JP2001231982A - Pachinko game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a pachinko game machine wherein freshness can be felt in the game in comparison with a conventional game machine and moreover interest in the game can be increased. SOLUTION: The pachinko game machine, in which a specific preliminary game process can be performed when a ready for winning state is established, includes a specific preliminary game process presentation means which presents a plurality of specific preliminary game processes having different modes, a specific preliminary game process selection means which selects one specific preliminary game process out of a plurality of specific preliminary game processes presented by the specific preliminary game process presentation means, and a specific preliminary game process execution means which executes one specific preliminary game process selected by the specific preliminary game process selection means.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a pachinko gaming machine, and more particularly, to a pachinko game machine, when a reach is established, a specific preliminary game process, also called a reach action, is executed, and thereafter, a jackpot is established, which is advantageous to the player. The present invention relates to a pachinko game machine on which a special game is executed.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there is a pachinko game machine in which a predetermined special game state called "big hit" is generated during a game. In such a model, the starting port,
An image display device is provided on a game board for displaying a plurality of symbols, such as numbers, symbols, pictures, and the like, by changing and stopping them based on display control means. The image display device is usually
The display unit has a configuration in which a plurality of display units are arranged, so that a special symbol for displaying the determination result can be changed and stopped for each image display unit.

[0003] When a game ball wins in the starting opening, a special symbol displayed on the image display device starts to fluctuate, and after a predetermined time fluctuates, symbols stopped on a plurality of display portions of the image display device are displayed. When the stop display symbol is displayed in a specific combination, for example, a so-called zigzag line composed of a combination of the same symbols, a "big hit" is established, and in the other combinations, "miss". When the "big hit" is established, a special gaming state advantageous to the player occurs,
Specifically, a large winning opening on the game board surface is continuously opened to enable a large number of winnings, and a large amount of prize balls are paid out during the winning.

By the way, in the above-mentioned pachinko gaming machines, in general, in order to increase the player's expectation of the "big hit" and further enhance the fun of the game, for example, the image display is provided with three display units in a horizontal line. In the case where special symbols are displayed on the respective display sections, the symbols are first variably displayed on the three display sections, and then the symbols are variably displayed only on one display section (final stop display section). The remaining two display units perform a partial stop display in which symbols are sequentially stopped and displayed, and thereafter, after a predetermined time delay, the symbols are also stopped on the display unit in which the variable display is continued, and the entire stop display is performed. By doing so, only the final stop display section is left, and when the symbols are stopped on the remaining two display sections and a specific combination is established, a so-called reach state is finally displayed. Until the symbol stops at the section, the player's expectation of the "big hit" will continue to increase. Note that the order of stopping the display unit may be left middle right, left middle, or the like.

[0005] In recent years, in the models capable of producing the reach state as described above, when the reach state is reached, the special symbol on the image display unit is displayed until the final stop symbol is stopped and displayed on the final stop display unit. Performs a specific preliminary game process, also called reach action, such as displaying a character (a person or an animal, etc.) other than the portion where is displayed, or changing the background displayed behind the special symbol, The last stop symbol is stopped and displayed in order to enhance the taste.

As the specific preliminary game processing executed in the reach state, a plurality of types of different preliminary game processing are prepared, and one specific preliminary game processing selected from them is generally executed. It is a target. In addition, the reliability (probability) of occurrence of the jackpot (special game state) is often determined for each of the plurality of specific preliminary game processes. Therefore, the degree of expectation of the player for the big hit varies greatly depending on the specific preliminary game process to be executed.

[0007]

However, in the conventional case where the specific preliminary game processing is executed in the conventional reach state, the specific preliminary game processing is executed immediately after the reach state is established, so that the reliability is high. It is sufficient that the specific preliminary game processing is executed, but when the specific preliminary game processing with low reliability is executed, the player immediately determines that the result (winning) of the applicable judgment is likely to be lost. However, there is a situation in which the player suddenly gives up the big hit in the determination and the interest of the game is poor. In addition, since the gaming machine in which the specific preliminary game processing is executed in the reach state has become general, the player has become less excited even when the specific preliminary game processing is executed, so that a fresher game feeling can be obtained. The emergence of gaming machines that can be enjoyed has been desired.

The present invention has been proposed in view of such a situation, and an object of the present invention is to provide a pachinko game machine which can enhance the taste and can enjoy a fresher game feeling than conventional models.

[0009]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided an image display section for variably displaying a plurality of symbols for displaying a judgment result and then stopping and displaying the symbols. Is satisfied, a special preliminary game process for determining a final stop symbol is executed, and then, when a combination of a plurality of symbols displayed as the final stop becomes a specific combination, a special game state advantageous to the player is obtained. In the generated pachinko gaming machine, one of a plurality of specific preliminary game processing introducing means for introducing a plurality of specific preliminary game processing in which aspects are different from each other, and one of the plurality of specific preliminary game processing introduced by the specific preliminary game processing introducing means. Specific preliminary game processing selecting means for selecting a specific preliminary game processing, and specific preliminary game processing executing means for executing one specific preliminary game processing selected by the specific preliminary game processing selecting means After introduction of each particular pre-game process by the certain preliminary game processing introduction means, according to the pachinko machine, characterized in that the specific pre-game process selected is performed by the specific pre-game processing selecting means.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect, a character displayed on the image display unit at the time of execution of each specific preliminary game process is displayed on the image display unit. It is characterized by being performed.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect, the background of the introduction of each specific preliminary game process, which is displayed on the image display unit when the specific preliminary game process is executed, is displayed on the image display unit. It is characterized by being performed.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect, the introduction of each specific preparatory game process includes the step of displaying the character and the background displayed on the image display unit at the time of executing the specific preparatory game process. Is performed by displaying the information on the screen.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect, a scene in which an introduction of each specific preliminary game process is displayed on the image display unit when the specific preliminary game process is executed is displayed on the image display unit. By doing so.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect, the introduction of each specific preparatory game process displays characters or phrases reminiscent of each specific preparatory game process to a player on the image display section. It is characterized by being performed.

The invention of claim 7 is characterized in that, in any one of claims 1 to 6, each specific preliminary game process is sequentially introduced.

The invention of claim 8 is characterized in that, in claim 7, the specific preliminary game processing to be executed is randomly selected from a plurality of introduced specific preliminary game processing regardless of the order of introduction. And

According to a ninth aspect of the present invention, in any one of the first to eighth aspects, the generation of a special game state determined corresponding to at least one specific preliminary game process among a plurality of specific preliminary game processes introduced. The reliability is determined differently from the reliability at which a special game state determined corresponding to another specific preliminary game process occurs.

According to a tenth aspect of the present invention, in any one of the first to ninth aspects, a specific preliminary game process to be introduced and a number of the specific preliminary game processes to be introduced are determined from a plurality of executable specific preliminary game processes. A decision means is provided.

[0019]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view showing an entire pachinko gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a front view of a gaming board of the pachinko gaming machine, and FIG. 3 is a back view of the gaming board of the pachinko gaming machine.

Pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in FIGS. 1 to 3
The outer guide rails 4 and the inner guide rails 5 of the game balls are erected on the edge of the game board 3 in a substantially circular shape, and from the top to the bottom on the center line of the game surface 6 surrounded by the inner guide rails 5. An image display device 9, special symbol starting ports 11, 12, a special winning port 15, and an out port 17 are provided in this order, and lamp windmills 18a, 18b are provided on both upper sides.
Below this, a normal design change start left gate 19 and a normal design change start right gate 21, and beneath them, windmills 22 a, 2.
2b, a left sleeve winning opening 23 and a right sleeve winning opening 25 are provided below the left winning winning opening 23, and a left lower winning opening 27 and a right lower winning opening 29 are arranged on both sides of the large winning opening 15. When a game ball wins in the various winning holes, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as prize balls. Also, when a predetermined jackpot state (special game state) is reached under specific conditions described later in detail, the special winning opening 15 is opened, and the game ball is in a state where it is easy to win.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 has a lamp indicator (LED) 31 for notifying a player of a gaming state,
Speakers 32 and the like for generating sound effects and the like are respectively assembled. Hereinafter, the required components will be described in more detail.

