notice (step S203), if the variation display game is the last variation display (step S203; Yes), the variation display game. The variation pattern is set as a continuous variation pattern, a process of setting the continuous notice continuous variation (step S204) is performed, and this process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is not the last variation display (step S203; No) in the determination as to whether or not the variation display in the previous variation display game was the last variation display in the continuous notice (step S203), this processing is terminated.

  Therefore, the continuous variation pattern continuation determining means (game control device 30) is set to a continuous variation pattern that is mutually related by the continuous variation pattern setting means (game control device 30), and then the effect in the continuous variation pattern is produced. By the time the display is finished, the game ball wins the starting opening (first starting winning opening 13, normal variation winning apparatus 7), lottery is executed based on the winning ball, and the lottery result is based on the probable hit state In addition, it is determined that the variation pattern including the variation pattern based on the winning at the starting port before winning the starting port is set as the continuous variation pattern.

  From the above, the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the second embodiment has a special game state control means (game control device 30) that provides a hit state advantageous to the player and a probability change hit state more advantageous than the corresponding state. The continuous variation pattern continuation determining means (game control device 30) is set to a continuous variation pattern that is mutually related by the continuous variation pattern setting means (game control device 30), and then By the end of the effect display, the game ball wins the starting opening (the first starting winning opening 13, the normal variable winning apparatus 7), and the lottery is executed based on the winning ball, and the lottery result is based on the probability variation winning state. In this case, it is determined that the variation pattern including the variation pattern based on the winning at the starting port before winning the starting port is set as the continuous variation pattern.

  Therefore, if the continuous notice is performed for the number of times greater than or equal to the upper limit value of the start memory, it is possible to inform that there is a possibility that a probable hit state may occur. Will be able to enjoy.

<Third Embodiment>
Next, a third embodiment of the gaming machine described above will be described with reference to FIG. Basically, it has the same configuration as the pachinko gaming machine of the above-described embodiment, and hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to the portions having the same configuration, the description is omitted, and the mainly different portions Will be described.

[Continuous notice continuous lottery processing]
As shown in FIG. 16, a continuous notice continuous lottery process for determining whether or not to continue the continuous notice (continuous fluctuation pattern) at the start of the fluctuation of the fluctuation display game is performed. In this continuous notice continuous lottery process, first, it is determined whether or not it is the start time of the variable display game (step S301). In the determination of whether or not it is the start time of the variation display game (step S301), if it is the start time of the variation display game (step S301; Yes), the lottery result of the variation display game at the start of the variation is abrupt. It is determined whether or not it is a big hit (step S302). On the other hand, in the determination of whether or not it is the start time of the variable display game (step S301), when it is not the start time of the variable display game (step S301; No), this process ends.

  Next, in the determination of whether or not the lottery result of the variation display game at the start of the variation is a rush big hit (step S302), when the lottery result of the variation display game at the beginning of the variation is not a rush big hit (step S302). No) determines whether or not the variation display in the previous variation display game was the last variation display in the continuous notice (step S303). On the other hand, when it is determined whether or not the lottery result of the variation display game at the start of the variation is a rush big hit (step S302), if the lottery result of the variation display game at the time of the variation is a rush big hit (step S302) S302; Yes) ends this processing.

  Next, in the determination of whether or not the variation display in the previous variation display game is the last variation display in the continuous notice (step S303), if it is the last variation display (step S303; Yes), the ratio is 1%. In step S204, the variation pattern of the variation display game is set as a continuous variation pattern, the continuous notice continuous variation is set (step S204), and this processing is terminated. On the other hand, if it is not the last variation display (step S303; No) in the determination as to whether or not the variation display in the previous variation display game is the last variation display in the continuous notice (step S303), this processing is terminated.

  From the above, the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the third embodiment has a hit state that is advantageous to the player and a quick hit that ends in a shorter time than the corresponding state by the special game state control means (game control device 30). The continuous variation pattern continuation determining means (game control device 30) is set to a continuous variation pattern that is mutually related by the continuous variation pattern setting means (game control device 30). By the time the presentation of the variation pattern is finished, the game ball wins the starting opening (the first starting winning opening 13, the normal variable winning apparatus 7), and the lottery is executed based on the winning ball, and the lottery result is in the rushing state. If it is based on the above, it is determined that the variation pattern including the variation pattern based on the winning at the starting port before winning the starting port is not set as the continuous variation pattern. .

  Therefore, the game ball wins the start opening and the lottery is executed based on the continuous variation pattern set by the continuous variation pattern setting means until the display of the effect with the continuous variation pattern ends. If the lottery result is based on the hit state, the variation pattern including the variation pattern based on the winning to the starting port before winning the starting port is not set as the continuous variation pattern. After showing the expectation that the hit state will be generated to the player by executing the effect display by the fluctuation pattern, dissatisfaction with the occurrence of the rush hit state that ends in a shorter time than the hit state It can prevent suitably.

  In this embodiment, the game ball wins the start opening after the continuous variation pattern setting means sets the mutually related continuous variation pattern until the effect display in the continuous variation pattern ends. Based on this, when the lottery is executed and the result of the lottery is based on the state of rushing (rush big hit), the variation including the variation pattern based on the winning to the starting port before winning to the starting port The pattern is designed not to be a continuous variation pattern. However, this is not limited to this, and the lottery result is based on the hit state (crash big hit) or on the basis of the sudden hit state (crash big hit) In addition, the variation pattern including the variation pattern based on the winning at the starting port before winning the starting port may not be set as the continuous variation pattern.

<Fourth embodiment>
Next, a fourth embodiment of the gaming machine described above will be described with reference to FIG. Basically, it has the same configuration as the pachinko gaming machine of the above-described embodiment, and hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to the portions having the same configuration, the description is omitted, and the mainly different portions Will be described.

[Continuous notice continuous lottery processing]
As shown in FIG. 17, a continuous notice continuous lottery process for determining whether or not to continue the continuous notice (continuous fluctuation pattern) at the start of the fluctuation of the fluctuation display game is performed. In the continuous notice continuous lottery process, first, it is determined whether or not it is the start time of the variable display game (step S401). In the determination of whether or not it is the start of the variable display game (step S401), if it is the start of the variable display game (step S401; Yes), whether or not to continue the continuous notice (continuous variation pattern). A process of extracting a continuous notice random number for determining (step S402). On the other hand, in the determination of whether or not it is the start time of the variable display game (step S401), when it is not the start time of the variable display game (step S401; No), this process ends.

  Next, the game control device 30 determines whether or not the variation display in the previous variation display game is the last variation display in the continuous notice (step S403). In the determination of whether or not the variation display in the previous variation display game is the last variation display in the continuous notice (step S403), if it is the last variation display (step S403; Yes), the variation start time It is determined whether or not the lottery result of the variable display game is a big hit (step S404). On the other hand, if it is not the last variation display (step S403; No) in the determination as to whether or not the variation display in the previous variation display game was the last variation display in the continuous notice (step S403), this process ends.

  Next, in the determination of whether or not the lottery result of the variation display game at the start of the variation is a big hit (step S404), when the lottery result of the variation display game at the beginning of the variation is a big hit (step S404; Yes) Determines whether or not the previous variation display is accompanied by a reach effect (step S405).

  In the determination of whether or not the previous variation display is accompanied by a reach effect (step S405), if the previous variation display is accompanied by a reach effect (step S405; Yes), extraction is performed in step S402. It is determined whether or not to continue the continuous notice based on the given continuous notice random number (step S406). At this time, the rate at which the continuous notice is continued is set to 5%. In the determination of whether or not to continue the continuous notice (step S406), when the continuous notice is continued (step S406; Yes), the fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation display game is set as the continuous fluctuation pattern, and the continuous notice is continued. A process for setting the fluctuation (step S407) is performed, and this process is terminated. On the other hand, in the determination of whether or not to continue the continuous notice (step S406), when the continuous notice is not continued (step S406; No), this process ends.

  Further, in the determination of whether or not the previous variation display is accompanied by the reach effect (step S405), when the previous variation display is not accompanied by the reach effect (step S405; No), in step S402. It is determined whether to continue the continuous notice based on the extracted continuous notice random number (step S408). At this time, the rate at which the continuous notice is continued is set to 50%. In the determination of whether or not to continue the continuous notice (step S408), if the continuous notice is to be continued (step S408; Yes), the fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation display game is set as the continuous fluctuation pattern, and the continuous notice is continued. A process for setting the fluctuation (step S409) is performed, and this process is terminated. On the other hand, in the determination of whether or not to continue the continuous notice (step S408), when the continuous notice is not continued (step S408; No), this process ends.

  Further, in the determination of whether or not the lottery result of the variation display game at the start of the variation is a big hit (step S404), when the lottery result of the variation display game at the beginning of the variation is not a big hit (step S404; No) Then, it is determined whether or not the previous variation display is accompanied by a reach effect (step S410).

  In the determination of whether or not the previous variation display is accompanied by a reach effect (step S410), if the previous variation display is accompanied by a reach effect (step S410; Yes), extraction is performed in step S402. It is determined whether or not to continue the continuous notice based on the continuous notice random number (step S411). At this time, the rate at which the continuous notice is continued is set to 1%. In the determination of whether or not to continue the continuous notice (step S411), when the continuous notice is continued (step S411; Yes), the fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation display game is set as the continuous fluctuation pattern, and the continuous notice is continued. A process for setting the fluctuation (step S412) is performed, and the present process is terminated. On the other hand, in the determination of whether or not to continue the continuous notice (step S411), when the continuous notice is not continued (step S411; No), this process ends.