The image display device 9 comprises a normal symbol display device 41 at the upper part thereof and a special symbol display device 43 at the center thereof, and is capable of changing and stopping symbols, symbols, symbols or pictures (characters). It has become. The ordinary symbol display device 41 has an ordinary symbol display section 45 composed of a 7-segment LED or the like. Further, on both sides of the ordinary symbol display section 45, an ordinary symbol variation number storage display 47 made of an LED or the like is provided, and a game ball passes through the ordinary symbol variation start left gate 19 and the ordinary symbol variation start right gate 21. The number of symbol fluctuations caused by the change is changed to the number of suspensions (excluding the one that is currently
Times) and displayed.

The special symbol display device 43 includes a window frame 49.
Inside, an image display unit 50 composed of a liquid crystal display panel (TET-LCD module) or the like is provided. This image display section 5
The display screen of 0 is divided into three display areas arranged side by side to form a left display section 50a, a middle display section 50b, and a right display section 50c. The display sections 50a to 50c each have a special display for displaying a determination result. The symbol can be changed and stopped. On the left and right inner sides of the window frame portion 49, a special symbol change number storage display 51 made of an LED or the like is provided.
The special symbols displayed on the left display unit 50a, the middle display unit 50b, and the right display unit 50c in this embodiment are "1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and baleen whale". (See FIG. 15 and the like), rounding (see FIG. 12 and the like), and Go-chan (see FIG. 13 and the like).

The special symbol starting openings 11 and 12 are provided directly below the image display device 9. In the illustrated example, the lower special symbol starting port 11 is a tulip-type ordinary electric accessory, and the two movable pieces 11a and 11b are in a substantially vertical narrowing in a normal state by the special symbol starting port solenoid 53 on the back. The upper special symbol starting port 12 is simply opened while the opening state and the substantially V-shaped expanding and opening state are controlled so as to be changeable. The expansion and opening of the lower special symbol start-up port 11 is performed when the symbol of the ordinary symbol display section 45 stops changing and a specific symbol is displayed. In this example, if the stop symbol of the ordinary symbol display section 45 is the specific symbol during the normal game state, the lower special symbol start-up opening 11 is opened and opened once for 0.4 seconds. During the period, when the number of winning balls to the special symbol opening 11 reaches six, the widening opening is forcibly terminated. On the other hand, in the probability fluctuation state described later, the ordinary symbol display unit 4
In the case where the stop symbol 5 is a specific symbol, the lower special symbol start-up opening 11 is opened and opened three times at intervals of 2 seconds (narrow opening during this period) for 1.7 seconds, and further expanded. When the number of winning balls to the special symbol starting port 11 reaches six during opening, the widening opening is forcibly terminated.

On the back of the game board 3, a special symbol change start switch 55 for detecting a ball winning the special symbol starting ports 11 and 12 is provided in a path for the winning ball. The special symbol display device 43 is detected by the detection.
The symbol change is started. At this time, the number of balls that have won the special symbol starting openings 11 and 12 during the special symbol change, that is, the number of times the special symbol starts to change, the number of times of holding (in this example, a maximum of four times), the special symbol change The number is displayed on the number storage display 51, and the display number of the display 51 is reduced by reducing the number of storages.

The normal symbol variation start left gate 19 and the ordinary symbol variation start right gate 21 are provided on the left and right sides of the image display device 9 and include ordinary symbol variation start switches 56 and 57, respectively. , 57, by detecting a game ball passing through both gates 19, 21, the symbol change of the ordinary symbol display device 41 is started.

The special winning opening 15 is a special symbol starting winning opening 1.
It is provided below 1 and 12, and is constituted by a special electric accessory having a solenoid 59 for opening a special winning opening and an opening / closing plate 61 which is opened and closed by the solenoid 59. The special winning opening 15 is normally in a state where the opening and closing plate 61 is closed, and a part of the special winning opening 15 is opened when the special winning opening 15 is opened to enable a specific area winning. It has a mouth 63. Further, the specific area winning opening 63 is provided with an opening / closing door (not shown) which is opened and closed by a specific area opening solenoid 64 under predetermined conditions. In addition, the specific area winning opening 6
Reference numeral 3 denotes a special winning ball detection switch 6 for detecting a specific winning ball.
5 is provided, and the right to continue opening the special winning opening 15 is established by detecting the winning ball. Also,
A winning ball count switch 67 for detecting the number of winning balls is provided substantially at the center of the special winning opening 15.

The operation of the special symbol display device 43 and the operation of the special winning opening 15, that is, the operation in the special game state (at the time of winning) will be described. The special symbol starting port 1
When a game ball wins on the first or the second 12, and the special symbol change start switch 55 detects a winning ball, at that time, a label -TRND-A or a label -T of a main control circuit to be described later.
Various random numbers such as RND-C are obtained (extracted), and the obtained numerical values are temporarily stored in a special symbol random number storage area of the RAM of the main control circuit. Then, based on the stored numerical values, after a jackpot is determined, a stop symbol is determined (created), a symbol variation pattern such as a reach determination is selected, and so on.
The change of the special symbol is started on the left display unit 50a, the middle display unit 50b, and the right display unit 50c of the image display unit 50 of the special symbol display device 43.

After a predetermined time (time determined by each of the selected fluctuation patterns) from the start of the fluctuation of the special symbol, for example, the order of the left display section 50a, the middle display section 50b, the right display section 50c or the left The special symbol stops changing in the order of the display unit 50a, the right display unit 50c, the middle display unit 50b, and the stopped symbol is fixedly displayed. When the combination of the stop display symbols at that time becomes a predetermined special jackpot combination, for example, a so-called zigzag line composed of the same symbol combination, the jackpot is established. When the jackpot is reached, the special winning opening 1
The opening / closing plate 61 opens to receive a game ball falling on the surface of the game surface 6 so that a winning can be made in the special winning opening 15. When there is a winning in the special winning opening 15, a prize ball payout mechanism (not shown) is provided. A predetermined number of game balls are paid out as prize balls by the section. The opening / closing plate 61 is kept for a predetermined time (for example, 29.5 seconds).
It closes after the lapse of time or when the number of winning balls detected by the winning ball count switch 67 reaches a predetermined number (for example, 10). Further, every time the specific winning ball detection switch 65 detects a winning ball to the specific area winning opening 63, the right to repeat the jackpot is generated again, and a predetermined maximum number of times (for example, a maximum of 15 times or 12
Times), the opening and closing of the opening / closing plate 61 is repeated. In the embodiment, the jackpot symbol at the time of the jackpot establishment is a specific symbol, specifically “1”, “2”,
If it is any of '4', '6', '7', '8', '9', 'Higegodzilla' and 'Australia', the number of times the jackpot continues can be up to 15 times. When the jackpot symbol is any one of "3", "5", and "round", the number of times is 12 at the maximum. If the number of times the jackpot can be continued is changed depending on the jackpot symbol, the player's interest in the jackpot symbol is increased, the range of the game is expanded, and the game can be made more interesting.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment is a model having a probability variation function, and the big hit symbol when the big hit is established is "3",
If any of '5', '7', 'Beard Godzilla', 'Marugoshi', and 'Ago-chan' becomes a jackpot, a probability change occurs after the jackpot ends, in addition to the occurrence of the jackpot (special game state) That is, the state is shifted to a high probability state in which the next big jackpot occurrence probability is higher than the normal game state (low probability state) in normal times, and the high probability state continues until the next big jackpot.

FIG. 4 shows a main control circuit 70 for controlling a game system installed on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the special symbol display device 4 under the control of the main control circuit 70.
3, a display control circuit 85 for controlling the symbol fluctuation,
The system control block of the gaming machine 1 is shown.

The main control circuit 70 has a CPU inside.
A one-chip microcomputer 71 having a RAM 72, a RAM 73, and a ROM 74; an I / O (input / output) bus 75 connecting the computer 71 with the display control circuit 85;
A frequency dividing circuit 76, a power supply circuit 77, an output port 78,
It comprises a driver 79, a buffer gate 80, a low-pass filter 81 and the like.

The CPU 72 includes a control unit, an operation unit, various counters, various registers, various flags, and performs arithmetic control. In addition to the above, the probability of occurrence of a big hit (special game state) and a hit by a normal symbol (special symbol starting port) 11 expansion opening)
Also, a random number or the like that determines the occurrence probability of is generated. The RAM 73 temporarily stores a storage area for a detection signal of the special symbol variation start switch 55 and a detection signal of the ordinary symbol variation start switches 56 and 57, a storage area for various random numbers generated by the CPU 72, and various data. And a work area for the CPU 72. Further, in the ROM 74, in addition to a game control program and control data are written, a hit determination value based on a big hit and a normal symbol is written.

The driver 79 is connected with a special symbol starting port 11, a special winning opening 15, an ordinary symbol display device 41, an ordinary symbol variation number storage display 47, a special symbol variation number storage display 51, and the like. And the illuminant control circuit 82
And the management device 84 via an external connection terminal 83. further,
The low-pass filter 81 includes a special symbol variation start switch 55, ordinary symbol variation start switches 56 and 57, a specific winning ball detection switch 65, and a winning ball number counting switch 6.
7 are connected. Further, a voice synthesis circuit 86 is connected to the one-chip microcomputer 71 via an I / O bus 75, and the speaker 32 is connected to the voice synthesis circuit 86 via a voice amplification circuit 87.

The display control circuit 85 corresponds to a specific preliminary game processing executing means, a specific preliminary game processing introducing means, etc. in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and has a control section, a calculation section, various counters, various A display control CPU having registers, various flags, and the like for performing arithmetic control; and an R having a storage area for image data, a work area for the CPU, and the like.
It has an AM, a ROM in which display control data corresponding to each command and data such as characters and designs are written. In the display control circuit 85, when a strobe signal is input from the main control circuit 70, the display control CPU recognizes a display control command based on the signal, and from the data area corresponding to the display control command. Display control data and characters and designs are read from the ROM, and are stored in the RAM as the image data. The stored image data is stored in the RA when the display order is changed.
M, and an image based on the image data is displayed on the image display unit 50.

As shown in Table 1, the counters of the CPU 72 of the main control circuit 70 in this embodiment include the labels -TRND-A, -TRND-C, -TRND-R, -RCHSCT1, and -RCHSCT. -RCHSCT2, label -FRND-A, label -T
RND-B1, Label-TRND-B2, Label-TR
There are nine types of random number counters (random counters) such as ND-B3. The label -TRND-A, label -TRND-C, label -TRND-R, label -R
CHSCT1, Label-RCHSCT2, Label-TR
ND-B1, Label-TRND-B2, Label-TRN
The numerical value acquired at a predetermined time of DB-B3 is stored in a special symbol random number storage area (label-
TMEMBF), the numerical value obtained at a predetermined time of the label -FRND-A is stored in the memory.
Normal symbol random number storage area (label-FM
EMBF) is stored up to a maximum of four. The value of each counter stored in the special symbol random number storage area and the ordinary symbol random number storage area is cleared after a series of game operation processes related to the value of each counter. The operation of each counter will be described below.

[0037]

[Table 1]

The label -TRND-A is a random number counter for judging a jackpot or a loss, and corresponds to a hit / fail judgment means in the pachinko gaming machine 1. When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the label -TRND-A starts from "0", is incremented by one every predetermined interruption time (for example, 4.0 ms), and the numerical value is "630".
, The value returns to '0' again and the above addition is repeated. The numerical value of the label -TRND-A is acquired when a game ball is won in the special symbol starting ports 11 and 12 and detected by the special symbol change start switch 55, and is a predetermined comparison value for the jackpot, in this embodiment. In normal times (in the low probability state), it is compared with '5' and '500', and when the probability changes (in the high probability state), it is '5', '5'.
0 ',' 100 ',' 200 ',' 300 ', '35
0 ', 400', '450', '500', '600'
It is judged whether it is a big hit or not. Also, by the time the determination of success or failure is completed, the game ball is set in the special symbol starting port 1.
Since the numerical value of the label -TRND-A may be acquired again after winning the prizes 1 and 12, the stored acquired value (the updated acquired numerical value) of the label -TRND-A is the maximum except for the acquired value that is currently being determined. Four of them are RAM 73 of the main control circuit 70.
Are temporarily stored in the special symbol random number storage area, and are sequentially subjected to determination.

When the jackpot is established, the label -TRND-C is displayed on the left display section 50a and the middle display section 5 of the image display section 50.
0b, to determine the big hit symbol that is stopped at the same position on the right display unit 50c. This label -TRND-C is
When the power is turned on, the process repeats starting from “0”, adding “1” at every interruption time, and returning to “0” again when reaching “11”. The numerical value of the label -TRND-C is obtained when the winning balls to the special symbol starting ports 11 and 12 are detected by the special symbol change start switch 55, and up to a maximum of four symbols except the symbol for the big hit display. It is stored in the special symbol random number storage area of the RAM 73 of the main control circuit 70. The numerical value of the label -TRND-C includes:
A symbol corresponding to each numerical value is assigned in advance. In the embodiment, the value of the label -TRND-C is shown in Table 2.
Symbols are assigned as follows.

[0040]

[Table 2]

The label -TRND-R is used to determine whether or not to reach the reach state. Specifically, of the display units 50a, 50b, 50c of the image display unit 50, a final stop display unit, In the example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 determines whether or not the symbols are stopped and displayed in a specific combination (for example, the same symbol) on the remaining two displays 50a and 50c while leaving only the middle display 50b. Corresponds to the reach determining means. In addition, the label -TRND-
R also plays the role of a specific preliminary game processing execution determination unit of the pachinko gaming machine 1 that determines whether to execute a specific preliminary game process called a reach action when a reach is established.

When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the label -TRND-R starts from "0" and is incremented by one every interruption time, and when the numerical value becomes "59",
Returning to "0" again, the above addition is repeated. The numerical value of the label -TRND-R is obtained when a winning ball to the special symbol starting ports 11 and 12 is detected by the special symbol change start switch 55, and the numerical value is compared with a predetermined reach establishment numerical value. It is determined whether or not reach is established. In an embodiment, the label-TRN
When the jackpot determination result by DA is a big jackpot, the reach reach numerical value is from “0” to “59” (all numerical values)
When the value is "0" to "58", the specific preliminary game process is executed, and when the value is "59", the normal reach process is executed. On the other hand, when the jackpot determination result is out of order, the reach achievement numerical value is from “0” to “3”, and among the numerical values,
When it is "0", the specific preliminary game processing is executed, and "1" ~
In the case of '3', the normal reach processing is executed. It should be noted that the acquired numerical value of the label -TRND-R is stored in the special symbol random number storage area of the RAM 73 of the main control circuit 70 in a predetermined number, in this example, up to four except for the numerical value being determined.