  Further, in the determination of whether or not the previous variation display is accompanied by the reach effect (step S410), when the previous variation display is not accompanied by the reach effect (step S410; No), in step S402. It is determined whether to continue the continuous notice based on the extracted continuous notice random number (step S413). At this time, the rate at which the continuous notice is continued is set to 2%. In the determination of whether or not to continue the continuous notice (step S413), if the continuous notice is to be continued (step S413; Yes), the fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation display game is set as the continuous fluctuation pattern, and the continuous notice is continued. A process for setting the fluctuation (step S414) is performed, and this process is terminated. On the other hand, in the determination of whether or not to continue the continuous notice (step S413), if the continuous notice is not continued (step S413; No), this process ends.

  From the above, in the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the fourth embodiment, the continuous variation pattern continuation determining means (game control device 30) and the continuous variation pattern setting means (game control device 30) are related to each other. When a game ball wins a start opening (first start winning opening 13, normal variation winning apparatus 7) from the time the pattern is set to the end of the effect display in the continuous variation pattern, If the last continuous variation pattern is a continuous variation pattern without a reach effect, a higher rate than the last continuous variation pattern is a continuous variation pattern with a reach effect. It is determined that the variation pattern including the variation pattern based on the winning at the start opening is set as the continuous variation pattern.

  Therefore, if the last continuous variation pattern among the continuous variation patterns is a continuous variation pattern that does not accompany reach production (so-called “gase continuous notice”), the continuous notice effect is prolonged by making the continuous fluctuation pattern easy to continue. Can give the player a sense of expectation. On the other hand, if the last continuous variation pattern among the continuous variation patterns is a continuous variation pattern with a reach effect, the reach effect is erased by the subsequent effect of the continuous variation pattern by making it difficult to continue the continuous variation pattern. It is possible to prevent this, and to have a sense of expectation due to reach production more appropriately.

<Fifth Embodiment>
Next, a fifth embodiment of the gaming machine described above will be described with reference to FIGS. Basically, it has the same configuration as the pachinko gaming machine of the above-described embodiment, and hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to the portions having the same configuration, the description is omitted, and the mainly different portions Will be described. As described above, the ROM 31b of the game control device 30 stores the normal variation pattern determination table for determining the variation pattern of the variation display game and the variation pattern determination for continuous notice continuation when the variation display game is executed. The table is stored. More specifically, in the normal variation pattern determination table, for example, as illustrated in FIG. 19 (1), the variation pattern “A to C” with the variation time “10 seconds” is added to the variation pattern command “1 to 10”. ”Are stored in association with each other. Similarly, the variation pattern commands“ 11 to 20 ”include variation patterns“ D to F ”of the variation time“ 10 seconds ”,..., And variation pattern commands“ 91 to 100 ”. A variation pattern “X to Z” of a variation time “100 seconds” is stored in association with each other. Also, in the variation pattern determination table for continuous notice continuation, for example, as shown in FIG. 19 (2), the fluctuation pattern command “1 to 10” is followed by the fluctuation pattern “continuous notice A” with the fluctuation time “10 seconds”. Are stored in association with each other. Similarly, the variation pattern command “11-20” includes a variation pattern “continuous notice B” with a variation time “10 seconds”,..., A variation pattern command “91-100”. A variation pattern “continuous notice K” of time “100 seconds” is stored in association with each other. Then, the variation pattern differs according to the set variation pattern determination table (normal variation pattern determination table or continuous notice continuation variation pattern determination table). For example, for normal variation pattern determination When the table is set, when the variation pattern command “5” is extracted, one of the variation patterns “A to C” is selected. On the other hand, when the variation pattern determination table for continuous notice continuation is set, when the variation pattern command “5” is extracted in the same manner, the continuous notice A is selected as the variation pattern.

[Continuous notice cancellation process]
As shown in FIG. 18, when the second start memory is generated during the continuous notice change of the first special figure change display game, the continuous notice stop process for determining whether or not to stop the continuous notice (continuous change pattern) is performed. I do. In this continuous notice canceling process, first, it is determined whether or not the continuous notice change of the first special figure change display game is in progress (step S501). In the determination of whether or not the continuous advance notice change of the first special figure variation display game is in progress (step S501), when the continuous advance notice change of the first special figure change display game is in progress (step S501; Yes), it is normal. It is determined whether or not a game ball has won the variable winning device (second starting port) 7 (step S502). On the other hand, in the determination of whether or not the first special figure fluctuation display game is in the continuous notice fluctuation (step S501), when the first special figure fluctuation display game is not in the continuous notice fluctuation (step S501; No), This process ends.