When the reach is established, the label -RCHSCT1 executes a specific preliminary game process to be actually executed (finally) from a plurality of specific preliminary game processes (reach action) introduced as described later. This is equivalent to a specific preliminary game processing selecting means of the pachinko gaming machine 1. When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the label -RCHSCT1 starts from '0' and is incremented by one for each interruption time, and when the numerical value becomes '19',
Returning to "0" again, the above addition is repeated. Also, the numerical value of the label -RCHSCT1 is acquired when a winning ball to the special symbol starting ports 11 and 12 is detected by the special symbol change start switch 55, and up to a maximum of four except for the currently selected one. Control circuit 70
Is stored in the special symbol random number storage area of the RAM 73. An execution specific preliminary game process corresponding to each numerical value is assigned to the numerical value of the label -RCHSCT1 in advance.
In the embodiment, the specific preliminary game processing for execution is assigned to the numerical value of the label -RCHSCT1 as shown in Table 3.

[0044]

[Table 3]

The label -RCHSCT2 is for determining a specific preliminary game process for introducing an aspect and a number thereof from a plurality of executable specific preliminary game processes when the reach is established, It corresponds to an introduction specific preliminary game processing determining means in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The label -RCHSCT2 starts from '0' when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, and is incremented by one every interruption time. When the numerical value becomes '2', the label -RCHSCT2 returns to '0' again and repeats the addition. It has become. The value of the label -RCHSCT2 is the special symbol starting port 1
It is acquired when the winning prize balls 1 and 12 are detected by the special symbol change start switch 55, and up to a maximum of four balls other than those currently being determined are stored in the special symbol random number storage area of the RAM 73 of the main control circuit 70. . The label -RCH
To the numerical value of SCT2, a specific preliminary game process for introduction (and the number thereof) corresponding to each numerical value is assigned in advance. In the embodiment, a specific preliminary game process for introduction is assigned to the numerical value of the label -RCHSCT2 as shown in Table 4. It should be noted that the specific preliminary game processing that can be executed in the embodiment is four kinds of “marugoshi reach processing”, “go-chan reach processing”, “hige godzilla reach processing”, and “macaroni reach processing”. Details will be described later.

[0046]

[Table 4]

The label -FRND-A is used to determine a normal symbol to be stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display section 45 and to determine a hit or a miss of the normal symbol. '1' is added for each interruption time starting from ', and after reaching' 9 ',
The addition is repeated starting from '0' again. The numerical value of the label -FRND-A is acquired and displayed each time the game ball passing through the normal symbol change start left gate 19 and the normal symbol change start right gate 21 is detected by the ordinary symbol change start switches 56 and 57. RAM 73 of the main control circuit 70 up to a maximum of four except for the one for the normal symbol
Is stored in the normal symbol random number storage area.

Further, a normal symbol corresponding to each numerical value is assigned in advance to the numerical value of the label -FRND-A. In the embodiment, when the acquired numerical value of the label -FRND-A is "1", the acquired numerical value of the label -FRND-A is ordinary as it is, such that the ordinary symbol stopped and displayed on the ordinary symbol display section 45 becomes "1". It is assigned to the symbol display section 45 as a normal symbol to be stopped and displayed. The time required from the start to the stop of the change of the ordinary symbol is about 6 seconds.

Further, in this embodiment, the label-F
The obtained numerical value of RND-A is “1”, “3”, “5”,
If it is an odd number of '7' or '9', it is a normal symbol hit, and in the normal gaming state (low probability state),
The lower special symbol opening 11 is opened and opened once for 0.4 seconds, while the lower special symbol opening 11 is expanded for 1.7 seconds in the probability fluctuation state (high probability state). 3 open
Times. The label-FRND
-The obtained value of A is '0', '2', '4', '6',
If it is an even number of '8', the symbol is usually out of shape, and the lower special symbol starting port 11 remains in a narrow and open state.

Label-TRND-B1, Label-TRN
D-B2 and label-TRND-B3 correspond to the label-T
When the jackpot determination result by the RND-A is out of order, it is used to determine an out of place symbol to stop and display on the image display unit 50. The label -TRND-
B1 is the left display section 50a, label-TRND-B2 is the middle display section (final stop display section) 50b, label-TRND-B
Reference numeral 3 corresponds to each symbol on the right display unit 50c. When the power is turned on, the label -TRND-B1 starts from '0' and is incremented by '1' at every interruption time. After reaching '11', the label -TRND-B1 is repeated from '0' again. . Further, the label-TRND-B
2 starts from '0' when power is turned on,
When the value of TRND-B1 returns to '0' again, it is incremented by '1', and after reaching '11', the addition is repeated starting from '0' again. In addition, the label-TRND
-B3 starts from '0' when the power is turned on, is incremented by '1' when the value of the label -TRND-B2 returns to '0' again, and reaches '11' after reaching '11'.
, And the addition is repeated. Thereby, even if the random number ranges of the label -TRND-B1, the label -TRND-B2, and the label -TRND-B3 are the same, the label -TRND-B1, the label -TRND-B2, and the label -TRND-B3 are Synchronization (addition in the same combination) can be avoided. Further, in this embodiment,
When the numerical values of the label -TRND-B1, the label -TRND-B2, and the label -TRND-B3 match, the numerical value of the label -TRND-B2 is subtracted by one.

The label-TRND-B1, label-T
A symbol corresponding to each numerical value of RND-B2 and label-TRND-B3 is assigned in advance. In this embodiment, label-TRND-B1, label-TRND
-B2 and the label -TRND-B3 are shown in Table 2 above.
Symbols are assigned in the same manner as the label -TRND-A. Each time a winning ball is detected by the special symbol change start switch 55, the label -TRND
-B1, label -TRND-B2, label -TRND-
The stop symbol displayed on the left display unit 50a, the middle display unit 50b, and the right display unit 50c of the image display unit 50 at the time of the loss is determined by the combination of the numerical values obtained from B3. Further, the acquired numerical values of the label-TRND-B1, the label-TRND-B2, and the label-TRND-B3 are stored in the main control circuit 70.
A predetermined number is stored in the special symbol random number storage area of the RAM 73 of this example.
Are stored up to the number.

The counter includes a method for temporarily stopping when a special symbol fluctuates, a counter for selecting a temporarily stopped symbol (temporarily stopped symbol), and a reach notice (afterimage display executed when the probability of reaching is high). , Flash, etc.) may be added as appropriate.

Next, the control of the pachinko gaming machine 1 before and after the determination of success / failure (big hit determination) will be described in detail with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.

When a game ball hit on the game surface 6 wins the special symbol starting ports 11 and 12 and is detected by the special symbol change start switch 55 (S1), the label-TRND-A is detected by the detection signal. And the like are obtained (S2).

Thereafter, each display unit 5 of the image display unit 50
At 0a, 50b, and 50c, the display of the change of the special symbol is started, and whether the jackpot is established or not is determined. , '500', and '5', '50', '100', '20 in case of probability fluctuation state
0 ',' 300 ',' 350 ', 400', '45
0 ',' 500 ',' 600 ') (S3). If a jackpot is established, the label -T
It is determined whether or not the obtained numerical value of the RND-R is '0' to '58' (S4), and if so, the execution of the specific preliminary game process is determined, and the obtained numerical value of the label -TRND-R is determined. When it is determined to be '59', it becomes impossible to execute the specific preliminary game process, and the normal reach process is executed (S
5).

If it is determined that the specific preliminary game processing can be executed, the obtained numerical value of the label -RCHSCT1 is further set to '0' to '9', '10' to '15', or '1'.
6 'to' 18 'or' 19 'are sequentially determined (S6 to
S9). When the obtained numerical value of the label -RCHSCT1 is determined to be '0' to '9', the execution of the rounding reach process is determined, and the label -RCHSC1 is further determined.
It is determined whether the acquired numerical value of T2 is “0” (S1
0). When the acquired numerical value of the label -RCHSCT2 is "0", it is determined to execute four specific preliminary game process introduction processes of the rounding reach process, the Go-chan reach process, the beard godzilla reach process, and the macaroni reach process. ROM 74 of the control circuit 70 or RO of the display control circuit 85
The image data is read from M, and the two display units except the final stop display unit (middle display unit) 50b of the image display unit 50, that is, the left display unit 50a and the right display unit 50c are stopped and displayed in the same pattern, thereby achieving the reach. Derivation processing was performed (S1
1) After that, the 4 specific preliminary game process introduction process (see FIG. 9) is executed on the image display unit 50 as described later (S1).
2) After that, the rounding reach process is executed (produced) on the image display unit 50 as shown in FIG. 12 (S13). On the other hand, when the obtained numerical value of the label -RCHSCT2 is not '0', it is determined that the three specific preliminary game process introduction processes of the rounding reach process, the Go-chan reach process, and the beard godzilla reach process are executed, Main control circuit 70
After the image data is read out from the ROM 74 or the ROM of the display control circuit 85 and the reach derivation process is performed in the same manner as described above (S14), the three specific preliminary game process introduction process is performed on the image display unit 50 as described later (see FIG. 10). ) Is performed (S15), and then the rounding reach process is executed in the image display unit 50 (S16).

The rounding reach process will be described. During the production of the normal pattern, the middle display unit 50 which is the final stop display unit of the image display unit 50 as shown in FIG.
In b, the middle symbol (final stop symbol) is scrolled horizontally at high speed, and the character "Marugoshi" C1 stops the scrolled middle symbol with both hands as shown in FIG. Then, the middle symbol is stopped and displayed (confirmed). Also, when the development pattern is produced in the rounding reach process, the "rounding" C1 is pushed to the right without being able to stop the middle symbol being scrolled as shown in FIG. Is displayed,
As shown in (D) of the figure, the middle symbol is again displayed in the horizontal scrolling at a high speed. Here, the scroll display means that some of the already displayed images disappear, a new image is displayed instead,
By displaying a series of special symbols one after another, it means that the special symbols are displayed so as to move (flow) in one direction. After the high-speed horizontal scrolling display of the middle symbol, the "rounding" appears again as shown in (D) and (E) of FIG.
C1 stops displaying each of the middle symbols scrolled with both hands, and repeatedly displays the operation of throwing the middle symbols upward on the screen. As shown in (F) and (G) of FIG. When the action of C1 to drop on the ground without throwing the middle symbol is displayed, the middle symbol is determined. In the embodiment,
The reliability of the occurrence of the special game state when the rounding reach process is performed, that is, the probability of a jackpot is set to about 65%.

Further, in the step S7, the label-R
If the obtained numerical value of CHSCT1 is determined to be '10' to '15', the execution of the Go-chan reach process is determined, and it is further determined whether the obtained numerical value of the label -RCHSCT2 is '0' (S17). The numerical value is '0'
In the case of, it is decided to execute four specific preliminary game processing introduction processings of rounding reach processing, Gochan reach processing, beard godzilla reach processing, and macaroni reach processing, and reach derivation processing is performed in the same manner as described above (S18). Thereafter, the four specific preliminary game process introduction process (see FIG. 9) is performed in the image display unit 50 as described later (S19), and thereafter, the image display unit 50
In FIG. 13, the Go-chan reach process is executed as shown in FIG. 13 (S20). On the other hand, the label -RCHSC
If the acquired numerical value of T2 is not “0”, it is determined to execute the three specific preliminary game processing introduction processing of the rounding reach processing, the Go-chan reach processing, and the beard godzilla reach processing, and the reach derivation processing is performed in the same manner as described above. After that (S21), as described later, the three-specific preliminary game process introduction process (see FIG. 10) is executed on the image display unit 50 (S22), and thereafter, the Go-chan reach process is executed on the image display unit 50 ( S23).

When the reach processing is executed, first, when the reach processing is executed, the middle symbol is slowly scrolled vertically in the middle display section 50b of the image display section 50 as shown in FIG. (B) of FIG.
As shown in (C) and (C), when the jackpot symbol is about to pass, the character "Ago-chan" C2 enters the lower part of the middle symbol, puts a cushion on the head, hits the middle symbol, and is scroll-displayed. The operation of pushing the symbol upward is repeatedly displayed. When the operation is repeated and the jackpot symbol is returned and stopped and displayed, a jackpot is established, and as shown in (D) to (E) of FIG. Become. In the embodiment, the reliability of occurrence of the special game state when the Go-chan reach process is performed is set to about 27%.

Further, in the step S8, the label-R
When the obtained numerical value of CHSCT1 is determined to be '16' to '18', the execution of the macaroni reach processing is determined, and it is further determined whether the obtained numerical value of the label -RCHSCT2 is '0' (S24). The numerical value is '0'
In the case of, it is determined to execute four specific preliminary game processing introduction processings of rounding reach processing, Go-chan reach processing, beard godzilla reach processing, and macaroni reach processing, and reach derivation processing is performed in the same manner as described above (S25). Later, the image display unit 50
, The 4 specific preliminary game process introduction process (see FIG. 9) is executed (S26), and then the macaroni reach process is executed on the image display unit 50 as shown in FIG. 14 (S2).
7). On the other hand, if the acquired numerical value of the label -RCHSCT2 is not '0', it is determined that the three specific preliminary game process introduction processes of the go-chan reach process, the beard goddess reach process, and the macaroni reach process are to be performed, and the same as above. After performing the reach derivation process (S28), the image display unit 50 executes a 3 specific preliminary game process introduction process (see FIG. 11) as described later (S29), and thereafter, the macaroni reach process in the image display unit 50. Is executed (S3
0).

The macaroni reach process will be described. In a normal pattern effect, as shown in FIGS. 14A and 14B, a state in which the character "Macaroni" C3 on the image display unit 50 has removed its cloak is shown. When displayed, the middle display section 5 of the image display section 50 as shown in FIG.
At 0b, the middle symbol is scrolled vertically at a high speed, and when the operation of "Macaroni" C3 shooting a gun is displayed as shown in (D) of the same figure, the scrolled middle symbol is stopped (determined). Is done. Also, when the development pattern is produced in the macaroni reach process, after the middle symbol is stopped and displayed, as shown in FIG.
Is displayed, the middle symbol becomes smaller and fluctuates at a high speed, and the background is scrolled from right to left on the screen, as shown in FIG.
The background changed to a shooting range with multiple cans, and then "Macaroni" C3 shot the cans in order from the left,
Each time the shooting state is displayed, the middle symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed, and when all the cans are hit, a big hit is achieved. In the embodiment, the reliability of occurrence of the special game state when the macaroni reach process is performed is set to about 8.6%.

In step S9, the label-R
If the acquired numerical value of CHSCT1 is determined to be "19", the execution of the whispering reach process is determined, and it is further determined whether the acquired numerical value of the label -RCHSCT2 is "0" (S31). If the numerical value is "0", it is determined to execute four specific preliminary game processing introduction processing of rounding reach processing, Go-chan reach processing, beard godzilla reach processing, and macaroni reach processing, and reach derivation processing is performed in the same manner as described above. (S32), the 4 specific preliminary game process introduction process (see FIG. 9) is executed on the image display unit 50 (S3).
3) After that, the whispering reach processing is executed in the image display unit 50 as shown in FIG. 15 (S34). On the other hand, if the acquired numerical value of the label -RCHSCT2 is not '0', it is determined that the three specific preliminary game process introduction processes of the go-chan reach process, the beard goddess reach process, and the macaroni reach process are to be performed, and the same as above. After performing the reach derivation process (S35), the image display unit 50 executes the 3 specific preliminary game process introduction process (see FIG. 11) (S36), and thereafter executes the whispering reach process in the image display unit 50. (S37).