  Next, in the determination of whether or not a game ball has won the normal variation winning device (second start port) 7 (step S502), when the game ball has won the normal variation winning device (second start port) ( In step S502; Yes), it is determined whether or not the game result of the first special figure variation display game that is undergoing continuous notice variation is a big hit (step S503). On the other hand, in the determination of whether or not a game ball has won the normal variation winning device (second start port) 7 (step S502), no game ball has won the normal variation winning device (second start port) 7. In the case (step S502; No), this process is terminated.

  Next, in the determination of whether or not the game result of the first special figure variation display game that is continuously changing in advance notice is a big hit (step S503), the game result of the first special figure change display game that is continuously changing in advance notice is determined. Is a big hit (step S503; Yes), the change pattern determination table for determining the change pattern in the second special figure change display game determined to have won in step S502 is continuously notified at a rate of 50%. The processing is set in the continuation variation pattern determination table, and the remaining (50%) is set in the normal variation pattern determination table (step S504), and this processing is terminated. On the other hand, in the determination of whether or not the game result of the first special figure variation display game during the continuous notice change is a big hit (step S503), the game result of the first special figure change display game during the continuous notice change. If the game is out of place (step S503; No), the variation pattern determination table used to determine the variation pattern in the second special figure variation display game determined to have won in step S502 is continuously notified at a rate of 1%. The processing is set in the continuation variation pattern determination table, and the remaining (99%) is set in the normal variation pattern determination table (step S505), and this processing ends.

  From the above, the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the fifth embodiment has a starting port having the first starting port (first starting winning port 13) and the second starting port (ordinary variable winning device 7). The means (game control device 30) includes a first holding means (game control device 30) for storing a winning of a game ball to the first start port as a first start memory up to a predetermined upper limit number, and a second start port. A second holding means (game control device 30) for storing game ball winnings as a second start memory up to a predetermined upper limit number, and the execution instructing means (game control device 30) based on the first start memory Instructing the execution of the one variation display game and instructing the execution of the second variation display game based on the second start memory. If there is a second start memory, the second variation display game based on the second start memory is displayed. Priority over the first variation display game based on the first start memory The continuous variation pattern continuation determining means (game control device 30) is instructed to be executed, and the variation pattern held by the first variation means by the continuous variation pattern setting means (game control device 30) is related to each other. The continuous variation pattern continuation determining means determines that the second start is performed based on the fact that the game ball has won the second start port from the time when the continuous variation pattern is set to the end of the effect display in the continuous variation pattern. When it is determined that the variation pattern corresponding to the winning in the mouth is not set as the continuous variation pattern, the game ball has won the second starting port even if it is determined that the continuous variation pattern is executed by the continuous variation pattern setting means. The continuous variation pattern is not executed after execution of the effect display with the variation pattern based on.

  Therefore, the game ball won at the second starting port after the variation pattern retained by the first retention means is set to the continuous variation pattern that is mutually related and until the effect display with the continuous variation pattern is finished. In this case, depending on whether or not the change pattern corresponding to the winning at the second starting port is changed to the continuous change pattern, the reliability of the lottery result regarding the change pattern held by the first holding means can be estimated. Can improve the interest of the game.

<Modification>
Next, a modified example of the gaming machine of the fifth embodiment described above will be described with reference to display examples of continuous notices shown in FIGS. Basically, it has the same configuration as the pachinko gaming machine of the above-described embodiment, and hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to the portions having the same configuration, the description is omitted, and the mainly different portions Will be described. When the second start memory is generated during the continuous notice change of the first special figure variation display game, the gaming machine of the present modification continues the continuous notice until the second special figure change display game based on the second start memory. However, when the game result of the first special figure variation display game that is being continuously noticed is out of play, the continuous notice is ended.

  As shown in FIG. 20 (1), a third first start memory is generated, and based on the third first start memory, the continuous variation pattern setting means (game control device 30) It is assumed that the variation pattern based on the third first start memory is set to the continuous variation pattern. Note that the game results of the first special figure variation display game based on the first and second start memories at this time are out of date, and the first special figure variation display game that occurred during the continuous notice variation of the first special figure variation display game. 2 The game result of the second special figure variation display game based on the start memory is also out of date.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 20 (2), first, “continuous notice fluctuation 1” is started for the first first start memory. Then, during the continuous advance notice change of the first special figure change display game, the second start memory is generated, and as shown in FIG. 20 (3), a display that the second start memory has been generated is made. Become. Next, as shown in FIG. 21 (4), the first special figure variation display game based on the first first start memory is finished, and the result mode of the deviation is displayed.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 21 (5), the second special figure fluctuation display game based on the second start memory generated during the continuous notice fluctuation of the first special figure fluctuation display game is continued, and this second “Continuous notice fluctuation 2” is started for the start memory. If the final result of the continuous notice in the first special figure fluctuation display game is out of place, as shown in FIG. 21 (6), the second special figure fluctuation display game based on the second start memory is finished, The result mode is displayed and the continuous notice in the first special figure variation display game is also ended.

  On the other hand, when the final result of the continuous notice in the first special figure fluctuation display game is a big hit, the continuous notice in the first special figure fluctuation display game is not ended, as shown in FIG. 2 The second special figure variation display game based on the start memory is completed, and the result mode of the loss is displayed.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 22 (8), “continuous notice fluctuation 3” is started for the second first start memory. Then, as shown in FIG. 22 (9), the first special figure variation display game based on the second first start memory is completed, and the result mode of the deviation is displayed.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 22 (10), “continuous notice fluctuation 4” is started for the third first start memory. Then, as shown in FIG. 22 (11), the first special figure variation display game based on the third first start memory is finished, and the big hit result mode is displayed.

  Therefore, the continuous variation pattern continuation determining means (game control device 30) determines that the variation pattern held by the first reservation means by the continuous variation pattern setting means (game control device 30) becomes a continuous variation pattern that is mutually related. If a game ball wins the second starting opening (ordinary variable winning device 7) from the setting to the end of the effect display in the continuous fluctuation pattern, the changing pattern corresponding to the winning at the second starting opening Is determined to be set as a continuous variation pattern, and the continuous notice continuation stopping unit (game control device 30) determines whether the continuous variation pattern based on the lottery result held by the first holding unit by the continuous variation pattern setting unit is mutually related. When the variation pattern is set and the lottery result related to the last continuous variation pattern among the continuous variation patterns is out of place, And thus it does not perform a continuous change pattern of the subsequent execution of the continuous variation pattern corresponding to.

  Therefore, the game ball won at the second starting port after the variation pattern retained by the first retention means is set to the continuous variation pattern that is mutually related and until the effect display with the continuous variation pattern is finished. If the continuous variation pattern corresponding to the winning to the second starting port is set as a continuous variation pattern, and after executing this continuous variation pattern, whether or not to continue the continuous variation pattern held by the first holding means, The reliability of the success / failure of the lottery result related to the variation pattern held by the first holding means can be estimated and the interest of the game can be improved.

<Sixth Embodiment>
Next, a sixth embodiment of the gaming machine described above will be described with reference to FIGS. Basically, it has the same configuration as the pachinko gaming machine of the above-described embodiment, and hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to the portions having the same configuration, the description is omitted, and the mainly different portions Will be described.

[Continuous notice lottery process at start-up prize]
As shown in FIG. 23, the start winning continuous notice lottery process is performed to determine whether or not to continue the notice of the number of start memories stored when the continuous notice ends. In the start-up winning continuous notice lottery process, first, it is determined whether or not there is a game ball winning at the starting opening (first starting winning opening 13, normal variation winning apparatus 7) (step S601). In the determination of whether or not there is a game ball winning in this starting port (first starting winning port 13, normal variation winning device 7) (step S601), the starting port (first starting winning port 13, normal variation winning device 7). ) Has a winning game ball (step S601; Yes), it is determined whether or not the game result of the variable display game based on the start winning is a big hit (step S602). On the other hand, in the determination (step S601) of whether or not there is a game ball winning in this starting port (first starting winning port 13, normal variation winning device 7), the starting port (first starting winning port 13, normal variation winning a prize) If there is no game ball winning in the device 7) (step S601; No), this process is terminated.

  Next, in the determination of whether or not the game result of the variable display game based on the start winning is a big hit (step S602), if the game result of the variable display game based on the start win is a big hit (step S602; Yes) Performs a process (step S603) of setting the current start memory number in the continuous notice counter at a rate of 50% from the obtained continuous notice continuation counter value, and ends this process. On the other hand, in the determination of whether or not the game result of the variable display game based on the start winning is a big hit (step S602), if the game result of the variable display game based on the start win is not a big win (step S602; No). Then, a process of setting the current start memory number in the continuous notice counter at a rate of 1% from the acquired continuous notice continuation counter value (step S604) is performed, and this process is terminated.

[Variation start processing]
As shown in FIG. 24, when the variation display game starts to change, the game control device 30 first determines whether or not it is the start of the variation display game (step S611). In the determination of whether or not it is the start of the variable display game (step S611), if it is the start of the variable display game (step S611; Yes), whether or not the value of the continuous notice counter is 1 or more. (Step S612). On the other hand, in the determination of whether or not it is the start of the variable display game (step S611), when it is not the start of the variable display game (step S611; No), this process ends.