The beard godzilla reach processing will be described. When a normal pattern is produced, as shown in FIGS. 15A and 15B, the character "beard godzilla" C4 is moved to the right side of the screen on the image display unit 50. The state of hitting the middle symbol is displayed. In this case,
When the big hit symbol is skipped, the big hit symbol is designed to rebound once. After that, as shown in (C) to (E) of the same figure, when the "beard godzilla" C4 hits the middle symbol and the state where the "beard godzilla" C4 itself is broken is displayed, the middle symbol is determined (stop display). Is done. In addition, at the time of producing the development pattern of the whisker godzilla reach process, as shown in (F) and (G) of the same figure, the operation of the “whisker godzilla” C4 smashing and breaking the middle symbol one after another is displayed.
When a state (not shown) in which C4 does not strike and break the middle symbol is displayed, the middle symbol is determined. In the embodiment, the reliability of occurrence of the special game state when the beard godzilla reach process is effected is set to about 1.8%.

In the reach processing when the jackpot is established, that is, in the specific preliminary game processing, each jackpot symbol is determined based on the acquired numerical value of the label -TRND-C. Then, after the execution of each of the specific preliminary game processes,
The jackpot symbols are displayed on the display units 50a, 50b, and 50c of the image display unit 50 together.
The special winning opening 15 is activated as described above, and a special game state advantageous to the player is set.

In step S3, if it is determined that there is a loss, the obtained numerical value of the label -TRND-R is confirmed (S40, S41). If the numerical value is "0", the specific preliminary game is performed. The execution of the process is decided,
When the numerical value is '1' to '3', the normal reach processing is executed (S42), and the numerical value is '4' to '3'.
In the case of '59', the label -TRND-B1 to B3
Display unit 50 of the image display unit 50 based on the obtained numerical value of
In a, 50b, and 50c, a normal shift stop process for stopping and displaying the shift symbol is executed (S43).

On the other hand, when it is determined that the specific preliminary game processing can be executed, the obtained numerical value of the label -RCHSCT1 is further confirmed (S44 to S47). If the numerical value is determined to be '0' to '9', the execution of the beard godzilla reach process is determined, and subsequently, it is determined whether the obtained numerical value of the label -RCHSCT2 is '0' (S48). . If the numerical value is '0', round reach processing, Go-chan reach processing, beard godzilla reach processing,
It is determined that the 4 specific preliminary game processing introduction processing of the macaroni reach processing is to be performed, and the reach derivation processing is performed in the same manner as when the jackpot is established (S49), and then the 4 specific preliminary game processing introduction processing is performed on the image display unit 50. (Refer to FIG. 9) is executed (S50), and thereafter, a whispering reach process is executed (S51). On the other hand, the label -RCH
If the acquired numerical value of SCT2 is not “0”, it is determined to execute the three specific preliminary game processing introduction processing of the go-chan reach processing, the beard godzilla reach processing, and the macaroni reach processing,
After performing the reach derivation process in the same manner as described above (S52), the 3 specific preliminary game process introduction process (see FIG. 11) is executed on the image display unit 50 (S53), and thereafter, the beard godzilla reach process is executed (S54). ).

In step S45, the label-
When the acquired numerical value of RCHSCT1 is determined to be '10' to '15', the execution of the macaroni reach processing is determined, and the acquired numerical value of the label -RCHSCT2 is further confirmed (S55). When the numerical value is "0", it is determined to execute four specific preliminary game process introduction processes of rounding reach process, Go-chan reach process, beard godzilla reach process, and macaroni reach process, and the reach deriving process is performed. (S56) After that, the 4 specific preliminary game process introduction process (see FIG. 9) is executed in the image display unit 50 (S57), and then the macaroni reach process is executed (S58). On the other hand, when the obtained numerical value of the label -RCHSCT2 is not “0”, it is determined that the three specific preliminary game process introduction processes of the go-chan reach process, the beard godzilla reach process, and the macaroni reach process are executed, and the reach is derived. After performing the processing (S59), the 3 specific preliminary game processing introduction processing (see FIG. 11) is executed on the image display unit 50 (S6).
0), and then macaroni reach processing is executed (S6)
1).

Further, when it is determined in step S46 that the obtained value of the label -RCHSCT1 is "16" to "18", the execution of the Go-chan reach process is determined, and the obtained value of the label -RCHSCT2 is further reduced. Confirmed (S62). When the numerical value is "0", it is determined to execute four specific preliminary game process introduction processes of rounding reach process, Go-chan reach process, beard godzilla reach process, and macaroni reach process, and the reach deriving process is performed. (S63) After that, the 4 specific preliminary game process introduction process (see FIG. 9) is performed on the image display unit 50 (S64), and then the Go-chan reach process is executed (S65). On the other hand, when the obtained numerical value of the label -RCHSCT2 is not '0', it is determined that the three specific preliminary game process introduction processes of the rounding reach process, the Go-chan reach process, and the beard godzilla reach process are executed, After performing the reach derivation processing (S66), the 3 specific preliminary game processing introduction processing (see FIG. 10) is executed on the image display unit 50 (S6).
7) Then, Go-chan reach processing is executed (S6).
8).

Further, when the obtained numerical value of the label -RCHSCT1 is determined to be "19" in step S47, the execution of the rounding reach process is determined, and the obtained numerical value of the label -RCHSCT2 is further confirmed. (S69). When the numerical value is "0", it is determined to execute four specific preliminary game process introduction processes of rounding reach process, Go-chan reach process, beard godzilla reach process, and macaroni reach process, and the reach deriving process is performed. (S7
0) After that, the 4 specific preliminary game process introduction process (see FIG. 9) is performed on the image display section 50 (S71), and then the round reach process is executed (S72). On the contrary,
If the obtained numerical value of the label -RCHSCT2 is not "0", it is determined that the three specific preliminary game processing introduction processing of the rounding reach processing, the Go-chan reach processing, and the beard godzilla reach processing is to be performed, and the reach derivation processing is performed. (S7
3) After that, in the image display unit 50, a 3 specific preliminary game process introduction process (see FIG. 10) is executed (S74), and then a round reach process is executed (S75).

In the specific preparatory game processing at the time of the loss, the display units 50a, 50b,
Each stop symbol of 50c is the same as the label -TRND-B1.
It is determined based on each acquired numerical value of B3.

Next, before the execution of the specific preliminary game processing when the reach is established, the specific preliminary game processing introduction processing for introducing a plurality of specific preliminary game processing modes will be described in detail. Note that the specific preliminary game processing introduction processing in this embodiment includes four specific preliminary game processing introduction processing that introduces the four types of specific preliminary game processing shown in FIG. 9 and three types of specific preliminary game processing introduction processing that are illustrated in FIGS. 10 and 11. There are three specific preliminary game process introduction processes that introduce aspects of the specific preliminary game process.