  Next, in the determination of whether or not the value of the continuous notice counter is 1 or more (step S612), if the value of the continuous notice counter is not 1 or more (step S612; No), the previous change display is the continuous notice effect. It is determined whether or not it is the last variation display in (step S613). In the determination of whether or not the previous change display is the last change display in the continuous notice effect (step S613), if it is the last change display (step S613; Yes), the continuous notice continuous random number value acquisition process ( Step S614) is performed, and based on the acquired continuous notice continuation random number value, it is determined whether or not to continue the continuous notice (Step S615). Then, in the determination of whether or not to continue the continuous notice (step S615), if the continuous notice is to be continued (step S615; Yes), the start memory number at that time is set in the continuous notice counter, and A process of selecting the variation pattern from the continuous notice table (step S616) is performed, and the present process is terminated. On the other hand, in the determination of whether or not to continue this continuous notice (step S615), when the continuous notice is not continued (step S615; No), this process ends.

  In addition, in the determination as to whether or not the previous change display is the last change display in the continuous notice effect (step S613), if it is not the last change display (step S613; No), it is determined whether or not the continuous notice is to be performed. A determination is made (step S617). At this time, the rate of continuous notice is set to 2%. Then, in the determination of whether or not to perform the continuous notice (step S617), when the continuous notice is performed (step S617; Yes), a process (step S618) for setting the fluctuation pattern as a continuous fluctuation pattern is performed. Exit. On the other hand, in the determination of whether or not to perform the continuous notice (step S617), when the continuous notice is not to be performed (step S617; No), this process ends.

  In the determination of whether or not the value of the continuous notice counter is 1 or more (step S612), if the value of the continuous notice counter is 1 or more (step S612; Yes), the value of the continuous notice counter is 2. It is determined whether or not this is the case (step S619). In the determination of whether or not the value of the continuous notice counter is 2 or more (step S619), when the value of the continuous notice counter is not 2 or more (step S619; No), the corresponding continuous notice table is displayed. A process of selecting the variation pattern (step S620) is performed, a process of decrementing the value of the continuous notice counter by 1 (step S621), and the present process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined whether or not the value of the continuous notice counter is 2 or more (step S619), if the value of the continuous notice counter is 2 or more (step S619; Yes), was the previous notice of continuous notice fluctuation? It is determined whether or not (step S622).

  In the determination of whether or not the previous change was a continuous advance notice change (step S622), if the previous change was a continuous advance notice change (step S622; Yes), the normal change pattern can be selected at a predetermined ratio from the table. A process of selecting a variation pattern (step S623) is performed, and the process proceeds to step S621. On the other hand, in the determination of whether or not the previous change was a continuous notice change (step S622), if the previous time was not a continuous notice change (step S622; No), the process proceeds to step S620.

  From the above, in the pachinko gaming machine 100 of the sixth embodiment, the continuous variation pattern continuation means (game control device) sets the variation pattern to the continuous variation pattern by the continuous variation pattern continuation determination means (game control device 30). If determined, the fluctuation pattern is set as a continuous fluctuation pattern, but a fluctuation pattern that is not related to the continuous fluctuation pattern is generated at a predetermined rate.

  Therefore, even when a variation pattern that is not related to the continuous variation pattern is executed during the execution of the effect display by the continuous variation pattern, a hit state can be generated, so that an effect as a return effect is achieved. It is possible to make the player have a sense of expectation until the final change of the change display game, and the interest of the game can be improved.

<Seventh embodiment>
Next, a seventh embodiment of the gaming machine described above will be described with reference to FIG. Basically, it has the same configuration as the pachinko gaming machine of the above-described embodiment, and hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to the portions having the same configuration, the description is omitted, and the mainly different portions Will be described.

[Continuous notice suppression processing]
As shown in FIG. 24, the game control device 30 performs a continuous notice suppression process for suppressing the continuation of the continuous notice (continuous fluctuation pattern) at the start of fluctuation of the variable display game. In this continuous notice suppression process, first, it is determined whether or not it is the start time of the variable display game (step S701). In the determination of whether or not it is the start time of the variable display game (step S701), if it is the start time of the variable display game (step S701; Yes), whether or not to continue the continuous notice (continuous variation pattern). A process of extracting continuous notice random numbers for determining (step S702). On the other hand, in the determination of whether or not it is the start time of the variable display game (step S701), when it is not the start time of the variable display game (step S701; No), this process ends.

  Next, the game control device 30 determines whether or not the lottery result of the variation display game at the start of the variation is a big hit (step S703). In the determination of whether or not the lottery result of the variation display game at the start of the variation is a big win (step S703), when the lottery result of the variation display game at the start of the variation is a big hit (step S703; Yes), It is determined whether or not the previous change display is a continuous notice display (step S704).

  In the determination of whether or not the previous fluctuation display is a continuous notice display (step S704), if the previous fluctuation display is a continuous notice display (step S704; Yes), the continuous notice random number extracted in step S702 is added. Based on this, it is determined whether to continue the continuous notice (step S705). At this time, the rate at which the continuous notice is continued is set to 75%. In the determination of whether or not to continue the continuous notice (step S705), when the continuous notice is continued (step S705; Yes), the fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation display game is set as the continuous fluctuation pattern, and the continuous notice is continued. A process for setting the fluctuation (step S706) is performed, and this process is terminated. On the other hand, in the determination of whether or not to continue the continuous notice (step S705), when the continuous notice is not continued (step S705; No), this process is terminated.

  Further, in the determination of whether or not the previous change display is the continuous notice display (step S704), if the previous change display is not the continuous notice display (step S704; No), it is determined whether or not the continuous notice is performed. (Step S707) is performed. At this time, the rate at which the continuous notice is performed is set to 50%. In the determination of whether or not to perform the continuous notice (step S707), when the continuous notice is performed (step S707; Yes), the fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation display game is set to the continuous fluctuation pattern and set to the continuous notice fluctuation. Is performed (step S708), and this process is terminated. On the other hand, in the determination of whether or not to perform the continuous notice (step S707), when the continuous notice is not continued (step S707; No), this process ends.

  Further, in the determination of whether or not the lottery result of the variation display game at the start of the variation is a big hit (step S703), when the lottery result of the variation display game at the beginning of the variation is not a big hit (step S703; No). Then, it is determined whether or not the previous change display is a continuous notice display (step S709).

  In the determination of whether or not the previous fluctuation display is a continuous notice display (step S709), if the previous fluctuation display is a continuous notice display (step S709; Yes), the continuous notice random number extracted in step S702 is used. Based on this, it is determined whether to continue the continuous notice (step S710). At this time, the rate at which the continuous notice is continued is set to 0.5%. In the determination of whether or not to continue the continuous notice (step S710), if the continuous notice is to be continued (step S710; Yes), the fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation display game is set as the continuous fluctuation pattern, and the continuous notice is continued. A process for setting to fluctuation (step S711) is performed, and this process is terminated. On the other hand, in the determination of whether or not to continue the continuous notice (step S710), when the continuous notice is not continued (step S710; No), this process ends.

  Further, in the determination of whether or not the previous change display is the continuous notice display (step S709), if the previous change display is not the continuous notice display (step S709; No), it is determined whether or not the continuous notice is to be performed. (Step S712) is performed. At this time, the rate at which the continuous notice is performed is set to 5%. In the determination of whether or not to perform the continuous notice (step S712), when the continuous notice is performed (step S712; Yes), the fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation display game is changed to the continuous fluctuation pattern and set to the continuous notice fluctuation. Is performed (step S713), and the present process is terminated. On the other hand, in the determination of whether or not to perform the continuous notice (step S712), when the continuous notice is not continued (step S712; No), this process ends.

From the above, the continuous variation pattern setting means (game control device 30), when the lottery result is held by the holding means (game control device 30), the game of the variation pattern based on the lottery result held by the hold means When the result is a winning state, the fluctuation based on the lottery result held before the fluctuation pattern is held at a higher rate than the case where the game result of the fluctuation pattern based on the lottery result held by the holding means is out of place. The patterns are set to continuous fluctuation patterns that are related to each other.
Further, the continuous variation pattern continuation determining means (game control device 30) is set to a continuous variation pattern that is mutually related by the continuous variation pattern setting means (game control device 30), and then the effect display in the continuous variation pattern is performed. When the game ball wins the starting opening (the first starting winning opening 13, the normal variable winning apparatus 7) before the game ends, the lottery is executed based on the winning of the gaming ball to the starting opening, and the lottery result Is based on the winning condition, the fluctuation pattern including the fluctuation pattern based on winning the starting opening before winning the starting opening is continuously changed at a higher rate than when the lottery result is out of place. It is determined that the pattern is set.

  Therefore, when the game result of the variation display game is out of order, the continuous variation pattern is made difficult to continue, thereby prolonging the continuous notice effect and giving a sense of expectation, and the game result is out of the game. Can be suitably prevented.

<Eighth Embodiment>
Next, eight embodiments of the gaming machine described above will be described with reference to FIG. Basically, it has the same configuration as the pachinko gaming machine of the above-described embodiment, and hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to the portions having the same configuration, the description is omitted, and the mainly different portions Will be described.