The 4 specific preliminary game process introduction process will be described. In this 4 specific preliminary game processing introduction processing,
As shown in FIG. 9A, when the left symbol and the right symbol of the image display unit 50 are stopped and displayed in the same symbol (in this example, "7") and are in the reach state, each specific preliminary game process is performed as follows. The mode is introduced on the image display unit 50. In the reach state, one scene of the rounding reach process (the character “rounding” C1 and the background) is displayed for about 1 second as shown in FIG. A fade screen in which the background of the special symbol is black (one color) as shown in C) is displayed for about 0.5 seconds, and then, as shown in (D) of FIG. After displaying “Chao” “C2 and background” for about 1 second, a fade screen with a black background of a special symbol is displayed for about 0.5 seconds as shown in (E) of FIG.
Subsequently, after displaying one scene of the macaroni reach processing (character "Macaroni" C3 and background) for about 1 second as shown in FIG. 7F, the background of the special symbol is displayed as shown in FIG. Display a black fade screen for about 0.5 seconds, then
As shown in (H) of the figure, one scene of the beard godzilla reach processing (character “beard godzilla” C4 and background) is about 1
After displaying for 2 seconds, a fade screen in which the background of the special symbol is white is displayed for about 1.5 seconds as shown in (I) of the figure, and then the label -RCHSCT is displayed as shown in (J) of the figure.
A specific preliminary game process (a whirlpool reach process in the figure) corresponding to the acquired numerical value of 1 is executed. The display of one scene of each specific preliminary game process on the image display unit 50 in the above-described specific preliminary game process introduction process is performed so as not to hinder the display of each special symbol.

Next, a description will be given of the 3 specific preliminary game process introduction process. The third specific preliminary game process introduction process of the embodiment introduces each mode of a rounding reach process, a go-chan reach process, and a beard godzilla reach process according to the specific preliminary game process actually (finally) executed. Cases and cases where each mode of Go-chan reach processing, beard Godzilla reach processing, and macaroni reach processing are introduced. here,
It is assumed that the specific preliminary game processing actually executed is included in a plurality of specific preliminary game processing to be introduced.

More specifically, when the specific preliminary game processing to be executed is the rounding reach processing or the Australian reach processing, as shown in FIG. When the symbol is stopped and displayed in the same symbol to reach the reach state, first, one scene of the rounding reach process is displayed for about one second as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 3D, a special design with a black background is displayed for about 0.5 second, and then one scene of the Go-chan reach process is displayed for about 1 second as shown in FIG. E)
About 0.5 on a fade screen with a black special design
After displaying one scene of the beard godzilla reach process for about one second as shown in FIG. 7F, a specially designed faded screen with a white background as shown in FIG. The display is performed for 1.5 seconds, and thereafter, the rounding reach processing or the Go-chan reach processing (the rounding reach processing in the figure) is executed as shown in FIG.

On the other hand, when the specific preliminary game processing to be executed is the beard godzilla reach processing or the macaroni reach processing, as shown in FIG.
When the left symbol and the right symbol of 0 are stopped and displayed in the same symbol to reach the reach state, first, one scene of the Go-chan reach process is displayed for about one second as shown in FIG. As shown in (C), a fade screen with a special black background is displayed for about 0.5 seconds, and then, as shown in (D) of the same figure, one scene of the macaroni reach processing is displayed for about 1 second. As shown in (E) of the figure, a fade screen with a black background of a special symbol is displayed for about 0.5 seconds, and then, as shown in (F) of the figure, one scene of the beard godzilla reach processing is displayed for about 1 second. After that, a fading screen with a white background of a special symbol is displayed for about 1.5 seconds as shown in (G) of the same figure, and thereafter, as shown in (H) of the same figure, a beard godzilla reach processing or a macaroni reach processing (FIG. Then, a beard godzilla reach process is executed.

By introducing each specific preliminary game processing mode before the execution of the specific preliminary game processing as described above, the player can grasp a plurality of specific preliminary game processing that may be produced. It is possible to imagine a specific preliminary game process that is actually executed from the specific preliminary game process introduced for a while after the reach state has been reached, so that the subsequent specific preliminary game process can be imagined. The degree of excitement increases with an increase in expectation, thereby improving the interest of the game and allowing the player to enjoy a fresh sense of the game. In addition, as described above, if each specific preliminary game process is introduced by displaying one scene at the time of execution of each specific preliminary game process on the image display unit 50, the player can perform each specific preliminary game process. Can be easily and clearly understood. Further, as described above, among the plurality of specific preliminary game processes to be introduced, the reliability of occurrence of the special game state determined corresponding to at least one specific preliminary game process is different from the other specific preliminary game processes. (In the embodiment, the reliability corresponding to each specific preliminary game process is different from each other.), The determination of the specific preliminary game process to be executed by the player ( Expectations and interest in lottery) can be further increased.

Further, if the modes of the respective specific preliminary game processes are sequentially introduced as described above, there is an effect that the player can more quickly understand the distinction between the respective specific preliminary game processes. In particular, as in the present embodiment, during the introduction display of each specific preliminary game process on the image display unit 50, an image irrelevant to the mode of each specific preliminary game process such as a fade screen is displayed. The difference between each specific preliminary game process can be made clearer. Further, after the introduction of each specific preliminary game process, the image displayed on the image display unit 50 immediately before the specific preliminary game process is executed is different from the image displayed during the introduction display of each specific preliminary game process. It is preferred that Then, the player can easily know when the specific preliminary game processing is executed, and the degree of excitement of the player when the image immediately before the execution of the specific preliminary game processing is displayed is high. Here, the order of introduction of each specific preliminary game process is not limited to the above example, and can be variously changed.

In addition, if the specific preliminary game processing executed as described above is irregularly selected from a plurality of introduced specific preliminary game processing regardless of the order of introduction, the player Can not predict which specific preliminary game process will be executed until the specific preliminary game process introduction process is completed,
In other words, the player has a feeling that re-lottery of the specific preliminary game process to be executed is performed, and the player has a high reliability of the special preliminary game process until the specific preliminary game process is executed. Eager to be executed. In addition, the specific preliminary game process may be sequentially introduced, and the specific preliminary game process introduced last may be executed. In that case, however, the specific preliminary game process having a high reliability for the jackpot at an early stage is introduced. Is over,
Since the player will soon give up the jackpot, it is necessary to consider the order of the specific preliminary game processing to be introduced so as not to be so.

The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and can be implemented by appropriately changing a part of the configuration without departing from the spirit of the invention. For example, in the above embodiment, each specific preliminary game process is introduced by displaying one scene of each specific preliminary game process on the image display unit 50. However, the present invention is not limited to this. "
And characters that appear during the execution of each specific preliminary game process, such as “Go-chan”, the background (landscape) of each specific preliminary game process, such as in front of stores, parlors, deserts, and shooting ranges, or a combination of the character and background (But slightly different from one scene of the specific preliminary game process) in the image display unit 5
0, or a character or phrase that reminds the player of each specific preliminary game processing mode, such as “Marugoshi Reach” or “Go-chan Reach”, is displayed on the image display unit 50. An introduction method that can easily distinguish and grasp the difference between the specific preliminary game processes can be applied. Further, in addition to the above-described introduction method, a method of introducing a specific preliminary game process by notifying the speaker 32 or the like of a sound reminiscent of each specific preliminary game process and notifying the specific preliminary game process may be used.

In the above embodiment, there are four types of specific preliminary game processing that can be executed, and all types of specific preliminary game processing or three types of specific preliminary game processing selected from the four types are introduced. However, the present invention is not limited to this. In other words, the number of types of executable specific preliminary game processes can be set to an appropriate number, and in the specific preliminary game process introduction process, an appropriate number of specific preliminary game processes are selected from a plurality of executable specific preliminary game processes. The process can be introduced. Further, in the above embodiment, the specific preliminary game processing with various reliability for the jackpot is collected and introduced. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, only the specific preliminary game processing with high reliability for the jackpot is collected. It is also possible to introduce them by collecting them, or to collect and introduce only specific preliminary game processes with low reliability for the jackpot. In addition, as described above, when only the specific preliminary game processing with high reliability for the jackpot is introduced, the player comes to play the game with great expectation. In the case where the preliminary game processing and the specific preliminary game processing with low reliability are mixed and introduced, the player comes to play in a nervous manner.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the specific preliminary game processing is sequentially and separately (individually) introduced and displayed in the reach state. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 16A, a plurality of words and pictures (words in the figure) reminiscent of the specific preliminary game process may be introduced and displayed on the image display unit 50 at a time. Also, in this case, as shown in (B) of the figure, immediately before the execution of the specific preliminary game processing, the color of a frame of a phrase or the like corresponding to the specific preliminary game processing to be executed is changed or marked to perform the execution. By notifying the specific preliminary game process, the player may feel as if a re-lottery of the specific preliminary game process is performed. Further, in the above-described embodiment, the specific preliminary game process is always executed when the specific preliminary game process is executed. However, when the predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, the value of the counter becomes a predetermined value). , Etc.), the specific preliminary game process introduction process may be executed.

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As shown and described above, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention, when a predetermined condition is satisfied during the fluctuation display of a plurality of symbols to reach the reach state, a specific preliminary game called a reach action is provided. When the process is executed, after a plurality of specific preliminary game processes are introduced, one specific preliminary game process selected from the introduced plurality of specific preliminary game processes is executed. Can identify multiple specific preliminary game processes that could be staged,
Since it becomes possible to imagine a specific preliminary game process finally rendered from among them, the interest in the reach state is significantly increased, and the player is told that "any specific preliminary game process is produced. ?????????????????, and waits for the execution of the specific preliminary game process. Therefore, the player can enjoy a fresh game feeling different from the conventional model that immediately executes the specific preliminary game processing immediately after the reach state is established, and can enjoy the pachinko game with more interest.

In addition, as described in the second to sixth aspects of the present invention, an introduction is made by using a character, a background, a scene, or a character associated with each specific preliminary game processing, which appears when each specific preliminary game processing is executed. By doing so, the player can easily distinguish and grasp the differences between the specific preliminary game processes to be introduced. Also, as in the invention of claim 7,
If each specific preliminary game process is successively introduced, the introduction becomes more interesting, and the player can easily understand the difference between the specific preliminary game processes. Still further, if the specific preliminary game processing to be executed is randomly selected irrespective of the order of introduction as in the invention of claim 8,
The player cannot at all predict which specific preliminary game process will be executed from among the introduced specific preliminary game processes, and can further increase the player's expectation for the specific preliminary game process to be executed. The expectation can be maintained until the specific preliminary game process is executed.

Further, as in the ninth aspect of the present invention, a special game state (big hit) determined corresponding to at least one specific preliminary game process among the specific preliminary game processes to be introduced.
Is different from the reliability determined for another specific preliminary game process, the player's expectation and interest in the specific preliminary game process to be executed are further increased.

In addition, according to the tenth aspect of the present invention, if the specific preliminary game processing to be introduced and the number thereof are arbitrarily determined from a plurality of executable specific preliminary game processing, the reliability can be improved. Collect only high-precision specific preliminary game processes and introduce them, or collect only low-reliability specific preliminary game processes and introduce them, or specify high-reliability specific preliminary game processes and low-reliability specific It becomes possible to introduce them by mixing them with the preliminary game processing, whereby the introduction method of the specific preliminary game processing can be given a variety and the range of the effect of the game can be expanded.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view showing an entire pachinko gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a front view of a gaming board of the pachinko gaming machine.

FIG. 3 is a rear view of the gaming board of the pachinko gaming machine.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram schematically showing system control of the pachinko gaming machine.

FIG. 5 is a first flowchart relating to an example of control before and after a jackpot determination in the pachinko gaming machine.

FIG. 6 is a second flowchart related to an example of control before and after the big hit determination.

FIG. 7 is a third flowchart related to an example of control before and after the big hit determination.

FIG. 8 is a fourth flowchart related to an example of control before and after the big hit determination.

FIG. 9 is an image diagram showing one display pattern at the time of executing a specific preliminary game processing introduction process in the pachinko gaming machine.

FIG. 10 is an image diagram showing a display pattern at the time of executing another specific preliminary game process introduction process.

FIG. 11 is an image diagram showing a display pattern when still another specific preliminary game process is executed.

FIG. 12 is an image diagram showing an execution display pattern of one specific preliminary game process (round reach process) in the pachinko gaming machine.

FIG. 13 is an image diagram showing an execution display pattern of another specific preliminary game process (Go-chan reach process).

FIG. 14 is an image diagram showing an execution display pattern of still another specific preliminary game process (macaroni reach process).

FIG. 15 is an image diagram showing an execution display pattern of still another specific preliminary game process (beard godzilla reach process).

FIG. 16 is an image diagram showing a method of introducing a specific preliminary game process in another embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko gaming machine 3 Gaming board 6 Gaming surface 9 Image display device 11 and 12 Special symbol start-up 15 Large winning opening 41 Normal symbol display device 43 Special symbol display device 50 Image display unit

 ────────────────────────────────────────────────── ─── Continued on the front page (72) Inventor Satoru Iwata 4-396 Nakaodai, Nishi-ku, Nagoya-shi F-term (reference) 2C088 AA35 AA36 AA39 BC22 CA19 CA27 EB55

Claims (10)

[Claims] 1. An image display unit for variably displaying a plurality of symbols for displaying a determination result and then stopping and displaying the symbols, and when a predetermined condition is satisfied during the variably displaying the plurality of symbols, a final stopped symbol is determined. In a pachinko gaming machine in which a special game state advantageous to a player occurs when a combination of a plurality of symbols displayed at the final stop becomes a specific combination, a specific preliminary game process is performed. A specific preliminary game process introducing means for introducing a plurality of specific preliminary game processes; and a specific preliminary game process for selecting one specific preliminary game process from the plurality of specific preliminary game processes introduced by the specific preliminary game process introducing device. Selecting means, and specific preliminary game processing executing means for executing one specific preliminary game processing selected by the specific preliminary game processing selecting means; After introduction of each particular pre-game processing by, pachinko machines, wherein a specific pre-game process selected is performed by the specific pre-game processing selecting means. 2. An introduction of each specific preliminary game process is performed by displaying a character displayed on the image display unit at the time of execution of each specific preliminary game process on the image display unit. The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1. 3. An introduction of each specific preliminary game process is performed by displaying a background displayed on the image display unit at the time of execution of each specific preliminary game process on the image display unit. The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1. 4. An introduction of each specific preliminary game process is performed by displaying a character and a background displayed on the image display unit at the time of execution of each specific preliminary game process on the image display unit. The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein 5. An introduction of each specific preliminary game process is performed by displaying one scene displayed on the image display unit at the time of execution of each specific preliminary game process on the image display unit. The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1. 6. The method according to claim 1, wherein each specific preliminary game process is introduced by displaying a character or a phrase reminiscent of each specific preliminary game process to a player on the image display unit. The pachinko gaming machine described in the above item. 7. The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein introduction of each specific preliminary game process is sequentially performed. 8. The pachinko game according to claim 7, wherein the specific preliminary game processing to be executed is randomly selected from a plurality of introduced specific preliminary game processing regardless of the order of introduction. Machine. 9. The reliability of occurrence of a special game state determined corresponding to at least one specific preliminary game process among a plurality of specific preliminary game processes to be introduced, corresponding to another specific preliminary game process. 2. The system according to claim 1, wherein the predetermined special game state is different in reliability from occurrence.
A pachinko gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 8. 10. An introduction specific preliminary game process determining means for determining a specific preliminary game process to be introduced and a number thereof from among a plurality of executable specific preliminary game processes. 10. The pachinko gaming machine according to any one of claims 9 to 9.