[Summary prefetch processing]
As shown in FIG. 26, the game control device 30 determines whether or not to prefetch the jackpot determination result of the variable display game based on the start memory according to the current start memory number at the start of the change of the variable display game. Determine. In this summary prefetching process, first, it is determined whether or not it is the start time of the variable display game (step S801).

  In the determination of whether or not it is the start of the variable display game (step S801), if it is the start of the variable display game (step S801; Yes), the previous variable display is the final variable display in the continuous notice. Is determined (step S802). On the other hand, in the determination of whether or not it is the start time of the variable display game (step S801), when it is not the start time of the variable display game (step S801; No), this process ends.

  Next, when it is determined whether or not the previous variation display is the final variation display in the continuous notice (step S802), if the previous variation display is the final variation display in the continuous notice (step S802; Yes), It is determined whether there are three or more start memories (step S803). On the other hand, if it is determined whether or not the previous fluctuation display is the final fluctuation display in the continuous notice (step S802), if the previous fluctuation display is not the final fluctuation display in the continuous notice (step S802; No), this process is performed. finish.

  Next, in the determination of whether or not the current start memory is 3 or more (step S803), when the current start memory is 3 or more (step S803; Yes), the jackpot determination result of the start memory is prefetched. A process (step S804) is performed, a process of setting a variation pattern based on the prefetched result (step S805) is performed, and the present process is terminated. On the other hand, in the determination of whether or not the current start memory is 3 or more (step S803), if there is not 3 or more current start memories (step S803; No), this process is terminated.

  From the above, the continuous variation pattern continuation determining means (game control device 30) is set to a continuous variation pattern that is mutually related by the continuous variation pattern setting means (game control device 30), and then the continuous variation pattern is determined. There are two or more variation patterns based on the lottery result held before the lottery result is held when the lottery result is put on hold based on the fact that the game ball has won at the starting opening before the display of the game is finished. In this case, it is determined whether or not to set the fluctuation pattern based on the lottery result held before the lottery result is held as a continuous fluctuation pattern that is mutually related.

  Accordingly, when the continuous notice effect is continued, the continuous notice effect is performed for a longer time, and it is possible to execute an entertaining and varied display game.

  The gaming machine of the present invention should be considered that the embodiment disclosed this time is illustrative and not restrictive in all respects. 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.

100 Pachinko machines (game machines)
7 Ordinary variable prize winning device (second starting port (starting port))
13 First starting prize opening (first starting port (starting port))
30 Game control device (variation pattern setting means, hold means, execution instruction means, special gaming state control means, continuous variation pattern setting determination means, continuous variation pattern setting means, continuous variation pattern continuation determination means, continuous variation pattern continuation means)
43 display device (design variation display device)

Claims (1)

A symbol variation display device capable of displaying a symbol variation display game based on a winning of a game ball at a start opening provided in a game area;
Lottery based on the winning of game ball into the starter hole is performed, based on the lottery value, a variation pattern setting means for setting a variation pattern before Symbol variable display game that displays in the symbol variable display device,
And holding means for holding up to a predetermined upper limit number as the start memory lottery value based on the winning of game ball into the new was Do the start hole,
Execution instruction means for sequentially instructing execution of the variable display game based on the lottery value held by the holding means;
In a gaming machine comprising special gaming state control means capable of generating a special gaming state advantageous to a player when the lottery value is a win,
The starter has a first starter and a second starter,
The holding means is
First holding means for storing up to a predetermined upper limit number of winning game balls to the first starting opening as first starting storage;
A second holding means for storing a winning of a game ball to the second starting port as a second starting memory;
With
The variation pattern setting means includes:
A continuous notice effect can be executed over a variable display game that is greater than or equal to the upper limit value of the start memory,
A continuous variation pattern setting means for setting a variation pattern of the variation display game for executing the continuous notice effect to a continuous notice variation;
The execution instruction means instructs execution of the first variation display game based on the first start memory and instructs execution of the second variation display game based on the second start memory, and there is the second start memory. Instructing the second variation display game based on the second start memory to be preferentially executed over the first variation display game based on the first start memory,
The continuous variation pattern setting means continuously displays the variation pattern in the second variation display game based on the winning when the game ball is won at the second start opening during the first variation display game during the continuous notice effect. It can be selected from the change pattern determination table for continuation of the notice,
The variation pattern setting means, when a game ball wins at the second start opening in the middle of the first variation display game that is not in the continuous notice effect, the variation pattern in the second variation display game based on the winning is normally varied Select from the pattern determination table,
When setting the variation pattern of the second variation display game, it is possible to select a variation pattern having the same time value when the continuous notice effect is executed and when it is not executed.

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